Adams - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Carl Ingelson -- b. 1875

BruceLarson12 — 24 Jun 2001 5:05:40 GMT

Looking for the Carl Ingelson or Engelson family. They moved from Fillmore County, MN to Adams County. According to my records, Carl was born Dec. 25, 1875 and died Nov. 1950. A photo label near Reeder shows an early homestead with Carl, his wife and a child. The wife and child are on two work horses. His homestead of 160 acres in Lightning Creek Township was recorded on April 14, 1913. He is also listed on the 1917 plat map index.

Lookup Please - Prairie Pioneer: A Story of Adams County - NW Schumacher

TerribleHerbst — 6 Apr 2008 6:22:10 GMT

I would be grateful for a lookup if this is about Nicholas William Schumacher (1878 - 1956), an early doctor in Hettinger (arriving about 1916):

Last Name: Schumacher
First Name: N.W.
Publication: Prairie Pioneer: A Story of Adams County [1976]
Institute Call Number: F642.A2 P55 1976

Louis H. and Mary OTOS

jswinkel — 7 Apr 2006 11:02:05 GMT

Looking for descedents of Louis H. and Mary Otos of Holt Township, North Dakota. Particularly descendents of the triplets they had: Bertha, Hilda, Myrtie. Thanks Judy Winkel

Adams County History

SherryMunyon — 26 Jun 2007 6:10:56 GMT

Does anyone know where I may purchase a copy of the Adams County history book or centennial book that would have stories of the people in the community?

Thank you!

Sherry

Cemeteries

patrice175 — 15 May 2002 7:25:47 GMT

If you, or if you know someone who might be interested in reading and collecting data on the cemeteries of Adams County for the purpose of publishing a first ever Adams County Cemetery book-- contact Patrice Hartman, Regent, ND at patrice@pop.ctctel.com or George Barrron, Jamestown, ND at gbarron@daktel.com.

Is Oscar Schjeldahl in Prairie Pioneer: A Story of Adams County. 1976

denniss132 — 21 Apr 2007 6:53:06 GMT

Oscar and his wife, Hannah, homesteaded a farm near Haynes about 1908. He died in March 1957. Hannah died in Jan 1947. They are buried in Hettinger.

Son, Stanley, and his wife Laila stayed.

Any info about the SCHJELDAHL family would be appreciated.

Thank You,
Dennis Schjeldahl
Grand Forks, ND

Lookup Please-Prairie Pioneer: A Story of Adams County. 1976

margitnysetvoldbakke — 18 Apr 2007 8:37:01 GMT

Last Name:Eid
First Name:Bernt O.
Publication: Prairie Pioneer: A Story of Adams County. [1976]
Institute Call Number: F642.A2 P55 1976

Hettinger, ND postcard 1908

kitkataroo — 10 Oct 2004 12:04:15 GMT

Hello,

I've recently been gifted with a postcard collection and while looking through them came across a card of Hettinger in 1908 and am wondering if there is anyone with family in the area or who lives in Hettinger would like to have the card.

Thanks!

Kathryn

John Raether d. 1964 - obit wanted

Susan Buffin — 11 Aug 2006 8:37:44 GMT

Is someone willing to look for an obit for John Raether b. 13 July 1889 who I believe died in Reeder, Adams County North Dakota in July of 1964. I would appreciate and will reimburse.
Many thanks. Susan

Margaret GLOVER - b. 1885

carleenmalone — 4 Jul 2006 3:47:30 GMT

Where do I post if I don't know what County?
Looking for Birth or Census on Glover Family. I just found out my Grandmother and her sister were born in North Dakota, but where.????????????????
Her name was Margaret (Maggie) Glover and she was born in Feb. 1885.
Her sister's name was Jennie (Jennifer?) and she was born in 1889.
If a census is available in 1890, then it might read:
William Glover Scotland or Pennsylvania abt. 1850
Anna Glover Pennsylvania Abt 1850
Mary Pa. 1876 14 yrs old,
Agnes Pa, 1878 12 yrs old
Margaret, ND 1885 5 yrs old
Jennie, ND 1892 16 yrs old.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You

Olaus Peterson Roed/Betsy Roed

williamroed — 26 May 2006 2:40:28 GMT

I am very interested in finding any pictures of these two. They lived in Adams County, Jordan Township in 1910 & 1920. If any one has any please get in contact with me at my E address. Thanks William Roed

Olaus Peterson Roed/Martin Peterson Roed

williamroed — 20 May 2006 1:07:18 GMT

Looking for any information on these two people that would connect them. I found both of them in the 1910 Census in Adams County, Jordan Twsp. I also have Martin Peterson Roed as a witness in Olaus Peterson Roed's wedding in Hennepin County in Mn. in the 1890's. Any information would be helpful.
William Roed

Adams County Cemeteries

Patrice Hartman — 14 May 2006 10:31:04 GMT

We have begun compiling information on the cemeteries in Adams County, ND. Eventually a booklet will be published with the information on the cemeteries. Does anyone know where the Haven of Rest for Publicans and Sinners Cemetery was located? Can you help with this project? Would you be able to record the burials in a local cemetery? Search for sexton or cemetery records?

If you have cemetery records, plat maps, church records or other information about any of the cemeteries in Adams County or would like to volunteer your time please contact:
Patrice Hartman, 5750 104 Ave SW, Regent, ND 58650. Ph. 701-563-4672.
Email: patrice@ndsupernet.com

Laila SCHJELDAHL Obituary

DSchjeldahl — 10 Dec 2005 5:04:38 GMT

I am looking for the date of death of Laila SCHJELDAHL and her obituary if possible. She just died at the start of this winter - possibly Nov 2005.

Thank you,
Dennis Schjeldahl (say Shell-Doll)

Tripp family in Hettinger

BKrogh8863 — 18 Nov 2006 9:45:19 GMT

Seeking to find burials for George D. Tripp and Anna Johnson Tripp. They also had a daughter, Julia A. and lived in Hettinger, Adams Co. thru 1920 and 1930 census.

REYERSON and TOLLEFSON Families

dorncc — 29 Aug 2003 4:56:05 GMT

HI,
I am looking for the families of Tollef b. 1872 and Hanna Reyerson b.1876 and Harald Reyerson b. 1869. Also Tollef Tollefson. They would have settled near Hettinger in the early 1900's.
Thanks
Dennis

Leonard & Hansina QUAMME

DonCook36 — 29 Oct 2005 4:04:04 GMT

Hansina Quamme and her grandson Leonard B. Quamme moved to Adams Co., North Dakota from Goodhue Co., Minnesota between 1900 and 1910. There, Leonard patented land, married Anna Josephine Fordahl in about 1914 and established a large family. He died in Hettinger in 1967 at the age of 76.

Hansina was born in Hauglum in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway in 1843. She, her husband Guttorm and their daughter Bertha (Leonard’s mother) immigrated to America thru Bergen and Quebec in 1866. They settled first in Vernon Co., Wisconsin moving on to Goodhue Co. sometime between 1870 and 1880. She was widowed and living in Red Wing, Minn. with her grandson Leonard in 1900.

I have some info on this family’s ancestors and descendants but have no idea of where or when either Guttorm or Hansina died. I would like to exchange info with people who know this family.

Thanks and happy hunting, Don

Jewel Hubert HOUGHTON Family

Barbara Cady — 28 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am working on the Treeby family. Need more information on:
Jewel Hubert Houghton -26 Sept 1920 Haynes, ND -died Jan 1977 Hettinger, ND; md Beatrice Braun. Known children:
John Richard 1956; md Beverly Scoular(John, Sarah, Katie)
Donna md Mr. Thomason
Doris md Mr. Nash
Dorothy
Doreen md Mr. Ormiston
Darlene md Tracy Allen Mellmer.

This is all the data I have on this family.

BEISIGL Family / Beisigl Township, Adams Co, ND

Richard Beisigl — 17 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I found on another site, a Township called Beisigl, Adams county, ND.
Can anyone tell me where it was located?
My grandparents as well as my uncle and aunt are the Beisigl's who owned this township in Adams County, ND.
Thank you for your help.Richard Beisigl
rbeisigl@cts.com

Clementine KENISTON (1831-1908): son George N. KENISTON (1866-1943)

KentKenniston45 — 28 Mar 2006 3:15:29 GMT

Looking for information regarding my GGgrandmother Clementine
> Keniston and her son George N. Keniston. The were buried in the
>> Hettinger Cemetery, in the town of Hettinger in Adams County, North
>> Dakota.
>>
>> I was told the graves are located in the original cemetery in Block
>> B, Lot
> 23. As you enter the cemetery from the north gate (off Highway 12),
> they are on the east side of the road just a short ways into the
> cemetery.
>>
>> I was also told they are buried next to each other and have grave
>> marker's
> with just their name's and dates (Clementine KENISTON 1831-1908, and
> George N. KENISTON 1866-1943) on them.
>>
>> Clementine died 08 Oct. 1908, and her son George died 13 March 1943.
>>
>> Any help would be much appreciated.
>>
>> Great, Great Grandson, and Great grand Nephew,
>>
>> Kent E. Kenniston
>>

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

diannagray56 — 10 May 2003 4:28:33 GMT

I have been told that Cedar Creek Lutheran Church changed to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and in the early 60's it was closed, the building sold and moved to Lemmon, SD and is now a funeral home. Does anyone know anyone that went to that church when it was Peace Lutheran? I am running out of places to look for the church records. Thanks..Dianna Gray

Re: Daisy (Puariea) GOTCHY

DiannaGray10 — 28 Feb 2004 5:03:11 GMT

I found Daisy's last surviving child, he is 91 and living in Washington State. He was very happy to get the pictures. Thanks everyone for your help. Dianna Gray

Seeking Descendants of Joakim SOLEM -- b. 1889 Norway

pathampton — 11 Jul 2001 10:42:51 GMT

Searching for the descendants of Joakim Jacobsen Solem born in 1889 in Manger, Bergen, Norway. Some of his children are: Jennings, Arlie, John, Ruby, Millie and Helen. Family tradition states he was Sheriff in Hettinger, North Dakota.

Long Butte Cemetery

Merritt Hoffman — 30 Oct 2003 3:15:57 GMT

Looking for information on the Long Butte cemetery in Adams County, ND.
Is there a list of those buried there, and a map showing location of the graves.
Is there a known sexton or care taker that could provide information on the cemetery.

Seeking Relatives of Daisy (Puariea) GOTCHY

DiannaGray10 — 14 Jan 2004 3:01:55 GMT

Am looking for any relatives of Daisy Puariea Gotchy who lived with her husband Franklin and their children on a farm near Reeder. My grandfather Wayne Puariea was her younger brother. Daisy was killed in a cyclone that hit their farm in 1923. I have some family pictures of their family farm, before and after the cyclone, I also have some of all of Daisy's sons, and of Roy and Ediths daughter Edith. I would like to get these to one of the children/grandchildren. They can contact me through my email . I know these old pictures will mean alot to someone. Dianna Gray

Adoption

LaVetta_McFadden — 21 Nov 2003 11:46:48 GMT

Trying to locate baby boy born Aug. 22, 1929 in Hettinger, N.Dak. Adopted out.

Adams County Historical Society

Dianna Gray — 2 Jul 2005 1:24:10 GMT

Does anyone know the address of the Adams County Historical Society. I am getting pictures from a relative of the school at Stowers with the children in front of it and of Mason Stowers, the man the town was named for. I know that Stowers no longer exists and alot of people didn't even know it was there. These pictures must be from about 1907-1910. I know that it was in South Fork Township near the Cedar Creek Evangelical Norweigan Lutheran Church. I will send copies to the Historical Society if someone can tell me where to send them. Thanks, Dianna Gray

Casper KUICH in Hettinger ?

zeldjee — 17 Jul 2005 12:09:41 GMT

Hi list, I'm told that a Kuich (Casper) had a Harness shop in Hettinger, prior to 1930, does anyone know of any photos that might exist of such a business, or any info on the name Kuich; my family came out west in 1930, from this area, am told Kuich had passed on by then. Any help appreciated. thank you.
jean t

Uhler family

Uebelacker — 17 Sep 2003 1:08:08 GMT

Does anyone have info on the Uhler's who lived in Reeder, N.D.?

Strand family

bknel_2000 — 6 Jan 2002 10:35:43 GMT

I have learned that my two great uncles, Hans and Sever Strand were living in Hettinger in the 1930's. They often came to Wisconsin to visit my father and brought jars of black water, colored with coal. I don't know if they ever married. In fact, I just learned about their existence! Hope someone can help. Thanks in advance to Adams Co. people.

Help needed - Peterson family, possibly Strand family

spikeo1 — 24 Aug 2005 10:13:34 GMT

I found my father Warren Peterson in the 1930 Census in Maine Township, Adams Co, ND. His father is Melvin B Peterson, mother Inga (maiden possibly Everson). Looking for any information for Melvin and Inga. Melvin died when my dad was young, so sometime within a few years after the census I think. I also think there is a relationship with the Strands in the same area - possibly cousins.

Thank you for any assistance

ADMIN NOTE: Duplicate Post

spikeo11 — 8 Jul 2003 4:52:42 GMT

JACOBSON Burial -- Stowers Cemetery Adams Co.

diannagray56 — 2 Jul 2005 1:27:10 GMT

I am looking for records from the burial of my GGrandmother, Malene Jacobson in 1911 at the cemetery that is at the original site of the Cedar Creek Lutheran Church at Stowers. I have been there and there is a sign that says it is Prince of Peace Cemetery. org. 1907. I have searched both the North and South Dakota for death records, there are none, so I need to fing the church records, and the plaque there said that all the records are kept in American Lutheran Church Archives. I have tried to find them both thru Augustana College here in Sioux Falls and thru St. Paul Mn at the Am Lutheran Seminary and they say they do not have them. That sign at the cemetery is fairly new so I wonder if anyone has any info where I can find those church records. Dianna

Vernon F. Olson

jriessen1 — 2 Mar 2003 8:57:01 GMT

Vernon F. Olson, 87, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife of 48 years, Ethel, by his side. He was a gentle and kind husband, father and grandpa. We miss him dearly, and always will. Born November 15, 1915 in Hettinger, North Dakota, Vern was the son of Peter and Christina Olson and the second youngest of 12 children. He is survived by wife, Ethel; son, Rick and daughter-in-law, Wendy; daughter, Ann and son-in-law, Vincent Cline; four grandchildren: Brittany, Caleb, Chelsea and Cooper Olson; sister, Lorraine Thompson of Lake San Marcus, CA.; nephews: Craig Thompson of Minneapolis, and Gary, James and Ted Willis of Minot, North Dakota; nieces: Marian Hirch of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Judy Garlington of Burnsville. Vern was a graduate of Hettinger High School and North Dakota School of Science. During his working years, he was active in finance and served on the boards of the Minneapolis Retail Credit Association and Minneapolis Exchange Club. Vern was also a 50-year member of Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, where he served as an usher and taught Sunday School for 20+ years. For many years, Vern and his family lived in Bloomington and Minneapolis. After his retirement, he and Ethel moved to a hobby farm with large gardens in Watertown. In 1991, they moved back to the cities (St. Paul) to be near their son, daughter and their families. Services will be held at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 50th & Knox Ave, Minneapolis, on Monday at 11 AM. Visitation one hour prior to service. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Mount Olivet Church Sunday School or Hennepin County Library Foundation. Willwerscheid & Peters 651-228-1006

Published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune 3/2/2003.

William Harmel & Marie (Isaak) Fuchs

MargyLarry — 8 Feb 2003 10:03:53 GMT

Looking for information on the family of William HARMEL who homesteaded in Orange Twp., Adams County, ND in the year 1902. He married Marie (Mary) Isaak FUCHS after 1907. Marie was first married to Friedrich FUCHS and they had one daughter name unknown born about 1907. After Friedrich died she married William HARMEL. Margy

David Henry MILLS m. Bertha KADLAND

KarenBurkholder67 — 17 Apr 2006 5:28:05 GMT

David Henry Mills married Bertha Kadland (given name Gurina Bertina Kaddeland) 23 Nov 1907, Hettinger, Adams Co., ND
David was born in Ohio in Feb 1868. Bertha was born in Holme, Norway 6 Oct 1882. David had been married previously in Illinois and had a daughter, Jeannette; who was born 9 Aug 1892.
David's parents were John H Mills and June/Nancy Mills.
Their witness' were Chris Kadland (Bertha's brother) and Olga Moll (who immigrated w/ Bertha)

Darling Springs Township, Adams County, ND

feasantman — 29 Oct 2002 12:15:38 GMT

Can anyone tell me how Darling Springs Township in Adams County, ND got it's name? I know there are springs along Cedar Creek. Was there someone by the name of Darling living near one particular set of springs?

Name of Twp. - in Adams county. ND.

Bjarne33 — 4 Nov 2006 12:15:37 GMT

The 1910 census listing Joe Skogen, Samuel Skogen and Daniel Fuglesten - all from Rogaland Fylke (county), Norway.
In 1912 they bought land in Twp 130 N - Range 096 W.
Can anyone give a name for this township?

LARSON Family - in Adams county. ND.

Joyce — 28 Oct 2002 3:40:28 GMT

I am interesting in the content and author of the "Prairie Pioneer" that you refer to. Is there any reference to and Larsons?
Henry Larson, Sivert Larson, or any other. Thank you. Joyce

Obit lookup for Marvin (Mike) Dallas d. 4-19-1960 lived in Hettinger

barbaraschaefer11 — 2 Jul 2005 1:31:39 GMT

Can someone transcribe an obituary for me for Mike Dallas who resided in Hettinger? He passed away in Mississippi, but I am sure there was something written in the local paper.

Thanks for your help.

ADAMS COUNTY, ND COMMUNITY HISTORY BOOKS

Charlotte Sagmoen-Brown — 4 Oct 2002 10:35:27 GMT

Could SKS send me a list of local community history books for Hettinger, Adams County, ND. That would include write ups on the FRANK AND EDITH WEST family, and FLOYD AND BEATRICE WEST family.
Thank you for all your help.

Regards
Charlotte from Alberta, Canada

Living Relatives of Julius NES in Reeder?

Tone Moseid — 18 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Are someone able to get me in contact with any living relatives of Julius Johnson Næs (1865-?) and his wife Augusta Melnes and children Anna, Johan and Bjarne? They emigrated from Enebakk in Akershus, Norway in 1904, and settled in Reeder, Adams county in North Dakota.
Other family members that went to Reeder, were Henry Jensen Slette Rustad and his nephew Jens Rustad - Henry died in Reeder (or Chicago) in 1910, and Jens went back to Norway in 1916.

Yours,
Tone Moseid

Ginger Andre

Roxanne Andre-Steier — 17 Sep 2002 9:01:12 GMT

I am looking for information on Virginia Andre.(Ginger) Parents were Robert Rex Andre and Donna Vee Connyers. (spelling may be different) Robert homesteaded in Adams county with his parents in the early 1900's, and went to school with his siblings in Mott, ND. He was born in 1916.
Siblings include Mavis Gene, Ruth, Mildred, Harold. Parents were Alice Swick and D.M. Andre

I do not have any information on Donna Vee's family or a marriage date. Donna Vee may have remarried a man named MCDaniels.

Ginger is my half sister and I would like to find her.

Book: PRAIRIE PIONEERS

Charlotte Sagmoen-Brown — 5 Sep 2002 7:04:34 GMT

For William Chunn
Could you please check the above book for the following people.
FRANK WEST and wife EDITH
HARTER IVERSON and wife SUSIE WEST
MARTIN IVERSON and TEA TORVALDSDATTER

They all homesteaded in Adams County about 1910.
Please e-mail me at kpbrown@look.ca
Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards
Charlotte Sagmoen-Brown @Tofield, Alberta, Canada

Fred M. JACKSON

gloriat — 30 Aug 2002 10:08:59 GMT

I am searching for the death date of Fred M Jackson. He is listed in the 1930 census of Hettinger .
Fred M lawyer
Anna
Marion teacher.
Morris J
Arlie May.

Thanks for any help.

Jeanie Jackson Tremblay
dtrem27140@aol.com

Ericksons in Hettinger

StephenCarlile — 6 May 2003 1:33:20 GMT

I am looking for an Elmer Erickson and relations that were born in Omaha, Nebraska between 1888 and 1897. Elmer was born in Jan of 1894 and I found an Elmer Erickson in the SSDI as follows:
ELMER ERICKSON 09 Jan 1894 Feb 1978 58639 (Hettinger, Adams, ND) 502-01-8555 North Dakota

I don't know if this is the Elmer I am looking for, but also found a number of Ericksons listed in the SSDI from Hettinger that may be related to Elmer as follows:

HARLEY ERICKSON 30 Dec 1895 Jun 1983 58639 (Hettinger, Adams, ND) 501-36-4051 North Dakota
MARIE ERICKSON 06 Nov 1884 Sep 1968 58639 (Hettinger, Adams, ND) 501-40-4814 North Dakota
LILLIAN ERICKSON 20 Mar 1906 Jul 1982 58639 (Hettinger, Adams, ND) 501-48-6607 North Dakota
MARJORIE ERICKSON 15 Nov 1909 Mar 1980 58639 (Hettinger, Adams, ND) 501-52-9484 North Dakota
LLOYD M ERICKSON 01 Jun 1923 28 Jul 1998 (V) 58639 (Hettinger, Adams, ND) 502-01-7633 North Dakota
RUTH ERICKSON 20 Dec 1897 Oct 1969 58639 (Hettinger, Adams, ND) 502-18-0466 North Dakota
CHARLES ERICKSON 19 Sep 1880 Mar 1966 58639 (Hettinger, Adams, ND) 502-30-7201 North Dakota
HUEBERT ERICKSON 14 Jun 1908 07 Nov 1993 58639 (Hettinger, Adams, ND) 520-09-6262 Wyoming

If anyone has any information on these Ericksons so that I can connect them to my Erickson family, or eliiminate them from further research, please contact me.

Carl Wells -- b. abt. 1881 OH

ljohnson2881 — 2 Jul 2005 1:32:47 GMT

I am looking for my great uncle Carl Wells who moved to North Dakota in the early 1900's from Ohio. He was born about 1881 in Ross Co., Ohio. I have been searching for him because Mom said my dad had an uncle who went to North Dakota, but until now I could not prove it. I found him on the 1920 census of Adams Co., Reeder Twp. with wife Ethel who was from Iowa and son Robert who was born 1920 in North Dakota. Does anyone know anything about this family and any other children they had after 1920? They would be Dad's first cousins. His name was Fred Russel Wells, son of Russel Bigelow Wells, son of Owen D. Wells born Ohio and Mary Matilda Collier Wells. Russel and Carl are brothers. Any help would be very much appreciated and I can share what I know about this family. Lynn Wells Johnson, Beauty, Ky.

Laura Elizabeth LEE, b. 1867 MI - d. 1933 Adams County

jwife599181 — 26 Sep 2003 4:15:15 GMT

Looking for information on Laura Elizabeth Lee. Born July 31,1867 MI. Died: August 16, 1933 Haynes, Adams Co., ND
Widow of Charles Fredrick Lee. He died In Perkins Co., SD
April 16, 1931
Laura lived with her son Harvey Lee and daughter in-law
Almira Fordahl and their children.
Ethelyn
Charles
Arley

Would like to find the Cemetery Laura is buried in possibly
and son to Harvey and Almira buried at the same cemetery.
Thank you.

Looking for Marvin DALLAS in Hettinger

BarbaraSchaefer28 — 30 Oct 2004 1:20:29 GMT

I am trying to complete the DALLAS family tree and am writing a brief history on each family. I am looking for Marvin (Mike) Dallas who owned a garage (?). I think he may have been in the hotel business as well.

I know he was married in Wisconsin to Matilda MADSEN and they had a daughter Lorraine DALLAS. She married a Robert Peterson and had three sons: Robert Jr., Donald, and Roger.

Matilda passed away and Marvin remarried to Freida Schwartz, but I am not sure on the dates.

I am Marvin's sister Jeanette DALLAS' great granddaughter and am looking forward to hearing from this "branch", please contact me at "barbara_schaefer1@yahoo.com". I also have some pictures of Marvin that someone may enjoy.

Thanks

Polys, Redington Doolin Families

Steve Harms — 12 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking historical information about the POLYS, REDINGTON and DOOLIN families in Adams County, near Haynes.

These families migrated to Adams County from central Illinois about 1907. Migrants included: Jospeh Sylvester Polys, his wife Mary Catherine [Doolin] and their children: Raymond, John Lawrence and Margaret 'Mary FLorence. Others included: Ambrose Polys, brother of Joseph, and his wife Josephine Brummett Purthine, Lawrence Polys and perhaps his wife Caroline 'Carrie' Polys [Leinhart]. Mary Agnes Polys and her husband John J. Redington, Dennis Doolin, Edward Doolin and Maggie Dooling. Possible also accompanying them was William Fox.

Joseph Polys donated land for a Catholic Church [St. Peters] and school [the Polys School]

BEISIGL Brothers Ranch

William Chunn — 19 Nov 2001 1:57:06 GMT

I have a book Prairie Pioneers.In it is a lot data on the subject.
The township is North of Lemmon SD that would in Adams county ND as Lemmon is on just South of the state line. The various members of the comunity are mentioned.The Beisigl Bros. Ranch is mentioned.
If you want the details I would need to mail them to you. The old fashoned way as I do not have a scanner.
Bill

Pearl E JOHNSON of Hettinger

Katie Vang — 26 Dec 2001 9:32:03 GMT

I am researching my great-grandmother, who was born and raised in Hettinger. She was born on October 19, 1897 to a Charles Johnson and Tillie (maiden name unknown). I have contacted the clerk of court and the state for birth record information, but unfortunately no information exists before 1907. We believe she finished high school in Hettinger, before she moved to Forbes, ND sometime during WWI. Her family apparently moved to Arlington, WA, before 1917. She also had two brothers, who may have been born in Hettinger as well: Floyd E. and Guy Johnson. She also had at least two aunts, Mary HUBBARD of Ellendale, and Louise Johnson of Forbes. Pearl later married James Verner MILES of Britton, SD and lived in Ellendale, ND until she died in 1945. Does anyone know how to best find information of graduating classes from Hettinger High? Do any kind of records exist before 1907? Any info appreciated!

1910 census look-up for Adams County.

Charlotte Sagmoen-Brown — 2 Jul 2005 1:36:58 GMT

Could someone please do a census look-up for me, in Adams County, in the 1910 census.
I believe these four men to be my ancestors.
HARTER IVERSON homesteaded 05-131N-094W-022 signed August 24, 1911. (my grandfather and son of Martin Iverson, married Frank West daughter Susie West)
MARTIN IVERSON homesteaded 05-132N-098W-034 signed November 4, 1909(my great grandfather and son of Iver Iverson)
IVER IVERSON HOMESTEADED 05-132n-095w-008 SIGNED mARCH 1, 1912 (my great great grandfather, father of Martin, grandfarther of Harter Iverson)
FRANK WEST homesteaded 05-131n-094W-008 signed Jan 27, 1913 (father-in-law of Harter Iverson)

George Schneider

dkneb — 28 Jun 2001 1:46:56 GMT

I cannot locate my great-grandmother's brother, George Schneider, who emigrated Austria and settled in America. The Bureau of Land Management shows two homesteads granted to a George J. Schneider in 1912 and 1914 in Adams County. Does anybody know anything about George J. Schneider?

R. Dickinson Obituary

Jan Hoftiezer — 21 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for death information on Richard Dickinson. Died in Hettinger in January or February of 1999.

Tatro/Clark Family

Caitlin — 9 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information regarding the family of Ernest M. TATRO and Eva Gladys CLARK of Hettinger, Adams, ND. Ernest was b. 30 Sep 1888 and died 1 Dec 1939. Eva was b. 23 May 1895 in Spencer, Clay, IA, and d. 11 May 1974 in Hettinger, Adams, ND. Any information will be appreciated.

Searching for SHIRLEY BRACEWELL NEELY

reveille2 — 25 Jul 2001 2:23:52 GMT

Am desperately searching for my sister-in-law, SHIRLEY BRACEWELL NEELY, married to WINDELL DEERING NEELY on April 1, 1943 in West Palm Beach, Fl. Last heard from in Hettinger, ND on May 14, 1944. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

Adams County land records

Rose05 — 16 Jul 2001 12:42:19 GMT

Can someone please offer help with Adams County Bureau of Land Management records? According to the records a Frank Howey had patent deeds for land at Meridian 05, Twp 130 N, Range 091W, Section 027. The transaction dates for the deeds were 1913 and 1916. I think that it is possible that this is my great-grandfather. His son told me that his mother homesteaded in Lemmon - but I thought he said South Dakota. Unfortunately, he is not alive to question further. Do those coordinates correspond with Lemmon? How can I find out more about these transactions? Does anyone have any suggestions on finding more information based only on an old recollection and these land records? I truly appreciate your help.
Connie eddy@unique-software.com

Walter & Lottie POWELL

juscho — 2 Jul 2005 1:37:28 GMT

I am Lookin for information on Lottie Simpkin Powell & Walter Powell. They moved to the Powell Farm abt 1907 first living in a sod house. They have at least 3 children Earl, Walter, Sarah. Earl and Walter's children lived on the farm in 1980.

Genealogia Polska/Polish Genealogy

Piotr Korycki — 13 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

In between the World Wars, Waleriana Korycka, the only
sister of my Grandfather, Piotr Korycki, immigrated to
the United States from region of Nasielsk in Central
Poland (villages of Nuna and Morgi). My Grandfather died
before my Mother, Jadwiga, was born. My Grandmother, Innocenta (her maiden name was Kili), did not know
anybody of the family of her husband who deceased in
unexplainable circumstances. Therefore, I have no
information about my relatives from the Korycki family.
Waleriana Korycka got married in the U.S. and had a son
named John who has probably died. As far as I know,
their relatives live in Gdansk. Their daughter's name
was Jadwiga.
Anyone who might have heard of Korycki's family, please,
do contact me.
Piotr Korycki.

SUSIE WEST

Charlotte Sagmoen-Brown — 2 Jul 2005 1:34:39 GMT

Am in need of information about SUSIE WEST. She was born 29 July 1892 (where unknown). She is the daughter of FRANK WEST and EDITH (unknown maiden name). She married HARTER IVERSON. HARTER IVERSON homesteaded at 05 meridian 131N twp 094W range 022 section. Harter signed for homestead Aug 24, 1911.

I would like to know
1. her mothers maiden name
2. where and when she got married
3. who her siblings were
4. who her grandparents are.

If anyone has information on SUSIE WEST please contact me
Thank you for your help.
Regards
Charlotte Sagmoen-Brown
Tofield, Alberta, Canada

Ed WARD of Reeder, Adams co, ND

marykayward1432 — 2 Jul 2005 1:35:49 GMT

I am researching the Zophar John WARD family of White, Brookings co, SD. Zophar J. WARD 1862-1929 had at least 8 children from 2 marriages. His 2nd wife was Cora WINGAD. One of his daughters by that marriage was Margaret WARD b 24 Nov 1900 in White, Brookings co, SD who married Alfred BERG of Newell, Butte co, SD. Margaret WARD- BERG was an elementary school teacher at Winkler -a country school house. Margaret and Alfred BERG had one son Zophar BERG. According to Marian Winkler, one of Margaret WARD's brother's had a son, Ed WARD who lived in Reeder, Adams co, ND who she visited maybe 20 years ago. I would like to get in touch with Ed WARD's family. Please contact: Mary K. Ward, 1432 Yeardley Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23225; ph 803-232-9338. Thanks!

Seeking Oscar GUON

Robert Guon — 10 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am doing a geonology search and trying to find out information on a Oscar Guon

Seeking information on Stella CHALLY -- b. 1900

gchallybutrum — 15 Jun 2003 9:56:16 GMT

Seeking information on the following family line:

Stella CHALLY
b: 24 Sept. 1900
d: Feb. 1985
Residence: Adams, Walsh, ND

If someone could provide me with informaiton on her family line I would greatly appreciate it, children, husband, ect.

KITTELSON, KETTELSON. KITTLESON Family

Darin Kittleson — 15 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on my Great Grandparents who lived in Walsh County, around Adams. I know that my Great Grandfather Anund Kittelson and my Grandfather Alex Kittleson moved from Adams in 1909 after the death of Anna Kittelson (Anund's wife and Alex's mother). I know that my Grandfather came to America from Norway in 1871 and that my grandfather Alex was born in North Dakota on Oct. 11 1887. Anna is buried at St. Peters Lutheran church outside of Adams. I live in Great Falls Montana and my wife is from the Egeland/Cando area. If anyone has any info on the Kittelson/Kettelson family from Walsh county please let me know.
e-mail BREAKINARROWS@aol.com.
Sincerely,
Darin Kittleson
PO 6348
Great Falls MT 59406

William Benjamin Ladson

DDiSomma4127 — 25 Jun 2001 2:55:36 GMT

I have checked the BLM land patents for Adams County and there is listed William B Ladson and Allen Farrow. My great grandmother was Molly Rebecca Ladson/Cool/Farrow. She was born in Flushing Michigan in 1874. She married William Cool in 1893 but he died of an epileptic seizure in 1907. At that time I lose track of her. Her father had lived in Michigan but died in 1904. I was just told that she had a brother William Benjamin and from looking at the records for his children they mostly settled in the Southwestern North Dakota and Northwestern South Dakota. Children of William B Ladson and Carolyn Farow are Glen Albert Ladson, Raymond (?), LaVern Elliott Ladson, Russell Allen Ladson, Gladys Alma (Ladson) Mattice and Floyd Ulysses Ladson.

I'm looking for history on William Benjamin Ladson's parents. I know they are George W(ashington) Ladson and Catherine Balanger but I want to know where their family came from prior to 1865. Near as I can figure, Catherine might be buried in Adams county where she moved after George W Ladson died. And I believe that Molly Ladson/Cool moved there after her husband died also. She married Allen Farrow and moved several places. She's buried in Havre Montana near her two sons from the marriage with William Cool. I have photos of her (and William B Ladson's) parents that I would like to share.

Thanks

Dawn (California)

WILLARD A. NAVE

ed_wiessing — 26 Sep 2003 4:14:18 GMT

WILLARD A. NAVE - Seeking information concerning Willard A. Nave, born in Rich Hill, Bates County, Missouri, son of Joseph S. Nave and Mary Brown, about 1877.

Willard NAVE was married to Nora Leota SUMMERLOT in Fayette County, IL 16 Sep 1905. They were divorced in May 1912. At that time, Willard was living in the Dakotas. In 1912, he purchased land in Harding County, SD, and appears in the 1920 federal census of Adams County, North Dakota, where his occupation is listed as "mason".

I have been unable to find any trace of Willard NAVE after the 1920 census.

Nora Leota SUMMERLOT-NAVE-NIHISER passed away in about 1977, never having related any information that would lead Willard's descendants to locate him.

I appreciate any leads that will assist in finding what became of Willard A. Nave.

Thanks

Ed

Hettinger High School

kellogg|M71350 — 26 Sep 2004 4:18:53 GMT

Father, now deceased, was 1933 graduate of Hettinger High School - Hettinger, ND. Am seeking to locate his high school records and activites. Have been unable to determine if high school is still in existence. Would appreciate any information as to how this information could be obtained. Thanks for any assistance offered.

Johnson - Jacobsdotter

rosemarybenson84 — 28 Jun 2001 5:57:24 GMT

Looking for Peter Mickel Johnson born 1 Nov 1842 in Vefsn, Nordland, Norway. Married K Olina Jacobsdotter They had 2 children in Norway, Jensine born 11 Sep 1867-- and Jorgine Anna born 16 Jun 1869, both children born in Vefsn. Came to America in 30 April 1870. Heard that they went to Adams County, could have gone to Wisconsin first. Any help would be appreciated. Rosemary Benson RBe2524912@aol.com

Stillborn Baby Girl, b. 1913/14 -- Roy & Clara (Rowell) FILLER

Ellen Filler — 27 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

This was a baby girl born to Roy Stanley Filler and Clara Helen Rowell possibly 1913/14. They lived in Spring Butte.
This is my husband's only sister, but, he was never told when, just exactly where.

Louis Christian SCHNELL -- b. 1862 WI

BDSchnell — 2 Mar 2002 1:22:52 GMT

Bureau of Land Management records indicate Christian Schnell obtained several land patents in Adams County, ND around 1905-1908. I am seaching for Louis Christian Schnell, b 8/16/1862, Durand, Pepin Co., WI. He was the son of John and Victoria Schnell and brother to Alonzo Schnell. Alonzo homesteaded in LaMoure Co., North Dakota. If you know of Christian or his siblings please contact me.

William REEVES

Sharon Kady — 28 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on a William Reeves who did have a homestead in Adams County, district of "Stowers" around 1908+. His daughter was my grandmother, her name was Genevieve Reeves. In March of 1908 she married my grandfather, George Layland, who also homesteaded in the Stowers area. What I am particularily interested in, is if he is buried in the Stowers Cemetery and if there is any records of his other 2 daughters, Dorothy and Grace Reeves. I was always told they were spinsters and taught school.

Frederick W. SCHUESSLER

Wilma Lunneborg — 12 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on a Frederick W. Schuessler who homesteaded in Adams county also any info on any other Schuesslers

Final Rites Mrs. Lena Ness

Kari Cook — 9 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Funeral rites for Mrs. Lena Ness, former county resident, were held at 2 p.m. last Wednesday at the Hettinger Lutheran church. Rev. M.P. Lutness officiated. Interment was in the local cemetery beside the body of her husband. Mrs. Ness died March 22 at Portland, Ore., where she had been living.
Mrs. Lena Ness was born at Armark, Norway, May 12,1863, a daughter of Mr. & Mrs.Peter Strome. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Armark. She came to America in 1883, locating at Fairbuilt, Minn.. She was married to Olaus Ness at Kenyon, Minn., in 1885. In 1907 she came with her husband and children to Adams County, the family settling on a farm north of Hettinger.
They were members of the Richland Lutheran church and Mrs. Ness was an active member of the church and the ladies aid. She was a devoted wife and mother and a kindly neighbor. Her passing is mourned by a wide circle of relatives and friends.
She is survived by 6 children, Mrs. Clara Seamonds and Mrs. Lars Slaalein, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Christ Krogh, Regent, N.D., Christ Ness, Ekalaka MT; Ralph Ness, Portland, Ore., and Oscar Ness, Vancouver, Wash.. Her husband and 2 daughters, Olga and Emma, preceded her in death. Surviving also are 20 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Besided all of the surviving children, those from a distance who attended the funeral services were 4 grandchildren, Mrs. Louis Olson, who was accompanied by her husband; Clarence Krogh, whose wife also was present; Mrs. Robert Gordon, and Joyce Krogh, all of the Regent community.

Fred PARKER

KJAndres — 2 Jul 2005 1:45:20 GMT

Seeking information about Fred Parker, who may have had a homestead in Adams County, ND in the early 1900s. Especially interested in names of his spouse and children.

Obit Needed Please: FLATLAND

P. R. Orr — 25 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I would like to obtain an obit for Mabel Flatland who died at Reeder during Mar. 1978 and for her husband Henry Oscar Flatland who died Dec. 1984. Thanks!

Thomas Family

j_cool — 19 Dec 2001 10:23:25 GMT

Looking for information on the Thomas family. Mr. Thomas married Laura Mayborn NOBLES and they had a daughter named Harriet Thomas who was born about 1904. They were living in Bucyrus, ND around 1920.