‘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’
The Bergeson brothers from Chicago
A few years ago, I compiled and printed a collection of articles from the archives of the Manitou Messenger, the … Continue reading The Bergeson brothers from Chicago
Paul Timothy Bergeson
My younger brother, Paul Timothy Bergeson, never made it to his senior year in high school. He would have been … Continue reading Paul Timothy Bergeson
Hans Hanson Holtan walked to St. Paul in 1858
. . . from Wanamingo! Continue reading Hans Hanson Holtan walked to St. Paul in 1858
Chaplain Bob Bergeson retired at 67
I think I’ll do the same. Continue reading Chaplain Bob Bergeson retired at 67
Ragnvald went to war in 1918
and got gassed. Continue reading Ragnvald went to war in 1918
300 miles in a covered wagon
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Sylvia, Glenn and Norma Jean
too much, too soon. Continue reading Sylvia, Glenn and Norma Jean
Grandpa Ragnvald was an inventor
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