1998 Traill County, North Dakota Queries

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Jodi Tronsgard Thu Jan 1 12:28:44 1998
I am looking for information on my husband's TRONSGARD line. Olaf and Soneva TRONSGARD were married in 1876 and lived in Hatton, ND where Olaf managed a dray and livery business. They moved to Canada in 1912. Thor/Thomas TRONSGARD lived in Hatton, ND briefly after immigrating from Norway around 1898.

Scott Pfeiffer Tue Jan 13 13:58:52 1998
I'm searching for any information regarding my great grandparents, Charles Anton PFEIFFER and Sara Luetta TIMMONS, married in Hillsboro on 7 Dec 1887 by the Rev. J A Hovis of the M. E. Church. Thank you!

Linda Dalessandro Wed Jan 14 18:53:35 1998
I am looking for information on a David Raymond Taylor and his parents Silas Hotchkiss TAYLOR and Emma Louise PARSONS. David was born in Maryville in 1896. As of 1923 his parents were living in Portland. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Henry Berg Sat Jan 17 18:40:43 1998
Seeking information on descendants of Hans Martin HAAKENSON, postmaster at Hatton, ND (originally from Winneshiek co., IA), and wife TURI SNERSRUD (born 1851, died 1942). They had ten children, including Louise, Amelia, Stina, Emma, Mabel, and Martin Selmer. The son owned a pharmacy in Hatton for many years. Have information on the ancestry of Turi Snersrud Haakenson which I would be happy to share.

Vern Erickson Fri Feb 27 20:27:31 1998
My Great-Grandfather George E WESTON was an early settler in Traill Co in the 1860's. He had 3 children from a previous marriage: Frederick, Edward , and William. He married Elizabeth McDONALD on 1-3-1883 and had 4 childred: Walter, Oscar, Thomas and Elizabeth (who died at a young age) I'm looking for any information about Frederick, Edward, Willaim, or Elizabeth.

Father Megret Elementary - Wollaston Lake Thu Mar 19 17:28:48 1998
I am looking for information on the Lewis VOLDING family who lived at Mayville during the 1880's.
Garth Ulrich, Box 28, Spalding, SK, SOK 4CO Canada email: megre@sk.sympatico.ca

Mary Lindbo Fri Apr 10 23:36:54 1998
My Grandmother's sister was Bertha Melby, a Norwegian immigrant who married Martin PEDERSON and lived in Hillsboro, ND. In 1901 they opened a bakery in Hillsboro (possibly in an old post office building?). I don't know how long they owned and operated the bakery but suspect it was for many years - I think they probably lived out their lives there. I'd like to find out more about them and their family (if any).
If anyone has any information about them I'd really appreciate it if they would share it with me. Thanks in advance for any information.

Elaine Hamm Thu May 7 14:24:30 1998
I am wondering if there were a Lutheran Church in Belmont Township, Traill Co. before 1880? My great grandparents lived there and are on the census of 1880 as married. I understand that there are no civil records from that time so I would like to find the church record. According to my father his grandmother's name was Lina (Lena) NESSETT. His grandfather was Carl Christian Larson. I am also looking for their parent's names. There is one family of Nessetts in Traill in 1885 and also a family of Christian and Maren Larson which I think is correct but I want to be sure before it goes on my family tree.
Thanks, Elaine Hamm

Judy L. Smerud Sat May 9 13:48:24 1998
Looking for information of Iver and Bertha Marie IVERSON who lived at Frog's Point, Belmont, ND in late 1870s, early 1880s. They had at least two sons then, BENHARD IVERSON (b. 1866 in Dakota County, MN) and IVER IVERSON (b. 1869 in Renville County, MN). Their daughter JOHANNA IVERSON may also have been born by then.
Iver and Bertha Marie IVERSON emigrated from Solor, Osterdalen, Norway around 1862. We cannot trace their ancestors because we do not when and where they were born in Norway. Any help would be appreciated.

Ann Powers Turner Tue Jun 9 09:08:05 1998
I would like to find an obituary for John Edgar Powers, Jr. who died 7 Jun 1912. I know he was living in Portland, Traill Co, ND in 1895 when he wrote a letter to my grandfather, Edmund David Powers in Linn Co, IA. What would be the most likely newspaper?

Ann Turner Wed Jun 10 18:40:42 1998
In the 1900 census for Traill Co, John Edgar Powers age 75 is living with his daughter Ella, married to George A. White. They have children Harold, b Apr 1888; Ronald, b Oct 1889; and Hollis, b Apr 1899. I would be interested in corresponding with any descendants of John Edgar Powers.

Edmond Reschner Tue Jun 23 08:50:48 1998
I'm looking for any information on Olaves Cornelius LINDAAS. His wife was Ella GUMMER. They were both from Mayville. Any information on the Lindaas or Gummer families will be welcomed. Thank you.

Judy L. Smerud Thu Jul 2 17:13:50 1998
Looking for marriage information on Benhard Iverson and Gedine Westgaard who were married in Belmont Township, ND in 1887.

Laurie Fedje Fri Jul 24 12:48:09 1998
I am looking for information on my great-grandparents Ole and Josephine TENOLD. Josephine was killed in Hatton, Traill County when crossing the railroad tracks. I have the original newspaper article listing the TENOLD family and their children. If you have any information on the following people, I would appreciate it:
Mr. and Mrs. Tom PETERSON, Sharon, ND
Mr. and Mrs. Gust ANDERSON, Sharon, ND
Loren and Dena DAVIDSON, Wolford, ND
Mabel BEGEN, Fargo, ND
Lour TENOLD, Goodrich, MN
Seymour TENOLD, Minneapolis, MN
Milton TENOLD, Minneapolis, MN
Alfred TENOLD, Hatton, ND
Thank you. Laurie Fedje jfedje@ibm.net

Diane Rice Thu Jul 30 20:19:38 1998
I am searching for a church near Buxton, ND that was named Hyllestad. My grandmother was confirmed in this congreation and I would like to get a copy of church records if possible.

Judy L. Smerud Mon Aug 10 04:50:36 1998
Update of query posted in May, 1998. Daughter JOHANNE IVERSDTR (daughter of IVER IVERSON and BERTHE MARIE IVERSON) was born in Norway ca. 1859. She worked at the Traill County Poor Farm around 1878 when she met THEODORE TRONNES and they married later that year. JOHANNE and TED TRONNES lived at Shelly, Polk County, MN for many years. Would like to hear from any descendants of JOHANNE/TED TRONNES.

Annette Mon Aug 17 17:30:00 1998
I would like any information on Bertha DOKKEN KEENA. She was married to Ole DOKKEN who I think died in Iowa. I don't know if she married Mr. Keena before coming to Portland, ND. She came here in 1898 from Iowa along with at least the following children: Erick & wife, Anna, DOKKEN (& family); Isabelle (DOKKEN) BERG & husband, Tom; and possibly as son named Nels K. DOKKEN. Erick & family were still at Portland in May, 1903 as they had a son born there. I think all of the DOKKEN's & Mrs. KEENA left around 1902 or 1903. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jason M. Ryan Mon Aug 31 20:08:12 1998
I'm looking for any information on Timothy F. Ryan (aka T.F. or Frank) who was the superintendant of the Jones Farm from the early 1900's to his death in 1933. I do not know where exactly he died. He was born in Medina, NY but I don't know when. This and any other info would be greatly appreciated. He also married Ida Bernsdorf in 1903, any info on her would also be appreciated. Thanx!! :-)

Jason Soderberg Sat Oct 3 19:20:15 1998
Looking for information on Adolph soderberg, my great grandfather. I think he lived and farmed in the Buxton,ND area. His sons Joseph and Delano lived in the area as well. Joseph died in 1972.

Annette Fri Oct 9 18:07:01 1998
I am wondering if there is an all name index of Traill County's 1900 Federal Census (Portland Villiage especially). I would like to find all of the DOKKEN's & KEENA/KENNA's that are listed. Am specifically looking for Bertha who was either a DOKKEN or a KEENA/KENNA at the time. Thank you in advance.

Dianne L. Bush Sun Nov 1 17:18:29 1998
I AM TRYING TO FIND A LINK TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT KNOW OF THESE PEOPLE. EMMA HAUSMAN born Feb.14,1883--WILLIAM HAUSMAN born 1856--ALVINA HOUSEMAN-HAUSMANN born Sept. 9,1893--ALFRED HAUSMANN born Aug.21,1895--WILLIAM HAUSMAN born?--FREDRICKA BOHNSACK--RUTH BOHNSACK and H.HAUSMANN. Alvina was my Grandmother. Emma HAUSMAN married Leslie WILCOX, Alvina HAUSMANN-HOUSEMAN married Guy WILCOX and Alfred HAUSMANN married Myrtle WILCOX. If anyone out there can help with info I would be very glad to get it. Thank you, Dianne Bush

C.J.Lunning Tue Nov 17 11:13:48 1998
I am looking for information about Ole Severin Olstad, born Nov 6, 1852, baptized Mar 13, 1853 in Sollien church in Norway. I believe Ole is the eldest brother of my grandfather, Severin Olstad who immigrated to U.S. in May 1882. Severin lived most of his life in Mayville, ND. Ole's name appears as a witness on my grandfather's naturalization papers. I can find no trace of Ole Severin Olstad in Norway after his baptism, but have seen an Ole Olstad listed on ND census records. If anyone has any information on the Olstad family, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you for your help

Scott Brunner Thu Nov 26 09:05:49 1998
I am interested in any information on the TRONSON family that settled at Hatton. Christen Tronson (1853-1927) and wife Christie settled in Hatton in 1880. They had five children: 1. Theodore Tronson (1875- ),
2. Inger Tronson (1877- ),
3. Ella Iverson (1880- ),
4. Martha Nyhus (1883-1966),
5. Richard Tronson (1888-1968).

Lilac32104@aol.com Tue Dec 8 19:01:21 1998
I am looking for any information on Gabriel Egelandsdal/Egeland. He was born in Norway around 1867. He came to America in 1887. I have found his name in both North Dakota and Minnesota records.

Jim Cook Thu Dec 10 00:57:54 1998
John MORRISH, wife Caroline, and children Lillie, Nicholas, Wesley, Ada, and Carrie came to the US from Ontario, Can. in 1883 and settled in Hendrum Township. One additional child, Minnie, was born there in 1885. Shortly after, the family moved to Mayville, ND. Two additional children, Lottie and Claude, were born in Mayville. All of the children starting with Wesley attended college at Mayville. Wesley went into banking in Page and Ada, my grandmother, became a teacher in Jamestown. Any additional information on this family is appreciated. Thank you, Jim.

Sylvia Wilson Tue Dec 15 20:04:39 1998
I am looking for any information and or descendants of John and Pearl Mollins who lived in Traill Co. in the late 1800s. They had at least one daughter, Grace Alice, born 09/19/1881, Traill Co. She married Clemment Arthur Martin on 11/27/1907. I have a lot of info on Clem and Grace Martin's family to share.