Wabasha - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Garrison D. Post, born October 12, 1825

corriganp1 — 2013-05-09 11:54:18Z

Garrison D. had a nephew Alfred M. who came to work for him during the 1870s and later went on to become a famous con man.

Re: Joseph C. Schierts

bethherold23 — 2013-05-01 15:55:56Z

I have Maggie's wedding dress from 1893. The church of St. William is hosting a historical bridal show 5/5/2013 in Fridley, MN. Joseph C Schierts is my grandfather.

Maggie’s dress

There are 2 marriage license applications on file in Wabasha County in 1893. The first one is listed as Maggie in September, then in October Sarah Margaret Calvin and Bert Odell. So, this dress was probably worn in October 1893 in Wabasha County. Maggie and Bert were born in 1870, and were married at the age of 23. They lived in the tiny town of Kellogg and had 2 girls, Bess and Vera. Then, when the girls were still little, Bert passed away on the 4th of July, 1899 at the age of 29.

My grandfather Joseph Christopher Schierts was born in a log cabin in 1876. He worked in the lumber yard when Maggie was building her house. He went to North Dakota to homestead on the early 1900’s then [he told my mom] he got lonely and came back to marry Maggie in 1904. [He was 28 and she was 34] He helped raise her kids, then she got sick, and she passed away in 1928.

Joe stayed in the house in Kellogg, and in 1929 he married my grandmother Bernadette Elizabeth LeTourneau, who was 18 years younger, and she was the nurse who cared for Maggie. My mom had an older brother Joseph who lived for a day. Joan Elizabeth Schierts was born in 1933 when her dad was 56, and she is his only surviving miracle baby.

Joan’s dress

Joan married Edwin Joseph Johnston at St Felix in Wabasha, August 24, 1963, and her dress is here as well. I wore Joan’s dress during the Halloween Blizzard of 1991 when I [Elizabeth Jean Johnston] married Paul Herold: at Epiphany in Coon Rapids, 11/2/1991. Our son Ryan’s girlfriend, Elizabeth Cleary will model our dress [May 5, 2013].

Joan and Ed had 4 children from 1964 to 1968 Catherine Ann [m Joseph DeMartini] Susan Marie [m Gregory James Peterson] Mark Joseph [m Stephani Houk] and Elizabeth Jean [m Paul Herold]

Joseph Christopher Schierts now has 11 great grandchildren: Sarah Elizabeth & Matthew Thomas DeMartini,[VALENCIA, CALIFORNIA] Benjamin Joseph, Vincent Matthew and Taylor Elizabeth Peterson, [COON RAPIDS, MN] Callista Skye, Josey Linden Houk, Everett Mark, and Charles Joseph Johnston,[ROBBINSDALE, MN] Ryan Alexander & Jordan David Herold [FRIDLEY, MN].

Re: CARSTENS

dbclayt — 2013-04-25 19:51:19Z

I am the grandson of Peter Carstens. My mother was Anne Carstens. There were 13 children in the family. My uncles Ted and John were the only ones I really knew. Two aunts Dora and Bertha were the only aunts I knew.

Bernard Clayton

Re: Otto Lotz and mother Agnes (Roemer?) (Wabasha, MN and Ithaca and Interlaken, NY)

magurk32 — 2013-03-29 14:27:09Z

My Grandfathers sister was Anna Lotz from Interlaken.

Re: Looking for Slawson Relatives in/near Wabasha county

dawnlon — 2013-03-17 22:20:15Z

John Scott Slawson is my GGGrandfather. Roy Scott by GGrandfather. Would love to find family photo's. I do have the Find A Grave headstone photos. Have you every seen any family photos?

Dawnlon@gmail.com

Re: Looking for Slawson Relatives in/near Wabasha county

dawnlon — 2013-03-17 16:27:52Z

My family is John Scott Slawson. I have seen the Find A Grave pages for my family. Does anyone have any photos to share of the Dewelling Slawson & Lucinda Dudley family? Much appreciated. dawnlon@gmail.com

Re: Royal Jesse Chapman, Joshua Smith

frogyarn15 — 2013-03-13 15:37:16Z

Micheal,
My surname is Chapman and I can tell you for sure Royal Jesse Chapman had a son named Daniel Chapman

Re: Rev. Patrick B. Murray, born in Ireland in 1823

Edna1919 — 2013-02-06 18:54:53Z

I am very interested in Rev. Patrick B. Murray, I believe he is an Uncle of my Great Grandfather Franklin (Frank) B. Murray. Frank was the son of John Murray and a Chippewa Indian. I am having a difficult time with proof however. I need the connection to establish the line for further research in Ireland and just for my own pleasure. I do not believe John and the Chippewa were married or if they were the marriage was annulled. I know that Frank had an Uncle that was a priest,that he was a missionary to the Chippewa Indians, that he was at one time at the Cathedral in St.Paul and that he later was in the Wabasha area. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Otto Lotz and mother Agnes (Roemer?) (Wabasha, MN and Ithaca and Interlaken, NY)

Methuria50 — 2013-01-31 13:05:14Z

thank you so much for your help on the obits.

and yes, yesterday I added a findagrave entry for Anna and have started linking her children and theirs.

Re: Otto Lotz and mother Agnes (Roemer?) (Wabasha, MN and Ithaca and Interlaken, NY)

barbdale_1 — 2013-01-31 04:38:01Z

I see you have a findagrave entry with Anna's information?

Re: Otto Lotz and mother Agnes (Roemer?) (Wabasha, MN and Ithaca and Interlaken, NY)

barbdale_1 — 2013-01-31 04:21:35Z

There is a free newspaper archives site in upstate NY. I found a couple of articles, including Anna's obit.
http://www.fultonhistory.com/Fulton.html
It is best to search with the name in quotes such as "anna lotz" then add a place if you get too many hits. I found the obit by looking for "Herbert Lotz"

GENEVA DAILY TIMES JUNE 18, 1952

Miss Marian Lotz takes Tioga postion
Interlaken - Miss Marian Lotz, daughter of Mrs. Anna Drake, Interlaken, received a degree of Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Cornell University at graduation exercises recently. Miss Lotz, a former student at Interlaken Central School, was graduated from Ithaca High School.
Miss Lotz has accepted a postion as County Home Demonstration Agent in Tioga County.

GENEVA DAILY TIMES Monday JULY 26,1954 Page 9

Services Tuesday for Mrs. Anna Drake
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna L. Drake, 61, wife of James R. Drake, who died unexpectantly at her home Sunday, will be held at 9 A.M. Tuesday at St. Francis Solanos Church,Interlaken. The Rev. Bede Scully, Capuchin Fathers, Cayuga Lake will officiate. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery, Interlaken.
She was born in Germany.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Wavle, Youngstown New York, and Mrs. Marian Rutan, Owego; two sons, Frederick Lotz, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Herbert Lotz of Charleston, West Va., a brother, Joseph Hannig, Auburn; two granddaughters, four grandsons.

GENEVA DAILY TIMES JANUARY 4, 1954
Mr. and Mrs. James Drake have been entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wavle, Youngstown, and Miss Marian Lotz, Owego.

Otto Lotz and mother Agnes (Roemer?) (Wabasha, MN and Ithaca and Interlaken, NY)

Methuria50 — 2013-01-30 15:29:52Z

I am seeking information on Otto J. Lotz born Dec 16 1888 in Waldenburg, Schlesien, Germany), his wife Anna Haning (b. 1892 in Gratflug, Germany) and their 2 daughters Bertha (b. abt 1910 in either MN or Germany) and Marion Lotz (b. abt 1931 in Ithaca). There were also 2 sons Frederick Joseph and Herbert Otto - I have quite a bit of info on the sons, but not the daughters and no one seems to know what happended to the parents.
I find who I think is Anna widowed on the 1940 census working as a servant in Interlaken, NY. I also found who I think is their daugher Marion b. 1931 boarding in someone's home on Merchant St. also in Interlaken. If this is the correct Marion, I also found her on Ithaca city directories in the early 1950's but nothing after that. I know she was still alive in the early-mid 7o's somewhere in NY (her nephew was living in Maryland and they went up to visit her a couple times).
I've searched the Tomkins and Seneca counties genweb sites but found nothing more for any of the Lotz' of this family.
Marion could've married, and her mother Anna could've also remarried, no one seems to know.
I also found Otto's mother Agnes living with him on the 1910 census in Wabasha county. I have both their immigration records, and Agnes is buried in St. Louis County, MN (died in 1916). Agnes was widowed before she came to America in 1907, and she came over with a younger son Wilhelm. I suspect her maiden name was Rahmer/Ramer/Roemer as Otto on the passenger list for him in 1906 indicated he was going to his uncle Josef Rahmer in Wabasha, Minn.

Re: SURNAME - THIERSTEIN

mjmuscat90 — 2013-01-30 13:01:57Z

My husband's maternal great-grandfather was Ernest Thierstein and although the surname does not seem to have survived here in Malta there are a lot of Maltese Thierstein descendants. For a start, my husband was one of fourteen children, most of whom married and are themselves grandparents. My husband's mother was Rosette(married Muscat)(1922-2011), daughter of Julietta(married Cassar), daughter of Ernesto. It appears that Julietta was the only sibling who married. Julietta had 5 children, 2 boys, Carmel and Ernest and 3 girls, Rosette, Frances and Teresa. The boys emigrated to Australia and one of the girls, Frances (b.1924), a spinster, survives Rosette and Teresa, who was also a spinster.

Re: SURNAME - THIERSTEIN

mjmuscat90 — 2013-01-30 13:01:53Z

Re: Delva family - Luxembourg to Wabasha, MN to Chewelah, WA

sunshynnn — 2012-12-18 06:40:05Z

Barry -- Your name has come up in some of my previous searches, but I don't know that we have connected. John Karl Delva is my direct great-great grandfather (through Nicholas - then Francis Xavier). My mother (who passed away last year) was Francis' (Frank, Shorty) daughter, Laurel Fay Delva. I will admit that I haven't kept up on my research in the last year or two ... my Mom's death kind of drew me to a halt. Are you in Chewelah? I went up there several years ago, and saw the family homestead. Went to the museum; great lady there helped me out immensely, especially with news articles re: Veronica's passing & news articles. Hooked up with family still in Chattaroy (Fred Safford & family .... Marion Mertz's first marriage).

Barry, I would really like to talk/email/communicate with you regardin your research, and see the documentation you have discovered. Please email me directly at sunshynnn@gmail.com. Also, I am so interested in any information about Francix Xavier Delva. I understand he passed away while in jail in Ketchican, Alaska .... perhaps in the 'drunk tank' ... the rumor is that he was beaten, but I have been unable to find death records, or anything. I know it happened while my Mom (Laurel Fay Delva) was a freshman in HS; she received a Western Union telegram at the high school, because her name/address was the only information on him at the time. Perhaps 1960? But, I know that my grandmother 'forged' the year on her Birth Certificate so she could enter school a year early, so could go a year earlier. Anyways, please email me directly, as I would love to hear the stories, research, and any documents you can provide. Thank you so much for posting! If you are in Chewelah, I would love to make a trip to visit with you!

Re: Delva family - Luxembourg to Wabasha, MN to Chewelah, WA

cae9753 — 2012-12-18 00:06:00Z

Please email me back at cschafe07@yahoo.com. I would love to exchange information with you. Thanks, Carrie

Re: Delva, Christnach Surnames

bjmccombs85 — 2012-12-17 01:55:03Z

I am a descendent of Peter Delva's brother John Karl and recently was able to trace the family history in Belgium back three generations. I have copies of birth, marriage and death records from the Belgium Civil Registry and the Colpach Parish records which I would be happy to share with you. Send me a note and if you are interested I will scan these documents and send to you.

Best regards,

Barry McCombs bjmccombs@gmail.com

Re: Delva family - Luxembourg to Wabasha, MN to Chewelah, WA

bjmccombs85 — 2012-12-17 01:17:17Z

I am a descendent of John Karl Delva and recently was able to find the family records on the Belgium Civil Registry and the Colpach Catholic Parish records. Colpach is a very small place so it wasn't too hard to research the records. Jean Philipe, the father was born Philippe Karl Delva in 1804. None of the Belgium records lists him as Jean Philippe and on the Ship's Manifest and census records here he is listed as Philippe so I don't know where the Jean came from. He married Anna K. Flammang. I think the family in Minnesota got confused with Peter Delva's wife's last name. I found the marriage record and a cousin, Nick Flammang is buried here next to the John and Mary Delva in Chewelah, Washington. According to John Delva's obituary he never married and the Maria on the Ship's manifest would correspond to his sister Mary's age. I believe the Catherine listed on the passenger list must be his sister Mary Delva's daughter although she always used her maiden name and people thought she had never married. This is a big mystery and I haven't been able to find out what happened to Catherine. I visited the Delva family in Minnesota in 1995 and have a picture of Alex Strauss and also met a Prom.

I have copies of the documents from Belgium and photos of the Delva's that ended up in Washington and would be happy to share them, if you would like.
I also have stories about Peter Delva that his family in Minnesota shared with me. I would be happy to correspond further with you. Best regards, Barry McCombs

Re: Maria "Prigge" Fitschen

4N8WP — 2012-11-29 05:14:42Z

Yes! It is the Rev. Wilhelm L Prigge. I will email you. Thanks!

Robin

Re: Maria "Prigge" Fitschen

DONALDHFIRL — 2012-11-29 03:25:46Z

Perhaps you do not have access to my e-mail address.
It is dhfirl26362@aol.com ...

Donald H. Firl

Re: Maria "Prigge" Fitschen

DONALDHFIRL — 2012-11-29 03:23:49Z

If the Wilhelm Ludwig Prigge you mention is Reverent William
L. Prigge who married Minnie Lembke, I can be of some help
to you. First, there is considerable of the information you
desire that can be found by searches made on the ancestry.com site. Secondly, I can extend the lineages
some from my files for his parents, JOHANN PRIGGE (born
15 Jan 1827 in Wiegersen of Apensen Parish in the Hannover
Province of Old Prussia....and Catharina Maria Schlessel-
mann (born 20 Nov 1828 of Grosz Meckelsen of Grosz Meckel-
sen of Sittensen Parish of the same.

Write me!

Donald H. Firl

Re: St-Jacques (all)

mar12435 — 2012-11-29 01:29:50Z

Hi Chris!
Jim Smrcina was my brother-in-law..He married my sister Kathy Buck on 26 June, 1948. He died 23 Feb. 1971. I am doing a family research on the Smrcina/St.Jacques for my sister to give her daughters, Becky and Suzanne for a Christmas gift. I have been doing family research for many years on my own family lines. Please contact me at
mcsargent1@attbi.com I think we can help each other with information. Thank you!
Marian

Re: Maria "Prigge" Fitschen

4N8WP — 2012-11-28 23:51:14Z

Hi Donald,

My husband's great-grandfather is Wilhelm Ludwig Prigge, son of Johann and Maria (Schlesselmann)Prigge. If you have any information on the Prigges that you are willing to share with me, I would be quite grateful. I know that I have gaps to fill in and probably some corrections to make on that part of my tree.

I would also be happy to share any information that I have with you, too, or help with any research as I do try to get to the MN History Center whenever my "to do" list gets long enough.

If this is OK with you, please message me and I will send you my contact info. Thank you!

Robin

Re: Jacob McLane, Mazeppa Township around 1855 - 1875.

Etheridge2000 — 2012-11-28 19:25:23Z

I am the grand daughter of Lucille H. McLane (O'Bryan). I have also registered my DNA. I have a tree posted but I am not sure how accurate I am. Please contact me if you have any interest.

Re: St-Jacques (all)

laurensmrcina — 2012-11-26 18:15:10Z

I have info on my direct line in the smrcina tree all the way back to the 1700s. I have not confirmed that all the dates are 100% accurate, but all the names are there. Leo George Smrcina is my Great Uncle.

I can e-mail you the word doc I have it all compiled in if you'd like, it's too large to attach.

laurensmrcina@yahoo.com

Re: Florine family

wbeck60 — 2012-11-20 18:43:12Z

Marilynn Florine Deschneau b 10 oct 1922 Iowa

Her husband is Ralph Robert Deschneau (1919 - 1998)
Her children are Brian Robert Deschneau b1948 and
Julie Ann Deschneau b 1955

She died 24 jan 2004 Lake City, MN

Re: Elijah Lont, born in New York

Snowman348 — 2012-11-18 05:20:07Z

Does anyone have any information on Elijah's parents? I am pretty sure that his brothers were John F. Lont and Henry Lont. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Robersons in Wabasha County

ssexton127 — 2012-11-10 02:34:13Z

I have a connection with Fred and Freda (Clare)Roberson.If you would interested, you can contact me at sextondairy@gmail.com. Thanks Sheri

Re: Whitcomb in Wabasha County, MN

karennguyen616 — 2012-11-06 14:39:02Z

Hello,
I found this older post. I have been looking at the family of Thomas Newton Whitcomb. He was my ggg grandfather. He had two wives, Lucinda Davis who died in 1842 in Grafton Vermont, and Aljane. Thomas died in 1852 in Washington County in New York. So to answer your question, he never went to Minnesota. Thomas died intestate and I was able to find his Letter of Administration among NY State probate papers. Aljane was named adminstatrix of the estate. Thomas had three children with his first wife Lucinda, and two children with his second wife Aljane.

I would be interested in seeing any official documents that provide proof of the following:
Thomas Newton Whitcomb - date and place of birth, names of parents
Aljane - maiden name
Thomas and Aljane - date and place of marriage
Wilson West Whitcomb son of Thomas - date and place of birth

Also, I would be interested in seeing photos and sharing information about any members of the Thomas Newton Whitcomb family.

Thank you.
Karen

Re: City directory for Millville, Minnesota

Draskcap — 2012-10-24 01:46:13Z

Okay, interesting. Thank you so much.

Re: City directory for Millville, Minnesota

ssexton127 — 2012-10-23 20:29:58Z

Yes, this is a farming community. Plainview is about 13 miles from Millville, with a population of about 3500.
Good luck on your search, Sheri

Re: City directory for Millville, Minnesota

Draskcap — 2012-10-23 03:24:07Z

Hi, I think I found him in Millville on switchboard.com but U.S. Public Records on Ancestry had: Arnold D Rice
Birth Date: 2 Mar 1931
Address: 235 6th St NW Apt 8, Plainview, MN, 55964-1077 but I didn't know if either were current so thought I would check Millville first. That's a really small town. Is it a farming community?
Thank you for responding.
Elsie

Re: City directory for Millville, Minnesota

ssexton127 — 2012-10-22 02:22:29Z

Hello Elsie, There is no city directory for Millville, it's population is 186. Could I help you with something? I live just north of Millville. I do not know a Arnold Rice

Re: Mickow

morris2751 — 2012-10-12 05:17:43Z

If you are talking about the Mickow from Farimont, Minnesota I have some information, What I need to know is do you have any information on a Robert Edward Bell adopted son (Chirst Mickow). Thanks Brian. skandal330@hotmail.com

Re: Looking for decendents of Anders Gustaf Larson

TLarson80 — 2012-10-08 17:56:56Z

I noticed you posted this in 2000 so my reply may be a bit late. I have been researching the Larson family. My husband's great great grandfather was Andrew Larson. Some of the family is still located in the Mazeppa area. The children of Andrew Larson and Christina (Johnson) Larson were Ella, Lillian, Reed, Anna, Joseph, Elmer, Clara and Mabel. Joseph's descendents still live near Mazeppa. I also have found out the relation of the last names you've mentioned. Are you still hoping to find out this information?

Re: Laqua Families in Canada

denlib — 2012-10-07 00:17:15Z

Eleanor,
I was just wondering if you are still researching the Laqua family line ?? I have been working with a number of the family members, some who still remain in Wabasha Co and others throughout the US. I have several Frank's in my file but not enough information to show a son Lionel. You may contact me a norm_frog@yahoo.com as this post is from the local library.
Thank you, norm

Re: All names found in the "History of Wabasha County" published 1920

bonniepehrson1940 — 2012-10-05 02:20:47Z

Hi

Could you please look up Joseph Bush's information please.
My email is bonniepehrson65@msn.com.
Much appreciate it.
Thanks
Bonnie

City directory for Millville, Minnesota

Draskcap — 2012-10-01 05:02:32Z

Is there a city directory for Millville, Minnesota which might show Arnold Rice?
Thank you.
Elsie

Nelson

helenlallo — 2012-08-28 19:06:27Z

I am a descendant of Emma Nelson Fox and I have census information but nothing else on my ancestors that lived in Wabasha. Would appreciate help since I live in California.

Nelson Paulson
Birth abt 1807 in Sweden
Death Bef 1875 in Wabasha County

his son:

Peter Benjamin Nelson Birth ABT 1833 in Sweden
Peter's Wife Mary or Hannah Donnelly
Birth abt 1832 in Ireland

I have census's that they Lived in
1860 Township 109, Range 11, Wabasha
1870 Plainview, Wabasha
1875 Oakwood, Wabasha
1880 Oakwood, Wabasha
then they moved to North Dakota

CHILDREN born in Wabasha

Cecelia Nelson wife of John Emil Heberg
Birth 1858 in Scandian Grove, Wabasha, Minnesota

Emma Nelson wife of Michael Fox
Birth Aft July 1859 in Township 109 Range 11, Wabasha

Benjamin Peter Nelson wife Hannah Martha Enger
Birth Aug 1861 in Wabasha, Minnesota

Tressa E Nelson wife of Myron Alfred Fuller
Birth OCT 1863 in Wabasha, Minnesota

Sarah Nelson
Birth abt 1867 in Wabasha County

Charles Peter Nelson
Birth ABT 1869 in Plainview, Wabasha

Thank you for any leads to biographies, stories, photos, etc.

Helen

Re: William Duffus, born October 8, 1829 in Scotland

dopey06123 — 2012-08-23 14:19:45Z

Hello

This sounds like my wifes ancestors through marriage, with-out checking.
Feel free to contact for info we have.

Best regards, Dorothea and Dave

Re: Mrs. L. E. Scruby

triviaman — 2012-08-02 22:19:47Z

I know that this is a huge longshot, but I have to try. I've been working on a tree that has strong ties to the Mazeppa, MN area. A distant relative sent me a family photo, but no one knows the identities of those in the photo. The only thing on the photo is the name "L.E. Scruby" and Mazeppa, MN. I've done enough research to know that Levi Scruby was a photographer in the 1890's. I'm looking for any way to track down the names of the people in the photo. I'm hoping, as someone related to the family, you may know (or know someone) who can help with this project.
I apprecitate your time and help. Thanks
Pete

Re: Henry Roff, born May 26, 1828

djwwooten — 2012-07-26 21:29:31Z

I too just read the post ico henry Roff, 26May1828 this 26Jul2012. He is married to I believe Clarissa Hotchkiss who is my 2nd Great Grandmother Virginia Hotchiss possibe Sister or releative I haven't connected yet. He would also be my Hiram Reed's brother-in-law.
Hiram Reed is Orlando F. Reed's brother. Further connection is Saphrona Reed m. William Roff also of Crawford County, Pa.
Hope you found the info on your family.

Re: Families I'm researching...

twluce — 2012-07-20 00:02:19Z

I am also researching the McNallans in Wabasha County, MN. My mother was Ethel Elizabeth McNallan born 4 December 1904 in Wabasha County.

Re: arsenic in pancake

badenroots — 2012-07-08 23:12:57Z

thank you very much

Re: arsenic in pancake

bethrau1 — 2012-07-08 19:20:24Z

I finally found an article, although the event was in February and it was not reported that Mr. Achenbach died:

The Winona Republican-Herald, Winona, Minnesota

February 26, 1930

William Achenbach, Mrs. Ellen Reese of Minneiska and Mrs. John Becker of Winona became seriously ill at the Achenbach home Friday evening as the result of eating pancakes containing arsenic of lead which had been mistaken for flour. Two physicians administered aid. All are recovering. Mrs. Reese was taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital Saturday and Mrs. Becker left for her home in Winona Sunday.

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Beth
not related

arsenic in pancake

badenroots — 2012-07-07 11:33:54Z

I am looking for the obituary or a newspaper article about John William Achenbach. He also went by the name William Achenbach. He died on Mar. 01, 1930 in Weaver, Wabasha Co., Minnesota. The cause of death was arsenic in pancake.
I had his death certificate, but can't find it anymore.

Re: Jacob Yotta, born in Ipstein, Bavaria, January 21, 1832

jyotter — 2012-07-04 16:35:14Z

Amy

My name is Janet Yotter-Fuller and William Yotter (Elizabeth's brother) was my Great Grandpa - I have done quite a bit of research on the Yotter family and would be glad to share what I have - William divorced his wife and moved to Canada - they had three children: Art, Leslie (my Grandpa) and Doris.

Re: Newspaper Wedding Announcement 1868

20tee10 — 2012-06-27 15:52:01Z

Thank you so much for this lead...didn't know about the library. Every time I asked I was referred to the MHS or the Olmsted Historical Society....so happy....wish me luck....

Re: Newspaper Wedding Announcement 1868

laurijh — 2012-06-27 14:09:22Z

The Wabasha Library has newspapers. Contact them, they have volunteers to do lookups. They also have a marriage index. http://www.wabasha.lib.mn.us/

Here is another site but I didn't see the marriage listed. http://www.mncounty.com/ Lauri

Newspaper Wedding Announcement 1868

20tee10 — 2012-06-26 16:13:25Z

I found two marriage records for Lewis P. Hudson and Sarah Kimball in the Minnesota Marriages 1849-1950 at FamilySearch.org. One says they were married in Olmstead county the other Wabasha? Trying to determine which location is correct. Since Lewis' parents, Aaron G. Hudson and Hannah Sutherland lived in Wabasha I would think that Wabasha is correct. The marriage date is the same 22 October 1868. Perhaps if I could find a newspaper wedding announcement that would determine the correct location and perhaps add the names of some guests. Hope someone has access to Wabasha newspaper info or a source....fingers crossed for some answers....thanks