2000 Cass County Queries

January - April

Queries must be about someone who lived in or had an event in their life take place in Cass County, North Dakota. Please type surnames in all CAPS to make it easier to read.

Surnames: MATTHEWS TISMAN WILSON WILDE SLOAN
Submitter: Jean M. Unruh (Unruh2@aol.com)
Date: 29 Apr 2000

My Gr Gr Grandparents lived in Erie, Cass Co., ND from approx 1880 until about 1924, As farmers. My Gr Gr Grandfather: JOHN MATTHEWS born 1837 in Mecklenburg, Schwerin, Germany and he died 1901 in Erie, ND. and is buried there. My Gr Gr Gr Grandmother: HANNAH (TISMAN) MATTHEWS. She was born 1842 in Mecklenburg, Germany and died 1925 in Erie, ND& buried there. Their son HENRY MATTHEWS was born 1868 and died in Erie, ND in 1916. He was married according to his newspaper obituary and death certificate and he had 1 child. I cannot find his wife's name oo the name of his child. JOHN AND HANNAH MATTHEWS ALSO HAD CHILDREN ANNIE MATTHEWS MARRIED TO CHARLES WILDE MARY ANN MATTHEWS MARRIED TO FREDRICK D. WILSON (My Gr Gr grandparent were Mary Ann and Fredrick) EMMA MATTHEWS MARRIED TO MARSHALL SLOAN. Does anyone know of this family? Would appreciate any help. Please e-mail me directly as I do not get to the board often. Thank you... Jeanne Unruh

Surnames: NADO KIERN ERICKSON WATTIER THOMPSON
Submitter: Valerie Wattier (VWattier@webtv.net)
Date: 27 Apr 2000

Looking for any information on family members of George Anthony Nado b.4/19/1891 to George M. & Melvina (Kiern) Nado. He married Mamie Annette Erickson (b.6/29/1896 d. 9/16/1957) and they had 4 daughters; Sybil, Gloria, Georgia and Jewel. George Anthony Nado died in Nov. 1969 in Cass Co, ND. I beleive he remarried after Mamie passed on.

Surnames: HAAKONSON KNUTSDATTER
Submitter: Anna Claxtonakclaxton@qwest.net
Date: 23 Apr 2000

Haakon Haakonson born Laerdal Norway in 1842. Lived at Nestuneige farm in Laerdal, Buskerud, Norway. Confirmed at Gol, Buskerud, Norway. He married in 1869 to Kari Knutsdatter. Kari was born 1843 at Botten farm, Gol, Buskerud, Norway. They emigrated in 1869. They farmed at Kindred and had ten children, including Carl. Haakon died in 1929 and Kari in 1932.

Surnames: PRATT, ROCKWELL, COOPER
Submitter: Helen Pratt (lcky2888@cs.com)
Date: 20 Apr 2000

PRATT Looking for information on Charles Rockwell Pratt(1867-1947)buried in a rural cemt married to Mary Eleanor Pratt (Posey)(1871-1957) buried by Charles also a Niles and Tommy beleived to be the two children they lost to inverted measles, lived in the area had 7 children living , Dorthy-Chester-Louise-Phillis-Curtis-James-and Conrad. Found school records for all but James and Conrad. Last heard from Phillis Pratt(Cooper) still lived in ND. Any information would be most helpful

Surnames: JARVIS TAPLEY
Submitter: Karen Jarvis (kwiebe@lightspeed.bc.ca)
Date: 30 Mar 2000

I'm looking for information on the Charles Jarvis Family. Charles immigrated to Cass County in l880 from England, according to the l900 census. He married Bessie Tapley in 1895 who immigrated from England in 1871. Together they had three sons: Everett b. l896, Stanley and Spurgeon. The family eventually left and settled in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Surnames: QUALE QUALLEY OLSEN GUNDERSEN
Submitter: Devonna (TrvlinMd@aol.com)
Date: 30 Mar 2000

I am looking for information on Ole (Olsen) Quale who immigrated to America between 1880-1885. His father, Ole Gundersen and my G-G-Grandfather, Anders Gundersen Lien, were brothers. Ole's brother, Amfind (Olsen) Quale also lived in the Fargo area, but to date, I have not found any information on either brothers. Ole was born in 1854 - Amfind was born in 1862. If anyone has information on these brothers, I'd love to hear from you! Thanks, Devonna

Surnames: KELLER HABICH WAGSCHAL KROENKE JUDGE SASS
Submitter: Patricia Kurtz pekurtz@cecomet.net
Date: 18 Mar 2000

I am at a loss in researching my family. I have a burial postcard of a relative, Willie Keller, who died Oct. 25, 1921 and was buried on river side hill, 2 miles south of Fargo on Oct. 28, 1921. What cemetery is this? Is this cemetery still maintained? He may be buried with other family members with surnames of Habich, Wagschal, Kroenke, Judge or Sass. Any information will be appreciated as I am having very little luck in my research.

Surnames: MC DERMOTT
Submitter: Cherie codymutt@msn.com
Date: 15 Mar 2000

Looking for anyone who may have known the Mc Dermott family. William Mc Dermott wife Hattie. Sons Glifford, Burr and maybe a son named Ray. Any help, would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Cherie e-mail codymutt@msn.com

Surnames: RIEBE MACHEEL
Submitter: Katie Cisco (dcisco42@aol.com)
Date: 07 Mar 2000

Looking for information on Ayr, ND in Cass County. Believe Grandfather, William Herman Riebe, married to Agnes Bertha Maria Macheel, had a produce business there in 1891. Article stated something about "Old Phillips Building" If you have any information please email me. I am at a loss. Thank you, Katie

Surnames: KANDELIN
Submitter: Doris Whaley dwhaleymod@worldnet.att.net
Date: 06 Mar 2000

In 1886, Albert Kandelin left Neder Kalix, Norrbotten, Sweden with a destination listed as Fargo. He stayed l year, and returned to Sweden in 1887, and then back to the USA in 1888. It is said he worked on the rai lroad. What was the route to Fargo after they crossed the Atlantic Ocean? Some say people went through Canada and the Great Lakes for the mid-west, but I am at a loss how they did this. Was a railroad fom the Eastern shore available in 1886? Does anyone know how the people worked and lived when working on the railroad, and if there are any records to find for the workers? How far had the railroad line extended in ND by 1886? Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you. Doris

Surnames: HEALY SCANNELL HURLEY
Submitter: Tom Healy tehealy@home.com
Date: 04 Mar 2000
Looking for information about Cornelius Healy, Sr, born 6/15/1834, died 1/29/1922; married Margaret (Scannell). Had 8 boys and 2 girls: julia, edith? T.J. (Timothy ?), Daniel, John (Jack), T.A., Conn (Cornelius Jr.) Matt, Henry and Edward D. Most of family from Cass County, a few may be from Foster.

Surnames: DAVENPORT
Submitter: Betty Stark bstark9999@aol.com
Date: 02 Mar 2000

I am looking for any information on a Lewis Davenport that lived in Fargo, Cass, ND in 1923. I believe he was born abt.1860 or a little before. Thanks for any help you can give me. bstark9999@aol.com

Surnames: BUSS
Submitter: Mary Lee L3208@aol.com
Date: 29 Feb 2000

I am looking for information on the Albert BUSS family who lived in Leonard, Cass County, ND. Would like to know about his descendents and ancestors. Albert's father, Chris BUSS, was my gggrandfather's brother. Any help appreciated.

Surnames: SCHROEDER RIEKE BERGES?
Submitter: SHELLY SCHROEDER-JACKSON SHEJACK23@AOL.COM
Date: 28 Feb 2000

I am looking for information on my great grandparents, Louis and Era REIKE, and Willis and Charlotte SCHROEDER. At this point I know nothing other than their date of birth. I would like to know thier parents name or any OTHER INFO THAT SOMEONE MAY HAVE.

Surnames: CASS COUNTY POOR FARM GOLDEN ACRES
Submitter: Tom Woollweever (bigdog@fargocity.com)
Date: 24 Feb 2000

Hello, Would like to correspond with anyone having information about the Cass County Poor Farm in the 1930's. Also looking for any information on Golden Acres Cemetery around that time also. I have been told that it was/is located by Trollwood Park in North Fargo but has possibly been moved? Any information would be greatfully appreciated. Thank you, Tom Woollweever

Surnames: RAMSLAND RAMSEY
Submitter: Tom Woollweever (bigdog@fargocity.com)
Date: 22 Feb 2000

Can anyone tell me how to go about finding records for the Cass County Poor Farm?My mother in law's Grandfather Ed Ramsland or Ramsey was said to have been buried there. As of yet have not had any luck finding his name in any records. Any help or hints on how to continue would be greatfully appreciated. Thank you, Tom Woollweever

Surnames: WILLIAMS CROWE
Submitter: Gary Crowe (gcrowe@pacbell.net)
Date: 22 Feb 2000

I am researching William Williams and Sarah Rood who lived in Fargo between 1900 - 1930. They had several children one a daughter named Edythe L. born in October, 1910. She married Henry Crowe in 1929. I have the Crowe history but need the Williams.

Surnames: ROGGEVEEN SEARS CRAW HACKETT
Submitter: Harriet Marvin (75523.3210@compuserve.com)
Date: 08 Feb 2000

ROGGEVEEN, SEARS, CRAW, HACKETT Searching for family of Dirk ROGGEVEEN and wife, Cora Abigail SEARS, m. Ft. Abercrombie, Dakota Terr. about 1885. Her parents, Eli Barnum SEARS and wife, Lydia Ann CRAW were living in DT at this time. Cora's sister, Carrie Elizabeth, married Erastus HACKETT. I have found land records for Dirk, Cora and Erastus. There is a Philo HACKETT in the land records, but I do not know if he is related to Erastus. Would like to find death records and burial information. TIA

Surnames: FREISEN GESWEIN
Submitter: Beryl Petty (drmcleod@lawvictoria.com)
Date: 08 Feb 2000

FRIESEN and GESWEIN Families My grandmother Maria GESWEIN was born in Fargo, Cass County on 9 May 1881, the child of Gottleib GESWEIN(1844-1905)& Maria FRIESEN(1856-1925, who were both Germans born in Russia. Seeking information: 1. about Maria's parents: Peter & Maria FRIESEN 2. Gottleib's parents? Gottleib & Maria (nee FRIESEN)left for Manitoba. 3. Where and when (they were already in North Dakota by the 1880 Census) in Russia they emigrated from?

Surnames: BLAKELY YATES
Submitter: Donna Hamilton (thamilton@kermode.net)
Date: 02 Feb 2000

I am looking for a marriage record for William Luther Blakely and Hope Yates; daugher of Joseph Edwin Yates and Margaret Taylor. I am also looking for a birth record for a daughter, Mabel, born to them in 1884.

Surnames: KNUTSON LARSON NEWTON
Submitter: JoLeen Randolph (joleen@mr.net)
Date: 30 Jan 2000
URL: http://webpages.mr.net/joleen/

I am looking for information about the sister of Martha KNUTSON NEWTON. According to Martha's obituary, her sister was Mrs. Martin LARSON of Fargo, North Dakota. Census records indicate that Martha had a sister named Ida. I am guessing at this point that Mrs. Martin LARSON's first name was Ida.

Surnames: NORTHRUP NORTHROP
Submitter: Sandra Northrop (fireflies@cbd.net)
Date: 19 Jan 2000

I'm looking for a Charlotte, Belle, and John H. Northrup. They are suppose to be buried at Riverside Cemetery in a mausoleum in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. Does Anybody know the address to Riverside Cemetery? Any help would be appreciated! Sandra Northrop fireflies@cbd.net

Surnames: BURTON WEBB
Submitter: Cathy Larkins (CLar780335@aol.com)
Date: 18 Jan 2000

I am looking for the BURTON/WEBB family. Robert Allen Burton married Pauline Anne WEBB. Pauline Anne WEBB was born 19 Oct 1918 in Fargo,Cass Co,ND. Her father was Eldrige WEBB and her mother was Anna Mary Maurer?. Pauline and Robert had two boys in Hunter,Cass Co,ND. 1.Phillip Allen Burton B: 19 June 1941 2.Paul Burton B: 22 Sept 1942 I would like to know what happened to Robert BURTON. He left his family, never to be heard from again. I would like to locate him. Pauline ended up in Santa Cruz,CA and remarried to a Pat Hyatt. They had 2 girls. I thank you for your help.

Am looking for marriage record of Charles DIETZ to Josephine GEBO,GEBEAU, or JEBO (uncertian of correct spelling at this time) which took place on November 17, 1892 at Fargo, Dakota Territory.

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