You'll probably want to stay at the Comfort Inn in East Grand Forks, MN or one of the hotel chains in Grand Forks, ND. It's just across the Red River. Be sure you check out the Special Collections Library on the 4th floor at the University of North Dakota. It's the best Norweigian genealogy research library in America. Ask for Sandy... she's the Norweigian expert... also an expert on Polk Co., MN research. Another person to contact is Janet Smith, President of the Minnkota Genealogical Society... She'll direct you in the right direction. <jehsmith@yahoo.com> Carolyn
You'll probably want to stay at the Comfort Inn in East Grand Forks, MN or one of the hotel chains in Grand Forks, ND. It's just across the Red River. Be sure you check out the Special Collections Library on the 4th floor at the University of North Dakota. It's the best Norweigian genealogy research library in America. Ask for Sandy... she's the Norweigian expert... also an expert on Polk Co., MN research. Another person to contact is Janet Smith, President of the Minnkota Genealogical Society... She'll direct you in the right direction. <jehsmith@yahoo.com> Carolyn
Patty, Well I go there pretty often and Grand Forks is good as well as Crookston has some nice places. You could check the Polk Co. Historical Society. All my family is from Erskine area....so if you have family around there I could probably be of more help. Kelly Ekeroth Big Lake, Minnesota ------------------------------------------------------------------------ pjwdougf wrote: > I have never been to Minnesota before and I have a chance this summer to do > some serious cemetery crawling in Fertile. (and then on to Flom for same) > > Can anyone recommend a place to stay? Museums? Courthouse? other places > for research? > > I will be with two cousins and we are searching SKEIM,LILLEGRAVEN all buried > in Fertile, we think. They were Norwegian. > > Thank you in advance! > Patty Foley > Wilsonville,Oregon
I have never been to Minnesota before and I have a chance this summer to do some serious cemetery crawling in Fertile. (and then on to Flom for same) Can anyone recommend a place to stay? Museums? Courthouse? other places for research? I will be with two cousins and we are searching SKEIM,LILLEGRAVEN all buried in Fertile, we think. They were Norwegian. Thank you in advance! Patty Foley Wilsonville,Oregon
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=268 Surname: Johnson ------------------------- I'm seeking more precise info on my grandmother Effie Lily Johnson born 8/25/1894 in Anoka, Polk County. Her father's name was John A. Johnson (dob unknown, somewhere in Sweden) Her mother's first name was Josephine, but her maiden name is unknown. (dob unknown, somewhere in Sweden) They were probably married in Muskegon, MI, and both died there. I don't know how long they lived in Polk County. Nor do I know if her 2 brothers, George and Ludwig, were born there. At the very least, does anyone know where her birth certificate is held? I can't figure that out from the web sources I've tried. She does not appear in the LDS online resources. thanks for your help--a novice, Anne Johnson Johnston
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=267 Surname: eisert ------------------------- search for current status of Jeanette eisert crookston, mn. polk county
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=266 Surname: Gillis ------------------------- Searching for any information about our ancestor ADAM GILLIS who filed for immigration and naturalization while living in Polk County. Please help! Thank you, Marilyn Florida
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=264 Surname: ------------------------- I can copy down what I have and send it to you or through your mom since I don't know what your address is. Please send me your family stuff too as I mentioned before I haven't seen you since you were a little tyke. Your mom should have our address.
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=263 Surname: Rhode, Lathams, Butler ------------------------- I have been doing a family tree and any info. such as birth, marriage, death dates and places would be helpful. Thanks
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=262 Surname: Lessard ------------------------- Polk county, Charles Lessard born Sept 12,1886 Crookston, Mn, son of David Lessard and M. Octavie Chouinard Lessard. We are looking for names of his siblings. Our photo shows four other children before Octavie died. (she died in 1892 in Biwabik Mn.)
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=261 Surname: ------------------------- McIntosh,Mn (Polk County)was originally started in another location before it was moved to where it is now. Can somebody tell me the exact location where McIntosh was first started? I appreciate your help. Thank You. Eugene Braget eibb@att.net
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=260 Surname: Stubson ------------------------- Lookin for information on JOHN STUBSON born in Climax, Mn. Born in Polk county 1876 - 1879
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=259 Surname: Erickson, Ericson ------------------------- According to family sources, Swann Erickson (1880-1910) was buried at a rural cemetery near East Grand Forks, MN (Polk county). I would like to know exactly which cemetery, and would like to get a photo of any marker. Thanks for you help! Ron Ericson
In a message dated 5/25/00 9:40:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, wkpw@prtel.com writes: << MNPOLK >> Please change my address to xstctry1@msn.com Thank you. Linda
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=257 Surname: Rhode, Latham ------------------------- If you need any Rhode family info, contact me. Your mom and I are first cousins. Haven't seen you in a really long time, you probably don't even remember me. Just let me know if I can help
Hi Wayne, Yes, East Grand Forks is in Polk County. The address is: Polk County Court House, Crookston, MN, 56716, or at least that's what it was in 1995! Grand Forks is in Grand Forks County, and am sure you can send it to the County Court House there. You might also try the North Dakota Department of Health, 600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND, 58505-0200. Have you tried the gen web sites for these counties? They are very good, and will give lots of info about the recording of birthdates, cost of certificates, etc. Good luck, hope you find the birthplace! Jan Lipsiea Wayne Cann wrote: > > Posted on: Polk County Queries > Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=255 > > Surname: Klevegaard > ------------------------- > > My mother, Myrtle Irine Klevegaard, was born either on the Minnesota side > or the North Dakota side of the river. Grand Forks. She was born Jan 21, > 1912 on the wagon trek to Canada from Norway. Her family homesteaded near > Scout Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. If anyone has some thoughts on how I > could locate a birth certificate? I would certainly appreciate it as I > believe that the Church were she was registered at burned down leaving > no record. I believe East Grand Forks is in Polk County, Minnesota > Thank you for reading this...Wayne Cann
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=256 Surname: Arnesen, Anderson ------------------------- Seeking further information about the following family, who emigrated from Norway in 1869 and may have settled in Polk county. Elling ARNESEN (possibly changed to Anderson) b. 1821 wife Sigri b. 1820 children: Kirsti, b. 1850; Anne, b. 1852; Else, b 1854; Anders, b. 1857; and Sigri, b. 1864. Any information would be most appreciated. Dave
Posted on: Polk County Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Polk?read=255 Surname: Klevegaard ------------------------- My mother, Myrtle Irine Klevegaard, was born either on the Minnesota side or the North Dakota side of the river. Grand Forks. She was born Jan 21, 1912 on the wagon trek to Canada from Norway. Her family homesteaded near Scout Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada. If anyone has some thoughts on how I could locate a birth certificate? I would certainly appreciate it as I believe that the Church were she was registered at burned down leaving no record. I believe East Grand Forks is in Polk County, Minnesota Thank you for reading this...Wayne Cann
Anyone out there researching George Galland who resided in Polk County in late 1800s. Married to Kesiah Thurston -- children George, Lydia, Jessie, etc. Thanks! Kate O
Posted on: Polk County Biographies Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/PolkBios?read=5 Surname: Snelling, McLennan ------------------------- Edward Waldegrave Snelling came to Polk County, MN with his wife, Catherine Mary McLennan Snelling about 1885 after he retired from the British Army. Catherine's McLennan family had come to Polk County about 1880 to farm. They had 3 children, Lionel, Douglas and Florence Audrey.