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/VNB.2ACE/552.1 Message Board Post: Hello! In the Montana section of the name list to a book by K-G Olin "Vad gjorde farfar i Klippiga bergen?" (What did Grandpa do in th Rocky Mountains?) I found a John Peterson, 44 years old, bartender, South Wyoming Str. in Butte. Souce: 1910 Census, microfilm T624 836. There is no Petter Persson/Petterson but a reference to a book "Crime: Murders from 1894-1994", Butte Silver Bow Public Archives. The book of KG Olin has a whole chapter on life in Butte. Lycka till! Håkan Bergström

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/VNB.2ACE/552 Message Board Post: I´m looking for more info on a man named Johan Persson born in 1863 in finnishtalking area in northern Sweden called Matarengi, Övertorneå. It is alledge that he hade somekind of a saloon or bar in Butte from since about 1890 until his death in 1912. His brother Petter was as they say in Sweden, shot dead in that saloon or bar in 1897. Tank you for informations! Petter

I am looking for a connection of anyone who might have knowledge of a Thomas P Hoban, b,1870 (?) in PA or NY, wife: Ellen Francis Gannon, b,1870 in PA. Both died in Butte. He: Dec 8,1912. She: Dec 27,1909. They had two, maybe three children. One of those was my grandfather,but given up to a Frank and Winifred Rohan in Butte. He was born Nov 1, 1908. The information that I have been able to get, is that Ellen only lived in Butte for four years until her death

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/VNB.2ACE/551 Message Board Post: I am seeking any information which you may have on the descendants of John Rogan and Anne Driscoll of Montana or on Anne's brother Charles Driscoll. Anne Driscoll was born about 1896 in Michigan or Montana. Charles was born about 1893. Anne & Charles lived with their parents, James and Catherine? Driscoll, in Butte, Montana. I am told that Anne married John Rogan. I have done extensive work on the Driscoll family, but have been unable to locate these lines. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pat Sloan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CHAGNOT ROONEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VNB.2ACE/550 Message Board Post: Looking for info about Edward CHAGNOT and Catherine ROONEY CHAGNOT who lived in or near Butte MT abt 1900--1944. They may have ran a hotel in the area.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WHITE, MILLER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VNB.2ACE/549 Message Board Post: Trying to find out what became of my husband's gr-grandfather, Homer WHITE. He came from Ithaca, NY to Silverbow County, Butte, Montana c. 1894 with his wife Mary Esther MILLER and their children. About three years later, his wife and children went back to Ithaca without him. I am trying to find out if he died, or if he perhaps remained in Butte, remarried, whatever. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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/VNB.2ACE/101.1 Message Board Post: I believe that I may be part of the family of Anna Driscoll who married John Rogan. While I know nothing of Mr. Rogan, I have extensive information on Anna Driscoll's family. Pls. contact me for further verification. My Anna Driscoll was born in Montana. Her father was James Driscoll who was probably born in Wisconsin and whose family was from New Diggings, Wisconsin. I hope this is of interest. Pat Sloan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HOLLAND Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VNB.2ACE/548 Message Board Post: Seeking info on the Holland Family listed below: In the 1930 Butte City Directory my Hollands are listed as: Holland Mich J (Margt) h115 Boardman (Cntrvle) Holland, Francis miner r115 Boardman (Cntrvle) Holland, Irene h115 Boardman (Cntrvle)

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/VNB.2ACE/547 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information about 4 persons who came to Butte from Meeker county, MN in 1890 (or a little earlier). They are: Syverine (Severine) Christianson, born 1867 Meeker county, MN, married around 1891, probably in Butte, to a Parker or Steiner; Johanne Marit Christianson, born 1850 Norway, came to US 1862; Loius (sometimes written Lewis) Christianson, born about 1864, MN, mine worker in Butte; Alfred Christianson, born about 1875 MN

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walkerville Telegraph, Troutner, Knotts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VNB.2ACE/546 Message Board Post: Just came across some information on my g Grandfather, Ezra B. Troutner. Stated that he and partner E. Franklin Knotts owned the Walkerville Telegraph comapny around 1890. Anyone with information on Ezra Troutner or the Walkerville Telegraph company, please contact me directly at sgilbert@cox-internet.com or reply with post. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Steve

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/VNB.2ACE/543.2 Message Board Post: I checked further and found that the Montana Death Index, available by subscription from Ancestry.com, lists the following two people: KINKEE, Gladys Died: 17 November 1968 at the age of 77 years Residence & County of Death: Silver Bow County Marital Status: Married KINKEE, John Died: 11 October 1970 at the age of 87 years Residence & County of Death: Silver Bow County Marital Status: Widowed I did not find a listing for either Peter, nor his wife. You can go to the following link for the Montana State Historical Society and Archives and request copies of the obituaries of Gladys and John, which will be provided at a very reasonable cost. http://msl.state.mt.us/lisd/library-hist.htm Now scroll down to the Archives listing, and you can e-mail your request.

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/VNB.2ACE/543.1 Message Board Post: I happen to own a copy of the 1952 Polk City Directory for Butte and I found: KLINKEE, John A. [married to] Gladys M. [John's occupation] Switchman, Great Northern Railway. [owned own home at] 1007 Oregon Avenue Peter Julius and his wife Anne were not listed. The current phone book for Butte does not list any Klinkee's. Hope the above info helps.

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/VNB.2ACE/212.353 Message Board Post: I am looking into names I come across through obit's. I have a William Paull (My great grandfather) who died in Butte, Mt. and his obit states surviving relatives as follows... Mrs. Richard Harvey Mrs. John Nance Mrs. Fred Rowe Joseph Harvey JAMES ROBERTS John Hancock Do any of these names ring a bell? Would this possibly be the same James Roberts you were asking about? I also know that the Paull family is from the Cornwall area. William Paull born 1869 or 70 in St. Agnes.

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/VNB.2ACE/545.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the information. However, I have already gotten the birth certificate and that is where I get the name LONG. All parties that I know are now deceased so I have no-one else to ask. I am hoping that someone is out there looking for "Dolly" and knows about her. Thanks. Dolores

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/VNB.2ACE/545.1 Message Board Post: As your mother was born long before 1967, you should be able to obtain a copy of her original birth certificate from the Montana Dept. of Public Health & Human Services according to the following information: http://www.calib.com/naic/pubs/as_mt.htm The following link will give you the address to DPHHS/Vital Records and many links to adoption search sites: http://members.aol.com/deitrahs/MONTANA.html It is much less expensive to obtain a copy of the birth certificate from Silver Bow County, rather than the Dept. of Vital Records. Go to this site, and scroll down to "How To Obtain Copies of Vital Records, etc." http://www.mtech.edu/silverbow/ If this link should not work for some reason, then go to the page where you posted your message and click on "Links and Announcements." 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/rw/VNB.2ACE/545 Message Board Post: I'm trying to locate my mothers' birth father by the last name of "LONG". Her birth mother was Elizabeth Neva who died in 1925. My mother went by the name of Dolly and was born 2/25/23 in Butte, MT. She was adopted by the Fiesters' and grew up in Butte. If anyone knows anything please contact me @: daisylu2@juno,com. Thanks, Dolores Hiltbrand.

Wondered if anyone could look up an obit. Looking for Peter Rosar who was murdered on Mar 4, 1913 possibly in Walkerville, and buried in Mt. Moriah Cem. in Buttle.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Glennan, Elliott, Sarnsen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VNB.2ACE/468.2 Message Board Post: Lael, My paternal grandfather, Frank Vernon Glennan was born in Butte, Montana , Silver Bow County 10 May 1894. He was married to Alice Minnie Elliott born in Butte, Montana, Silver Bow County 29 Sept 1894 on 10 June 1916. Frank died on 17 Oct 1946 in Nevada City, CA. We think his father, Joseph Glennan, was born in Limerick Count, Ireland, married to Christinia Sarnsen born in Denmark.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boam/Lynch/Weir Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VNB.2ACE/544 Message Board Post: Am looking for information on Mayme (Mary) Boam (maiden name Lynch), daughter of Jerry and Margaret Lynch. She had 4 siblings: Margaret, Nell, Ed and Jer. Lynch. Mayme was born around 1892. She married Willard Guy Boam (a Butte tavern keeper) and had one son, my Dad, Willard "Bud" Boam. They lived at 1014 Placer Street in Butte. Also am looking for information on Larry Weir (married to Margaret Lynch). I believe he was in law enforcement and had a taxi service.

I've "rescued" a group of photographs belonging mostly to the BARTON + PAISLEY families. Photographs include: #1 - Aunts Lillian & Fannie BARTON "Asa BARTON's sisters", taken at the Murphy Studio in Springfield, MO, probably taken in the early 1900's with both sisters appearing to be in their 20's or 30's #2 - "Sincerely Yours" Lillian BARTON, no location or studio noted, probably taken in the 1890's or early 1900's, Lillian appears to be in her 20's at the time #3 - Elmer Asa BARTON "age 10 years and 4 months" & Lester Alexander BARTON "age 5 years and 8 months" and "taken June 1st 1912", no studio or location noted #4 - Lester Alexander "age 9 months, Uncle Rob's", taken at the A.M. Woolley Studio in Springfield, MO, probably taken in the early 1900's #5 - Margaret WEINER "Aunt Fannie BARTON WEINER's daughter, Asa N. BARTON's sister's daughter", taken at the Ferguson Studio (no location), probably taken in the 1890's or early 1900's, subject is an infant #6 - Elmer A. BARTON "age 4 1/2 years" & Lester A. BARTON "1 year", no location, probably taken in the late 1890's or early 1900's #7 - Alexander H. PAISLEY "father of Norma and Elmer C. PAISLEY" taken at the A.J. Dusseau Studio in Butte, Montana, probably taken in the 1880's or 1890's, subject appears to be in his 60's Additional photographs gathered from the same source belong to the GEORGE, HUMMEL, and GWINN families coming from Los Angeles, CA; Faribault, Minn; Anthony, Kansas; Additional unidentified photographs come from Tioga, PA; Conneaut, Ohio; and Chicago, Illinois. I am hoping to find someone from this family so that this precious group of photographs can be returned to their rightful place with family. If you are a member of this family or know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley