Queries

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

Past Queries

Conrad Appledorn
Time: circa 1910 1930
Place: Sherwood and Carievale
I am seeking information on a family that lived in the Sherwood area about 1910-1920. There were four brothers: John, Harry, Bertes, and Conrad. John (my g-gf) was a carpenter and worked in the area. Harry and Bertes went to northern Minnesota. The last brother, Conrad, is supposed to have established a wheat farm in Saskatchewan. Nothing more is known about him (such as, did he ever return to the USA).
C. Robert Appledorn - appldorn@foyt.indyrad.iupui.edu

Edward Botner
Place: Mohall
Cory Albright - albright@cs.montana.edu

Samuel Zietz
Place: Lansford
Chris Zietz - CBRJJ@worldnet.att.net

Robinson, William J.
Time: circa 1900 -1945
Place: Mohall, ND
Carol Biederman - cmbbtb@nac.net

Robinson, Blanche Rogers
Time: circa 1900 -1965
Place: Mohall, ND
Carol Biederman - cmbbtb@nac.net

Nelson(Nilson), Emrick
Time: 1890 - 1950
Place: Sherwood, ND
Emrick Nelson was probably known as Ingebright Nilsen Knottmoen in Norway. He married Bergitte (dob 6/2/1864) Trælstad from Goodhue Co., MN. Her parents were Gjertrud Arntsdatter Fordal and Bortunis Pedersen Trælstad. Both were born in Norway and died in Minnesota.
Carolee Booth Hansen - KHansen784@aol.com

Renville, Marie Josephine
Time: 1867 - 1962
Place: Belcourt ND
I am looking for my greatgrandmother's family She lived on the Turtle Mountain Reserve and her Roll # was 1287. Her brother's were Joseph, Napoleon, John, Octave, and Edward (Isadore). Renville county in ND and in Minnesota were named after two of my great uncles. I want to learn as much about the name and family as I can.
Thanks, Phyllis Nowosad - lily@mail.bc.rogers.wave.ca

Hill, Francis Marion
Time: 1890 - 1942
Place: Tolley, ND
I am looking for anyone knowing about Francis M. Hill who died in Tolley March 31, 1942 and his wife Mary A. Hill died in Tolley Feb 18, 1926. Any information of their arrival from IL as well as any other info of their lives in Tolley would be appreciated.
Bob Franks - Bfranks@sj.unisys.com

Mayer, Matthias
Time: 1865 - 1912
Place: Glenburn, ND
Matthias Mayer is buried in the Glenburn, ND Cemetary. Died in 1912. Immigrated from Germany to Minnesota. Trying to find war records, Spanish American War, or anything at all.
Leo Mayer - leo@myself.com

Pulvermacher, Jess
Time: Feb 9, 1939 - May 2, 1940
Place: Mohall, ND
Jess worked on a farm somewhere near Mohall. His wife's name was Jennie and they had 1 daughter Elizabeth Mae. Elizabeth was born on the farm.
Bev Stafford - stafford@sk.sympatico.ca

ALWAY
Time: 1866 - 1900
Place: Renville, ND
I am researching the Alway family who came to Renville Co, in 1866 from Canada. Any info would be appreciated.
Wayne Williams - vinny@spacestar.net

Aaron Johnson
Time: 1920 - 1931
Place: Tolley, ND
Looking for children of Aaron and Nora (Knud(t)son) Johnson; know they had two children, Ellen and Rueben; need information on the offspring and/or ancestors of any of the above.
Harvey Johnson - hgabjj@netins.net

Theodore Flaadhus Peterson
Time: 1905 - 1920
Place: Grano, ND
Theodore's son, Ernest Manford Peterson, was born on 28 April, 1910 in Grano. Theodore's wife was Tille (Tilla) Rundestveit) who immigrated from Norway in 1903. By 1920 Theodore and family had moved to Eddy County, ND.
Dave Peterson - dave_peterson@compuserve.com

Holmstead
Time: 1904 - 1906
Place: Renville County, ND
I am looking for information on the Holmstead family who lived in or around Mohall in the early 1900's.
Richard Kassberg - richardkassberg@nccoast.net

Wichmann
Time: 1905
Place: Grover Township Renville County, ND
I am trying to find the descendants of Andreas "Andrew" and Elisabeth (Appeldorn) WICHMANN. Two of their sons filed for homesteads in Saskatchewan from Barber, North Dakota in 1905. Barber was a post office in Renville County that closed in 1909.
I have the following family that resided in Renville county:
Andreas "Andrew" WICHMANN m Elisabeth APPELDORN
1. Harry m Rose WHERLEY
2. Dena m Andrew ANDERSON
3. Claus m Effie PATTERSON
4. Trenzy m Charles ATWOOD
5. John
6. Hattie m John MORRIS

C. Robert Appledorn - appldorn@foyt.indyrad.iupui.edu

Hutson
Time: 1905-1920
Place: McKinney and Grover Township Renville County, ND
Seeking information on my great-grandfather Alva L. HUTSON, wife Ada. He purchased 160 acres in McKinney Twsp in 1908, Range 86, Section 10. Neighboring families were McMullin, Fuguerson, Benson, Paff, and McMaster according a hand-drawn plat map. He lived in McKinney according to the 1910 US Census and in Grover Twsp according to the 1920 US Census. Looking for land sale info/resources. What did he likely grow/raise on this acreage? He had 5 children when living in McKinney. What were the names of schools, churches and newspapers in this area between 1908-1920?
Denise grandmabernice@mindspring.com

Jansen, Hans
Time: 1897 - 1910
Place: Donnybrook, ND
Hans Jansen was my great grandfather who homesteaded at NE 1/4 Sec. 12 159-86 in Renville County with his family. I am looking for info. on him.
C. Gil Wilson - Katie@SK.sympatico.ca

PARSLEY, Michael and Anna
Time: 1900 - 1912
Place: Mohall, ND
Seeking information on Michael PARSLEY and Anna WASHKO/WASKO probably married in Mohall around 1909. Lived in a sod house somewhere around Mohall. One child died at that location and was buried around Mohall name Helen PARSLEY. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Judy Jacobs jrj2304@aol.com

Kinsella, John Henry
Time: 1890 - 1915
Place: Norma, Lakeview Twp, ND
Farmer in Norma area with Aunt, Mary Kinsella. Possibly he never married. Brother Timothy farmed near Northgate, N.D.
Robin Kinsella-Ross ROliger@aol.com

HORTON, Mary (SEABERG/SEEBURG)-1st, DIETZ-2nd Marriage
Time: 1914 - 1918
Place: Tolly, Renville, ND
This is my husbands G-Ma and this is all we know about her. She died in childbirth we think when my husbands mom was about 2-4 yrs of age, She was then raised by a Tvedt we think. Please any and all info on her or Henry DIETZ her second husband, or I think Charles HORTON her first husband. She had 2 children from each marriage. Ray and Clarence HORTON and John and Kathryn DIETZ. Thanks so much for your help and may God Bless you in your endevors also.
Patti Gullickson mapagulick@yahoo.com

Sorenson, S. A.
Time: 1880 - 1920
Place: Sherwood, Renville, ND
I am seeking information about S. A. Sorenson who was the sheriff of Renville county for a number of years. Supposedly his wife Caroline died and left him with a little boy, Shirley Sorenson, who was raised by his aunts.
Marty Julson Gale martygale@earthlink.net

SHORT, Josie born McNAMARA, Joseph Ann
Time: 1885 - 1885
Place: Mohall, Renville, ND
I am looking for the marriage record of Joseph Ann (Josie) McNamara and Conrad Short. Josie was born in IL, in 1864. She married Conrad Short about 1885. Conrad Short worked on the railroad. A Crookston Times article c 1902/3 states she had been living with Conrad in Portal, ND when he left for the Yukon Territory in 1899. When she never heard from him she divorced him and filed a Homestead Claim in Equality Township, Red Lake County, MN in 1902. Conrad returned sometime in 1902 to Portal, and went to the Post Office to find where she was. Her brother was the Postmaster of the Portal Post Office, and informed him that she thought he was dead. A book "A History of Red Lake County" states this "Con married Josie McNamara who had lived in Mohall, ND.
Kathy J. Moore elzie_or_kathy_moore@csi.com

CORBIN, Eugene
Time: 1907 - 1914
Place: Norma, Renville, ND
"Gene" or "Crutch" Corbin as he was known lived in Norma, N.D. in 1914.
The nickname "Crutch" was because he had a leg that was crippled in some way and he used one crutch to walk.His wife's name was Pauline (formerly Hoff) and his children were Otto, Robert, Ruth and Eugene Corbin. "Gene" died in a house fire in Norma, N.Dak. in the Spring of 1914. If anyone has any information, it would be much appreciated. My father was Otto Corbin who owned Corby's in Bottineau and Gene was my Grandfather. I have been looking for information about my Grandfather for many years. I believe there was a newspaper in Norma in 1914, and it may have carried the story of the house fire. My Grandfather may also be buried around Norma. I expect the grave would be unmarked or the marker might be hard to read at this point. I believe his date of death was May 15, 1914, but I could be wrong about the month and day. Any help would be appreciated.
Pat Miller - Patmiller1@aol.com

Bunderson, Sigrid
Time: 1910 - 1942
Place: Greene, Renville, ND
I am seeking any information about Sigrid Bunderson [Bondesson in Sweden] and/or her sisters, Ella and Lydia. Sigrid is believed to have been married to Jean McTaggert of Greene, ND sometime in the 1920's. Sigrid and Lydia immigrated from Torsas, Sweden in 1916 after Ella came in 1910.
Alan Robertson - arobrtsn@micron.net

HANDY, Ole Pederson
Time: 1900 - 1940
Place: Mohall, Renville, ND
Ole P. HANDE/HANDY (1867-1928) and his wife Alma C. LARSEN (1870-1954) lived for 30 or 40 years in Mohall. I would like to make contact with their descendants. They had 9 daughters and 1 son as follows:
Ida M. HANDY (b. 1890) m. WALSTAD; Mabel E. HANDY (b. 1892) m. KOLLER;
Julia E. HANDY (1894-1983) m. CUNNINGHAM; Cora O. HANDY (b. 1896)
m. Emmett J. CALLAHAN; Alice C. HANDY (1899-1970) m. MATHENY;
Aimie O. HANDY (b. 1901); Myrtle HANDY (b. 1903?) m. Oswald SONNTAGE;
Edna HANDY (b. 1906?) m. PARKER; Lila HANDY (1911-95) m. Joseph S. SKAFF;
Oscar W.A. HANDY (1912-42). Most of the family moved to California after Ole's death in Mohall in 1928.
D'Arcy Hande - hande.archives@sk.sympatico.ca

BRUUN, Carl Marinus
Time: 1873 - 1902
Place: Mohall, Renville, ND
Searching for descendants/ancestors of Carl MarinusBRUUN/BRAUN/BROWN, my great grandfather, b. August 16, 1873, Denmark. Does anyone know what happened to the BRAUN family after Carl's death in 1925? He and Elmer are the only ones buried in the family plot in Lansford Cemetery.
Who do I contact to inquire on the records of the Bethesda Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church? Where is/was the church located? Do you know someone who would be interested in selling me a copy of the Renville County Historical Book 1901-1976?
INFORMATION I KNOW: His parents/family were: Robert Peter and Caroline BRUUN. Pictures of Robert/Caroline BRUUN taken in Odense, Denmark in 1909. Also several pictures of Carl, brother S. Peter and wife Hanne, sister Anna (ZILMER/ZELMER), and a picture labeled my father, Carl Marinus BRUUN, my step-mother Christiana and half-brothers Anton and Alvin, ages abt 1 & 3.
Carl Bruun immigrated to the U.S. in June 1901 through the port of New York City from Denmark. I believe they lived in the Mohall or Lansford, ND and/or McKinney or Hamerly Townships. The "Renville County History: 1901-1976" lists: Mr. and Mrs. Carl BRAUN as charter members of Bethesda Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church (which was chartered in 1902/1903); and Carl Marinus BRUUN listed as a first land owner in McKinney, Renville County TWP 161-86. SW 1/4 of (Sec. 12). The 1920 Census Hamerly Township, Renville Co., ND lists the family of Carl and Christiana BRUUN as: BRUUN, Carl M. : Head of household; he owned his home and it was mortgaged. He is married, white, age 46, immigrated to US in 1901; filed first papers 1902, Minot, Ward Co., USA, naturalized citizen in 1908, born in Denmark as were his parents, could speak English, and was a farmer. BRUUN, Christiana married to Carl M., white, age 35, immigrated to US in 1901, naturalized 1908, could read and write, born in Denmark as were her parents, homemaker. Their childen: BRUUN, Anton: son, age 16, worked on his father's farm; BRUUN, Alvin: son, age 14, worked on his father's farm; BRUUN, Lester: son, age 12; BRUUN, Emma: daughter, age 9; BRUUN, Harry: son, age 7; BRUUN, Elmer: son, age 5; BRUUN, David: son, age 1 1/12.
Elmer P. BRAUN, son of Carl and Christiana BRAUN was born July 28, 1914, and died March 3, 1920, of pneumonia following the flu. He is buried in Lansford Cemetery, Bottineau Co., ND.
Carl M. BRAUN died at 51; stomach cancer; Minot, ND hospital July 3, 1925; prominent area farmer. He is buried in Lansford Cemetery, Bottineau Co., ND in a family plot with his son Elmer P. BRAUN. Large family stone BRAUN and two smaller stones of Carl Braun and Elmer Braun.
Carl Braun's obituary said he was survived by his wife and 8 children which means there was probably another child born after 1920 and before Carl Braun's death in 1925.

My grandmother Chjoldvor BRUUN/BROWN was born to Carl Marinus BRUUN and Martha BERNTSEN in September 26, 1896, in Faxse hade plads, Shjelland, Denmark. My great grandparents, Carl and Martha were never married. My grandmother, Chjoldvor BRUUN, came to the U.S. abt. 1916 to join her father and his family in North Dakota. She found them and later met my grandfather, John Alexander WOODS there. They married December 1917 in Cambridge, Story Co., IA, USA. None of my grandmother's children from her marriage to John Woods (5) ever met their grandfather or his children (their aunts and uncles). There are still two surviving children to Chjoldvor BRUUN/BROWN and John WOODS. Would like to make contact with any descendants of Carl Marinus BRUUN or information on ancestors -- please. Special note should be made that the BRUUN/BRAUN and BROWN names were all used by this family after immigrating to the U.S. My father, Robert Brown WOODS, was named for his great grandfather, Robert Peter BRUUN.
Nancy M. Woods-Cline - cliner@mwonline.net

STORING, Charles
Time: 1890 - 1910
Place: Sherwood, Renville, ND
Charles was the husband of Mary KELLER. They were married in Minnesota in 1868. Mary was born in Jefferson County New York state in about 1844 or 1845. I assume that Charles was about the same age and his occupation was probably farming. She was reported to be residing in Sherwood in 1910 in the obituary of a sister. I don't know if they had children.
Bruce Keller - kellerb@infonet.isl.net

Delmore
Time: 1909 - 1942
Place: Mohall, Renville, ND
Native American, Pembina Band, Turtle Mountian Tribe
Allan Drawson - allanl@open.org

Hamerly
Time: 1873 - now
Place: Hamerly Township, Renville, ND
Seeking informatin on HAMERLY surname and any information about history of Hamerly township.
Dave Hamerly - dave@hamcomm.com

Nelson, Berne Otto
Time: 1913 - 1930
Place: Tolley, Renville, ND
Homesteaded in tolley area married Fredia Oberg
George Nelson - george306@webtv.net

Ehrich, Della Rose
Time: 1925 - ----
Place: Tolley, Renville, ND
Della Rose Ehrich, born in Tolley 2/6/1925. Her parents were Edwin Ehrich and Esther Rienke.
Jim Hulet - shulet@trib.com

Johansson Loftman, Daniel
Time: 1888 - ????
Place: Birch Cooly Township, Renville County, ND
Daniel Johansson Loftman was my Mothers GreatGrandfather, and he emmigrated to the US in 1881, with a new family, wife and three sons, (He never married my mothers Great Gandmother). First he settled in New Ulm Minnesota, but probably moved to Birch Cooly sometimes between 1881-1888. We've got some information on him dated 1888, which says that he owned 80 acres of land, in Renville County, Birch Cooly Township, Section 35. Whatever that means?
C. Hans Ferner - hans.ferner@scania.com

Pasch , Christian
Time: 1900 - 1942
Place: Glenburn, Renville County, ND
Christian Pasch homesteaded north of Glenburn about 1900 or maybe a couple years after that. His son Truman was born 1907. His wife Carrie died in childbirth 1909. He took his wife and baby back to Missouri to be buried. He left Truman with relatives in Missouri. He sold farm in 1915. He died in Glenburn 1942. Would like any information on Christian Pasch.
C. John Wilmes - jwilmes@hotmail.com

Loftman, Daniel
Time: 1881 - 1888
Place: Birch Cooley Township, Renville County, ND
Daniel Loftman, was my mothers Great Grandfather, and imigrated in US in 1881, he first settled in New Ulm, Brooke County, But on the Web page ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/mn/renville/plats/renplt88.txt" he is registered with 80 acres of land in "section 35" in Birch Cooley, Renville County.
C. Hans Ferner - hans.ferner@scania.com

Cole, Burkley
Time: 1900 - 1921
Place: Tolley and McKinney, Renville County, ND
Burkley Cole was born March 3, 1853 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He moved to Iowa ca 1877 and lived in Union County Iowa. He was married to Mary Emma Nolan Dec 13, 1883 and they had 9 children. He died August 29, 1921 and was buried at McKinney Cemetery in Tolley, North Dakota.
C. Wayne Cole - jo_ann_cole@hotmail.com

Kahler, George
Time: 1901 - 1904
Place: Tolley, Renville County, ND
C. Gary Kahler - g_kahler@juno.com

Gerlinger, George

Time: 1905 - 1930
Place: Renville County, ND
George Gerlinger, son of John Gerlinger and Francis K Schmidt. The parents homesteaded at McHenry. George had a homestead in 1908 at Renville County. I think by 1932, when his father died in Montana, George was in Canada.
C. JD Howard - pawprint@zianet.com

Morris, John William
Time: 1884 - 1933
Place: Tolley, Renville County, ND
I am looking for information regarding John William Morris' parents and/or siblings. He is my great grandfather. I have limited information regarding his wife, Hattie Wichmann, and my grandfather, Wesley Morris. But no information at all regarding John's family. All are buried in the McKinney Cemetery near Tolley.
Darcea Jackson - rick5darceaj@sprintmail.com

Henshaw, Carl and Ella Mae
Time: 1920
Place: Tolley, Kenmare, Norma, Mohall Renville County, ND
I am looking for any and all information regarding Carl and Ella Mae Henshaw, Ella Mae was my aunt, her Father and Mother were Charles Palmer and Sophie Lee, they homesteaded in Renville, Carl and Ella were married in 1919 in New Ulm, MN and moved to Kenmare where they lived until ?
Carol Williams - cwill79496@aol.com

O'Brien, John and Susan
Time: 1905 - 1910
Place: Tolley, Kenmare, Norma, Mohall Renville County, ND
I am looking for any and all information regarding John and Susan O'Brien, know from land records that John O'Brien purchased land in Renville County, November 1905, Susan Lee O'Brien we know was burnt and passed away in 1906 from burns she suffered, we think she is possible buried in the catholic cemetery in Renville, but would like to know for sure and also date of death.
Carol Williams - cwill79496@aol.com

Brennan, Julia A.
Time: 1904 - 1904
Place: 158 N 082 W 035 (Southern Renville/Northern Ward Counties)
I am trying to find the records to follow the trail of my great great grandmother -- Julia Brennan. She was originally from Scriba, NY. She married Joseph Fenton Brennan of Auburn NY. They had 6 or 7 children before his death in 1894. John L. Brennan, Martin P. Brennan, Joseph P. Brennan, Ruth Brennan, and a couple other children whose names I cannot remember At some point after my G.G. Grandfather's untimely death she came to Dakota territory with her children. I have a picture of John in the Badlands of ND located near Marmarth, ND. The picture is dated 1904; however, John did not patent any settler lands in Marmarth until 1920. Apparently at that time he was married to an Anna Wise Brennan. There are some inconsistensies, however. The 1904 picture is of a 35-45 year old man. In 1904, John would have only been 17 or 18. Maybe with your help I can figure out if the Julia A. Brennan is my G.G. Grandmother, and how the John and Anna Brennan with adjoining patents in Ward and Renville County are related to me and my family.
Nikki Dragone (nmd3@axe.humboldt.edu)

Roe, John E
Time: 1900 - 1915
Place: Mohall
John E Roe, b 2/8/1865, came to U.S. in 1872 from Norway. Moved from Dexter, Minnisota to Mohall about 1901. His wife is Gena Lewis, b 12/2/1876, They had nine children, Hjalmer Roe, Lottie Gertrude Roe, Edwin Roe, Ruth Evangeline Roe, b 3/5/1903 in Mohall, Eddie Roe, Otis Roe, Roy Franklin Roe, b 5/5/1906 in Mohall, and Arnold Williferd Roe, b 11/10/1908 in Saskatchewan. I believe Eddie and Otis, twins, b 2/6/1905 and both d 4/6/1906 were also born and died in Mohall. They were Lutheran so I believe they attended Lutheran Church. Gena Lewis apparently divorced John E Roe and married Anton K Eidem, on 5/26/1913. They had one child, Raymond Willmar Eidem, b 1/19/1915 in Mohall.
Mark Weber (wolfspider@alltel.net)

NAEGELI, Edward
Time: 1902
Place: McKinney
From the Carver County, Minnesota newspaper, the Weekly Valley Herald, on July 3, 1902, entitled, "Death of Ed Naegeli": "The city papers last night contained the announcement of the death of Ed Naegeli at McKinney, North Dakota. He left Hutchinson for the former place to go into business about three weeks ago. Cause of death unknown. He leaves a wife and two children." I have tried without luck to find ANY other information about the death of this man, without any luck. I don't know his wife's name or the names of the two children. Can someone guide me into finding the death certificate, or any newspaper account of the death from North Dakota, or ?
Jack (jackflak@earthlink.net)

Lauder, Douglas Charles
Time: 1932 - ????
Place: Sherwood
Born Charles Christopher Caron, he was adopted at age two and the name was changed to Douglas Charles Lauder
Tom Caron (tomcaron@ix.netcom.com)

Axness, Julius or Juels
Time: 1890 -1926
Place: Renville County
Trying to locate anyone who may be related to Julius[Juels] Axness. He was my mothers great uncle. Thank you for any information.
Margaret Margaret (mtwolf@swetland.net)

Star Hotel
Time: 1901 - 1912
Place: Mohall, ND
My GG Grandfather built the hotel FRED FREDRICKSON and ran it for a number of years before moving back to Todd County MN. I would appreciate any information about the Hotel. Fred's daughter IDA LOUISE married EDGAR PARIS in 1905, who owned the livery stable and was sheriff for some 20 years.
Shery Jarvi jarvi@midwestinfo.com

Emmel, Levi and August
Time: 1907 -
Place: Renville County, ND
Looking for information about LEVI AND AUGUST EMMEL who homesteaded in Renville county. Their sister Wilhelmena EMMEL Ostenberg was my great-grandmother.
Mary Holdahl mary_holdahl@hotmail.com

Purcell, Orphie
Time: 1844 - 1936
Place: Lansford, ND
I would very much appreciate any information on the above, my great grandmother, or of her family mentioned in the Clinton, Indiana newspaper on 24 August, 1936. She died at the home of her son John in Lansford, N.D. Two other sons, Henry and Charles lived in Maldin, Mo. Daughter Elsis lived in N.D., no city mentioned. Many thanks for any information.
James Purcell pluffmud.2@aol.com

McGrady, John
Time: - 1930
Place: Tolly, ND
Looking for information on John and Minnie (Jensen) McGrady. They were living on Mouse River 4 1/2miles from Tolley near Hwy 5. Children: Alta, Mrytle, Melvin and Darol. Were there as of Dec. 1930.
Shelley Winn winnlewis@yucca.net

Mahnke, Jesse
Time: c1895
Place: Norma, ND
I have a 1944 newspaper article about my Gallagher family. One paragraph says "George Gallagher left the home at the turn of the century to settle in Norma [North Dakota]. Now he has retired from farming. His one son, Harry, died but he has one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Mahnke, living in Norma [North Dakota]." The entire article is posted at:
http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/FamilyAssoc/GallagherBios/6
My question to you is who is "Mrs. Jesse Mahnke?" Is the first name Jesse her husbands name? Do you have a Jesse MAHNKE in your lineage? I would love to find my cousins on this line...
My website is at http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~bgilson/
Bonnie Gilson bgilson@home.com

Rudberg, Nellie Sophie
Time: 1903 - 1914
Place: Tolley, ND
Nellie RUDBERG came to the Tolley area as a schoolteacher around 1903. She married Fred Raymond WINDUS in 1906 in Tolley. However, some major scandal occurred (according to family rumor), and in 1914, her husband took his own life in the barn of the farm they were renting, leaving behind Nellie and their two children. He was a grain elevator operator in the area. I am interested in any information predating his death, from any source, that would identify the scandal that was so devastating to the family.
Daryl Holmes darylyh@houston.rr.com

Larson, Andrew
Time: ----
Place: Glenburn, ND
Andrew Larson DOB 10/3/1874 in Sweden. He married Selma
Swenson in Belgrade, Minnesota 10/12/1898 and settled in Glenburn. Among his several children are twins named Viola and Violet Larson. He died July 1944 in a hospital in Minot, ND. I would like any information that is obtainable.
Carol Berg BERG@msn.com

Torgerson, Hans
Time: 1885 - 1955
Place: Renville County, ND
I am trying to find the descendants of a Hans & Mary Torgerson. Their childen were Hector, Selmar, Ingvald & Martha. Selmar I believed moved to Mountrail County in 1911. Hans's father Halvor lived in Dahlen, Nelson County.
Anne DeMarce demarce@uniserve.com

O'Brien, Michael
Time: 1907 - 1911
Place: Tolly, ND
I am looking form info on my Gr-Grandfather, Michael O'Brien. I know that Michael and his wife Ellen CLIFFORD O'BRIEN resided in Tolley in 1909 where Michael filed for his US Citizenship Papers. Michael and Ellen then moved to Chester MT where they Homesteaded June 15, 1910. In Nov. 1910 he filed for a leave of absence on the Homestead. His request stated that he would return to Tolley, ND. The leave was granted from Nov.1, 1910 thru April 1, 1911. From his land Patent file it was reported that Michael died April 28, 1911, in Chester. Upon searches done in Chester NO records can be found where Micheal Died in Chester, MT. My hopes is that he actually died in Tolley, ND and is possibly buried there. Does any one have cemetery info on Michael, or can tell me where to write for this info.
Betty Christman mydoghouse00@aol.com

Baetzer, Julius and Kate
Time: 1900 - 1951
Place: Brandon Township, Mohall, ND
Julius homesteaded in Mohall around 1900 with his first wife, Minnie (Bethke) Baetzer. Around 1922 his wife died in Eau Claire, WI and Julius disappeared from the family tree. I have no other description of him to help me in my search. I do know that at some time after 1922 Julius remarried a woman by the name of Kate who was still living in the Mohall area until 1951. Julius died Feb. 20, 1950 in Jamestown, ND where he is buried. Any information to help me locate his second wife or children from his first marriage would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping to contact the local library to see if an obituary was written up on him at the time of his death. Thank you for your interest in my query.
Keith Lange KeithLange@avenew.com

Purdy, George
Time: 1846 - 1920
Place: Renville County, ND
Looking for information on George Purdy who homesteaded in Renville County on May 13, 1904. I am looking for death date and cemetery location.
Donna Mattson lefsagal@hotmail.com

Baker, Albert F.
Time: 1910 - 1924
Place: Glenburn, ND
I believe he was a State Senator killed in a car accident around 1923. His wife Berta E. Baker was ND State Tresure and Auditor from 1928-1956, also of Glenburn. Looking for family, friends of his children.
Lee Baker Lee48B@AOL.COM

Wilcox, Clarence
Time: 1929 - 1989
Place: Sherwood, ND
Looking for anyone who may have pictures of Clarence Wilcox. He is my grandfather's younger brother. I met him in 1980 while travelling to Sherwood with my parents. If possible I am looking for pictures from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s. I know his daughter Pearl moved away many years ago but was wondering if any old neighbours had any pics I could get copies of.
Joe Wilcox (joewho@telusplanet.net)

Detlor, Elsie Huffnail
Time: 1823 - 1916
Place: Mohall, ND
I am trying to locate an obituary for Elsie Huffnail DETLOR who died in Mohall, ND on 16 Jan 1916. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Lon Mason (lmason@PageAmerica.net)

Eggen, Peder
Time: 1931 - 1949
Place: Mohall, ND
homesteader, married karen bergitta. had approx. 9 children.
Connie Brian (conray30@hotmail.com)

Eng, John
Time: 1888 - 1950
Place: Mohall, ND
I am searching for information on John ENG b. 1866 d.1950 and Evalina LARSON b. 1867 d. 1937. I found their names listed in "Portland, 1882-1957" index. Their sibling's names are, Henry, Agnes, Carrie and Ellen. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Leo Hallan (lhallan@dtgnet.com)

Presky, Neva Marean
Time: 1905 - 2001
Place: Glenburn, ND
We think Neva is the daughter of Maggie Pierce Marean, who was the daughter of James Michael Pierce and Julia E. Sheehee Pierce, from the Cherokee, Iowa area. Please confirm.
Allen Dale grayson (adgnrbg@cs.com)

Smith, Lewis A
Time: 1908 - 1912
Place: Glenburn, ND
Louis A. Smith and his wife, Anna S. Reiquam, were living in Glenburn ND when their daughter Crystal was born—between 1908 and 1912. It is believed that Anna had Reiquam relatives living in Glenburn.
Darlene C. Joyce (darlenecjoyce@hotmail.com)

Reiquam
Time: 1880 - 1930
Place: Glenburn, ND
Several members of the Reiquam family lived in Glenburn ND. Have info on their farm in Norway, and their migration path to WI, MN and other points. Preparing book on Reiquam family in America; please get in touch.
Darlene C. Joyce (darlenecjoyce@hotmail.com)

Burwell, Matthew Dale
Time: 1905 - 1918
Place: Mohall, ND
M. Dale Burwell was born in Mohall on Sept. 3, 1905. According to his obituary, he moved with his parents to Grand Forks in 1918. I believe his parents may have been James S. and Mary Beulah Burwell, who are buried near him in Grand Forks. Looking for any information on this family (census, land deeds, city directory listings, etc.)
Larry Sugden (LWSugden@worldnet.att.net)

Walstad/Walstead, John F.

Time: 1900 -
Place: Mohall, ND
Searching desperately for any info on my g-gfather John Walstad who moved to Mohall about 1900-1904. I found the following info on the Renfield County website and would like to find out if either of these buildings still stand, or if anyone may have any old photos or info..." George R. Whitford of Mohall, a general merchant built a store which would later serve as a courthouse for about 27 years. Construction started July 28th, 1904 with Edwin B. Loucks as architect and John Walstead as contractor. August 4th, 1910 a contract was awarded to John F. Walstead to repair the old Whitford building in Mohall, and he completely remodeled the building. He put in all necessary offices so it could be used as a temporary courthouse. My g-gfather was related to M. O. (Martin Oland?) Hall who was the city's founder. My g-grandmother Alida died at 3-40 years old, and is buried somewhere near Mohall, but I have never been able to locate any garavesite or records. A daughter Julia married into the Satran family who were also from the Mohall area. My g-mother Lillian married George Dasher from Glasgow, Montana.

Johan (John) Walstad (12/23/1859 - 9/14/1927) Born; on Framnes Farm,
Ringsaker District, Hedmark, Norway Died; in Ujus, Florida.
Married; Alida Nathalia (Enius) Stark (b ? - d ?) 1m; Unknown Stark.
She was born in Sweden, parents unknown.
Children > Rudolph Stark Walstad (b ? - d ?) (adopted son of Mr. Stark)
> William Mathias Stark Walstad (6/18/1890-2/3/1939) (adopted son of Mr. Stark)
>*Lillian Walstad (5/4/1895 - 12/26/1986) born Moe Twp., Douglas Co., Minn.
> Julia Magdalen Walstad (11/22/1897 - d ?) b; Moe Twp., Douglas Co., Minn.
m; 9/28/1913 to Unknown Satran
> Oliver Alexander Walstad (Oct/1900 - 8/5/1953)b; Moe Twp. Douglas Co.,Minn.
Ricki Parres (Cyberparres@aol.com)

Winter, Alden Horace
Time: ????
Place: Glenburn, ND
I am looking for information on Alden Horace Winter who died in Glenburn, ND on March 7, 1944. I specifically would like information on marriage status at the time of his death, and earlier occupations. I strongly believe this was my grandfather.
Donna Reardon (DonnaReardon@aol.com)

Stewart, James A.
Time: ???? - 1953
Place: Mohall, ND
I would like to find an obituarty for James A. Stewart and his wife Lillie Rupe Stewart. James died in Mohall August 31, 1953, I do not know when Lillie died. I would appreciate any information on this family.
Melody Beery (cbeery@grm.net)

Shong, Ray
Time: ????
Place: Sherwood, ND
I am looking for information regarding my Grandfather Ray Shong. If anyone has any information on him or the family he had at that time please let me know.
Mindy Shong (libunltd@ltex.net)

Gehringer, Joseph
Time: 1913
Place: Mohall, ND
I'm searching for information about the Joseph Gehringer family who moved to Mohall in 1913. If anyone could provide some information about this family, including dates of death for him and his wife, I'd be most appreciative. This family was Catholic.
Carolyn (Cmreif@aol.com)

McFarlane, Lee Henry
Time: 1930
Place: Sherwood, ND
I am looking for information on my Grandfather, Lee Henry McFarlane. Apparently, he was caught in a barn fire in the 1930s. I was wondering if there is a site I can go to, like a newpaper from Sherwood, ND and see if there is a story in print about it.
Jill McFarlane-Heider (jill@ecg-corp.com)

Billson, Thomas
Time: -- 1924
Place: Eden Valley Township
Searching for information regarding Thomas Billson b. ca 1837 in Norway, d. 1924 Renville Co. Living with dau. Elizabeth and Husband John Johnson in Eden Valley. 1924 living with dau. Bessie and Simon Arneson. Children: Bertha/Bessie; Elizabeth; Christian b 1873 Tempealeau Co. Wis married Martha Gunderson, d/o Martin and Olivia Gunderson, b. 1880. They were married in Tempealeau on 25 Sept. 1897; & Bottle(Benjamin?).
Shirley (dsbill@gorge.net)

Westvig, Hans Olson
Time: -- 1910
Place: Rockford Township
Lived in Renville county, Rockford twp in the 1910 census. He was born in 1879. Hans emigrated to USA around 1880 together with his parents and an older sister. The parents of Hans Vestvig were Tollef Olson Vestvik and Helga Anfinsdatter Drange from Sveio (Sveen) western part of Norway. Helga was a sister of my great grandmother.
Helga Kallevik helga.kallevik@c2i.net

Miller, Bryan
Time: -- 1930
Place: Renville County
I am looking for any information on Bryan Miller. In the 1930 census living with his mother Camie or Cammie. He was born in Gary Indianna. I know nothing about his father, his mother or if there was any siblings, or when he came to Renville County.
Cindy Peacock cindypeacock@prodigy.net

Haskins, Frank Nelson
Time: -- 1921
Place: Glenburn
Looking for information on the Frank Nelson Haskins (Hoskins) & Alta May O'Dell family. They had 9 children Ralph, Rollie, Agnes, William, Delila, Ruby, Floyd, Arthur & Melvin. Floyd was my grandfather he was reportedly born in Glenburn in 1904. William Ira was married in Glenburn in 1921.
Julia Hoskins jhoskins@pacinfo.com

McEwen, John
Time: 1906--1921
Place: Norma, Renville, ND
I am looking for information re: John McEwen who is listed as one of the first settlers of Norma, N.D., according to the Renville County History. From the Census Records I have found that John married an Effie L. ?unknown? who had a daughter, Florence, by a first marriage. In about 1906 John and Effie had a son, Paul and in about 1912 another son John McEwen Jr. John McEwen was the youngest of seven Children of Alexander and Elizabeth (Hibson) McEwen. They were married in Minton, Londonderry, Ireland on February 16, 1854. John and Elizabeth must have come to the U.S. shortly after their marriage, as their first daughter Mary was born December 16, 1855 in Leicester, Livingston Co., NY. Other siblings of John were, William born February 18, 1857 although the date of March 05, 1862 was listed in Alexander’s Civil War pension report. I suppose it is possible that there were two Williams, as there is a childs grave on the family plot, listed as little Willie. Then there is Elizabeth born December 02, 1859, married to Bert Bloodgood; then Ester (Esther) McEwen born December 18, 1861 and apparently never married. Next is Thomas T. McEwen born May 06, 1863; Margaret "Maggie" McEwen born April 01, 1865 and married to Robert MacDowell. Last but not least was John born November 21, 1868.
Barbara Trott spmom56@bluefrog.biz

Christopher, George
Time: -- 1900
Place: Glenburn
I'm looking for information on a George Christopher living in Glenburn. He was married about 1900 to Beatrice Miller and they had a son named George. Beatrice died in childbirth with her second child.
Anna Keating annakeating@cox.net

Larson, Anna
Time: -- 1904
Place: Renville
I am currently trying to find any information I can about my Great Great grandmother and grandfather. I know that they both owned seperate pieces of land in Renville County around 1904. Their names are Anna Larson and Peter Lode. I also know that Anna's parents were named John and Celia Larson but I am not sure if this is the same John Larson who also owned land in Renville county at that time. Any information that you could direct me to would be greatly appreciated.
Angela Hutchison angelaeve@yahoo.com

Morgan, Frank
Time: 1923 - 1924
Place: Renville
Looking for death date and burial place of Frank H. Morgan. Should be 1923-1924. Frank lived in or near Mohall on 160 acres (Cash Entry - 1907) of land. The land was foreclosed in 1924. Wife and sons were in FL in 1930 Census.
Bob Orrell olebob@netscape.com

Anderson, John
Time: c1972
Place: Sherwood
John Anderson of Sherwood, ND is listed as my Great Uncle Hans W. Anderson's brother in Hans' obituary of 1972. Hans passed away in Florida. A sister, Alice, of Chula Vista, CA, is also listed in Hans' obituary (Mrs. Alice Allenaresa). I am trying to find an obituary or any other information about John or Alice and their parents. Their Mother's first name is supposedly Carrie. No information on their Father. Father and Morther were Norwegian. Carrie's maiden name is possibly Qualla.
LM Okonek nrpc00n@yahoo.com

Shores, Alexander
Time:
Place: Renville
Looking for ancestors whom are descendants of Alexander, Roda (Rhonda Luckey) Shores. Whom lived there until about 1910.
Ray Hendricks rhmakoto@inwave.com

Walsted, Ragnild and Hans
Time:
Place: Renville
I am trying to find more info on Hans and wife Ragnild (Milsten) Walstad who I believe lived/died around Renville CO. Would like DOB, DOD, Marriage, etc. This is (Ragnild) sister of my husband's Great Great Grandfather, Halvor Halvorson Milsten (Milestone) who lived in WI.
Sherry Einerson, Dodgeville, WI. skecats@mhtc.net

Clementich, Wilhelmena
Time:
Place: Renville
Seeking information on parents of Wilhelmena Clementich. Believe Wilhelmena to be identical to "Minnie"/"Mina" Clementich, wife of Joseph Clementich. Wilhelmena is buried in St. Henry's Cemetery in Renville County. Her tombstone indicates she was born in 1866, but the 1900 and 1910 census indicates she could have been born in '67 or '68. She died in 1918. I suspect that Wilhelmena is the daughter of John and Anna Kinn. Anna died and is buried in Roberts County, SD. Any information on Wihelmena would be greatly appreciated.
L. B. Krouse lbkva@hotmail.com

Gibbs, Muriel
Time: 1923
Place: Renville
I am looking for information about the Ivanhoe Rural School. I believe my mother taught there in 1923. It was her first teaching job. I am hoping someone has records from that far back. Her name was Muriel Gibbs (or she may have gone by Flora Muriel Gibbs)
Sharon Cremer CremerL@att.net

Krueger, John
Time: 1905-1913
Place: Sherwood
Looking for info about the John Krueger family. They lived in Sherwood area from August 1905 thru September 1913, and 2 children were born when living there. I believe they moved to Bemidji, Minnesota from Sherwood area. Who is Frank Rossow, Alice Stroup, Jacob Elts and did they go with the family. Why did the Krueger family move?
Sharon Cremer CremerL@att.net

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