This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/291 Message Board Post: HI would anyone happen to have any information on Martin Olsen of Willmar. His Daughter Anna Olsen married Christopher Julius Ellingson son of Elling and Sigrid Ellingson. Her death certificate states she was born in Norway September 1, 1869 and her father was Martin Olsen also of Norway. I know for sure the Ellingson's lived in Willmar for most of their lives the move to Farwell sometime during or after the depression. I'm also looking for information on Elling (Ole) and Sigrid (Sarah) Ellingson. Sarah's death certificate states she is from Hardanger Norway. Her daughter Rachel Hillstrom's death certificate states her mothers maiden name was Sigrud Christofer from Qualness Norway. Any information would be extremely helpful as I live in Washington state and can't get to Minnesota. Thank you in advance Tracy Critchfield

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/46.71.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I would greatly appreciate any information on Adeline Lemay and her family. I've got lots of information on the Vadnais side, but have been completely unsuccessful finding anything on Adeline's family. I'm away from home now, but should be able to check email on a regular basis. Thanks for your offer of help Don

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vadnais, Lemay Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/46.71.1.1 Message Board Post: I have a photo of Adeline Lemay. I am decended from her son Louis and his wife Katherine. I will look to see what additional info. I have on her.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/285.1 Message Board Post: We were at the Wood Lake reunion. It is nice to put a face with a name. I was looking through my own papers and ran into a email address you may want to talk to if you haven't all ready. Her name is Sherrie Risch. She has alot of records of her own. Her address is [email protected] Maybe she can give you more or you can give her more. Good luck on Sat. Sorry we could not be there but we are going to a Naaktgeboren reunion on the same day.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shamp Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/290 Message Board Post: If anyone could do an obituary or article lookup or even a marriage certificate lookup for me it would be GREATLY appreciated! I am looking for an obituary or article on Benjamin F Shamp died Oct 16, 1931. His death cert. says he died in Alexandria but lived in Willmar, this info matches what my Grandfather says. If able to find please email me at [email protected] as the information is not exactly pleasant and would rather not have it posted on the web!! Also if able to look up a marriage certificate for Benjamin F Shamp and Gladys J Ellingson sometime late 1920-1922, were almost positive it is in Kandiyohi county. Any information would be wonderful, I live in WA state so it is impossible to get to MN! Thank you again Tracy Critchfield [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/288.1 Message Board Post: I have found Henry and Viola may not be the parents. May Deschane is listed in the 1900 census as mother and Antoine and Margaret Deschane are grandparents

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/169.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: You're welcome. Good luck in your search. I'm heading back home to Colorado (phone and e-mail end tomorrow so I'm already feeling disconnected).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Shamp, Ellingson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/288 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on my great grandfather Benjamin F Shamp born 1896. He married Gladys Jeanette Ellingson (daughter of Christ and Anna Ellingson). They have five Children Margaret, James, Delories, Vaughn (my grandfather) and Lorraine. Benjamin was a police officer in Willmar and died in 1931. I don' t know his parents name but am searching for Henry B and Viola E Shamp that may have been his parents. They have Mira, Rolph and Bee listed on a 1880 census as children. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Tracy (Shamp) Critchfield [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mork, Miller, Iverson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/169.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Dear Cheryl, Sorry for the tardy reply; THANK YOU. Wow, Nice find. It is really most appreciated. Wayne Johnson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/196.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: BLESS YOU, Cheryl! I can't thank you enough. Will drop you a private note of thanks. YEA!!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/196.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I went to the Kandiyohi Historical Society today and found the article on microfilm. I hope this information helps you. Willmar Tribune, Wednesday, July 27, 1927, Vol. 33, No. 30, Page 2: "MOTHER OF MRS. DAVID A. JOHNSTON DIED LAST FRIDAY Mrs. Ann Pulrang, mother of Mrs. David A. Johnston of this city, passed away last Friday. Death was caused by heart trouble. She had been ill for about four weeks. Deceased was born in Ireland. Her youth was spent at St. Johns, New Brunswick, Canada. She came to Minneapolis forty years ago. During the past fifteen years she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. D. A. Johnston and came to Willmar eight years ago. She married in Canada. Mrs. Pulrang is mourned by the following children: Mrs. D. A. Johnston, Willmar, Mrs. P. W. Bresahan, De Graff, Mrs. W. C. Kegel, St. Paul, Mrs. F. E. Spies, Minneapolis, James Pulrang, Minneapolis, Pat Pulrang, Minneapolis, John Pulrang of Seattle. Also by five grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday at De Graff, Rev. Father Lucy officiating. All the children were in attendance at the funeral. Mrs. Ann Pulrang was loved by everyone who knew her." I will be leaving Willmar in about a week. I don't remember whether I gave you these phone numbers or not (only two Johnston names listed for Willmar): Donald A. Johnston 1415 13 St. SW Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 235-3249 Mark R. Johnston, DPM Office: 101 Willmar Ave. SW Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 231-5000 If you need more information, you can contact the following group. Tell them what you already have and for what information you are still looking. There is a group of genealogy volunteers in Willmar called the Heritage Searchers of Kandiyohi County. They will do research for this county. The research is done by member volunteers. Costs charged in the past (they might have changed) were as follows: Brief check of available indexes is $5. In-depth search is $10 per hour. Extensive photocopies and Certified Document Fees are additional. A Family Group Sheet and SASE are appreciated. Heritage Searchers of Kandiyohi County P. O. Box 175 Willmar, MN 56201-0175

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/169.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Willmar Tribune (issue stated in a previous message): "Last Wednesday evening our buttermaker, Peder Miller, was united in the holy bonds of matrimoney to Miss Gusta Mork. The ceremonies took place at the bride's home and only the most intimate friends were present. The nuptual knot was tied by Rev. Giere. We congratulate." The Illustrated History and Descriptive and Biographical Review of Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, 1905: p. 126: lists Gusta enrolled, 1884, in District No. 11 school p. 125: "The movement for building a creamery at Georgeville started in the fall of 1895 and the first meeting to discuss the matter was held at Georgeville schoolhouse Nov. 26, 1895. Work was commenced on the creamery at once and on the 18th day of March 1896, it was ready to receive milk." "Among those individuals instrumental in pushing the matter to a conclusion may be mentioned": Karston Mork (was one of many individuals) p. 126 "P. Miller was engaged as buttermaker, and served until 1902, when he was succeeded by Oscar Thor, who has held the position to date." I'm sorry this information isn't going to help you much. However, you might want to contact the following and let them know what you already have and what you are researching. They might be able to help. There is a group of genealogy volunteers in Willmar called the Heritage Searchers of Kandiyohi County. They will do research for this county. The research is done by member volunteers. Costs charged in the past (they might have changed) were as follows: Brief check of available indexes is $5. In-depth search is $10 per hour. Extensive photocopies and Certified Document Fees are additional. A Family Group Sheet and SASE are appreciated. Heritage Searchers of Kandiyohi County P. O. Box 175 Willmar, MN 56201-0175

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lindland, Lindlund, Eide, Eddy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/287 Message Board Post: I am looking for anyone that might have info on the Tora Lindlund family that lived in the Kandiyohi area in 1880. Tora and Sara Lindlund lived in Willmar, where they had two children, Albert and Jennie. Albert married Mari Eide abt 1901. Mari immigrated to the US from Norway on 3-10-1901. (possibly an arranged marriage, due to the time frame of the birth of their first child). In the 1880 US Census Tora and Sara (madien name unknown), stated that they were both born in Norway, and the children were born in Minnesota. Any info on Tora and Sara's immigration, their births, their parents, any info on Albert and Mari's marriage, and any info on Jennie and what happened to her would be greatly appreicated. Please e-mail me direct at [email protected] Thank You, Heather Nelson

Hi, I am looking for information about my great grandfather. Here are the facts that I have verified: He married Augusta Erickson (daughter of Syver and Leva Erickson, immigrated as a family in 1874 from Norway) about 1890. From my grandfather's birth certificate the following - in April 1905 he was listed as a 38 year old Norwegian born in Minnesota. He was a farmer (homesteaded eventually in Beltrami County around 1903) and a lot of the time worked off the farm (logger, etc). He was very knowledgable about livestock. His wife and son listed their religion as Seventh Day Adventists on documents in 1907 and 1918. Working backwards I believe he was born around 1866 or 67 (38 years before 1905). I have found a listing for a Martin Thompson in the 1880 census as a 14 year old working on the Johnson farm as a laborer in Lake Lillian, Kandiyohi County. This is relatively close to where his future wife lived with her father. Following is a copy of the 1880 census page I have referred to: Digitalarkivet: Norwegians living in Minnesota according to 1880 C. [79675/49] All rights: Digitalarkivet Record 115750-115755 of 120611 total in The database Førenamn Etternamn Sex Alder Fag Fødestad Fars fødestad Mor fødestad Side Herad Fylke Stat 115746 Christofer Johnson m 40 f N N N 116 Lake Lillian Kandiyohi Minnesota 115747 Beret M Johnson f 31 N N N 116 Lake Lillian Kandiyohi Minnesota 115748 Emma Johnson f 5 Mn N N 116 Lake Lillian Kandiyohi Minnesota 115749 Anna P Johnson f 3 Mn N N 116 Lake Lillian Kandiyohi Minnesota 115750 Martin Thompson m 14 lab Mn N N 116 Lake Lillian Kandiyohi Minnesota 115751 Cecelia Johnson f 20 sis dom N N N 116 Lake Lillian Kandiyohi Minnesota Any assistance available would be greatly appreciated. Thelma Hartman Alberta, Canada

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/285 Message Board Post: The Markgraf family of Woodbury, Minnesota will be hosting a family reunion sometime this August 15, 2004, at St John Lutheran Church, Woodbury, Minnesota. We are attempting to get intouch with all Markgraf family that is related to Ferdinand Friedrick Johann Markgraf born August 16, 1825, and Wilhelmina Borchardt (Borchert) born January 28, 1826. The children of these two were: Carl August Wilhelm Markgraf married Emillie Moll Auguste Anna Sophie Markgraf married Johnn C B L Meissner Charles Christian Markgraf married Henrietta and Anna Unknown Marie Elizabeth Markgraf married Fredrick W Bahnemann Ferdinand August Johannes Markgraf married Anna Louise F Porth Bertha Emillie Markgraf Amelia Christine Markgraf married August Bahnemann August Carl Markgraf married Marie Louise C S Porth Heinrick Ferdinand J Markgraf married Clara Lindemann Franz Friedrich Markfgraf married Lydia Richert Charlotte Wilhelmine Friedrich August Lydia Emillie Markgraf Ferdinand Johannes Markgraf married Etta Hoover We are extending this invitation to all families related to the above people as these were the families of so many reunions in the Woodlake (Yellow Medicine County) and Woodbury (Washington County). Also included in the reunion is families related to: Charles Friedrich Christoph Porth born October 25, 1830, and Fredricke Martha Werth born November 6, 1831. Their children: Caroline Porth married Franz J Lindemann Wilhelmine Louise Porth married Albert Dornfeld August Friedrick Carl Porth married Augusta Dorthea Hellert Augusta Martha Sophia Porth married August Goerss Mathilde Fredericke Christine Porth married Henry Goerss Anna Louise Florence Porth married Ferdinand August J Markgraf Bertha Emille Helene Porth Wilhelm August Charles Porth married Wilhelmina Rubbert Charles Porth Maria Louise Caroline Sophia Porth married August Carl Markgraf Ida Maria Friederica Porth married Samuel Dornfeld We are in the process of getting the location and as many addresses as possible. Because of the short notice alot will be handled by word of mouth or email. At this reunion we are requesting people bring photo's of past reunions and family members, old stories and new stories.The old reunions were so important to these families. I am hopeful this will be something that will only get bigger and better for future generations. Please send emailes to: [email protected] Sincerely, Laurie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/284 Message Board Post: John Brower married 10/11/1933 Crookston Johanna Hoekstra she was a daughter of Klaas Hoekstra from Roseland. John was born as Jan 06/29/1909 at Finkum, Friesland as a son of Richard (Dirk) Brower and Minnie(Minkje) Monsma. Does any one have information about this couple, did they have children etc. There was also a brother Tiebe (TED) Brower born 07/08/1913 at Finkum. All information about this family is welcome.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/196.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: We're in Oregon, Cheryl. Any help most gratefully appreciated!! Thank you so much.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/196.1.1.1 Message Board Post: You're welcome. Where are you located? There is one more possibility--the Kandiyohi Historical Society here in Willmar. It MIGHT be possible that they would have the article. I have a reunion to get ready for so it might be a couple of weeks before I could check that source if you want me to do so.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/196.1.1 Message Board Post: BLESS YOU! Thanks so very much - greatly appreciated! Ang

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/234.3.1 Message Board Post: I am uncomfortable with posting personal information about living people without their permission. But I thank you for your time and effort - lots of gracious, generous people have added to the knowledge of our family. Thank you.