This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorst, Codner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZGB.2ACE/143.1 Message Board Post: I am researching my great aunt's family. Her mother's maiden name was Viola Emma Gorst (DOB 03/07/1902). Her father's name was William Codner (DOB unknown). They lived in Backus, Minnesota. Viola's brother was living in Grand Rapids when he died. His name was William Gorst. I am wondering if there is a connection to the Gorst family? If you have not already done so, check out Minnesota Historical Society on-line for death certificate information. A George Bryon Best is listed Death 1-29-1960 and so is an Ella Blanche Best Death 12-16-68