I am helping a friend in Scandinavia locate family that immigrated to Minneapolis. Here is what we have been able to piece together: John Martinus Hansen. He was a painter and decorator and born in Norway Apr 1 1872 and died May 3 1944 according to the death certificate from Minnesota State department of Health 19618 with reg no 2023. Adress 3028 21st ave so , Minneapolis Hennepin Minnesota when he died. His wife was Emma Haugen, born about 1886 in Wisconsin. They had at least 2 children: Harold J. Hansen, born 1 October 1903. Died September 14, 1982 in Ramsey County. Esther Hansen, born about 1907. Harold married Eileen Cecilia Kelly. She was born 14 January 1910 and died in Hennepin County October 31, 1980 in Hennepin County. Harold J. Hansen´s adress was 5944 Elliot avenue Minneapolis in 1944. Harold J. and Eileen C. Hansen had 3 daughters: Eloise Gladys Hansen Genevieve Esther Hansen Kathleen Regina Hansen If anyone has any further details on these people, please let me know. My friend is also interested in making contact with living family if any relatives still live in the area. Thanks Paul