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Surname: Bates
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Did Ralph Bates homestead in Polk County some time around 1900?
Hi Sharon,
Yes, as far as I know, my grandmother's sister, my Aunt Annie was the
natural daughter of Goro and Anders. I visited her many times, she lived in
Pangman SK where my grandparents lived, and I never heard anything other
than that she was grandma's sister. She looked very much like my
grandmother as well. Does the lady in Regina who you have been
corresponding with know anything more about your Anne Marie?
My dad remembers Uncle Krist, and he did not look after himself very well.
I believe he w
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Surname: STGEORGE
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Mary,
Edward was the brother of my great-grandfather, William. The family consisted
of:
Antoine (b Apr 1866)
Louis (b Mar 1868)
Clement (b ?)
Edouard/Edward (b ?)
Etienne/Steven (b Jan 1876)
Francois/Frank (b Apr 1880)
William (b 22 Mar 1882)
Sophie (b Dec 1887)
Maxim (b Dec 1895).
To the best of my knowledge, all my great-grandfather's siblings were born
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Surname: Matson, Madson, Larsen, Larsdater, Christiansen, Christiansdater,
Thulien, Penlokken, Torgersen, Ovensdatter, Ovenssen, Olsdatter, Evensen,
Ovesen, Gulbrandsdatter, Gulbrandsen, Syversdater
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My grandparents live in Polk county, in their 90's they don't remember
much further back. I'm looking for info on the names and relations. For
a start, towns I remember hearing ab
Ted,
I think I can help you a lot. I believe your Thomas was a sibling to my
great grand father's second wife, Elizabeth Ryan. They were from Lanark Co.,
Ontario and I have done a lot of research in that area. Here is a paragraph
that I wrote about the family in my Sullivan family history:
The Ryan Family----
James T. Sullivan's second wife was Elizabeth Ryan, a descendant of
another pair of long time friends and neighbors of the Sullivans in Lanark
County, Anthony Ryan and Elizabeth Cava
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Surname: Matson, Madson, Christensen, Larsdatter, Penlokken
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Hello In Polk! I had clicked on the line with your responce but i'm not
sure if it will come up on the board or go straight to your e-mail,Which
names were you intrested in? I had mentioned Marit and Ole J. Matson B-12Oct1862
D-28Oct1943 Crookston, MN. His Parents: Christian M. "Matson"B-2SEP1828,
D-14SEP1916 FOSSTON
Hi Karen,
Many of the French Canadians who immigrated from Quebec to Minnesota, then
went on to Yakima. My father's family, both maternal and paternal
(Boisselle and Laurent) did this. Here are some of the reasons I've heard
from my father and some distant relatives.
They considered Yakima as "Like Paradise". The weather is much less
extreme then Minnesota or Quebec. The ancestors were able to work
continuously throughout the year. Yakima does have it's different seasons,
but the winters are mu
Seeking information on various Lien family members who immigrated from
Norway, late 1800's. Also, information on Duffy and Trombley families.
Any help deeply appreciated. Thanks!
Sui in Texas
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Surname: John Messelt, Eline Messelt
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Seeking contact with anyone doing research on the John and Eline (Elene?)
Messelt family that lived in Polk County in the Winger area, or with descendants
of this family.
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Surname: Canute, Lloyd
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I am looking for information on the ancestors of Albert Canute, the sheriff
of Crookston, Polk Co., MN from 1910-1920. Albert was married to Lucinda
Lloyd, and they had two sons, Howard and Lloyd Canute. Any information
on this family would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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Surname: Marlowe
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Seek info on Moses LaBounty who homesteaded in Polk Co. MN 1883. Is this
Moses LaBounty who md Anne (Marlowe?)? Is he related to the Nelson LaBounty
who homesteaded land in Penington Co. about the same time? Thanks for any
help. Eileen
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Surname: Stubson, Johnson
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Desire information on Esten Stubson who married Berit Johnson. Lived in
Polk Co., Mn by at least 1880. They had daughter, Emma, b. 6 Feb 1881 in
Polk Co.
Hi, List members!
I am trying to find info on my family in Polk County AND Red Lake County. I
will be making a trip up there in 2 weeks!
Susan CLEMEN was born 8 Aug 1867 in Germany. By 29 June 1869, her brother
Peter was born in Mazeppa (Wabasha County). Can't find record of him there.
Brother Theodore was born 18 Sep 1875 in "Readwing", MN. I can't find him in
Red Wing. Family lore says their mother died early, and left them and 2
sisters. Can't find them! Susan married Nicholas WELTER, born i
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Surname: Brokke
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The following is information from the book, "A Look into the Past" published
about 1963 by The Old Settler's Monument Assn. Inc.
In Bingham Township ...
Mr. K. O. Brokke was born May 28, 1863 in Hesper, Iowa and came to Traill
County (ND) a number of years later, settling in Bingham Township. He was
married April 13, 1883 to Miss Gertie Nomland, residing in
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Surname: Stubson
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See query on query page re: Polk Co. and Stubson
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Surname: Allard, Farley, Boucher
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Valerie Allard m Adhelme (Adam) Farley
Denise Farley m Julius Boucher
Joseph Boucher m Julia Farley
Does anybody have information on these people?
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Surname: RYAN, HOLLINGER, HARTNEY, QUINN, STAFFORD, SULLIVAN
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Ted,
I think I can help you a lot. I believe your Thomas was a sibling to my
great grand father's second wife, Elizabeth Ryan. They were from Lanark
Co., Ontario and I have done a lot of research in that area. Here is a
paragraph that I wrote about the family in my Sullivan family history:
The Ryan Family----
Jam
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Surname: Hagerty, Modin, Kelley
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Searching Marie (Mary) Hagerty had beauty shop in Crookston in early 1900's.
Marie's maiden name Modin could have used this name in Crookston.
Marie Hagerty supposedly gave a child to Mary Kelley in Crookston aroudn
1915.
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Surname: TALLADA
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I am searching for information concerning the death of my grandfather,
Willard Calvin Tallada, who died 8 August, 1896. Family stories say he
died as the result of a train accident. Have Bounty Land Records showing
land holdings in Polk County. He is buried in the Oakdale Cemetery at Crookston.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Surname: beaudoin, veronneau, benoit, gendron
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i have veronneau's married to benoit in meriden,ct in the late 1800s and
early 1900s. benoits born in spencer, mass. any info i can share i will
and hopefully u will do the same. please write me at my email address.
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Surname: Ofstedal, Markuson, Jerde
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Anders Ofstedal and his sons Andreas and Simon were among early Polk County
settlers. Anders and Agathe Lavik Ofstedal lived in Garden Township. Rev.
Andreas was instrumental in six Lutheran churches beginning in the area.
Andreas married (second) Mathilda Markuson, the daughter of Knute Markuson
and Martha Reppen Markuson, who moved to Polk
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Surname: Ortloff, Nyvall
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I am looking for information about Andrew (1845-1903) and Wilhelmine (1843-1932)
Ortloff who lived in Polk County. Their daughter Ida Ortloff Nyvall Steinhauer
was my grandmother.
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Surname: Wanstedt
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I have a letter from Albert Ferdinand Wanstedt (my g-great uncle) written
from St. Vincent Hospital in Crookston (Polk county, MN) in 1911. He said
that he had TB. How do I find out if he died there? Does anyone know if
he lived in the area or if he married? He was approx. 40 at the time (My
hard drive crashed and I don't have his birthdate handy!)and was bo
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Surname: LaFramboise, Sauve, Normandin, Page
Do you want information on the above who are buried on the Holy Cross
cemetery in Gentilly?
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Surname: Stubson
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I don't think my last message was sent right. There is a John Stubson in
the IGI, Family Search, b. 1876, m. Thea Bangen, 9 Jan 1909 in MN. Her
parents were Hans Hensen Bangen and Eline Thomasdatter. There is an Ancestral
Table for them.
My ancestor is Emma Stubson, b. 6 Feb 1881 in Climax, MN. Her parents were
Esten Stubson and Beret Johnson. He was from Lo