Melby - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Kathryn (Baker) Melby obituary

dactackm — 2009-09-22 15:31:07Z

HI Bonnie, I hope you will find this. I've tried to email you the obit on Kathryn but the emails kept coming back. So I will post the obit here and hope you will find it.
Tammy

Re: Melby's

tamelby — 2009-08-31 15:10:51Z

I have passed your message along to the person in the family that does the family tree. She will be contacting you I think. Her name is Mary Christensen.

Re: Melby's

EdwardMelby — 2009-08-25 03:39:44Z

I have no idea if I could be related to your "clan". I unfortunately know little of my Melby side of the family. My fathers' name is David Paul Melby and I remember being told that I was named after my grandfather (Edward Melby). We visited once when I was very little to a farm I believe was somewhere near Marshall, MN. For some reason I want to say Lake Wilson but probably wrong. I know it was Lake something Like that isn't unique :) My dad was half norwegian and half german. Sorry, but do not remember grandmothers name. If this is helpful, please reply to edmelby@yahoo.com. Have great day :) Ed

Melby in Norway

vossrod — 2009-06-22 06:47:05Z

My g, g, g, grandfather from Norway was Ole Johannesen Melby from Ostre Toten DOB: 8-14-1795.

First wife was Annikken Olsdatter
Second wife was Johanna Tollefdatter; they came to US in appx. 1854
-- her son Martin Melby was my great, great grandfather
He married Susanna Eide

Melby's

tamelby — 2009-04-09 01:45:08Z

There are many Melby's in the Fergus Falls, MN area. Some are related and some are not. Our "Clan" is small. Would be interesting if there were more Norsks out there.

Johannes Eriksen Melby

jackdog93 — 2009-01-24 01:35:38Z

Looking for information about the life of Johannes Eriksen Melby, 1827-1893. He married Marte Kristoffersdatter Knaibakken, when he was 20, she was 30. They had 6 children. Can anyone tell me anything about his parents or his birth, marriage, and death dates? Help!
-Jack

Re: Hans Olsen Melby b:2/1822 Norway d: 12/18/1909 Minnesota

JerryFranck45 — 2008-11-15 19:25:12Z

My melby family was from Romedal, Hedmark, Norway and came to Adams, MN. Do either of those ring a bell?

Jerry

Re: Otto Melby

DRMulder1 — 2008-11-06 00:57:33Z

Ask this Otto what he knows:
Otto Melby
Melbyz7@comcast.net
He is a Chicago native now living in FL

Re: Melbys from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Sanjos347 — 2008-07-14 09:44:38Z

Thank you Vincent, but I am sure my group is from Norway! Thanks for the attempt tho'.....:) Sandy

Re: Melbys from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Minnesota

albanvincent — 2008-07-14 00:26:16Z

Re your message. Im a Melby too, but from Denmark living
in France. Would like to help you but dont't think that it's the same origin. All Melby on my side are og danish origin.

Yours faithfully
Vincent Melby

Hans Olsen Melby b:2/1822 Norway d: 12/18/1909 Minnesota

Sanjos347 — 2008-06-10 00:34:43Z

I am looking for anyone who might know of this man's family....he had one son names Charles Hans Melbey that I have a birth date of 5/8/1863 Norway and died 10/7/1900 in St. Paul, Minnesota. IF this sounds familiar could you please email me at sanjos333@yahoo.com. Thanks you!

Re: Melby family

OttoandDonnaMelby — 2008-05-12 20:35:43Z

Hello Hannah, Your message was originally found by Edie Crispin (Thorsen's) son, Kenneth, while he was doing ancestral research. It was forwarded by Edie to Helen (Melby) Haegeland. Helen forwarded your link to us. Otto Melby, who attended Salem, is now 71 years old and retired and living in Florida. He married Donna in 1955 and they have six children and 14 grandchildren. Otto remembers you, Clara, and Ginny well from Salem. We would like to hear about you, Hannah, and your family. If you would like to correspond, email would be the best way. Otto and Donna Melby

Re: Melby family

bjarne11 — 2008-03-10 21:30:16Z

I am Helen (Melby)Haegeland, and my brother is Otto Melby.
Our parents were Olaf and Ingrid Melby.

Melby of Norway

jfranck — 2007-11-26 01:27:37Z

Here is my line:

Peder Hansen Malerud (b:1794) married:Anne Nielsdatter (b:1792)
Anne Pedersdatter Malerud (b:1835) m: Mons Olsen Melby (b:1820)
- Oline Monsdatter Melby (b: 1873) m: Ole Aslaksen Rudlang (1862)

Contact jjaaa5@aol.com

Re: Melby family

lklex1 — 2007-10-17 15:19:42Z

They lived on Normandy in Chicago at least from 1950-1955 and possibly longer. My parents were newly weds who rented an upstairs apartment from them during that time. Otto was there son I believe.

Melbys from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Sanjos347 — 2007-02-11 02:18:45Z

I am looking for any info on the son of Anna Marie Harstad and Severin Melby. They married in Eau Claire on 9/22/1914. Anna died of T.B. (supposedly) in 1927. They had a son S. Arthur Melby who was nicknamed" Petey"...I cannot find him anywhre...there is a item on World Tree that he died in 1967 but no info about where....ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Severin (the father) Melby came from Minnesota. He died on April 12, 1920 in the county of Pine, Minnesota? I am wondering what happened to the son? Thank you!

Melbys from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Sanjos347 — 2007-02-11 02:18:17Z

Descendants of Josephine (Harstad) and Howard Victor Melbey

Sanjos347 — 2007-01-16 23:12:35Z

I am trying to find the children of this couple and their children, I know there are quite a few out there....Josephine died in 1984, Howard in 1982. They had a Thomas Eugene Melby, a Ralph Victor Melby and two other children that I believe were girls. Anyone have any ideas? They lived in Wisconsin. Thanks you verymuch!

Re: Melby

2003-02-02 04:39:24Z

Nikki:

Sorry I didn't reply sooner -- I was unsuccessfully trying to round up more information from family members.

Your last message really got our attention. Our Melbye ancestor, Simon, also came from the Lillehammer area. It's too soon to say there's a connection between your ancestors and mine but the parallels are rather striking. Let's continue this discussion via email. Please contact me.

Jeff

Re: Melby

2003-01-30 15:22:28Z

Thank you for replying to my inquiry. Anton Melby came from Lillehamer, Norway. I believe his name there was Jenson. When he came to America, he worked for someone here with the last name of Melby. I guess it was the practice to change your name to that of the person you worked for. I may have a few of those facts slightly incorrect, but I know that's the general story.

Nikki Melton

Re: Melby

2003-01-30 04:05:41Z

Hello, Nicola.

I just saw your post and am rather intrigued. My mother's family is from Black River Falls, WI and her maiden name was Melbye. The people you mention don't match those of my known relatives. My great grandfather was Simon Melbye (he spelled it Melbó in Norway) and he immigrated about 1903. Simon married Alice Peterson and they had 8 kids -- 4 sons, 4 daughters. I haven't yet done much research into this part of my family. The name Melby[e] doesn't seem too common so if they still lived in the BRF area it's likely my family knew of them. I don't recall anyone mentioning other folks by that name but I can ask.

John Edward Melby

2001-02-08 21:08:24Z

Who were the parents of my great grandfather John Edward Melby of Mommence, IL? Married "Sandstrom"....two children Fred and Helen Melby. Seeking any information about my ancestors.

family

2001-02-07 22:47:29Z

Kathy. saw your posting of names of relatives. Does the last name of Fylling mean anything? My father's side is Melby and his mother was a Fylling from Crookstan, Mn. Her name was Jennie, her syblings were Clair, John, Oscar, Peter and Clarence Mark Melby

To Valerie and Laurie

2001-01-09 19:50:17Z

Please also be touch with me at gmmelby@juno.com as I am sometimes hard to
reach by phone.
George M Melby

To: Valerie and Laurie

2001-01-09 19:42:41Z

My apologies to Valerie. I never received a
e-mail from you...so sorry...please e-mail me
again. Laurie, thank you for contacting me...For both of you, I have uploaded all my
info at Ancestry.com and MyFamily.com I think...has been a long time so will have to get back to you...there are mistakes, not in the names but the way they are listed, i.e.,
per and datter, etc. Pls call me at 1-800-484-9326 Pin 2905. Look forward to hearing from you.

Melby family

2001-01-09 19:22:57Z

Hi George Melby..
My grandfather, Gunerius Melby came from Verdal,Norway and the farm name was Melbyvald. When Gunerius came to America, he then used the surname "Melby." My uncle, who is now deceased was named George M. Melby also. Where are your ancestors from? I have (sort of) completed a family tree on the Melby family, and am wondering if your Melbys came from the same area/farm as my family.
Laurie J.

Ernest O. Melby

2000-10-29 14:34:24Z

Anyone have old newspaper editorials on Ernest (Dean) O. Melby. He was Dean of Education at

Otto Melby

2000-07-08 20:50:04Z

Anyone heard of Otto Melby from Salem Free Norwegian Church in Chicago circa 1940's or so?

name

2000-06-25 17:53:17Z

my grandfather peter nils melby came to the U.S. when he was young. I have been told he spelled his name with a e at the end.Melbye , but dropped the e

Melby origin? Meaning?

2000-06-08 13:16:43Z

Hello! From what I have been told, and see bby the map in Norway,
there are three towns named Melby. Melby is actually an English name
and was imported by the Vikings (darn them!) from England to Norway during their more adventurous days.
Please view The Melby Family Tree on MyFamily.com or email me if interested.
Sincerely,
George M. Melby
gmmelby@juno.com

Melby family

2000-06-07 06:29:01Z

Anyone know of the Melby family from Chicago who went to the Salem Evangelical Free Church (Norwegian) in Chicago during the 30's and 40's? Please reply. Thank you

Olena Melby

1999-09-26 10:29:57Z

Olena is a familliar name. Where did she live in Norway and when she came to the U.S.? Who did she marry? Does the name Charles or Jules(possibly Julius) come up anywhere in your research? Also, do you know what the name Melby means or what family farm name it comes from? Please e-mail me with any information you can. I will respond immediately. Thank you

Family Tree

deedeekay4619 — 2003-08-11 23:25:17Z

Looking for information on Kristian Larson..changed name to Melby when he came to USA..born in Dec 1851 in Biri...married Sorgina Bendicksdatter in 1879....Please e-mail me with any information you may have..

Olena Melby

jfranck — 2001-07-09 15:09:58Z

Looking for info on Olena Melby (born 1872 in Norway)
Thanks Jerry at jjaaa5@aol.com

Olena Melby

jfranck — 2001-07-09 15:09:58Z

Sorry for the delay. Olena married Ole Rudlang in the U.S. She was born 16 June 1872 in Hedmarken, Norway and came to the U.S. at 19 years old. Her father appears to be a Mons Melby.
Please contact me at jjaaa5@aol.com
Thanks, Jerry

Olena

jfranck — 2001-07-09 15:09:58Z

I am not aware of the names you mention. I believe Melby (Melbye) is the farm name.

Jerry

Ernest Melby

TCT222 — 2001-08-12 21:33:25Z

Hello, I am helping a student research the Melby family. Could you please send me (at TCT222@aol.com) any information you have on him. Thank you.

Melby

Vcrapo — 2002-03-13 03:37:14Z

Hi George, I am researching for a friend. Her maiden name is Melby. Her ancestors are from S Trondelag, Norway and see is trying to do her genealogy.
Wht is the exact address of your site is MyFamily.com. I got lost looking for it.

Valerie Crapo Johns

Tracing Melby ancestry

k_wischnak — 2002-04-04 05:24:51Z

I am searching for my Melby ancestors. My great grandmother was Mary Melby. Mary was married to Ole Fagre and they lived in Mahnomen county in Minnesota. Ole and his family came to the USA from Norway. They had the following children: John, Olive,Jennie, Clara, Hilma, and Orval. If anybody has any info. on Mary and her family I would love to hear from you. Thanks, Kathy

melby

k_wischnak — 2002-04-04 05:24:51Z

Sorry Mark,
I am not familiar with the mane Fylling?
Kathy

Melbye Family - Minnesota

LinneaCarlin11 — 2004-12-10 18:49:06Z

Looking for information on my grandfather James O. Melbye's (DOB 1909) family. He is Norwegein and his parents were born in Minnesota. I found him in the 1930 census for Lake Park, Clay County, Minnesota. Can't seem to locate the family in previous census. His first marriage was to Mabel T. Knutson from Eglon, Minnesota and second marriage to Ardis ?

Kathryn (Baker) Melby obituary

puppup — 2003-10-27 21:41:36Z

Source: Tri-City Herald, Pasco, WA May 9, 2003
Deceased: Melby, Kathryn (Baker)
Age: 84
Birth date: Aug. 16, 1918
Birth place: Russell, Iowa
Death date: May 5, 2003
Place of death: Kennewick, WA

Full obit upon requested send email to:
dactackm@jlink.net

No relation to deceased.

Kathryn (Baker) Melby obituary

puppup — 2003-10-27 21:09:27Z

Melby's Trempealeau county, Wi

deekaypreston — 2002-02-17 06:51:20Z

Looking for information on Christian (Kristian) Larson Melby from Trempealeau county, Wisconsin
Anyone knowing information please contact me dpreston2@charter.net
Thank you DEE

Melby/Melbey/Milby

sigcolrred — 2004-04-21 01:54:12Z

My gggrm was Mary Elizabeth Melby (sp?), she was born in May of 1855 and had at least 2 sisters: Anna and Sarah. Their mother is possibly Helen Melby and was born November 1824 in Scotland and came to America in 1849. Mary was married to Wilford "Scott" Kuhns and they lived in Allegheny County, PA and had the following children: James Kuhns, Minnie Irene, Pearl Isabella (b. 6/13/1894), Ida, Mae and Sadie (Sarah) kuhns. Wilford died in 1895 and shortly thereafter, Anna Melby Higby (Mary's sister) passed away. In 1897, Mary married her brother in law WIlliam Milford Higby and together they raised 10 children. (Including Clarence "Griff" Higby, James Higby, Edward Higby and George Higby). After Wilford's death, James Kuhns went to live with the Cargo family (don't know how or why this happened? Not sure they are relatives?) and all of the Kuhns women went by the maiden name of Higby. I can't seem to be able to verify any of this information or go any further back than I have listed above. Apparently, Mr. Kuhns was an alcoholic and very abusive before his death and none of the family has very much to say about him. The Kuhns/Higby children (who were also cousins) stayed very close. Clarence's obituary reads that his parents were William Higby and Anna Melbey Higby and Minnie's obituary lists her parents as William and Mary Milby Higby (not wilford kuhns), If anyone can help with my search, I would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Re: Melby origin? Meaning?

Hodags_2000 — 2003-02-04 21:32:22Z

Melleby, Melby is also the name of a farm around the town of Tune, pronounced Tuna, South of Oslo, Norway.

MELBY IN NORTH DAKOTA

delldudes — 2004-08-10 23:47:17Z

I am interested in any information on an OTHELIA MELBY supposedly born in Iowa, married a PETER TENNISON in Traill County North Dakota in 1884. OTHELIA was born in 1862. Parents unknown. Thanks to anyone who can connect OTHELIA with some parents.
Cyndy Moen

Melby

nikrod — 2002-12-09 00:19:53Z

I'm looking for Melby ancestors. My great grandfather was Anton Melby. I believe he had three sons. One was my grandfather (Arthur). The were located near Black River Falls, Wisconsin.