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Re: Melin, Duluth, MN 1891-1970's

oldmedico — 2011-09-16 05:28:33Z

Rande:

My wife's maternal grandfather was Charles Bert Mullen, the oldest child in the Mellin family.

If you contact me directly at theoldmedic@att.net, I can send you what I have on the family, and maybe we can put some stuff together to fill in some blanks.

Hope to hear from you directly.

Lynton (Bill) Stewart

Re: Melin, Duluth, MN 1891-1970's

randemcc — 2011-09-15 21:38:21Z

I have hit a real brick wall on my paternal side of the family...so decided to do some searching on my maternal Mellin side, and was delighted to see your most recent message is so new!

I would truly truly appreciate getting any more information you have on Alex and before. I do remember having been told that they changed the name--so do you know more about how it went from Mattison to Melin, to Mellin.???

My grandfather was Gilbert Gustave, and he married Jennie Swan in 1917/18. They had three children:

Lois Virginia (married James McCollum), my mother, was born in 1919, and died in Granville Ohio in 1986. I have one brother.
Shirley was born in 1923, and was married to Fred Winship who died relatively young, after they had 5 children. Then she married a sea captain names Gustofsson (sp) who died while they were living in AZ, and she is still alive and back in Duluth.
John Mellin was born about 1929-30, and he married Jean (forgetting her maiden name right now), had 4 boys. John died in 1980 at 50> Jean is still alive in Duluth.
All my cousins live in Duluth except Ann, who lives in Chicago, my brother Jeff who lives in AZ, and me--I live in NH and Amelia Island FL. One cousin died in his late 40s.

I certainly would appreciate hearing back from you.....
Sincere Regards,
Rande McCollum Macchiette

(I was named after some Swedish relative..maybe I can find out)

Re: Melin, Duluth, MN 1891-1970's

oldmedico — 2011-09-08 20:05:31Z

Alex Melin had a son, Gilbert Gustave, born in March 1895 in Duluth.

Swan Otto Mellin - HELP!!!!!

ecmellin — 2011-08-30 15:28:22Z

Hello,
I am stuck! My GGGrandfather was named Swan Otto Mellin. However, he changed his name at some point in his life, I'm guessing before 1910. I cannot find any paperwork. I cannot find any info period. It's very frustrating. My dad very briefly saw a piece of paper a long, long time ago that had his last name as Melin. But those papers are now missing, of course. Does anyone have any info or can anyone point me in the right direction? Swan lived in Chicago. He was married to Matilda Carlson (I believe her last name was Carlson) Their son, my GGrandfather was Charles Otto Mellin and their daughter was Ester (Mellin) Benson, whom Matilda lived with after Swan died. I have a 1920 census and that's it. I can't even find a death certificate. It's like he didn't want to be found! I appreciate any help, and thank you!

Johan Amundsson Melin (1844, Slätthög (Kronobergs län, Småland)

treasureacres1990 — 2011-06-28 02:44:40Z

I am looking for information about Johan Amundsson Melin who was born in 1844 in Slätthög (Kronobergs län, Småland). He was my husband's great grandfather. He had two children with Mathilda Mansdtr - Nils Johnson and Hilda Melin. Johan and Mathilda were never married and did not stay together. Any help would be appreciated!

Re: Melin from Balsma Lake, Wisconsin.

bkfrandsen — 2011-06-10 01:24:31Z

Did you get the information you needed? Walter Melin was married to my aunt and lived in California. I could help you find information if you do not already have it.

Myrtle Melin, b.Jan 1891, dau of Charles A./Maria Melin, lived Chicago

margerice1 — 2011-05-31 21:12:35Z

I have an original 6” x 8” photograph of “Myrtle Melin”, which I’d like to get back to descendants or family members. Photo was taken in Chicago, IL, and she looks to be about age 18. She is holding a certificate in her right hand, has on a white dress with a flower, and there is a ring on her ring finger.

I found Myrtle in the 1900 and 1910 censuses of Cook Co., IL, showing in 1900 her birthdate of Jan 1891, and she is still living with her parents, Charles and Marie C. at 4222 N. Monticello, Chicago, in 1910.

Get back to me at margerice@prodigy.net if you are related to Myrtle Melin.

A. L. Melin of St. Paul, MN 1944

drbrownlee — 2010-02-01 04:26:45Z

A. L. is pictured in the 1944-I flight yearbook of Garner Field in Uvalde, TX. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone locate kin during the war.

Re: Melin family of Cass County, Minnesota

NancyThompson83 — 2009-06-16 19:27:29Z

Researching for a friend. I hope you are still monotoring this site.

Jonas Perrson Melin was the son of Margreta Jonsdatter Melin, married Erick Lundberg after arriving in the USA, probably in Isanti, MN. Jonas' father was probably Per Erik Melen, b. 30 June 1827, Sweden and died 27 Dec. 1868, Sweden.

Per Erik Melin is the subject our our search. He was probably born in or near Bergsjo, Gavleborg, Sweden as were Margreta and Jonas. Jonas and Margreta immigrated to the USA in May of 1883. The town or township name of "Wade", Sweden is also mentioned as where Jonas and his Mother immigrated from. She was listed as a widow. Her destination was Anoka, MN.

Jonas was a dairy farmer in Loon Lake Township, Cass county, Minnesota.

Have you any further information regarding this family? anything will be appreciated.
Regards,
Nancy

Re: August Melin from Sweden

herrrogers — 2009-05-03 16:16:27Z

Dear Melin Family: I am trying to find Jack & Mary Lou Amundson or Sandy & Greg Smith visitors in 2008 to the original Melin homestead in Montana. I now own 35 acres of the original 160 acres. We are working on updated Montana water rights (the original filing was 1919 by August Melin). What I need from any family member is pictures of anything having to do with August or Hanna's water system. Such as: diversion structure, ditches, irregated crops, water troughs for farm animals, etc. The State of Montana is reviewing water rights now throughout 2009 and I would appreciate any help you can give from the old days. Please call at 513-561-2599 or send email to: herrrogers@yahoo.com
Jack, Mary Lou, Sandy and Greg, I got your notes but misplaced your address.
Thank you,
Jim Rogers

Re: Melin Descendants

Stormy08 — 2009-02-15 21:39:40Z

Here is his site in my family tree on Ancestry.com http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?tid=7590914&pg=...

I have several Melin photos and a document of his when his name was still Mattisson.

Re: Nils Melin

Stormy08 — 2009-02-15 21:37:58Z

Nils was my GG Grandpa. His page in my tree is http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?tid=7590914&pg=...

On that site I have several Melin photos and a document belonging to Nils when his name was still Mattisson.

Re: Melin Descendants

Stormy08 — 2009-02-15 21:30:54Z

He was my GGGrandpa. Selma was my Great Grandma.

Thomas Melin b. 1745 North Littleton, Worcestershire, England

bobgeo — 2008-09-09 19:56:31Z

Would like to share info on Thomas Melin b. 1745 North Littleton, Worcestershire, England m.Elizabeth Milward 07 Jan 1765 North and Middle Littleton, Worcester, England

Re: Albert Melin Wayne County, MI

yellowstonehiker — 2008-07-16 14:02:21Z

Hello!

Yes, I'd love to get some information on the Melin Family. I think Albert's daughter Teofila married my greatgrandfather Charles Rostankowski.

If you have any information, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thank you

Rhonda Casey

Re: Albert Melin Wayne County, MI

gosburn — 2008-07-15 23:16:39Z

I just noticed this posting and saw how hold it was. Are you still looking for information on the Melin Family in Detroit Michigan?

Melin's in Christine Cemetery, Richland Cty, ND

sleuthesthedead — 2008-03-26 01:30:41Z

The following have been entered in the Christine Cemetery, Richland County, North Dakota at www.findagrave.com:

Frits Melin 1898-1984
Hulda Melin 1872-1953
Rosa A Melin 1898-1970

Re: Melin

mncruise — 2006-06-22 16:12:57Z

There is Fish Lake Lutheran Church in Stark. They have been around since, I think, 1897. They may have information for you. Leona Olson

Re: Anna Melin

dee53140 — 2006-04-25 15:06:07Z

http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:32189...

Check this out! I am related to the families. I am a GNiece of Emil Lindgren from MN.

Dee

Re: Melin, Duluth, MN 1891-1970's

Roy_Sandstrom — 2005-10-24 02:46:20Z

My grandfather Gust Melin said he had brothers and cousins in Duluth area(he died in 60's) Gust died in Bemidji, raised family in Lake Bronson ,Mn.???????

Melin, Duluth, MN 1891-1970's

oldmedico — 2005-10-15 18:57:19Z

I am looking for anyone connected to the family of Alex Melin and his wife Ida Sofia Johnson.

Alex emigrated to the US from Sweden in 1891, leaving his pregnant wife behind. She, and their first child came to the US in 1893.

Their children were:

Carl Bitterund Adolf Melin, born 16 Jan 1892, Sweden (He changed his name to Charles Burt Mullen in 1917, when he joined the U.S. Navy.)

Gilbert Gustave Mellin, b. 9 Mar 1895, Duluth, MN (NOTE: The children began to use the Mellin version at some point in time.)

Arthur Mellin, b. 22 Oct 1897, Duluth, MN

George R. Mellin, 12 Jan 1902, Duluth, MN

Ruth Mellin, b. abt 1903, Duluth, MN

Edna Mellin, b. abt 1908, Duluth, MN

My wife is a granddaughter of Charles Burt Mullen, and would love to learn more about her family. ANY information that is not from the census, or the MN death records//SSDI would be very greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Bill Stewart

John Raap (1931-1997), Barbara Melin-Kropp-Raap; children Lauri Kropp, Eric Kropp, Sheryl Raap

2005-08-29 02:47:56Z

If you have any information on this family, please contact me.

............. 5 John E. Raap b: May 18, 1931 d: June 01, 1997 in Sebring, Highlands County, Florida
................ +Barbara M. Melin b: Private m: Private Father: Lawrence H. Melin Mother: Gladys A. Koberstine
................ 6 Lauri Kropp
................... +Marty ??
................ 6 Eric Kropp
................... +Maggie ??
................ 6 Sheryl Raap b: Private

Emil Darius Melin

pondgene1 — 2005-04-19 20:08:22Z

I don't know much about him, as he was my 3rd great-grandmother's second husband, so this is all I know:

Emil Daruis Melin was born in 1864 in Sweden. When he came to America (I believe it was about 1894), he met my 3rd great-grandmother, Esther Christina Larsson Kellstrom. They had 3 children: Clara Edith Elvera (born 5/22/1896), Hildur Ethel Maria (born 11/30/1900), and Florence Evelyn Elizabeth (born 3/26/1903). Emil died in 1915 in Brockton, Massachusetts after being sick for some time. Based on a census record I found a few minutes ago, Clara might have married a Johnson, but I am not 100% positive of this. Please reply if you have any info.

Albert Melin Wayne County, MI

MichaelCasey7849 — 2004-10-05 20:11:58Z

Does anyone have information on Albert's daughter Teofila? She was born in Poland, in 1863.

I'd like to find out if she married and if she did, to whom? Also, when did the family arrive in the USA?

I'd appreciate help with this.

Thank you.

Melins of Harnosand, Sweden

CarolAnnScarlett — 2004-09-09 18:38:13Z

My father was born in Harnosand, Sweden in 1909. I have traced his family back to Daniel Melin, born January 19, 1776, in Skallsta, Nora, Sweden, in Vasternorrland. My grandfather and great aunt settled in Massachusetts; one great uncle settled in California; another in New South Wales.

Re: Melins of Minnesota & Sweden

glgamel — 2004-09-04 22:21:23Z

I descend from Charles Andrew Melin. His family immigrated in 1867 from Sweden, supposedly Karlstadt. At the time of immigration, the family's surname was Carlson. Charley didn't change his name to Melin until after he married in 1894. I believe I've found his family in MN in 1870 and 1880, and if this is the correct family, then Charley had two brothers, John and Ole, and a sister, Mary. I don't know if these children also changed their names to Melin or if it was just Charley who changed. Charley married Ida Olivia Anderson (immigrated in 1888 from Sweden) and had three children, Ellen, Lawrence, and Herman. He supposedly died about 1918, but I haven't found any proof of his death. If anything here connects to your tree, please let me know.

Melin Descendants

sharmon59 — 2004-08-28 14:38:52Z

I am seeking descendants of Nils Melin (17 Jan 1855 - 9 Jan 1922. He was born in Sweden, the son of Christina (Nilson) Oleson.
He married Augusta Larson on 30 Aug 1887 in Petersburg, IL. Other residences included: Iowa, Lincoln, IL and Nokomis, IL. Their children included: Albert Martin, Selma Leontin, Anna Dagmar, Carl Oscar, Ellen Christina, Emma Amanda, Nels Alfred (my g.father), Emanuel Severin, Esther Louise and Ida Almeada.

Melin

sharmon59 — 2004-08-28 14:38:52Z

I doubt the relationship. I forgot in my original that my ggf Swedish surname was Mattison. He changed it to Melin upon coming to the States.

Melin

sharmon59 — 2004-08-28 14:38:52Z

No relationship here, I should've mentioned that my ggf's Swedish surname was Mattison. He changed it to Melin when he came to the States.

Re: melins from minnesota

vairhead63 — 2004-08-15 20:51:17Z

You have listed your great-grandfather as Andrew Gustav Melin. Was your great-grandmother's name Sara Charlotte?
I am looking for decendents. Sara Charlotte (Anderson or Lind) melin was a sister to my great grandfather (John A. Lind). They migrated from Harcourt, Webster County, Iowa to Hennepin Co., Minn(When unknown) He died 26 Mar, 1917. She died 8 Aug, 1930. I have the following children for them, all born Webster Co., Iowa
Albert Edwin
Oscar Emanuel
Aron Julius
John Samuel
Eben Luther
David Theodore
Emma Ellanora

NO VICTOR ALVIN.

I have information indicating that A. G. & Sare Charlotte are burreied in Hennepin, Co., MN, but have not located information as to where.

Please let me know if there is a chance that there is a connection.

Richard Lind
Ames, Iowa, USA
vairhead63@hotmail.com

Gustav, Sara, or E. Luther Melin

vairhead63 — 2004-08-15 20:51:17Z

I would like any information on Sara Charlotte (Anderson)Melin. She died in Hennepin Co., MN on 8-08-1930 at the home of her son, E. Luther Melin. This son was a lawyer in Minneapolis for many years. Any information on decendants would also be appreciated.
Gustav & Sara Melin had lived in Webster Co., IA prior to moving to Hennepin Co., MN

Re: Melins of Minnesota & Sweden

maroy_1 — 2004-05-18 13:42:56Z

I am the great grandson of Alfred Maroy Melin. In fact my middle name is Alfred. I noticed from another post that you were doing research for Lori Charlotte Anibal Miller. Her name is in the booklet that I have. I will get it to you as soon as I can. The booklet is less than twenty pages. It has some obituaries, some historical information and a listing of the descendants of Alfred and Mary Melin circa 1992.

Re: Melins of Minnesota & Sweden

2004-05-17 21:39:38Z

It is great to hear from you. I had found information on Rootsweb posted by a Ralph Melin (I have been unable to contact him) that the family of Johan Melin and Elin Abramsdotter Olson were from Älmeboda, Kronoberg, Sweden. In fact I am going to LDS to view a microfilm from there tomorrow. It is good to know I maybe should be searching for MAGNUSON
Which of these Melins are you descended from? I would be glad to share information and would love to have the scanned book.

Re: Melins of Minnesota & Sweden

maroy_1 — 2004-05-17 13:34:16Z

I just started researching this myself. I was given a booklet that my father got at a family reunion in 1992. The information in this book states that they all emigrated to the U.S. in the summer of 1866 from Karlscrona, Sweden. Upon arriving in the U.S. they adopted the surname Melin, their original surname was Magnuson. I am planning on scanning the booklet. I can e-mail it to you when I am done if you are interested.

I would be very interested in any information you dig up and/or already have.

Thanks,
Maroy

Melins of Minnesota & Sweden

2004-04-26 21:39:39Z

I would like to discuss with anyone that has a link to ALFRED MELIN 1860-1916 died Minnesota and his parents JOHAN MELIN b.1831- Sweden d. 1904 Fish Lake Twp. Chisago Co. MN. ELIN ABRAMSDOTTER (OLSON) MELIN b.1832 -Sweden d. 1902 Fish Lake Twp. Chisago Co. MN. Thanks for your help. I would like to find place of birth in Sweden of these ancestors. Thanks for your help.

Re: Melins from Minnesota

2004-04-20 10:06:47Z

No, Richard, at least for me this is a different Melin family. "My" Andrew Melin moved from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the Alexandria, MN area. His wife was Albertina Engstrom. They and their children are fairly well documented at my website.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~larsonmorgan/Larson

Best of luck with your research.
David

Re: Anders Melén - Värmland

MarlinMiller35 — 2004-04-17 20:33:23Z

Hi Ralph,

I just came across your query on Ancestry.com Message Boards. It is so old, I hope you are still out there and can help me. I tried to reach you privately but the e-mail did not go through.

I have been doing the family tree of my nephew's wife LORI CHARLOTTE ANIBAL MILLER. JOHAN MELIN & ELIN ABRAHAMSDOTER OLSON were her great great grandparents through their son ALFRED (1860-1916).

I hope we can share information. I particularly would like to get the family back to Sweden.

I would appreciate any information you can share with me. Thanks!

Marlin Miller
Sheboygan, WI

Anders Melén - Värmland

squinny — 2004-04-16 02:36:18Z

I have some Melin/Meléns from Varmland
Anders Melén (b. 1830 in Sunnemo) married Stina Katharina Kylander in 1862. They had children Anders Theodore, Johanna Mariana, Beda Eugenia and Gustaf Emil, all born in Karland, Varmland.

Re: CALIFORNIA MELIN'S

drumelin — 2004-03-22 22:15:26Z

Yeah, well its been a while since you posted that message, but if you ever read this, I have a grandpa named Manuel Melin Jr. who was born in Hawaii in 1909. His parents were Manuel Melin Sr. and Marie Frank. He supposedly had like 10 or 11 brothers and sisters, some which were Fred, August, and Rose, and maybe Arthur. Maybe this will help you. Let me know if you can find anything about a guy named Arthur "Spud" Melin, supposedly my grandpa's brother. thanks

Arthur "Spud" Melin

drumelin — 2004-03-22 21:58:20Z

Hey, if anyone knows any information about Arthur "Spud" Melin, I would really like to know. He died July 8, 2002 in California. I'm trying to find out if he is my grandpa's brother. My grandpa's name was Manuel Melin Jr., son of Manuel Melin Sr. and Marie Frank. My grandpa had 10 or 11 brothers and sisters, some names like Fred, Alfred, August, Henry, and Rose. His parents were from Madeira Islands, Portugal. So if you can somehow relate Arthur "Spud" Melin with this family, please let me know. You can email me at drumelin@yahoo.com

thanks

just submitted 74 Melin entries to Ancestry.com

david larson — 2004-02-08 23:27:48Z

I have just submitted my GEDCOM, which includes 74 Melin entries. These derive from Andrew Melin (4/10/1830 Kristianstad, Sweden - 9/6/1906 near Alexandria, MN, USA). This particular Melin clan emigrated from Sweden and spent some time near Marquette, MI before settling at Garfield, MN. More info can also be found at http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/l/a/r/David-J-Larson/

I would be interested in hearing from anyone with connections to this Melin branch. Thanks.

DJL

Okay, let's talk!

david larson — 2004-02-08 23:27:48Z

I knew there was a section of the Melin family that headed towards Saskatchewan -- so, are you a descendent of Lillian, Margaret, or "Freddie"? Please e-mail me, and I can let's see if we can help each other further...

DJL

check it out...

david larson — 2004-02-08 23:27:48Z

Carol, my e-mail address can be found at:
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/l/a/r/David-J-Larson/
...and also a downloadable GEDCOM file.
I'm probably wrong about Saskatchewan, but Andrew Gustav and Victor are good fits. The siblings are not a match, though. Take a look at the Melin info I have at the website above, and see if things gibe or not. Then drop me an e-mail and let me know what you've found.
Good Luck!
DJL

BINGO!!

cjmr70 — 2004-01-07 23:59:04Z

Welcome to the family. Your Grandfather Walter had brothers: Gust (My Grandfather), Axel, Johnny Clarence. He had sisters: Mamie and Ellen. You have a ton of relatives here is Wisconsin. My Grandfather and Grandmother had 10 children.

My Mom and Dad kept in touch now and then with your Grandparents. Also my aunt Alice Gustafson kept in touch with Florence too. I will send as much info as I can. I try to work on my Family Tree when time permits, which unfortunately isn't often enough.

How exciting this is!! I will keep in touch. There are a number of web pages you may be interested in. Will send them to you once I get your email address.

Have a wonderful 2001!

Melin

cjmr70 — 2004-01-07 23:59:04Z

Diane-Alice lives in Frederic, Wisconsin where my parents now live. This is about 8 miles from Trade Lake. My grandfather Gust (Walter's brother) had 10 children. Alice, Eunice, Ethel, Wilbur (my father), Harold, Rudolph, Myrtle, Millie, Irene Charles. From those ten children my grandfather had 26 grandchildren.

Another point of interest, my mother's sister was married (Elwood passed away) to your grandmother's relatives. It is really a small world once you start looking into family history.

Jean Melin

2003-12-13 21:27:50Z

Searching for obituary for Jean Melin, who was in the Women's Army Corps during World War II, and who died 20 June 2002 in Osage, IA (SSDI).

Death of Mr. John Melin in Guatamala

davwayell — 2003-11-03 21:03:22Z

Anyone interested in the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. John Melin, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Melin died in Guatamala on May 7, 1917.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: melins from minnesota

2003-09-12 20:34:06Z

Hi Carol
I live in Victoria BC and was born in Saskatchewan.
My father Walter Lawrence Melin was born August 18,1896 and died July 28, 1960 He was born in Garfield, Minnisota and came to Canada in 1923,landing in Bromhead Sask. he then moved to Lajord , Sask.He had seven brothers and one sister who never left the states.I was just at a Melin reunion in Minn. August 7th. I see you were talking to David Larson who is a second cousin. He has a lot of information on the family. Dale

Melin>Sweden>Wisconsin

BrittG11873 — 2003-07-15 00:14:14Z

Searching for ANY and ALL information on the Melin family from Burnett County, Wisconisin. What little I have to go on is as follows...
Anna (Johanna) Fredricka Melin b. ?1856 Sweden married first time in Trade Lake, Burnett County, Wisconsin August 28, 1887 to Joseph Gotfred Ekberg b. 1858 Sweden. On the record of marriage Anna's parents are listed as Aron Melin and Anna Melin both born Sweden. Joseph must have died within 2 years of marriage as by 1889 Anna is married to Fredric/Frederick/Frank Lindgren. Anna and Fredric had the following children; Emil Paul born August 23, 1889 or 1890 (depends on the record) in Trade Lake, Wisconsin, died July 1972 Mpls, MN. Son William born and died in Trade Lake, Wisconsin. Emil married Alice C Anderson February 1910, place unknown. Only information I can find on Anna and Fredric Lindgren is that they were founding members of the Trade River Evangical Free Church. Cannot find them in census info, plat maps, cemetary lists, vital records, etc... Any information on Anna Melin and Fredric Lindgren would be VERY MUCH appreciated. Email me direct at davis3@hutchtel.net

Jean Melin 1704 London England

bobgeo — 2003-07-03 14:36:20Z

Researching Jean Melin (Melen) c.12 Mar 1704 Saint Martin Orgars French Huguenot, London, London, England d.1770 m.Elizabeth Williams 1731 Broadway, Worcester, England 6 children