This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gardner, Mills Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/241 Message Board Post: MARRIED. At the residence of the bride's parents, Sunday, May 6, 1877, by Rev. A. D. Adams, Mr. Al Gardner and Miss Clara Mills, all of Sioux Falls. Joy go with the happy couple, who so auspiciously enter life's arena. We trust no combat, however, may be chronicled of them, but that their cup of bliss may ever "slop over," that no Canada thistles shall enter their domain, and that by their harvest they shall be known as good "gardners." Sioux Falls Pentagraph Reprinted in May 23, 1877, Evansville Review, p. 3, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scott, Conant Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/240 Message Board Post: Searching for info about James J. & Marie H. (Conant) Scott. They married 1919 in Hartford, Minnehaha Co., SD. Three children: Joseph (b. 1920), Thomas (b. 1922) & William (b. 1925). James lists his occupation in the 1930 census as "barber". Marie was my 2nd cousin.

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/233.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I did some looking for Roy G and Martha Coon in the records here in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, SD. I did not find any death records at the county courthouse. I did find them in the city Directories, 1938 the last year. They were listed in the directories as Roy G and Maude S Coon, never Martha. There are about ten other Coon familys listed in the directorys as well as Roy G. I did not do any research on them. I looked in our County history book and did not find anything written on the Coon families as far as histories and family information. Donna

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/236.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for posting the obit for Audrey

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/238.1 Message Board Post: Taken from the Sioux Falls Argus Leader August 29, 1992 A. L. Murphy A.L. "Pat" Murphy, 87 of 301 E 26th St, died Thursday, Aug 27, 1992, in McKennan Hospital. Mr Murphy was born April 28, 1905, in Hurley, SD. He moved with his family to Pierre, where he grew up and was graduated from high school. He was graduated from the University of South Dakota, attended graduate school at the University of Wisconsin and then received his law degree from the University of South Dakota. During the 1930s and 1940s, he practiced law and was the corporate attorney for Wilson Transportation Company. He was then owner and operator of Murphy Liquor Store from the 1950s to the 1970s, retiring in 1975. He married Patricia Rourke on March 1, 1950, in Sioux Falls. She died in 1975. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Sioux Falls Rotary Club and the Elks Lodge. Survivors include one son, Thomas of Seoul, Korea; one daughter, Mrs Richard (Margot) Middlen of Sioux Falls; and six grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Catholic Church, with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. today in Miller Funeral Home. Death record taken from the Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Office, 415 N Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104. Book 113 Page 921103 Alvin L Murphy, age 87 Born: 4-28-1905 Died: 8-26-1992 at McKennan Hospital Cause: Cardiac Arrest, Congestive heart failure Widowed, Attorney, Wilson Transportation Resided: 301 E 26th St, Sioux Falls 57103 Father: John J Murphy Mother: Addie Robinson Informat: Margot Middlen Buried: St Michaels Cemetery Miller Funeral Home, 507 S Main, Sioux Falls Sd A certified copy of the death record may be obtained by sending $10.00 to the above address. Please send the book and page number along with your request. Donna

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/236.1 Message Board Post: In Sundays Sioux Falls Argus Leader, October, 5, 1997, page 3C. Obituary for Audrey Cooper Audrey Cooper, 81, of 116 W 27th St, a retired secretary, died Friday, Oct. 3, 1997, at Bethany Nursing Home. Audrey Cooper was born Aug 21, 1916, in Sioux Falls. She grew up and graduated from high school in Canton, She the attended Nettleton College. She lived and worked in Minneapolis for several years before returning to Canton. In 1941 she moved to Sioux Falls, where she worked at various secretarial jobs. She then became a secretary with United National Bank, retiring in 1984 after 30 years of service. Survivors include her sister, Mary Joan Cooper of Sioux Falls. Graveside services begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton. Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Information taken from Minnehaha County Register of Deeds office, 415 N Dakota, Sioux Falls SD 57104. Death records, Book 136, Page 971252. Audrey Cooper, 81 years, Born 8-21-1916, died 10-03-1997 in Sioux Falls Cause: Colon Carcinoma Bethany Nursing home, never married Secretary - United Natl Bank Residence: 116 W 27th St, Sioux Falls SD 57105 Father: Flooyd J Cooper Mother: Corinne Milliman Informat: Mary Joan Cooper Buried: Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton SD Miller Funeral Home, 507 S Main, Sioux Falls Sd You may obtain a certified copy of the death record at the above address for a fee of $10.00. Send along the book and page number.

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/239.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I am a current member of Faith Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 601 North Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls SD. I am curious as to who you are, do I know you or your families? I came to Sioux Falls in 1960 and joined the church and married a long time member. He was confirmed by Pastor Steffen etc. I would like to hear from you if you would like to respond to my email. I spoke to Kathy Gordon, a current member, today and she said she was not the one on internet. Hoping to hear from you. Donna

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/10.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Josephine was a daughter of Ole O. Haugse of Grand Meadown township, minnehaha County, SD. There is a website which has Ole Haugse's bio. It is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/sd/sdfiles.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/rw/0gB.2ACI/239.2.1.1 Message Board Post: If your relatives went to that church during the 1930's let me know. My mother went to the church there and she remembers everybody and everything. She was a friend of Anne Steffen when they were growing up. I can ask her if she remembers them.

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/239.2.1 Message Board Post: Anette, Thank you for your response and information. Steffen (Stephen) is not in my family line. I was posting the query in hopes of finding the church. Since I posted the original message, I found the church. It is listed as the Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. I called them and they confirmed the name change but they still have the old records. Thanks again. Neil

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/239.2 Message Board Post: info from 1930 census on ancestry Gustav H 42 Anne 39 wife children Fredrick 16 Bertha 14 Meta 12 Emanuel 10 Gerhardt 8 Anna 6 Doris 4 Martin 2 Gertrude 10/12 232 North Fairfax Sioux Falls District 40 Minnehaha, SD

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/239.1 Message Board Post: Faith Lutheran. I was baptized by Pastor Stephen. My mother and grandfather were long time members of this church. I do have a anniversary bulletin on the church that my aunt gave me when I became interested in genealogy. He shows up in the 1930 census with his family. I believe he had a church school at the church in the 1930's. My mother who is still alive knew him well. He married all of her brothers and sisters and baptized my sister and myself. I know she speaks highly of him. She was close to the whole family. Cathy Gordon [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: steffen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/239 Message Board Post: I have a reference to a ? H. Steffen, Minister of the Faith Lutheran Mission , Sioux Falls, in 1935. This document was not completed until 1966 so there may be errors in the names. Anyone recognize either the minister or church? Neil

Good evening, I am searching for the STONE family. I know that my great grandfather Benjamin STONE was in the area because he was in the 1890 Census of Union Veterans & Widows. I am searching for his mother LURA STONE, she was quite elderly in the NY 1900 census but we can't seem to find a notation for her death and I am wondering if she traveled to live with her son Benjamin. Any help in this search would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Jacqueline [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robinson, Murphy, Whitmarsh Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/238 Message Board Post: I checked Social Security Death Index for Alvin L. Murphy He died Aug 26, 1992, Sioux Falls. If someone could kindly do an obit lookup? Thank you. Roberta

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CLARK, HILL, BRAZELTON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/237 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 27, 1918, page 4 NEWTON CLARK, PIONEER, IS DEAD A telephone message conveying news of the death in Portland Friday of Newton Clark, prominent Hood River pioneer, brought a shock to the general public and grief to his Grand Army comrades. Fond of the out of doors, Mr. Clark spent much time in early days in exploring the mid-Colombia. Newton Clark glacier on Mount Hood was named for him. He is a past commander of the Department of Oregon, Grand Army. A native of Illinois, Mr. Clark participated for four years in the Civil war in Co. K 14th Wisconsin volunteers. He was in 14 battles under General Grant. After the war Mr. Clark and his wife moved to South Dakota, where he built the first frame house in Minnehaha county. For several years he was engaged in surveying the public land of South Dakota. Clark county of that state is named for him. He was a member of the South Dakota legislature. Mr. Clark and his family came here in 1877, locating on a West Side place, a part of which the pioneer owned at the time of his death. He established many of the section lines of the mid-Columbia country. The pioneer was a charter member of the local Ancient Order of the United Workmen, the first fraternal organization established in Hood River. He had been grand recorder of the organization for many years, and for the past several months had been in Portland engaged in fraternal work. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge and Canby Post, G.A.R., of this city. Members of the Masonic lodge and Canby Post participated in the funeral services held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Riverside Congregational church. Mr. Clark is survived by his widow, a son, W.L. Clark, and a daughter, Mrs. W.B. Brazelton, of Portland. Members of pioneer families, G.A.R. men and fraternal brothers of Mr. Clark crowded the Riverside church Sunday to pay their last respects to Newton Clark, 80 year old pioneer. Rev. J.L. Hershner preached the funeral sermon, assisted in the services by Rev. M.L. Hutton. With the exception of E.L. Smith, Mr. Clark was the last of the charter members of Riverside Lodge, A.O.U.W., the first Hood River fraternal organization, granted a charter in 1882. He was a charter member of the Minnehaha Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Sioux Falls, N.D. A party of the grand lodge officers of the Oregon organization of A.O.U.W. were here for the funeral services. Mr. Clark entered the Civil war as a private, but soon reach the rank of first lieutenant. His command fired the first shots at the battle of Corinth. Because of illness, Mr. Clark’s wife, who is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.B. Brazelton, Portland, was unable to attend the funeral. ----------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., June 26, 1918, page 1 EVENTFUL LIFE OF NEWTON CLARK ENDS Newton Clark, one of the best-known pioneer settlers of the county passed away Friday in Portland. Mr. Clark suffered a stroke of paralysis shortly before his death and his advanced age -- he was just past 80 -- made it impossible for him to survive the shock. The remains were brought to Hood River Sunday morning and the funeral was held at Riverside Congregational church at one o’clock. The casket was heaped with a great profusion of beautiful flowers. These came from his host of friends and from the fraternal orders of which he had been a member. After a selection by the quartet, Rev. M.L. Hutton read appropriate selections from the Scriptures. Rev. J.L. Hershner then gave a biographical sketch of Mr. Clark, together with a eulogy of his virtues as a soldier, a pioneer, a fraternal brother, a husband and father. Members of Canby Post, G.A.R., then took charge and conducted their impressive funeral service. At its conclusion adjournment was taken to Idlewilde Cemetery. Here the members of Hood River Lodge, A.F. & A.M. held their services. George H. Castner being in charge. Newton Clark was born in Illinois on May 27, 1838. While he was a small boy his parents moved to Wisconsin as pioneer settlers of that state. Mr. Clark grew to manhood there, receiving his education in the district schools and later at the Points Bluffs Institute, where he graduated with high honors. He studied surveying and followed that profession for many years. In 1870 Mr. and Mrs. Clark moved into the Territory of Dakota, where he took up a homestead two miles from the present city of Sioux Falls. He built the first frame house in Minnehaha county. Politically, Mr. Clark was an active and influential Republican. While a resident of Dakota he was a member of the territorial legislature and made an excellent record in that body. He was chairman of the board of county commissioners in Minnehaha county for a number of years and Clark county was named in his honor. In September, 1861, Mr. Clark enlisted in the 14th Volunteer Infantry, Company K, as private, and was mustered out in October, 1865, as regular quartermaster. He was in 14 of the principal battles under General Grant and served through the western campaign. He also participated in the Red River campaign under General Canby and was with him at the siege of Mobile one peace was declared. Mr. Clark furnished the flag put up on the Vicksburg courthouse when the war was ended. Since the war he has been prominent in the G.A.R. and served one term as department of Oregon. Mr. Clark had served as a grand recorder for the A.O.U.W. in Oregon for 20 years. He resigned at the end of his 20 years service, but had recently been again drafted into service and was holding the office at the time of his death. Driven out of Dakota by a surge of grasshoppers, Mr. and Mrs. Clark drove a team overland to Oregon, arriving here in September, 1877. Here he purchased 160 acres of school land and built a home. From 1878 to 1886 he fulfilled contracts made with the government and surveyed hundreds of acres of the public lands. Much of the land in the upper valley and in the vicinity of Mt. Hood was surveyed by Mr. Clark. He was a pioneer in the ascents of Mt. Hood and one of the mighty glaciers of that peak bears the name of Newton Clark. He was also one of the party of pioneers who made the discovery of Lost Lake. Mr. Clark was a typical pioneer in the best sense of the word. Stalwart, optimistic, full of energy and courage, he was ready to take the lead in any worthy project, regardless of the effort or privation that it might involve. Gifted with a keen sense of humor, he was always a pleasant companion. The ability to recount interestingly his many experiences was also his and his fund of anecdote and experience was inexhaustible. He always took a keen interest in civic and political affairs and was ever ready to serve his country in peace as well as war. On October 14, 1860, at North Freedom, Wisconsin, Mr. Clark married Mary A. Hill, a native of Scotland. She survives him, as do also two children, Mrs. W.H. Brasselton of Portland and W.L. Clark, of this city. -------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., June 26, 1918, page 4 NEWTON CLARK The memory of Newton Clark will be cherished by all who knew him. He was the kind of man whom it is good to know, for he possessed those qualities of virile, active, courageous manhood which prompt admiration and regard. Few names have been linked more closely with the early history of Hood River than that of Newton Clark. A pioneer by right of heredity, a natural leader and endowed with a keen, aggressive mind, it was inevitable that he should be found at the forefront in every worthy endeavor. As a soldier, a pioneer, and explorer and a citizen his record was true blue. In Hood River, where the greater part of his life was spent, the name of the Newton Clark has been written to deeply upon the hearts of his friends to be soon forgotten. ----------------------------------- The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., June 27, 1918, page 2 NEWTON CLARK Most of the newer residents of Hood River Valley did not know him as they should. They would have profited by a friendship with Newton Clark. He was a man without ostentation but as solid as was ever born. A soldier, and a fighting one, for four years of his early manhood, and then a frontiersman, he experienced life as men of the following generations could not. It was a privilege to hear him recount tales of the days of the past. As everlasting as the hills and mountain crags he loved were the principles and rugged honesty of Newton Clark. He was loyal to the things he believed in and fought untiringly for their accomplishment. But few men knew that Mr. Clark had passed the age of 80 years. He walked with erectness and his step was firm. News of his death brought a shock of grief to all here last Friday. His comrades, men who knew him best, and loved him, and the families of pioneers, heard the sad news with pains of deepest regrets. Another of our pioneers has gone on the long trail, and we will miss him. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

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/234.2 Message Board Post: ok here is the rest mary orlinda watermans parents are John o. Waterman may 16,1799 vermont died jan 6 1872 ill, Jane Davis Brant aug 8 1800,bloomfield essex nj death jan 6 1874 lomax henderson county ill.ok jonh parents are unknow so far ok jane davis brants parents are;Uriah George Garrabrant born oct 10 1766 newark nj death unknown in hancock county ill.wife;Rebecca Bian Slade Fullwood 1778 marriage was 1796 .uriahs parents;Johannes Garrabrant born 1730 death april 10 1776 in Second river essex nj.wife Joanettie Davis.Johannes parents:Jurrie Garrabrands wife;elizabeth/ Jurries parents;Claes Garrabrandse aug 1677 ny.;wife;Merrittie Juriunns Van Reypen april 16 1680 ny.ok thats all i have on them if you have some one you need me to hunt write and give me what info you have,i belong to a few geneology sites in usa and europe.

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/234.1 Message Board Post: ok joanne here is what i have...Ruth Bridge born dec 1840 in Cameron Henderson county Ill.father was Joseph Bridge born feb 2 1817 in bury lanceshire england he died sept 2 1890 in south dakota.her mother was Mary Orlinda Waterman born april 17 1835 in dayton ohio.married april 25 1852 in henderson ill. Josephs father was Thomas Bridge born 1780 in tottington uk 1st marriage was to Mary Bridge(unknown family connection with the other mary) who was born 1784 in tottington lanceshire eng.marriage was april 5 1804 in tottington eng. second marriage was to Ann Wild born 1793 marriage was dec 22 1814 manchester eng.josephs mother was Ann Wild of the second marraige.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0gB.2ACI/236 Message Board Post: I would appreciate it very much if someone could see if there was an obit for Audrey.I only have the month for her from SSDI.Thank you

There was a BEDDOE family in Minnehaha Co that I believe to be the family of Sam BEDDOE who was a photographer. He later had studios in McCook, Union, and then Brule Co. I am trying to track down the identify of a child in a picture taken by Sam Beddoe and am wondering if anyone knows what would have happened to his records, or if they know someone from the Beddoe family that might know. I have also contacted the Brule Co. mailing list to see if anyone there knows anything. Margie