Issue #36 of the Minnesota Genealogical Journal is on track for mailing in September 2006. As usual, it contains 100 pages of records (marriages, baptisms, biographical entries, etc.), just for family historians researching in Minnesota. The Table of Contents for this issue can be found at: http://www.parkbooks.com/Html/mgj36.html A full description of the Journal, including the subscription rate and special mailing costs for foreign subscribers, can be found at http://www.parkbooks.com/Html/brochure.html You can explore the contents of the back issues in our on-line catalog, or at http://www.parkbooks.com/Html/mgjpast.html Subscriptions must be received by 21, 2006. Mary Mary Bakeman [email protected] Park Genealogical Books http://www.parkbooks.com

Can anyone help me with info on the following family. John Zeppenfeld born in New York (I would guess at the latest around 1853) Married to Gertrude Ganz 28 November, 1867 in Ramsey, Minnesota. I have three children for them: Gertrude (my GGrandmother) born 1872, William Adam born 1875 and Joseph born in 1879. I have recently come across mention of a John Zeppenfield born approx 1873 and listed as being in the 1900 census for Ramsey, Minneosta. I wonder if John Zeppenfield (born in N.Y.) had more children. Can anyone help me with lookups for this family? Thanking You Melinda Kohler

I am trying to find the Death Date for my Gtgrandfather's brother, JOHN MCINTOSH. He was born 1844/45 in New York (don't know if city or state). He married Caroline Falkel in Sangamon Co. Il 1871 and they moved to Renville Co. Mn. He is on the 1910 census for 2nd ward St. Paul with his Daughter, Ann and husband, WILLIAM P. CLYNCH. He is not on the 1920 census and all the John McIntosh's that I have found listed on the Mn. Death list have death dates that I'm sure is too late for him. Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you. Louise

Can anyone help her? Respond directly to her, as I don't know if she's on our list or not. There were several cemeteries in St. Paul besides Elmhurst -- Zion (now part of Oakland and German Lutheran), Oakland (non-denominational, which also had a county burial ground), Calvary (Catholic) -- so religion can be a factor, as well as $$$. There are death records microfilmed for St. Paul and Ramsey County by the LDS and available at the Family History Libraries. They are separate because they had separate health departments. Both were keeping records before the State Health Department got into the picture in 1899/1900. Mary >I have a photograph of funeral flowers from my great great >grandmother's funeral. She was born February 13, 1833. Do not know >where. Her maiden name was Bushman or Buschman, not sure of >spelling. She died in Ramsey county, most likely St. Paul as the >photograph was taken by R.A. Leisk located once at 195 East 7th >Street in St. Paul. She died April 2, 1895. Found her husbands >grave, my great great grandfather in Elmhurst. His grave is unmarked >with a group of German immigrant veterans who served in the Dakota >wars and Civil war. I am requesting a marker from the VA for his >grave. Elmhurst does not list great great grandmother. I need HELP! Thank you

Anyone willing to help him? Please respond directly to him, as I don't know if he is on our list or not. Death certificates do have areas for all the information he is requesting, but since that information is usually provided by a descendant, it's sometime missing because it isn't known. Mary >I was wondering if you could do a death record look up for me. The >person is, Heinrich Ferk, I think I found him listed in the >Ancestry.com Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 under the spelling >'Henry Fark'. The database states he died on 31 Mar 1917 in Ramsey County. > >I am hoping the death certificate gives his birthdate, birth place, >parents names and cause of death. > >The person I am looking for was baptized Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm >Ferk and was born on 21 July 1874 in Sherman Township, Sheboygan >County, WI. I found him in the 1910 census living in Clover >Township, Pine County, MN - 34 years old, born WI, is a farmer and is single. > >Whenever you get a chance, I am in no rush. Thanks for the help, I >do appreciate it. > >Tom > > > >

See the St. Paul Pioneer Press newspaper, of yesterday, July 20, 2006 for an interesting story about a very old toilet, discovered in the building at 250 E. Seventh St., now undergoing renovation. Plans are to preserve and display the ancient throne! Fun reading for all. lanie paymar wrote: > My dad (Joseph H. Paymar) took over Paymar > Furniture at 250 E. 7th St. from his dad in the middle > 1940s. On the west side was Purity Coffee Shop, then > Wacouta St. + then Butwinick Furniture Store. There > were apartments above Paymar Furniture. > The building is VERY old with great architecture > on the outside. (I never was upstairs.) > I'd greatly appreciate information on how I can > get information on this old building. > Thanks very much for your help! > Lanie (rhymes with Janie) Paymar > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

It can be seen at http://www.drakkar91.com/stpaul/ Beautiful structure. Elaine I once said cynically of a politician, 'He'll doublecross that bridge when he comes to it.' --Oscar Levant Hello Jim On Sunday, July 16, 2006, you wrote > Your message regarding the Ryan Building brought back lots > of memories. > The multi-story building (actually a group of several > buildings, built at different times) was located on E. > Seventh St., southeast corner of Robert St., at the opposite > end of the block from the famous Ryan Hotel, which was on > Robert St., northeast corner of Sixth St. > So, if you are familiar with downtown St. Paul, the Ryan > Bldg. stood across Seventh street from the Emporium > Department Store, across Robert street from the Bremer > Arcade/Bank Building, and kitty-corner from the Golden Rule > Department Store. > As a child in the 1950s, I hawked newspapers from a news > stand in front of the Ryan Bldg. The first floor of the > building then housed the Maurice L. Rothschild -Young > Quinlan Clothing Store. Although I was allowed to explore > the store, it seemed all too expensive for my meager income. > When sales were slow at the news stand, I would venture down > the block and stake out the lobby of the Ryan Hotel, where I > usually found a few customers. > The overly ornate (but then much neglected) six-story > Victorian confection, called the Ryan Hotel, was built in > the mid-1880s, and was considered the finest hotel in the > state of Minnesota. Had it survived, (and it should have) it > is likely that every turret, quoin, and column would have > been meticulously restored, and today would have been our > only five-star hotel. But, like so many others, this > extraordinary landmark was targeted during our city's > Capitol Centre urban renewal (actually: urban removal) > project. The stately Ryan was knocked down and carried away > to some distant landfill in 1962, and the adjoining Ryan > Building fell a few years later. > Today, a modern office building is located on the site of > the Ryan Bldg. and Ryan Hotel. > Hope this helps. > Best regards, > Jim Sazevich, Historian > St. Paul, Minnesota

Your message regarding the Ryan Building brought back lots of memories. The multi-story building (actually a group of several buildings, built at different times) was located on E. Seventh St., southeast corner of Robert St., at the opposite end of the block from the famous Ryan Hotel, which was on Robert St., northeast corner of Sixth St. So, if you are familiar with downtown St. Paul, the Ryan Bldg. stood across Seventh street from the Emporium Department Store, across Robert street from the Bremer Arcade/Bank Building, and kitty-corner from the Golden Rule Department Store. As a child in the 1950s, I hawked newspapers from a news stand in front of the Ryan Bldg. The first floor of the building then housed the Maurice L. Rothschild -Young Quinlan Clothing Store. Although I was allowed to explore the store, it seemed all too expensive for my meager income. When sales were slow at the news stand, I would venture down the block and stake out the lobby of the Ryan Hotel, where I usually found a few customers. The overly ornate (but then much neglected) six-story Victorian confection, called the Ryan Hotel, was built in the mid-1880s, and was considered the finest hotel in the state of Minnesota. Had it survived, (and it should have) it is likely that every turret, quoin, and column would have been meticulously restored, and today would have been our only five-star hotel. But, like so many others, this extraordinary landmark was targeted during our city's Capitol Centre urban renewal (actually: urban removal) project. The stately Ryan was knocked down and carried away to some distant landfill in 1962, and the adjoining Ryan Building fell a few years later. Today, a modern office building is located on the site of the Ryan Bldg. and Ryan Hotel. Hope this helps. Best regards, Jim Sazevich, Historian St. Paul, Minnesota

My dad (Joseph H. Paymar) took over Paymar Furniture at 250 E. 7th St. from his dad in the middle 1940s. On the west side was Purity Coffee Shop, then Wacouta St. + then Butwinick Furniture Store. There were apartments above Paymar Furniture. The building is VERY old with great architecture on the outside. (I never was upstairs.) I'd greatly appreciate information on how I can get information on this old building. Thanks very much for your help! Lanie (rhymes with Janie) Paymar __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Good morning List, I have found an advertisement for Wooley and Shirley, Manufacturing Jewelers and Engravers. Thomas Shirley was my Great Great Grandmother's 2nd husband and I am curious as to where in St. Paul this address, 404-406 Ryan Bldg., would have been located, anyone know?? Is it still there? Thanks, Connie Westcott --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min.

Hello list, Wondering if anyone on this list is available to do obituary look ups? I am looking for these 4: Harry J. Doris Died: Nov. 15, 1999 St. Paul Robert J. Doris Died: June 20, 1951 Ramsey Co. Walter J. Doris Died: Nov. 29 1986 St. Paul Eugene J. Doris Died: Feb. 23, 1986 St. Paul Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Angela Grand Rapids, Michigan

Looking for Mary Dooney Padden who lived in Winona MN during late 1890's. She later moved to L A -CA, but lost trace after 1936. She may be burried in Winona, or that area. Any informaation would be helpful to find my missing gr-Aunt. Also am looking for the Parents of Michael Dooney born 1858 in Ballaghderrean /Derinacartha , formerly Co. Mayo now Co. Roscommon, who spent time in MN when he migrated in 1885 , then on to Oregon. Any help would be appreciated

The Minnesota Research note for July includes a page from the original register from the Catholic parish of St. Anthony from 1851, with an opportunity for someone to get a free subscription to the Minnesota Genealogical Journal. It's about transcriptions, extracts and indexes. You can find it at http://www.parkbooks.com/Html/research.html Mary Mary Bakeman [email protected] Park Genealogical Books http://www.parkbooks.com

Georg H Anderson, born 27 may 1897 in St Paul Minnesota. What i seek is his links into the Modern world, for his children and such. What i know is that he died 20 Dec 1963 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But he seems to have lived in Pepin County, Stockholm. For he lives with Charles E Long there in 1910, and to Long Georg is nephew. And he married Mabel E something.. MORE INFO:In 1900 years CENSUS, he is found with his father, Peter Andersson Minnesota, county Ramsey, St Paul (Enumeration District No 99, Sheet No 3A): 1910 Census 1910 census, Wisconsin, county Pepin, Stockholm Township (Enumeration District 153, Sheet No 4A): Charles E Long, 33, widowed, born Wisconsin, parents born in Sweden. mother Christine, 69, widow, born in Sweden, to USA 1869. son Harold(?), 7, born in minnesota, nephew George H Anderson, 12, born in Minnesota, There is a George H Anderson, born 27 May 1897, that died 20 Dec 1963 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. His mother's maiden name was Nelson. Don't know if this is the person you are looking for, but the similarities are certainly there. What i seek is georg H Anderssons descendents in America, and hopefully more info on the father.

Hi Listers: I would like some grave pictures of 3 people buried in Calvary cemetery, Beroun, MN. They are my GGreat grandfather and 2 of his children. There maybe be more buried in the plot if there is one. Otto BIERSCHENK had 7 children, but the others moved away. His wife was Pauline SIEG died 24 Apr 1925. Otto BIERSCHENK - died 24 June 1903 Louise (Bierschenk) SCHEUNEMAN - died 6 Sep 1952 Julius BIERSCHENK - died 10 Oct 1968 Bill Forshay - San Antonio, TX [email protected] -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10

Hi List: I want to THANK ALL who responded to my plea for help with my mother's Birth Cert. I got responses from numerous people, I especially want to thank John & Annie. I talked to my mother last night and she was at a meeting. They found out at the meeting that she didn't need her birth cert. I am going to send for one anyway as she may need it down the line. Only now I'm not under any time retraints. Again I want to THANK ALL that replied. This list is the greatest keep up the good work. Bill Forshay - San Antonio, TX -- _______________________________________________ Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number. -Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10

In a message dated 6/20/2006 2:18:45 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Hi list: I have a desperate situation. My mother lives in Texas sponsored housing. Well she just got a notice yesterday that she has to have proof she is a American citizen. She needs her birth cert. She has lost it in her many moves around the country. She was born in Ramsey co. MN 21 Apr 1915. Her name was Evern Pauline Lillian Bierschenk. Her father was Richard M. Bierschenk and mother was Ella Nelson. I hope there is someone out there that can help me. She needs her birth cert by 1 July 2006. I tried going to "Random Acts of Kindness". But no one was doing birth cert, all were pictures of gravestones. Bill Forshay - San Antonio, TX Bill, I called the state. You have to go to the state website to order it. You print out a copy of the form, sign it and have it notarized, then you can fax it to them with a creditcard number. Include a letter explaining the problem and asking them to fax a copy to the necessary people, explaining the time constraint, and they will do so as well as sending the original to you. However, to get it in time you would need to pay an extra $20 to have it expedited, so total cost would be $36. The only way someone else could get it for you is if you printed up the application from the state web site and have her sign it and have it notarized, plus have her sign a letter asking that it be released to them stating her full name and that person's full name and then you would have to overnite it to whoever is to pick it up. That letter would also have to be notarized. A certified copy would only be released to you or her. Annie in Minnesota P.S. It can be picked up at any local registrar's office in any county in MN now. The state has computerized everything and you pick up copies in any part of the state now.

I am thinking that they might accept a copy faxed to them from the state of MN until the certified copy can get there. Check with them and then see if the state will fax a copy when sending your certified copy to you. Annie in Minnesota

I checked the births in Minnesota and only came up with the following. Could not find a birth certificate, however, she may have been born at home. My mother did not have a birth certificate however, the census record was accepted in place of it. Good luck. Bev in Minneapolis, MN 1920 United States Federal Census Record (javascript:showPop('infoPopup')) about Edern Bierschenk Name: Edern Edern Age: 4 years 8 months Estimated birth year: abt abt Birthplace: Minnesota Race: White Home in 1920: St Paul Ward 5, Ramsey, Minnesota Sex: Female Marital status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter Mother's Birth Place: Minnesota Father's Birth Place: Minnesota Image: 315 --------------------------------------------- Social Security Death Index Record (javascript:showPop('infoPopup')) about Richard Bierschenk Name: Richard Richard SSN: 471-16-0990 Born: 4 Dec 4 De Died: Nov Nov State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (Before 1951 ) ---------------------------------------------- 1920 United States Federal Census Record (javascript:showPop('infoPopup')) about Richard Bierschenk Name: Richard Richard Age: 27 years Estimated birth year: abt 1893 Birthplace: Minnesota Race: White Home in 1920: St Paul Ward 5, Ramsey, Minnesota Home owned: Rent Sex: Male Marital status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Mother's Birth Place: Germany Father's Birth Place: Germany Image: 314 ----------------------------------------

Would anyone on the list who goes to the MN Hist. Society be able to look up an obituary for me, please? I'm looking for Aletha DILLEY who died Nov 6, 1954 in Blue Earth County, MN. I assume her obit would be in the Mankato newspaper. Thank you for any help. Cecilia