Does anyone have information on the United Ancient Order of Druids? My grandfather and a great uncle were members of the local 'grove' some time during the period they lived in Virginia (1895-1910). This local grove hosted a convention in Virginia so it must have been a fairly large organization in its time and I wonder if there is a membership list still available somewhere. Any help or suggestions appreciated. Lee

Well, maybe that wasn't so easy. I bet you wanted to ENTIRE article...right? Sorry for my excitement and error. Jo ;( ----- Original Message ----- From: "keisu" <keisu@brutele.be> To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 5:41 PM Subject: [MNSTLOUI] Obituaries Dutluth News > Hi all! > Is there anyone out there that has access to the archives & obituaries of the Duluth News on-line? > http://web.duluthnews.com/ > > In such a case I'd be really gretaful if you could look-up, copy and send me the obituary for Roy A. Nopola, who died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, 83 y.o. > > /greetings > Hakan Bergstrom > Brussels, Belgium >

Hey, that was wayyyyy to easy. Here ya go. Jo Ü Article 1 of 1, Article ID: 9812090108 Published on December 9, 1998, Duluth News-Tribune (MN)Duluth News-Tribune (MN) ROY ALFRED NOPOLA Roy A. Nopola, 83, of Aurora died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, in White Community Hospital, Aurora.He was born Oct. 21, 1915, to John and Selma (Isaacson) Nopola in Biwabik. He grew up in Palo and graduated from Aurora High School in 1932. He attended Eveleth Junior College. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps, Ely. He worked for the Town of White until his retirement in May 1979.He was a member of International Operating Engineers Union Local 49.In passing, he joins his parents, John and Se Complete Article, 195 words ( ) ----- Original Message ----- From: "keisu" <keisu@brutele.be> To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 5:41 PM Subject: [MNSTLOUI] Obituaries Dutluth News > Hi all! > Is there anyone out there that has access to the archives & obituaries of the Duluth News on-line? > http://web.duluthnews.com/ > > In such a case I'd be really gretaful if you could look-up, copy and send me the obituary for Roy A. Nopola, who died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, 83 y.o. > > /greetings > Hakan Bergstrom > Brussels, Belgium >

This will be a Masonic Lodge. They are great supporters of charities, particulary for children. The free Shriners' children hospitals are an offshoot of the Masons. To be a Shriner, you must first be a Mason and a Christian. Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vincent Summers" <vsummers@nrao.edu> To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2001 8:00 PM Subject: [MNSTLOUI] Anyone know what this means? Keystone Lodge... > Keystone Lodge Chapter No 20 RAM > > Anyone know what this is or was? What is Keystone Lodge, and what is > RAM? > > This about Lyonel AYRES: > > "Lyonel Ayres as member 282. He joined 1-24-1894 and was Hi Priest in > 1898" -- a letter from a St. Louis County volunteer... > > Thanks, > > Vince Summers > >

Keystone Lodge Chapter No 20 RAM Anyone know what this is or was? What is Keystone Lodge, and what is RAM? This about Lyonel AYRES: "Lyonel Ayres as member 282. He joined 1-24-1894 and was Hi Priest in 1898" -- a letter from a St. Louis County volunteer... Thanks, Vince Summers

As far as I know, there were no hotels on Kent Rd. Like I said before, there are just fine older homes that are huge, with many rooms. They have been kept up very nice by their owners even to this day. I would say if your ancestor owned a home on Kent Rd. back in 1939, he was rather wealthy. Of course the other possibility is that he just stayed with another family in one of the homes. Barb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vincent Summers" <vsummers@nrao.edu> To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 10:28 PM Subject: Re: [MNSTLOUI] 15 Kent in 1939 > Yes, that is it. Sorry I forgot to mention that it was Duluth. Are > there mainly homes, and no hotels, etc.? > > Vince > > Barb Werner wrote: > > > > Vince, > > > > Was this in Duluth? There is a Kent Rd. in an upscale part of Duluth > > that has some beautiful old homes on it. > > > > Barb W. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Vincent E. Summers" <vsummers@nrao.edu> > > To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 11:32 AM > > Subject: [MNSTLOUI] 15 Kent in 1939 > > > > > My relative died at 15 Kent in the year 1939. He was listed as r, > > > which I gather either means rented or residence! Not sure which. > > > > > > Was this a hotel, home, or what -- does anyone know? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Vince > > > >

Vince, I would guess that the "r" in the record you have with his address would stand for "residence" rather than "renter", particularly in that area of Duluth. However, not knowing the source, this is only a guess. Also, his age might be a factor - if he was young, it's possible that he was renting a room in one of the fine old houses, or even employed by the owner, or a student at the college, renting a room. If he was older, my guess would be that he owned the house (residence). Just some food for thought.... Carole At 8/1/2001 10:28 PM, you wrote: >Yes, that is it. Sorry I forgot to mention that it was Duluth. Are >there mainly homes, and no hotels, etc.? > >Vince > >Barb Werner wrote: > > > > Vince, > > > > Was this in Duluth? There is a Kent Rd. in an upscale part of Duluth > > that has some beautiful old homes on it. > > > > Barb W. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Vincent E. Summers" <vsummers@nrao.edu> > > To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 11:32 AM > > Subject: [MNSTLOUI] 15 Kent in 1939 > > > > > My relative died at 15 Kent in the year 1939. He was listed as r, > > > which I gather either means rented or residence! Not sure which. > > > > > > Was this a hotel, home, or what -- does anyone know? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Vince > > >

Yes, that is it. Sorry I forgot to mention that it was Duluth. Are there mainly homes, and no hotels, etc.? Vince Barb Werner wrote: > > Vince, > > Was this in Duluth? There is a Kent Rd. in an upscale part of Duluth > that has some beautiful old homes on it. > > Barb W. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Vincent E. Summers" <vsummers@nrao.edu> > To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 11:32 AM > Subject: [MNSTLOUI] 15 Kent in 1939 > > > My relative died at 15 Kent in the year 1939. He was listed as r, > > which I gather either means rented or residence! Not sure which. > > > > Was this a hotel, home, or what -- does anyone know? > > > > Thanks, > > Vince > >

Vince, Was this in Duluth? There is a Kent Rd. in an upscale part of Duluth that has some beautiful old homes on it. Barb W. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vincent E. Summers" <vsummers@nrao.edu> To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 11:32 AM Subject: [MNSTLOUI] 15 Kent in 1939 > My relative died at 15 Kent in the year 1939. He was listed as r, > which I gather either means rented or residence! Not sure which. > > Was this a hotel, home, or what -- does anyone know? > > Thanks, > Vince >

Hello All, I'm was wondering if anyone out there knows or has any information on the Birth of a Nation Orchestra. A relative of mine was in it and they toured the nation and I was wondering if anyone could help. I tried a search, but I didn't come up with anything. Suggestions? Kim Pollard

My relative died at 15 Kent in the year 1939. He was listed as r, which I gather either means rented or residence! Not sure which. Was this a hotel, home, or what -- does anyone know? Thanks, Vince

I am emailing the appropriate localities with the obituary of my Lyonel AYRES. You will see that his career, etc., touches on whatever list is receiving this obituary. I hope to have it posted on appropriate websites, also. Thanks each group, and all individuals, who have helped me in this. Particular thanks goes to "Twiggy" -- a member of one of these lists. Vince Summers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Obituary of Lyonel Ayres Duluth Herald, Saturday, November 25, 1939. (Also on front page Duluth News-Tribune) (but reduced-length article there) Had Long Civic, Masonic Record L. AYRES, 81, DIES ------- Funeral Is Set for 2 P.M. Monday in Temple ------- Long prominent in Masonic ac- tivities, at the Head of the Lakes and throughout the state, Lyonel Ayres, 81 years old, died in a Du- luth hospital yesterday following an illness of six weeks. Mr. Ayres came to the Head of the Lakes in 1885 and took part in numerous engineering and survey- ing projects in development of the [Photo Inserted] region. He resided at 15 East Kent road. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday in the Lake Ave- nue Masonic temple. Palestine lodge, AF @ AM, will conduct serv- ices. The temple will be open at 1:45 p. m. Born Sept. 4, 1858, in Memphis, Tenn., Mr. Ayres received his early education in Centre county, Penn- sylvania, from a private tutor. His family moved to Philadelphia in 1872 and there he attended public schools, graduating in 1876 from the Philadelphia Central high school. After four years in the insur- ance business he joined his father in the mercantile business. In 1883 he accepted a position with the Great Northern railroad at Glen- dive, Mont., and while employed with the firm saw the development of the frontier. Mr. Ayres came to West Superior in 1885 to take charge of construc- tion of rail yards and passenger station. The same fall he super- vised construction work on the waterfront in Duluth. He accepted the position of as- sistant city engineer for Duluth under City Engineer James Fowler in 1886 and served under six chief engineers, during which time he had charge of construction of the city's sewer system. He supervised construction of a drydock for the American Ship Building Co. in Superior in 1900 and 1901, and in the latter year joined the Duluth Engineering Co. During the next 14 years he di- rected construction of municipal improvements in cities and villages throughout the northern part of the state, as well as supervising general land surveys and platting townsites for the territory. Also during the period he was county surveyor for three consecutive terms. In 1915 he was appointed city engineer by the late Commissioner of Public Works James A. Farrell, serving for four years. About that time he acquired an interest in the Duluth Engineering Co. and was affiliated with that firm ever since then. During his Masonic career, Mr. Ayres held numerous high offices in the order. He was a life mem- ber of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers society, the Duluth Engineers club, the Du- luth Chamber of Commerce, the National Geographic society and the American Forestry association. Surviving are two sisters, Mary and Jane Ayres, and a brother, Bucher Ayres, all of Swarthmore, Pa. Active pallbearers at Monday's rites will be Harry G. Gearheart, Stanley R. Holden, James S. Matte- son, Hugh L. Joyce, Henry E. Grieser and Philip M. Hanft. Honorary pallbearers will be C. G. Townsend, A. Laird Goodman, William P. Majo, Philip R. Moore, Calvin F. How, W. R. Cameron, John A. MacFadyen, John E. Law- rence, George R. Reed, Raymond L. Larson, Ray G. Palmer, Walter F. Kelso, J. Alvin Johnson, Axel E. Johnson, Seth W. Paine, George G. Davies, Ellis J. Butchart, Will- iam J. Archer, A. N. Rule, Ralph J. Davis, Henry W. Cheadle, Will- iam P. Abbett, James B. Enochs, Edward D. Baker, Thomas P. Brad- ley and Charles E. Flora. ================================== S FUNERAL NOTICE Y Members of Palestine M Lodge, No. 79, A. F. & B A. M., and all Master O Masons are requested to L be present at the funeral of our late brother, Lyonel Ayres, at the Masonic Temple, Lake Avenue and Second Street, on Monday, November 27, 1939, at 2:00 o'clock, P. M. Lodge will open at 1:45 P. M. W. R. CAMERON, Secretary. WILLIAM V. MOORE, Master.

Hello list, I am curious about an Alex Lyons listed in the death index as dying 12/18/1912. It is possible that he is my Alex Lyons. Is there someone who can look at the death cert and give me a transcript? I would be very appreciative. Thanks, Dean Cameron

Hi folks, Just want to clarify the death record situation for the State of Minnesota - Death records are now $10.00 per certified and $10.00 per uncertified ( or plain copy as the clerks call it.) If you are a genealogist and do not need a certified copy, always order a plain copy. This means you will get the copy of the original document - handwriting, signatures and all. St. Louis County stamps it "For Genealogical Use Only" and other counties put their own stamp on it or none at all. But if you order a certified copy, you will get a transcribed record on fancy paper with very minimal information. Not at all useful for a genealogist. You also need to have a notarized letter if sending for one or identification if getting one in person. Birth records have also gone down in their rates. $13.00 for a certified record and (I believe) $10.00 per plain copy. Same thing is true when ordering birth records as death records. I have this from the County Recorder, Mark Monacelli, at the St. Louis County Courthouse and the State of Minnesota. All counties are to go by these same rules. Barb Samarzia, Volunteer Genealogist, St. Louis County Courthouse ----- Original Message ----- From: <MNSTLOUI-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <MNSTLOUI-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 8:00 AM Subject: MNSTLOUI-D Digest V01 #69

Dave J says "Yes...this is wonderful. Now, we need a birth index!" I agree with that - especially for the 1800's Margie - WA

Yes...this is wonderful. Now, we need a birth index! Dave J. - Bow, NH ----- Original Message ----- From: "John or Dorothy" <jhuotari@erols.com> To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 12:25 PM Subject: Re: [MNSTLOUI] MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY POSTS DEATH INDEX ONLINE, 1908-46 > Thank you! It IS a great site! > > How does one get on the Ancestry Daily News mailing list? > > Dorothy > > Jan Mackey wrote: > > > Greetings List, > > > > The Ancestry Daily News posted this today. MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY > > POSTS DEATH INDEX ONLINE, 1908-46. It's a great search engine so I > > wanted to share this information with you. Of course, those of us on > > this list have been enjoying the ability to search death and birth > > indexes for some time now on our great St. Louis County, MN Web site, > > thanks to Shirley Solem and her helpers. > > > > http://people.mnhs.org/dci/ > > > > Jan Mackey > > Orange County, CA > > Family Names: Nankervis, Gouze, Housley > >

In a message dated 07/23/2001 10:38:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, drherbert@wave.net writes: << My name is Dena. There is a John Mike that died in 1942 in Halden Twp. Can someone please tell me where Halden Twp. is? >> I see Halden township is listed in St. Louis county. it lists details on this page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnstloui/stlratwp.htm don't know if that helps. DeeDee

Dena, Include the Death Cert. #5093 and other information and send for the Cert. The printable form on the St. Louis site does not seem to be working, but just include all the information called for below. The death Cert. should have the birth place on it. That is Halden township, outside of Duluth. James McGill ____________ If you would like to obtain a copy of a death certificate from St. Louis County MN, write to: St. Louis County Recorder P.O. Box 157 Duluth MN 55801-0157 ---$11.00 for a certified copy ---$11.00 for a non certified copy Make check or money order payable to: County Recorder Please make sure to send the information that is found with each entry in the Death Record Index Name, Date, Record #, and Comments/Location _______________ MIKE JOHN NA 1/20/1942 5093 HALDEN TWP -----Original Message----- From: Robert Herbert <drherbert@wave.net> To: MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, July 23, 2001 8:39 PM Subject: [MNSTLOUI] John Mike >Hello, >My name is Dena. There is a John Mike that died in 1942 in Halden Twp. Can someone please tell me where Halden Twp. is? I cannot find it on the Ancestry.com census. >I need to know if this John Mike's death certif. say's he was from Hungary. If he was then he might very well be my long lost great grandpa that I have been looking for for over 20 years. Thank you to anyone who can help me. Dena >

Thank you, Dena ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ddhamm@aol.com> To: <MNSTLOUI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [MNSTLOUI] John Mike > In a message dated 07/23/2001 10:38:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > drherbert@wave.net writes: > > << My name is Dena. There is a John Mike that died in 1942 in Halden Twp. Can > someone please tell me where Halden Twp. is? >> > > I see Halden township is listed in St. Louis county. it lists details on > this page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~mnstloui/stlratwp.htm > > don't know if that helps. > > DeeDee > >

Hello, My name is Dena. There is a John Mike that died in 1942 in Halden Twp. Can someone please tell me where Halden Twp. is? I cannot find it on the Ancestry.com census. I need to know if this John Mike's death certif. say's he was from Hungary. If he was then he might very well be my long lost great grandpa that I have been looking for for over 20 years. Thank you to anyone who can help me. Dena