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steveandsheila1234 — 2009-05-30 02:40:45Z

I have information on My grandfathers Stai family lineage going back as far as 6 generations to Ole Olsen my gr. gr. gr. gr. grandfather born on Smee farm Foberg, Oppland , Norway 29 Dec. 1745 to present lineage. What information would you like from me if any? I will be happy to pass on what I know, the information was gathered by Boyd Leuenberger who is my third cousin, who created the genealogy for Stai families of Minnesota. The families were large, and they went on to create more large families so there are alot of people interconnected , many related if even distantly. Many more beyond this genealogy also possibly distantly related, and probably all from the same area of Norway.

Re: Ole Stai from Stai Norway 1850s

sKeas — 2009-05-29 22:47:19Z

Yes I that is one of the children of Ole C that I don't have information on other than his wife was Evelyn Eastwood. They moved to Minneapolis. Maybe that is why there was no info from either Lyle or Neil I correspond with Lyle frequently. He has a son getting married in July. Lyle was stationed with my son on the same ship in 1981. Isn't that interesting? there is more to the story,]

Re: Ole Stai from Stai Norway 1850s

steveandsheila1234 — 2009-05-29 21:53:47Z

I will respond in full later, very interesting indeed. My father is Lyell Stai, born in Evansville, Mn. Dec. 1926 to Henry Oscar , son of Ole Christiansen Stai, son of Ole Christian.I was lucky to meet some of my grandfathers sisters and brothers especially his brother Albert{Montana Stais} and sister Selma {Evansville} for they were top shelf wonderful family type people.I may be the last proud Norwegian from that line, for the children dont really care, at least not yet.....Steve.

Re: Ole Stai from Stai Norway 1850s

sKeas — 2009-05-29 19:51:47Z

Steve email me. A few of us are double cousins. Christian was one of Lena Olsdatter of Nordlien's Brothers. She my G Grandmother. Christian was my Gr Uncle. his wife Martha was a sister to my Gr Grandfather Ole. Farligbakken was the Farm. One of their Brothers ended up with the farm and It is still there to this day and still in the family. Now it is called Farlig.
I have info on all the Stai farm. Photos of the Stai and Staeren Sub Farm. They are still lived on. I have been there. I didn't get to Farlig as I never got in touch with the cousin that owns it. That didn't happen till last year I have a photo of the owner. I also have a photo of Marthe and Karen sisters of my Gr Grandfather Ole.
I would really like you to email me with the info on your family. I do have some. As I am in contact with Lyle Stai and Neil Luenberger. They are Grandsons of Ole C. Stai.
sksissie@aol.com Shirley Stai Anderon/Keas

Re: Ole Stai from Stai Norway 1850s

steveandsheila1234 — 2009-05-29 15:51:11Z

The Stai family history becomes more interesting as you look into it. My gr.gr. grandfather was Ole Christian Olsen and was born in Farlibakken farm,Ringsaker,Hedmark, Norway 03 Jan.1828.He married Marthe Olsdatter in Stor-ElvedaL,Aamot,Hedmark, Norway on 09 Apr1857. Records show he was from Farlibakken,Brottum and she was from Stai farms. Vaccination records show their first child Sigrid Dorthea born 08 feb. 1860, and my Gr. grandfather Ole Christiansen born 23 Jan. 1863 in Stormaritstuen , Stai farm Stor- Elvdal, Aamot, Hedmark, Norway. Ole Christian immigrated to the United States in 1867. They sailed aboard the SS Martha out of Christana 30th April. They arrived in Quebec Cananda on 17 June. They traveled to Goodhue county, Minnesota, where they lived until 1870 when they traveled by Oxen on the old Oxen road{roughly where I 94 goes to Fargo} to Evansville, Minnesota where Ole Christian Olsen Stai died 20n Dec. 1906 . I hope you find this interesting, and hope to hear from you soon, Sincerely ;Steve Stai.

Re: Ole Stai from Stai Norway 1850s

sKeas — 2009-05-29 02:44:06Z

Actually there were three Ole Stai. My Gr Grandfather used the last name but is actually buried as Ole Olsen because he never legally changed his last name. In 1920 in Norway all norwegians had to take a last name the patronomic System ended.
However, My Gr Grandfather Ole Olsen of Stai Staeren Sub Farm accross from the stai Farm came to the US in 1870. His wife was Lena Olsen of Nordlien. My Grandfather Ole Stai born in Norway in 1864,and the rest of the family lived first in Evansville with Ole #1 sister Marthe and husband Christian, Marthe and Christian had a Son who was also became Ole C. Stai. Ole married Anna Anderson and had a slew of children. My Grandfather Ole O Stai settled near Otter Tail. Now this makes it worse Ole J. Stai married Ole's other sister Karen. They settled in Zumbrota. Ole J. originally was Ole Johnsen he was a daggarbeider (worker) on the Stai Main Farm. I have photos of both farms.
I hope this helped you. There was another Ole Stai that is younger who settled in Wisconsin. As far as I know I am not related to him. But, all the rest are connected. It took four of us many years with help from Norway to sort this out.

Re: Ole Stai from Stai Norway 1850s

steveandsheila1234 — 2009-05-29 02:18:57Z

My great grandfathers name was Ole Stai, this family was also from Stai Norway and settled the area around Douglas county Minnesota. I have a geneology of my family. There was another Ole Stai as well , and was in all probability from the same area in Norway, possibly related. Email me and I will share what I know. Sincerely, Steve Stai

Re: Dorthe Olsdatter Stai

sKeas — 2007-03-12 00:10:43Z

I have waited so long for someone to answer my message. I can do you better. Send me your email address and I will send you a huge file. This is a very large file over 100 pages. So, If it is too much for your email I will mail it to you via postal.

Shirley Stai Anderson/Keas
sksissie@aol.com

Re: Dorthe Olsdatter Stai

daves1928 — 2007-03-11 23:43:49Z

Yes, Dorthe and Halsten did have children--eight of them, in fact. They were my great-grandparents and daughter Dorthea was my grandmother.
Virtually all I know about them, and some pictures, are posted on our family history website scheie.homedns.org
Then click on Mykleby family history.

I am also most interested in what you can tell me about Dorthe's ancestry. I did not even know she came from Stai. Nor did I know that her brother emigrated to Minnesota. Where in Minnesota? As you may note on our website, my grandmother Dorthea emigrated to Polk County, Minnesota.

Hoping to hear from you.

David Scheie

Lyle Milton Stai (1948-2005) Obit

Kathleen_Burnett — 2006-12-09 16:43:37Z

Lyle Milton Stai Our loving father, brother, uncle and friend, Lyle Milton Stai, passed away Friday, August 26, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends. Lyle was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Wilfred Stai and Alta Hutchinson Stai June 23, 1948. He later moved to Salinas, California at a young age. He enlisted in the Army in 1966 and spent two tours in Vietnam. After his discharge, Lyle was self-employed as a commercial and industrial painter and settled in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Vicki Manos in 1980. They had two children together, Anthony and Amber Stai. Lyle returned to Salinas, California the last few weeks of his life, and passed away at his sister's home, with all of his family and friends at his side. He will be deeply missed and loved by all who knew him. Lyle's family would like to thank the Salt Lake City and Salinas Hospice and all his family and friends who assisted in caring for him during his illness. He is survived by his son, Anthony, daughter, Amber, both of Salt Lake City, Vicki Stai, Salt Lake City; sisters, Anita (Ray) Saling, Salinas, California, Theresa Voldness, Neenah, Wisconsin, Jolene (Lowell) Peyton, Foresthill, California, Vickie Brunken, Sacramento, California; brothers, Billy Stai, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and Wayne Stai, Chico, California. Lyle was preceded in death by his parents. Lyle's ashes will be scattered in the Monterey Bay, per his wishes.

Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/11/2005.

Re: My Familys name is also stai ?

kspaberg1 — 2006-08-16 17:54:01Z

Donald,
Your great grandfather, Carl, is brother to my great grandfather, Finn. Their father, Charles Stai, came to the US about 1885. His name, before he changed it, was Karenus Knudsen. The story you refer to is actually this (as told to my mother by her grandmother, wife of Finn): Charlie was a big man and he drank alot. He got into a bar fight and killed a man by throwing him out of the bar. He fled to the US and his wife and children followed a short time later, along with his sister. I can provide you more information if you are interested.
Kristin

Re: My Familys name is also stai ?

sKeas — 2006-07-20 02:09:11Z

I would like to hear more.
What ship did your family come over on? What port did they leave from and what port did they enter.
As we have done a lot of work. The name Stai comes from the Stai Farm in Stai Norway. Some of the people who worked on that farm took that name after they came to this country. Ours is a really funny story.
The fact of the man dieing and taking the name is probably just that a story.
Feel free to email me. And I will fill you in. I have worked on this family for over 10 years. I met several relatives in Norway 2 years ago. Also have pictures of the farm. Stai is a small Town in Hedmark, Norway

Dorthe Olsdatter Stai

sKeas — 2006-07-20 02:02:29Z

Dorthe born 2 May 1837 died 5 Jan 1897 in Mykleby near Stor -Elvdal ,Norway. She was the daughter of Ole Knudsen (Stai) and Dordi Knudsdatter. Dorthe married Halsten Halstensem Mokleby on 20 Aug 1859.
Did Dorthe have children? She was the sister of my Gr Grandfather Ole Olsen Stai who emigrated to Minnesota in 1870.

Re: My Familys name is also stai ?

2006-07-14 16:23:20Z

Check under Rootsweb.com - Searches. You'll find Donald E. Stai and several of his ancestors lists in submissions to RootsWeb's WorldConnect.

Using information from the 1900 US census for their Wisconsin county of residence - information about birthyears and immigration years can be obtained.

Donald's grandmother and a number of her children left Norway in 1888 from Oslo/Kristiania using the surname Stai -- so the ship story is BUSTED!
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~norway/articles.html

My Familys name is also stai ?

2006-06-22 04:17:38Z

Well make it simple my familys last name is stai,
Grandparents were Ruth And Donald Stai from some where in WI my Father was Donald Edvard Stai heres the catch...
As the legend of my family goes "our name is not stai...Our ancestors were on a boat from Norway late 1800's with no papers (common day green card) when a man on the ship died. His last name Stai my ancestors thew him over board and took his papers so we assumed the name Stai...
Problem is that the only person that actually knew our last name has passed away...If this sounds like your family please post back... Btw this is not an urban legend... this story has been passed through my family for over 100 years

STAI or STI

2006-06-17 15:49:25Z

Seeking information on SIGNE STAI or SIGNA STI Born: 1887 Norway. Married possibly CA: 1924 to Richard Mathew DINGMAN from PA. I was told she was orphaned as a child and came to the USA at age 16 and worked for a well to do family in Hollywood or vicinity. She was naturalized in 1905. Don't know where. She always went by Signa Sti but cenus records show Signe Stai. Not much to go on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Grandfather's Name

2005-01-03 17:06:12Z

I am actually descended from Orrin's father's brother, Finn Sigurd Stai. Let me know what info you have so far and I can provide what I have on Finn's parents and grandparents.

Re: Grandfather's Name

Debra_VanceStai — 2005-01-02 22:55:39Z

Orenn should be Orrin Kenneth Stai
Missing from your list are sisters: Avis (Stai) Kildy (spelling) (lives in Az) and Ilene (Stai) Shaker (Eau Claire Wi.).
Who is your father?
I'm doing a family history of the Stai's, we can share information. My husband Richard Stai, son of Orrin.

Re: Grandfather's Name

2004-10-30 20:44:13Z

Hi Sonja,

My Grandfather Arthur Barnt Stai had 11 siblings counting him. According to his Social Security Application, Death Certificate and handed down genealogy research done by Arthur's sister Beatrice (Stai) Gray his parents names were Olaf Hanson Pedersen Stai born 16/Apr/1864 in Stai Station, Norway and Bertha Olson born 14/Feb/1868 in Fron, Norway.
Arthur Stai's sister Beatrice was married to Orin Gray. My grandfather was born in Hayward, Wisconson. Email me at gjerde@wholedamarea.com and we can compare more info if you want.

Amy :o)

Re: Grandfather's Name

2004-10-30 18:44:20Z

My grandfather Orrin K. Stai had a brother named Arthur. My grandfather lived in the area around Eau Claire, WI. I believe his father was Olaf Stai. His wife's maiden name was Peterson. Does this fit in your family tree?
I am trying to get started and not finding any one else interested in family tree.
Thank you.
Sonja at kbiesek@msn.com

James Joseph Stai

2003-05-29 16:15:40Z

I am trying to locate a James Stai. He goes by Jim or Jimmy Jo. He is a con man. and has ripped off many people of thousands of dollars. Mostly elderly or disabled people. His last known wherabouts was in Cleveland, Ohio. The man has 10 warrants out on him, just in Ohio. He is not to be trusted by any one. I have a small claims suit against him, if anyone can help locate this man, it would be appreciated. Thank you.

Re: Ole Stai from Stai Norway 1850s

2001-12-24 15:59:36Z

It is POSSIBLE that Ole Stai emigrated from the port of Oslo in 1870. If this is the correct family then they were headed to Quebec and had previously lived in Stor Elvdal, Hedmark, Norway.
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...
Some of the US census enumerations show the number of years an immigrant has been a resident - check those too.

Hello!

2000-10-17 14:02:47Z

I have been doing some genealogy research. I know that the Stai name is a name of a fjord in Norway. That is all I know. If you have any useful info about the Stai family and where we originated, that would be very helpful.Thank you!-Jessica

Stai Surname

1999-09-28 08:25:27Z

Does anyone know the origin of the Stai surname? I'm very interested in learning more about this name. It seems there are very few people who have this name. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Re: Ole Stai from Stai Norway 1850s

SISSIEKS — 2001-12-24 20:37:14Z

Thank you so much I am greatful for all information I receive,

Ole Stai from Stai Norway 1850s

SISSIEKS — 2001-12-22 07:43:22Z

My Great Grandfather Ole Stai married to Lena Blair. Ole is from Stai Norway. Ole was born abt 1831 Lena abt the same time. Both are buried in Minnesota.
They had several children some were Ole born in 1865, Sarah 1867, Leone and Olive twins born in 1875. Plus others.
Ole ( my grandfather) wife Unknown had 7 children those were Oscar, Adolph, Edwin, Nora ( Vosberg) and Olivia plus two who I don't know the names. Oscar had a son Raymond. Then Ole married Alpha Anderson and had eight more children Clarence and Floyd twins, Kenneth Ervin, Melvin Rubin, Paul Matthew, Leona M, Evelyn & Edith twins.
Would like information as to what the name of the first wife and the names and where the other children are. We would also like to know when Ole #1 came over and what children were born in Norway.

Looking for Dorothy/Dorthea/or Dorthy Stai Charlton

SISSIEKS — 2003-08-17 02:12:15Z

Looking for Burial Spot in Possibly Louisiana or Minnesota. I know she was alive in the 1930s. She was born about 1866 and came this america in 1870. Was raised in Evansville area of Minnesota.
Married a John Charlton.Would like information as to where her burial was and names and info on children.

Looking for Dorthea or (Dorothy) Stai (Charlton)

SISSIEKS — 2003-08-17 02:07:41Z

Dorthea or Dorothy or Dorthy was born in Norway to Ole Olsen/Stai and Lena, in Staeren Farm near Stai Norway. She came to this country about 1870. She Married John Charlton. Last that we know of she was at the funeral for her sister Leone Stai in Minnesota. Would like to know where she is buried and if she had children.

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