Individual Details
Michael James Magney
(2 Feb 1833 - 15 Feb 1898)
DEATH-BURIAL: Death Cert; 1898; St. Croix Co. WI, V1-283; Reel 119 image 1909;microfilm Area Research Center, River Falls WI.
CENSUS: 1880 U.S. Census, St. Croix Co WI; 1920; St.Joseph Twp., Sheet 12; Line 14; Area Research Center, UW-RF; NOTE: Age 47, farmer born Prussia.
HST, 18 Feb 1898, Houlton, p4
Michael Magney, who has been in poor health for several years, died at his residence Tuesday, the 15th, at 11 o'clock. Mr. Magney was one of our pioneers of St. Joe, coming to this country from Germany in the early 50's. He was a man of sterling integrity and honesty of purpose and leaves many warm friends. His wife preceded him but a few months, to the great unknown. Mr. Magney was 65 years old. He will be buried, Friday, the 18th, at 10 a.m.
From Jack Bujalski, Jan 1999
Came to the U.S. circa 1850 with his parents and siblings. Evidently lived at Galena, Illinois for a short time before arriving Houlton, Wisconsin area. Convicted of second degree manslaughter in 1855, he was sentenced to two years in the Wisconsin State Prison n at Waupun; served less, as he purchased land in St. Croix County in 1856, per his testimony in 1887 court case involving his mother's estate. Certificate of citizenship dated 22 Oct 1858. After Louisa died in early 1880's, he married his daughter's mother-in-law
[Margaritha Engel, wife of Henry Dierks]. Farmed most of his life. Obituary referred to him as a pioneer of upright character. etc. His gravestone (cost of funeral was $54.00) in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stillwater, Minnesota reads: 02 Feb 1834 - 05 Feb 1898. The descendent living on Michael's farm is: Laverne Anderson, Rte 2, Hudson WI 54016. Michael's will gave all property to his stepson, Charles Dierks, to be held in trust for children until Otto comes of age. On March 30, 1857, Michael Magney purchased land from John and Elizabeth Kohler! These are probably the parents of Louisa, who he married seven years later. The land was in St. Croix county, Wisconsin and described as: "The North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section number thirty-five (35) in Township No thirty (30) of Range no twenty (20) West containing forty acres..." On March 15, 1862, he obtained a Sheriff's Deed to the original farm, which had been sold in 1857 and a mortgage taken back, which was defaulted on.
Michael Jr. was released early from Waupun by petition from attorneys in St. Croix County who did not believe that he comitted the murder. {Waupun Prison Register, UW-Archives, Madison, Wis.]
CENSUS: 1880 U.S. Census, St. Croix Co WI; 1920; St.Joseph Twp., Sheet 12; Line 14; Area Research Center, UW-RF; NOTE: Age 47, farmer born Prussia.
HST, 18 Feb 1898, Houlton, p4
Michael Magney, who has been in poor health for several years, died at his residence Tuesday, the 15th, at 11 o'clock. Mr. Magney was one of our pioneers of St. Joe, coming to this country from Germany in the early 50's. He was a man of sterling integrity and honesty of purpose and leaves many warm friends. His wife preceded him but a few months, to the great unknown. Mr. Magney was 65 years old. He will be buried, Friday, the 18th, at 10 a.m.
From Jack Bujalski, Jan 1999
Came to the U.S. circa 1850 with his parents and siblings. Evidently lived at Galena, Illinois for a short time before arriving Houlton, Wisconsin area. Convicted of second degree manslaughter in 1855, he was sentenced to two years in the Wisconsin State Prison n at Waupun; served less, as he purchased land in St. Croix County in 1856, per his testimony in 1887 court case involving his mother's estate. Certificate of citizenship dated 22 Oct 1858. After Louisa died in early 1880's, he married his daughter's mother-in-law
[Margaritha Engel, wife of Henry Dierks]. Farmed most of his life. Obituary referred to him as a pioneer of upright character. etc. His gravestone (cost of funeral was $54.00) in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stillwater, Minnesota reads: 02 Feb 1834 - 05 Feb 1898. The descendent living on Michael's farm is: Laverne Anderson, Rte 2, Hudson WI 54016. Michael's will gave all property to his stepson, Charles Dierks, to be held in trust for children until Otto comes of age. On March 30, 1857, Michael Magney purchased land from John and Elizabeth Kohler! These are probably the parents of Louisa, who he married seven years later. The land was in St. Croix county, Wisconsin and described as: "The North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section number thirty-five (35) in Township No thirty (30) of Range no twenty (20) West containing forty acres..." On March 15, 1862, he obtained a Sheriff's Deed to the original farm, which had been sold in 1857 and a mortgage taken back, which was defaulted on.
Michael Jr. was released early from Waupun by petition from attorneys in St. Croix County who did not believe that he comitted the murder. {Waupun Prison Register, UW-Archives, Madison, Wis.]
Events
| Birth | 2 Feb 1833 | Rhineland, Prussia |  | ||
| Marriage | 11 Nov 1862 | Louisa Koehler | |||
| Marriage | 19 Jun 1884 | Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin - Margaritha Engel | | ||
| Death | 15 Feb 1898 | St.Joseph, St. Croix County, Wisconsin | | ||
| Burial | 18 Feb 1898 | Saint Michael's Cemetery, Bayport, Washington, Minnesota | |
Families
| Spouse | Louisa Koehler (1846 - 1884) |
| Child | Albert (J.A.) Magney (1872 - 1924) |
| Child | Anna C. Magney (1864 - 1932) |
| Child | Elizabeth Magney (1865 - ) |
| Child | William "Bill" Magney (1868 - 1933) |
| Child | Clara Magney (1875 - 1875) |
| Child | Otto John Magney (1879 - ) |
| Spouse | Margaritha Engel (1836 - 1896) |
| Father | Michael T. Magney (1804 - 1855) |
| Mother | Catherine Green (1801 - 1886) |
| Sibling | Margaretta Magney (1836 - 1870) |
| Sibling | Mathias Magney (1837 - 1879) |
| Sibling | Anna Maria "Mary" Magney (1840 - 1903) |
| Sibling | Robert Magney (1847 - 1904) |
| Sibling | John Hubert Magney |
Endnotes
1. FGS: Jack Bujalski, 5100 John Ryan Blvd. #1201, San Antonio TX 78245, Jan 1999.
2. Find-A-Grave (www.findagrave.com), Memorial No. 112386232.
3. Wisconsin Death Index, 1857-1907 (FamilySearch), FHL 1,311,655, Michael Magney.
4. Wisconsin Marriage Index, 1836-1930 (Family Search), FHL 1,275,539, Michael Magney and Margaret Dierks.
5. Find-A-Grave (www.findagrave.com), Memorial No. 112386232.
6. Wisconsin Death Index, 1857-1907 (FamilySearch), FHL 1,311,655, Michael Magney.
7. Find-A-Grave (www.findagrave.com), Memorial No. 112386232.