This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Flotlien Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jVB.2ACE/83.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I still have not figured out that Johnson name - where it came from, I do not know. That is what the obituary said, but her father was Lars Flotlien. I messaged the Norway Heritage board to see if someone there could help to figure this one out! Thanks! I am just trying all possible leads. :)

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/jVB.2ACE/83.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: You are welcome, there are some Johnson's listed on the same page ... Clara Josephine Johnson, Laura Adella Johnson, Julia Johnson, Gust Johnson, Petter Johnson if any of those names ring a bell for you let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Flotlien Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jVB.2ACE/83.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks, though - this is such a tough one to crack! I will keep at it and hope for a breakthrough! Have a good day!

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/jVB.2ACE/83.1.1.1 Message Board Post: No, sorry. I also ran a search at https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/doh/certificates/deathCertSearch.htm and Marie was not listed there. The ND Department of Health does not have death records prior to January 1, 1881, but if she died in ND it should have been there. But you can search there for free for anyone who did die in ND.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Flotlien Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jVB.2ACE/83.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks so much! I will keep searching for more info on the Flotlien family. Do you see any other Flotlien names in there?

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/jVB.2ACE/83.1 Message Board Post: Marie J Flotlien 10/15/1898 - 3/06/1899. Buried in row 21, East Vang Cemetery located near Fessenden, ND. From Cemeteries of North Dakota Wells County Vol 29, p 26

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Flotlien Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jVB.2ACE/83 Message Board Post: Searching for information on FLOTLIEN family. The index for Wells County Cemetery states that on page 26: Marie J. Flotlien. If anyone could look up her birth/death information, I would appreciate it. I am actually searching for Eline (Johnson) Flotlien b. 05 Jul 1863 in Ringsaker, Norway and her son, Martin Flotlien, b. 01 Jun 1882, Ottertail County, Minnesota and he later lived in Montana. I do not know the husband of Eline/father of Martin. Eline later remarried to Otto Evenson and they lived in Larson, North Dakota. Thanks to anyone that can help!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Skaarseth and Larson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jVB.2ACE/82 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information on the Thomas Thompson family. Thomas Thompson was born in Norway in either 1850 or 1860, I've seen both. He died in Chasley 1919 and it buried in the Tuttle Cemetery.He married Mathea Oldsdatter Skaarseth who was born in Faaberg Lillihamer Norway in 1860. The had 12 children: Theodore, Clara, Ole, Christina, Alma (Christina's twin, died in infancy) Alma,John. Selma, Albert, Carl, Thomas and Mabel. They originally settled in Hendricks, MN and eventually to Hurdsfield, ND. My Granfather was son Ole who married Sophia Larson. She was born just outside of Sleey Eye, MN. I would love any info on this family, esp. Thomas, since that is my largest roadblock. Thank you Tracy

Hi Vern, My father-in-law's family were 2nd generation German's from Russia and also lived in Harvey during the 1910 - 1940 time period. Surname was Reimer. My father in law always said that they spoke German at home and learned English when they started elementary school. Jodi

My grandfather, Heinrich Jacob Ruffer, and family came to the US on 25 Apr 1911 from Germany and with the help of a sponsor, the Fisher family, came straight to Harvey, Wells Co, ND. My question is, did they have a germans from Russia village or program in Harvey?. They couldn't speak english when they arrived and 3 children went to school to learn. Someone had to be able to speak German at the school. Any help in finding anyone that can explain where that school is or was. Thank you Vern Barlow

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/jVB.2ACE/81.1 Message Board Post: probate records from Wells County list his death date as Jan. 22, 1950

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/jVB.2ACE/67.2 Message Board Post: I have had very good luck with the James River Genealogy Club in Fessenden. They are most helpful. The email address is: gbarron@daktel.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/jVB.2ACE/81 Message Board Post: I am looking for the exact date of death for my great grandfather, William Harrison Thurston. He died in Grand Forks in 1950. He was buried in Heaton, Wells Cty, ND.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Luras Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jVB.2ACE/80 Message Board Post: Howdy! I'm checking to see if anyone has any information regarding the Samuel Luras family who lived in Heimdal Township or elsewhere in Wells County between 1908 & 1914. Father was Samuel. Mother was Amelia. Children were Stanton (born August 1908), Clifford (born 2-7-1910), Leonard (born 7-7-1911) & Lloyd (born 8-29-1914). Clifford supposedly died on 7-30-1912 after ingesting rat poisoning. Is there an obituary for Clifford? Any record of where he was buried? There was also a fifth child, Hilmer, who died at birth in 1918 -- but we don't know if his death occurred in Wells County or in Montana (where the family relocated to). Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Prom Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jVB.2ACE/79 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Nikolaus Prom (dates unknown), and his wife Anna M. Prom, born 1874 and died 1954. I have a photograph of their headstones from the Harvey cemetery, but can't see the dates from Nikolaus' headstone. My mother thought Nikolaus was the son of Hubert and Margareth Prom, but I cannot find Nikolaus belonging to them on any of the US Census records. Any help would be beneficial - dates and ancestors. Methuria

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/jVB.2ACE/77.1 Message Board Post: Thank you all for your replies. I have had someone who looked at the Tribune file at Ancestry.com and it was not my great aunt. I am still hoping for some help finding an obituary and/or news article in local papers if anyone is going to a local genealogy library and has the time to search for me. I really appreciate your kind offers of assistance. Thank you and Happy New Year! Rita

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/jVB.2ACE/77 Message Board Post: I just received a copy of my great aunt Mary Twist's death certificate and the cause of her death appears to be a tragic accident (fire). She was a correspondent for local papers in Wells County (mainly Wells Co. Free Press)for nearly forty years so surely there were articles about the fire and an obituary. I would be so very grateful if someone in Wells County would be willing to search the local newspapers for me. She died in Bremen on March 31,1955. There appears to be something available in the Bismark Tribune on Ancestry.com but I don't have a subscription that includes newpapers. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my query and whatever consideration you are able to give. Rita

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Helseth/Halseth Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jVB.2ACE/76 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on the name Helseth (also spelled Halseth) originating in Hedmark and settling in Wells County, ND. My husband's grandfather came from Hedmark and his name was Bernt Helseth. He married Anna Moe, I believe she was also from Hedmark. Their children were Sigurd, Ingvald(Engvald), Robert, Bennie, and Alma. Any help would be 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/jVB.2ACE/75 Message Board Post: "Cymric" 9 Aug 1908 Immigrated as Edvardsen Jentoft age 33 Emedora (Iversen) age 33 Ragna age 9 Erling age 7 Urda age 6 Emmy age 4 Elsie age 2 Iversen, Karl age 17 Went to Wells Co. North Dakota Boe family in 1920 Amundsen family 1930 and after Any connections?

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/jVB.2ACE/74 Message Board Post: WAGNER MARTIN from Russia Immigration 20 Nov 1888 "Trave" 302 Wilhelm Martin age 53 303 Maria Martin age 52 304 Wilhelm Martin age 21 346 Frederick Martin age 19 349 Adam Wagner age 24 350 Rosina (Martin) Wagner age 22 351 Adam Wagner age 4 352 Dorothea Wagner age 3 months 353 Johann Martin age 24 354 Christine Martin age 23 355 Madalena Martin age 2 356 Cath Martin age 3 months Adam WAGNER Jr and Rosina MARTIN Wagner went first to Walworth Co. South Dakota, then to Wells Co. North Dakota by 1910. I believe the Martin family went to Nebraska first, then to Wells Co. by 1900. Have found connections to the towns of Western, Pioneer and Manfred for the Wagner family. Am trying to connect MARTIN family from immigration records to census records. Also trying to connect WAGNER family groups together from Wells Co. Anyone have connections?