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Re: Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

gsivam — 2010-03-15 14:59:40Z

These are all relatives of mine. Is it possible to scan the pages?

Re: Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

LindaSeashore — 2010-03-14 23:47:47Z

Thanks for checking. I think I am looking for a Johan W. Briskie (Brueske) and his wife Friedrike. I feel certain that they were related to the individuals above but sadly I cannot yet find the connection. I think I'll check with Wisconsin again. Linda Seashore Larsen

Re: Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

KarenL8426 — 2010-03-14 05:44:48Z

It mentions a Lucille Brueske, a Bertha Brueske, a Herman and Albertina Brueske, an Alice Marie Brueske, a Frederick and Bertha Brueske, an Emma Brueske, an Emil Brueske, and an Ida Bertha Rosalina Brueske.

Are any of these names something you're interested in? Let me know if you would like more information.

Re: Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

KarenL8426 — 2010-03-14 05:31:06Z

It's a biography book of the county. It is very similiar to other biography books in other counties. Some biographies are submitted by family or people that knew the person but not every person has a biography in the book. It also talks about the businesses, churchs, schools, etc.

Re: Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

KarenL8426 — 2010-03-14 05:28:27Z

It mentions a J.F. Trisko in Belle River Township. A Joe Trisco married to Rosie Feda. A Art Trisco married to Nellie. A Rojett Trisco married to Evelyn.

It mentions a Maren Bredesen married to Carelius G. Botner. It says an August and Emil Sander changed their names to Bredeson. A Oliver Bredeson married to Ruth.

A Elizabeth Wolters is married to Simon Jr. Her father is Anton Joseph Wolters.

A Peter Stiern is mentioned in Carlos Township. Also in the reference to St. Mary's Catholic Church.

If any of these people are of interest to you, let me know. None of them actually have a biography of some can be expounded on a little bit more.

Re: Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

LindaSeashore — 2010-03-13 01:22:56Z

My great grandmother is Mathilda (Tillie) Brueske (Briski, Bruske). She is listed on the Douglas County, Alexandria 1880 census. Her husband was Charles Leonard Abbott. Do you have any information about her parents,Johan and Friedrike. I'm not 100% sure that those are her parents but lots of Brueskes moved to the area from Germany via Wisconsin. Thanks in advance.

Re: SAWYER, C. F. and STABLER, Louella (Nov. 1888) Marriage

TarynMN — 2010-03-05 03:22:26Z

You should contact the Douglas county historical society.
http://www.dchsmn.org/

historic@dchsmn.org

I found a census record for Stabler in 1885, in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.

Geo L. Stabler b. 1832 England
Matilda Stabler b. 1851 Indiana
Louella Stabler b. 1867 Minnesota
Chas. Stabler b. 1869 Minnesota
French Stabler b. 1871 Minnesota
Garry Stabler b. 1876 Minnesota
Carlton Stabler b. 1879 Minnesota.

Some of these records are available at familysearch.org

Louella Grace Stabler was born 9 Nov. 1865, Sauk Centre, Stearns county, Minnesota. Her parents are listed at familysearch as being George Lund Stabler, and Matilda Salmond Skillman. Louella Married Charles Franklin Sawyer, 21 Nov. 1888.
Luella Grace Stabler (Sawyer)
Death 17 JUN 1960 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Burial: 21 JUN 1960 Forest Lawn Cem,Glendale,L-An, , , California

Re: SAWYER, C. F. and STABLER, Louella (Nov. 1888) Marriage

jwatne2010 — 2010-02-28 03:25:23Z

The Sawyers and Stablers are not among the families I am researching. While searching the Douglas County papers for stories on my wife's relatives and related families, I transcribed all the birth, death and marriage stories I found, and posted the death and marriage stories. Anything I found on them will show up in the postings on the Douglas County RootsWeb page. You might find some more information there.

You might also try posting some additional information, such as obituaries you have, or other information about the family. That could well attract a response from other people who are researching those two families. Doing so has helped me make several useful contacts.

I hope you found the postings helpful, and that you can make the right connections.

Re: SAWYER, C. F. and STABLER, Louella (Nov. 1888) Marriage

oakslesly — 2010-02-28 00:28:21Z

These were my great grandparents. Do you have any more info on them? I am trying to trace the Sawyer line and the Stabler line. I would appreciate any help you can offer.

Re: Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

Tommysolberg — 2010-02-10 19:29:37Z

The Album of the Ages is a large bound compilation of family biographies published by the Douglas County Historical Society in about 1978. Any family memeber could submit a family history, bio or write up for inclusion in the volume. I do not beleive there was any cost to including a family write up. All families included had Doulglas County ties. The volume is no longer available and is considered fairly rare. I have a copy if you want a look up. Furnish full family names and township if possible. It is indexed only to last names so searches can be quite difficult for commmon Scandanavian names. tommy solberg tsolberg@tampabay.rr.com

Re: Taylor, John (1825), Death or Burial

jwatne2010 — 2010-02-09 05:51:57Z

John Taylor died in Fillmore County. I have not found a burial record yet, but here is the abstract I made of the death record at the courthouse in Preston:

TAYLOR, John

REGISTER OF DEATHS A, FILLMORE COUNTY (MINNESOTA)

Page:
177

Line:
10

Name of Deceased
John Taylor

Date of Death: Year/Month/Day:
1884 Feb. 22

Sex:
M

Color:
White

Married, Single or Widowed:
Married

Age: Years/Months/Days.
58-8-2

Place of Birth (Township or City):
Eng[land]

Name of Father
Geo Taylor

Place of Birth of Father
Eng[land]

Name of Mother
Mary Taylor

Place of Birth of Mother:
Eng[land]

Disease, or Cause of Death
Dropsy
Heart

Occupation
Farmer

Date of Record: Year/Month/Day
1884 Dec. 30

Data copied by Joel A. Watne from original book.
Date: 3 July 2008

Re: Von BAUMBACH, Jacob & "Young Sauk Centre Lady" (1899) Marriage

jwatne2010 — 2010-02-09 05:04:55Z

I just checked the online Minnesota Death Index at the Minnesota History Center. Searching on "Von Baumbach" produced two hits. Searching on "Baumbach" produced 16 hits. But no Jacob.

One possible strategy would be old-fashioned courthouse research. If you think they died in Stearns County, go through the indexes of the death record books at the courthouse, looking for any variant of the name that you can think of. That might work.

But you might keep in mind that death records are NOT necessarily complete. Sometimes the local authority, sometimes the township clerk, just never recorded some deaths. I did a search for a lady who was told that there was no death record in Wright County of the death of Ed Cavanaugh, who froze to death in a blizzard in April 1884 while walking home from St Cloud to Corinna Township. I checked the courthouse records myself, and ended up with notes on lots of Cavanaughs/Kavanaughs--but no sign of Poor Old Ed. Eventually, I stumbled on a single newspaper mention of the event. From my postings on the Douglas Counthy page, I was contacted by a man in Sweden who found two stories of a great-great grandmother who died in Alex--the only trace he had been able to find of the family since they left Sweden. So far, we have been unable to find a death or burial record in Alex. So there might NOT be a death record to find--but if you look, you can at least establish what isn't there.

Hope this helps some.

Joel

Re: Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

connieols — 2010-02-09 03:52:22Z

Just wondering what the "Douglas Co Album of the Ages" consists of?

Re: Von BAUMBACH, Jacob & "Young Sauk Centre Lady" (1899) Marriage

bonniemollie — 2010-02-08 17:12:24Z

You indicated they died in St. Cloud (Stearns Co) from the Mn Historical Index...I still cannot find them...was the name spelled differently? Did Jacob go back to his biological name? They just disappear...

Re: Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

gsivam — 2009-12-22 19:27:25Z

Interested in the Trisko, Bredeson, Wolters, Stieren surnames. Thanks.

Douglas Co Album of the Ages Lookup

KarenL8426 — 2009-12-21 04:54:54Z

I have a copy of the Douglas County: Album of the Ages book. If you would like me to lookup a name for you, let me know.

Re: BLACKWELL, J.W. and VanLOON, Emma V (March 29, 1876) Marriage

ronaldernest1945 — 2009-11-20 15:32:27Z

James William Blackwell married Emma Hill as the original notice advised. Emma was previously married to Stephen Van Loon but he drowned in Pocket Lake. The last information we had on James and Emma was that they moved to Washington State. Lois Clarinda Twichell (Blackwell) Memoirs tell us that James died in 1917 (Puyalup) We are still trying to contact and descendants of James and Emma.
James was the adopted son of George Blackwell b. 1801 d. 1877 Holmes City (Van Loon Cemetery) and Mary Barradell b. 1797 d. 1864 England (Shurdington Cemetery)
See www.blackwellgenealogy.com
webmaster@blackwellgenealogy.com

Re: Father Jeremiah Callaghan

TarynMN — 2009-10-12 11:58:40Z

You can send for the death certificate from the Minnesota death index online, for only $9.

http://people.mnhs.org/dci/Search.cfm

There also must be quite a bit of information in his family file located at the Douglas county historical society.

DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1219 Nokomis Street
Alexandria, MN 56308-3712
320-762-0382
320-762-9062
www.dchsmn.org
Executive Director: Rachel Barduson
bardo@dchsmn.org
Hours: Office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Tours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Research Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Of course Callaghan descendents still live in Alexandria. Maybe they have photos, etc. The historical society may have photos of him too.

Taryn

Re: Father Jeremiah Callaghan

gretchen150 — 2009-10-11 00:25:51Z

Jeremiah George Callaghan from Alexandria, MN is a relative of mine. His father's name was Thomas.

His mother, Margaret, was born in Ireland as well. Her maiden name was also Callaghan (O'Callaghan when in Ireland), but she and her husband were not related.

The obit said "Main, New Hampshire", which as far as I can tell, is non-existent. I took it to mean NH, near the ME border. Exeter is reasonably close. Jerry's next youngest sister, Margaret (my great-grandmother) was born in Berwick, ME, which is quite close to New Hampshire.

Joel, thank you SO MUCH for posting the obit and marriage announcement. I found them some months ago and found them to be very helpful. If it's not a lot of work, I'd love to get a copy of Jerry's death certificate. I'd be happy to pay any related expenses for it.

Gretchen

Re: IVERSON, Ole E. & NELSON, Betsey; HAMMERGREN, John & SWENSON, Clotilda; ASTWOOD, J.B. & SHEIRE, Nina; TORVE, Halvor and NEWSTRAND, Mary; GOLDSCHMITZ, Peter & Mary; GULLICKSON, Carl & NELSON, Eda; FOREMAN, Christopher & BAYERLE, Lena; TIMM, Edward & ZI

sbuethner — 2009-09-12 21:08:46Z

Alexandria Post News,
Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Thursday, December 9, 1897, pae 4, col. 2.

MILTONA.

The wedding bells have ceased to ring since the best man made his visit. The happy young people are Mr. Ed Timm and Miss Emilie, daughter of Mrs. Karl Zinter of Miltona. They were married at the German Lutheran church in Miltona Tuesday, December 7th, by the Rev. Mr. Schmidt, from where they at once departed for the festive wedding dinner prepared by the bride’s parents. It was a delightful occasion.

Transcribed from microfilm copy of newspaper

Re: ROBIDOU, Mrs. Amelia (xxxx-1872)

Marilu1030 — 2009-09-07 21:57:55Z

Yes Amos and Amelia Robidou were in Alexandria in the 1870 census. Thanks for the other information. This is not my family, but I am working on a history project and other members of the family are part of that project. So I may check out the newspapers later.

Re: ROBIDOU, Mrs. Amelia (xxxx-1872)

TarynMN — 2009-09-05 13:48:09Z

There might be more news items about the family, just casual mentions of their daily activities in the old newspapers. The Douglas county historical society has family files on some families and they may have some of that content in the file. Were they in the city of Alexandria for the 1870 census?

The contact information for Douglas County Historical is

DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1219 Nokomis Street
Alexandria, MN 56308-3712
320-762-0382
320-762-9062
www.dchsmn.org
Executive Director: Rachel Barduson
bardo@dchsmn.org
Hours: Office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Tours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Research Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Re: ROBIDOU, Mrs. Amelia (xxxx-1872)

Marilu1030 — 2009-09-04 02:24:40Z

This family is a real puzzle. I think this Amelia was the first wife of Amos Robidou. They were married in the 1870 census in Alexandria, MN and she was listed as an invalid. I wonder if they went to Florida, thinking it would be better for her health. In the 1870 census they had no children. But in the 1880 census, Amos was married to Mary and had two children born about 1867 and 1869. I wonder if they were Mary's children from a first marriage. In 1880 Amos and Mary were in Bismark, Dakota Territory. does anyone have any answers??

Re: Taylor, John (1825), Death or Burial

riderd — 2009-08-25 03:00:55Z

I think John Taylor may have died in Fillmore County, Minnesota, rather than Douglas County. He is listed among the pensioners living in Fillmore County, Minnesota, in 1883. I found a clue in an online transcription of the obituary for his widow, Mary Lake Taylor, that would give his date of death around 1884. The URL is: http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.min..., in the posting "Taylors of Fillmore County." The contributor is jwatne2010 who posted transcriptions of the obituaries on 14 January 2007.

Re: Eliza A (Lane) Curtis Death or Obit Info

osby2003 — 2009-08-25 01:50:30Z

Thank you so very much for the information. This has made my family tree complete.

Appreciate all your kindness!

Re: Eliza A (Lane) Curtis Death or Obit Info

TarynMN — 2009-08-25 01:20:42Z

Douglas co. researcher Joel Watne has posted many obituaries that he has gathered at the Minnesota History center in St. Paul, concerning Douglas Co.

http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.min...

CURTIS, Eliza A. (1824-1899)
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CURTIS, Eliza A. (1824-1899)
Joel Watne (View posts) Posted: 19 Feb 2005 9:59PM

Classification: Death
Surnames: CURTIS, FULLERTON
Alexandria Post News,
Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Thursday, August 10, 1899, page 8, col. 2.

We wish to extend our thanks to all those who so kindly assisted us during the last illness and death of our mother and expecially to Misses Letta and Little Carnegie for their many kindnesses.
MR. AND MRS. E. N. CURTIS
AND FAMILY.

[report of death in column 7]

Alexandria Post News,
Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota
Thursday, August 10, 1899, page 8, col. 7.

The Rev. F. P. Ferguson and wife were called to Carlos last Saturday morning to conduct the funeral services of Eliza A. Curtis, the widow of Mr. C. W. Curtis, and mother of Mrs. E. R. Fullerton, John W. Curtis, and also of Mr. C. N. Curtis of Carlos, with whom she has made her home since the death of her husband. She was born in Ohio May 3, 1824, and was the mother of nine children, only three of whom survive her. She was a consistent member of the M. E. church, and a faithful and affectionate mother.

Transcribed from microfilm copy of newspaper at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN.

Eliza A (Lane) Curtis Death or Obit Info

osby2003 — 2009-08-24 22:06:14Z

Looking for any death or obit information on Eliza A (Lane) Curtis. She died 10 Aug 1899 on Carlos Twp, Douglas, Minnesota. She was born on 03 May 1824 in Ohio. She may have been living with her son Ernest N Curtis.

Re: ABRAHAMSON, Chr. & RONNINGEN, Annie (xxxx-1890) Murder-Suicide

TarynMN — 2009-07-31 15:29:28Z

You should contact the Pope county Historical Society to get some good facts to follow up on this.

POPE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
809 S. Lakeshore Drive
Glenwood, MN 56334
320-634-3293
Administrator: Merlin Peterson
pcmuseum@wisper-wireless.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

If one assumes that she was in Ben Wade township, she may be on the 1880 census showing her family, but I can't find any Ronningen at that time. They could be there, but using the patronym maybe. Or not there yet?

Still in Norway maybe? Or elsewhere in the USA.

Maybe give the information you know, and we can trace it going from the other direction?

Taryn

Re: ABRAHAMSON, Chr. & RONNINGEN, Annie (xxxx-1890) Murder-Suicide

alwaysdigging — 2009-07-30 15:24:17Z

I wondering who was Annie Ronningen's father?

Re: HAYWARD, Harry (xxxx-1895) Hanged for Murder

Saharanne — 2009-07-28 21:27:28Z

Adry did not get hung in Harry's place. There is too much evidence to the fact it was Harry that swung from the gallows. I am a direct decendant of Claus Blixt's brother Andrew.
Ann

Re: William Clifford Warfield

ChristopherLeo75 — 2009-07-19 18:32:06Z

Thank you for the information. I tried calling you, but the phone number doesn't work. Phone #509-599-4824 my name Chris.

Re: Orpha Drusilla Baker Wagner - Obit lookup please

l_ostrich — 2009-07-02 10:49:43Z

Thank you for your interest. Yes, I have googled everthing langenfeld and Redland as I thought there may be further mention of 'Pug' and Orpha. I will contact the Historical society.
Lori

Re: KELLY, John and SHEA, Winnifer (April-May ?, 1883) Marriage

TarynMN — 2009-07-02 04:37:00Z

Still lots of Kellys around that area. the Douglas County historical society may have some good info.

DOUGLAS COUNTY
DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1219 Nokomis Street
Alexandria, MN 56308-3712
320-762-0382
320-762-9062
www.dchsmn.org
Executive Director: Rachel Barduson
bardo@dchsmn.org
Hours: Office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Tours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Research Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Re: Orpha Drusilla Baker Wagner - Obit lookup please

TarynMN — 2009-07-02 04:32:37Z

Check out this website for more information maybe about Pug Wagner.
http://www.redlinart.com/gallery.cfm

Terry Redlin the artist is married to a Langenfeld.

Quotation from the website: (no answer to Pug's first name, but maybe the gallery has that info)

Langenfeld Ice Cream Display
In addition to the video presentations, the Redlin Amphitheater is home to an impressive collection of Langenfeld Ice Cream memorabilia. Terry Redlin’s wife, Helene, is a Langenfeld. Her family owned and operated Langenfeld Ice Cream and Dairy in Watertown, South Dakota until the early 1960’s.

The collection was, in large part, the personal collection of Bob Wagner, Helene Langenfeld’s cousin. Bob’s father, “Pug” Wagner, was the ice cream maker at Langenfeld’s Ice Cream and Dairy. Hand-written recipes from “Pug” are included in the collection!

Other collectibles were donated by John Langenfeld, Helene’s brother. The largest antique on display is a beautiful soda fountain which was donated to the Redlin Art Center by Charles Redlin, Terry and Helene’s son.

The antiques on display are a fitting addition to the nostalgic scenes in Terry Redlin’s paintings.

Re: Orpha Drusilla Baker Wagner - Obit lookup please

TarynMN — 2009-07-02 04:20:40Z

Try the Douglas County historical society - they often have family files.

DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1219 Nokomis Street
Alexandria, MN 56308-3712
320-762-0382
320-762-9062
www.dchsmn.org
Executive Director: Rachel Barduson
bardo@dchsmn.org
Hours: Office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Tours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Research Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Re: KELLY, John and SHEA, Winnifer (April-May ?, 1883) Marriage

kkelly65 — 2009-07-01 00:40:56Z

i am the grand daughter of j mcclure kelly son to john ad winnifer kelly.trying to get information on the family kkelly65 @msn.com

Orpha Drusilla Baker Wagner - Obit lookup please

l_ostrich — 2009-06-30 12:33:06Z

Researching Orpha Baker, daughter of Henry Willis Baker and Bertha Nelson, born 11 Jul 1916 and died Douglas Co., 23 Sep 1984. Orpha is a sister of Natalie Baker Langenfeld. Also would like to know the actual name and any information re her husband "Pug" Wagner who was the ice cream maker at Langenfelds Ice Cream and Dairy.

Re: BUGGE, Jens (c. 1841-1891)

TarynMN — 2009-06-25 23:42:03Z

Hi,
I am from Douglas county, and here quite a bit. Are you going to Urness in Norway, or Urness township in Douglas County? There was a whole Urness family that settled here in the county too.
I just helped a friend who has roots at Eikum indre and Eikum ytre. So I've spent some time with the Hafslo bygdebok lately.

Taryn

Re: BUGGE, Jens (c. 1841-1891)

susanlaub — 2009-06-25 22:37:28Z

Taryn - Thanks for all the info. Hans Bugge is my first cousin twice removed. His father Johannes was the brother
of my great-grandfather Jens Samuelson Bugge. Are you a member of the Bugge or Brown family? Are you in Douglas County? I'm in Wisconsin and planning a road trip to Urness in fall. Thanks for all the info.

Re: BUGGE, Jens (c. 1841-1891)

TarynMN — 2009-06-25 13:17:19Z

Hi Susan, did you see this thread too?

http://boards.ancestry.com/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=30&...

Information about Anna Brown's father also.

To find Kim Goldie, you might have to google her with quotation marks around her name.

Here is something someone else posted there in Clallam co. Washington:

Looking for burial of Christine A. BROWN in Sequim, Clallum County WA. She died 24 Feb 1938 in Seattle and her obit gives Sequim as her burial place. I'm hoping that she was buried with her husband, Andrew A. BROWN, who died by 1913, death & burial places uncertain. But they emigrated from MN to WA in 1909, so I assume he died in WA. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 15th Wisconsin Infantry. They were both born in Norway, and their children (all b. in MN) were:
1. Anna A. (Brown) Bugge - res. Los Angeles in 1838
2. Anfina M. (Brown) Marshall - res. Seattle in 1838
3. Ida M. (Brown) Dobin - res. St. Paul MN in 1838
4. Albert L. Brown - res. Portland in 1938
5. Flora/Florence C. Brown - res. Seattle in 1938
Would like to be in touch with living descendants; I have more info to share.
deegrimsrud@hotmail.com

Scott C. Meeker (View posts) Posted: 2 Dec 2000 7:00AM

Classification: Query
Surnames: BROWN
According to information in the Andrew A. Brown papers, he died December 1, 1912, at Port Williams, and is buried in the Sequim View Cemetery, Sequim, Clallun County, Washington. His papers are in the collection of Manuscripts, Special Collections, University Archives, University of Washington Libraries in Seattle.

Andrew Brown was a Captain of Company H of the 15th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, the famous "Scandinavian Regiment" that fought in the American Civil War. There is a profile of Capt. Brown, complete with a photo of him in uniform and quotes from letters he wrote home from the war, posted on the 15th Wisconsin website. The profile can be accessed via the link below.

Then he didn't give a link. Ouch.

Re: BUGGE, Jens (c. 1841-1891)

TarynMN — 2009-06-25 13:06:51Z

Hi Susan,
Kim's posting for Hans Bugge is from 2003, I wonder if she has changed email.
I did find this Hans Bugge, born 1863, leaving the port of Bergen Norway in June 1880 at the age of 17. That would explain maybe why he was not on the 1880 US census, which also was usually taken in June.

http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

6704 Bergen 1430 1880 Juni 18 Hans Bugge m 1863 17 Hafslo Hafslo Allan Linie

Leaving June 18, Hans Bugge, male, b. 1863, age 17, from Hafslo, born in Hafslo on the Allan shipping line.

Hafslo now has a bygdebok, a farm and family history book, which includes the Bugge farm. It's for sale.

Here is Hans Bugge's birth and baptism online,
http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

10027 Hans Bugge 1863.04.05 1863.04.19 m e Johannes Bugge Sætre Gaardbruger Karen Olsdatter Hafslo Hafslo

Hans Bugge (Bugge is used as his middle name here, I have seen that in another case from Hafslo, another Hans Bugge in fact.)

born 1863, April 5, baptised 1863, April 19, male, legitimate birth, father Johannes Bugge, Sætre farm, farmer who owns the farm, mother Karen Olsdatter, from Hafslo.

It looks like Johannes Bugge and Karen Olsdatter had 8 kids. Not sure if all survived to adulthood (confirmation age)

10027 Hans Bugge 1863.04.05 1863.04.19 m e Johannes Bugge Sætre Gaardbruger Karen Olsdatter Hafslo Hafslo
1
0302 Peder Frederik von Krogh 1865.11.19 1865.12.26 m e Johannes Hansen Bugge Sætre Gaardbruger Karen Kirstine Munthe Olsdatter Hafslo Solvorn

10515 Samuel Mandrup Bugge 1868.04.13 1868.05.03 m e Johannes Hansen Bugge Sætre Gd Karen Olsdatter Hafslo Hafslo

10723 Ole Johan 1870.07.28 1870.08.07 m e Johannes Bugge Sæter Gd Karen Olsdatter Hafslo Hafslo

10916 Christian Sigurd 1872.10.30 1872.11.10 m e Johannes Bugge Sæther Gd Karen Kristine Olsdatter Hafslo Hafslo

11128 Magnus 1875.03.01 1875.03.28 m e Johannes Bugge, 38 Aar Sæter Gd Karen Olsdatter, 33 1/2 Aar gifte 1861 Hafslo Hafslo

11340 Ranvei Dorthea 1877.07.02 1877.07.15 f e Johannes Bugge Sæther Gd Karen Olsdatter Hafslo Hafslo

11497 Synnive 1879.02.06 1879.03.09 f e Johannes Bugge, 43 Aar Sætre Gd Karen Olsdatter, 35 Aar Hafslo Hafslo

But each child's birth record does give one more clue to the parents, ages, last names, father's names, etc.

Father is Johannes Hansen Bugge, born about 1836, farmer at Sather/Sætre, mother is Karen Kirstine Olsdatter from Munthe? farm? They were married in 1861.

Hans Bugge was their oldest, so I wonder what happened that he didn't inherit the farm? Amerika feber? He should have, if custom was followed.

Here is the family on the 1865 census on the Sætre farm in the Solvi parish area of Hafslo.

http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/webcens.exe?slag=visbas...

District no. Page School distr. Local parish Parish Farm Remarks (farm) Title
156 3 137 Krekens eller Hovedsognets andet Hafslo Hoved-Sogn Hafsloe Sætre, Solvi 53, 56 1
Pers.no. Household Given name Last name Family pos. Occupation Marital status Age Sex Birth place Disease Horses 3
Cattle 13
Sheep 30
Pig 6
Barley 6
Potatoes 17

1044 33 1 Johannes Bugge Hanss. Husfader Gaardbruger Selveier g 29 m Hafslo Prgj.

1045 34 Karen Kistine Munthe Olsd. hans Kone g 25 k Hafslo Prgj.

1046 1 Hans Bugge Johanness. deres Søn ug 3 m Hafslo Prgj.

1047 2 Peder Fredrik Vonkrog Johanness. deres Søn ug 1 m Hafslo Prgj.

Karen's widowed Mother, who had probably owned the farm with her husband - she was only 47, pretty young.
1048 3 Metthe Daarthe Pedersd. hendes Moder Føderaadskone e 47 k Hafslo Prgj.

Karen's sister:
1049 4 Christine Olsd. hendes Datter ug 20 k Hafslo Prgj. Døvstum

HIred man:
1050 5 Erik Johanness. Tjenestekarl ug 22 m Hafslo Prgj.

Someone supported by welfare:
1051 6 Ole Johanness. opfostres paa Fattigcassen ug 14 m Hafslo Prgj.

I think the Anna Brown with child Anfin might be something I've worked on here at Douglas co. pages. The focus at the time was Lewis J. Brown, but there is additional information about the uncle Anders Anfinsen Bryn, who became Andrew A. Brown in Douglas county. The family was originally from Voss. and Anna Brown, daughter of Andrew/Anders, was born in Norway, according to a census from Chicago.

Take a look at all the postings in this thread:
http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.min...

Re: SHELTON, Julia (4) (c. 1881-1885)

bobo12953 — 2009-06-24 01:46:55Z

Thank you for the reply. This family seems difficult to track down. I have searched the census records and the birth/death records for Minnesota. The next shot would be at the County level. The census records show this family in Goodhue, Olmstead, Dodge and Todd counties. Effie Irene Shelton married Robert Daniel Oliver. They are my great grandmother and great grandfather. Anyway, thanks for your help and I'll check out your suggestions.

Bob

Re: BUGGE, Jens (c. 1841-1891)

susanlaub — 2009-06-24 00:02:54Z

Hans Bugge, born 5 Aprl 1863 in Norway, died 12 Jan 1923, married to Anna Brown with children Anfin, Harold & Carl. Does this fit?

Re: SHELTON, Julia (4) (c. 1881-1885)

TarynMN — 2009-06-23 13:34:21Z

Since the little Julia Shelton obituary was from Parkers Prairie, that is right on the border of Douglas County with Ottertail County, so maybe try searching some of the death and birth records there for Shelton.

Re: SHELTON, Julia (4) (c. 1881-1885)

TarynMN — 2009-06-23 13:33:13Z

Hi Bob,
If your Sheltons are/were from Douglas County, the best place for you to start is the Douglas County historical society in Alexandria. They have family files organized by last name.
DOUGLAS COUNTY
DOUGLAS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1219 Nokomis Street
Alexandria, MN 56308-3712
320-762-0382
320-762-9062
www.dchsmn.org
Executive Director: Rachel Barduson
bardo@dchsmn.org
Hours: Office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Tours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Research Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Minnesota history center has birth and death indexes online, for some of those dates earlier in the 1900's.
You can then send for the death and birth certificates for a pretty reasonable fee - $9 for death certificates,

http://people.mnhs.org/dci/Search.cfm

Birth certificate search:
http://people.mnhs.org/bci/

But I did a quick search for Shelton, and didn't find any in Douglas County. Hmmm. Maybe a nearby county, like Ottertail? That borders on the north.

Maybe you could give some specifics, names, dates of those you know, or you could post this query in the county where you know they lived?

Here is the ancestry.com list of Minnesota county query websites:

http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.min...

Taryn

Re: SHELTON, Julia (4) (c. 1881-1885)

bobo12953 — 2009-06-22 03:41:08Z

Just found this post. Have just started to research the Shelton side of my family. If anyone out there can be of any help it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Bob

Re: H.Gregerson

TarynMN — 2009-06-16 11:43:23Z

If you are still thinking there may be a link between this Gregersen and yours, I imagine that must be an obituary available at the Douglas county historical society, since he was a person of some importance in the town of Alexandria.

their email is:

historic@dchsmn.org

An obituary may mention any family/siblings, etc., that live elsewhere.

His death date:

GREGERSON, ANTON H.
Date of Birth: na
Place of Birth: na
Mother Maiden Name: na

certid# 1921-MN-003390

Date of Death: 30 Nov 1921
County of Death: DOUGLAS

Re: H.Gregerson

TarynMN — 2009-06-16 01:08:42Z

I think that this might be the point of reference for your query? It's an announcement of the father's death back in Copenhagen, Denmark.

http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.min...

The Lake Review
Osakis, Douglas County, Minnesota
Thursday, August 17, 1899
Page 1, Col. 6.

Alexandria.

From Alexandria Post News:

Mr. A. H. Gregerson last week received a letter from his old home bearing the sad news of the death of his father, Mr. H. Gregerson who died July 7 at his home in Coipenhagen, Denmark. He was 77 years of age and had retired from business about fifteen years ago. Mr. Gregersen had intended going across the ocean next year to be present at his parents’ golden wedding anniversary and probably will still make the trip as all of the living members of the family, his mother, two brothers and two sisters, are in Copenhagen and his mother’s health is far from good.

Transcribed from microfilm copy of newspaper at Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN.

I looked in the Book, Douglas County Album of the Ages, and find 4 references to Mr. Gregerson. I believe the A maybe stood for Anton, since one reference called him Tony. He managed a department store in Alexandria, Douglas County.

I have a 1916 book of some Douglas county and Grant county biographies, and Anton H. Gregersen's biography is in this book. You are trying to find out more about Anton H. Gregerson's family back in Denmark, to see if he is related to you?

Here's what it says about his family back in Denmark:

Anton H. Gregersen was bornin the city of Copenhagen, on Sept. 13, 1865, son of Hans and Christina Gregersen, who spent all their lives in their native land . . . In 1882, being 18 years of age, Anton H. Gregersen came to the United States and proceeded directly to Minnesota, locating for a time at Alden in Freeborn county, presently going thence to Minneapolis, where he began working for the wholesale house of Regan Brothers. From there he went to Litchfield, and was there engaged as a clerk and a bookkeeper in a general store until 1887, in which year he went to St. Paul (until 1899) when he engaged in business for himself in Alexandria.
. . . in 1884, a little more than two years after coming to Minnesota, Anton H. Gregersen was united in marriage to E. J. Gottshamer, of St. Paul.

I hope that finding out some of those details helps you. It doesn't really say siblings, but perhaps that's where he went first in southern Minnesota.

Re: H.Gregerson

TarynMN — 2009-06-16 00:45:05Z

Where did you see the original reference to H. Gregerson? Was this a reply to a post, or did you see it in a census? Maybe you can link the original information here?

Taryn

H.Gregerson

sjrose814 — 2009-06-12 00:09:28Z

My fathers family was near Copenhagen Denmark. What is the first name of this Gregerson if i may ask? My great grandfather had siblings .Maybe they may be related in some way?