I have a book on Clay and Norman Counties, MN, published in 1918, which contains biographies. I would be happy to e-mail the biography of any person any of you are looking for for genealogical info. While I'm sure the Clay County Historical Society has a copy of this book, I don't know how many of you might have access to it. There are probably about 500 biographies, and there is an alphabetical biographical index.

Thank you for this offer!

Please check the index for my family names Arre and Askelson.

The more difficult one is Larson as it is so common. Ole and Susan Larson and/or Louis and Ella. How many Larsons are listed in the index?

I am looking for a "Hans Berg" and family from Ulen. Hans died in 1915. Is he listed? I am having problems locating family. Thanks so much for your time.

Mr. Johnson,
I saw your post and wondered if you would check the index for the surname LaPash. I am just starting on this side of the family and have a Napoleon (Paul) LaPash and his wife Lena in Moorhead, Clay County. The oldest record I have so far is 1915, but they may have settled in Clay County earlier.

They also have at least 2 sons, Morton (Martin?) and Edward.

Thanks in advance & Happy New Years!

LaSondra O'Farrell

Any information about my great-grandfather/mother would be appreciated. Pierre and Philomene LeVitre. He was born in Quebec in 1828, died 1906 Viding township, Clay Co. MN.

thanks, Teri Smith

I would appreciate your checking to see if a Lewis Larson is listed in your book.

He was part owner in a grocery store with a man named Rudser around 1885. Partnership was disolved in 1894.

He lived in Lake Park, was married to Christina Peterson, sister to Axel W. Peterson the Coffee King - Axel and his brothers worked for Lewis and Rudser.

Thanks for your help
Marguerite Olson

Looking for any information on my grandfathers side of our family.Oscar Ostreng.great granddad ,christ (olson) ostreng,also great grandmother,christina Johnson,or any ostreng .thank you .

I am looking for information on my grandfather Emil Hall. He was an immigrant from Sweden and lived in Hawley, MN and also farmed with his brother Oscar in the area. He died in 1914.
Teri Smith

I would appreciate any biographical information about Pierre and Philomene Breault Levitre, Louis H. LeVitre or Jenny Melting LeVitre.

Thank you, Teri Smith

Hello Steve,
Do you have any bio's on a Harrison TRIPP family? They probably arrived in Barnesville about 1895.

Thank you for your assistance.
Doug Cooper