Richland County, North Dakota
2000 Queries

Gena Schantz Fri Jan 14 10:41:18 2000
Searching for information about Leonard Fredrik Hull, who was last heard from on July 27, 1901, when he wote that he was planning to start working on the harvest in Christine, North Dakota. He was never heard from again. Does anyone know what happened to him?

BARBARA VALDEZ Sun Jan 16 21:59:17 2000
looking for info on NELLIE MAE MILLER9king and Orin KING They are my Grandparents they had a farm along with my great grandparents KING 7 miles from Wyndemere West End they had 3 children Evelyn Harry MILLERKING and Ruth also known as Dolly any info would be appreciated B129 MOM

emattson Sun Feb 13 12:34:19 2000
What year was Raymond Mattson and Eva Trimner married?

Kathlene Lukasik Mon Feb 21 02:16:39 2000
Both surnames are showing on the Census for 1900 & 1910. Research shows both names died in the Hankinson, ND area. Please help. Looking for any information available.
Thank you, Kathlene

Gregg Douglas Sat Feb 26 09:29:23 2000
I am researching the STILES surname, particularly Henry Edward Stiles, wife Katie Louise Bogert who in 1899 lived in Stiles, Richland County, ND.

Ian Smythe Sun Mar 5 20:52:05 2000
I am seeking any info on the Smyth(e)'s who settled at Dexter Township near Lidgerwood. Would especially like to obtain info on George Alfred Smythe who left Lidgerwood around 1915 and Norman Clark Smythe who left Lidgerwood around 1900 possibly for Washington or Oregon.

Helen Loen Thu Mar 9 06:40:16 2000
My grandmother, Emma PAMMEL, may have taught at the Indian School about 1897-1898. Am seeking to confirm this information. Also would like any historical information about the school.

Lori Turner Flinn Mon Mar 13 08:37:37 2000
I'm looking for information on my grandfather, John Albert TURNER born in Abercrombie, July 16, 1892 & his parents Peter August TURNQUIST (possibly born in Sweden) & Julia Johnson Sneen (born in Norway). I'm not sure when the name was changed from TURNQUIST to TURNER. They all moved to Seattle, Wa early 1900's.

Candace Paton Fri Mar 17 18:38:03 2000
Looking for information on Ole and Oline SATHER. At the time of their marriage in Aug. of 1893, Ole lived in Sheyanne while Oline lived in Walcott with her parents Ole and Ingeborg SATHER. The 1900 census had them in Freeman Township, 1902/3 had them in Sandoun, and 1910 census had them in Wyndmere Township.

Jodi Tronsgard Sat Mar 18 21:40:47 2000
Ancestor Thor (Thomas) O. TRONSGARD and Ole TRONSGARD had a land and loan business in Wyndmere in 1900. Can anyone tell me the name of the business? Thanks so much!

Sharon B Sun Mar 19 17:44:38 2000
I am seeking any information/relatives of PAHL family that lived in Lidgerwood,ND during 1930's; they were Catholic, possibly of French[ and German ??] descent, and had a son, Jack[John Francis{?}]who stayed in Wahpeton,ND during 1938, and later [1939-40??] left for California. Thanks...

Diane Wilkinson Tue Mar 21 19:41:06 2000
I'm trying to find the birth and death dates for Walter A. KLUDT of Hankinson. He was married to Emma BERGER, died sometime after 1955. Thank you.

James Clarke Campbell Wed Mar 22 05:20:15 2000
I am trying to locate and comfirm data on my Greatgrandparents, Robert CLARKE, b. 15 Jul 1862 in Pepin, WI who married a Mary LIKE b.unk possibly in Germany in 1886 in Wahpeton. I am trying to gather information on their marriage and other LIKE family members.

Carl Moses Sat Mar 25 04:34:39 2000
Searching for any information about Almabe DUPREE, private in Co D. 10th US infantry between 6-19-1865 and 6-19-1868. His war record states he was "mustered out from Fort Abercrombie, Dakotas" in 1868. Searching for any information about him or the military unit. Any information you have will be appreciated.

Pat Mount Wed Mar 29 18:34:32 2000
Looking for William (Wilhelm) BUSSE and wife Sophie THURNAU (have seen it rendered Turner) who supposedly had a son, William born Apr 1899 in Wahpeton, Richland Co. William Sr.'s sister Louise and brother-in-law Henry Wolter/Walter resided in Wilkin Co., MN in 1910.

Lori Knight Tue Apr 4 07:31:21 2000
Looking for information on Walter Harvey JOHNSON Born around 5/8/1889 who married Lilly Ovedia LILLESTOL Born 9/7/1899 they were married around 6/1/18.

Hege Imset Matre Thu Apr 6 03:17:04 2000
My greatgrandparents Joseph Alexander ERIKSON and spouse Laura Pauline ERIKSON (born STROM)are registred on the 1880 census from North Dakota. They are registred in 1880 in the Ibsen township and in 1884 at BLM at Dwight West. At least four children where born in North Dakota. John(Johan) in 1878, Charles (Karl) in 1879, Marie in 1882 and Vilhelm in 1884. In 1885 they have returned to Norway, and are living at Hamar. We don't know why they returned. How can I get information regarding the years they lived in Richland, marriage licence, birth sertificates, baptism etc. I would also like backround information about the places they lived. If somebody could help me I will be happy to assist with research in Norway. Hege.

Dorothy Ellis Fri Apr 7 11:48:26 2000
My grandmother, Eda Belle HAWES, taught school in Wapaton around 1890. She married George F. POND in 1893 and I don't know if she continued to teach after that. Where do I write to find old school records?

Kathy Ward Tue Apr 18 05:39:35 2000
I'm trying to find descendants of the Martin WALDRON/Johanna STACK family. They were living in Richland Co ND at the time of the 1885 State census. The children were Martin b 1868, John T. b 1870, Daniel b 1872, and Phillip F. b 1878. There might have been a dau Maggie b and d 1885. The 4 sons were b Allamakee Co IA. I have found these names on an index of Homestead records, and have the actual records of Phil WALDRON who proved up on a claim in Richland Co in 1909. Does anyone have information of this family? Kathy Ward

Kathy Cowan Fri Apr 28 16:04:10 2000
Looking for info on Emil & Gottlieb WAHL who owned land in this county in the 1890s. Emil WAHL went to a family reunion in Elizabeth, Minnesota, was in an auto accident that killed his brother Fred WAHL and in which he and his brother Gottlieb were injured. Any info on these brothers would be greatly appreciated Kathy

Clifford Mauer Sun May 7 14:15:45 2000
Death Records

S.VanPutten Mon May 15 12:28:10 2000
In Richland County, ND 1880 Census: Trena JACKSON (Petrine Christine Mikkelsdatter 1847c Norway) a widow (Husband was Tore JACKSON). They had Matilda 1872 WI, Josephine 1874 WI, and Mikkel (Michael) Aug 1876 WI. It was known that she moved to ND with children and then to MN before 1900 with girls. Unknown what happened to son. There is a Mike JACKSON age 3 in the census with another family, but it states this one was born in Norway. Could be an error. Would like to know more about this family and especially what happened to son, Michael.

MARIE PITTMAN Mon May 15 22:04:28 2000
Seeking contact with other DIERKE researchers or any of the other surnames mentioned. Found reference in the Social Security Index to DIERKE's in Richland Co., ND and would like to exchg any info with researchers for this family. MARIE

Lorna Coats Thu May 18 20:57:55 2000
Looking for information about my great-grandmother and her family. Gusta TVETER was born July 21, 1869 near Erlinger, Norway. She arrived in America and settled in Mooreton, her husband to be also came to this same area, Sverk EVENHUS. They were married October 24, 1891. To this union eight children were born: Henry, Casper, Mabel, John, Albin, Benhard and two babies they died. It is possible that Hans TVETER could be her brother.
Thank you for your assistance. Lorna Coats, Albany, OR

Carole Mon Jun 12 14:51:15 2000
Barbara RUBISH - 1885
Frank RUBISH
Thom RUBISH from Bohemia settled here, What happened to them?

Donnetta Spink Mon Jun 12 23:46:36 2000
I would like to know if the birth records are available for my late mother. Gladys Adelaide GUST, who was born in Hankinson January 25, 1906. I was under the impression that they were not as she had tried to get them a number of years ago.
My cousin told me that she had received the birth record of her father, Estel GUST, who was my mother's brother. I will be happy to pay the cost of having a copy sent to me. I would also like to know if the local cemeteries have records of burials. I know that two of my mother's sisters are buried in the United Cemetery in Hankinson. Their father and grandmother are also supposed to be buried there, but we did not find any headstone for them. There was no one at the cemetery at the time to ask about it. Their names were Rudolph Charles GUST and Rebecca Collins ELPHICK.
I would appreciate very much any information you might be able to share. Donnetta Spink

George Olson Tue Jun 13 10:46:37 2000
I am looking for any information regarding my great grandparents Ole OLSON and Julia (FREDRIKSEN/SON?) OLSON. They came to Richland County in the late 1880's. Their first child was Olga, born in 1888, near Christine, ND. and the following children were born around Colfax. Alma,1890, Thora,1892, Obel,1894, John,1895 and Ida,1898. Julia's sister is supposed to have married a BOLSTAD, and Ole's sister I think married a DALBY and lived in the Fargo area. I would likw to find my North Dakota relatives.

Joan F Wed Jun 14 13:09:12 2000
I am looking for any information regarding the Franklin Pierce LONGENECKER family.He married Lucy JACOBS and they had at least 6 children. One son was named John[I think]. The daughters I remember were Eva, LaRue, and Maude. LaRue was my grandmother, and these people are her parents and sisters and brothers. They lived in Wapheton, Richland Center in 1884.

Diane Tetens Sun Jun 18 13:39:38 2000
Searching for relatives from Sweden - Marriage certificate indicates Alfred OMAN and Matilda ANDERSON of Wahpeton were married in Wahpeton on the 20th day of September in the year of our Lord 1890. Witnesses were Ed ANDERSON, Gustaf STUCKSON. Folsom DOW was the Justice of the Peace.
It is difficult to read my great grandmother's Bible which indicates Matilda ANDERSON (OMAN) fodd Agrama Vastergorden - we believe they were from Vastergotland born January 6, 1868 and great grandfather March 17, 1866.
Any help in identifying any additional information would be greatly appreciated.

Barbara A Balvin Mon Jun 19 18:56:22 2000
I am looking for infomation on DUWENHOEGGER's. I have found some census and cemetery records for my grandmother's parents and siblings in Liberty Grove, Richland County. But I have not been able to find anything on my grandmother Mathilda (aka Tillie). I am also researching BALVIN, TOLKSDORF, HEURUNG. Thanks for your help.

Carole Atchley Tue Jun 27 07:56:14 2000
Looking for RUBISH ancestors - Frank RUBISH b.1884
Barbara RUBISH b.1862 (Bohemia)
Thos (Joesph?) b.1849

Carole Atchley Tue Jun 27 07:59:44 2000
Barbara RANN and children

Fran Grecco Tue Jul 18 18:59:21 2000
My grgrandfather, Michel MAUER, married twice in RIchland Co. FIrst to Rosa DIGULA in April 1891. They had three children--2 of whom lived past infancy. Rosa died sometime after 1895. He remarried to my grgrandmother, Elizabeth WOLFE in 1903. I'm searching for information on the DIGULA/DEGULA family. In advance, thanks for any leads/information!

Barb Jay Wed Jul 19 15:34:13 2000
Looking for any information about my relatives: Thore BENDIKSEN - moved to Walcott from Norway approx. 1881. He married Martha Elisa Rasmusdatter THUE in 1875 in Norway. Martha was a sister of O. R. THUE, also of Walcott.

Denise Sat Jul 22 20:21:30 2000
Johanne FRISLIE, born 28 Jun 1874, died 27 Jul 1942
Berte FRISLIE, born 27 Aug 1876
Ida FRISLIE, born 23 May 1882, died 13 Dec 1963
Agnes EVENSON, born 30 Jun 1884, died 28 Jul 1940, married Martin NELSON, he died 1975, lived in Milner, N.D.
Ole EVENSON or FRISLIE, born 19 Jan 1879, lived in Wahpeton, married and had many children
Hans EVENSON, born 17 Nov 1881, died 20 Jul 1918, served in WW I, Pvt., H Co., 26th Inf.
Any information on this family is greatly appreciated!

GINO FARNUM Sun Jul 23 18:10:23 2000
My G-grandparents lived at Lidgerwood, ND.yrs.1890-? My G-grandmothers first name was Yetler and I do not know what my G-grandfathers name was. I do know that they are buried some where there.
My AMOS family is some what a mystery to our remaining family as we can not find any thing on them. If any one can help us or know any thing Please email me we would be ever so greatfull for any thing and I do mean any thing. Thank You Gino Farnum

Barb Bubolz Mon Jul 24 16:15:41 2000
Have an obit for an Eva MANSKE mother of Martha Mittag HAWKINSON and Lizzie Werner WHAPETON. Eva died 1927 buried in Gillett WI Obit states that Herman died February 22, 1913. They had sold their farm at Gillett and were visiting and making their home with children. Herman is not buried in Gillett so I am hoping he died by one of his children in North Dakota and was buried there. They were Lutheran. Can anyone help me? Thanks.

gino farnum Thu Aug 3 08:10:40 2000
I am looking for my grandfather AMOS & his wife Yeteler AMOS,They lived in Ledgerwood, Richland Co., ND. Any one who knows about them I would love to hear from you. Thank you Gino.

Barbara Murry Thu Aug 3 15:03:17 2000
FOX HOME farm - HANSON farm - SCANT farm - 1890's - Martin and Catherine PLOYHAR lived on these farmsteads in the 1890's. I'd like to see those farmsteads if they could be located. Do you have any information on were they might be. They were within five miles of Wahpeton.

Eloise Garner Fri Aug 4 17:17:31 2000
Would like to find info regarding Syvert MONSON and Lisbeth PEDERSON and Peder OSLIE/OSLEY and wife, Olea. My grandsons are descendents and we would like to know more about them and where in Norway both families came from.

Karen Taylor Sat Aug 5 20:16:57 2000
Looking for Earl & Marie Grace LANG who lived in Fairmont or Alice? in 1972. Earl died in Aug 1972 and was born 3 Jul 1889. Marie was born in Wadena, MN as Marie Grace NORTHFOSS, daughter of Bertha West NORTHFOSS and William Louis NORTHFOSS. If you know about them or are a descendent please contact me. Thanks!

Gail Rieland - O'Hern Sat Aug 19 22:05:39 2000
I am granddaughter to Jennie MILLER, md. George Henry RIELAND. I have no more information on my grandmother's family. I do remember an uncle Clarance which I think was Jennie's brother. Any help would be appreciated.

BARB QUALE Sun Aug 20 22:33:21 2000
My father, Walter HINZ, is looking for a grade school/high school classmate by the name of Maurice RUHLAND. My father was born in Lidgerwood in 1916 so I assume Maurice would be about 83. My father thinks he became a psychiatrist and at some point in his life, lived in Kingman, Arizona. Do you know anything about Mr. RUHLAND?

Jostein Lillestøl Mon Aug 28 03:59:55 2000
I am looking for descendants of a family coming from Hornindal, Norway to the Breckenridge-Wapheton area in 1882-83. The head of the family was Anders (b.1832) and wife Oline (b.1844). Their children were Anne (b.1863), Ole (b.1865), Kanutte (b. 1867), Paul (b.1869), Peder (b.1872), Anders (b.1876) and Amund (b.1879). They apparently adopted ANDERSON as their surname (Lillestøl being their Norwegian family name). Anne married Jens Erickson (b.1858) and got the children Elmar (b.1888), Albert (b.1890) and Jens (b.1894). Anders had a sister (b.1841) and a brother Ole (b. 1845) who may have settled in the same area. This is all I know, except some death dates from obituary/funeral records and that some of them were affiliated with the railroad construction and/or service. Any further information about the descendants of Anders (who is a brother of my great grandfather) is appreciated, and in particular if there are somebody over there who are interested in contact. Sincerely
Jostein Lillestøl
Saudalskleivane 44
5136 Mjølkeråen
NORWAY

Shelly Allan Tue Aug 29 19:51:56 2000
I'm looking for info on Warren SPAULDING and wife Harriet DRAKE. They moved to Richland Co.about 1879. Warren's sister Lucina and her husband Edward CRAFT also came about the same time. Warren was a postmaster and proprietor of a general store but I'm not sure what township they were in. Any info would be greatly appriciated

Chuck Ebner Wed Sep 6 21:25:38 2000
I am looking for info on the above families. The HINGTGEN's came from Luxembourg to Eastern Iowa, then to Wahpeton in the mid 1870'2. They could have later changed the name to HINTGEN. Theodore J. HINGTGEN started a photo studio there and I have several photos of people there with the HINGTGEN logo on them, with Wahpeton, ND. This family also has ties to Heron Lake, Lismore, Adrian and Worthington, MN. Thanks.

Helga Kallevik Fri Sep 15 11:21:59 2000
I am looking for informations about Christoffer Rasmusen ENGEVIK born 1845 in Norway.He emigrated to USA and he lived in North Dakota, Richland county in 1887. He was a brother of my great grandfather, and the family in Norway lost all contact with him and his family early in the 1900 century. I would be greatful for all information about him or his family (descendants). He married in USA, but I don't know the name of his wife. Maybe the name of two sons was Hans and Ole. (I found the name Ole S and Hans ENGEVIK in BLM-records. It was also there I found out that Christoffer settled in North Dakota.

Sharon Bakke Sat Sep 16 21:35:21 2000
Looking for information on Oliver H. PERRY who purchased land in Richland Co., 5/26/1893.

Paula Heick Wed Sep 27 13:56:20 2000
Any information on these names

Dorothy Lordi Mon Oct 2 17:17:20 2000
I am looking for descendants of my ggrandfather David S PRATT and his son Leslie PRATT originally of Trumansburg, NY. They homesteaded in Richland County in Brandenberg Township in 1900.

Edward Goldstein Fri Oct 6 09:01:18 2000
Looking for information on Leandre VACHON, who lived in Wahpeton with his wife Mary Ann (ACHTER) from the early 1890's. He has also lived in Cass County, ND, as well as various places in Minnesota.
Any information that would help me determine (1) his place of birth (somewhere in French Canada), and (2) the names of his parents, would be especially welcome.

Annette Klosner Hoskins Fri Oct 13 21:20:19 2000
I am interested in locating passenger lists for the western bound wagon trains guided by James L. FISK in the early 1860's. I understand that one particular train was attacked by Indians and many passengers were killed; are there any records of the names of those killed? Many of the trains left Richland County, traveled across to Slope County and into the Idaho/Montana territories in search of gold.
Thanks for your time, Annette

Elizabeth McFarland Sat Oct 14 14:43:44 2000
I am looking for information on William Joseph McFARLAND. I believe he is listed in the 1885 Census (J. McFARLAND) as living in Wahpeton, Richland County. He was a farmer and married Rose NIMITZ on 3/16/1885 in Sheldon, ND. In the 1885 Census it shows his nativity as Minnesota. He was born in New Brunswick, Canada in 1848. I looking for documentation that would reveal who his parents were, where he might have applied for and received citizenship to this country.

Jerome Geister Fri Oct 20 13:49:31 2000
Would like to acquire info. on Maria SCHMITT, married Moritz GEISTER, @1895, need birth, death date and what cemetary. Had two children, Ted and Margaret. Father remarried 24 Apr. 1906 to Walberga Marie ANDERSON. Then moved to Nevada. There is a Moritz GEISTER buried at Calvery cemetary, 1949, Is this the same Moritz? There was a Becky FORSCHLER, was the parish secretary at St. John's Parish in 1982, and a member of genealogy group. Would like her to contact me. Thank You, Nice web site.

Michele Wittman Mon Oct 23 06:33:32 2000
I am looking for any specific information on Annie WITTMAN, Bernhard WITTMAN, Roselia WITTMAN (2 of them, mother and daughter), William B WITTMAN, Carry WITTMAN. I found information that linked them to Richland County in the 1885 Dakota Territory Census Records. I found William B WITTMAN and Carry WITTMAN in the Richland County BLM. I have an Annie, Bernhard, Roselia, and William WITTMAN that are my great aunts and uncles. The oldest Roselia would be my Great great grandma. I have inherited a whole box (large one!) of family pictures and am trying to place everyone as best I can. Thanks for your time in advance.

kietzmann Sun Nov 5 10:35:15 2000
I am looking for BOHN HEINRICH, born 1860 / germany. my gr.gr.uncle goes to america in 1880.

Tammy Charbonneau (Wohlwend) Thu Nov 30 11:14:00 2000
I'm looking for infomation about my grandmother. I have lots of information regarding my grandfathers side of the family. Her maiden name was Ernastina Christina HAASE. She married my grandfather, Loren Carl WOHLWEND. They had fifteen children. They first lived in ND then moved to SD. My grandfather worked on the Oahe Dam. I have heard names such as Bartnick, Martnick, and Kieser in some family discussions but would love to know for sure WHO I AM!!! I know that the WOHLWEND family is from the Lidgerwood area. I know that my grandfather finished high school but do not know where my grandparents met. I'm assuming somewhere in Richland County.
Any information would be much apprecieated. Best Regards, Tammy Charbonneau (Wohlwend) Talynnc@home.com

Jeremy Mattson Sun Dec 10 18:42:19 2000
Looking for any info on Hans MATTSON who lived in Lidgerwood ND.

Charlene Heidt Sun Dec 10 23:05:35 2000
I am looking for relations that are decendants of Ase KRISTENSDATTER who immigrated to North Dakota from Norway. The names I have are as follows. Lenore Ione DAHL b.11/24/1913, who is the daughter of Ole J. DAHL b.1881 and Anna Idelie STUBSON b. 1884, Anna is the daughter of Ingeborg HALDORSDATTER b. 5/26/1855 d. 1907,who is the daughter of Engebret H. ULTEIG b. 9/23/1827 d. 1907 and Ase KRISTENSDATTER b.1817 d. 1872 in Norway. I was fotunate to contact a distant cousin from Texas who has sent me info dating back to 1670.

Ken Schmidtke Wed Dec 20 09:52:29 2000
Carl WITT and wife Ulricke settled in Richland Co on or about 11/24/1888. They sailed to USA from Germany. Had children Carl who was an interpreter during the Nuremburg Trials (killed in auto accident - details unknown,) daughter Josephine and son Jimmy James. Ulricke was a sister to my grandmother Auguste Henrietta Louise Berlin Schmidtke VOSS. Any information enabling me to go deeper into my family history would be appreciated.

Linda Shaffer Thu Dec 21 19:35:02 2000
I am searching for descendents of Alexander Bugge SVENDSEN whom we believe may have emigrated to the the Wahpeton or Oakes, North Dakota area and whom originated from the Tjotta area of Norway. Alexander was born January 27, 1855 to Svend Mathisen and Pernelle Kristine TORRESDTR. He married Johanne S. Petrine JORGENSDTR.(known as Trine) in 1878 in Norway. Known children: Indianna; Torris; Peder; Anna Marie. According to the Digitalarkivet:Trondheim Emigranter 1880-1916, Alexander and family left Trondheim on 30 May 1883 and was headed for Wahpeton, North Dakota. Alexander and his family may have traveled with a Peder FORDELSEN who settled in the Oakes, ND area. Thanking you in advance for any information anyone might be able to provide.

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