Hi Christie, There are several Gabrielsens/Gabrielsons and Godes shown at the Minnesota Historical Society Death Index site: http://people.mnhs.org/dci/Search.cfm. Your Othelia was shown as Othilia Gabrielson with a death date of 20 Mar 1917 in Aitkin, MN - not sure why the discrepancy in death date from yours of 17 Mar 1917. All of the children's names are there under either the "sen" or "son" spelling - but of course, they are probably not all your people. Getting the information from the death certificates would give you more information. There were some Godes in Aitkin county which could indicate that your Othelia had siblings in the area. In some cases, their mother's maiden names are shown, if that is a clue for you in any way (to tie them to Othelia, or perhaps another step back in Norway?). Good luck! Carole At 04:17 PM 3/15/2004, you wrote: >I am researching my mom's tree and can't seem to find any information >about Othelia Theodora Gode. > >She was born in Norway and died 17 Mar 1917 in Aitkin, MN. She married >Anton Christian Gabrielsen (b. 2 May 1857 Rytsvatsbugt, Hattfjelldal, >Nordland, Norway, d. >19 Aug 1932). They had 8 children: > >Jenny (my g-grandmother) >Mary Frederikka >John >Otta >Emma >Martin >Christian >Arthur > >If you have any information regarding Othelia (Otillia) Theodora Gode, >please let me know. > >Thank you, >Christie

Hi again, Christie! There is other information at www.ancestry.com on Othelia's family under the spelling, "Gade". Rather than my printing it out here, it would be best if you look at the site. There is a contact person shown there, also, whom you may or may not be aware of as a probable relative that you could share information with. Carole At 04:17 PM 3/15/2004, you wrote: >I am researching my mom's tree and can't seem to find any information >about Othelia Theodora Gode. > >She was born in Norway and died 17 Mar 1917 in Aitkin, MN. She married >Anton Christian Gabrielsen (b. 2 May 1857 Rytsvatsbugt, Hattfjelldal, >Nordland, Norway, d. >19 Aug 1932). They had 8 children: > >Jenny (my g-grandmother) >Mary Frederikka >John >Otta >Emma >Martin >Christian >Arthur > >If you have any information regarding Othelia (Otillia) Theodora Gode, >please let me know. > >Thank you, >Christie

Here she is in the 1865 census of Norway living with her parents: Data on domicile: * Census year: 1865 * Municipality: Sør-Varanger * Municipality number: 2030 * Name of domicile: Ropelv Number of persons in this domicile: 7. Name Family status Marital status Occupation Birth year Birth place Ethnicity Tron Gade hf g Rettighedsmand Fisker og Jordbruger 1825 Talvigs Præstegjæld n Ovedia Fredrikka Gade hans Kone g 1822 Altens Præstegjæld n Johan Fritjof Gade deres Søn ug 1852 Vadsø n Anna Pauline Gade deres Datter ug 1855 Sør-Varanger n Othelia Theodora Gade deres Datter ug 1857 Sør-Varanger n Helleborg Magrete Gade deres Datter ug 1860 Sør-Varanger n Marie Fredrikke Gade deres Datter ug 1863 Sør-Varanger n http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=tinarina&id=I3679 # ID: I3679 # Name: Anton Christian Gabrielson # Sex: M # Birth: 2 MAY 1957 in Hattfgald-Dalen,Norway # Death: 18 AUG 1932 in Spencer,MN # RETI: 1924 Due To Health Problems # Note: Aitkin Independent Age, Aitken, MN Friday, Aug. 18,1932 Page 4 ANTON C. GABRIELSON DIED THIS MORNING After a prolonged illness from diabetes, Anton C. Gabrielson, 75, died early this morning at the home of his son, John Gabrielson inSpencer. He had lived in this community for many years and was well known especially among the older residents of the community. The death of Mr. Gabrielson has followed within a few months after the passing of his brother John, who died in March and their sister, Mrs. Anna Skrinde, who succumbed a short time afterward. Funeral services will be held from the Hartman Funeral home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Gabrielson is survived by five sons and two daughters, Arthur and John living in this vicinity; Mrs. Emma Hanson, Crosby; Martin, Minneapolis; Otto, Prince George, BC; Chris, at Vancouver; Mrs. John Holt, Buxton, ND, and a sister in Norway. Mr. Gabrielson was a farmer, but retired from active work in 1924, owing to ill health. He was born in Hattfgald-dalen, Norway, May 2,1857. 1 # _RIN: 7 2 # Change Date: 2 FEB 2003 at 00:28:28 Father: Gabriel Jerimiassen b: in Rosvassbukt,Norway Mother: Anne Marie Jakobsen Marriage 1 Othilia Theodora Gade b: 5 JUL 1857 in Reinoysund,Sor-Varanger,Norway 2 Children 1. Has No Children Arthur T. Gabrielson b: Abt 1881 in Minnesota 2. Has Children Mary (Frederica) B Gabrielson b: 25 FEB 1883 in North Dakota 3. Has No Children Emma Gabrielson b: 1893 in MN 4. Has No Children Otto Gabrielson 5. Has No Children Anton Christian Gabrielson 6. Has No Children John Gabrielson b: 1888 in Minnesota 7. Has No Children Martin Gabrielson b: 16 JUL 1897 in Minnesota 8. Has No Children Christian Gabrielson b: 1896 9. Has No Children Jennie Gabrielson b: 30 MAR 1884 in Minnesota Sources: 1. Title: GEDCOM File : ~AT8B.ged Abbrev: GEDCOM File : ~AT8B.ged Note: 1 _MEDI Electronic File 2. Title: GEDCOM File : Feb 8.ged Author: Not Given Abbrev: Not Given Abbrev: GEDCOM File : Feb 8.ged Note: Not Supplied Date: 9 FEB 2003 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ <http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=tinarina&id=I3677> # ID: I3677 # Name: Othilia Theodora Gade # Sex: F # Birth: 5 JUL 1857 in Reinoysund,Sor-Varanger,Norway # Death: 17 MAR 1917 in Aitkin,Minnesota # Event: Social Security Number 476-24-9558 1 # _RIN: 7 2 # Change Date: 2 FEB 2003 at 00:28:28 Father: Unknown Gade Mother: Ovedia Fredrikka Norager Marriage 1 Anton Christian Gabrielson b: 2 MAY 1957 in Hattfgald-Dalen,Norway 2 Children 1. Has No Children Arthur T. Gabrielson b: Abt 1881 in Minnesota 2. Has Children Mary (Frederica) B Gabrielson b: 25 FEB 1883 in North Dakota 3. Has No Children Emma Gabrielson b: 1893 in MN 4. Has No Children Otto Gabrielson 5. Has No Children Anton Christian Gabrielson 6. Has No Children John Gabrielson b: 1888 in Minnesota 7. Has No Children Martin Gabrielson b: 16 JUL 1897 in Minnesota 8. Has No Children Christian Gabrielson b: 1896 9. Has No Children Jennie Gabrielson b: 30 MAR 1884 in Minnesota > > Christie Williamson wrote: >> >> I am researching my mom's tree and can't seem to find any information about >> Othelia Theodora Gode. >> >> She was born in Norway and died 17 Mar 1917 in Aitkin, MN. She married Anton >> Christian Gabrielsen (b. 2 May 1857 Rytsvatsbugt, Hattfjelldal, Nordland, >> Norway, d. >> 19 Aug 1932). They had 8 children: >> >> Jenny (my g-grandmother) >> Mary Frederikka >> John >> Otta >> Emma >> Martin >> Christian >> Arthur >> >> If you have any information regarding Othelia (Otillia) Theodora Gode, please >> let me know. >> >> Thank you, >> Christie >> >> ==== MINNESOTA Mailing List ==== >> "It is not the length of life, but depth of life." - Ralph Waldo Emerson >> >> ============================== >> Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >> Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >> http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > ==== MINNESOTA Mailing List ==== > To view completed census transcriptions online, go to: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/census/inv/index.html > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. 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What sorts of info are you looking for on Othelia? Do you already have her MN Death cert? GABRIELSON, OTHILIA THEODORA CertID# 1917-MN-000096 Date of Death: 03/20/1917 County of Death: AITKIN Kathy Christie Williamson wrote: > > I am researching my mom's tree and can't seem to find any information about Othelia Theodora Gode. > > She was born in Norway and died 17 Mar 1917 in Aitkin, MN. She married Anton Christian Gabrielsen (b. 2 May 1857 Rytsvatsbugt, Hattfjelldal, Nordland, Norway, d. > 19 Aug 1932). They had 8 children: > > Jenny (my g-grandmother) > Mary Frederikka > John > Otta > Emma > Martin > Christian > Arthur > > If you have any information regarding Othelia (Otillia) Theodora Gode, please let me know. > > Thank you, > Christie > > ==== MINNESOTA Mailing List ==== > "It is not the length of life, but depth of life." - Ralph Waldo Emerson > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Thank you very much Margit. I will also try the Trondelag list. I appreciate all the help I can get. Eileen Eileen, There also is a Trondelag list that would more then likely be able to help you better. Many people on there from Norway with Bygdebok's and records to help. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wgnorway/tronder-list.htm Margit

Thank you Greg. I will try that. Eileen I am searching for someone who has any information about the following people. The name in Norway was Laugsand, but some of the families used the name Langsand after immigrating to America. Niels Monsen Laugsand. Niels (Nils) was born 28 Apr 1809 at Ytteroy, Nord Trondelag, Norway, married to Elen Johanna Torresdatter Hamsaas, bn. 30 Nov 1823 at Inderoy, Norway. After the death of Niels (Nils) Elen Johanna Torresdatter Hamsaas immigrated to Minnesota. I can't find Elen after she came to supposedly Starbuck, MN. in 1883. I have found information of the children who also came to Minnesota except for the two following daughters, and would appreciate any help anyone can give me. Marie Fortuna Nilsdatter Laugsand/Langsand, bn. 2 Nov 1848 at Inderoen, Norway, and she married Karl Martin Anderson, bn. 1842 at Strinden, Norway. Anna Sofie Nilsdatter Laugsand/Langsand, born 1860 at Inderoen, Norway, and she married Elias Jonsen Olsen. I can't find any immigration information about her nor her husband, but supposedly they married after coming to America. Elen Torresdatter Laugsand, a daughter of Torres & Serine (Olson Laugsand/Langsand, I don't have any information about her at all other than a name. Axel Sverre Torressen Laugsand, bn. Jun 1875, Inderoy, Norway. This is his and his siters immigration... 1890 U.S. Federal Census > Minnesota > Clay > Other Townships > District 187 Axel is living at Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota on this census, He is 24 yrs old and single, he is a farm laborer for Henry ???, immigrated in 1883 from Norway. I found Axel on the 1900 census, Clay county, Glyndon, MN. He is an employee, says born in 1875, 24 years old, immigrated in 1883, a farm laborer and is single. 36795 5 1883 155 19 1739 1 21.05.1883 23.05.1883 Nikoline Laugsand k 10 Ytterøen Hawley Minn Allan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika 36796 5 1883 155 20 1740 21.05.1883 23.05.1883 Axel Laugsand Broder m 4,5 Ytterøen Hawley Minn Allan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika This is the immigration information for the Elen, her daughter Marie and granddaughter Nora Elise. 37700 5 1883 176 41 2634 1 20.06.1883 20.06.1883 Elen Hamsaas g Arbeiderske k 62 Inderøen Starbuck Minn Amerikan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika 37701 5 1883 176 42 2635 1 20.06.1883 20.06.1883 Marie Fortuna ug Arbeiderske k 35 Inderøen Starbuck Minn Amerikan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika 37702 5 1883 177 1 2636 1 20.06.1883 20.06.1883 Nora Hamsaas ug Tjenestep k 18 Inderøen Starbuck Amerikan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika Thank you in advance, Eileen RE: Eileen, Try the Norway list on Rootsweb, they maybe able to help. Greg ==== MINNESOTA Mailing List ==== Want to unsubscribe from the Minnesota-L list (Single message mode)? Send an e-mail message to MINNESOTA-L-request@rootsweb.com On the first line of text, enter only the following word: Unsubscribe ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

I am searching for someone who has any information about the following people. The name in Norway was Laugsand, but some of the families used the name Langsand after immigrating to America. Niels Monsen Laugsand. Niels (Nils) was born 28 Apr 1809 at Ytteroy, Nord Trondelag, Norway, married to Elen Johanna Torresdatter Hamsaas, bn. 30 Nov 1823 at Inderoy, Norway. After the death of Niels (Nils) Elen Johanna Torresdatter Hamsaas immigrated to Minnesota. I can't find Elen after she came to supposedly Starbuck, MN. in 1883. I have found information of the children who also came to Minnesota except for the two following daughters, and would appreciate any help anyone can give me. Marie Fortuna Nilsdatter Laugsand/Langsand, bn. 2 Nov 1848 at Inderoen, Norway, and she married Karl Martin Anderson, bn. 1842 at Strinden, Norway. Anna Sofie Nilsdatter Laugsand/Langsand, born 1860 at Inderoen, Norway, and she married Elias Jonsen Olsen. I can't find any immigration information about her nor her husband, but supposedly they married after coming to America. Elen Torresdatter Laugsand, a daughter of Torres & Serine (Olson Laugsand/Langsand, I don't have any information about her at all other than a name. Axel Sverre Torressen Laugsand, bn. Jun 1875, Inderoy, Norway. This is his and his siters immigration... 1890 U.S. Federal Census > Minnesota > Clay > Other Townships > District 187 Axel is living at Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota on this census, He is 24 yrs old and single, he is a farm laborer for Henry ???, immigrated in 1883 from Norway. I found Axel on the 1900 census, Clay county, Glyndon, MN. He is an employee, says born in 1875, 24 years old, immigrated in 1883, a farm laborer and is single. 36795 5 1883 155 19 1739 1 21.05.1883 23.05.1883 Nikoline Laugsand k 10 Ytterøen Hawley Minn Allan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika 36796 5 1883 155 20 1740 21.05.1883 23.05.1883 Axel Laugsand Broder m 4,5 Ytterøen Hawley Minn Allan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika This is the immigration information for the Elen, her daughter Marie and granddaughter Nora Elise. 37700 5 1883 176 41 2634 1 20.06.1883 20.06.1883 Elen Hamsaas g Arbeiderske k 62 Inderøen Starbuck Minn Amerikan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika 37701 5 1883 176 42 2635 1 20.06.1883 20.06.1883 Marie Fortuna ug Arbeiderske k 35 Inderøen Starbuck Minn Amerikan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika 37702 5 1883 177 1 2636 1 20.06.1883 20.06.1883 Nora Hamsaas ug Tjenestep k 18 Inderøen Starbuck Amerikan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika Thank you in advance, Eileen

Eileen, There also is a Trondelag list that would more then likely be able to help you better. Many people on there from Norway with Bygdebok's and records to help. http://www.rootsweb.com/~wgnorway/tronder-list.htm Margit > Thank you Greg. I will try that. > > Eileen > > I am searching for someone who has any information about the following people. > > The name in Norway was Laugsand, but some of the families used the name > Langsand after immigrating to America. > > Niels Monsen Laugsand. Niels (Nils) was born 28 Apr 1809 at Ytteroy, Nord > Trondelag, Norway, married to Elen Johanna Torresdatter Hamsaas, bn. 30 Nov > 1823 > at Inderoy, Norway. After the death of Niels (Nils) Elen Johanna Torresdatter > Hamsaas immigrated to Minnesota. I can't find Elen after she came to > supposedly Starbuck, MN. in 1883. I have found information of the children > who also > came to Minnesota except for the two following daughters, and would > appreciate > any help anyone can give me. > > Marie Fortuna Nilsdatter Laugsand/Langsand, bn. 2 Nov 1848 at Inderoen, > Norway, and she married Karl Martin Anderson, bn. 1842 at Strinden, Norway. > > Anna Sofie Nilsdatter Laugsand/Langsand, born 1860 at Inderoen, Norway, and > she married Elias Jonsen Olsen. I can't find any immigration information > about > her nor her husband, but supposedly they married after coming to America. > > Elen Torresdatter Laugsand, a daughter of Torres & Serine (Olson > Laugsand/Langsand, I don't have any information about her at all other than a > name. > > Axel Sverre Torressen Laugsand, bn. Jun 1875, Inderoy, Norway. This is his > and his siters immigration... > > 1890 U.S. Federal Census > Minnesota > Clay > Other Townships > District > 187 > Axel is living at Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota on this census, He is 24 > yrs old and single, he is a farm laborer for Henry ???, immigrated in 1883 > from > Norway. > > I found Axel on the 1900 census, Clay county, Glyndon, MN. He is an employee, > says born in 1875, 24 years old, immigrated in 1883, a farm laborer and is > single. > > 36795 5 1883 155 19 1739 1 21.05.1883 23.05.1883 Nikoline Laugsand k 10 > Ytterøen Hawley Minn Allan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika > > 36796 5 1883 155 20 1740 21.05.1883 23.05.1883 Axel Laugsand Broder m 4,5 > Ytterøen Hawley Minn Allan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika > > > This is the immigration information for the Elen, her daughter Marie and > granddaughter Nora Elise. > > 37700 5 1883 176 41 2634 1 20.06.1883 20.06.1883 Elen Hamsaas g Arbeiderske k > 62 Inderøen Starbuck Minn Amerikan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika > > 37701 5 1883 176 42 2635 1 20.06.1883 20.06.1883 Marie Fortuna ug Arbeiderske > k 35 Inderøen Starbuck Minn Amerikan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika > > 37702 5 1883 177 1 2636 1 20.06.1883 20.06.1883 Nora Hamsaas ug Tjenestep k > 18 Inderøen Starbuck Amerikan Dampsk Tasso Bill. bet. i Amerika > > Thank you in advance, > > Eileen > > RE: Eileen, > > Try the Norway list on Rootsweb, they maybe able to help. > > Greg > > > ==== MINNESOTA Mailing List ==== > Want to unsubscribe from the Minnesota-L list (Single message mode)? Send an > e-mail message to MINNESOTA-L-request@rootsweb.com On the first line of text, > enter only the following word: Unsubscribe > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > > ==== MINNESOTA Mailing List ==== > Join the Rootsweb WorldConnect Project! Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a > time. > http://www.worldconnect.rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

I am researching my mom's tree and can't seem to find any information about Othelia Theodora Gode. She was born in Norway and died 17 Mar 1917 in Aitkin, MN. She married Anton Christian Gabrielsen (b. 2 May 1857 Rytsvatsbugt, Hattfjelldal, Nordland, Norway, d. 19 Aug 1932). They had 8 children: Jenny (my g-grandmother) Mary Frederikka John Otta Emma Martin Christian Arthur If you have any information regarding Othelia (Otillia) Theodora Gode, please let me know. Thank you, Christie

Hi Christie, Do you have a birthdate on your Othelia? Margit > I am researching my mom's tree and can't seem to find any information about > Othelia Theodora Gode. > > She was born in Norway and died 17 Mar 1917 in Aitkin, MN. She married Anton > Christian Gabrielsen (b. 2 May 1857 Rytsvatsbugt, Hattfjelldal, Nordland, > Norway, d. > 19 Aug 1932). They had 8 children: > > Jenny (my g-grandmother) > Mary Frederikka > John > Otta > Emma > Martin > Christian > Arthur

Someone on another list said Eugene TREANOR was listed in the Duluth MN census in 1930. Could someone please send me the information or the jpeg? Thank you. Ellen

Dennis 1910 there is a Charles Aitken age 26 born Scotland immigrated 1887. He is married to Delia age 26. They married approximately four months previous (1909?). THey are found in St Paul, Ramsey county MN. Let me know if he seems correct. There is a Charley Aitkin age 42 who was in Cass county, Leech precinct in 1910. He was age 42 and married to Gay-Say ann dau way quay age 42, It was a second marriage for both. Charley was born in Minnesota to Minnesota parents as was his wife. Charley was a river driver Kids were Mary Aitkin age 10 (daughter) Goorye (sp?) Taylor age 11 (step son) Albert Taylor age 8 (step son) The next page has two Aikin grand daughters to Ge way yah shek a 56 year old widow. Her daughter Mary ge binais e quay is a 38 year old divorced woman. The granddaughters listed are Nellie and May Aitkin aged 19 and 12. If you think these folks are correct let me know and I will send you the details. Anna Paddlec1@aol.com wrote: >In a message dated 3/10/04 9:47:21 PM Mountain Standard Time, >sharonsims@msn.com writes: > ><< There was also an Indian named Charles Aitkin 50 years old in this >census. > Hope this helps . Did not find the name in 1930 in MN. >> > >Is the 1930 census info now available, and does anyone have info on an >American Indian named Charles Aitkin? > >Dennis Schafer > > >

In a message dated 3/10/04 9:47:21 PM Mountain Standard Time, sharonsims@msn.com writes: << There was also an Indian named Charles Aitkin 50 years old in this census. Hope this helps . Did not find the name in 1930 in MN. >> Is the 1930 census info now available, and does anyone have info on an American Indian named Charles Aitkin? Dennis Schafer

Hello I am seeking information on Charles Aitkin, died 9-11-1934 in Aitkin County, Possibly born in 1884 (birthplace as yet unknown). Any Information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Dennis Schafer Bozeman MT

Can anyone tell me the cost of the Kittson County History Book#2. I have one to sell. Thanks. Florence Take care Florence

The History of Minnesota by Christensen is in five volumes, but has a good index. I have some county books, mostly west-central Minnesota. My home county is Lac qui Parle, and I thrive on Chippewa and Yellow Medicine also. Ardell > I have some older history books on the total state of Minnesota, mostly divided mostly into counties. Is there a particular question you want answered about that time period in Sleepy Eye and/or Brown County. However, I believe that Ron Bestrom has come up with county historical addresses that would benefit you the most. > > >From my personal library: > > History of Minnesota by Theo. Christensen (three times govenor of Minnesota, Published by American Hist. Soc 1935 > > Compendium of Central and Northern Minnesota 1904 by Geo Ogle > > History of Minnesota Valley by Rev. Ed Neill 1882 and the History of Sioux Massacre by Charles Bryant 1882. > > These books are in very delicate condition, so they are limited to the "action" they can take in helping researchers. > > Ardell Drube of Colorado > > > ==== MINNESOTA Mailing List ==== > Join the Rootsweb WorldConnect Project! Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://www.worldconnect.rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Robert: I have some older history books on the total state of Minnesota, mostly divided mostly into counties. Is there a particular question you want answered about that time period in Sleepy Eye and/or Brown County. However, I believe that Ron Bestrom has come up with county historical addresses that would benefit you the most. >From my personal library: History of Minnesota by Theo. Christensen (three times govenor of Minnesota, Published by American Hist. Soc 1935 Compendium of Central and Northern Minnesota 1904 by Geo Ogle History of Minnesota Valley by Rev. Ed Neill 1882 and the History of Sioux Massacre by Charles Bryant 1882. These books are in very delicate condition, so they are limited to the "action" they can take in helping researchers. Ardell Drube of Colorado

Hi It is always a good idea to check with the college or university in question to see if they have old employment records, yearbooks or staff directories. Macalaster does have a good library (and wonderful librarians!) Try this site, http://www.macalester.edu/library/ If you are outside of Minnesota, try writing a short note to the reference staff via e-mail for ideas about what to search. Read this page about the history of the college, http://www.macalester.edu/academic/catalog/mhra3.html I would suggest asking if the school newspaper from the time he died is microfilmed. That might be a place to find a nice obituary. For the most part early St Paul obits are not really genealogically interesting. The only folks who had long obits were the wealthy and those whose deaths were newsworthy (ie. murder, accidents etc). From the MN Historical Society catalog they have a variety of books on Macalasters' history. http://mnhs.mnpals.net/F/V8BKP3GSFFXBEA2C9NBINA4QLVSNVXIDD1EVF9KGHD875TQP45-01462?func=find-acc&acc_sequence=047773799 Good Luck Anna PS You might try asking the librarian if any of the History Profs have worked on the history of the college. I am sure that someone has written papers and or books about it. --- Original Message ----- From: <RJNOHR@aol.com> To: <MINNESOTA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 4:21 PM Subject: [MINNESOTA] Macalaster college >> Does anyone have any idea of where I could find the early history of >> Macalaster college? My ancestor, Nathaniel McFetridge was a professor in the very early years. >

Hello List- seeking old year books from Logan or Bremer. My grandfather Thomas James Hidley attended these schools ( assume they were located in N.E Minneapolis. Blaine, Everett, Jefferson. Logan, and Bremmer. It would appear that he went to 9 th grade. I have his pupil record. so I am wondering if anyone knows if a year book for Bremer was published from 1917-1920?? if so where would , one inquire?? I live in California, Melodee Slaney melnsam123@aol.com

http://www.macalester.edu/ This may be of some help... ----- Original Message ----- From: <RJNOHR@aol.com> To: <MINNESOTA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 4:21 PM Subject: [MINNESOTA] Macalaster college > Does anyone have any idea of where I could find the early history of > Macalaster college? I had a close friend that attended there just a few years ago and > she couldn't find anything for me. > My ancestor, Nathaniel McFetridge was a professor in the very early years. > He died while at the college but I have yet to find any more information about > him. > Bev > > > ==== MINNESOTA Mailing List ==== > "It is not the length of life, but depth of life." - Ralph Waldo Emerson > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >