Forwarded to the list ..... >From: Stoneman1051@aol.com >Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2002 08:50:03 EDT >Subject: Re: Colfax, Wisconsin Syversons > > > Hi, > I'm also looking for JOHN MELVIN PETERSON/SEN and family. Believed to be >from the Colfax, Ladysmith or Ridgeland areas. > I have later information on him. > He moved to Big Bay, Mi around 1915-1920. to log. > His wifes maiden name was Minnie Mickelson/sen. > He had a brother named Kris I believe. And some sisters that I don't know >the names of. > I think one was married to a Severson. Or possibly Kris married a > Severson. >I'm not sure. > At any rate, my grandmother mentioned that she had cousins named Severson >in that area. > I have no information on the Mickelsons. > John was my Great grandfather. > He died in 1963. > My grandmother, (PEARL) his daughter is still alive. (91) years old. > But she can't remember the names of her grandparents. > Apparently they were farmers as I have pictures of them on a farm which my >grandmother has identified as the "old homestead". > If anyone has info on these people. I would be glad to share pictures ( I >have many) and what I have of this side of the family with them. > Thanks for the reply. I've been working on this for some time and haven't >had much >luck.......................................................................... > >....Thanks again, > > > Bob