Codington Co. South Dakota Queries
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LaDonna Young Sat Mar 21 14:18:13 1998
ECK, Joseph. Codington County history book shows story of William E. ECK, born 1900, son of Joseph & Belle (UREVIG) ECK. In 1907 the family moved into Florence. William had 5 brothers & 2 sisters. Desire copy of story & any info on my great grandfather.
Jim Hitchcock Sat Mar 21 12:49:35 1998
Searching for Info on Darius LUDWIG came to Watertown (701 Park St) in 1912 and apparently died there. Believe he went there to live with his daughter, Clara Luella and her Husband Dr. Harry M. FREEBURG. The Freeburg family was in Watertown for many years but now seem to have disappeared. Would like info on either family name.
Shirley Wait Mon Mar 16 13:05:31 1998
I would like information on the Militia that was formed in Watertown approximately 1903-1905 and a list of volunteers. My father Clyde Warren WAIT served in this Militia but it seems they have lost his records at the National Guard Office in Rapid City, S. D.
CAROL WATTERS Sat Feb 14 08:30:30 1998
Searching for ancestors and descendents of Anna Friedericke Wilhelmina ENGELBRECHT b. 19 Feb 1868 at Manitowoc, Wis. d. 27 Jun 1962 at Codington Co., Watertown, S.D. Married to Karl Friedrick Wilhelm MAHNKE b 5 Nov 1860 in Manotowak, Wis. d 8 Jan 1946. Their daughter Thersia Amanda MAHNKE b. 10 Jan 1888 d 31 Jan 1970(or 4 Feb 1970) married to Carl "Holly" SONNENBURG b 10 Apr 1884 d 29 Jan 1958. Need any infomation on these families. Thanks in advance.
Searching for information of any kind and any where for the SONNENBURG and MAHNKE families of Codington Co., SD and WIS. Thanks for all help.
TLBlackman Fri Feb 6 14:50:47 1998
Searching for ancestor and descendant information for John Joseph KRAUSER (b. 12 Oct 1862 Germany d. 22 Jan 1941 Watertown) married 28 Mar 1890 in Webster SD to Anna Marie ANDERSON, daughter of Halvor and Anna ANDERSON (b.18 Jul 1872 Minneapolis MN d. 7 Jun 1943 Lemmon SD). Children: Mabel, Esther, Rose, Herb, Viola, Jack, Gordon. John was a tinsmith in Watertown for many years.
Maggie Feyen-Bailey Thu Jan 29 06:49:13 1998
FEYEN, Michael and ALLEN, Maria were married 2/28/1909 and residing in Watertown, SD. Is there a census index for Watertown? Also, if anyone has heard of this surname in any part of SD, I would be interested in knowing.
Jeannine Powell Wed Jan 28 17:13:22 1998
We are looking for information on Sam A. SHUPE and his family. Sam moved to Watertown, Codington Co. with his new bride Alta J. CROSSON in 1891 and they resided there until at least Jun 1928, when Sam died. There were two daughters (both had been adopted). One daughter was married and is recorded in the obituary as Mrs. Paul PITT. The other daughter was Kathryn SHUPE. Sam also had a sister, Mrs. Alfred DURYEE who lived in Watertown. If any of these names look familiar or if there is someone who can help, please contact us. We connect to the CROSSON line. Thank you.
Cathy Kuhl Tue Jan 27 10:50:48 1998
Researching the HAVENS family. Nelson HAVENS, born 1811, Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence Co., NY resided at Pine Grove, Portage Co., WI before 1878. In Henry, Codington Co., SD in 1884. Married Jemima. Children: Wellington born abt 1835, Sarah Ann born 1837 married Isaac INGRAHAM, Huldah born 1842, Fanny born 1852 and Alice born 1855. Jay Dyer HAVENS, born 1816 Ogdensburg, NY, resided at LaCrosse Co., WI. Moved to Henry, Codington Co., SD after 1880. Jay D. died 1892 and is buried at Lorinda Cemetery. Children: Mary born 1833, Harlow born 1827, Rosett born 1838, William born abt 1842, George born abt 1843, Nelson born 1844, Franklin born 1868, Hugh born 1870 and Edna born 1876.
Kay Diers Tue Jan 20 13:39:38 1998
Mary Ann (nickname Mayme) SOULES born 2/25/1881 in Lincoln Co. Nebraska and married John H. JOHNSON on 8/15/1900 in North Platte, Nebraska. She married her 2nd husband, William BOETTCHER on 1/4/1919 probably in South Dakota in or around Codington Co. SD. Looking for 2 JOHNSON daughters, Minnie and Lois who should have been living with her from before 1910 until 1920 (Minnie married William THOM 10/06/1920 near the SD/MN border, around Codington or Browns Valley, MN.) Lois married James GRAY in 1951.
Mary Buchholz Sat, 20 Dec 1997
Charles Moses HAMMOND married Jennie FOSTER, who lived in Castlewood, perhaps married in Watertown in Oct. of 1883 or 1885. I am searching for their wedding record. Their wedding photo was taken in Watertown. They later lived in Spink Co., SD. Thank You.
John Laird Sun, 30 Nov 1997
NEWCOMBE PHOTOGRAPHY/CHRISTENSEN--My immigrant ancestor, Hans CHRISTENSEN, was the subject of a photograph by C.H. NEWCOMBE in the 1880s. NEWCOMBE listed the cities of Huron (Beadle County) and Watertown (Codington County) on the photograph. I am interested in anyone that knows anything about NEWCOMBE, his business, or any photo archives--and anything about Hans CHRISTENSEN, who probably died prior to statehood somewhere in the eastern Dakota Territory.
Jan Phillips 24 Nov 1997
Looking for any information on PHILLIPS families who were in Illinois or South Dakota: Leslie LeRoy PHILLIPS b. Oct 10, 1891, Chicago, IL; d. in Watertown, Codington Co., SD; married Oct. 16, 1912 in Garden City, SD to Alta Mina WHITE, she b. July 21, 1887 in Chicago; d. 1956 in Watertown, Codington Co., SD.
Leslie's children:
1. Robert LeRoy PHILLIPS, b. May 8, 1916 in Garden City, SD; d. Jan. 11, 1992 in Salem, Marion, OR; married Feb. 2, 1941 in Dakota City, Nebraska to Rhoda Floy PARKE, she b. July 22, 1923 in Watertown, SD; d. Jan. 1, 1965 in Salem, Marion Co., OR. Rhoda Floy PARKE's parents: Ivan W. PARKE and Abbicol Jane SWAIN; no further information on them. Rhoda had two brothers: Dick and Elmer Orren PARKE.
2. Sarah PHILLIPS, married Unknown OLSON
3. Burdette PHILLIPS
4. Marge PHILLIPS
Thanks for any help...
Melody POOLE Sun Sep 28 19:14:07 1997
My great-Grandpa Russell BRADLEY was in Watertown listed as a 44-yr old widower in the 1920 census. He later married Louise KRAUSE and my grandpa was born there in 1924. Both Louise & Russell died in California in 1944. I believe they were buried in South Dakota. As Watertown, Codington County is the only place they lived in South Dakota I'm assuming that they were buried there. Any info on either of them would be greatly appreciated...
Kay Diers Sat Sep 13 07:34:45 1997
Looking for William BOETTCHER and Mary Ann (SOULES) in Watertown, S. D. in the 1920s and 1930s. Mary Ann's daughters, Minnie and Lois, from a prevouis marriage to John H. JOHNSON were in Watertown, too. Minnie married William THOMS. Lois moved to CA and married James GRAY.
William Easton-Mace Sun Aug 31 18:15:11 1997
Am looking for information on MACES that arrived in Roberts and Grant Counties around 1881. The father, Ferdinand or F.S. had three sons with him at various times. They were Adam W., McNeel and Stonewall Jackson MACE. Jackson MACE died in Spearfish in 1933 and Ferdinand died somewhere in Roberts County in March 1886. The other two sons I know nothing of beyond the fact that they were in South Dakota in the 1880s. Adam W. had a wife named Mary L. and Jackson's wife was an Anna BAILLY. Jackson also later lived in Codington County and all were farmers at one time or another.
JULIE A SEELEY Thu Aug 21 12:52:59 1997
Looking for a family named LEEN who lived in Watertown in 1942. Some family members are buried there, but we're not sure which cemetery. There is supposed to be a Lyllia E. GREEN and a Ruby and Blanche (surnames unknown). Thanks, Julie SEELEY.
Carlos D. "Monty" Montgomery Thu Aug 14 22:42:20 1997
Elise Olive (ROSE) ARNOLD died February 5, 1929 in Rochester, Olmsted Co., MN and the body was sent to Watertown for burial. Her husband, Reuben Jacob ARNOLD I assume was also buried in Codington Co. Would like to know which cemetery either is buried in and a copy of the obituaries. Snail mail address is: Carlos D. "Monty" Montgomery, 605 N. Cambrian Ave, Bremerton, WA.
Lori Conner Mon Jun 30 22:43:44 1997
I am looking for information on Alexander CONNER he was born in Watertown, Codington Co., SD 17 March 1889 his father was Alexander Holmes CONNER and his mother was Amelia (MOORE) CONNER. Any information would be greatly appreciated, beings I am having a lot of difficulty locating info on this family.
John Shuck Sun Jun 22 07:28:12 1997
I am looking for information on and descendants of CHARLES HENRY and RHODA (???) ZERFOSS. Charles was in Delaware County, Iowa in 1877 and died in Watertown, SD in 1955.
Cecilia Combs Fri Jun 20 19:45:58 1997
I am looking for Daisy and Bernard HURD who lived in Watertown, SD. The Watertown library says there is no cemetery listing there for them. So, what about the city directory? Were they listed in the 1929 and 1939 city directory in Watertown? Daisy was born in the mid 1880s, so she probably did not live past 1970.
Richard Wheelock Fri Jun 6 17:52:16 1997
My Fathers family Settled at Kampeska sometime between 1864 and 1885. My Father (Everett) was born at Kampeska in 1885.
Lorraine Rohloff Fri Jun 6 17:05:03 1997
Am looking for Gustave/Gustaf/Gustav H. ROHLOFF who lived near Watertown somewhere between 1900 and 1920. He owned 2 quarter sections somewhere in the are. He was a stonemason. He would have been in his late 30s or 40s. He worked for Teddy Roosevelt on his ranch near Deadwood sometime during this period. He moved to Minnesota, Paynesville, Stearns County somewhere near 1920. I would appreciate any leads you can give. He was German born and came to the US possibly in the 1800s.
Bill Peck Mon May 26 17:57:05 1997
I am looking for information on the Sterling family. Frank Henry Sterling d.1,10,1976, Watertown SD. I am specifically looking for his obit and his death records, probates, records etc.
Ron Ludwig Sat Apr 26 14:04:33 1997
I am interested in the Moes family that resided (resides?)in Codington county. I believe that they are related to my great- grandmother, Barbara Moes, who married Theodore Ludwig. They resided in Luxemburg. Three of their elven children came to the US. Two of these, Mathias (my grandfather) and Elizabeth, homesteaded in eastern Colorado around the turn of the century. According to my father, the Moes family(s)in the Dakotas were brothers of Barbara Moes Ludwig. I am willing to share infor- mation on our common ancestors which includes many descendants still in Luxemburg.
Jim Parris Thu Apr 24 15:35:42 1997
BEST, DELLMAN. I am looking for info on Dellmans.
Sandra Sweeney Thu Apr 17 07:03:19 1997
Searching for the William Sweeney family from Watertown. Wife's name unknown, but she was the school teacher there in the 30's and maybe longer. Their son's name was Hollis he is my grandfather. I am particularly interested in knowing Mrs. Sweeney's name and maiden name too and where they originally came from. They are my greatgrandparents and must have been born around 1875. I believe Mrs. Sweeney was Scandinavian. Any information would be helpful.
Janice Bond (Ripley) Phillips Thu Apr 17 19:58:16 1997
Looking for information on the PHILLIPS Family, Robert LeRoy PHILLIPS, b. May 8, 1916 in Garden City, SD, wife Rhoda Floy PARKE, b. July 22, 1923 in Watertown, SD. Married Feb. 2, 1941 in Garden City, SD. Father of Robert was Leslie LeRoy PHILLIPS who married Alta Mina White. Children of Robert and Rhoda are: Dick Marshall, Robert Jr., Ivan, Connie May, and Dixie Irene. Any help appreciated!
Sandra Lee Sweeeney O'Brien Wed Apr 16 10:14:16 1997
Looking for William Sweeney's wifes' name. She was the only school teacher in Watertown in the late 20's and 30's I think and she taught in a one room school house there. Am looking for any information about these Sweeney's as they are my great grandparents. I know they eventually moved to Pierre S. D. and that one of their son's names was Hollis [Bert] Sweeney [my grandfather]. I do not know what county St. Pierre is in.
Ken Nordtvedt Sun Feb 16 12:04:14 1997
I seek information on family of Tomas HVIDHYLD who settled on farm near Florence around turn of the century. Some time later (exactly when?) my grandfather Hjalmar Borch NORDTVEDT came from Norway to live and work on the Hvidhyld farm (Tomas's wife Heline was Hjalmar's aunt). Around 1910 (exactly when?) Isaac KOSIER settled on nearby farm near Florence. In 1917 Hjalmar married Bernice Kosier, Isaac's daughter. I want to know how long Hjalmar and Bernice lived in Florence before moving to Chicago IL.
Jan Walker Wed Oct 30 17:37:01 1996
I am researching Chloe EDWARDS (maiden name unknown)1824or32-1903 She lived in SD from 1874 to 1903. Her children were: JOHN 1846-?, ELVIRA 1848-?,SAMUEL MUNSON 1940-1892,LUCINDA 1849-?, FLOYD 1852-1856, CHARLES EDWIN 1856-?, SARAH J. 1857-1867, OWEN FRANCIS 1859- 1939, FRANK 1862-?.