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WELLS COUNTY
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Research QueriesNancy Scott Mon Aug 25
19:03:03 1997 Ken Eaton Thu Aug 28
14:00:25 1997 Christine McCormick Sat Oct
11 14:12:33 1997 Jean Grammanna Fri 13 Mar
1998 Searching info on JAY W. CARR b.NY 1841. Served Civil War from MI. 1886 served as Sherriff 4 yrs of Wells Co ND 1886/90. Lived in Spring ND. Died Fessendon ND 1903. Buried in Charlotte MI. Any info of wife or chldn or highlites while he was Sherriff? Jean John Winsness Mon 16 Mar
1998 Seeking any info on the Winsness family of Cathay, Wells Co, ND. Jens Winsnes was b. 1882 in Trondjiemor, Norway. He arrived in America in 1905, through the port of New York at Ellis Island. He rented a farm which he later bought in Cathay. He married Emma Bjugstad 1911 in Wells Co ND. He died 1956 in Cathay, ND. Emma Bjugstad was b. 1888 in Sheldon, Ransom Co ND. She died 1954 in Cathay, ND. John Winsness pmvga@aol.com Dorothy Erickson Sun 22 Mar
1998 I'm looking for information regarding Jacob Free who was living in Wells County, ND. Freda Free (my mother) was born in Wells County September 4, 1900. After Freda married Reinhold Haeger (were married in Fessenden, ND), Jacob lived with Freda and her family around Hurdsfield ND. Any information re: Reinhold Haeger's family would be appreciated also. Dorothy Erickson Nanna Ware Sat 28 Mar
1998 I am looking for information on the death of my Greatgrandfather Charles Raphael CADY. He died from a gunshot wound in Harvey, ND. about Nov. 11, 1914, I believe this happen in a bar. If anyone has access to information from the Harvey area please contact me. Nanna Ware sikoemom@aol.com Alicia A. Woolridge Mon
6 Apr 1998 I am seeking information on the SWART family of Wells County, North Dakota. Ralph Amos SWART was b. 1 Jan 1893 in White, Brookings County, South Dakota, he died 30 Mar 1969). On 9 Dec 1926, he married Dorothy Vivian Myers at Heaton, Wells Co. (Dorothy was b. 15 Aug 1910, Charleston, Coles Co., IL and died 28 Aug 1975). Both Ralph and Dorothy are buried in the Heaton Cemetery. They were the parents of 7 children: Earl Edward [1927], Agnes Elsie [1928], Lester Lee [1929], Myrtle Ione [1930], Charles Avis [1932], Frank Ralph [1937], and Royal Ray [1944]. All the children were born in Heaton, ND except Royal Ray, who was b. in Carrington, ND. Ralph Amos SWART was the son of Amos Swart and Rozella Stella Young. Dorothy Vivian Myers was the daughter of Charles M. Myers and Bessie Vivian Temple. ANY information on the SWART family would be appreciated. Alicia A. Woolridge RR#3, Box 160 Sullivan, IL 61951 abcm191c@moultrie.com Diane Ball Thu 30
Apr 1998 Researching the John MARTIN family of Eden Mills, Ontario (born 1835 in Eden Mills and died in New Rockford, Eddy County, ND in 1915). The MARTIN family comes to Cass Co, ND in 1882. The youngest & only son of the second marriage of John MARTIN & Sarah WHARTON was Edward MARTIN (born Sep 1871 in Eden Mills, Ontario). Edward and his wife, Mary C are listed in the 1900 Census of Wells Co, Fairview twp. Are there any MARTIN descendents left in Wells Co today or anyone know of this family? Children of the first marriage of John MARTIN & Margaret HUME were William, Ruth who marries a HATTON, Mariam/Mary Ann who marries a POTTER, Frederick, and Charles. Charles MARTIN's children, Edith E (born July 1893 in ND) and Charles W (born March 1895 in ND) are found in Wells Co Census of 1900 as stepchildren of Edward ROACH. The 1920 Census of Stutsman Co, Courtenay twp, ND lists Charle's son, Charles H MARTIN, 24 yrs, b-ND and his wife Henrietta, 28 yrs, b-WI; Evelyn M, dau, 2 9/12; and Gordon L, 1 9/12. Where are these MARTIN people today or any of the above surnames? Diane Ball dianeball@worldnet.att.net Tom Bredemus Thu 4 Jun
1998 Am seeking information on Helen Bredemus (Pritzlaff) born 10-16-20, in Harvey,ND, Daughter of Florence Pritzlaff(Merrill) and Waldo Pritzlaff. Also any info on Florence and Waldo, ie. marriage, parents, birthdate etc. This is a beginning search for me as Helen was my mother. Thank you in advance for any info you may be able to share with me. Tom Bredemus natex@prodigy.net Bob Shepherd
Sat 18 Jul 1998 I need info on the following Wells County ND family: The ages represent age at time of arrival in NYC in May 1895. SCHMIDTKE August 45 RUSS SCHMIDTKE Friederike 33 RUSS SCHMIDTKE Wilhelmine 18 RUSS SCHMIDTKE Emelia 14 RUSS SCHMIDTKE Pauline 9 RUSS SCHMIDTKE Emma 7 RUSS SCHMIDTKE Gottfried 4 1/2 RUSS SCHMIDTKE Edward 3 RUSS SCHMIDTKE Benjamin 11/12 RUSS Any help extending my knowledge would be very much appreciated. Bob Shepherd rshepherd@shastalink.k12.ca.us Carol Jensen Sass Mon 10
Aug 1998 Looking for information about this person, Ola Larson Hoen. He was born in Vossestrand Norway 7/14/1877 and left to America in April 1906, I believe. He appears to be listed in the Wells County census in 1920. Family in Norway is still looking for information about him and any of his family here in USA. Any information would be very much appreciated. Thank you in Advance Carole JENSEN Sass Theresa Berg Mon 31
Aug 1998 Looking for descendants of Charles HEIMRICH and Leta WEBBER(WEBER) married in Fessenden, ND 28 Mar 1897, Charles SMITH and Lena JANKE(YANKE) married in Fessenden 15 Jan 1914, Rienhold PFIEFFER and Lydia YANKE married in Fessenden 11 Jul 1918, and Robert OVERLAND and Mary JANKE married about 1910 in Fessenden. Any information is appreciated. Theresa Berg webfeet@classic.msn.com Jason M. Ryan Mon 31 Aug
1998 I'm looking for the birth date on Ida Ryan who died at the Eastern Star Home in Fessenden, ND. Her maiden name is Bernsdorf and she immigrated from Germany in 1882. She married T.F. Ryan in 1903. Any other information would be helpful as well. Jason M. Ryan jasonr@harborside.com Gene Helen Foubert Tue
15 Sep 1998 I am searching the name Janke--Jahnke--Or Yahnke the spelling changed sometime along the way. They came from Germany, Kleinsilver area, around 1890 they came to Holloway, Minnesota, Swift County. William and Aflbesteena Jahnke had the following children: Fred, Charles, William, Emma ( my Grandmother) and Carl. They may have had more children that I have not yet found. I found Carl F Yahnke married to Vernena Michel Nov. 21, 1904 at Fessenden,N.D. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks G.Foubert Mark Olson Tues 19 Jan
1999 I found my Great G Grandmother Anna AAker listed on the Wells Co. Cemetary Site. Her name before this was Bredin and she had been married to Andrew Bredin until he passed away. My Query is that I'am searching for a copy of her death notice and if it listed her maiden name where she was from and any other relatives present at her funeral and or marriage to AAker and or copy of marriage certificate so I can continue my search for her past and mine . Thank You J. C. Carver Tue 2 Feb
1999 George YOKELL family. I'm looking for information about a little girl by the name of Ida Delphine OHMNIES that was adopted by the YOKELL family of Sykeston, Wells county, circa 1902. Ida Delphine OHMNIES, b. circa July 1899, Stutsman co., ND Her biological parents were: Daniel Henry OHMNIES and Clara Anna WREN. Ida had a younger sister, Phoebe Olive OHMNIES that was adopted by the CARROLL family of Tower City. Other biological siblings were: Raymond H. and Mabel OHMNIES. Mabel was adopted by the PENDRAY family of Jamestown and then later married Fred HAGEL. Unsubstantiated stories indicated Ida Delphine YOKELL married a man with the surname of WEBB. What became of Ida (OHMNIES) YOKELL?? My email address is: madisonfpe@aol.com Ohnmeiss Family Genealogy website is: http://members.aol.com/madisonfpe/ohnmeiss.html Carol Youngblood Sanders Tue
9 Mar 1999 I would like to put out a query on my great-grandfather. His name was
Anthony McGuann. He was born in Ireland August 1820. It is unknown when he
immigrated to the United States, but he resided in Dubuque, Iowa (years
unknown) until he moved to Fessenden to live with his daughter, Margaret
McGuann Youngblood. He died January 15,1902 and was buried at the Wells County
Cemetery in Fessenden, North Dakota January 17, 1902. He was married to Mary
Doerst. Nothing more is known about her. (She is possibly buried in the
Dubuque area). Thank you for your help. Carol Youngblood Sanders Looking for information re: John Gottlieb, d. Harvey, ND 9/21/1911, (or 1921?) b. Port Jervis, NY timegot@warwick.net Shirley Anderson Thur Jun
24, 1999 I am searching for the date of death and where buried for my greatgrandmother, Christina Will, and her mother, Rosina Suess Becker. They both immigrated from Bessarabia Russia in 1907. Christina married a Buchmiller and Rosina married a Erefort - both in Wells County, possibly Bowden or Denhoff. Thank you for any assistance. Shirley Anderson (skanet@netscape.net) Peg M. Selzler Karamoui Sun
22 Aug 1999 I am looking for info on Jacob Selzler, my greatgrandfather, and Josph Selzler. We are not completely sure how Joseph is related to grandpa, a brother, a cousin. I know they applied there intent papers and their papers for nauraliztion between 1895 and 1900. They filed papers in Wells county. If anyone has any ifno that can help I would appreciate it. We can not find Grandpa (Joseph on any ship manifest from Russia or Germany). They did emmigrate from the Odessa Russia area. We are not sure if they came on a ship directly from Russia or departed from elses where in Europe (Germany). Thank you for all your assistance. Peg M. Selzler Karmaoui Cindy B Fri 27 Aug
1999 I am searching for any information on my grandparents, David and Elizabeth Reiswig; lived in Wells County in the 1890's until approximately 1930's when they moved to Calif. Elizabeth's maiden name: Tebelius. David Reiswig emigrated from Russia in 1886. Thank you cindy Sharon Smith Sat 18 Sep
1999 Hi, I am seeking information about my grandfather, Archibal Miller Shaw, born in Harvey, November 14, 1889. I am currently reseaching the family genealogy. Please respond to arahshar@bellsouth.net. Thank you, Sharon Smith, GA. Margy Waddell Thur 23 Sep
1999 Looking for information on ______ OLSCHLAGER who married Carolina OPP daughter of Karl OPP & Kathryn SCHLECHT. Need his first name and also any information on there children. Margy Waddell Maureen Bryson Mon 27 Sep
1999 I am looking for additional information on the families of Julius Boese his first wife, Catherine Kreuger, and his second wife Pauline Poelke. Also his son August Boese and his wife Auguste Broschat, daughter of Friedrich Broschat, brother of Carl Broschat. They were all living in Wells Co. 1890-1900. Gurmen Schimke Sat 9 Oct
1999 My name is Gurmen S. Schimke. I was raised in Bowdon. My father's name was Solomon and my Mother's name was Leah (Hartman). I have about completed the family history on the Schimke side. However, material on the Bich family remains quite sketchy. My grandmother's name was Salme (Bich). She was married to my grandfather John Schimke. They farmed south of Heaton in the late 20's and early 30's. They moved to Washington and later California during the depression. I believe my maternal great grandfather's name was Jacob. Great grandmother's name was Justina (Knopp) and her parents were Peter Knopp and Rosia (Gross). I believe both families migrated through Ellendale from Russia. John and Salme were married there and latter farmed in the area between Kulm and Ellendale. Information on the Schimke side is quite complete from the court house in Ellendale, the State Historical Society, and from an uncle and aunt that still survive. However, I haven't been able to trace the Bich family in North Dakota. Any help you might be able to offer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Gurmen gschimke@westriv.com Box 183 Hebron, ND 58638 Joleen Schultz Sat 9 Oct
1999 ALBRECHT and ACHTERBERG families in Wells County If anyone is looking for information on the ALBRECHT (Carl) or ACHTERBERG families in Wells County, please contact me. These families came to the U.S. in the late 1800's from Prussia. Thanks. Joleen Schultz Philip McKay Mon 18 Oct
1999 I don't know enough to ask an intelligent question. Here is what I know. I am looking for the homestead that my grandfather proved up. I have a picture of the sod house that was taken many years later. When he was 21 in 1898 (this is my Aunt's memory) he put his goods on a RR car and went to ND where he homesteaded. My Aunt has given me the name of a town that I can't find. Maybe it isn't spelled correctly or maybe it no longer exists. It was supposed to be Peever in Wells, County. In September of 1907 he returned to Truman, MN when he married my grandmother and they farmed there. Can anyone give me a clue where he might have lived. His AKA name was Charles Edward Stahn. Cindy Wheeler Thur 13 Jan
2000 I am searching for any information on the Lee family that resided in Harvey in or around 1910. I have postcards sent to my grandmother from her cousin Petter Lee and have no idea how he is connected to the family. Any information would be appreciated. My grandmother was Petra Lee, born in Otter Tail County. Cindy Wheeler Marlene Ripplinger Tue 8
Feb 2000 Received two queries at the Harvey Public Library. One is for information about Rose Mae Whiting Ewing, who came to ND in the fall of 1908. She was clerking in Harvey in 1912 when she left for Plaza to claim/homestead her land. Would appreciate information from the 1910 Census or any other articles. The other request is for census information from the 1920 ND census for a Robert J. Dickinson. Thank you. Marlene Ripplinger Harvey Public Library mmripp@hotmail.com Marlene Thiel Thu 18 May
2000 Looking for some info on the GOEHRING'S from Lincoln Valley. He was Philip GOEHRING wife was Katherina (MASHIAN) GOEHRING.I have found some reference to Katherina GOEHRING in both Wells and Mercer Counties and am not sure of which one would be the correct one.Katherina from Wells county died in1932 and Katherina from Mercer county died in 1949. Without being able to actually see the records I cannot be sure which one if either are correct. Can anyone out there help at all? If you have any info or advice please email me at scarymar1@aol.com Thanks Marlene Carolyn Upchurch Thu 8
Jun 2000 According to Land records Daniel J. Butts and his sons all purchesed land in Wells Co. One of the sons joined the Spanish America War, 26th Reg. Co. A., but don't know which son it was. BUTTS ARTHUR M 05 149 N 072 W 005 160 251101 PA 2583 01/14/1899 BUTTS DANIEL J 05 146 N 069 W 004 80 272002 PA 972 04/17/1890 BUTTS DANIEL J 05 146 N 069 W 004 160 251101 PA 1787 03/18/1891 BUTTS EMERY V 05 149 N 072 W 008 160 251101 PA 2035 04/27/1898 BUTTS FRANK D 05 145 N 069 W 004 160 272002 PA 142009 07/01/1910 BUTTS REUBEN C 05 146 N 072 W 010 160 251101 PA 6063 09/19/1906 Any help would be appreciated, Carolyn Upchurch Geneva Gauen Thu 27
Jul 2000 Seeking info on grandfather Peter KARVATT, born in Bohemia, June 1855, lived in Agram Township (Pierz) Minnesota with his wife and six children until 1900 or 1901 when due to financial and family troubles he left the family in care of others to work in North Dakota, never to return. I have several pictures which he sent to his children. The photos were taken in Harvey by a photographer named Miller. He appears to be an very old man, perhaps 65 or 70. I have not been able to find out anything about his life or death there. Could someone look him up in the census of 1910, please? He may have lived in Wells County, or in an adjacent county. Thank you, Geneva Gauen Corolla (Cori) Hoag Mon 3
Sep 2000 I am interested in corresponding with the descendants of Phillip Buchmiller and Charlotte Sehl who were born in Germany and then immigrated to Bessarabia. One of their sons, Friedrich Buchmiller and his wife, Margareta Hahn immigrated to America (North Dakota) in March 1900 on a ship called Penitica. They settled in North Dakota initially before moving to Walla Walla, Washington. Their youngest daughter, Lydia Buchmiller was born in McClusky, Sheridan Co. but married Benjamin Aichele from Hurdsfield, Wells County. Thanks for your assistance. Sincerely, Cori Hoag Corolla (Cori) Hoag PO Box 36084 Tucson, AZ 85740-6084 Corolla (Cori) Hoag Mon 3
Sep 2000 I am interested in corresponding with the German-Russian descendants of Ludwig Aichele (1864-1906) and Katherine Kallis (1865-1937). Ludwig and Katherine Kallis Aichele immigrated to Hurdsfield, Wells Co in 1903 from Friedenstal, Bessarabia. They followed in the footsteps of his brother, Jakob Friedrick Aichele (1846-1905)and Elizabeth Katharina Vogt who immigrated to North Dakota in 1889 with their family. Jakob died in Goodrich, North Dakota and Ludwig died in Hurdsfield. Some of their descendants moved to NE Washington in the 1920s to work in the fruit orchards and farm. Ludwig and Katherine Aichele were Seventh-day Adventists. Thanks for your help. Cori Hoag Corolla (Cori) Hoag PO Box 36084 Tucson, AZ 85740-6084 Marge Davis Sat 16 Sep
2000 Looking for information of parents of Arthur C. Davis born 1895 and Florena Patzer born 1910 his wife. They resided in Fessenden, Wells County until their divorce in 1954 (approximate date) Marge Davis mrswho32@hotmail.com
Roxanne Myers-Neel
Mond 25 Sep 2000 My great-grandparents were Edmond C. MATHIS and Clarissa CLARK. They are both buried at Lake View Cemetery, Cathay, ND (first headstones on right as one enters). Their daughter, Clara I. MATHIS married William A. SMITH in Browning, MO 1882 and moved to ND abt 1883. Their first child, Lilly Pearle SMITH, was born 1883 at Jamestown, ND. Wm. and Clara's ninth (and last) child was my mother, Marjorie B. SMITH, born 25 Aug 1904 at Cathay, ND. What I am seeking (at this point in time) is Clarissa 'Clarey' CLARK-MATHIS' parents and where she was born. She was born Nov. 29, 1831 and married Edmond C. MATHIS Sep 18, 1853 at LaSalle Co., IL. According to her headstone, she died Mar. 18, 1904 - I'm assuming she died in Cathay, ND but am uncertain. Have written for her death certificate but haven't rec'd an answer, yet. We visited Cathay in July 1999 - what a wonderful area! Please feel free to email me direct. Thank you for your help! Roxanne Myers-Neel, Cedarpines Park, CA arlis6771@earthlink.net Kathryn Pearson Thu 5 Oct
2000 Re: Simon Winter. Left Fessenden to come to Alberta, Canada in 1910. Was married to Eva (Bitterman) at that time.Where had Simon emigrated from and when? What was his first wife's name? Kathryn Pearson Fri 6 Oct
2000 Information on the family of Barbara Rose Roth born Feb. 2 1902 at Cathay North Dakota. She married Ralph Herald Harter from the area. Who were their parents - their siblings - and when did they marry? kpea29@rochelle.net Carl H. Fry Mond 9 Oct
2000 I am searching for information and descendants of Joseph Fry. He was born 29 Nov. 1856 in Ohio. His address in 1896 is Harvey ND. I believe he was farming in the area, probably homesteaded. Wife's name was Alice? He had contacts with a brother, John, in St. Leo MN. Have much information on family in Ohio which I will share. Contact me at fry@bright.net Carrie Schafer Tues 1 Jan
2001 I'm in search of my great great grandfather's (Lambert Schaefer) death certificate. I was lead to believe that he died in Goodhue County, Minnesota, but I never was able to find a death certificate in either Wabasha County or Goodhue. Then about a week ago, I came across him in the 1920 Harvey, Wells Co., ND census. He was living with his son, Lambert I. Schaefer, and his family. Lambert I. was in Harvey working for the railroad at the time. Lambert Sr. supposedly died May 3, 1920. Would anyone have a chance to glance for a death notice for Lambert in either a newspaper or county records? It would be much appreciated. His wife's death certificate is just as elusive, but I'm pretty sure that they were not living in North Dakota at the time of her death since she showed up in the 1905 Census in Minnesota shortly before her death. Thanks for any help. Carrie Schafer Carrie Schafer Tues 1 Jan
20001 Looking for information on the family of Mathias Prom. Mathias was the son of Heinrich and Susanna N. Prom. He was married twice, once to Maria Anna Strauss of Bellechester, MN, and second time to Susanna Meyer, with whom he moved to Harvey, North Dakota, according to family stories. Wabasha County birth records have shown that Mathias had five children with his first wife, two of whom are buried with their mother in Bellechester, MN. The other three were: John Prom (b. 11/18/1878 in MN); Maryanna Prom (b. 3/31881 in MN) married a Mr. Schmidt; and Catharina Anna Prom (b. 3/12/1887 in MN) married a Mr. Weinman. Mathias and Susanna had at least seven children: Lucy Susan Prom who married a Mr. Weinman; Clara Prom; Christine Prom; Henry Prom; Emil Prom; Laurence Prom and Cecilia Prom. In glancing through the web site for Wells County Cemetery transciption, it looks as though Mathias, Laurence, Christine, Emil and other are buried somewhere in Wells County. Does anyone know any more information about this family? Thanks for any help. Carrie Lisa Jackson Sun 14 Jan
2001 Hello, I am looking for information on my great grandfather, Harry M. Knickerbocker, who is said to have lived in Harvey, North Dakota. He was a Musician and Band Leader there, training and getting together bands that performed all through the Dakota territory. He was married to Alma Torhaug/Thorhaug. He is said to have died in the prime of life (20-30s) of tuberculosis. I'm not sure if he is buried in Wells County, or not. I am looking for a birth and death date for him. His father was born in 1850, and married in 1871, so I would guess that he was born sometime between 1872-1880. I sincerely appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks much. Sincerely, Lisa Jackson AD Walker Sat 10 Mar
2001 Do you know or have any information of Fandrick (Fandrich) that may have lived in or around Cathy, Wells Co. around 1900? I am looking for information on my Great Great grandfather Gottfried Fandrick. Please e-mail at adwalcker@aol.com Olsons Fri 13 Apr
2001 Am looking for family of Richard CRITCHFIELD who wrote "Those Days." His father was Jimmy Critchfield, I believe, and was a doctor in Fessenden and Maddock in the early 1900's. Jimmy's father was a doctor at Hunter, ND. Richard Critchfield passed away a few years ago, but am hoping someone knows where his family and records are. olson_cher@hotmail.com Arlene Nordin Tue 8 May
2001 I am looking for info. about my grandmother, Ida Vanetta Smith. She was born in Minn. and lived in Coal River, ND., until her marriage to, Joseph Allen Hopkins in 1900. Her parents, Henrietta Page Smith and Loren E. Smith, both born in Wi. Henrietta Smith died in 1906. I find a cemetery listing for a Henrietta R Smith in Wells Co. I cannot find a Coal River listed any where. Any info to help my search, Thanks, Arlene E-Mail,wuzabus@juno.com Sheri Cox Fri 11 May
2001 I am interested in information about Mr. and Mrs. Ole Iverson and family who lived in Fessenden, N. D. in 1898 and he had a furniture store there. I am also looking for Nickolai Iverson who might be a son to Ole. Nickolai is listed in the Wells County, ND death index. Thank you for your help, Sheri Cox Barbara Quinn Thu 28 Jun
2001 Andrew Flotlien and his wife Marit (Mary) lived in West Norway Township, Wells County, North Dakota. I would like to know if they had a daughter, probably named Mina, listed with them in the 1920 federal census. If they had a daughter listed, what was her age (in 1920) and where was she born? Many thanks. Barbara Quinn David Cooke Wed 8 Aug
2001 I am interested in finding out more about an tragedy. Rose Cooke was killed by a tornado picking up a chicken coop and hitting her with it. She would have been born circa 1910. I believe that the tornado went through Anamoose circa 1920. Does anyone recall hearing about this or reading about it in the papers? David Cooke dcooke@rockyview.ab.ca Cheryl Olson Thur 16
Aug 2001 My gr-gr-grandparents were OLE IVERSON and MARTHA BAMRUD LEUM IVERSON of Fessenden. Ole was born in Hurdal, Norway, and died in 1903 at Fessenden. He was a Civil War Veteran. I come from one of his sons, NICOLAI IVERSON. Would like to correspond with Sheri Cox, but couldn't get the email to work. Does anyone know her email address? olson_cher@hotmail.com (Cheryl Olson) Svein Botterud Thu 22 Nov
2001 "I am in search of Bendik Erikson Rogne who homesteaded in Wells county. He originally came from a place called Skogen under the farm Rogne in Østre Slidre in Valdres, Oppland County in Norway. He first emigrated to the US in 1893, August 17, leaving over Bergen onboard a vessel from the Whie Star Line. He had his wife, Kari and daughter Marit along. Kari was the sister of my grandmother. They setteled in or around Manfred in Wells county. In 1900 he returned to Norway to bring his now widowed mother Marit and his two younger sisters Ingeborg and Guri to the US. Also Kari's two siters, Ingeborg Nyhagen and Karoline Nyhagen went along and the latter two registered for US citisenship in 1902 and 1907 respectively, both of them in Wells county. I would appreciate any information on these people and if there are any decendants from them. I would be pleased to hand over any pedigree or decendancy from these people to anyone interested in them. You may contact me at Botterud@netcom.no" Svein Botterud Tel.:+47 67 54 70 62 Mob.:+47 90 62 36 01 BROEDER I am Jim Kirkstadt & am looking for information about the decendants of Otto Broeder who died in Harvey in 1972. His wife's name was Alma Wigan and they lived in Fessenden. They had one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Mayme) Olschlager, who lived in Bowdon & one grandson (name ?). I would like to contact any living decendants. Kirkjim@aol.com Sharon Syvertson Thur
4 Apr 2002 Hi , I am looking for information on Ida Anderson , And Harold Mathiason, They Married in Bowden in July 1902 and Had a Daughter in Hurdsfeild in October 1903 named Elen Mathiason . I would like to know more about Ida Anderson Mathiason and Harold Mathiasons familys . I know that Harold came from Norway as a Nygaard with his mother and father and brother. His Fathers name was Louie and His brothers name was olaf but I do not know his mothers name . All I know about Ida is that her Name when she came form Norway was Ida Anderson and She came over as an indentured servent.. I don’t Know who she worked for to get her passage. Any information al all would be helpful , Thanks, Sharon Syvertson My E-mail is msyvertson@earthlink.net Thanks again Winifred McNabb Tues 7 May
2002 Looking for information on the Carl Maulsby family, 1920 census shows Bilodeau. Wife, Lura; father-in-law, last name Stout. Winifred McNabb, Houston, TX Jeff Richter Wed 6 Jun
2002 Any information on the Richter Family of Sykeston ND would be appreciated, especially for Edward, Art and Frederick Richter. jefric1@yahoo.com Frank Mahaney Mon 17 Jun
2002 I am looking for information on a Paulina Bartsch and the Bartsch family between 1860-1900. I am looking for any information on a John or Johann P. Hoffmann born in Germany around 1856 and lived as a homesteader in the 1890s in Wells Co. He reportedly married Paulina around 1860 thank you Frank Mahaney fxm1@aol.com Washington DC Kari June McBain Fri 28 Jun
2002 I was wondering if you would be able to find any information on Mr. Henry McBain and his siblings. He is my grandfather and he farmed near Fessenden,ND. He was born in 1877 and died in 1962. He married his first wife Tessie and had two sons James and Bernard and then married my grandmother Margret Jensen and had 6 children. I'm looking for information on his parents and siblings and his extended family. I'm also looking for an article that was printed on my grandfather's gun collection in the 1950's in the Fargo Forum. Information on his aquistion of his land would also be of interest. If you have any information that might interest me on my grandfather please e-mail me at kjunem@yahoo.com. Thank you for your attention to my e-mail. Kari June McBain kjunem@yahoo.com Bonny Thur 4 Jul
2002 I'm looking for any information on my grandfather, Peter Otto Kjarsgaard who immigrated through Ellis Island from Denmark in June of 1904. Our records indicate that he settled in Heaton or Sykeston. He married my grandmother, we believe, after he immigrated to the United States. Her name was Marie Kristina Sorensen. Other information we have on them as follows: Peter was born in Denmark in July 1883 or 1884. He arrived at Ellis Island June 4, 1904 aboard the Island. One address we can verify through records is Heaton North Dakota, where he apparently was a business owner. Marie was born in Denmark in 1887. They had two children in North Dakota. A daughter, Alice born May 2, 1909 and a son Ralph born July 20, 1910. They left North Dakota and moved to Canada in October of 1910. I would like to know any information I can find on what they did while in North Dakota, when they were married etc. Any help or information would be appreciated. Thank you Bonny Shirley Wed 17 Jul
2002 I am looking for info on the Christopher Bjorhus Family. Were there on the 1900 Whitby pct twp 149 r 72 Wells county census. What part of wells county is this ,near what town? His wife Ada, Daughters Zona and Agnes, sons Jasper and Clarence. Were there any more children? According to the cemetery book there is a Christopher and a Lawrence Bjorhus buried in wells co No. 146 His son Jasper is our ancestor, any info would be much appreciated. Thanks Shirley shirloo1@aol.com or shirlcates @yahoo.com Charlotte Peebles
Thu 18 Jul 2002 Hi, my name is Charlotte Peebles. My great grandparents married in Harvey, NDin 1907. There is no record at the court house that I could find. I emailed someone a long time ago, about researching this couple, but nothing could be found. I believe they probably met in Harvey, on their way to Homestead in Dagmar, MT. At one time I saw the decorative wall hung license, so I know that is where they married. They were from Denmark, so I am sure they were married in the Lutheran Faith, as they also practiced Lutheran Religion. Their names were Piet Moller Nielsen and Kristina Nielsen(also her maiden name). On their decorative license -her name is stated Christina Nelson. Do you know of any way to research the old church records, if there were no county records at that time? Charlotte Peebles charlotte.peebles@gte.net Penni Rogers Thu 22 Aug
2002 Searching for family of Ruth Hutton who married Herman HALLICKSON (I have HALBERSON on my family records)in September 1903 at Harvey, ND. Does anyone know this family? I have had a name change and e-mail address. I had posted this under Penni Fox in 1998. It is Penni Rogers at gfrench@cet.com Thanks! Garth Ulrich Sun 25 Aug
2002 I am searching for information on Mr and Mrs Olaf Volding and family of Martin in Wells County, ND. His wife is thought to be Ragnhild Melby, widow of Ole Skatteboe. Olaf and his wofe married in 1902 and had the following children: Beatrice, Gladys, laila, Cora, Orvin and Alfred. Any information or leads appreciated. Sincerely, Garth Ulrich gulrich@sasktel.net me Mon 26 Aug
2002 Cooke killed by tornado I am looking for details and death date for Elinor Cooke. A tornado picked up a chicken shack and dropped it on her at the turn of the century. (1900-1915 is my guess). dcooke@rockyview.ab.ca Cooke in Harvey/Anamoose/Fessenden I am also looking for the death date and place for James Alfred Cooke born 5 Oct 1853 in Canada. He farmed in this area. dcooke@rockyview.ab.ca J.W. (Pete) Peterson Thu 12
Sep 2002 FRANCIS HARPER (1866-1913) and wife IDONIA McKITTERICK, my great uncle and aunt, homesteaded a 160-acre Wells County land grant from about 1899. They were married in Carrington in 1892. They had at least seven children: Hugh John (1894-1959); Martha Josephine (1895-1974); Idona (Ida) Margaret (1897-1946); Francis (Frank) Thomas, b. 1899; Agnes Elizabeth, b. 1901; William Henry (1903-1975); and Georgia Olive (1904-1905). Family was enumerated in the 1900 Wells County census. Idonia died in 1906 and is buried in Wells County, along with children Georgia Olive, and "Frank" Thomas. Francis died in Alaska in 1913. Seeking any information about their homestead and descendants. J.W. (Pete) Peterson Anders Ervik Sun 27 Oct
2002 My grand uncle, Olaf (John Olav) Landstad 1888-195? emigrated from Norway to his elder brother's Gus (Gustav Marius) Landstad place in Superior , WI in 1907. Gus was a laborer in Superior. In the US census for 1920, Olaf was a hired man at his cousin Sorens Estvolds farm in Fram Township, Wells county. Soren became a widow man and moved to Carlisle, Otter Tail in Minnesota. Olaf stayed behind in Heimdal, but visited Soren and other cousins in Minnesota every summer. If anybody has any information to give regarding Olaf's destiny , I would be very thankful. Tellings here in Norway says that both Olaf and his brother had farms in North Dakota. Both remained unmarried. John Cassady Sat 23
Nov 2002 Looking for information on my great grandparents who lived in Manfred during the later portion of the 19th century and early part of the 2oth century. Their names were Johann and Paulina Hoffmann. They had 6 children, Frederich, Charles, Emma, John, William and Phillipp. Johann emigrated from Germany but I do not know where Paulina was born. Thank you: John Cassady Sherri Cox Sun 8 Dec
2002 I would like to be in contact with Cheryl Olson who is a descendent of Nickolai Iverson. She responded to a query (Aug 2001) I placed on this website in May 2001 and we haven't been able to correspond. My e-mail address is working as far as I know. Thank you. Sheri Cox Melvin A. Smith Thu 12
Dec 2002 John B. Smith and Bertha Smith, nee Burgstahler are my grandparents (fathers side) from Fessenden,ND. Would like to know whatever I can find out about them. Thank you. Sincerely. Melvin A Smith Judy Heckman Mon 6 Jan
2003 Recently learned that an ancestor, Julia Upton, died in Hurdsfield in July 1908 while living with one of two daughters living in the area, Mrs. Wilfred Lairatt or Mrs.Geroge Bascom. Interested in corresponding with anyone with more information on these people. Thanks Judy Heckman Iowa City, IA kheckman@mchsi.com Jennifer Woeller Mon 28 Jan
2003 My name is Jennifer Woeller and I am looking for information on my great grandparents Michael and Magdalena Klein(kline) they were born from what I understand 1879 and 1878 in Odessa, Russia. They came to the United States in 1898. Magdalena father was Louie Haberlack . Teresa Ashcraft Thur 30 Jan
2003 I found on the internet that my grandmother's sister and husband were buried in Eigenheim Cemetery in Rusland Twp in Wells County, ND. I sent off for their death certificates, but vital statistics couldn't find them. I have been trying to locate cemetery records for Eigenheim Cemetery but have had no luck. Can anyone tell me how to get these records? I would like to know where my grandmother's family was buried. Their names were Fred & Katherina Schnabel. Thank you. Teresa Ashcraft goodcyr@aol.com Liz Pfiffner Sun 16 Feb
2003 Searching for ERFJORD family information. Martha Erfjord and her children came over form Norway around 1875 and subsequently (in stages). They lived in Wells County. Any information would be appreciated. They are Svend, Torkel, Martha, Jr., and Thomine Erfjord and David and Clarence Nelson. Thanks. Liz Pfiffner (liztrstno1@aol.com) Darrell Brown Sat 8 Mar
2003 Looking for information on Wilhelm Spiess or Matilda Betckey. The timeframe they were here would be 1900-1920. I would like to know whatever I can find out about them and will share whatever I can. Thanks much, Darrell Brown darrell@brown.org Christa Schrader Sun
30 Mar 2003 I am looking for any information on the immigration of the Thomas family from Russia. They are listed in the 1910 census for Harvey City, Wells Township. Before that I can not find where they entered the United States from. Family history says Odessa, Russia (Prussia?) and that they were German Farmers. They are Wilhelm & Elizabeth Thomas, children Agnes Katherine, Gertrude, Othelia, Evaline & Martin. They are my great-grandparents. Elizabeth's maiden name was Scheett born on 2-19-1882 in Russia and would have immigrated with her parents? around 1895. Her mother was Gertrude Katz thought to be Jewish. Any relations to these families would be helpful. thanks Christa Schrader at e-mail cmaschrader@hotmail.com. Corinne Anderson Fri 11
Apr 2003 I am looking for information on a Ferdinand Ruff b.1874.He married Magdalene Sauder b. 1875, in 1895. He came to Fressenden with his parents. In 1910 he was a clerk at a shoe store in Fressenden. Magdalene Sauder came to Fressenden when she was 18 with her parents, she worked for Ferdinand's brother. I don't know when Ferdinand's parents came to Fressenden but I am told he was quite young. I am looking for any information reguarding this family. Please email me at canderson@incentre.net Margaret Davis Sat 3 May
2002 My husband, deceased, parents were married and lived in Fessenden Wells County North Dakota. I am doing research for my two sons on their fathers line. I know his mother's parents names and that they were born in Wisconsin. I also know the father was born in Minnesota and his exact date of birth. But what I would like to know is how would I go about getting a copy of the marriage license to see if it would show the father's parents names. They moved to Minnesota but they were both born in New YOrk. I don't know the date of the marriage. But I know the age of the oldest daughter. How expensive is it for someone to do a look up with this information. Donna Jaster Fri 10 Jul
2003 Researching Gedrose and Carlson families for Norway and Sweden. Appreciate any help! Lynn Anderson Mon 25 Aug
2003 Hi, My names is Lynn Anderson. I am looking for information on Marvin B. Skappel. I found him in Wells county in 1930. All four of his child where born by than. They are Betty J.-4-1925, Donald L.-8-1925, June L.-3-1928, Robert L.- 3-1930. These are the dates that the census gave. They lived in Fram Township. Marvins Wife is Olga (Petersen) Skappel. I am looking for Marvin's and Olgas Death dates. If I could get a list of Lutheran Church's I could check records there for Birth dates on the kids and Deathe dates on both of them. if you could please help me. Lynn Anderson: landerson370@msn.com Patricia Andersen Tue 11
Nov 2003 I am researching the family of Adam Beck (b. June 1861 Bavaria) and his wife Hattie (b. June 1862, Germany) who were married about 1885, probably in Minnesota where first 4 children were born. Adam Beck homesteaded in North Dakota in 1899. He appears on the 1900, 1910, 1920 censuses in Wells County, with 9 children: Freda, b. 1886; Amil G. b. Dec. 1888, Pauline K., b. Nov. 1889, Otto W. b. Sept 1891; Annie Bertha b. June 1894; Frederick Albert b. March 1896; Adam Adolf b. April 1898; Herman Edward b. May 1900 and August b. 1903. Most children went my middle names. Would appreciate any marriage information. Edward Beck is found on the 1930 census in Ward Co. with wife Lydia, b. ca. 1902 and three children Viola, Gladys and Harley W. I have a 1930 Address book that came down in my husband's family (his grandmother's) who was Louise Ottillie Beck Stein Andersen. Adam was her first cousin, and they had an address for him and Edward Beck in Fessenden, N. Dak. I am aware of other cousins who were living in Crailsheim, through WWII. Is anyone else researching this family? Patricia Andersen, e-mail: genlaw@mindspring.com or pandersen@montgomeryhistory.org Monte Rodacker Sun 16
May 2004 Looking for websites dealing with the Rodacker families who have resided in Wells County Thanks Monte Rodacker monterodacker@yahoo.com Leon Hagen Sat 29 May
2004 I am looking for information on my grandfather, John Christian Hagen and his farm. He homesteader in Wells county around 1900. I found the family entry in the 1900 census, 212 10A, line 37. I believe the farm located around Heaton and Bowdon. I have been told that at one time their was a school known as the Hagen School. Thank you for any help you may be able to give. --- Leon Hagen --- aletsgo@earthlink.net Jerry Klein Sat 19 Jun
2004 Would appreciate information about Samuel Sullivan, would be about 90-100 years of age. Probably lived in Wells, perhaps Foster County. Worked as insurance agent in area. Any help appreciated. Jerry Klein jayklein@charter.net Kim Mortimer Wed 9
Sep 2004 I am researching our BUNCE Family line and would like to find information on Sherman Grant Bunce born about 1865. He married Minnie Viola Willie. They moved to Florida from North Dakota around 1920. Minnie was buried in Jacksonville, Florida, but I am not able to find Sherman after the 1920 Duval County Florida Census. I am hoping to find a relative that is also researching this same line. Kim Mortimer klmortimer7@earthlink.net Merry Keith Sat 30 Oct
2004 I am trying to find the parents & sibling names of Edward A Johnson b. April 1863 d. 1947. Census of 1910, 1920, & 1930 show him in Harvey, Wells Co. His wife is Tilda "Tillie" Olson b. Feb 1873 d. 1954. Both are buried at Sunnyside Cemetery. Thank you. Merry Keith merry43@hotmail.com Annette Cook Sat 6 Nov
2004 I am looking for the family name of Schloss. The names are Michael, Philip, and others. Philip, I believe, was married to a woman named Volk. Thanks, Annette Cook Walter Nieber Sun 28 Nov
2004 Researching family of Andrus Ratzak. Resided in Viking and Hamberg. Emmigrated from Russia in 1891. Walter Nieber DUDE505@aol.com Roxanne Myers Neel
Thu 20 Jan 2005 My maternal grandmother was Clara Irene Mathis-Smith. Her parents were
Edmond C. Mathis & Clarissa Bettina Chew Fri 21 Jan
2005 Bettina Chew, I'm looking for information on uncles named SAM (Sommon)
GUNDERSON and TOM (THOR) GUNDERSON who loved in Bowdon in early 1900's They
worked for the Bowden Rail line. does anyone have information on them or their
wives Gertrude Olafsdatter and Inga. bettinac@frys.com
Roxanne Myers Neel Sat
21 Jan 2005 In Spokesfield's book "The History of Wells Country and it's Pioneers" I'm
told there is mention of Henry Mettis Mathis [son of E. Frank Mathis, a
pioneer of Cathay, ND], his wife and 3 children drowning in a flood in
California in February 1928. Does anyone know where Henry Mettis Mathis [my
cousin] may have been living in California and what flood the book is
referring to?? I have been unable to locate any information in California
other than the failure of the San Francisquito Dam which killed a number of
people. I have the feeling that the Mathises were living in the San Francisco
area. But there is a note in the old Mathis Bible that Henry's father, E.
Frank Mathis, died in 1920 [and it's hard to read] but I believe it states
L.A.[Los Angeles?]. So perhaps, they were all in the Los Angeles, CA area
which is where the San Francisquito Dam was located. Does anyone know how I'd
access a list of the people who were killed in the San Francisquito Dam
disaster?? Please feel free to write to me at P.O. Box 9338, Cedarpines Park,
CA 92322. Many Many Thanks, Roxanne Myers Neel Jack and Roxanne Neel
Roxanne Myers Neel Sun
23 Jan 2005 CLARK - MATHIS: My maternal great-grandmother, Clarissa Robert E. Rogers Tue 3 May
2005 I am looking for information on my grandparents Albert and Delilah
(Balsley) McCalla, who settled in Hurdsfield between 1913-1917. Also looking
for her brothers who lived in Hurdsfield in the early 1920's named Fred, Frank
and Prime Balsley . Would appreciate any information on these individuals.
Thanks Robert E. Rogers 522 Goodwin Dr. Bolingbrook, IL. 60440 email:
robtrogers@aol.com
Don W. Gassler Sun 11 Jun
2005 Seeking information on Jakle or Jakely family who lived in Bowden, N.D. My
GGGAunts name was Eva Gassler who married Cornelius Jakely or Jakle In
Tazewell Co., Ill. and moved to North Dakota. Their son William Jakle is
listed in the 1910 and 1920 US Census for Wells County. Will exchange
information. Don W. Gassler. DWG888@aol.com
Elaine Parker Sun 26 Jun
2005 Hello. I am looking for information on Gustav Keil, born Sept 1872 in
Prussia. He and his wife Julia (possible maiden name is Grund) and children
Martha & John are listed on the 1900 census as having been in Wells
County, North Dakota for 4 years. His daughter Martha is listed on the 1900 US
census as having been born in Canada and the son in USA. Anyone with a
connection to these people? Thank you. Elaine Parker Kamloops, BC e-mail:
elaineann@shaw.ca
Sandi Bohle Wed 29 Jun
2005 I am looking for info regarding Christopher (Christ) Bjorhus and family. He
lived in and around Harvey 1890-1940. He is my great grandfather's brother. He
was born in Norway in 1851. He had three four children Zona, Jasper, Agnes,
and Clarence. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Sandi Bohle
e-mail: turbomoon@earthlink.net
Chisty Woster Fri 1 Jul
2005 I am looking for information on my great, great grandparents. James Green
and Mary Alice Shattuck Green. They are on the Wells county 1900 census. We
believe that James Green died in 1904. And that Mary Alice perhaps remarried a
person with the last name Brown. They moved to Dakota in 1892, and 2 of their
daughters were married in Harvey, ND. Elizabeth Green married a Franklin
Bradley about 1894, and Cora Green married a Fred Smythe about 1898, both in
Harvey. Any information about the above persons would be appreciated. Christy
e-mail: mcbain82@msn.com
Jonelle Fell Sat 13 Aug
2005 I am searching for a Margaret Fell that may have died in Wells Co. between
1920 and 1930. She is listed in the 1920 census living in Highland Township,
with her husband William and 5 children. William and the children later moved
to Becker Co. in Minnesota. If anyone has any information on Margaret or would
be willing to look at the records for her death at the court house, I would be
very greatful. Thank you, Jonelle Fell jfell@mchsi.com
Lee Ann Wicker
17 Sep 2005 RUETTER, EDITH was my husband's g-g-grandmother. We know very little about
her. Her first husband, John Williams, died in Indiana. Her son, Sam, was
g-grandfather. We believe she married GOTTLIEB RUETTER possibly in Indiana and
they moved to North Dakota. Verbal family history is that she was American
Indian and they lived on reservation. She is buried in Wells County. Any
information about Edith and any children she had with Gottlieb would be
appreciated. Lee Ann Wicker larryandleann@iowatelecom.net
Joe Thurstenson Thur 9 Feb
2006 I am looking for any clues on the Wacker family (during the early 1900's it
looks like some of the family changed the spelling to Walker). I have
information indicating at least Lillie Lydia Wacker was born in Wells County 2
Sep 1910 in Fessenden. I'm suspecting she is kin to my R. J. Wacker. I know so
little about him. I have a clue indicating he was pastor of the Congregational
Church in Fairfax, SD around 1920 and that he returned to North Dakota after
that. I have his children as Roland, Florence, Eleanor, Daughter 3 and Erwin
Frederick Gerald (b. abt 1906). Erwin is my Uncle (he never changed the
spelling of Wacker). Erwin married Clara Gall of Fairfax (suspect he got
acquainted with Clara while his dad preached in Fairfax). They had two
daughters, Marj and Audrey. Any clues or direction would be appreciated. Joe
Thurstenson joe@thurstenson.com Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Bob Shepherd Thur 9
Feb 2006 I am trying to find any information about the Schmidtke families of Wells
and nearby counties. There was an August Schmidtke. His wife, I think
Wilhelmina. They came aboard the Carrington, and probably spoke very little
English at first. I think the mother of the older children was Justine Briska,
but she apparently died in the old country, and so he married Wilhekmina
Hildenbrandt. The spellings were probably more Germanic, but once they got to
the USA, it appears they were simplified to make them more American. Bob
Shepherd robtshepherd@hotmail.com
Methuria L. Ra
Shad Mon 13 Feb 2006 I am looking for information on Nikolaus Prom (dates unknown) and his wife
Anna M. Prom (1874-1954). I have a photograph of their headstones from the
Harvey, ND cemetery, but am unable to read Nikolaus’ dates. I suspect he may
be a son or grandson of my gr-gr-grandparents Heinrich and Susanna (Neuhengen)
Prom. My mother thought he was a son of Hubert and Margareth Prom, but I have
not been able to find Nikolaus belonging to them on any of the US Census
records. Any info on Nikolaus and if possible, Anna’s maiden name would be
appreciated. Methuria L. Ra*Shad Methuria.Rashad@sunstateland.com
Connie Schagunn Mon 22
May 2006 am trying to verify the following information: Karl Barsuhn born 1877 in
Germantown; married Emilie Seidel in Germantown on 6 Feb 1902. I am also
searching for Karl and Emilie parents. Connie Schagunn schogun@sbcglobal.net
Sandra Stanley Sat 24 Jun
2006 I am looking for my mother's birth mother. She was born on April 21st,
1928, in Hamberg or Harvey ND. She was given up for adoption or foster care.
Was adopted by Albert Rawe (Raue) and Ruth Heller. They later divorced and
Ruth married Carl Mannel and moved to Clearbrook MN. ANY info on anyone around
that time (1928) would be appreciated. Anyone have a grandmother or other
relative who gave up a child in 1928? Please help. Sandra Stanley
srstanley@hughes.net
Jim McGillivray Tue 8 Aug
2006 I tried to contact Carrie Foster through your link
lindquist_history@yahoo.com but it came back as "This account has been
disabled or discontinued " So I will try this direct email. Hi Carrie, I am
James William McGillivray. I do have not been able to find out which Butts was
in the Spanish American War. I have traced back to Daniel Jerome Butts. My
great, great grandfather was Daniel Jerome Butts. He married Ellen E. Boulton.
Their daughter Veanna M. (Butts) Loomis was my Great grandmother. She married
Frank Loomis. Their daughter Edythe (Loomis) McGillivray was my Grandmother.
She married William Roy McGillivray. Their son Howard James McGillivray was my
father. He married Marion Kalbfleisch. Jim McGillivray 6200 County Road J Cuba
City, WI 53807 608-759-6200 jamesmcg@mhtc.net
Jill Florence
Lackey, PhD Fri 24 Nov 2006 I am looking for information on the Bauer, Frueh (spelling varies) and
Saylor/Seiler families living in or around the Haaland Twp. at the turn of the
20th century. Contact me at JFLanthropologist@sbcglobal.net.
Mahlon Randall Tues 2
Jan 2007 I am looking for information on the Hanchett family who may have lived in
the Harvey ND area around 1910 give or take 10 years. The father was John
Oakley Hanchett (1869-1951). The mother was Belinda Abbott Hanchett
(1877-1951). There was an infant son John Hanchett (1907 - 1910). I have a
photo perhaps showing Belinda Hanchett and child from a C T Lee photographer
in Harvey, ND. The family lived in Valley City later on. I believe John
Hanchett Sr. and Belinda Hanchett may have died in Valley City. But I have no
record of John Jr. I am wondering if he may have died and been buried in
Harvey. Regards, Mahlon Randall design117@hotmail.com
Don W. Gassler Sat 10 Mar
2007 Seeking information on a great aunt, Eva Jakle listed in 1930 US Census for
Wells County. She died in 1934 and i would like to locate burial site. Also
seek information on Horace C. Jakle and his family. Will share information.
Don W. Gassler. DWG888@aol.com
Debbi McNivin Mon 10 Sep
2007 I am looking for information on the Burgstahler family who settled in the
Germantown and Fessenden areas of North Dakota in the late 1880s from
Russian-Poland. There was Frederick Wilhelm Burgstahler and his wife Eva Maron
and their children Christian Gustav Burgstahler, Susanna Burgstahler Wolter,
Albert Burgstahler, Adolf Burgstahler, and Bertha Burgstahler. I have a lot of
information on the earlier generations that I am more than willing to share,
but would be very interested in corresponding with any descendents of this
family. Email debmcn2@verizon.net
Barbara K. Reiswig Thur
7 Aug 2008 I am looking for information on the Wacker family of North Dakota. Jacob
Wacker and his second wife, Magdalena Hoehn, had the following children:
Bertha Wacker Reiswig Clara Wacker Brown Freida Wacker Malmin Linda Wacker
Dockter Willis W. Wacker In addition Jacob had several children by his first
unknown wife. They are: Emma Wacker Mauch Servo Reinhold K. Wacker (he died
young in an accident in Texas…his wife was supposedly an Engel…and he had
perhaps two children: Charles & June Lucille Wacker Fred Wacker Anna
Wacker Fischer Meier Jacob Wacker Do you have any information on Emma Wacker
Mauch Servo, Reinhold K. Wacker & his family? Any information would be
most appreciated. My husband is Bertha Wacker Reiswig’s son. Thank you,
Barbara K. Reiswig 740 Carriage Lane Merritt Island, Fl 32952
bkirkland3@cfl.rr.com
Methuria Ra shad Sat 25 Mar
2009 Margaret Prom- 2 husbands: John Roller and Mike Fischer? I am looking for
information on Margaret Prom, (born Aug 15 1919) daughter of John Francis Prom
and Lucille MaeGludt. I think she married 2 men; the first would have been
John Roller, with whom she had at least 6 children: Lucy, Elizabeth, John
Henry, Susan, Thomas and Peter. At some point she married a Mike Fischer, and
she died as Margaret Fischer March 14, 1999 in Harvey. If anyone can provide
insight into either John Roller or Mike Fischer, it would be appreciated. My
mother is a Prom from the Heinrich Prom/Susanna Neuhengen line. I can be
contacted at rashad44@juno.com Methuria
Elaine Parker Wed 20 July 2009 Hello. I am looking for information on Gustav Keil, born abt 1872 in
Prussia. He and his wife Julia Grund and children Martha & John are listed
on the US 1900 census as having been in North Dakota (Wells county) for 4
years. The 1891 Canadian census lists him as living with his father, Wilhelm
& family. His daughter Martha is listed on the 1900 US census as having
been born in Canada and the son in USA. Julia died 1910 and is buried in
Harvey, ND. Gustav and son are listed in the 1911 Canadian census as lodgers
but by the 1916 Canadian census, they have disappeared. Not found in the 1920
US census either. Anyone with connections to this family? Thank you. Elaine
Parker Kamloops, BC
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