Aurora Co. South Dakota QueriesAurora Co. South Dakota QueriesG ForsythSun, 1 Jul 2001 22:17:06
Hi! Is there anyone out there who might be able to look for a marriage and birth record for me in Plankinton, SD? G.F.
Christina Tidemann 3 Jul 2001 01:25:42
Kate Tidemann (1863-1937) & Neils Christianson (1842-1912):Seeking descendants of this couple for the purpose of exchange of genealogical information. (email: phyllis@spinn.net)
Niels CHRISTIANSEN born 11 Oct 1842, Denmark, married Catherine "Kate" Marie TIDEMANN, 09 Aug 1884, in Aurora county, South Dakota, born 16 Apr 1863, Denmark, died 10 May 1937, Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Niels died 06 Feb 1912, Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Niels Christiansen came to America in 1873, settling for a time in Michigan and later in Illinois. In the spring of 1882 he came to Aurora county, and filed a claim in Eureka township. The family lived on the farm continuously except for one year spent in Plankinton and one year spent in Mitchell. Niels Christiansen died from anemia. Catherine: On a July 1993 visit to the Plankington Cemetery, the stones of Catherne and Niels were found in the very back of an older section of the cemetery. Nearby is the stone for Kate's sister Sine. There is a large stone showing a broken column and individual stones with names and dates. His spells his name "Niels" and her's says "Mother Catherine". Catherine came to America at the age of 18, living for a while in Clinton county, Iowa. In the spring of 1884 the family came to South Dakota, homesteading in Eureka township, Aurora county, near the town of Plankinton. She died at the home of her daughter Mrs. James Maine, after a lingering illness of heart trouble and complications. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church. Burial was in Mizpah cemetery, which may be another name for what is now the Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery.
I. Mathilda CHRISTIANSEN born Jul 1886, South Dokota, married James MAINE. In 1937, Mrs. James Maine was living in Plankinton, South Dakota. Her mother died at her home there.
II. Albert E. CHRISTIANSEN born 16 May 1888, Plankinton, South Dakota, died Jan 1969, Wilmost, Roberts co., South Dakota. In 1937 Albert Christiansen was living in Oelrichs, South Dakota.
III. Charles "Walter" CHRISTIANSEN born 08 Oct 1891, Plankinton, South Dakota, died Dec 1963, Minnesota. In 1912 Charles was living in the Plankington, South Dakota area. By 1937 he was living in Jupiter, Florida and was unable to attend his mother's funeral.
IV. Myrtle CHRISTIANSEN born Feb 1894, Plankinton, South Dakota, married _______ JENSEN. In 1937 Mrs. Myrtle Jensen was living in Rushville, Nebraska.
Christina Tidemann3 Jul 2001 01:25:42
Christina Tidemann (1866-1915) & H. Chris Miller (1866-1920):
Searching for descendants of this couple for the purpose of exchange of genealogical information. (email: phyllis@spinn.net)
H. Chris MILLER born 19 Mar 1866, Monroe county, Wisconsin, married Christina TIDEMANN, 08 Jan 1890, in Aurora county, South Dakota, born 13 Nov 1866, Denmark, died 25 Sep 1915. H. Chris died 24 Nov 1920, assume Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Christina: H.C. Miller was born in Wisconsin to German parents, reportedly in 1860. He tired of grubbing trees in Wisconsin, and in 1882 he moved to Aurora county, South Dakota and started a butcher shop in Plankinton. He sold the shop in 1885 and bought a stage line that he ran for nine months. He then clerked in the meat market of Lindsay Brothers in Plankinton and for E.M. Cramer in the General Store for some length of time. In the spring of 1890 he purchased a meat market and operated it for two years. He was elected sheriff of Aurora county in the fall of 1892 and was re-elected in 1894. At that time he also owned a livery stable on Main Street in Plankinton.
I. Eunice Alvina MILLER born 06 Jan 1892, Aurora county, South Dakota, married McGrady McCullah MCSTEELE, 28 Jun 1911, born 25 Sep 1884, died Dec 1968, Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Eunice died Mar 1978, Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. As a young man of 14, Grady Steele came with his family from Fairfield, Iowa to Aurora county, South Dakota. Over the years Grady shortened his name from McGrady McCulloh McSteele to just Grady C. Steele. As a young man he worked in a jewelry store and later in a horse stables before taking up farming. Eunice taught school for several years in Dudley township before her marriage. Eunice and Grady farmed northwest of Plankinton, then moved to her father's farm south of Plankinton. In 1936 they moved a mile south to what had been the Huber place. In 1942 they moved to the Neal Flynn Farm.II. Lorena "Rena" MILLER born 29 Mar 1896, occupation artist/painter, married _______ JOHNSON. Rena lived in New York and was also in the Ziegfield Follies. Another family member believes that her married name was Robinson, and not Johnson.
III. Myrtle MILLER born 21 Sep 1897, occupation vaudeville performer, married Percy OAKES, occupation manager. Myrtle died 16 Nov 1989, buried Rapid City, South Dakota. Myrtle was in Vaudeville, where she was a ventriloquist and performed in the Ziegfield Follies. Percy was her agent. They lived in Riverdale, New York. They had no children. Another family member reports that Myrtle attended Northwestern University in Chicago before going to New York, where she was in Broadway shows in addition to being in the Ziegfield Follies.
IV. George MILLER born Jun 1900. George Miller never married. He worked as a host at the Teenstra Hotel in New York City.
Christina Tidemann 3 Jul 2001 01:25:42
Hannah Tidemann (1865-1925) and Thomas Mullivan (1853-1907):Looking for descendants of this couple for the purpose of exchange of genealogical information. (email: phyllis@spinn.net)
Thomas MULLIVAN born 14 Apr 1853, Massachusetts, occupation farmer, married Johanna Marie "Hannah" TIDEMANN, 1885, born 17 Mar 1865, Gram, Haderslev, Denmark, died 09 May 1925, Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Thomas died 25 Dec 1907, Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. On a 1993 visit to the Plankinton cemetery, several large Mullivan sections were noted. The plot where Thomas and Hannah are buried has a large "Mullivan" and the entire plot is surround by a concrete border. Individual family members in the plot have separate stones with names and dates. The Mullivans can be found in the 1900 census in SD, Aurora co., Plankinton twp., SD2, ED5, Sheet 9, Line 6. Johanna: Hannah Tidemann came to America in 1881 with her father and her two oldest sisters. They lived in Iowa and all worked to earn money to bring the rest of the family to America. Once all the family arrived, they homesteaded in the Plankinton, South Dakota area. There Hannah met and married Thomas Mullivan. Thomas was a shrewd cattle buyer. After Thomas's death, the family gradually left the farm until the youngest Walter took over and farmed with his mother until his marriage. Hannah then moved to Plankinton and lived out her life. According to Hannah's obituary, she died from diabetes and heart disease. She is also reported to have lived in Washington State for six months during 1892.
I. John MULLIVAN born Jul 1885, Plankinton, South Dakota, occupation farmer, married Ethel SCALES, 24 Dec 1908, in Aurora county, South Dakota, born 1885, England, died 1953, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. John died 1918, Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. John and Ethel farmed west of Plankinton, South Dakota. John was a cattle buyer and Ethel had her poultry. (Ethel had taught before her marriage.) John died from the Spanish Influenza, the first victim in Aurora County, South Dakota. After his death, Ethel stayed on the farm, rented the land and raised hogs and chickens, and milked cows to keep the family together. After educating her children, Ethel left the farm and moved to Plankinton where she worked at the Training School until her death. A depression era cemetery index lists John as buried at St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Plankinton, South Dakota. However, during a July 1993 visit to the regular Plankinton Cemetery, a stone was found for him there with his wife and parents. John's stone reads "May his soul rest in peace".
II. Frank MULLIVAN born Apr 1887, South Dakota. Frank was still living at home with his mother in Plankinton, South Dakota at the time of the 1920 census. As a young adult he moved to St. Louis and became a sucessful businessman there. By the time his mother died in May 1925, he was living in St. Louis.
III. Mary MULLIVAN born 23 May 1888, near Plankinton, South Dakota, occupation teacher and cafe owner, married Corneilous "Neal" M. FLYNN, born 1884, occupation farmer, died 1946, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Mary died 1979, Mitchell, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Mary was born on the family farm. At sixteen she started teaching school. After her marriage she and Neal lived in a new home on a farm in Pleasant Lake township. After Neal died, Mary owned and operated a cafe in Plankinton for a number of years. After she sold the cafe she boarded children in her home in west Plankinton. Later ill health forced her to move into a nursing home in White Lake. She was later in the Brady Memorial Home in Mitchell where she died in her sleep.
IV. Elizabeth "Lizzie" MULLIVAN born Jun 1889, near Plankinton, South Dakota, married Frank FLYNN, born 1889, occupation farmer, died 1959, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Elizabeth died 1918, near Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Lizzie was born on the family farm and grew to womanhood helping her mother in the home. She eventually married Frank Flynn, a cousin of Neal Flynn who married her sister Mary. They lived in Montana for a while and then farmed south of Plankinton. She contacted the Spanish flu, a disease that also killed her brother John, and died three days later. Elizabeth and Frank are buried alongside John and Ethel Mullivan. Elizabeth's headstone reads "In Heaven".
V. Walter MULLIVAN born 07 Apr 1891, Plankinton, South Dakota, occupation farmer, married Agnes ALTMAN, 21 Nov 1916, in White Lake, South Dakota, born 16 Jan 1895, died Nov 1977, Plankinton, South Dakota. Walter died 22 May 1969, Plankinton, South Dakota, buried Plankinton (South Dakota) Cemetery. Walter and Agnes were married for 52 years, living on a farm south of Plankinton, South Dakota, which had previously been his parents. After Walter's death, Agnes moved to Plankinton.
DeLorris Grueneberg Rekoske Fri, 29 Jun 2001 20:41:57 EDT
SULLIVAN TANNER STEINFELDT:Would appreciate info re John Sullivan, at one time the publisher and owner of the Plankinton newspaper. Also, info re his wife Agnes Steinfeldt, the daughter of early SD homesteaders Gustav and Mary (Prueter) Steinfeldt. Info re Agnes' second husband, Burton Tanner, also needed. DeLorris Grueneberg Rekoske
Karla Luedtke Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:59:46
I was on the usgenweb site and found Aurora Co. that you sponsor. (the site is great, by the way!!) I would like to post a query for the surname STULKEN. Bernard Stulken was an early homesteader in the Crystal Lake area. I am particularly interested in any information about his wife, Margaretha DIRKS Stulken. This family came from Akron IA in 1882 to homestead in SD. Thank you for posting this and for any assistance I receive.
Nora Yahl Sat, 14 Oct 00 04:22:56
I am looking for records of my grandmother's birth in Whitelake, Aurora Co., S.D.
Bessie Mae Ford b. Sept 1, 1885 Whitelake, SD. She was the firstborn, her parents settled in Tama Co., Iowa and raised their family there. Her father Milton Ford, born in Greenbriar,WV and mother Adelaide Furrow in Shelby Co., Ohio. Nora Yahl: nyahl@earthlink.net
Pat Pithan Sun, 10 Sep 2000 22:22:43
SATTER:I would like to know more about my Great Grandparents,Hellick Hellickson Satter and wife Anna Maria Larson Satter, they lived in White Lake,Aurora,S.D. around 1890's Their children were:Hilda Maria, Louis Herman,Adolph Martin, Gena Josephine(my Grandmother) and Carl Arthur. My grandmother Gena married Lewis Samuel Stoll and I would sure like to find out about him also as he left before my mother was born. MY mother was the last of three children by this union, there was Marvin Bernard, Dorothy May and my mother Laura Lorraine (Bugs) Stoll. I would appreciate any and all help. THANK YOU! Pat Pithan: pithan@trib.com
Steve Haines Tues, 05 Sept 2000 14:08:39
HAINES RESEARCH:I am looking for someone in Aurora Cty to look up Charles Haines on page 51 of the book, 100 years of Progress Centennial book of Aurora County. I am searching for information on my Great grandfather , Charles Haines, born in New York in 1846, and later migrated to the Midwest. Family traditions have it that he may have managed a store of some kind in White Lake, SD. I am interested in finding out what this book says about Charles Haines. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you! Steve Haines muggshar@santel.net
Sheryl Hays Mon, 04 Sep 2000 21:11:12
WOLF - PETERSLooking for additional information for the family of Margarita Christina Wolf and John Peters. Margarita was the daughter of John Wolf and Anna Miller. She was born in Jackson county IA in 1876. She married John Peters about 1893 probably near White Lake. Their children were: Frank (1894-1969), Lulla, Matthew, Anthony, Celia, another daughter, and LaVina.
According to his obituary, Frank Peters was the father of the following children: Jerome, Lilburn, Rebecca Reuland, Cyril, Joseph, and Mrs. Ivoe Hansen. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you. Sheryl Hays (shays@dtc.net)
Sheryl Hays Mon, 04 Sep 2000 21:11:12
JOHN PETER WOLFLooking for additional information for John Peter and Mary Wolf. John Peter was born in 1861 in Jackson County IA, and was the son of John Wolf and Anna Miller. His children were: Magdalena (b. 1890), Richard (b. 1892), Anna (b. 1895), Michael (b. 1898), Phillip (b. 1900). The 1900 Aurora County Census lists them as living in Center township. Any help is appreciated.
Thanks. Sheryl Hays (shays@dtc.net)
Sheryl Hays Mon, 04 Sep 2000 21:11:12
WOLF - HOFFMAN - HINTGENLooking for additional information on the family of Nicholas Wolf. He was born about 1862 in Jackson County IA, and was the son of John Wolf and Anna Miller. His children were: Peter, Nicholas, and Katherine (1888-1963). Katherine married Peter Hoffman in 1912 at White Lake. Peter Hoffman was the son of Nicholas Hoffman and Mary Hintgen.
Any help with this family would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Sheryl Hays (shays@dtc.net)
Sheryl Hays Mon, 04 Sep 2000 21:11:12
WOLF - LAFFEYLooking for additional information for the family of Anna Wolf and Richard Laffey. Anna was born in 1870 in Jackson County IA, and was the daughter of John Wolf and Anna Miller. She married Richard Laffey about 1889, and had the following children: Mary (b. abt 1890), Margaret (b. abt 1891), Anna (b. abt 1893), and Frank (b. abt 1894). The 1900 SD census places them in Center township.
Can anyone help with this family? Thanks in advance! Sheryl Hays (shays@dtc.net)
Joan Meister Sat, 02 Sep 2000 22:43:24
STERRETTThe White Lake, Aurora Co., SD, centennial book index online includes 3 Sterrett family members, Dakota Sterrett, Frank Sterrett and Mrs. Helen Sterrett. Does anyone have access to this book? Would like very much to find out more information about this family. Any help is very sincerely appreciated. Joan Meister - Iowa
Leon Hensley Thu,31 Aug 2000 12:42:00
I am looking for info about a Dexheimer family who lived in Aurora county sometime after 1870. A son, William Peter Dexheimer, was born in Wisconsin but was raised near Stickney. His parents both died in Mt. Vernon, Davison county.The Mullaneys Mon, 14 Aug 2000 22:00:26
I'm looking into my family genealogy. My mother's family - both sides seems to have ties to Aurora County and/or Davison County. Do you know if the countly line between these two changed over the years? sometimes it seems as though I'm looking in one, sometimes in the other. The names I am researching are Gustav SOMA and Bertha ANDERSON SOMA, and Cornelius HOMMERSAND. Thanks!Kelly Spencer Mon, 3 Jul 2000 02:56:52
NICHOLAS-MARYANN (HINTGEN)HOFFMAN--PETER-MARGARET WEINS KIRSCH:My name is Kelly Spencer I am a great great great granddaughter of both the Nicholas and Maryann (Hintgen) Hoffman family, and the Peter SR and Margaret (Weins) Kirsch Family. I am looking for information on Nicholas Hoffman's parents and siblings. I am also looking for information on Peter Kirsch Seniors parents names and also any siblings and also Margeret (Weins) Kirsch parents and any siblings. I read in the centennial that White Lake did a few years ago that Margaret Weins' parents lived with her and her husband Peter later on in life. Also would anyone know, I found where Nicholas Hoffman was buried at in White Lake but I haven't been able to find where Maryann (Hintgen) Hoffman is buried. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated Thank you! Kelly Spencer
Nancy Raistrick Fri, 9 Jun 2000 20:18:54
PRATT FAMILY:I am looking for brothers and sisters of Myron H. Pratt born Aug 23, 1859 in Stillman Valley, IL. He married Fannie Helena Stowell on Oct 17, 1882 and moved to Plankinton, SD. Left Stillman Valley, Milwaukee R.R. immigrant car. With all furniture, farming implements, plow & drag. Jessie & Eliza & folks (parents) in car. Station agent suggested partitioning one end, adding boards on top, with potatoes over all to make a "potato bin" for the rest to ride in, Grandpa, grandma, Olive, Lizzy, Lucy. Fri afternoon to Sun a.m. Plankinton, South Dakota.
Live in South Dakota 30 years, all children born there. In Gulch,to pick Bilberries, Uncle Myron, Lucy and grandma, Fanny, on lumber wagon going down steep hill, wheel hit hole, threw everyone right out never loosened two spring seats and grandpa, Myron H. stayed in wagon. The next day Rosie was born.
1900 moved on Preach Brown's place for 7 years. Bought place half section north of Redfield SD till 1912. Last 3 years never raised a thing, too dry. Moved to Wis, Bass Creek, 5 mi. South & West of Afton, 2 or 3 miles north of Hanover.(the Niger Irishman's place) option held by Beers & Yoeman.
I have a family book that starts with Myron and shows his mother Mary Ann Richardson and father George Pratt but no brothers or sisters. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks! Nancy Raistrick.
Barbara Doxstader Thu, 1 Jun 2000 10:16:40
WILLARD DOXSTADER:I am researching my husband's ggrandfather, Willard Doxstader. Willard is listed as one of the early homesteaders in Washington township, Aurora county. I also found a daughter, Floy, born in 1886, Aurora Co. After leaving SD Willard relocated in Herkimer Co., New York. I can not find Washington township listed in Aurora Co. I was told that Willard had two sons, Guy and Fred who stayed behind in SD. I would appreciate any information. Thank You!
Janice Gabbard Tue, 16 May 2000 21:06:36 EDT
FITE:I am seeking information about my mother's maternal grandmother's family. Her name was Sarah Jane Fite. Sarah Fite's sister was Zua Ella Fite Stecker.
The obit for Zua's daughter Indiana Ruth Twiss states:
"Indiana Ruth Twiss was born at Seymour, Iowa on Nov. 27, 1895 to John and Zua Ellen Fite Stecker. She was one of a familly of 6 children: Clarence, Cora , Melvin, Bertha, and Henry.....The family left Iowa and moved to White Lake, S.D. where Inda began her education. Her father came to Colorado looking for a home site and the family was moved to a homestead near Holyooke in an immigrant car...." I think this would place Zua Fite Stecker in White Lake somewhere between 1900 and 1910. I noticed that there are Fites located in the White Lake area in the history index. I'm wondering if there is any chance that these Fites could be the parents or family of Zua and Sarah Jane Fite.
Is there any information available on the Fites of Aurora County?
Fred Dethlefsen Sat, 15 Apr 2000 19:00:22 EDT
PHOTO: WW I VETERAN:
I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PHOTO HERE AT MY DESK AND WILL SEND TO THE PERSON THAT CAN IDENTIFY AND CLAIM. This photo is online in the Database section. ******************************************
My name is Martin Boyd and I'm contacting you in regards to a photograph I recently discovered among some of my grandfather's personal papers. It is a picture of an American soldier (WW I ) who served with him in France. I believe they were in the 89th Division. On the back of the picture is written "Peter Brack, White Lake, S.D."
I would like to see this photo returned home; if not to any family that might remain, then at least to the part of the world he knew as home. Any assistance or advice from you would be appreciated.
Peggy McCleary Sat, 15 Apr 2000 22:32:18 PDT
CLOSSON:
My grandmother was born in White Lake SD 12-17-1896. I found BLM records for Almer A, Closson and Land records for A.A. Closson. She had two brothers Hearld and Earl and a twin brother that died when he was a baby. Would like to find out if they are our family. There is also a Clearnce Lysounder Closson. Not sure where he fits in. Anything would help.
Thank You! Peggy McCleary: mcclearys2@hotmail.com
Doug Thayer Thu, 16 Mar 2000 20:23:07 PST
MCBRIDE, CONNAUGHY AND WEAVER FAMILIES:
I am seeking information on the William Michael McBride, Robert Ira McBride, and Michael Connaughy families.
William McBride was born 7/5/1889-died 7/5/1954. Married to Florence Merkle. His parents were Robert Ira McBride (born 7/8/1865-died 12/15/1905) and Annetta Connaughy (born 1863-died 12/18/1933).
Annetta Connaughy's parents are Michael Connaughy (died 5/9/1918) and Mary Ann Weaver (born 1828-died 6/2/1919).
All are all buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Plankinton, SD. I do not know when the Robert Ira McBride or Michael Connaughy families came to SD, where they immigrated from, or how long they lived in Aurora County. Any relevant information is welcome.
Patti Leischner Sun, 20 Feb 2000 13:31:24
FATHER GEORGE HOFFMAN:
I am looking for any info on August Hoffman and his brother Father George Hoffmann. August had three girls and one boy and some adopted children. Don't know how many. Father Hoffmann had an adopted boy by the name of Joseph and am wondering what happened to him. Patti Leischner
Phoebe Odell Sun, 20 Feb 2000 01:13:21 PST
WEBSTER SCHOOL PALATINE TWP:
Olin B. Camp b.12,Sept 1857 was my grandfather and lived in Aurora Co.and owned property there (Sec 15, Palatine twsp) All of his six children, including my mother Carrie Ellen Camp b.23 Aug 1891, were born in Aurora Co. I have recently been in touch with a decendant of Olin's brother from Ohio and she sent me a copy of a picture of Webster School students. She said on the back it said that the school year was 1898-1899 and that Olin B. Camp was the school clerk and five of the children were his children, George, Bert, Lester, Edna, and Carrie Camp. Apparently, the picture had been sent to relatives of the Camps in Ohio.
My question: is there any record of Webster School, and is there anyone who can help me identify the students and perhaps the teacher. My mother would have been 7 years old and perhaps in the second grade. I do know that her first grade teacher was Jessie Haynes, (I'm not sure about the spelling of her last name)as my oldest sister Jessie was named after our mother's 1st grade teacher. I don't know if she taught at Webster School for more than one year, but my mother never forgot her.
Question #2: my mother taught school herself, for one year, some place near Plankinton around 1911-1912, are there any county records of other schools with the names of the teachers, in or around Plankinton?
The picture I have of Webster School isn't too good, but I will gladly share a copy of it to anyone interested.
Thanks much for your help. Phoebe (Brown) O'DellVicki Hillmer Sat, 19 Feb 2000 21:31:15
SCHWEBACH
I am researching the surname Schwebach in Aurora Co., for the town of White Lake specifically. Eugene and Anna (Burg) Schwebach and Valentine and Susan (Bouquet) Schwebach moved to White Lake ~1885. We have talked to the secretary at St. Peter Cath. Church and both couples had several children baptized there. However, we have found little else to prove they were there. The biggest mystery is for Valentine, when we started digging for research we found several pieces of information that led us to believe he died in White Lake after April of 1890. His wife, Susan, was pregnant and delivered her last son in December of that year. It's been passed down in records that he suffered from Bright's Disease (kidneys), and we know that the 2 brothers were supposedly working for the railroad at the time. Through Eugene's descendants we know that he and wife, Anna, ran a general store in White Lake for a few years. We know that Susan and children moved to, Granville, Iowa, but we're not sure if Val was alive and traveled with her, or if she left after he died. I have visited every cemetery in Aurora Co. to no avail, and the secretary at St. Peter has no record of Val's death. I'm mainly just wondering if there is ever any bit of history from White Lake where the Schwebach name is even mentioned. They were a deeply Catholic family, their older brother, James, was the Bishop in LaCrosse, WI. We would love to know where Val is buried, as we have confirmation of all his other 9 brother/sisters. He is originally from Caledonia, MN, where his parents, several siblings, and wife/children are buried. He also had brothers in Granville, IA; we've checked all the cemeteries and there is no Valentine there either. A long shot, I know, but we've gotten responses back from people whom I thought wouldn't know anything; only to have them give me some great info.
Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Vicki Hillmer
Shirley Fri, 28 Jan 2000 17:21:36 EST
DUFF FAMILY:
My daughter has moved to Plankinton and is living on Duff street. I have been searching for a Duff family in my genealogy search who was supposed to have wondered away from the family back in the 1800s. Wondered if anyone has any background or knows how the street came to be named Duff. There is a street in Mitchell also with the name Duff.
Many thanks, Shirley, jerka35@aol.com
Linda Bridwell Tue, 25 Jan 2000 22:13:07
JAMES T Jacobson:
Would like to know more about family of James T. Jacobson. My grandfather was Olaf Jacobson who lived in Pontiac, Ill and his father was Jacob Jacobson, brother to James. Have read impressive biographies about James Jacobson and would like to know more about his family.
Thank you! Linda Bridwell
Dala Williams-Amberson Wed, 08 Dec 1999
JAMES CASE:
Is anyone out there looking for or descended from James CASE and Ruth ??, of Iowa and Interior SD. In 1957 they took a photo "At our son Jims place in Interior SD". Is he the same James Case b: 5 March, 1932; d: 21 Aug. 1994, last residence: Plankinton, Aurora, SD?? I am attempting to contact his descendants to share info on his father, grandfather Homer E. CASE m: Annie Hubbard of Mills Co. IA and his great grandfather, William Henry CASE m: Sarah Elizabeth WILKIE of Monona Co. IA. Help????!!!!!
Dala Williams-Amberson 8775 Anada Ct. Cucamonga, CA 91730 email: cosmryu@uia.net
Tracy Lawrence Wed, 08 Dec 1999
EVA COOK:
I am looking for informaiton on my great grandmother, Eva COOK, or anyone in her family. They lived in Plankinton SD for a time, Eva taught school there until 1901, when she married William Frederick Lawrence and moved to New York. Her father's name was Valkert COOK, he shows up on land records. She had a brother Milo, and a half brother Irwin (surname unknown). Can anyone tell me how I could find more out about Eva? I am waiting for census results to see if they hold more info on Valkert. Thanks! Tracy Lawrence
James Egolf Tue Dec 7 16:01:15 1999
COMP FAMILY:
Looking for an information on the COMP family, originally from Pennsylvania. John COMP was my Great Grandfather, and he and his family were living in your area in the early 1900's. Christian Franklin COMP was my Maternal Grandfather, His wife was Ruth Anna, and my Mother was Mary Cecile COMP(Egolf). L. Park COMP and Dr. John COMP remained in South Dakota; my Grandfather's family returned to Pa (Twice). Any descendents information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
James E. Egolf, RR-2, Box-510, Landisburg, Pa. 17040-9711; telephone (717)789-3947.
Joan Wallace Fri, 30 Jul 1999. 13:26:35
Ida Jane Wallace
I am searching for any information on my ancestress, Ida Jane Wallace, born about1874-80 in PA. The family later moved to Washington Co., MD. She went to SD from MD about 1900 and supposedly taught in SD. Our family has a copy of a letter she sent back home in which she talks about "teaching again in a few weeks". The letter was mailed from White Lake to her "brother" Daniel Alfred Wallace in MD on September 1, 1912. I have never been able to locate her in the Aurora County records, but she did appear in the 1880 Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA census. She was listed as a daughter of Hiram Charles Wallace and Barbara Ellen [Trittle] Wallace. If she married, I may not have been able to locate her as I am searching under the name "Wallace".
DeLorris Grueneberg Rekoske Sat Jul 17 20:23:27 1999
Steinfeldt:
Seeking info re: Gustav and Mary (Prueter) Steinfeldt. Mary was my Gr. Aunt. She was born in Wisconsin about 1858. Married Gustav and moved to Plankinton, SD where I find the name listed among the on-line Early Homesteaders in Aurora County. From that listing it appears Gustav's brother, Adolph, also homesteaded on adjoining property in Aurora County. See that Gustav is also listed in the on-line 1909 Business Directory as Real Estate and Abstracts. Children that I know of were Henry, August, Frances and Agnes.
August farmed in the Stickney area and later moved into the village. Spent his final years in Mitchell. On-line info tells me he was born 1895. Would appreciate any other info as to dates of birth, death, arrival in SD. Also any information as to where they are buried or church(s) they would have attended. DeLorris Grueneberg Rekoske, e-mail Drekoske@aol.com
Kathy Rollins Cerveny Fri Jul 9 13:42:32 1999
Arthur W Rollins:
Interested in any information on Arthur W Rollins of Aurora County. I know they lived there at least 1885 - 1889 because my grandfather Carl Rollins and his sister Letha Rollins were both born in the county in that time frame also land management records show that there was homesteading done by three. Arthur W, Charles E and Frank P. Rollins. If anyone knows anything of this family please contact me at: krc6@mindspring.com Thank you, Kathy Rollins Cerveny
Kathie Donahue Fri, 09 Jul 06:01:00 1999
JOSEPH B. FURROW:
Joseph B. FURROW b abt 1828 SD mar Elizabeth A. Finton 21 Jun 1852 SD; Elizabeth d 26 Apr 1929 Pierceton, Kosciusko, IN; had children: Sarah Jane (1853-1929), Marion (1855-?), James Madison (1857-?), Martha Ellen (1860-?), Mary Delia (1860-?); Joseph was listed in 1890 Census of Vets and Widows, Early Homesteaders, and in BLM Records in Aurora County 1884. We would like to correspond with anyone having links with this family.
Joan Bray Tue Jun 8 19:42:24 1999
Howard/Bray Genealogy
I am searching for record of my husband's grandparents and great-grandparents. His grandfather was Thomas Bray born 1861 in Mass. and died Dec. 24, 1942 in Yankton, SD. He married a Maude Howard (died AURORA county 1931) daughter of B. V. Howard and Arminda Howard. B. V. Howard was born in NY 1835 and died in AURORA County in 1899. Any information on the Howard/ Bray families would be appreciated. B. V. may be Ballard Volney. He served in the Civil War with Company C of the 21st Ohio Infantry.
Kathryn Mon Jun 7 10:27:05 1999
Walter Robert Carman, born White Lake SD., May 22, 1923, and was killed while fighting in Luxembough. Feb. 23.1945, he received 2 purple hearts. My uncle was private first class in the infantry. He was just 21.
His father, my grandfather was not born in SD but married Kathrine Susanne Roth who was born in White Lakes to Stephen and Kathrine (Berschied) Roth.
His enlistment record shows that he did enlist in Plankinton, SD. He was in the Army,company H- 70th infantry. Also born in White Lake and served the military were, Edward Henry Carman Army/Air Force.
Donald George Carman, Korea, Theodore Carman ? Will keep searching for these answers.
Denny Campbell Thu Jun 3 10:04:09 1999
I am looking for information for the following persons; Charles Thiry, White Lake, Aurora County, South Dakota (circa 1890) Catherine Thiry, White Lake, Aurora County, South Dakota (circa 1890) Charles and Catherine were Luxembourg Immigrants who migrated to the US around 1881. They lived in Plymouth County, Iowa, before moving to South Dakota. They were Married 11-29-1890 in St. Peter's Church.
I am seeking any Information that might be available (i.e. Obits, Children Birth records, dates, addresses, etc.)
I would appreciate any help. Denny Campbell, P.O. Box 22915 Billings, MT 59104
Rosa S. Myers Wed Jun 2 07:31:55 1999
My grandfather, Herman Steffen, who came to Aurora County , S.D. about 1882, was a farmer. I believe that he established a homestead there. I am wondering if there would be records I could check in this regard.
Mike O'Kane Sat, 01 May 1999
Searching AURORA COUNTY for D.(maybe Daniel) O'KANE as City Auditor in Plankinton in 1909. Also Daniel O"KANE around 1909. And T. O'KANE around 1909 And Ann O'KANE is same dates.(married name???) Appreciate help regarding these O'Kanes or any others known in Aurora Co.
Edward Katcher Sat Apr 10 07:16:55 1999
Colvert Allen Simons married to Mary Jane Allen Simons. Their daughter, Marguerite Simons was born January 17, 1887 in Aurora County, SD. Other members of this family are Harriet (or Hammit)b. abt. 1865, Harry, b. abt. 1866, William, b. 1868, Herbert, b. 1870, Huntsville, MO, Eugene, b. 1874, Charles, b. 1876, Jessie Mae, b. 1879, Jay, b. 1890. According to "History of South Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Harry Simons was born in Wisconsin. Also Colvert's family was from New York and migrated to Wisconsin and then to South Dakota. Colvert and Mary Allen Simons are found in the Lincoln County, SD 1880 census where he is listed as working on the railroad. The biography also states that Colvert went to White Lake, SD where he devoted six years of his time to the implement business.
Donald Rutschke Wed Apr 7 20:16:32 1999
A Marriage Record:
Looking for information regarding the marriage of: Elizabeth (Bonacker) Breidenbach to John Shafer believe to be in 1896 probably in Plankinton.
Cathy Egger Thu Apr 1, 23:18:09 1999
Reuben BOWEN:
Searching for any information on Reuben Bowen who is listed in the 1890 Veterans schedule from White Lake, Aurora Co. SD. He served in Company G 8th Ill Cav. Could this Reuben Bowen be the same Reuben Bowen who was born abt 1832 in Kortright, Deleware Co. NY. Any information appreciated.
Elaine Kahler Tue Feb 23 08:39:16 1999
SIMMONS family:
I am searching for ANY information on the Simmons family. On census records of her daughter's family, Jennie it is always listed as born in Canada. Her maiden name was SIMMONS, she married Grover L. Brown. She had (at least, but all that I know of) one daughter, Mary Lillian (nickname Molly) Brown in 1856 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Then they moved to Havana, Mason Co, Illinois.
My grandfather's letters always said that Jennie SIMMONS was from White Lake, Aurora Co, SD and that the family owned property there. In the early 1900s he remembers traveling to that area as his mother Mary (who married Alphonso ISBELL) needed to "claim" (and perhaps sell?) land that was left to her. Does anyone know anything at all about any Simmons families in this area? Jennie was probably born around 1830s i'm guessing. I haven't been able to find her or husband Grover Brown in ANY census records. Is there a record of some sort in that area that might show land that was inherited and/or sold in the early 1900s? Thank you for your help! I'd be happy to share anything I have on Jennie's descendants! I do have a picture of Jennie also.
Diane Rasmussen Fri Feb 5 22:22:33 1999
I am looking for relatives and any information on my Great grandfather Charles Miller. We know that Charles and his wife Willamina (Wehr) Miller came to SD in the late 1800s and settled in the White Lake area of Dakota Territory. They had 4 children, Arthur b1873, Clara, George b1882 (my grandfather) and Anna. Willamina died shortly after giving birth to Anna. Charles sent the children to live with other families. George went to live with and was later adopted by the Mott family from ND (We have a picture of him with the Motts standing in front of a covered wagon, taken in Madison, SD. He looks to be about 3 years of age), Arthur, Clara and Anna went to Wisconsin to Wehr relatives. We do not know what became of Charles Miller. It is said that he had two brothers also living in the White Lake area during this time and possibly other family members. We believe Willamina is buried in the White Lake cemetary. We think there are still Miller relatives in the area. Any information would be wonderful as this has been a puzzle for the family for many many years.
Karin Dittrick-Nathan Thu Feb 4 13:52:02 1999
Grave information needed: My mother is interested in determining whether or not members of the Dittrick family from Stickney, S. Dakota are buried there; if so, what members and are dates of births and deaths available? Thanks for your help.
Elane Rosok Sat Jan 9 13:11:28 1999
Looking for burial site for my grgrgrandmother Willemina HULSHOF, died 4 Dec 1917, White Lake, Aurora, SD, according to family info. Contact Elane Rosok elrosok@uswest.net. Thank you!
Norm Steffen Fri Nov 13 10:31:46 1998
My name is Norm Steffen currently living Maryland. From what I can tell my GG Grandfather's (Herman Carl Frederick Steffen) family lived in White Lake & Belford Dakota/South Dakota approx. 1880-1889. After his 11th child was born his wife died in 1887 . About 1889 he moved the family to Yakima Washington.
I have heard rumors of his brothers being in the area and I am trying to track them down. Upon several occasions I have seen what might be references to his brother Friedrich Carl in several publications including; "1882-1982...100 Years of Progress, Still Growing Through Time, White Lake, SD, July 2-3-4, 1982"and"Aurora County History", (1983) Published by the Aurora County Historical Society. I would appreciate any more information that anyone may have.
Steve Fri May 1 21:18:04 1998
Aurora County: Searching for Family of EARL WARREN FREDERICKSON: I am searching for the family of a buddy of mine named Earl Warren Frederickson. He and I were stationed out of Bien Hoa, S.Vietnam. We were in the Navy, on PBRs(riverboat), he was the forward gunner, I was the aft gunner. Unfortunately he died in the Nam and I lived. I found the name of Earl Frederickson from White Lake, South Dakota; (Aurora county). After 25 years and alot of pain, I do need to talk to my "brothers" family. Thank you for taking the time to read this e-mail. If you could post this I would appreciate it alot.
Barbara Pierce Sun Jan 19 22:10:46 1997
My GG-grandparents, HEINRICH/DETTRICK CHRISTIAN "CONRAD" LAMPMANN (b: 02 July 1836 in Schluesselburg, Westphalem, Germany) and CAROLINE SOPHIE MARGARETHE ROHLFING/ROLFENK/ROLFING (b: 02 September 1840 in Schluesselburg, Westphalem, Germany) were married 28 May 1860 in Germany and had 7 daughters. Conrad and Caroline Lampmann brought 5 of their daughters to the US on the ship "Rhein". They arrived in NY on 19 June 1885 from Bremen and Southampton. Their oldest child, Sophie, immigrated to the US in 1885 (separate from her family) and third born child, Marie, immigrated to US in 1884. The Lampmann Family and 6 children traveled west and settled in SD, Aurora County. My G- grandmother, Marie, was the only child to remain in the east and settled in NJ, Hudson and Bergen County. Both Conrad and Caroline Lampmann are buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, White Lake, Aurora County, SD. Conrad Lampmann died 04 January 1890 and Caroline died 27 January 1927. I am actively researching their 7 daughters and their descendants. I have reached a temporary dead end on two of their children, Caroline and Anna.
1) SOPHIE FRIEDERICE LAMPMANN
b: 20 March 1862 in Schluesselburg, Westphalem, Germany
d: 01 February 1920 in Mitchell, Davison County, SD
m: PETER DEGEN, SR., about 1885 (2 children)
b: 29 September 1851 in Germany
Entrance USA: 1874
d: 04 July 1914 in SD
Both buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, White Lake, Aurora County, SD as well as their two children.
2) CAROLINE SOPHIE ELIS. LAMPMANN (believe she never married)
b: 26 January 1866 in Schluesselburg, Westphalem, Germany
3) MARIE FRIEDERICE LAMPMANN
b: 07 January 1869 in Schluesselburg, Westphalem, Germany
d: 07 December 1944 in Hackensack, Bergen County, NJ
m: CONRAD MEIER, SR., 07 September 1886 in USA, possibly Weehawken, Hudson County, NJ (6 children).
b: 11 November 1858 in Germany
Entrance USA: 1884 (or 1885) Germany
d: 15 September 1941 in Moonachie, Bergen County, NJ
Both are buried in Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack, Bergen County, NJ
4) CAROLINE "FRIEDERIKE" (Rickie) SOPHIE AUGUSTE LAMPMANN
b: 04 May 1872 in Schluesselburg, Westphalem, Germany
d: 12 June 1944
m: BERNARD TEGETHOFF, about 1897 (6 children)
b: December 1860 in Prussia, Germany
Entrance USA: 1880
d: Unknown in SD
Both are buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, White Lake, Aurora County, SD
5) ANNA CAROLINE WILHELMINE DOROTHEE LAMPMANN
b: 09 September 1875 in Schluesselburg, Westphalem, Germany
m: (WILLIAM?) BRICKMAN (believe they had children)
6) KAROLINE "WILHELMINE" (Minnie) FRIEDERIKE SOPHIE LAMPMANN
b: 20 July 1878 in Germany
d: 30 April 1921
m: HENRY WALLBAUM, Abt 1903 (5 children)
b: 06 September 1878 in Wellsburg, Grundy County, IA
d: 20 February 1961 in White Lake, Aurora County, SD
Both are buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, White Lake, Aurora County, SD
7) AUGUSTA SOPHIE FRIEDERIKE LUISE LAMPMANN
b: 16 March 1882 in Hannover, Germany
d: 02 January 1968 in Deadwood, Lawrence County, SD
Burial: Mountain Lawn Cemetery, Lead, Lawrence County, SD
m: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM SCHUMANN, 4 September 1911 in Belle Fourche, Butte County, SD (2 children)
b: 31 March 1878 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, IA
d: 24 March 1933 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, IA
Burial: Cemetery in Laurel, Marshall County, IA
Willing to share information if you see a connection.
Barbara Pierce
Mike Kluth Fri Feb 14 23:36:09 1997
Information on Kluth family, Charles Henry & Maria Mienke Kluth, also John & Elizabeth Mienke, Marie Weinert Titze& Fred Carl Titze Gustav Titze -may be Davidson County
Scott Wilson Mon Feb 10 14:28:46 1997
My grandfather, Earl Ernest Terpena, was born in or near White Lake in July, 1890. He was the third child of George Elmer T. and Cora (nee Clemens). The other children were Maud Eva, Ferris Emery, Vera, Leslie Elmer and Fay Ada. George probably moved to South Dakota from Wisconcin about 1885. He had moved on to Canada by 1910. I'm seeking confirmation of the family's stay in South Dakota.
Gary E. Krell Sat Mar 22 18:31:16 1997
In the spring of 1883 my ggf John KRELL came to White Lake from his home in Black Hawk Co. IA. The following year he brought his wife, Anna Marie (BISSEN) and young children to join him. John lived near or at White Lake until his death in 1921. I am currently preparing a book in the descendants of John (including those of his second wife, Christianna SCHULTZ MARKHARDT) for publication Summer 1998. Interested in hearing from anyone with connections to this family.
Joan Hays Sanders Tue Apr 22 18:06:29 1997
My great grandfather's brother, William Jacob HAYS, was born in NY to William and Mary Frances EATON HAYS. The family moved to Scott County,Iowa around 1870. William married in LeClaire, IA in 1881. He died in Tulsa OK in 1922 but was buried in White Lake, SD. Would appreciate any information.
Rosa L. Truhe Mon Aug 18 14:03:19 1997
I am seeking info about a Charles De Kock, who was named in a 21 Nov 1947 obit for his sister, Marie De Kock, who died in TX on 18 Nov 1947. Charles was residing in White Lake, SD at that time. Marie was born in Alexandria, SD in 1893 to Petrus (Peter) and Barbara (maiden name unknown) De Kock. Her Uncle, also named Charles De Kock had lived in Marion, SD until he came to TX in 1918 with his eight children. Any info would be appreciated.
Kevin Meyer Wed Sep 24 23:43:25 1997
I am currently looking for any information regarding the MEYER family tree. I have been able to get information up to my great grandfather MEYER, Hubert Edward who was married to a DAVIS, Alice. I dont have dates of marriage or deaths and have information of relatives before those two. They did have a son my grandfather MEYER, Edward Hubert who was married to JOHNSON, Elizabeth May in 1916. I believe most of the years were spent in Aurora County in Plankinton, and some years in Buffalo Gap near Hot Springs South Dakota. Any more information regarding any or all of these name would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Kevin O. Meyer