Adams - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Seeking Descendants of Joakim SOLEM -- b. 1889 Norway

loinfist77 — 2008-10-03 09:50:31Z

That was my Grandfather he lived in So. California . My Mom is Ruby Edgar shes 84 now and lives in Puyallup, Wa. I live about 10 miles from her in Graham Wa. My Aunts live in Ventura California Arlys & Kay..
my Uncle Harvy has passed John passed Jinx(Jennings) Passed Yes he was a sheriff in ND. This is pretty awesome.My Aunt Millie lived in Montana she has passed on also.James known as Jimmy.. Yep thats us My Sister lives in Ore. Ruby married Chester Edgar His Mom was named Minnie Edgar. We went to Cleo Solems Funeral last year in Burbank. Dennis Edgar 53yrs
loinfist77@yahoo.com

Bernt Eid

haraldamlie — 2008-09-30 12:57:22Z

Bernt Eid var født 25.05.1882 Søndre Land Oppland. Bernt Eid er bror til min oldemor Anna Eid f. 18.12.1875. Bernt Eid hadde tre brødere og fire søsken. Ønsker og komme i kontakt med etterslekt av Bernt Eid.

Re: Carl Ingelson

jimmilee1 — 2008-07-03 16:01:34Z

carl ingelson was married to my grandfather's sister Hilda. i would be interested in anything about her. i never knew she had a child. i do know her niece lived with her a while after her mother died.

Re: Carl Ingelson -- b. 1875

jimmilee1 — 2008-07-03 15:58:31Z

you and i emailed a few years ago. i was doing the davidson tree and Hilda was part of it. you were researching choice area. you said you had seen a photo of Carl and Hilda and a child. is there some way to get a copy of the photo? also, hilda's niece lived with her a while after her mother died. i havent been able to track her other than she married a man named evan lombard and moved to oregon. i doubt i have anything to offer you on the Davidsons and Flattums, but ask, if you can think of anything. my books are pretty complete now.

Re: Lookup Please - N.W. Schumacher

TerribleHerbst — 2008-06-09 03:38:14Z

Thanks much for the offer but I did indeed get the info previously.

Re: Lookup Please - N.W. Schumacher

maximumsmom — 2008-06-09 00:02:29Z

Hello,
Did you ever obtain the requested information from this book? If not, I can help you out - just reply and let me know

Re: Louis Otos

maximumsmom — 2008-06-09 00:08:09Z

Hi!
I have some old papers from your grandfather. The are 'Certificate of Completion of Studies' from 1912 and 1913. Would you like them? If so, please email me at maximumsmom@aol.com

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

TerribleHerbst — 2008-04-06 06:22:10Z

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 — 2006-04-07 23:02:05Z

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

Re: Louis Otos

jswinkel — 2007-12-05 19:00:52Z

Sorry I misspelled the last namein my last message, it should read; I sent photos to Louis Otos. I have a book called Prairie Pioneers that has a picture and a blurb about the Otos family in the early 1900's. If you don't have this and would like the article I could scan it and send it to you. Reply to my e mail address jswinkel@cox.net and we can bypass this message board.
Judy

Re: Louis Otos

jswinkel — 2007-12-05 03:50:18Z

I really don't have any connection to the triplets, other than I found original photos of them in a book on Perkins County, South Dakota that I had purchased from a used book shop in Oregon. I wanted to get the photos back to a family member and posted a query on this board. I mailed them to Louis Otis in Atlanta, Georgia. See his posting on this thread and you can e mail him for copies of the photos. I wish I had your posting first, because I would have mailed them to you, Oh well!! Glad to know they had offspring.
Judy

Re: Louis Otos

maximumsmom — 2007-12-05 03:00:41Z

Yes two of the triplets had children. I would love to see the picture that you have of them. What is your connection to the triplets? My father was their brother.

Re: Louis Otos

SueRamsey49 — 2007-12-04 22:03:02Z

I sent the photos I had last year to a Louis Howard Otis, a relative of the triplets. I would be interested if you have any info on them. I believe they didn't have any direct descendents. Thanks
Judy

Re: Louis Otos

maximumsmom — 2007-12-04 18:58:55Z

I have information on the triplets. Please let me know if you are still interested.

Obit Needed Please: FLATLAND

1999-11-25 12:00:00Z

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!

Fred PARKER

KJAndres — 2005-07-02 13:45:20Z

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.

Re: Frederick W. SCHUESSLER

2000-03-17 12:00:00Z

My mother's mother was Helen Fay Schuessler Stone. Her father's name was Frank Schuessler--he died in June, 1956. We have not been able to find much information about him, although I believe his father's name was Harm. Would appreciate any help

Frederick W. SCHUESSLER

1999-09-12 12:00:00Z

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

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

2000-02-27 12:00:00Z

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.

Re: KITTELSON, KETTELSON, KITTLESON Family

2001-08-06 23:28:03Z

I believe you might be a distant cousin of mine! Are you related to Louie Kittleson, from Montana?

Please reply to:
laskeypro@mediaone.net

best regards,
Shari

KITTELSON, KETTELSON. KITTLESON Family

2001-02-15 12:00:00Z

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 REEVES

2000-03-28 12:00:00Z

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.

Stella Chally

2001-05-23 12:00:00Z

Stella Chally was my grandmother. She was married to Louis Chally. They had three children: Eunice, Vernon, and Leslie. Eunice married Elmer Iverson (both now deceased). They had three children: Harlan, Janice and Diane. Vernon (my father) married Lorraine Olson (both now deceased). They had five children: Linda, Debbie, Cindy, Brian, and Laurie. Leslie married Eldora (maiden name unknown and both still living). They had two children.

Re: Oscar GUON

2001-09-02 22:52:15Z

I assume this is the Montana Bob Guon. Hi. We have become disconnected because of changed e-mail addresses. Hope all is well with you can Carol and the kids (and grand kids).

I have been putting together a geneological site at www.guon.org. The name of "Oscar Guon" has also come up and I have found nothing on him.

Send me a note and I will bring you up to date on the doings of the Jerry (Los Angeles) Guon family. Jerry

Seeking Oscar GUON

1999-10-10 12:00:00Z

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

Re: Walter Powell

2001-11-18 03:48:03Z

My mother's maiden name was Reed and spent her early life on her folks homstead in I think was Hettinger county. I remember she said she went to school with Earl Powell.Also Walter they were familiar around Hettinger, by that I mean they trade there.
Bill

Re: George Schneider

2007-08-29 20:56:28Z

Who is your grandfather?

My Schneider line comes directly out of the Haynes area, but I have to say I do not have a George in the list; though, I have a lot of holes in my records. Also, my Schneider line came from Russia.

Re: BEISIGL Brothers Ranch

2002-01-25 04:59:48Z

Bill,
I must first of all, apologize for not answering your e-mail sent this past November.
I was going through my e-mails, and found yours, how I missed it, I do not know.
I thank you for your kind offer, but someone sent me this information a couple of years ago, but again, thank you.
If you ever need help in the San Diego County, Ca; area, and I will see what I can do to help you.
Richard Beisigl
ps, August and Mary Beisigl, were my grandparents, and George and Anna Beisigl, were my uncle and aunt.
Two brothers married two sisters.

BEISIGL Brothers Ranch

2001-11-19 01:57:06Z

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

Re: Laura LEE -- d. Adams County

2002-03-28 05:15:40Z

I have information regarding the graves you mentioned. You may contact me.

Book: PRAIRIE PIONEERS

2002-09-05 19:04:34Z

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

Living Relatives of Julius NES in Reeder?

2001-02-18 12:00:00Z

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

Walter & Lottie POWELL

juscho — 2005-07-02 13:37:28Z

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.

Louis Christian SCHNELL -- b. 1862 WI

BDSchnell — 2002-03-02 01:22:52Z

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.

Seeking Descendants of Joakim SOLEM -- b. 1889 Norway

pathampton — 2001-07-11 22:42:51Z

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.

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

ellvf — 2001-07-15 22:49:46Z

Re: original message: my email address has changed. Also will add surname of Rowell as they settled in Adams Co. in 1907 and that was Clara's maiden name.

Fred M. JACKSON

gloriat — 2002-08-30 22:08:59Z

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

Seeking information on Stella CHALLY -- b. 1900

gchallybutrum — 2003-06-15 09:56:16Z

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.

Re: Carl Wells

ljohnson2881 — 2002-06-06 09:14:44Z

Did this Carl Wells marry a woman named Ethel Breckinridge? if so, my search is over. Robert would be Dad's first cousin. Is Almeada his wife or sister? I can't believe I may have found you. Mom is going to be surprised. Please let me know. Lynn

Carl Wells -- b. abt. 1881 OH

ljohnson2881 — 2005-07-02 13:32:47Z

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 — 2003-09-26 04:15:15Z

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.

Vernon F. Olson

jriessen1 — 2003-03-02 20:57:01Z

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.

David Henry MILLS m. Bertha KADLAND

KarenBurkholder67 — 2006-04-17 05:28:05Z

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)

Adoption

LaVetta_McFadden — 2003-11-21 23:46:48Z

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

Re: Adams County History

lchunnme — 2007-06-27 17:34:17Z

I am not aware that the 1975-1976 version is for sale anywhere. There is a new history book being printed in conjunction with the Hettinger Centennial occuring July 2007. You can go to their website and check to see if what they are printing will meet your needs. In lieu of that, you might try contacting Patrice Hartman (patrice@ndsupernet.com). She is a local historian and is well versed on what might be available.

Letha Chunn-Mendivil
Adams County GenWeb Coordinator

Carl Ingelson -- b. 1875

BruceLarson12 — 2001-06-24 17:05:40Z

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.

JACOBSON Burial -- Stowers Cemetery Adams Co.

diannagray56 — 2005-07-02 13:27:10Z

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

Looking for Marvin DALLAS in Hettinger

BarbaraSchaefer28 — 2004-10-30 13:20:29Z

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

ADMIN NOTE: Duplicate Post

spikeo11 — 2003-07-08 04:52:42Z

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

Re: Adams County History

lhharold1 — 2007-10-02 02:34:25Z

I don't have the afore mentioned book, but I collect old newspaers and some of what you want is and will soon be posted on the newspaper abstract web site over the next couple of weeks.

Re: Daisy (Puariea) GOTCHY

DiannaGray10 — 2004-02-28 05:03:11Z

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 Relatives of Daisy (Puariea) GOTCHY

DiannaGray10 — 2004-01-14 15:01:55Z

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

Casper KUICH in Hettinger ?

zeldjee — 2005-07-17 00:09:41Z

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

Adams County History

SherryMunyon — 2007-06-26 18:10:56Z

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

Re: Clementine KENISTON

2004-01-07 06:46:42Z

I live in Hettinger, Adams Co., ND. Have you received any information regarding the cemetery and Clementine KENISTON etc.?

I would be willing to go to the cemetery & look but it will have to wait until we no longer have -30 below wind chills. I, also, have a 1 year old that I will not take out in this weather.

e-mail me - let me know.

Thanks,
Kathleen

Re: Beisigl Township, Adams Co, ND

2005-03-13 01:41:26Z

My mother was born in South Fork township and taught school at Beisigl for a couple of years. I have a couple of pictures of the school with the class.

BEISIGL Family / Beisigl Township, Adams Co, ND -- Charles BEISIGL

2001-05-19 12:00:00Z

Hi Richard,

I met you about 7 years ago while trying to locate my father Charles Beisigl. You were very kind in inviting me over to your home in El Cajon. I hope that you and your family are doing well. After my visit with you and your wife I tried to gather more information as to the whereabouts of Charels but was not successful.

It is now years later and in my attempt to try and reach you again, I instead was united with your son Troy. He was very kind in speaking with me and I gave him my phone number to give to you. Please feel free to call me at anytime.

I come to you again, respectfully, to ask if you have any other information available about Charles. I would love to meet with you again if it is allright with you. My phone number is (760) 757-7098.

Thank you so much for your time and understanding.

Nan (Nannette)

BEISIGL Family / Beisigl Township, Adams Co, ND

2000-07-17 12:00:00Z

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

Jewel Hubert HOUGHTON Family

2000-12-28 12:00:00Z

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.

Re: Leonard & Hansina QUAMME

2005-08-12 00:39:40Z

I am a grandson of Leonard and Anna Quamme. I am sorry I can not help you with any info going back but I was very interested when I saw my grandfathers name.

Re: Reyerson and Tollefson -- Hans REYERSON

2003-11-20 14:59:35Z

Re: Reyerson and Tollefson -- Tollef REYERSON

2003-11-19 23:34:59Z

I am the great-grandson of Tollef Reyerson. They did settle in Hettinger around 1900. I am the grandson of his youngest daughter Rosina. One of his brothers did move back to Norway. I will post more information for you after speaking with my mother and grandmother.

Re: Reyerson and Tollefson -- Three REYERSON Brothers

2005-09-20 17:02:51Z

There are three brothers, Harold, Tollef and Hans. Harold the oldest came to Lac Que Parle County, MN, married and had two sons and than went back to Norway. Hans the youngest stayed near Madison, MN.

Re: Reyerson and Tollefson -- Hans REYERSON

2005-09-20 16:40:08Z

Looks like a hit.... Hettinger is correct...Hans must be a brother.....

Re: Reyerson and Tollefson -- Tollef REYERSON

2005-09-16 21:57:45Z

My Tollef lived in Hettenger, ND and is my great uncle, brother to Hans who is my grandfather.
Sound familar.

Re: Reyerson and Tollefson -- Tollef REYERSON

2005-09-16 20:45:06Z

Interesting.... my Grandfather was named Tollef reyerson...

Re: REYERSON and TOLLEFSON Families -- Henry REYERSON

2003-09-15 19:24:09Z

hi there. i came across your posting on Google. i don't know if i can be of any help but my dad is Hank Reyerson. His father's name was Henry. He's 1 of 12 kids. His sister married a man named Tollefson probably 40 some years ago -his first name escapes me at the moment. they settled in northern iowa. perhaps he would have some info that would be helpful to you.

do any of these names sound familiar?

let me know if this helped or if i can answer any more questions.

diane reyerson

John Raether d. 1964 - obit wanted

2006-08-11 08:37:44Z

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

Re:Margaret Glover - b. 1885

2006-07-04 15:48:49Z

If you know her birth date, a cert can be ordered for only seven dollars
http://www.vitalnd.com/

North Dakota web page with many gnealogical links
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ndgenweb/resources.htm#vit_rec

the online 1880 census shows him still in PA

http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/census/household_reco...

Re: Louis Otos

2006-05-24 20:00:43Z

My name is Louis Howard Otos. I live near Atlanta Georgia. My father's name is Martell Eugene Otos (d.May 2004). His father's name was Harry Otos and I heard through family talk of the triplets who were, I think, his siblings. I was told that I was named after their father, my great grandfather but nobody was certain what the H was for so my middle name became Howard. I have an aunt and uncle in Oregon
Otos, Bill & Maurine
19619 SE Cottonwood St
MILWAUKIE, OR 97267
They seem to have the deepest well of family history of anyone I know.

Adams County Cemeteries

2006-05-14 22:31:04Z

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

Re: Laila SCHJELDAHL Obituary

2006-02-02 00:14:27Z

Thanks for the info.

Someone else gave me a heads up on the Rapid City newspaper listing; and then I did a Google search on the "Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home" in Lemmon. They had her obit and picture posted on their web site.

Thanks again for your act of genealogical kindness.
Dennis

Re: Reyerson and Tollefson

2005-11-16 06:29:54Z

Did you find out what u wanted? Reyerson was my mothers maiden name..... she was the daughter of Tollef......

1910 census look-up for Adams County.

2005-07-02 13:36:58Z

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)

SUSIE WEST

2005-07-02 13:34:39Z

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

Re: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

2004-02-28 05:30:04Z

Try Calvery Lutheran Church in Lemmon, SD That is where most of the members went after Prince of Peace closed.

Re: Joakim Solem

2004-02-15 04:06:38Z

Dear Janine,
Great hearing from you. I am the granddaughter of Joakim's older brother, Hans. I think it would be easier to email directly. My email address is hamptdr@earthlink.net.

Pat

Re: Joakim Solem

2004-02-15 02:56:51Z

Hi Patricia, Joakim Solem is my Grandfather. I am the daughter of his eldest son, Jennings. I have been interested in talking with you after seeing the book you made for Olav Solem who lives in Portland, Or. Please e-me. This is exciting.

Re: Long Butte Cemetery

2004-01-20 22:55:46Z

I was at the Adams County Court House last week & got copies of what they had for plats of all the cemeteries in Adams Co. Unfortunately, Long Butte they did not have. This coming summer I am going out to transcribe cemeteries in Adams Co. E-Mail me with the information you are looking for. I'll see what I can find out for you. We have too much snow to do any looking now - I have tried but the flat headstones are covered with snow.

Thank, Kathleen

Long Butte Cemetery

2003-10-30 03:15:57Z

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.

Re: Adams County Historical Society

2003-10-28 17:54:25Z

You might also consider sending copies of these photos to the North Dakota State Historical Society Archives and Research Library. They have a photo collection. This way the photos would be accessible to all that are doing North Dakota research. Address: ND State Historical Society, Photo Archives, 612 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505-0830. Patrice Hartman

Re: Adams County Historical Society

2003-10-27 17:12:48Z

The Dakota Buttes Museum is sponsored by the Dakota Buttes Historical Society. This would be the place to send the picture. There are many historical pictures and artifacts on display there. A very nice museum perserving the pioneer heritage of the area.
Dakota Buttes Museum
400 11th Street South
Hettinger, ND 58639
Phone: 701-567-4429

Adams County Historical Society

2005-07-02 13:24:10Z

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

Re: Carl Ingelson

2003-07-20 03:53:28Z

Dear Bruce
We found a map of the Rosehill,Reeder,ND shown on there the location of Mrs Engleson and Baby Burial place if you would be interested I Can send you a copy of it
Don walch

Re: Strand family

2003-07-15 03:59:51Z

Dear Sheryl,
Thanks for responding. I think we are probably some kind of cousins. To tell the truth, I haven't been doing much research lately, as I had a daughter graduating and have been traveling a bit. I know I had a hard time finding Sever and Julia and will check my records to put you in touch with anyone I can. It may take me a week or so, because I am traveling again on Wed., but I will get back to you. I will let you know what I have and do you know anything about Barbo? Keep in touch as will I. Bev.

Tripp family in Hettinger

BKrogh8863 — 2006-11-18 21:45:19Z

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.

Re: Hettinger High School

galbrethwc — 2005-03-11 18:51:31Z

I live one block from the school and would be happy to go check for you. You can address a letter c/o of the Superintendent asking for his assistance, too. I have the 1997 All School Reunion book that lists all the graduates---it lists Glenn Kellogg. Is that your father? Let me know if there is anything I can look up for you. You can email me at galbreth@pop.ctctel.com I know one of the classmates that is still living in Hettinger. Colleen

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

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2007-04-18 20:37:01Z

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

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

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2007-04-20 12:25:22Z

Thank you much, yes I would like to read Mrs. B. O. Eid write up also.
Margit

Hettinger High School

kellogg|M71350 — 2004-09-26 16:18:53Z

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.

Hettinger, ND High School

thorndykeliz — 2005-07-02 13:40:29Z

We stayed in Hettinger overnight last June not realizing the information we could have gained there, until we had returned home and was putting together all the information we had gathered iinnn Northern, SD and throughout Iowa, Illinois and other neigboring state. It is a nice quiet small friendly town and they do have a High School although we did no research there. Try writing, addressing it Hettinger High School. My Gilmans and Bradleys lived there but went to Belle Fourche High School. Happy hunting Liz

Uhler family

Uebelacker — 2003-09-17 01:08:08Z

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

Re: Margaret GLOVER - b. 1885

MLM44 — 2006-11-18 21:37:34Z

For census information in ND, you can subscribe to the North Dakota Census Lookup mailing list and request a lookup in any census year from 1930 and backwards. There are census lookup mailing lists for all 50 states here:

http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Census-US/

Just click on the link for ND-CENSUS-LOOKUP and follow the directions to subscribe.

If you don't want to subscribe to a mailing list you can post a census lookup request on the ND Census Message Board. Go here:

http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=t...

and click on the link for North Dakota.

Good Luck!

WILLARD A. NAVE

ed_wiessing — 2003-09-26 04:14:18Z

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

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

KentKenniston45 — 2006-03-28 15:15:29Z

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
>>

Re: Olaus Peterson Roed/Martin Peterson Roed

KuglerMill — 2006-05-22 01:48:13Z

William,

I don't have any personal knowledge of these two men, but I've been a census researcher for about 5 yrs. and the clue may be in the birthplace of these men's parents, and their
immigration years.

Martin and Olaus told the census taker that they are both born in Norway, they both said their father was born Sweden, and they both said their mother was born Norway. Since they are only 8 yrs. apart in age, there's a possibility they are brothers.

Martin, the older, immigrated in 1882 at the age of 20,
when Olaus was only 12. Then Olaus immigrated in 1888
when he was 18. Since they are both living next door to
each other, that could also indicate that they are brothers.
Families tended to all live together in the same area or
neighborhood when they came to America and adult family members usually came over one or two at a time starting with the oldest. They would work a few years and save enough
money to send for the next family member.

The 1900 census shows Martin and wife, Olive living in
Hennepin Co., MN, but Olaus isn't listed in the index. He
may have been missed by the census taker or the index
transcriber used an unusual spelling for the surname and the
search engine isn't picking up on it.

The 1920 index shows Olaus, wife Betsey and son Oscar still living in Adams Co., ND but I couldn't find Martin in the
index.

The 1930 index doesn't show any results for Martin or his
wife, but shows Betsey as a widow and working as a servant in the home of an Emile BROWN in Ashby, Hettinger Co., ND.

Hope some of this info is helpful.
Good Luck,
Marilyn

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

barbaraschaefer11 — 2005-07-02 13:31:39Z

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.

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

denniss132 — 2007-04-21 18:53:06Z

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

REYERSON and TOLLEFSON Families

dorncc — 2003-08-29 16:56:05Z

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

Re: Cemeteries

phartman — 2007-05-02 13:28:23Z

Please note my new email address. patrice@ndsupernet.com
Patrice Hartman

Re: BEISIGL Family -- August & George BEISIGL

Veetzy — 2005-11-14 19:02:37Z

August and George Beisigl owned land in Adams County.

According to land patent records, August obtained 80 acres of land on November 18, 1909 in township 131, range 91, section 20, township name Beisigl. According to my old ND atlas, sheep creek runs right through his land. The closest town in this county is Haynes which is a loooooong way away.

George homesteaded on the same section. He was issued a homestead patent on April 14, 1910. He homesteaded 160 acres of land.

With the NDSU Biographies, both George & August have biographies on file. If you haven't obtained these yet, you should.

No, I'm not a relative. I am from the ND and do a lot of geneological research. It appears that plenty of information is out there on this surname.

Good Luck!

Michele Wittman Vietz
mish@btigate.com

Re: Name of Twp. - in Adams county. ND.

Veetzy — 2005-11-14 19:02:37Z

The name of the township is Holt.

I can send you a detailed scan of Adams County with all the sections if you would like. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat, you'll need to download it so you can easily view it.

Do you have the Joe & Samuel Skogen & Daniel Fuglesten biographies from the "Prairie Pioneer: A Story of Adams County"? I see that you are from outside the US. I can obtain these biographies for you & scan them also. Again, you'll need to have Adobe Acrobat to view it.

I'm not related to any of these folks. I love North Dakota Genealogy & consequently have a lot of resources.

Good Luck with your research!

Re: BEISIGL Family / Beisigl Township, Adams Co, ND

dhoherz — 2005-03-22 21:53:40Z

Tim,
I would love to see your pictures. The Beisigl's are related to my husband through their wives who were Kling sisters from New Salem. We live 15 miles North of the Old Beisigl ranch.

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

lmendivil — 2007-04-21 00:00:23Z

Dear Margit,

Following is the entry for Mrs. B. O. Eid. This selection seems to contradict the article on her husband, as in the latter article, Ernest Eid indicates his mother is living in Dickinson, ND. Dickinson is about 100 miles north of Lemmon, SD, while the information about Mrs. Eid indicates she is living about 20 miles north of Lemmon, still in Beisigl Twp. This was, of course, prior to the publication of the "Prairie Pioneer," in which my grandmother wrote the date she received her copy as April 18, 1975.

Letha Chunn-Mendivil
County Coordinator
Adams County, ND, GenWeb Site www.rootsweb.com/~ndadams/

PIONEER OF BEISIGL DISTRICT (No author given)

Mrs. B. O. Eid resides on a farm twenty-two miles north of Lemmon, South Dakota. She was born in Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin on July 18, 1887, and given the name of Anna, by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Tangen, both of Norwegian descent. Anna was united in marriage to Mr. B. O. Eid in Pigeon Falls, in the year 1910.

In that same year, Mr. and Mrs. Eid left White Hall, Wisconsin, and traveled by train to the Dakotas and arrived in Lemmon, South Dakota on June 24, 1910. The made their home where Mrs. Eid's present home is now sited. She is the only pioneer now living on her homestead in the Beisigl township.

Her first home was a frame building, covered with sod making the walls very thick. Mr. Eid was a farmer and carpenter. After the township was organzied as the Beisigl township, there were no further events.

The first settlers in the township were the Beisigl brothers, who had thousands of acres of land upon which they raised cattle. Waighten was established as the first post office. The first school was the Beisigl School, then located two miles north and one mile west of Mrs. Eid's home. It was made of lumber and had a seven month term. A church was never established in the township.

Mrs. Eid was not an exceptionally early settler in the community. Several other families had already made their homes there when she arrived, so there were several close neighbors. The neighbors often visited with one another because no towns were at a convenient traveling distance. Sometimes everyone would gather at one home for supper, and visiting. A carnival night came to a far off town but it was not often any of the families would be able to attend one.

Water could be gotten from a well. The most used fuel was coal which was hauled by wagon from the local mine. Trees were not plentiful, so wood was never burned continually.

The Glen Ullin Trail passed within a few miles of Mrs. Eid's home. Dust stained weary travelers, which often stopped at the Eid's well. Mrs. Eid often wondered at the exceedingly dark skin of the people. After living in North Dakota for a few years, Mrs. Eid learned that the Dakota sunshine could darken anyone's skin very easily. Another odd thing about the Glen Ullin Trail travelers were the swinging contraptions tied on their horse's nose. These bags would seem very uncomfortable to a horse, but evidently it was very important to its comfort.

--END--

Re: Hettinger, ND postcard 1908

jswinkel — 2007-01-12 17:34:26Z

My husbands family came from Hettinger and we would love to have a scan of this postcard if possible. I tried printing the one that was posted but it came out too small. Any suggestions from people? Thanks Judy

Re: Hettinger, ND postcard 1908

lchunnme — 2007-01-11 06:27:33Z

I, too, am interested in the post card. I am the new website coordinator for Adams County, ND, for which Hettinger is the county seat. I would like to post a scan on the website, but do not have to actually possess the card to do so.

Thanks!

Letha

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

lchunnme — 2007-04-22 08:31:49Z

Dear Dennis,

Hello again! We have corresponded before on your line. In "Prairie Pioneers," there is a very short entry on your ancestors, which includes a wedding picture of Oscar and Hannah. They were a very handsome couple! I am including the article verbatim.

Letha Chunn-Mendivil
Coordinator, Adams County, ND, GenWeb
www.rootsweb.com/~ndadams/

MR. AND MRS. OSCAR SCHJELDAHL

Oscar Schjeldahl was born in Highlandville, Iowa on May 6, 1882 where he grew to manhood. He married Hannah Thorsen in 1907. Together they came to Clermont Township and homesteaded on a farm 2 miles northwest of Haynes in Section 19. They raised a family of five children and they all went to school in Haynes. Stanley lives on a farm a mile out of Haynes, still farming his dad's land; Earl lives in Vancouver, Washington; Aldene (Mrs. Burt McDonald) of Eldridge, N.D.; Lyle lives in Middlehadden, Conn.; and Lorraine (Mrs. Fred Peterson) in Sarasota, Florida.

In 1950, Oscar sold his farm and moved to Eldridge, N.D. to make his home and went into business with the McDonalds, where he lived and worked until he passed away on March 30, 1957.

Hannah Schjeldahl was born June 12, 1879 and passed away in January 1947.

Submitted by Stanley Schjeldahl

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

lchunnme — 2007-04-19 18:24:51Z

This is an exact transcription of the entry you requested. There is also an entry for Mrs. B. O. Eid following it. Let me know if you want that as well.

BERNT O. EID, written by Ernest Eid

Bernt O. Eid was born in Gjovik Sonndreland, Norway. Immigrated to US in 1903 at 21 years of age. Settled in Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin. Was a carpenter by trade--also worked in the woods in Northern Wisconsin in the wintertime while there.

Bernt and his brother, Christ, left Wisconsin and arrived by train in Lemmon, South Dakota on April 3, 1908. Homesteaded that spring on NE1/4 of Section 26, Beisigl Twsp, Adams County, North Dakota. Built a one room sod house that summer, later on also built a barn of sod.

On November 15, 1908, his brother and a neighbor, Douglas Lawrence, were digging their winter supply of coal, by accident Bernt was buried to his chest unde the coal. He suffered a broken leg, broken ribs, a punctured lung, ruptured kidney, and other internal injuries. They hauled him to Lemmon by team and wagon and put him in a home that was used as a hospital at that time. Nobody had any thoughts he could ever live, was in bed for about 6 months and little by little was able to get up and around. Dr. Sanbo was his doctor.

In the spring of 1910 Bernt returned to Wisconsin. On June 10, 1910 was married to Anna Tangen of Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin. I understand weddings in those days were something else, usually lasted 3 days at the bride's home, dance all night and eat all day. Bernt and his bride returned to North Dakota immediately after their wedding and made their home at the homestead in Adams County. Bernt and Anna had four children: 2 boys--Olger and Ernest; 2 girls, Mildred and Beatrice. All of these children with the exception of Beatrice were brought in this world by a midwife, Mrs. Anna Olson, a neighbor lady.

In the early years of the homesstead, Bernt worked a lot at his trade as a carpenter and helped build the Payne store building in Lemmon, more recently known as the Golden Rule building.

With Bernt gone from home so much, I recall Mother telling how frightened she was when strangers would stop at the homestead and ask to water their horses. Most of these men wore beards and pretty tough looking characters. Their homestead was only about 1/4 (one-fourth) mile from the Glen Ullin freight line trail and the only well for many miles.

Bernt served on the school board much of his life and the first to organize the Farmers Union in Beisigl Township. During all of his farming life he farmed with his horses. Never would drive a tractor. Planted all of the grain crop with his four (4) horse team and drill which included his own land of two quarters also one quarter of his brother's and neighbor's rented land of 400 acres. He loved his horses. Brother Christ worked the land ahead with tractor.

Homestead days were tough on the prairie and for the women it usually meant having small homes to do their work in, washing clothes on the washboards and heating tubs of water on laundry stoves or coal stoves, often used cow chips and corn cobs for fire. Baking bread was always a bad job when bread burned on one side and was raw on the other.

Mother's profession as a milliner and dressmaker kept her very busy sewing for neighbor families. Whenever any extra time, she was sewing, knitting, and crocheting. The quilting frame was set up in the small living room in the wintertime; this left little room for other activities so in the evening the family helped do the quilting.

Winter supply of coal was kept in a cellar beneath the kitchen floor. It was a big job for someone to carry pails of coal up a ladder twice a day or more often if it was wash day. After very cold winter nights, morning would find ice in the waterpails and washdishes.

Mother was a member of the Selma Ladies Aid, north of Thunder Hawk, South Dakota and later the Cedar Creek Lutheran Ladies Aid. Entertaining Ladies Aid was always a big event, an all day meeting with noon meal and the men enjoying a day of visiting as well as the women.

Mother was chosen to do the letter writing for many neighbors as she could write Norwegian as well as English. Many letters were written to the old country as well as the USA. With so much company, life wasn't dull. We had a big wooden barrel churn on a stand and it turned with a crank. You had to stop every few minutes and take out a cork to let the air pressure out or it would blow the cream out if you did not do this. One time Mother was writing a letter for a bachelor neighbor, Martin Matson, and Mr. Matson volunteered to churn butter for Mother for her writing a letter for him. He was sitting on a chair reading a newspaper and cranking the churn, not knowing about the cork, pretty soon it exploded spraying cream all over the walls and ceiling of the kitchen. Boy he did use some language I hadn't heard up until that time of my life. One of the funniest things to ever happen in our young lives but Mother couldn't laugh until the clean up job was over.

School days were rather interesting and unusual also. The Eid kids had 3 miles to go to school. The school house being one room with a lean-to hall for clothes and a coal bin. School usually was 8 months of the year. When the kids were old enough they drove a horse and buggy and in the winter a horse and cutter when enough snow. When weather was real bad however, Dad always took us with a team of horses. The school teacher usually stayed right in the school house. The bedroom was a corner of the school room enclosed by a curtain only.

Bernt Eid died August 30, 1932. Son, Olger died in 1966. Anna Eid is in good health and resides in Dickinson, North Dakota, near her daughter Beatrice, at this writing in January of 1974.

Help needed - Peterson family, possibly Strand family

spikeo1 — 2005-08-24 22:13:34Z

Margaret GLOVER - b. 1885

carleenmalone — 2006-07-04 15:47:30Z

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

Re: John Raether d. 1964 - obit wanted

jrt351 — 2006-09-11 23:15:37Z

https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/doh/certificates/deathCertSe...
- actual date is July 6th 1964, you'll need this to find an obituary.

http://www.state.nd.us/hist/sal/charge.htm#search - the State Historical society of ND does lookups for obituaries among other things, for $5.

Ed WARD of Reeder, Adams co, ND

marykayward1432 — 2005-07-02 13:35:49Z

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!

Laila SCHJELDAHL Obituary

DSchjeldahl — 2005-12-10 17:04:38Z

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)

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

diannagray56 — 2003-05-10 04:28:33Z

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: Laila SCHJELDAHL Obituary

jrt35_1 — 2006-07-04 15:45:14Z

In case you haven't seen this yet: The Rapid City Journal, Dec 8, 2005.

Laila Christie Schjeldahl

HETTINGER, N.D. — Laila (Christie) Schjeldahl, 94, Hettinger, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, at Hillcrest Care Center.

Survivors include two daughters, Muriel Otterberg, Lemmon, S.D., and Sherri Bergland, Bozeman, Mont.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Richard Christie, Escondido, Calif.

Her husband, Stanley Schjeldahl, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Spencer Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lemmon, with the Rev. Ann Altman officiating. Inurnment will be at Hettinger Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.

Re: Tripp family in Hettinger

jrt35_1 — 2006-02-08 22:15:27Z

https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/doh/certificates/deathCertSe...

Can't see their deaths on the ND state index - any idea where they might have moved to in later life?

http://time-proxy.yaga.com/time/archive/printout/0,23657,736...
- in case you hadn't seen this yet.

Re: Louis Otos

jrt35_1 — 2006-11-18 21:43:20Z

By 1910 they have four children, four living:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nd/adams/census/1910/003-2...

In 1920 there are six children in the house including the triplets. The wife's name is listed as 'Della' in both these censuses:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nd/adams/census/1920/04-01...

This might be the son Harry/Henry in 1920, living away from home:

http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/nd/grant/census/1920/70-...

By 1930 only the triplets are at home:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/nd/adams/census/1930/04-01...

http://www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndirs/databases/bio.php - Louis Otos is mentioned in this index, you could send away for the info in the book for $5 (or see if the book's available through interlibrary loan).

https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/doh/certificates/deathCertSe...
Louis H. Otos d. 03/11/1942 in Adams Co, and Mary D (Della?) Otos d. 02/21/1956 also in Adams Co.

http://www.state.nd.us/hist/sal/charge.htm#search - the ND state historical society will do obituary searches also.

Kenneth M. Otos d. in 2000 in Minnesota (ssdi) MN death index shows his mother's maiden name as Jones - is this your family?

Re: Strand family

spikeo11 — 2003-07-08 04:47:17Z

Please contact me regarding the Strand's from Adams Co., ND. My father was raised there, and he had a cousin Ted Strand. On the 1930 Census one page over I see Sever and Julia with a son Theodore. I was wondering if there is any connections. I am hitting a wall with finding info on my dad and his side of the family.

Olaus Peterson Roed/Martin Peterson Roed

williamroed — 2006-05-20 01:07:18Z

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

Olaus Peterson Roed/Betsy Roed

williamroed — 2006-05-26 14:40:28Z

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

Hettinger, ND postcard 1908

kitkataroo — 2004-10-10 00:04:15Z

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

Re: Hettinger, ND postcard 1908

kitkataroo — 2007-01-14 00:12:12Z

Hi Everyone,

It's fantastic that there's been so many responses in the last couple days; I'd shuffled the postcards away into a photo album and this has given me the opportunity to go back and look through them again. I've rescanned the postcard and have put it up on my website, it's at full resolution and is 1,011.4 kb in size so just be aware of that when/if you go to look at it.

Looking at the card again you can read that the front says "Happy New Year West Side, Main Street, Hettinger, ND" Unfortunately there's no postage mark on the back to indicate what year it was sent but it was sent by a SG Graham who was a teacher in Heaton, ND.

The full resolution scan of the postcard can be seen here:

http://www.windingvine.com/hettinger.jpg

I'd be happy to send a printed copy on photo paper to anyone who would like it, I have contact information both here and on the website so please feel free to get hold of me and I'll send it out right away.

Thank you all for your interest!

Kathryn

Re: BEISIGL Family -- George & August BEISIGL

THoherz — 2005-02-10 16:39:30Z

Richard,
Have you found the info you wanted on the Beisgil's?
I was in contact with a Patrice from Regent. I think she said she did some research for you. My husband's grandfather Fred Hoherz and Fred's brother Albert were nephews to George & August by way of the Klings. Fred & Albert came to work on the ranch for several years.
The ranch home place is now owned by the Kilzer family, but it still stands. The orginal house is still there. My mother in law might even have some old pictures. I would have to check. I also only live about 15 miles north of the ranch. So if you need any help, let me know!
Tammy

Leonard & Hansina QUAMME

DonCook36 — 2005-10-29 16:04:04Z

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

Re: Hettinger, ND postcard 1908

mrowley163 — 2007-01-11 04:05:37Z

I would be interested in receiving this post card, if you still have it. I am also looking for pictures of other towns in this County: Bucyrus, Reeder, and Haynes. Thank you. Mary Rowley

Name of Twp. - in Adams county. ND.

Bjarne33 — 2006-11-04 12:15:37Z

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?

ADAMS COUNTY, ND COMMUNITY HISTORY BOOKS

2002-10-04 22:35:27Z

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

Re: Living relatives in Reeder?

2002-10-01 18:53:24Z

Hi
I knew a Julis Ness but I think there address was Gascoyne,ND There Grandson David Knutson lives in Scotsdale,AZ. His mother's name was Anna Ness.They lived about 2 Miles weat of our farm . The family was Gina,Inga, Jens and a couple others that I can't remember.
Inga lives in a Nursing home in Bowman,ND I understand she is both Blind and cannot hear. My sister live's there also her Phone # is 701-523-4315 I'm sure she would be happy to tell you about her
Don Walch

Ginger Andre

2002-09-17 21:01:12Z

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.

Re: Carl Wells

2002-06-07 03:56:13Z

Thanks for the quick reply. I just found an 8x10 black and white photo of Carl Wells with Bob and also Great Grandmother Wells (I had previously mislabeled the photo Grandma Walch when I printed it.) I see that I can send an attachment, or do you have another email address other than the searcher63?

Lori

PS. My dad is so excited about this message, he just called Almeada and she was running to her computer...:)

Re: Carl Wells

2002-06-07 03:37:07Z

Hi Lori, I have just sent Almeada an e-mail, but forgot to send a copy to your dad. I'm just so excited to hear from someone in Carl's family, I truly didn't expect to find them. Carl is my greatuncle and any information about his family will be very much appreciated. I can answer some questions about his relatives in Ohio, or what I know about them. This part of my family has been the hardest to research because most of them died years ago. I just know Mom said that my Dad, Fred, had an uncle Carl who went to North Dakota, so I just took a chance and wrote the e-mail. I'm so glad I did. I hope to hear from all of you, your cousin, Lynn

Re: Carl Wells

2002-06-07 02:54:57Z

Lynn, I guess you know my father, Don Walch, is quite eager to hear from you. My father's first cousin, Almeada Wells Fadness, was raised as my father's sister after her mother Ethel died, and Carl could no longer care for his very young daughter--although he tried for quite awhile to care for her.

Re: Carl Wells

2002-06-05 00:43:39Z

Hi
Yes I knew him well .He was my Uncle .He married My Mothers sister .
Rober died about 2 years a go.
Almeada is still living she was born 1930
Her e-mail address is fadnessfam@aol.com
I call her and told her about you she is so excited to hear from,but I didn't have your adress or e-mail
her phone number is 1-775-575-0395
I hope you both get to gether
Don Walch
182 Bitterroot D
Richland,Wa 99352
509-627-1619 .

Re: LARSON Family - in Adams county. ND.

2002-10-28 14:26:41Z

References to Henry & Sivert Larson are found in this book. I will visit the State Archives either later today or Wednesday. I will pull that information for you & scan & send in adobe/pdf format. If you don't have adobe acrobat, it's a free download on the Internet.

LARSON Family - in Adams county. ND.

2002-10-28 03:40:28Z

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

Re: Polys, Redington Doolin Families

2002-03-10 18:12:26Z

Hi!
This is a long time after this message was posted.
But, I am a granddaughter of the John Joseph Redington mentioned in the above query. My father William Redington was born in North Dakota. His mother was Mary Agnes Polys, sister to the two Polys boys as I understand it. I don't know a lot but I'd be willing to share what I've got. Carol

Re: Carl Ingelson

2002-01-26 21:25:22Z

Don

I got a letter from Helga and then called her today. It looks like this family died out but thanks for the note. This is the latest information I have.

Carl Ingelson: b. Dec. 25, 1875, d. Nov. 1950. He m. Hilda, b. in Norway abt. 1878. In the 1910 census they are living in Reeder Township of Adams Co., ND. A photograph of a homesteader shack is labeled near Reeder. The photo shows his wife and a child. This Reeder is in Adams County, ND near Hettinger. On April 14, 1913 he homesteaded 160 acres and is shown on the 1917 plat map with 160 acres in Lightning Creek Township of Adams County. (Township 129N, Range 98W) His wife died about 1914 or 1915 and likely their child about the same time. Their tombstone in the Rose Hill Cemetery says Carl Ingelson’s wife and child. In about 1931 or 1932 Carl moved to live with Ole Winje about two miles west of his farm. In 1940 Ole moved to Reeder because of his health and Carl moved with him. When Ole died in 1942, Carl rented a room in the Reeder Hotel. Carl was still alive and in Reeder on 4 Dec. 1941.

Re: Carl Ingelson

2002-01-12 19:24:54Z

My wife and I remember him,but we would sugesst that you contact Mrs Helga Nelson,Reeder,ND 58649 as she lived within two or three miles west of him.She is 90 years old but her mind is very good.Good Luck

Re: 1910 census look-up for Adams County.

2001-11-27 18:23:50Z

Contact Maurice West Hettinger, ND 58639 Look in white pages.com

Re: R. Dickinson Obituary

2001-11-20 00:22:16Z

I would contact the news paper there, I think it was called "The Adams County Record". I'm sure they can help you.
Bill

Re: Tatro/Clark Family

2001-11-20 00:17:02Z

In the mid 1920's a Leroy Tatro was a class mate of mine don't remember him after that.
Bill

Re: Searching for SHIRLEY BRACEWELL NEELY

2001-11-19 02:09:59Z

I graduated from Hettinger High, went to school there with Shirley Bracewell, she was maried to Bud Miller at the time I saw her last it would be about 1976.
Bill

Re: Joakim Solem

2001-11-18 04:20:01Z

I graduated from Hettinger High and went to school with a Harvey Solem. I remember His father was sherif at one time. His mothers Dad lived there also his name was Hans I can't remember his last name. At a reunion back there I think 1976 I saw a James Solem I remember Ruby Solem. There should be info at hettinger High School as most of them went to school there.
Bill

Re: Joakim Solem

2001-11-18 04:19:55Z

Re: Adams County land records

2001-11-18 04:00:42Z

Lemmon SD ison the line between ND & SD it is a trade center for alot of folks in ND as well as SD. So they may been in either state. I was born and raised in Hetting also on the stateline we lived in both states. As many people traded in Hettinger from one as the other.
Bill

Re: Stella Chally

2001-08-16 01:30:59Z

Brian please get back to me on Stella CHALLY. Very interested in corresponding with you about this person. Please write to my email address.

Re: William Benjamin Ladson

2001-08-05 14:30:59Z

Glen Ladson's daughter is living in Reeder, ND
Her name is Joyce Knutson Reeder, ND

Pearl E JOHNSON of Hettinger

2001-12-26 21:32:03Z

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!

Genealogia Polska/Polish Genealogy

2001-05-13 12:00:00Z

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.

Final Rites Mrs. Lena Ness

2000-02-09 12:00:00Z

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.

Polys, Redington Doolin Families

1999-12-12 12:00:00Z

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]

Tatro/Clark Family

1999-10-09 12:00:00Z

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.

R. Dickinson Obituary

1999-09-21 12:00:00Z

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

George Schneider

dkneb — 2001-06-28 01:46:56Z

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?

Thomas Family

j_cool — 2001-12-19 22:23:25Z

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.

William Benjamin Ladson

DDiSomma4127 — 2001-06-25 14:55:36Z

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)

William Harmel & Marie (Isaak) Fuchs

Margy65 — 2003-02-08 22:03:53Z

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

Searching for SHIRLEY BRACEWELL NEELY

reveille3 — 2001-07-25 14:23:52Z

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!!!!!!

Strand family

bknel_2000 — 2002-01-06 22:35:43Z

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.

Beisigl Township. Adams County ND

Loriendil — 2002-03-22 04:04:06Z

Greetings Richard!

I found Beisigl Township using this website:
http://mapping.usgs.gov/www/gnis/gnisform.html

Latitude: 461000N
Longitude: 1020400W

Not much help unless you have access to a detailed map of Adams County, I'm afraid...

~Lee

Johnson - Jacobsdotter

rosemarybenson84 — 2001-06-28 17:57:24Z

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

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

barbaraschaefer11 — 2002-10-09 00:57:00Z

I rec'd this obituary, thanks.

Re: William Benjamin Ladson

cliff_ilton — 2001-06-26 15:00:42Z

Dawn
I know Ihave posted this reply to another of your Ladson Queries Butthis looks like my Grandmothers sister, CarolineFarrow, I have a copy of the registration for their parents marriage.

Cliff Ilton
Deaths

SMITH -
Died in Brantford on Monday, Feb 20 Emily Mary Farrow, aged 62 years beloved wife of Mr. Henry Smith 90 Gilkinson St. Funeral on Thursday Feb 23, at 1 p.m. from the late residence. interment Farringdon cemetery.

MRS. HENRY SMITH

Emily Mary Farrow, beloved wife of Henry Smith, died suddenly last night at her home, 90 Gilkinson street. Mrs. Smith was in her 63rd year and had been a life - long resident of the city where she was well known and very highly respected. For many years she had been a member of S.G. Read's Bible class, but in recent years, owing to ill-health, she had attended the services at Balfour United church, near her home., beside her husband, Henry Smith, she is survived by seven children, Roy Smith of Toronto, Mrs. Robert Ilton of Hamilton, Norman Smith, of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Ray O'Brien and Mrs. Fred Pigott, and Charles Smith of Brantford, also three sisters, Mrs. William Ladson of North Dakota, Mrs. C. Barnhart of Chesning, Mich., and Mrs. R. J. McMullen Hamilton road, and two brothers Fred Farrow, Chicago, and William Farrow of Davidson Mich. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the home,with interment at Farringdon cemetery.

Cemeteries

patrice175 — 2002-05-15 19:25:47Z

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.

Adams County land records

Rose05 — 2001-07-16 12:42:19Z

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

Darling Springs Township, Adams County, ND

feasantman — 2002-10-29 00:15:38Z

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?

Ericksons in Hettinger

StephenCarlile — 2003-05-06 01:33:20Z

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.