This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pattiepie55 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.minnesota.counties.kandiyohi/188.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not sure I can help you. As far as Lars, his brothers Henry Halverson, Ole Thoen, and Nephew Ole Halverson would have been living in Meeker at the time. Henry Halverson and Ole Thoen were one of the first settlers in 1856. I have not researched Rachael, so have limited knowledge. 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.