Nygard - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Nygards of Vaasa, Finland. Shipping? Farming? John Nygard 1862. All info welcome!

debbiekoonce59 — 2013-03-24 22:25:54Z

That is my grandfather...born in Finland...Moved to Iron River, MI. What do you need to know? He was born 1886, died 1935 in Iron River MI. Was in WWI.

Re: Nygard, Alfred sculptor

ThomBrunk — 2013-01-21 02:13:00Z

I have material, carvings and plaster work from Alfred F. Nygard.

glazeguy@rocketmail.com

Re: Nygard, Alfred sculptor

tibor118 — 2012-01-14 17:01:43Z

Hello - Alfred F Nygard is my wife's great-grandfather and we have a few photos of him, a couple from Denmark, and others with his family in America.

My email is tibor at pollerman.net I don't put the at symbol in because they may screen it out.

I also have immigration data, and have contact with other relatives who also have documents, etc.

Regards

Re: Nygard, Alfred sculptor

WinslowJR — 2012-01-09 03:55:44Z

RE: Alfred F. Nygard (b. 1861 Denmark - d. 17 May 1941, Grand Rapids)

Jan,

I too am researching Alfred F. Nygard. He designed and sculpted the plaster work, as well as the wood carvings, in what was the Powers' Theatre Grand Rapids in 1902. After arriving from Denmark in 1887 with his wife and son they settled New York City for a few months before relocating to Grand Rapids. He was a wood carver with the Universal Tripod Furniture Company, then becoming Royal Furniture Company by 1893. Shortly after his wife dies in 1893 he and his son William R. move to Detroit. His son William R. Nygard was a styled a Plasterer. By 1937 William Nygard marries and settles Lansing, Michigan.

I'm trying to find other projects Alfred may have been commissioned for in Grand Rapids. Maybe some of his work survives. I know he was perfecting Staff Plaster back then that was new to America, popular in Europe. He would design, carve and make the molds in his Detroit studio (1902). Once the molds complete he arrived in Grand Rapids where a special room was setup in the Powers Plaster Mine and Factory was on the Grand River to cast the Staff Plaster.

In July 1929 he moved back to Grand Rapids to settle for good. Alfred F. (1861-1941), his wife Alma Julia (1858-1893), son William R. (1883-1964) and William's wife Maribel (1883-1967) are buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids.

I also read somewhere Alfred was was a close personal friend and very active with Edsel Ford and Fordson Village, also known as Fordville or Edselville. I wonder in Greenfield Village may have records on him?

He also worked on carving in the Edsel Ford "Honeymoon Cottage". http://www.flickr.com/photos/joebehr/sets/72157624952170731/

I also have a news article from the Grand Rapids Herald dated: 8 Dec 1929 I found in the Biographical Vertical File GRPL - Grand Rapids Public Library has on Alfred Nygard. I can digitally send it your way.

The news article I have mentioned he was commissioned by James Scripps to work on his residence on Trumbull Ave... Some time around 1910 I believe Alfred was teaching at Cranbrook Arts & Crafts School of Detroit but for only a few years...

Cranbrook Digital Collections - Scripps Trumbull Avenue Residence
http://cdm9024.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/...

Cranbrook Digital Collections - Trumbull Avenue House
http://cdm9024.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/singleitem/collection/...

I'm in the process of tracking down his family descendants to possibly get a photo of Alfred.

Would love to know what you may have found.

Jim Winslow

Re: Nygards of Vaasa, Finland. Shipping? Farming? John Nygard 1862. All info welcome!

Snygard08 — 2011-12-22 07:08:50Z

Was your great uncle, Erik Nygard, possibly married to an Ida Swarvar and did he come to Mendocino California?

Re: nygard family history

seesag — 2010-08-14 03:18:20Z

Hi, my name is Theresa Gronhovd (Schassler) and I am not yet a full member either. I have relatives on my mom side from Sundom, Finland which is near Vaasa. My mom's uncle, born in the early 1900's was Hannas Norrback and my Grandmother was Elna Norrback. My grandmothers mom who was born in Sundom, Finland was Eva Lisa Norrback. Let me know if you think there is some relation, I would love to know. I also would be interested in anyone with the last name Granholm which was my Grandfathers name on my mom's side who was also from that area in Finland. Hope to hear from you.

Adolph Cleem

battyty1 — 2010-06-26 17:08:18Z

I am looking for information on Adolph Cleem B: 1856-61 D: 1950 who immigrated to North Dakota and married 1887 Annie Reese B: 1865 D: 1951. I have his children and spouse information but do not have any information on his siblings or parents. geosunflwr@aol.com

Re: NYGARD Martin married PICKERING Rebekah about 1900

GuestMember32 — 2010-06-26 03:04:13Z

Stella is my Aunt. She married Harve my fathers brother. What other information do you need as I am still in touch with her family.

Nygard, Alfred sculptor

jandurecki — 2010-02-25 22:23:08Z

I am researching a Danish born sculptor named Alfred Nygard. He immigrated to the US during the late 19th century. By the early 1900 he was working with high-profile architects, such as Albert Kahn, in Detroit, Michigan. I believe the he died in Grand Rapids, Michigan during the 1930s. I'm searching for a photograph of him, and information about his commissions in and around Detroit.
Thanks in advance,
Jan Durecki

Nels John NYGARD b 1906 in Sparta, MN

OHaraHaworth68 — 2010-02-01 23:58:50Z

Does anyone have Nels John NYGARD in their tree?

Nels John NYGARD was born in 1906 in Sparta, MN. He married Catherine Jane O'HARA sometime after Apr 1930. They had two children: John Anthony NYGARD in 1949 and Mary Jane NYGARD in 1951. Nels died in 1992.

Please contact me if you know this family.

Shannon
Mesa, AZ

Re: Nygard ancestries from Vaasa Finland

aniprof — 2009-09-19 03:32:22Z

If anyone has this Nygard gedcom file, I would appreciate getting a copy. PM for my email address. Thanks!

Re: Nygards of Vaasa, Finland. Shipping? Farming? John Nygard 1862. All info welcome!

LinneaPappa — 2009-08-21 19:02:32Z

I’m not sure if you will get this but here it goes.

I’m related to a family of Nygards that are from the Vaasa / Narpes area of Finland. My great uncle, Erik Nygard, lives on the farm that he and my grandmother, Ethel Nygard grew up on.

From what I understand that farm has been in the family for the past 300 years. It is located in a little village called Valsas (I’m not sure if I am spelling that right).

The farm it self is approximately 50 miles south of Vaasa and the closest town of any size would be Narpes or Overmark.

I’m not sure if this helps you. I can talk with my family to see if the names you have sound familiar.

Linnea

Re: nygard family history

stortorslucy — 2009-01-28 16:28:35Z

Hello, I'm researching the Stortors family (note real spelling used to be storthors) I have several Nygards in my extended family. They're connected to Ontonagon MI. A Great Aunt of my husband Selena Stortors married Axel Nygard who was born Ocy 18 1893 in Kristinestad, Finland. Do you think we are related? There is also Nygard's on my husband's Great Grandmother's Mother was Clare Nygard. Clare Nygard married Matt Norrback and had several children. It was Edla Mary Norrback who married my husband's Great Granfather Charles Ericksson Storthors. Both Edla Mary Norrback and Charles Ericksson were born in 1871 in Overmark, Vassa, Finland.

Please write back to me at stortorslucy@yahoo.com if you think we are related. I'm not a full memember on Ancestry.com yet. If we are realted I'd be happy to share what I have.

Re: nygards family

BarbiJKM — 2008-01-10 23:17:08Z

My grandmother's name in Finland was NIERGAARD and when she immigrated to the U.S. it was Angliziced to NEWGARD and NEUGARD; however, some of the family records are showing up at NYGARD. Her family came from Osteryttermark, Narpes, Finland, but they spoke Swedish. You might want to try all the spelling variations of the name while you are researching. Good luck with your search!

Re: nygard family history

BarbiJKM — 2008-01-10 23:15:16Z

Robert Nygard - looking for my uncle

Tonia711 — 2007-05-26 20:47:42Z

I'm looking for my uncle, Robert Nygard. My mom is his sister. I guess when they were young their parents split up (they had different dads) and Robert's dad told him my mom was dead.

If anyone knows him, his sister's name is Sandra, I would greatly appreciate you contacting me.

vegton@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Tonia

Re: Nygards of Vaasa, Finland. Shipping? Farming? John Nygard 1862. All info welcome!

Siggi64 — 2007-02-19 00:38:35Z

Travis
I hope you get this even though it has been awhile.

What of your father and grandfather, names and dates?

I have a John (Nygord/Nygard) Kangas from Finland as my g grandfather b. 1850. I thought he was b in Finland but cannot find a record for him there.Maybe Norway. His son Leander was b.1884 in Finland, then all came to the states.
Hoping to make a match,
Lorraine

Re: Nygard, Nygood, family

AliciaKMarshall — 2006-12-05 00:07:11Z

1930 census
Name: Charles Nygard
Home in 1930: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan
Age: 45
Estimated birth year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Finland
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Viendil
Race: White

Name Age
Charles Nygard 45
Viendil Nygard 44
Arthur Nygard 22
Allie Nygard 21
Mildred Nygard 19
Elsu Nygard 18
Walter Nygard 16
Signe Nygard 14
Mable Nygard 12
Rose Nygard 10
Dorothy Nygard 9
Bertha Nygard 5
Alicia

NYGARD Martin married PICKERING Rebekah about 1900

Ann_Dearing — 2006-03-09 21:13:38Z

Looking for any family related to the following family
I'm very interested in the Pickering side.

Modified Register for NYGARD Martin

First Generation

1. NYGARD Martin was born in 1878 in Illinois, USA.

Martin married PICKERING Rebekah Ann daughter of PICKERING Robinson and Rebekah FORBES. Rebekah was born on 1871. She died on 1947 in Hallock, Minnesota, U.S.A..

They had the following children:

2 F i. NYGARD Lavina .
Lavina married JOHNSON Edward .

3 M ii. NYGARD Clarence Elmer was born in 1908.

4 F iii. NYGARD Stella Mae was born on 1910.

5 F iv. NYGARD Martha "Marty" was born in 1914.
Martha married ? LORENZEN .

6 M v. NYGARD Robert was born in 1916.

Second Generation

4. NYGARD Stella Mae (Martin) was born on 1910 in Hallock, Minnesota, U.S.A..

Stella married Harvey G. CLEEM on 1928 in Hallock, Minnesota, U.S.A.. Harvey was born on 1904 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He died on 1986 in his residence, Ellensburg, Washington, U.S.A.. He was buried in High Valley Cemetery, Ellensburg, Washington.

They had the following children:

7 F i. Betty Lou CLEEM was born on 1929.

8 M ii. Harvey Ronald CLEEM was born on 1939.

Nygard/Nygaards of Lillehammer

2005-12-16 01:23:10Z

Looking for any information on Nygard family off Lillehammer.My grandmother Borghilde Nygard born 1897-1900 daughter of Jacob Nygard school teacher or pastor.Borghilde went to London England 1918-1920 as a cook.

Re: Nygard/Nygaard

deuce4 — 2005-08-28 22:17:47Z

my brother in laws name is shawn price whos mothers maiden name is darlene nygard from north dakota,he believes you guys are related according to your information.His e-mail adress is prices279@aol.com.

Nygard, Nygood, family

heyel — 2005-07-29 00:11:05Z

I am the granddaughter of Dorothy Marie Nygard (Nygood). What I know:

Charles Nygard married Wendla (Venla) they had: Arthur Carl in 1908, Mildred in 1911, Elsie Viola in 1912, Allie in 1909, Walter in 1914, Signa in 1916, Mable in 1917 and Dorothy in 1920.

Charles had two brothers: Axel and Joseph

Axel married Margret and had: Marjorie Lorraine 1918 and another daughter I do not know her name.

Joseph had: Joseph E. in 1909, Elvena (Vera), in 1914 and Adolph in 1916 (still living in Ontonagon).

I have more documents, but will have to go through them more.

Gerry

Re: Ingunn Nygard

ff4208 — 2005-06-24 22:07:24Z

Still looking

Anselm Nygard d. NYC 1885

mcccom — 2005-04-10 23:08:29Z

A plot otherwise containing members of the Comerford, Costello(e) and Reid families in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY also contains Anselm Nygard, described on his death certificate as 17 years and 21 days of age whose unnamed parents were residents of Christiana, Norway. His occupations was paper box maker and he was single. Anselm lived at 278 Bridge St., Brooklyn, a building described as having 3 families with him living on the third floor. He had been in the US 3 years. Brooklyn death certificate number 15237, 1885. I cannot determine any relationship to other people in the grave. I hopes this helps someone finding a missing relative.

Information on family of Nels (Nils) Nygard (Nygaard)

Jim_Nygard — 2005-03-27 02:28:37Z

Hi.. My name is Jim Nygard and I am the grandson of Nils and the son of Roy Nygard and I am trying to track down any information on friends and relatives of any of the Nils Nygard family. I have found some information under both names that I have been able to document as factual. Nels Nygaard came to Ballard, Seattle, WA in 1906 from Honefos, Norway. He brought with him a wife, Karolina or Caroline and a son Henry Albert Nygaard. Nels father was Anders Hansen also of Honefos. I believe that Caroline died in childbirth along with a son that was still born sometime between 1920 and 1930. The 1920 Census list's Caroline as wife and the children as Alf H, Harry, Norm, Thelma, Norma and Roy. The errors are Alf H is really Henry Albert and Norma is really Norm O. The 1930 Census list's Birtha as wife and the children as Harry, Norman, Roy and Carol. Missing from the 30 Census is Henry and Thelma. Henry I found was in the military. Thelma I haven't found as an individual in the census yet.

I am particularly interested in finding information any of my cousins, whom all except one who is female and I do not know their married names. Also any information on friends or relatives in Norway. I know that Nels had at least one brother in Norway whose name I believe was John or some variation of John.

Thanks in advance... Jim Nygard

John (Johannes) Martenson (Mortenson) killed in Alaska

smulan222 — 2005-01-22 16:43:42Z

Johannes Nygård, also called John Mårtenson/Martenson/Martinson inUSA, born 25/10 1895 in Maxmo, Finland. Was killed in Alaska between 1930 - 1945 approx. Are there special registers of persons who have been murdered? How to proceed?

Re: nygard family history

MIGHTYME39 — 2004-11-19 06:51:16Z

IS YOUR MOTHERS NAME RITA NYGARD AND WERE YOU A TWIN???? IF YOU WERE A TWIN WAS YOUR TWINS NAME JACK DANFORD

Re: John (Johannes) Martenson (Mortenson) killed in Alaska

bdoolin8175 — 2004-03-30 16:44:04Z

Appears that was this guy:

Census 1930,

John Martinson
Age: 33 years
Estimated birth year: 1896 -
Birthplace: Finland
Relation to Head-of-house: Lodger
Race: White
Home in 1930: Seattle, King, Washington
Occupation: fisherman
Education: View image
Military Service: View image
Rent/home value: rent

Owned a radio: yes
Image Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Roll: T626_2498; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 118; Image: 0754.

reply directly to bo_nordenfors@hotmail.com,
Bo Nordenfors in Sweden.

Ingunn Nygard

2004-01-02 14:51:32Z

Looking for the above mentioned that I use to have as a penpal from aprox. 1967 - 1973. Lost contact. She lived in Straumgjerde, Norway

Nygard/Nygaard

yardsahead — 2003-08-31 05:42:13Z

looking for cousins,other family of my father
Adolph Nygard of Williston,N.Dak he had 4 brothers and sister some spelled name with 2 a's some with one. His father and mother were
alfred and Aggie Nygard of the Lamiore N. Dak area. Met a couple of cousins and real enjoyed meeting them Family was not close as a child

Re: Nygard ancestries from Vaasa Finland

jnygard21 — 2003-06-28 05:46:58Z

please send me any information you have on the NYGARD family. I would surly injoy reading about the nygards.

W. john nygard

Re: Nygard ancestries from Vaasa Finland

2003-01-01 04:04:19Z

I would appreciate your GED file if it contains reference to a "Greta Lovisa Nygard" who was born about 1886 and who emigrated to the US about 1907.

She is mother to my grandfather, Oliver Kronholm - she married Edvard Kronholm while in the U.S. but died in 1929.

Thanks for your help.

Bruce

Nygard, Axel and Josef Henrik from Finland

2002-11-20 19:04:40Z

If you are related to the above mentioned persons, please contact me. My grandfather and they are nextcousins.
They were born in Kristinestad parish around 1893 and 1889.

Regards
G Werner

Nygards of Vaasa, Finland. Shipping? Farming? John Nygard 1862. All info welcome!

asd43 — 2002-11-18 23:06:43Z

Dear all,

My great grandfather is John Nygard, also known as Johan Nygard. I believe that he was born in Narpes, Vaasa, Finland in 1862.

Unfortunately, my family knows very little about him other than this. Some of my ancestors state that he may have been involved with shipping or sailing in some way. Possibly as a captain or a merchant. Does anyone know about Nygards that were involved in shipping near Vaasa Finland?

Is the name Nygard referring to a place near Vaasa in Finland? As I understand it, the name Nygard is Swedish, meaning "new land" or "new farm." Is there a farm near Vaasa that was named "Nygard"?

Any and all information and discussion would be appreciated!

Sincerely,

Travis

Re: Nygard/Nygaard

EUGENENYGAARD — 2002-09-02 13:02:50Z

Linda,
Good to hear from you. This is your cousin Gene, CO's son. I have been working on family tree for some time and am trying to obtain as much inf and data as posible. I have not seen you since visit to VA to see Maurice & Eva. You know of course that Maurice died. Eva I believe is still alive. Have written but no response. Karen & I may be going that way again in next few weeks. We live still live in DE.
Please write and stay in touch.
Gene

Nygard Nicki

2002-06-08 02:36:44Z

I am looking for any trace of a Nicki Nygard of Norway,he was a fisherman with his own boat and he came to Tasmania in the 50's and married Amy Gillies (nee Hutton )they had a son but he was put up for adoption while Nicki was away 6-12months at a time fishing, Amy coudn't afford to keep the baby. I am now seaching for any relatives on behalf of their son who is now 48years old and has only just found out about his past. Any help would be greatful.

Olav Nygard

2002-03-19 08:40:43Z

Looking for information on Olav Nygard born 1907 died 1986, married Kari and had a child Andreas (1947) and Anne Liv (1948) who married Leif Erik Elvestad and had two daughter and one son.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks

Re: Nygard ancestries from Vaasa Finland

2001-12-05 23:13:49Z

I am looking for information Karl Viktor Nygard or his father Johannes Johanson Nygard. I think Johannes was born in Sweeden (February 2, 1866) and migrated to Finnland. Karl was Johannes' son and was born in Finnland November 13, 1889. If you have any information on this family, please contact me.
Vic Hoy

Re: Westermark

2001-11-30 14:36:12Z

I was given up for adoption in 1955, at 8 years old.
My father's name was Nels Westermark, My
mother's name was Caroline (sp)

I was told they moved from Michigan to Chicago, before i was born.

I am wondering if I have any relatives out there.

Nygard

cwdjtp — 2001-09-17 17:16:08Z

My grandmother was Mary Nygard from Halsua, Finland. She had one brother John who was from Michigan, I believe. He was married to Matilda they had a son, William. I have been unable to trace that part of the family.

More Nygards from Norway

MargiShindell — 2001-06-27 03:50:38Z

Please look for a Greta Moline Nygard daughter of Isaac Johannes Nygard and Edwardine Jacobson in your information.

Thanks

Nygard/Jacobson of Stavanger, Norway or Ogna, Norway

MargiShindell — 2001-06-27 03:50:38Z

My grandmother was Greta Moline Nygard, born in Stavanger, Norway (I THINK - I also have Ogna, Norway)about October 28, 1880 (She was never forthcoming about her age - so we are not sure. Her parents were Isaac Johannes Nygard and Edwardine Jacobson. Family history states that her mother died when Greta was young and Greta did not get along with her step-mother so at age 12 she was sent the the United States to stay with an older sister.

Any information about this family would be sincerely appreciated.

Margi
Shindell@bellsouth.net

Anna Westermark

2001-01-26 19:09:58Z

Hi Kelle
As far as i know my GGreatgrandmother was born in Finland or Sweden. Born 1855 and died in Washington in 1940. Where ?

Thank You
W. John

Anna Westermark

2001-01-26 19:08:32Z

Hi Kelle
As far as i know my GGreatgrandmother was born in Finland or Sweden. Born 1855 and died in Washington in 1940. Where ?

Thank You
W. John

Westermark

2001-01-26 01:21:16Z

Hello

I have a lot of information about the Westermarks.

Please inform if it of interest

best regards Kelle Moller

Anna W

2001-01-26 01:18:14Z

Do You have any idea when and where Anna Westemark was born+??

Kelle Moller

grandparents

2001-01-25 21:16:34Z

My granddad, Charles Nygard and married to anna westermark and also john westermark ?
I really do not know about john. But he showed up in a death paper but nothing was explained?
thank you
W. John

Anna Westermark

2001-01-22 21:53:46Z

information.

Last name First names Passport Date Born Home parish Destination
Westermark Anna Stina 02.10.1896 . .1877 Korsnäs Amerikka

regards

Anna Westermark

2001-01-22 21:35:47Z

Anna Beata Vörå 01780 11131
Anna Lövånger 01768 11121
Anna Lövånger Brattforss 01778 Y114
Anna Charlotta Esbo 01757 1136
Anna Charlotta Lövånger 01772 1141
Anna Charlotta Nordmaling 01802 Y111444
Anna Constance Helsingfors 01867 1137235
Anna Ehrnroth Helsingfors 01976 11310485123
Anna Elisabeth (M Mich) Korsnäs 01820
Anna Greta em AM 99 Korsnäs 01862
Anna Hedwig Catharina Helsinge 01755 1135
Anna Lena Ersdttr Korsnäs
Anna Lisa Nämpnäs 01799 31121
Anna Lisa Michdttr Korsnäs 4111
Anna Lovisa Pojo 01811 01855
Anna Lovisa Westermark
Sunnanvik

01811 01855
Anna Mathilda Åland, Möckelby 01845
Anna Mathilda Åland, Möckelby 01846
Anna Stina Tesjsö 01770 01841 11310+
Anna Stina Nordmaling 01797 Y111442
Anna Stina em AM o5 Korsnäs 01877
Anna Ulrika xy Engström Sundom em S 01850
Anna Wallöf xy Olof Löfånger 01717 111+
Anton Walter Helsingfors 01860 1137233

Westermark

2001-01-22 21:27:12Z

Best Regards fro Finland.

I have most of the Finland Westermarks on my list in
Who are you looking for???

regaards Kelle Moller(My mother was born Westermark)