2004 Queries
Richland County, North Dakota

Terry Mon Jan 26 12:12:23 2004
Looking for the family of Barbara RODGER born 1861-1866 from Scotland, married 1886 in Abercrombie, Richland County, Dakota Territory. Also, Walter James RODGER, born Richland Co, Dakota Territory abt. 1884. He may have been adopted out. Who's son was he?

Jennie London Tue Jan 27 15:56:43 2004
Seeking any information, factual or anecdotal, available on my paternal grandparents, Thomas Jefferson LONDON and his wife Amy, who homesteaded near Hankinson, in Richland Co. ND from 1887 to 1894. Three of their small children died in the month of August, in the years of 1887, 1890 and 1893. Any known common factor for that month? One child born in White Rock, SD, during time they lived in Hankinson - was there a better doctor there? Witnesses on their Homestead Papers were Andrew Olson, Eldred M. Strong, Cassius Lisk and Lemuel T. Dunham. Caleb Ezra Stewart, who also lived near by, was a brother in law. Thanks for any help you can give to me in Florida.

Cary Rootkie Sat Jan 31 10:52:55 2004
Seaching for Theresa ROOTKIE who moved to Lidgerwood in 1900 at the age of 16 with her parents. She married Frank MARTINEK on Jan 23, 1904. Died June 3, 1942 at New Effington, SD. Need info on her parents and Theresa.

Audrey Wellendorf Sat Feb 28 09:16:55 2004
Ervin Albert WINJE lived in Liberty Grove Township. He was born in 1897 and died in 1921. Tell me about his life and how he died.

Tom Kowash Sun Mar 7 01:30:03 2004
I am looking for any info on the KOWASH family.

Christina Eischens Mon Mar 29 13:36:11 2004
I am also interested in locating any information on my ancestors. I am also a great great great grand daughter of Maxamillion EISCHENS.

Leslie Fri Apr 9 13:48:39 2004
I am looking for information on the marriage of John MULLEN and Martha WHITAKER in about 1890. I was told that they were married in Wahpeton.

Tryna Sun Apr 25 16:09:59 2004
I am answering a query from 2001 by Susannah Sears who was asking about Duraine MAKINSTER. Her e-mail address is not current.
"susannah sears Sat Jun 2 10:18:03 2001
I am trying to locate any information on Dewey Dwayne (Duane?) MAKINSTER who lived and had a farm in Lidgerwood, ND sometime between 1860 and 1910. This is my great-great-great grandfather and any information you could offer would be much appreciated.
Thank you, Susannah Sears "

I have a Duraine Dewey MAKINSTER, he was born in Wisconsin in January 1852, per the 1900 census for ND. He was the son of Dewey (b. 2/1827 in NY) and Eliza (b. 4/1827 in NY) MAKINSTER. His siblings per the 1860 MN, Waseca County (listed as McKINSTER) census and the 1870 MN, Faribault County (listed as McQUESTEN) census are Major, Surviva C., Ida Medora, and Josephine.

E-mail me if you read this and want more info. They are hard to find as their name is mispelled / misinterpreted easily. I am the Great-Grandaughter of Ida Medora.

mathias Sun May 2 11:57:45 2004
I am trying to find several siblings of one of the JOSTAD families. A 1916 obit for one of the siblings, Oluf JOSTAD, stated that his sister, Mrs. A K SHIRLEY, was living in Christine ND at that time. I would like to know which sister and to get some leads to find out whatever happened to this branch of the tree. Thank you.

Heather Tue May 18 15:45:59 2004
I am looking for any information on the AADLAND family of Richland County. Lars E AADLAND (1842-1905) and Serina (1846-1929) came from Skudesness Haven on the Island of Karmoy, Norway and had 6 children. Lars L AADLAND (1887- 1960) was one of the children who married Clara NELSON (1891-1934) and had 8 children. Lloyd AADLAND (1913-2000) settled in Roberts County, and is my grandfather.

Carrie Thu Jun 3 01:09:59 2004
Looking for information on my Great Grandfather - Henry ERTL (first name may be different). He lived in Bismark and Lefor - maybe other places. The story goes he may have been killed by the Germans because he was an engineer and had information they needed. Another story is he had Hunington's Chorea Disease. Either way, he left my Great Grandmother, Pauline (Lena) with several children - Nick, Henry, Kay and 3 more I don't know names. If you have any information, please contact me. cairbear@pacbell.net Thank you.

Gary Landsem Fri Jun 4 22:13:28 2004
Looking for information on John LANDSEM, Walcott, father of Martin LANDSEM. Buried in the Richland Church Cemetery.

Terry Sun Jun 6 19:04:36 2004
I am looking for a birth record for Walter RODGER, born 1884 most like in or near Walcott.
Thank you, Terry rtarpan@ranchweb.net

L C Johnson Mon Jun 7 09:25:55 2004

I am interested in tracing kinfolk who lived, and in all likely currently are living in Richland County, North Dakota.
Their names are Robert L. and Dean ELLESTAD (both most likely now deceased), or any children born to them who may yet be in that area. Robert and Dean were sons of George B. and Alice (HOUSKER) ELLESTAD . George was born at Walcott on Sept. 27, 1889, and married to Alice on June 15, 1915. They also had two daughters, Joyce and Dorayne. Joyce married and moved away from Richland County, but Dorayne, so far as I know, remained there and married Glen NYBECK. She died in November, 1975. Her children (NYBECK), if any, also would be distant cousins to me. The four children of George and Alice would be my second cousins, once removed.

Any information your could provide, or useful links, would be much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Leonard C. Johnson
1562 East Third Street
MOSCOW ID 83843 208-882-8811

Roger Vick Sat Jun 12 21:48:35 2004
I am trying to find the burial place of my GGrandfather Peter VICK (may be listed as Hans Peter VICK). My uncle told me he is buried in Richland County in a cemetary next to a (Lutheran ?) church that burned down and was not rebuilt. My GGrandfather and family are shown in the 1900 Census in Garfield Township, Richland County. He died in July, 1908. ND does not have a death certificate for him.

Judy Van Vleet Mon Jun 14 20:51:20 2004
I am looking for information of the family of Albert VAN VLEET & Jane (ROGERS) VAN VLEET. They were living in Richland County in 1900 with children Bessey, Grace & Alfred. By 1910 it was just Jane with Grace and Alfred. I believe Albert's brother, George, and his wife Nancy Louisa also lived in this county from 1894 to 1901 or 1902.
Thanks.

Evelyn Seitz Fri Jun 18 19:29:54 2004
Looking for information on the family of William H LAVALLEY; Age in 1910 - 55, b. in Canada French. Estimated Birth Year:1854. Annie, wife, 50; Henry R. (aka Raymond Henry), son, b. Colfax, ND, 29 Aug 1893; Loyd (Lloyd), son, b. Colfax, ND, 09 Sept. 1899 or 1900; George, son, b. Minn., 1904. My 1900 census search found nothing in ND or Minn. Could they have lived in Minn. and crossed over to go to hospital?

Jim Bjorklund Sat Jun 19 10:57:58 2004
Looking for information about my cousin Jennie SWANBY who married Nels TANDBERG.. She died giving birth to a son, Jacob Born in May, of 1913. I understand she is buried in either North Dakota, or Montana.. She purchased land in Glasgow, Montana in 1913, before she died. Can someone shed any light on her for me ? Thanks, Jim Bjorklund

Jon Engum Thu Jul 22 18:31:44 2004
I am looking for information on the ENGUM family. I queried several years ago and received a picture from someone. I lost that photo with my email two computers ago. The man in the photo was definately a relation, who I don't know. I am hoping that person that sent the photo sees this and can send again. Thank you.

Jason Bolstad Sun Jul 25 10:07:02 2004
Does anyone know of a BOLSTAD Family Reunion happening soon? I'm a great-great-grandson of Ole BOLSTAD. He arrived to North Dakota in 1880. The homestead was in Colfax, in Richland County, ND. Ole sold the farm to my great-grandfather Harold BOLSTAD. Any info. please feel to email me. Thanks, Jason Bolstad

Cheryl Parsons Sun Aug 1 11:56:58 2004
I am looking for the burial place of Charles A. WARNER. Charles was born Nov. 19, 1853 in NY. I only know that he went from MN to ND. I do not have a death date or place. He was the son of John Horton WARNER & Malidna (CRONK) WARNER. I have a possible photo of him and his family taken in Cassleton. Can anyone help?
Thank you.
Cheryl Parsons

Duane Schwarm Tue Aug 10 20:40:04 2004
Looking for info on Nils Gustaf MELIN who was the fiance of my mother Signe Otilia OSTBERG of Sweden circa 1922, prior to her marriage to my father Ernest in 1933.

Patricia Morano Sat Aug 21 15:34:25 2004
I am looking for information on Ulrich KOBELT and other members of his family. I am connected to the KOBELTs through a great grandfather but don't know how Ulrich fits into my family although all KOBELTs seem to eventually fit together. Thank you.

Jim Mueller Sun Sep 26 12:17:32 2004
I'm searching for any available records of Austin M. ANSON and wife Anna (HARRIS) ANSON who owned a farm in Cassleton in the 1890s. Any help would be very much appreciated. (I understand that they are both buried in Casselton).
Thanks, Jim

Donna Coleman Fri Oct 8 08:03:56 2004
I am looking for any information regarding the DEMORAY families and Maria SHEBILSKY who married George DEMORAY, Jr. She apparently was from Germany, born 1873, possibly immigrated 1890, unknown when died. She had 3 children who were left orphaned at ages 6, 4, and 2 so must have died quite young. If anyone has access to information on her or her DEMORAY families, I would appreciate hearing from you.

D. Ellestad Tue Nov 16 10:54:05 2004
I am trying to locate any information regarding Andres, Anders, Andris, or Andrew ELLESTAD, who immigrated to the USA from Norway, in approximately 1925, at the age of 23. He was never heard from again. His family in Norway is still trying to find out what happened to him. He may have been using the surname of Bieto. If anyone has any information regarding Mr. ELLESTAD, please contact the above address.

Kathy Sablan Sat Nov 20 15:03:32 2004
My uncle James David GRABOW was killed in 1947. He was serving in the army air corp and was driving home to Bismark North Dakota. He was killed when his car lost control and went off of what we were told, a steep cliff in possibly Colorado. He was my mother's baby brother at the time, whom she helped raise. He was a beautiful person inside and out from all accounts of his friends and family who are still alive.

My mother is now 86 years old and is has been recently recalling her baby brother and his tragic death. Is there anybody out there who might know of or was friends with a James David GRABOW. His mother was Edna Lundeen (WRIGHT) GRABOW. His father was Karl Frederick GRABOW, and he had a brother William Karl GRABOW, another sister who is m,y mother, Barbara Natalie WRIGHT and a brother Richard WRIGHT. Anybody with any information about my Uncle Jimmy or any of his friends or acquaintences from Bismark N.D, Minneapolis Minn.
Thank you please call Kathy or Barbara Natalie Wright Sablan. 408-227-2660 or email me at moisisbak@sbcglobal.net

Christina Lund Sat Nov 20 15:24:48 2004
I am looking for any family info on Nicolaj (Nick) A. LUND from Denmark, born 1882, and his wife Gunda HANSON / HANSEN from Norway, born 1890, both immigrated to U.S. in 1904. One of their 11 children is Clarence Elmer LUND (my grandfather), born in Dwight in 1914. Clarence married Elizabeth (Kunigunda) Theresa HENKENIUS (from Mooreton) in Mooreton, Dec 26 1941. I also would like any death info on Elizabeth's father, Albert HENKENIUS, who immigrated from Germany to Iowa then Mooreton, such as where he died, burial, etc. His wife was Hedwig VEIT born in Minnesota, and I need birth & death info on her also.
Any information would be greatly appreciated, especially on the LUNDS.
Thank you, Christina Lund

Wendy Hamlett Sun Dec 5 02:06:45 2004
Am looking for any information on my great grandparents, Harold MURDOCK and Pluma DUNBAR and their family that lived in Barney in the late 1800's-early 1900's.

Mike Male Fri Dec 17 21:18:53 2004
Looking for any information on Charles & Mary MALE. They lived in Center Twp, Wahpeton, Richland Co, ND during the 1880, 1885 and 1900 census. Charles died 01 Jan 1905 and Mary died 28 Mar 1915 according to their tombstones from Moore Cemetery in Wapheton. Also looking for information on a daughter they had, Josephine MALE (she may have been adopted by Charles & Mary. According to Mary's will she was formerly known as Josephine JOHNSON). Josephine was living in 2nd ward, Center Twp, Wapheton during the 1910 census. She was probably married after the 1910 census and I have no information on her spouse.
If anyone could find obituary info for Charles & Mary or marriage info for Josephine it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time. I can be reached at mintmanmlm@chartermi.net.

Harold Jacobson Sat Dec 18 17:15:06 2004
Looking for information on Thorvald JACOBSON who homesteaded in the Abercrombie area around 1870. Married Gurine OLSON and after her death married Kari Mitmoen HANSEN.

Also, looking for information on Martin WOLD who immigrated to the Abercrombie area around 1890. Died there in 1936.
Thanks you.

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