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Mapes

Stephen S. Mapes was born on 23 June 1811 in Senica County, New York to Seth and Julia (Smith) Mapes. Seth was a surveyor for the Connecticut Western Reserve Land Company, which settled the area of northeast Ohio now known as Cuyahoga County. Stephen married Margaret Bright there on 9 Oct 1832. They had at least 9 children before moving west to Wisconsin, settling first in Sheboygan county, then northward along Lake Michigan to Fish Creek, Door County. This album contains photos mainly from the youngest three sons, Alvin Perry,
Calvin Ferris and John Dony.
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  • Stephen S. Mapes

    Stephen S. Mapes

  • Eva & Leslie Mapes

    Eva & Leslie Mapes

  • John Dony Mapes

    John Dony Mapes

  • Leslie Dony Mapes' baptism certificate. Leslie was baptized two weeks before he died, two months short of his 18th birthday.

    Leslie Dony Mapes' baptism certificate. Leslie was baptized two weeks before he died, two months short of his 18th birthday.

  • Back of postcard from Leslie to his parents from Minocqua, WI

    Back of postcard from Leslie to his parents from Minocqua, WI

  • Calvin Mapes and a boat he made

    Calvin Mapes and a boat he made

  • Alvin, Mary (Ellis) and Orpha (?) Mapes

    Alvin, Mary (Ellis) and Orpha (?) Mapes

  • John Mapes & Josephine Fittshur certificate of marriage

    John Mapes & Josephine Fittshur certificate of marriage

  • Myron and Mamie (Lindsey) Fox

    Myron and Mamie (Lindsey) Fox

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  • Marriage Certificate for Calvin F. Mapes and Harriet Emma Fowles, married on the 25th day of December 1872 at Gibraltar (Door County, WI). 
Witnesses were Calvin's brother A.P. (Alvin Perry) Mapes and his wife Sarah Jane Fowles, sister to Harriet. Alvin and Sarah were married in May of 1870.

    Marriage Certificate for Calvin F. Mapes and Harriet Emma Fowles, married on the 25th day of December 1872 at Gibraltar (Door County, WI). Witnesses were Calvin's brother A.P. (Alvin Perry) Mapes and his wife Sarah Jane Fowles, sister to Harriet. Alvin and Sarah were married in May of 1870.

  • Graves of G.L. Mapes (George) and his wife Anna.

    Graves of G.L. Mapes (George) and his wife Anna.

  • Margaret Bright Mapes

    Margaret Bright Mapes

  • Josephine and John, Lesley and Eva Jane Mapes

    Josephine and John, Lesley and Eva Jane Mapes

  • Sturgeon Bay- Juddville stage

    Sturgeon Bay- Juddville stage

  • Lesley Doney Mapes- taken after his leg was removed, and shortly before his death in 1913.

    Lesley Doney Mapes- taken after his leg was removed, and shortly before his death in 1913.

  • Calvin & Lucy Mapes- Oak Ridge Resort, Minocqua, WI

    Calvin & Lucy Mapes- Oak Ridge Resort, Minocqua, WI

  • Calvin Mapes

    Calvin Mapes

  • Harriet, (possibly) Chester Arthur, Orpha & Phoebe - children of Alvin and Sarah Mapes

    Harriet, (possibly) Chester Arthur, Orpha & Phoebe - children of Alvin and Sarah Mapes

  • "Mrs. A.J. Morton". This is Flora Goodnow, daughter of Stillman and Clarissa Rosetta (Mapes) Goodnow. Clarissa Rosetta appears to be the oldest of Stephen and Margaret Mapes' children. Flora and her husband Asa Morton had an oil lease in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After A.J.'s death, Flora's Uncle Alvin Mapes and his wife moved out from Wisconsin to help with the oil lease, and this is where he died soon after on 17 July 1916.

    "Mrs. A.J. Morton". This is Flora Goodnow, daughter of Stillman and Clarissa Rosetta (Mapes) Goodnow. Clarissa Rosetta appears to be the oldest of Stephen and Margaret Mapes' children. Flora and her husband Asa Morton had an oil lease in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. After A.J.'s death, Flora's Uncle Alvin Mapes and his wife moved out from Wisconsin to help with the oil lease, and this is where he died soon after on 17 July 1916.

  • Myron Fox

    Myron Fox

  • C.F. Mapes' Boat Works, Minocqua, Wisconsin

    C.F. Mapes' Boat Works, Minocqua, Wisconsin

  • Descendants of Calvin and Harriet Emma Fowles.

    Descendants of Calvin and Harriet Emma Fowles.

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  • Margaret Bright Mapes

    Margaret Bright Mapes

  • John & Josephine Mapes

    John & Josephine Mapes

  • A young Lesley Doney Mapes

    A young Lesley Doney Mapes

  • Postcard from Lesley Mapes to his parents- Lesley attended this school while he stayed with his uncle Calvin during his illness.

    Postcard from Lesley Mapes to his parents- Lesley attended this school while he stayed with his uncle Calvin during his illness.

  • Postcard from Calvin and Lucy to his brother John and Josephine Mapes

    Postcard from Calvin and Lucy to his brother John and Josephine Mapes

  • Lucy Leiss, 4th wife of Calvin F. Mapes

    Lucy Leiss, 4th wife of Calvin F. Mapes

  • Orpha & Hattie Mapes- daughters of Alvin and Sarah Mapes

    Orpha & Hattie Mapes- daughters of Alvin and Sarah Mapes

  • Flora and A.J. Morton oil lease, Bartlesville, OK

    Flora and A.J. Morton oil lease, Bartlesville, OK

  • Myron and Mamie Fox family

    Myron and Mamie Fox family

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  • John D. Mapes (and friend)

    John D. Mapes (and friend)

  • Josephine & John Mapes

    Josephine & John Mapes

  • Lesley Dony Mapes

    Lesley Dony Mapes

  • Postcard from Leslie to his parents showing the school he attended in Minocqua

    Postcard from Leslie to his parents showing the school he attended in Minocqua

  • Closeup of Calvin and Lucy Mapes (and others) in front of the Oak Ridge Resort

    Closeup of Calvin and Lucy Mapes (and others) in front of the Oak Ridge Resort

  • Lucy (Liesce), Myron Fox and Calvin Mapes. Myron was Calvin's grandson through Calvin and Harriet's daughter Edna Viola.

    Lucy (Liesce), Myron Fox and Calvin Mapes. Myron was Calvin's grandson through Calvin and Harriet's daughter Edna Viola.

  • John and Josephine Mapes Family Bible, in possession of grandson Frank Clark.

    John and Josephine Mapes Family Bible, in possession of grandson Frank Clark.

  • Myron Leroy Fox, son of Archie and Edna Viola (Mapes) Fox. (Edna was a daughter of Calvin and Harriet Mapes.)

    Myron Leroy Fox, son of Archie and Edna Viola (Mapes) Fox. (Edna was a daughter of Calvin and Harriet Mapes.)

  • Minocqua Museum, Minocqua, WI.

    Minocqua Museum, Minocqua, WI.

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  • Calvin Ferris Mapes' Bible.

    Calvin Ferris Mapes' Bible.

  • C.F. Mapes' grave at Evergreen Cemetery. His headstone in in the middle of this Mapes family group, the only one facing the road- the other four are facing the other direction. This is facing west, toward Hwy. 51 going through Minocqua and Woodruff.

    C.F. Mapes' grave at Evergreen Cemetery. His headstone in in the middle of this Mapes family group, the only one facing the road- the other four are facing the other direction. This is facing west, toward Hwy. 51 going through Minocqua and Woodruff.

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  • Leslie, John, Eva & Josephine Mapes

    Leslie, John, Eva & Josephine Mapes

  • Josephine and John Mapes and friend

    Josephine and John Mapes and friend

  • Leslie Dony Mapes- taken in 1912, shortly before his leg was removed due to tuberculosis of the bone.

    Leslie Dony Mapes- taken in 1912, shortly before his leg was removed due to tuberculosis of the bone.

  • Postcard from Leslie to his parents from Minocqua, WI showing Talbott's Point

    Postcard from Leslie to his parents from Minocqua, WI showing Talbott's Point

  • Interior of C.F. Mapes' Boatworks in Minocqua, WI. Calvin is in the background and his 4th wife, Lucy Ulman Mapes is on the left.

    Interior of C.F. Mapes' Boatworks in Minocqua, WI. Calvin is in the background and his 4th wife, Lucy Ulman Mapes is on the left.

  • Mary and Alvin Mapes

    Mary and Alvin Mapes

  • John D. Mapes and Josephine Fittshur marriage, from the Mapes family Bible

    John D. Mapes and Josephine Fittshur marriage, from the Mapes family Bible

  • Myron Fox, Freeport, Texas. Myron served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

    Myron Fox, Freeport, Texas. Myron served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

  • Calvin Mapes' family is the subject of an exhibit at the Minocqua Museum for 2008-2009.

    Calvin Mapes' family is the subject of an exhibit at the Minocqua Museum for 2008-2009.

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  • Philip and Colleen Mapes. Taken June 25, 2008 at Minocqua, WI.

    Philip and Colleen Mapes. Taken June 25, 2008 at Minocqua, WI.

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    Postcard from Calvin and Lucy to his brother John and Josephine Mapes
    Closeup of Calvin and Lucy Mapes (and others) in front of the Oak Ridge Resort