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Re: Arthur Ladwig

Austin_Ladwig — 2013-04-13 23:05:25Z

Arthur Ladwig was my GG Uncle. He was actually born in Albee, Grant County, South Dakota on Jan. 15 1886.
Of this line of the family, the first Ladwig I have found to arrive in the USA was Arthur's father, Johann "Wilhelm" Gottfried Ladwig. He married Wilhelmine Porath in Manchester, Green Lake County, WI on Aug 21 1870. Their marriage is the earilest record I have found of this family in the US.
What is your connection to this family, how did Arthur's name come up?

Re: Arthur G. LADWIG - b. MN

bzanzig — 2013-04-13 23:00:30Z

I have an Arthur Gustav Ladwig, married to Helene Henriette Martins, three children, beginning in 1886. I have that Arthur was born in St. Paul, MN. Does anyone know who the first US Ladwigs were?

Porath, Ladwig, Ehlert, Wellnitz Families

Austin_Ladwig — 2013-04-13 22:59:05Z

Greetings!
I would be interested in sharing and exchanging information on these names that lived in Grant County SD.
I have been busy collecting data on the
Porath, Ladwig, Ehlert, Wellnitz names and would like to share any info that I have as well as learn more about these pioneers of Grant County.
My GGG Grandparents (Erdmann Friedrich Porath-Johanne Wilhelmine Caroline Giese) and GG Grandparents (Johann Wilhelm Gottfried Ladwig-Chlarlotte Wilhelmine Caroline Porath) moved near Albee (Vernon Township) in 1880.
My Great Grandparents are: William and Ernestina (Ehlert) Ladwig; Carl and Augusta (Hempel) Wellnitz
Please feel welcomed to email me at
austin@sio.midco.net
Austin Ladwig

Re: Porath, Ladwig, Ehlert, Wellnitz

sufo98 — 2013-04-12 02:48:16Z

Austin,
I found it on FamilySearch.org.
Germany, Pomerania Church Records, 1544-1945
Pommern, Saatzig, Evangelische Kirche Steinhofel, Taufen Heiraten Tote 1798-1874, Image 33 of 404, #7 on the left-hand side.

The 3 daughters have records in Woltersdorf records. Noticed that some of the Poraths were from Noeblin (Steinhofel) so looked there and found Erdmann Friedrich Ferdinand Porath.

Found some Ladwigs, Vogelsang, Wellnitz and Projahns in Woltersdorf, Freienwalde, Pansin, Steinhofel and Schonebeck. Don’t know how or if they are related, but decided to keep track of those surnames since I’ve seen them around Milbank/Revillo while researching the Poraths.

Re: Porath, Ladwig, Ehlert, Wellnitz

Austin_Ladwig — 2013-04-12 01:40:15Z

Suzanne, Interesting post!
I think you found my ggg-grandfathers birth info.
What is the source data?

Re: Porath, Ladwig, Ehlert, Wellnitz

sufo98 — 2013-04-11 22:54:43Z

Erdmann Friedrich Ferdinand Porath was born April 15, 1822 to Johann Friedrich Porath (b. ~1787) and Marie Elisabeth Bartel (b. ~1794). Siblings: Friedrich Willhelm (1817-1818), Eva Elenore Dorothea (b. 1818), Johann Friedrich Wilhelm (1821-1821), Wilhelmina Caroline (b. 1832), and Johann David (1835-1837). Parents were married in 1814.

Pretty sure that this is the same Erdmann Friedrich Porath.

I couldn’t find anything regarding the birth of Wilhelmine nor the Porath/Giese marriage. Found the birth records for Albertina, Minnie and Augusta.

Found quite a few Ladwigs and Wellnitzs.

Suzanne

Palmyra Beth Davis Stevens obit

Archydigger — 2013-01-30 19:28:04Z

I am looking for the obituray of my 3rd Great Grandmother, Palmyra Beth Davis Stevens. She moved to Blooming Valley, Grant county as a widow circa 1895 and shows up living with her son OP (either Peter or Perry) Stevens in the 1900 census. I believe she died circa 1903 in Blooming Valley Township but I have not been able to find any record.

Palmyra's husband was Alexander Charles Stevens who died in 1882 in Brookins, SD and I belive her parents were James and Anna Davis originally from Caycuaga County, NY moved to Walworth County WI circa 1840 where Palmyra and Alexander were married in 1847.

Thank you for any assistence in locating her obituray.

Archydigger - Morgan

Re: Stanley E. Houck

dana_houck1 — 2012-12-14 03:07:18Z

I am one of Stanley's children. His brother was Kenneth and his sister was Jean (myrt).

Re: Grant Co. Library

judyartley26191 — 2012-12-07 17:13:47Z

THANKS for the update.

Re: Grant Co. Library

MLM44 — 2012-12-07 16:56:35Z

It appears that they have changed their URL?

http://grantcountylibrary.com/

Re: Margaret Heath Carroll obit

judyartley26191 — 2012-12-06 19:50:53Z

I don't know why the link didn't work but if you do a Google search for Grant County South Dakota Public Library, their web site does appear.

Re: Margaret Heath Carroll obit

jhrselvr — 2012-12-05 22:02:09Z

thank you very much

Re: Margaret Heath Carroll obit

judyartley53 — 2012-12-05 04:47:05Z

Hi,

Margaret A. Carroll
Death Cert: 192104
Died: 17 Jan 1940, Grant Co., SD
Source: South Dakota Death Index

Contact the Grant County Public Library, http://library.public-libraries.org/SouthDakota/Milbank/Gran...... for a copy of her obituary. Successful Searching!

Re: Lafayette and Hattie (Green) BRIGHAM

comcolteacher — 2012-11-28 00:21:52Z

I would love to see what you have. I have a LOT of info on Lafayette. Yes, he was "consideraby" older than his wife! My email is broot4@tampabay.rr.com

Re: Lafayette and Hattie (Green) BRIGHAM

yanbob — 2012-11-27 00:34:25Z

HI Thanks for your response. I am not a relative, but I have researched the Civil War Elk County Rifles of the Pennsylvania Bucktails of which Lafayette Brigham was a soldier. I plan to update this book in the near future and would appreciate any info you have on Lafayette. Like who were his parents, where was he born (June 1827 NY someplace?), his death date, I think he only had one son Lafayette R. , a picture of him or his gravestone would be great, was Hattie his first wife ( large age difference I have), and anything else of interest. I can send you what I have if you would like- easier with another email than thru ancestry.com .

thank much
Bob Nay

Re: Lafayette and Hattie (Green) BRIGHAM

comcolteacher — 2012-11-26 23:45:09Z

Yes, I found his death record. He died in South Dakota and is buried in Mitchell, SD. I visited his grave this summer. If he is a relative, please contact me. I have information of several of his brothers.

Re: HICK Family -- John Hicks - b. 1833 England

joelhicks52 — 2012-11-12 22:26:44Z

Jack was my husband's uncle. We have recently found some things about John Alexander Hicks and are very curious. Does anyone have any information about cause of death-will troubles etc. This was a long time ago.

Re: HICK Family -- John Hicks - b. 1833 England

joelhicks52 — 2012-11-12 22:22:16Z

That might be my husband's great grandfather. Went to Grant County Dakota Territory, now Sout Dakota USA.

Re: Kruger or Krueger family

dkelley55 — 2012-10-26 08:34:07Z

The following informaiton is on www.findagrave.com. There are also headstone pics provided by the site's volunteer listed below:

Fred Kruger
b 1852
d 1935

Laura Kruger
b Oct. 12, 1892
d Mar. 8, 1973

George Kruger
b Jan. 21, 1881
d Jun. 12, 1962

Mary Kruger
b 1879
d 1952

Burial:
Grant Center Cemetery
Grant County
South Dakota, USA
Created by: Lori

Re: Milbank Cemetery -- RUSSELL

dkelley55 — 2012-10-26 08:17:05Z

Here's your 2nd great aunt

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ru...;

There's a lovely picture of her added by Daniel Rusch-Fischer with the following information.

Birth: Mar. 15, 1839, Denmark
Death: Oct. 10, 1910
McKenzie County
North Dakota, USA

Full Danish Christening Name was: Flora Eleonora Amalie (Amelia) Jensen Russell

Birth: Mar. 15, 1839, Lottenberg Cottage, Sorgenfri Castle Estate, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark

Death: Oct. 10, 1910 (I have a copy of her death certificate and it says she died 20 Oct 1910 in McKenzie County, North Dakota and was shipped to Milbank SD for burial)

My Note: Twin sister of Andreas Frederik Ferdinand Jensen b. 15-Mar-1839 d. 6-Apr-1932 Reedsburg, Sauk Co, WI

Thanks to Daniel Rusch-Fischer (#47170522) for this information.

Family links:
Children:
Severina Nicolina Russell Fanset (1862 - 1934)*
Orin O. Russell (1867 - 1895)*

*Calculated relationship

Note: near Orin

Burial:
Milbank Cemetery
Milbank
Grant County
South Dakota, USA

Created by: Lori
Record added: Oct 01, 2008
Find A Grave Memorial# 30256886

Re: Milbank Cemetery -- RUSSELL

dkelley55 — 2012-10-26 08:07:39Z

I'm originally from Milbank and the Milbank Cemetery records are on the city's website. http://bannergis.com/milbank_cem.php

At the top, under the 'Like' there is a set of binoculars. Click and the search option pops up on the right side of the page. Records prior to 1930 were lost in a fire.

Margaret Heath Carroll obit

jhrselvr — 2012-09-19 17:14:00Z

am interested in finding death date and obit for MArgaret Heath-Eagen-Heaney-Carroll living Milbank, Grant co South Dakota 1935 as a widow age 69 parents would have been John Heath and Johanna(Hannah) Sullivan any help appreciated

Re: Kruger or Krueger family - 1930 Census

goodfeller — 2012-09-17 02:19:42Z

I am not related either. But I lived in Watertown, SD for 28 years and had a friend Elmer Kruger, Jr. I haven't seen Elmer for awhile, but saw his son DeLyle in the past year. I knew they came from Twin Brooks area in Grant Co. .....I found an obituary for Elmer's dad, Elmer Sr. It says his father was Martin. I have seen from census that Martin was a son of Fred & Anna(Richter).
More research shows that Fred & Anna lived in Flora Twp, Renville Co, Minn in 1880. Just 2 houses away were Ferenhart(?) Kruger and his family. I would guess that he was a brother of Fred. But I cannot find anyone who I can be sure is that family after that. It may be because there are so many ways that census takers spelled the Kruger name. ..... Going backwards to 1870, I found a Fred Kreeger(or Krayer, depending on which website) in Rush City, Chisago Co, MN. There is a Fred, Sr and Fred(18 yrs old) squeezed in right under him. I can't read other children for sure. Since Ferenhart would have been 22 then, he may have been gone from this family by then(1870). This is only a guess, but something you may want to look into.
Good Luck. Hope this helps a little.
Bill Feller
I did this research without paid subscription to any websites, so you can too.

Re: Kruger or Krueger family - 1930 Census

MLM44 — 2012-08-16 13:27:02Z

** I AM NOT RELATED

Does this look like the family in the 1930 census?

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Twin Brooks, Grant, South Dakota; Roll: 2223; Page: 194B; Enumeration District: 24

Fred Kruger, 78
Anna Kruger, 75
Mary H Kruger, 51

The census says he immigrated in 1861 so if he came with his family they should be somewhere in the 1870 and 1880 census. Do you know if he went directly to SD or did he live someplace else first?

Kruger or Krueger family

ardycethompson — 2012-08-14 10:05:33Z

I am looking for ANYONE who has information on this man. Info about him, his parents, or his siblings. In need of some assistance - please!!!

Fredrick Kruger or Fred Kruger:
- born March 1, 1852 in Germany and died Nov. 17, 1935 in Grant County, South Dakota.
- lived in Grant County, areas of Kilborn and Twin Brooks
- obit in newspaper says he has a brother, three half-sisters, and one half-brother (no idea if this is correct or not)

Re: Milbank Cemetery -- RUSSELL

Maggiew39 — 2012-07-07 18:29:44Z

Have you attempted to locate them on the censuses? There are so many that it takes a lot of time to track them down. Hope this helps.

Re: STRANDBERG Family of Grant Co., SD

leaholson525 — 2012-06-06 14:53:41Z

We're definitely related through John Strandberg...I hope to go to Strandgerg next spring with my mother. Then I hope to get other pictures like the one you posted.

Re: Family Surnames from Strandberg, Grant Co., SD

kipakayzach — 2012-06-03 14:46:31Z

I am Kim (Hallquist) Pinkert. My grandparents were Clifford and Ann Hallquist of Watertown. Clifford's parents were from Strandburg.

Re: STRANDBERG Family of Grant Co., SD

kipakayzach — 2012-06-03 14:44:26Z

Hi everyone. I believe I am probably related to you all as well. My grandparents were Clifford and Ann Hallquist. They resided in Watertown, however Clifford's parent's were from Strandburg. :)

Re: Lafayette and Hattie (Green) BRIGHAM

yanbob — 2012-05-06 11:30:57Z

Curious did you ever find a death date for Lafayette Brigham

Obit for Pauline Diezman

pamsanchez96 — 2012-02-21 21:23:33Z

Can someone please help me get the obit of the following perseon?

Pauline Diezman died
Jan 15, 1929 in Grants County.

Thanks in advance.

Re: Family Surnames from Strandberg, Grant Co., SD

ztinzyz — 2012-01-07 02:41:59Z

Here is a family photo of ours taken in Strandburg. There is an Elmer Hallquist and Evelyn Hallquist. It also lists the man in the middle as Rev. G M Anderson. It was probably taken around 1914(?) by guessing the age of our family member.

Group picture from Strandburg, South Dakota

ztinzyz — 2012-01-07 02:27:32Z

This is a picture taken in Strandburg, South Dakota. Probably taken around 1914? There is a list of names on the back. Our family member in this photo is William Ted Aronson.

Re: BOERGER FAMILY

robin_wolf2001 — 2011-10-01 13:31:59Z

my email has changed instead of brctwolf it's robin_wolf2001@yahoo.com I am the Granddaughter of Leonard E Boerger and Ruth Esther "Liljequist" Boerger.

Obit for Myron Resen

BevAnn12 — 2011-09-04 09:02:45Z

I would greatly appreciate if someone could lookup and email me the obit for Myron Resen who died Sept 19, 1999.

Thanks
Bev
Bevann12@gmail.com

obits needed for Martin and/or Paula Perkinson

MaryESicard — 2011-08-16 06:15:40Z

Martin Perkinson died August 1982. Paula Perkinson died Apr 19, 1999 both in Milbank.

I would appreciate getting both obits but will be happy with either.

Thank you
Mary Ellen

Milbank Cemetery Lookup

Tom_R_1957 — 2011-07-10 14:35:50Z

I am researching Israel B. Record who lived in Milbank, Grant County, SD from around 1880 to 1886. There is a RECORD stone in the Milbank Cemetery, but apparently there is no other information on the stone. According to an Aberdeen Weekly News newspaper article from 30 Apr 1903, Caroline (or Carrie) Record was buried in the Milbank Cemetery "beside her mother and sister". Would like to know death dates of "mother and sister"--their names were Charlotte and Frances. Also, would like to know if Israel B Record is buried there and his date of death. Israel is my 2nd great grandfather's brother. Would also like to know if death certificates or burial permits are available.

Thank-you

Tom Record
Cornwall, VT

Re: Obit lookup for Gustave Moldenhauer

barbgk — 2011-06-02 15:51:46Z

After doing a bit of looking online I think that Gustav E Moldenhauer's parents are Gustav and Hulda Moldenhauer.

The 1910 census has them in Albon Tw. Grant County. Gust is age 44 immigrated 1891. Hulda is 43. With them are Gust E. age 20 born Germany, Emil age 5 born SD, "Tilo" age 3 born SD.

In the 1920 census Gus Sr., Hulda are with "Amelia" age 15, and Tilo age 13 in Vernon Grant Co.

In the 1930 census Gust Sr. is with Hulda, Telo age 23.

Hulda Moldenhauer arrived in NY Mar 1892 with Gustav age 2 on the ship Oldenberg. Their destination was South Dakota.

Findagrave shows Gustav E., Lenora and several other Muldenhauer buried in the Milband Cemetery Grant County SD. Earl A.1914-1993 is listed as the son of Gust and Lenora. Darwin is the son of Emil and Erna and includes a complete obit. Norman is the son of Telo and Selma and also includes and obit.

There are a number of trees on Ancestry that agree with what I have listed above.

Gustav Moldenhauer appears to be a suprisingly comman name.

Good luck,
Barbara

Obit lookup for Gustave Moldenhauer

warkentien128 — 2011-05-31 06:56:06Z

Born Nov 6 1889 in Germany died Aug 1968 in Albee, South Dakota, Married Lenora. Looking for any info on parents or siblings. Possible that parents names are Henry and Dorethea and he has a sister Wilhelmina who lived in Michigan city, indiana. Would like obit to confirm. Thanks.

Re: BOERGER FAMILY

brctwolf1 — 2011-04-21 20:59:32Z

I have info on Nicholas Boerger b 1830 died Feb 1901 in Milbank,Grant co. South Dakota. Feel free to email me at brctwolf@netscape.com and I'll help any way I can. My name is Robin

Re: Book: "100 Years in Grant County South Dakota"

ReliSearcher2 — 2011-03-24 10:59:45Z

Lori,
I know it's been awhile but I hope you still get the messages.
Thank you so much for posting those pages from the book.

Obituary for Viola V. (Lindgren) Scholz of Marvin, SD

ohnmei55 — 2011-02-13 17:53:01Z

Viola V. Scholz (nee Lindgren), born April 7, 1914, in Marvin, (Grant county) South Dakota, died on Saturday, January 29, 2011, in Madison, Dane county, Wisconsin. Vi was first of nine children of Carl V. Lindgren and Alma V. (Swanson) Lindgren. She was married to Philip R. Dickie from December 28, 1938 until June 1954, and to Harold F. "Bob" Scholz from June 14, 1958 until February 10, 1994. Vi grew up in Watertown, South Dakota, subsequently living in Little Falls, Minnesota, Rhinelander, Wausau, and Shawano, Wisconsin. She returned to Watertown after Bob's death; then lived her last six years in Madison, Wisconsin. Vi is survived by her daughter, Barbara J. "Bobbie" Dickie; grandson, Richard A. Dickie; stepson, John F. Scholz; their children, Matt, Amanda, and Beth; and John's four grandchildren. She is further survived by three siblings, Shirley Shields, Phyllis Johnson and Joann Hubbard. In addition, she is survived by 34 nieces and nephews and their children. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Bob; and five siblings.
Source: Wisconsin State Journal newspaper, 9 February 2011

Iver Olson/Esther Moen Descendants

brettolson135 — 2010-10-14 16:04:47Z

im looking for Iver Frank Olson(1850-1921)/Esther Moen (1852-1936) descendants. Iver and Esther were both born in Norway and emigrated to either Minnesota or South Dakota. Iver and Esther had Ida,Anna,Amelia,Alfred,Lena,Olaus,Dora,Arthur,Theodore,Alvin, and Andrew. Andrew was the only one that left the Minnesota/South Dakota areas and came to alberta canada. Any information on any of these descendants would be greatly appreciated!

Re: Iver Olson/Esther Moen Descendants

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2010-10-13 21:33:31Z

Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
about Iver Oleson
Name: Iver Oleson
Census Date: 1 May 1875
County: Wabasha
Locality: Oakwood
Birth Location: Norway
Gender: Male
Estimated birth year: abt 1851
Race: White
Father's Birth Location: Norway
Mother's Birth Location: Norway
Roll: MNSC_16

Re: Iver Olson/Esther Moen Descendants

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2010-10-13 21:04:53Z

Minnesota Marriages, 1849-1950
Groom's Name Iver Oleson
Groom's Birth Date 1851
Groom's Birthplace
Groom's Age 25
Bride's Name Esther Oleson
Bride's Birth Date 1854
Bride's Birthplace
Bride's Age 22
Marriage Date 25 Feb 1876
Marriage Place Wabasha,Minnesota
Groom's Father's Name
Groom's Mother's Name
Bride's Father's Name
Bride's Mother's Name
Groom's Race
Groom's Marital Status
Groom's Previous Wife's Name
Bride's Race
Bride's Marital Status
Bride's Previous Husband's Name
Indexing Project (Batch) Number M53090-3
System Origin Minnesota-ODM
Source Film Number 1320197
Reference Number

Re: Iver Olson/Esther Moen Descendants

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2010-10-13 20:58:54Z

Name: Iver Olson
Age: 65
Estimated Birth Year: 1850
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Norway
Ethnicity: Norwegian
Marital Status: Married
Year Married: 1876
Wife's Maiden Name: Ester Moen
Residence: South Dakota, United States
Years in State: 37
Estimated Arrival Year in State: 1878
Years in United States: 43
Estimated Arrival Year in the United States: 1872
Naturalized: Yes
Religion: Lutheran
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Film Number: 2283719
Digital Folder Number: 4245736
Image Number: 00714
Sheet Number: 88
Collection: South Dakota State Census, 1915

Re: Iver Olson/Esther Moen Descendants

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2010-10-13 20:56:32Z

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Ever Olson
Home in 1880: Grant, Dakota Territory
Age: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1852
Birthplace: Nor
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Esther Olson
Father's birthplace: Nor
Mother's birthplace: Nor
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:

Blind:

Deaf and dumb:

Otherwise disabled:

Idiotic or insane:

View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Ever Olson 28
Esther Olson 26
Ida Olson 4
Andrew Olson 2
Lena Olson 9m

Re: Iver Olson/Esther Moen Descendants

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2010-10-13 20:51:06Z

South Dakota Birth Records

1. OLSON,ARTHUR M 07/10/1890 GRANT
2. OLSON,OLAUS M 06/17/1886 GRANT
3. OLSON,ALVIN M 08/10/1897 GRANT
4. OLSON,ALFRED M 10/10/1882 GRANT

Re: Iver Olson/Esther Moen Descendants

margitnysetvoldbakke — 2010-10-13 20:46:39Z

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Iver S Olson
Age in 1910: 59
Estimated birth year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Norway
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Norway
Mother's Birth Place: Norway
Spouse's name: Esther Olson
Home in 1910: Vernon, Grant, South Dakota
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of Immigration: 1872
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Iver S Olson 59
Esther Olson 56
Alfred Olson 26
Arthur Olson 19
Theodore Olson 16
Alvin Olson 12
Minnie Peterson 17

Re: TODD Surname

bNelson30 — 2010-09-15 17:42:06Z

What do you know about Marilyn Todd. parents, dates, etc

I have a Laura Todd that married O'Donnell

Barbara