In 1852 Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Willes came from Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Willes coming on her wedding trip; they bought a home on Irvine Park, adding another to our attractive homes. Mrs. Willes was beautiful and refined, worthy to join the group composed of Mrs. Ramsey, Mrs. Sibley, and others of our company forming the best society. Mr. Willes had the advantage of some of our young men, in that he was well to do and could help in civic improvements in many ways. Mrs. Willes is still with us, and her children and grandchildren are leaders in social and intellectual life. Linda here is some food for thought: This came from Railroad history 1849 to 1875. Could your grandmother be a granddaughter Of this woman? Irvine Park is near Downtown St Paul. The Ramsey's and The Sibley's were prominent families in St Paul in the Late 1800's. Both husbands were governor's of MN. Dawn a former St Paulite ----- Original Message ----- From: Linda J Naranjo<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: [mnramsey] Re: MNRAMSEY-D Digest Selby Ave My grandmother, Sue Merrille Willes, lived with her parents and siblings at 210 Selby in 1898. I suppose by now the house must be gone. Linda Naranjo Seattle, WA ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx>