Stearns - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Bromen, Bromenshenkel, Dickhaus, Dicks, Imdieke, Macke, Marthaler, Otte, Sherman

John J. Hajicek — 2 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking these surnames intermarried with the Bromen family in Sauk Centre and vicinity. You may also visit my home page.

Obit lookup: Marvin Walter Fifield

DarleneWaite97 — 27 Apr 2005 12:56:57 GMT

Could someone do a lookup for me for Marvin Walter Fifield. According to the Minnesota Death Index, he died in Sterns Co., 17-September-1987
Thank You

Luxembourg Immigrants to Stearns County, MN

GretchenLeisen — 11 Mar 2003 3:41:15 GMT

Need parents name to continue tree for Beutz/Rosemann

kimLei1313 — 26 Aug 2008 3:47:50 GMT

I am researching my other halfs family and hit a total dead end. Looking for parents of Joseph Beutz born 1851 in Austria/arrived here about 1883 and his spouse Ursula Rosemann born 1860 in Austria/arrived here in 1884. They resided in Stearns County and had 17 children. I need either Joseph or Ursula's parents names to research the tree back to Austria. The surnames have been spelled incorrectly in many of the records. Appreciate any help.
Jeanne

Betzold relatives

marykaselnak — 1 Aug 2001 8:42:05 GMT

My great grandmother was a cousin to the St. Cloud, Stearns Co. Betzold family. I would like to contact a family member from Elizabeth and John Kemper, Mary Betzold and Joseph Seberger, Katy Betzold and Henry Eich, Minnie Betzold and Harry Lyle. The family would have been in St. Cloud in late 1890's and early 1900's. Thank you. Mary Anne Kaselnak

NOTSCH, Mary Helen (Mrs. Ralph)

blukat70 — 3 Aug 2008 6:14:04 GMT

I'm looking for information about Mary Helen (Mrs. Ralph) NOTSCH of St. Cloud. I found her name and address in my grandmother's notations when she was ordering her birth certificate in 1962. I don't know if this woman went to school with her or was related. My grandmother was Grace Curran b Livermore IA 15 Nov 1905- d 22 Dec 1978 IL, went to school in Eagle Grove IA, moved to IL after the death of her mother in 1924. Married my grandfather, Marion Egert 24 Nov 1924. Parents of Beverly Ann and Annette Marie. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Kathy Minder
Geneseo IL

Hentges, Lichter, Mehr, Kuhns,

pgaet — 4 Jul 2001 12:48:18 GMT

I am researching the Hentges family from Niederweis, Kr. Bitburg, Regbez Trier. My gg grandfather Nicholas Hentges, m. Katherine Lichter in Illinois before moving to Dubuque Co, Iowa and finally to
Stearns Co. Mn. Families connected to the Hentges family at some point include Besinius, Thommes, Wirtz, Osweiler, Mehr, Theilen, Kuhns, Brommenschenkel and others. While I am primarily researching Hentges and Lichter I am willing to share the information I have on the other connected families. Possibly we can help each other.

Patt Gaetani

Will do lookup and researching

Ann — 1 Sep 2004 5:32:16 GMT

I will do lookups and researching for. I do charge for copies, postage, admission, etc. Email with your request and I'll see if I can do it. I also will take tombstone photos, find obits, etc. Email at annpiotrowski136@hotmail.com with your request.

Rollingstone..A Luxembourgish Village in Minnesota

Mary Schu — 2 Jul 2001 5:00:09 GMT

Gretchen Leisen....My husband is related to the Steichen's and Zeches's that settled in Rollingstone and were from Luxemburg. I have the book that lists the families that settled in Rollingstone and where they were from in Europe. Several of the names on your list are in the book. If you tell me the names that you are hunting for I will be happy to send the information on to you if I have it. Maybe you are only interested in Stearns Co. and Rollingstone is in Winona Co.

Lake Koronis,1904 Robert MANZ photographer

JHMasco — 7 Jul 2008 7:06:24 GMT

Hello,

Years ago I purchased a large photo of a group of young people, late teens or early 20s. Picture taken at Lake Koronis in 1904 with the names
May ASHLEY
Viola HUMMIRDINGER (?)
Birdie JESS
Payne LAWSON
Melvin (unreadable)
Den (?) CHISOLM
Agonia HUMMIRDINER
Claire DUCLOS (?)
Edith HAYNES
SEIRVY?
Lucas or Lulu MAYOR
Daisy HAYNES
Gladys BIRCH
Mayme PHILLIPS
Erbella (?) CHISOLM
Ada VAN VORST

Four of the people in the pic appear to be unidentified.

Perhaps the names will provide some clues for researchers.

SCHWINGHAMMER, Ronald Aloys

wgmd — 16 Jul 2008 6:30:58 GMT

Cannot find PLACE or birth or PLACE of death. Would appreciate any assistance in closing these loopholes.

Info wanted Terfehr, Feldhaus/Felthause, Rieskamp, Brown, etc

Shelly — 5 Apr 2002 1:25:13 GMT

Any information would be greatly appreciated on the following:

1 Johann H Terfehr b: December 08, 1818
+Anna Krey b: Abt. 1835
2 Anna Adelhide Terfehr b: July 31, 1861
2 Herman Gerhard Terfehr b: December 02, 1863
2 Katherina Susanna Terfehr b: June 11, 1866
+Johann Clement Rieskamp
2 Anna Maria Terfehr b: April 01, 1869
+John Kuepers
+Theodor Henry Feldhaus b: February 26, 1858
2 John Terfehr b: May 03, 1874

1 Theodor Henry Feldhausb: February 26, 1858 Germany
+Anna Maria Terfehr b: April 01, 1869
2 Herman Feldhaus b: September 25, 1890
2 Anna M Feldhaus b: October 31, 1892
+Anthony Knaus
+Harry Weilde m: Aft. 1915
2 Catherine Feldhaus b: February 1896
+John Finnemann
+Richard Almon Whitman b: August 04, 1885
2 Helen Feldhaus b: April 1898 in MN
+? Meyers
2 Elizabeth Feldhaus b: May 16, 1899
+Harold Brown
2 Henry Theordore Feldhaus b: February 05, 1903
2 Anton Feldhaus b: July 27, 1905
2 Frank Joseph Feldhaus b: December 28, 1907
+Florence Fay Ford b: February 11, 1921
2 John B Feldhaus b: September 15, 1910
+Loretta Schwegel

Andrew Lindgren in Holding, Stearns, MN.

sweden1999 — 16 Jul 2008 8:48:42 GMT

Does anyone out there remember the Lindgren family?

Andrew Lindgren (1850-1932) and his wife Elisabeth Buren (1846-1910) left Sweden in 1887 and later settled in Holdingford, Stearns County. Their only child Anna Carolina (born 1881-1965) got married to Ben Anderson (1877-1936) and overtook the farm.

Could someone please help me find photos of them? I am also greatly interested to come in contact with people that have memories and stories of this family.

PS: I got all family background from Sweden and I have found them in the US Census of 1900 to 1930.

Helen Arrowood, Kimball, MN

Nora Myres — 16 Jun 2004 7:13:25 GMT

I recently purchased a packet of 60 embossed post cards from the 1890's - 1915 many of which are addressed to Miss Helen Arrowood, Kimball, MN. These are beautiful and any family may contact me.

Marriage records

MaggieNelson27 — 30 Jun 2008 11:28:42 GMT

I recently learned that my gggrandmother was married to her second husband in St. Cloud in 1870. I'm wondering what I need to do to get her marriage record. Does anyone know? Her second husband was Martin L. Webster and her name was Eliza Chase Kester. Martin had been living in West Union, Todd Co. prior to that date.

Stanger,Baitinger,Dressler 1813-1920

ChaunaStBu — 1 Feb 2008 6:34:15 GMT

I have discovered two tintype photos that were stored with my grandparents thngs. One is a man , one is a woman. I believe them to be either Christian & Katherina (Dressler) Stanger or Adam and Jennie (Baitenger) Stanger. Is there anyone in the Paynesville area who could help me Id these tintypes? Also I am trying to find out more information on the Stanger Cemetery in Paynesville, as I am a decendant of Christian Stanger.

Stearns County Veterans with Luxembourg Ancestry - WWI & WWII

gleisen_1 — 25 Jun 2008 7:13:34 GMT

Rene Daubenfeld, the leader of several tours to the St. Cloud area for the past three years, has announced on his website a new project. Because so many Luxembourgers settled in the SE quadrant of Stearns COunty, I am posting this for your information.

The Luxembourgers are interested in stories about US Veterans of Luxembourg ancestry. In WWI and especially in WWII the American military is credited with liberating the small country of Luxembourg. For this reason the people of Luxembourg continue to have a strong respect for the USA and our strong sense of freedom. They are very grateful. They are requesting stories of veterans be sent to them. You can read more about this at Rene's website at http://www.haffren.lu/

The most famous American soldier of Luxembourg descent was actually from Sartell, Minnesota! His name was Phillip Weis, and he fought with George Patton's army in the Ardennes Mountains of northern Luxembourg in the winter of 1944-45 - the Battle of the Bulge. He became famous because he died in January 1945 in the battle to liberate the city of Wiltz. It was one of the last battles of the Battle of the Bulge. Phillip's body was not found until November 1945, as it was in the mountainous area, and for 7-8 months he was listed as MIA and presumed KIA. In November 1945 a local man came across the body of a US soldier, and found Phillip's dogtags. His parents were notified and he was buried in the US military cemetery in Hamm, Luxembourg, the same cemetery where Gen. George Patton is buried. For some reason, Phillip's dogtag was lost at the time his body was removed from the place of death.

In September 1977 a local Luxembourger, by the name of Ferdinand Weis, was walking through the forest and looking for artfacts of the big battleground when he came across a small bag using his metal detector. Inside were 2 dogtags, one with "Phillip Weis" on it and the other with "ASS 37555522" on it. Because of the same family name, Ferdinand contacted the US military cemetery in Hamm where Phillip was buried. He discovered the soldier was from Sartell, Minnesota and contacted the last of his family here. Through correspondence, it was discovered that Phillip's grandfather, Nicholas Weis, was born at Insenborn, a few miles south of Wiltz. Phillip died within 3 miles of his grandfather's birthplace! Eventually Phillip's Sartell relatives journeyed to Luxembourg and received a hearty welcome and honors from the locals.

Last year while visiting the Military Cemetery, the guide told the story of Phillip Weis to the group, as an example of a soldier of Luxembourg ancestry helping in the liberation of the land of his ancestors. Every year on 6 January, a red rose appears on his grave. No one knows who the person is who decorates Phillip's grave, but it is certain that it is done in gratitude for the supreme sacrifice that Phillip gave.

So, do you also have a story of a family veteran of WWII who is of Luxembourg heritage?

Mathias and Peter Engels

Phil Holm — 6 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

"Mathias Engels was born in Myer, Germany, in the year 1841. Came with his parents to the United States, and located in Wisconsin in the fall of 1846, where he lived until 1854, and moved to Sauk Rapids, where he lived for one year, then removed to a farm in the town of St. Joseph, and lived there till the fall of 1880, when he came to his present home [in Le Sauk township]. His brother Peter enlisted in the late civil war, in Company G, of the Ninth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Barret. His father died in June, 1872, in the town of St. Joseph. He was married in 1876, to Miss Mary Heisler, who was born in Iowa. They have two little girls, one four years old and the other two."

Title: History of the Upper Mississippi Valley
Publisher: Minneapolis : Minnesota Historical Company, c1881
Contents: The Geology of the Upper Mississippi and Saint Louis Valleys by N.H. Winchell; Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota by Edward D. Neill; Outlines of the History of Minnesota by J. Fletcher Williams; State Education by Charles A. Bryant
Page: 426

Schafer, Lommel, Wolf, Hoffman

Stephen J. Schafer — 2 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on the Schafer, Lommel, Wolf, and Hoffman families. They came to Stearns Co. 1850 and following; settled near Rockville, Cold Spring, Pearl Lake, Grand Lake, and Maine Prairie twps. Have significant body of information to share in exchange for further information on these families.

S-mail address: 615 Ridgeway Dr., Belmont, NC 28012; (704) 825-9287.

Henry Edelbrock

Phil Holm — 14 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

"Henry Edelbrock was born in Dernekamp, Westphalia, Germany, April 23, 1823. As a young man he married Gertrude Grosse Kleimann. He became a prosperous and successful farmer, reached middle age, and reared a fine family, all in his native country. But his brother, Joseph, had come to America, located in St. Cloud, and established the first general store in the village. After considering the matter for a long time, Henry Edelbrock decided to come to America. He accordingly sold out his possessions, and with his family started for America, reaching St. Cloud in 1880. Here he spent the remainder of his life in retirement.

"Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edelbrock had ten children: Anton, Gertrude, Anna, Henry, August T., Theodore, Joseph F., Elizabeth, Mary, and Theresa. Anton and Gertrude are dead. Anna married John Heinann, contractor, of St. Cloud, and they have seven children. Henry married Mary Moritz, lives in Melrose, and has four children. August T. married Annie M. Schwartz, has seven children and lives in St. Paul. Theodore lives with his brother, Joseph F., August T., and Theodore were in the clothing business together in St. Cloud for some twenty years. They are now retired. Joseph F. is appropriately mentioned elsewhere in this volume. Elizabeth married John Schwartz, and they have four children."

Transcribed by Phil Holm from:
Title: History of Stearns County
Publisher: Chicago: H.C. Cooper, Jr., & Co. c1915
Author: William Bell Mitchell
Page: 698

Kimball Cemetery, Kimball MN

SherryGriggs51 — 5 Apr 2008 12:50:48 GMT

Is there someone out there willing to take a photo of our great-uncle and aunt, buried in Kimball Cemetery? We are having a family reunion this summer and would like to show a photo of his resting place. Grover C. Lackey was born in 1885 in NC and died Jul 1965 in MN. His wife Harriet died in 1977. Thanks to any and all for assistance.
Sherry
Winston-Salem, NC

St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Farming, MN

rpmendenhall — 6 May 2008 8:06:55 GMT

I am looking for information on St. Catherine's Catholic church which was located in Farming, MN in the '20s and '30s. I know that my grandparents (Ida and George Linz) were married there. I am really looking for information on two babies that my grandmother had that were buried in sterns county. The babies died before they were baptised and therefore we don't know where they are. Any help will be apprecited.

Family History

Janice Ogletree — 31 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information I can find on Henry J. Kohler born 10/25/1863 in Pommern,Germany and died 3/11/1946 at Dr. Myre Hospital and is buried in the Paynesville Cemetery. Supposedly, he came to the United States with parents in 1869-1870. Father's name Christian Kohler. They went to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin and when Henry was 17 he moved to Minnesota to work for an uncle. He married Ernestine Holifer who was born 11/8/1864 and died 4/12/1942. They had three children: August Kohler, Henry Kohler and Minnie Kohler,Snyder. Minnie Snyder is my grandmother.

Theresa RAUSCH (b. 1904 Rockville) married MEINZ

NancyThomas69 — 8 Jan 2006 9:17:05 GMT

A previous posting lists that Theresa RAUSCH, daughter of Nicholas RAUSCH and Susanna LUTGEN (born about 1904 in Rockville area) married a MEINZ.
There are a lot of RAUSCH/MEINZ marriages, but I have not found one for Theresa RAUSCH. Can anyone help?
Thanks

Van Offeren Family in Stearns County

allez2008 — 12 Apr 2008 5:56:13 GMT

Seeking information on John Van Offeren (or his family)who died in Stearns County 29 JUL 1957. A copy of an obituary would be wonderful. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Obituary look up please, Theodore Edward Miller, St. Joseph

Snowfly1 — 7 Apr 2008 2:30:10 GMT

Born July 08, 1895 in Stearns County. Died January 30, 1973 in Stearns county. Thanks!

Theo Miller St. Joseph MN

Snowfly1 — 25 Mar 2008 3:15:37 GMT

Looking for info on Theo Miller who lived in St. Joseph. I have a notation in his fathers obituary that he was living there in 1934 when his dad died. His parents were Phillip and Barbara Miller who lived near Eden Valley, MN. I have no other information about him.
Thanks!

CWVE BROWN, David Clark 1846/PA married Claire Etta Crosby 1850/ME died 1927/WA

kzw2007 — 31 Mar 2008 8:10:54 GMT

Would like to connect with anyone researching this family and share what we have.

Pension records filed in 1909 by David C. Brown state he was born 11/24/1846 in Warren Co., PA and death record on him says he was born 11/24/1846 in PA and that his parents were Asa Brown and Eleanor Goss which match the 1860 census of the Brown family.

1850 Dearfield, Warren Co., PA could not find the Brown family even though I had parents Asa C. & Elenor Brown and Siblings. Checked PA, MN, CT and nothing family also dose not note the Brown family in 1850

1860 Richfield, Hennipin Co. MN Asa 1793/CT farmer, Elenor Brown (nee Huppenan) 1805/Canada, William C. 1841/PA, John W. 1843/PA, David C. 1847/PA (Asa was married to Elizabeth Reynolds 1st and his children according to family were Nathan 1817/PA, Lorenzo 1822/PA, family says he married Eleanor in 1832/PA)

David Clark Brown joined the 6th MN Infantry Co.D at St. Paul, MN on 2/3/1864 and was discharged at Ft. Snelling, MN 8/19/1865

David Clark Brown married Claire E. Crosby 1/1/1868 at Brockway, Stearns Co., MN

1870 St Cloude, Stearnes Co. MN David C. Brown 1846/PA, E. C. keeping house 1850/ME (she must have been noted both in her parents census and with her husband)

1870 St Francis, Anoka Co., MN Jonathan Crosby 1824/ME carpenter, Sarah 1828/ME, Delbert 1849/ME, Claire E. 1851/ME, Cora 1854/ME, Mary E. 1858/MN (this would be Claire E. Brown nee Crosby family)

1880 he is in St. Cloud, Stearnes Co. MN David C. Brown 1846/PA working in sawmill, Clara E. 1850/ME, Myrtle T. 1872/MN, Walter M. 1874/MN, Lorraino C. 1875/MN, Ralph L. 1877/NN

1900 Buckman, Morrison Co. MN David Clark 4/1846/PA farmer, Clara 3/1850/ME says had eight children 7 living, Myrtle 3/1872/MN, Ralph 4/1877/MN, Millard 10/1880/MN, Albert E. 2/1883/MN

Mable C. Brown 4/1892 was later born and a Kenneth was born 4/1889 according to family which adds up to 8 children and 7 living Kenneth must have died as not in any census.

1910 Spokane, Spokane Co. WA D.C. Brown age 63 carpenter says UA on census, C.E. age 60 married once 42 years 8 ch 7 liv, Albert E. age 26 single mill worker, Mabel C. age 17 single

1920 Everett, Snohomish Co. WA David C. Brown 1847/PA no occupation listed, Clara E. 1850/ME, Millard A. 1881/MN single lath sawyer.

David Clark Brown died 2/9/1927 while living at 2422 Cleveland Ave. Everett, Snohomish Co. WA from natural causes was found dead in am in bed his wife Clara Brown was informant and said he was retired he is buried at Evergreen Cemetery Everett, WA.

Clara E. Brown requested widow pension 3/14/1927 and said she was born 3/13/1850 in Swansville, ME. Her daughter Mabel Hilton was living with her at 2422 Cleveland Ave. Everett, Snohomish Co. WA Clara Brown died 9/4/1928

Stanger Obituary Look up Please

sewmoor2 — 2 Apr 2008 7:54:44 GMT

Could anyone help me with a look for two Stanger brothers obituaries ?
John George Stanger B. 8 Mar 1885 D. 1 Sept 1907 Paynesville area.

Emmet Benjamin Stanger B. 29 Apr. 1890 D 14 Jan 1922 may have died in Martin County, but lived with parents Adam & Jennie (Baitinger) Stanger in Paynesville. He had a son Orville .
Adam & Jennie were my g grandparents.
Thank you in advance.

Poepping Family in Minnesota

Carrie_Claes — 2 Oct 2003 3:11:57 GMT

I am just starting to look for any history on my biological fathers side of the family.
My fathers name is Chuck Poepping and his mother's name is Irene.
They live in Melrose Minnesota close to New Munich ,MN in Stearns county.
If anyone knows any information, please let me know.
Im really interested in finding out my roots.
Thank you in advance

Lucas Kells

Phil Holm — 19 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

"Lucas Kells, one of the prominent business men of Sauk Centre, is a native of Green county, New York, born on the 8th of September, 1842. At the age of twelve years, he removed with his parents to Waukesha county, Wisconsin, where he learned the trade of harness-maker, at which he was employed until August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company F, of the Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served until mustered out at Brownsville, Texas, in August, 1865. In 1866, he came to Sauk Centre, and after a brief period in the harness business, engaged in brokerage, etc., until September, 1880, when he formed a partnership with Solomon Pendergast, and commenced a general banking business, their bank being known as the "Bank of Sauk Centre." Mr. Kells was married in 1873, to Martha Brayman of New York State. Their children are, Mabel and Blanche."

Transcribed by Phil Holm from

Title: History of the Upper Mississippi Valley
Publisher: Minneapolis : Minnesota Historical Company, c1881
Contents: The Geology of the Upper Mississippi and Saint Louis Valleys by N.H. Winchell; Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota by Edward D. Neill; Outlines of the History of Minnesota by J. Fletcher Williams; State Education by Charles A. Bryant
Page: 470.

Hombergs from Melrose, Stearns, MN

davebridgette1 — 20 Jan 2008 9:08:26 GMT

Hello everyone:

I am currently researching two items in our tree. First of all, there was a story about how my gg grandma burned down the saloon that my gg grandfather worked. Their last names were Homberg and this was before they took off for Montana. So maybe in the late 1880's to 1900's. Also I know from a photo one of thier children was a small person, or had some type of chromosome issue. Does anyone know the truth to these two events? Thanks to everyone who works so hard in connecting and keep our histories alive for our future generations to enjoy....Bridgette
dburgerfamily@bresnan.net

Albert A Thayer's first wife- Mary colburn

cetjt_ — 23 Mar 2008 2:01:00 GMT

Does anyone know of a Colburn from NY marrying Albert A Thayer in 1870? Perhaps she was a school teacher. They either lived in Stearns Co. or Wright Co. MN

Albert A Thayer's first wife- Mary colburn

cetjt_ — 23 Mar 2008 2:02:51 GMT

Does anyone know of a Colburn from NY marrying Albert A Thayer in 1870? Perhaps she was a school teacher. They either lived in Stearns Co. or Wright Co. MN

Lee Gerald McKinnon Obit

Hal_Sykes — 21 Mar 2008 9:51:16 GMT

I am looking for the obit of Lee Gerald McKinnon. If someone can help with this I would appreciate it. Lee Gerald McKinnon was born 19 Oct 1928 in MN and died 27 Jun
1991 in Stearns Co., MN.

Thanking you in advance,
halsykes@yahoo.com

Clobes, Hendricks, Petty, Rinkel, Stanley

llgdunham — 30 Jun 2001 4:55:43 GMT

will share information regarding these names.

Of course I am interested in tracing these surnames but I would also like to contact any living descendants to share data.

Seeking death date/burial info, Hannah Curtis, d. btwn 1900-1906, Le Sauk Twn, Stearns Co., MN

PStehm — 12 Mar 2008 8:50:49 GMT

Seeking death date/ burial info for Hannah (Maples) Curtis, who lived in Le Sauk Township, Stearns Co. with husband, John in 1900 census. John left Stearns County about 1906 to go to Vader County, Washington State to live with a daughter, Amelia Decker, wife of William Isaiah Decker. Any help appreciated.

John Schaefer from Stearns County, b.1836 in Germany/Poland

Oyaya — 9 Mar 2008 10:47:53 GMT

I have a John Schaefer from Stearns County, born in 1936 in Germany/Poland (he was Polish & Catholic). The 1900 Census shows him living in Stearns Cty. with his daughter and son-in-law, Michael Kedrowski & Dorothy Schaefer. John's wife obviously died prior to the 1900 census. I am looking for her name, and the names of any other children she had with John...i.e., Dorothy Schaefer's brothers and sisters. Also, when John's wife died, and where she is buried. There is a question of immigration date, as the census records show several different dates ranging from 1882-1888. When and if I find that, I'll hopefully at least know if John's wife emmigrated with him. I've not yet found naturalization records tho. John moved from Stearns Cty. to the St. Paul (Ramsey Cty) area with his daughter's family (the Kedrowski's) sometime between the 1900 census for Stearns Cty, and the 1910 census for St. Paul. John Died in 1917 in St. Paul, Ramsey Cty. If anyone can offer any clues to the whereabouts of John's family, I'd most appreciate it. Also, if anyone has access to St. Cloud newspapers, I wonder if his daughter might have put an obituary in the St. Cloud paper. John's date of death was March 31, 1917. Thanks to anyone who may be able to help.

Luxembourgers in Stearns County & Vicinity

GretchenLeisen — 11 Mar 2003 3:41:15 GMT

Sand family - St. Wendel

VinceHeim — 28 Feb 2008 1:44:35 GMT

Sand family - St. WendelSearching for information about John SAND (b.1848, Luxembourg - d.1923, St. Cloud, MN) and/or his spouse Elisabeth PHILIPPI (b.1856, Stearns County - d.1933, St. Cloud). They had 17 children: Rose, Elizabeth, Katherine, Susan, Joseph, Edward, Anna, Henry, Leo, Anton, Franciska, Edward, Paul, Mina, Louis, Mary Ann, and Peter. They lived in many places within Stearns County, but mainly in the St. Wendel area. Does anyone know where in Luxembourg, John SAND originated frm? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Reply

Luxembourg Immigration to Stearns Co.

GretchenLeisen — 11 Mar 2003 3:41:15 GMT

Ramacher, Monica obituary

katetobeck — 1 Jan 2007 7:24:46 GMT

Published in the Journal Patriot, Eden Valley, MN on 12/20/06

RAMACHER, MONICA obituary

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Monica Ramacher, 93, St. Cloud, formerly of St. Anthony and Albany, was held Monday, December 18 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony. Rev. Ronald Schmelzer officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery.

Monica was born May 3, 1913 in Freeport to Fritz and Lena (Poleiner) Finken. She married Louis Ramacher on August 16, 1932 in Freeport. The couple farmed near St. Anthony until 1961, when they moved to Albany where she worked for the neighbors, taking care of their small children. Following the death of her husband on June 5, 1969, Monica worked for elderly persons in their homes in Freeport and St. Cloud, who needed care until they went into the nursing home.

Monica was a former member of St. Anthony and Seven Dolors Catholic Church and was a member of Christian Mothers.

She is survived by her children, Rose M. (George) Eiden of Holdingford, Shirley M. (Leslie) Schmidt of Luxemburg and James (Jean) Ramacher of St. Anthony; and 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis; 1 infant grandchild, Joel Ramacher; 6 brothers, Carl, Fred, Math, John, Henry, and Daniel Finken; and 3 sisters, Frances Malley, Theresa Finken, and Helen Lyschik.

correction of name and additional e-mail

Barb Curtindale — 7 Aug 2001 6:18:28 GMT

My name was misspelled in previous entry it should read in old and still usable address: bcurtindale@juno.com and new one (faster) e.curtindale@worldnet.att.net , sorry for problem try again.

DISCHER

bpederso — 24 Feb 2008 2:25:48 GMT

I'm looking for descendants of the Herman Discher family from Melrose area in 1902. I have family Bible, pictures and family treasures to share. Please contact me.

Obit

debbiejoseph87 — 11 Feb 2008 2:59:37 GMT

I am looking for an Obit for Lyle Verne Sykes(b) 1-27-1916& (d) 7-11-2007 in Cold Springs(Stearns) Minnesota Thank you, Debbie

Elise CARLSON (d. 1968)

tchris47 — 8 Feb 2008 6:06:34 GMT

Looking for any information about Elise, married name CARLSON. She was born 8 Jul 1890 at HAGEBAKKEN farm in Ringebu, Norway and died 11 Oct 1968 in Stearns Co.

Parents: Gunder (or Gunner) ØSTENSEN and Else JENSDATTER.
Sisters: Karen (b. 1871), Eli (1876), Gunda (1881) and Randine (1884) came to America.

SSDI lists Last Res. for Elise as Foley, Benton, MN. Will try there, also.

Appreciate hearing from anyone with knowledge of Elise and/or her sisters.

Ty Christiansen

BUETTNER/SCHMAUS

Debby Was — 1 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching Michael Schmaus who married Elizabeth Buettner on July 3, 1883 in St. Martin Catholic Church, in the village of St. Martin, Stearns County, Minnesota. Michael and Elizabeth moved on to South Dakota where Elizabeth died. He eventually married, Maria Steppa and moved his family to Alberta, Canada. Michael's sister, Rosena married George Rappel. Please contact me with any information on these families.

Mary Jaeger Gilles

fhc3312666 — 12 Sep 2006 11:00:36 GMT

I am looking for any further information regarding Mary Jaeger Gilles, the 1st wife of John Gilles, who lived in Spring Hill, MN., around 1880 +or - some years up to 1892. John married again, 1892? Anna Richter. Most of the children born to John were from his marriage to Mary. I know John married Mary A Jaeger in 1873, but when, where, etc. did she die? What happened to her? Where did he marry Anna?

Would appreciate any help.

Thank You

Searching for Daniel family

Paulette Clark — 12 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information about my grandmother, Marie Daniel, who was born in Spring Hill, MN on 2 Feb 1888. Her father was Franz Daniel, I believe. She had sisters Louise, Anna, Agnes, Rose, Mary and brothers John, Charles, Joseph, Math, Mike, Jerry, Barney and Frank. She married Frank Schaefer and her sister Anna married his brother Hubert and they lived in Bisbee, ND where I was born and raised. I would appreciate any information on the family.

Horsch,Utsch,Jammes,Rausch

JBarbret — 2 Oct 2001 2:36:16 GMT

I am looking for information on my great grandma Ottilia Rausch Utsch. She was born on January 13, 1866 and died February 26, 1934. She was adopted by Balthasar Rausch and Anna Jammes in Stearns County. She married Gustav Utsch on November 11, 1883.

Burr's, Taucher, Netland, Mathews, Van Winkle, Sanford, Boirvat, Siegel, Stearns County, Minnesota

darlenepoppe1979 — 28 Jan 2008 1:15:29 GMT

Hi, my mother was Violet Steele from Belgrade, Paynesville area of Minnesota. In her things I found several pictures and hope to find the families so they can have them.
1. The Elmer and Martha Burr pareents 1943, son in uniform Muggy Burr 1944 & 1942, Snookie-Harold Burr in Uniform 1943. Paynesville, MN
2. Fritz Adrien in uniform 1943, may have been visiting the above boys in Paynseville, MN.
3. Carmen Boirvat, 1945, Chicago
4. Benny Burr holding baby Butch Burr Sanford, 1944
5. Mr. and Mrs Von Winkle and Leonard Von Winkle, Stearns County, MN
6. Audrey Taucher, Paynesville, MN. 3 Mar 1940
7. Laurie Mathews(could read Mathers) mom and 2 nieces. 1940's Stearns Co., MN.
8. Shirley Netland 1940, Paynesville, Minnesota
9. Gene Siegel, 1519 Spruce Street, Mpls, MN. 1944 in uniform. Could have been taken in Chicago.
Appreciate any help, thanks so much,
darlene
darlene.poppe@adeplphia.net

strand family tree

currie_bar — 25 Aug 2002 10:29:07 GMT

hi i have been looking at your messages about the strands . i think we maybe related. my grandfather was Rienarth Martin Strand and he married Ada Allen and he married her Dec 29 1919. he birth was june 16 1898. he three sister Lena Allen, Clara Steele, Rose Johnsonand a brother Oswald and three half sister and three half brother . Asister Della Berglund. He had10 children. Bernice, Pearl, Reinarht(Sonny, this is my Dad), Chet, Russell,Ole, Donald, David and Gerald. three off the kids have died. Gerald in feburary i think in 1963 and Pearl in 1970"s and then my dad in 1992 Sonny. i am Sonny's oldest dad kid my name is Sheila i have two more sisters one is Brenda Skare she lives in Brooten and Becky hakenis she lives in belgrade and one brother Richard he lives in Soiux Falls S.D. If we are from the same family and would like to now more about the Strands . Hope to hear from your

Zingsheim, Kaus families

ahale10 — 17 Jan 2008 9:52:53 GMT

I am looking for information or desendants of the Zingsheim family of Castenholtz or Flamersheim, Rhineland, Germany. My only lead is a marriage record and two birth records. Jacobus Zingsheim married Margaretha Kaus in January of 1755. Joes Henrich was born in 1756 and Magdalena was born in 1757. Are these records familiar to anyone? Thanks for your consideration.

Ann

Kimball, Minn.,,, Mary Patten

rcianek — 16 Jan 2008 9:02:18 GMT

According to Marys funeral record she died 6 Jan 1905 in Kimball,, am wondering if there was an "Old folks home" there in that time frame, the other family member lived in Pope Co.,,,,Mary was 92 at the time of her death,,,,THANK you ,,,,

Kirchner, Schnider, Lang

awt@sk.sympatico.ca — 26 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for descendants of siblings of Joseph Kirchner b. 1855 who lived in Stearns County, Lake Henry district between 1865-1904. Joseph's father, Francis (Frank) Kirchner, born in Bavaria moved from Clearfield Conty, PA in 1865 to Stearns. His children were: Mary b. 1853, Joseph (our ancestor)b 1855, Frank b. 1857, William b. 1859, Killian b. 1864, Leonard b. 1866, and Benedict b. 1868. Joseph left Stearns with his wife Katherine Schnider and his children in 1904 to homestead in Saskatchewan, Canada. Joseph's son Frank returned to Stearns in 1907 to marry Matilda Lang. Joseph's siblings remained in Stearns, some of their descendants may live there today.

Hans Halvorsen (Halvorson) 1838-1924 - Belgrade

Scott C. Meeker — 14 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information about, and relatives of, Hans Halvorsen. He arrived in Belgrade, Minnesota, in 1865, right after the end of the American Civil War. He came with his brothers Kittel and Halvor and with Hans Kittelson Skogen, Severt Larson, and Hans Skaartdahl to file for land grants. They were among the first pioneer settlers in that area and were known as "the soldier boys" because they were all Civil War veterans.

Hans died January 7, 1924, at the home of his daughter Mrs. M.O. Schonsted, Town of Brooten, Stearns County, and is buried in the Big Grove Cemetery in the Town of Belgrade. I am seeking to learn about the nearly 60 years of his life that took place between his 1865 arrival in Belgrade and his burial there in 1924, including:

* When he married his wife, Ronnaug (Randi) Larsdatter Sundvollen, at Big Grove Lutheran Church in Belgrade.
* The names and birth dates of his children.
* His social, religious, civic, political, occupational, and fraternal affiliations.
* The cause of his death in 1924.

I would particularly like to learn the names of his parents and get copies of anything that he wrote about his experiences in the Civil War, including his time in the notorious Andersonville Prison Camp. I'd also like to get a copy of his obit, and any bio contained in any history publications about Stearns County.

There is an online profile of Hans Halvorsen that can be accessed via the link below. The profile contains basic genealogical data about him, a detailed record of his military service, and a photograph of him with his grandchildren. The profile is posted on the 15th Wisconsin website, which is listed in the book "The Civil War on the Web: A Guide to the Very Best Sites."

Credit for information provided will be given by name in the Sources section of his profile for anything used in the profile. I thank you in advance for any help that you may be able to provide.

Update on Gottlieb KOCH and Frank GILK / GILG

KenNeumann134 — 21 Sep 2006 5:05:26 GMT

By the way, my e-mail address is neumann@sasktel.net.
In past e-mails in 1999, 2005, 2006, I made requests for help in locating my g-grandfather Gottlieb KOCH both in the 1860 census as well as in Wuerttemberg where he was born (in ca 1831 somewhere). Today I update you with the word that I believe I have found Gottlieb in 1860 in the upper Michigan peninsula, Ontonagon County, near Rockland, P.O. Minnesota Mine, p. 3 of the census, listed as a "mining laborer" probably working in the copper mines there. Best of all he is listed with 2 other Kochs who are likely his brothers or cousins, especially Frank Cook, age 28, is listed right after Gottlieb, and Leopold Cook is listed on p. 2, line 30, age 27 (b ca 1833) with wife Annie, 27, daughter Annie, 1. Leopold owns the home where they lived together with several other miners. Any help with info on Gottlieb, Frank and Leopold would be appreciated, especially with where they are born in Wuerttemberg, and where Frank and Leopold are after 1870 (I don't see them). In 1870 Frank is also married and has 3 children in Rockland. Gottlieb moves to Stearns County in 1866 to homestead and died in 1898.
Frank Gilg (Gilk in Stearns County), b ca 1843 in E. Boehmen, is on p. 23 of the same township, Rockland, also a mining laborer in 1860 (the rest of his family is back in Milford Twp., Jefferson Co., WI). By 1862 he enlists with the Wisconsin infantry in the Civil War and later is in Stearns Co. Gilk family members may be interested in this news on Frank. I believe it is the right Frank. He is not in Jefferson County or anywhere else that I see. Any confirmation of this would be appreciated too, or any comments.

Update on Gottlieb Koch, Frank Koch, Leopold Koch

KenNeumann134 — 3 Jan 2008 6:30:54 GMT

My search for Gottlieb Koch in Wuerttemberg continues without much success. I now am fairly certain that the Frank Koch and Leopold Koch I mentioned being copper miners with my Gottlieb Koch in upper Michigan (1860 census) are probably not related. Frank (born Franz Sales) Koch b 8 Jan 1827, and Leopold Koch b 28 Nov 1831, both born in Munderdingen, Ehingen Oberamt, Donaukreis, Wuerttemberg, did not have a Gottlieb Koch b ca 1831, as a brother, and he is not found in the Munderdingen parish records. Frank and Leopold's parents were not the same as Gottlieb's. Their parents were Otto Koch and Crescentia Traub, while Gottlieb's parents were said to be Michael and Sophie Koch.
The one possible relative I have left to check is a Louis Cook (born Ludwig Koch?) b July 1825, Wuerttemberg, died 24 Sept 1901, Boston, MA, whose parents are said to be Michael and Josephine Koch. Nicknames for Josephine can be Sophie or Sophia. So if I can only find out where Louis or Ludwig was born, then I might find Gottlieb at last. I have tried posting a query in Massachusetts, but so far have had no success. If I can only get an obituary for him somehow...
Anyway, this is my latest news on the elusive origins of my g-grandfather. Thanks for reading and for any suggestions beyond what I've done. Especially if relatives of Gottlieb read this and if you have the slightest clue, please write.

Luxembourg families

lenoramulock — 22 Jun 2001 11:09:45 GMT

I some information on these people from Stearns Co., MN who originated in Luxembourg. I have put the info in a book "Hengel Families" What information do you need?

KOCH, SCHWIEP

Ken Neumann — 19 Apr 2005 8:36:35 GMT

I will repeat my 5 year old plea for assistance on the KOCH family. Gottlieb Koch was born about 1831-33 somewhere in the Kingdom of Wuerttemberg, Germany. Where is the big question. His parents, according to wedding information, were Michael and Sophia, but that's all I know. He settled in the Melrose area by 1866, but emigrated in 1853 landing in N.Y. Where he was during the period of 1853-1866 is unknown. I suspect it was Ohio (near some of the BARTHLE family who later settled near him in Stearns County). One child of Gottlieb Koch and wife Regina SCHWIEP / SWEEP was named George M. KOCH, and so I suspect Michael's full name was Georg Michael KOCH. Families of Bernard Koch, Gottlieb's son, with a large family should also be interested in this search. Any help would be appreciated. Are there any relatives or friends who might help, especially ones near or in Stearns County?

Brommenschenkel Anna, Joseph Weber

kaffyschmo — 12 Aug 2005 7:52:05 GMT

Looking for ancestors and decendents of Anna Bromenschenkel who married Joseph Weber. I think Anna had a brother named Theodore, and a sister named Theresa. Iowa or Illinios area.

Pickell/Landon records

rockstrom — 10 Nov 2007 5:30:40 GMT

Georgia Pickell was born 1/15/1881 in Saint Cloud to unknown Pickell and mother unknown Landon. I believe her father (Pickell)was born in Pensylvannia and her mother (Landon) was born in Canada. Any information about Georgia's birth or her parent's marriage/occupations would be so very much appreciated. I believe Georgia married Charles W. Linscott around 1900 or so. The only other thing I know of Georgia is that she was lame with one leg much shorter than the other - not sure if that was from birth or a later accident. Again, ANY information would be appreciated!

Simeon Brant 1870 Census Sauk Center

brackettwilliam — 12 Nov 2007 7:15:48 GMT

Tracing Simeon Brant and his father Jeremiah who are in the 1870 Sauk Center census. They lived in Crawford County PA in 1860. Can not locate him in the 1880 census. Simoen was a "shoemaker" and Jermiah a "tailor". Jeremiah's father was Simeon Brand or Brant who served in the Rev. War for Rhode Island.

William Link/Edna "Mae" Fowler Link

lindal17 — 9 Jun 2006 2:11:28 GMT

I'm looking for information on Edna Mae Fowler Link. She was my grfather's (Rupert Earl Fowler) sister. When my grfather died 05 May 1949 she was listed in his obit as Mrs. William Link, Weldon Springs, MO. I'd appreciate any information.

NEESER, Sebastian, 1807-8 Bayern>1881 WI

lindagn — 10 Nov 2007 4:54:36 GMT

"There was a wedding in St. Joseph's church last Tuesday...On the same day, immediately following the marriage services, the funeral of Mr. Sebastian NAZOR took place. He died on Sunday..."

"East Bristol Briefs," The (Sun Prairie, WI)Countryman, 06 October 1881, p. 2, col. 1.

Czwak, Kuklok, Wallok, Lahr

Wm Zwak — 18 May 2006 3:27:37 GMT

Hello Stearns! Just found this thread and recognize many names. My G-G-Grandparents are Wilhelm and Anna (Kuklok) Czwak. I'm working on a tree for the Zwaks and I've found relatives of all the surnames I've listed. My hope is to find info about Falkowice and Domaradz in Poland. These are the towns of origin for my family and I have not yet been able to find a map that shows their proximity. Anyone out their have info on mid 1800's Poland? I'd welcome trading my info.

Gordon Family

gruhastie — 2 Nov 2007 3:36:42 GMT

I am searching for information about the family of Bazel (also spelled Bazzle, Basel, Basil etc) and Ellen (Eleanor or Nelly) Gordon. Bazel and Nelly were born in the early 1820s in Pennsylvania. They migrated through Ohio and Illinois before settling in Manannah Twp, Meeker Co, IL where they were located in the 1870 and 1880 census. Bazel was a farmer.

I have not been able to locate most of the family after 1880. I have located a few of them in Paynesville, Stearns Co, so I wonder if there is additional information to be found, particularly death dates, burial sites and/or marriage records for the children.

Bazel's widowed wife, Nellie, age 77, b: PA was listed as living Paynesville, Stearns Co, in 1900. She probably died soon after the census.

1) Son Warren (middle name probably Bazzle)Gordon apparently lived in Paynesville after the 1900 census.

2) Son John William Gordon, b: Nov 1864 in IL, married Eva FISHER and they were were the parents of 6 children, all born in Paynesville -
Morris Page Gordon, 1894
Stearns K Gordon, Sep 1898
Beryl Dahlia Gordon, 1901
Roosevelt Gordon, abt 1905
Patricia Ann Gordon, b: mar 1907
Infant Gordon

3) Henrietta Gordon, b: abt 1871 in MN

4) Sylvina Gordon, who died before 1900 in MN

5) George W Gordon, b: abt 1849 in PA - may have died in MN

Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

Birth record for Georgia Pickell

rockstrom — 30 Oct 2007 2:19:25 GMT

I am searching for records for Georgia Pickell born 1/15/1881 in St. Cloud according to her death certificate from WA. She married Charles W Linscott in about 1900, but I don't have a location yet. Charles was born in Blue Earth County. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated.

Query

pcaugustine1 — 7 May 2005 1:50:02 GMT

Have photo of my grandmother take by E.A. Hill studio in St Cloud MN in 1890. Info..
written on back is : “ Ella McComb Augustine on wedding trip. Aunt Margaret
Biggristaff (sp?) and family Father’s oldest sister St. Cloud.” Father would be John
Marshal McComb. Both my grand parents were life long residences of Pittsburgh, PA.
This is first info. I have of any relatives in MN. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.

Emmerson Family

Spazyone — 19 Apr 2006 1:27:28 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the Emmerson family in Minnesota in the 1850s to 1900? Especially David W. Emmerson., son of John Emmerson and Mariah Ives Tozer He married Eliza RICHARDSON 15 Nov 1868 in Raymond, Stearns Co., MN, daughter of Richard RICHARDSON and Eliza CAIRNS

Mathias Lehnen Maria Brommenschenkel

91myers — 26 Oct 2007 10:18:12 GMT

My great great grandparents were Mathias Lehnen and Maria Brommenschenkel from Luxembourg. Where I do not know? I know they came over around 1861 or 1867. I tried to find papers of immigration or naturalization but I can't find anything. I've found them in Iowa censuses 1870 & 1880. I then found them in Cavalier County North Dakota in 1900 & 1910. I know my great grandfather who was Mathias Lehnen too got married in Stearns County to my Great grandmother, Magdalena Mary Sieren. I really would like help in find exactly where in Luxembourg did they come from? Thanks a bunch, Lisa

Joseph Zimmerman

PaulineMueller — 13 May 2003 7:43:22 GMT

I am looking for relatives of my grandfather Joseph
Zimmerman, who was born in St. Cloud on Dec. 19
1878. He was in the Spanish-American war. He was
on the Hospital ship Solace. He went to CA about
1900. There he married Alice G. Graver in 1905. He had two
sons Paul (my father) and Francis Zimmerman.
I would like to find the names of his parents.

POW/MIA Korean War, Stearns Co. WISWELL

powmiadna — 28 Sep 2007 1:17:57 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Stearns County, MInnesota as his home of record.

Soldier: ALBERT VINCENT WISWELL
Born: 1929
Date of loss: September 3, 1950

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 26 families in Minnesota that have not been located. There is one family from Stearns County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (77 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Ferdinand Bahner/Elisabeth Dueber - St. Cloud - 1860's

gleisen_1 — 8 Sep 2007 4:20:27 GMT

Ferdinand Bahner married Elisabeth Dueber in Missouri in 1858. They had three daughters born to them in the 1860's in St. Cloud. The girls were baptized at St. Mary's Church in St. Cloud, Minnesota. In the 1860 census the Bahner family is living next door to August Dueber and his wife, Emilie and their family. A Bahner daughter born in 1861 had Carl Dueber listed as the godfather. Carl was August & Emily Dueber's son, and he is my g-grandfather.

I can find little else about Elisabeth Bahner, as Ferdinand Bahner is apparently remarried by the time of the 1870 census. He no longer lives next door to the Dueber family, but appears in the census 2 pages later in the city of St. Cloud. His new wife is listed as Laura and she is 10 years younger than Ferdinand. I have found an Elisabeth Dueber in the Calvary Cemetery in St. Cloud. She died in 1869. She is buried next to Emily Dueber and Alvina Dueber, a daughter of August & Emily. By this information I am presuming Elisabeth Bahner to be the eldest daughter of August & Emily Dueber.

I have searched Ancestry.com to find later census records on the Bahner family with little success. Does anyone have further information on what became of the Ferdinand Bahner family?

Robert Edward Siem

dcrawley07 — 2 Sep 2007 3:36:01 GMT

obit lookup

Hi, he lved from Dec 3, 1930 till Nov 11, 1993
I am looking for his obit. He died in Stearns Co, MN.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Donna

Hurth Adoptee

hhhmarie — 23 Aug 2007 4:10:54 GMT

My father was born John James Hurth or James John Hurth on June 17,1895 in the Sauk Rapids or St.Cloud, Minnesota area. He was placed in an orphanage or home in Sauk Rapids until he was adopted at age 2 1/2. Presumably his mother was not married and her last name was Hurth, or if married to a Hurth, the child was given up. There are no adoption records to be found. He was baptized July 7,1895 in Holy Angel's Catholic Church in St.Cloud, Minnesota using the surname Hurth. Sponsors were John Mischo and Barbara Vick or Vich. Does anyone doing Hurth family history have any information?
Thank-you.
Marie Halstead

Lahr, Lodermeier, Pollock, Maurer, Kuklok, Fruth, Schueller, Weidert, Schriver, Knapp

George Lahr — 1 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

the following are names I am currently researching in Stearns County.

1880 Stearns County Marriage Lookup, Please?

janealogy50 — 14 Aug 2007 5:06:11 GMT

Hello,

My great-grandparents, Michael Stephen Mongoven and Elizabeth Traufler, were married (I believe) in Stearns County (St. Cloud? St. Augustine? Her parents lived in that township.) sometime in 1880 (1879? 1881?). Could somebody please search the marriage index available through the historical society and let me know if I am correct. I would love to purchase a copy of the wedding certificate if this is true. Thanks so much.

Sincerely,
Jan Mongoven

Schulte Orbeck name

Julie Orbeck — 29 Sep 2003 1:20:32 GMT

I was recently at a family re-union for the Orbeck family in Farming, MN when I discovered that the name Orbeck is actually suppose to be Schulte Orbeck in our family. With my husbands great-great grandfather being a Johann Schulte Orbeck from Germany. I'm curious what happened with the name I noticed a ton of Schulte's in that area and a lot of Orbeck's as well - did some take the name Orbeck and some Schulte? Anything I could learn on this family would be of interest to me. Johann's wife was Maria Ressemann and they had 9 children one named John who married an Elizabeth .

Mary Goedert 1853

rdemchuk1 — 8 Aug 2007 3:47:25 GMT

I am looking for any available information on a Mary Goedert, born in Ohio in 1853, living in Stearns County around 1870. She married Peter Zenz/Zens in 1874 in St Joseph, MN. They lived in the area until 1905. Their children were: Elizabeth, Mary Anna (Annie), Rosia (Rose), Nicholas, Lorenz (Lawrence), John, Henry, Elizabeth Regina (Regina), Anton Victor (Victor, Aloysius Nicholas, all born in the Stearns County area between 1875 and 1895. I believe Mary could have possibly been the child of Peter and Elizabeth Goedert from Luxemborg, but am unsure of this. If you have any information on these families, please help! Thank you!

Spohn

kathyseverance — 18 Feb 2002 12:20:56 GMT

Peter SPOHN died in Stearns Co. Came from Germany with his wife & at least seven children. They had 2 daughters, names unknown, married to a Frank WEISS & Joseph WEISS. Sons Peter & John, marital status unknown. Louisa m: John MENSHUBER; Elizabeth m: Andreas WEIER [also spelled WEYER]; Carl m: Anna Margaret NETT. Children lived in & around Stearns Co., when married, St. Martin, Richmond, Long Prairie, St. Paul.

Would like any information about this family. Thanks.

Shade Compton Family

vacemetery — 31 Jul 2007 8:37:03 GMT

I've received several obits that I paid for pertaining to this family. William Compton (s/o Shade Compton) was adopted by another family when he was 5 years old.

Sheila
vacemetery@yahoo.com

Bartemus and Katherine Compton headstone pics

vacemetery — 9 Jul 2007 9:14:53 GMT

I'm trying to get tombstone photos of my GGGparents Bartemus Compton and Katherine Stilton/Stiltner Compton. Bart died in 1899 and Katherine died in 1920. They are both buried in Highland Cemetery in Holdingford, MN. Bartemus and Katherine lived in Va before moving to MN and I've been to where most of their children (that stayed in Va) are buried. To get to burial place for one of the children, I had to walk about a mile to top of a MTN because you cannot access this cemetery by road. I also sent for alot of death certificates on this family and should be receiving them soon.

I'd also like to have tombstone photo of Shadrack/Shadrick Compton b. 1841, d. 1914. I'm not sure where he is buried.
Shade was son of Bart and Katherine Compton.

I've done about all I can do in Va and need some help from MN.

One of my Great Uncles (abt. 90) is still living and I've been trying to put a scrapbook together to give family members for Christmas. This is NOT going to be used to sell or for money gain.

Any help would be appreciated.
Sheila Compton Ramsey
My email is vacemetery@yahoo.com

Keppers List; especially Adam's parents

Ken Neumann — 16 May 2006 8:11:15 GMT

Irene wrote April 22, 2006:

I have the family information on the Keppers. If you e-mail to me, I will invite you to the site.

Irene,
I would be interested in seeing the Keppers site (especially since it might relate to the Bernard Bach family I have been tracking).
I wonder how far back the site goes since I have noticed the parentage for Adam Keppers born 1808, but I haven't seen anyone remark on that or put it in their genealogical listings. Usually the furthest back they go is to say Adam was born on Aug. 27, 1808, at Pronsfeld.
But I haven't seen any databases explain his parentage. According to the Thomas Pick listing of various churches in Rheinland (now unfortunately not available), his father was not a KEPPERS but Nicolas CREMER, and his mother was Maria SPODEN. Somehow he later was known as KEPPERS (was he adopted, or worked on a KEPPERS farm, or possibly his father or mother married a Keppers?). Probably either the Pronsfeld or Lasel church records (from which Gertrude Dingels came) supply the explanation in the details provided. Do you have any further information on this or any comments?
Thanks for any response. I see I received info in 2001 from Janet Becks and others who had a good Keppers list too but probably it too has been further updated.
Ken Neumann

JACOBY FAMILY FROM STEARNS COUNTY

wgmd — 30 Oct 2006 11:49:24 GMT

I'm trying to find information on my sister-in-law's family and I have very little to go on. I'm 1,100 miles away from Stearns County so 'court house jumping' is out of the question. My sister-in-law was named Dorothy Krebsbach.Don't know her father's name. Her mother's maiden surname was Jacoby. Anyone out there doing Krebsbach | Jacoby research? Have a lot of information to share once I break through this loggerhead.

SCHAUBLE

Joe — 11 Nov 2004 3:14:08 GMT

GFCflorida@aol.com wrote:

>My paternal Schauble/Schaible/Scheuble line from Segeten, Baden, Gemany to Elizabeth, New Jersey. I have 6300 names from that area and will be glad to share - already know of 4 bonafide cousins. Gail
>
Gail, I search ancestry and descent of Johann Schauble born 05. 04. 1789 (date order: day, month, year) in Burg, Görwihl, Baden and wife Franziska née Schauble born 09. 03. 1799 Segeten, Görwihl, Baden. Descendants in MN, WA and WI. Joe (CA)

1860 Census Lookup/Parent/Parrent...Please.

Carolynn Roy — 11 Jun 2006 4:16:03 GMT

May I have a lookup for JOSEPH PARENT/PARRENT b. 1843 in Canada. If this is my Joseph Parrent he may be a STONE CUTTER as he is in Grafton Co. NH 1870 Census.
Sometime between 1860 & 1870 he marries RACHEL GRAVES b. 1847 in Ohio. Their first child, Lewis, was born in Ohio.
Thanks for your help,
Carolynn

St. Cloud & Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Tornado Apr 1886

Not_A_Relative — 6 Jul 2007 3:28:31 GMT

St. Cloud & Sauk Rapids, Minnesota Tornado Apr 1886

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/mn/tornadoes/stcloud-saukr...

Killed: Nick Junemann, Mrs. Weisman and two children, Frank Glinskoffski, Mrs. Stein, son of P. Waldorff, Shortridge Young, Van Holsen, two children of Mr. Cens, baby of August Knoll, J. Berg and two children, John Kenard, George Lindley, Two children of C. G. Wood, merchant., child of P. Carpenter, P. Beaupre, Edgar Hill, Druggist Schaubert, thirteen members of a wedding party, an unknown railroad man, others

Injured: ex-Senator E. G. Hulbert, Capt. Farley, others

Mentioned: John Schwartz, Lieut. Gov. Gilman

http://www.gendisasters.com
Events That Touched Our Ancestors' Lives

ANCESTOR SEARCH

drivet — 3 Apr 2002 2:45:24 GMT

Looking for American connections.

Deaths between 1871-1880

lorelee67 — 1 Jan 2007 3:27:17 GMT

Michael and Mary Sura came to MN in 1871 from Germany with 3 children, Maria age 6, Elise,6 and John,2. I found the family on the 1880 Stearns Ct census but Elise is no longer in the household. This is a Catholic family so wondering what steps I need to take to find out where they may have attended church so I can try to find this child. Thank you.

relatives

John F Love — 13 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for relations who have connections with NorthEastern Ohio.

Charles & Geneva Pemble family Paynesville, MN.

sarsland — 1 Dec 2004 4:06:29 GMT

I have lots of infor. to share & exchange for more.....had 12 children....

Edward SMITH 1834-1907 Sauk Centre

ggenbugg — 27 Jun 2007 11:39:37 GMT

Looking for any descendants of Edward and Anna Maria SMITH. Edward born 1834 in Oneida Co. Anna born ca 1842. They had a daughter, Alida Ann born 1863 who married Virgel Thomason .

Nic Elias - MN Territorial Census 1849-1905

v_warbler — 22 Jun 2007 6:35:23 GMT

Anyone that has an Ancestry account willing to do a lookup for me? On the MN Territorial/State census there is a Nick Elias born in 1832 from Prussia and living in Stearns County. I am trying to find out what the town was and the specific census year because this limited information could be a match for my g-g-grandfather and family history doesn't really show much before the late 1890s about anyone being in MN - just Wisconsin and Michigan - but this could still be possible. Oh, and if there is an occupation listed, that would be great, too! Um, one last request, if he is enumerated with anyone else or the household information. I know it is a lot to request, but this could be key in finding other records for his children. Thank you so very much ahead of time!

Grandelmeyer

mkbiddy — 29 Jul 2006 11:23:23 GMT

Seeking descendants of Jacob and Rosa Grandelmeyer. They originated in Switzerland. Lived in Baltimore. Lived in St. Paul at the time of the territorial census (1857) and later moved to St. Cloud.

obit

debbiejoseph87 — 16 Jun 2007 4:11:22 GMT

I am looking for an obit for Julian M Sykes(b) 4-8-1921 to Vern Sykes & May Putnam. He died 11-8-1997 in Ramsey Co. Minnesota. His family was from the Stearns Co. Thank you Debbie

1870 Stearns County (partial) census online

gendiva1 — 15 Jun 2007 10:56:04 GMT

The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription.

1870 Stearns County (partial)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/mn/stearns/1870/
Abstracted by Thomas J. Steichen
Second Transcriber Kay Linn

This transcription was made available due to the
dedication and effort of the transcriber(s) and will
now benefit researchers everywhere.

Other New Additions to the project are online at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/nu/index.htm

Please visit the USGenWeb Census Project at
http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/ if you are
interested in transcribing any county of any federal
census records. Copies of all transcriptions done
for this project are submitted to the appropriate
state File Manager for inclusion in the USGenWeb
Archives.

Sincerely,

Maggie Stewart-Zimmerman
Coordinator, USGenWeb Census Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~census/

Wm. RODENWALD emigration

KenNeumann134 — 14 Jun 2007 8:57:56 GMT

Rodenwald family members and researchers may be interested to learn that I located the ship's passengers list for William and Ulrike Rodenwald. The naturalization papers claimed they landed at Baltimore about March 1880. That cut down the number of possibilities. Even at that, the only thing that finally helped was asking for any “Albert” born about 1876. With the index on Ancestry.com the name of “Bordeward” showed up. When actually looking at the list, I read it as “Bordewald”, a little closer to Rodenwald. It's no wonder it's been hard to find.

The name of the ship was “Braunschweig” arriving at Baltimore on 8 April, 1880, from Bremen. The family information is very limited but, I believe, definitely the family. “Wilh. Bordewald” is age 30 [b ca 1850, right on!]. The rest of the line is ditto marks, indicating from Prussia and going to Baltimore. There is a ditto mark suggesting he was a “laborer” too. Then “Ulrike” is 25 [b ca 1855, also right on!], Albert is 4 [b ca 1876, right on!]. The first few letters of the next child and the next are torn off, but the one letter visible could be an “a”, the last letter of “Anna”, age 2. That too fits with the 1885 census, where Anna is 7. The child is “f.” too which fits with Anna. Then the next child is “m” (male), probably the August of which the family knows, but only an unclear letter is visible by the tear. He is age 6 months. That would fit in with August being born ca 1879 in Pommern. So given all these number of facts that agree with what we know of the family, I would think it’s fairly safe to say it is the right family.

To add to that, immediately following them is a “riette Freitag” [again the tear is where the opening letters should be], no doubt the feminine name of Henriette. She is age 59, about the right age to be Ulrike’s mother (Ulrike is a FREITAG). Del Thomas reports Ulrike's father was William but mother unknown. Perhaps she is listed in the Stearns County cemetery listings.
Anyway, I thought I would pass this on for those interested in this Stearns County family (some Rodenwalds are my uncles, aunts and cousins).

The Woll Family

Don Olson — 11 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information related to the Woll family who resided in Logansport, Jefferson Township, Cass County, Indiana, in the 1840's and 1850's.(They show up in the 1850 census). The family moved on to Minnesota about 1855 or 1856. They resided in Stearns County the rest of their lives.

John was born in Prussia in 1802.

Margeret, Jacob, Jonathon, Mary Catherine, and Lydia were born in Pennsylvania.

Isabella, Albert, & Lee were born in Cass County, Indiana

Margaret Woll was married on October 24, 1850 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, to a John Levi Hower or Howard.

Jacob was married in 1860, in Stearns County, Minnesota, to Mary Meyer.

Jonathon Woll was married August 11, 1867, in Fairhaven, Stearns County Minnesota, to Mary J. Curver or Krayer.

Isabell Woll was married June 6, 1864, in St. Augusta, Stearns County Minnesota to Newton Foster.

John Woll is buried in the Praman cemetery in St. Augusta, Township.

Jacob & his wife, Isabella, and Albert are buried at North Star Cemetery, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Please contact me if you have any information related to this family.

NEAL/ CHRISTIE IN SAUK CENTRE

V_Holmstrom — 11 Nov 2003 2:35:33 GMT

Does anyone have info on family of Sidney Neal of Sauk Centre? (1880 census)
Wife, Hannah, sons, James W., Frank, Charles, Vernon and Berton.

James had a wife, Clara Jane (Parks), and a son, Bert, who was born in Sauk Centre in 1906(?)

Bert married Ruby Christie in Sauk Centre. They had children James and Beverly Neal.

They moved from the area in 1940s.