This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MNGenWeb Surnames: Carlson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.kandiyohi/693.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am surprised no one else is helping out someone from Sweden. I would think Heritage Searchers in Willmar, Minnesota would jump on this. They help you/you help them type of deal. Go to www.anywho.com enter Carlson for the last name and MN for Minnesota. Atwater is a small town (about 1000 people). I would pick a husband/wife listing. Send them a well written letter and if Sara and Johan are not on their tree if can they ask other Carlson's in the Atwater area. There is a Carlsson bio here. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mn/kandiyohi/kandiyoh.html >From Sweden, extensive but no hits for Sara. Or maybe a better way is writing to the churches. And how I listed them is Bethlehem Lutheran Church 312 Main St N Atwater, MN 56209 Immanuel Lutheran Church 408 7th St N Atwater, MN 56209 St John Lutheran Church 19903 56th Ave NE Atwater, MN 56209 And some have websites so try the free email approach first. www.blcatwater.com www.immanuelatwater.com I am sure the congregations would love to hear from someone back in Sweden. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.