This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgadacz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/106.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does anyone have a copy of the Gilman MN Centennial book? I will buy it or is there any Novak, Kantor, Schwintek, Dobos surnames in it? 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wearemorse Surnames: STELLMACH, HERZING, STARR, BERNARD Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/183/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I purchased a soft cover book by Harvey Starr named "About Little Rock". Harvey son of Frank Starr Jr and Helen Stellmach. Helen daughter of Dominic Stellmach and Anna Herzing. Thre is a bit of genealogy in the front and then stories about Harvey and family on the farm in Minnesota. No pictures except one on the cover - about 173 pages. size 5 1/2 by 8 tall. If you related and want this book, email and I'll mail it to you for the cost of postage. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JosephGeris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/32.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Grandfather was Joseph Peter Geris. My father Garvey J Geris was born in Superior Wis. in 1935. I think my great grandfather was Peter Joseph Geris 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Botchek Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/182.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Allen: My Grandparents were married in Mayhew Lake Township. No doubt they and other family members knew your relatives. You'll find the Rogosheski, Sowa and many other families on the Gilmanton Plat Map. My cousin Edward F. Sowa wrote 9 books about the area, and about many of the families, at the time. My Grandparents are included in his families ancestral books, because we're related. I'm running to a dental appt. Most of my relates are on the Mayhew Lake Plat map. To reach me: Email k7vro@icehouse.net 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cmviere Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/182.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am the one who posted these names. They are correct. I have found them in the plat maps back in the early 1900's. Not sure what map you are currently looking at or why. Am interested in your response. Please post 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: connieviere Surnames: Bardonski/Skaja/Skajewski Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/182/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please contact me. I'm eager to make connections. These families immigrated in the 1800's and lived in Alberta and Gilman Townships. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: r_a_green Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/181/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HISTORIC ATLAS SERIES (includes 19th century atlases of IA, IL, IN, KY, KS, MI, MN, NE, OH, PA, VA and WI) The Historic Atlas Series CD's are digital reproductions of 19th century maps and historical atlas data in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The Adobe Reader software is required to view, manipulate and print PDF data is included on each CD. States with maps and atlases currently available are shown in the graphic to the right. 19th century geographic and statistical data are useful to historians, genealogists and researchers with an interest in the landscape and cultural setting of this period. Early county maps may contain many places that no longer exist or that have been obscured over time. Atlases with statistical data provide vivid detail of 19th century pioneer lifestyles. Details on early maps are often difficult to read and these are no exception; however, by virtue of the Adobe PDF formatting, these documents may be inspected and printed at high levels of magnification without additional digital distortion; something that simply cannot be accomplished with paper reproductions and photocopies. There is a vast amount of information that can be gleaned from these sources and the diligent researcher will find these cartographic resources useful in their studies. ------------------------------------------------------------ 19th CENTURY ATLAS, MAPS, HISTORICAL GUIDES & GAZETTEERS (includes publications from IA, IN, MN, OH and WI) Historians, genealogists and researchers of the 19th century Midwestern United States will find the vast amount of historical research material in these books and atlases on CD a very valuable resource. Each of these extensive gazetteer and immigrant guides contain the description of places and place names, many of which are no longer found on contemporary maps, including: cities, towns, villages, settlements, schools, post offices, transportation routes and schedules, and much more. Historical Guides and Gazetteer CD's may also include maps of the period providing cartographic reference to 19th century places identified and discussed in the literature. Also included are hundreds of advertisements by contributing businesses providing historical insight into the goods, services and the merchants that made them available during the 19th century. Anyone interested in the history of these regions will find this material useful. ------------------------------------------------------------ Good luck with your research! Rich Green http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/ 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.

Hi Allen, I may be one of the few people that you'll find on the net that knows Edward F. Sowa, the author of the book you seek. Edward may be in his 90s now, maybe I can assist your request in some way. E-mail me directly for further information: k7vro@icehouse.net Jake -----Original Message----- From: mnbenton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mnbenton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Leas Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 4:07 PM To: MNBENTON@rootsweb.com Subject: [MNBENTON] Ancestral Branches of the Sowa Family, Volume II I am very interested in obtaining a copy of volume II of Edward F. Sowa's book Ancestral Branches of the Sowa Family for purchase or short term loan. Allen Lawrence List Admin ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MNBENTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (6.0.0.19 - 10.004.028). http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/ No virus found in this outgoing message Checked by PC Tools AntiVirus (6.0.0.19 - 10.004.028). http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

I am very interested in obtaining a copy of volume II of Edward F. Sowa's book Ancestral Branches of the Sowa Family for purchase or short term loan.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ptfeid1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/180/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jacob Zika, born 1814 in the Zablati Budweis area married Maria Urbanek (c1815) in Bohemia. They came to the USA on the E F Gabain on June 25, 1862 and settled in Helena township, MN. Three children accompanied them: Wenzel (James,10, Martin,7, and Catherine, born 10/12/1859. Wenzel married Barbara(?), moved to Big Stone Co (1880 census) and St Paul.MN, (1900 census) By 1907 Barbara Zika is listed as a widow in the city directory. Martin married Anna Trenda on Jan 29, 1877, had two children Mary and James (born 26 Sept, 1879). He died of diptheria on May 1, 1881. Anna then married Albert Dvorak. Catherine married Frank Radosta on Feb 9, 1880 and had six children, Joe, Mary, Jack, Kate, Rose and Marcella. She died Feb 27, 1920 in St Paul, MN. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: veevas Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/179/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please reply to my message at home. I have a James Martin Zika, born 1879 died 1971.,and I have his kids. all this from family members who know who they were. he married Rose Bastyr, she died in Rice County, MN and James Martin died in Benton County, MN> need to talk to you, so we can figure out more on this Zika family. e mail is jabrat@smwireless.net 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: robbinsrj128 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/55.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In your paragraph about Wencel, are you interchanging W with James? Catherine Zika is my Gr. Gr. Grandmother. If you have any additional information on the family, I'd love to find out. 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.

I am a Grachek with relatives from the Benton county area. Steve Grachek was my grandfather and owned the skelly station in gilman. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 6, 2009, at 12:52 PM, <jaanderson5@charter.net> wrote: > Hi Ron > > We stopped by the Historical Society today. Mary helped us try and > find information about the "Blue School' We were able to find that > it was district 52, but the historical society has no further > information on it. > > My husband does remember that Margaret Stewart was the teacher and > Kenneth Camp was the superintendent for the years about 1958-1965 > > I'm thinking of putting an ad in the Benton county News asking for > information, and plan on visiting the Gracheks, but would welcome > any ohter suggestions > > Jan Rothanburg > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MNBENTON-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

Hi Ron We stopped by the Historical Society today. Mary helped us try and find information about the "Blue School' We were able to find that it was district 52, but the historical society has no further information on it. My husband does remember that Margaret Stewart was the teacher and Kenneth Camp was the superintendent for the years about 1958-1965 I'm thinking of putting an ad in the Benton county News asking for information, and plan on visiting the Gracheks, but would welcome any ohter suggestions Jan Rothanburg

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mrsbryan Surnames: wood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.benton/66.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Would be pleased to exchange info about Wm. Wood of Sauk Rapids, hubby of Julia (Minnie Mary Lee). 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.

Could anyone tell me where this schoolhouse was actually originally located: WATAB 2 -- this is the schoolhouse that is displayed at the Benton Co. fair. Does anyone know what schoolhouse was located in the Sauk Rapids rural farming area? Also information about the old stone schoolhouse that was (is?) located in Sauk Rapids town. What classes were held there and is it still being used? Thank you, **************One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000025)

Sorry, I should have mentioned that we're been there and were they were not able to help us. ---- Ron Zurek <rzurek@aol.com> wrote: > Please try the Benton County Historical Society and Museum in Salk > Rapids. Http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnbchsm > > Ron > Sent from my iPhone. > > On Dec 29, 2008, at 4:09 PM, <jaanderson5@charter.net> wrote: > > > Looking for information on the "Blue School" house located at county > > road 5 and 66 on the border of Maywood and Gilmanton Township > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MNBENTON-request@rootsweb.com > > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > > the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MNBENTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Please try the Benton County Historical Society and Museum in Salk Rapids. Http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnbchsm Ron Sent from my iPhone. On Dec 29, 2008, at 4:09 PM, <jaanderson5@charter.net> wrote: > Looking for information on the "Blue School" house located at county > road 5 and 66 on the border of Maywood and Gilmanton Township > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MNBENTON-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

Looking for information on the "Blue School" house located at county road 5 and 66 on the border of Maywood and Gilmanton Township

I have a copy of that plat map. While visiting the area several years ago, I stopped at a house to talk to some folks who were sitting outside under a tree. I thought it was the land of Joseph Stellmach. Well, the owner told me he had just recently closed on the property and had the abstract of title inside the house. He brought it outside and together we looked through the pages of history and found the name of Joseph Stellmach in the early history of the property. It was very exciting for me to know that I was on the land of my great-grandfather's first-born son. Thank you for bringing back those memories. > From: el_white3800@hotmail.com> To: mnbenton@rootsweb.com> Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:17:40 -0600> Subject: Re: [MNBENTON] county school Dist. 37 Graham twp> > Joy,> I found my 1903 plat map of Graham twp. and located a Joseph Stellmach > farm.> It was located in sect. 26, same as the school. school was on the west side > of the section, and Stellmach farm located almost directly east of the mile > section. They had 80 acres , so you have the early plat map?> > Ellen> > --------------------------------------------------> From: "JOY BOND" <jmarieb1_4@msn.com>> Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 4:24 PM> To: <mnbenton@rootsweb.com>> Subject: Re: [MNBENTON] county school Dist. 37 Graham twp> > > Is it a long list? I would be interested in anyone listed under the name > > of Stellmach. Thank you.> >> > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: el_white3800<mailto:el_white3800@hotmail.com>> > To: MNBENTON-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:MNBENTON-L@rootsweb.com>> > Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 4:44 PM> > Subject: [MNBENTON] county school Dist. 37 Graham twp> >> >> > Hi,> >> > I have a copy of a 1908-1909 list of students who attended District 37 in > > Graham twp, Benton Co. MN. It was "compliments of Medora F. Murn, > > teacher. I will check for names if anyone is interested.> >> > -------------------------------> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > MNBENTON-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:MNBENTON-request@rootsweb.com> with > > the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of > > the message> >> > -------------------------------> > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > MNBENTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message> > > > -------------------------------> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MNBENTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message