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Category: Femrite

The transatlantic crossings of our immigrant families
Andvik, Bergeson, Duesund, Femrite, Hart, Holtan, Lindseth, Mjanger, Newberry, Parke, Redfield, Tryggeseth

The transatlantic crossings of our immigrant families

A quarter of my ancestors’ families first arrived in North America in the early to mid-18th century. My paternal grandmother … Continue reading The transatlantic crossings of our immigrant families

‘Killed by gunshot from landlord’
Bergeson, Femrite, Lindseth, Tryggeseth

‘Killed by gunshot from landlord’

I’ve written before about the mysteries and misfortunes inherent in family history and I’ve written a couple of times about … Continue reading ‘Killed by gunshot from landlord’

Hans Hanson Holtan walked to St. Paul in 1858
Femrite, Holtan

Hans Hanson Holtan walked to St. Paul in 1858

. . . from Wanamingo! Continue reading Hans Hanson Holtan walked to St. Paul in 1858

Retail runs in the family
Bergeson, Femrite

Retail runs in the family

I have been involved in retail in some way for all 41 years of my time in the work force. … Continue reading Retail runs in the family

What happened to John Femrite’s land and cattle?
Femrite

What happened to John Femrite’s land and cattle?

He lost them both. Continue reading What happened to John Femrite’s land and cattle?

Hiram had two sisters
Femrite

Hiram had two sisters

. . . whom I never met. Continue reading Hiram had two sisters

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