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I am researching the Olsen family from Taylor County,Wi. Albert(1880-1957) married Albena Matilda Donais (1885-1971) on Oct. 29,1902. Albert's parents are Jorgen Olsen (1851-?) and Anna Christine Jorgensen (1850-?). Jorgen and Anna were married March 4,1874 in Alexander, Genesee Co. N.Y. Jorgen's parents are Ole Henrichsen and Birthe Kirstine Pederstatter. Anna's parents are Jorgen Jensen and Mette Jeppesdatter. Both families originated in Dreslette Parish, Funen,Denmark.
Albena's parents are Frederick Louis (Louis Ferdinand) Donais (1859-1944) and Fidelia Delphine Nichols (1867-1926). They were married October 29,1883 in Medford, Wi. Frederick was born in Montreal Canada (7th of 13 children). Frederick's parents are Joseph Daunet-Daunais (1826-?) and Emelie Picard (daughter of Louis Picard and Marie Josephte Vaillancourt). Joseph and Emelie were married Sept. 29,1847 in Terrebonne, Canada. Joseph's parents are Antoine Daunet-Daunais (1791-1864) and Louise Murray (daughter of Jos. Murray and Louise Crepeau). Antoine and Louise were married Feb. 4, 1817. Antoine's parents are Antoine Daunet-Daunais (aprox. 1740-?) and (Marie) Josephte Rochon. I believe this family originated in France before moving to Canada.

I am also reasearching the Braman family of Wi. Albert Louis Braman (1885-1958) married Ida Radloff (1889-1976) on Aug.29,1906 in Waterford Wi. Albert's parents are Charles L. Braman and Anna Pffaler. Ida's parents are August Radloff and Wilhimame Rosenberg. I believe both families originated in Germany.

The third branch that I am researching, is the Dragert family. Carl F. (1872-1951) and Bertha (Scheel)(1874-1956) Dragert came to the U.S.,from Germany, in 1905 and settled in Wi. Carl's father is Martin Dragert. Bertha's father is Ferdinand Scheel. Two cities that I have come across in my research are Potz (sp?) and Zunow Germany.

Any information would be appreciated and I am willing to share the information that I have.