Tag Archives: Watertown Wisconsin

John Michael Gleason’s Birthdate: Untangling Nine Conflicting Sources

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Don Taylor

John Michael Gleason has nine different birthdates across the records — from 1850 to 1854. Here’s how weighing census math against an exact death date narrowed the field to one preferred date, with a likely alternate held in reserve. Continue reading →

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Biography of Frank H. Raidt (1851-1931)

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Don Taylor

Frank H. Raidt (1871–1933), was born in Watertown, Wisconsin. A carpenter who moved to Minneapolis, MN, he became a building contractor, raised a family and contributed to his community. His life shows the migration of Midwestern families in the late 1800s. He rests today in a Minneapolis cemetery. Continue reading →

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