Polk - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

WRIGHT

Chris — 29 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for someone who can look for a death certificate on WIlliam C. Wright. He died Nov 29, 1915 in Amery, WI at his son, David's, home. He was b. Mar 25, 1814. Any help at all on William C. Wright or his son, David, would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!

Benzinger 1870

TimothyRyerson — 16 Aug 2008 2:39:54 GMT

I'm looking for information about Fredrick and Mary Benzinger who are listed in the Polk County US census of 1870. Their Youngest son Lewis is my GGGrandfather. They came to the US from Baden Germany. The oldest children were born in Ohio. The family must have moved to Wisconsin about 1858. I believe that I located Mother Mary in a Fond-du-Lac Alms house in the 1900 census. Lewis is buried in Valley City ND.

INGRAHAMS IN POLK

bettys66 — 24 Feb 2005 3:37:12 GMT

Searching for Jacob Ingraham and Eliza Pierce Ingraham who lived in Polk C. Wisc.,in 1870. Will share any info I have.

Hans Madsen, Jensine Rasmussen & daughter Johanne Rasmine Madsen

boeltjohnsen — 12 Aug 2008 8:15:20 GMT

Hi!

My aunt needs help finding the brother of her grandfather. She has the following information:

Hans Madsen born 27.01.1847 in Nørre Snede Parish, Denmark. His parents are Mads Johannesen and Mette Marie Hansdatter. He was married to Jensine Rasmussen. My aunt doesn’t know, when he emigrated to America. Jensine and their daughter, Johanne Rasmine Madsen, moved back to Denmark some time before 1912. There is no mentioning of Hans in letters, so perhaps he stayed in America or maybe he was dead. When Johanne dies unmarried, it’s mentioned in the church book that she was born in Lincoln Polk Co. Wis. June the 20th 1886.

I have not been able to find anything on www.wisconsinhistory.org, so I hope that somebody can help us.

We appreciate any kind of information regarding this family.

Thank you in advance.

Best regards
Lone

Obit request-Leon Helgeson

dinoyes — 3 Aug 2008 6:20:23 GMT

Could someone locate an obituary from one of the papers around Clear Lake for Leon Helgeson?

He died on March 14, 2008.

Thanks for your help

Diane

pastor of which church

MarlinMiller35 — 14 Jul 2008 8:50:58 GMT

I have a baptism record (see attachment) which lists the pastor as OLAF WALLIN. There seems to be another pastor listed as J. MAYNY. Does anyone know which church these pastors served at in Polk County? Thank you for your help.

Westby

Shapicka — 6 Jul 2006 1:06:49 GMT

Looking for anything on Mary/Marie Westby was married in Clayton, Polk Co., WI, in either 1894/1895. Married Emanuel Magnus Swanson "Emil". They moved to St Paul, MN and she died there in 1899.
She also had a sister Hilda married to Oscar Renander. Do not know where they lived in WI. Hilda and her family took care of Ellen and Oscar after their mother died and until their father remarried in Jan 1904 and moved the family to South Dakota.
Would appreciate anything.
Sharon Pickrell

Seeking death record/place of burial for William R. Hill b. Canada 1841 d. 1910-1920 Polk Co., WI

tnhounddog — 20 Jun 2008 4:57:17 GMT

I am researching William Robert & Ellen A. (Unknown) Hill. William was b. 15 Oct 1841 in Leeds, Ontario, Canada. Ellen was b. abt. 1850 in NY/VT.

The couple was living in the Village of Amery, Polk Co. WI on the 1905 Wisconsin State Census & the 1910 Federal Census. I believe they died 1910-1920. They are probably buried in a cemetery in the Village of Amery.

I am hoping some kind soul will look up the information for me.

Thanks in advance.

Johnson's married Maxwell's, Eureka Polk County

BMKrall — 11 Jun 2008 6:07:40 GMT

Sisters: daughters of James E. Maxwell and May M. Forbes.

Helen M. Maxwell b. May 6, 1898 d. Aug 9, 1993, married George Johnson b. Apr 6,1893 MN d. Apr 4, 1973 Centuria.
1930 Census Eureka, dairy farmer, no children.

Irene G. Maxwell b. Feb 10, 1908 d. July 12, 1996 Frederic, married unknown Johnson after 1930.

Their brothers: Lorne Maxwell b. Sept 1892 and Rufford b. 1895.

I would like to know who these Maxwell's married and if there are any decendents.

Thanks
Barbara Maxwell Krall

Clear Lake and Black Brook ties

Meg Lambalot — 13 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Any information on these names would be appreciated. Will share info that I have also with interested persons.

East Lincoln Map - Early 1900's

K. Lee Elmer — 26 Nov 2003 5:03:01 GMT

Hand-drawn map of East Lincoln area of the early 1900's, by Florence DeGolier in 1978. The area was formerly known as Lincoln Center. It consisted of a railroad stop, school and church.

THOMPSON, Samuel, 1813-4 PA>?

lindagn — 6 Feb 2008 3:53:34 GMT

Wish to determine date and place of death and/or burial for Samuel THOM(P)SON. Probably married first Cynthia Eliasaph SHAW. Married second Isabel J (?) 07 Feb. 1858 in Polk Co., WI. Living 08 Feb. 1883 in Polk Co., WI at the time of his sister Wealthy Ann (THOM(P)SON) PRENTICE's death. Father of the following known children:

James born 1842-3 PA. Perhaps the same as Monroe THOMPSON who died in 1862 near Fort Donelson, TN.

Marius born 1844 PA

Francis "Volney" born 1852 in MN

Horace Winfield born 1859 in WI

Bertha born 1866-7 WI

Ada F born 1869 in Polk Co., WI

Obit lookup...Van Hollan

krbackstrom — 11 Mar 2002 4:33:21 GMT

Can someone point me in the direction as to whom to ask to do obituary lookups for me in polk county? I usually find libraries who are nice enough to do this for me...but I don't know where to go in Polk county.
I am looking for obits on:
Diedrick Van Hollan who died 11/25/1903
Henry John Van Hollan who died 5/2/1928
Jennie Lydia Roettger Van Hollan who died 10/10/1949

Thanks
Kristin

Gail G. Dutton Sr

Marie K. Loughlin — 23 Aug 2001 2:44:54 GMT

Gail G. Dutton, Sr., Gold Beach, Ore., died November 13, 2000, in North
Bend, Ore. He was 78 years old.

In World War II, Gail served in the Army Air Corps 421st Heavy Bomber
Squadron, Murdock, Calif. After many years in police service, he owned and
operated a supper club in Webb Lake. He was a member of the Episcopal
Church, American Legion, and the Illinois Chief of Police Association.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Dutton; father and mother;
three brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by sons, David (Pat) of Gilbert, Ariz., Daniel (Marilyn) of River
Falls, Gail Jr. (Joyce) of Las Vegas, Nev., and Larry of Webb Lake; six
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers and one sister.

His cremated remains will be buried at Webb Lake Cemetery, Webb Lake.
Graveside services will be held August 25, 2001, at 11 a.m.

Susanna(h) Mowry Thom(p)son and Abigail Mow(e)ry Wilson

JenniferChristie40 — 19 Apr 2008 3:17:32 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Susanna(h) Mowry Thom(p)son, as the daughter of Abigail Alden and Ezekiel Mowry. I understand Susanna(h) is Abigail Mow(e)ry Wilson's sister whose bible was burned in a fire in MN.

This is my "missing link" to connect our family to the Alden lineage. Any assistance is appreciated

Patrick Barry of Farmington, WI

Teri Meyer — 13 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on PATRICK & HANNAH BARRY
of Farmington, WI and their descendents. Their son PATRICK
BARRY was the SHERIFF of FARMINGTON around 1885? and I believe was married to Mary Ellen HARRINGTON whom died at the age of 23. Patrick then married Bridgett Madden and had
8 children. I have no other information than this and would appreciate and stories or corrections.

peterson, mary

bingojanm — 4 Sep 2007 2:21:14 GMT

looking for information on my grandmother, born mary peterson. Born April 11th, 1898 or 1888 to (what I've heard) August and Anna Peterson. Lived in Amery Wisconsin and had at least one sister named Ette or Etta.
Heard Mary Peterson was married at a very young age to an older man named Johnson. After his death she left Wisconsin and married a man by the last name of Hensley.
Looking to complete this side of the family geneology. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Jan

US World War 1 soldier from Polk county – killed in action - Flanders Field

Patrick Lernout — 22 Sep 2005 9:41:14 GMT

Looking for information about and relatives of World War 1 soldier Albert Schultz (born April 6, 1892). He was from Polk county Wisconsin and is remembered on the wall of missing in the Flanders Field Cemetery in Belgium. He was killed in action November 1, 1918 – ten days before the end of the war. His parents were August and Augustina Schultz. They are buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in the village of Frederic, Polk county, Wisconsin. Albert had probably one relative (Ted or Theodore – brother or son ?) who died in 1898.
Perhaps a Roll of Honor book of the county was made or something was published in the newspapers some time after his death ?
Purpose: writing a book about those forgotten WW1 soldiers in Flanders Field
Patrick Lernout – Belgium
patrick.lernout@telenet.be

McKenzie/Young families

RichelleBuckles — 4 Jun 2005 8:12:57 GMT

I am researching the family of William E. McKenzie; wife Hilda found on the 1930 census for Polk county, Wisconsin. He was at Balsam Lake. I also found on the family search that someone placed William Edward McKenzie born June 26, 1880 Balsam Lake with a father named Roderick McKenzie and the mother was Sarah Young. It states that he died March 10, 1945. His address was found amongst the Mckenzie family up in Idaho and think he was a realative of some type. If anyone has further information or can help in any way I would be most grateful, Richelle Buckles

John and Elizabeth Smith, Laketown 1880

giselle74 — 10 Jan 2004 7:06:47 GMT

I'm seeking info. on John and Elizabeth Smith and their family who are in the 1880 census. They are 59 and 56 at that time. I would love to find out if they are in later censuses, when they died, where they're buried etc. I'm descended from their daughter Sarah. I'd greatly appreciate any help!! Thanks.

Adam Seebert m. Eleanora McIntosh, St. Croix Falls, ~1860

Rod Carr — 2 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

ISO information concerning Adam Seebert, b. Bet 1804 - 1812 in Pocahontas Co., WV; m. 2nd husband of Eleanora McIntosh Odle, Abt. 1862-64 in vicinity of St. Croix Falls, Polk Co. WI. Daughter Sylvebell (Sylvia Belle) Seebert b. 1865. Family removed to British Columbia by 1874 when Adam died, and daughter married Joseph Atkins in 1880. Adam and Eleanora both owned land in Polk Co. outside of St. Croix Falls, and one of Eleanora's brothers, Daniel Selim McIntosh died in 1887 and was buried in St. Croix Falls. Eleanora's first husband was Henry Odle. Eleanora's third husband was Daniel Conley of Eureka, m. in Abt.1875.

Polk County Cemetery Transcriptions

Kristine_Gilbert — 11 Mar 2006 4:14:48 GMT

I am looking for volunteers to transcribe cemeteries in Polk County. U.S. GenWeb has an ongoing transcription project that has been very useful to many, including me. If you're interested, the details are at the following link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/index.html

Here is the Polk County link:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/wisconsin/polk.htm

This is a great summer project. I have done several in Ogle County, Illinois and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Please join us to make this project successful. Be sure to contact me if you choose to transcribe a cemetery so we don't duplicate our efforts.

Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.

Thank you.

Panschow Surname

DiannaWise68 — 21 Dec 2004 3:58:35 GMT

POLK County: Surname Panschow
I'm interested in hearing from anyone looking to trace the Panschow surname name.

Thank You!

Dianna

Prouty, Anderson

debbielynnpeterson7 — 14 Jan 2008 5:14:34 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandmother Selma Anderson, I do not know when she was born or where. She married my grandfather Albert Lincoln Prouty and they lived in Wisconsin, they had two children ALfred 1918 and Edwin 1925. Selma died in 1928 that is what we were told, my father at the time was only 3, so he did not remember anything about her.I have called all of the places where I thought she would have been buried in the Wisconsin area where they were living at the time but I havenot found out anyting. I would love ato find out somehow who her parents were and if there is any family that I might track down and find out things about her if I can. It would be great to put information in the family history book about my grandmother. I dont know if she did actually die because I am going by what my grandfather had told everyone or if they just broke up and she moved away and left the children behind. Can anyone find out any information for me I would really love to hear what anyone has to say.
Debbie

Hanson family of Polk

MarlinMiller35 — 23 Dec 2007 8:26:34 GMT

Can anyone help me find information about LOUIS HANSON and his wife SOPHIE MORDE HANSON. They had a son CLIFFORD LOUIS HANSON who was born at Amery, WI in 1908. I think I may have found the family in the 1900 census in Lincoln Twp. but I am unsure if it is them because Clifford was not born yet and I have not found them in any subsiquent census. I know the marriage is not listed at the courthouse but could someone check Polk County death records or cemetery records for Louis and Sophie. Thank you for any help.

CWVE FALL, Henry J 1845/NY m Margaret Manning 1850/ Ireland died 1921 WA

kzw2007 — 10 Dec 2007 2:26:34 GMT

1850 Fox, Elk co. PA Townsend 1809/NY & Lucretia Fall 1810/NY with Henry’s siblings Mary 1833, Martha 1835, Sarah 1838, Townsend 1842, Henry 1844/NY, Florence 1851/PA, Ida 1856. Also living with them is John W. Fall 1784/NY suspect is Townsend’s father. Townsend is noted as farmer and John W. is noted as Laborer.

1860 Sergeant, McKean Co. PA Townsend noted as farmer with wife and Sarah, Townsend E, Henry (noted as postmaster) Florence, Ida, Betsy Fall 1811/NY and still living is John W. Fall 1784/NY noted as farm laborer
Pension says married Maggie 1850/Ireland (Margaret Manning) 1866 cannot find Manning family 1860 or 70

1870 Balsam Lk, Polk Co. WI Henry Fall1844 with wife Margaret 1850/Ireland and children Harvey 1868/WI and Nellie 10 mos. Noted as working in Saw mill.
1880 Clear Lk, Polk Co. WI Henry Fall noted as running a sawmill with wife Maggie(says b/Canada) Townsend (Harvey), Nellie and Edward b/1878/MN.

6/1882 says married 2nd wife Ida Thompson Valley city, ND (cannot find her with parents) Maggie must have died between June 1880 and 6/1882 Cannot find Ida Thompson in Valley City, ND even though there are Thompson’s living there she is not listed. Nor did I find her in MN

1900 Hudson, St Croix, WI Henry Fall 3/1845 with 2nd wife Ida 4/1856/MA and Edward C. 4/1878 son of Maggie & Henry and Florence 11/1888 WI, Hazel 8/1891 WI Henry noted as salesmen and Edward is a clerk

1910 Hudson, St Croix, WI is H.J. Fall noted as Lumberman with wife Ida and children Florence, and Hazel.

1920 Snohomish Co. Everett, WA Henry J. Fall a lodger says divorced and has no income

Everett Daily Herald 6/1/1921
The Funeral of H. J. Fall, who died Monday will take place Thursday afternoon from the chapel of Challacombe & Fickel at 2:30 o’clock. The Elks and Masons will attend and the Elks will have charge of service at the cemetery. The deceased man is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Edward Thompson, Mrs William Sounders and Mrs. William Deering all of Everett, by two sons, H. T. Fall of Chicago and Edward Fall in Arizona, and by three daughters, Mrs. Florence Henkel of White Bear Lake, MN, Mrs. Hazel Crozier of St. Paul, and Miss Nellie M. Fair of Portland.
Henry J. Fall served in 2nd Indpt. Batt’y Minnesota Light Art’y and requested pension in 1912 from WI for that service.

CWVE MOORE, Ebenezer b/1839 England died 1905 WA

kzw2007 — 5 Dec 2007 9:12:24 GMT

Our Ebenezer Moore is burried at Evergreen Cemetery, Snohomish, WA 2/26/1905. I find your Ebenezer Moore living in Farmington, Polk Co. WI until 1900 but your soldier still matches the one burried in Snohomish, WA would like any help matching this soldier to your state.

I do not find Ebenezer Moore in 1850 nor do I find his parents. May not have come from England before then.

1860 I find Eben b/1811 England, Elizabeth b.1807 England, Ellen b/1838 England, Isabelle b/1842 England, John b1844 England. Eben is not noted unless Ellen is Eben as correct birthdate?

1870 I find Ebinezer Moore 1811, Ebinezer 1840 and Harry 1848 living still in Farmington, Polk Co. WI John is also there but his is married.

1880 has Eben Moore Jr. still living in Farmington, Polk Co. WI and a farmer single

1900 I find Ebenezer Moore still living in Farmington, Polk Co., Wi and still single.

Since the burrial of Eben Moore in Evergreen is noted as 2/26/1905 and the death on the pension shows date of 2/25/1905 and requested in WI we suspect this is your/our CWV.

re: Jorgensen, Iver

RBestrom7380 — 20 Mar 2005 7:28:19 GMT

----- Original Message -----
From: B Jorgenson bjorgenson@charter.net

> Looking for information of the late Iver Jorgensen from Laketown. He
> built a homestead by the Trade River. He died July 4th, 1905. Any
> information on him would be helpful.

When requesting genealogical information, it is very helpful to identify what information that you have. Such as: Date of Birth (DOB); Place of Birth (POB); marital status, family members both children and parents, etc. With that name, are you seeking ancestry? Do you have any ancestry information?
When did he build the homestead? 1902 or 1840? That would help.

There was no record of Iver Jorgensen in census files. I did not find him in any books online via Heritage Quest. However, in the 1900 US Census, there was an Iver Jergensen, born Feb 1841 in Denmark. He immigrated in 1879 or 1872. He had a wife Sor?re, born Nov 1844, daughter Anna, Sep 1873, son Bernhardt June 1885. He was found in Laketown, Polk County. As can be found in the early census, name spellings were often wrong. My own "Bystrom" family were found as "Beestraum". But, is it the same man. Unknown.

I did find Iver Jorgensen, in Polk County, on January 15, 1884, obtained 40 acres of land at the south east quarter of the northwest quarter of section fourteen in township thirty six, north of range eighteen, west of the fourth principle meridian in Wisconsin. If this is the Iver you seek, he would not be in the 1880 census, unless he had previous land granted. He could not be found in the 1890 census due to its destruction by fire.

Ron Bestrom

Telesphore Payette b. 1850

jsteltz4863 — 28 Jun 2007 2:55:15 GMT

I'm looking for information on Telesphore L Payette (b. 1850(?) in Quebec) and Anna (Luke) Payette including date of death and burial location for Telesphore as well as the names of any decendents or siblings. I have some information taken from the History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, by H.C. Cooper, Jr & Co., published 1922 indicating children were Elmer, Telesphore Jr, George, Joseph, Clarice (Roy Bailey), Dorothy (Percy Rutherford), Mary Louise (Peter Peloquin) and Mary (Henry Tvedt). That history also indicates Telesphore lived in or near St. Croix Falls and was living at the time of publication in 1922. I am the great grand-daughter of Mary Louise Payette Peloquin. Any information will be much appreciated. Thanks

Peterson Family in Osceola

ksinn1958 — 17 Nov 2007 9:30:10 GMT

I am looking for info on the Frederick (1853-??) & Johanna Sophia (1856-??) Peterson Family. They arrived about 1880 from Sweden. They had a farm, dairy maybe. I think their children were Albert Arvid, John R., Carl J., Anna M. Emma, Ellen E., Frederick A., Axel Hildon, Esther Victoria (my grandmother), Ruth E., Oscar, and Hilda. I found them in 1 US census and 2 WI censuses but no vital stats records. I live in Hawaii so my research is all online. Aloha!

August Peter Lindahl - Clear Lake

rachelhardy — 8 Sep 2007 3:45:23 GMT

Looking for Death info on
August Peter Lindahl possibly Peter August Lindahl
(first and middle name interchanged between census listings)
b.abt 1838. Sweden
Spouse Caroline? Carolina?

Resided in Clear Lake, Polk, WI 1880-1920+

Children
Emily b. 1875
Charlie/Charles b. 1877
Abbe/Abbie b. 1879
Edward b. 1886

Lots and lots of obituarys at this site.

lhharold1 — 21 Oct 2007 2:17:00 GMT

Over 3,000 Wisconsin newspaper articles and almost 1,700 from Polk county. Lots of obits that may help you out, in case you weren't aware. And there will be many more..

http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/

Sanford G. Knapp - any info

zig5yfy — 3 Oct 2007 8:28:58 GMT

I am looking for any information on the whereabouts of the spouse or children of Sanford G. Knapp. The only information that I have is he was born 10/02/1933 and dec'd 12/18/1997. Last residence Dresser, Polk, WI. His death certificate was issued in Minnesota. I am new to this, so please let me know what other information I can provide.

Looking for Apr-2007 Obituary for Diana M BLAISDELL

PRFreimann — 25 Sep 2007 1:54:43 GMT

Blaisdell, Diana M b. 1-Sep-1919 – d. 18-Apr-2007. Last residence: Dresser, Polk, Wisconsin. Source: Social Security Death Index

Can you suggest where to look for an obit from Dresser? Is there a newspaper on line?

Anderson

vasquezgabriel1 — 19 Sep 2007 1:45:41 GMT

I am looking for info on Andrew Anderson and Christina Olson (?). They were born in Sweden and moved to US and married here. They had a son Andrew Anderson who married an Ellen Larson. They were married in 1909 and lived in Arnot, PA and later moved to Ruah Street in Blossburg, PA.

Andrew and Anne Marie Johnson in Alden, Polk

metteg1 — 10 Sep 2007 7:56:32 GMT

I`m looking for information's about Andrew Johnson [his name in Norway was Anders Johnsen] born February 8 1842 in Norway and his wife Anne Marie [born Ingebretsen] born May 23 1855 in Norway.
This is what I know about them and they`re daughter:
Andrew and Anne Marie get married December 20 1879 in Polk, Wisconsin.
They had one daughter who name was Anne/Anna born about 1881 in Alden, Polk
Anne/Anna had a son who was named Mores and he was born about 1899 in Alden, Polk.
Andrew and Anne Anne Marie's home in 1900 was Alden, Polk, Wisconsin, and I think Anna and Mores did live with them but I`m not sure.
When did Andrew and Anne Marie die and did they get more children?
What happened to Anna, did she get married and did she get more children?
What about Mores,did he get married and have children?
Are there any relatives who lives today and how do I get in contact with them?
Please help me with information about this families I`m grateful for any information I get.

Sincerely Mette from Norway

Eskild Nelson Dahl and Ingeborg Hammer

JanArveNilsen — 9 Sep 2007 8:45:32 GMT

In 2002 there was a lady with name Delores Anderson asking for information regarding Eskild (Eskel) Nelson Dahl, born in Bratsberg, Norway, and wife Ingeborg Hammer. My great grandfather, John, and Eskild, are brothers. Are interested in all sorts of information regarding those persons. Thank you !!

Information on Willie, Benjamin, Albert or Charlie INDAHL, Please?

janealogy50 — 5 Sep 2007 1:00:10 GMT

Hello,

I'm compiling information for a book on each of my g-g-grandparents, Hans Martinsen Indahl and his wife Anna Vetleson Indahl, of Erskine, Polk County, Minnesota. Their daughter, Mina (Minnie Melquist), was my great-grandmother. I would love to have any information regarding their four sons, Willie, Benny, Albert, or Charlie. Willie married Inga Halvorsen and had children, while Benny married Nora Ramber and had children. Albert and Charlie never married and left no offspring. Any help/photos would be very much apprectiated. I would be more than willing to share their family history (Norwegian) with you.

Thanks,
Jan

West Denmark Cemetery

genealogy16439 — 10 Jul 2007 8:13:47 GMT

Hi,

My grandfather's second wife Flora Berggreen, died in West Denmark, west of Luck in 1907. I have to assume that she was buried in the West Denmark Cemetery. Does anyone know what the condition of this cemetery is? Is anyone doing transcription work or monument photography in the cemetery?

Art Berggreen
Solvang, CA

Volga Cemerery

chip5610 — 14 Nov 2005 5:53:07 GMT

Does anyone know who holds the records for the Volga Cemetery?

Swanson's

Dorothy Unertl — 7 Jan 2004 1:13:23 GMT

my ggrandfather, Olaus Swanson settled in Star Prairie, Alden Twp.Polk county.Wi. He married Ingleborg Olson (Belle). They had 6 children, Karoline, Anna Louise(my grandmother), Wilhelm, Joseph, Ethel, and Esther. I have inforamtion from the 1880,1900, and 1910 census, but otherwise I have not found anything else. Any information on any of them would be greatly appreciated.

Polk Co. Poor Farm

larsjs — 6 Jun 2007 7:20:12 GMT

I'm looking for info about the Poor Farm that was located close to Amery on Hwy 46.

Wilhelm, Bailey, DeGoyler, Hoyt, Letson, Dailey, Howe

wendyleege — 1 Jun 2007 4:38:18 GMT

Mary Elizabeth (Wilhelm) Bailey Degoyler/Degoiler Hoyt, born 1858 Grant Co., WI, d. 1921 in Pine Co., MN. Went by nickname Libby or Lib. Lived all of adult life in Polk Co., St. Croix Co., & Burnett Co., WI. Married Jonathan Bailey in 1873 in Osceola, 2 children, Mary Jane Bailey & Glenmoria Eleanora Bailey, divorced 1885. 2nd marriage to Francis Marion DeGoyler, 3rd marriage George Hoyt. George had 2 sons from previous marriage, Daniel & Bert & dau. Myrtle. Libby's dau, Mary Jane m. Myron Letson & had children Nora & Gerald Letson. Nora m. Alfred Goodwin Howe & had children Alfred, Winefred, Otis, Robert & Charles Howe. Glenmoria m. William H. Dailey. Libby was sister to my gr grandfather Merrit Carpenter Wilhelm. Would like to exchange info with other family members. wendy@shasta.com

kronberg

marjorie phipps — 1 Jun 2005 8:16:23 GMT

I am trying to locate information on Emilie (Amalie) Kronberg who passed away in 1915. She resided in the Amery/Baldwin area between 1909 and 1915 with five children Martha, Ragnold, Alida, Ollie and (I can't remember the other name.). I would appreciate any information anyone can give me regarding this person. If she is buried in a local cemetary, etc.

TUCKEY family, Clear Lake, Polk Co., WI

dtuckey1 — 18 Feb 2007 6:34:07 GMT

Attempting to confirm presence of Edward C. Tuckey and family in Clear Lake, WI, 1899-1905. Edward was owned/operated a men's clothing store. Great sorrow struck his family: wife, Verena d. 8 Apr 1901; father,John S. Tuckey, died 18 Jun 1903, while visiting; 9-yr-old son, Cecil, d. 10 Aug 1905. Edward remarried 1902-03, Mary Elizabeth xxx, probably a local woman, and had son, Frank E. Tuckey, born abt 1904. For reasons unknown, Edward, wife and son relocated in 1905 to La Grande, OR. Would appreciate any info about this family.

Public Records

RBestrom7380 — 24 Apr 2007 4:41:19 GMT

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a local forum that was presented by the Washington Coalition for Open Government. WWW.washingtoncog.org . This organization may have similar organizations in your own state. The forum concerned access to government information and public records. Find out and become ACTIVE in their work.

This newspaper reporter attended the forum and wrote his article as to the lessons learned in the forum:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/310/story/39415.html If this link becomes broken in the future, I have saved this article.

READ this article.

As we have watched, many local county recorders across the country have taken records off the Internet. These records are a MUST for genealogy research. They have done this in regard to the "threat" of identity fraud/theft. The definition of Identity Fraud in a number of jurisdictions is taking anothers identity to commit fraud. Identity theft is taking the actual identity of another person for a multitude of false reasons.

Today, a very large number of persons (Mostly the elderly) are afraid, fearful, that their identity will be used by the criminal element for fraud. They are fearful of any of their information being posted on the Internet, as that would lead to identity theft of their names and accounts; and cause them great financial losses. But, they fall victim to someone on the Internet just asking for them to give their information, "Phishing".

Information on the Internet is the cause... This is just NOT, repeat, NOT true. The main problem is not in online records, it is the credit industry giving credit to anyone that has a name of a person. I could get enough information from your garbage or steal your mail to give me MORE personal information on you than is available in public records. If I can't go online to get information, then all I would have to do is just go to a local county recorder and get the same information. So, I steal your mail, get your bank account information...or even those, almost daily, credit card application mailings. I then just apply for credit in your name. Or, I just go to a phone book and get your name and address and print out checks in your name. I can also just print out a false drivers license in your name and address. Any store would honor that.

We don't need to hide records, we need to stop the use of immediate and unauthorized credit being given to criminals. EVERY credit card issuer needs to have restrictions in giving credit cards, just based on an application. Every retail establishment MUST require proven identity of a credit card or check. If you don't want to be asked for ID, then don't complain if your identity has been stolen.

Genealogists, you MUST become active in preventing local county recorders from keeping information off the Internet. I do research nationwide. Even if it was State wide, I can NOT visit every county to see what records they may have on a family. I have found dozens, if not hundreds of family members...supposedly lost over time. We MUST have access to PUBLIC records.

Contact your local county auditors, assessors, newspapers, state representatives. We MUST fight for availability of records ONLINE. Soon, these counties will be shutting off records for those even asking in person. The USA can NOT become an iron curtain for public records.

Tell your State or County government representatives that they can actually SAVE money by putting this information online. They would not have to have their own staff do the research and provide the information being asked by a local person, or by a letter or email request. The SAME information could be provided automatically. The Washington State Auditor, Brian Sonntag has even made the statement that hardening security is better than eliminating access to public records. “I would rather see us respond to a problem than try to prevent one that hasn’t happened yet,” he said.

We all MUST fight for open government records, at EVERY level. There is no "classified" information at the local or State level. I was a Special Agent with the Federal government, with 32 years of service. There ARE records that just anyone can not obtain. These include your IRS tax records. Your records will be safe...until someone at the IRS decides to sell that information. Or your bank personnel decides to sell your information. So, there MUST be a check and balance system to prevent someone just using your information...without someone actually contacting you, or questioning why the credit is being issued to another address.

FIGHT for access to local government records. FIGHT for Internet access of the same records. FIGHT for genealogy research. And fight for restrictions to use of private information without proof of identity.

POST this on your genealogy sites you visit.

Ron Bestrom

Andersons

JohnPeterson505 — 23 Jul 2005 8:45:24 GMT

Looking for information on Anders and Christina ANDERSON who emigrated from Sweden in April, 1884, and settled in the Balsam Lake area. It is possible Anders name in the US was Andrew ANDERSON and his wife's first name may have been Christine. Their children's names were Karl August, b. 9-19-1874, Ingrid Sophia, b. 7-15-1877, Bengt Magnus, b. 8-17-1879, Peter Johan, b. 10-25-1881, and Nils, born 9-15-1883.

Since posting this original message, I have located info on Anders but have found no information on Christina.

Hanson family of Saint Croix Falls

mongo9 — 1 Mar 2005 5:28:11 GMT

I am seeking information of
Gotfred Hanson born 1878 Sweden, aka Fred
his wife Fannie L. (Defoe) Hanson born 1883 Illinois
children Esther, Helen, Bernice, Harold, Mildred and
Marjorie. All children born Saint Croix Falls.

Esther married Ernest Thaves
Helen married Jack
Bernice married Al
Harold
Mildred married Edward Rogers son of William Rogers
Majorie married Linden Lund
Thanks

Frank Miller Hotel

lhharold1 — 2 Apr 2007 10:08:36 GMT

From what I can figure, the Frank Miller hotel must have been right across the street from the Amery hotel? I think the Miller hotel later became a part of Dehler's meats? Does anyone know if the Miller became the Ferguson in between that time frame, like in the mid 20's? or was the resturaunt part separate under Jim Ferguson?

Family Tree

DJo_54 — 19 Feb 2007 8:07:55 GMT

Hi Everyone.. I am doing familly research on the name Kittelson it is my husbands side and we want to put together info to pass on.his Dad was Edwin kittelson born in Ill, but lived most of his life in Lake Nebagamon wis, His mothers name was Signe Jerseth [ kittelson } his grandparents came from sweden and norway, if anyone has info,or maybe is working on their own family tree and needs info i can help with or maybe even thinks were related somehow :) please contact me at DJo_1954@Yahoo.com

Roger L. (Pete) Burnikel

luckwi — 6 Apr 2006 12:18:15 GMT

Holmgren Family of Luck, WI

SFCSWANSON — 15 Feb 2007 5:22:33 GMT

I am looking for information on the Family of P.A. Holmgren who was born 30 Nov 1843 in Sweden and died 6 Jul 1933 in Polk Co, WI. He had at least 3 children.

Emil, born 1881 in Sweden and married Ester. They had 5 children: Ethel (b 1907), Gladys (b1910), Gordon (b 1915), Carl (b 1921)and Margaret (b 1930).

Victor, Born 1881 in Sweden and married Hilma Swanson. Victor died 2 Mar 1962 in Polk Co, WI. Hilma died 3 Nov 1973 in Polk Co, WI. They had 5 Children: Herbert (b 13 mar 1908, D 6 Aug 1968), Vincent(B 1910, d Oct 1972), Ruth (b 17 Sep 1914, d 21 Dec 1989), Roy (b 20 Sep 1918, d 4 Nov 1994)and Helen (b 1923).

Alma, my g Grandmother, (b 19 Jul 1884, d 20 Feb 1942)married Martin Swanson. They had 3 children, Malvin, (died young) and twins Riner and Roy. Roy had no children.

Any information you have on these any of these individuals would be greatly appreciated.

Brian Swanson

Clam Falls Lutheran Church Cemetery

Kristine_Gilbert — 19 Jan 2007 11:34:56 GMT

The Clam Falls Lutheran Church Cemetery has been updated.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/wisconsin/polk.htm

Another big thank you to Art and Betty Johnson!

Death Certificate on Ingeborg Harstad LOOKUP Please

Sanjos347 — 18 Jan 2007 4:29:12 GMT

If someone could please look up my great grandmother's death certificate, I have a gentleman in Norway that needs to know her parents names....we are trying to locate her in Norway before she got to the US. Even if they are off some (maybe a lot) they give us an idea of the names....I need to know her fathername and mother's maiden name. I am in Arizona and do not know anyone in Polk County. She was buried in Eau Claire but died in Amery... ANY help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Sandy

Lorain Union Twp Cemetery Updates

Kristine_Allemang — 19 Jan 2007 9:26:45 GMT

Lorain Union Twp Cemetery has been updated.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/wisconsin/polk.htm

A big Thank You to Art and Betty Johnson for their efforts!

Peter Cosgrove

rltobin — 30 Jan 2003 1:30:41 GMT

Peter Cosgrove was the Postmaster for Centuria when he died from the information I have found. He died around 1919/1920 but was not in the 1920 census. His wife Mary Lynch Cosgrove and children were listed. Looking for any information about his or Mary's death and where they were buried. They were Catholic. Any help is appreciated.

Charles and Evie Bergstrand for Apple River

elainejd50_1 — 19 Mar 2006 12:37:22 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of Charles O. Bergstrand and wife Evie Gannaway Bergstrand. Children were Bennie and Howard born in early 1900's.

Polk County Query

C Rock — 1 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information on the following families living in the Nye area of Polk Cty in the mid to late 1800s.
August and Anna Weinhardt, August and Lena Weinhardt, Charlie and Sarah Johnson, Charlie and Josephine Stohl, Robert and Hilda Lofdahl.

Moe Church

Shanna Cover — 18 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find information on Moe Church in Clear Lake in Polk County. Several of my relatives are buried in the cemetery there and also went to church there. I would like to know exactly who is buried there and I would also like to write the church to see if they have any records. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Clear Lake Wi/ Polk county

Toelita — 29 Apr 2002 9:54:03 GMT

My mother and grandmother were born in Clear Lake. I think my grandmother's maiden name was Torgerson and her married name Hagen. Grandmother was born Aug 4 1877 her name was Lena or Theolena. Mother was Hazel J Hagen born Sept 22 1902. Grandfather would be Ole G Hagen born June 7 1870 in Norway. Would appreciate any clues you can give me. I need my grandmother's parents' names. The Foss family lived in Milltown and my grandfather Andrew is buried in Milltown cemetery. His wife was Rachel (no maiden name known) Two sons Allen and Kenneth.

Thankyou, Elaine Williams (Foss)

Obit, Amy Axilina Johnson

gcihlar — 7 Jan 2002 7:44:11 GMT

1880 and 1900 Census

Marie K. Loughlin - Polk Co. CC — 21 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Subscribers

I have the 1880 and 1900 census images but I can't post them to the list. If you have ancestors in either one of those, send me the full name and township and any other information possible to narrow down the search for these individuals.

Marie K. Loughlin

Death In Area

toasterluv_1 — 22 Dec 2006 9:37:52 GMT

Curious, can anybody tell me if there was a death in the area of 105Th Street near Home Base Bar within the last thirty years due to a car accident?

Ernest & Emma Whitmore

cjs1wolf1 — 27 Nov 2006 11:28:24 GMT

Looking for any information. 1900 & 1910 census shows they were living in Polk county then.

Looking for Death Cert info on INGEBORG BERGETTE HARSTAD

Sanjos347 — 2 Nov 2006 8:35:38 GMT

According to the records at the cemetery she is buries at in Eau Claie, she died on January 3, 1950 in Amery, Polk Wisconsin....would like any info off of DC.
This is my great grandmother and I am unsure why she was in a different town when she died. Would like, cause of death, address when died etc.....Thanks so much!!!!! Sandy

Researching Lemke Family of Joel/Turtle Lake

hennor — 31 Oct 2006 1:13:14 GMT

My gr-gr-grandfather was Albert F.W. Lemke and his wife Augusta J.E. Lueck, they moved to Polk Co. I believe Nov. 1881. I have death certificates for both. Both died while living in Joel, he on 6/27/1936 and she on 10/14/1937.
I would like to have obits for them and pictures of their grave makers in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Turtle Lake.
Does anyone know what resources are available for this?
Please contact me if you too are researching these families. Thanks.

Taylor Family Of Frederic Wisconsin

Shawn Taylor — 2 Oct 2006 5:43:48 GMT

i am looking for anybody who has information on the taylor family Of Frederic Wisconsin My Grandmother Hazel Died In 2003 I lost my mother the month before hazel. My grandmother hated me and my sister but I desperately need to find anything at all about her due to a medical condition Im trying to find out our family medical history my grandmother was not the easiest person to get along with. My fathers name was Duwayne who committed sucide in the 80's

finding aunt and uncle

Kathy Nelson — 16 Aug 2006 12:48:19 GMT

I am looking for the burial spot of my fathers aunt and uncle, Joseph Bonin, Bonnen, Bonnie. He was suppose to have been killed in a train and buggy accident in 1892 some were in Wisconsin. There was talk about Turtle Lake. His wife Caroline(Thibodeau)Bonnin, then married Egene Charpentier, in 1893 then she died a year later after the marriage. She had three childen and they were brought back to Faribault, Minnesota. Can any one help me find their place of rest? I have been looking for these people for years. Thank you for your time.
Kathy

Azarie Hetu

Roger Hetu — 17 Oct 2006 6:20:54 GMT

Looking for a photograph of Azarie Hetu (1858-1955) & Olive Parent.
Azarie Hetu died 1955 in Amery Wisconsin

Lewis Family

kdetro78 — 27 Oct 2003 1:55:26 GMT

Hello Everyone,

My name is Kelly Austinson Detro. I am looking for information about my family on my fathers side. Mainly the Lewis family. I know that the majority of them are buried at Marsh Lake Cemetery. But I cannot get there to look at the graves. My grandmother was Vion Lewis married to Orville Austinson. Her parents were Simon Lewis and Mary Bertina Olsen Lewis. What I am looking for are their birth and death dates as well as any family members such as brothers & sisters to them, or parents. Simon and Mary Lewis lived most of their lives in Clayton Township. If anyone can help, I would appreciate any information. Thank you all again,
Kelly

Timothy McManus

Tina Aguirre — 28 Sep 2006 9:13:33 GMT

Looking for a death cert for Timothy J. McManus of Dresser WI, died Feb of 2004. Any other info welcomed.

Sigsworth graves, Clear Lake

grock8 — 18 Aug 2006 7:07:26 GMT

I am lookng for the graves of William Sigsworth, who died in Polk county,January-12-1906 and his brother James Sigsworth, died Nov. 28, 1918. William is said to be buried in Richardson and James in Clear Lake.
barbcaudle2@comcast.net

ASHBAUGH, Clifford & family after 1930?

cndtedde — 10 Aug 2006 3:58:53 GMT

I am hoping someone might help me follow what happened to my Grandmother's uncle and his family. Clifford ASHBAUGH, b. 1889 in WI, was last known to be in the Amery/Alden area of Polk Co. In the 1930 census of Alden Clifford is a widower with two children. Margaret J, b. 1918 and Donald, b. 1922. Also living with was my grandmother Irma DAILEY, b. 1917 in Montana. Cliff was the s/o William R. and Emma (nee CAMPBELL) ASHBAUGH. The 1930 census HAS Cliff as a farmer but not the owner of the farm. I also found in a newspaper abstract from the Aug 12, 1933 edition of the Amery Free Press that a C.W. Ashbough had attended a farewell party for a Mrs. Robert Cole. The party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Asp. Other names at the party included Moe, Swanson, Krasting, Hagan, Wilson, Waalen, etc. Shortly after this census was taken Grandma went to live with her DAILEY relatives and she lost contact with all ASHBAUGHS. I would really like to find out what happened to this line of my grandmother's family. I appreciate any assistance you might offer! Thank you! Dawn

Bjoralt

Sylvia Larson — 28 Aug 2006 3:16:54 GMT

Working On A BJORALT GENEALOGY & Would Like To Hear From Descendat's With The BJORALT Name.

slarson2@wat.midco.net

Flink

Scott Ruesch — 12 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I need information regarding the death of Eric Flink in Polk County. The death occurred 6/24/1907. I suspect he may be my great great great grandfather.

Polk Co., library for research?

GretchenLevings — 2 Jul 2005 1:19:15 GMT

Is there a library or genealogy society in Polk County that does research?
Searching for ancestors, Ole P. & Hancina Hanson & children, of Black Brook.

unidentified photo taken in Amery

Garth Ulrich — 30 Jul 2006 11:28:38 GMT

Any assistance in identifying the man on this photo taken at an Anderson studio in Amery would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for my Peterson ancestors in Polk Co., Wisconsin

parakeetlover — 11 Jan 2003 9:45:55 GMT

Hello, and thank you for reading this! I am trying to find information about my great-grandparents, who I am ALMOST certain were named Edwin and Anna (Rooth) Peterson. They had at least three children, Rudolph, Roy (grandpa) and Gladys. I don't know quite how long they did stay in Polk County, but great-Uncle Rudy was born in 1898, Grandpa (Roy) was born in 1904, and Gladys was their sister.

I would appreciate any and all help, and thank you in advance!
Jill Robinson

Deronda Cemetery Transcription

Kristine_Gilbert — 15 Jul 2006 4:57:01 GMT

I have posted the transcription of the Deronda Cemetery at the following link http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/wisconsin/polk.htm

A huge Thank You goes to Kimberly Kjeseth who transcribed and submitted this cemetery.

Kris Gilbert
Wisconsin Tombstone Transcription Project

Elda Seekins Renander of East Lincoln and Clayton - Obituary

K. Lee Elmer — 7 May 2003 2:20:46 GMT

nelson tombstone in polk county cemetery

sharon — 17 Apr 2006 12:53:52 GMT

Is there a marker for Yngve Nelson in the Polk County Cemetery, dated 1902-1905? Date of birth est 1900. Parents Ludvig and Josefina Nelson. They are not buried in this cemetery. They lived in Clear Lake, then in Hudson.

Cemeteries in Lincoln Township

APuterbaugh09 — 25 Jun 2006 3:03:42 GMT

Does anyone know if these cemeteries are online?

Trying to find John and Mary Lindgren and family

Lillian Eleanor Rogers Early

luckwi — 6 Apr 2006 12:18:15 GMT

Lillian Eleanor Rogers Early, Siren, died August 3, 2001. She was 92 years
old.

Lillian was born March 31, 1909, in Olivia, Minn., to David and Emma
(Klemenhagen) Rogers.

She is survived by her sister, Marge Shorter of Bemidji, Minn.; sons, Donald
Honnef of Kewaunee, John Nelson of Harrisburg, Pa., and Edwin Nelson of
Cedar, Minn.; daughter Dorothy Rylander of Barronette; 11 grandchildren
and 14 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held at the Rowe Funeral Home, Frederic. Funeral services
were held Aug. 7, 2001, at St. Luke's Methodist Church, Frederic.

Victor & Alma Anderson

dpnitz1 — 12 Jun 2006 1:57:43 GMT

I'm searching for descendants of the couple named above. Their children were Edna born July 9, 1912, Raymond born December 22, 1913, and Elsie I born March 23, 1915. They were all listed on the 1930 Polk County, Wisconsin census. On February 29, 1947, they sold their farm to Charles & Madge Johnson. The children attended Grandview school. Victor Anderson was my grandmother's brother. He and Alma were both born in Sweden.

Trebbe in clear Lake?

Johnny Hansen — 1 May 2006 7:57:46 GMT

Hi, My name is Johnny Hansen and lives in norway. I have try to find some relatives for some times, and I try to find this man. William " Bill " Carl Trebbe b.5.6.1953 in Hammond Wisc. When his mother, Gertrude Trebbe died in Washburn Wisc. in 2000, in her obit it says that her son lives in Clear Lake Wisconsin. So if any can help my whit some more info about him, that will be great.
Johnny Hansen

Clark-Askey

lmclelland6675 — 2 Jul 2001 11:44:36 GMT

Charles M Clark, born about 1846, died about 1903 in Balsom Lake, Polk County Wisconsin.

He married Frances Ann Askay in 1869. She was born in Pennsylvania and died near Los Angeles California.

Children were Charles Francis, Willis, Renee, Byrd, Archie, Elva, Emma, Amey and Benjamin.

Any help would be appreciated.

Lorene

ANDERSEN, Soren Christian (Christ) b. 1854 in Jerslev, Denmark

jmarie1962 — 26 Apr 2006 5:45:09 GMT

Christ arrived in the Clear Lake area sometime before 1882. His brother, Peter (aka "P.K.") Anderson arrived in May of 1882 to work with his brother in the brickyard business, Christ having learned the trade from a relative in Denmark. Christ and P.K. sold many of their bricks in New Richmond.

I have found Christ on the Danish census with the rest of the family but am hoping to find descendents of his, if they exist.

Please post a reply if you know of any information on Christ, or would like what information I have found on his family in Denmark.

Thanks!

JM

Cemetery info

LeRoyGage42 — 9 Jul 2006 6:46:10 GMT

For East Lincoln,West Clayton and Richardson cemeteries
go to:www.airstreamcomm.net/~klemer/cemetary/elcem,htm
Nice site to visit with lots of info.

Hale Cemetery

catecool — 5 Apr 2006 10:24:16 GMT

Is there a Hale Cemetery in Osceola and where is it located? Thank you!

Sherwood, Evert Park-- Cemetery information

Dianne — 5 Apr 2006 6:40:00 GMT

I am looking for Evert Park Sherwood's cemetery plot. Died in November, 1987. The SSDI puts him in Milltown, Polk County, Wisconsin. We want to bury his wife's ashes with him as per her request; but we don't know where he is buried.
Any help would be appreciated.

actual location of Christensen farm from census records

cac1717 — 13 Jan 2006 1:29:18 GMT

Does anyone know how you would find out the exact location of a farm when the census records only have a house #, dwelling #, and # on farm schedule? I would appreciate any tips.

The farm I am trying to locate was in Lincoln Township (Volga area?). Thanks!

-Carla
cac1717@houston.rr.com

Ylinen

jessicay611 — 4 Mar 2006 6:00:38 GMT

My mother is searching for Aina Ellida Lethonen b. 10.101889 Lammela Merikarvia Finland d.1958 USA, husband Juho Mikael Vesanen b.1885 Ahlainen Finland, emmigrate to USA Minnesota in the beginnig of 1900. Also looking for Cathleen Ylinen Kuhl who wrote the book: Our Ylinen family history, there my generations tells, Alastubila family, Backi family, Rinta family, sigfridsson and Melin family in Merikarvia Finland.

Carl & Stella Nystrom

ColeenChristensen — 29 Nov 2005 4:54:34 GMT

Looking for descendants of these two--both are buried in Frederic. I have some photos that I have tentatively identified as Stella and her children; would like to confirm identities and will gladly share copies.

KOED family information from Clam Falls

tureksj — 14 Mar 2006 5:26:54 GMT

Looking for information about Christian Koed and/or his wife Karen Pedersen Koed. Any information or tips would be most welcome! Thanks in advnace.

History of Amery/Lincoln Township/Polk County

cac1717 — 28 Jan 2006 3:59:19 GMT

Hi all---does anyone know of any written histories for Lincoln Township or Amery? If so, where can I purchase a copy ?

Thanks so much!
-Carla

Norval Anderson

Latlinda — 7 Feb 2006 2:52:52 GMT

Does anybody have any information on the recent passing of Norval Anderson who lived in Amery, WI? I'm trying to find any obituary, but have been unsuccessful. Mr. Anderson is a cousin of my husband's father. Thanks for any help you can give me.

French family

janis9 — 28 May 2003 6:16:32 GMT

I am looking for information on the French family. They moved to Polk county about 1860 and had 12 children. My ancestor Warren Lester French married Mary Blanche Adams and moved to Kalispell, Montana. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Amery Cemetery

cac1717 — 4 Jan 2006 6:58:24 GMT

I am at my wits end. I have numerous ancestors who are buried at the "Amery Cemetery" in Amery, Wisconsin (according to obituaries, death certificates, etc.). However, I can not locate ONE detail about the cemetery (where it is, how many buried there, etc.). If anyone can provide me with any info on this cemetery I would be grateful ---I am taking a trip to Wisconsin later this year to visit this cemetery (I live in Houston, TX). Mainly I just wanted to know if it is a large cemetery or if it is small enough that I can acutally walk through it to locate my ancestor's graves. Thanks so much!

-Carla
cac1717@houston.rr.com

Bethany Lutheran Church, Clear Lake

catecool — 28 Jan 2006 8:37:27 GMT

I am trying to locate Bethany Lutheran Church, of Clear Lake. I know that in 1947 the current pastor was Olaf Braseth. Is this church no longer active or has it been renamed? Where is the building located in Clear Lake? Thank you!

Justus Murphy family - Polk Co., WI, 1880

PK96 — 21 Nov 2005 5:20:21 GMT

Greetings from Canada,

I am seeking information on the children of Justus and Elizabeth Murphy:

Robert Murphy, born c. 1858 in AL
Walther Murphy, born c. 1860 in AL
Thile Murphy (female), born c. 1862 in AL
Joseph Murphy, born c. 1865 in AL
Laura Murphy, born c. 1866 in AL.

The family lived in Laketown, Polk Co., WI, in 1880, when Justus, Elizabeth, and their children appear on the federal census.

There may be two other sons:

Henry E. Murphy, born c. 1847 in AL
John Murphy, born c. 1848 in AL

So far, however, I have found no trace of Henry E. or John in Alabama or Wisconsin in 1880.

Any leads would be very much appreciated.

Best regards,
PK Murphy in Toronto