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Genealogy clues link Drake and Taylor families in Monroe region
In a local feature, Mrs. T. R. Evenson notes genealogical ties with Bradford Drake and the Taylor Drakes, suggesting great grandfathers who settled in Monroe from Ohio were brothers. Other items mention Rev. Hinebaughs departing for Ghana, Swiss Folk Dancers at Fond du Lac fair, and a Rock County Hog Producers event showcasing Ralph Weberpal’s rotational farming and a June 18 pork roast near Janesville.
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T. R. Evenson
11Th St
Chicago
Bradford Drake
Edna Knoll
Monroe
Taylor Drakes
Kenilworth
Bradford
Taylor
Evenson
Helen Drake
New Glarus
Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Messrs
Mmes
Richard Arn
Ronald Martinson
Steve Streiff
Dave Volk
Allen Schuler
Don Ott
Rock County
Bob Ziegler
Ralph Weberpal
Ziegler
Florida
Wetherpal
Rich Rock Prairie
Janesville
Rock County Hog Producers Assn
Association
Johnstown