Family histories.
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 41 Collections and/or Records:
Frank Dau Reminiscences
Collection
Identifier: SC 616
Abstract
Photocopy of a typed reminiscence concerning his parents, Detlef and Elsabe Dau, their life in Ellingstedt, Germany, emigrating to the United States, farming near Bancroft, Neb., and later near Thief River Falls, Minn., and some genealogical material.
Dates:
Majority of material found within [1900-1969?]
Frank Wisnewski Family Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 1928
Abstract
Typed family history concerning the Frank and Barbara (Brach) Wisnewski family. History begins about 1871 and ends in 1897. Includes mention of their early life in Pittsburgh, Pa., coming to N.D. in 1882, their sod house, the cold winters, carrying food supplies from Wahpeton, N.D., prairie fires, hauling wood to construct a roof, their children, working for area farmers, working on the railroad as it expanded, poverty in their early years, threshing, trading horses and oxen, adding rooms to...
Dates:
Majority of material found within [197-?].
Fred Fiechtner Autobiography
Collection
Identifier: SC 875
Abstract
Photocopy of handwritten autobiographical sketch of his life which includes genealogical information on his German ancestors, the Fiechtners and the Gebhardts, from Odessa, Russia and Backnang, Württemburg, Germany. Also included are some photocopies of his father's writings in English and German.
Dates:
1974
George M. Lane Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 66
Abstract
Mimeographed typed copy of Lane family history (2 leaves) by Cora Lane Kellogg entitled "George M. Lane family, early settlers in Dickey County, North Dakota," which includes their move to North Dakota and daughter Cora's marriage to Willard E. Kellogg in 1890; "Reminiscences of pioneer days in Dickey County, North Dakota," (1 leaf) by Cora Lane Kellogg concerns a false Indian scare and buying new shoes; "Cattle rustlers in Dickey County, North Dakota," (1 leaf) by George E. Lane which refers...
Dates:
1910
Guttorm and Ragna Lee Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 515
Abstract
Genealogy of the children who emigrated from Hallingdal, Norway to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota; includes detailed information on emigrating family members, son Torsten who changed family name from Amundson to Lee, son Anders who used Sorlie as his family name and lived at Hudson, S.D., and a page of photographs from a newspaper article on the farm home near Fertile, Minn.
Dates:
1968
Hicks Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 477
Abstract
Homestead certificate (1904) of daughter Hannah, article entitled "Are small rural villages declining in North Dakota?" by Pearl I. Berg, a list of Haakon and Karin Hick's children with their birthdates, clippings of Hanna and brother August's obituaries, and one clipping about sister Olive leaving the family farm.
Dates:
1904, 1952-1955
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Hicks Family Papers
“History of August Landblom Family” by Myrtle Euren Challey
Collection
Identifier: SC 602
Abstract
Photocopy of a typed history of August (1846-1925) and Clara (Johnson) Landblom (1849-1918), Swedish immigrants who settled near Harwood, N.D. Includes mention of their immigration, settling along the Sheyenne River in 1871, a description of their farm house, homesteading, flooding, and blizzards. Includes a list of their children and their birthdates.
Dates:
1966
Huber Family History Records
Collection
Identifier: SC 557
Abstract
Typed copy of the history of his biological parents and his adoptive parents. Parents were Philip J. Huber and Rose Engel. His father emigrated from Odessa, Russia in 1907, worked on various farms in Wells County, N.D., and began farming on his own 1921. First wife died in 1929, Harold's mother was from Nebraska, she had moved to N.D. in 1931. Her maiden name was Engel. John "Jack" Miller, born in Cornwall, Ontario, immigrated to Buffalo, N.D. 1910. Owned a drugstore in Balfour, N.D.; married...
Dates:
1890-1953
J. Moody Watson Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 826
Abstract
Correspondence, including Watson family history material, memorial address book of Lewis F. Watson, and clippings.
Dates:
1891, 1932, 1957
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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J. Moody Watson Papers
Jarvis Estrop Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 60
Abstract
Photocopy of historical sketch by Norman McKendry, a grandson, recounting pioneer events and people of the Sims and Mandan, N.D. area. Includes some family information on Jarvis and Rebecca Estrop who settled in this area.
Dates:
Majority of material found within circa early 1900s