Turner - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Thomas C Elce Jr., Sarah Edminster, John Elce

terrijotoner — 2013-05-12 15:59:35Z

Hi, Thomas is my Great Great Grandfather. His daughter, Lucille is my great grandmother and she lived with us when I was a kid. We were very close and I recently inherited her hope chest full of mementos and scrapbooks from her childhood in Parker. Lots of info there and photos too. Feel free to contact me.

Re: Luther Adams - J.H. Shurtleff

Citellus2 — 2013-03-31 15:56:27Z

From
EARLY HISTORY OF TURNER COUNTY, South Dakota
As the writer of the following saw and understood what was done beginning with the year 1869.
By T. R. Negus

"In the fall of 1872 there was to be a full set of officers elected for Turner County. The first was a mass convention held in Swan lake, and almost every voter in Turner County was there. Father Turner was nominated for the legislature over W. W. Aurner; Vale P. Thielman, county clerk and Register of Deeds; J. W. Shellen, County Judge and Treasurer; and Arthur Slade for Sheriff. J. H. Shurtleff, James A. Childs, and a Mr. Hammond from near Centerville were named for County Commissioners."

"The first 4th of July celebration was held in Swan Lake. J. J. McEntire was the speaker of the day. Major J. H. Shurtleff was Marshal. A few short speeches were made by others."

As I recall, the name Shurtleff also comes up in Sotddard's History of Turner County. (See also Shurtliff)

I find no information on Luther Adams.

Larry Turner

Luther Adams - J.H. Shurtleff

MichelleMcElroy99 — 2013-03-30 17:11:28Z

Looking for more information about these two men.

Arrived north of Finlay in about 1872. Died in blizzard in 1874.
From kewanne IL.

Says his claim was next to J.H. Shurtleff. Info I have says that J.H. is his uncle. He came in 1871.

Robert W. Adams

MichelleMcElroy99 — 2013-02-23 19:55:17Z

Looking for Robert W. Adams (1886-1955)
In the 1900 census he is listed as Robert Adams - lodger of Orin and Melvina Stanford.

Then in 1905 census he is listed as Robert Stanford.

Jens and Karen Marie Holgerson

aalberg22 — 2013-01-30 23:05:27Z

Looking for the dates of death for Jens and Karen Marie Holgerson. Karen died between 1880 and 1900. Jens was in the 1900 census. I believe he died before 1905. They are buried in the Baptist Cemetery in Viborg but no date is listed on their headstone. Their daughter Sophia Aalborg died in 1904 but I don't know the exact date for that either.

Re: Looking for descendents of Axel Andersen in South Dakota

rj204545 — 2012-12-18 02:14:47Z

Did you find the people you were looking for? Ron Johnson, Dalesburg Scandinavian Association.

Re: Isaac Ward and Josephine Smith

rj204545 — 2012-12-18 02:11:27Z

Are you related to the current Wards of Viborg? Ron Johnson, Dalesburg Scandinavian Association.

Isaac Ward and Josephine Smith

richard_vanwagenen — 2012-10-31 16:40:18Z

am wondering if there is a record of marriage for Isaac and Josephine sometime between 1880 to 1885 ?

Jerusha Gardner

AnneCarterZadig — 2012-09-25 22:13:34Z

I have her sampler on my wall -she was my gt-grandmother's grandmother I think. Can try to take a photo if you'd like - it's dated 1792 "made in the ninth year of her life." Do you have any more info. on her? Thanks!

Re: Turner County plat books

Citellus2 — 2012-08-29 05:57:00Z

Sorry for the delay. I have a copy of the original names that homesteaded sections or quarter/half sections of Township 97N, Range 52W. I think this is Turner Township, only a part of the county. They have to be from approximately the 1870s, because several of the named individuals left before 1880. I can provide a .jpg copy if you email me directly at Citellus2@aol.com.

There is a book of these township homestead plats at the Turner County clerk's office. I only took a picture of the relevant one for my fanily when I visited a few years ago.

Larry Turner

Re: Aalborg Family

MarilynRoth58 — 2012-08-21 21:36:32Z

Do you mean Danville? Sorry, I do not see anything.

Google BLM +"Land Patents." Christian had two in Turner County.

In 1880, Turner Co.: ALBORG, Chris G., 47; Sophia, 37; Abraham, 20; Charles, 19; all b. Denmark
B. WI: Aaron 9
B. Dakota T.: Joseph, 5, & Nathan 2.

In 1900, Turner Co., AALLBORG, Charley, b. July 1861/2, Denmark, imm. 1866 ['65?]
Wf. Christine, b. Nov. 1860, m. 10 y., 5 ch., all living, b. Denmark, imm. 1888
B. SD: Lydia Dec. 1891; Ester, Aug. 1892; Lee, Je. 1895; Clarence, Apr. 1897; Neva, June 1898.
ALBORG, Chris, b. Aug. 1833, Denmark, m. 40 y., imm. 1865
Wf. Sophia, b. Mar. 1843, Denmark, had 11? ch., 7 living
B. SD: Daniel, July 1879; Ester, Apr. 1882; Lily, Sep/Dec. 1891.
FatherL. Jens? HOLGERSON, b. July 1816, Denmark, imm. 1867, wid.

Ancestry.com says Christian AALBORG & Sophia m. 6 Mar. 1861, Aalborg, Denmark. You can find Aalborg, Denmark, on Google Maps. [Son Charley was 38 in 1900, b. July 1861?]

FindaGrave, Baptist Cemetery, Viborg, SD: Christian (1833 - 9 Feb. 1911) Sophia (1843 - 1904) Esther PORTER (1883 - 1924) [b. Apr. 1882?]

--not my family

Aalborg Family

aalberg22 — 2012-07-17 00:13:36Z

Does anyone know if the Daneville Museum has a website? Trying to find more info on Christian Jensen Aalborg and his family.

Re: MCCALLEN family

imshedevil2001 — 2012-05-22 12:13:53Z

Hi - Please send me a private message if you are currently researching the family tree of Walter McFarlane, Jean Risk or Patience McRae.

Re: MCCALLEN family

mikee311 — 2012-04-30 10:30:47Z

if you are still curious. go to my tree. i have made some discoveries regards Fawrups, Elsenpeters, McCallens

Re: Township - Daneville

dave_nelson11 — 2012-04-11 21:38:08Z

There is no Methodist Church in Daneville Township. Just in Viborg itself. I live in Daneville township. There used to be country schools here and there but no churches in the middle of nowhere. Possibly used to be but that would be something an older lady or gentleman would know. Sorry. The township is currently from 452nd Ave to 458th Ave on 291st St and from 291st St to 297th St outside of Viborg, SD. I have some history but its mainly about my family. There is a Danish Heritage Museum in Viborg, SD.

Re: Viborg - Morrison family

dave_nelson11 — 2012-04-11 21:22:37Z

And there are some Holm's around Viborg too. If that helps at all.

Re: Viborg - Morrison family

dave_nelson11 — 2012-04-11 21:20:29Z

My great-grandmother is Emma Morrison. I know about the brothers that died in the Missouri River. My father told me that story a few time growing up. Emma married David Nelson and had one child Ellwood, who married Gladys and they had two children, Gary and Gail. Gary is my father. I know there are or maybe now were other Morrison's in Viborg. I'd like to know more about my ancestry also. If you have any info or would like to know more my email is dave.nelson11@yahoo.com Hope to talk to you soon.

Re: Rosehill Cemetery - SD, Turner Co., Parker

rflynn1200 — 2012-04-08 03:17:56Z

Yes, they are all in Rosehill Cemetary in Parker, SD.

Re: Marriage info in Turner County? Searching for data in Viborg

stampsalot87 — 2012-04-02 03:37:19Z

I went and verified

Anders and Andrea were my great great grandparents
Peter who married Jessie were my great grandparents
Alvin who married Jennie were my grandparents
Ardis who married Warren were my parents.

Henry and Jennie, and Lowis and Clara are also in my tree.

Renae

Re: Marriage info in Turner County? Searching for data in Viborg

stampsalot87 — 2012-04-02 02:56:26Z

Susan,
We may be related. Some of these are in my Christensen family tree.
Renae

Re: JORGENSEN - Jorgen & Johanna M.

Jil89 — 2012-04-01 23:45:43Z

Hello,

Thanks for the information I actually have a copy of the book 1893-1993 s have the information in question.

Thanks again.

Re: Marriage info in Turner County? Searching for data in Viborg

shaslam100 — 2012-03-28 18:34:59Z

Thank you for the reply to my search request.

There are several names I am searching for...and unfortunately, only approximate dates. Here is what I have:

Henry Christensen/Jennie Jensen - just before 1920
Niels Evan Jensen/Mariane or Marina Petersen - about 1891
Arthur Jensen/Carrie - about 1920
Anders C. Christensen/Andrea Petersen - bef 1881
Lowis Christensen/Clara - Sep 1916
Marcinne Leanna Christensen/Merrigan - prob early 1950's

There are many other names for which I do not have spouse's names and therefore do not have timelines for marriages. It was my hope to find a resource for the marriage records so that I could search them and not bother someone else with the over 40 names I have to search, especially with such limited information.

I would sincerely appreciate any help you could provide with regard to the names I have listed here. If I could find these, then perhaps it could lead to the records of the others.

Again, thank you for responding to my post and for offering your assistance.

Susan

Re: JORGENSEN - Jorgen & Johanna M.

stampsalot87 — 2012-03-28 17:56:56Z

there is an article on Jorgen Jorgensen in the viborg 1893-1993 history book. I am sure there is a copy at the viborg library. Maybe they can copy and send it to you.

Re: Marriage info in Turner County? Searching for data in Viborg

stampsalot87 — 2012-03-28 17:29:24Z

do you have first names, or approximate dates you are looking for?

Re: Christensen, Christiansen, Pedersen -- sibblings imigrated to Viborg SD

bs260966 — 2012-03-28 11:45:11Z

Send you a private mail, hope it helps

William Hinds died 1995 in Centerville

MaryESicard — 2012-02-13 22:21:31Z

I am trying to learn where William was buried. He died March 17, 1995 in Centerville.

His obit would be appreciated.

Thanks much
Mary

Obit Lookup - Ole & Karen (Baggerud) Shager

LarryShoger51 — 2012-02-05 15:12:17Z

Would anyone be willing to look up two obituaries for me? I'd like the obituaries of Ole Shager who died 21 Dec 1914 and his wife, Karen Baggerud Shager who died 26 Aug 1910. They lived and died in Parker, Turner county, SD and are buried at Rosehill cemetery. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. My email address is LDShoger@aol.com

Obit look-up please for Chester Darrow

retduck — 2011-11-14 23:05:59Z

I would appreciate a look-up for an obituary for Chester A. Darrow who died Nov 28, 1912 in Turner Co.

You can cantacte me directly at retduck@cox.net

Don Darrow

Re: WEST

kathy17rd — 2011-10-18 19:34:03Z

Have you found more information since your last post? Richard and Robert West were married to Emily Wells. Her mother was Harriet West, and I think Harriet was related to Emily's husbands. Harriet was from Birling, Kent, England and the Wells family was from Ryarsh, Kent, England.

Sidney Pierce

gsteinmetz_1 — 2011-09-29 20:20:50Z

I saw your post on Sidney Pierce in South Dakota. I am related and have some information if you are interested.

Re: Obit look-up please for Chester Darrow

JohnLaird91 — 2011-09-24 16:21:49Z

I am researching the Carpenter family, and Susie, Chester's wife, was a Carpenter. I'd happily exchange info with anyone working on this family.

John Laird
Santa Cruz, CA

Re: PRINSLOW

gloam20 — 2011-09-08 18:25:03Z

Thanks so much. I had a Mable Martha Prinslow marrying a William Howard Iosty, just wanted to see if this was the same person that all were talking about. I have her parents, date of birth and death also. I have William's father and mother's info and all of their children, if anyone needs it.

Re: Peter and sena Jorgensen

MarilynRoth58 — 2011-09-08 00:40:57Z

Google "South Dakota" +"Cemetery Record Search." These are in Turner Co., SD, Danish Lutheran Cemetery, Viborg, JORGENSEN
Lot 14, Anna, d. 1937; Ervin, d. 4 Mar. 1901; Soren, d. 1931
Lot 21, __ , d. 1931; Lillie E., d. 12 Feb. 1920; Sena, d. 1931
Lot 27, Carrie M., d. 14 Mar. 1934

Rosehill Cem., Viborg
Peder, no lot, no date. Anna [PALMER], no lot, no date
Lot 11, Donald, d. 28 Dec. 1936
Lot 14. Arvid R., d. 19 Apr. 1893; Myrtle, __
Lot 19, Johanna M., d 24 Apr. 1923; Jorgen, d. 5 Nov. 1913
Lot 27, Peter, d. 15 Mar. 1894; Anna K., d. 12-11-1894
Lot 37, Chris, d. 26 Feb. 1914; Dorthea __.

Bethania Lutheran, Viborg, Lot 5, Hans, _
Lot 10, Arthur A., d. 3-5-1918, & Bertha K., d. 30 Mar. 1916
Chris V., d. 12 Je. 1909; Karen, d. 24 Je. 1894; Karen, d. 3 Jan. 1886; Martin P., d. 12 Mar. 1902; Peter, d. 13 Je. 1923
Lot 30, Mads P., d. 1894

Bang Lutheran, Centerville, Lot 25, Jens, _

Evergreen Advent, Lot 7, Oline, d. 11 July 1939.

FindaGrave says there are two Senas in the Danish Lutheran Cem., Sena (1853 - 1931) & Sena (1883 - 1964). Social Security Death Index has Sena JORGENSEN (15 Sep. 1883 - Oct. 1971) last address Sioux Falls, SD.

RootsWeb has Hans Peter Jorgensen, b. 1881, who m. Ane Kirstine RASMUSSEN, b. 1888, & lived in Turner County.

There are just too many possibilities to identify your Peter & Sena. Do you have any further clues, such as when & where they were born, married, or died? Do you know the names of any children?

PRINSLOW

MarilynRoth58 — 2011-09-08 00:05:38Z

Go to FamilySearch.org. Yes, Mabel / Mable married in 1904, William Howard IOSTY. They were on state and Federal Censuses through 1945, Centerville P. O., Brooklyn Twp., Lincoln Co., SD.

SD Births, online: William IOSTY & Mabel PRINSLOW had in Lincoln County, Hazel, b. 15 July 1905; George, b. 3 Mar. 1907; Charles, b. 17 Dec. 1909.

Social Security Death Index, Charles IOSTY (17 Dec. 1909 - 28 Nov. 1996, Beresford, Union Co., SD). FindaGrave also has Charles, buried in Beresford Cemetery. Plaque says Tec 4, WW II. Perhaps his obituary can help you find other records.

Re: PRENSLOW / PRINCELOW / PRINSLOW

gloam20 — 2011-09-07 20:54:56Z

Would you happen to know if your Mable married a man with the last name Iosty, as that is what my records show.

Re: Lester L. Long died 1944

kathy17rd — 2011-07-24 20:41:58Z

Additional information on Lester L. Long who died in 1944. He was the son of Lester L. Long born about 1898 in Iowa and Inez Butler born 9 October 1897 in South Dakota to Fred Grant Butler and Agnes M. Smith. Lester and Inez were married 31 December 1921.

Lester L. Long died 1944

kathy17rd — 2011-07-23 01:57:50Z

Lester L. LONG jr., son of Lester L. and Inez M. LONG was born October 16, 1922 at Mitchell, S.D.
His boyhood years were spent in Parker, where he attended the Presbyterian Sunday School and became a member of the church on October 6, 1935.
He graduated from Parker High School in 1940. Lester's interest was in music and during his four years of high school he participated in musical activities.
He entered State College in Brookings in 1940 and the following year attended Yankton College.
On October 19, 1942, he was united in marriage to Ruth Joyce GRESS of Devils Lake, North Dakota. A son Jonny Allen, was born to this union.
Lester enlisted on October 23, 1942 at Grand Forks, North Dakota in the army signal corps. After basic taining at Camp Kohler, California, he was assigned to the Western Signal Corps School at Davis, California for technical training.
Following a brief furlough at Parker in April 1944, he was sent overseas with the 99th Signal Battalion, first to New Guinea and in October of that year to Leyte Island. Lester was killed in action on November 16, 1944 while on duty as a radio operator.
He received Christian burial rites and interment in the temporary military cemetery at Carigara, Leyte, P.I.
Survivors are his widow (now Mrs. William KUHN) and son Jonny Allen, age 5 of Sioux City, Iowa and his parents.
Final interment with military honors will be on February 22, 1949 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Parker, South Dakota.

I am not related, but my great-grandmother Alena Sletten Benson kept the memorial for his funeral. She wrote on the memorial: "I helped Mrs. Long with her work and stayed lot with there son at time when Mrs wanted to go places. So I really miss him too."

Peter and sena Jorgensen

sjensen9532 — 2011-07-21 20:14:38Z

I was looking for any information on Peter and Sena Jorgensen. Sena was originally a Jensen. They lived in the viborg area. Any info would be appriciated

Re: Rosehill Cemetery - SD, Turner Co., Parker

SoDakJones — 2011-06-09 20:33:40Z

There are a bunch of other Clikeman's there, but I didn't see any that you asked about.

Re: Rosehill Cemetery - SD, Turner Co., Parker

VickieHenrichsen47 — 2011-06-09 18:29:33Z

I am looking for the burial place for the following. They lived in Parker all their lives.
Robert & Jean Clikeman D: April 1979 and ???
James & Rosa Clikeman D: 4 Aug 1951 and ???

Possibly...William Jennings Wrage and Verna
Died: 22 Jul 1901 and ???

Are they in Rosehill? I live in Sioux City and will visit once I find out where they are.

Thank you.

Obits for JORGENSEN, Jorgen & wife Johanna/e

Jil89 — 2011-05-29 23:37:17Z

Hello,

I am looking for copies of obits for Jorgen & wife Johanna/e Marie
Jorgen's deathdate is 5 November 1913 Turner County, SD buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery Turner County, South Dakota
Johanna/e Marie's deathedate is 24 April 1923 Turner County, SD buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery Turner County, South Dakota
Appreciate any help with these .

Jil
jilsather@yahoo.com

Re: JORGENSEN - Jorgen & Johanna M.

JilSather89 — 2011-05-27 17:24:58Z

Hi

Thanks for the death dates of this couple I have found them in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Thanks again.

Jil

Re: JORGENSEN - Jorgen & Johanna M.

barbdale_1 — 2011-05-24 02:00:33Z

Try this site for the South Dakota Historical Society Cemetery Index http://apps.sd.gov/applications/DT58Cemetery/

There is a Jorgen Jorgensen, date 11-15-1913 and a Johanna Jorgensen, date 4-24-1923 both in the same plot at Rosehill Cemetery in Viborg. Not sure if those are death dates or burial dates.

JORGENSEN - Jorgen & Johanna M.

JilSather89 — 2011-05-22 20:26:44Z

Hello,

I am looking for information on these relatives, Jorgen is a brother to my great grandfather Peder Jorgensen 1854 Denmark 1823 South Dakota. Jorgen arrived in USA in 1873 came first to Swan Lake Turner County South Dakota, was the blacksmith. I do have this couple on the 1880 census, 1900 census Jorgensen is (sp) Jorgenson & 1910 census in Viborg South Dakota with them is a daughter Georgia or Jorgina/e C/K Jorgensen b. October 1883 South Dakota shown as a teacher & single on the 1910 census.
Would like to know when Jorgen and wife died and where buried? Did the daughter marry don't find on 1920 census?

Appreciate any help with this couple and daughter locating information on them

Please respond to email
jilsather@yahoo.com

GAR in Hurley

urwhrur — 2011-05-08 00:17:07Z

Does anyone know where the records from the Hurley GAR post are? Does anyone have any photos of members or know where they met? Thank you. S Weis

Marriage info in Turner County? Searching for data in Viborg

shaslam100 — 2011-03-25 23:07:34Z

I am trying to find marriage data in Viborg for Jensen/Petersen and Christensen families. I know this is no surprise since this are very common family names, but I just am at a loss as to where to search online. Can anyone help me find a source? Thank you very much for your help!!

Re: SWAN FEHR

Menzel8535_1 — 2011-03-19 23:30:44Z

That makes us cousins...distantly. Do you live in Minnesota? Contact me directly. My email is Menzel8535@aol.com.

Re: SWAN FEHR

cariotten_1 — 2011-03-19 16:36:09Z

Thank you for the reply. Cletus was my Grandfather. He always wanted to know more about his father. Leonard left the family when he was a small child.
Thank you again
Cari

Re: SWAN FEHR

Menzel8535_1 — 2011-03-19 04:19:29Z

Re: your inquiry about Leonard Swan's parents. Sorry to say, I have no information on how they died. The line of Swans that I have researched is not one of my direct lines. Lorenzo (DOB 1863) was a nephew of my great grandmother, Susan Ann SWAN KOPFF. The SWANs were from March, Cambridgeshire, England and immigrated to Wisconsin in the 1840's. Susan's brother, Alfred and family, along with his mother, Sarah, went to Turner County, SD and homesteaded. Alfred had 6 children altogether, including Lorenzo. I know that Lorenzo had 2 children... Leonard and Lela. I have not researched farther than that. I do know that Leonard had 3 children, one of which lived a few miles from me in Minnesota---Cletus Swan. However, I never met him.

I do have more information on some of the SWANs from the 1800s if you are interested. Some of my information came from a researcher by the name of Lisa Axt from Ohio. I do not have a current email for her. Other info came through rootsweb, census records, obits from WI and land records.

Claudia from MN

Re: SWAN FEHR

cariotten_1 — 2011-03-19 02:00:10Z

Hello,
Would you have any information as to what happened to Leonards Parents... W.Lorenzo Swan, and Laura Cook. They both died when he was a small child.
Thank you
cari