Hi Claudia, Pardon the previous email. I have of course found the bios I needed.[ PILLSBURY and SNYDER] What a terrific job. Thanks once again Marge

Good evevning Claudia, How would I go about securing copies of the bios on Mahala [Fisk] PILLSBURY and Mary [Ramsay] SNYDER? They are ancestors of my daughter-in-law, and I wish to include them in her family genealogy. Thank you Marge Perry On a warm balmy Southern California evening

The following biographies have been added to the Hennepin County Biography pages. http://hennbios.tripod.com/index.htm Subject: Henn. Bios PETTIT, Deborah M. ( Williams ) PETTIT, Curtis H PILLSBURY, Mahala ( Fisk ) RENO, John Christmas SCHOBER, Gottlieb SCHOBER, Marie ( Goehringer ) SECOMBE, David Adams EASTMAN, Charlotte A SNYDER, Mary Ramsay SWETT, Owen Thomas SWETT, Sarah Hayes SCHLENER, Bertha ( Sproesser ) SMITH, R. R SMITH, Julia A. ( Stelle ) SMITH, Milton S SECCOMB, Charles SCHULZ, Carl C THOMPSON, Joseph Hayes THOMPSON, Ellen Maria ( Gould ) VARNER, William Harlan VARNER, Louisa Ellen ( Dougherty ) WELLES, Jerusha Lord WHITCOMB, George C. and wife Claudia Schuman - Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnhennep/ http://hennbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://fdlbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnscott/index.htm

The Minneapolis Public Library has a collections of school year books: Yearbook Collection: From Minneapolis schools. Included are high school yearbooks for public and private schools as early as 1890, junior high yearbooks as early as 1966 (most date after 1980), elementary yearbooks as early as 1970 (most date after 1985), high school newspapers as early as 1946, and the University of Minnesota 1888 to 1966/67. Special Collections, 3rd floor of the Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, 612/630-6350, email: [email protected] Claudia Schuman - Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnhennep/ http://hennbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://fdlbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnscott/index.htm

Claudia- Will you be transcribing other years?? My Biological Grandfather Thomas James Hidley and my grandfather Harold T Nolden would have possibly gone there in later years, Thomas Hidley was born in 1900 and Harold Nolden in 1908 so I would be interested in later years of transcribbing, Thanks, Melodee Slaney [email protected]

Melodee, The 1908 Central High School yearbook is the only one I have. I purchased it at a used book store. But I keep an eye out for them. Claudia Schuman - Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnhennep/ http://hennbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://fdlbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnscott/index.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 9:31 AM Subject: Re: [MNHENNEP] Central High > Claudia- Will you be transcribing other years?? My Biological Grandfather > Thomas James Hidley and my grandfather Harold T Nolden would have possibly gone > there in later years, Thomas Hidley was born in 1900 and Harold Nolden in 1908 > so I would be interested in later years of transcribbing, Thanks, Melodee > Slaney [email protected] >

I guess I should have mentioned that the Class of 1908 students and photos are listed under the "SCHOOLS IN HENNEPIN COUNTY" button on the Hennepin County site http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnhennep/school.htm The links are listed below the pictures of schools on that page. Claudia Schuman - Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnhennep/ http://hennbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://fdlbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnscott/index.htm

I have transcribed the names of the 1908 Senior Class of Minneapolis Central High school and posted them on the Hennepin County site. The interesting thing about the list of students is that their addresses are listed with their names. I've also scanned some of the pictures from the yearbook and posted those as well. If anyone has a problem with the pages, please let me know. Claudia Schuman - Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnhennep/ http://hennbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://fdlbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnscott/index.htm

Dear listers, Just wanted to let everyone know that through all of your help you have lead me to find my long lost relatives. Thank you so much for everyone that helped. Looks like I hit it big, with adding 50 to 100 family members to my tree. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!:) Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers

Jennifer, I have a phone directory for Lake Minnetonka from 1952: SEMSCH R. D. - Mary 13400 McGinty Rd, Phys. and from 1955: SEMSCH R.D. - Mary 13400 McGinty Rd, Phys SEMSCH, Dr. Robt D. MD (Semsch, Huenekins, Petersen), 108 N Central St. W and from 1959-60: SEMSCH, Dr. Robt A. (sic) - Mary 13400 McGinty Rd, Pediatrician SEMSCH, Dr. Robt D, Dr. E. J. Huenekens & Dr Deane A Petersen - Diseases of Children, 250 N. Central Ave, Wayzata and in 1970: SEMSCH, Michael, 1690 Bollum Lane, Long Lake, student SEMSCH, Robert D., Dr., 1690 Bollum Lane, Long Lake, w Mary; Kathy 50, Molly 52, Joanie 53, Robert 56, Terrie 57 -- Pediatrician. SEMSCH, Robert D., Dr., 250 Central Ave., Wayzata Hope this can help in your search. Jodi - Mpls On Monday, Oct 13, 2003, at 14:00 US/Central, [email protected] wrote: >> From: "Robin & Jennifer Rogers" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 1:17 PM >> Subject: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins >> >> >>> Hello, list!! >>> In a result of finding a lost relative Thomas Clohessy in the > Minnesota >> Death Index, I was able to have an obit sent to me, discovering the > married >> names of his children. Now it is on to discovering what may of > happened > to >> them: >>> I am hoping that again you will be able to help me, you all have > really >> been great:) Here is what I know: >>> Thomas Clohessy d. 08/23/1952 >>> He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery and listed Church of the > Visitation >> (Catholic) as where services would be held. Does anyone have a phone > number >> or a way to contact this church? >>> m. Helen C. Polcyn and lived in Minnesota >>> They had two daughters (twins) b. 1921 >>> names: Mary and Helen >>> In obit, states survivors as: Mrs. Robert D. Semsch, Hopkins and > Mrs. >> George R. Murphy, Chicago. The problem is I don't know which daughter >> married who, since their first names aren't listed. >>> And finally, my last request: >>> Could someone help me find them in phone directories? Any other > help or >> suggestions would be greatly appreciated. >>> Thank you!!! >>> Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers >>>

Save it for me if it isn't gone yet. Please. I'll donate it to the Hopkins Historical Society. George M. Burnes is written up in the newest book on Hopkins called "Through The Years", editor Beverly O. Ewing, Editor. There is also a Burnes Park in Hopkins. Let me know about shipping, etc. Thanks AnnE in Mtka MN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Berens" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 2:56 PM Subject: [MNHENNEP] Burnes/Cameron/Baker/Dimond/Headley/Brown family book I picked up a book called "Remembering" by Clint & Dot Burnes published in 1987. It is a beautifully written book about growing up in Hennepin and Hopkins Countys, MN. It covers the Burnes, Headley, Diamon Family Trees along with Jonathan Elston: A Short Biography, one on George Montgomery Burnes and Benjamin Brown. There are many family pictures in this book. It is about 400 hundred pages. I am not related to any of these people. According to the back of the book a Benjamin Brown and family came to Minnesota from LA @ 1860. Also mentions there according to the author, " My Aunt Diana, Dad's sister, once told me we were descendants of the poet Robert Burns's family, that she had traced our family origin back to Scotland. I dont know what happened to her 1920 (?) research: at the time I wasnt particulary interested in family roots..............................that his family name was spelled both "Burnes" and "Burns".............probably descendants of one of a cousin's families of which there were several in the Glasgow area (if I remember corectly.)" There is also the Burnes's family tree chart and the Dimond Family tree chart. George M Burnes (1825-1870) married Amiia Cameron and comes forward (yes some John's) . George Baker married ? and hisfamily forward and his sister Mary Baker married Joseph Allen and her family forward. I hated the thought of this book being thrown away. If anyone has questions or would like to purchase this book please email me. I am asking $5.00 (what I paid for it) plus shipping. Carol

I picked up a book called "Remembering" by Clint & Dot Burnes published in 1987. It is a beautifully written book about growing up in Hennepin and Hopkins Countys, MN. It covers the Burnes, Headley, Diamon Family Trees along with Jonathan Elston: A Short Biography, one on George Montgomery Burnes and Benjamin Brown. There are many family pictures in this book. It is about 400 hundred pages. I am not related to any of these people. According to the back of the book a Benjamin Brown and family came to Minnesota from LA @ 1860. Also mentions there according to the author, " My Aunt Diana, Dad's sister, once told me we were descendants of the poet Robert Burns's family, that she had traced our family origin back to Scotland. I dont know what happened to her 1920 (?) research: at the time I wasnt particulary interested in family roots..............................that his family name was spelled both "Burnes" and "Burns".............probably descendants of one of a cousin's families of which there were several in the Glasgow area (if I remember corectly.)" There is also the Burnes's family tree chart and the Dimond Family tree chart. George M Burnes (1825-1870) married Amiia Cameron and comes forward (yes some John's) . George Baker married ? and hisfamily forward and his sister Mary Baker married Joseph Allen and her family forward. I hated the thought of this book being thrown away. If anyone has questions or would like to purchase this book please email me. I am asking $5.00 (what I paid for it) plus shipping. Carol

hello list- i aM wondering what was the name of the drug store that was near Central ave, in 1929. i am just curious, because my grandmother may have walk or tok a bus there to obtain medicine, for her son . this would have been in N E Minneapolis, anyone familiar with that area and the business s ? Thanks, Melodee [email protected]

Claudia- thanks for sharing that information, my gg-grandfather Joesph lyman Hidley is buried there, will look forward to seeing this on line. Melodee slaney [email protected],.com

Just to let everyone know that the burial records for Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery, also known as Layman's Cemetery, located on Lake Street & Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis are being transcribed and the database will be online in the near future. The Veteran's database has already been transcribed and is online at http://www.pnn.org/history/index.htm Claudia Schuman - Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnhennep/ http://hennbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://fdlbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnscott/index.htm

I called Robert Jr. on the phone (after trying to get ahold of his dad who was listed in the phone book) and am going to send these emails to him. His mom's name was Mary. (I should have remembered that one). Good luck with your new connection. AnnE in MN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin & Jennifer Rogers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins Dear Joe, Thank you for the great suggestions and information!!! Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Pehoushek" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins > I would focus on trying to find out which one was Mrs. Semsch (few) in > Hopkins rather than Mrs. Murphy in Chicago (prob. many). > I would be inclined to try the Minneapolis City Directory for 1952 ..... I > think it would include Hopkins residents, perhaps in separate section of > Directory. > I would obtain death certificates of mother and father .... perhaps the > "informant" on one or both was one of the daughters and might have signed it > with their given name. > I would try 1952 Hopkins Telephone book. (as well as Mpls.) > I would try to obtain marriage license for Semsch. > Probably a dozen other paths ...... > > By the way according to 1930 Census, they lived at 4412 Xerxes Ave. So., > which I believe, technically is within Mpls. City limits ..... altho at my > age I should not rely on my memory!!!! perhaps a current Mpls. resident can > illuminate that point. > > and it looks like their names were: Helen L. and Mary J. > > Joe in FL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robin & Jennifer Rogers" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 1:17 PM > Subject: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins > > > > Hello, list!! > > In a result of finding a lost relative Thomas Clohessy in the Minnesota > Death Index, I was able to have an obit sent to me, discovering the married > names of his children. Now it is on to discovering what may of happened to > them: > > I am hoping that again you will be able to help me, you all have really > been great:) Here is what I know: > > Thomas Clohessy d. 08/23/1952 > > He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery and listed Church of the Visitation > (Catholic) as where services would be held. Does anyone have a phone number > or a way to contact this church? > > m. Helen C. Polcyn and lived in Minnesota > > They had two daughters (twins) b. 1921 > > names: Mary and Helen > > In obit, states survivors as: Mrs. Robert D. Semsch, Hopkins and Mrs. > George R. Murphy, Chicago. The problem is I don't know which daughter > married who, since their first names aren't listed. > > And finally, my last request: > > Could someone help me find them in phone directories? Any other help or > suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > Thank you!!! > > Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers > > > > ______________________________ > > >

I have a friend in AZ who lived near Robert Semsch (who I believe was an allergy doc) and I'll ask her the name of his wife. I'll report back here. AnnE in MN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin & Jennifer Rogers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins Dear Joe, Thank you for the great suggestions and information!!! Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Pehoushek" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins > I would focus on trying to find out which one was Mrs. Semsch (few) in > Hopkins rather than Mrs. Murphy in Chicago (prob. many). > I would be inclined to try the Minneapolis City Directory for 1952 ..... I > think it would include Hopkins residents, perhaps in separate section of > Directory. > I would obtain death certificates of mother and father .... perhaps the > "informant" on one or both was one of the daughters and might have signed it > with their given name. > I would try 1952 Hopkins Telephone book. (as well as Mpls.) > I would try to obtain marriage license for Semsch. > Probably a dozen other paths ...... > > By the way according to 1930 Census, they lived at 4412 Xerxes Ave. So., > which I believe, technically is within Mpls. City limits ..... altho at my > age I should not rely on my memory!!!! perhaps a current Mpls. resident can > illuminate that point. > > and it looks like their names were: Helen L. and Mary J. > > Joe in FL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robin & Jennifer Rogers" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 1:17 PM > Subject: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins > > > > Hello, list!! > > In a result of finding a lost relative Thomas Clohessy in the Minnesota > Death Index, I was able to have an obit sent to me, discovering the married > names of his children. Now it is on to discovering what may of happened to > them: > > I am hoping that again you will be able to help me, you all have really > been great:) Here is what I know: > > Thomas Clohessy d. 08/23/1952 > > He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery and listed Church of the Visitation > (Catholic) as where services would be held. Does anyone have a phone number > or a way to contact this church? > > m. Helen C. Polcyn and lived in Minnesota > > They had two daughters (twins) b. 1921 > > names: Mary and Helen > > In obit, states survivors as: Mrs. Robert D. Semsch, Hopkins and Mrs. > George R. Murphy, Chicago. The problem is I don't know which daughter > married who, since their first names aren't listed. > > And finally, my last request: > > Could someone help me find them in phone directories? Any other help or > suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > Thank you!!! > > Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers > > > > ______________________________ > > >

I would focus on trying to find out which one was Mrs. Semsch (few) in Hopkins rather than Mrs. Murphy in Chicago (prob. many). I would be inclined to try the Minneapolis City Directory for 1952 ..... I think it would include Hopkins residents, perhaps in separate section of Directory. I would obtain death certificates of mother and father .... perhaps the "informant" on one or both was one of the daughters and might have signed it with their given name. I would try 1952 Hopkins Telephone book. (as well as Mpls.) I would try to obtain marriage license for Semsch. Probably a dozen other paths ...... By the way according to 1930 Census, they lived at 4412 Xerxes Ave. So., which I believe, technically is within Mpls. City limits ..... altho at my age I should not rely on my memory!!!! perhaps a current Mpls. resident can illuminate that point. and it looks like their names were: Helen L. and Mary J. Joe in FL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin & Jennifer Rogers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 1:17 PM Subject: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins > Hello, list!! > In a result of finding a lost relative Thomas Clohessy in the Minnesota Death Index, I was able to have an obit sent to me, discovering the married names of his children. Now it is on to discovering what may of happened to them: > I am hoping that again you will be able to help me, you all have really been great:) Here is what I know: > Thomas Clohessy d. 08/23/1952 > He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery and listed Church of the Visitation (Catholic) as where services would be held. Does anyone have a phone number or a way to contact this church? > m. Helen C. Polcyn and lived in Minnesota > They had two daughters (twins) b. 1921 > names: Mary and Helen > In obit, states survivors as: Mrs. Robert D. Semsch, Hopkins and Mrs. George R. Murphy, Chicago. The problem is I don't know which daughter married who, since their first names aren't listed. > And finally, my last request: > Could someone help me find them in phone directories? Any other help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > Thank you!!! > Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers > > ______________________________

Dear Joe, Thank you for the great suggestions and information!!! Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Pehoushek" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2003 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins > I would focus on trying to find out which one was Mrs. Semsch (few) in > Hopkins rather than Mrs. Murphy in Chicago (prob. many). > I would be inclined to try the Minneapolis City Directory for 1952 ..... I > think it would include Hopkins residents, perhaps in separate section of > Directory. > I would obtain death certificates of mother and father .... perhaps the > "informant" on one or both was one of the daughters and might have signed it > with their given name. > I would try 1952 Hopkins Telephone book. (as well as Mpls.) > I would try to obtain marriage license for Semsch. > Probably a dozen other paths ...... > > By the way according to 1930 Census, they lived at 4412 Xerxes Ave. So., > which I believe, technically is within Mpls. City limits ..... altho at my > age I should not rely on my memory!!!! perhaps a current Mpls. resident can > illuminate that point. > > and it looks like their names were: Helen L. and Mary J. > > Joe in FL > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robin & Jennifer Rogers" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 1:17 PM > Subject: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins > > > > Hello, list!! > > In a result of finding a lost relative Thomas Clohessy in the Minnesota > Death Index, I was able to have an obit sent to me, discovering the married > names of his children. Now it is on to discovering what may of happened to > them: > > I am hoping that again you will be able to help me, you all have really > been great:) Here is what I know: > > Thomas Clohessy d. 08/23/1952 > > He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery and listed Church of the Visitation > (Catholic) as where services would be held. Does anyone have a phone number > or a way to contact this church? > > m. Helen C. Polcyn and lived in Minnesota > > They had two daughters (twins) b. 1921 > > names: Mary and Helen > > In obit, states survivors as: Mrs. Robert D. Semsch, Hopkins and Mrs. > George R. Murphy, Chicago. The problem is I don't know which daughter > married who, since their first names aren't listed. > > And finally, my last request: > > Could someone help me find them in phone directories? Any other help or > suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > Thank you!!! > > Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers > > > > ______________________________ > > >

Jennifer, You can go to www.switchboard.com and look up listings for any state and city in the US. Residential as well as churches, cemeteries etc. Here are the Semsch listings I found. I wonder if Robert Jr. is their son? 5 people found (1-5 shown) Semsch, Dan 10557 Wellington Ln N, Osseo, MN 55369-2625 (763)425-2463 Semsch, Judy 10557 Wellington Ln N, Osseo, MN 55369-2625 (763)425-2463 Semsch, K A 6960 Mariann Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55346-2925 (952)934-9029 Semsch, Michael J 5816 Eastview Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55436-2411 (952)929-1873 Semsch, Robert Jr 2625 Morningside Rd, Long Lake, MN 55356-9111 (763)476-4491 I have a 1955 Minneapolis Telephone Directory and found Robert Semsch. He was a Dr. SMESCH, Robert D. MD. 1409 Willow . Telephone answered day and night. Res. 13400 McGinty Rd. W. This will hopefully give you a start. Claudia Schuman - Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnhennep/ http://hennbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://fdlbios.tripod.com/index.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnscott/index.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin & Jennifer Rogers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 12:17 PM Subject: [MNHENNEP] Clohessy/Semsch of Hopkins > Hello, list!! > In a result of finding a lost relative Thomas Clohessy in the Minnesota Death Index, I was able to have an obit sent to me, discovering the married names of his children. Now it is on to discovering what may of happened to them: > I am hoping that again you will be able to help me, you all have really been great:) Here is what I know: > Thomas Clohessy d. 08/23/1952 > He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery and listed Church of the Visitation (Catholic) as where services would be held. Does anyone have a phone number or a way to contact this church? > m. Helen C. Polcyn and lived in Minnesota > They had two daughters (twins) b. 1921 > names: Mary and Helen > In obit, states survivors as: Mrs. Robert D. Semsch, Hopkins and Mrs. George R. Murphy, Chicago. The problem is I don't know which daughter married who, since their first names aren't listed. > And finally, my last request: > Could someone help me find them in phone directories? Any other help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > Thank you!!! > Jennifer (Polcyn) Rogers >