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Archives - 1996/1997
Myrna Keppler Thu Jun 12 21:33:52 1997
I am researching the Andrew and Sophronia ISAACS family who lived in Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County from the 1880s (some descendants are still there, I think). There were 12
children including Clara Louise, my husbands ggrandmother. Is anyone else looking for the same family? Related names: Barentson, Erickson, Forbord, Aarestad, Clementson.
Carol Hepburn Fri May 30 23:25:05 1997
My great grand mother Hannah DUNN met and married John ROBERTS in Canby some time in the 1880s. Hannah DUNN ROBERTS was licensed to teach second grade in Yellow Medicine County from 1890 through at least 1894. They had four children--James, Anna, Effie, and William. James, Anna, & Effie eventually moved to Oregon. William committed suicide by shooting himself in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, in 1915. Hannah DUNN was born 1858 in England though I don't know where particularly. Her parents were Joseph DUNN b. 1800 and Anna Snell. Hannahs siblings included Emma b. 1855, Minnie b. 1863, Alice Mary b.1860, Bessie Susan b. 1868 and Thomas Jones DUNN b. 1865. John ROBERTS was born in Bolton-by-Boland Eng. 1852. I have a big box with many pictures circa 1900 from photographers in Canby, MN with no way to identify them. Any information or help would be greatly appreciated!
Candice Soine Fri May 30 02:52:29
1997
Looking for any and all Soine's in the area, I need all of you so I can organize this
family tree. I can take it from our great- great grandfather Christopher Larsen Heenseie
and his wife Anna Lajorde back to Norway to the 16th century, but I have almost nothing on
those in the US other than my line, which is Syver Christopherson Soine to Christopher S.
Soine, and most of us are in the state of Washington. Even more important is trying to
find the decendants of Hans Peterson. Hans is my great grandfather, he married Anna Opoien
(I found my Opoien family last month and I have a bunch of them). Hans is ] from somewhere
in Denmark and came over with his brother Soren in 1854, they started in Iowa, compiled a
lot of money and goods, and came to Granite Falls between 1865 and 1870. Hans was quite a
character, loved his horses and horse racing, and was considered by many to be "the
ugliest man in Minnesota." I don't know about that because I can't find any pictures,
but maybe if I can find more relatives I may have some luck.
Candice Soine Fri May 16 00:31:14
1997
Researching the Opoien Family. Settled in Granite Falls about 1871-1873. Bernt Opoien,
Lars Loe, and Andreas Loe, all brothers immigrated from Sor Trondelag about 1871, their
sister Anna Opoien (my great-grandmother), came over in 1872 or 1873. I am beginning to
find a few relatives, but looking for pictures and information about the area in that time
frame. Lars loved horses and horse racing, there was supposedly a race track somewhere
near Granite Falls, possible on the Indian Reservation. It appears that Lars met Hans
"Horse Trader" Pedersen there (known as the "ugliest man in Minnesota).
Hans was to marry Anna and become my great-grandfather. I have no information on Hans at
all, other than he was born in 1829, and he came to the US in 1854 with his brother Soren
Pedersen, the spelling changed later to Petersen. I do know that he was well known about
the area, and was rather wealthy for the times. Anna also had a child before she met Hans,
the girl was named Bertina S. Opoien, I am trying to trace who her father was. HOpefully
someone out there who knows something will read this.
Suzanne Clark Sat, 29 Mar 1997
I'm researching the DEPEW family...my ggrandmother born 4/3/1887 in Echo Township, Yellow
Medicine County....the 1895 U.S. Atlas shows Echo with a population of 150 people....I
don't know what it is now....there must be information out there regarding this
family....and when they left the area. Thank you, Suzanne Clark
Kay Cee Christenson Fri Mar 14
17:06:34 1997
I am researching the Muralt surname. My ggrandmother Elise Hirsbrunner Muralt is buried at
a Lutheran cemetary in Wood Lake. My ggrandfather Robert Muralt and Elise had 11 children.
She died April 9, 1903. Any information on the Muralts would be greatly appreciated.
Anyone with Muralt's in their family tree please contact me. Thank you.
Steve Luck Mon Mar 10 20:53:43
1997
Searching for information about Ole L. Dorr and wife Anne Johanssen Flatner. Came from
Oslo are of Norway. Ole born, 3 March, 1824 in Eidsvoll, Norway. Anne born 1818 in
Nannestad, Norway. Ole founded Florida township 1878, Yellow Medicine County, MN. Resided
in Florida township. Children, John L. Dorr, Nicholai L., and Oscar L. Dorr. Would
appreciate hearing from from anyone with more information on that family. Have much
information to share.
Phil Emerson Mon Feb 24
19:16:15 1997
Looking for anyone doing gen. on Winson & Thompson surnames. Lars Winson came from
Norway (Hordaland Co.?) in 1860's and Tov Thompson came from Norway (Telemark Co.?) in
late 1890's. Lars lived in Decorah, Ia. and then settled in rural Clarkfield. Tov settled
in Clarkfield area.
Mary Hayano Sat Feb 22 21:50:32 1997
VARSNICK, Henry Martin, He died in Raymond, MN, Kandiyohi county in we think March 1947.
He lived in Granite Falls, MN, Yellow Medicine county from 1930 -1946 with his wife Mabel
Irene Clausen and their 7 children. Any information on either of these people would be
appriciated.
Mary Hayano Sat Feb 22 21:38:07 1997
VARSNICK, Henry Martin and Mabel Irene lived in Granite Falls, from 1930- 1946. They had 7
children. Henry was a truck driver. Mabel died in Granite Falls 10-11-46. They had a
daughter Delores Joan who died in infancy in Granite Falls. Any information would be
appriciated.
Sharon Mills Mon Jan 27 13:59:26
1997
I am researching Herman Halvorson, his mother Ragnhild and father Halvor. I know they came
from Norway but do not know name of town or parish. His mother later married Krist Skoien
who was a Canadian. They came into this continent Via the Port of Quebec and through the
Great Lakes into Wisconsin and settled in Mayville, ND when he was 3 yrs. old. He was born
3-21-1877. He married Inger Westland Johnson on3-28-98 in Canby, MN. He finally bought a
farm in Fosston, MN and died there on 9-1-38. He and Inger had 9 children. She died
12-20-57. I am looking looking for any leads that can give me information on where in
Norway he and his family came from. Thank you for any help. Sharon Mills
Linda Stanley Dunham Sun Jan
19 02:01:49 1997
I would like to locate any descendants of my grandpa's brother Joseph Stanley who was shot
and killed by an irate neighbor in 1894. His son William was also wounded. Joseph's wife
was Emma Noyes. I have the names and dates of the children and some of the grandchildren
and would like to know if any of the latter are still alive. --lgdunham@televar.com
Suzanne Clark Sat Jan 18
08:35:27 1997
Looking for information on "DePew" My Great-grandmother was born...Pearl Evaleen
DePew on April 3, 1887 in Echo Township, Yellow Medicine County. Looking for any
information on the DePew Family.
Sharon Ivy Fri Jan 17 20:11:42
1997
HANSEN & SILLMAN from Minneoata and Canby MN. I am seeking information on Alvina Anna
HANSEN. My grandmother. I know that she attended school at Yellow Medicine County public
school Dist 48 in 1908. I have her 1st grade report card. She married Frank August
SILLMAN, June 4, 1924 in Canby MN. I have two possible locations for her birth Garner, Ill
or somewhere in MN. She was born April 16, 1900. I want to find out her parents names and
possible sister and brothers. I believe she has a sister named Lydia HANSEN, Just in case
someone is interested, her 1st grade teacher was Bertha Gilbertson. Thanks for any
information. I have a lot of information on the SILLMAN family that I can share.
Stan Hultgren Sun Jan 5
10:51:54 1997
Where and when did Sven Ivan Johansson (Johnson?) die? He was born to Johan Svensson and
his wife, Kristina Isaksdotter, 23 March 1875 in Vittaryd, Kronoberg län, Sweden. He
emigrated from Sweden in February 1892 and arrived in New York City on the Anchor Line
vessel, Circassia, 07 March 1892. He arrived in Canby, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota 16 March
1892. He worked as a farm hand and probably died in Minnesota, single, and sometime
between 1892 and 1910. Ten years of searching have produced no results so far. Might he
have used another name?
J. Dufour Sat Dec 28 10:37:56 1996
I am interested in finding any information on Hans Olsson or Hans Styker and his family. They immigrated from Norway around 1900. Hans Styker and Gunda Aulie were married in Yellow Medicine County on 8th Nov. 1900. Gunda M.C. Aulie and Albert Aulie also immigrated at the same time. I would appreciate any information.
Devona Cook Thu Nov 14 13:26:30 1996
Seeking info on Torger OLSON/OLSEN and wife Agnetta. Torger was born about 1830 in Norway
(no idea where) and came to US in 1870. Found in 1880 Yellow Medicine Cty US Census. They
had at least 7 children, only last one Issac TORGERSON was born in US - Iowa. Children
apparently all went by surname of TORGERSON. Daughters: Ida (possibly married a John I.
STANESBY/STENSBY), Nettie (my GGrandmother - married Edward Winnor of Clear Lake SD)
Louisa, Johanna. Sons: Ole, John (married a Hannah PARDIS and died Nov 1931 in
Minneapolis) and Issac. Members of TORGERSON and WINNOR families moved to Minneapolis area
around 1904. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Sharon ivy Mon Nov 11 12:11:06 1996
I am seeking information on Alvina Anna Hansen. My grandmother. I know that she attended school at Yellow Medicine County public school Dist 48 in 1908. I have her 1st grade report card. She married Frank August Sillman, June 4, 1924 in Canby MN. I have two possible locations for her birth Garner, Ill or somewhere in MN. She was born April 16, 1900. I want to find out her parents names and possible sister and brothers. Just in case someone is interested, her 1st grade teacher was Bertha Gilbertson.
CM Thu Nov 7 15:46:47 1996
Researching the Birdsall Family name. Daniel Birdsall died May 4, 1894 and is buried in the Woodlake Cemetery in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
Steve Luck Mar 8, 1996
Dorr, Ole and Anne, Florida towship, SE 1/4 section 10. Children, John L., Nicholai L., & Oscar L. Listed as one os several founders of Florida Township.
Mary Hayano Sat Feb 22 21:38:07 1996
VARSNICK, Henry Martin and Mabel Irene lived in Granite Falls, from 1930- 1946. They had 7 children. Henry was a truck driver. Mabel died in Granite Falls 10-11-46. They had a daughter Delores Joan who died in infancy in Granite Falls. Any information would be appriciated.
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