Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=331 Surname: RYAN ------------------------- Seeking info on the Thomas RYAN (1855-1901) family of Huntsville and East Grand Forks in Polk County. Wife was Mary Jane DOUGHERTY RYAN (1857-1899). I am new to Polk County research, and would appreciate any advice on research, especially access to birth, death, and marriage records. Thanks in advance. Ted

Posted on: Polk County Deeds Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/PolkDeed?read=4 Surname: Hagerty, Modin, Kelley ------------------------- Searching Marie (Mary) Hagerty had beauty shop in Crookston in early 1900's. Marie's maiden name Modin could have used this name in Crookston. Marie Hagerty supposedly gave a child to Mary Kelley in Crookston aroudn 1915.

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=329 Surname: John Messelt, Eline Messelt ------------------------- Seeking contact with anyone doing research on the John C. and Eline (Elene?) Messelt family that lived in Polk County in the Winger area or contact any descendant of this family. Thanks.

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=328 Surname: John Messelt, Eline Messelt ------------------------- Seeking contact with anyone doing research on the John and Eline (Elene?) Messelt family that lived in Polk County in the Winger area, or with descendants of this family.

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=327 Surname: George, Moeckel, Thornburg ------------------------- I am desprately looking for any information on August George, his wife Hilda Moeckel George or their daughter Irma George Thornburg. I know that August immagrated from Germany and settled in Ada, Norman Co. Irma was born here in 1882. Hilda's mother and father (Ernest) also immagrated and settled eventually in Crookston, Polk Co. Hilda was buried in Oakdale Cemetary when she passed away in 1904. Does any one have any information on either of these families. Irma married Guy Grant Thornburg at her grandparents house in Crookston. This is all I have on them.

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=325 Surname: Stubson ------------------------- I don't think my last message was sent right. There is a John Stubson in the IGI, Family Search, b. 1876, m. Thea Bangen, 9 Jan 1909 in MN. Her parents were Hans Hensen Bangen and Eline Thomasdatter. There is an Ancestral Table for them. My ancestor is Emma Stubson, b. 6 Feb 1881 in Climax, MN. Her parents were Esten Stubson and Beret Johnson. He was from Lonset?, Norway and she was from Osterdolen, Hedmark, Norway. Emma and John may have been brother and sister. I have been searching for the grandparents but suspect that Esten might have changed his name. I suspect his name may have been Estensen. Do you know anything more?

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=323 Surname: Stubson ------------------------- See query on query page re: Polk Co. and Stubson

Posted on: Polk County Biographies Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/PolkBios?read=6 Surname: Stubson, Johnson ------------------------- Desire information on Esten Stubson who married Berit Johnson. Lived in Polk Co., Mn by at least 1880. They had daughter, Emma, b. 6 Feb 1881 in Polk Co.

Hello Kristen, You could try contacting either of these two places for records regarding a death in Crookston. Good luck in your search. Minnesota Department of Health Birth and Death Records 717 Delaware Street, SE P.O. Box 9441 Minneapolis, MN 55440 (612) 676-5120 Polk County Vital Records OfficeCounty Recorder PO Box 397 Crookston, MN 56716-0397 (218) 281-3464 S. Dorgan GenExchange County Coordinator Sibley County, and Polk County MN MN Main Page: http://www.genexchange.org/state.cfm?state=mn Sibley County MN Page: http://www.genexchange.org/county.cfm?state=XX&county=sibley Polk County MN Page: http://www.genexchange.org/county.cfm?state=XX&county=polk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kristen Jones" <kjones@hs.collegestation.isd.tenet.edu> To: <MNPOLK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2000 9:35 AM Subject: [MNPOLK-L] Died in Crookston? > Posted on: Polk County Queries > Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=322 > > Surname: Wanstedt > ------------------------- > > I have a letter from Albert Ferdinand Wanstedt (my g-great uncle) written > from St. Vincent Hospital in Crookston (Polk county, MN) in 1911. He said > that he had TB. How do I find out if he died there? Does anyone know if > he lived in the area or if he married? He was approx. 40 at the time (My > hard drive crashed and I don't have his birthdate handy!)and was born in > Sweden. Thanks for your help!!! > >

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=322 Surname: Wanstedt ------------------------- I have a letter from Albert Ferdinand Wanstedt (my g-great uncle) written from St. Vincent Hospital in Crookston (Polk county, MN) in 1911. He said that he had TB. How do I find out if he died there? Does anyone know if he lived in the area or if he married? He was approx. 40 at the time (My hard drive crashed and I don't have his birthdate handy!)and was born in Sweden. Thanks for your help!!!

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=320 Surname: Conner ------------------------- I am looking for my great great uncle, Alanson Conner. He was born c1838 in Danville VT. (His parents were Almon (Abner) Conner and Susan (Woodward) Conner). Alanson fought in the Civil War for the 42nd Infantry (Union). He bought land in the Crookston area, Polk County Minnesota about 1890. His wife's name was Alvira. We are not sure where they got married. The Conner's originally settled in Boone Cty Illinois about 1845. Alanson's siblings were Isaac (my gg-gf), Eben and Calista. I am hoping that Alanson and Alvira had children. I look forward to any response. Thank you.

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=319 Surname: Brokke ------------------------- The following is information from the book, "A Look into the Past" published about 1963 by The Old Settler's Monument Assn. Inc. In Bingham Township ... Mr. K. O. Brokke was born May 28, 1863 in Hesper, Iowa and came to Traill County (ND) a number of years later, settling in Bingham Township. He was married April 13, 1883 to Miss Gertie Nomland, residing in Bingham Township until their deaths. In addition to serving as county commissioner for 12 years, Mr. Brokke was a member of the Belmont School Board and a charter member of the Ringsaker Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held at the Ringsaker Lutheran Church May 1, 1940. He was survived by his wife and 11 children: Ole, Jorgen, Guy, Mrs. Ernest (Josie) Gilbertson, Mrs. Henry (Betsy) Johnson, Mrs. J. E. (Emma)Estenson, Tillie Hedde, Mrs. Marcus (Grace) Aas, Clarence, Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Olson, and Mrs. Edwin (Della) Strommen. Mrs Gertie Brokke died in November, 1947. Halvor Brokke Halvor O. Brokke was born near Decorah, Iowa, June 12, 1870. In 1901, at the age of 8 years, he moved along with his parents, brothers, and sisters to Bingham Township to homestead. He was married to Miss Nora Grande of Nielsville, MN. He died at the age of 74 years in April 11, 1945. Funeral services were held at the Highland Lutheran Church with interment in the church cemetery. Survivors include his wife and seven sons: Obert, Palmer, Clarence, Julian, Lynn, Harry, and Orville Brokke, two daughters, Mrs. Maurice Thompson, and Mrs. Conrad Sundeen.

Linda, There are several Morinville's listed in my phone book. One of them is Scott and Judy Morinville. She is a very good friend of my daughter Shari who now lives in Atlanta. The Morinville's all have address of Rural Brooks, MN. Judy and Scott can be reached at 218-698-4282. I'm sure they will try to help you. Tell them Shari's mom told you to call. Brooks is big farm country. Carol ---------- > From: Gardnlinda@aol.com > To: MNPOLK-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [MNPOLK-L] -CLEMEN- WELTER- MORINVILLE > Date: Monday, July 10, 2000 10:28 PM > > Hi, List members! > I am trying to find info on my family in Polk County AND Red Lake County. I > will be making a trip up there in 2 weeks! > Susan CLEMEN was born 8 Aug 1867 in Germany. By 29 June 1869, her brother > Peter was born in Mazeppa (Wabasha County). Can't find record of him there. > Brother Theodore was born 18 Sep 1875 in "Readwing", MN. I can't find him in > Red Wing. Family lore says their mother died early, and left them and 2 > sisters. Can't find them! Susan married Nicholas WELTER, born in Germany 20 > Sept 1858. They lived and are buried in Crookston. Nicholas was naturalized > in Crookston, according to a framed document, on DEC 23, 1899. Family lore > says 3 brothers came over together. Gottfried Welter is buried sharing a > "WELTER" stone with Nicholas. I think Peter is buried in Bemidji. Can't > connect them. Anyone got any hints for me or suggestions of where I might > "dig"? OK- if I leave my shovel at home? > Any tips would be GRATEFULLY followed up on! > > P.S. I also have family- Louis and Euchariste Turcotte Morinville (with > Joseph, Jane, George, Telesphore, and Josephine) and Israel and Elmire > LaPlante Gibeau (with Rosalie, twin sister Elmire, Sam and Philip), who went > to Terrebonne (Red Lake County) from Pentatangueshene, Ontario, Canada and > St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada. Well, the 2 families BOTH moved from Canada > in 1879. It's a really popular thing to do lately, huh? > > Thanks! > > Linda (Welter) Matheis > Gardnlinda@aol.com

Hi, List members! I am trying to find info on my family in Polk County AND Red Lake County. I will be making a trip up there in 2 weeks! Susan CLEMEN was born 8 Aug 1867 in Germany. By 29 June 1869, her brother Peter was born in Mazeppa (Wabasha County). Can't find record of him there. Brother Theodore was born 18 Sep 1875 in "Readwing", MN. I can't find him in Red Wing. Family lore says their mother died early, and left them and 2 sisters. Can't find them! Susan married Nicholas WELTER, born in Germany 20 Sept 1858. They lived and are buried in Crookston. Nicholas was naturalized in Crookston, according to a framed document, on DEC 23, 1899. Family lore says 3 brothers came over together. Gottfried Welter is buried sharing a "WELTER" stone with Nicholas. I think Peter is buried in Bemidji. Can't connect them. Anyone got any hints for me or suggestions of where I might "dig"? OK- if I leave my shovel at home? Any tips would be GRATEFULLY followed up on! P.S. I also have family- Louis and Euchariste Turcotte Morinville (with Joseph, Jane, George, Telesphore, and Josephine) and Israel and Elmire LaPlante Gibeau (with Rosalie, twin sister Elmire, Sam and Philip), who went to Terrebonne (Red Lake County) from Pentatangueshene, Ontario, Canada and St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada. Well, the 2 families BOTH moved from Canada in 1879. It's a really popular thing to do lately, huh? Thanks! Linda (Welter) Matheis Gardnlinda@aol.com

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=316 Surname: Matson, Madson, Christensen, Larsdatter, Penlokken ------------------------- Hello In Polk! I had clicked on the line with your responce but i'm not sure if it will come up on the board or go straight to your e-mail,Which names were you intrested in? I had mentioned Marit and Ole J. Matson B-12Oct1862 D-28Oct1943 Crookston, MN. His Parents: Christian M. "Matson"B-2SEP1828, D-14SEP1916 FOSSTON. Married "Karen" christiansdatter B-17mar1833, D-4Oct1913 TRAIL,MN.....Christian's parents: Mads Christensen, B-1871? D-? and Helena Larsdatter B-1791? D-?. i have looked in the Mormon's Records and think i have found a connection there back much further but am researching more.

Hi Karen, Many of the French Canadians who immigrated from Quebec to Minnesota, then went on to Yakima. My father's family, both maternal and paternal (Boisselle and Laurent) did this. Here are some of the reasons I've heard from my father and some distant relatives. They considered Yakima as "Like Paradise". The weather is much less extreme then Minnesota or Quebec. The ancestors were able to work continuously throughout the year. Yakima does have it's different seasons, but the winters are much more tolerable. Another reason, which is how the Boisselle families came, was because of the timber industry. My grandfather's brother was sent to Yakima by a logging company to work a certain piece of machinery in the mill. My grandfather, his three sisters, their families and my great-grandparents all followed him to Yakima and lived there until their deaths. I have heard there were serious epidemics in Minnesota in those years, so I would imagine rather than stay and risk death, they moved on. Lastly, I have also heard they came because of the war. There were jobs here (Boeing-Seattle). In Yakima there were millwork jobs, carpenter work and farming. I hope this helps a little in explaining the "mass immigration" of our ancestors. Let me know if we have any family connections (Surnames: Boisselle, Laurent, Shields, Hecker) Good luck in your research, Mary Boisselle (born in Yakima, WA) Seattle, WA mlbois@gte.net -----Original Message----- From: khuber53 [SMTP:khuber53@gateway.net] Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 5:48 PM To: MNPOLK-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MNPOLK-L] From Polk Co, to Yakima, WA It seems quite a few families moved from Polk Co, MN to Yakima,WA in the early 1900's. Is there something written about why there was such an exodus? My relatives were some of those that moved and I am interested in if they went in groups of friends or families? What was there in Yakima that interested these people so much? Thanks for a history lesson. Karen Huber SLC, UT khuber53@gateway.net

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=315 Surname: Ofstedal, Markuson, Jerde ------------------------- Anders Ofstedal and his sons Andreas and Simon were among early Polk County settlers. Anders and Agathe Lavik Ofstedal lived in Garden Township. Rev. Andreas was instrumental in six Lutheran churches beginning in the area. Andreas married (second) Mathilda Markuson, the daughter of Knute Markuson and Martha Reppen Markuson, who moved to Polk County as well. Andreas lived in Garfield Township. His first wife is buried in Little Norway Cemetery. Simon Ofstedahl lived in Garden Township and married Kari Tuff. Knute and Martha lived in Woodside Township, although she lived in Garfield Township after Knute died. One of their daughters Sina married Andrew Gjerde (later Jerde). If anyone is researching any of these families, I would love to exchange info, as I descend from Andreas and Simon's brother John -- who married a Markuson, sister of Mathilda and also a daughter of Knute and Martha. All were obviously Norwegian. Anders and Agate were from the farm of Ovstedal, outside of Evanger and Voss in Norway, although the Lavik farm is a little farther away in the Eksingdalen area. Martha Markuson was from the Reppen farm, just outside of Sogndal. Knute Markuson was from the Tenninger farm, with a brother in Tuftedal, just outside of Balestrand.

Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=313 Surname: ------------------------- Hi. I have ancestors from Løken and Høland in Norway and a lot of family in Polk County. I don't know if I can help you, but if we have mutual ancestors I probably can. Do you know the names of the people that emigrated from Norway? Best regards from Norway, Anne Mette ''''''''''''''''''''' Anne Mette Bjørgan http://www.bjorgan.com

Anders Ofstedal and his sons Andreas and Simon were among the early Polk County residents. Anders and Agathe Lavik Ofstedal lived in Garden Township. Rev. Andreas was instrumental in six Lutheran churches beginning in the area. Andreas married (second) Martha Markuson, the daughter of Knute Markuson and Martha Reppen Markuson, who moved to Polk County as well. Andreas lived in Garfield Township. His first wife is buried in Little Norway Cemetery. Simon Ofstedahl lived in Garden Township and married Kari Tuff. Knute and Martha lived in Woodside Township, although she lived in Garfield Township after Knute died. One of their daughters Sina married Andrew Gjerde (later Jerde). If anyone is researching any of these families, I would love to exchange info. John Laird

It seems quite a few families moved from Polk Co, MN to Yakima,WA in the early 1900's. Is there something written about why there was such an exodus? My relatives were some of those that moved and I am interested in if they went in groups of friends or families? What was there in Yakima that interested these people so much? Thanks for a history lesson. Karen Huber SLC, UT khuber53@gateway.net