1997 Queries
Richland County, North Dakota

Kristine Hurd Sat Jan 11 15:17:06 1997
I am looking for any and all information on my great great grandparents and their family. John Botnen b. Jan 19, 1846 in Bergen Norway d. March 31, 1924 Tacoma, WA married Marie Lucille (?) b. Aug 20, 1854 in Norway. They came to ND after 1881 but before 1885. John came first then Marie and children Hans b. July 1, 1872 Norway and twins Theodore J and John J. They had more children in ND including my great grandfather John Botnen b. May 31, 1891 Sargent County. He married my great grandmother Emma Louise McManigle Oct 15, 1912 in Wakpeton. She was born Aug 16, 1892 Howard County, IA. Her parents David McManigle and Jane Wells and many brothers and sisters lived and died in ND.
Krista Ottino Tue Jan 28 17:36:30 1997
I am researching the following families in Richland County. Eckes, Wettstein/Wetzstein, and Marks/Marx. They resided in the towns of Wahpeton, Fairmont and Great Bend.
Lynn Wieczorek Sun Feb 9 11:15:33 1997
I am looking for any information on the SOLE family. They lived at or around Ambercrombie. Ole and his wife Lena came to the United States from Norway. They are on the 1880 census in Richland county. Then they seem to have disappeared. Does anyone know the name??
Jerry Austin Fri Feb 14 08:00:24 1997
Melvin HAGEN and Olrika BRUTEN emigrated from Norway probably c. 1890. Melvin's father's last name was LARSEN. Children =
Carl - Oliver - Mollie - Lottie - Julia - Henry - Oscar b. 13 June 1893, Minot, N.Dakota - Roy
Several of the family ended up in Alberta, Canada. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Alice Gonzalo Fri Feb 14 12:10:33 1997
I am researching the names ISTA and DIERKE in and around Walcott. These families moved to Richaland County from Dakota County, Minnesota in the 1890's
Joan Thomason Sun Feb 16 09:18:08 1997
I am looking for information on my Grandparents, JOHN HUNTER and KARI OLSEN-LEIN (I am not sure of her last name). They were married in Whapeton in 1892.
Cynthia THEUSCH Tue Feb 18 16:08:49 1997
Seeking information the families of Anton and Klara (PIKULIK) THEUSCH. Also looking for information on Bartek and Victoria KUTZERA (KUCZERA) and their son Peter KUTZERA (KUCZERA).
KIM TIPPETTS (CHRISTENSEN) Wed Feb 19 13:40:10 1997
I am a 27 year old female that was born in Fargo, North Dakota. Currently searching for information on my birth parents. I was given up for adoption through Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota. I was born 04/03/69. I don't know where to begin. I would like to know if North Dakota has an open records law, or where I would start. Please if anyone can help! PLEASE!!!
Ann Kunkle-Jones Wed Feb 26 15:43:00 1997
I am interested in information on KUNKLE (KUNKEL) family ancestors. My father Dale KUNKLE was born in Wahpeton in 1943 and his parents Sylvester KUNKLE and Marie EISENBEIS resided in Wapheton for years prior to that. I am interested in information on anything with my grandfather Sylvester KUNKLE. Thank you.
DONALD ENOCHSON Sat Mar 1 12:13:00 1997
Searching for ENOCHSON family in Richland County.
Dick Campbell Sun Mar 2 18:20:05 1997
I am searching for information about Jim COMSTOCK and his wife Amanda Fracelia "Celia" TAPLIN COMSTOCK who lived in Blackmer, Richland County, ND before moving to Halbrite, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1903. Would also like to know if Jim COMSTOCK's parents, Ellis and Fanny COMSTOCK lived in Blackmer before they moved to Canada in 1904. Ellis COMSTOCK was a civil war veteran. He was with Company B, the Second Minnesota Infantry.
Ida K Jensen Mon Mar 10 21:55:48 1997
My Family history includes most of the Names From Grant Twsp, Duerr Twsp and Lidgerwood City. BISEK, BENSON, BANISH, BAUMANN, KUKLISH, STREGE, WOKAL, NOVOTNY, FUNFAR, HRDLIKA, HONL, HAAS, HAASE, GAUKLER, Just to list a few. Will Exchange any information that I have.
La Rae Huelsmann Tue Mar 11 09:15:37 1997
Looking for any descendents of WOIWODE family that lived around Mantador- Mrs. John WOIWODE was sister to my ggf-August GOLTZ. GOLTZ family also orig lived in Richland Co but moved on to Sargent Co. I do know that John and Bertha and at least 2 children are buried in Richland Co.
Lyle Staehnke Tue Mar 18 15:06:34 1997
I am looking for information about the CRYAN family,they were farmers,,and lived around Geneseo and lidgerwood 1880 and possibley before,,If any one has any census information around that time,,and they are listed,I would appreciate a reply,,obits any thing of that nature,,they were Catholics
Glynda Walls Southworth Sun Mar 23 21:41:58 1997
I am searching for info about Dr. Davi C. STEELE and his wife Mathilda COLBERG. Dr. STEELE came to Fairmount,N. D. in 1890.He was my grandfathers half-brother. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
LEWIS A. WELDON Fri Mar 28 17:41:11 1997
Hello, I was wondering if you could help me out or give me guidance in researching my family name. I grow up in the area of Geneseo - Ligerwood. The family name is SIEMIENIEWSKI. Would you please respond to my question. I would like to hear from you. Thank you A.W.
Kate Nance Tue Apr 8 10:10:01 1997
TAYLOR, Daniel-born 1835 in Scotland, came to America in 1853. Lived in Grant County, Wisconsin, before coming to Richland County sometime in the 1880's. He was still alive in 1900. His wife's name was Mary. I would like to know when he died.
Joyce Coates Sun Apr 13 15:35:00 1997
Seeking information on families of SHARRATT, LARSON, and WHITE. My ggmother, Bertha Lavina SHARRATT married a Peter LARSON in Fargo ND in 1883. Believe they homesteaded at Lidgerwood. In 1895, awaiting the birth of child, they went to Oshkosh WI to be with family. Peter died in Oshkosh, shortly after birth of child, Cora May Larson. Bertha SHARRATT LARSON returned to their homestead at Lidgerwood and lived there for a number of years with the help of her brother, Charles Sharratt. She later married a Charles White, from Minneapolis. Unknown if he had North Dakota connections. Any info on these names would be most appreciate.
Also anyone who could direct me to how to find information on "homesteads". Are there records??
Helen Thompson Cram Sat Apr 19 20:02:07 1997
I am looking for any information anyone may have on Grover Thompson and Inis Alverson. They were my grandparents and came from Illinois. It would be especially interesting if anyone knows any information about them before they came to Richland County.
Judy Lloyd Sat May 3 12:09:06 1997
I am looking for information about Fairmont, ND. Several ancestors, surname RIPLEY and ANDREWS, came seperately from Illinois about the turn of the century. Why? Was ND land sold in Illinois? Is there a list of Richland Co. cemeteries. Is there an historical society? Thanks for any help.
Joel Thu May 8 09:48:35 1997
Looking for members of my family. Wold, Merchant, Lenoue, Reinie. They were all in the Red river valley. My Grandfather had a general store in Galchutt. I have information going back to Norway (Wold), but nothing on the Merchants. Thank you, Joel
Barbara Hamel Fri May 9 18:43:38 1997
I am interested in information regarding the CHILDS, MATTHIAS, and JOARNT/Jyarnt (Maiden name of Wilhelmina Childs) families from the Wahpeton, (Richland County) North Dakota area.
Charlotte A. Bzoskie Sat May 17 00:53:58 1997
I am interested in finding out more about Fort Abercrombie, ND. My Great Grandfather, Michael CARLIN/CARLAND died while stationed there during the Indian Wars. He died at the fort of Typhoid Fever on May 18, 1864. He was a private in Hatch's Independent Battalion, Company D, Cavalry. Michael was in service there for approximately 6 months before his death. He also served part of that time at Pembina.
My question is : Does Fort Abercrombie have a cemetery? Are there soldier interred in the Fort's cemetery, if there is one? Is My Great Grandfather Michael buried there? Is there a compiled list of people interred in the area of the Fort? Any and all information you can share about the Fort and or the Cemetery will be greatly appreciated. Thank you,
Paul J. Hammond Sun May 18 12:22:27 1997
I am looking for information on the James Frank and Edith Johnson family. They traded a Friesland, MN farm for the mortgaged Elmore Hotel. I'd also like information about the Elmore Hotel (pictures or otherwise). I'd be glad to exchange any information I have.
B. Craig Fri Jun 6 15:14:58 1997
NORDICK/EISCHENS/GRAMMES - I am looking for any information on my great-grandparents families: Herman NORDICK, a long with his brothers Joesph, Henry and John settled in North Dakota in the 1890's. They had come from Weseke, Germany. Herman married Anna EISCHENS in Ledgewood, Richland on November 23, 1899. Anna's parents were Theodore EISCHENS and Anna Maria (nee GRAMMES). Herman later moved to Canada, but his brothers stayed behind. I also know Anna Eischens sister Susanna married a Breker who owned a farm. Can you help me in anyway? Any information would be appreciated.
Paula Blazing Tue Jun 10 18:53:51 1997
Looking for information on Haldor Haldorson THOE and Laura Olsdatter LIE. They lived near Wyndmere, Richland Co., ND
Karen WALK Sun Aug 17 13:12:06 1997
I am looking for any info, pictures or anything else of the Wahpeton Indian School. My mother Jean Rowley lived there as a child. Her parents were Claude & Beulah Rowley, and taught there, also her grandfather John J. Lohr taught there. Jean is almost 87 years old and is in a rest home in Kansas. I started asking her questions about living there and it was so interesting that I wanted to know more about it. She drew a diagram of how the buildings were arranged, she is as sharp as a tack, and told me a lot about the place and the kids. She had some pictures of a group of the boys in their full Indian costumes, a picture of them in dress suits and then 1 in their school uniform. I wrote a story of what she had told me, but would love to have info. from anyone that lives in the area. One question I asked was, "Were the children required by the Govt. to go there, or did they choose to go?" My mother didn't really know the answer to that.
Thanks for any info. Karen Walk
Karen Wohlwend Sun Oct 12 09:34:44 1997
Wish to correspond with descendants of Benedict Martin WOHLWEND, b. 28 Mar 1834, Nendeln, Leichtenstein; d. 14 June 1905, Lidgerwood, Richland, ND; m. 24 Feb 1862, Eschen, Leichtenstein; Theresa SCHIERSCHER, b. 16 Apr 1840, Schaan, Leichtenstein; d. 17 July 1920, Lidgerwood, Richland, ND. At least one brother of Theresa also settled in Richland Co. I would be most interested in locating descendants in that line, also!
Cecilia Combs Wed Oct 15 17:50:34 1997
I am looking for information on Daisy Hurd who was born 13 Nov 1904 and died ___ January 1980 in Wahpeton (or close by). I do not have her obituary, so my questions are:
1. Was her husband Bernard Hurd?
2. Did she live in Watertown SD in the 1920's.
3. Were her parents Charles and Amelia (Rohweder) Kopp?
4. Where and when did her parents die?
Any information you can give me (even a non-confirmation) would be appreciated. Thanks.
Cecilia Combs Wed Oct 15 18:36:09 1997
Have cemetery readings been done for Richland County, SD? If so, is there a reading for Daisy Hurd for whom I need a "day" of death in January 1980.
Cecilia Combs Wed Oct 15 18:39:45 1997
What is the name of the newspaper in Wahpeton, ND in 1980? (I assume Wahpeton is where I would find obituaries for Richland County.) Cecilia
Larry Reski Mon Dec 1 15:13:19 1997
Looking for information on the following families PACHOLL, DUWENHOEGGER, DOLEZAL, KOUBA located in Waphaton, Lidgerwood, and Mantador, ND
Harriet Marvin Tue Dec 2 12:38:07 1997
I am looking for information on Dirk ROGGEVEEN who married Cora Abigail SEARS at Fort Abercrombie in 1886. Cora had a sister who married Erastus HACKETT, and lived in Richland Co. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Michael Welsh Mon Dec 22 11:16:03 1997
I am looking for any information on Ole O. Hanson and wife Carrie Severtson . In 1885 they left Norway and came to the US. Settled in Richland County near Colfax North Dakota. Where they was to have had reatives in that area .They Farmed in that area.
Would like to know who Ole O.Hansons parents were. And if he took citizenship papers in Richland county. And any thing available.
Wayne Connelley Mon Dec 29 20:21:47 1997
Looking relatives of Stillman A. French and Arvilla Brooks who homesteaded near Wahpeton, ND from early 1880's to 1902 then moved to Fresno, CA. I believe Stillman's mother Sarah Kelsey French lived out her years in Wahpeton. Stillman b. 1956 in DeKalb Co., Illinois. Parents were Sarah Kelsey and Sumner French. Stillman's and Arvilla's children: Charles H. b. 1881, Glen D. b. 1883, Arlie C. b. 1885, Jay M. b. 1887, Marcus S. b. 1891, Donald Sumner b.1893, Edith A. b. 1895 (died infant).
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