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/0gB.2ACI/170.1.1.2.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Jeff Sandvik, Thank you. Interestingly I picked up names that may be related to me - Andrew Brende and Sophie Oien (Mrs. George) maybe related to Bervens of Baltic/Colton/Lyons or McGrees or Johnsons, Otterbys etc. Dennis Gray

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/0gB.2ACI/274 Message Board Post: I am wondering how to get information for any publications on these two men - my relatives. Would this book Norwegian Pioneers have some information in it? Dennis Gray - [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fetters, Knapp Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/273 Message Board Post: Hello: Looking for any info on Helen Elizabeth Knapp Fetters, Born: 1853, Died: 1919 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I would like the name of cemetary she's buried in if at all possible. Thanks You!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nyhus Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0gB.2ACI/170.1.1.2.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Here are pages 471 & 472. A reprint of the book was available from the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College, Sioux Falls last time I was up there.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Berven Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0gB.2ACI/272 Message Board Post: Always looking for Bervens who would like to come to our family reunion! This year it will be on July 29 and 30. For information send e mail to [email protected]

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/0gB.2ACI/197.1 Message Board Post: I knew Leonard. He was a friend of my father - Merle Gray. My Dad was the barber in Harrisburg. I attended the Harrisburg ME church when it was in its old postion on the west side of town. We lived next door across the alley. Dennis Gray

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/0gB.2ACI/212.2 Message Board Post: I have been wonderfing how to find Dale Myhre who lived near Harrisburg while growing up - farm on #11. Family moved to Minnesota later. Would someone know Dale Myhre? He attended Springdale Lutheran.

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/0gB.2ACI/170.1.1.2.2.1 Message Board Post: No I have not seen this book. Maybe the page 471 can be scanned and sent to me via internet. Dennis Gray

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nyhus Hanson Dalenes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0gB.2ACI/170.1.1.2.2 Message Board Post: Have you come across Norwegian Pioneers History of Minnehaha County, South Dakota? Randi's father, T. Halvor Nyhus is listed on page 471. (I'm my Nyhus is from another group.)

FARMER DIES IN FIELD Special Dispatch--Sioux Falls, SD November 1 August Schwartz a well known farmer living near Ramona was found dead in one of his fields. When last seen he was engaged in trying to extinguish a fire which was sweeping over his stubble. His death resulted from heart disease caused by over exertion. We're extracting obit information in the Omaha newspapers for an index file and since I'm on the Minnehaha list having once lived there, thought I'd copy it and forward it on. Usually we only index people within about an hour's drive of Omaha, or with an obvious Omaha connection (like it states that a family member is living in Omaha or the deceased had lived in Omaha/area.) This individual might be related to somebody on the list. Karen

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/0gB.2ACI/254.2 Message Board Post: Ellanor, I did a lookup for you on the McFarlanes. This information was taken from the death records at the Minnehaha County Courthouse, 415 N Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Phone 605 367 4223. You may obtain a certified copy of the death record by sending $10.00 to the above address requesting a copy. Book 4 Page 000212 Charles McFarlane, was a widower, wife was Sarah M. Born August 31, 1859, Belleville Ontario. Died December 7 1953, was 73 yrs, 10 mo, 12 days old at time of death. He was an Engineer. Father: Michael McFarlane, born in Ireland; Mother: unknown. The informant was Thos McFarlane of Sioux Falls. Cause of death was Chr Myocarditis, Doctor T.J. Billion, MD. Buried in St Paul Minnesota. Barnett Funeral Home, 901 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone 605 336 0707 Book 18 Page 014363 Thomas A McFarlane Born July 27, 1887 in Toronto Ontario Died: Dec 7 1953 at McKennan Hospital, Sious Falls, at the age of 66 Occupation: Elec Engineer SS # 503 01 3874A Spouse: Myrtle L McFarlane Father: Charles McFarlane Mother: Sarah McFarlane Informant: Mrs Thos A McFarlane Cause of Death: CA of Pancreas, Metastases, ascitis Buried: St Michael Cemetery, 3001 North Cliff Av, Sioux Falls SD 57104. 605 338 3376 Benz Funeral Home, Sioux Falls, SD I looked for Sarah but did not find her in the records. Apparently she passed away someplace other than Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County. I see I missed Myrtle. Will have to go back to see if she is listed in the records. Hope this helps you in your search. If there is anything else I may help you with, let me know. Donna [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lyons, Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0gB.2ACI/271 Message Board Post: ISO information on Harry Leroy Lyons believed to be born in Indiana around 1895(abt), he married Ethel Marie Jones in South Dakota, Minnehaha County on 16 Mar 1936. They had 3 children James Leroy born 1936, Patricia Yvonne born 1938 born in Jasper, MN, Pipestone County and a possible 3rd child. He was listed as a herdsman for occupation. He is believed to died in Montana in an automobile accident. (not positive if this is true) I am trying find anyone who may have his family connections. Please contact me at [email protected]

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/0gB.2ACI/270 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/0gB.2ACI/269.1.1 Message Board Post: I tried to e-mail you, but my mail was returned saying that I'm not permitted to send mail to this address.....

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/0gB.2ACI/269.1 Message Board Post: Ruby Beatrice Olson (b. 1 Apr 1903- d. 2 Nov 1981 Griswald, Iowa) married Walter Alvin Hokenstad (b. 28 July 1904 Sioux Falls, South Dakota) on 18 Jun 1935 in Brookings Co., South Dakota. My source is the self-published (1985) family history by Etta Hokenstad Berge (1910-1995) titled "Slektningene: The Hokenstad-Helmeid-Roesum Family History, 1625-1985", which includes the family history of Walter's grandfather Thron Hokenstad (my GGGrandfasther.) E-mail me if you would like more info.

Is anybody in Sioux Falls able to take a couple of digital photos for me? I'm not sure which cemetery, but think it is in the South east part of the city--and was a large one. I have Gladys Herron Peterson/Petersen, her son Roger (killed in Viet Nam), and maybe her husband Roy...unsure whether he's still alive or not--he's a half nephew of my dad's. Gladys died in 1998. I would love digital photos of their markers if anybody could do that. I'd be happy to reciprocate with pictures from Omaha. Karen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hokenstad, Olson, Reitaas Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0gB.2ACI/269 Message Board Post: I'm looking for info on Ruby B. Olson b. 1903 in Brookings, SD. Her parents were John A. Olson b. 1870 in Minnesota, and Olina (Lena) Reitaas born in Norway. In John's obituary (in 1944) it says that Ruby is Mrs. Hokenstad and she is living in Sioux Falls. Can someone help me find out more about her and her family?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Custer, Dykstra Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/268 Message Board Post: Jennie E. Custer, 85, of 1808 E. Bennett St., died Thursday at a local hospital. Jennie Dykstra was born in Orange City, Iowa, and moved to Springfield as a child. She moved to Sioux City, Iowa, in 1918 and married to Earl L. Custer on Feb. 27, 1926. They farmed in the Spencer, Iowa area until moving to Sioux Falls in 1960. Survivors include her husband, Earl; two sons, Paul, Wessington Springs, and Earle R., Manchester, Conn.; six grandchildren; one brother, Guy, Monroe, Ore., and one sister, Bertha Dykstra, Sioux Falls. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Miller Funeral Home (Argus Leader, 17 Feb 1978).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Woessner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/267 Message Board Post: Harold Woessner Jr., 36, of Rt. 4, died Thursday morning at his residence. He was born in Dawson, N.D., and has lived in Sioux Falls since 1963. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woessner Sr., rural Sioux Falls; two brothers, Raymond, Hartford, and Gary, Sioux Falls. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ellis Methodist Church. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (Argus Leader, 17 Feb 1978). NOTE: I have no further info on this family

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Halbritter, Brandon, Miller, Raap, Johnson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/266 Message Board Post: Montrose, S.D. - David Lee Halbritter, 73, died Thursday morning at his home. Mr. Halbritter was born in Montrose and lived all his life in that area. He married Betty Brandon on Feb. 12, 1949. Survivors include one son, Joseph, Montrose; one daughter, Elizabeth Miller, Montrose; two grandsons; two brothers, Albert, Los Angeles, Calif., and Alfred of Kentucky; tow sisters, Mrs. Agnes Raap and Mrs. Lorraine Johnson, both of Montrose. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Montrose. Parish rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the Kinzley Funeral Home in [rest missing] arrangements (Argus Leader, 17 Feb 1978). NOTE: I have no further info on this family