1999 Queries
Traill County, North Dakota

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Deb (Coats) Hoskins Sat Jan 16 10:39:00 1999
Seeking information on Coats families living in Trail Co. Have pension records dated 1890 where my gggrandmother was living there, possibly with a son or daughter, as she was a widow. Would love to make contact with other Coats family members. Known children of Almon and Nancy (Clark) Coats are:Electa, Hattie, Clark, and possibly an A.W. Have some info to share.

Terry Sayre Thu Feb 4 18:32:39 1999
I am looking for info. on Louis ODEGARD (b. 1861;Norway) and Marie HALVORSON. Together, they had a child named Henry Martin (b. March 7, 1890; Hillsboro, Traill, North Dakota; d. July 31, 1981). Please, if you have records of any of the people listed above, please contact me.

Terry Sayre
1221 NE 51st. Ave. Apt. 43
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Pat Quesnel Fri Feb 12 19:03:58 1999
Looking for descendants of Peter PETERSON, came from Norway to MN in 1869. Children Mari, Marit, Peder, Ingebrigt (born in Norway approximately 1862, 3, 66, 67) Peter worked in Hardware/Lumber stores in MN before moving to Hatton, ND (lived there about 1913-1914. Pat BPQ@worldnet.att.net

Dee Anna Grimsrud Mon Feb 22 09:36:43 1999
Need death date and obit (possibly ca. 1889-90) for Dr. Erik Nelson Falk, b. 24 Feb 1847 in Norway, lived in Caledonia, was founder & editor of the Traill County Times from 1885. He was also postmaster from 1886. Dr. Falk was a Civil War veteran of Company H, 27th Wisconsin Infantry. He never married. Did not find him in 1890 Vets Census Index or 1900 Soundex for ND, nor in Vol. 5, Traill Co. Cemetery Index.

Sharon Mills Sat Mar 13 12:49:12 1999
Does anyone have access to birth records for the year 1899, Sept. 13,. Henry Ingvald HALVORSEN/HALVORSON. Parents: Halvor/Herman HALVORSEN. Mother: Inger. Thank you.

Richard Weber Fri Mar 19 20:29:21 1999
What is the maiden name of the mother of William M. Burnett b.18 May 1820 d.1900 in Cummings, ND? His father is Robert Burnett of Fayette Co, OH and his mother is Elizabeth, surname unknown.

Jean Hanks Sun Mar 21 00:26:56 1999
I am tring to find out more information on William Burnett who died in Cummings, ND in 1900. He married Evaline Jenkins in Fayette County, Ohio, on 29 December 1845.

M. Anderson Mon Mar 22 15:29:12 1999
Looking for information on Lorentz, Johanna, John and Anna Berg. Immigrated to Cummings, N.D. approx 1877. Anna Iversdatter Aune married to John Berg immigrated approx 1889-90 and married John Berg March 28, 1890.
Would like to know if Lorentz and Johanna had other siblings? Family seems to have settled in Cummings, Hillsboro, Traill County. Any information would be most appreciated.

Gary Cady Sat Mar 27 14:45:35 1999
Researching the Lee family from Oyer,Oppland, Norway. Ole T. Lee and his brother Torger (Tostensen in Norway)were in Traill County. I have alot of family history. (from Kaldor Farm internet site)plus US. Known children of Ole- Talethe, Theador, Matine, Olaus, Adolph, Martina, Albert, Johan, Lousie, Albert, ?. Torger- Theodore, Sophia, Cecelia, Cecelia, Olaf, Timand, Gilbert Molla, Ludwig, Tina, Olga, Clara. They also had Lee cousin come over earlier. Gary Cady Box 105 Joplin, MT 59531

Gary Cady Sat Mar 27 14:51:12 1999
Benjamin OLSON born Oct 1837, wife Engebor born July 1849 were in Traill County. Children: Halvor 1868/70; Ole; Henry 1881/6, Ben 1875/6; Mollie 1882; Tena 1878; George 1879; Andrew; ?,?,?,?. Herny married Molla LEE; Mollie married Gilbert LEE; Tena married Adolph Oliver LEE. George married Hilma. Gary Cady

Dan Smith Tue Mar 30 10:22:02 1999
Catharine (or Catherine) CALLAN born abt 1834 in Ireland and raised in the Catholic faith married Hiram HERMAN either in Ireland or Canada. He was raised in the Jewish faith. Family history says that she may have left Ireland in disgrace. Hiram, Sr. may have had a Pennsylvania connection. They had four known sons: Hiram (b. abt 1853), John (b. abt July 1857), William (b. abt 1861), and James (b. abt. 1863). Hiram Sr., a farmer, disappeared either in Dakota Territory (possibly Traill Co., Kelso Township) or Ontario Province (Oxford Co., North Oxford Township). Catharine raised her sons and is believed not to have remarried. She is listed in the 1871 Ontario census and her son John is listed in the 1900 North Dakota census (Traill County, Kelso Township). Catharine is said to have been buried in North Dakota.
John HERMAN (b. abt July 1857) married Helen ? (b. abt 1866 in Canada) about 1886 and had at least three children by this marriage: John P. (b. abt 1887 in ND), Albert (b. abt 1890 in ND) and Anne or Annie (b. abt 1892 in ND). Helen had Scottish parents. The second marriage of John HERMAN was to Eva FAULKNOR on June 7, 1911 in Hamilton ONT and had only one child Eva Catherine HERMAN on 19 March 1913. Eva is still living in Southern California.
Would like to know if anyone has researched this HERMAN, CALLAN or FAULKNOR line or if there are any descendants or if you need more information. Will share. Please use e-mail if possible. Dan Smith. dan_smith@mhchew.com

Gary Cady Sun Apr 25 18:38:48 1999
Knud Olsen Lie BORN 1831 Lie, Oppland, Norway, died 13 Dec 1900 Hillsboro, ND; married 1863 Oyer, Oppland to Marthe Johannesdtr Nedrome 1835; known child: Ole Knudsen Lie 1864 Lie, Norway; died 9 Aug 1926 Hillsboro, Traill, ND. Would like to hear from this distant cousin's family.

Gary Cady Sun Apr 25 18:43:47 1999
Wish to contact distant cousins from Oppland, Norway. Jens Andersen Jahr 1830, died 1915 Hillsboro, ND; married 1856 Oyer, Oppland, Norway to Kari Stenersdtr Nestingen born 1830, died 1919 Hillsboro, ND.

Gary Cady Sun Apr 25 18:47:43 1999
Torger Jenssen Ovremoen, 1852 Oppland, Norway; died 25 May 1927 Hillsboro, ND; married 1881 Agnetha Anderson 1858 Decorah, Iowa. Would like to contact this family.

Gary Cady Sun Apr 25 18:50:54 1999
Would like to contact this very distant cousin from Oppland, Norway. Torger Tostensen Jahr 1839; died 27 Aug 1916 Hillsbor, ND. married 1863 Oyer, Oppland, Norway to Ronnoug Stenersdtr Nestingen 1826 Norway, died 1915 Hillsboro, ND.

Gary Cady Sun Apr 25 18:54:54 1999
Would like to learn more about this distant cousin from Oyer, Oppland, Norway. Their son, Ole Olsen Kaldor 1878 went to Sask., Canada. Ole Olsen Kaldor born 1835 Hunder, Oppland, Norway; died 1883 ND; md 1877 Oyer to Matea Johannesdtr Hovre, 1845-1925.

Gary Cady Sun Apr 25 18:59:06 1999
Do you reconize this distant cousin from Oppland, Norway? Anders Olsen Kaldor 1841- 1927 Hillsboro, ND; married 1868 Oyer to Anne Marie OLsdtr Rugsveen 1844-1915 Hillsboro, ND; children: Anna 1868- 1938 Hillsboro, ND; Oluf 1871-1874 Hillsboro. Ole 1872 - 1945 Hillsboro, ND.

Gary Cady Sun Apr 25 19:01:52 1999
This distant cousin came from Oppland, Norway to Hillsboro, would like to learn more about this family. Kristian Olsen Kaldor 1844-1909 Hillsboro, ND; married 1867 Albert Lea, MN to Ragnhild Tostensdtr Jahr 1846 - 1931 Hillsboro ND.

Gary Cady Sun Apr 25 19:05:55 1999
Found the following distant cousin on a Norwiegn site from Oppland, Norway. Would like to contact the family. Lars Arnesen Hageroen 1842 Hageroen, Ringebu, Norway - 1932 Hillsboro, ND; married Johannes Johannesdtr Lokken 1852-1931 Hillsboro, ND; daughter Anna Lars Bakkum 24 Feb 1885 Hillsboro, ND- 5 Jan 1976 Hillsboro, ND.

Shawn Wheeler Sun May 2 22:05:02 1999
I am looking for records of my family that came from Norway in the 1800's. My grandmother was born in MAYVILLE, ND in 1899. Her name was Alice Corinne (EVANS) DAVIS. She married Reid Marion DAVIS. If anyone has any way of helping me go back further in my line -- or is related to me -- please help! I would appreciate anything and will help likewise with what information that I do have. THANKS. Shawn

Cami Wood Sat Jun 19 22:23:35 1999
Am clueless about my family! Am searching for history of Ruth Henrietta DAHL, b. 1925 in Mayville. Married Ingolf Emil ODEGARD, b. 9 Oct 1915 in Michigan ND, d. 12 Oct 1988. Had one daughter Marjorie Kay Odegard, b. 21 May 1944 at St. Michael's Church Grand Forks, d. 16 Feb 1986 in Virginia Beach, VA. Ruth Henrietta Dahl-Odegard remarried Kenneth John SANDVIG, b. 2 Mar 1925, d. Mar 1987. They had two more daughters, Connie and Karen Sandvig. Elmer LANGAGER was uncle to Marjorie (I believe). TK Spand was pastor who officiated Elmer Langager's funeral as well as the memorial service for Marjorie (Odegard) Wood. He also performed the marriage of Marjorie to Gary Smith sometime in the late 60's. Any information at all would be greatly appreciated as this is the only information I have on my maternal family. Thank you!

Brad Morris Sat Jun 26 08:44:28 1999
I'm looking for information on SAM GUTTRUD (b.April 7, 1874 d.June 23, 1942). He arrived in Traill county (in or around Hatton) with his mother (Line or Live) from Norway in 1884. He moved to McHenry county (with his mom, I think), in or around the Willow City/Barton area, in 1895. In 1905, Sam married INGA HAGEN. They had three children: Sophia, Mildred, and Henry (or Hank). I believe Sam and Inga are both buried in McHenry county. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Elaine Hamm Tue Aug 3 13:19:03 1999
Could anyone tell me how to find this cemetery? Also, where would I find the church records for this church?
Elaine

Regina Reedy Wed Sep 1 07:35:41 1999
I would like more information on how Bohnsack Township got it name and if any Bohnsack lived in the area.

Bruce Wiland Wed Sep 8 13:50:56 1999
Seeking any information on the family of Haldor Haldorson Berge and wife Mali Olsdatter Hovi. They emigrated to America from Norway around 1867. The only information I have is that Mali's address was Mayville Post Office, Traill County, Dakota Territory sometime between 1880 and 1900. The 1885 Census lists a Haldor Haldorsen (age 54) and Mrs. Haldor Haldorsen (age 51)in Traill County. On the census, it appears they have four children born in MN: Henry (age 19), Julia (age 12), Oline (age 14), and Petter (age 8). They may have a fifth child, Martine (age 5), born in Dakota, but her last name is shown as Halverson, not Haldersen.

Jim Dempsey Sun Sep 19 21:50:07 1999
I wish to contact descendants of Gladys Hayes Swegarden, b.7.27.1911, died May 1995, married to Edwin Swegarden, b.3.8.1901, d. Apr.1981, Mayville, Traill co. ND or any information on them. Thanks.

Bjarne Jørmeland Sat Oct 9 14:19:59 1999
BERGE JOHNSON BREILAND (Berge Johannesson Breiland) of BELMONT TOWNSHIP.

Berge was b.22.02.1852 at the Breiland farm in Hjelmeland, Rogaland, Norway. He came to Iowa from Stavanger in 1865 and summer 1878 he came to Traill and homesteaded in Belmont Twp.
(Frog Point) section 30. Berge was married 3 times. First to Selma. Her age in 1880 was 32,b. in Norway. Then Berge married Britha Olsdtr. b. ca. 1855 in Norway, d. 23.12.1893. Third wife:Martha Serine Larsdtr. Nesvik. Who was Berges wifes Selma and Britha ?

Robin Sat Oct 16 06:42:29 1999
I have begun the search of my past. My father passed away when I was a little girl without me knowing him or his family, now I am on a quest to obtain as much information as I can if you help me please let me know:

I think my great grandfather may have been OLE H. KORSMOE(b. Solar Norway 1863) who married JOSEPHINE BERG. Their children were: IDA, HILDA, OSCAR (my grandfather), AXEL, WILLIE, AXELINE, OLGA, ADOLPH AND MILTON. My grandfather OSCAR E. KORSMOE (NORWAY) married ALPHA TENOLD (NORTH DAKOTA) ( I have no information on her side yet) they had at least one son, my father LEON OSCAR KORSMOE born in Hatton, ND on 11/22/1920, I believe my father lost his leg in a hay combine accident, but went on to play football in highschool. I think possibly my father and gradfather headed to California around 1940 or shortly after, and maybe my grandmother had passed away by then. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Robin in League City, TX

Shirley Holdahl Thu Oct 28 21:24:42 1999
Looking for information on Ole Holdahl who lived in Hatton in 1910. His last surviving daughter Mathilda Holdahl Hanson died this past spring at age 85. Other siblings were Louise, Betsey, Oscar, Carl, George, Art, and Oliver. Wondering if Ole ws the son of Tolleif and Ingaborg Holdahl who came over from Norway in 1889 and settled in Martel, Wisc. They had 13 children. We are the descendants of their son, Soren.

Elaine R. Kyllingstad Mon Nov 8 13:49:49 1999
Looking for anything that leads me to my gr.grandmother Hilda Emilie Jorgensen. The shipslist says that her destination was Mayville ND. She lived in ND from 1905-1913 and from dec. 1914. She was born July 18 1886. Any help will be most appreciated.