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Re: Local newspaper Tower City, Cass, ND ?

GHolter4484 — 2013-06-16 03:44:36Z

You want to look here:
http://www.history.nd.gov/archives/cities/towercity.html

Good luck!

Local newspaper Tower City, Cass, ND ?

Keipesand — 2013-06-15 23:09:35Z

Was there a local newspaper in the area of Tower City in 1909? And would it be on microfilm somewhere or online?

My great-uncle, William Meyer / Meyers / Mayers lived in Tower City & the area. His brother, Carl, came to the US in 1909 to visit their sister, Wilhelmine Meyer Krause in Oshkosh, Wisconsin according the passenger list of arrival in NY, NY on 1 June 1909.
My thinking is if he traveled all the way from Germany to visit his sister in Wisconsin he would have gone on to ND to see his brother. I am hoping to find a notice of his visit in the local newspaper.

Thanks for any help.

Re: Jasper T Smith

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2013-06-01 16:14:14Z

http://library.ndsu.edu/ndsuarchives/forum-obituaries-databa...

http://library.ndsu.edu/ndsuarchives/research

Jasper T Smith

davelifethoughts — 2013-06-01 15:21:31Z

Searching for obit or other info on Jasper T Smith, b 1858, Wisconsin.

Find-a-grave shows he died 1921 and buried in Fargo Riverside Cemetery.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=SM...;

Some ancestry trees show he died 1923.

Obituary Look Up - Fred HOLMBERG, died March 1976

CEB49 — 2013-05-06 19:01:07Z

Hi, I'm hoping someone can look up an obituary for Fred HOLMBERG, who died in March 1976 according to the Social Security Death Index. Also per the SSDI his last residence was Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. He was born in Sweden March 26, 1889 and immigrated to America around 1911-1912. I believe he could be my Grandfather's brother, Anders Ferdinand HOLMBERG. My cousin remembers visiting him and going fishing at a lake in the Fargo-Moorhead area. That would have been in the late 50's probably. They called him Fred. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Re: George Heydman

tltabor — 2013-02-25 01:27:04Z

Also if you would like an obit it is available at the ND Historical Society. You can email them at this address archives@nd.gov and tell them the date and the Fargo Forum.
They will mail you a copy and bill you $5 for the copy and postage (a really good deal)

Re: George Heydman

bevjohjo — 2013-02-25 00:00:24Z

I thought about George all day/night yesterday/today wondering about his death. He was never in the service so he wouldn't have been in a Soldier's Home. Thank you also for the link for to get the death certificate. It was a question I was thinking about also. In fact I was going to try to find the email address for Riverside Cemetery to get more information on him. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Ginger Walls
Red Wing, MN

Re: George Heydman

tltabor — 2013-02-24 00:14:21Z

He was born 2/11/1883 and died in Ransom County ND 8/15/1964. The Soldiers home is in Lisbon, Ransom Co. Do you think maybe he died there? Just a thought. http://www.ndhealth.gov/vital/order.htm
is the site for death certs in ND.

George Heydman

wallsvirginiamae51 — 2013-02-23 23:55:05Z

I just found that George Heydman died in Fargo, ND in 1964 according to findagrave.com. He's buried in Riverside Cemetery. I would like to know exactly when and where he died in Cass County. I've been looking for his death date for a very long time and I'm so close to finding this out. Thank you so much!!
Ginger Walls
Red Wing, MN

Re: Thompson Family of Mapleton

jackdog93 — 2012-12-09 20:55:30Z

Thank You! I intend to check out this record. Would a probate record have a cause of death, however? That is what I am interested in. William's parents Robert & Margaret Thompson had 13 children, and outlived 8 of them. Also, where might I find information about sister Roberta's death?

Re: Thompson Family of Mapleton

judyartley53 — 2012-10-24 03:05:25Z

Hi,

I don't think you'll find death certificates for them. Death certificates weren't required state wide until 1893 and the law was repealed in 1893 and re-enacted in 1899.

I searched for them in the North Dakota, Dept. health, Public Death Index, https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/doh/certificates/deathCertSe... but didn't find them.

A William J. Thompson, case #64-444 who died Feb. 20, 1891, Berlin, ND did have a probate case or record. It's filed at the North Dakota State University. Go to library.ndsu.edu/db/probate/ for additional info or to order a copy of the file. Successful Searching!

Re: Help -- Rausch

peterson324 — 2012-07-30 03:33:40Z

i have located a richard rausch in moorhead minnesota at 1302 15st n moorhead minnesota 56560 john rausch and leona johll had five children eugene &philip& fargo ND both are decease luella pemberton globe arizonia died 2005 84 years old richard rausch west fargo ND who may be living in moorhead wife alice irene cole oregon city oregon i have leona and john rausch obituary i can send them if you want them email lpeterson@sdplains.com

Re: The Milton & Carrie Engel Family From Fargo, North Dakota (Cass County)

barbgk — 2012-06-19 17:22:41Z

I'm not related but I have read your posts here and on the other boards. It certainly does appear that Milton Engel died between 1910 and 1920. Since Carrie only went to ND in the last couple of years of her life he was likely in MN. One possiblity since he was a livery man is that he was in another state delivering a load. That is what happened with my grandfather who lived in ND and died in SD.

In looking for more information I have found that the Otter Tail Genealogy Society, related to the Otter Tail Historical Society, will do research in their records and files on a family for $20. per family. If you aren't near Fergus Falls it might be worth it. they might be able to come up with an obituary for Milton. Here is their information:

http://www.otchs.org/Affiliates/GenealogicalSociety.html

Hope that helps,
Barbara

Re: Obit request Clarence Marks Hale

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2012-06-18 16:14:53Z

You can go here and request a copy for $5 I believe.

http://library.ndsu.edu/db/obituary/

Obit request Clarence Marks Hale

roddyha1 — 2012-06-17 00:13:32Z

Looking for obit for Clarence Marks Hale, died December 1951, owner of Hale Jewelry on Broadway in Fargo. He was my uncle.

Re: The Milton & Carrie Engel Family From Fargo, North Dakota (Cass County)

pnwgirl1963 — 2012-06-04 02:33:28Z

Thanks so much. I discovered that Carrie lived until 1939, but Milton disappears after 1910, no record of him anywhere.

Frustrating to say the least.

Thank you again!

Re: The Milton & Carrie Engel Family From Fargo, North Dakota (Cass County)

GHolter4484 — 2012-06-04 01:48:40Z

They are listed in the 1900 and 1910 censuses in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

The Milton & Carrie Engel Family From Fargo, North Dakota (Cass County)

pnwgirl1963 — 2012-06-03 04:31:38Z

I am in the process of researching my father's side of the family.

My father's grandparents were Milton and Carrie Engel.

Would anyone have any information about them?

Carrie was born in Jackson, MI in Decenber if 1863 and her husband Milton Engel, we aren't sure when he was born or when he died. He was a livery person, and Carrie was a homemaker.

Thank you a head of time.

Re: MARY DROZD b. 1924 North Dakota d.2006 Connecticut

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2012-02-28 22:53:08Z

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Blanche R Schmitz
Age: 0/12
Birth Date: May 1900
Birthplace: Montana
Home in 1900: Helena Ward 7, Lewis and Clark, Montana
[Lewis and Clark]
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Herman Schmitz
Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Mother's name: Emma Schmitz
Mother's Birthplace: France
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Herman Schmitz 40
Emma Schmitz 29
Blanche R Schmitz 0/12

Re: MARY DROZD b. 1924 North Dakota d.2006 Connecticut

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2012-02-28 22:51:18Z

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Blanche Fortenberry
[Blanche Schmitz]
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Montana
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bismarck, Burleigh, North Dakota
View Map
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: John Fortenberry
Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Mother's name: Marie Schmitz
Mother's Birthplace: France
Occupation:

Education:

Military Service:

Rent/home value:

Age at first marriage:

Parents' birthplace:

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Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
John Fortenberry 38
Blanche Fortenberry 30
John W Fortenberry 7
Mary Fortenberry 5
Jerome Fortenberry 3
Virginia Fortenberry 1
Marie Schmitz 60
Loretta Schmitz 17

Re: MARY DROZD b. 1924 North Dakota d.2006 Connecticut

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2012-02-28 22:49:27Z

When asking others for help, best to give all information you know with dates, including obituaries. :-)

Drozd, Mary (fortenberry)
November 10, 2006

DROZD, Mary (Fortenberry)

Mary (Fortenberry) Drozd, 82, of Randolph Rd., Middletown, formerly of Old Mill Rd., Middletown and Mesa, AZ, wife of the late John S. Drozd, died Wednesday, (November 8, 2006) at Middlesex Health Care Center. She was born in Fargo, ND, the daughter of the late John and Blanche (Schmitz) Fortenberry. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Registered Nurse at Wesleyan University. Mary was a member of the Rosary Altar Society, American Ex-POW Auxiliary, and of the National Association of Postal Supervisors Auxiliary. &NDtab;She is survived by five sons, Michael J. Drozd of Hamden, Thomas J. Drozd of Farmington, UT, John C. Drozd of Old Saybrook, James P. Drozd of Hartford, and Richard M. Drozd of Pacifica, CA; four daughters, Ellen A. Andreano of Bristol, Yvonne M. Fasone of Sprakers, NY, Mary M. Abongo of Middletown, and Cynthia L. Drozd of Tolland; fourteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, John Fortenberry and Dr. Robert Fortenberry, both of New Orleans, LA, and Rev. Jerome Fortenberry of Cairo, IL; three sisters, Virginia Fortenberry of Salisbury, MD, Dorothy Smoloski of Middletown, and Elizabeth McGahren of Sherman, TX. She was predeceased by a brother, Louis Fortenberry; and a sister, Jacqueline Fortenberry. &NDtab;Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown followed by a 10 a.m. Funeral Liturgy in St. Pius X Church. Burial will be in the State Veteran's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home, Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Weiss Hospice Unit, 28 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06457 or to St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St., Middletown, CT 06457.

MARY DROZD b. 1924 North Dakota d.2006 Connecticut

annaadwek — 2012-02-28 22:06:00Z

Hi My name is Anna and I’m looking for more information on my grandmother whose maiden name was Mary Antoinette Forenberry and married name was Mary Antoinette DROZD. She was born in 1924, in Forgo North Dakota. She passed away on November 8, 2006 at Middlesex Health Center in Middletown ,CT.
She worked as a registered nurse at Wesleyan University, in Middletown, CT. She was married to the late John Drozd, born in Middletown CT on January 13 1923. She had one brother Louis Fortenberry and one sister Jacqueline Fortenberry.
Any information on Mary Antoinette DROZD or related family members would be much appreciated.

Thompson Family of Mapleton

jackdog93 — 2012-02-05 21:21:12Z

Looking for information about the deaths of 2 Thompson siblings that lived in Mapleton, Cass, ND. William John Thompson, born 1859, died Feb. 20, 1891, and his sister Roberta died Aug. 11, 1880. He was 31, she was 23. I'd like to find out how they died, as they were very young. They were 2 of the 13 children of Robert and Margaret Thompson, who lived in Cass County, ND from 1882 to 1910/11.

Re: Miller, James

rabrow11 — 2012-01-08 07:19:34Z

Please email me at rabrow1@hotmail.com

I have info on son James and a little on parents John and Margaret

Re: 1985 Fargo obituary

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2011-12-02 15:38:42Z

Go here and you can order it. The cost is $5 I believe.

http://library.ndsu.edu/db/obituary/

1985 Fargo obituary

oldohioschools — 2011-12-01 21:06:25Z

I am looking for the obituary of Leonard Otto Curt Busche who died Oct. 30, 1985 in Fargo.
I know it's a long shot to find that but I thought I would try.
Thanks!

Re: Burial location - William R Winsor (Windsor)

ColleenLill76 — 2011-10-23 17:03:12Z

Thank you so much for your reply and the help!

According to Findagrave and the map there, it looks like that cemetery may be now known as Springvale Cemetery. No burial info for Wm Winsor in Springvale, but I've sent an email to City of Fargo and hopefully they can help with that.

Thanks again,

Colleen Lill

Re: Burial location - William R Winsor (Windsor)

JerimiahMoerke — 2011-10-23 00:38:18Z

It appears as if he's buried in the Cass County Cemetery. I found his name in a cemetery book at the Fargo Public Library. The cemetery is located on the far north end of Fargo (near Trollwood Park it appears). Some references say it's the pauper cemetery. I'm not sure if that's the case or not.

Re: Murch Family History

frmnplib — 2011-09-20 17:00:44Z

Hello:

I am a Murch relative from Forman,North Dakota U.S.A

Alfred Murch that lived in Trail County North Dakota in 1900 by Hunter, ND.

I can give you information on him and his family in North Dakota if you can give me information on him when he went to Canada.

June (Tate) Fritzen my Mother was a Murch.

e-mail at: gerald.fritzen@yahoo.com

Look forward to hearing from you on family history.

Re: Obit help for Marion Burleigh please??

pmitsh — 2011-08-31 19:10:26Z

Yes, I put it there. I didn't know any of her children but had some info on her in my Gram's bible but not much.
Thanks for your post. I'll keep watching maybe I can get more.

Re: Obit help for Marion Burleigh please??

barbdale_1 — 2011-08-31 03:00:46Z

There is a link for her on www.findagrave.com that has parents and siblings linked to her.

Obit help for Marion Burleigh please??

pmitsh — 2011-08-30 21:44:06Z

Hello,
Is there anyone who could take the time some day to look up an obituary for me in the newspaper for Casselton, ND? Her name was Marion Burleigh who died on Feb.4, 1939 in Casselton. I'm stuck, real stuck and I'm hoping the info on her obituary will help me get back on the right track again. Thanks for any help or info any kind soul out there can give to me.

Obit for Alfred Littke

djjr7744 — 2011-07-25 19:45:54Z

Could someone lookup the obit for Alfred R. Littke who was born Jan 1895 in Canada, and died 10/7/1959 in Cass Co. according to the NDSU Death Index? I couldn't find him the the SSDI.
Thank you,
Dan Harvey
Snohomish, Washington

Burial location - William R Winsor (Windsor)

ColleenLill76 — 2011-07-17 06:33:49Z

Hello,

I'm hoping someone on the board could help with my request. Am trying to find a burial location for William Raymond Winsor (aka Windsor) died Oct 26 1936 in Fargo. Obit states that Merril Moore mortuary handled the arrangements, but there was no mention of the cemetery.

Would appreciate any help.

Thanks,

Colleen Lill

ERB, Peter -- DOWS TOWNSHIP

speckspapa — 2011-06-21 08:03:12Z

I am looking for an obit and place of internment for:

Peter ERB

b: 23 APR 1815 -- PA
d: 29 JUL 1887 -- Cass (or Traill) County, ND

m: c.1851 -- Catherine

Father of 11 children.

Lived in DOWS TOWNSHIP, northwestern Cass County.

Spent most of his time in a triangle between PAGE, HUNTER, an GALESBURG (southwestern Traill County).

PLEASE help, I have been looking for some time now with no good leads. Thanks.

Re: WWl Military Volunteers from Davenport-Kindred Cass County

Kenger6690 — 2011-06-13 14:26:00Z

Thank you! I appreciated the reply.
Keith Enger

Re: WWl Military Volunteers from Davenport-Kindred Cass County

GHolter4484 — 2011-06-12 17:52:17Z

There is an index on Ancestry.com for the "Roster of the Men and Women Who Served in the Army or Naval Service (Including the Marine Corps) of the United States or its Allies from the State of North Dakota in the World War, 1917-1918" but I just checked it and he is not listed there. For those listed, there is a brief service history, including where they served overseas.
Sorry!

WWl Military Volunteers from Davenport-Kindred Cass County

Kenger6690 — 2011-06-12 16:59:56Z

Does anyone have knowledge of where in France the volunteers of the Davenport-Kinderd area were sent to? Is there any kind of history of the units they were assigned to and their activities while in France 1917-1918? I am researching an uncle, Melvin Enger of Davenport Township. Cass County, North Dakota.

Re: Obituary Lookup Request - North Dakota Frieses

rjakbennett — 2011-05-04 05:05:41Z

Hey, this is our family tree, we are in contact with a granddaughter of Wilhelmina Friese. You can reach me at ancestry@rjakbennett.com or on here.

Thanks
Ray

Re: Obit lookup Florence McKay

APete38583 — 2011-03-24 21:53:42Z

Please send me your mailing address to APete38583@aol.com
and I will send you a copy of the obituary.

Allen

Re: Ola Ulstad killed by lightning??

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2011-03-13 18:01:34Z

Thank you Beth. What database did you find this information in?

Re: Ola Ulstad killed by lightning??

bethrau1 — 2011-03-11 18:22:14Z

I found a small article in a Kansas newspaper, The Atchison Daily Globe, Atchison, Kansas. The spelling of the last name varies from what you have posted, but I assume it is the same family:

Thursday, July 5, 1888

News Notes

Lightning struck the farm house of Ole Olestad, ten miles north of Hunter, Dak., the other night, killing Olestad and his wife. Their baby was found alive in the house by neighbors who forced an entrance twenty-four hours after and found the bodies of the parents.
---------------------------

Now that I found that one article, I did a search for the name OLESTAD and found other articles:

Kansas City Times. July 5, 1888

Casselton, Dak., July 4.---

Husband and Wife Struck Dead.

Lightning struck the farm house of Ole Olestad, ten miles north of Hunter, this county, Friday night, killing Olestad and his wife. Some neighbors passing the house Saturday evening noticed the foresaken appearance of the dwelling, and forcing an entrance found the terribly mutilated bodies lying on the floor. The only child, an 8 months old baby, was on the bed uninjured. The building had caught fire from lightning, but a heavy rain prevailing extinguished it. Olestad had sent for his father and mother only a few weeks previous and they arrived from Norway yesterday in time to participate in the funeral.
-----------------------------

The news of the tragedy was printed in newspapers across the U.S.

Beth
not related

Ola Ulstad killed by lightning??

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2011-03-11 15:15:23Z

On the 3 or 4 of July 1888, Ola Ulstad and his wife were killed by the lightning. Their little baby survived. The same day his parents arrived from Norway. It happen 13 miles northwest of Hunter in Cass County in ND.

Is anyone familiar with this or is there any write up in any book?

Thanks,
Margit

Obit lookup Florence McKay

jonelson65 — 2011-03-04 21:17:26Z

Florence (Stockford) McKay died 27 Apirl 1970 in Cass Co. She was born in Ontario, CAN, Sept. 1890 and came to North Dakota in about 1896. She married David McKay in 1908 in Rolette Co., ND.
A lookup is appreciated.
Thanks.
Jon

obit Ellen Marie Underdahl 1921

unity1822 — 2011-02-21 00:12:32Z

I am hoping someone can help me by locating an obituary for an Ellen Marie Underdahl (husband: Joseph O.) who died February 26, 1921. She died at St. Luke's Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.
I have her death certificate but no cause of death was listed. Was that common during that time?
Appreciate any help!

Re: Joyce,John J Oliver & Pearl Ellen Mitchell--Fargo

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2011-02-09 18:45:26Z

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

You chould be able to find them using the database. It only works for 10 years at a time. Just type in Oliver for surname and it will give you all the Oliver's all over the state.

Re: Joyce,John J Oliver & Pearl Ellen Mitchell--Fargo

heatherschenck1 — 2011-02-09 18:42:23Z

HI,
That is AWESOME!! We found the brother Alex and have connected. Obviously, Pearl gets a checkmark.

Could you work your magic and find a death date for Pearl & Joyce. Then I could send off to Dakota library for a photo copy of obits. They were so informative back then and it might mention the boys.
THANKYOU
Heather.

Re: Joyce,John J Oliver & Pearl Ellen Mitchell--Fargo

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2011-02-09 18:22:24Z

Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918
Name: Earl Peter Mitchell
Residence: Lsh (Rc) Winnipeg, Manitoba
Birth Date: 1 Dec 1893
Birth Location: Port Elgin, Bruce, Ontario
Relative: C W Mitchell
Relationship: Father
Regiment Number: 551849

Re: Joyce,John J Oliver & Pearl Ellen Mitchell--Fargo

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2011-02-09 18:18:37Z

Charles Watt JR Mitchell

Marriage 1 Catherine Baker b: 6 Jul 1869 in Saugeen Bruce Ontario Canada

* Married: 29 Oct 1890 in Port Elgin, Saugeen Township Bruce County Ontario 9

Children

1. Pearl Ellen Mitchell b: 7 Dec 1891 in Bruce, Ontario, Canada
2. Peter Earl Mitchell b: 1 Dec 1893 in Port Elgin, Bruce, Ontario Canada
3. Stanley George Mitchell b: 24 Apr 1896 in Port Elgin, Bruce Ontario Canada
4. Clifford Mitchell b: 22 Jan 1900 in Saugeen Twsp Bruce Co Ontario Canada
5. Catherine Mitchell b: 08 May 1903 in Bruce Co Ontario Canada
6. Charles Mitchell b: 8 May 1903 in Bruce Co Ontario Canada

Marriage 2 Isabel Brown Hunter b: March 1892 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

* Married: 11 Oct 1905 in Port Elgin Bruce Co Ont Canada 2

Children

1. Alexander Duncan Mitchell b: 22 Feb 1907 in Bruce, Ontario, Canada

Marriage 3 Lucy Duck b: Sep 1867 in Somersetshire England

* Married: 23 May 1888 in Bruce Co Ontario Canada 8

Children

1. Martha Agnes Mitchell b: 26 Feb 1889 in Bruce, Ontario, Canada

Re: Joyce,John J Oliver & Pearl Ellen Mitchell--Fargo

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2011-02-09 18:14:42Z

Database on Ancestry:
Stanley George Mitchell
Marriage 1 Marion Agnes Turnbull b: 31 Jul 1896 in Ottawa, , Ontario, Canada

* Married: MITCHELL GROOM'S GIVEN NAMES: STANLEY GEORGE BRIDE'S LAST NAME: TURNBULL BRIDE'S GIVEN NAMES: MAMIE AGNES DATE OF MARRIAGE: 17/01/1916 PLACE OF MARRIAGE: WPG REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1916,003143 REGISTRATION DATE: 17 Jan 1916 in Winnipeg City Manitoba, Canada

Children

1. James Earl Mitchell b: 3 Aug 1916 in Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada
2. Thelma Mitchell b: abt 1919 in Manitoba Canada