Queries

Although we are no longer using this query system, past queries are provided in case they have any helpful clues.

Past Queries

HADLEY, RYAN
Researcher: John F. Kehring
Email: JFKYUMA@AOL.COM
Posted: 10/31/96

I'm looking for information on my mom; Myrtle Gertrude RYAN, born in Melville (McVille?), North Dakota on May 6, 1909. Like were there any siblings born there, where did her mom & dad live, work, own, etc. I am also looking for any information on Philip Sheridan HADLEY born in 1889 in Fargo North Dakota. Thanks a lot for your help. John F. Kehring, Yuma, Arizona

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HATTEN
Researcher: Valerie Barneson
Email: VBarneson@aol.com
Posted: 02/22/97

I am searching for an obituary,funeral home or cemetery for HATTEN, Ralph b Dec 23 1899 d.Aug 1974 in Nelson Co.ND 58344 possibly Bartlett, Lakota or Mapes

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OPHAUG, TUNGSETH
Researcher: Norm Dahl
Email: nervosnorm@aol.com
Posted: 03/13/97

Info on parents & other family of Paul P. TUNGSETH (b 1881 in Kverness, Norway; d 1934 in MN) who married Leva OPHAUG in 1906 at McVille (Nelson Co). My information sources show Pembina county as the closest residence of TUNGSETH families, maybe around Bowesmont or Drayton. Old family letters mention Divide Co. My friend is Paul's grand-daughter. Have info on his descendants. Any info very much appreciated.

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ARMOND, BAKER, CHRISTOFFERSON
Researcher: Lisa Baker
Email: twosocks@koan.com
Posted: 08/03/97

Searching for relatives of Henry Austin BAKER b.15 Dec 1867 died 07 Oct 1935 Lakota, Nelson County.Married to Anna CHRISTOFFERSON. Henry's parents were James Edward BAKER and Elizabeth ARMOND. Henry and Anna had son.James Edward BAKER b.10 Apr 1898 in Minnewaukan Township, Ramsey, North Dakota

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HENNING, HINGING, JANSON, ZURBUCHEN
Researcher: Elissa Zurbuchen
Email: eez1@psu.edu
Posted: 01/26/98

I have an old photograph of my great grandfather, Peter ZURBUCHEN, in wedding garb with a woman. I am assuming that they were married in Michigan - and then had their picture taken there. I have no other information relating to Michigan, ND as my great grandfather settled permanently in Bangor, WI. This wedding must have taken place between 1880-1890's. The woman's name may have been Margaret JANSON/HENNING/HINGING (born Nov. 12, 1863-Dec. 27, 1898). As the surname is not certain - my great grandfather may have had more than the 2 wives that we do know about.... My great grandfather, Peter Zurbuchen, was an immigrant from Switzerland, and his dates are: Oct. 26, 1859-Oct. 15, 1930.

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MCDOUGALL, WEHE
Researcher: Mary Lindbo
Email: mlindbo@gateway.net
Posted: 01/26/98

McDOUGALL, James Armour and Fannie Lived in Lakota (Nelson County), North Dakota from about 1884 until approximately 1907. He owned 160 acres of land (NE quarter of Sec.17 in Twnsp. 152, North of Range 61, West of 5th Principal Meridian) as well as a house in Lakota that was located on 5th Street. He was in business with another man for a time in Lakota. The business name was McDOUGALL and WEHE and while I don't know the type of business they conducted, James McDougall's occupations on census forms were listed as: carriage maker, woodworker, carriage woodworker and wheelwright. He designed and patented a tool to cut down a large wheel (as used for buggies) to a smaller wheel (as used for automobiles). I would like to find any kind of records that may be available for the period of time the family lived in Lakota such as school, business, real property just to name a few. Any help on where to locate these records (agencies, addresses, etc.) or ideas on other records available will be greatly appreciated. I would also like to know the township name of the above described land.

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GRIMES, GRINDE, RITTMANIC, RUSH, THOMAS
Researcher: Cheryl Wixon Gocken
Email: cwixgo@capstonebank.com
Posted: 02/13/98

Looking for information on the descendants of Irvin & Martha RUSH THOMAS who lived in Nelson Co. 1910-1940. They had children: Frank b Dec 1882 IL; John b Nov 1885 & d @ 1906 Nelson Co. buried back in IL; Iva b May 1894 IL md a RITTMANIC; Cecil b Jun 1895 IL & d @ 1985 IA; Irene b Jun 1899 IN md Syd GRIMES / GRINDE. Have picture of Irene and family @ 1940. Any information helpful. Am family historian for THOMAS reunion held in Milford, iroquois Co., IL.

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GRAY, MERO
Researcher: Alice Myers
Email: almyers@tenforward.com
Posted: 02/20/98

I am doing research on the name of GRAY. My grandfather, a farmer, was Alexander GRAY who lived in Lakota. He was born in Scotland October 23, 1869, died in Lakota April 28, 1937. He had a brother in the same area named William (Scotty) Angus GRAY. I am trying to find out where he was born in Scotland. My mom Ann GRAY MERO lived on the farm in Lakota when she was growing up.

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KOIVULA, LOUKO
Researcher: Mary Jo Westerveld
Email: mjw@tznet.com
Posted: 02/23/98

I'm looking for information on John LOUKO and his wife Amanda KOIVULA (maiden). They lived in the Enterprise township in the village of Pelto. They had three children, John Jr., Charlie and Olga (my grandma). John was killed in about 1927 in a railroad accident that I think occured in Brocket? John and Amanda I believe are buried in St. Joseph's cemetary? Any help would greatly be appreciated!!

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BREKKE, ELGIN
Researcher: Woodpest
Email: woodpest@ix.netcom.com
Posted: 03/31/98

Looking for information on Hans ELGIN married to Gunhild BREKKE ELGIN. She died at Bergen Township, Pikin, North Dakota 25 May 1915. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!! Gail

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HAAS, PRICE
Researcher: Linda Willis
Email: elcamino@cdsnet.net
Posted: 10/23/98

Seeking descendants of PRICE/HAAS. Bithia PRICE b. 1868 PEI Canada died 1944 Nelson Co ND, daughter of Jessie PRICE b 1831 PEI Canada. Bithia married Lawrence HAAS in 1887. Seeking info on Bithia's siblings.

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MCCORMICK
Researcher: Charlotte Woodworth
Email: CAWRHW@webtv.net
Posted: 11/04/98

There are five listing indicating that there are possible five MCCORMICK's buried in Nelson County, ND. I cannot seem to find which cementry or who they are. I am trying to research my family. I am a MCCORMICK from dAviess County, KY; both my father and grandfather were from Daviess County, KY. I am hoping there might be a clue here.

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FOSTER
Researcher: John W. Foster
Email: JWFos22@aol.com
Posted: 12/01/98

Looking for information on my grandfather, W. H. H. FOSTER and his brother Samuel FOSTER, whom both homesteaded at Stump Lake and lived the rest of their lives in Lakota. Thank you very much.

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FORBERGD, KILLENBECK, KILLINGBECK, SEVERSEN
Researcher: Maria Minear
Email: mminear11@mcn.net
Posted: 12/05/98

Searching for descendants of John Henry KILLINGBECK and Maude HAWDEN. John and Maude had three children: Ethel b 1895, Clifford b 1901 and Arthur b ?. After Maude died, John married Anna SEVERSEN in Northwood, ND. They had two sons George and Roy. This family moved to Daniels Co. MT. Anna came from LaVonger, Norway in 1905 to Aneta ND. She was sponsored by a family named FORBERGD. This is my sister-in-law's line.

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