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Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

MarshaCrawford_Hart — 2013-04-23 15:26:56Z

Thank you for the information. I will look through it. If nothing else, it will be interesting.

Marsha

Re: How to find living relatives in Finland?

aar11310 — 2013-04-21 01:19:26Z

Thanks, Lou. I'll look into that site.

-andrew

Re: How to find living relatives in Finland?

louiseanne72 — 2013-04-20 12:29:39Z

Hi,

I also have Finnish relatives going back about the same. I was able to go on this free site http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~finwgw/parish.html

from there I was able to find my ancestry in Finland then able to use this site to go forward to find relative with the same common link. I know you said you don’t want to know about the past but it helped me to find the family I have in Finland.

To do this for example. My Gr Gr Grandfather who was Finnish has siblings who stayed in Finland. his siblings are listed on this site and by looking down the family tree at one of my gr gr grandfather siblings I was able to find who posted this person and contracted them and by asking in what relation are they to this person. Doing this I found out this person was a distant relative and was also able to find information out of any other relatives in Finland.

I needed to go back to the past go forward if that makes sence?

Hope this helps

Lou

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

louiseanne72 — 2013-04-20 12:13:49Z

Hi,

have alook on this site http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~finwgw/parish.html

I found my finnish family on this site. They where Signell family but if you know the finnish surname your looking for they have births deaths and marriages records by alphabetical order.

Hope this helps it did for me!

Good look lou

How to find living relatives in Finland?

aar11310 — 2013-04-15 00:19:23Z

Hi,
I'm only on this site for one reason. I really don't care who my ancestors were. I just want to use that information to find currently living relatives in the EU.
(my ancestors came to the US from Finland, Sweden, and UK four generations ago)

Is that possible with this site? If so, how do you do it?
My trial subscription ends in 6 days and I don't want to pay for this site if it can't be useful for that purpose.

Thanks

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

MarshaCrawford_Hart — 2013-04-10 03:36:06Z

I have done all of those things. I've tried all kinds of crazy spellings and even found some by accident. The records I did find didn't have complete information on parents of the family members I was looking for. I can't read the Finnish language, so going to one of their genealogy sites is useless. Very expensive to hire someone--$100 and hour!!
Thanks anyway!

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

trongra36 — 2013-04-09 05:56:25Z

Have you looked at the censuses and located them on all of the censuses? Deaths are sometimes on Find A Grave and try Familysearch.org Sometimes you get additional facts from obituaries found or death certificates or obituaries. I do a lot of MN and death certificates ask where the parents were born; sometimes it is not filled in. Try lots of name spellings, there are transcription errors and some enumerators didn't understand speech accurately. Do you have naturalization certificates? Grace in AK

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

SukuHaku_Tommi_Huhtanen — 2012-12-10 12:49:01Z

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James William Turpen

davidturpen50 — 2012-12-04 20:00:50Z

Does anyone know the parents of James William Turpen b.1838 and M. Martha Jane Warren b. 1842

Re: Mat Aho from Finland

Whitney_jtabor — 2012-12-01 02:17:09Z

He lived in South Dakota, and was married to a Hilda.

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

MarshaCrawford_Hart — 2012-11-29 17:10:12Z

Thanks so much!!

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

AliciaKMarshall — 2012-11-29 01:25:11Z

Post on the message board in Finland,
Alicia

Re: Johannes Isaksson left Finland 1882 -Need more info please

AliciaKMarshall — 2012-11-29 01:23:12Z

Post on the message board in Finland.
Alicia

Re: Mat Aho from Finland

AliciaKMarshall — 2012-11-29 01:22:08Z

It is a common name, post what state that they lived in.
Alicia

Mat Aho from Finland

Whitney_jtabor — 2012-11-19 22:49:04Z

Mat Aho, who married Hilda, is my great great grandfather and was said to be from Finland. Anybody have any info on this name? I can't find anything. Could have also been shortened from Ahola or some other variation.

Johannes Isaksson left Finland 1882 -Need more info please

Pooziej — 2012-11-14 12:33:57Z

I am trying to find more information on Johannes Isaksson who left Finland (Malax) on Oct. 19, 1882 to go to Sweden.
He was born Nov. 10, 1850. I would like to find where he was born & who his parents & grandparents were.

Thank you,
Donna

Re: Piispanen, and Nelson, from Kivijarvi Finland to MA between 1893 and 1900

bNelson30 — 2012-10-26 18:05:58Z

Frank Nelson & Maria Nikula were actually my great grandparents. Their son I think, was Alfred Nelson who married Sylvia Piiispanen, and they had one child, my dad in 1909 in Quincy.
Frank and Alfred may be brothers, I'm just not sure.
There is also Hjalmar Nelson and his wife Selma ?
and they are connected to Frank and Alfred as well, and living in W Quincy at least in the early 1940's.

Bbn

Piispanen, and Nelson, from Kivijarvi Finland to MA between 1893 and 1900

bNelson30 — 2012-10-26 17:59:30Z

My grandmother was Sylvia Maria Piispanen, born in Kivijarvi Finland to Lauri Piispanen and Karoline Kinnunen.
She was 2nd youngest of about 6 children I think.
I know that all but the oldest came to Boston MA and settled in MA.
Sylvia came here in 1900, with her sister Impi, and older brother Vilheim(Wiliam in US) in 1900. Father was already in MA(Quincy I think) as were most of her sibblings.
I'd like name of ship date, port of dept, as well as date, and port of entry.
My grandfather was Frank Nelson. His middle name may have been(haven't confirmed this) Nikkarossi(check spelling)
His wifes name was Maria Nikula. I know Frank was also born in Kivivarvi(at least I think so). In 1912 Franks niece Tynne Nikkarossi, came to live with Frank, Maria, in W Quincy. She supposedly was an 8 or 9 year old orpahn.
I'd like information on Frank and Maria's immigration. as well.
Thank you
bbn

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

MarshaCrawford_Hart — 2012-09-11 04:11:36Z

I had read that the Finns didn't use last names, so it makes sense that they might use the name of the place where they farmed. I think that's where my family took their names from.

I looked at the website and didn't find either family name.

Thanks for your input!

Marsha

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

Clturpen — 2012-09-11 03:16:22Z

Thanks so much! I just heard about the not having last names till this century challenge this week myself.... Could make for interesting hunting!

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

serenamcd — 2012-09-11 01:33:40Z

Hi there! I too was having a difficult time researching as well. I recently met long lost family who helped me a bit. Our family were farmers so they adopted the name of the farms they were working on at the time. If they moved from farm to farm then their names changed as well. Very confusing! I guess the fins didn't have last names until this century according to my cousin. I have a website that she referred me to so I hope it will help the both of you as well. It is www.pp.htv.fi/lkivinie/romanov/sukupuu.htm I have actually been able to find some history so hope you do too. Good luck! Serena

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

MarshaCrawford_Hart — 2012-08-31 15:32:19Z

So, you have the same problem I do. It's sad we weren't more inquisitive in our younger years....

I will check out the website. I would love to hire a researcher. My biggest concern is that if they charge by the hour (which they do) our difficult family history situations will take many, many, many hours to track down. There's always the possibility that a researcher won't find any family history. I guess I will have to make the decision to spend a lot of money on a gamble or just leave things as they are.

Thanks for your input!

Re: Finnish roots impossible to find

Clturpen — 2012-08-31 00:44:04Z

I am trying to find some roots from Finland also, and also hitting a wall. My family members are the Terpennen/Raatika, I don't know where in Finland they came from other than arriving in the US in 1896 and changing the name to Turpen. Anyway...

I did have someone contact me saying that there is a gentlemen doing research in Finland for a price. Unfortunately I have not contacted him yet to see prices or anything. His website is: www.famangle.com if you want to look into him. Good luck and if you find any other hints I would love to share info if possible.

Finnish roots impossible to find

MarshaCrawford_Hart — 2012-08-19 00:02:39Z

I am trying to find family members from the Vaasa or Tjarlax area of Finland by the last name of Sodergren. They changed their last name to Hermans when they reached the US, around the mid-1800's, settling mostly in the Washington State area. I have also been told that their last name had originally been Hermans before it was Sodergren.

Any ideas how to get records from Finland?

Re: Michael Larson

kfdermott — 2012-07-29 04:24:28Z

I know very little about Michael's family as I am just starting to research him.

Re: Michael Larson

bNelson30 — 2012-07-06 11:28:47Z

I can't help you, sorry.
I am however curious about something,
What do you know about Michael's family either in Finland or Sweeden.?
I'm asking because I have a mystery that has been driving me nuts for many years now.
Susan Larson and her son John
Apparently Susan immigrated to Quincy MA with her husband in 1893(either Louis or Lauri Piispanen) and John came later around 1900 I think.
Lauri Piispanen was my great grandfather. his wife was Karoline kinnunen and my grandmother Sylvia Piispanen was one of their children all born in Kivijarvi Finland.
Karoline died in 1896 I believe. So to had to the confusion Susan and Louis/Lauri's immigration papers say they had been married 12 years.
If we are talking about the same Lauri Piispanen I'd like to know how he and Susan could be married 12 years in 1893, if his 2nd wife(Eva Kinnunen was his first)Karoline Kinnuen didn't die until 1896 in Finland.
So I'm trying to figure out if there was more than 1 Lauri Piispanen that immigrated to Quincy in 1893,
(2)who Susan Larson's first husband was, (John's father at any rate).
Either some dates are wrong or their was a divorce/ etc.

Any help at all to solve this mystery would be appreciated.
and I'm sorry to be so confusing as I'm sure it is.

Thank you
Barbar

Michael Larson

kfdermott — 2012-04-03 00:08:15Z

Looking for information on a Michael Larson, born in Finland/Russia about 1886 and may have moved to Sweden. Immigrated to US about 1900 and married a Ruth Ellis.

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- William Koski in Hancock + Baraga

LSULLIVAN138 — 2012-03-03 14:30:06Z

Lauri,
Oliver was my dad. Back in those days legal adoption wasn't done much, I guess. We, our family wwent by the name Ilminen up to the time Moses's brother Charly (Kalle) was killed, and dad filed papers at the Courthouse, did we learn our last name was Koski. Dad had it legally changed to Ilminen.grampa Moses was the best grandpa to us kids. I remember the day he died. I wanted to be close to him and hid under his bed to be by him. I must have been five or so. So, is Alan Christiano your second cousin? I have all the info you referred to. Where do you live? If you have time, email me at lsullivan@gvtel.com. I live in Northern Minnesota, 300 miles from Ironwood.
Best regards,
Lillian Sullivan

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- William Koski in Hancock + Baraga

LaurGrifSaav — 2012-03-03 00:48:39Z

L. Sullivan, Hi I am Lauri, related to Moses Ilminen, he is my Gr-Gr Uncle. Apparently you are a relative to William Oliver Ilminen? The story goes, that my Uncle Moses married Jenni who already had a son, but I think he (the son) took the name of Ilminen? I recently came across a pic of their wedding, if you would like I can email : ) They were married on 10 Feb 1912, and you can order a copy of the marriage certificate from: Gogebic County Clerk/ Register, 200 N. Moore St., Bessemer, MI 49911. I believe it's a $10.00 fee still.

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- William Koski in Hancock + Baraga

LSULLIVAN138 — 2012-03-02 17:37:12Z

After looking up what information I have here, I do not think that Villi Koski could be the same man. He came to America after my grandmother was pregnant. Also, She came to the UP in 1909. Father born Dec. 1909. I would have to sign up for Ancestry again to see the Ilmonen-Koski tree. I'm sure that Maria Pellikka(Finn spelling) is my grandma. She married Moses Ilminen(American spelling)in Bessemer 1912 or so. I wish I could contact that person, but have to pay it forward. If you know LaurGrifSaav, that would be a help. LOL
L. Sullivan

Finnish immigrants in The Rocks Sydney

kmc637 — 2011-08-24 03:45:13Z

Hello
I am researching Scandinavian immigrants who settled in the Rocks, Sydney from 1850-1901.
I am keen to find out more information about the following people who came from Finland
Henry Johnson whose passenger ship was "Kooparall" in 1876
Mathias Alfrid Mathieson "Allen Shaw" 1879
Julius Johnson "Romona" 1897
Joseph Johnson "Gani" 1886
John Neilson "George Thompson" 1879

I appreciate your time and interest
Thank you

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- William Koski in Hancock + Baraga

LSULLIVAN138 — 2011-07-27 01:35:51Z

I have not seen that family tree, (Ilmonen-Koski). My grandmother was Jenny Maria Pellikka, born in 1887 in Pippola Finland. When I was in Finland in 1995, we went thru Oulu to get to Pippola. Many Pellikka men are buried there, (WWII). She and her sister Anna lived in Oulu before they came to America. I have had a lot of family (other side) events in the last three weeks, I can't find my record of Villi's birth. I don't know if he married in the UP. I only know he fathered my father and left my grandmother without marriage.I need to go east (UP) for a funeral, when I return, I will look up that family tree. Thank you so much.
Lsullivan

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- Ville Koski- Kurikka

HLKnab — 2011-07-20 04:33:56Z

You can find passport application and Passenger data on the the Institute for Migration- Finland web page. You can pay a small fee to get an expanded search- 15 euros now. There is also a free search option too.

I searched Koski and Kurikka and the only Ville I found was a Ville with a wife Aina, leaving Finland 4.1909 going to Duluth MN.

I did find 2 other Koski names in Kurikka. It's possible they are relatives.

Salomon Viktor born 1881. Passport application 1901.
Jaakko born 1880. Passport application 1914.

Searching passenger data on this web page,I find a Wiljam Koski, age 11, going to Hancock in 1913. There are also the first names Vilho, Wilhelm, William and Viljo Koski. Many of these are coming with family or a spouse. I don't see a match for you.

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- Ville Koski- Kurikka

HLKnab — 2011-07-20 04:33:55Z

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- Koski in Kurikka

HLKnab — 2011-07-20 04:08:24Z

Ville Koski's surname might have been shortened. Some possibilities are:

Koskenniemi, Koskimäki, Koskilammi, Koski, Koskiniemis, Koskimäkis, Koskis

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- William Koski in Hancock + Baraga

HLKnab — 2011-07-20 01:03:44Z

Have you found Pelikka family related to Jenny Maria?

Did Ville marry here in the U.P.?

Do you have an approximate date of birth for him?

There is a Tree on Ancestry.com for a Jenny Maria Pelikka from Oulu. See the Ilmonen-Koski family Tree. She was born 1887.

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- Ville Koski

LSULLIVAN138 — 2011-07-20 01:03:10Z

Miller,
I think not, since the one I am looking for must have been in the Besemer area without wife, since he applied for a marriage license, then left to return to Finland. This is verbal history from a relative many years ago. My father was his child who was born December 1909. Reason for my interest is medical history. Thanks again,
L Sullivan

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- William Koski in Hancock + Baraga

LSULLIVAN138 — 2011-07-20 00:56:40Z

Miller,
This doesn't sound like it could be my Villi. Hancock is in the UP, but not likely, this one with a wife and child already.Thanks, L. Sullivan

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- Ville Koski- Philadelphia 1909

LSULLIVAN138 — 2011-07-20 00:53:11Z

It may be remotely possible. A marriage license was applied for in Bessemer, MI (Upper Peninsula)in Nov or Dec. 1909. but one would suppose that not likely, as the other person was my grandmother Jenny Maria Pellikka.I need to go to Milwaukee for relative's wedding. When I return, I will see if I can find any further information. Did the manifest state where his friend Ollie Karvinen was? Thanks again for your help. Are you looking for someone in the UP? My Villi was from Kurrikka, Finland, southwest area of Finland. L. Sullivan

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- William Koski in Hancock + Baraga

MillerPaula — 2011-07-18 20:51:45Z

There is a William and Ida Koski arriving in July 1909 with an infant Axel. Destination Hancock Michigan.

He is born January 1882 according to the war registration.

William and Ida are on the 1930 census in Baraga, Michigan.

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- Ville Koski- Philadelphia 1909

MillerPaula — 2011-07-18 20:32:49Z

Aina Maria Koski is traveling with her husband Olli Ville Koski born 1880.

Her home parish is Leppavirta.
Port of arrival for this couple was Philadelphia 4.28.1909.

This ship manifest states he is going to his friend Olle Karvinen.

I found this additional data on the Institute for Migration site.

Could this be your Ville Koski?

Re: Immigrant return to Finland- Ville Koski

MillerPaula — 2011-07-18 20:14:52Z

Can you provide more information on Ville?
Approximate date of birth?
Was he married when he came to America?
How long do you think he was here before returning to Finland?

I see a ship manifest for a Ville Koski and wife Aina arriving in April 1909 in Philadelphia. Their destination is West Duluth MN. He was born in Leppavirta. This is not near Kurikka. He has been in the US before he states- 1907 in Hibbing. He was born about 1881.

Re: Immigrant return to Finland

LSULLIVAN138 — 2011-07-12 13:39:36Z

Thanks so much, yes that is at the eastern end of Upper Michigan, where can I locate this info? 1930 Census?
Somewhat common name but will trty to look it up. Thanks again.

Re: Immigrant return to Finland

Champlain9 — 2011-07-10 17:24:42Z

Hello
I live in the UK so I have not got a clue if this address is in Upper Mitchigan or not.

William Koski
Home in 1930: Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa, Michigan

Regards

Immigrant return to Finland

LSULLIVAN138 — 2010-12-28 18:20:55Z

Searching for any relatives of Villi Koski who was in Upper Michigan in 1909, but said to have returned to Finland. Villi Koski was my natural grandfather and was from Kurikka. We are trying to find relatives for medical history. Villi may have been related by marriage to Kangas family.