Hennepin County, Minnesota Queries

August - October 1997 Queries for Hennepin County, MN

David L, Burnisky Sun Aug 17 15:52:56 1997
CAN ANYONE ADD TO THE FOLLOWING? Ferdianand1 Hubner b. ca 1824 Wurttemburg, Prussia d. 27 April 1891 Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota m. ? Prussia Maria Kranz/Krenz "of the distr. Of Posenia, Prussia" b. January 1827 c. 6 April 1901 Minneapolis age 74 buried SS Peter & Paul catholic Church Cemetery, Loretto, Hennepin Co., Minnesota Ferdinand had a sister, Augusta Hubner. Ferdinand was a stone mason by trade. Ferdinand & Maria were Catholic. Maria in 1900 lived at 2401 Crystal Lake Ave., Minneapolis, a widow who had had 7 children (2 living in 1900) Per Manifest/passengers List of SS "Steamer" Silesia from Hamburg (Germany) & Harve (France) arriving in New York City 10 July 1873 were: no. 391 Ferd. Hubner 53 workman Germany (via) "Between deck" 392 Theodor " 15 male son Germany known children: i. Ottilia2 Hubner b. 20 June 1857 Posenia, Prussia d. 11 May 1930 age 73, buried SS Peter & Paul Cemetery m. 1st date unknown, Benedict Bauer/Baur d. 23 June 1882 probate #1530) left widow & 4 minor children m. Aloysis Schwingle 30 October 1882 SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church ii. Theodor2 Hubner b. 20 June 1860 Prussia m. Amelia Schandel iii. Elisabeth2 Hubner b. 17 July 1863 Pomeriana, Prussia m. 21 February 1882 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Hennepin County, Minnesota, in Wayzata to George2 Schmitz (Peter1 Schmitz & Magdalena) iv. Maria 2 Hubner b. ca 1864 d. 26 November 1881 ‘age 17’ ‘a maiden’, buried SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Loretto

Sue Baker Sun Aug 17 12:11:22 1997
I would like to find out more about the family of Patrick MCNALLY (MCNALY), his wife Bridge DORDEN (DORDAN) and children: Margaret A, Julia Frances, Ulick P, Barbara, Sara J, Nellie, Ulick F, Kate A, and Patrick E. Also, Patrick's brother John. We have them residing in 1870 (per the census) in Douglass, Dakota Co. They were also in Rice, Goodhue and Hennepin Cos. I'm especially interested in locating marriage and land records.

Linda Scott Sat Aug 16 20:27:04 1997
VANNESS, Eugene Edward. He is my uncle. He may have moved from St Paul to Minneapolis, possible divorce. No contact for over 25 yrs. He was born Dec 24,1932 Elwood, IN. Married Joyce Marie Anderson Aug 1953 in St Paul, MN. There were 3 children born: Vicki, Ruth & David.. I have no other info. Any help appreciated.

Steve Norris Mon Aug 18 14:32:01 1997
I am looking for any information on the surname WAMBOLT. I have information to share on the following people: Archiable Wambolt b. 8 Jun. 1872 Minneapolis, Minn. Vera Wambolt b. 17 May 1899 Pontoria, Minn. Edward Wambolt b. 20 Nov. 1900 Backus, Minn. Wava S. Wambolt b. 4 Mar. 1904 Nary, Minn. Irene Wambolt b. 18 Aug. 1905 Nary, Minn. I have these line to present day, and willing to share.

Jeff Kohman Fri Aug 22 20:13:11 1997
Looking for any/all information on last name Kohman. I know very little of background other than my grandfather lived in St. Bonafacius. Had several sons living in Hennepin County. My father's name is Paul Kohman. He left Minnesota and settled in southeastern Wisconsin. Interested in any/all information available.

DAVID E HALMERS Thu Aug 21 07:55:51 1997
I am seeking any available information in the records of Steele and Hennepin counties regarding the following persons: Clemence A Halmers, Hans Halmers, Herbert Halmers, and William Halmers. I am particularly interested in birth, death and marriage records. I believe Steele County records would be in Lemond Township, and Hennepin County records would be in Minneapolis.

Nancy Scott Mon Aug 25 19:14:23 1997
I am looking for information on the parents of Lynn Arther STILLWELL Born 29, Nov. 1879 in Dodge Co. He married Birdie Ella GERARD 17, Feb,1909 at Grace Episcopal Church in Hennipen co Minn. I think that Lynn's father was James but I don't have his mother's name. Any help would be appricated.

Sandy Penwell Thu Aug 28 04:42:17 1997
PENWELL, William Claude, lived in Hennepin Co. around 1914-1920, Wife's maiden name:FARNSWORTH, Ann Three children born in Minn. Kenneth, Dorothy, Richard

Bill Richter Sun Aug 31 13:56:47 1997
I am looking for any information available about Arthur W. MUNSON and his wife Bessie Bella (BIRRAN) MUNSON. Trere was a duaghter Fae De Ette (MUNSON) married to Everett WENELL. I have no vital statistics - birth, death, marriage dates. Any information would be apperciated. To the best of my knowledge all these people resided in Hennepin County - Minneapolis.

JANICE MILLER Wed Sep 3 16:20:36 1997
Hello, I am seaching for a Hugh KENEALY Attorney @ law. Born about 1842 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Henry KENEALY and Thankful KENEALY. Last known to be in Hennepin Co. Minn.,Minn. in 1885. He had a brother John Edward KENEALY. I need more dates and other children in the family. And anything of any other KENEALY's. Thank You

Robert O. Hogenson Wed Sep 3 11:45:04 1997
seeking info on HOGENSON, oliver, born 2/20/12, in Ulen, MN, death approx spring, 1987 in Hennepin? cty, MN. Married Melba Helen Mattilla 12/3/38 or 39 in Duluth, MN (St Louis cty) Parents were Nels Hogenson and Pauline Knudsen Hogenson. Children of Oliver and Melba are Donna Mae, Robert Oliver, and Patti Jean, all born in Duluth MN. Would like to verify Oliver's DOB and location, date of death and location, place of burial, and any other available info Thanks Robert O. Hogenson

Ernie Morrison Wed Sep 17 08:37:48 1997
I am looking for information on my grandmother. My mothers mother. She was born in Hamel, Minnesota to French parents that farmed in the area. She married my grandfather Ernest Harry Johnson in the early 1900s. Her maiden name was Rose Duc or Rose Harris Duc and was born in the 1890's and passed away in 1947. She had one child named Ramsey prior to the marriage to Ernest H. Johnson. She had four other children: Robert, Jean, Gloria and my mother Thados.

Renee Lashley Mon Sep 22 01:24:11 1997
Francis Perrin Nevins Born May24,1921 Last known address:2538 18th Ave. S. Mpls MN55404 Hennepin Co. Died Nov.29,1970 Was married to Adelle Nevins at time of death,Has 2 sons that I know of,Larry D. Nevins D.O.B. 01-18-44 and David F. Nevins D.O.B. 12-45 Last lived in Hennepin County in Minnesota and was a factory worker. His parents are Forest and Elsie Perrin originally from Hillsdale Mi. Until 1952 or so then moved to minnesota and got remarried to Adelle I would like to know when he got married,If he had other children,if his wife is still alive and anything else that may be available.

Richard M. Lang Mon Sep 22 15:14:55 1997
I am looking for any information on my grandparents whom lived in north Minneapolis from about 1900 till 1950. Names were as follow: Louis Simler Address: 31st and 6th Street North Minneapolis, MN Hennepin County Amelia Wolf Simler (wife) Address same until last few years in Rochester MN in instution. (Olmstead County) Marie and Clara (oldest daughters) approx. 1902

Cindy Bergeron Scherwinski Wed Sep 24 11:07:54 1997
REINWAND - BERGERON. Looking for information on the family of Martin REINWAND and Anna SCHULTZ. 1870 census lists Martin living in Hennepin county with Charles, Julia, Maggie and Mary. I believe Mary in my gg- grandmother, Mary Elizabeth REINWAND; born in Michigan 15 Sep 1865. Married Francis Xavier BERGERON. Francis and Mary settled in Anoka County and raised family of 8 children: Charles, Marie, Ethel, Frank, Henry, Myrtle, Earl and Ruth. In early 1950's my aunt accompanied Charles on a trip to Seattle, Washington to visit Julia Reinwand. Unfortunatley she cannot remember if Julia was married/widowed and what her last name was. Thanks in advance!

Cindy Bergeron Scherwinski Wed Sep 24 11:13:56 1997
CERVANTE - BERGERON. Looking for Ida CERVANTE. Married Charles Edward BERGERON; possibly 19 Jan 1910 in or near Anoka County? Divorced; custody of their son Francis Melvin BERGERON born 7 Aug 1910 granted to Charles. When Charles Bergeron remarried he listed date and place of his divorce from Ida as 19 Apr 1916 in Polk County, MN. I have been unable to locate either marriage or divorce records in Polk or Anoka counties. I would appreciate any information. Thank you in advance.

Stephen Nordberg Sat Sep 27 20:51:45 1997

Dave Dolson Thu Oct 2 07:32:43 1997
Looking for Pauline Phillips from Aimes, Iowa, she is approximately 58 years old. Married in either Hennipen County or Aimes, Iowa between 1960 and 1963. Married name is unknown. Last seen in 1963 in St. Paul.

Emily Raemore Tue Oct 7 21:26:24 1997
I'm looking to find anybody researching the Ruffen(n)ach family of Hennepin County, MN -- I want to connect this family to the family of Johann Ruffennach b. 1834 in Strasbourg, Alsace who was living in Pittsburgh, PA by 1870 with wife Maria Zeiler of Hesse- Nassau,Germany.

Bill Yates Wed Oct 8 05:11:44 1997
Seeking death date of George A. YATES (b. 1856/57 in Chippewa Co., WI). Son of Jacob V.V. and Sarah J. (RICHARDSON) YATES. Single. Carpenter. Resided with parents at 603 3rd Ave NE in Mpls, Hennepin Co., MN, at least until 1905. Could someone do a simple lookup in 1906 and successive city directories for Mpls to see if the death date was listed as was customary in those days?

Robert W. Brown Wed Oct 8 12:13:24 1997
STEEN, Emil M. DOB 1889 DOD 2/6/76 1312 21st Ave N Minneapolis, MN Spouse: Bertha L. Parents: Ole Steen & Marie T. Steen Employed at: Northwestern Drug Siblings: Torley Oliver Steen, Oscar M. Steen, Pauline T. (Steen) Waldbillig Q: Would like to know if there were children?

Paul Gilbert Fri Oct 10 11:45:27 1997
I am looking for an Ellingboe family which lived in Minneapolis during the 1930's. I have a diary which details the first year of life for a Barbara Ellingboe. She was the daughter of a professor who taught at the U. of Minnesota during the 1930's. Can anybody be of help?

Jerimiah Moerke/ Elbow Lake, MN/ moer0020@tc.umn.edu