Queries - 1998

CLAIR, William E. and Clarissa (nee McCAMMON) I'm looking for any information about the family of William E. CLAIR and his wife Clarissa (nee McCammon). The family lived in Trenton, ND and later in Williston, ND between 1905 and 1920. They then moved to Tacoma, Washington. Children (there were ten) include: o Ralph W. Clair (b: 1893 d: 1985) o Harry E. Clair (b: 1894 d: bef. 1978) o Mary A. Clair (b: 1896 d: 1978) o Georgia S. Clair (b: 1901 d: 1975) o Ruby Clair (b: 1904 d: 1991) o Helen E. Clair (b: 1905 d: 1975) o Lorella A. Clair (b: 1910 d: 1987) o Edna I. Clair (b: 1912 d: 1989) o Wilma R. Clair (b: 1914 ?living?) o *daughter* Clair (b: bef. 1905 d: ???) Thanks in advance for any assistance. Kipp 12-23-98 kippenhan@fnal.gov

METZGER, G.B. Paul A. Robinson 12-1-98 probins@ibm.net

LUNDBERG, Josephine or Josee I am looking for Josee who married someone in Williston, North Dakota area. She had a number of children. Her father was Charles Lundberg from Sweden. Her mother may have been Hannah Christianson. She had a sister named Matilda(Tilley) who married Oscar Johnson of Spalding and Naicam, Saskatchewan. Another sister Annie Rebecca Lundberg married John J. Quaid of Foreston, Minnesota and also moved to Naicam, Saskatchewan, Canada. Another sister Ida Lundberg married an Anderson of Preeceville, Saskatchewan. A young brother Walter Lundberg born October 27, 1907 died February 18,1908 probably in Minnesota. Her mother probably Hannah (nee Christianson) Lundberg died in Minnesota on October 27,1902............. Does this description sound like your grandmother's family? Does this sound like your aunt's family? Does anyone know a family with Canadian (Spalding, Naicam or Preeceville, Saskatchewan) and Minnesota (Forreston, Moose Lake and possibly Swede Grove or Grove City, Meeker County, Minnesota) connections? The Oscar Johnson with wife Matilda or "Tilley" (nee Lundberg) of Swede Grove or Grove City, Meeker County, Minnesota also also cousins of the Lundbergs. Oscar also moved to Naicam, Saskatchewan from Minnesota. These families moved to Saskatchewan in year 1911............Any and all information no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated as we would like to visit our American family and relatives next summer..................tj........Nanaimo, BC, Canada. Terrance Jestin 11/24/98 tjestin@pacificcoast.net

CANTEY/CANTY, Benjamin or Thomas Looking for information - descendants of a Benjamin or Thomas Cantey/Canty living in North Dakota 1920////possibly earlier or later. L. Ander 11/16/98 LAnder3232@aol.com

GEMBERLING, George B. I am looking for family of Arthur Gemberling who passed away in 1980 while living in Co. One of my surnames is Gemberling. They came from Germany. Most of the family stayed in Pa but some did venture out west. I'm trying to piece together some names to see how they relate to my gggg grandpa George B. Gemberling. I hope to be able to pass this information on to my family so they may know who they are and from where they came. Thanks to anyone who can help! Maggie 11/1/98 angeldusst@msn.com

SIVERTSON My husband's father's uncle, John Sivertson, immigrated from Norway 1882 to Sargent County, Dakota Territory. He continued on to Williams County, near Tioga, obtaining naturalization papers June 18, 1907 (Vol F-13/P.016). Do you have cemetery records or ? to show date of death, last address and any family members? My husband, Lloyd, was born in Sargent County 1919. Thanks. T.J. Susag, P.O. Box 2952, S. Padre Island, TX 78597 11-1-98 tjsusag@aol.com

McLENNAN Seeking family of unknown surname, possibly McLennan, who lived in Williston, ND c. 1890, originally from Bruce County, Ontario. Pictures I have include four woman, likely sisters, with first names: Mary, Tessa, Effie and Margaret. Any help appreciated. Contact Heather Ibbotson at heatheri@execulink.com 10-21-98

SLYNGSTAD, John - Lars K - Olina - Marta Looking for any info on the following: John SLYNGSTAD, Lars K SLYNGSTAD, Olina SLYNGSTAD, Marta SLYNGSTAD, all from 1890-1920 in Williams county. Any descendants please contact me...Thank you! Rockester 9-18-98 rockester@uswest.net

NELSON, Alice Marie Bernier - Robert Arthur Durbin (Nelson) Searching for children of Alice M. Bernier Nelson or grandchildren. Was married to McKinley A. Nelson at Williston ND May 31, 1919. Thank you. Dmgvic 8-25-98 Dmgvic@aol.com

SMITH, Hiram Mote and SHAVER, Minnie I am looking for information on the family of Hiram Mote SMITH and Minnie SHAVER. They lived in Trenton, Williams County, ND in the early 1900's. They had at least 7 children, at least some of which were born in Trenton; William Kyle, Lee, Andrew Jackson (Jack), Thelma, Hiram Motier, Mary Ida and Hattie Elizabeth. They moved to Valley/Phillips County, MT, possibly with the Railroad sometime after 1921. Minnie died in 1923 from complications from childbirth; they may have still been in Trenton. Please respond if you think you may have information relating to this family. Thankyou. Margie (Shaver) Braach 7-5-98 Mbraach@uswest.net

HOLTER, John I'd appreciate any information on the death of John HOLTER, my great-grandfather, who died in Wildrose in 1935. Specific date of death and any info about his relatives would be helpful. Thank you. Chris Holter 6-25-98 toonvsl@ibm.net

BALDWIN, Thomas and Anna (Maruska) They had 4 children, Violet, Percy, Eileen, and Clarence. They were living in Ray in the early 1920's until 1930. I believe Thomas may have died in July, 1930. Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Marj 5-9-98 marj@aa.net

COLEY Martin Hooper COLEY and wife Ruth ZINK. Four children: Virgil, Arthur, Charles, and Zelda. They were living in Williston in 1933. James J. McCloskey II jjmcii@ibm.net

ARTHUR James Arthur (1834-1890+) was born in Scotland and emigrated to Brome Co in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. He married another immigrant. Margaret MacFarland (6 Jan 1845-12 Jul 1926) in 1864, and had children Robert (1866), Mary (1868), Jane (1870), and Isabella (1875). They lived in Brome Co in one of the few completely ston farmhouses still standing. This family was part of an exodus to the Dakotas around 1890 (after the railroad through northern Michigan was completed), and settled near Williston. Margaret was the sister of my ggrandfather Alexander H MacFarland. He kept in touch with his sisters in ND, and was married to a Beattie. Searching for any descendants of the Arthurs in ND. (or beyond). Colin MacFarland cmacfar@istar.ca

STORM William Ray Storm is my wifes grandfather. Can't find any thing farther back than him. His name could have been Stone. That is a rumor from the family, but they don't know. He was born abt 1872/1879 in Germany He was killed in mine accident 10 Dec 1924 in Hanks, Williams, County, ND He is buried in Hanks, Williams County, ND I have letter from Williston Clerk and Recorder confirming this. He was married to Eileen Louise Terrilion She was born 4 Jul 1882 in New Amsterdam, New York They had two children: Wanda Delia Storm b. 12 Oct 1917 in Ambrose, Divide Co, ND Ray Leroy Storm b. 2 Dec 1919 in Ambrose, Divide Co., ND Ray is my wife's father. We would like any info, anyone might have on family. Thanks, John L. Inman 3/9/97 jinman@mcn.net

MCGUINESS Looking for information about the William McGuiness family that lived in Williston in the eary 1900's. They were: William Chapman McGuiness Mary McGuiness and their children, James Walker McGuiness. M. McGuinness 3/16/97 Mikelori@PioneerPlanet.infi.net

HEDGES/DIETER Hedges/Dieter My grandfather Frank Leslie Hedges was living w/his parents (Elisha and Fidelia Hedges), brother Charles & 3 cousins, William Rogers and Benjamin Hotchkiss and Flora Fowler. My grandmother Emma Jean Dieter was also living in Pembina in 1880 w/her parents Martin Van Buren Dieter and wife Catherine Keegan Dieter, along w/her siblings. Emma married Frank Hedges abt 1885 in the Pembina area and by 1900 they were in Ft. Buford, Williams Co. I have never been able to acquire a marriage license for Frank and Emma Dieter Hedges but have been told by my mother that they were married in a double ring ceremony in Pembina County. I would like very much to have any local information about Emma and Frank Hedges. Shirley Jones 6/28/97 skpjones@open.org

UGSTAD/FLATTEN Looking for any information on the UGSTAD family. Paul UGSTAD was born in Drammen, Norway, married Annetta ODDEGARD (spelling?) and immigrated to North Dakota. They had 5 children: Peter, Burt, Oscar, Julia and Inga. Peter married Marion FLATTEN (spelling?) in 1904 and they lived in Williams County, around Tioga I believe. Marion was a housewife and schoolteacher. They had 6 children: Marvin Christopher, Anita Joanna, Esther Murial, George Oscar, Arnold Peter and Iona. Marion FLATTEN was buried in Park River in 1937. Any information on any of these people would be greatly appreciated! Marcy Ugstad 26Aug1998 ugstad@coinet.com

SULLIVAN, Frank and Anne (Brady) Both b-Ireland ca 1877. A son, Frank b-30 Jun 1912 in Jamestown, then missing. Frank Jr. gave Williams Co. as residence when joining US Marines in 1942. Parents thought to own a hotel and a 5000 acre ranch next to TR Roosevelt?? The 1920 census showed a Frank SULLIVAN residing in McKenzie Co. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. George L. Barron, Route 1 Box 270, Jamestown, ND 58401-9655 gbarron@daktel.com From: James & Melody Mahanna 3-9-98

MAHANNA, William I am looking for information on William MAHANNA, died prob 1933 in Williston. Wife Mary Jane BRANDT. They had at least 2 children, HaroldAlfonso MAHANNA, and Douglas MAHANNA. William is my great great grandfather. Thank you, James Mahanna 3-8-98 jmmahanna@worldnet.att.net

BRYNJOLFSSON Searching for info on (or could anyone do a birth or obit lookup for) E. BRYNJOLFSSON, b. 4 Apr 1900, d. 12 Jan 1992 Emma BRYNJOLFSSON, b. 21 Sep 1909, d. Oct 1983 M. BRYNJOLFSSON, b. 4 Oct 1902, d. 29 Dec 1989 Pearl BRYNJOLFSSON, b. 10 Feb 1902, June 1986 I believe some or all of the above were related to Einar Brynjolfsson, b. 1863 in Iceland and his wife Ingibjorg Bjornsdottir born in Iceland about 1865. (although she may have adopted his name when they immigrated to the US and therefore be Ingibjorg Brynjolfsson. I am searching on behalf of relatives of the Brynjolfssons still in Iceland. I expect their children would have been Emma (b. 21 Sep 1909, d. (ct 1983, and two others with initials E (b. 4 Apr 1900, d. 12 Jan 1992) and M (b. 4 Oct 1902, d. 29 Dec 1989). Any information about that area or these people would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all your help. -- Bette Kosmolak Victoria, British Columbia 3-27-98 kosmo@mail.island.net

PASKEWITZ I am searching for my wife's ggrandparents. They are David and Augusta PASKEWITZ. I believe they moved to Ray in 1903-4. I am not sure of their date of death. It could have been as late as 1932. I have written Vital Records in Williston, but could not give them a year date, so they may not be able to find their death certificate. I would appreciate help from anyone who knows the area. Thanks, Bill Chellberg (Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois) 76430 3-27-98 kjellberg_printing@compuserve.com

RUSTAD Looking for any information on Leondard Amandus Rustad who came to Williams Co from Norway in 1911. Dan L. Southworth 3-27-98 dsouth@lasernet.com

SOINE, OPOIEN, PAULSON I am trying to locate burial place, obituaries, and any other information on Ingeborg Kattevold Soine [widow of John Soine, whom I believe died before she came to Ray, ND about 1910]. I am in contact with her great grandchildren, but no one knows anything. I know she died some time after 1920 at about 90 years of age. Also attempting to find someone who can check out the local cemeterie[s] in the Wildrose area. I am looking for anyone with the last name of Opoien, also Lars & Beret Paulson and John & Julia Paulson [unknown if the Paulson boys are related]. Candice Soine 3-27-98 clsoine@ncia.net

KINGSTON, ULRICH, KEPFORD, URBAN, VERRSOI I am trying to find information about Springbrook. I am researching the Kingston's who lived there in 1903-1910. I would like to know where the Springbrook Cemetery might have been moved to. Other names that are linked to this family are Ulrich, Kepford, Urban & Versoi's. If anyone has any information on family or can tell me anything about Springbrook. I welcome all the e-mail's. You can e-mail me. Kim Kingston 4-7-98 KKings6503@aol.com

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