University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Archives Department.

Hauer, Miriam Rowell.

Hauer, Croatt, and Perry genealogical papers [microform], 1680-1982.

Milwaukee Micro Collection 46

1 microfilm reel (35 mm)

ABSTRACT: Microfilm copy of papers compiled by Miriam Rowell Hauer recording primarily the history of the Croatt family who emigrated from Luxembourg in 1847 and settled at Belgium, Wisconsin prior to 1849. The microfilm copy maintains the order found in the original volume. The genealogy includes lineage charts; photographs; birth, marriage and death certificates; correspondence; and histories and articles as well as an essay on Belgian forename traditions. The Croatt family history is filed before the Perry family genealogy. No detailed information on the Hauer family prior to John B. Hauer's father, Conradus Hauer, is included.

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection. (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39)

SCOPE AND CONTENT: The Hauer, Croatt, and Perry Genealogy primarily records the history of the Croatt family that emigrated from Luxembourg in 1847 and settled at Belgium, Wisconsin prior to 1849. The microfilm copy maintains the order found in the original volume. The genealogy includes lineage charts; photographs; birth, marriage, and death certificates; correspondence; histories; articles; and an essay on Belgian forename traditions. The Croatt family history is filed before the Perry family genealogy. No detailed information on the Hauer family prior to John B. Hauer's father, Conradus Hauer, is included.

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: On April 14, 1847, Victor and Elizabeth (Fauss or Fouss) Croatt, along with their children, left their home at Attert, Luxembourg and sailed for the United States. After spending 35 days at sea, they landed at Milwaukee and shortly thereafter Victor Croatt traveled 35 miles north and claimed 30 acres of land near what is now Belgium, Wisconsin. Their seventh child, Jean (John) Nicholas, born 31 March 1833 in Attert, Luxembourg, married Catherine Perry (Pierri) on 24 April 1861 in Belgium. This union produced two children before Jean Nicholas' untimely death in 1864. Catherine later married Joseph Lusson and by 1880 they made their home at St. Lucas, Iowa. Nicholas, a son from her first marriage, wed Katherine Kramer of St. Lucas and their third child, Cecilia married John B. Hauer. Their son, Urban Hauer, is the husband of Miriam Rowell Hauer, the compiler of this genealogy.

COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:

Hauer, Miriam Rowell. Hauer, Croatt, and Perry genealogical papers [microform], 1680-1982. Milwaukee Micro Collection 46. Wisconsin Historical Society. Milwaukee Area Research Center. Golda Meir Library. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.

ACQUISITION: Loaned for microfilming by Mrs. Miriam Rowell Hauer in 1983 (accession number M83-154).

PROCESSING: Prepared for microfilming by Vivian Laflamme in October 1983.

MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic MARC record to this collection:

Belgium (Wis.)--Genealogy.
Belgium (Wis.)--History--Sources.
Croatt family.
Hower family.
Perry family.

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