Queries96-99

McLeod County, MN Query Listing for the years 1996 - 2001

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BENNETT / SETH
Robert Collins BENNETT m 14 Oct 1890 in Glencoe, McLeod Co, MN to Sarah Elizabeth SETH children: William R m Caroline d 1943, Bertha M m Earl ELLIS. Robert died and is buried in Bear- head Cem in Todd Co. Sarah then m James Edward WILLIAMS 16 Nov 1897 in Burtrum, Todd Co, MN. Any info on Robert BENNETT appreciated.

Sue Rogge (srogge@discover-net.net), Thursday May 8, 1997

BESSE / BOWYER
I am seeking information on the death of Franklin Thomas BESSE, possibly around 1918-1920, married to Mary Jennifer Bowyer (Jenny) daughter of George and Ella Tickner Bowyer. Franklin was born about 1831 in Lowell, MA. He and his wife Jenny lived in Glencoe, McLeod Co., MN for many, many years. They were married in Shakopee, Scott Co., MN. on 29 Oct 1886.

Kathy Kerr kerrjk@earthlink.net, Wednesday, September 3, 1997

BETTS, ROSS
Samuel ROSS married Anna Unknown. I believe they emigrated from England. They were in McLeod County during and after the Civil War. He died in the 1880-1885 time period and she died in the 1870-1875 time period. They had the following children: Rebecca Elizabeth, Edward, Benjamin, Harriett and Charles. Rebecca is my G-G-Grandmother. She married William M. BETTS. William entered the Civil War in the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and left his family with the Ross' family in McLeod County. In the 1880's William and family moved to Osakis, Minnesota. I would appreciate any information on the Ross or Betts families.

Don W. Allen (dwallen1@gte.net), Friday, November 28, 1997

CALDWELL
Looking for info on: Virginia Louisa Caldwell b1851 in W VA died 6 Jul 1872 McLeod Co., MN. Her father was William Caldwell died 1870 McLeod Co., Mn. Her mother was Martha ????
Who were William's Parents?? What happened to Martha? She was a widow and alive in 1873. I am at an end here. Can anyone help? Please email me.

FOXGEN1@aol.com, Wednesday, January 22, 1997

CONRAD / KONRAD / STOPPEL
Looking for the descendants of Karl Conrad (maybe spelled with 'K') who lived in McLeod Co., in the mid 1800's with his wife (Karoline Stoppel) and 5 children, Oliver, Oscar, Othmar, Lilly & Ella. All help appreciated.

Curtis P. Sigdestad, cps@bcc.louisville.edu, Thursday, January 30, 1997

DAYTON
I am looking for information on Hiram Dayton who owned land in Hutchinson, McLeod Co. Please help!!!

Teresa Strasburger (tstras@datasys.net), Friday, July 25, 1997

DELLWO
Looking for info on Dellwo's living in Scott, McLeod, Anoka counties, descendants of Peter Dellwo and Juliana Sossong who immigrated from Reinsfeld, Prussia near Trier 1856.

Phil Dellwo, Pjdellwo@aol.com, Monday, January 27, 1997

GAY, FARRINGTON
Looking for Volney Ephriam GAY married to Lura or Laura FARRINGTON. He born 9 Jan. 1817 in Franklin Co., Ohio and she born 13 Dec 1822 in Ohio. Their last child, Elsie Annie was born in McLeod Co. on 27 Jan 1866. Thank you. Suzette Thompson.

Suzette K. Thompson (redwolf@shadowlink.net), Tuesday, June 17, 1997

GIBSON / DANIELS
Hello, am looking for my mom's sister whom lived in Hutchinson, Minn was married last known to GIBSON...her maiden name was: Eva DANIELS.. she died sometime in the 50's-60's I believe...I have no birth/death dates to help you, sorry. I was taken to their residence in Minn many times when I was a small boy but don't remember much...any info would be appreciated. I know she is buried their in Hutchinson somewhere next to her husband. I don't know for sure if Gibson was the last husband she had...I do only know her maiden name: Eva DANIELS...Thank anyone in advance. ( I am from Neenah, Wisconsin..40 miles south of Green Bay, Wi.)

Harvey Kofnetka (biff2@execpc.com), Saturday, September 06, 1997
e-mail address updated Monday, June 17, 2002

GRIEP
I am looking for any information on John Bernard (Johann Bernhard) Griep and Maria Angela Hopster. They were married on 8/7/1883 in Glencoe. They owned and operated a brewery in Glencoe, (I do not know the name). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Additional names not listed below: Bernard Griep (died as an infant) Leo Griep.

Mark Griep, MGriep@clarityconnect.com, Tuesday, April 15, 1997

JOHNSTONE / JOHNSTON
Samuel Johnstone and Mary Wharin were married in Henderson, MN in 1860 and moved to a farm near Glencoe in about 1879. A son, Samuel B., was born in Glencoe on 4 July 1881. The family moved to Duluth in the late 1890's. Beresford and Francis Johnston also lived in the area. Any ideas. I haven't found them on the MN census index. I found citizenship papers granted to both Samuel and Beresford by McLeod County in 1881.

Richard Allen (Mjo53eagle@aol.com), Friday, May 9, 1997

KILAND / HALVORSON
I'm seeking information on Karen, daughter Knute Kiland, Born: 23rd Dec 1905, Died: Aug 1976, Residence: 55336 Glencoe, McLeod, MN. SSN: 470-32-9863 and wife Clara, born Halvorson. I would also like information on Clara.
I also seek information on Knute's possible brothers and sisters and their descendants.
Furthermore I seek information on his parents, Bertinius and Ingeborg. Bertinius and Ingeborg came to US as immigrants and I would very much like to trace them back to a parish/municipality in Norway.
Knute Kiland was related to my father and I would like to know about his descendents and family in the US. I would also like to trace his line back to Norway, because I am not sure of how he was related to us.

Jan Edvardsen (jaed@online.no), Tuesday, November 25, 1997

KOZA, SVOBODA, DVORAK, ZBYTOVSKY
Looking for any info on the following folks: 1.) Joseph KOZA (1861-1909)-m. Antonette SVOBODA in Silver Lake in 1884; 2.) Antonette (SVOBODA) KOZA (1867-1949); 3.) Frank SVOBODA (1843-1913), fa. of Antonette (#2 above)-d. in Hale Twp. in 1913; 4..) Antonia (DVORAK) SVOBODA (1836- 1918), mo. of Antonette (#2 above); 5.) Anna (ZBYTOVSKY) KOZA (1828-1924), mo. of Joseph (#1 above), wife of Frank KOZA.
Any help, cooperation, & suggestions sure would be much appreciated.

Randy Muir (tree9616@aol.com), Tuesday, August 19, 1997

LAWRENCE
Looking for information on Leon and Sophia Lawrence, parents of Rosa Iva Lawrence and Ida Effie Lawrence, twin girls born on 11 2 1885 in Hale, McLeod, MN. Birth registration states the parents were born in Canada. Any information will be helpful. Thank you.

Peggy Kobliska, (koblisk@ibm.net), Saturday, November 29, 1997

LEMIRE (LEMYRE)
Does anyone know of any information on a family by the name of Lemire (Lemyre). They resided in Winsted in about 1867-1870. Where would I find records on this family. Is there a Catholic church where I could find records on births? Any information would be appreciated.

Jeannine Kasper, kasfam@uniserve.com, Sunday, March 16, 1997

LIETZAU
Searching for Earl R. Lietzau (my father) genealogy. Just starting my search. Some cousins still live in the area of Hutchinson in McLeod county. May have lived in the Cosmos area in Meeker county. Died in New Ulm in Brown County. Can you give me anything to get started or point me in a direction?

Dean Lietzau (DnLitz@aol.com), Friday, May 9, 1997

LOCKERT
Looking for info on Anton and Sigvara Lockert who lived in Hutchinson between 1920 and 1950's.

Jon Lockert, jlockert@juno.com, Friday, October 25, 1996

MALLOW / MARX
Looking for Friederich MALLOW and his wife Wilhelmina. They were living in Lynn Township in the 1880 US Census; he was 59 and she 61 at the time, making his birthdate ABT 1820. They also had a son Berthold, aged 17, living in the household; but it is their daughter, Henrietta MALLOW, who is my great-grandmother. Also, looking for Friedrich MARX and Henrietta and their son Hugo, one of 9 (or 10) children. Parents born in Prussia, all children born in Minnesota.

Phyllis Turner (phylturn@rocketship.com), Friday, May 30, 1997

MARSH, MARSCH
I am researching the Matthias (Matt) Marsh family. Matt came from Germany and settled in Glencoe in 1869 - he came from Straushosen, Luxemborg, Germany and was born there on December 13, 1833. He had two families while living in Glencoe - and more than 20 children. I have some information on these families but would like more. I would also like information on his family in Germany. Any help will be appreciated.

Beulah Polley (bpolley984@aol.com), Thursday, December 4, 1997

MAY
Searching for the descendants of Will MAY, born ca 1830-died before 1900, and his wife, Louisa (DODD) MAY, born 24 Oct 1834. Lived in Winsted, McLeod Co, MN during 1870 & 1880 census, Louisa, as a widow, lived Howard Lake, Wright Co, MN by 1900 census. Known children: Charley (Charley), born 1860; Anna, born ca 1862; William, born 1865; Lillian, born 1868; Minnie, born 1872; Freddie, born 1874; and Leslie (son), born 1876. Charley MAY traveled for a grain brokerage firm from Howard Lake and may have had no children.

Sandra Nolan, Dewey_Nolan@msn.com Tuesday, Mar 18, 1997

MCWRIGHT
I am searching for information re: Rev. Albert MCWRIGHT b. 16 Aug 1814 in VT. Supposedly there is a monument to him in Glencoe, MN. He was a legislator in MN.

Norman Stephan, nstephan@gte.net Monday, August 4, 1997

MICHAELIS
August MICHAELIS McLeod County Minn. father of Henry William MICHAELIS born in Glencoe McLeod County Minn October 21, 1894 Mother Anna maiden name unknown. I am trying to find where the port of entry for August from Germany was.

Michaelis (mmichae286@aol.com), Friday September 19, 1997

MILLER / WEINKAUF
I am looking for info on my grandparents, Albertine Weinkauf and Richard Miller of Lester Praire. My father, Glenhard Wilhelm Miller was born there on 19 Nov 1911 and baptized at St. Peter & Paul's Lutheran Church on 21 Jan 1912. Any help you can provide will be sincerely appreciated. Thanks.

Glen E. Miller Abqglen@nmol.com, Sunday, April 20, 1997

OHLAND / BAUMEISTER
Looking for ancestors and relatives of grandparents, Edward Ohland or Katharine Baumeister. Also any birth records for them or their 7 children and/or marriage date.

I am looking for information on OHLAND family.
My grandfather, Edward OHLAND and grandmother, Katherine BAUMEISTER lived in Hutchinson area until until about 1904 when they moved with seven children to Washington State. Looking for marriage and birth records. Would like to have name and address of oldest Lutheran Church in area in order to search their marriage and baptismal records.

Lorna Hole, Speculady@aol.com, Wednesday, January 8, 1997 & Tuesday January 21, 1997

POTTER / RAMEY
Searching for info on Anna "Judy" POTTER and Andrew RAMEY m. 5 Jan 1860 Pike Co. KY. Migrated to McLeod Co., MN mid-1860's. These children born in McLeod Co.: John, Amanda J., Temply Susan, Aaron, Albert H. and Lafayette. Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated. Have information on family in Pike Co., KY. Will gladly share.

Letha Berry (dlberry@cgm.searnet.com), Monday, December 1, 1997

SHARPE-HODDER
John (Jack) Joseph Hodder of Newfoundland, Canada married Elizabeth Ann Sharpe of Hutchinson, Minn. in the late 1880's to early 1890's. I'm looking for date of marriage and background info on Elizabeth Ann Sharpe. They moved to Washington State and then to British Columbia soon after the marriage.

Rena Wheatley (rwheatle@uniserve.com), Sunday, August 17, 1997

STEVENSON / WADSWORTH
Seeking information on my ggggrandmother Elnor Cathlina Stillman Stevenson Wadsworth married Henry Wadsworth in 1898. They resided in Glencoe, Mn and Henry d 1921/22. He owned a hardware/paint business. Any info appreciated. Thank you.

Pat Lemoine, Tacy413408@aol.com, Saturday, June 7, 1997

SUMNER
Searching for date of death of Farnam SUMNER. He is listed in the 1880 mortality schedule. Also need same info on his wife Emily. I have seen every date from 1869 to 1883. Thanks for any help you can give. (researched by S. Sandman)

Barbara Sumner (barbsum@pacbell.net), Saturday, September 13, 1997

TICKNER
Looking for death date of Edward Tickner (Tichner). Possibly Glencoe, McLeod Co, MN. (researched by S.Sandman)

Kathy Kerr, kerrjk@earthlink.net, Friday, May 16, 1997

TICKNER / BOWYER / BESSE
Looking for information on families of Edward Tickner, George and Ella Bowyer, Franklin Thomas and Mary Jennifer(Bowyer) Besse.

All lived in McLeod and Scott Counties. Mary Jennifer Bowyer and Franklin Thomas Besse were married on 29 Oct 1886 in Shakopee. Mary was born Sept. 1871 in Glencoe, MN. George Bowyer was born ca 1847 in Ohio and Ella Tickner was born Feb 1851 in Lockport, IL. They lived in Glencoe, MN. Edward Tickner was at one time married to Rebecca Huntley Goodrich. Other family names from these lines include Goodrich, Ilett, Knisely, Kuchinski, and Ward, along with many hundreds of others. (researched by S.Sandman)

Kathy Kerr, kerrjk@earthlink.net, Saturday, January 4, 1997

WEBB / WORKMAN
My great grandfather, Daniel A. WEBB (1850-1925), came to Hutchinson from Meeker County about 1879, where his second daughter, Ida May, was born 13 June 1879 on the "Old Whitlock Place near South Bear Lake, 5 miles from Hutchinson". Daniel A. WEBB and his brother-in-law, Spencer WORKMAN appear on the 1880 census of McLeod County (ED 77, p. 9, Dwellings #65 and #70). I would like to find out where the WEBB & WORKMAN families lived but cannot travel to McLeod County to search the official record. Are there entries in any of the McLeod County published records that might give me some more information about the WEBB & WORKMAN families there? (researched by S.Sandman)

David J. WEBB (djwebb@main.com), Sunday, May 25, 1997

WILLIAMSON
I am seeking information on the Henry H. Williamson family who lived in Stewart or near Stewart during the 1880's. At least some of their children were born there, i.e. Daisy Louise, b. 30 Mar. 1881, May b. 20 July 1883, Minnie, b.22 July 1884. Other children possibly living with them: Jesse J., Frank, Bessie, Harvey, Henry G., and Henrietta. They very likely lived on a farm. I believe Henry H. Williamson, the father was a cooper by trade. His wife was name Mary E. or Molly.
Could anyone provide me with a census record showing this family (I have the 1885 Mn census)? Any info greatly appreciated.

Elizabeth C. Piechocinski (ElizPie@aol.com), Friday, May 2, 1997

WITZKE
I am looking for information on (Hans) Baldwin Witzke, a minister in the Lester Prairie and Plato County Line areas in the late 1800's and/or early 1900's and his wife, Annie Klopsteg Witzke.
Also possibly his father, John (Johannes) Witzke, also a minister who immigrated to the US from Prussia in 1882.

R.L. (Bob) Nielsen (rnielson@iquest.net), Sunday, June 29, 1997

WOOSTER
I'm looking for information on my g-grandmother, Marilla WOOSTER. I have a copy of a transcription of her diary. On its cover it reads: "Marilla Wooster" "Bernmeuller Mill" "Meeker Co." "Minnesota" The first entry is January 1, 1880. She was married March 13, 1880 to George Washington Stevens. They moved to Leadville, CO on April 6, 1880. She had sisters, Celia and Olive and a brother. Her family may have come from Waseca Co., MN to Meeker Co. I also am looking for info on my Stevens line Does anyone know where Bernmeuller Mill is? I think it may be near the border of Meeker Co. and McLeod Co. because, I have some receipts that were written in McLeod Co. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Ken Davison, kennet8256@aol.com, Sunday, April 13, 1997

ZIESKE, NASS, BURK(E)/BORK
I am researching the Wilhelm ZIESKE family. Wilhelm (1831-1891) enlisted in the Civil War and after returning married Carolina BURKE (1843-1926) . They had the following children: Albert, Emma, Fred, Herman, Minne, Rosalina, Louisa. Apparently the father of Carolina was Carl BURKE. Who was he ? I am also wanting to contact other NASS researchers as this family is connected also. Wilhelm and Carolina ZIESKE both worked on a farm near Acoma Town and Hutchinson that was related to the NASS family.

Allison (smaps@midrivers.com), Thursday, August 28, 1997

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ANDERSON
I am looking for information on the Anderson Family. My grandmother was Nina Anderson b. 4 August 1898 in Hutchinson Minn. d. 16 June 1971 in Ephrata, Washington. She was the daughter of Andrew Anderson born 1839 in Denmark came to America in 1870, and Mary (Marie) Sorenson born September 1859 in Denmark, came to America 1880. Married 1881 issue: Anna, Nels C., Soren, Anna M. Nels P., Sophie, Andreia, Edith, Nina, all born Minn. between 1882 and 1898. Any help would be appreciated.

Ken Nash (cooks@nwi.net), Saturday, March 7, 1998

BAILEY
John H. Bailey. He was born November 11th, 1853 in Canada and died, December 1st, 1942 in Aitkin county. He came to McLeod county in 1883. He moved to Aitkin county in 1902. From what little I know, many of his 10 children were probably born in McLeod county and I vaguely remember my dad, his grandson, referring to his family as we drove along highway 212 near Brownton. I'm looking for any additional information and will share what little I have. Thanks!

Tom Bailey (Berdseye@aol.com), Saturday, March 21, 1998
E-mail address updated Saturday, April 13, 2002

BAST, JASKOWIAK
Stella JASKOWIAK, whose parents were from Poland, lived in Silver Lake with her mom and dad, brothers John JASKOWIAK, Pete JASKOWIAK and sister Peggy JASKOWIAK. She married John BAST on 11-17-08 when she was 21 or so. I am searching for info on both families ancestors and descendants. Thanks.

Jeral Ellingsworth (jerdeb@globalserve.net), Tuesday, May 19,1998

BIELEJEWSKI / POKORNOWSKI / ZAK
These ancestors of mine settled in McLeod County around 1875. The ZAK family moved to Morrison County in 1887. I am interested in finding an ancestral village probably in Poznan, Poland for them. Thank you.

Bernadine Zak Kargul (bkargul @aol.com), Thursday, March 26, 1998

BRELJE
BRELJE, Dorothea Sophia (Hormann) b. 6 Mar 1876 Glencoe Twp, McLeod Co., MN, Her parents were Caster v.d. BRELJE and Marie Luehrs BRELJE. They were members of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Helen Town. She was baptized by the Rev. J. Schuermer 26 Mar 1876, admitted communicant membership with the Lutheran church through the rite of confirmation 30 Mar 1890 by Pastor Schuermer. She married Henry HORMANN 1 Apr 1901. Their children were: John, Edwin, Arthur, Emma, Esther and Ella. Any information on this BRELJE line would be greatly appreciated and will be more than willing to share what I have. Thank you. (researched by S.Sandman)

Marcia Meacham, (mandmm@iland.net), Saturday, September 26, 1998

BRITZIUS
George (F.?) Britzius, born Hutchinson, MN 1/19/1882. He had two brothers, Ed and Ben. I know nothing more about them. Thanks for any information.

Linda Britzius DeHaven (linda535@msn.com), Monday, February 16, 1998

Bulau, Baumgart
Looking for information on Adolph & Alvina Bulau Baumgart who came to McLeod County about 1885.

Bulau, Mielke
Looking for information: Fredrick Bulau and Louise Mielke Bulau came to America in 1885 and moved to McLeod County at Glencoe. MN

Mielke, Johnson
Looking for information on Adolph and Louise Johnson Mielke and any children they may have had named Louise that Married Fredrick Bulau. Louise Johnson came to McLeod County in 1860 and Married Adolph Mielke in 1872. My greatgrandmother was Alvina Bulau that married Adolph Baumgart in Germany and came to McLeod County about 1885. Alvina Bulau's mothers name was Louise Mielke. However this cannot be the same Louise Mielke because my Great Grandmother Alvina Bulau Baumgart was born in 1860. Is there a relationship between these families. Alvina's sister Bertha Bulau married Charles Palmer in McLeod County and they named their children after several families members of Adolph and Louise Mielke. I am trying to fit the connection to my Great Grandmother.

Baumgart
Looking for information on Adolph Baumgart who came to McLeod County from Germany in 1885 with Alvina Bulau Baumgart. Interested in information on Adolph's parents and other family members. My Grandfather was Otto their son.

Daniel Baumgart (dbaumgart@webtv.net), Monday, January 4, 1999

CLOUTIER
Looking for info on at least three families of CLOUTIER living in or near Winsted in 1870 and 1880 (from census data). Were Joseph, George, Godfrey and Noah brothers? From where in Canada did they (specifically Joseph) come? (researched by S. Sandman)

Art Kaufmann (artk@pacbell.net), Thursday, March 26, 1998

Comer, Comar, Komar
I am looking for anyone with any information regarding a John Comer or Comar who lived in the Mcleod County area in the late 1800's. He is my great great Grandfather and I believe he is buried in Silver Lake, MN, but spent his last days in McLeod County. If anyone has any information about this, please contact me as soon as possible.

Amy Komer (INDIGENOUS@prodigy.net), Saturday, November 28, 1998

CRABTREE
John William CRABTREE born McLeod Co. Mn. October 15th, 1887... parents were Ripley CRABTREE and Ella Nora Kirkpatrick brothers- James Wesley, Charles Milton, and sister Sarah Rosabell...my grandmother...any info will help as I'm just beginning my tree.

Ed Nelson (nelsonihs@bji.net), Saturday, May 2, 1998

Cunningham
I am searching for any living relatives of Patrick and Anne Cunningham. They lived in Glencoe Township and died there in 1911/18. Their children were Richard, Daniel, James, Ellen, Hugh, Mary and Sarah. I am interested in exchanging information and pictures etc.

Sarah Baer (nanabaer@yahoo.com), Friday, October 9, 1998

DAY, ZELENY
Looking for details about ancestors and siblings of Mattie Lena DAY (1870-1973). Father: Leslie Lyman DAY. Grandfather: Lyman DAY. Mother: Jane PAGE (?) Brothers: Ovette and Carey (?). Husband: Anthony ZELENY. Were the ZELENY's from Hutchinson too?

Tom Zeleny (CyberbugZ@aol.com), Wednesday, March 25, 1998

DIERFELDT
Looking for info on a Clarence Dierfeldt and ancestors, living in Lester Prairie in the 1930s and before, possibly. Trying to find out what country / city they came from in Europe.

Denise Dierfeldt (carolandeedee@juno.com), Saturday, February 28, 1998

GRAUPMAN, BUCKENTINE
I am looking for information on Fred(?Fredrick) Henry Graupman, who was married to Mary Buckentine in Plato, MN and any other Graupmans / Buckentines in the area. Fred and Mary had at least one son named Edwin William Graupman. Edwin was confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Plato.

Owen Graupman (og1996@hotmail.com), Saturday, February 14, 1998

HANSEL, PAUTZ, BAUERMEISTER
I am looking for information about the mother of Anna BAUERMEISTER, nee HANSEL. I believe her name was Albertine Nasse HANSEL PAUTZ. Albertine died in Germany about 1885. Her second husband, August Frederick Albert PAUTZ died about 1890. Anna moved to Penn Township, Brownton, MN about 1894, with her half-siblings, Ida, Elizabeth, Paul, and Fred PAUTZ. The youngest half-brother, Theodore, stayed in Germany.

Sheena (sheena@trail.com), Sunday April 26, 1998

HATTON
I am searching for information on John Mason HATTON. He was born 1 January 1868. His birthplace was Hutchinson, McLeod, Minnesota.

Charles Schick (chassch@concentric.net), Monday, January 26, 1998

HEDTKE
I'm looking for Information on Theodore Hedtke and his wife Treresa. They lived in Glencoe, McLeod County. He died in 1918 and was buried in Glencoe. They lived there for several years. All their kids were born in Bird Island, My father Edward Hedtke was born there. I haven't had much luck finding anything about them. Any information would be appreciated. My name is Elnor King, daughter of Edward and granddaughter of Theodore. Thank You

Elnor King (gking@ptinet.net), Monday, January 26, 1998

HENKLEMAN
I am looking for any of the following descendants/ancestors of the HENKLEMAN family to exchange information with. Gustav HENKLEMAN married Halsie Holda KRIENKE February 27, 1882., She was b. April 26, 1862, Prussia; d. May 08, 1925, Hutchinson, McLeod, MN. They lived in Hassan Valley, McLeod County, MN She is buried at the Oakland Cem, Hutchinson, McLeod, MN.

Lori Deardorff Marquette (Lorimarque@aol.com), Friday, August 28, 1998

Kelly - Abbott
I am searching for information on my grandfather Andrew Patrick Abbott, He was born Dec.27,1882 in Glencoe, McLeod Co. Mn. His mother was Mary Ann Kelly Abbott born Aug.28,1861 in Glencoe as well. His father is a mystery other than his name was Ransom Abbott. This family settled in Stevens Co Wa. sometime before 1906 when my mother was born. Any information would be greatly appreciated. (researched by S. Sandman)

Penny Bossom (penando@mail.coos.or.us), Thursday, August 20, 1998

KRIENKE
I am looking for any of the following descendants/ancestors of the KRIENKE family to exchange information with. Johann Gottlieb KRIENKE, son of Martin Krienke was born January 17, 1830 in Bosen, Blomberg, Kreis Gabin, Prussia, and died January 21, 1916 in Hutchinson, McLeod, MN. He married Augusta PAUL in 1858. Came to America in 1863 and located near Winsted Twp., MN. Member of the Protestant Church since 1864. Moved to Hutchinson in 1892. Both parents were from Prussia on Census. Had 9 children, obituary was in German. On the 1870 and 1880 Federal Census Index, farmed in Winsted Twp, McLeod Co, MN.

Lori Deardorff Marquette (Lorimarque@aol.com), Friday, August 28, 1998

LOCKE
I'm looking for any information on the following McLeod County, MN family (especially wife's maiden name, and more precise birth dates): Lyman LOCK (Lyman K. LOCKE, actually), age 34 is found on p. 2, 1870 Lynn, McLeod, MN US Census with wife Susan, 30, and children William F., 9, Samuel A., 2, Cassins M., 1, and Addie, 11/12. In 1860, Lyman was a farmer, age 29, in Rolling Stone, Winona, MN (living alone). Lyman was b. in PA, son of Charles and he d. in Faribault County, MN on 7/26/1900. Thanks for any help you might be able to offer.

Jerry Harrison (jroots@aol.com), Saturday, November 21, 1998

MaKenzie
Looking for info. on Mr. James A. Makenzies and on his patented invention the Piano Harp. He lived in Hutchinson, Minn. during the 1850's. He married Eva Skinner. His decedent was Floyd Cohoes. I am very interested in any more information on any of these people. Thank You for your time.

Scott Cass (scass@sullybuttes.net), Monday, February 15, 1999

MAROSE
I am looking for any information on August MAROSE and family. August was a blacksmith (with his own shop) who is believed to have lived in/near Plato. Many other MAROSEs lived in neighboring Carver county, most in Chaska and Carver, itself. I would like to rebuild his portion of our family tree.

Gerald Marose (bradybunch@ilinkusa.net), Thursday, April 9, 1998

McCLELLEN
We are trying to locate any information on McClellen, Charles and Anita Loomis. McClellen would have been born in 1878 or 1879 in McLeod County. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Nanette (Loomis) Gregor (magregor@bright.net), Monday, February 9, 1998

MICKULECKY / MIKULECKY / ZAVORAL
Looking for any information on a Frank Mickulecky, son of John Mikulecky, born in Hutchinson in 1875 died in 1960. John married Anna Zavoral in Glencoe in 1874. John was born in Sloupnice, Bohemia in 1844 and died in 1928. they are my maternal grandparents. Any information would be appreciated.

Michael V. Horen (mhoren9949@aol.com), Tuesday March 17, 1998

Naegeli
I am looking for information on my great grandfather, Andreas Naegeli. He was born in Switzerland in 18 41 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1868. He was a physician and lived in Hutchinson at one time. He is listed in the 1895 and 1900 censuses for McLeod County. I believe he died in Hutchinson c. 1906. Any further information would be appreciated.

Gretchen Beck (gretchenbeck@juno.com), Monday, August 3, 1998

NOBLES
Looking for information on Alexander S. Nobles and his wife Catherine Minerva Cool and their family. Relocated to McLeod County in 1856. Had a farm in Sumter township and later moved to Glencoe.

Joan Cool (coolfarm@sprint.ca), Thursday, August 13, 1998

OLSEN
Looking for info on Bennett J. OLSEN school teacher in district 35 Lester Prairie around 1885.

John McCay (mccay@srv.net), Sunday, February 14, 1999

Rathbun, Houck
Looking for information on Archie Lumas Rathbun or Mona Lucille Houck-Rathbun. Lived in Hutchinson for a time in the 1920's and then moved to St Paul in the early 30's. Anyone with information please contact me at the above email address. Thank you.

Mike Rathbun (MNFox@AOL.com), Monday, December 14, 1998

SARGENT
Sargent, Thomas wife Rachel nee Myers. They are on 1880 Census, Hutchinson Village, McLeod Co. Daughters: Jettie, Mary & Lulu. They also had a son who went to medical school c1810, when Charles E. Myers visited. Have info to share on Rachel's family, want info on any descendants and contacts.

A. J. Myers (stressrelief@Stic.net), Thursday, September 17, 1998

STAPEL
I am looking for information on the roots of Martin STAPEL, who settled in Lester Prarie after leaving Prussia.

Owen Thomas (othomas@coredcs.com), Friday, April 17, 1998

TOTUSEK
Looking for any information on the family of Joseph TOTUSEK, who came from Bohemia-Moravia (Czechoslovakia) in late 1800's to Silver Lake, MN, apparently with entire family, consisting of children named Joseph, John, Josephine, Frank, Hynek, Cenek, Anna, Vaclav/Wencil, and Louis.
Cenek TOTUSEK went to Lincoln County, Washington. I do not know what happened to other members of the family. There were marriages with DLOUHY and WRASPIR families. Will exchange all information I have. Welcome any bits of family mentions of these names.
Records indicate that Joseph TOTUSEK (father) and Louis TOTUSEK (son) died in Silver Lake. Cemetery information would also be appreciated.

Ann Bergelt (AnnBergelt@aol.com), Monday, February 15, 1999

Vannurden, May, Glanville
Samuel Vannurden and wife Jane (May) came to MN in the 1860's from VanBuren Twp, Grant Co., IN. Daughter, Mary Catherine Vannurden married Charles Thomas Glanville in Sep 1870 at the Vannurden home. I am searching for anyone doing research on these lines. Will be happy to share research.

Sherril Dysart (sherrild@cascadeaccess.com), Tuesday, April 21, 1998

WIEMILLER, MILLERBREND, GARSKE
Looking for information on the above families. Bernard Joseph Wiemiller was my 2nd great grandfather. He came from Germany to Winsted around 1869-1870. His wife was Gertrude Koetters. His mother's last name was Millerbrend (or Millerbernd), not sure of her first name. His father was also named Bernard Wiemiller. One of his daughters was Mary Wiemiller, my great grandmother.

Also looking for information on the Stephen Garske family. Stephen and his wife, Anna Garske lived in Winsted from around 1864 until 1889. Their children were Frank, Albert, Amelia, Anna, Roselaia, Matilda, Agnes Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Ruth Lang (Theaterrl@aol.com), Monday, January 18, 1999

WILSON, CHASE
Elias Wilson father of Era, Everett, Charley, Willis, Lucy, Ella, Ethel. Wife buried in Brownton Cemetery. Elias died in Snohomish, WA, but buried in Brownton. Era's daughter named Helen, son is Harold. My grandmother, Lucy Harriett Wilson married Charles E. Partee 1885 in Snohomish, WA. Ella married Ira Hewitt in Everett or Snohomish, WA. Charley was briefly in Washington then moved to Fruita, Colorado. Have many photos with no identification, but photographers were from Brownton, Glencoe and surrounding communities.

Evelyn Huff (JOHuffER@aol.com), Saturday, January 17, 1998

ZUMMACH / ZUMACH / ZUMACK / KOHLS
I am looking for any of the following descendants of the ZUMMACH family to exchange information with. The ancestor in my line who moved to McLeod County was Frederick ZUMMACH b: October 20, 1825 in Prussia, d: July 22, 1899 in Acoma Twp, McLeod, Minnesota. He married Henrietta KOHLS b: May 18, 1834 in Prussia m: Bef 1853 in Germany.

Lori Deardorff Marquette (Lorimarque@aol.com), Friday, August 28, 1998

Ken Nash (cooks@nwi.net), Saturday, March 7, 1998

Tom Bailey (Berdseye@aol.com), Saturday, March 21, 1998
E-mail address updated Saturday, April 13, 2002

Jeral Ellingsworth (jerdeb@globalserve.net), Tuesday, May 19,1998

Bernadine Zak Kargul (bkargul @aol.com), Thursday, March 26, 1998

Marcia Meacham, (mandmm@iland.net), Saturday, September 26, 1998

BRITZIUS
George (F.?) Britzius, born Hutchinson, MN 1/19/1882. He had two brothers, Ed and Ben. I know nothing more about them. Thanks for any information.

Linda Britzius DeHaven (linda535@msn.com), Monday, February 16, 1998

Bulau, Baumgart
Looking for information on Adolph & Alvina Bulau Baumgart who came to McLeod County about 1885.

Bulau, Mielke
Looking for information: Fredrick Bulau and Louise Mielke Bulau came to America in 1885 and moved to McLeod County at Glencoe. MN

Daniel Baumgart (dbaumgart@webtv.net), Monday, January 4, 1999

Art Kaufmann (artk@pacbell.net), Thursday, March 26, 1998

Amy Komer (INDIGENOUS@prodigy.net), Saturday, November 28, 1998

Ed Nelson (nelsonihs@bji.net), Saturday, May 2, 1998

Sarah Baer (nanabaer@yahoo.com), Friday, October 9, 1998

Tom Zeleny (CyberbugZ@aol.com), Wednesday, March 25, 1998

DIERFELDT
Looking for info on a Clarence Dierfeldt and ancestors, living in Lester Prairie in the 1930s and before, possibly. Trying to find out what country / city they came from in Europe.

Denise Dierfeldt (carolandeedee@juno.com), Saturday, February 28, 1998

Owen Graupman (og1996@hotmail.com), Saturday, February 14, 1998

Sheena (sheena@trail.com), Sunday April 26, 1998

HATTON
I am searching for information on John Mason HATTON. He was born 1 January 1868. His birthplace was Hutchinson, McLeod, Minnesota.

Charles Schick (chassch@concentric.net), Monday, January 26, 1998

Elnor King (gking@ptinet.net), Monday, January 26, 1998

Lori Deardorff Marquette (Lorimarque@aol.com), Friday, August 28, 1998

Penny Bossom (penando@mail.coos.or.us), Thursday, August 20, 1998

Lori Deardorff Marquette (Lorimarque@aol.com), Friday, August 28, 1998

Jerry Harrison (jroots@aol.com), Saturday, November 21, 1998

Scott Cass (scass@sullybuttes.net), Monday, February 15, 1999

Gerald Marose (bradybunch@ilinkusa.net), Thursday, April 9, 1998

Nanette (Loomis) Gregor (magregor@bright.net), Monday, February 9, 1998

Michael V. Horen (mhoren9949@aol.com), Tuesday March 17, 1998

Gretchen Beck (gretchenbeck@juno.com), Monday, August 3, 1998

Joan Cool (coolfarm@sprint.ca), Thursday, August 13, 1998

OLSEN
Looking for info on Bennett J. OLSEN school teacher in district 35 Lester Prairie around 1885.

John McCay (mccay@srv.net), Sunday, February 14, 1999

Mike Rathbun (MNFox@AOL.com), Monday, December 14, 1998

A. J. Myers (stressrelief@Stic.net), Thursday, September 17, 1998

STAPEL
I am looking for information on the roots of Martin STAPEL, who settled in Lester Prarie after leaving Prussia.

Owen Thomas (othomas@coredcs.com), Friday, April 17, 1998

Ann Bergelt (AnnBergelt@aol.com), Monday, February 15, 1999

Sherril Dysart (sherrild@cascadeaccess.com), Tuesday, April 21, 1998

Ruth Lang (Theaterrl@aol.com), Monday, January 18, 1999

Evelyn Huff (JOHuffER@aol.com), Saturday, January 17, 1998

Lori Deardorff Marquette (Lorimarque@aol.com), Friday, August 28, 1998

View Posted Queries for Year 2001 (only) Below

BIPES, SAUTER
My surname is BIPES. I have traced the family back to 1848 I believe. When they settled in Stewart Twp. They started a Methodist Church along with a family by the name of SAUTER. I'm looking for any information you might have or some different areas I can research. The name I am researching is Charles BIPES. But I'm trying to fill in the gaps up until now, as well as gaining some concrete immigration information.

If you have any helpful hints, or information, I'd gladly appreciate it.

Thank you for your time.
ibcnoevl@yahoo.com, Thursday, October 4, 2001

BOYLE, MC HALE
I am looking for information on a E. P. BOYLE family that I believe lived in Hutchinson, McLeod County. He married a Rose M. MC HALE from that area. They were in this area in 1910 before moving to Canada. Any help would be appreciated.

Elaine-N.J., elaine127@webtv.net, Friday, September 7, 2001

BURNS, PELTON
BURNS, Hugh and Emma PELTON resided Hutchinson ca 1880 to 1930's.

PELTON, Francis Wilson and Amanda Breed. Parents of Emma Pelton Burns, resided Hutchinson from ca 1900 to 1915.

All are buried in Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson.

Susan K. Spies (SKSPIES@aol.com), Wednesday, July 25, 2001

DANEK, PESINA, PORTELE
I am researching my ancestor - Frantisek (Frank) DANEK who settled in Rich Valley, McLeod county in 1870. He came with his wife Rosalie (PORTELE) DANEK and their sons - Joseph, Frank, John and Anthony. Joseph DANEK married Anna PORTELE in Rich Valley and lived there their entire lives. Frank married Antoinette PESINA and lived in Glencoe. John married -? and moved on towards Mpls. as did Anthony with his wife -?.
Anyone researching this DANEK line - please contact me.
Thank you,
Kathy, kathy.hertzog@worldnet.att.net, Thursday, August 16, 2001

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DECKER, ALVORSEN
I am searching for the Name DECKER and ALVORSEN from approximately 1850's to 1910. George W. DECKER married Pauline DECKER. They lived in Hutchinson, Minn. He was born in Sterling Township Mapleton. One of their children was born in Acoma, Minn. Looking for information Issac DECKER and Nancy ALVORSEN DECKER. Looking for George's brothers and sister and their family.

Laura Richard, loller@earthlink.net, Sunday, November 4, 2001

DVORACEK, DANEK
I am researching my ancestor Katharine (DANEK) DVORACEK who came to McLeod county with her husband Anthony DVORACEK in the mid 1800's. They came from Racine, Wisconsin and settled in Rich Valley, McLeod county.
Would like to hear from anyone researching the DVORACEK surname in McLeod county.
Thank you,
Kathy, kathy.hertzog@worldnet.att.net, Thursday, August 16, 2001

EHRKE
I am looking for information on Fred EHRKE, born 4/22/1886, died April 1971, social security number 477-38-5885. His social security death index reference shows he died in Lester Prairie, MN, Mcleod County.
Thank you!
Susan Jacobson, slowfizz45@yahoo.com, Friday, December 28, 2001

JOHNSON
JOHNSON, Thomas was my g granduncle. He died April 12, 1922 in Glencoe. His wife survived him. Would like to know her name. Also he was buried in Glencoe. Being a Norwegian Lutheran, can any one help me with what cemetery he might be in? He was said to be the first born male child in McLeod county, born to Christian and Isabelle JOHNSON who came to USA in 1852 and had settled in McLeod county by 1854.

YRAH53@aol.com, Tuesday, November 6, 2001

KAMINSKI, BUDZYNSKA / RUDZYNSKA, KAPELA, MALAK
KAMINSKI, Stanley arrived 1885 to stay with his sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Andrew KAPELA in Hale, McLeod, MN. He later moved to a farm and in 1892 was married in St. Adelbert's Catholic Church, Silver Lake. His wife's name was Julia BUDZYNSKA / RUDZYNSKA. According to local church records, Stanley's father's name was Albert KAMINSKI. Stanley might have had a brother Martin KAMINSKI who married Victoria MALAK in 1890. Stanley and Julia moved to Morrison County MN by 1900. What happened to the families of Martin KAMINSKI and Andrew KAPELA? Any help or info appreciated.

Barb, mommagomez@hotmail.com, Saturday, August 11, 2001

KOSEK, Laufenberger
I am searching for Jenney KOSEK, died 12/11/1940 in Mcleod County MN. Any information may help me determine if this is my great-grandmother. She came to this country in 1890. Her youngest son, that I know of, was born in 1890 in New Ulm. In 1920, she lived in Faribault. After that she disappeared. My gr. grandmother was Jenney KOSEK in 1890, was known as Jennie Laufenberger in 1920 and could be buried with her KOSEK husband in McLeod Co.

judyboha@nctc.com, Thursday, October 4, 2001

KRANT, BREYER
Researching Friedrick Krant, lived on a farm approximately 7 to 8 miles north of Glencoe. Present owner of farm is Erwin Posusta. Approximate time frame is 1900 - 1901. I am not sure he is buried in this county or not. I would just be happy to know he existed at all. I just have church records from a church in Lester Prairie to verify his existence. He is my g-g-grandfather. He could have been at this farm site since 1877. That is a date I have from a church record and cannot read the German headings of the columns.

I am researching any information on Friedrich Krant. Died 7/7/1902. Lived in McLeod County, MN. Can not find any data indicating that he died in that county. He had the following children with wife Caroline (Breyer) August, Augusta, & Mathilde. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

jimanddduffy@tds.net, Monday, July 16, 2001

LOPINSKI, CACAKA
I'm searching for my g-grand father and mother. Emil Max Lopinski - He was born Oct. 12, 1864 in Stranz, West Prussia. He married Josephine Cacaka from Austria. They emigrated to the U.S. sometime in the late 1800's. I have found them in the 1895 and 1900 Census. In 1895 they lived in the township of Collins, county of McLeod, MN. Emil was 30 and Josie was 28, they had two children Mary 3 and Adelia 2. Emil was a farmer and Josie a housekeeping. In 1900 Census they were in the township of Penn. MN. They had 4 more children; Tillie, Rosa, John and Frank. The Census states immigration 1888, 12 yrs in the U.S. and that they were naturalized. He rented his land and farm schedule 68. I have not found their naturalization papers or any thing else. Josephine died in between the census. I have no record of her death. It also appears that Adelia died also. Emil moved to Canada in 1902 or 1903. He came with a group called German American Land Co. headed by Catholic Settlement Society of St. Paul. Messrs. Haskamp and Hoeschen were the organizers. And a group of 26 men. Rev. Father Bruno Doerfler was among these people also. If you happen to find any information would you please contact me at wazwwt@shaw.ca. I'm at a stand still.
Thank-you very much,
Rita Wasylyniuk, wazwwt@shaw.ca, Friday, September 7, 2001
E-mail address updated Friday, March 22, 2002

MORELAND / MORLAND
Researching the name MORELAND/MORLAND Family. Location: Hutchinson, McLeod Co.

We have James MORELAND in 1880 Census...we think it is the l880 Census of Hutchinson. James, 45, wife Elizabeth 39, five children, Frank, Laura, Albert, Nancy Pearl.

We also would like to follow up a death:

MORELAND, James, d. 04.21.1908, Cert. #1908-MN-006704. County of Death: McLeod. Is this the same James?
The census shows he was born in Maine. Is it possible to get a copy of this death certificate??

Is anyone familiar with this family please??

Calvin Craig, craigcb@brunnet.net, Sunday, November 4, 2001
1104 Rte. 770, Bonny River, New Brunswick, Canada
phone 506-755-6800

MULVANNY, GRAU
I am researching my Great Grandparents John and Augusta (GRAU) MULVANNY. They owned a General Store in Winsted between 1875-1890 (somewhere in there). Is there a place I can find a business directory for Winsted that may give me more information on the store and them?

The store may have been owned by her parents, Edward and Mary GRAU. Any information on the GRAUs, the store or the MULVANNYs would be quite helpful. (Or the direction to find them)

Deb Ellsworth, mamalucky@lycos.com, Sunday, September 16, 2001

ONDRACEK, Cotton, Hajicek, Jerabek, Krejci, Prochaska
Any information on Stephen and Mary (KRIZ) ONDRACEK who came to the US in 1890-91 and settled in Hale Twp. on a 10 acre farm on hwy 7 outside Silver Lake. Four children came with them from Polom, East Bohemia, CZ. They were Mary (