Memorial Record of Southwestern Minnesota 1897 Lewis Publishing Company Chicago, Illinois Isaiah Ruble is one of the most intelligent and respected farmers of Kasota township, Lesueur County, Minnesota, and also belongs to that class of men whose ranks are year by year becoming thinned,- that class of men known during the '60s as the "boys in blue." Mr. Ruble is a native of the Buckeye state and claims Buford, Highland county, as the place of his birth, the date being December 26, 1842. John Ruble, his father, was born in Pennsylvania of German parents, his people for generations being noted for their honesty, industry and sterling worth. He was reared in Pennsylvania and Ohio, brought up to farm life, and in Ohio was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Coffman, a native of that state, her parents also being Germans. John Ruble was a farmer all his life, his political views were those advocated by the Democratic party, and in his Christian life he was earnest and consistent, being a member of the Disciple church. He died at his home in Ohio, leaving a w1dow and ten children, and his widow died of fever two weeks after he passed away. In their family were seven sons and three daughters, and two of the sons are veterans of the late war, George and Isaiah. The children named in order of birth are as follows: Jacob, Joseph, Sarah A., Washington, Magdalena, George, William, Wesley, Isaiah and Rachel. Isaiah Ruble, left an orphan at the age of four years, was taken into the home of John Foreman, by whom he was reared to farm life in Pike county, Illinois, being inured to all kinds of farm work in his youth and receiving his education in the log schoolhouses of that day and place. When the great civil war came on he showed his patriotism by going out and fighting valiantly for the old flag. It was in May, 1862, at the age of 19, that he enlisted as a member of Company K, Second Illinois Cavalry, under Col. Hogg and Captain Jones, and with his command went to the front. The brave colonel was killed in Tennessee. Mr. Ruble was all through the siege of Vicksburg, in the engagement at Holly Springs, and in numerous raids and skirmishes, and at the close of the war in May, 1865, was honorably discharged, returning home with a war record in which he has every reason to take a just pride. During his service he contracted both bronchitis and rheumatism, from the effects of which he has never recovered. Returning to Pike county, Illinois, after the war, he settled down to farming there and made that place his home until 1871, when he came to Minnesota and located in Kasota township, four miles east of St. Peter. In 1886 he moved to his present farm near Kasota, his post-office address, and here he is successfully engaged in farming and stockraising. Mr. Ruble was married in Pike county, Illinois, in December, 1866, to Maria Pettis, daughter of Colonel Stephen Pettis, an officer of the war of 1812 and a well-known and respected pioneer of Pike county. Honorable mention of the Pettis family will be found on another page of this work, in the personal sketch of Alexander Pettis. Previous to her marriage Mrs. Ruble was engaged in teaching, and as a teacher attained popularity and success. They have had five children, viz.: Wells A., who was educated in college at Battle Creek, Michigan, is now engaged in teaching; Mrs. Alice L. Collins, who was before her marriage a teacher; William W., attending college in Battle Creek, Michigan; Albert H., who is now at home; and one that died in infancy, a twin of Alice L. Mr. Ruble cast his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln, has ever since supported the Republican party, and in these stirring days of '96 sees no reason to change, his political views. He is a member of A. K. Skaro Post, No. 37, G. A. R., of St. Peter. His church is that of the Seventh Day Adventists, of which he is a stanch and active member. (pages 334-335)

Memorial Record of Southwestern Minnesota 1897 Lewis Publishing Company Chicago, Illinois It has been said that biography yields to no other subject in point of interest and profit; and it is especially interesting to note the progress that has been made along various lines of business by those of foreign birth who have sought homes in America, the readiness with which they adapt themselves to the different modes and customs of this country, recognize the advantages offered and utilize the opportunities which the new world affords. To this class belongs Mr. Wendelschafer, the present efficient county treasurer of Lesueur county. He was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, August 10, 1833, a son of Frederick and Catherine (Trost) Wendelschafer, who were natives of the same country, where they remained until 1853, when they crossed the Atlantic to America. The voyage, covering six weeks, was made in a sailing vessel, which dropped anchor in the harbor of New York. They went to Buffalo, where they spent nearly two months, thence to Chicago, and on a farm near Joliet, Illinois, made their first home in America. In 1856 they came to Lesueur county, Minnesota, and the father secured a patent from the government for one hundred and sixty acres of land, which he cleared and improved, making it a good farm. There he resided until his death in 1870, aged sixty-six years. His wife passed away in 1867. They had four children, Charles, Fred, Gustav and Betty, wife of Gunter Geyer. Mr. Wendelschafer, of this sketch, attended the schools of his native land between the ages of six and fifteen years, and then learned the cabinet-maker's trade, after which he worked as a journeyman in various towns and cities of the fatherland. When a young man of twenty years he came with his parents to America and assisted in the development of farms in Illinois and Minnesota. The claim in this state was heavily timbered and it required much arduous labor to prepare it for the plow. At length he started out in life for himself, and after accumulating some capital he purchased land, to which he has added until he is now the owner of a valuable tract of four hundred and seventy-five acres. Its deep rich soil is admirably adapted to the raising of all kinds of small grain as well as corn, the barns and pastures contain excellent grades of horses, cattle and hogs, and a good set of buildings add to the value and attractive appearance of the place. The farm is now run by his three sons, while Mr. Wendelschafer gives his attention to his duties as county treasurer. In 1857 he married Miss Dora Wilkins, of Will county, Illinois. She was born in Germany, and during her girlhood came to America with her father, Peter Wilkins. Seven children were born to this union, five sons, - Gustave C. H., Fred W., Theodore G., Archibald and Emil, - and two daughters, - Bertha and Alvina. His wife died in 1867. Then he was married again in 1868 to Mary Vonhoff, a native of Germany, and by this marriage have been born three daughters, - Louisa, Emma and Lena, - and one son, - Charles. Mr. Wendelschafer is a member of Cleveland Lodge, No. 47, F. & A. M.; Lesueur Chapter, R. A. M.; and Volney Lodge, No. 165, I. O. O. F. He and his wife are members of the Cleveland Lutheran church. In 1882 he was elected county commissioner and served three years. In 1884 he was elected on the Republican ticket to represent Lesueur county in the state legislature, where he served acceptably for one term. In 1886 he was elected county treasurer for a term of two years, assuming the duties of the office January 1, 1887, since which time he has continuously filled that position, being re-elected in 1896. This fact not only indicates his efficiency and fidelity to duty, but also attests his personal popularity, for the county usually has a Democratic majority of four hundred. In all business relations he is straightforward and honorable and his well-directed efforts have brought to him success. He owns besides his home farm five hundred acres of land in Ottawa and Washington townships, and has all been acquired through his own industry. (pages 456-457)

Nicollet and LeSueur Counties Volume II (biographies) William Gresham 1916 Henry W. Wendelschafer, deputy sheriff of LeSueur county, secretary and treasurer of the Cannon Valley Furniture Company, at Waterville, and one of the most energetic and enterprising young men in that section, is a native-born son of LeSueur county, as were both his father and mother, both members of pioneer families, prominent in the early life of this region. He was born in Washington township, LeSueur county, May 9, 1890, son of Fred W. and Emily (Wilfret) Wendelschafer, the former of whom also was born in Washington township and the latter in Cleveland township. Fred W. Wendelschafer, one of LeSueur county's best-known citizens, is a son of G. C. and Dora (Wilkins) Wendelschafer, both natives of Germany, the former of whom was born in 1833, son of Frederick and Catherine Wendelschafer, who came to the United States with their family in 1852, settling in Illinois, where they remained until 1857, in which latter year the family came to Minnesota, settling in LeSueur county, the fourth generation of this family now being actively represented in the social, civic and business life of this community. G. C. Wendelschafer was reared in Germany and in 1852 came with his father and family to America, locating in Illinois. In 1856 he came to this section of Minnesota and bought a homestead right to a quarter of a section of land in the heart of the woods in Washington township, LeSueur county, paying for the same two hundred and fifty dollars, and proceeded to develop the same. The next year his father and his family joined him here and the long struggle to convert the wilderness tract into a fit habitation and abiding place began, but Mr. Wendelschafer was of the true pioneer stock and he persevered, presently having a good home and a profitable farm, to which he gradually added until at the time of his death he was the owner of two hundred and forty acres of fine land. The year after locating here G. C. Wendelschafer returned to Illinois, where he married the girl of his choice and she bore him seven children: G. C. H. Wendelschafer, Alvina, who died at the age of six years; Fred W., father of the immediate subject of this biographical sketch; Bertha, Archie, who died at the age of three years; Emil and Theodore. Upon the death of the mother of these children, G. C. Wendelschafer married, secondly, Mary Fonhoff, and to this second union four children were born. Louis (deceased), Emma, Lena and Carl, the latter of whom died in infancy. G. C. Wendelschafer was a Republican and from the time of settling in this country was active in the civic affairs of his county. He served as county commissioner for some time; served as representative in the lower house of the Minnesota General Assembly from LeSueur county for one term and for fourteen years served his county faithfully as county treasurer. Fred W. Wendelschafer was reared on the homestead farm in Washington township, receiving his education in the district school in that neighborhood and as a young man started farming on his own account in the township in which he still lives, today being a large landowner and one of LeSueur county's best-known citizens, the owner of an extensive and widely known summer resort at Jefferson lake, near which place he makes his home. Fred W. Wendelschafer married Emily Wilfret, who was born in Cleveland township, LeSueur county, her parents, having been pioneers of that section, and to this union four children have been born, Dorothy, Henry W., Alice and Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. Wendelschafer are members of the German Lutheran church and their children have been reared in that faith. Henry W. Wendelschafer was reared on the home farm in Washington township and received his schooling in the district school in that neighborhood. He worked for his father until he was nineteen years old, at which time he entered the service of the Patterson Auto Company, at Minneapolis, and was there for two years, gaining a comprehensive knowledge of the business. He then returned to LeSueur county and in December, 1912, bought the auto garage and machine shop of Spire Brothers, at Waterville, and was engaged in the sale and repair of automobiles there until the fall Of 1915, when he and Sanders Linquist organized the Cannon Valley Furniture Company, incorporated on September 14, of that year, and has since been engaged in the manufacture of furniture at Waterville, Mr. Wendelschafer being secretary and treasurer of the company, which is prospering, building up a large trade throughout this section. Mr. Wendelschafer is enterprising and energetic and from the days of his youth has taken an active interest in civic affairs. In January, 1915, he was appointed deputy sheriff of LeSueur county and is now serving in that official capacity. He is a member of the Masonic lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America, in the affairs of which organizations he takes a warm interest, and is highly regarded by all who know him, enjoying the full confidence and respect of business, circles and the community generally. (pages 339-341)

Nicollet and LeSueur Counties Volume II (biographies) William Gresham 1916 Otto Wendelschafer, prosperous farmer, was born on February 27, 1886, and is the son of Adam and Mary (Dietz) Wendelschafer, both of whom were born in Germany. The parents were married after coming to the United States. Otto Wendelschafer was educated in the local schools of his township, after which he assisted his father on the farm and began to work for himself. When but a small lad he left the farm that he now owns and which is his home, and lived with his father on the farm in Nicollet county for twenty years. In 1909 he came back to the farm of his birth, where he now owns one hundred and ninety- four acres of land. The house was here when he returned, but a most substantial barn and other outbuildings have been erected. In 1910 Otto Wendelschafer was united in marriage to Nellie Haney, the daughter of Samuel E. Haney and wife, a biographical sketch of whom is presented on another page of this volume. Mr. Wendelschafer and wife are active and influential members of the German Lutheran church at St. Peter. (pages 285-286)

Nicollet and LeSueur Counties Volume II (biographies) William Gresham 1916 Rudolph Jaeger, of Cleveland, now deceased, was one of the best known and most respected citizens of LeSueur county. He was born in Germany in 1821, and was possessed of a liberal education before he emigrated to this country. He was well versed in both the German and the English language, and was taught the trade of a cabinet-maker. He was a graduate from the Polytechnic Institute in Berlin. Mr. Jaeger came to America in 1846 and landed in the city of New York, where he worked until 1848. In that year he went to Chicago and remained there until 1856 and from there he came to Cleveland, LeSueur county, Minnesota, where he lived until his death in 1898. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Company K, Seventh Regiment, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, when he was honorablv discharged. On December 25, 1865, Rudolph Jaeger was married to Louisa Jane Talbot, who was born in London, Ontario, in April, 1844. She was the daughter of Freeman and Eliza Talbot, who came from London, Ontario, to LeSueur county in 1856. To Rudolph and Louisa Jane (Talbot) Jaeger were born five children: Carrie E., now the wife of Martin L. Flowers, who lives on a farm near Cleveland; Rudolph B., who married Frances Cheadle and who lives on a farm in Otter Tail county; William H., who married Amy R. Darling, of Nobles county, and who is now in the banking business in LeSueur Center, and two daughters who died in infancy. In addition to these children they, reared in orphan girl whose mother died when she was an infant. Cecil Maude Coburn, daughter of Willis and Edith Coburn. The Coburn girl, though never legally adopted, was always considered and treated as one of the family. She is now the wife of George L. Cheadle, Jr., who lives on a farm near Cleveland. Rudolph Jaeger was a quiet, unassuming man of sterling character and was always content to live modestly. He held the office of town clerk of LeSueur Center for seventeen years and was honored by his party with the nomination for the office of probate judge, but was defeated in the final election. He was an active member of the A. K. Sparo Post, Grand Army of the Republic, of St. Peter, Minnesota. (pages 136-137)

Nicollet and LeSueur Counties Volume II (biographies) William Gresham 1916 William H. Jaeger of LeSueur Center, Minnesota, is cashier of the First National Bank of that place. He was born in Cleveland, LeSueur county, and is the son of Rudolph and Louisa Jane (Talbot) Jaeger. His early education was acquired at home and in the public schools. After leaving school he secured employment, at the age of sixteen, as clerk in a store in Cleveland, where he remained until he was twenty-one. At this age he purchased a small store in Cleveland and entered business for himself. He remained in this work until 1896, and in the fall of 1898 he was elected to the office of register of deeds of LeSueur county and took up his residence at the countv seat. After serving his term as register of deeds he became interested in banking and was elected to the position of cashier of the First National Bank of LeSueur Center, which position he still retains. William H. Jaeger was married to Amy Ruth Darling, of Nobles county, a daughter of A. P. Darling. Mr. Jaeger is one of the highly respected citizens of LeSueur county and is always active in any matter that pertains to the betterment of conditions for the people. He is a member of the Odd Fellow's lodge. (pages 102-103)

Unfortunately the reprint of this set has been unavailable from the LeSueur County Historical Society for a couple of years now. It may have been longer as the website said it was available for some time after it was sold out. I think they changed it after I had given them a call looking to buy a set. Needless to say, I was disappointed. Doug Peterson On 23 Dec 2001 at 11:09, [email protected] wrote: > The county history book (2 vol) is the History of Nicollet and LeSueur > Counties Minnesota, edited by Hon. William G. Gresham, published 1916 by B.F. > Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, IN. I believe I bought mine from the > Nicollet or LeSueur County Historical Society. They should each have a web > site. Re: Wagner name, there is information in these volumes about Wagners. > > Linda Miller > Louden/Hughes Family History Web Page is at the following address: > http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/m/i/l/Linda-S-Miller/index.html >

The county history book (2 vol) is the History of Nicollet and LeSueur Counties Minnesota, edited by Hon. William G. Gresham, published 1916 by B.F. Bowen & Company, Inc., Indianapolis, IN. I believe I bought mine from the Nicollet or LeSueur County Historical Society. They should each have a web site. Re: Wagner name, there is information in these volumes about Wagners. Linda Miller Louden/Hughes Family History Web Page is at the following address: http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/m/i/l/Linda-S-Miller/index.html

You should be able to find these in public libraries, even around the country. The Minnesota State Historical Society research center in St. Paul has a set. Check the on-line catalog for a large library in your area to see if they do. It may be in a historical collection versus the main collection. I know this is true for Detroit. Doug Peterson On 21 Dec 2001 at 21:25, RaNay Lentsch wrote: > Hi, Do you know where I can get the Book History of Nicollet and > LeSueur Counties Mn Vol 11? Do the Public Libraries have it? It > might have some information on the Wagner family in it.

Hi, Do you know where I can get the Book History of Nicollet and LeSueur Counties Mn Vol 11? Do the Public Libraries have it? It might have some information on the Wagner family in it. RaNay [email protected] wrote: > There are biographies of Charles Bode and his brother Henry who were > both > born in Hanover, Germany in the HISTORY OF NICOLLET AND LESUEUR > COUNTIES, > MINNESOTA, VOL II. No mention of Anna or her husband that I could > find. > Linda Miller > Louden/Hughes Family History Web Page is at the following address: > http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/m/i/l/Linda-S-Miller/inde > .html > > ==== MNLESUEU Mailing List ==== > Have you searched the U.S. GenWeb for your counties of interest? > http://www.usgenweb.org/ > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp

Russ - I don't know that the stone company recruited in Sweden. There may have been some knowleged of the quarry in the area, but that might be just coincidence. Like a lot of other people what got them to Kasota was probably the river, the stop in St. Peter, and other people from Sweden who had settled in the area. Doug Peterson On 15 Dec 2001 at 10:21, Archives Guy wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Russ Forsberg <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 11:26 PM > Subject: Swedes to Kasota > > > My paternal grandfather, Adolf Fredrick Forsberg (aka Karlsson) came to > Kasota in early 1887 from Värdnas parish in Sweden. He worked in the stone > quarry there. > > My paternal grandmother, Mathilda Charlotta Swenson left Smäland, Sweden for > the US and went straight to Kasota in either 1880 or 1885. They were > married by a jucge in St. Peter on Nov. 9, 1888. > > A family report says that her sister, Emily, preceeded her and her father, > Otto, came later. > > What drew them to Kasota of all places? Did the stone company recruit > workers in Sweden? > > I would appreciate any help you can give. > > Russ Forsberg > > - -------------------------------------------------- > Sign Up for NetZero Platinum Today > Only $9.95 per month! > http://my.netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97 >

----- Original Message ----- From: Russ Forsberg <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 11:26 PM Subject: Swedes to Kasota My paternal grandfather, Adolf Fredrick Forsberg (aka Karlsson) came to Kasota in early 1887 from Värdnas parish in Sweden. He worked in the stone quarry there. My paternal grandmother, Mathilda Charlotta Swenson left Smäland, Sweden for the US and went straight to Kasota in either 1880 or 1885. They were married by a jucge in St. Peter on Nov. 9, 1888. A family report says that her sister, Emily, preceeded her and her father, Otto, came later. What drew them to Kasota of all places? Did the stone company recruit workers in Sweden? I would appreciate any help you can give. Russ Forsberg ---------------------------------------------------- Sign Up for NetZero Platinum Today Only $9.95 per month! http://my.netzero.net/s/signup?r=platinum&refcd=PT97

Thank you for looking. I believe you previously sent copies of those biographies earlier this year.. looking to find other family members searching so that we can connect.... Are there any other publications for LeSueur county which would include biographies??? more current?? For Anna did you try under Steinigeweg.... spouse Charles regards, joan thanks again.. much appreciated.. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2001 11:16 PM Subject: [MNLESUEU] Re: MNLESUEU-D Digest V01 #17 > There are biographies of Charles Bode and his brother Henry who were both > born in Hanover, Germany in the HISTORY OF NICOLLET AND LESUEUR COUNTIES, > MINNESOTA, VOL II. No mention of Anna or her husband that I could find. > Linda Miller > Louden/Hughes Family History Web Page is at the following address: > http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/m/i/l/Linda-S-Miller/index.html > > > ==== MNLESUEU Mailing List ==== > Have you searched the U.S. GenWeb for your counties of interest? > http://www.usgenweb.org/ > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp >

There are biographies of Charles Bode and his brother Henry who were both born in Hanover, Germany in the HISTORY OF NICOLLET AND LESUEUR COUNTIES, MINNESOTA, VOL II. No mention of Anna or her husband that I could find. Linda Miller Louden/Hughes Family History Web Page is at the following address: http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/m/i/l/Linda-S-Miller/index.html

I am looking for information on Franz(Frank, Wagner) and his wife Beatrice(Wandrie or Wandrey) Wegner. He was born in1826 in Schleswig-Holstein Germany. Came to the US in 1854. Stay in Wisconsin for 1 year and then came toTyrone Township LeSueur County, In Minnesota. He died July 4 1885 in Sibley Co. Minnesota. Beatrice was born Dec, 23 1832 in Saxony Germany. She died Aug. 16. 1916, by Glencoe, Mn. They had 4 children. Frank Christoph Wegner Mathilda Wegner Heinrich Wegner Gustav Wegner I would appreciate any information on this family. Frank Christoph died very young in LeSueur Co. They moved to Sibley co later. Mathilda is my Great Grand mother. Thank You for your help.RaNay [email protected]

looking for siblings of Ulrica Johnson born 1877 in Ronnigen, Dalsland, Sweden came to USA in 1896 - age 19 to Madison Wisconsin where 4 siblings were. in 1901 she married Charles Person in MN [my great grandparents]. they married, moved to Chicago, IL and then to Saskatchewan. Charles worked in a Quarry as stonecutter. Mary Johnson [1865-] em. 1889 Ida Widen [1871-] em. 1892 Gustav Hendrickson [1868-] em. 1887 Andrew Johnson [1873-] em 1893 Kristin Stlind [1875-] em 1892 Charles Persson [1872-] born in Lidkoping, Sweden [changed name to PERSON] came to USA in 1889 age 17 had 2 brothers in Mankato, MN John and son Clayton. ?? in California. thanks in advance.. regards.. Joan

hoping to connect with family members... Christian August Lindeman born Feb 6, 1822 Germany and Marie Grauke born Jan 6, 1834 married in Germany emigrated to USA in 1854 at Rochester, MN naturalized in 1858 and moved to LeSueur County, MN in 1857 moved to Renville County in 1868 and to Redwood County in 1894. both buried in City Cemetery-Redwood Falls, MN. 7 children were: August A [1859-] married Celia Neuenberg. 4 children Henry [1864-1882]- died at age 18 Lewis John [1870-] married Rse Wilschnack in 1894 Ernest Ferdinand [1873-] married Amanda Schafer in 1902 3 children William [1865- ] married Rose Hauptli 6 children Bertha R [1866-1935] married 1] Fred Bode/Bodie[1855-1936] 7 children [** my great grandmother and great grandfather] 2nd] Stephen Spencer Herman August [1861-] married Martha Shoemaker 8 children Siblings were: Frederick William Lindeman [1838-], LeSueur. MN married Fredricka Sophia Dammann Joachim Christroph Lindeman [1807-1883] Johann Fredrick Lindeman [1811-1889] married Marie Reisha Johann Joachim Lindeman [1813-] did not marry Maria Dorothea Lindeman [1816-] married Johann Christoph Landsman thanks in advance.. regards... Joan Best of the Season !!!!

Looking for the family of Anna Katherine Bode born 1854 Hanover, Germany. emigrated to LeSueur, MN with parents in 1865 and farmed. in 1873 she married Charles F Steinigeweg. 6 children were born. He died in 1917. she died in 1934. buried in Mound Cemetery, LeSueur. Edward ?? dates Theodore ?? dates Emma [1887 - 1895] ??_____ married Julius Baumann Lydia [1877- 1965] married George Wierwill [1879-1963] ?? unknown name and dates grandchildren: Clarence and Ethel Baumann Mrs Otto Moke of Elizabeth, IL in 1934 would appreciate hearing from family and friends... She is a sister of my great grandfather, Fred.... regards, Joan

I'm forwarding this message about a Genealogy Expo at Mankato, MN to be held 10/27/2001 in case anyone is interested. The person who sent the message is not a subscriber to our list. Glenn Gohr (Le Sueuer Co. List Manager) [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Amy Saulnier <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2001 11:49 AM Subject: {not a subscriber} South-Central MN Genealogy Expo - 10/27/2001 SOUTH-CENTRAL MINNESOTA GENEALOGY EXPO FREE -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Saturday, October 27th, 2001 between 10AM & 4 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in North Mankato, MN. Learn more about genealogy and family history at the FREE South-Central Minnesota Genealogy Expo. All sessions are open to the public at no cost and will include: * Introduction to Genealogy * Organizing your Research Materials * Genealogy on the Internet * Beyond Vital Records * Preservation of Paper and Photographs * Using the LDS Family History Center * Family History Software * sessions regarding researching Swedish, Norwegian, German, English, German-Bohemian (including Czech), and Irish ancestors. Area county historical societies and libraries will also have displays and booths to acquaint you with their resources and services. Pre-registration is not necessary, but is recommended to ensure your space in sessions. For details, visit the web-site http://www.lib.mnsu.edu/lib/archives/expo/expo.html or contact the Expo Chairperson, Sherry Johnson: by mail - 1701 N.Court St., LeSueur, MN 56058, phone - (507) 665-6094 or e-mail - [email protected]

Bridget Hughes CARROLL died October 19, 1893 at about age 80 in the city of LeSueur at the home of her son, John Henry Carroll. I have 3 obituaries from the LeSueur and St. Peter papers, 2 of which say she will be buried in the "Catholic cemetery" at St. Peter. I assume that would be Calvary Cemetery, where other members of her family (Thomas and Patrick HUGHES and their families) were buried. However, she is not buried there. I have checked both LeSueur and Nicollet Counties for a death certificate and have not found one. Is this very common? Any ideas? Linda Miller Louden/Hughes Family History Web Page is at the following address: http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/users/m/i/l/Linda-S-Miller/index.html