This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mzgravey Surnames: Johnson, DeRidder Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.unknown/12461/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am seeking information on my great grandparents who resided in Illinois. Nelse Johnson reports that he entered the US in 1889 and I have been told he was born in Oslo Norway in 1865. Nelse and Jennie had 5 children, Daisy, Sophie, Oliver, Jenny and Ruth all of whom are now deceased. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.