May 1997-Nov 1999
W. L. Watkins Mon May 12 19:40:19 1997
I am looking for information regarding descendents of Martin and Genevra Watkins MOSES
whom I place by family letters in Mitchell in the late 19th and early 20th Century.
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Dennis M. Busic Fri May 16 20:47:17 1997
Looking for information on the Peter Christian GULLICKSON family. They lived in Canton
after arriving from Norway around 1885. They were sponsored. They may have arrived with
the surname THOMPSON, but changed it after arriving. They eventually (after about 5 years)
moved to Miner Co. and owned farmland there. Peter was married to Betsey OLESON. Her
family may have moved to SD also.
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Betty Wells Rank ([email protected]) Sat May
23 15:21:03 1998
WELLS. Seeking marriage info for following children of Uriah WELLS: 1. William, b. 16 Sep
1881 IA 2. Anna E, b abt 1887 IA 3. Valetta (Veletta) L., b 17 Dec 1894 IA. The WELLS
family arrived in Mitchell in 1900. Uriah and his wife Naomi died in Mitchell 1940 and
1938. Another daughter, Clara, marr Broadbent. I have her information. Any help will be
appreciated.
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Linda Towers
([email protected]) Fri Aug 7 10:42:13 1998
Looking for information on Goldie SNODGRASS WARNER. It appears she married a Mr. E. J.
WARNER. All's we have is a photo and on the back was written: Mrs. E.J. WARNER, Mitchell,
South Dakota. In the photo appears to be 5 children. Goldie May SNODGRASS was born 24 DEC
1894/95 in Polk County, Iowa. She was the dau. of Francis Marion SNODGRASS and Emma Grace
BRASHEAR. Siblings: Archie Ellis BRASHEAR, Agnes Matilda SNODGRASS and Cecil Whelchel
SNODGRASS. Besides being in Polk Co., Ia and Mitchell, S.D., she was in Livingston Co.,
Missouri and British Columbia, Canada. Anyone knowing anything about this family I would
very much appreciate them contacting me. Thanks!!! Linda
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Rick Dau ([email protected])
Tue Aug 11 17:29:40 1998
I need updated information regarding the descendants of Henry J. MOWRY, who was born in
Loran, Illinois on Feb. 14, 1845 and died in either Mitchell or Parkston, SD (date
unknown). He and his younger brother John L. MOWRY served in the Civil War, and I believe
both of them moved to South Dakota around 1870. The information I have states that Henry
had six children, but I do not know their names, nor do I know where he is buried. Any
help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Kristine Maier ([email protected]) Sun Aug 16
18:21:08 1998
Looking for a death record of Joseph Thomas Maier Jr. Died 1-24-1985 in Mitchell South
Dakota. Also looking for his fathers birth record date unknown (around 1892) in Mitchell
also. Thank you much. Kristine. [email protected]
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Carl T. Musselman ([email protected])
Thu Aug 27 15:25:59 1998
MUSSELMAN, George F. I am searching for any and all information concerning my third great
grandfather, George F. MUSSELMAN or G.F. in some cases. I know that he lived in Hutchinson
County, SD in 1880 according to the Census and his wife at the time was Carrie, about 30
years younger than he. His first wife was Anna TOPPING they came from Albany, NY. Their
son, Theodore MUSSELMAN was in Hutchinson County at the same time and was 21 years old.
I've confirmed this relationship via Theodore's death record in Sioux City, IA. I have
also found a George F. Musselman listed in the MItchell, SD G.A.R. registry on this Web
Page. In addition, a G.F. MUSSELMAN is buried in Riverview Cemetery, Brule Co., SD. No
death record for him in Brule Co. It would have been about 1885-1890. I am looking for any
other clues to his existence in SD as well as his other family members besides Theodore.
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Joe A. Derr
([email protected]) Fri Sep 4 03:20:29 1998
DERR - if your seaching Davison County or South Dakota in general for this surname, we are
related probably related. Please contact me.
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Linda Ashcraft ([email protected])
Wed Sep 9 20:20:52 1998
WALSH- Looking for information on possible FATHER for one Adeline Clara Walsh. Born 1925
in March 21 or 22. Mother was Mary Josophine Walsh, unmarried. Was born in ST. Joseph's
Hospital in Mittchell, SD. Thanks if can help.
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Connie Young ([email protected]) Sun
Sep 13 14:15:17 1998
DODD Family- seeking info on the family of Walter Harris DODD, don't know when or where he
was born, he died Nov. 10, 1932 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD. He married Matilda Margaret
SAGER. They had a son Willias Anton DODD b:Sept 30, 1897 Camp Grove, Marshell Co., IL. d:
June 4, 1974 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL He married Ester May Witzel on Jan 25, 1927 in
Mitchell, Davison Co., SD. Would be grateful for any info on this family. Thanks
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Rhoby Wayne Rasch ([email protected]) Wed Sep
30 08:30:10 1998
WAYNE: Jasper WAYNE was in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota 1909 working at the
Cement and Block Tile Co. How long was he there? When did he leave the area and was he
Seventh Day Adventist at that time? Was his wife Elizabeth with him and where did she die
[1916?] Any help appreciated
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David Driver ([email protected]) Tue
Oct 6 16:51:31 1998
seeking descendants of paternal great grandparents DRIVER, William Lesley married to
MCKEE, Daisy came to Dakota from Illinois and grandparents BAXTER, Emma (one of 17
children and a twin) married to DRIVER, Charles Wayne born 1903 Loomis or Mitchell area,
some BAXTERs later moved to Huron
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J. Johnson ([email protected]) Fri Oct
9 19:02:35 1998
BOSWORTH information needed. I found an Al BOSWORTH who was born Feb 1, 1907 and died July
1980 in Davidson County. I am wondering if he or his parents came from TN where I have a
BOSWORTH family who disappeared sometime after his their son's birth which was the same
birth date. His birth is the last written record I have on this family, so if you know any
BOSWORTH information at all, please reply. Your help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Jeanne Johnson
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A. George
([email protected]) Sat Oct 17 17:37:57 1998
Looking for birth record and any information on Doris Emma FARLEY b. Nov 1919 in Mitchell
SD. and her father Raymond Emerson FARLEY and mother Lillie Zeona SPERRY.
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Dorothy A. Kaser
([email protected]) Thu Oct 22 11:51:49 1998
HIGGINS,Woodbury WHEELOC,Susan I grew up in Ethan, S.D., my father's name was George W
Willis, my mother's name was Agnes Irene Higgins, the surnames were my maternal
grandparents.
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Bernard Kolousek
([email protected]) Sat Oct 24 17:03:54 1998
I am trying to locate the grave of my grandfather Joseph CZAPSKI, He died in 1899 there in
Davison Co. His wife, my grandmother,Eva CZAPSKI,lived there for some time after Joseph
died.Mary ALT,mrs Richard ALT She was a daughter of Joseph And Eva CZAPSKI,lived between
Mitchell and Letcher for years. Please, any help will be greatly appreciated. thank you
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Kris Miller ([email protected])
Sat Nov 28 21:42:12 1998
Am seeking any information about the GLEESON family from Mitchell, Davison County, SD. I
believe I am related to all Gleesons from this area. Would appreciate any stories, rumors,
facts, folklore, etc. - I am the last of Harold Rupert GLEESON'S line! Please email any
information to [email protected].
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Ross Walls ([email protected]) Tue Dec 1
05:15:31 1998
RUSSELL. 1882- 86 Caleb & Catherine moved to Lebanon with some of their chicldren from
Butler Co,Pa. Some of those children may have moved to Mitchell,Davidson Co. Children were
Sarah, Alonzo(Lon),Cyrus Samuel, William Milton. Elmer,Mary,Austin Caleb, Lottie K, &
Ody D. Caleb was born abt 1822 & Catherine born abt 1932 both born western Pa. Would
like to know where my gg grandparents are buried & anything on their gravestone.
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Erik D. Cross ([email protected]) Thu
Dec 10 23:41:25 1998
I am looking for information on the Cross family believed to have resided in Mitchell,
Davison Co. S.D. Specifically I am looking for information on the family of Cross, bert
born 1890's died 1969. Bert Cross is my paternal grandfather he had several brothers of
which I know only one name Cross, frank. Other names of interest are ella, emma, jane and
w.a. Cross all members of the methodist episcopal church 1888 in Mitchell. I would very
much like to find names of bert's parents uncles, etc... Most of this information has been
lost. Thank you.
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Sarah Baer ([email protected])
Tue Jan 5 10:32:13 1999
CUNNINGHAM, I am looking for members of the Francis (male) Cunningham family. My
Grandmother was Sarah Katherine Cunningham Moore. She was born in PA, moved to MN
(Glencoe) Her brother Francis was in Mitchell SD in 1911. I believe he lived there until
his death and had a family. I am looking for any information and perhaps living relations,
pictures, stories etc. THANKS
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Ursula Barnfield ([email protected])
Mon Jan 11 23:35:59 1999
Looking for information on John Henry NOLT, son of Henry and Caroline NOLT, and his wife
Julia Ann MORGAN. John Henry NOLT was born 1839 in Switzerland, served in the Civil War,
and died 6 Dec 1923 in Mitchell, Davison Co. Julia Ann MORGAN was born 1846 in Ohio and d.
6 Apr 1915 in Mitchell, Davison Co. Would like to confirm if he was a Postmaster in
Davison Co. around 1884, and for how long. Also any information on his parents is
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Ursula Barnfield ([email protected])
Mon Jan 11 23:36:31 1999
Looking for information on John Henry NOLT, son of Henry and Caroline NOLT, and his wife
Julia Ann MORGAN. John Henry NOLT was born 1839 in Switzerland, served in the Civil War,
and died 6 Dec 1923 in Mitchell, Davison Co. Julia Ann MORGAN was born 1846 in Ohio and d.
6 Apr 1915 in Mitchell, Davison Co. Would like to confirm if he was a Postmaster in
Davison Co. around 1884, and for how long. Also any information on his parents is
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Rick Dau ([email protected])
Tue Jan 12 13:11:44 1999
Looking for information regarding Christian A. MOWRY, who passed away in Mitchell in 1924
and is buried in Graceland Cemetary. I need to know his exact date of death, and also if
there was an obit printed in the Mitchell newspaper. He moved to Mitchell from Illinois
between 1915 and 1918. Would also like information about Susan and Sam LONG, who are
buried near Christian Mowry in that cemetary. Susan was born in 1869 and was Christian's
niece. Help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Robert King ([email protected]) Wed
Feb 3 17:25:46 1999
Looking for relatives of Mary (Cromwell) KING buried in a Catholic cemetary in Mitchell,
S.D. (Davison Co.) She moved there from Marengo, Ia. after the death of her husband
Philip. She passed on November 30, 1925. There children were Clara, Margaret, Emmanuel,
Marcenia, Annie William (my grandfather) Lauretta, Leo, Joseph, Susan, Celia, and John
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Phil Young ([email protected]) Fri Feb 19
22:30:32 1999
I am related to a COATSWORTH (JOHN E.-born 1914) family member whose family resided in
Spencer, SD and/or Mitchell, SD. The other members of that family were SIMMONS, SAMP and
SCHOEPF(HAZEL I.-born 1919) If anyone has any records pertaining to these family names,
please contact me by e-mail. Thanks. Phil Young
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Sue Iles ([email protected]) Sat Mar
13 16:20:54 1999
Iam looking for information on Henry FOSS and wife Rose Belle PEARSE FOSS born 1876 Maple
Grove, Michigan.She Died about 1959 in Mitchell. I have no dates for Henry FOSS. They came
to Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota around the turn of the century from Michigan and raised
4 children. Gladys,June,Hank,and Frank. I am their GGranddaughter. My Grandmother, Gladys
FOSS GILFILLAN had two daughters, Arabelle Irene GILFILLAN & Phyllis Rose GILFILLAN.
Gladys married Sterling GILFILLAN around 1925. I would appreciate any information on my
family. Thanks Sue
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Sue Iles ([email protected]) Sat Mar
13 16:21:46 1999
Iam looking for information on Henry FOSS and wife Rose Belle PEARSE FOSS born 1876 Maple
Grove, Michigan.She Died about 1959 in Mitchell. I have no dates for Henry FOSS. They came
to Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota around the turn of the century from Michigan and raised
4 children. Gladys,June,Hank,and Frank. I am their GGranddaughter. My Grandmother, Gladys
FOSS GILFILLAN had two daughters, Arabelle Irene GILFILLAN & Phyllis Rose GILFILLAN.
Gladys married Sterling GILFILLAN around 1925. I would appreciate any information on my
family. Thanks Sue
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Sue Iles ([email protected]) Sat Mar
13 16:22:20 1999
Iam looking for information on Henry FOSS and wife Rose Belle PEARSE FOSS born 1876 Maple
Grove, Michigan.She Died about 1959 in Mitchell. I have no dates for Henry FOSS. They came
to Mitchell, Davison, South Dakota around the turn of the century from Michigan and raised
4 children. Gladys,June,Hank,and Frank. I am their GGranddaughter. My Grandmother, Gladys
FOSS GILFILLAN had two daughters, Arabelle Irene GILFILLAN & Phyllis Rose GILFILLAN.
Gladys married Sterling GILFILLAN around 1925. I would appreciate any information on my
family. Thanks Sue
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Lindley Young ([email protected]) Sun Mar 21
09:43:41 1999
I am looking for any information about my mother Cherie Meshalle DUARTE. She was born Sept
14, 1924 in Stickney S.D. in Davison County. She had 2 sisters,I don't know any names.
Cherie may have put in an orphanage in Sioux Falls. I sure would like to know about my
family and any help would be great! Thanks
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Patricia Casey Buckmaster ([email protected]) Wed
Mar 24 14:10:57 1999
I am searching for anything about my GRANT family ancestors. We believe Henry Patrick
GRANT was born in Mitchell, SD or Desmith SD on March 23, 1882. His parents were Edward R.
GRANT and Minnie Bridget Mathew. They were from someplace in MN. I have more information
to share. Visit my family web page at http://www.cet.com/~bike/genealogy.htm Thank you.
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Gabriel Morgan
([email protected]) Fri Apr 9 13:58:22 1999
I am attempting to find any living relatives of the late Howard RUSMORE. Mr. RUSHMORE died
in New York City in 1957. My research revealed that he was raised in Mitchell, SD.
Further, he was married to the former Ruth Garvin and they gave birth to a daughter
(Barbara RUSHMORE). Mr. RUSHMORE might have departed Mitchell, SD for NY on or about 1934.
He should have been approximately 20-ish.
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Diane (Hendricks) Parish
([email protected]) Sat Apr 10 12:40:23 1999
CARR'S in SD I'm trying to trace a woman named Bette who was a Carr Family desc. She was
President of a geneology club in 1978 in Mitchell, Davison County, SD, where she lived.
Her mother's name was Ocie Carr Hines who lived in Rapid City. Ocie was the eldest of a
family of 9, two siblings of Ocie; Marian and Ruby. Her daughter Bette has 3 sisters and 2
brothers, 2 of whom lived in Rapid City. Anyone out there know any Carr's in SD? There may
also be a Ralph Carr buried at Deadwood...
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Vicki Van Camp ([email protected])
Sun Apr 11 22:16:00 1999
Looking for any information on the surname FIDROEFF. Filott Fidroeff(born 1837) married
Anna Hendrickson(born 24 Dec 1856) in Ethan, South Dakota on 1 Oct 1876. They lived in
Fulton and Mitchell and had 12 children all born in Mitchell: Ida, Hilma, Victor, Daniel,
Wilhelmina, Henry, Albert,Mary, Annie, William, Mable, and Carrie.
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Lisa Wheeler ([email protected]) Sat
Apr 24 18:59:44 1999
Looking for information on SCRIVEN. Was told that my great-great grandfather was the
Superintendent of a Sioux Indian Reservation in Mitchell (or near Mitchell). Was also told
that he had a store in Mitchell--this would have been in late 1800's...thanks!
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Carrie Taylor ([email protected]) Sat
May 1 14:08:19 1999
ROSCAMP/MATTHEIS I am looking for information on HENRY PETER ROSCAMP, married to LOUISA
MATTHEIS sometime around 1901. They had two childen, OLIVER ROSCAMP and CLARA ROSCAMP.
CLARA married an unknown FAULKNER. HENRY PETER ROSCAMP died in Mitchell, Davison County
around 1938. Please email me if you have interest or information on this family.
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Benny Melton ([email protected])
Tue May 4 07:02:12 1999
Would like to hear from anyone researching the line of Per PERSSON\PIERSON b.24 Sep 1877
in Borgeby, Bosebeck Parrish, Malmo Sweden. Per married Amelia LARSSON 27 Dec 1898 in
Sweden. They had children before immigrating to the U.S. The family sailed first to
England then West through the Hudson Bay down through Canada with the port of entry being
St. Vincent or Fort Vincent Minnesota. In about 1904 the family settled in Davison County
South Dakota near Ethan. The family owned a farm and was well staffed by the children
which was made up of 8 boys and one girl. Children were: Anna Sofia, Carl William, Earnest
Adolph, Alexander Martin, John Fred, Albert Conrad, Henry Robert, George Milo, and Otto
Leonard. I would like to exchange information with anyone interested in this family. My
ultimate goal is to establish the connection with Cousins in Sweden and see how far the
line goes back in that country. Thanks, --------------------------------------------------
Nola ([email protected]) Sat May 8 07:05:19
1999
I would like to find out any information on the ZEHLKIE who married GERTRUDE HENRICKSEN I
believe he lived from 6/27/1937 to 4/15/1937 and she from 4/27/1877 to 3/30/1959. I would
like to find if there is an descendants names I have found are SEIFERT, JOHNSON, COFFEL,
KINCHELOE, HARVEY, HARRIS, BORUP, RENKEN, WORTHAN.
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Nola Fanger ([email protected]) Sat May 8
07:21:58 1999
I am looking for anything to be found on the family of W. ZEHLKE from Mitchell who married
GERTRUDE HENRICKSEN from Clinton, Iowa area. I believe he lived until 4/15/1937 and she
till 3/30/1959. Some names I have found are SPRY, SEIFERT, JOHNSON, KINCHELOE, MC INTYRE,
HARVEY, HARRIS, BORUP, RENKEN, AND WORTHAN.
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Richard R. Williamson
([email protected]) Wed May 19 18:53:01 1999
Looking for Mrs Pauline E. Palmer. Last know address:1500 N Kimball 202C Mitchell, SD
57301 In going through my deceased mothers papers I found a letter from her dated 24 Feb
1983. Mrs Palmer states she's been widowed since 22May1967, refers to her son David as
being vp of Coco-Cola Bottling Co of Central SD,also to a son Gary who owns Pheasants
Locker Plant in Mitchell. A daug. JoAnn in Sioux Falls, working for NorthWestern Bell.I'm
wondering if she is a friend or realtive.
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John Denning ([email protected]) Sat May 22
10:54:38 1999
Frank B. SMITH, b. abt. 1865, Judge of the Fourth Judicial Court; m. Louella
"Ella" DENNING, b. 1867. They resided in Mitchell, Davison County. In Mitchell
Cemetery information is: Mrs. Frank Smith, d. 18 Apr 1905, Age 55, Block 1, Lot 52, Grave
8. Ella Smith, [F], d. 13 Apr 1905, Age 55, Block 20, Lot 3, Grave 8. Esley Smith, [F], d.
27 Mar 1905, Age ?, Block 20, Lot 3, Grave 7. Betna Smith, [F], d. 23 Mar 1905, Age ?,
Block 20, Lot 3, Grave 6. Hazel Smith, [F], d. 23 Mar 1905, Age 3, Block 20, Lot 3, Grave
5. I don't think the first two lsited can both be the wife of the judge? Anyone know the
relationship of this group? What happened in Davison County in the spring of 1905 to cause
so many deaths, not just the group above, but of many of the townspeople? Does anyone have
any other information about Judge Smith and his wife ? Thanks so much for any info.
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Nyckola Beavers ([email protected]) Fri Jun 4
20:17:55 1999
Looking for decendants of MARKS AND BOCK Families. They came to S.D. from Iowa. George
Bock had 10 childen: Emma, Margaret, Susan, Matilda, Gottfried, Ellan, George, Edward,
Sarah, Mary. George Nelson MARKS',wife was Sarah BOCK, they had 10 children: Eva, George,
Walter, Clarence, Marie, John, Sussie, Mertyle, Ellan, Godfrey (NICK). Nick MARKS was my
grandfather, he married Olive (VANPELT)MARKS. Nick went to Iowa to live.I don't have dates
but it had to be mid- to-late 1800's to early 1900's. Please contact me if you have
imformation to share. Thank you
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Lars-�ke Lundgren
([email protected]) Sat Jun 5 04:51:39 1999
Hello. My name is Lars-�ke Lundgren, I am a Genealogist from Sweden, and I am looking for
my father uncles in South Dakota. My hope is that you can be able to provide some
information reference to tracking former residents. My father Grandfathers name was Olof
Anton Johnson and he was born 05.10.1838 in V�sterbotten Sweden. His wife was Anna
Karolina Jonasdotter born 07.09.1846. They immigrated to USA 02.25.1882, but I don't know
where. In Sweden, people talk about he was going to Sioux-Falls SD. The reason why I ask
you is that we have an old photo of Olof Anton taken in a studio Picture Frames & Co
North Main St. of Barton Alexandria. Olof- Anton, had 6 children born in Sweden but we
know they got more children in SD. Daughters and sons to Olof Anton & Anna Karolina.
Britta Karolina born 08.09.1863 and she was married to P.A. Sandstr�m born 08.05.1855.
They immigrated to USA 07.06.1893. Lindas and P.A:s children: South-Dakota Lake County
Clarno (Mcd) Name Birth day Birth place Per-August Sandstr�m Born 5 Aug 1855 Sweden Lina
Sandstr�m(Johansson) Born 9 Aug 1863 Sweden + 1928 in ND Children: Mary E Born March 1883
Sweden Amanda Born Dec 1884 Sweden Johan H Born March 1886 Sweden Arvid E Born Feb 1889
Sweden Jessie Born March 1892 Sweden Alfrida H Born Nov 1893 South-Dakota Singnie M Born
March 1896 South-Dakota Carl D Born July 1898 South-Dakota Mary was married to Louis
S�derholm, she had prosthetics leg. Alfrida lived for some time in Aberdeen, Brown
Country SD, and she had two daughters Wivi and Dorthy. I also know Arvid was married with
Adeline Schoeberle and they had 9 children and live in a place south west of Salem SD.
Children: Florence and she married Herbert Klontz, Children: Patricia- Herbert, Blanche.
Clarence died Isabelle married Ernest Reif, Winifred S.D. Children: John-Jerome-Jud,
Robert Leo and he was married Amelia. Children: Rita-Jerrt-Carlos-Marie, Anna Alice
married Georg Schoeph divorced, Charles Muth Pocatello Idaho. Daughter Diane Muth. Hazel
married Ernest Kerkhowe, Montrose S.D. Children:
Edvard-Lavonne-Richard-Janice-DeWayne-Linda-Karen-Ronald, Allan. They also raised 2
grandchildren of Edward's-Christopher, Barbara. Opal married Cecil Stockwell, Sioux Falls
S.D. Children: Cecil-Dennis (died in Vietnam War) Bruce-John, Lloyd. Donald married
Dorothy Davis Children: Donna-Davieen. Second wife Dorothy Lentch, lived in Canistola S.D.
Elaine married Clement Heumiller, Emery S.D. Children: Larry-Terry-
Cheryl-Steven-Lori-Timothy-Scott-Daniel (deceased) and Michele. That’s what I know
about the Sandstr�m family. This information I get from Mrs. Elaine Heumiller before she
passed away. Eva Matilda born 12.22 1868 married to Abraham Lundgren and she also was my
grandma but she stayed in Sweden. Five sons of Olof Anton took the second name Olson in
S.D. Johan Anton Olson born 12.26.1871. He immigrated to USA 06.30.1885. I think he died
in Canada. Olof August Olson born 10.30.1871. He immigrated to USA 06.23.1889. Olof August
and his wife was mutes. I think they had a daughter, and I think they lived in or around
Sioux Falls or in a place in Mc Cook County. Carl Oskar Olson born 10.16.1873. He
immigrated to USA 06.23.1889, but I do not know where. Jonas Fredrik Olson born
06.22.1876. He immigrated to USA 06.23.1885 to a place called Winifred, Lake Country. He
was married with Ellen Klingberg 1903. Jonas died 02.14.1920. Wife Ellen was born
04.10.1881 and died 03.08.1906. They had a daughter Alice born 06.21.1906 and she died
02.01.1974. She was married 03.05.1935 to Vernal Vanderhoff they had no children. Ellen
had a brother named Clarens Klingberg and they lived in Salem S.D. Per Edvard Olson born
03.17.1879. He immigrated to USA 06.23.1889 to Lake County but later to Sioux Fall. He was
also mutes and was married and get 3 children what I know. One of the son's names was
Wallace and I heard he was killed by a car accident for some year ago in your area
(maybe)? This inquiry is direct to you on permits that property records from that period
may some evidence that Mr. Johnson and / or his family at some time resides in your area.
I am most interested what happened with Olof Anton, Olof August, Carl Oskar and Per
Edwards families. Any comets, suggestions or information you may have will be much
appreciated. If some of the relatives are in live I would be very glad if I can have some
address to the person who could know. My wife would also like to get contact with her
relatives in Sioux Falls. It was a Sister to her grandmother who lived there with her
family. Her name was Charlotta Lovisa born Nov. 11 1871 in Degerfors Sweden. Her first
husband was Nils Nilsson from Sweden: Remarried to Stein H. Detlie, they had four children
(Oskar, Harry ,Edit and Margaret) and lived in Sioux Falls. Charlotta passed away about
1938. Margaret was married to Gus West Sandwe, one daughter Charlotte, and probably born
in 1939. This is all information we have about Charlotta`s family. We would be very
grateful if you can help us to find their descendants. Sincerely! Lars-�ke Lundgren
Granv�gen 15 93531 Norsj� Our fax number is: 0046-918-33604 E-mail:
[email protected] Homepage: http://home.bip.net/kennet.lundgren
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Virginia Parker ([email protected]) Wed
Jun 9 10:02:55 1999
HENDERSON, Russell Kenneth b 31 Oct 1917 Egan, Clark Co SD. Died 7 June 1993 Derby,
Sedgewick Co KS. but buried 14 June 1993 in Mitchell, Davison Co SD. M. on 16 Sept 1944 in
Pierre, Hughes Co SD. to Helen Esther TIEDE b 14 Aug 1920 Parkston, Hutchinson Co SD.
Contact me at [email protected]
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Tony Momsen (ampm@c- zone.net) Sat Jun 12
15:18:40 1999
I am seeking information about a John Momsen who died Oct. 12, 1946 and is buried at Mt.
Vernon, SD. Any and all information shall be greatly appreciated. I would like to know
what his middle initial is. He was married to Sarah Aston who died in 1942, she may be
buried in Hinkley, Illinois. They lived in Alexandria, SD for many years.
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craig gibson ([email protected]) Sun Jun 13
08:04:39 1999
GIBSON,merlin d.son of lowell c. gibson and florence i true dob 29may 1919of mt vernon
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J. Bruce Pease
([email protected]) Tue Jun 22 05:05:37 1999
Seeking info on John Morrison PEASE, who resided in Davison County from 1881 - 1907. My
great-grandfather was born in New York City on 9-21- 1859. Early on the family moved to
Detroit and then Chicago, where he grew up. Believe he worked for the Chicago, Milwaukee,
& St Paul Railway Company as it expanded westward in the 1870's. He settled in Mt
Vernon, SD in 1882 and died there in 1907. Any info on his parents or ancestors would be
appreciated. He wrote that his father was born in New York, and his mother in Ireland.
Believe he was adopted by a man named Pease; his original name may have been Dougherty
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Holly Sprise Kobza
([email protected]) Wed Jul 7 08:12:26 1999
Searching for MORSE, HAMMOND, and STEWART. Have a letter or two sent from Mitchell area
back to Wisconsin. I've also been told family moved out there. Dates around mid to late
1800's.
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Rick Dau ([email protected])
Sun Jul 18 15:11:55 1999
Looking for information on Joe H. LONG and Loren V. LONG, brothers who were residents of
Mitchell according to the 1915 South Dakota state census. Joe H. LONG was born in 1890 in
Hutchinson County and was almost surely a veteran of World War I, but I cannot find his
name on any draft records or honor rolls for that war. Loren V. LONG was born July of 1900
in Hutchinson County, and, according to two of his sister's children, suffered a seizure
behind the wheel and was killed in a truck crash "somewhere between Mitchell and
Huron" sometime before 1936, leaving a wife named Tina and a son named Archie. That
is all I have for now. Any light you can shed on these two would be greatly appreciated.
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Tim Larson
([email protected]) Fri Jul 30 18:21:39 1999
I am looking for any information on the family name GISMERVIK. Other possible spellings
GISMERVIG. They owned property in Mitchell and homesteaded in Davison Co. I know that some
went to Washington to become fishermen. Severel changed the name to LARSON as my
grandfather did. He was baptized Ludwig Johann Ostensen GISMERVIK in Illinios. His name
here was Lewis J. Larson. There is a record of an infant being buried in a church cemetry
north west of Mt. Vernon. Thank you for any help you can give.
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Tim Larson
([email protected]) Fri Jul 30 18:23:56 1999
I am looking for any information on the family name GISMERVIK. Other possible spellings
GISMERVIG. They owned property in Mitchell and homesteaded in Davison Co. I know that some
went to Washington to become fishermen. Severel changed the name to LARSON as my
grandfather did. He was baptized Ludwig Johann Ostensen GISMERVIK in Illinios. His name
here was Lewis J. Larson. There is a record of an infant being buried in a church cemetry
north west of Mt. Vernon. Thank you for any help you can give.
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M Andrews ([email protected]) Wed Aug 11 13:02:35
1999
I am looking for anyone who knew of a S.Z. "Sandy" SANDERSON that lived in the
Mitchell South Dakota or Yankton South Dakota area in 1949 or 1950 . Any information would
be appreciated
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Brendon Duffy
([email protected]) Thu Aug 12 17:06:07 1999
Looking for a long lost cousin. His name was Emmor H. MILLEN, and was born in Iowa around
1882. He is listed as a survivor in several obituaries in Iowa as living in Mitchell. His
marriage record indicates that his wife was Emma STRAEHLE. E. H. MILLEN died in 1972 and
his residence was Mitchell, S. D. Anyone know who would have any information on these two
people?
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Billie House ([email protected]) Thu
Aug 19 18:52:13 1999
Need information on John M. Sawdey. He lived in Mitchell SD from abt 1915 to 1928. He was
married to Lizzie Mae Rollinson in 1915, she died in 1924. They may have been members of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. John was a barber and listed Charles Ferguson as employer,
and 1321/2 north main as the place of employment for the WWI draft register. He moved to
Arkansas in 1928 and married Dazella Dennis in 1931. He died in 1934, 4 months before I
was born. Please help me find a photo of John so I can complete this part of my family
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Steven Page ([email protected]) Sat Aug
21 08:08:12 1999
Seeking information on a Stephen THOMPSON who was born in Delaware County, Iowa between
1876 and 1890. He was residing in Mitchell, SD (Davison Co.) in 1939.
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Marilyn Hughes (ogramare#vbe.com) Sat Aug
21 19:30:32 1999
Andrew and Anna Britta ANDERSON. Any information would be appreciated. They would have
arrived in Mitchell in the late 1800s from Batavia Illinois. They had nine children and I
believe were farmers. As far as I know there are still relatives in Mitchell. I am Nellie
Andersons granddaughter. Andrew and Anna Britta were her parents.
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Don Williams
([email protected]) Tue Aug 24 12:03:54 1999
WILLIAMS and MINER Looking for any info on Mortimer C. WILLIAMS who m. Cora MINER approx.
1887 in Mitchell, South Dakota. Thanks Much Don Williams
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Barbara Cathey
([email protected]) Thu Sep 2 10:11:08 1999
Looking for information on the death of Ora B. WELLS and his wife Sarah T. CAMPBELL WELLS.
Ora B. was born on Genesee co. NY ca 1817. Sarah T. was born in Ontario Canada ca 1825.
They married in New York ca 1840 and had 4 children: Roderick C., Sarah Ann b. June 29,
1846 in New York, Charles L. born Aug 1853 in Wis., James E, born May 23, 1858 in Cambria,
Wis. Ora B. moved to a farm near Canton, SD in 1873. He farmed there until he retired in
1886 and moved to Mitchell, SD. He likely moved to Mitchell because his son James E. lived
there and was involved in real estate as well as local politics, being mayor 1916-1919. I
am interested in knowing when and where Ora B. and Sarah died and where they are burried.
(The above information is from a 1904 biography of James E. I am decended from Sarah Ann
who married Isaac R. Bagley)
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Mary A. Craig ([email protected]) Sun
Sep 5 07:56:08 1999
Looking for information on Thomas EVANS,born about 1838-IN.,died about 1912, Ethan,SD.
Believed his wife's name was Mary or Lucy Lamont. Son's name was John Milton EVANS, born
Nov. 16, 1861 in IL., died July 07, 1939, Los Angeles, CA. John was married to Caroline
Marie WLECKE. John and Caroline ran a boarding house and restaurant in Fulton, SD about
1909. John was also a house painter, and maybe worked for the railroad. Any information on
Thomas EVANS and wife would be appreciated.
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Greer Stene ([email protected]) Thu
Sep 9 10:18:35 1999
CONZEMIUS; I am looking for information on Ferdinand Conzemius, born abt 1857 in Germany
or Luxembourg. His naturalization paper (which I have) lists Davison County as the place
where it is filed. I am interested in any information you may provide. I am especially
interested in finding whether he stayed in SD and/or is buried there and dates, wife, etc.
Thank you.
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Erik Anderson ([email protected]) Tue Sep 21
22:17:32 1999
I am interested in contact with anyone related to or having information about the John
Peter ANDERSON family who lived in Davison County ca. 1880-1890 (and Butterfield MN
immediately before and after) with wife Anna Scheie ANDERSON, and their children Burton
Alfard, Celia Serine, Sara Jane, Albert Lewis, Alice Malinde, John Oswald (my paternal
granfather).
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Jerri Rudloff ([email protected]) Wed
Sep 22 17:11:29 1999
Information concerning the marriage of Ferdinand William RUDLOFF to Jessie MILLARD on 14
Mar 1900 in Mitchell, Davison, SD. Both individuals were born in IA and presumably moved
to Mitchell area. He died in Huron, SD 22 Jun 1940 and she moved to CA...Jerri in
California
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Chuck Wilkinson
([email protected]) Sat Oct 2 00:20:50 1999
Looking for information on Dennis and Mary (HOFFMAN) HALDEMAN and/or Andrew and
Eliza(beth) (HALDEMAN) NEISH. Andrew and Elizabeth NEISH had a business in Mitchell.
Elizabeths parents, Dennis and Mary HALDEMAN, lived in Mitchell in later years. Mary
(HOFFMAN) HALDEMAN died 24 March 1911, and Dennis HALDEMAN died 30 January 1916, both in
Mitchell.
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Jan ANNIS Sharp ([email protected]) Sun
Oct 3 23:47:33 1999
My great grandparents, George Y STOVER and Elizabeth Thomas STOVER established the town of
Stover, SD in Davison CO. It was west of Ethan and south of Mt. Vernon. She is buried in a
cemetery in that area. Does anyone know the name of that cemetery? Does anyone know the
whereabouts of the grave of George Y STOVER. Eliz. died in 1894 and some say he went east
& was never heard from again, but others say he died in SD, also. Has any written a
history of this town which is no longer standing, but in it's day had a post office?
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Kathy ([email protected])
Mon Oct 4 12:38:00 1999
VANDENBOS/AARDAPPEL Looking for information on John and Ella Aardappel Vandenbos. Sons
names are Dick Vandenbos born July 27, 1900 and died July 1971 in Academy, Davison County.
His wifes name is Marie and they have 3 children: Evelyn, Arlene and Edith. Cornelius
Vandenbos born October 7, 1904 and died Febuary 1970 in Volin. Thanks
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Holly Sprise Kobza ([email protected])
Mon Oct 4 19:47:13 1999
Searching for family names of HAMMOND, MORSE, and STEWART. They would have lived in the
area from around 1850 to present. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with these
surnames. Thanks. Holly
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Joan Smith ([email protected])
Sat Oct 16 16:37:39 1999
Looking for information regarding my great grandparents. Calvin P. BUSSELLE, b. 1851, TN,
mar. Sarah (Sally) J. SIMMONS 1882 in Hawkins Co., TN. She was b. 1858 in Hawkins Co., TN,
d/o John H.SIMMONS and Mary FRANCISCO. They moved to Mitchell, Davison Co., SD. Sarah
Simmons Busselle was killed by her daughter, Mrytle, in May 1922. There should be accounts
in old newspapers, or some other records. Any help appreciated.
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Joan Smith ([email protected])
Fri Oct 22 15:54:13 1999
Correction to previous posting for the death date of Sarah (Sally) J. BUSSELLE, nee
SIMMONS, should be: 5/29/1923 in Mitchell, Davison Co. Her husband, Calvin P. BUSSELLE d.
in 6/1922, also Mitchell, Davison Co. Any information will be appreciated.
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Jeanette (Paulson) Reiter
([email protected]) Thu Oct 28 10:46:23 1999
SEVERSON-BJORDHAL; Am looking for information about the ancestors to Otis SEVERSON and his
wife Lena BJORDHAL. Otis' father was Bertimus and is believed to have been born in Denmark
in 1856. I know that Lena had a sister named Ida (m. Robinson), but have no other
information about her family. Otis and Lena had three children; Wilma Blanch, Frances
Lenora and Roy Burton. Frances was my grandmother and was born in 1912. She married Arthur
Henry Paulson in 1936 and they resided at a farm near Badger, SD for years before moving
to Lake Poinsett. I have extensive information about the Paulson lineage and will glady
share. I have literally nothing about either SEVERSON or BJORDHAL lineages. Any
information would be greatly appreciated.
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William Raymond Burg
([email protected]) Fri Oct 29 13:22:44 1999
I am inquiring about the son of Charles Whittier BAUER, who is my uncle. He drownd at the
Mitchell YMCA about 1971 or so. Anyway, the son Whitty moved away and has not been heard
from since. Could you give me his full name or anyother info regarding him. Thank you. My
father was Raymond L. BURG, my mother was Mary Virginia BAUER (BURG). I am William R.
BURG, and I was born in Davison county.
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BLBerg ([email protected]) Sat Oct 30 10:22:08
1999
Paul Edward MARTIN BD 5/28/16 [unable to verify] in Minnehaha Co. Information is, he may
have been Orphan Train rider. Parents died when he was 2 [1918]. Is there a list of
available of riders to the Mitchell area? Thank you.
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Sheron Wolf ([email protected])
Wed Nov 3 06:50:50 1999
Am looking for information on my husband's ancestors. His grandfather, John Alois WOLF was
born on September 11, 1872 in Trebisch, Germany and immigrated to the US in 1903. He
settled in Mitchell and married Anna KOCH of Lesterville. John died on January 23, 1934.
Anna's parents were Jacob KOCH and Sophia BERGERHAUSEN. Jacob was born on January 16, 1842
and immigrated from Germany as a young boy. He died on December 29, 1908. Sophia was born
on June 2, 1847 and died November 10, 1919. They are all buried in Mitchell. I am looking
for any information on the parents of John WOLF, Jacob KOCH and Sophia BERGERHAUSEN. Death
certificates have not been any help. There should be an obituary on John Alois Wolf on
microfilm at the Mitchell Library. If anyone is ever there and would look it up for me,
I'd greatly appreciate it.
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Dorothy Henson ([email protected]) Wed Nov 10
07:57:49 1999
SMITH Charles Amos and Eliza Brink lived in Mitchell, Davison county around 1880. They are
both buried in Mitchell cemetery. I am looking for their descendants. George Henry Smith
born 1890 married Lurain GREEN Sept 30, 1911. Elizabeth Jane Smith born April 4, 1885
married James Edward MELONE Nov 6, 1902. Ethel Rose Smith born Nov 22, 1896, married Phil
MELONE Dec 16, 1916. Alpha Catherine Smith born Dec 5, 1899 and married William David
DAVIS. Some of the surnames for their descendents are: WADLINGTON - MARRS - WOLCOTT-
FISHER - ROGERS - MACRAW - SCHRODER - HIBBARD - CATHEY - DAVIES - GALE - RAMSEY - FISHER -
BRINK - STAINBROOK - STALHEIM Any information on any of these familes will be greatly
appreicated and I have lots of information that I am willing to share. Thank You Dorothy
Henson email dkrkjt@AOL. com after Nov 30 use this email address