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     Charles Dick Friend was born in 1930.² In 1950 Charles Dick Friend married Reatha Joanne Orr, daughter of Joseph Dell Orr and Mildred Beatrice Potter.^1,2 Charles Dick Friend died in 2012 at Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.²

     Thelma Ruth High was born on 7 May 1903 at Oklahoma.^2,3,1 In March 1925 Thelma Ruth High married John Alexander Potter, son of Thomas Steele Potter and Adda Eudora Egelston, at Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.^4,3,1 Thelma Ruth High died on 15 November 2000 at age 97.¹

     Hattie Wallace married Ula Winford Clark, son of Albert Crawford and Laura Belle Fisk.¹ Hattie Wallace was born on 27 January 1900.² She died on 28 October 1997 at age 97.² She was buried at Sunnyside Cemetery, Meeker, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Vest was born circa 1870?. On 10 June 1896 Sarah Elizabeth Vest married Robert Cyemore Egelston, son of John Ellis Egelston and Mary Ellen Or Vest.¹

     Emma Fields married Amos Egelston, son of John Ellis Egelston and Mary Ellen Or Vest.¹

     Joe Horner married Anna Belle Egelston, daughter of John Ellis Egelston and Mary Ellen Or Vest.¹ Joe Horner was born circa 1870?.

     On 13 July 1902 Jim Fields married Kate Egelston, daughter of John Ellis Egelston and Mary Ellen Or Vest.¹

     Elsie (?) is estimated to have been born perhaps circa 1890? Elsie (?) married Cleveland H Egelston, son of John Ellis Egelston and Mary Ellen Or Vest.¹

     Etta (?) married Thomas Egelston, son of John Ellis Egelston and Mary Ellen Or Vest.¹

     David Anderson is estimated to have been born perhaps circa 1815? On 7 June 1843 David Anderson married Mary Potter, daughter of David Potter and Jane Ronald, at St. Cyrus, Kincardine, Scotland.¹

     John Anderson was born circa 1825. On 12 May 1850 John Anderson married Mary Potter, daughter of David Potter and Jane Ronald, at St. Cyrus, Kincardine, Scotland.¹

     Margaret McDonald was born circa 1820?. On 5 November 1842 Margaret McDonald married Francis Fielding Potter, son of David Potter and Jane Ronald, at Glenbervie, Kincardine, Scotland.¹

     On 8 December 1844 Catherine Milne married David Potter, son of David Potter and Jane Ronald, at St. Cyrus, Kincardine, Scotland.¹

     Christina Ann Fullarton is estimated to have been born perhaps circa 1825? On 11 December 1853 Christina Ann Fullarton married James Potter, son of David Potter and Jane Ronald, at St. Cyrus, Kincardine, Scotland.¹

     On 14 July 1850 Falconer Martin married Jean Potter, daughter of David Potter and Jane Ronald, at St. Cyrus, Kincardine, Scotland.¹

     Thomas Ronald married Janet Ross.¹ Thomas Ronald was born circa 1763.¹

     Janet Ross married Thomas Ronald.¹ Janet Ross was born circa 1767.¹

     John Davidson was christened on 10 January 1789 at Craig, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Eleanor Oliver was born on 7 February 1901 at Donalsonville, Seminole County, Georgia.^1,2 On 9 June 1925 Eleanor Oliver married Arthur S. Potter, son of Thomas Steele Potter and Adda Eudora Egelston.^3,2 Eleanor Oliver died on 13 February 1998 at Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida, at age 97.²

     Emma Newby was born on 11 February 1904 at Warwick, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.¹ In November 1921 Emma Newby married Cecil Anderson Potter, son of Thomas Steele Potter and Adda Eudora Egelston, at Oklahoma.^2,3,4 Emma Newby died on 26 October 1983 at Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California, at age 79.¹ She was buried at Visalia Public Cemetery, Visalia, Tulare County, California.¹

     Zelma Thelma Clinnie Gaylord was born on 21 July 1918 at Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.² On 24 January 1933 Zelma Thelma Clinnie Gaylord married Floyd Orval Potter, son of Thomas Steele Potter and Adda Eudora Egelston, at Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma.^1,2 Zelma Thelma Clinnie Gaylord died on 18 November 1986 at Sweethome, Linn County, Oregon, at age 68.²

     Jewel Hearst was born circa 1909.² In 1929 Jewel Hearst married Everett Roscoe Potter, son of Thomas Steele Potter and Adda Eudora Egelston.^1,2

     David Tosh was born on 22 September 1833.³ He was also reported to have been born on 29 September 1833 at Carmyllie, Forfarshire, Scotland.^4,5,6 He was baptized on 29 September 1833 at Carmyllie, Forfarshire, Scotland.³ Census data indicate David Tosh was born circa 1834 at Carmyllie, Forfarshire, Scotland.⁷ On 26 June 1857 David Tosh married Mary Anderson, daughter of George Anderson and Agnes Todd, at Carmyllie, Forfarshire, Scotland. The Rev. John Gow of the Free Church performed the ceremony.^8,9,10,11 In 1861 David was a corn miller at Kinnettles Mill, Kinnettles, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹² Between 1862 and 1907 David was a master miller at Inverquharity Mill, near Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland.^5,13 Between 1891 and 1901 David was a farmer and miller.^14,15 He died on 16 August 1907 at Westhaven, Panbride, Angus, Scotland.^16,8,5 He was buried at Kirriemuir cemetery, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹⁷

     Ann Tosh was born on 7 June 1868 at Parish of Forfar, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Agnes Todd Tosh was born on 3 May 1860 at Parish of Guthrie, Forfarshire, Scotland.^1,2 She died on 11 January 1864 at age 3.³ She was buried at Kirriemuir cemetery, Forfarshire, Scotland.⁴

     James Anderson Tosh was born on 13 July 1862 at Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.³ He was born on 13 July 1862 at Parish of Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland.² He was baptized in July 1862 at Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.^4,1 James Anderson Tosh married Martha Fraser Ferguson.⁵ James Anderson Tosh died on 23 June 1937 at Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, at age 74.⁶ He was buried at Kirriemuir cemetery, Angus, Scotland.⁷

     Isabella Tosh married John Ritchie.² Isabella Tosh was born on 17 July 1864 at Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland.^3,1 She died on 1 May 1944 at age 79.³

     Mary Tosh was born on 15 May 1866 at Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland.^1,2 In 1901 Mary was a domestic servant.³ After 1901 Mary Tosh married (?) Crichton.⁴ Mary Tosh died on 15 May 1944 at Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland, at age 78.⁵ She was buried at Kirriemuir cemetery, Angus, Scotland.⁵

     Margaret Robertson Tosh was born on 29 August 1868 at Parish of Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland.² Margaret Robertson Tosh married John McIntosh.³

     Betsy Tosh married John McLean.² Betsy Tosh was born on 18 March 1871 at Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.^1,3,4

     David Tosh was born on 17 May 1873 at Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland.^1,2 In 1901 David was a grain miller.³ He was never married.⁴ He died on 29 July 1912 at Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland, at age 39.⁵ He was buried at Kirriemuir cemetery, Forfarshire, Scotland.⁶

     Census data from 1871, 1881, 1891 indicate John Souter was born circa 1842 at Inverkeillor, Forfarshire, Scotland.^2,3,4 On 27 December 1861 John Souter married Agness Anderson, daughter of George Anderson and Agnes Todd, at Parish of Carmyllie, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ In 1871 John was employed as a meal and barley miller, a master employing one man.⁴ In 1881 John was employed as a corn & barley miller and grain merchant employing two men.⁵ In 1891 John farmed at farmhouse E M D, Dunnichen, Forfarshire, Scotland.³

     Agnes Jane Souter was born on 20 June 1862 at Parish of Kirkden, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Mary Ann Souter was born on 9 June 1864 at Parish of Kirkden, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     William Souter married Eliza J. (?).² William Souter was born on 18 June 1866 at Parish of St. Vigeans, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹ In 1881 William was a banker's apprentice.³ In 1891 William was a bank clerk.⁴ In 1901 William was a bank teller.²

     John Souter was born on 1 June 1868 at Parish of Kinnell, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     George Anderson Souter was born on 27 August 1870 at Parish of Kinnell, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Jessie Souter was born on 8 December 1872 at Parish of Kinnell, Forfarshire, Scotland.¹

     Michael Bradley Schur was born on 27 January 1955 at Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota.^1,3,4,5 He and Sandi (?) were engaged circa 1984? Michael Bradley Schur died of heart disease, specifically ischemic heart disease associated with occlusive atherosclerosis of the major coronary arteries, on 27 September 1984 at Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, at age 29.^1,4,6 The funeral for Michael Bradley Schur was held on 1 October 1984 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, at 2:00 p.m. The officiating pastor was Timothy Lincoln, the soloist was Mrs. K.J. Peters, the organist was Mrs. Marvin Wallace, and the pallbearers were Bob Leach, Jay Norby, Dan Sprague, Bob Steinmetz, Scott Myogeto, and Bernie Sauer.¹ He was buried on 1 October 1984 at Riverside Cemetery, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,4

     Oscar Muhle I was born on 4 May 1884 at Minnesota.^3,1,2,4 He was baptized on 13 July 1884 at Vor Frelsers Kerke, Clay County, Minnesota. Sponsors Ole Gunderson, Signe Olsen, Gunhild V. Lisland.⁵ He died two years, 11 months, of unknown cause, registered April 15 1887 in Moland Register of Deaths on 12 April 1887 at Moland Township, Clay County, Minnesota, at age 2.^3,1,4,6 He was buried at Concordia cemetery, Clay County, Minnesota.⁷

     His tombstone states Olaf Rue was born in 1814.^1,3 His confirmation record states Olaf Rue was born on 27 December 1815, at probably at Hærstad Nordre, Moland [followed by illegible], Telemark, Norway.^4,2 He was also reported to have been born circa 1816.⁵ He was christened on 19 January 1816.² He was confirmed on 13 November 1833 at Moelands Hoved? Kirke, Fyresdal parish, Telemark, Norway.² In 1844 Olaf Rue married Kari Aslaksdtr N. Geitestad, daughter of Aslak Olavson Aketun and Hege Eivindsdtr N. Geitestad.⁶ Olaf Rue became a widower when his wife Kari Aslaksdtr N. Geitestad died in 1845.⁶ On 20 June 1848 Olaf Rue married Jorand Johnsdatter, daughter of John Sigurdsen and Guro Halvorsdtr, at Fyresdal parish, Telemark, Norway.⁵
     Olaf Rue witnessed the marriage of Aslaug Kittelsdatter S. Bjørnestad 2c and Halvor Johnsen on 8 June 1853 at Fyresdal parish, Telemark, Norway.⁷ On 31 December 1875 Olaf was by occupation "Gaardbrugen Lelveie" (sp?).⁴ On 12 January 1891, Olaf Rue took out naturalization papers at Clay County, Minnesota, He "made oath that he was born in Norway on or about the year Eighteen Hundred and Thirteen that he emigrated to the United States and landed at the Port of New York on or about the month of August in the year Eighteen Hundred and Eighty three;" and that he renounced "the King of Sweden & Norway whereof he is a subject." He signed with an X.⁸
     Olaf Rue was naturalized on 17 June 1896 at Clay County, Minnesota.⁹ He died [Moland death reg shows this as Ole T. Rui, 87, married, b. Norway, farmer, of old age--presumably him as Ole Tjostovson Rui] on 31 July 1897 at Clay County, Minnesota, at age 81.^10,11 He was incorrectly reported as dying in 1898.^1,3 He was buried at Buffalo River Cemetery, later Concordia, Clay County, Minnesota. Wright was the undertaker; listed as Ole K., which may be the correct Ole as Tjöstov was sometimes written with a K instead of a T.^10,12 His estate was probated on 12 August 1899 at Clay County, Minnesota. His estate was administered by Jorgen Jensen. He died intestate and the residue of his estate consisted of real property, to-wit the E1/2 of NW1/4 of Section 32 in Township 141 N, Range 46 W, of 5th Principal Meridian (his homestead). Also $202.84 cash. Heirs were his widow Joraand Rue, and surviving children Kari Bendickson, Kari Rue Juve, Chester O. Rue, Guro Olson, and Liv Tviten. The whole of the homestead was assigned "to Joraand Rue for and during her natural life, and the remainder of said Homestead to the above named children, a one undivided one fifth part thereof to each of said children respectfully.
"A one third part of the foregoing described personal property to Joraand Rue, as the surviving wife of said deceased, and a one two fifteenths (2/15) part thereof to each of said children respectively."¹³

     Gunnar Tarjeison Mule was born on 13 May 1819, probably at Gåstjønn, Skafså, Telemark, Norway.^3,4,5,6,7,8 In 1846 Gunnar Tarjeison Mule married Ingebjørg Tjostovsdatter Gryte, daughter of Tjöstov Olsen Rollevstad and Kari Jensdtr Spokkeli, at Norway.¹ On 2 June 1880 Gunnar farmed at Moland Township, Clay County, Minnesota.⁶ He died of old age per Moland death reg[Dark photo of tombstone seems to show 19 Mai 1819-18 Feb 1884; visit grave] on 13 February 1884 at Moland Township, Clay County, Minnesota, at age 64.^3,9 He died on 13 February 1894 at age 74.^4,10,11,8,12 He was buried at Buffalo River Cemetery, later Concordia Cemetery, Clay County, Minnesota. Beck-Wright was the undertaker.^9,10 His estate was probated on 4 September 1915 at Clay County, Minnesota. William G. Fitzgerald petitioned that letters of administration be granted to Norman S. Stadum. Said petitioner appeared with heir Chester G. Muhle and it was agreed that Theodore H. Skrei be named administrator instead of Norman H. Stadum. Notice of the hearing was published in the Red River Valley News. The decedent died intestate and petition was granted that Theodore H. Skrei be administrator.¹³

     Minnie Helseth was born on 21 November 1892.⁴ She was also reported to have been born on 21 November 1893 at Minnesota Her parents were Norwegian.^1,5 She and Oscar Muhle were incorrectly shown as married on 1 May 1910.¹ On 21 May 1910 Minnie Helseth married Oscar Muhle, son of Tarje Muhle and Guro Olasdatter Rue, at Clay County, Minnesota.^6,7 Minnie Helseth appears in a group photo of Guro Muhle's descendants and their spouses circa 1926?. She appears in a group photo of the Oscar Muhle family.
     On 25 June 1949 Minnie attended the wedding of her husband's cousin Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota.^8,1,9,10,11
     On 25 June 1949 Minnie attended the wedding of her husband's cousin Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota.^8,1,9,10,11 In May 1960 Minnie Helseth and Oscar Muhle celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, surrounded by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and neighbors.¹² Minnie Helseth died on 27 May 1988 at age 94.^13,4