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Thanks!! Lowell
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Kathleen Anderson Brunelle
Date:April 6, 2005
To:Lowell Hanson
Dear Lowell,
Thank you so much for volunteering to help other people with their
genealogy! My father's family is from Marshall County, South Dakota.
My grandfather, Lewis B. Anderson, moved to MA later in life, where my
father was born. He died young, and we have known nothing about his
family until now. I am very interested in getting in touch with all of
the family we have (though I believe they are no longer living in South
Dakota). Here is the information I have -- if you can fill anything in
I'd be so grateful. Thank you.
Ben Anderson (emigrated from Norway in 1900 - born about 1880) marries
Dorthea Larson (daughter of Ole Larson and Karen Barboe) in Marshall County
- born about 1911 (April 22).
If I could find Clarence's exact birth date or Alma's, I might be able to trace
the family forward so I could find some living relatives. My father has never
met any of his father's family, and we would be so grateful to know anything.
My grandfather, his brother and sister were born in Marshall County. I am
looking for birth records for his brother and sister. Unfortunately, I cannot
look them up on-line since the database goes only through 1905; in addition,
your site states that I can only send away for births after 1915.
Clarence G. Anderson was born in 1909 in Marshall County and his sister Alma M. Anderson
was born in 1910. Could you please advise me as to how I can find these records?
Thank you so much.
Kathleen Anderson Brunelle
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Bev
Date:March 22, 2005
To:Lowell Hanson
I found your e-mail address on the SD webpage, maybe you could help me.
I have just started my research in SD, where would I go to find birth
certificates,
My grandmother, Arletta Smith was born (1886) in Kidder, SD along with
the rest of her siblings.
Looking for infomation on the ALBERT and CAROLINE SMITH family, lived in
Kidder, SD from 1881 - 1914, they had 8 children all born in Kidder, 2 died
in Kidder. Where would I look to find birth and death records?
Thanks in advance and have a good day
Bev
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Dawn Dooley
Date:March 14, 2005
To:Lowell Hanson
Dear Sir,
I noticed this query on your site and realized that the reply isn't posted. This is
my husband grandfather and grandma, can you provide me with any information on this posting?
Thanks
Dawn Dooley
Hans (Vaet Norway name)Hanson. B.Nov 1-??Sor-Fron Kommune(Municipality)in Oppland
Norway. Died Abt May ??-1929 in Minnesota.Burial Kidder S Dakota Pleasant Valley Church.
Spouse Anna Haugen of Norway B.Dec 15-?? Died Jan ??-1962 in Portland, Mult Co.Oregon.
Burial Kidder S Dakota Pleasant Valley Church.
Children Agnes-Halvor of norway.
Left Norway April 14-1905 Olso Harbour-Ship Angelo-Destination New York then to Kidder
Marshall Co. S Dakota.
Probably when they got to New York US could not say their Norway name so it was changed
to (Hanson).
Had 8 more Children in Kidder S Dakota Elmer-Melvin-Mable-Eline AKA Ella-Oluf AKA
Ollie-Albert-Lilah Myrtle-Henry AKA Hank.
Need help for look ups In the Pleasant Valley Church for Hans & Anna Hanson-Mable
Hanson-Bredrick not sure on this spelling.
These dates I have are some what of guess the person that gave them to me doesn't
remember.
Thanks in advance
Patty
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Sandi Whitty
Date:February 27, 2005
To:Lowell Hanson
Susan,
Percy Glenn Ashley died 30 Nov 1999, He lived in Britton so his obit was probably
published there. Would it be possible to either get a copy or a transcription?
Thank you so much for your help,
Sandi Whitty
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Kelly
Date:February 26, 2005
To:Lowell Hanson
Charles August BERG (Carl August Berg) b. 14 Oct 1854, Hemmesjö, Kronoberg,
Sweden to Carl Johan BERG and Anna Lena STRÖMGREN. Emigrated from Sweden in
July 1880. I found land purchases for a Charles A. Berg in Brown County,
South Dakota in 1887, Newport, Marshall County, South Dakota in 1890, and again
in Marshall County in 1910. I think these purchases are by this man, as his
brother, Fabian, also purchased land at the same time and in the same places
in 1887 and 1890.
Any information on this man, his family, etc., would be most welcome.
I have had a hard time finding him in census records, etc.
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Debra J. Huewe
Date:February 12, 2005
To:Lowell Hanson
Hello, I would like to talk with anyone who can check some records for me,
if they exist. This is regarding: Amanda Ross, William Hugh Ross, Cora Ross,
Edwin Ross, Ira Ross and Elisabeth Karn. They homesteaded in the Stena Township,
Marshall County. William died of Typhoid fever, I think, about 1887.
Amanda continued to live on the homestead and turned it from a tree claim to a farm.
I believe they had 160 acres. There is a family story that she ran the area post office
from her home. In fact it is noted in some papers I have from the NARA that she did.
But if there is any note or record of it I would like a copy. I’d be interested in
almost any record that mentions any of these people. My grandmother said that he,
William Ross, was the first person to build a frame house on the Dakota prairie, she
thought this might’ve been recorded somewhere. I’d appreciate any information I can get.
Thank you,
Debra J.Huewe
Clovis CA 93611-9533
Subject: A Marshall County Native's Obiturary
From:Billie R. McNamara
Date:February 12, 2005
To:Lowell Hanson
From yesterday's Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel.
I thought it might be of interest to your SDGenWeb site visitors.
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WRIGHT, ALICE JOHANA -
age 100 of Knoxville died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at University of
Tennessee Medical Center. Alice was born on January 15, 1905, on a
prairie homestead in Marshall County, South Dakota, of Norwegian
immigrant parents, Sephanias (Charlie) Anderson and Anna Pederson
Anderson. She was educated in the Sisseton schools and attended
Sisseton Normal Training, after which she taught in a one-room
schoolhouse near New Effington, South Dakota. She later worked as a
telephone operator for the Central Telephone Company in Aberdeen,
South Dakota, where she met and married her husband, Fred E. Wright.
After living for short durations in Waubay and Mitchell, they moved to
Watertown where they lived for the next thirty years. They retired from
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1970, and moved to Diamond
City where she was a charter member of the Lord of the Lake Lutheran
Church. She enjoyed gardening and fishing, as well as a busy social life
of bridge clubs, church activities and Diamond City Social Club activities
until 1989, when she came to Knoxville to maker her home with her
daughter. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, seven
sisters and brothers, and several nieces and nephews. She is survived
by her children, Fred Eugene Wright and his wife Rosemary of Sun City,
AZ, Shirley Korth of Knoxville, and Richard Wright of Lisle, IL; seven
grandchildren, Donna Stancliff and Jeanne May of Florence, KY, Dan
Korth of Knoxville, Sandra Wright of Binghamton, N.Y., Valari Burts of
Maryville, Fred D. Wright of State College, PA and Richard, Jr. of Lisle, IL
as well as sixteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A service in celebration of her life will be held 4:00 P.M. Monday at St.
John's Lutheran Church Rev. J. Steven Misenheimer and Rev. Amy C. Figg
officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the
church. Interment will be at a later date in Mount Hope Cemetery in
Watertown, South Dakota. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
Senior Adult Ministry of St. John's Lutheran Church, 544 Broadway N.W.,
Knoxville, 37917. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Nan Nelson
Date:January 29, 2005
To:Lowell Hanson
Hi-
I am intersted in any information (especially an obituary) on Bendix Thomsen born 9/28/1836,
Denmark – died 1888, near Britton, Marshall Co., SD married to: Frederikke Stallknect 1841,
Denmark –1889, near Britton, Marshall Co., SD
Thanks much!
nannelso@yahoo.com
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Nan Nelson
PH: 651-210-5959
EM: nannelso@yahoo.com
www.mnartists.org
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Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Roxanne Johnson
Date:December 30, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Looking for information on my GG Grandmother Hannah Storhaug who died in the Britton hospital 28 Oct 1934
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Art Robinson
Date:December 31, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Hi,
I am trying to obtain the exact date of death on:
Etta WALLACE who died in 1905 in Britton, S.D.
She was married to Holmes WALLACE in Canada in 1902. They lived in Marshall County,
specifically in Lowell and Britton.
Hoping to find the date of death so that I can locate an obituary in a local newspaper.
Thanks very much,
Art Robinson
sandartrob@aol.com
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Ingred Loberg
Date:November 21, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have some information on a genealogy query whose email had expired. It concerns the
Loberg family. How do I get on there?
I Loberg
Subject:Long Shot Info Request
From:Scott Bjerke
Date:October 14, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Lowell,
My cousin, Kay, and I are trying to track down some of our family history which
gets, like many, a bit convoluted.
What we do know (or think we know) at this point is that Albert Hanson and Olga Skjonsberg
married in 1922 and had three children, Linnie 1927?, Darline Lola 1932? and Jane 1936.
When Olga died (somewhere around 1940-42??) Darline & Jane went to live with Rev. Finlay and
Alice MacMartin (Presbyterian minister) and Linnie went to an Uncle and Aunt. The 1930
census has Albert and Olga living in Buffalo township, Marshall County so I assume Linnie,
Darline and Jane were born in that area.
Would you by any remote chance be able to direct me to either anyone who might have known
Albert and Olga or to any vital records source in Marshall County. I really appreciate
the help and advise even if it is only to tell me what Presbyterian churches are in the area
or the contact numbers for the vital statistics info.
thanks
Scott Bjerke
H. Scott Bjerke, M.D., FACS
Medical Director - Methodist Trauma Service
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery - IU
Police Surgeon - Indianapolis Police Department
1701 N. Senate Blvd. Room B-233
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Voice Mail 317-962-0996
www.methodisttrauma.org
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Keath Cowell
Date:September 22, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
To: Mr. Lowell Hanson
1. Looking for information on a Thomas W. COWELL, with wife Sarah Jane Roach COWELL
and 5 children ages 2 through 10. Thomas W. COWELL was granted homestead patent on
June 1, 1891 for 160 acres. Located in "South East quarter of section 32, Township 128
North of Range 59 West of the 5th Principal Meridian in Dakota Territory". Patent
states "Thomas W. COWELL of Marshall Co".
Family records indicate that this Cowell family abandoned the homestead after receiving
the patent. These records indicate the cause of leaving was drought and grasshopper
plague. Family had come from Dakota Co. in MN and returned to Dakota Co. in MN.
My specific questions are as follows:
a. Confirmation of drought and grasshoppers as possible cause of leaving?
b. Chain of ownership of the above described quarter section?
c. Brief comments type of land and crops grown?
2. I have also found a patent granted to a John A. COWELL in Marshall Co. Land
description of patent granted 11 June 1887 is 05 127 N 059 W 023 160 acres. Questions on
this individual as follows:
a. Any records of a family with John A Cowell?
b. How far apart are the two quarter sections?
c. Chain of ownership of this quarter section?
I am a grandson of this Thomas W. COWELL, thus would appreciate any information.
The family genealogy efforts to date have not produced any information on John A. COWELL, therefore we are interested in finding if he is a relative to Thomas W. COWELL.
Thank you,
Keath Cowell
commwell@aol.com
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Norma Wade
Date:September 17, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Hello,
I am seeking information on my sons' paternal great grandparents for a family
history book I am putting together for them for Christmas:
Carl Hanson, born 1862 in Denmark (where in Denmark??) Carl Hanson died in
1928 and I believe is buried in Britton Cemetery.
He had a brother, Lewis Hanson, who was born in 1857, also in Denmark. Lewis
and wife, Cecelia, had a fairly large family and I am hoping someone from that
family could give me information on the parents, siblings, etc. of Carl and Lewis -
and where in Denmark they were born, and where they lived at time of immigration.
Would also much appreciate a picture of Carl.
Carl Hanson was married to Josephine Rasmussen, who was born 1883 in Denmark
Carl and Josephine were my sons' great-grandparents. After Carl died in April 1928,
Josephine married Sievert Askland 23 May 1936 in Brown County, but he was a resident
of Marshall County and she was a resident of Day County. Would anyone have a picture
of Sievert? I don't know when he died, but in November 1946 Josephine married a
James Brown.
Thank you for any help you can give!
Norma Wade
email: genmom6@earthlink.net
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Tim Davis
Date:July 19, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Hi Tina,
Is there any chance that you or someone you know could take a photo / transcription
of my grandmother's gravestone for me for my records? If you have access to a digital
camera that would be best, but any would do.
Her name was ELLA (POTTER) DAVIS, d. June 23, 1913. She is buried in Britton
Cemetery, Lot 17 (Old Cemetery), Grave # 4. The folks at the Britton Cemetery
were able to provide me with this information. Since my grandfather left
Britton shortly after her death, there should be no other Davis nearby. For
some time after there arrival in Britton (City) around 1907, they evidently
ran a hotel on Main St.
Let me know if you can help.
Thank you.
Tim Davis.
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Brian K. Gilles
Date:, July 18, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Greeting Marshall County Newspapers and the Britton Journal,
Attached please find a jpg File of my mother's obituary.
My mother grew up in Grenville, SD. My father grew up in Britton, SD. They lived
in Britton for a while and in Aberdeen after WWII.
We still have family in the Britton, Aberdeen, Sisseton area.
Would you please run this obit to inform the many distant relatives in your
area.
Thank you so much.
Regards,
Brian K. Gilles,
12823 NE 107th Place
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-417-0850 Office and Cell
425-822-6314 Fax
bkgilles@comcast.net
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Ruth Thompson
Date:July 17, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
I am researching the following names for my granddaughter. This is her "other" family,
and she's a budding genealogist. Hoping she'll get bitten by the bug!
LINDGREN ,Sven Anton (Petterson in Sweden)
Born about 1839, Sweden Married in Sweden about 1868
Immigrated 1880 or 1885 Naturalized 1890
Owned property in Sec. 19, T125N, R57W, Sisseton Twp.
Farmer in Marshall County Died in Escalon CA after June 1910
ABRAHAMSON, Johanna Charlotte
Wife of Sven Anton Lindgren Born in Sweden 10 August 1842 (Death Certificate)
Immigrated 1886 Died 27 January 1916, Langford, Marshall Co. SD
Father: Jacob Abrahamson
Ellen A. Lindgren provided info. for death cert. - unknown relationship
LINDGREN, Fred C. (son's birth certificate looks like "Carl Frithiof")
Son of Sven Anton and Johanna Charlotte Abrahamson Lindgren
Born about 1871 in Sweden Married bet. 1910-1920 Ida Carolina Walgren in U.S.
WALGREN/WALGREEN, Ida
Wife of Fred C. Lindgren Born about 1881 in Sweden
Mother of five children: Nils, Oscar, Russell, Hildur and Vincent
The family moved to California in 1919 or 1920 and settled in Escalon, Stanislaus Cpimtu
Any help would be appreciated!
Ruth Thompson
rtandbt@jps.net
Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:J. Cooksey
Date:July 17, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Your website has precious little online info on the folks who used to
live there, that I must submit a query in the hopes of finding something
out.
I am looking for the Manley Shaw family of Hill Head, Marshall
Co., SD. Mrs. Shaw was the daughter of Hiram Van Ornum originally from
NY.
Hiram Van Ornum moved from NY to MI then to ND and then to SD and
back to NY and finally died in Forman, ND. What was Mrs. Manley (name
taken from tiny printed obit) Shaw? Anybody know these folks? Thank
you.
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Dorothy Mortenson
Date:July 2, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Volunteer Email address found in SD GenWeb site
My Email: dortmort@att.net
Re: JOHN AUGUST LEVIN
B: Ocotober , 1855, Sweden
Immig: 1873
Farmer in Marshall County:
l) 160 acres acquired, 1887
2) 160 acres 1900
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:
* Date of marriage
o John married a lady named Rose between 1900 & 1910.
* Date of death for each
* John’s brother: Any cllues as to what happened to this brother between 1900 and 1910?
o Brother: Olof/ Otis/Ollie Levin
o B: April, 1851, Sweden
o Immig: 1884
o Farming
Volunteer Email address found in SD GenWeb site
My Email: dortmort@att.net
Re: JOHN AUGUST LEVIN
B: Ocotober , 1855, Sweden
Immig: 1873
Farmer in Marshall County:
l) 160 acres acquired, 1887
2) 160 acres 1900
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:
+ Date of marriage
# John married a lady named Rose between 1900 & 1910.
+ Date of death for each
+ John’s brother: Any cllues as to what happened to this brother between 1900 and 1910?
# Brother: Olof/ Otis/Ollie Levin
# B: April, 1851, Sweden
# Immig: 1884
# Farming in Marshall County in 1900 Census.. Unlisted in 1910 and 1920 Census
I hope this Email gets through and that your sources will be able to break the deadlock for us.
Volunteer Email address found in SD GenWeb site
My Email: dortmort@att.net
Appreciatively
Dorothy Mortenson Wilson
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Dorothy Mortenson Wilson
Date:July 2, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
- Volunteer Email found on USGenWeb for SD
- My Email: dortmort@att,net
Information Requests: JOHN AUGUST LEVIN
born: October, 1855--Sweden
Immig: 1873
FARMING IN MARSHALL COUNTY:
Acquired two separate 160-acre farmlands: 1)1887 Lowell township Marshal County SD;
Document #4575 2) 1900 Document #2370
APPROXIMATELY WHEN DID JOHN FIRST ARRIVE IN mARSHAL COUNTY?
DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT A BROTHER OTIS/ OLIEL OR LOOF EVIN WHO WAS ALSO FARMING
Subject:Leatha Omena Peterson
From:Veloy Reynders
Date:June 14, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
I am hoping that you can locate the obituary for the following person:
According to Ancestor.com Leatha Omena Peterson died in Warren, Marshall MN. She was
born in Saskatchewan, Canada on September 20, 1913 and died in MN on April 12, 2001.
Her mother's maiden name was Amdahl.
My husband's great grandmother was Anne Peterson Reynders. On her birth certificate
her mother was listed as Omena Ellefson(sp?)Peterson. Her father was Ole Peterson.
We are hoping this might be a lead in locating information on Anne's family. Anne
passed at a very young age and was a mother of 2 very young sons.
Thanks in advance for any information that you can provide.
Veloy Reynders
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Frank R. Tetzlaff
Date:June 14, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Susan: Would appreciate any help you can provide regarding the obit on a relative
and I have the following data:
Bertha M. Brown d. 15 Aug 1968 Britton, Marshall County, SD
Thank you very much for your time and effort.
Frank R. Tetzlaff
3335 Pursell Lane
Pensacola, FL 32526
P.S. I emailed Tina on 30 April 2004 and have not received an answer and so I hope you
don't mind that I email you. Thanks
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Diane Sherman Heuring
Date:June 2, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
I was wondering if you can help me or if you can direct me to someone who could help me.
I am looking for the death date of Walter Amundson. He died in December of 1972 in
Marshall County, I think. Below is what I have on him:
WALTER SELMER3 AMUNDSON (PETER BENONI2, AMUND1 ABRAHAMSON) was born July 15, 1909 in
Lynn Township, Day County, South Dakota, and died December 1972 in Langford, Marshall
County, South Dakota.
More About WALTER SELMER AMUNDSON:
Burial: Tabor Church Cemetery, Day County, South Dakota
Thanks for your time, Diane Sherman Heuring,
9669-240th Avenuen NW, Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (763)856-5536
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Carol Horrigan
Date:May 29, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Hello:
I would like to know the cost for obtaining death records from your county.
Risdall is the surname; and the death occured in 1939.
(Wilma K. Risdall)
Please advise of costs, and your current mailing address.
Thankyou very much,
Carol Clifford Horrigan
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Carol Horrigan
Date:May 29, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Hello:
I have 3 relatives that lived in Veblen, Marshall County South Dakota.
The names were:
Wilma K. Risdall; nee Aldrich, born 1884 in Iowa, died 1939, buried at the Nidaros Cemetery.
Husband, Louis M. Risdall, born 1877, died 1951, buried at the Nidaros Cemetery,
Daughter Altha Risdall, born March 21 1913 in Veblen South Dakota.
Thankyou!
Carol Horrigan
Wilma was my great-grandfather's daughter.
Subject: Steven Schwartz
From:Delores Leigh
Date:April 29, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
I was doing a search of Britton, SD yesterday and came upon your site.
I am a niece of Stephen Schwartz of Britton and have some names for
the Gabouy's.Don't know if this will help them, but we can but try.
My father was Frank Schwartz, one of Stephen's brothers who divided their
time between the St. Walburg area and Britton. I can't recall, but I might
have met him on a visit to Britton when I was a young teen. I met so
many relatives and I'm afraid my mom and dad were not that good about keeping
in touch with family.
The Gabouy's might try a search for Lorraine (Hondl) Houle, who is the daughter
of Regina, a sister to Stephen. She lives in Edmonton, Alberta. Also there is
Maxine and Bill Barth who live in Wilkie, Sask. They have two daughters, Michelle
and Nicole. I am sorry, but do not know if the daughters have married.
THere is also an L. Swan of Melfort, Sask. This info is coming from an archive
written by Regina and Lorraine and given to me by my maternal uncle Albert
Koteles of Christopher Lake, Sask.
If you contact him you might find that he has info on some of the remaining
Schwartz's in the area. His address is PO Box 229, Christopher Lake, Sask. S0N ONO.
I hope this is of some service to the Gabouy's. I clicked on their name, but came
up with a "not found." Hope you will send this on if you are able.
Thanks,
Dolores (Schwartz) Leigh
Subject:Marshall County Queries
From:Jack Abottt
Date:April 12, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
My late father grew up in Britton, SD in the 20's and 30's. He had several
newspaper clippings of long distances races he won when he was at Britton High.
Those clippings were lost in the Cedar fire that destroyed much of Southern
California last October. Do you know which newspaper I might contact to get
copies of the various articles that refer to him?
Thank you
Jordis Rabenberg Abbott
Subject:Marshall County Queries
From:Richard and Mary Kiernan
Date:Apri 11, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
My ancestors, family name of Spain, moved from Wisconsin to Lyman County, SD,
in the late 1800’s…
I notice that there is a town in Marshall County named Spain, on the 1920
road map of SD…
The town of Spain is not mentioned in your listing of old towns of
Marshall County ?
It occurred to me, that some of my ancestors may have got tired on their
way south and stopped off in Marshall County and
Started their own town ?
Any thoughts on this subject ???
Thank You
Dick Kiernan
rmalcolmk@prodigy.net
Subject:Marshall County Query
From:Jon Corry
Date:March 21, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Thank you for taking the time to read this email. I am trying to research
my family tree and have some information I would like to inquire about.
I am looking for information on a man named lloyd BAKER. I do not know
when he was born or died, nor where. He may have been born in Minnesota.
He married a marrion e. DEMPSTER. circa 1930 and probably in Britton where
the two lived. They had a daughter named marrion l. BAKER in february of
1930 in Britton. They may have had a stillborn daughter either before or
after. I would appreciate any information on Lloyd Baker and his family
that you can provide such as relatives, land ownership, anything.
Thank You.
Subject:Thole
From:Shannon Williams
Date:March 20, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Shannon Williams
shandor@mstar.net
Subject:Marshall County Queries
From:Steve Thole
Date:March 20, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Hi Lowell,
I was wondering if you could post this query. I am searching for any
descendant of Henry Thole of Hickman Township. I am his great-grand
nephew and would like to collect information from his line of the family.
Thanks,
Steve Thole
ssthole@comcast.net
Subject:Death
From:Ryan Hanson
Date:March 17, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Hello,
Looking for info on a Eliza PRice d. Jan. 1908 or 1909? Thanks Any
info on the death and who she might be buried with would be excellent.
Ryan
Does Brown or Day Co have email?
Note from Lowell:
Yes, Ryan the Day County Email Addresses can be found at the bottom of their
first page and James Lewis has his Email Address on the Brown County first page.
Thanks! Lowell
Subject:Marshall County Geneology Information
From:Frank Tetzlaff
Date:March 5, 2004
To:Lowell Hanson
Tina: Located your name on the rootsweb for Marshall County, SD.
Would appreciate any help you can provide regarding the information
contained in the obit of relative and I have the following data:
Bertha M. Brown b. 27 Oct 1968 Minnesota City, Winona County, MN
d. 15 Aug 1968 Britton, Marshall, SD
I have her husband listed as Fred Brown and I believe he died before 1930
because Bertha is listed in the 1930 Fed Census for Miller, Marshall, SD as
widowed and has five children: Edwin age 18, Dais age 16, Evelyn age 13,
Donald age 10 and Iris age 8.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Frank R. Tetzlaff
Pensacola, FL
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Brian and Ellen Gabouy Date:February 11, 2004 To:Lowell Hanson I was wondering if you could help me? A man named Stephen Schwartz lived and worked in the St. Walburg, Saskatchewan, Canada area in the 1930 and 1940's until he was called back to the US to serve in WW2. He survived WW2 and came back to Canada for a visit in the 1970's before his death in June 11, 1974. He is buried in Britton, SD. He was related to D.L.Atkinson of Britton,SD, died January 23, 1959, who is also buried in Britton, SD. After Stephen's death a nephew of his contacted my uncle in St Walburg, Saskatchewan and lent him a diary that Stephen had kept while he had worked on my Grandmother Rose Forbes farm. My uncle read the diary and then returned it to the nephew. Unfortunately he can't remember the name of the nephew. I was wondering if there is a way to access an obituary for either Stephen Schwartz or D.L. Atkinson through the local newspaper archive or by contacting any local funeral homes who would have done the burial arrangements for either of these men. An obituary or the person who made arrangements for the burial of Stephen Schwartz might be able to help me further. I am hoping to find some names of next of kin for either of these men so I may contact them to see if the diary still exists and to see if they would be so kind as to share the diary again. This diary would give a good insight to a part of my grandmothers' life. I am from Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan and although I have other funeral homes helpful with details like this I don't know what the protocol is for act of privacy in South Dakota. Is there a local historical society for Britton SD or Marshall Coubty SD? Are you able to advise me as how to continue this search or are you able to help me in any way. Any suggestions would be welcome. Sincerely, Ellen
Subject: Marshall Co., SD Information - Shucker From:David E. Scouton Date:February 10, 2004 To:Lowell Hanson Do you have any information concerning a prior business located in Britton that was named Kilker Produce? I would appreciate any information you may have concerning this old creamery. Thanks, Dave Scouton David E. Scouton, (612) 338-8788
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Mona Houser Date:February 8, 2004 To:Lowell Hanson Hi Lowell, I have Schukar ancestors, and my mother remembers that her grandfather Carl Schukar had a relative (brother? cousin?) who died in Dakota, and that great-grandpa traveled from south central Nebraska to Dakota for the funeral -- no date known, but probably between 1920 and 1930. I've researched the Schukar family extensively, and didn't know of any of them who had gone to SD. But tonight searched through on-line census records Marshall County, I found a Herman SCHUCKER, born Germany Nov 1872, immigrated 1886 (+ or - a year or two, depending on the year of the census.). He apparently never married, as he is on census records of 1900 and 1910 as a hired hand, farm laborer, and in 1920 as a manager of a farm, and this time with a hired man. I couldn't find him in 1930. He was in Pleasant Valley Twp in 1900, but in "unorganized" in 1910 and 1920. This Herman SCHUCKER seems like he could be this relative. If I could find the name of his place of birth in Germany, I could probably confirm or disprove the relationship. My mom is 94 years young, and this would be a neat "gift" for her if I could tie him into our family. Are there township maps available that would show where "unorganized" was? What cemeteries might have been near-by? Would the court house have death records for 1920-1930? Would they do a search if I can only give them a decade for a time period? Any suggestions about whom I might contact for further direction? Thanks, Lowell! Mona Houser Mona_Houser@juno.com http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~monajo/
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Joann Sheldon Date:January 5, 2004 To:Lowell Hanson I am interested in information on any BETZER families in Marshall County. This name appears to be new to the Queries list. William V. BETZER came to Marshall Co. probably aabout 1890. He had land in Miller Township until he died in 1909. His son, Parker BETZER, married and located in Britton where he was a clerk at Clark Lumber at the turn of the century. Oren Sheldon jsheldon2@socal.rr.com
Subject: Marshall County From:muzzygirl@webtv.net Date:December 7, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson SMITH(Frank, Anna, Hannah?, Matilda, Bessie) Stone( Matilad) Gordon(Bessie)
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Peterson's Date:December 5, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson I don't know if you can help me or not. I am trying to find a record of residents that lived in or near Kidder in the 1970's, preferably mid to late about 1975-1980. My husband's mother, who was originally from Houghton, has told him that his father, whom he has never met, was from the Kidder area and the his name was Joel Feefoot or Fleefoot.....see we aren't even sure of the spelling of the last name,who knows maybe this isn't even the correct last name, but if I could see a listing it may help us locate the man believed to be my husband's father. Even if you could direct me to someone that may be able to help me it would be greatly appreciated. Dawn Peterson jpeterson@alliancecom.net Garretson, SD 57030
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Paul Tople Date:November 6, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson Lowell,,, I was looking at the Marshall Co. queries and saw a family photo with idents.... I notced Viola and Emil Tople... My grandfather was William Tople from south eastern Ohio and lived in Norton, Ohio for most of his life... I was told he had a broher Emil that went out west as a young boy. Do you have any more information that would include the name Tople? Sincerely, Paul Tople ptople@aol.com
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Tim Davis Date:November 3, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson Hello Lowell, First let me say that I found the Marhall Co. site very useful and interesting. I'm looking for any information I can find on my Grandfather and his first wife when they lived in Marshall County during the period of 1907 and 1910. I found in the 1910 census that he; Francis S. Davis b.1877 , his wife, Ella Davis, b. 1877, and their son, Gordon F. Davis, age 13 lived in Britton City, Marshall Co., SD. I was going to provide you with a copy till I saw that it was 7.5 mgs. :-) If I'm reading it correctly, it's enumeration district 304, sheet 3a.....not sure on that because the copy is unclear.. Francis, his wife and son, had moved from Indian Lake, Warren Co., New York....sometime between 1900 and 1907. He last showed up in NY on the 1900 census. I did find on this website where his name is listed under the Federal Land Records for Marshal County. He purchased 180 acres in 1907. I don't know who he purchased them from , who he sold them to when he left or if he farmed them or not. It is shown in the 1910 census that he and his wife evidently were 'landlord' & 'landlady' to a Hotel. I checked the 1909 business listing for Britton...found 2 hotels, but neither were ran by them. Would just a boarding house be listed? There was a Payne Davis who ran the Britton Hotel at the time, but his name is also shown as Payne David in the same x ref listing.....no relation in either case, that I am aware of. I do know that my grandfather and his son ended up in Yellowstone Co., Montana where he remarried (my grandmother) and had another son (my father) & daughter and became a wheat farmer until the depression.....where he shows up on the 1920 cenus. If possible I would like to find out any more information on the land that he purchased..... Meridian 5, 127N, 056W, Sections 5 & 8.....(where that is in Marshall County)............more of a history of what he did while in Marshall County, the hotel, etc....and rather or not his first wife, Ella Davis died there or even why he left. Can you help by supplying me with any further info or perhaps point me in another direction? Also thank you for pointing out on the web page about the 'Find' feature within the browser... I've always considered myself pretty computer savy and never knew that :-) Thank you. Tim Davis
Subject: Lien From:Linda Stineff Date:October 30, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson I would like to add the surname of LIEN to your list. My great grandfather Paul Thorsen Lien and his wife Ronnaug (Hagen) Lien and family came from Norway and settled in Hillhead, Marshall, S.D. I am Linda (Pierce) Stineff lstine@centurytel.net Thank You
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Bonnie and Jack Walker Date:October 21, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson I don't know if I have the right place to ask for info, but here goes. Is it possible to find out if an Annie Scanlon is buried in a cemetery in Marshall, Co? She died about 1949 and lived White township in 1920 and 1930 but owned the property so I think she probably was still there. Her husband was William and she had two daughters Nina and Mayme both born in the late twenties. Also if I could find out if their names appear in the Marshall County history book. Thank you and please direct me to the proper people if I am wrong sending to this address. Bonnie in NENote from Lowell:
Bonnie, I looked for Scanlon in the Marshall County history book and it does not appear. Hopefully someone reading this will have some information for you and reply directly to you or via this page. Thanks! Lowell.
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Carl Adcock Date:October 21, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson I am seeking information regarding George E. Williamson, born 1878 in Kansas, and his wife Grace, born about 1897 in Nebraska. The last data I have is that they were residing in Marshall County in 1954. That's not much with which to work, but I am hoping I can get lucky. Thanks, Carl Adcock Warren, Vermont
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Linda Stineff Date:October 20, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson My grandmother was born in Hillhead in 1898. In the 1900 & 1910 Federal Census, her family was listed in Marshall Co., Dumarce Twp. I would like to know if Hillhead and Dumarce are one in the same? My grandmother was Clara O. (LIEN) PIERCE, one of 11 children born to Paul T. and Ronnaug(Rosa)(HAGEN)LIEN. They came to the Hillhead area ca.1888. Thanks, Linda in Louisiana lstine@centurytel.net
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Dianne Coleman Date:October 19, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson I am currently researching the Appleby family. They are listed on the 1905 census for Pleasant Valley, Marshall Cty. S.D. Thank you
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Charles Floe Date:October 7, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson Good Afternoon: I am looking for information on the Buffalo Lake cemetery in Robert's county, would you happen to have a list of the people buried there, or a web site of the names, and also the Zoar/Wist church.There are lists of several churches but can't find any of these churches. I am looking for my grandmother who died in 1960, her name was Helen Thurnes Hustad married to Thomas Hustad. Her father was Peter Thurnes or Thunes. Have you heard of any of these names? Any information would be helpful if you have anything. Thank you Sincerely Charles Floe colmfloe@basec.net
Subject: Birth Certificate From:Lawrence R. Hackett Date:September 30, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson I recently lost my wallet and now am in need for an official copy of my birth certificate with the raised seal in order to replace my Nebraska drivers license.. My name is Terrence Michael Hemen and was born in Britton SD on March 31, 1950. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Terrence M. Hemen 405 S. 16th Street, Box 466 Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
Subject: Marshall County Queries From:Terry and Shirley Paolino Date:September 9, 2003 To:Lowell Hanson I am searching for information on the Hardings, whitakers, woodards, jones. of Britton S.D. My greatgrandfather was Edward Harding. He was Married to Estelle Whitaker. I have lots more info, but I am missing alot of info too. Please email me at terryandshirley@charter.net. Thanks Shirley
Subject: Marshall County Queries
From:Lawrence R. Hackett
Date:September 9, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
I am seeking some information on the Cook family of physicians for a grandson
who is a friend of mine in Bloomington, MN. We are planning a trip to Langford
and would like to know if any homes/buildings might still exist that were
inhabited by the family and where to find anecdotal or historical information
that might be in print.
Thank you for any assistance you might provide.
Lawrence R. Hackett
Note from Lowell:
There were two Dr. Cooks in Langford. I remember the Dentist Dr. Cook and his wife
who taught school in Langford for many years. Their house still exists just north of the
Lutheran Church (Actually the only church left in Langford).
There is some information on both of the Dr. Cooks on this site
in the Langford Section.
A picture of the Langford Main Street in 1907 includes the Cooks offices in the 2nd Building
on the right side of the street (North Side)
Thanks! Lowell
Subject: Marshall County Queries
From:Todd Johnson
Date:August 13, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
I am looking for any information on the following:
My Great Grandfather came from Norland area of Norway. His name was
John Johnson. His wife was Hanna Johnson, and they lived in or near
Britton, South Dakota. My Grandfather, Melvin Johnson, was born on
Aug. 9, 1905 in Britton, SD to John and Hanna Johnson. He had brothers
Harry and Theodore, and Sisters Hilda and Bertha. Hanna and John later
moved to Saskatechewan.
I am new to geneology, and trying to trace my roots.
Sincerely,
Todd Johnson
Prince George, BC, Canada
Subject: Labelle Township Cemetary
From:Steve Bruhn
Date:August 13, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
Good Evening,
My name is Steven Bruhn and my sister and I have been tracking down our
ancestry. We have finally found where our Great Great Grandfather was
buried via SD Vital Statistics. It has listed the place of burial as
LaBelle Township Cemetery. Do you have any information as to where it
is located? We plan to come out next summer and would appreciate any
direction you can send us in.
Sincerely,
Steve Bruhn
Subject: Elmer Donnaldson
From:Clifford Goodwin
Date:August 4, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
I am looking for marriage license for Elmer Donaldson and
Emeline ( Minnie ) Loomis .They were married in Dakota Territory.
Now known as Forman,ND. But there is nothing on them at the
Historical Society at Bismarck ,ND . They were living in Newark ,SD .
He was a black smith and she was a housewife .
I also would like to know where the cemetery records are kept for
Britton .We heard ,that they have it at the funeral home there in Britton.
We are looking for Clarissa (Clacy ) Loomis .Who was Minnie Donaldson's
mother. Can you please email me back if you find something .My email is
hickok1916@msn.com. They are my great -grandparents. Any help would be
greatful. Thank you
Harriet Goodwin
Dilworth ,MN
Subject:Marshall County Queries
From:Steve Thole
Date:August 2, 2003
To: Lowell Hanson
Hello Lowell,
My name is Steve Thole and I was wondering if you would have any information
on a Henry Thole that came to Hickman in the 1880's from Winthrop, MN? I
believe that he is the brother of my great-grandfather, Herman Thole of Glencoe,
Minnesota. I have run into a brick wall with that side of the family and think
that Henry Thole may be a link to more information. Some information about
Herman Thole. He was born in Meppen, Germany in 1856. He came to the U.S. in
1873 and ended up buying land in Winthrop in 1890. I did have information that
he had a brother that came over around the same time that ended up near
Langford, SD. But I wasn't sure of his name. The information I have on Herman's
parents are Louis and Catherina Thole who both died in Winthrop, MN.
Any information would be a great help.
Thanks,
Steve Thole
Note from Lowell:
Sorry to have been so slow in responding to you folks. I have attached a history
of Henry Thole from the 1986 Langford Centennial Book.
I knew Emil Thole. When I was about 5 years old, He lived in Langford while still
farming the Henry Thole Homestead. His son Dennis and I were fairly good friends
while growing up. Emil and Ruth divorced shortly after that and Ruth remarried so
Dennis Thole became Dennis Buffington. I haven't seen Dennis since the early 1950's,
but I believe he is currently living in Texas.
Emil lived to be around 100 years old and passed away a year or two ago. He was
still buying cows and lived on the farm until a short time before he died. A number
of sisters lived in the area, but I did not know any of them.
I will post your query on the Marshall County Gen site in a day or two and
maybe others will be able to provide more information.
Thanks! Lowell
Subject:Marshall County Surnames
From:Judy Card
Date:August 1, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
My ancestry in Marshall County consists of the Langeberg families. I have
extensive information on the various lines.
Judy Card
Subject:
From:Pat Nitz
Date:July 16, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
I'm searching for information for Alfred Carlson who lived in Veblen, SD around
the turn of the century. He was born in Sweden on November 28, 1867. He married
Anna Jacobson of Leaf Mountain Township, Minnesota, and they lived in Veblen
where their two oldest sons, Erwin & Aldrich, were born before moving to Minnesota.
Alfred's father's name was Carl Manson. I'm uncertain if he lived in SD as well.
Alfred is believed to have homesteaded land which was opened on an Indian Reservation.
Any information you have for me will be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Pat Nitz
Evansville Historical Foundation, PO Box 337, Evansville, MN 56326
Subject:Obituary for Marshall County
From:
Date:July 15, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
Hello Lowell...
Thinking you might have a place for this nice obituary, I'm sending it to you.
If you would rather I posted it someplace else, don't be shy!
From The Press Enterprise, Riverside, CA, Monday, July 14, 2003
MAE JEANNE (Sandi) MONROE (COOLEY)
Born 31 December 1921 in Britton, S.D. Mother: Olive Staedman, Father: Guy Cooley,
Sister: Berle Billetti. Resident of San Bernardino and Loma Linda, California
since 1959, passed away on 21 June 2003 at Loma Linda, CA with family at her side.
She was retired from the United States Air Force Civil Service for over 30 years
at Norton AFB, CA and Robins AFB, GA. She served in The United States Army World War II
as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps.
Married to MSgt William Lloyd Monroe, who was killed on active duty with the
United States Air Force in 1959. She was a Member of the American Legion Posts 14
(San Bernardino) and 106 (Redlands) for over 25 years. She served in a variety of
Leadership positions with these Posts. Her Son, James William Monroe and her Daughter,
Patricia Jeanne Monroe and her three Grandchildren: Heather Lynn, Kimberly Rebecca and
William James, and members of her extended family, Ray Luhrsen, Paul Jones, Betty Kissinger,
Margie Smith and Bob Ryan. There was a Memorial Service for her at Palm Baptist Church
in Riverside, CA on the 25th of June 2003. Graveside Services for her were held at
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale CA on the 26th of June 2003.
Regards
Linda Kestner
Sun City, CA
Subject:
From: Steve Bruhn
Date:July 11, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
We have just recently visited the reservation in hope of finding out Great-great
Grandfather's grave site. In our search we talked to the gentleman at Nicholett tower
and he produced a book "Marshall County South Dakota" 1979 Marshall County Historical
Society. Under the Veblen heading it mentions my Great-great Grandfather, Fred La Croix.
Is their anyway I could get a copy, or know where to get one?
Thank you,
Steve Bruhn
Note from Lowell:
Steve, I have a copy of the book which I borrowed from my Cousin and I believe it is no
longer available. If anyone knows where they can be obtained, please let me and Steve know.
Thanks! Lowell
Subject:
From:Annie Lloyd
Date:July 8, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
Hello:
I'm curious why your website did not reflect the fact that there was a Welsh Presbyterian
Church in Spain, Marshall County from the years 1886-1900?. Your website seems to reflect
only churches where immigrants from Norway and Sweden attended. If there was a Welsh
Church in your county, there was a Welsh settlement.
I'm looking for further information on that Welsh settlement and that church. Do you
know of any historian in your county that could help me?
Annie Lloyd
Reply from Lowell
Hi Annie,
Sorry we have so little information on Spain and the Welsh Community. We have a very
small amount of information on Spain at the Web site which can be accessed by clicking
on Spain.
Unfortunately most of us who volunteer on these Web Sites no longer live in the local
area. When I was going to school in Langford there was still a train stop in Spain and
a couple of families lived there. The train stopped in the 1960's and the last time
I drove by there was little or no indication of a town remaining.
My parents lived with one of the few Welsh people who I know about. His name was Rob
Hughs who had no children or relatives remaining when he died in the early '60s. There
were also some Williams families in the area who had some Welsh connection. There are
some Jones families who lived in the Spain area who were members of the Presbyterian
Church in Langford (which is the closest town to Spain), but it too is gone. The only
remaining church in Langford is a Lutheran Church.
I will post your request on the site and someone may know more about the Welsh Community.
Thanks! Lowell
Subject:
From: Linda Hawley
Date:July 8, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
Dear Lowell,
Thank you for all the work you have done for the Marshall County website.
I believe that somewhere on the website I read that Berenice Lesher was one of your teachers.
I have a great curiosity to know from someone who is still alive, what she was like.
I am a direct descendent from the Lesher family that moved there in the 1880's. I know there
are still Leshers there in the area. I have never contacted them so far.
My great great grandfather was John D. Lesher (usually wrote his name as J.D. Lesher. He bought
land in Day County about 1883 or 1884. His wife he moved there with was his 3rd wife. I am
descended from his lst wife. However all these people descended from him by any wife, I feel related to.
J.D. Lesher had the following children:
William "Frank" Lesher (my great grandfather)
Carrie
Adelbert (Berenice's father)
Eugene
Nellie (who married William Farrar a pharmacist there-their son Vere Farrar was also a pharmacist)
Lillian "Lilly"
So maybe you can understand why I would be curious about Berenice. I think she would be my great aunt.
I was just wondering what she was like. Also what she looked like. Was she tall, medium or short?
Was she skinny or medium? Did she have a pretty smile? Was she a sweet, kind person or was she kind
of stern because she was a teacher. Also I don't believe she ever married. On the death security index
it says she died in 1986.
She had her own piece of land. As she got older who helped her? Did she have animals? Did she drive a car?
These are the kinds of things I was wondering about. Do you have a picture of her, maybe on your school
class picture?
In the article she wrote about her family history, she mentions that most of her family are buried at
the Langford Cemetery. She doesn't mention whether her grandparents are buried there. Is Langford
cemetery very big? Do you know if it is well cared for?
I hope someday I can take a trip back there and walk through the town. I would look for her house and
her father's house. (Unless they are one & the same).
Hope to hear from you,
Linda Hawley in Tacoma, Washington
Subject:Marhall County Surnames
From:Terry Holman
Date:June 8, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
jesse lee schnider
margaret henrietta bowman
Note from Lowell:
The automated Surname Submission may get better results than this query section of the
Marshall County Web Site.
Subject:Surname Price
From:Ryan Grant
Date:June 8, 2003
To:Lowell Hanson
Please submit my surname of Price for Marshall County
Ryan Grant