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23 Dec 2023Linda Johnson, Thursday, December 31,
1998
Doing research on two families from Clarkfield or Granite Falls -- members
of both probably still living there. My husband's paternal grandmother was Kirstin
Gun Hilda Falkum (probably known as Hilda) and she married Charles (or Charley) Mitchell
(or Michael) Johnson in YM Co. They later moved to Ottertail Co. Henning Township.
I know that there was a Raymond Falkum living in Granite Falls until his death
in 1997. Would appreciate hearing from any Falkums or Johnson still in that area.
My husband is Charles Bradford Johnson born 11/17/41 in Henning, MN to Ruby and C.
Luverne Johnson. Thank you.
Werner Lichter, Wednesday,
December 23, 1998
Hallo from Germany,
My name is Werner Lichter and I am searching for the emigrants from Trier region in the
country of Rheinland Pfalz, Germany to USA. In a notary document from 1900 I have
found the following information about an emigrant to Saint Leo, Yellow Medicine county,
Minnesota. He was called in german "Mathias MAYER", farmer in Saint Leo
since the time before 1898. With his family he imigrated in that town 1881-1897. The place
or origin is well known. It is the city of BADEM (with a M) near Bitburg, Trier-region,
Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. This is not far away
from the european border Germany<->Luxemburg. See also: Lookups and Surnames.
Vernon Heyer, Friday,
December 18, 1998.
Looking for info on ggparents Louis Heyer & Mary Bishchoff. Came
to YMC, Wood Lake twnsp sometime between 1883 and 1894 from Carver Co. Mn. 1900 YMC census
shows living in Wood Lake twnshp with two youngest living children, Christ & Julius.
Have copy of my gfathers, Charley Heyer, marriage to Lizzy Merdz (Merz) on 11-22-94
in Posen twnsp. 3 children born in Wood Lake between 6-96 & 11-99. Next
child, my dad Gottfried, was born 6-02 in Spokane, Wa. Would like also to know
gmothers, Elizabeth Wilhemina Merz, birthplace more specifically than
Wi. Related names Kaatz, Tesch, Damschen, Schnackenburg, Steinke. Thanks much.
See also: Surnames.
Sharon Buethner,
Saturday December 12, 1998
I am finding that some of my family has spent some time in Yellow Medicine
County. Martin B. ELSTAD and his wife, Ingborg (Belle FRICKSON) where there
living in Canby in 1911 when their son, Wilbur Irvin ELSTAD was born. In 1905 Belle
was living with her parents in Deuel Co., SD and was unmarried (she was b. 1868).
She must have m. shortly after.
I believe that Belle's mother, Bertha (TRULSON/THOMPSON) FRICKSON may have been living
with them. Bertha is my GrGr.Grandmother. I have been unable to find her on
either the 1900 or the 1910 Census Records. The Elstads (and Bertha) moved to
Renville Co., and then in 1924 to Pine Co., MN. Bertha d. 24 Dec. 1925.
Looking for any information on this family, marriage record of Belle and Martin, 1910
Census record, and ??. I have much information
to share on descendants of this Southern MN family. Some of the family retained the
TRULSON name, some changed to THOMPSON. A few related names are: MAEL,
SCHUCHARDT, DISTAD, ROBBINS, BOSSENECKER, KNUDTSON, ABBOTT, MILLER, PARMETER, STUSSY,
EATON, JORDAHL, LENN, RYSTAD, SCHAD, BALLANTINE, and others.
Kapfer Friday, November 20, 1998
I am trying to locate information on the ancestors of Linda Brusven who
gave up a son, David, for adoption in 1939. David was born in North Dakota.
Any information on the surname, Brusven, would be helpful. Thanks.
Terri Sprague Monday, November 16, 1998
I am searching for the ancestors of the following people:
Ole Grenadias Olson
b. 29 Sep 1873 Pope Co., MN
d. 24 Oct 1944 Salem, Marion Co., OR
m. 19 Jul 1893 Wereland, Yellow Medicine Co., MN, Emma Henrietta
Gunderson, b. 26 Aug 1875 Whitewater, Walworth Co., WI d. 23 Sep 1942 Silverton, Marion
Co., OR
They had the following children:
1. Norma 1894
2. Silas 1896
3. Frances 1898
4. Pearl 1901
5. Effie 1903
6. Lester 1907
7. Russel 1911
8. Evelyn 1914 Canby, Yellow Medicine Co., MN
Ole was President of the Porter Bank during the 1920's and 1930's. I belive that all of
the children were born in Yellow Medicine County.
Emma's parents were Colson Gunderson and Berte. Ole's parents were Sren (or Sven) Olson
and Julia. I believe that all of them were born in Norway.
Gary Whelpley Sunday, November 15,
1998
I am trying to locate any descendants of Peter O. SOLEM of Stoney
Run Township. Peter was listed in the 1880 census with the following
people: Carrie, Peter, Ole, Lars, Anna, Eliza, Carolina, Pamella, and Tilla. Peter
was born 1835 in Hornindal Parish, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. His true name was Peder
Rasmus Olsen of Solheim farm. He emigranted in 1869.
Karen J. Roles Sunday,
November 8, 1998
I am researching two surnames with ties to Yellow Medicine co.
Roles
Bach
My grandfather John Nicholas ROLES married Anna Mary BACH in Canby MN around 1929.
Both John and Mary were born in St. Leo MN
I have a family history book written by Sister Mary Bertha Nosbush (Mankato MN) called
"Rooted Uprooted and Rerooted" that traces the
Nosbush/Nosbusch family line. The Nosbusch family settled in St. Leo in 1884.
Are you aware of this publication? If not, let me know if you
want more info.
Cathie Friday, October
16, 1998
I am trying to find my biological father.
His parents lived in Canby, Minnesota and I thought perhaps I could find information on
them first. Their names were Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Lucas. I think perhaps they
died during the 1980's and that I could find obituraries on their deaths, which may or may
not list his place of residence. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank
you.
rtrain@oeonline.com Sunday,
August 30, 1998
I am researching the families and descendants of John Jacob Huffman and wife
Sarah Neville. Said to be the first settlers in Hammer Township; they raised seven
children and were well known in Canby and Gary. I am also researching John's brother,
Henry Edward Huffman and wife Margaret Hendry. They followed John to YMC about three
months later and farmed adjoining
acreage, and were said to have raised ten children. This family was also well known in the
area. It is believed that Henry's son Edward Byron Huffman ran a hardware store in Gary.
These people arrived from Pennsylvania in the 1870's.
I welcome anyone researching these names or the areas to please contact me so that we can
compare notes and data.
Elizabeth Collins Monday, August
28, 1998
I'm researching my family history. The Gibsons came to Little Falls
in 1857 from Kingston, Canada. They settled at thesouth end of Round
Prairie but later moved to Bear Head then back to Little Falls. My great-grandmother
Eva (Gibson) married Edward Schrupp. Eva Gibson was
born in Todd Co. 4/5/1889. Their children were Cecil, Iris, Richard (my
grandfather), Wanda, and I think Morton. The Schrupp's came from
Germany in the mid 1830's and both Jacob Schrupp Sr. and Fredricka (Albrecht)Schrupp are
buried in the Lutheran Cemetery at Wood Lake, MN. Jacob Sr. died 1/2/18 and
Fredricka died 3/2/24. Together they had about ten children all of whom stayed in
Wood Lake area or possibly very near. If you can help or this is too long, please
let me know. I'm new to this quite challenging research and need assistance.
Thank you for your time. Elizabeth Collins
Peggy Lent Sunday, August 23, 1998
I have come to realize there were at least 40 members of the LENT family who
Homesteaded in MN in 1870. Would like to find the relationship between or among
these people and some records of their having been in MN.
Barbara Clark Myall
Wednesday, August 12, 1998
I have ancestors who lived in Yellow Medicine Co, MN namely Daniel Birdsall (buried
in Woodlake Cemetery) and his family who migrated there in the 1850's from Oxford, Benton
Co, IN and before that from London, Ontario,Can. Quakers. Also, his daughter,
Anna Catherine Birdsall, who married Milton Lee Clark. I have not been able to find
where my Clarks were from in MN. Milton's son, Edwin Hiram Clark, was born somewhere in
MN, according to the death certificate of my father, Perry Edwin Clark. I am
wondering if you know whom Clarkfield, MN was named after? I am thinking there might
be a connection to my Clarks. Thank you for answering.
dawner3098@hotmail.com
Wednesday, August 12, 1998
I am searching for any information, obituaries, anything at all about Garry A. and
Connie L. Rosa, who I believe lived in Hanley Falls, MN for a short time, had a baby girl
(me) and 3 months later were involved in a car accident I think in Canby, MN. I just
want an accident report, a newspaper clipping, or something just to have so I know the
whole story of what happened, or maybe someone who personally knew them. I am now 30
years old, and desparetely seeking any kind of information I can find. Thank you.
Elizabeth Collins Monday,
August 3, 1998
I'm researching my family history. The Gibsons came to Little Falls in 1857
from Kingston, Canada. They settled at the south end of Round Prairie but later
moved to Bear Head then back to Little Falls. My great-grandmother Eva (Gibson)
married Edward Schrupp. Eva Gibson was born in Todd Co. 4/5/1889. Their
children were Cecil, Iris, Richard (my grandfather), Wanda, and I think Morton. The
Schrupp's came from Germany in the mid 1830's and both Jacob Schrupp Sr. and Fredricka
(Albrecht)Schrupp are buried in the Lutheran Cemetery at Wood Lake, MN. Jacob Sr.
died 1/2/18 and Fredricka died 3/2/24. Together they had about ten children all of
whom stayed in Wood Lake area or possibly very near. If you can help or this is too
long, please let me know. I'm new to this quite challenging research and need
assistance. Thank you for your time.
mgulmon@means.net Wednesday, July 29, 1998
My mother inherited money from a cousin in Canby in 1964. His name
was Andrew Danielson, the last of three children of Daniel Danielson. I think that
Daniel Danielson was my grandfathers sister. Would like information on her, her
husband and their children. My grandfather was William W. Leland.
Kathy Hall Wednesday,
July 15, 1998
I am looking for any informaton on the Jensvold family. Ludwig Jensvold lived
on a farm in Stoney Run Township. Anton his son
lived in Granite Falls and worked at the courthouse in Granite Falls. Thats all I
know about them. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Kaye Lystad-Kirk Sunday, July 12, 1998
Am research the MIKKELSONS. I am looking for information on Hans Andrew or
"H.A." MIKKELSON born February 12, 1858 in Fillmore County, MN and died May 26,
1938. He married my great-grandfather's sister, Rande Marie or "Marie"
EMMERSON, who was born February 9, 1858 in Winona County and died in 1901. They married in
1878 in Fillmore County and then moved to Granite Falls that year. They had 3 children:
Oscar M. who was born & died in 1879, Johanna Olga who was born in 1886 & died in
1888 and then an adopted daughter, Inga Marie who was born around 1888. After H.A.'s wife,
Marie, died, he married Anna B. FOSS. They had 2 children: Vera Albiona born February 29,
1904 and Homer Angelo born September 13, 1909. H.A. was the local manager of the
Northwester Elevator Company, he was aslo a constable of Granite Falls and was deputy
sheriff for four years. Can anybody help?
Lee Eaton Tuesday, June 16, 1998
Look for any info on Joseph Eaton born in Switzerland - had brothers, one was my g grand
farther, Charles. Thank you, LEE
Hi my name is Leland Eaton. I live in Kingston, NY. I have a land
doc that was bought by my G uncle Joseph Eaton on Sept 4, 1879. It was from
the Land office at Benson. It is for Sioux Indian land # s-71, section seven in the
township one hundred and seventeen of range forty two in the district of lands subject to
sale at Benson, Minn containing one hunderd and sixty acres signed by President RUTHERFORD
B. HAYS. If you have any info or you want a copy please email me.
Brent Birdsall Thursday, June 4,
1998
My name is Brent Birdsall, and I'm doing reseach into my family name. I know my
g-g-grandfather, Daniel Birdsall moved to the town of Wood Lake in the mid-1800s, and from
what I understand, is buried there. I'm trying to get any, and all information I can
on Daniel, his son William Henry Birdsall, or any of the other children in this Birdsall
line. I would greatly appreciate any help you could give me as well as post my name
of your researchers list.
Greta Krahn Thursday, May 28, 1998
I am seeking information about my great grandparents, Charles (or Carl/Karl) and Albertina
Krahn, and Charles and Minnie Prey. Census records from 1900 show the Krahn and Prey
families living on adjacent or nearby farms in Oshkosh Township, Y.M. County. Son
John C. Krahn and daughter Mary Prey (my grandparents) were married in 1898, had one son
Otto by 1900, and were living with John's parents and older invalid brother Fred. To
the best of my knowledge, John also had at least two older sisters, Wilhelmina (or Minnie)
married to Fred Fuhrman, and Louisa married to Henry Tesch. The Krahn family had
moved to Y.M. County from Kane Co. Illinois some years earlier, then moved to
Spokane Co. Washington in about 1902-03. They were probably very active in the
local Lutheran Church in Oshkosh Township, Y.M. County. Charles and
Minnie Prey had 7 children at home in 1900--Amiel (or Emil), Charlie, Earnest, Clara,
Herman, Willie and Tilda, and another married daughter Ida, who was older than Mary.
They, too, were probably very active in the Lutheran Church. To my knowledge, most
of the Prey siblings remained living in the mid-west, primarily in Minnesota (near Canby,
Mankato), Iowa and possibly Illinois. I would welcome any information which would
help me definitely identify the two daughters mentioned, and/or any other children of
Charles and Albertina Krahn. I am also most eager to learn from where in
Germany/Prussia both the Krahns and Preys emigrated. I heard family
"legends" that they came from "hinter Pummern" or further Pomerania,
which is now in Poland, but I would especially like to know a specific town or district.
I was also particularly interested in your recent posting from Jan Weaver who is
seeking information on Minnie and William Lueders. I think they may possibly be
related as I've heard the Lueders name mentioned as cousins on the Krahn side of my
family. I would be interested in connecting with her but was unable to access her
e-mail through your web site. Could you send it to me? Thank you for any
assistance you may be able to provide to aid my in my family history research. Greta
Krahn
Jan Weaver Thursday, May 21, 1998
I'm trying to find the address of the local library in Canby, so I can request obituaries
and 50th wedding ann. newspaper articles on my relatives, William and Minnie LUEDERS.
I would also like the addresses of St. Paul's and St. Stephen's cemeteries.
Is Oshkosh Township in Y. M. county? This gg uncle helped to organize Nicolai
Lutheran Church in that township. Is there an address for that church? Thanks
for your help, I don't know who else to ask!
Jan Weaver
Gary L. Koch Sunday, May
17, 1998
Would like the Surname PEPPERSACK posted. Looking for information on Bernard
Peppersack born September 22, 1885, he immigrated to the US from Germany. He married
Mary Rolfes. We know they had 6 children, Francis Agnes Peppersack, Philomine,
Frances (Frank), Henry, Cecila, Linda. We know that at least one of them was born in
Saint Leo, Minnesota in the county of Yellow Medicine. They left Minnesota and moved
to the Axtell/Seneca, Marshall/Nemaha County, Kansas area. Would like to know in
what years they lived in Minnesota, Wedding date of Bernard and Mary Rolfes if they
married in Minnesota, and the birth dates of the children born in Minnesota and place of
birth. Can anybody help? Mary
Michael Swanson Sunday,
May 10, 1998
I was looking for vacation areas when I stumbled across this area. I think my
great grandfather came to your area first from the old country. His name was Per
August Swenson....it would have been the late 1800's or very early 1900's as my
grandfather was born in Minnesota in 1905. The reason I find this interesting is
that as I sit at my computer I can see an old trunk with the inscription....Per
August Swenson...Clarkfield Box 101....Yellow Medicine Co. Mn. Does that
mean anything to you as far as address? My wife and I are planning a trip through
Minnesota during the week of June 6th or so to the 13th this year. I would be
interested in looking into my great grandfathers roots....Thanks....Michael Swanson.....I
know my last name is not the same...but that is another story....Michael
Peter
Wessel Bjørnstad Monday,
May 04, 1998
I am seeking information on Jonetta (Jonette) Mathea Johansen Colston,
born dec. 18th 1860 in Aurskog/Urskog, Norway. She lived in Granite Falls until her death
april 22nd 1948. Thanks for any help !
Joanne
Howeth Saturday, April 4, 1998
I am seeking any/all information available on Willard Weeks (b.1821 Vermont, d.1911
Woodlake), Albert Ryan Weeks (b. 1851, d. 1911) and Mary A. Weeks (b. 1827, d.
1919). They all lived in the Woodlake area in the late 1800's. All are buried
in Woodlake cemetery with other family members. I am especially interested in
newspaper articles/obituaries.
Deane Dierksen Saturday,
March 28, 1998
I am researching Moultons: Jasper P. and Lora (Dorrance) Moulton, my
great-grandparents. My grandfather Royal Jasper Moulton was born in Canby, YM Co.
November 16, 1879, according to what he wrote himself. The family also had
connections in Lac Qui Parle County, because he wrote that he graduated from h.s. in
Dawson. Jasper & Lora lived in Dawson later, until their deaths (1930s
& 1940s). (R. J. died 1952 in Pierre, SD.) I would specifically like
to find evidence of birth for R.J. Moulton. The County Recorder's office in
Lac Qui Parle and Yellow Med. counties do not have his birth record, per recent telephone
calls. (I called to ask the price -- they kindly offered to check first to see
whether they had it.) Of course, all information about the family would be
welcome! Thank you. Deane Dierksen -- great-granddaughter of Jasper
& Lora.
Jan Gunderson Thursday, March 19, 1998
Searching for descendents of Thomas STRINGER b. 28 June 1858. He married Minerva
DOANE who was b. 1882. Their children were: Frank b. 1883, Durwood b. 1888, Harland
b. 1893 and Addie b. 1898. They farmed Porter amd when they retired they moved to
Canby. Thanks for any help.
Jan Gunderson Monday, March 16, 1998
Last fall I was in the county and Granite Falls looking for information on my
emigrant g-grandparents.
Johan Jensen Maelunseie. He changed his name to John J. Mahlum in the US. From
the Oslo emigration records John signed out of Norway on 24 May 1883 with a destination on
Granite Falls, MN. His wife, Lise Thomasdatter Lieseie with three children signed
out of Norway on 23 may 1884 (Jens, called James in America, Thomas and Berthe Maria).
While living in Yellow Medicine County two sons were born; Carl, b. 16 Aug 1885 and
John Jr., b. 4 Nov 1886. John Jr.'s birth records states he was born in Granite
Falls Township. John and Lise moved with their family to Buffalo County WI.
(Modena) where they farmed and lived the rest of their lives. Looking for family
history information on the family. Who they lived with while living in the county or
who their contact was to bring them to the county. There are a number of Mahlums in
Yellow Medicine and Renville counties, would like to contact any relatives.
Sharon Ivy Monday, March 9, 1998
I am seeking information on the KRUG Family. On November 12, 1892, John KRUG
married my great grandmother Anna Hansen , daughter of Andrew Hansen and Marie Persnick.
They had a son, Martin, born October 06, 1893. After John KRUG’s death in 1894
or 1895, Anna (Hansen) KRUG married Nels J. HANSEN. Martin KRUG, married
Sophie HINDERER and Emma HINDERER. Children of Martin KRUG and Sophie HINDERER
are: John KRUG, William KRUG, Maurine KRUG. Children of Martin KRUG and Emma
HINDERER are: Dolores KRUG, Leonard KRUG, Betty KRUG, Florence KRUG, Jeannette KRUG,
Doris LaFERE (Source: Mrs. Irene Burlingame, Correspondence to her sister, with a
copy for me.), Stepchild. She married Henry Schlichting. Any help would be
appreciated, I will share what information that I have.
Last Updated: 23 Dec 2023