Queries 1999

SNYDER, Charles and Celia (Pippenger) I am looking for a Charles SNYDER born to Charles SNYDER and Celia PIPPENGER. I would like to know when Charles and Celia were married and how many children they had. 12/28/99 Picard009@aol.com

YOUNG, Earl and brother Archie F. I am looking for some help and or assistance with finding info on Earl YOUNG and his brother Archie F. YOUNG. They were born June 1875 and Nov. 1878 respectively. They're parents were William and Ellen (HARRISON) YOUNG. The brothers came to Williston, N.D. from Schoolcraft, Michigan. I have information stating Earl YOUNG had been killed in a barn fire at Mrs. Hattie Henderson Farm. If anyone could help me out, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Mike Young 12/3/99 mikeyoung@deseretonline.com

SHANKS, John Fabian I am searching for information on (John) Frank Shank's family. I am told he had a son named Guy Shanks, who married a woman named Claudia Torcotte. They had several children (twelve sons), one being my step-father John Fabian Shanks ( b.1920's). I am told they homesteaded 160 acres in Judson township, Williams County. (North Dakota records also indicate this in 1906, with a change in "use of occupancy/indian patent in 1928.) I am interested tracing the Shank's genealogy for my step-father. Any help would be appreciated. Steve/Renee Fulford 11/27/99 srfulford@cconnect.net

PADDON, Stephen and Anna Mae (Allen) I am interested in finding out any information on my grandfather, Stephen Paddon, who moved to Ray, ND with his wife, Anna Mae Allen, in the early 1900s from Chicago. He owned a ranch in Ray, ND with a cousin, Fred Fortier, where they raised horses. My father, Stephen Paddon, Jr., was born on that ranch. My grandmother died in approximately 1912, but can find no record of her death. Where do I go from here? Barb Mc 11/14/99 tomm@jerseycape.com

HEGG, Rev Gustav and Maybelle Lydia (LARSEN) My grandfather, Gustav HEGG, first traveled to Williams County, North Dakota in 1908 as a Preacher of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. He was 29 and single. His first post office address was Manger, ND. In 1910 he returned to St. Paul, MN to marry my grandmother, Maybelle Lydia LARSEN, a girl of just 21. They returned to ND and made their first home at Bonetrail, ND. In 1912 Rev. and Mrs. Hegg relocated to Wildrose, ND. They remained in Wildrose until 1922 when he received a call from Columbus, Divide Co., ND. I have records that indicate that Rev. HEGG served the following congregations: CHURCHES Bonetrail, ND: West Writing Rock & Coalridge, Montana, St. Olaf Lutheran Church (Grenora Twp), Redeemers English Lutheran Church of Gladys (Good Luck Twp), St. Lukes Congregation (Hebron Twp) Mission work: northwest ND and NE Montana: Plentywood & Scobey Wildrose: Wildrose, Stordahl Synod Lutheran (Big Meadow Twp), Skabo and Cottonwood Lake & Zion, The Synod Lutheran Church (Rock Island Twp) I would be very interested to learn if any one might have information about him, his family, or the churches they served. You see, my grandfather died in 1937 in Nome, Barnes Co., ND and grandmother in 1968 when I was very young. I never knew him and only knew her briefly. I'm anxious to learn all I can about Grandpa Gustav and Grandma Maybelle. THANK YOU! Luci Baker 11/7/99 ljbaker@whyweb.com

ROE, Walter Edward Born Feb 4, 1912 in Trenton, North Dakota. His mother: Nora Ellen. They immigrated to Canada some time between 1912-1926. He may have a brother or sister. Any info thank you. Christina Roe 10/17/99 northernrose@cablerocket.com

SNYDER, Charles Albert I am looking for Charles Albert Snyder's mother. Charles Snyder was born in Williston North Dakota on January 9, 1920 to Charles Albert Snyder, Sr. I would like to know the name of Charles Snyder, Jr.'s mother. Gadgets 10/17/99 gadgets@uswest.net

BOYD, Ellis (Ace) and Ann Loretta (Fanning) I am researching the family of Ellis (Ace) and Ann Loretta (Fanning) Boyd of Willistown. Ellis was born July 1876, son of Darius Scott Boyd and Susan Phelps. Cathy Kuhl 10/12/99 catkuhl@attglobal.net

SCHAFER, Richard I am looking for any information about Richard SCHAFER, barber of Wildrose, ND or his wife Minnie Heller SCHAFER. They apparently lived in Wildrose from shortly after their marriage (sometime before 1905) til their deaths in Spring of 1943. They are my paternal grandparents. Could someone check cemeteries or obituaries? Until August 1999, I did not even know their names. I would appreciate any help. Pat in Stockton, CA 9/20/99 JCotten316@aol.com

OSMAN, Samuel I am seeking information on Samuel Osman b. 4/14/1815 in Lykens Twp. Dauphin Co., PA., died 6/13/1891 in Dakota City, Neb. Samuel was the blacksmith (as civilian or in military) at Fort Buford in the 1870's. His wife Eliza was "post mistress"(?) until 1876. A Samuel Osman on 1870 census for MN (I believe he was in transit to Fort Buford). Any information on this couple would be appreciated. Thanks! Jay M. Osman 9/15/99 jmosman@pa.net

RUTTEN Am researching Rutten. Any information on this name is welcome. Edith Rutten Lueke, Rochester, Mn 9/14/99 elueke1@uswest.net

McCHESNEY, William R. or George Searching for information of William R or George McChesney, brothers, who resided with their families in Williston ND in 1910. Both are children of Alva and Isabelle J Calkins McChesney of New York. Contact Nancy Blackwell 7/3/99 donnancy@mtco.com

THIEL, August and Louise Looking for any information as to the relatives of August and Louise Thiel from Kramer, Bottineau County, N.D. I know one or more of their children lived in Williams County but where I haven't the slightest clue. August died in 1916 and Louise died in 1913. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Please e-mail me at scarymar1@aol.com with any info. 6/12/99 scarymar1@aol.com

LEA, Ole Christian Looking for information on Ole Christian LEA, who lived in the Bottineau area of North Dakota. He died in Tioga, Williams Co., ND in 1931. His second wife, Inga CLEV died in Williston, ND. in 1956. His first wife, Mary ESSE died in ND in 1897. Any help would be appreciated. Mary 5/10/99 L3208@aol.com

FLANNERY COUNTY Can anyone tell me who Flannery County was named after and when? Later became part of Williams County. Thanks. Flannery 4/15/99 oflannery@tinet.ie

QUALE, Phil and Mary (LEA) I am looking for information on Mary and Phil Quale who lived in Round Prairie, Williams County, North Dakota. Mary died in 1995 and Phil died in 1975. Mary was the daughter of Ole Christian Lea and Inga Clev. She was born in 1905. IF this sounds familiar, I would love to hear from you. I have lots of info to share. Mary Lee 2/10/99 L3208@aol.com

UNION HOTEL - THOMPSON, Anna Seeking info about the Union Hotel owned and operated by Anna Thompson. Have read the story in "Wonder of Williams" pg 2189 but would like to know if anyone, historical society or whatever might have the register, or employment records from this hotel. Thanks for your assistance. Jackie Marler 1-28-99 lanelson@fm-net.com

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