Queries

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

Past postings from 1997-1998

ISAACSON, ISAKSEN
Researcher: T R Lund
Email: TRLund@aol.com
Posted: 11/28/97

Marie and Ole ISAACSON / ISAKSEN came to the United States in 1908 with their three children, and settled in St. John, North Dakota. They had other family in surrounding areas, but know that the children went to a St. John School. Ole was a builder, probably a farmer too. The family later moved to Minnesota. Looking for brothers of Ole. (Louis, Carl (found), Isaac, Jens, and Lars.) Also looking for half-brothers (Nels, Alf, and Martin (found)).

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ODDEGARD, UGSTAD
Researcher: Marcy Ugstad
Email: ugstad@coinet.com
Posted: 12/01/97

I'm searching for information on my great-grandfather, Paul UGSTAD, who homesteaded in Rolette County,ND around 1880. He died around 1889? He was married to Anetta ODDEGARD. They were both born in Norway, then immigrated to the US, settling in Otter Tail County,MN before moving to Rolette County, ND. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

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HANSON, JUNSO
Researcher: Denise Hall Brown
Email: SamBrown@thegrid.net
Posted: 12/26/97

Peter Olof JUNSO and Hannah Elizabeth HANSON JUNSO came to Rolla, ND before June, 1898 to homestead land. Their first child, Anna Elaine JUNSO was born 5 Jun. 1898 in Rolla. Looking for homesteading records on Peter and Hannah, my grandparents. They left only one year later to return to South Dakota. Kind Regards.

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LATRACE, McDONALD
Researcher: Roxanne Moos
Email: armoos@intergate.bc.ca
Posted: 01/09/98

Looking for information on the LATRACE family who lived in Turtle Mountain, Rolette Co, ND in the late 1800s to early 1900s. George Nelson LATRACE married Lissette McDONALD (born in Wild Rice, MN) and had 14 children. At the turn of this century this family moved to West Bend, Saskatchewan.

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CHERRY, THORNBY
Researcher: Nicole Olson
Email: ncherry@beta.tricity.wsu.edu
Posted: 01/16/98

I am researching THORNBY and CHERRY. Olaf THORNBY donated an acre of land from his original homestead to build a school which became known as the Thornby school. Which I was told is about 15 miles outside of St. John. I am also looking for information on Mary Jane CHERRY who died in St. John 14 Dec1928.

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L'HEUREUX, LEDOUX, ROBERT
Researcher: David Robert
Email: robertdp@gte.net
Posted: 02/22/98

Seeking marriage of Simeon ROBERT and Rose Delima LEDOUX who according to the 1900 census in Rolette county were married 12 years. Most of their children were born in Thorne or Alcide from sep 1889 to sep 1905. Also seeking on Rose Delima's mother Monique L'HEUREUX who supposedly died in Thorne. Her husband was Charles LEDOUX.

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ANDERSON
Researcher: James Van Strien
Email: van-strien@msn.com
Posted: 03/10/98

A.O. ANDERSON, Thorne, North Dakota and children Jennie ANDERSON, Clarke ANDERSON, Earnest ANDERSON and Beatrice ANDERSON. I would like any and all information on these people. I have information that all children were in Russell School District #7 in 1902. Thank you.

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GARON
Researcher: Deb Mulligan
Email: dmulligan@bc.sympatico.ca
Posted: 05/23/98

I believe my great grandmother was born in Dakota Territory, in the county of Rolette in 1870 Her name was Marie Hortense GARON. I am looking for any information on her or her parents. She may or may not of been native, but the timing on the family moving to Canada may indicate she was native. If you have any information on the GARON family or where I might find researsh material I would greatly appreciate the help. I live in British Columbia Canada, so I'm unable to physically go to North Dakota to search. Thanks in advance for any help or advise you can give.

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CASAVANT, GRENIER, McAFEE
Researcher: Fred Jones
Email: bugler103@aol.com
Posted: 08/14/98

Researching GRENIER family. My wife was born in Rollette, ND 26 Sept 1936 to Adrian Francois GRENIER b/17 Oct 1906 in Thorne and Wanda MCAFEE b/May 1914 in Rollette. My wife and her sister were raised in foster homes as was one of her brothers, although different homes and One brother was adopted after her parents split up. Many cousins and uncles in the area but we are looking for information on Adrian's parents and any information on Wanda as to living or dead, re-married ???????. Adrian's sister Henrietta married Albert Joseph CASAVANT and we have quite a history on his side. Any help on the GRENIER side will be greatly appreciated.

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DEMUARY, DESMARAIS, LARANCE
Researcher: Tekla Howard
Email: Teklatk@aol.com
Posted: 10/24/98

I'm looking for My Grandmother and Grandfather. They lived in Rolette County right after the turn of the century. William John DEMUARY (DESMARAIS) The new spelling when he moved to N.D.She is Olive Babe LARANCE DEMUARY. They had 13 children. I can't find out where any of them were born. Please help. I know they were on the Turtle Mountain Reservation for some time.

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BIRKEDAHL, PARK
Researcher: Ralph Park
Email: rpark@lindsaycomp.on.ca
Posted: 12/31/98

Request any info on John Clarence Thomas PARK born Oct 07, 1906, in Rolla, North Dakota. Son of Norman Howard PARK and Pauline BIRKEDAHL.

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