Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11373 Surname: ------------------------- Gretchen, According to an obituary in the book "The People of St. Patrick" about Saint Patrick's Church, Minden Township, Sauk Rapids, Minnesota ,by Vincent A. Yzermans and published in 1990, Joseph Parent was born in Belgium. Mentions an Xavier Parent, but does not list place of birth, but it looks like he was the parent of Joseph. So I would assume it to be Belgium. Marilyn

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11372 Surname: LINGER, LANGER, MICHELS, THIEL ------------------------- I am wondering if you may know of the MICHELS' line which originally settled in Belgium,Ozaukee County ?, WI, then moved to Thienesville, Washington County? WI and possibly to Jefferson, Jefferson County WI area... Eva MICHELS married Christian LINGER in Fussville..she was the daughter of George MICHELS and Anna Marie ???unk maiden name but may have been Thiel. I am in contact with another researcher who has a LANGER line which moved from Jefferson County to Stearns County, MN in about the same time period (!960-1880).. I would like to share some ideas and explore some possibilities with you, Susan [email protected]

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11371 Surname: MICHELS, LINGER, THIEL, LANGER ------------------------- Josef, I am wondering if you may know of the MICHELS' line which originally settled in Belgium,Ozaukee County ?, WI, then moved to Thienesville, Washington County? WI and possibly to Jefferson, Jefferson County WI area... Eva MICHELS married Christian LINGER in Fussville..she was the daughter of George MICHELS and Anna Marie ???unk maiden name but may have been Thiel. I am in contact with another researcher who has a LANGER line which moved from Jefferson County to Stearns County, MN in about the same time period (!960-1880).. I would like to share some ideas and explore some possibilities with you, Susan [email protected]

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11370 Surname: BACH, GNADEN, KOCH ------------------------- Maureena, I was delighted to come across your old e-mail of 1999, for it fits in with what I learned a few years back. I suspect Mathias' father, Nicholas BACH, b ca 1821, in Prussia, is somehow connected to my g-grandfather Gottlieb KOCH, whom I am having trouble finding his birthplace in Wuerttemberg, Germany. I believe Nicholas' first wife, Elisabeth [KOCH?] b ca 1832, was Gottlieb's sister (the 1880 census says a Gertrude BACH, b ca 1868, was a "niece" of Gottlieb Koch). Anyway, to get to what you wanted to know, just check the 1870 & 1875 census to find the family clearly listed in Oak Township (p. 4 in 1870). Nicholas and Elisabeth had 7 children listed in 1870: Michael, 15, b Prussia, Peter, 11, b Minn [so the family emigrated 1855-59; actually, I found Nicholas' declaration of intent in which he says he arrived in the U.S. in Oct. 22, 1854]. To continue with the rest of the family, Barney, 9, Mathias, 7 [so b ca 1863], Margaret, 5 [the "Maggie" you mention], Agnes, 3, John, 1. Now by 1875, Nicholas re-marries; he marries Elisabeth GNADEN, I believe, in July 1873; she must have previously married to a GNADEN, for there are 3 GNADEN children listed with the rest of the family, Louisa, 8 (so b ca 1867), Maria, 6, and Wilhelmina, 4. By this time, Michael is 20, Peter, 17, Mathias, 12, Barney, 14, Margaret, 10, Agnes, 8 [John is not listed; presumably he died young], and a Charles is 1 year old [so b ca 1874], a child of both Nicholas and his 2nd wife. So you see there is a lot more information on the family just in these two censuses. I did not find them in the 1880 census or 1860 census but have not exhausted my search yet; if you can help, I would appreciate it. It was good to know where Mathias (and Barney, Michael, and Maggie?) moved to later on. I tried to find that out a few years ago but gave up. What township or town in Grand Forks County? Where did he go in Manitoba (I live in Saskatchewan)? Probably the land records on Internet would show his homestead (if he homesteaded)-- I will check that. You ask about Mathias' German origin. Actually, as the census says, he was born in Minnesota, but Michael, the oldest brother was born in Germany. I too would like to know where; Nicholas renounces the King of Prussia in his citizenship declaration, and so that could mean Westphalia or Rheinland or Hannover. Many in Stearns County, especially from the New Munich congregation where Nicholas was probably a member, were from Westphalia. But if he married Gottlieb Koch's sister, she was from Wuerttemberg, and so that makes things a bit confusing. Perhaps you can help me with some of the several details I mention, and I can be of further assistance too. I would like to hear from any others with knowledge in the above matters. Thanks once again for your e-mail and posting your information. It could be very important. Ken Neumann

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11369 Surname: ------------------------- I am researching the Luxembourg and Belgian immigrants to Stearns County & vicinity. Can you tell me whether the PARENT family was from Luxembourg or Belgium? Or, were they French? I would like to know, because if they were from Belgium or Luxembourg, I will add the family to my list! Thanks.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11368 Surname: ZIRBES ------------------------- Looking for Zirbes in Germany

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11367 Surname: Curran, McClennan, Gillette ------------------------- Gr gr granddaughter of Catherine Curran. My gr grandmother was daughter of Catherine Curran. Looking for info.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11366 Surname: Karls, Bildinger ------------------------- I am tracking Luxembourgers in Stearns COunty. I would like to have more information on Peter Karls and his wife, Maria/Mary Bildinger, who moved to Minnesota in about 1867. This couple brought two children to America with them from Luxembourg. The youngest, Nicholas Karls, was born in about 1866 in Luxembourg. This couple had six more children born in Minnesota, One son, Peter Karls, was baptised at St. Nicholas Parish in St. Nicholas, MN on 9 Jan. 1876. So, what happened to this family? Did they move away, or did some of them grow to maturity here, marry and raise families in the area? The names of the children were: Anna, Nicholas (both born in Luxembourg), Mary, Nicholas, Anna, Joseph, Peter, and Mary Catherine. Any help is appreciated.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11365 Surname: ------------------------- Katharina KLEMMER is listed on the 1870 census for Stearns County in Munson Twsp. She is married to John Klemmer, and she is listed as a Luxembourger. She died 15 April 1907 and is buried at St. Catherine's Cemetery in Farming, MN. What was Katharina Klemmer's maiden name? Where was she born? Thanks for your help.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11364 Surname: Lutgen, Loch ------------------------- Who was Cornelius Jungels who married Maria Loch? Was he the son of John Jungels & Catherine Lutgen? If so, when was he born & when did he die? This couple had a son baptised at St. Nicholas Parish, Stearns County, MN in 1894. I would also like to know more about Maria Loch. Was she the daughter of the Loch family of Freeport, MN? Thanks for your help.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11363 Surname: ------------------------- Joseph Hemmel, born abuot 1811 at ____ in Luxembourg. He shows up on the 1870 census for Stearns County, living in St. Augusta Township, p. 12. His wife is identified as either "Cresina" or "Gesina". What happened to this family? I am tracking Luxembourgers in Stearns County.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11362 Surname: ------------------------- Who is Johann Heins, d. 21 Oct. 1907 & buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Albany, MN? Was he a member of the Peter Heins-Margaretha Thill family >From Luxembourg who eventually moved to South Dakota? I'd like to know whether Johann Heins was an immigrant from Luxembourg. Thanks for your help.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11361 Surname: ------------------------- I am trying to identify all the Luxembourgers in Stearns County. Some of the Gross families were from Luxembourg. I still need to tie up some loose ends in this Luxembourger family. Who can identify who these people are: Barbara Gross m. John Allen/Ahles? Catherine Gross m. Bernard Zinken Maria/Mary Gross m. Frank Jaeger on 21 Jan. 1871 at Richmond, MN Mathew Gross m. Mary Dietrich in 1875 at St. Cloud, MN Thanks for your help.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11360 Surname: ------------------------- I would like to complete the information on the children of Dominic Frank and Catherine Lutgen of St. Nicholas, MN. I have the info on Henry, William & Wilhelmina Frank. I need to know dates of birth, marriages, if any, and death dates for: John, Peter, Matthew, and Dominic John (need Dominic's date of death). Thanks for your help.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11359 Surname: ------------------------- Nicholas Brauch married Margaretha Loesch in 1860. I need the date of death for Margaretha Loesch Brauch. Who can help? Thanks

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11358 Surname: ------------------------- Can someone clarify who this Catherine Binsfeld is? She died 11 Sept. 1907 at St. Nicholas, MN. Is she the wife of John Baptiste Binsfeld, i.e. Katharina Dockendorf? I need this information for my Luxembourger project (to complete the information on John B. Binsfeld). Thanks

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11357 Surname: Clifford, Rogers ------------------------- Looking for descendents of Ella Clifford and Dayton S. Rogers, m. Mar 1886, Stearns Co., MN. Ella Clifford, dau. of Samuel A. and Zeruah Clifford, b. April 1859, Lynden Stearns Co., MN; d. Sep. 1941, Butterfield, Watonwan Co. MN. Dayton S. Rogers b. Apr. 1855, Ohio; d. May 1933 Hinkley, Pine Co. MN. Six children were born to the Rogers while living in Stearns Co.: Jessie b. Nov 1886, Martha b. Feb. 1890, Bonnibell b. Jul 1894, Glenn b. Mar 1896, Robert b. Jan. 1898, Lynn (male) b. abt 1904.

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11356 Surname: Rausch ------------------------- Hi: My family tree book, which was done in 1981, lists a Balthasar Rausch and Cornel Rausch. A copy of this book can be found in the Stearns County Historical Society Museum. I am a descendant of Peter Rausch who was Balthasar's brother. Vernon

On the web site of the Paynesville Area Historical Society there is a transcript of a 1930's interview with William Schmiginsky of Paynesville. William states that he was the son of Julius and Wilhelmina (Frueger) Schmiginsky, born in Germany 4 December 1861. He says he came to the US via New York City in the summer of 1880. His tombstone in the Ebenezer Church Cemetery indicates he died in 1948. The article states that he had two brothers, Ernest and Julius, and two sisters, Amelia Wagner and Johanah Schultz. Do we know who Ernest Schmiginsky married? I find him as a widower with the kids in the 1920 Stearns Co/Eden Valley Village census. Did Julius Schmiginsky come to the US? Who did Amelia Wagner marry? ... first name of her husband would help sort out the many Amelia Wagners. Did Johanah Schultz come to the Minnesota area, too? What was the first name of her husband? Audrey Cox Vogelpohl Seattle, Washington -- Family research in Minnesota on: Christoffer, Holland, Hukriede, Schmiginsky, Vogelpohl, Wagner and Westover

Posted on: Stearns County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mn/Stearns/11355 Surname: Buckley, McClennan, White ------------------------- Looking for info on the Daniel Buckley b.1832 Canada (Eng) listed in north part of Saulk Centre, Stearns County in 1900 census. He may be an O'Brien cousin. Link: my family history page URL: <http://webhome.idirect.com/~obrienr/index.html>