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/BhB.2ACI/211 Message Board Post: Synthia Louisa Turner was on the 1880 Census of Baxter Co., AR., married to Joseph W. Gosnell: it stated that she was born 1844 in MS., father born in SC., Mother born in Ireland: I believe that her parents were: John Turner b. abt 1795 in SC., and Nancy Rools/Rolls/Rawls etc., born in Ireland. Looking for Descendants and or more information. Thanks Harold Gosnell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JONES, BOYS, LADD, LEMMON, GAGE Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/209.2 Message Board Post: BIOGRAPHY S. V. JONES I happened to open up the book, Parker 1879-1979 "Then and Now" this morning and found your "Mr. Jones" family in it on page 128. I don't think my Jones' relation is related to hiim. Here is some information for you that you may find interesting which is quoted from the above book. "Stephen Vandiver Jones was born on September 19, 1840 to Ira and Sarah Jane Lemmon Jones, one of eight children near Evansville, Wisconsin. Stephen's father was killed and Stephen, at the age of 14, walked to Illinois where he worked on farms and attended school. Stephen completed Seminary and qualifed as a teacher. In 1870 he became Principal of Washburn, Illinois School where he met Jane Ross Boys, who was a graduate of Quincy Illinois College and a teacher. He met Major Wesly Powell's brother-in-law and was selected for the Expedition of 1871 down the Grand Canyon because of his proficiency in Math, Surveying, and Astronomy. Stephen gave Jane a walnut lap desk to write letters to him. She gave him a Bible he used every day of the expedition. Stephen's Diary of the trip was presented to the New York Public Library by his wife after his death in 1920. Other papers are at the Smithsonian Institute and in exhibits at Grand Canyon and in Utah State Historical Records. After the expeditiioon was completed, Stephen Jones married Jane Ross Boys January 22, 1873, her 29th birthday. He taught school, but had a burning desire to become a lawyer. In the spring of 1873, after much diligent study, he passed the Bar examination and practiced Law at Washburn and Metamora, Illinois. Their first child, Eula, was born November 24, 1873. Claude L. was born July 23, 1876, Ethel was born July 17 1878 and Carl R. was born December 2, 1880. Eula died January 12, 1880. In 1883 the family moved to Parker, Dakota Territory. He was a lawyer here and a leading figure in preparing the legal code for the propective State of South Dakota. He was a Methodist and Past Master of the Parker Masonic Lodge. Two other children were born in Parker. Willie was born December 12, 1884 and died January of 1885. Ira was born July 13, 1887. Jane Ross Boys Jones lived to be an alert, active 99 1/2 years of age, and died in her sleep June 22 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was a Methodist and member of O.E.S. All living children went through the Parker Schools. Claude L. taught school and helped his father in his law office. In the fall of 1897 Claude L. passed the Bar Examination and became a lawyer. Stephen wanted his children to have a College education so Claude L. was graduated from Drake Univerity, Des Moines Iowa. In 1920 Claude L. was President of the South Dakota State Bar Association. He was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Parker. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He died December 4, 1924. Carrie Ladd Jones dided July 6 1964. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, O.E.S. and P.E.O. Claude L. married Carrie Ladd of Inwood Iowa, November 26, 1903. She attended Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, she taught school, was a Presbyterian, and a member of O.E.s. and P.E.O. They had a daughter Elinor, a son, Justin and one, Claude R. Carl R. was graduated from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Iowa Bar Association and Potentate of the Shrine, Sioux city, Iowa. He died October 6, 1967. Ethel was graduated from Northern State Teachers College, Aberdeen, Cum Laude, and later attended Morningside in Sioux city, North Western in Evanston, Illinois and Columbia University, New York. She taught school in Plankinton, Chamberlain, and Mitchell in South Dakota and for thirty years in Sioux city, Iowa. She was a member of Parker Methodist Church, Order of Easter Star, Business and Professional Women and Retired Teachers Association. She died January 17, 1965. Ira attended Drake University where he starred as a football player. He was athletic director for the city of Omaha, Nebraska and was a business man in Missouri serving on many State boards. He was a Captain in the Army during World War I. He married Margaret Jones in Omaha. He died Dec. 20, 1948. Mr. and Mrs. Claude L. Jones had 3 chilren. Jane Elinor was born January 20 1906. She was educated in Parker, Huron College and Iowa University, Iowa City. She married Dr. Daniel J. Gage, Professor of History and Political Science. Elinor taughte in South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois schools. She was Professor of English Speech an Drama in Millikin University where her husband was Porfessor of History and Political Science. They had three daughters, Jane, Mary and Beth, all married. They have four grandchildren. Elinor is a Presbyterian, O.E.S. and P.E.O. Justin Ladd Jones was born December 13, 1907. He was educated in Parker and Huron College. he was a lumber dealer in Oregon and South Dakota. He was Presiden to S. Dak. Lumbermen's Association, President of Tri-State Luber Association, Paster Master of Masonic Lodge, Kiwanis Club, Elder 2nd Presbyterian Church, Flandreau, Chairman of Flandreau School Board for 14 years and a member of the S.Dak. Cement Plant for 12 years. he married Ethelyn Bergman, whom he met at Huron College, August 28, 1933. They have a son Claude John and 3 daughters, Jacquelyn, Cynthia and Jeanne. Claude Robert was born November 25, 1912. He was a lawyer educated in Parker Huron and a graduate of the South Dakota Law School at Vermillion. He married Iola Richardson of Florida. He practiece law in Miami and was Liet. in the Navy during World War II. He died in 1958. The Justin Jones family have many mementos of S.V. Jones' Expedition of 1871 including his diary of 300 pages over an eighteen month period, over 200 pictures and many of the thing he used on the expedition."

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LEASE Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/210 Message Board Post: Does anyone know if a centennial book was written for the town of Davis, SD (Turner county). Looking for an obituary or information on a James Lease who died there in 1928 in May. He farmed in that area and I believe he had moved to town (Davis) in his eighties. He died at age 85.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MARENDAHL PETERSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/69.1 Message Board Post: Can you tell me what does the Ellingsdatter stand for, the surname? I had a great grandmother named Elli SVENDSDATLER from Norway who married a Christian Oscar (Marindahl) Peterson. His surname was Marendahl and he changed it to Peterson.He was born in BAARDSHAUGEN, NORWAY I wonder if there is a connection. Elli is buried in an unmarked grave, in a small cemetery 2 miles outside of Irene South Dakota. She was born Nov. 2 1809 in Norwary.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LEASE, JONES Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/209.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for the interesting information contained in the obituary of S.V. Jones. One of my distant relatives Lydia Ann Lease, a sister to my great grandfather James Lease, married a John Nelson Jones and lived in Hurley and then Hartford,. SD. I am wondering if by chance this S.V. Jones was related to her husband's family as Parker and Hurley often shared lineages. Does anyone know if John Nelson Jones was related to S.V. Jones? She married John Nelson Jones and they came to Turner county in 1874, they were married in Feb. 23, 1868 at Richland Center, Wisconsin, however the Lease' were from a part of Virginia which is now West Virgina near the Potomac river. They were there in the 1700's and did not leave Virginia until about 1829. John Nelson Jones father was Jacob Jones and I know that John Nelson Jones was 24 in 1870 per the census of WI, Vernon county Any information would be appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones, Boys Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/209 Message Board Post: OBITUARY Although the community knew that S. V. Jones was very ill, and that little hope was entertained of his recovery, yet it was not expecting death was so near, and the news of his demise early on forenoon of Tuesday last came as a shock and deep sorrow to his wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Seldom is the opportunity given man to pass into that bourne when no traveler returns, as was given the deceased. He was clear in mind to the last minute. Just before he died, his son, C. L., came to his bedside and his father took his hand in his and pressed it with a Masonic grip with wonderful firmness for one so ill. S. V. Jones was born on a farm in Rock County, Wisconsin, 77 years ago. He attended the district school in winters. When he was twelve years old, his father died. S. V. remained on the farm for a few years after this, and in the meantime continuing his schooling. In early manhood he went to central Illinois; taught school and attended normal school at Bloomington, Ill., to fit himself as a topographer and go with Major Powell's party to explore the Colorado river and the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, under the auspices of the U. S. government. The expedition made the exploration in 1871 and 1872. As far as history had seen the recesses and awful areas recorded, only the eye of the Creator and labyrinths of these canyons before the Powell expedition surveyed and charted them. S. V. Jones was one of these intrepid, self-sacrificing, patriotic men. In token of this valor and sacrifices, the U. S. government has erected at Hopi Point, overlooking the Grand Canyon, a larg! e bronze memorial tablet, in raised letters, giving the names of the intrepid party of explorers. The name of our deceased townsman stands out boldly upon the tablet with the others. In December, 1872, he returned to Marshall county, Illinois, and on January 22, 1873, he married Jennie R. Boys. Six children were born until this union, two of whom died in infancy. His widow and children -- C. L. Parker, Ethel and C. R. of Sioux City and I. A. of Omaha. For a while after his marriage he taught school and also fit himself for the bar. He was admitted to the bar in Woodford county, Ill., and was associated in practice with some o the leading lawyers of the state. He came to Parker, Territory of Dakota, Sept. 19, 1883, and here immediately entered into legal practice. In this he was actively and successfully engaged until a short time before his death. He was an ardent and lifelong republican. His services to his party on the stump or in counsel was free and unflagging. He also served in several important official positions. During the campaign for statehood, he was untiring in his labors and speeches for division and admission into the union of the Territory of Dakota. His last public speech was during Liberty Loan drive in 1918, when he eloquently addressed the people of Norway township in the Bethany Norwegian United Lutheran church in favor of subscribing for the bonds. He was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge of Parker and of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Parker, and passed through all the chairs of those lodges. He was also a member of the Crown Chapter, R. A. M. of Hurley. His counsel, instruction and fidelity to those lodges were marked. Funeral was held at the home of the family on Thursday afternoon July 8, under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. Interment was in the family lot in Rosehill cemetery. A brother, Ira Jones, and a Sister, Gertrude Jones came form Evansville, Wis., to attend the funeral. His children were all present also. To the wife and children, the sympathy of all is extended in this, their hour of great sorrow and bereavement. Farewell, neighbor; may that Peace that passeth human understanding accompany thee-- The New Era, Parker, S. Dakota. reprinted in the Evansville Review, July 15, 1920, p. 4, col. 3, Evansville, Wisconsin

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/BhB.2ACI/132.2.2 Message Board Post: Anna Saether was my great grandmother. She was married to Martinus Magnus Larsen and they had a farm near Alsen in Emmet township I think. My grandfather, Lars M. Larsen, was one of their two surviving sons. I have a family history put together for them but would dearly like to contact others in the family. Our family continud to occupy the family farm in Union County until the 1950's. My great aunt, Ragnhild (Nellie) Larsen married her cousin Hans Peter Larsen and they farmed the original homestead. They had two sons, Harold and Raymond. My grandfather left the farm and moved to Sioux City where my father Merrill Larsen was born. Barbara Vargas is the daughter of my cousin Louella Larsen.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hemmes, Wientjes, Berg, Kriens Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/208 Message Board Post: Colleagues, I am researching the Hemmes family who homesteaded in the Dakota Territory in the 1880's. My ancestor, Ben D. Hemmes, was noted in the 1880 census as having a wife, Trientje. In the 1900 census he is noted to have a wife named Wobkea/Walkea. I am looking for information concerning the probable death of Trientje and the marriage information for the (assumed) second wife, Wobkea. Can anyone give me ideas as to where to look? Thanks in advance. Jill

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/BhB.2ACI/170.2.2.1 Message Board Post: And now you will have to check to see if he is mentioned in the Lincoln County History book. I am not sure when it was published, 1990 perhaps. There should be one in the Canton library. And, with Canton being the county seat you also have the courthouse there. They started a museum but it doesn't seem to be going anywhere and I don't know anyone associated with it...but I asked at the library once so they could help you.

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/BhB.2ACI/207 Message Board Post: Searching for information on Gerhard(George)Kliewer and his wives. Katharine his first wife died 26 Apr 1891 South Dakota (?) Justine died 06 Jan 1943. George died 27 Dec 1925. We think all of these death's took place in South Dakota. Either a county named Marion or a town named Marion. Trying to locate family members who still live in South Dakota, the burial places and obits if possible for George, Katharine and Justine. Three of his children married Redelspergers, Catherine, Anna and George and they all settled in Oklahoma. Thanks so much for your help

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/BhB.2ACI/170.2.2 Message Board Post: Well, duh...you will have to forgive me. I see now what you were referring too when you said Lang's post. I did research that url that Lang gave me. It is still early here and I am sipping my first cup of hot coffee. Oh..and yes, you are right. He was born in Lincoln County...near Canton. So Lincoln is another area I have been checking out. My best to you..........

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DARROW Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/BhB.2ACI/170.2.1 Message Board Post: Actually I have not heard from the Lang's Post. Oh, and I just acquired my own copy of the Centerville book. Yes, I did find mention of him in the pages in a few places. I am still digesting it. Thanks for your input, which is appreciated so much. Linda

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/BhB.2ACI/170.2 Message Board Post: Good morning. - You probably learned about the lodge from Lang's post but I have a copy of the Centerville centennial book. Perhaps your grandfather is mentioned there. - He may have lived in Lincoln county. The county line is an eighth mile from the cemetery.

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/BhB.2ACI/200.1 Message Board Post: I don't live there but believe there are Kienast's living in Centerville. Try www.switchboard.com and check.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Patrick Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/206 Message Board Post: John Patrick, born abt 1818 in ireland, died abt 1890 in Hurley, S Dak. Any info or resources to contact appreciated. His wife Isabella born abt 1823 in ireland was living in Norway Twp, Turner Co based on the 1900 census. Thanks in advance for any help Sam

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/BhB.2ACI/205 Message Board Post: My name is Pete Gorton and I'm trying to shed a past due light on a great American. John Donaldson was known then as the Greatest Colored Pitcher In The World. I have been tracking his career for several years and am making a Hall Of Fame push for his induction. I'm looking for 2 instances when Donaldson played in Turner County. In May, 1916 Donaldson's team, the All Nations, played in Centerville, SD., and then in Parker. I'm looking for newspaper accounts of these games. Donaldson traveled throughout the Upper Midwest during his 30 year career. Some say he would have been the best pitcher in the Major Leagues in his prime of 1911 to 1917 and before his service in WWI, had the Color Line not existed. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested I can send you some background on Donaldson and his career. Please contact me at pwgortonmb@hotmail.com before looking for information. Thanks Sincerely Pete Gorton 612-325-7815

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/BhB.2ACI/88.87 Message Board Post: Census Record 14 Jun 1900 District 16, Cherokee, Cherokee Co., Iowa Names Listed are as follows William J Melvill b. Jul 1864 in Canada Ida b. Oct 1871 Wisconsin William H b. July 1896 Iowa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Willis, Shafer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/26.1 Message Board Post: Hi Doris - are you the Doris who was married to Charles Willis and took such wonderful care of him through his battle with Huntingtons? If so, hi Auntie and please contact Mom (Elizabeth Willis Cole) at rcec50@zianet.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boulden, Hunt, DeMers, Closson, Carlson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/204 Message Board Post: Yankton Press & Dakotan August 4, 2001 VIBORG -- Edward W. Boulden, 100, Viborg, died Thursday (Aug. 2, 2001) at Pioneer Memorial Hospital, Viborg. Funeral services are at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Viborg, with burial in California. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. at the Viborg Funeral Home. He was born July 24, 1901, at Missouri Valley, Iowa, to John and Mary (Hunt) Boulden. He married Audrey DeMers on Sept. 15, 1929, and they lived in Sioux City where he worked as a mechanic. They moved to California in 1952, and he worked as a welder. His wife died in 1977, and he moved to Viborg in 1995. Survivors include two sons: Charles (Billie) of Viborg and Eugene (Barbara) of El Monte, Calif.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles W. Boulden, Sioux City; and two sisters: Velma Closson and Gloria Carlson, both of Sioux City.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Boulden Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BhB.2ACI/203.2 Message Board Post: Yankton Press & Dakotan Thursday, June 9, 2005 Body Of Missing Viborg Man Found By: RANDY DOCKENDORF randy.dockendorf@yankton.net VERMILLION -- The body of a Viborg man was recovered Wednesday from the Missouri River near Vermillion, ending an intensive four-day search. The body of Charles Edward Boulden, 76, was recovered Wednesday afternoon about three-quarters of a mile east of where the Vermillion River enters the Missouri River, said Sgt. Jerami West of the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Authorities estimate Boulden was found 15 to 17 miles from where his car entered the water, West said. Crews began searching Sunday for Boulden after his vehicle washed off University Road north of Vermillion. He was the lone occupant in the car. "This is being ruled a fatality accident," West said. "The South Dakota Highway Patrol is taking over and will work on the accident report investigation." The Clay County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday, reporting a body in the Vermillion River just north of the Missouri River, West said. "There was a resident -- a person who lives on one of the landings out there -- who was out in his boat and went by a large snag and observed a human body," West said. "We responded to the 911 call and went out with the Vermillion Fire and Rescue and the Vermillion Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla." The rescuers checked the area where the body was sighted but initially didn't find any sign of Boulden, West said. The search moved downstream, where the body was located in the Missouri River shortly after 2 p.m. "We were lucky one of the boats went down the river, because he had entered the Missouri River," West said. The recent heavy rains created both a large influx of water and a swift current for the Vermillion River, which is likely why the body moved so quickly in the few minutes after the 911 call, West said. "The Vermillion River was moving incredibly fast," the deputy said. Wednesday's recovery ended a non-stop search involving dozens of people, West said. "Other than stopping for weather, it would be safe to say we have been working 13-hour days," he said. "People have been out there since Sunday. We have had tons of help." The Vermillion Fire and Rescue unit and the Vermillion Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla worked at the scene every day, West said. The effort also received assistance from the Yankton County, Beresford, Elk Point and Wakonda search and rescue units and the Codington County Search and Rescue Canine Unit, he said. The search covered air, land and water, West said. The recovery effort used airboats, canoes, two different pilots flying over the site and an amphibious all-terrain vehicle. West credited the non-stop effort and coordination of the various rescue units. "These guys are unbelievable in what they do. It's just phenomenal," he said. The public has played a valuable role, but authorities did not want members of the public to place themselves in dangerous situations, West said. "The public has been a huge help, but we have got to try to limit some involvement out here (at the search site)," he said. "We get calls from volunteers, but we also have to look out for their safety." Eyewitness accounts and conversations with family members have provided more details on Boulden's disappearance, he added. Boulden was traveling south on University Road, headed for Sioux City, Iowa, West said. Boulden frequently used the road when traveling to Vermillion, the deputy said. A nearby resident, using binoculars, spotted Boulden traveling down the road and driving around a "road closed" barricade, West said. The barricade had been erected because of the submerged road from recent heavy rains, he said. "The witness watched as the vehicle was swept into the west ditch," the deputy said, adding that area residents went to check on Boulden. Authorities found the driver's door ajar and the back window down, West said. While the car itself was found in the west ditch, officials remain unsure if Boulden himself was on the west or east side of the road, the deputy said. "(The victim) could have gone into two different channels," West said. "There is Baptist Creek on the east side of the road, and on the west side there is a drainage ditch. It's pure speculation on what side of the road he was able to get out, and if he got disoriented." Authorities reached the point Tuesday where they switched from a search-and-rescue effort to a search-and-recovery mode, West said. A number of factors were taken into account in making the decision, he said. "You look at everything, from the person's age and their medical history to the amount of water," he said. "You want to stay hopeful, but you also have to come to the realization that you don't want to get other people's hopes up. You have to be in a recovery situation." The recent warm weather had helped evaporate the heavy rains, but Tuesday night's precipitation -- including four inches upstream near Wakonda -- put rescuers "back to square one," West said. Wednesday's recovery came despite a new round of challenges for rescue crews, he said. Wednesday's rescue hopefully brought closure for Boulden's family, West said. "I can only assume this has to bring a sigh of relief for them," he said. While Boulden's body has been recovered, authorities continue their search for Ron Christensen, 57, of Vermillion, who was last seen in mid-April near the mouth of the Vermillion River. Christensen was last seen boating alone with two dogs. Authorities later located the capsized boat and found the dogs, one alive and one dead. "With the Christensen case, we have people follow it daily and tell us what they find. Local pilots are out flying the river," West said. "We hope we can get closure for that family, too." The Boulden recovery brings a reminder that people should not try to drive through or walk on submerged roads, West said. While University Road is not closed down, its junction with 309th Street -- a mile south of Boulden's submerged car -- has standing water which may not dry out for days, the deputy said. The danger of submerged roads shows the need to respect barricades, West said. "Those barriers are there for the public's safety," he said.