Looking for anything on THOMAS HEDGES who had died 15 Nov. 1989, In Willmar, Minnesota. He was an uncle that the family didn't where he went to ,until word of mouth let us he had died. THOMAS HEDGES was born 30 May 1906 in Montana. Where would I be able to get a death certificate and also how much would it be ? Have tried to get an inter-library loan of the newspaper, but I guess they think MT.is to far away to send it to. Our libary has tried for almost 2 months to get it, still isn't here. Thanks for any help Betty

Looking for an obit or anything on THOMAS HEDGES who had died 15 Nov. 1989 in Willmar, Minnesota. He had left Montana and no one knew where he was, until we heard he was suppose to have died in Willmar. Thomas was born in Park Co., Livingston, Montana, 30 May 1906 to Katherine Kate) Garr Hedges and George W. Hedges. He was an uncle to the family Have been trying to get an inter-library loan for the newspaper, so far have been sent the wrong year, then was told they didn't have the roll I needed. Don't know what's going on Thanks for any help. Betty

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STAI, KNUDSEN, HALSEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/203.1 Message Board Post: I bought some books from Norway that once belonged to OLE KNUDSEN STAI. They may be school books, all are hand written around 1881. Is it possible that these could pertain to your family. Everything is hand written in Norweigan, and I can't read it. I have sent out several messages trying to reach this family, and if I can't find them, I am going to try putting them up for sale on an on-line auction in an attempt to reach the family. Please let me know if it could be your family. There may be a connection to Margaret Halsey the author as I found a news clipping in the books pertaining to her dated 1963. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks!

In case anyone is planning a research trip to the Minnesota Historical Society in the near future, the copy costs are going up to 30 cents each in December.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Downs Downes Vadnais Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/46.72.1 Message Board Post: I am interested in any info you can pass on the Vadnais family. My great-grandmother was Mary Eloise Vadnais who was the daughter of Jean Baptiste Vadnais and Sylvia Foster. She had married my great-grandfather Martin Downes, had many children, but died in an unfortunate accident at about 43 years old. Thank You, Daniel J. Downs [email protected]

Nordland - take #2 south from Hawick 3 1/2 miles - turn left on # 102 for 1 1/2 miles. Oakhill - in New London turn East on 1st Street from Main Street follow river for about 3/4 mile http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/MapServer?f_name=Oak+Hill+Cemetery&f_state =MN&f_latlong=451812N0945606W&server=TIGER Hope this helps. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nicholas Weerts" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 06, 2002 7:56 PM Subject: Oakhill & Nordland Cemeteries > Hi there- > I don't suppose there is anyone out there so familiar with Kandiyohi Co. > that they could give me directions to two cemeteries- Nordland Lutheran > (Irving Twnshp Sec. 11) & Oakhill (New London Twnshp Sec 10) I searched on > line for a map or directions til I was blue in the face last night, I am > planning a trip to visit those cemeteries, and would like to waste as > little time possible trying to find them. Thanks, Nicholas > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi there- I don't suppose there is anyone out there so familiar with Kandiyohi Co. that they could give me directions to two cemeteries- Nordland Lutheran (Irving Twnshp Sec. 11) & Oakhill (New London Twnshp Sec 10) I searched on line for a map or directions til I was blue in the face last night, I am planning a trip to visit those cemeteries, and would like to waste as little time possible trying to find them. Thanks, Nicholas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Olsen/Olson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/228 Message Board Post: I found a person named Martin Olson, born 04.08.1883 and died September 1977 - Kandiyohi County, MN.( in the SSDI archive). Does anybody know something more about this person ? I am asking about him, beacuse I am looking for information about a person named Ole Martin Olson (or Olsen), born in western Norway in 1883, emigrated to US in or after 1901. And I was thinking that he maybe used Martin not "Ole Martin" in USA. I know that the one I am looking for had relatives living in Kandiyohi Co (Kallevig family).

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/227.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry, I have no more info.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STEBERG Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/227.1.1 Message Board Post: Do you know what happened to Jessie Steberg b. 1877 and also Ludvig? These were brothers to Selmer Steberg. I have a family picture of John and Marit with the three boys. Any information will be useful. Thank you, Janice

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/174.2 Message Board Post: My grandfather is Emil Christenson. He was born in 1878. He lived in North Dakota. Don't know if there's a connection but it sounds close.

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/227.1 Message Board Post: The East Norway Lake Church (at Jericho) has Melvin baptised in 1875 and Jesse in 1877. It shows Ludvig confirmed in 1886 and Selmer in 1887. The First Lutheran Church of Norway Lake shows Selmer G. baptised 1873. It records a Jessi M. Steberg born 1874 and funeral in 1874. It gives Melvin the middle initial O.; Jesse middle initial A. Melvin died in 1879. The West Lake Lutheran Church book (where I belonged as a kid - I remember Selmer and Emma.) shows the following children: Alice Lenora confirmed 1921;Clifford Marion baptised 10/11/1915; Elise Lenora baptised 8/8/1907; Gladys Nerenda baptised 5/7/1913; John Bennie baptised 3/5/1909; Lorence Willard bapt 8/30/1920. There is Bennie who died 12/4/1971 at the age of 62. This must be John Bennie listed above. Gladys had a son Darrell Carnice bapt 9/17/1941; she later married Bernhard J. Hofstad. Selmer died 4/20/1956 age 83 years, 7 months, 16 days. His wife Emma died 9/3/1949. There are 2 others listed: John Steberg died 11/25/1904 at age 62. He was born in Norway. Marith J. Steberg died 3/19/1910 at the age of 75 years, 4 months, 7 days. She was born in Gudbrandsdalen, Norway. Hope this helps.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: STEBERG Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wIB.2ACI/227 Message Board Post: The children of John and Marit Steberg: Selmer 1872 -1956, Ludvig, Jessie, Melvin does anyone have any information on this family? Lived in Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Archander Township. Thank you in advance. Janice

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Johnson, Fremberg, Stoner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/226 Message Board Post: New London Times, (page 1) 2 Nov 1933 Obituary - Emil Johnson. "Former New London Man Buried Saturday The many friends of Emil Johnson, a resident of Minneapolis for the past fourteen years, but formerly of this place, were saddened to learn of his death which occurred in the city on Wednesday, Oct. 25, following an illness. Mr Johnson was born in Sweden July 18th, 1864. The Funeral took place from the Earl Funeral Home in Minneapolis cemetery. Those from here who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. France Gustafson, Alfred Gustafson, Gust Johnson and Mr. and Mrs Oliver Larson. Marton Gustafson on Rame, ND, also attended the funeral. Their many New London friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.".

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Johnson, Fremberg, Stoner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/225 Message Board Post: Willmar Weekly Tribune, March 11, 1942 (page 3) Obituary Mrs. John Fremberg The funeral rites for the late Mrs. John Fremberg, of Lake Andrew township were held at New London last Saturday. Brief services took place at the Johnson Funeral home where the officiating clergyman, Rev. O. E. T. Peterson, sang a song and Miss Karine Larson sang a solo. The old bell in the steeple of the Lebanon church tolled as the cortege wended its way through the village and arrived at the church, parrying the remains of one who was in all probability the first white child born in the original Nest Lake congregation. Eighty-one years ago Rev. Peterson delivered a very telling discourse, read a brief biography and gave the names of donors of gifts for worthy causes which had been given in honor of the memory of the deceased. Rev. Peterson sang an opening song; Misses Loraine and Maxine Fremberg, nieces of the deceased, and Misses Hazel and Sylvia Olander sang duets; and Miss Karine Larson sang the closing song. Miss Hazel Olander presided at the pipe organ. It was and i! mpressive service. The interment took place in the church yard close by. The pallbearers were Arnold Henjum, Wallace, Clarence and Arthur Lindahl, Waldon Nelson and Alvin Nordin. Grandsons of the deceased. There was a large attendance of friends to pay their respects to the memory of the deceased. Mrs. Christine Thompson Fremberg was born at Nest Lake may 5, 1860. The first boy born in the township was Oliver Thompson, a cousin of the deceased, who was born a year later. The Thompson family came from an estate called Grönäs in Järfsö parish, Hälsingland, Sweden in the summer of 1850, and lived the first nine years at Waupaca, Wisconsin. In 1859 they came to the Nest Lake area, what was then Monongalia county. The head of the family was John Thompson Sr., and his wife's name was Karin. They had three sons-Thomas, John, and Peter Jr. and one daughter Brita, who became Samuel Stoner. The year after the Nest Lake area John and his wife Ellen became parents to the daughter known as Christine. The daughter Carrie who became Mrs. P. O. Johnson, who was born at Waupaca is now deceased. In 1862 at the time of the Indian uprising the family had to flee for their lived to the eastern settlements. The grandparents and the uncle Peter Thompson, Jr., never! returned to this community. the latter became on of the leading citizens of Worthington. The John Thompson's came back and lived on Section 30. Later in life they moved to Section 16, near the village. Other children born in the family were Peter G. (now deceased) John O. of Lake Andrew and Mary (Mrs. Emil Johnson) of Minneapolis. The two survivors were present at the funeral. Christine was confirmed by the pioneer paster Rev. Andrew Jackson. and was confirmed into he Lutheran faith under the instruction of Re. Eric Hedeen. She attended the public school in District No. 9. On July 31, 1882, she was united in marriage with John Fremberg. They have made their home in Lake Andrew township. Seven children were born to them. One of whom, Philip, died in infancy. The others are Ella; Mrs Peter Lindal; Elmer, Josephine, Mrs Paul Nordin; Alice, Mrs. Geo Nelson; Louis and Edward - Three sons live at the old home and all live in the neighborhood except the Nelson's at Kerkhoven. The deceased Mrs. Fremberg has been failing of late with infirmities of old age and passed from this life February 23, at the age of 81 years, nine months and 18 days. Leaving her husband and the children to mourn her departure. With eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren, one brother in law; August Fremberg, the twin brother of her husband, his family and many other relatives Peace to her memory.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Johnson, Fremberg, Stoner Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/224 Message Board Post: Willmar Tribune Wednesday June 14, 1933 Funeral of Peter G. Thompson Life Runes of Unique Character of Northern Part of Kandiyohi County The funeral of Peter G. Thomposn of Lake Andrew, of whose death mention was made in a previous issue of the Daily Tribune, was held last Wednesday, June 7. Services were held at the Willmar Funeral Home at one O'clock and were conducted by Rev. Chester Dahlberg of New London. There was also a solo by Rev. Dahlberg and a duet sung by Mrs. Dahlberg and Mrs. Roy Johnson The inferment was made in the family lot at the Lebanon cemetery at New London, where Rev. Dahlberg also officiated and spoke briefly. Two duets were sung by Hazel and Sylvia Olander, the pallbearers were Harold Tustad, Otto Mankel, Otto Henschien, Vernie Henschien, Clarence Lindahl and Wallace Lindahl. Petter G. Thomposn halls from one of the very oldest pioneer families of Kandiyohi County, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Goran P. Thompson having settled in Nest Lake in 1860. During the Indian Outbreak of '62 the family left and made their Home for several years at Red Wing, where Peter was born on September 8. 1865. In 1875, when Peter was a boy of ten, the family returned to the New London community, where the deceased has lived ever since with the exception of the years 1904 and 1905 when he proved up a homestead at Black Duck, Minn., and 1909 and 1910 when he sojourned with his brother John at Bohman County, ND. Mr Thompson was an engineer and old time thresher man. For 3 years he was the engineer at the New London Mill. The beauty of Lake Andrew always had an attraction to Peter. About thirty years ago he acquired property on the North shore of the lake and in company with his brother-in-law, John Fremberg, built a hotel. This venture never proved a success however; and the building was torn down. In 1911 he acquired land on the west shore of the lake and started the summer colony known as Como Beach. Here together with his brother John, he built a saw mill and has engaged in sawing of lumber for about 23 years. Peter never married and after the death of his Mother, he had together with his brother John, the carefree life of a bachelor. He had the natural instincts of the pioneer, ever ready to try new ventures, always kind hearted and upright in his dealings. About six weeks ago his heart began to fail him and four days before his death he was taken to a hospital at Willmar where he died June 3rd at the age of 67 years, 8 months and 23 days. The deceased is mourned by one brother; John, two sisters; Mrs. John Fremberg of Lake Andrew and Mrs. Emil Johnson of Minneapolis, besides a large number of other relatives. We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the help and the many expressions of sympathy given us in our recent sorrow, the loss of our brother. Especially do we thank for the beautiful flowers and particularly Rev. Chester Dahlberg who officiated at the the funeral. Gratefully, Mrs. Christine Fremberg John O. Thompson Mrs. Mary Johnson

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Johnson, Fremberg, Stoner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/223 Message Board Post: Willmar Weekly Tribune December 4, 1911 (page 1) Obituary John P. Thompson One of the very first settlers at Nest Lake in this county, one of the few remaining fifty-niners, John P. Thompson, died at his home at New London last Thursday evening, at an age of 82 years and 19 days. Thus are the early pioneers of our county laying down their weary staffs and being gathered to their fathers. The funeral occurred last Saturday afternoon from the Swedish Lutheran Lebanon church at New London, of which the deceased has been a faithful member since its very beginning fifty-two years ago, being one of the charter members. Re. Christian Swenson officiated at the obsequies. John (Göran) Thompson was born in Järfsö parish, Hälsingland, Sweden, Sept. 9, 1829. Came with the family to America in 1850, settling first at Pine Lake, Waukesha county, Wisconsin. After a year's residence there he moved to Waupaca, Wis. In 1858 they moved to Blue Earth, Minn., and in 1859 to Monongalia county where they located on a claim and shared all the hardships of those very first pioneers of New London township. In 1862 the family was driven from their homes by the great Indian uprising. They resided in Goodhue county until 1875 when they returned to New London township and Mr. Thompson has lived there until his death. During his long residence there has served his township as supervisor for many terms and School Dist. No. 9 as treasurer. He was respected by all who knew him as an upright and conscientious citizen. Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Ella Olson at Waupaca, Wis., in 1854, and his wife and five children survive him. The latter are - Mrs. P. O. Johnson of Colfax, Mrs. John Fremberg of New London, Peter G. and John O., who reside at home, and Mrs. Emil Johnson of New London. He is also mourned by 18 grandchildren and two great grand children, the latter being the two children of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lindahl of Willmar, Four brothers survive him, Peter and Oliver of Worthington, Minn.,and Thomas of Lake Eunice, Minn., Andrew Thompson of Rushmore, Minn., and one sister Brita Stoner who resides in the State of Oregon. The Thomas Thompson, who for many years was also a resident of New London, arrived at the bedside of his brother Göran two days before death took him away. Peace to the ashes of the worthy old pioneer!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Quam, Quamme, Kvamme, Nelson, Thoreson, Stene, Aasen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/222 Message Board Post: From the Willmar (MN) Weekly Tribune, May 1, 1918: Mrs. Johanna Quamme Mrs. Johanna Nelson Quamme, a territorial pioneer, passed away at the home of G. [S]tene in township of Lake Andrew at ten o'clock p.m. on April 25th at the age of [eig]hty-eight years, eight months and fifteen days. She has resided in this state for sixty-two years, forty of which were spent in this county. Mrs. Quamme was born at Lysne, [Lærdal], In[n]er Sogn, Norway on August 10, 1829. Her parents were Lars and Velgjer Thoreson. She was married to Johhannes Nelson Quamme of Borgund, Norway in 1852 and with her husband started out for America the next year but were delayed by illness in the city of Bergen so did not arrive in this country until the spring of 1854. They settled first at [Koshkonong], Wisconsin where they lived two years, having by that time accumulated enough money wherewith to buy a yoke of cattle, wagon and cow, leaving them $5.00 in cash. With this they started for the wilderness of Minnesota and arrived in Steele county the latter part of May 1856, settling on 160 acres of land in Havanna township, said county, living there through all the hardships and wants of the early pioneer and civil war times, twenty-two years. During this time, her five survi! ving children were born and grew up. They are Lewis Quam of Glyndon, Minnesota; Nels Quam of Willmar; Mrs. G. Stene of Lake Andrew township; Mrs. Christian Aasen of Alstown, Washington, and John Quam of Rhame, N.D. In the spring of 1878 she moved with her family to their farm in Lake Andrew township in this county, living there until her husband's death which occurred in 1894. Then she moved to her son Nels' home to make her home. The later years she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. G. Stene, where she passed from her earthly cares. She was an earnest, true and devout Christian, a faithful wife and loving mother. She is mourned by her five children, thirty-six grand children and twenty-six great grand children. (I have used brackets to correct some spelling and typographical errors)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Downes/Downs/Tierney Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/199.2 Message Board Post: Mary, We may have conversed before, but I have information on Daniel Downes and Catherine Tierney. Please contact me at [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Downes/Downs Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wIB.2ACI/217.2 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Downs/Downes. One in particular. A Francis Downes (Michael Francis real name) who was a POW in WWI Thank You