Dennis, here is your best source of old newspapers. Ron Zurek Benton County Coordinator MNGenWeb/USGenWeb Project Benton County Historical Society and Museum - The Benton County History Museum has available for research a number of sources of information available for those wishing to research family history. A number of people have donated a lot of information. They have files of information that cover a great number of people by surnames. Some of the surnames that they have extensive information on include Artig, Baskfield, Bjurnstrom, Bolinski, Bosworth, Brennan, Droplewski (Dropps), Dziuk, Forschen, Fromelt, Kaproth, Latterell, Lewandowski, Maymen, Mendel, Misho, Pekarek, Peschl, Rofidal, Russell, Sowa, Studer, Wilson, Wippich, Wood and Youso. Other holdings include census on microfilm both Federal and state, Benton County Veterans Census, Benton County Naturalization Records. Newspapers: "Benton County Independent" (1901-1933), "Benton County News" (1945-1984), "Benton County Review" [Rice] (1908-1911), "St. Cloud Democrat" (1856-1866), "St. Cloud Journal" (1873-1869), "St. Cloud Journal Press" (1876-1918), "Sauk Rapids Frontiersman" (1855-1859), "Sauk Rapids Sentinel Free Press" (1903-1930), "Sauk Rapids Sentinel" (1871-1932), "Sauk Rapids Free Press" (1890-1910), "Sauk Rapid Herald" (1940-1984) and the "Watab Revielle" (Jan-Feb 1851). Original books and documents include city directories: St. Cloud / Sauk Rapids (1912-1976 most copies), probate records, Minnesota atlas and maps, Benton County plat maps (1903-1999), scrap books, high school year books for Foley and Sauk Rapids, and Benton County church histories. There are newspaper clippings with obituaries, weddings, births, and anniversaries. Also available gravestone registrations of all county cemeteries up to 1977, family photograph albums, audio history tapes of Benton County, and family history books. Other historical items include Benton County Ojibway and Sioux history summary, World War II military items, Vietnam War items, first Benton County school bus, wooden farm implements, pictures of the cyclone of 1886 from Sauk Rapids, and pictures of early Benton County settlers. Anyone is welcome to come and look at the materials they have available. There is no charge for admission - museum expenses are covered by donations. Workers are volunteers and they would welcome anyone who would like to volunteer sometime. They would also welcome any donations of work on family history that you may have done and would like to make available. The museum is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The address is 218 1st Street North in Sauk Rapids and the phone number is (320) 253-9614. Connie Driscoll is the Museum Director. Please call in advance to verify hours the museum is open. Special appointments can be requested.

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In a message dated 5/20/01 7:57:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Wurtsy@aol.com writes: > Hi, we are coming to Minn some time this summer and would like to be able to > contact the geneological resource places there. My wife's mom Hazel > Wedekind > was born in Benton County in about 1904. Where is a good place to start > looking for info when we get there. Thanks Dale & Dee Wurts, Ft Pierre, SD > Dale & Dee: Look at the Benton County MNGenWeb site under "Resources," then the heading of "Museums" for details. The place to go while in Minnesota is the Benton County Historical Society and Museum. http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnbenton Ron Zurek Benton County Coordinator MNGenWeb/USGenWeb Project

The Minnesota Historical Society has been microfilming the Minnesota Department of Health death records for the entire state. The plan is to go through 1955. From 1900 through 1907, counties submitted 3X5 cards with death data. The cards for each county were kept by year (so they'd be able to compare # of deaths each year) in alphabetical order. Beginning in 1908, duplicate certificates of death that were filed in the counties were required to be sent to the Department of Health. They were numbered and filed in order issued, also by year for each county. This made it possible for the State to tell if all duplicates were in fact filed, and for them to still compare the number of deaths by county by year. MHS is currently in the 1940s, heading for 1955. In both sets of records, the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth are separate from their respective counties. Death certificates are still filed by place of death, and not by place of last residence. Someone who always lived in Benton County that died in a Stearns County hospital will be recorded in Stearns County. The significance of this to MN researchers is that if you know which county(ies) your ancestor died in, you can now do your own records search. The microfilms are available through your public library and MHS on interlibrary loan. Ask your reference librarian what you need to do to have them sent to the library. So for those who like to do their own record searching, and the time frame of 1900-194?/1955 is appropriate, you have another option. Earlier than 1900, you will still need to go to the county for the certs. Mary Park Genealogical Books mbakeman@parkbooks.com http://www.parkbooks.com/ At 10:12 AM 5/6/01 -0400, you wrote: >Minnesota vital records are kept in the county courthouses. Birth and death >records usually begin in 1870. Only a small percentage of the births and >deaths were recorded in these early years. The Minnesota Department of Health >has duplicate copies of birth records since 1900 and deaths since 1908. >Marriage records are generally recorded from the formation date of the county >and remain housed at the county level. All copies, whether certified or >uncertified, cost $11.00 for death and marriage certificates. Birth >certificates cost $14.00. Minnesota law provides for an hourly charge to >search for records when the date of the event is not known. > >Minnesota Department of Health, Department of Vital Statistics, 717 Delaware >St., SE, P.O. Box 9441, Minneapolis, MN 55440 (612) 623-5121 (Recorded >Information) <A HREF="http://vitalrec.com/mn.html">State of Minnesota >Vital Records Information</A> > >Benton County Vital Records Office, Benton County Clerk/Courthouse, 531 >Dewey, Foley, MN 56329 - (320) 968-5037. Marriage certificates here are $8.00. > >Ron Zurek >Benton County Coordinator >MNGenWeb/USGenWeb Project

Minnesota vital records are kept in the county courthouses. Birth and death records usually begin in 1870. Only a small percentage of the births and deaths were recorded in these early years. The Minnesota Department of Health has duplicate copies of birth records since 1900 and deaths since 1908. Marriage records are generally recorded from the formation date of the county and remain housed at the county level. All copies, whether certified or uncertified, cost $11.00 for death and marriage certificates. Birth certificates cost $14.00. Minnesota law provides for an hourly charge to search for records when the date of the event is not known. Minnesota Department of Health, Department of Vital Statistics, 717 Delaware St., SE, P.O. Box 9441, Minneapolis, MN 55440 (612) 623-5121 (Recorded Information) <A HREF="http://vitalrec.com/mn.html">State of Minnesota Vital Records Information</A> Benton County Vital Records Office, Benton County Clerk/Courthouse, 531 Dewey, Foley, MN 56329 - (320) 968-5037. Marriage certificates here are $8.00. Ron Zurek Benton County Coordinator MNGenWeb/USGenWeb Project

Is there any kind of death record index for Benton County? I'm looking for the death record of Eleanor BROWN who died 3 Jun 1874. Or can someone provide the address that I'd need to order a search? Thanks, Geoff Rasmussen Provo, UT

Posted on: Benton County, Minnesota - Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Benton/10032 Surname: Benton-Binaise ------------------------- Since you originally posted this message so long ago, you probably already know this information but I thought I would respond just in case. The name Binaise in the language of the Ojibwe or Chippewa Nation means Thunderbird if you pronounce in Binais or bird if you pronounce it Binaishee.

Dear Members: My apologies to those that may be offended by the 3/6/01 e-mail of Richard A. Frazier, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout asking your participation in a genealogical research survey. This survey was mailed out without my permission. I do not support requests that may be used for commercial gain and I am sure that you appreciate not being SPAMMED by mass mailings. Your participation in the survey is by your choice, however, I am disturbed by intrusive questions as those that ask about your personal income. I have removed and banned this student from further participation in the list. It appears that he SPAMMED the entire state of Minnesota. Should you have further questions, you may e-mail me privately at rzurek@aol.com. Ron Zurek RootsWeb.com/MNBENTON and MNMILLEL-L List Administrator

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Hello list! I am new to this list. I am looking for information on John J. Cameron b.5/1/1845 in Canada married to Permelia (Millie) Lyons in 8/1869 in Greenbush twp. in Mille Lacs. I have just received a copy of Millie Cameron's death cert. and she was removed for burial to Duelm, MN. This is new news to me. I did not have my family here before (Although they moved around a lot so I'm not surprised). Is there someone who can check the 1860 census in Benton for John J. Cameron or "other" Cameron's? Is there someone who would have access to Parish records for St. Lawrence Catholic Church? I know they are still an active Church. Do they maintain early 19th Century records themselves? I would appreciate any help someone may be able to provide. I look forward to some good threads on this list. All the best, Dean Cameron

Posted on: Benton County, Minnesota - Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Benton/31 Surname: Seton, Cheney ------------------------- Unsure when Connie Lee Seton, b.d.9-27-1948 visited Benton Co., but, her last known address was in Shreveport, La. She's from the city of Tacoma, in Washington state.

Posted on: Benton County, Minnesota - Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Benton/30 Surname: Lange ------------------------- Unsure when Alice Anna Lange,b.d.4-9-1927, visited Benton Co., but last known address was in Faribault, Mn. Looking for anyone who knows this Alice Lange, or knows of a marriage that took place between 1945 & 1952.

Posted on: Benton County, Minnesota - Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Benton/29 Surname: ------------------------- Hi Carol, The Dillon family I am familiar with are here in the Hutchinson/Wichita Kansas area. A Raymond (Ray) Dillon and his family settled after the town was established. I do not know if there would be any relationship to the people you are looking for but its worth a shot. On the net look up Hutchinson Kansas and Dillons. The family started a grocery store and it is now state wide (also in MS & OK?) They were bought out by Kroger company a few years ago. I hope this info will help. Let me know what you find out! I am origanally from the St.Cloud MN area and have live in Kansas 16 years. My brother lives in Sauk Rapids and is a police officer in St. Cloud. Small world! Good luck and let me know what you find out! Patty

Posted on: Benton County, Minnesota - Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Benton/28 Surname: Dillon, Bergstrom ------------------------- Looking for my Grandfather, who was in Sauk Rapids, Benton Co. Minnesota in 1910. According to the 1910 census, his name was RAYMOND DILLON, age 29, white, single, born in Kentucky. He was a Quarry Worker who boarded with a farm family headed by his forman at the Granite Works -- William Victor, his wife Ona, and children: Arthur, Myrtle, Walter, Herman, Raymond and Roy. Other boarders were listed as: John Keveny, Sidny Gladden, Robert Mantieth, Robert Shaw, Charles Heikakata(?), Francis Tositon(?), Charles Nelson. My grandmother lived down the road (now called Quarry Road) outside of Sauk Rapids. She was 19 years old and lived with her widowed mother and brothers. Her father's name was Martin Bergstrom. Grandma said that she was 'fooled' by sd Dillon and that when she told him she was pregnant that he fled -- never to be heard from again. All my mother has of him is a picture -- a good looking brown eyed man. It all happened a long time ago but I'd sure like to know anything about this man -- does any of these names mean anything to anyone? Thanks for any clues -- Carol

Posted on: Benton County, Minnesota - Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Benton/27 Surname: Brandenburg ------------------------- Unsure wheb Alice Anna Brandenburg,b.d.5-3-27, visited Benton Co., but the last known addresses were in the cities of Watertown and Mound.

Posted on: Benton County, Minnesota - Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Benton/26 Surname: Friedl, Lange, Kellogg, Seton-Seaton ------------------------- Unsure when Alice Anna Lange/Kellogg,b.d.5-4-27;and Ronni Edward Kellogg,b.d.6-5-47,visited Benton Co.,but their last known addresses were in Faribault,Mn. Also,looking for Connie Jean Seton/Seaton. Last known address was in Shreveport,La. Would like to connect with any of the Friedl family. I found a reference to one who came here on the Rotterdam in the 1800's.

Posted on: Benton County, Minnesota - Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Benton/25 Surname: Erick Meyer ------------------------- Looking for information on two daughters born to Erick Meyer in Minnesota. Erick Meyer was from the Benton county area and moved away in the middle or late 40's to Montana. His mother Katherine Wagmann still lived there and a niece Carol, both are now dead. I am a daughter from Erick's second marriage in Montana and any information would be helpful. Thanks

Posted on: Benton County, Minnesota - Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Mn/Benton/24 Surname: Esiar Meyer, Katherine Wagmann Meyer, Erick Meyer, Oscar Meyer, Karl Meyer ------------------------- I am looking for information on my father's family. My grandfather's name was Esiar Meyer, his birthplace was Germany. He married Katherine Wagmann and my father was born in Watab in Benton County on June 18,1900. My grandfather was 31 and grandmother was 24. They had four children, Erick, Oscar(born in St. George, in 1901) and Karl and a daughter, I don't have any information on the daughter except that she died very young. Any information would be very much appreciated. Thank you

Does anyone have easy access to the Benton Co Minnesota Censuses for 1875 and 1885? Would you be willing to look up and copy one family (two names), most probably in Maywood Twp? Please answer privately to: <wsj@newton.berkeley.edu> Thanks, Bill Jewell, Berkeley CA

Hi all, Wonder if anyone can help me. My gr gr grandmother is buried in Old Benton Co. Cemetery. She died in 1916. In visiting the Benton Co. website, I see there are 2 Benton County cemeteries. I was told that the one she is buried at is the old Sauk Rapids Cemetery. Can someone tell me which Benton County Cemetery this might be? She died in 1916. I have someone who might be able to get a pic of her gravestone, but I wouldn't want to send her to the wrong cemetery. Thanks. Patti in Ohio __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Messenger - Talk while you surf! It's FREE. http://im.yahoo.com/