This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Iles, Murray, Dyer, Ireland, Belieu, graves, Israel, Pohl, Dendauw, Sura Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/1681 Message Board Post: Wondering where I would go to find a death of a child between 1871 and 1880? Elise Pohl came with her parents at age 4 to MN from Germany but she is not on the 1880 census. They were Catholic sp are there any records on line for the catholic churches in the area? Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/732.753.1.3 Message Board Post: To Bev Ewing, I hope you get this message. I am a direct descendant of Maria Jax and her daughter Maria Hasling Fishbach, and her daughter Mary Hasling who married Jacob Simonis. I've been researching these lines, and my THIELEN line for years, and have collected extensive information, photos, ect...... Have been stuck on my Simonis line for a long while. My SIMONIS, THIELEN, HASLING ancestors all immigrated from the Luxembourg, Rhineland region of Germany to Stearns county, MN between 1870 and 1885. I think we must be related and descended from the same line? I was hoping we could exchange information. Hope to hear from you. Kelly Thielen greatgreat grand daughter of Jacob Simonis, b.1854, d.1925, MN, buried at St.Joseph's Catholic cemetery, Dickinson, ND, husband to Maria Hasling, and father of 12 children, many who went to Oregon.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/125.75 Message Board Post: Hi Georgette, I see it has been a number of years since you posted your message. Did you ever find the information you needed on the Middendorf's in Stearns Co., as I do have a three ring binder about 5 inches thick on them. Kathy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/1680 Message Board Post: Attention Norwegian-Americans: The combined Norwegian-American organizations of Gudbrandsdalslag, Nord Hedmark og Hedemarken and Trønderlag will hold their annual "Tre Lag Stevne" in Fargo, North Dakota this year from August 3-6 at the Ramada Plaza Suites and Conference Center. The stevne (gathering) will include genealogy labs and research assistance with all the resources of the bygdelags (organizations): books, films, maps, family histories. There will be multiple seminars on genealogical, cultural and historical Norwegian-American topics. The program includes a tour to settlement areas of Norwegian emigrants in Richland County, North Dakota, a visit to the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, Norwegian food and music. There will also be a "pitchfork fondue", Norwegian craft demonstrations and vendors. Those planning a visit to Norway in the future might want to take advantage of the opportunity to learn a little of the Norwegian language in a Saturday seminar. And, of course, there will be the opportunity to visit with others who share an interest in Norwegian heritage. The stevne is open to the public although advance registration is requested. Tours and meals must be reserved in advance. Additional information, including hotel information, the program schedule and registration forms are found on the Trønderlag web site: http://www.tronderlag.org/stevne2005.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TJB.2ACI/1238.2 Message Board Post: hi im not sure who you are but eiolett who was married to my grand father joseph bernard kapolczynski i hope you can find information because i would realy appriciate talking to my family because i have no realitives that i have ever me on my grand mothers side so any word from you would be greatly appreciated thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/1573.1.1 Message Board Post: Violet ~ Conrad (Connie) Zehrer was my uncle married to my mother's sister (cecile Kleinschmidt). He was a farmer for many years raising prized winning holstein cows and bulls. I haven't really done any research on the Zehrer name (still trying to track Kleinschmidt!) so I can't tell you if there is a connection or not. Good Luck with your search and thank you for the kind words. TVener

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/670.870.1 Message Board Post: Yes, Joseph Shortridge, born 1844 died 1919. Son of Andrew Jefferson Shortridge. I thought I counted 8 or 9 children born to this Joseph Shortridge - but names and nicknames used on various US census enumerations may have confused the count. There are also a couple of cousins by the name of Joseph Shortridge. Good luck.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TJB.2ACI/1014.1.3 Message Board Post: Donna, It's me - Ruth Burke. Do a search on Unknown Legat or Unknown Lah and you'll find an interesting listing for Legat in one of the World Trees. I think there will be contact information for you to talk with and see if you can find or contribute some info on Martin Legat. Let me know if it ties into the Hudovernik line. If you can't find it, call me - I've bookmarked the page. Ruth

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Staub Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/1679 Message Board Post: My gg grandfather was John Staub, born in 1866 in Germany. Immigrated to US in 1887, and I believe naturalized in Minn. He married my gg grandmother Rosa Adams in 1895 in Fayette Co.WV, and had 3 children by the 1900 census. Lidda Anne born in 1895 in WV, Katie M. born in 1898 in Minn., and Charles Buck born in 1899 in WV. I found a message from a Shirley on an article about Nick. Nick wrote an essay in 1936, about the families travels from Germany, to France, to the US. He lists the individual family members, and under John, has him listed as dying in 1929. John and Rosa split up somtime in 1901-2, and we the family assumed he had died at that time. My g grandmother Annie, didnt know what had happened to him. I have since found, he remarried in 1918 to a Scrilda Gibson, and they had 2 children. A girl that died young, and a son-Bernard James Stubbs. John died in 1929/30, Scrilda died in 1970, and Bernard died in 1971. I havent been able as of yet, to find any children for Bernard. If you are a member of this family, please contact me at zyndyne@hotmail.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/1678.1 Message Board Post: You may want to get hold of the Catholic Diocesean offices. I believe that would be in St. Cloud, MN. They would have complete records on all the priests that served in the diocese.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/1678 Message Board Post: I am looking for information about John and George Fugel. Both brothers were Catholic priests in Stearns county. They should have lived there about 1880. Any help, please.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TJB.2ACI/1677 Message Board Post: This man was a friend of my father's and they raced in St. Cloud together. He was around my father's age and my father was born in 1935.If anyone has any information, please let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/365.1.2 Message Board Post: Did they call him Dutch??? If so we have a match. Email me at cmickola@charter.net. I will put you on myfamily.com site and you can check photos. Connie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/365.1.1 Message Board Post: My Wendt family came from Freeborn County MN, Roberts County SD, and Afton Twp, Ward County ND. I don't think they are the same. What else can you tell me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/TJB.2ACI/1676 Message Board Post: Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Minnesota http://www.historic-atlas-series.com/mn_map/mn_index.html The abridged Atlas CD contains high resolution (400 dpi) scanned images of vintage 19th century Minnesota maps that are presented in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). All of the 1874 Minnesota county maps are included on this CD, as are 49 city and village plat maps from this period. Other city and village maps included on this CD: Albert Lea, Anoka, Austin, Blue Earth City, Brainerd, Brownsville, Caledonia, Carver, Chaska, Chatfield, Clencoe, Cleveland, Dodge Center, Duluth, East Janesville, Faribault, Hastings, Henderson, Kasson, Lake City, Lanesboro, Le Sueur, Litchfield, Mankato, Mantorville, Minneapolis, New Auburn, New Ulm, Northfield, Owatonna, Preston, Red Wing, Rochester, Rushford, Sauk Centre, Sauk Rapids, Shakopee, Spring Valley, St. Cloud, St. Paul, St. Peter, Stillwater, Wabasha, Waseca, Wells, Wilton, Willmar, Winona and Winnebago City. Both the county and city maps include many larger property owners and... Each atlas includes the following 19th century features: * roads, railroads and canals * cities, towns and villages * post offices and government sites * one-room schoolhouses, churches and cemeteries * rivers, streams and ferries * race tracks, fair grounds and picnic groves * industrial sites, furnaces and mills * early homesteads and farms -and much, much more The abridged Illustrated Historical Atlas of Minnesota may be an invaluable aid to Genealogists, Historians and researchers in search of 19th century Minnesota places and place names. These early maps often contain many places that no longer exist or that have been obscured over time; the location of churches and cemeteries may assist genealogical researchers interested in locating the last resting places of ancestors. Also available on eBay: http://stores.ebay.com/Historic-Atlas-Series-by-HAR?refid=store Best Regards, Rich Green Historic Atlas Series http://www.historic-atlas-series.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Perfetto, Giordano, Jordano, Jordan, Wendt, Erickson, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TJB.2ACI/365.1 Message Board Post: Connie, Herman William Wendt in my husband's grandfather Herman William Wendt B.16 May 1881, McLeod County, MN married Emmily Erickson, B. 7 Dec 1878, Clay County, MN. married 18 April 1906 at a friend's home in St. Paul, MN 2 daughters: Adeline Leona Wendt b. 08 July 1907 Phyllis Marian Wendt b. 04 September 1915 Phylis married Joseph Dominic Perfetto (b 1900) one son Michael Perfetto, b. 1946. - my husband. I have more info if you would like to compare Sandra

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Loudon / Greeley / Stanley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TJB.2ACI/1580.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for this information! I'm thinking the info I have by Ada isn't a transcription of the oral interview you are referring to. I have one 4-5 page document from the Museum, plus two pages obtained from my family. I will order a copy from the Stearns County Museum as well as order the History of Stearns County on ILL again as I missed that store information when I had those books on loan before. May I send you a copy (to your personal e-mail address?) of the picture I have of Elmer, Elizabeth and Erwin Loudon? They are on a front porch and I'm wondering if this couldn't be the store. You've been very helpful - thank you! Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stanley, Linn, Petty, Eaton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TJB.2ACI/1580.1.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: She continued to run the store for a while, with Frank Block serving as manager. He then purchased the store but didn't keep it very long. Ultimately it was purchased by Eliel Peck who had a store and the Post Office in Kimball, and most of the stock was moved into town. The information on this is in the oral recording of Ada (Louden) Phillips at the Stearns History Center and also in a segment on Maine Prairie in Mitchell's History of Stearns County (1915). The Mitchell segment was written by my g-grandfather, Roger Stanley, who had owned the store before Loudens. He traces the sale of the store till it was discontinued at the Corners. But I don't have that copy at hand, as I am at work. If you need me to come up with the final changing of hands, just let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Loudon / Greeley / Phillips Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TJB.2ACI/1580.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Again, Do you know who Elizabeth Loudon sold the store to after Elmer died in 1904? According to history (perhaps the same info from Stearns Co. you referred to) , she kept the store a few more years with the assistance of hired help. I am putting together the information I have and that piece would be helpful :-) Thanks! Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McComb, Biggerstaff Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/TJB.2ACI/1661.1 Message Board Post: Paul wrote, "Have photo of my grandmother take by E.A. Hill studio in St Cloud MN in 1890. Info.. written on back is : “Ella McComb Augustine on wedding trip. Aunt Margaret Biggristaff (sp?) and family Father’s oldest sister St. Cloud.” Father could be John Marshal McComb. Both my grand parents were life long residences of Pittsburgh, PA. This is first info. I have of any relatives in MN. Any information would be greatly appreciated." Paul, This is not my family, but below are some items regarding James & Margaret BIGGERSTAFF's family in MN. The 1850 census shows a Margaret McCOMB of the correct age (b. 1832-1835) in Pittsburgh, daughter of Marshall & Ella McCOMB. 1860 US Census, MN Stearns St. Cloud James Bigerstaff Not Stated, Stearns, MN 31 1828 Ireland Male Margret Bigerstaff Not Stated, Stearns, MN 24 1835 Pennsylvania Female Mary Bigerstaff Not Stated, Stearns, MN 8 1851 Pennsylvania Female Margret Bigerstaff Not Stated, Stearns, MN 5 1854 Pennsylvania Female John Bigerstaff Not Stated, Stearns, MN 2 1857 Minnesota Male 1870 US Census, MN Stearns St. Cloud BIGGERSTAFF, James, 40, Shoemaker, 2000, 300, IRE Margarethe, 28, Keeping house, PA Ellen, 18, PA Magie, 15, PA Johny, 12, MN Cary, 9, MN Olas, 4, MN Ida, 1, MN 1890 Veterans Schedules, MN Stearns, St. Cloud, page 2 BIGGERSTAFF, James, Private, Co. F, Regiment 1 Minnesota Infantry, enlisted Mar = 1864, Discharged Aug = 1865, Served 4 months Civil War Pension Index Card 1891 Invalid claim, filed from MN 1899 Ap 5, widow, application 695416, certificate 484998, filed from MN 1900 US Census, MN Stearns WD1-St. Cloud, ED 168, Sheet 12A 411 5th Avenue BIGGERSTAFF, Margaret, head, Apr 1831, 69, widowed, bore 9 children/6 living, born PA, parents born IRE, own home free of mortgage ***Same census, page 9B BIGGERSTAFF, Jane, boarder, Feb 1838, 62, single, born IRE, parents born IRE For more information about the family, including Margaret, I would definitely order James BIGGERSTAFF's civil war pension file. Also, the Stearns County History Museum may be able to locate additional information. A death certificate &/or obit will help establish the connection.