CZAPIEWSKI, GERSZEWSKI, SLOMINSKI, ZOLONDEK posted by Sheila on Wednesday, December 6, 2000

I am looking for information on the surnames I have listed, my information in large and I am looking to tie up some loose ends on the tree, if you have any information at all on the Gerszewski, Zolondek, Czapiewski, or Slominski's please contact me at brezinas@aol.com. I am very willing to share any information that I may have that you do not. They range from Grandforks county, to the Canadian border..

BLAKELY posted by Kenneth Thiede on Saturday, December 9, 2000

Seeking information and data from the 1885 Dakote Territorial Census for Grand Forks County. Thomas Henry/Harry Blakely and his mother Mary Blakely. They were living on land for north east quarter of section 26 in township 154 north of range 54 west 160 acres. I would pay for photo copies and postage..

GRANDE, JOHNDRO, REVOIR, RIVARD posted by Sandy Rivard on Sunday, December 10, 2000

I am seeking info on Arthur Revoir born August 03, 1888. That is all I have on him except that he Married Nelie Grande. They moved to Montana between 1915 & 1917. Please help if you can I am stumped at this point and very much lost. Sandy Rivard

BYRNE, GORMAN, HAGAN, QUIGLEY posted by Terri Carlson on Wednesday, December 13, 2000

Gormans listed as landowners in Grand Forks CO. ND David Gorman 1883,1886, 1892; James Gorman 1884, 1889; John Gorman 2/5/1884; Katie O'Gorman 1885; Michael Gorman 1884; Thomas Gorman 5/13/1883. If you have any Gorman connections, would like to compare notes. I have a John and Thomas Gorman that I am looking for. Their sister, Jane Gorman Hagan had children that lived in Cavalier CO..

FELTONS, FRANKLINS posted by Shannon Hicks on Thursday, December 14, 2000

I am searching for my fathers family he grew up in Grand Forks ND the information I have are his father was Benjerman Franklin, mother Mary Nelson maiden name and Brother Richard and sister Rhea.

GORMAN posted by Jon Raymond on Thursday, December 14, 2000

Have you checked the Gorman listings in East Grand Forks, Polk County, MN? There are some there. EGF is the sister city of Grand Forks, ND, across the river in MN. There was a Gorman who was a cabinet maker in EGF. I went to High School in EGF with a Steve Gorman..

FRANKLIN posted by Jon Raymond on Thursday, December 14, 2000

Hannah Elizabeth "Annie" Franklin was my g-g-grandmother. She married Wm Raymond. Do we have a connection? What was your father's name?.

GORMAN posted by Jan Gorman on Thursday, December 14, 2000

Terri, It would appear we are both studying the Gormans who were in the Grand Forks area. My great grandfather Thomas Gorman and children Margaret, James, John, Henry, Mary, Rose, etc began using the surname O'Gorman after they arrived in the Grand Forks area in 1881 from Ontario, Canada. Thomas farmed in the Grand Forks area and his son John O'Gorman ultimately farmed in the Hillsboro area. Four other Gorman brothers - John, James, Michael and Edward also arrived in the Red River Valley in the 1880s from Ontario. John and his wife Bridget Edwards, after some time in Larimore, settled in Grand Forks; James and his wife Amelia Edwards settled in Fargo, Michael and his wife Bridget Powers settled in East Grand Forks and finally my grandfather Edward Gorman and his wife Margaret Gorman (daughter of the above mentioned Thomas) settled in Moorhead, MN. These four brothers had a sister Kate/Catherine who is mentioned in their obituaries as being married to a Fred Stevens. At this point, I do not believe David Gorman is connected to these two families; Peter Gorman/O'Gorman, who lived in Grand Forks can be traced to a family of Gorman/O'Gormans who were from Renfrew County in Ontario. My Gormans were in Carleton and Lanark Counties in Ontario. There were other Gormans - born in Ireland or Canada - who were in Pembina County in the same time frame. I know nothing of their families. I don't have much information on the descendants of John or Michael, but at least a couple of grandchildren are still in the area. Michael began the carpentry business in East Grand Forks. In the information I have thus far, I don't seem to have Hagen or your other surnames, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. Byrne is a surname I recognize from my research in Canada.

HARVEY, MCGUIRE posted by Rita Meistrell on Friday, December 15, 2000

Many of Manvel, ND area settlers came from Ontario area. You might be interested in the following: Originally published in the Almonte Gazette, 11 March, 1898. From the LCGS Newsletter, September & October, 1999. John McGuire, Jr., is a farmer living 3 miles east of Manvel in Harvey Township, who came here from Pakenham, Ont in 1882 and bought the place he now lives on. He raises cattle, hogs, horses, and sheep of different varieties. The farm of Harvey Bros. includes Jim, Robert and Ed, living four and one half miles east of Marvel. They came from Arnprior in 1877 with their father who was a founder of Harvey Township. He died about 12 years ago, leaving his family in comfortable circumstances and all settles in the same district within a radius of 6 miles. Those that are married and are parents themselves are John, the eldest, William, Peter, Mat, Mrs. William Knaus, Manvel, Mrs. John McDonald, Stoughton and Mrs. Ed O’Brien, Grand Forks. The younger boys live in the homestead with their mother. They farm about 1300 aces of land. They raise beef cattle at a considerable profit on account of their pasture facilities. Hog raising is also a profitable industry but their chief pursuit is grain raising. They own some of the finest horses in the country and are competent and intelligent horsemen themselves. They boys at home are industrious and ambitious and no matter what pleasure or pastime is in the country! , it never detains them from going home and attending to the farming business, evidently the cause of their present financial circumstances. William Harvey, a farmer living in town and owning 212 acres on the bank of the Marais, came here with his father in 1877 from Arnprior and owns a $900 barn with all modern inventions to feed stock. His residence is beautifully situated in a natural grove. He raises cattle, horses, hogs and grain. He is one of the pioneers of Harvey Township and a member of the school board and a township officer. Matt Harvey is one of the country’s enterprising farmers, living 7 miles from Manvel on 350 acres of land. He came here with his parents from Arnprior in 1877 and recently married one of Manvel’s young ladies, beginning housekeeping in a 41400 house near the timber on the Red River. He raises cattle, horses, hogs and grain and some fine sheep, having imported the last from Australia 3 months ago at a cost of $10 apiece and in conclusion he is thoroughly provided with a good share of this world’s wealth.

BUTTERY, FINNEY, FINNIE posted by George Stewart on Tuesday, December 19, 2000

James Finnie and his wife Mary Jane (Buttery/Buttree)and 3 children left Northumberland county Ontario for the Grand Forks / Emerado area in 1881 at about age 33. Mary Jane is probably an older sister of John K Buttery. The 1871 census of Ontario lists a George Buttery age 45, a farmer in Peterborough co. Any connections?.

MARTIN posted by Rheanne Smith on Tuesday, December 26, 2000

James H. Martin (born abt 1872,Illinois) married Pearl Couley (born abt 1886, Inkster, Grand Forks, ND) about 1902 at Inkster. Daughter Jessie Martin was born in 1902. It is believed this family came to Alberta about 1905, did they return to North Dakota (seem to have dissappeared)? Is the name Couley still found in the Niagara or Inkster ND araea? Any assistance really appreciated (from Alberta).

COLLINS, CRAWFORD, ENGH, MCLAREN, WARCUP posted by Sue Collins on Wednesday, December 27, 2000

Obituary for William McLaren, Larimore Pioneer, Grand Forks County, ND, April 24, 1941 William McLaren Died Last Thursday Another Pioneer of the Community Answers Summons - Funeral Services Held Sunday Afternoon William McLaren, one of the pioneer residents of the McCanna community, passed away in the county hospital in this city last Thursday, following a lingering illness which had kept him bedridden for some time. Born October 30th, 1858 in Perth, Ontario, Mr. McLaren came to the McCanna community 61 years ago when a young man, and engaged in farming operations for a great many years. About seven years ago, when his health started to fail he moved to Grand Forks and lived there until about two years ago when they moved to this city and have resided here since. He was 83 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. McLaren took a great deal of interest in local and county politics and was at one time a county commissioner and served on the township boards for several terms. Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Collins and Mrs. Cora Engh of Grand Forks, and Mrs. Floyd Warcup of this city, a niece, Mrs. George Alexander of Minneapoplis, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Masonic funeral services were conducted from the Masonic Temple in this city on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, Dr. S.F. Halfyard officiating, and Rev. Nathan Daynard of the Presbyterian church preached the funeral sermon. Mrs. W.B. Bang sang, "The Old Rugged Cross," accompanied by Mrs. Wm. Klemer at the piano, and a quartette composed of Mrs. and Mrs. Earl Stonehouse, Mrs. W.B. Bang and Amos D. Henry sang "Lead Kindly Light", with Mrs. Klemer accompanying. Interment was made in Bellevue cemetery. The following were the pallbearers: John Virden, J.F. Sheehan, James Murphy, Frank, Leo and Leonard McMahon. Honorary pallbears: C.N. Swanson, Nels Hemingsen, I.O. Messelt, W.B. Bang, T.O. Stensrud and P.J. Peterson.

COLLINS, CRAWFORD, ENGH, MCLAREN, WARCUP posted by Sue Collins on Wednesday, December 27, 2000

Obituary for Belle Crawford McLaren, Larimore Pioneer, Grand Forks County, Jan 21, 1943 Mrs. Wm. McLaren Died Tuesday Mrs. William McLaren a long time resident of the Bachelors Grove community, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Engh, in Grand Forks. Mrs. McLaren had made her home with her daughter in Grand Forks since the death of her husband in April, 1941. Her death was due to a heart ailment. Belle Crawford was born February 8th, 1861 at Sherbrooke, Ont., and at the time of her death was 81 years of age. She came to the United States in 1882, with her uncle, John Crawford, one of the original bachelors of the Grove community. The deceased is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Cora Engh and Mrs. Mabel Collins of Grand Forks and Mrs. Floyd Warcup of Bremerton, Wash., eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at press time..

COLLINS posted by Sue Collins on Wednesday, December 27, 2000

Grand Forks, ND, Feb, 1924 Funeral For S. Collins This Morning Funeral services for Stephen Collins, Riverside Park, who died Monday morning after a brief illness, will be held this morning at 9:30 from St. Michael's pro-cathedral. Pallbearers are: A.I. Hunter, J.D. Bacon, A.F. Turner, Jos. Poupore, Wm. McLaren and J.P. Kennedy. The clearing house banks of Greater Grand Forks will be closed from 9:30 to 11 a.m today out of respect for Mr. Collins, it was announced Wednesday. Frank Collins, a brother, of Minneapolis and Harold Collins of Pittsburgh, a son, have arrived here for the funeral. Mr. Collins came to Grand Forks county in 1877 and to Grand Forks in 1881, at which time he entered the farm implement business. M.F. Murphy later became a partner in the business and still later Mr. Collins became sole owner. He was a member for several years of the Grand Forks city council as alderman from the Sixth ward, a member of the congregation of St. Michael's pro-cathedral, a member of the Elks lodge of Grand Forks and took a prominent part in civic affairs of the city. Those who knew Mr. Collins well say that we was fond of hunting and that he invariably was the life of the camp when on a hunting trip. He was for many years one of Grand Forks' substantial citizens..

VEITCH posted by Lee Ann Tarter on Wednesday, December 27, 2000

Thomas J. Veitch was the sixth son of David and Jane Taylor Veitch. He was born January 2, 1869, at Lisbon, New York. He was the twin brother of Winifred Veitch Lebeau. Thomas was the last son to leave his fathers farm home in New York State and come to North Dakota, seeking farm land to establish a home. Soon after his arrival in 1889, in Grand Forks County he was able to secure a quarter of land in Section 35 of Mekinock twp. He lived on this land in a small one room "shack" for three years. At this time he was able to secure two more quarters across the road in Chester twp. Sec. 2. After obtaining this property which was equipped with buildings, he returned to New York State. He married his long time "sweetheart" Gertrude G. Paupst on January 29, 1902. They soon returned to North Dakota, arriving in Emerado in Feb. of 1902. They were met at the train by George and Jane Veitch. After a visit with them they went to the farm home that Thomas had prepared for his bride. Thomas raised grain, cattle, sheep, and all the other things that went with farming in those days. Thomas and Gertrude had six children. They were Dorothy, Elizabeth, Merle, Donald, Gertrude, and Robert. They were all members of the Presbyterian Church of Emerado. All of the children were graduates of the Emerado North Dakota High School. In 1926 they purchased a home in Emerado. Thomas and Donald continued to farm. Thomas passed away at the age of 60 in October of 1929. Gertrude continued to live in Emerado until she sold her home in 1948 moving to Grand Forks until her death on April 30, 1962. Dorothy married George W. Hoffman of Sanish, North Dakota. Elizabeth married Leonard W. Berg. Merle married Edgar A. Redwing. Donald married Eleanor Swendseid. Gertrude married Maurice E. Redwing. Robert married Verna Nelson..

IRMSCHER posted by Grace Rosier on Thursday, December 28, 2000

Hello! I am searching for the family of IRMSCHER, Loren Paul. I have been told he had an aunt (don't know her name) and a sister named Elizabeth "Betty". I found him on the Social Security Death Index and Grand Forks, Grand Forks, N.D. is shown as his address for home and employment. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Grace.

WILSON posted by Scott C. Meeker on Sunday, December 31, 2000

I have posted an online profile (biography), with photograph, of George Wilson, who lived in Grand Forks, ND, starting in 1882. The full profile can be read by using the link shown below. Wilson was born on December 18, 1836, in the City of Hamburg, Germany, of English parents. He was raised in the Kingdom of Norway and immigrated to America in 1858. He lived for a time in Chicago, IL, and then in Madison, WI. During the American Civil War he served in the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, famous "Scandinavian Regiment." He rose from 2nd Lieutenant to Captain to Major, and commanded the regiment for 6 months. He fought and was wounded at Stone River, Tennessee, in 1862, and again at Chickamauga, Georgia, in 1863. He also fought in General William T. Sherman's Atlanta Campaign in 1864. After the war he lived in Wisconsin before settling in Grand Forks.

WILSON posted by Scott C. Meeker on Sunday, December 31, 2000

I am seeking information about, and relatives of, George Wilson, who settled in Grand Forks, ND, in 1882. He was born on December 18, 1836, in the City of Hamburg, Germany, of English parents. He was raised in the Kingdom of Norway and immigrated to America in 1858, settling in Dane County, Wisconsin. He served as an officer during the American Civil War in the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, the famous Scandinavian regiment. In 1863 he married Mary Madson. There is an online profile (biography), complete with a photo of him in uniform, that can be accessed via the link below. I am seeking the following information on George Wilson. Names and birth/death dates of his parents. Name of the sailing ship he came to America on. Date and location he was married. Names and birth dates of his children, if any. His occupational, fraternal, political, and religious affiliations while living in Grand Forks. When, where, and of what he died. Where he is buried. Credit will be given by name for any and all who provide information that is used in his profile. Contributors will be added to the Sources section of his profile and to the list of Modern 15th Wisconsin Volunteers on the 15th Wisconsin website, which is listed in the book "The Civil War on the Web: A Guide to the Very Best Sites." I thank you in advance for any and all help that you provide..

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