Wadena County Minnesota Queries
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John R. Schulte Wed, 04 FEB 1998
Alvar Edward NEVALA was born on 28 May 1935 in Sebeka, Wadena County, MN.
He died on 6 Nov 1992 in McGregor, MN. He was buried on 13 Nov 1992 in
Alajoki Cemetery, Menhaga, MN. Alvar was married to Clara Baisley and
had eight children from that union. His parents are; August Edward
NEVALA was born on 16 Oct 1899. He died on 18 Nov 1973. August married
Hilda Sophia HENDRICKSON on 15 Aug 1934. She died on 18 Jan 1998. She
was buried on 23 Jan 1998 in Alajoki Cemetery, Menhaga, MN. Any
information will be gladly shared and forwarded to other family members.
Mare Kimura Sat, 07 FEB 1998
I'm looking for information on Joe KNEISL, m Anna ?, dau Macella. 1920
Census in Leaf River twnshp.
Barbara Casanova Sun, 8 FEB 1998
Looking for information on a BARNES family that resided at a place called the
Sunshine Ranch in Leaf River Township in Wadena Co. This family consisted of
Alvin BARNES, wife, Isabelle HODGE BARNES, her mother Rebecca HODGE and Alvin
and Isabelle's children Lyman, Isabelle, Charlotte, Albert, Letha and Beth.
Also living with them was Roy MILLER, Evelyn MILLER and Daisy MILLER. They
moved to Leaf River in 1917 and then moved away in the early 1920's. Rebecca
HODGE died in the State Hospital in Fergus Falls and is buried somewhere in
Wadena. Also, Alvin was apparently hospitalized for a psychiatric disorder
while living there. Anyone with any information on this family or any hints
about the name of a psychiatric facility in the area or even an idea about
where Rebecca Hodge is buried, please contact me.
Joan Perry Sun, 15 FEB 1998
Am looking for information on the MIX family. Nathaniel is the
father of William and grandfather to Arminda (Thompson) Mix.
They were in Wadena Co. sometime between 1869 and 1880.
Barbara Casanova Thu, 19 FEB 1998
Am researching the BARNES/HODGE/MILLER surnames who lived in Leaf River Township in 1917.
Any information on this family would be appreciated. It is my understanding
that Rebecca HODGE died in Ottertail County (in Fergus Falls at a hospital)
and is buried in Wadena County, although I don't know where.
James Dull Wed, 25 FEB 1998
I am looking for information about Dull or Braddon in Wadena Co + area.
Any information would be appreciated.
Tedi Shawver Fri, 20 MAR 1998
RIIKULA - I'm looking for ancestors/descendants of Linus Severi RIIKULA, b.
abt 1869 Finland - I think Vaasa. Located in 1910 Wadena County, Red Eye Twp
census, which lists his wife as Mary (?) b. abt 1877, daughters: Mayme S,
Olga, and Hilda A. Came to US abt 1889. His brother, Victor Karl Riikula
came to US about 1904. Victor b. 04 Aug 1883, Finland, m. 07 Sep 1907
Portland OR to Fannie Mariana HAURU, d. 08 Jan 1964 Portland OR. Victor is my
grandfather and I have been unable to find any Riikulas (other than my
cousins) or any records in Finland. I know that Linus and Victor's parents
were Karl and Ann Leena Riikula, both born Finland. Does anyone know any
further information?
Debbie Allen Sat, 28 MAR 1998
William Robertson Mccallum died 1909 Sabeka,Wadena County-was married to Jane
Gemmel--I would like any information available on this family please.
Diana Tidball Sun, 24 MAY 1998
I am looking for the descendents of Daniel Iggena, born 04/1863 in Norden, Germany.
Also descendents of Roolf Hasbargen, born abt. 1768, also from Norden, Germany.
No death dates as of now.
Mary Jane Mon, 25 MAY 1998
Any information that can be provided about the Gumtow name would be greatly
appreciated. Harvey Gumtow born January 7, 1893 is my grandfather and Lydia
Gumtow born 1897, is my grandmother. I am trying to find out about his parents.
Wilhelm Frederick Gumtow born April 28, 1869 and his wife Johanna Caroline
Gumtow born Oct 11, 1872. Any information would be deeply appreciated. Thank you
Jeff Buckmaster Tue, 2 JUN 1998
In search of my mother's biological mother's possible child(ren)....was awared
that she was duly insane and was committed to the State Hospital at Fegus
Falls, Minnesota where she was confined under such committment (and from the
story my mother had heard over years was that she commit sucided at that
hospital) from my mother's (Harriett Lucille Olson (adoption name)) adoption
paperwork...apparently to have 4 alias names, which are Milja Karvonen, Amelia
Hiltunen, Milija Josephine Hiltunen, and Mrs. Walter Weise. DOB, unknown.
Place of Birth, unknown. The biological father is unknown. Had my mother on
September 19, 1939 out of wedlock and wholly abdoned her to Ludwig Eugene
Olson and Marjorie Opal Olson of Walden on or around October 1, 1939. The
adoption paper was done in the County of Otter Tail on October 29, 1945. And
would like to locate possible her biological 1/2 brother or siblings with the
possible name of Weise (from what my mother heard from her adoption
parents)....HELP!!! Thanks!
Rich Aungst Thu, 11 JUN 1998
I have a picture of Litha Butturff, age 12, taken in 1898 of Wadena, Minn.
Dose anyone have any idea how Litha is related to my greatgrandmother
Mary Elizabeth Butturff of Silver Spring Twp., Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Arlene Shawgo Stromberger Thu, 11 JUN 1998
My name is Arlene Shawgo Stromberger and my great grandparents were Willis
Anson Evans and Emma M. Evans (maiden name Zimmer). I know that my grand-
mother, Ida May Evans was born in Wadena County and I just sent for her
birth certificate. I would like to find out more, if possible, about Willis
and Emma and their parents. I think Willis' parents names were William Perry
Evans and Mary Mulvin Evans, but I don't know if they ever lived in Wadena
County. I don't know Emma's parents' names. Thanks for whatever help you can give me.
Patti Murray Fri, 12 JUN 1998
Michael ZIMMERMAN lived and died May 29, 1882 in Ottertail Co., MN He is
buried Wadena cemetery. His son Frederick with wife Sarah (Cain)? lived there also.
Michael's son Daniel lived there with his wife Margaret (Mapes) and their children.
Frederick's daughter Clara Belle ZIMMERMAN married Eugene BOSS and they lived either
Ottertail or Wadena county. I am looking for any inforamtion on this family and their
descendants. I specifically would like to find a birthplace for Michael so I might
find who his parents were. Thank you.
Shannon Anderson Sat, 20 JUN 1998
I'm looking for information on ELLIS births in Menahaga before they moved up to
Akeley, then the Bemidji/Cass Lake area. Specifically, Walter William Ellis
b: October 06, 1901 in Menahaga, Wadena County, MN.
David & Vi Wed, 1 JUL 1998
I am researching the John Henry and James Henry Wynn families and the Clara May
Salmon and John Salmon families of Wadena, Ottertail, Cass, and probably, nearby
counties. James H. Wynn married Clara May Salmon in l885. Any information out there?
L. Johnson Sat, 1 AUG 1998
Looking for information on Waha, Laitainen, and Raisainen.
Carol Hewitt Tue, 4 AUG 1998
I am looking for information on Joseph C. Hewett (B: 1854). He married Lillie Fuller
and lived in Rockwood township.
Roland Froyen Thu, 20 AUG 1998
Looking for information on Peter Alfonso DALY and wife Rachel (Ragnhild) NORDBY DALY.
They lived in Sebeka between 1915 - 1920 and possibly longer. Some names of their
children were Mary, George, Alice, Petra, Clarence and Vera (Babe). Would like to
know about Peter Daly's occupation. Would like to find their descendants.
L. Swanson Fri, 28 AUG 1998
Am looking for an Ingeborg Loberg WILLIAMS who lived in the area around 1917 and
later moved to Chisholm, MN.
Anna-Karin Mattsson Thu, 3 SEP 1998
We are trying to locate the following: Lejon Carin Larsdotter, born 16th Apr 1850
on Solleron, an island in Lake Siljan, Sweden, married Johannes Andersson, born
22 Jan 1849 in Orsa, Sweden. They left Sweden 1882 with their children Anna born
8 Apr 1874, Karolina born 3 Jun 1876, Anders Gustav 30 Dec 1878 and Lars born
16 Nov 1880. In the United States or Canada six more children were born. They
had also a foster son, Kox Jons Andersson, born 16 Jun 1864. He left Sweden 1883.
The last known address was Hendon Saskatchewan, Canada. That was 1924 or 27 when
Carin died and a daughter wrote a letter to Sweden. The daughter's name was Mary;
she lived in Minneapolis and her surname was Johnson. It is said that Johannes
was a restaurant-keeper in Wadena, Minnesota but that can be incorrect
(possible Wadena, Saskatchewan). Lejon Carin was my grandmother's aunt and I am
grateful for all information.
Anna-Karin Mattsson
Karlsarvet 39
793 92 Leksand
Sweden
Diana Tidball Mon, 7 SEP 1998
I am looking for any information on the descendents of Esther, Friede, Roolf,
Kasjen, Albert and/or Daniel HASBARGEN. Some lived in Illinois. They came from Norden, Germany.
Andrew Holmes-Higgin Wed, 9 SEP 1998
I am doing some historical research on a remote part of northwest England called
Furness, and I came across a footnote in an old book that in 1872 a small group
of craftsmen and artisans from Furness and the town of Barrow in particular,
emigrated to Minnesota and were encouraged by a local railroad to found the
"Wadena Colony". They felt they had been displaced by the industrial revolution
and were looking for somewhere new to continue their old ways. I have no other
information other than that; if anyone knows anything about this group or what
became of its members, I'd be curious to find out.
Kristine Hague Sun, 27 SEP 1998
I am searching for my birthparents, as I am in need of medical history. I was
born on 12/11/66. I weighed 5 lbs. 5 1/2 oz. Full term baby. I was born at
Wesley Hospital, which is now Tri county. 5 Hours of labor. I was taken to a
foster home until Feb. 1967, then was adopted by the Carter Family. My birth
mother was 31 yrs. at time of birth, and divorced. Her nationality was Norwegian,
and a member of the Luthern congregation. She was described to be 5'2 tall and
115lbs, blue eyes and fair complexion. She had been employed in secretarial positions
in Federal Civil Service. She had four children from her marriage. She divorced
approcimatly 3 yrs before my birth. Her father was a custodian at a high school.
He suffered heart trouble approximately 1 yr. before my birth. He also had cancer
of the nose which was arrested. Her mother was a housewife. She had 2 brothers
and 2 sisters. One brother was a carpenter and heavy machine operator. The other
brother was majoring in journalism. One sister was a housewife and a part-time
steneographer. The other sister was a medical doctor's assistant and housewife.
My birth father was 5'7 180lbs. He had brown hair ,brown eyes,and a dark complexion.
His nationality was German, and he was a member of a Congregational Congregation.
He was employed by a railroad. His father was deceased, cause of death was not in
my file. He had several brothers and sisters. I by all means do not want to intrude
on anyones life, I would just like to have my medical history , for I have 2 children,
and have to know some medical background for some health issues that have risen.
I am divorced and my ex-husband was also adopted, so I have no clue to what is in store.
Please if anyone has any information that could help it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Kathy Dreis Severance Mon, 28 SEP 1998
Looking for relatives of Henry DREIS son of Daniel DREIS & Marie ENTRINGER. Henry is
from Luxemburg. He married Francis (Franciska) POHL of Germany on Sep 13, 1859. They
moved to Wadena about 1899, died there in 1900 & 1901. During their marriage they lived
in New Prauge, Shakopee, & Vermillion, MN. Their children are: Nicholas DREIS m: Mary Ann
FICKER; John DREIS; Caroline J. DREIS m: Samuel OAKLAND; Margaret DREIS; Francis B. DREIS
m: Nicholas J. REITER II; Joseph DREIS; Francis DREIS. Have much to share.
Scott Harris Thur, 5 NOV 1998
I am looking for information on Gabe ZIMMERMAN of Wadena, wife was (unknown) Fosler,
daughter of Edwin B.FOSLER and Harriet HARRIS. Any information will be appreciated.
Terri Carlson Tue, 10 NOV 1998
Researching Nicholas Thielen b.2/14/1856, Leimbach Germany. Married Anna Backes b.12/2/1867
Frier (Trier?) Co. Germany. Nicholas' sister Maria married John Halfen on the same day as he
and Anna, 11/22/1886 in Wadena. Born to Nicholas and Anna: Ernest Nicholas, Angelina, Margaret,
Joseph Anton, Mary Ann and Theodore. Ernest and Anna moved to Langdon, ND where they died.
Kathy Hall Mon, 16 NOV 1998
I am looking for information on Alma and Leland Cannon. They lived in the in Staples area.
I was told that they had nine children. Alma died in the 1940's. That's all the family
information I have on them. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Kathy Hall
Suzi Kicker Tue, 15 DEC 1998
I'm looking for the KICKER families of Ottertail and Wadena Counties. Thank you.
Bill Everson Tue, 22 DEC 1998
I'm searching for information about my great grandfather, whose last name was Everson.
I don't know the first name. An old letter from a deceased aunt indicated he was buried
in Menahga, Wadena County, MN. His wife was named Carrie and one account indicates she
was the daughter of Christ Olson of Noonan, ND. However, I have other informaton that
suggests Christ Olson might have been her second husband, after Olson. Everson was said
to have been born in Manitowoc, WI but I haven't been able to verify that. He was probably
born in the 1850s and died some time after 1877, when my grandfather was born and before 1900.
The children were: Charles Edward (1877-1940 Grand Forks, ND); Cornelius; Albert (spouse Anne)
of Idaho?; Charles (may be a stepson?); John; Anton; Oscar (never married); and Hannah.
Cornelius Everson had a son, Wesley, who died in the 1970s or 80s. Wesley's spouse was Gladys of Lethbridge, Alberta. Cornelius also had a daughter, Irene, whose husband was Ahlburn M. Gropp of Swift Current, SK.
Anton Everson had a daughter, Viola, and a stepson, Milvin, who had 12 children from 3 wives (two died).
Hannah Everson married Arthur Wells and probably lived in New Mexico. Their daughter Eva Wells once lived, Billings, Montana.
Bill Everson 350 Cottage Hill Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-833-4230
Tedi Shawver Sat, 26 DEC 1998
Linus Severi RIIKKULA (RIIKULA) came to Wadena County circa 1900 from Vaasa
Finland. See March 1998 query. One of my cousins has been contacted by
another researcher from Minnesota. I've have been trying to contact descendants
of Linus. My grandfather was Victor Karl RIIKULA, who settled in the Portland
Oregon area.
Lisa Trembley Sun, 27 DEC 1998
I would appreciate some help locating news articles that will help identify
the ancestors of Ole Olson Borseth, died Dec. 18, 1960 and buried in the Green
Lawn Cemetery in Verndale. Ole (and brothers?) emigrated from OKpendol (spelling?)
Norway to Cresco Iowa in approx 1887. Sometime later Ole moved to Wadena County MN.
Ole's son Olaf Miller BORSETH married Edyth Marie GROW who graduated from Wadena
High School in 1923.
Ron Sykes Tue, 29 DEC 1998
Looking for both the Philip MASON and William & Hasmer SHEARER families of Wadena
County, MN. Were in the 1920 Census.