Jerry Austin Fri Feb 14 08:00:24 1997
Melvin HAGEN and Olrika BRUTEN emigrated from Norway probably c. 1890. Melvin's father's last name was LARSEN. Children = Carl, Oliver, Mollie, Lottie, Julia, Henry, Oscar b. 13 June 1893, Minot, N.Dakota, Roy. Several of the family ended up in Alberta, Canada Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

KIM TIPPETTS (CHRISTENSEN) Wed Feb 19 13:40:10 1997
I AM A 27 YEAR OLD FEMALE THAT WAS BORN IN FARGO NORTH DAKOTA. CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON MY BIRTH PARENTS. I WAS GIVEN UP FOR ADOPTION THROUGH LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTH DAKOTA. I WAS BORN 04/03/69. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF NORTH DAKOTA HAS AN OPEN RECORDS LAW, OR WHERE I WOULD START. PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN HELP!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!

Glen Mader Thu Feb 20 07:42:32 1997
I am looking for descendents of Ester ANDERSON. Ester Was born about 1896 and was of Swedish Descent. She had lived in Miles City, MT. About 1921 she went to Bismarck to get married. She had a sister named Edith ANDERSON. Also she had another married sister who lived in Bismarck. I do not know her name.

Carolyn King Tue Feb 25 20:58:10 1997
Inquiries about: Phillip AUGHNEY Born May 5, 1866 Cobden Ont.,Canada Died Jan. 20, 1923 Mandan, ND Parents: Patrick AUGHNEY, Margarwet Roach AUGHNEY Married : April 25, 1892 Not known where Married Bridget McVEIGH Bridget McVEIGH Born: 1867 in Dernseer, Tyronne, Ireland Died: Aug. 4, 1937 Mandan, ND Parents: John and Ellen(Ellenor ? ) McVEIGH Bridget immigratewd in 1884

James Spence Thu Feb 13 15:34:59 1997
I'm looking for any information on CAROLINE GOLDMAN b. April 2, 1899 in Morton county. Married a GUSTAV GUSE.

MONZELOWSKY Sat Feb 15 16:26:31 1997
I am just starting a search for the family of VINCENT MONZELOWSKY born in solen n.d. 4/5/1918 VINCENT died may 17, 1986. He married Theresa Ressler, April 18,1944.

Mary Brotherton Mon Mar 31 17:44:14 1997
I am seeking information about GUENTHNER (don't have first name, but possibly Oscar) and his wife Lydia MOSS (not sure of spelling) GUENTHNER. I do not have birth information about either, but Lydia was from Germany. He was sheriff until he died around 1918, but I don't know under which jurisdiction. They lived in Mandan. They had four children; my mother, Alyce (b1912), Oscar (b1913), Herbert (b1915) and Eugne (b1917). Birth dates are approximate but very close. Eugene died in an accident around 1933. Lydia MOSS GUENTHNER later married FREDERICKS (no first name) and they had a son, Ray. Would appreciate information on any family members. Thank you.

J. Milakovich Wed Apr 2 20:29:36 1997
WEGENER PFINGSTEN EGGE HOFFMANN DREWELOW SCHEDEL PFENNING Christ WEGENER (b6/21/1844 in Germany - died New Salem, ND 10/3/1925) and his wife Sophia Justina PFINGSTEN Wegener (b 7/15/1849 Germany - died 4/3/1916 in New Salem, ND) both immigrated to the US c 1856 and settled in Illinois. They were married in 1867 and moved to New Salem in 1883 - as part of the founding Germany Colony. Their children were: Fred (poss. Friedrich or Friedricke) Wegener Christ Wegener Louis Wegener - married Marie SCHEDEL Mathilde(a) {a.k.a.Tillie} Wegener - married John EGGE Mina {a.k.a. Minnie} Wegener - married Henry PFENNING Henrich {a.k.a. Henry} Wegener - married Minnie DREWELOW Amanda {a.k.a. Mandy} Wegener - married Robert HOFFMANN John WEGENER - married Nan STEVENSON In Christ and Sophia's latter years they ran "Grandma Wegener's Boarding House". I am a great grandchild and am trying to piece together the family history. I am looking for any relatives or anyone with information on the family - such as: old stories, historical information, leads on family, etc. I am also looking for any information/leads on Christ and Sophia's family. The only information I have is regarding Christ. His father, same name, and children came to US in 1857. Other siblings were, ages reflect that in 1857 per "Germans to America" entry: Caroline (29), Johanne (19), Friedricke (15), Juliane (8), Auguste (6) & Friedrich (4)

Peggy Ruble Sun Apr 6 11:40:38 1997
Any info on James FLANAGAN & desc. James b. ca 1837 Greenfield or Fitchburg, MA, d 21 Apr 1921 Mandan, ND. Served Troop "D" 7th U.S. Cav. with Gen. Custer, arriving at Little BigHorn after fight. Md. Mrs. Mary A. Hanes,widow, in Louisville, KY ca 1865. Ch: William H. FLANAGAN b ca 1872 WY; dau, Minnie (Louise) b ca 1880 WY. Seen in 1890, 1900, 1910 and 1920 Morton Co., ND census. William had ch. Frank b Jun 1890 and Harry b Jan 1892. William md an Elizabeth (?) and had ch: Blanch C. b 1900, Kathleen b 1902 and Richard c. b 1915. Any cemetery info appreciated.

Kaylynn VanCamp Mon Apr 14 18:15:44 1997
Am looking for my grandfather and his parents. Gfather: William Herman HEGEBUSH 17 May 1872 Cinncinnati, OH (not confirmed) 16 April 1936 Mandan, ND Gmother: Thora Kristine OLSON 01 August 1877 Lakselv, Norway 06 February 1944 Mandan, ND Have checked the phone books for whole US and the only "Hegebush" names listed are my relatives! Thanks for any help you can give.

Bob Zimmerman Wed Apr 16 09:54:20 1997
I'm looking for information on Karl Zimmerman. He was the son of Paul and Margaretha Hamerl Zimmerman and a brother to my grandfather, George Zimmerman. It is believed that he was murdered in ND sometime between 1914 and 1921. He was born in Albany, MN. Hearsay has it that he went to ND to work the harvest, on payday he went to town and was robbed and killed. He left three children behind with his wife, Suzanna Carson Zimmerman, from whom he was divorced in 1914. She never told her children anything about their father.

Wanda D. Coppernoll Mon Apr 21 18:20:01 1997
Seek information on any WETZSTEIN who immigrated to the U.S. from Russia in the early 20th century, particularly MARGARET (BARTH) WETZSTEIN who immigrated about 1906 with her children, JOACHIM, MARTIN, CHRIST, PETER, KATHERINE and EMANUEL, to Morton County, North Dakota. Contact Wanda D. Coppernoll, 28192 - 140th Avenue, Onamia, MN 56359; E-mail wdcopper@upstel.net.

Peg Mon Jun 9 22:28:22 1997
I am seeking information on Hans BORGE and his family. He was born in Norway on September 19, 1867. He was married to Janna LIA.(b. 1868 in Norway) His death was between the years 1943 - 1949,in either Flasher or Mandan, ND. He had a son, Carl BORGE. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Tom Balfe Mon Jun 16 20:50:11 1997
My grandfather Everett Tillotson is buried in the Mandan cemetary,I think he died in the late 30's or early 40's. I have never seen his grave, and I hope to drive to Mandan this summer. What I need is information on his wife. My grandmother was an native american, possibly from the Mandan tribe. Her name was Isabella Sunerby. I have no idea if she is buried next to grampa, I heard she got remarried, but don't know for sure.Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Tom

Michael J. Hillard Thu Jun 19 16:52:05 1997
I am interested in corresponding with someone that has knowledge of the Glen Ullin area in the 1910's. My G-G-Grandmother MARY HAGERMANN lived their with her son FRANK. FRANK lived on some property about ten miles south of town. I would like to know more about the railroad that might have taken them there from southern Indiana. Hope to here from someone if not to just say Hi!

Richard A. Doll Thu Jun 26 21:16:06 1997
I am inquirying on the name DOLL,John who immigrated to the USA in 1911 with my Grandparents Anton Doll & Franzesca Assel who settled in Mandan, ND. He is my great uncle John.(brother to Anton Doll- my grandfather). Would appreciate any information on him & his family!! I know he lived at 504 4th Ave North East Mandan, ND.

Jolene VETTER-MURPHY Thu Jul 3 23:03:35 1997
My g-grandfather Jakob SCHAFF,age 29, and his wife Monika ROLL, age 26 arrived on October 9, 1900 on the vessel Kaiserin Maria Theresia (Bremen to New York) from Speyer, Russia. They were accompanied by their three young daughters Margaret, Katharina and Veronika as well as a nephew, Daniel MOREL. On the same ship was Adam SCHAF, age 30 and his wife Franziska, age 30 and their children Barbara and August all from Speyer. Both men were listed in the George Rath book as early settlers of Odense. Another SCHAFF immigrant from Speyer (ship and date unknown) was George,44 and Anna,40 and their children Anna, Michael, Franz, Heronimus, Rafael and Josef. What was the relationship between Adam, George and Jakob? Jakob was going to his brother-in-law - who was this brother-in- law? Did Monika have family in this country? Monika died January 23, 1903 in Odense of tuberculosis less than a year after my grandmother Pauline's birth. Jakob remarried in June of 1903 to Eva DOLL. Magdaline SCHMIDT SCHAFF (Jakob's mother) died in St. Anthony, ND on December 9, 1916. When did she come to this country and with whom? I would love to have a lead on the parents of either Monika or Eva. Any information on any of these people would be helpful.

Hilda Focht Glasgow Thu Jul 31 14:28:56 1997
GARTNER/FOCHT,Searching for descendants of KARL GARTNER whose wife and children(4) emigrated to US from Setchan, Hungary in 1898. The GARTNER FAMILY were enroute to Hebron, ND to join KARL GARTNER. Traveling with the GARTNER family was ANTON FOCHT and family from the same village of Setchan in Hungary. The FOCHT FAMILY settled in Gladstone,ND(Stark County). Have information to exchange.

John Stewart Thu Jul 31 08:05:00 1997
STONE, RUSSELL, PHELPS, JOHNSON. I am researching these families who resided in the Flasher, Morton Co., ND area in the late 1800's-mid 1900's: Carl Russell STONE (1911-1971), son of Edwin Nelson STONE and Cordelia RUSSELL, m. 1936 Viola Winifred PHELPS (1917-), dau. of Clyde Frederick PHELPS and Elsie Elvira JOHNSON. Simon Gideon RUSSELL (1847- 1916), son of Abner RUSSELL and Samantha SEWARD, m. Carrie Delphine CHAMBERS (1859-1947), dau. of James CHAMBERS and Alexandra "Malinda" CASE. Have lots of info on other associated families in the Flasher, ND area. Would like to exchange research with interested parties. John M. Stewart, 4170 Hartford Street, Grand Island, NE 68803- 2255

Valerie Burrows Sun Aug 24 23:23:35 1997
Searching for family info re: Michael SPRECHER b. 1839 in Leipzig, Bess. d. 1907 Hebron, No Dakota. He was married to Karolina WELLER and Maria SCHULER. Children were: Christoph, Daniel, Louisa, Johann, Samuel, Alfred (m. Sophia NETZER), David (m.Sophie),Christine, Johannes (m. Julia KLAUSE), Magdelena (m Gottfried HIRSCHMANN), Michael (m. Maria BRODEHL) and Mary. All born in Leipzig, Bess., Russia.

James A. Kettel Mon Aug 25 13:10:43 1997
I'm looking for a little bit of information on Henry L. HENKE. He was mayor of Mandan for a time. He was born 31 Jan 1864 in Ohio or West Virginia and died in Mandan on 28 Jul 1934. He was buried in Union Cemetery in Mandan. He first married Nellie JONES and had a daughter Hazel HENKE in 1895. Henry and Nellie divorced and Henry married Mary Jane "Jennie S." BROWN in 1901. Jennie was born on 3 Mar 1859 and died in 25 Nov 1957. They had no children between them. Jennie was a widow and had several children. My couple of questions are. They lived after Henry's potical life south of Mandan in an area known as Henke Flats? Where is this? Is it still called Henke Flats? Another question is when was Henry HENKE Mayor of Mandan? His obituary stated he was mayor at the time when street lights were installed. Henry was a son of a Methodist minister Christian Henry HENKE and was of German descent. What Methodist churches are located in Mandan or Morton county?

Nancy Scott Mon Aug 25 19:03:03 1997
I am looking for any information I can get on my great grandfather Fredrick Francis GERARD born Nov. 14, 1829. I know that he lived in Mandan and I have been told that he was an Indian agent in Mandan. I am also seeking information on Ells S. WADDELL who was his wife. She was born in 1831 I think in St. Paul MN. Thank you

Leroy E. Edwards Fri Sep 19 07:35:07 1997
I am looking for information on the LORIN (LORING) family, specifically HARRIET (HATTIE) LORING who is listed in the 1880 Federal Census of the Dakota Territory. Hattie is my wife's great grandmother. She married francis B. JOHNSON on May 1, 1888 (I believe in New Salem). Also listed in the 1880 Census is Charles Lorin (40), Mary Lorin (38), Adam Lorin (20), Wallace Lorin (18). Charles Lorin was one of the pioneer settlers of Morton County. He owned a ranch 16 miles southwest of Mandan and was 56 years old at the time of this death. I will be glad to share what information I have with anyone researching the LORIN (LORING) families. Any information on George D. LORING who is listed in the special Civil War veterans census of North Dakota is also requested.

Cathy Clemens Mon Sep 22 17:23:39 1997
I am looking for info. on Friedrich SPRECHER, b. 1818 in Leipzig, Bessarabia. He is buried on the ZACHER farm--when, where, and parents? His son Christian Lebenecht SPRECHER, b. 18 Feb 1846, imm. to Parkston, SD, in 1878 and then to Mercer, ND in approx. years 1885 to 1916. He died 30 Nov 1907--where? Christian had 2 children I can't find: Magdalena, b. 13 Mar 1880 in Kulm, Hutchison, SD---who married? Daniel, b. 4 Jan 1877 in Leipzig, never found after coming to NY on Mosel Nov 9, 1878...death records at sea? Finally, looking for second wife of Christian, Justina SCHULZ (widow REIMAN)b. 28 Mar 1854..died where, whern? SPRECHERS lived in Krem, Beulah, Zap, Golden Valley, Elgin, and Hebron.

Cathy Clemens Tue Sep 23 20:37:51 1997
I am looking for the burial site of Friedrich SPRECHER born 1818 in Leipzig, Bessarabia. He probably died between 1887 and 1896. He was buried on the ZACHER farm in Morton Cty, that part which later became part of Grant Cty. Family spent time in Beulah, Zap, Golden Valley, Elgin, and Hebron. Need death date for death certificate. Please check the grave marker for me.

PAUL ROBERTSON Thu Oct 9 18:53:57 1997
Looking for infomation about Fred C. PHERRILL b 03AUG1899 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada d 23 DEC1976 Mandan,Morton,ND m 05JUN1923 in Medora,Billings,ND to Estelle BAHM of New Salem,Morton,ND

Rick Norton Friday, November 21, 1997 at 18:39:54
I'm looking for information on my grandmother Elizabeth Baudien (nee Schoonover) originally from Fort Rice and now living in Mandan.

Marie Woods nee Steckler Wednesday, November 26, 1997 at 10:06:26
Re Veronica Steckler, Born Russia, died Morton County ND married but husband's name unknown to me. My family emigrated to North America prior to WWI from Odessa, Russia. My grandfather Ferdinand Steckler homesteaded in the Saskatoon, Sask area. It could be that Veronica was a sister or cousin of my grandfather. I have just started to create a family tree and would appreciate hearing from anyone who may be concerned or is building a Steckler family tree. Possibly we could exchange information. Thank you.

Bertie Hoch Thursday, November 27, 1997 at 15:21:26
BERTIE HOCH Looking for information on William RAU. He lived in Hebron in the 1930's. He had a son, Rodger William RAU, born 1935.

Rochelle Riordan Saturday, December 6, 1997 at 19:49:58
I am looking for any information on the following person: Flossie (PALMERTON) JENSEN. She died in April, 1984 in Mandan. She was born in Nodaway Co., MO. I would like to find the first name of her husband and if she had any children. An obituary would be nice to have. Thank-you.

Dena Kurtz Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 00:35:48
Looking for info on any of the surnames mentioned..all of Morton County (possibly surrounding area also): John SCHANTZ and Catherine EN(m)TER: one child that I know of Joseph SCHANTZ b. August 10, 1883 in Russia..died March 23, 1960 married Mariana WETZSTEIN b. March 25, 1888 in Russia. (one of their children: Anton Schantz b. 1915 Morton Co, ND, d. 1996 ND married Matilda FLECK b. 1914 ND, d. 1941 Morton Co, ND) Matilda's parents were John George FLECK b. August 19, 1884 in Russia d. July 18, 1971 Mandan, ND (son of George FLECK and Katherina GERHARDT) married Veronica STECKLER b. August 20, 1886 in Steinbaur, South Russia d. November 24, 1964 in Mandan, ND. ( dau of Jack Steckler and Monica DUKART). any info is appreciated.

Linda Myhre Friday, December 19, 1997 at 15:59:43
I am looking for information on a LEOPOLD SCHAFER, he was born Aug 13, 1872 in Sough Russia. He died Aug 24, 1826 in County Farm Cemetery Wala Wala, County WA.He was first married to a WEISENBERGER and had the following children MAGDELENE, LEO, GEORGE, JOHNANN (JOHN), EDWARD Then Wife died and he remarried a ELIZABETH WAGNER born in 1881 in Huffnungstal, South Russia. She died in 1914. They had the following children: MATILDA, MARIE, ELIZABETH, KATHERINE Two of these daughters were born in the USA. Leopold sold his music shop when he decided to come to America. He was allowed to take only enough m oney with him to pay the way for three families. He was told that he could get the balance of his money later, but when he tried to, they refused to release it so he had to start over in this country. After three months at sea, The family arrived in New York and took the train to Washburn ND. They found they had missed the connection to Washburn so they were forced to spend their first Christmas in a hotel in Bismark before continuing on to Wasburn. When Leopold's second wife died the children were split up to live with different relatives, the youngest boy was taken in by a minister and his wife.

Linda Myhre Friday, December 19, 1997 at 16:14:26
MOOS, Peter Was born in German South RussiaIn . He was married to a SCHIMP in 1859 and had the following chilldren FRED, GEORGE,JAKE,ALBERT Then he married MAGDELINE SHORTSMAN born in 1844, they married in 1963 and had the following children JOHAN (John) 1871, PETER JR .1864, LESSIA 1868, ANDREW 1881, GOTTIEB 1882. MOOS, Johann (John)Johann (John) Was born in 1871 in German South Russia. He was married to Matilda SCHWEIGERT (daughter of Jacob SCHWEIGERT and Regina WEIS) in 1893.Matilda SCHWEIGERT Was born in 1876 in Vorms ,or Krirm South Russia. They had the following children Leonard MOOS born in 1896 in North Dakota. Rudolph MOOS. Christina MOOS Was born in Feb 1893 in Oliver County North Dakota. William MOOS Was born in Mar 1900 in Morton North Dakota. Emma MOOS Was born in 1904 in Morton, North Dakota. Lily MOOS Was born in 1906 in Morton, North Dakota. P. John MOOS Was born in 1908 in Morton, North Dakota. J. George MOOS Was born in 1908 in Morton North Dakota. Ervin MOOS. Lizza MOOS. Birtha MOOS. Anna MOOS. Alta Manda MOOS. Alice MOOS. Ida Katherina MOOS. Willma MOOS. Any information would be appreciated.

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