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Paul Dahlberg Thu Nov 6 16:25:22 2008
My grandmother was born in Yellow Medicine County on Dec 5, 1897 in Wiergland Township. Her parents I believe resided in Lincoln County Ash Lake Township 111 North Range 45 West Section 22. Father's name was August LUNDBERG and mothers name was Alma. She also had a brother John LUNDBERG born Dec 1896 but I do not have where he was born. Any information you can provide regarding her birth or his would be appreciated greatly.
Sincerely,
Paul Dahlberg
Linda Johnson Tue Oct 14 11:37:42 2008
Need divorce information, please. What is the best way to find out of a couple divorced in Yellow Medicine Co? Could someone--either a volunteer or a paid researcher--please check the county divorce indexes for a divorce between Charles H. WHITING and Nellie Viola WHITING (maiden name Walker) between the years 1896 and 1908? In researching this couple, I've sometimes found the surname WHITING miscopied as WHITNEY, so I'd appreciate it if the researcher could keep that in mind. If records are found, I'd like copies of all pages. Please let me know if you can help with this research or have suggestions about how to accomplish it.
Thanks very much.
Linda Johnson
Betyjean Thu Oct 2 22:09:01 2008
Looking for info on Hedda GUSTAFSON b-1848, who married Johan ANDERSON b-1840. They have 3 kids: Hilma who died in child birth of Violet BENGTSON, Hilma married Emil BENGTSON, then 2nd child of Hedda was Hjalmer ANDERSON, who had 10 kids with Edith, then my Grandmother Olivia Freida ANDERSON b-1894. She married Arthur BENGTSON. They lived in the Canby area, then they went more to Montivideo area till 1976 when she passed away. Olivia married my grandfather Arthur BENGTSON. He passed in 1942 and had Roland BENGTSON and Walden BENGTSON who was my dad. I know one of the ANDERSON boys of Hjalmer's was Robert ANDERSON but I was told they have all passed away. Now looking for thier kids. Roland's wife Francis' family and the county split up all the family items or threw them out in a large dumpster and the county took the platt books that Roland owned instead of giving them to the family on our side.. I saw them and they had all the ANDERSON info inside, but too late now.
Gary Klofstad Tue Sep 23 18:31:35 2008
I sent this same message to an Email address on another web site----.
I am looking for three birth records from Yellow Medicine County from the early 1900s. I have looked at the index on the Minnesota Hsitrocal Society "people finder" page. The names I am looking for are not there. I am not experienced in looking for vital records in Minnesota. Are they stored by County, or Region as in Wisconsin? I would like to understand the process of looking for birth records.
The individuals I am looking for are as follows:
Agatha HUSTAD 1903 or 1904
Orpha HUSTAD 1903 or 1904
Julo MOE 1909
I would begin my search in Sioux Agency Township.
Nancy Munger Sun Sep 21 11:22:56 2008
Seeking information on my grandparents, Bernard W. REYNOLDS and Marion G. RASMUSSEN. They were married in Yellow Medicine County [Porter likely] between 1938 and 1942. The couple lived in Alabama, where Bernard was stationed, early in their marriage. They had two boys that were born and raised in Canby. Bernard was a mechanic and Marion worked as a cook in the Canby Schools. Bernard and Marion divorced before 1950, and Marion was left to raise her sons alone in Canby, MN. Bernard moved to Sioux Falls, SD where he remarried in 1950. Marion never remarried and lived in Canby until 1988 when she passed away. My uncle Dale REYNOLDS and wife Rosie (s/o Bernard) lives just outside Canby. I would appreciate any information on this family, especially marriage date/place and divorce date/place. Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Nancy Reynolds Munger
nancy.reynolds@comcast.net
Sherry Kell Sat Sep 20 01:00:45 2008
From Luxemburg, looking for relatives around Canby area. KOCH and KOENIG names. Please respond. They all had big families, just would like to connect.
stephen morgan Wed Sep 10 15:39:11 2008
Looking for any information on Leonard and William HAZELDEN who were resident in Stony Run from 1870's to early 1800's when they moved to South Dakota. Leonard and William were brothers who had emigrated from England. Leonard was one of the first County Commissioners for Yellow Medicine County. He married Betsy HALVORSEN
Lynda Stensvold LaBar Sat Sep 6 23:13:33 2008
Looking for any information on my grandfather's sister, Ingeborg (STENSVOLD or IVERSON/IVERSDATTER) NELSON (b. Meloy, Norway 1881) who lived in the Clarkfield area. I don't know when she came to US. My grandfather, Elling STENSVOLD, arrived from Norway in 1909. His ship manifest says he was going to his sister in Clarkfield, Minnesota. When his wife and son, Augusta and Otto, arrived from Norway in 1911, they also indicated they were going to Clarkfield, Minn. I don't know if Ingeborg was married at the time so she may have used either the STENSVOLD or IVERSON/IVERSDATTER surname prior to marriage. I learned of the Nelson married name from Elling's obit information saying he had a sister, Mrs. Ingeborg NELSON in Minnesota.
Please contact me with any information on this family. We thought my grandfather was the only one of his family to come to the US - it looks like we have cousins to meet!
Thanks so much!
Lynda Stensvold LaBar
Anne Westvang Mon Aug 11 13:37:46 2008
I'm looking for a brother of my ancestor; Christian ANDERSON who lived in Norman, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota in Census of 1875, 1880 and 1885. I have a letter he wrote to Norway dated 1894 from Canby, Yellow Medicine, MN. He was born 1834 in Norway, was married to Anne Karine / Carrie / Karen who was born abt 1821 in Norway. In the letter from 1894 he says that he lives with his daughter Marie and her husband. Marie / Anne Marie / Mary was born 1860 in Norway.
I have tried to search in ancestry.com in order to find Christian and his family but there's a census gap from 1885 to 1900 and then I don't find any of them..?
Tim McKenna Fri Aug 8 13:26:33 2008
I understand there is a map of the Hazelwood and Pajutazee Missions in 1862 on page 66 of the Yellow Medicine Co. History. Is it the same map used by Folwell in his Minn. History, page 117, vol.2? I am looking for more detailed maps than Folwells, with layouts of the missions themselves. Can you help me? Thanks, Tim
Laura L. Clinton Thu Aug 7 13:50:32 2008
I would like to somehow get a picture of the old Killowatt Hotel in Granite Falls inside main lobby and the outside. Does anyone have such a picture?
PAMELA MURALT Sun Aug 3 08:34:04 2008
I am interested in researching my family. Most were located in Minnesota and Oregon. I would like to share information. Please feel free to email me.
Kim Taylor Wed Jun 25 22:00:50 2008
Thomas H BARKEY move to Minnesota Falls where he lived from about 1870 untill after the high water in 1881. (What is the history of the high water?) He was a saloon keeper. Frances COREY was his wife and they had about 5 children at the time.
Colleen Rithmiller Thu Jun 19 15:49:55 2008
Would like any information on Milo and Mildred ANDERSON. They would be my grandparents. They lived in Hanley Falls, MN. Grandpa died in 1966. They are both buried at the cemetery by the highway near Hanley Falls, MN.
THANKS
Irene Stone Mon Jun 16 12:31:50 2008
I am seeking info on a log cabin built in 1876 on property of Lars Mathias ELIASSON (Louis ELLISON) This would be in the Wergeland Twp. Yellow Medicine Co., Minn. area. In 1876 Louis built a 14'x16' with 12 foot posts. He later built a larger home and the log cabin was no longer used except for storage. The farm was sold in 1945 and then the log cabin was torn down. A granddaughter of Louis's (who is now in her 80's) remembers playing in the log cabin when she was a small child.
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Irene Stone
D.Warholm Wed Jun 4 06:23:11 2008
Can you please provide DOD on CITROWSKI, Allen / Allan? and marriage certificate for him, date of marriage, spouse's maiden name and children if any?
Thank you.
D.WARHOLM
Susan D. Purington Thu May 8 14:02:01 2008
My great grandfather, John G. PURINGTON appears in "History of the Minnesota Valley, Including the explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota". He was actually born on Feb. 6, 1835 (on death certificate and many other records) rather than 1844 as they say. He "lived in Owatonna until 1872, then came to Wood Lake." My great grandmother, Cornelia DIX shows up on your 1880 census marriages to Joseph McCANN in 1865. He died and she married John G. PURINGTON in 1868 according to the History above. John G. PURINGTON's mother, Sarah PURINGTON shows up on the 1880 census as living in Owatonna and then in 1885 she is 83 y.o. and living with John G. in Wood Lake. My questions are:
1. Where can I find the marriage certificate or just the fact of where John G. PURINGTON and Cornelia (DIX) McCANN were married.
2. Cornelia (DIX) McCANN PURINGTON died in 1899 after a separation from John G. PURINGTON. He moved to Idaho about 1909 and she is buried with him there in the Pinegrove Cemetary in Rathdrum, Idaho. I haven't been able to find where she died. The 1899 comes from the cemetary records. Also, in the 1895 census she shows up living with a much younger man, Samuel McCORMACK as head of household in Wood Lake and I don't know if she was married to him. I would like to know if she died in Wood Lake and confirm when and hopefully get a death certificate. I would also like to know if there is evidence of a marriage to Samuel McCORMICK.
3. I haven't been able to find evidence of where and when great-great grandmother Sarah PURINGTON died. I would like to get a death certificate for her and hopefully that would give me a hint as to her maiden name. Her husband, John G.'s father, died when he was a boy according to the history above and his name was Laris if that helps at all.
I would be eternally grateful for any help you could give me. (I'm sorry for the length of this query) and thank you again for your help. Susan D. Purington, (Seattle Washington)
Deanna Bader Wed Apr 30 12:10:53 2008
Seeking information on a Joseph BEDNAR and Josephine (KOKESH) BEDNAR who are suppose to have died in Yellowo Medicine County. Joseph BEDNAR (est1886-Mar 1961) and Josephine (KOKESH) BEDNAR (1889-May 1957)
Seeking where they might be buried and where to seek an obituary for them.
They had 8 children: George, Joseph, Ronald, Ruth, alvin, Alla, Gordon and Mildred.
Allan and Gaye Winter Sat Apr 26 11:45:02 2008
Am looking for any information about Louis Victor REHN's father Ole and his mother's name was Karen. Louis was born in Douglas County 1892. Louis lived in Canby. But his father died before Louis was born so we have no family background from that side of the family. Would appreciate anything...
Roy Martyn Fellows Sun Apr 6 13:55:32 2008
Looking for anything on James Henry FELLOWS, wife Rebecca or children Charles 1884, Edward 1886, Frank 1888, Annie 1890, Elizabeth Gertrude 1893 & Minnie 1896 . They farmed in the Hammer area from 1900 to at least 1920s having moved from Illinois.
Dawn Benck Thu Feb 28 15:50:17 2008
I am looking for information regarding the name and pictures of the postmaster of Canby MN during the years of 1931 and 1932. This postmaster is allegedly my biological Grandfather and any information would be truly appreciated. Thanks
Kay Fleming Wed Feb 27 16:55:10 2008
Need to know date of death for Elmer G. ANDERSON who died about 2006 in Granite Falls. Originally from Hanley Falls. His wife Anna died in 2007 but no mention of Elmer in the SSDI.
Angela Canty Mon Jan 14 10:32:35 2008
Still looking for pictures of Theodore August STOLTENBERG and his wife, Anna Marie THOMTON. Thank you.
Carolyn Griffin Tue Sep 25 14:53:35 2007
Looking for decendants of Herman b. abt 1835 and Anna H. SETZEPFUND, lived in Posen 1880. Daughters, Anna b. 1838, Bertha b. 1868, Amelia b. 1872, and Olja b. 1874. They were all born in Saxony Germany.
Jessica Peterson Sun Sep 16 17:07:21 2007
I am looking for any information on Charles ERICKSON b.4/3/1848 d.1930. He married Anna Louise PETERSON in Minneapolis MN 1874. They moved to Canby and farmed there approx 1878-1890?.
Stefan PUKE Sun Aug 12 01:01:44 2007
My name is Stefan PUKE and I live in Karlskrona in Sweden.
1881 Aron Alfred PUKE emmigrated to Yellow Medicine County with his new wife Anna and their two sons Axel Emil and Haqvin Birger (James).
When they came to Minnesota they changed their surname to POUKEY.
Alfred and Anna got two children in Yellow medicine County. Hilma and Esther POUKEY. They lived in Yellow Medicine County for nine years then they moved to Peoria Illinois.
Aron Alfred PUKE (POUKEY)
Anna PUKE (POUKEY)
Axel Emil PUKE (POUKEY / ARONS)
Haqvin Birger PUKE (POUKEY / ARONS)
Nilma POUKEY
Esther POUKEY
I have a letter where Alfred wrote he worked at a farm !? and he mentions Canby. This is what I know about this family in when they lived in Minnesota.
Do anyone have information about this family I would be most greatful.
Stefan PUKE
Roger and Beverly Stoufer Sat May 19 14:38:07 2007
Today at an auction we purchased a butter dish marked Made for Edwin NORDSTROM, Sacred Heart, MN Made in Vienna Austria. We want to give to our niece who lives in Sacred Heart as a shower gift, but would like to know more about who he was and the photo of a church on plate..Synode Church, Sacred Heart MN.
Can you give us any information on the church or Edwin NORDSTROM?
Brenda Conkel Sat Apr 28 08:16:12 2007
I am looking for an obit for James Arthur PAINTER b. 18 Jun 1895 in PA d. 30 Sep 1972 in Yellow Medicine Co. His parents were Samuel & Cynthia Belle (McCOY) PAINTER. Siblings were Roy, Harry, Cora, George, Charles, Fulton, Donald & Walter.
Thank you,
Brenda Conkel
Heidi Anita Nyhus Bjaaland Tue Apr 10 02:43:05 2007
I am looking for information about :
Ole S. STENSRUD (born in Norway in 1859, to America in 1869)
Ingeborg STENSRUD (Belle) (born 1863 in Norway) who was married to P.A. LARSON. She came to America in 1882.
P. A. LARSON, I know that he had a shop in Canby.
Peter S. STENSRUD ( born 1870 in Norway, to America in 1888)
John S.STENSRUD (born 1871 in Norway, to America in 1888) postmaster in Canby.
Kittil S. STENSRUD (born in Norway 1868, to America in 1889) worked in the bank.
John SWENSON (married Olava SWENSON). I know they had a shop in Canby.
I have some information about them, but I would like to have more.
If you have any information or picture of any of them I would love to receive information.
I do have lots of pictures from people in Canby, but I don't know who they are. Some of the names on the pictures are, L. PAULSON, Gust.ERICKSON, B. NELSON.
Kay E. Fleming Thu Mar 29 20:27:06 2007
I have in my possession several old studio pictures with the imprint Granite Falls on them. They are in the 1900 time frame and are of 2 young men whom I believe to be the ANDERSON brothers who immigrated from Sweden a few years prior. They would be either Marten, Peter, and/or John ANDERSON who came to Hanley Falls, Hazel Run, and Milaca.
The pictures belonged to the family of Elna ANDERSON who was a sister to the men listed. She was married to Marten MARTENSON of Chippewa county, Mn.
Would appreciate any help from relatives in the area in identifying these pictures. Please contact me and I will send a copy.
Joan Winter Mon Feb 19 13:27:01 2007
Looking for members of Harold Louis FROILAND family that lived in Astoria, SD many years. Daughters name was LaVonne. He had family connections with Ole and Lena JORGENSON family. Harold was born here January 31, 1898 and died December 28, 1971 in Hemet, Riverside County, California. He was married September 16, 1923 in Deuel County, SD. WWI draft registration lists Bernhardt S. FROILAND as father.
Joan Winter Mon Feb 19 13:16:16 2007
Looking for members of Gullick JORGENSON family. Gullick was born in Norway, settled in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, served in Civil War Company B 45th Infantry division of Wisconsin before moving to Hammer township section 32 in Yellow Medicine County in 1877.
Joan Winter Fri Feb 16 15:50:33 2007
I am looking for family of Charles M. ANDERSON dob 5/12/1849 in Sweden, immigrated to US (Chicago) when 3 years old. dod 6/15/1913 Canby, Minnesota. Married Bertha JORGENSON. Children: Annie Emeretta (Etta), Edwin J., Clarence, Lulu, George and Lyda. Etta and Lulu died quite young. Charles, Bertha, Etta and Lulu are buried in the Canby Cemetery. My Great-grandmother was a sister to Bertha. I have some family information but it is incomplete. Please contact if you have any information.
Linda Dawson Wed Feb 7 19:32:09 2007
Almyra SKINNER is reported to be the first white child born in Yellow Medicine County. She would be my great-grandmother who later married Robert McCORMICK. Anyone know if this is true?
I am looking for any information on William SKINNER, Archie McCORQUODALE, and Charles PETERREINS.
Bruce Granger Fri Jan 19 13:05:37 2007
Information on GRANGER family living in Canby area Father Aretmas , sons Homer - Arthur - Ceicel. Daughter possibly Madge. Arrived from Napanee Ontario Canada about 1880 1890.
Dale MacArthur Wed Jan 10 23:18:01 2007
I have information on the SCHOEPHOERSTER family in particular on my great grandparents Charles and Emma SCHOEPHOERSTER who are buried in Canby MN as well as Charles brothers Alvin and J. Fred and have SCHOEPHOERSTER info back around 1791. Also buried in Canby are Harold Elroy SCHOEPHOERSTER a son to J. Fred and my grandmother Agnes (SCHOEPHOERSTER) MacARTHUR and her first cousins Edna (SCHOEPHOERSTER) RANGAARD and Pearl (SCHOEPHOERSTER) MAHLUM children to J. Fred SCHOEPHOERSTER. I have additional access to info on my great grandmothers family Emma (BARBKNECHT) SCHOEPHOERSTER.
Beth Wed Jan 3 21:10:32 2007
I am looking for information on a Henry TOWNSEND. I believe he was a doctor in Canby Minnesota in 1880's or so. I believe that he died there in 1883. No real proof yet on that. Any info that any one might have on him would be great. He was married to a Alice YOUNG but I don't think they were together at the time of his death. Alice (YOUNG) TOWNSEND may have remarried to a man with the last name of HILLER. Hope some one can help me put some pieces of this puzzle together. Thanks
Beth
Beverly Herman Sat Nov 25 10:49:17 2006
I would like to know if Anna KLEVEN, wife of Carl L. CHRISTIANSON, was buried at Porter, MN. I would like the date of death and cemetery where she was buried. I think she died in 1897. Thank You.
Edith Lueke Sun Oct 1 20:46:51 2006
I'd like to know if there are any newspaper or other records on these families - both have members buried in the St. Leo cemetery.
Sincerely, Edith
Colleen Buckley Wed Aug 30 14:33:24 2006
I am looking for my great, great Grandfather and GGGrandmother. They are Andrew DeROCKBRAIN and Anpetudutawin (Josephine Red Day) Their children we're born in Yellow Medicine, MN. Where can I look for records of them. Also by oral history they had a trading post. Thank you!
Scarlett Glover Mon Aug 7 16:15:37 2006
I'm looking for someone in the Granite Falls, MN area to lookup and print out obituaries for me and either mail or email to me. It would be most appreiciated and would help me finish some research on these relatives.
William Melford THOMPSON died 25 July 1973 in Yellow Medicine Co., ?Granite Falls.
Lenora Erickson THOMPSON died Dec. 1979 Granite Falls, MN
Leona W. Thompson LINDBACK died 13 Dec 1996 Granite Falls
Milton H. LINDBACK died 13 Aug 1999 Granite Falls
(I believe he was Superintendent of Schools)
Anyone with information on whereabouts of Milton and Leona's son's, Richard and John, please contact me.
Jerry Huggins Sun Jul 23 07:55:35 2006
Interested in information on possible grave information on the HAY family in Granite Falls. Paul HAY immigrated from Germany in 1880 and resided in Yellow Medicine between 1885 to 1910. Possible burials of some of his children in Granite Falls area:
Laura HAY
Millie HAY
Amelia HAY b: Abt 1888
Minnie HAY b: Abt 1893
Dora HAY b: Abt 1894
Appreciative
Carroll Groven Wed Jul 19 16:16:31 2006
I am seeking any information concerning the whereabouts, death, and/or burial of Hilma Florence GROVEN, b. 25 Sep 1913 in Fortier Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. She was daughter of Gilbert Andrew GROVEN and Caroline Mathilda OLSON and resided near Canby, Minnesota until 1932. Any leads concerning possible spouse or descendants appreciated.
Billie Schuller Thu Jun 29 13:07:02 2006
In November of 1921 a traveling show, "Henderson Comedy Company" was playing in Wood Lake. On November 26, 1921 my sister, Ruth HENDERSON, was born in the local hotel. The Historical Archives in St. Paul do not have Wood Lake newspapers from that time. Can anyone tell me what hotel(s) were there, the name of the opera house, and if the local library would have the newspapers. Any information would be appreciated.
Susan Elliott Wed Jun 28 13:24:17 2006
Lookng for information on Lloyd Bernhard THOMPSON b. 3/15/1904 in Camby, MN , son of Ole THOMPSON and Nettie ANDERSON. I believe Lloyd was a musician in his 20's and his band played in Gary, IN. Married Rosemary CARNEY in 1927, had daughter Patricia in January, 1928.
Ingrid Slyngstad Fri May 19 14:34:14 2006
We are looking for relatives of Marie and Ananias VIDDAL. They lived in Echo MI in the late 1880`s. Returned to Norway in 1911. My grandmother, Hulda VIDDAL was born in Echo en 1902. We want to visit Echo in June this year to see if we can find the place they lived. Please contact me if you have any information about my grand grand parents.
Ingrid Slyngstad
Norway
Phyllis Heller Sat Apr 8 13:56:32 2006
I am looking for the parents of Lewis Hallek CLEVELAND. In the 1930 Census records Lewis and Mary CLEVELAND were living in Oshkosh Township. Lewis died May 24, 1950 in Yellow Medicine County. Lewis and Mary CLEVELAND are buried in the Union Township Cemetery at Defiance, Iowa, along with three of their children who died in Iowa while they were living here at Defiance. I am indexing the ones buried in this cemetery along with all the names of the parents of the ones who are buried here. Any help you could give me on this would be appreciated.
Phyllis Heller
Defiance, Iowa
Julianne Paulsen Sun Feb 12 08:20:31 2006
Looking for any information on my husband's father Warner James PAULSON from Clarkfield, MN. Brother was Emery PAULSON. Would like to reconnect with lineage. Warner changed the spelling of last name to "PAULSEN" after a divorce in or around the '40's. Please contact us with any info. Thank you.
Julianne Paulsen
Donna (CORNELIUS) KORNELIUS Sat Feb 4 13:26:14 2006
Looking for any info on my G-Grandparents, Knute KAUPANG. His wife's name was Barbara, or Betsey FOREST. They were listed as living in YMC- Lisbon township in the 1880 federal census. Their name was listed as KERSANT KOWPEN. Their daughter, Juliana b. 1869 MN, was my grandmother. Juliana had a twin sister (Caroline?) Also a brother names Thomas KNUDSEN and Andrew KAUPANG. Knute KAUPANG may have been related to a Kittle KAUPANG of YMC.
Would appreciate any info on these families.
Donna (Cornelius) Kornelius l.a.kornelius@att.net
Linda M Coffield Wed Jan 25 14:41:15 2006
I am trying to locate any and all living relatives of Dr. Melvin S NELSON (1882-1959) and his family which included his wife Ethel M NELSON (1882-1970), daughter Betty NELSON (she was born approx 1909, a second daughter Ethem M (born approx 1911) and one son Paul S (born about 1915).
Please contact me by e-mail or phone 507-498-2677 ext 106
Thanks so much
Officer Linda M Coffield
Spring Grove PD
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