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Family Search Library Expanded to 40,000 Genealogy and Family History Records

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Lorelle VanFossen

The The Oklahoman highlighted the Family History Library recently, a fantastic resource with more than 40,000 genealogy and family history publications from family history library archives around the world not just for families associated with Oklahoma. The collection features family … Continue reading →


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Missouri and Norwegian Lutheran Church Synod in Wisconsin 1845 – 1900s

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Lorelle VanFossen

When Hans Anderson (1844-1924) was about seven years old, he and his family immigrated from Fredriksvern, Norway, to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, as part of the Norway Lutheran Church movement to North America. The family became part of the Missouri Lutheran Church … Continue reading →


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Finding the Citizenship Documents for Andrias Anderson

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Lorelle VanFossen

It’s a moment you never forget. Unfortunately, it will only be preserved in our memory as the Michigan National Archives in Green Bay, Wisconsin, would not permit cameras. Decades spent guessing at our family tree, my mother sat in the … Continue reading →


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Otto Anderson (1870-1916)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Lorelle VanFossen

Otto Anderson (1870-1916) was a surprising find in my Anderson lineage, a successful businessman well-known and respected in his community. We’re still researching information about him, but I’ve found enough to help us paint the picture of my not-so-distant relative, … Continue reading →


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Searching for Grandfather Hans Anderson of Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Posted on May 23, 2006 by Lorelle VanFossen

The past two weeks has found me searching for Grandfather Anderson. All of them. Well, some I’ve found, but a lot I haven’t. Let me tell you about the first of two Grandfather Andersons we’re looking for. Hans Anderson from … Continue reading →


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