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Christine FLAM

Female 1905 - 1983  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Christine FLAM was born on 23 Oct 1905 in North Dakota, USA (daughter of Jr. Joseph FLAM and Mary WURZER); died on 13 Mar 1983 in Riverside, California, USA.

    Notes:

    1910 US census: on ancestry.com. Christina Flam, 4, b in North Dakota, living with parents: Joseph32/Mary27 and siblings: Mary7, Louisa5, Otto3, Doretta2, Walter7mo. Location: Binghamton, Barnes, North Dakota.

    1915 ND census: on ancestry.com. Christine Flem, living with Joseph, Mary(Sr), Mary(Jr), Louisa, Otto, Thora[sic], Walter Flem. Location (from index): Adams, North Dakota.

    1920 US census: on familysearch.org. Christina Flam, 14, b in North Dakota, living with parents: JoeJ.42/Mary36 and siblings: Mary16, Louise15, Otto13, Dora11, Walter10, Herbert 3yr4mo. Location: Binghamton Twp, Barnes, North Dakota.

    1925 ND census: on ancestry.com. Christine Flam, 19, living with JoeJ.46, Mary42, Otto18, Walter16, Mary21, Louise20, Dorethy17, Herbert8, Robert5 Flam. Location: Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota.

    DEATH: on familysearch.org. Crissie McCaffrey Major. Died 13 March 1983 in Riverside, California. California Death Index, 1940-1997.

    Family/Spouse: Mr MAJOR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jr. Joseph FLAM was born on 6 Jan 1878 in Austria; died on 17 Oct 1953 in North Dakota, USA.

    Notes:


    1910 US census: on ancestry.com. Joseph Flam, 32, b in Hungary, married 8 years, immigrated 1882, naturalized, occupation: general farmer, living with wifeMary27 and children: Mary7, Louisa5, Christina4, Otto3, Doretta2, Walter7mo. Location: Binghamton, Barnes, North Dakota.

    1915 ND census: on ancestry.com. Joseph Flam, foreign-born male aged 20-60, living with Mary(Sr), Mary(Jr), Louisa, Christine, Otto, Thora[sic], Walter. Location (from index): Adams, North Dakota.

    1920 US census: on familysearch.org. Joe J. Flam, 42, b in Hungary, immigrated 1882, naturalized 1888, living with wife Mary36 and children: Mary16, Louise15, Christina14, Otto13, Dora11, Walter10, Herbert 3yr4mo. Location: Binghamton Twp, Barnes, North Dakota.

    1925 ND census: on ancestry.com. Joe J. Flam, 46, living with Mary42, Otto18, Walter16, Mary21, Louise20, Chrstine19, Dorethy17, Herbert8, Robert5 Flam. Location: Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota.

    1930 US census: on familysearch.org. Joseph J. Flam, 52, b in Austria, first married at age 24, immigrated 1882, naturalized, occupation: butcher meat market, living with wifeMary47 and children: Walter20, Herbert13, Robert10. location: Minot City, Ward County, North Dakota.

    1940 US census: on familysearch.org. Joseph J. Flam, 62, b in Hungary, gr.8 education, occupation: construction laborer, living with wifeMary57 and sonRobertA.20. location: Fingal village, Barnes, North Dakota.

    NOTE: Cheryl Falm (120 cMs) is a DNA match but it is unknown through which son (Otto, Walter, Herbert, or Robert).

    Name:
    The name on the Hungary, Catholic Church Records Index is "Josephus Flamich" and the location of the baptism is "Nagymaros, Hont, Hungary", not "Austria".

    Died:
    Buried in oly Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Fingal, ND. Findagrave Memorial# 76023324.

    Joseph married Mary WURZER on 9 Jun 1902 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA. Mary (daughter of Michael WURZER and Maria SHERMAN) was born on 13 Feb 1883 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA; died in 1969 in North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary WURZER was born on 13 Feb 1883 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA (daughter of Michael WURZER and Maria SHERMAN); died in 1969 in North Dakota, USA.

    Notes:

    1900 US census: on familysearch.org. Mary Wanger[sic], 17, b Feb.1883 in Northa Dakota, occupation: servant, living with parents: Mike(noage)/Mary40 and siblings: Adolph20, Theressa14, Lena12, Agnes8. Location (on index): Binghamton, Barnes, North Dakota

    1910 US census: on ancestry.com. Mary Flam, 27, b in North Dakota, married 8 years, 6 children/6 living, living with husbandJoseph32 and children: Mary7, Louisa5, Christina4, Otto3, Doretta2, Walter7mo. Location: Binghamton, Barnes, North Dakota.

    1915 ND census: on ancestry.com. Mary Flem, living with Joseph, Mary(Jr), Louisa, Christine, Otto, Thora[sic], Walter Flem. Location (from index): Adams, North Dakota.

    1920 US census: on familysearch.org. Mary Flam, 36, b in North Dakota, living with husbandJoeJ.42 and children: Mary16, Louise15, Christina14, Otto13, Dora11, Walter10, Herbert 3yr4mo. Location: Binghamton Twp, Barnes, North Dakota.

    1925 ND census: on ancestry.com. Joe J. Flam, 46, living with Mary42, Otto18, Walter16, Mary21, Louise20, Chrstine19, Dorethy17, Herbert8, Robert5 Flam. Location: Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota.

    1930 US census: on familysearch.org. Mary Flam, 47, b in North Dakota, first married at age 19, living with husbandJosephJ.52 Flam and children: Walter20, Herbert13, Robert10. location: Minot City, Ward County, North Dakota.

    1940 US census: on familysearch.org. Mary Flam, 57, b in North Dakota, gr.8 education, living with husbandJosephJ.62 and sonRobertA.20. location: Fingal village, Barnes, North Dakota.

    Died:
    Buried in Holy Trinity catholic Cemetery in Fingal, ND. Findagrave Memorial# 76023323.

    Children:
    1. 1. Christine FLAM was born on 23 Oct 1905 in North Dakota, USA; died on 13 Mar 1983 in Riverside, California, USA.
    2. Dorothy FLAM was born about 1909 in North Dakota, USA; died in UNKNOWN.
    3. Herbert FLAM was born about 1917 in North Dakota, USA; and died.
    4. Louise Beatrice FLAM was born about 1905 in North Dakota, USA; died in UNKNOWN.
    5. Marie FLAM was born about 1904 in North Dakota, USA; died in UNKNOWN.
    6. Otto John FLAM was born on 14 Nov 1906 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA; died on 28 Jan 2003 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA.
    7. Robert FLAM was born about 1920 in North Dakota, USA; died in UNKNOWN.
    8. Walter Joseph FLAM was born about 1910 in North Dakota, USA; died in 1979 in San Joaquin, California, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Michael WURZER was born on 6 Aug 1851 in Geresdorf, Austria (son of Melchior WURZER and Rosalie SCHERMANN); died on 14 May 1922 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Mike

    Notes:

    The following notes were written by Patricia Lynn Johnson and passed on to Elizabeth Eileen Morison McMahon in the 1960s: Living conditions in Gerresdorf were extremely limited. Rural areas were becoming overcrowded. Most people had small acreages of land and very few personal possessions. When word came of opportunities to acquire homesteads in the United States, the Wurzer family decided to pack their belongs and leave Austria-Hungary for a new home in a new country. Michael, his wife, their 2 sons, his parents, his 3 brothers (John, Joseph, Frank) and his 3 sisters (Maria, Elizabeth, Rosalie) left Vienna by boat for New York City.

    From there they travelled by train to North Dakota.

    About 1880 they all homesteaded north and east of Fingal in Binghampton Township, except Joseph who remained single and served in the Spanish-American war.

    Michael and his wife Maria experienced many hardships, like all the pioneers at that time. Maria plowed with one ox while Michael worked for area farmers to earn money to buy a second ox to complete the team. In order to obtain flour, Michael took wheat to Marsh's mill, south of Valley City, because the town of Fingal did not exist at that time. Groceries and supplies had to be purchased at Tower City. Most of these trips were made by foot since construction work was being done on the Northern Pacific Railroad. There were many jobs available for local people. Maria was employed at a Tower City Hotel in the laundry, which was all hand work. By this time, Michael was building a house for his family. One room was insulated with sod and later a stone addition was constructed. The house still stands 1 mile north and 1 mile east of Fingal. It was inhabited until only a few years ago and is now known as the Martin Boyle farm.

    HISTORY: Michael Wurgel [stat] immigrated through Baltimore, MD on the vessel "America" on June 16, 1882. He claims to be a "tailor" with the nationality of "Austria" and last permanent residence in "hungary". His father "Melchior" is also on this ship. Src: Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1820-1897, FHL microfilm 417,378, Digital Folder Number 007535227. NARA M327, Roll 167, No. W563-W651.

    1900: US census: on familysearch.org. Michael Wanger[sic], (age not readable), b in Germany, occupation: farmer, living with husbandMike and children: Adolph21, Mary17, Theressa15, Lena12, Agnes9. Location (on index): Binghamton, Barnes, North Dakota.

    1910 US census: on familysearch.org. Michael Wurzer, 58, b in Europe, married 32 years, immigrated 1882, naturalized, occupation: farmer, living with wifeMary52 and daughter Agnes19. location: Binghamton, Barnes, ND.

    1915 ND census: on familysearch.org. Mike Wurzer (male aged 20-60), living with Mary Wurzer and Laura Dahl. (Note: Laura is with her grandparents after her mother's death.)

    1920 US census: on familysearch.org. Michael Wurzer, 68, b in Hungary, living with wife: Mary60 Wurzer and granddaughter LauraDahl9. Location: Springvale Twp,Barnes Co., North Dakota.

    BURIAL: findagrave.com. Michael Wurzer. Buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fingal, Barnes County, North Dakota. Findagrave Memorial# 75293170.


    HISTORY 1882: on familysearch.org. Michael Wurgel[sic], 33, occupation: tailor, Nationality: Austria, from Hungary Immigration June 16, 1882 on vessel: America at Baltimore, MD,

    Died:
    Buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fingal, Barnes County, North Dakota. Findagrave Memorial# 75293170.

    Michael married Maria SHERMAN. Maria (daughter of Andrew SHERMAN and Elizabeth PRATSCHNER) was born on 23 Jan 1859 in Geresdorf, Austria; died on 21 Feb 1942 in Oriska, Barnes, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Maria SHERMAN was born on 23 Jan 1859 in Geresdorf, Austria (daughter of Andrew SHERMAN and Elizabeth PRATSCHNER); died on 21 Feb 1942 in Oriska, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.

    Notes:

    HISTORY 1882: on familysearch.org. Marie Wurgel [sic], 23, Nationality: Austria, Immigration June 16, 1882 from Hungary on vessel: America at Baltimore, MD,

    All 4 daughters of Maria Sherman, and their families, lived in the Fingal area.

    1900: US census: on familysearch.org. Mary Wanger[sic], 40, b in Jan.1860 in Germany, had 6 children/6 living, living with husbandMike and children: Adolph21, Mary17, Theressa15, Lena12, Agnes9. Location: Binghamton, Barnes, North Dakota

    1910 US census: on familysearch.org. Mary Wurzer, 52, b in Europe, married 32 years, had 6 children/6 living, immigrated 1882, living with husband Mike58, daughter Agnes19. location: Binghamton, Barnes, ND.

    1915 ND census: on familysearch.org. Mary Wurzer, (female aged 20-60), living with MikeWurzer and Laura Dahl. (Note: Laura is with her grandparents after her mother's death.)

    1920 US census: on familysearch.org. Mary Wurzer, 60, b in Hungary, immigrated 1881, naturalized 1889, living with husband MichaelWurzer68, Laura Dahl9. Location: Springvale Twp,Barnes Co., North Dakota.

    1925 ND census: on familysearch.org. Marie Wurzer, 66, living with Laura Dahl15. Location: Oriska Village, Barnes, ND.

    1930 US census: on familysearch.org. Maria Wurzer, 71, widow, b in Hungary, age 20 when first married, living with granddaughter LauraH.Doll20. Location: Oriska Twp, Barnes, ND.

    1940 US census: on familysearch.org. Maria Wurzer, b in Austria, gr.6 education, living with granddaughter Laura Doll30. Location: Oriska, Barnes, ND.

    BURIAL. findagrave.com. Maria Wurzer. Buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fingal, Barnes, ND. Findagrave Memorial# 75293171.


    HISTORY 1882: on familysearch.org. Marie Wurgel[sic], 23, Nationality: Austria, from Hungary Immigration June 16, 1882 on vessel: America at Baltimore, MD,

    Died:
    Buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota. Findagrave Memorial# 75293171.

    Children:
    1. John Michael WURZER was born on 7 Jun 1876 in Geresdorf, Austria; died on 10 Jan 1949 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
    2. Adolph WURZER was born on 11 Sep 1879 in Geresdorf, Austria; died on 14 Feb 1963 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
    3. Magdalena WURZER was born on 20 Mar 1888 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA; died on 8 Apr 1913 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.
    4. 3. Mary WURZER was born on 13 Feb 1883 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA; died in 1969 in North Dakota, USA.
    5. Theresia WURZER was born on 11 Jun 1885 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA; died on 25 May 1966 in Valley City, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.
    6. Agnes WURZER was born on 21 Sep 1891 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA; died on 30 Jan 1957 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Melchior WURZER was born on 13 Feb 1819 in Geresdorf, Austria (son of Mennyhan WURZER and Maria SCHLOEGEL); died on 14 Apr 1884 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Melcher

    Notes:

    HISTORY 1882: on familysearch.org. Melchior Wurgel [sic], 2, Nationality: Austria, Immigration June 16, 1882 from Hungary on vessel: America at Baltimore, MD,

    Melchior Wurgel [stat] immigrated through Baltimore, MD on June 16, 1882 on the vessel "America". He was 62 years old, a grocer by occupation, nationality "Austria", but last permanent residence was in Hungary. His son Michael is also on this ship. Src: Maryland, Baltimore Passenger Lists Index, 1820-1897, FHL microfilm 417,378, Digital Folder Number 007535227. NARA M327, Roll 167, No. W563-W651.

    Data from David Wurzer: SpringvaleTownship 129, Range 56, Barnes Co. (Vo. 56), Melchior Wurzer Section 34 NW 1/2. Date: June 24, 1882, Patent: August 6, 1887.


    HISTORY 1882: on familysearch.org. Melchior Wurgel[sic], 62, occupation: grocer, Nationality: Austria, from Hungary, Immigration June 16, 1882, on vessel: America at Baltimore, MD.

    Birth:
    Gerresdorf was a small village near Vienna where the parents of Michael.

    Died:
    Buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Finga, Barnes County, North Dakota. Find a Grave Memorial# 75293156. Melchior and Rosalie were among the first to be buried "there" along with the rest of the Wurzer family, except John.

    Melchior married Rosalie SCHERMANN about 1840 in Austria. Rosalie was born on 12 Jun 1821 in Geresdorf, Austria; died on 29 Jan 1890 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Rosalie SCHERMANN was born on 12 Jun 1821 in Geresdorf, Austria; died on 29 Jan 1890 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.

    Notes:

    HISTORY 1882: on familysearch.org. Rosalie Wurgel[sic], 60, Nationality: Austria, from Hungary, Immigration June 16, 1882, on vessel: America at Baltimore, MD.

    Birth:
    This date is listed on Rosalie's tombstone; the information listed on Findagrave.com says she was born in "Australia" (as of July 2016). It should say "Austria".

    Died:
    Buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Fingal, North Dakota; Findagrave Memorial# 75293157.

    Children:
    1. John WURZER was born on 1 Jul 1845 in Geresdorf, Austria; died on 13 Aug 1923 in Foxholm, Ward, North Dakota, USA.
    2. Joseph WURZER was born on 3 Jan 1848 in Tirol, Austria; died on 25 Nov 1925 in Duvall, King, Washington, USA.
    3. Elizabeth WURZER was born in Feb 1849 in Geresdorf, Austria; died in 1909 in North Dakota, USA.
    4. 6. Michael WURZER was born on 6 Aug 1851 in Geresdorf, Austria; died on 14 May 1922 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.
    5. Maria WURZER was born in 1854 in Geresdorf, Austria; died in 1947 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.
    6. Rosalie WURZER was born on 28 Mar 1856 in Porgoleny, Vas, Hungary; died on 2 Jan 1924 in Fingal, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.
    7. Frank WURZER was born on 22 Aug 1860 in Geresdorf, Austria; died on 5 May 1906 in North Dakota, USA.
    8. Theresia WURZER was born on 20 Jan 1864 in Porgoleny, Vas, Hungary.
    9. Joseph WURZER was born on 10 Nov 1865 in Porgoleny, Vas, Hungary; died in 1889 in San Francisco, California, USA.

  3. 14.  Andrew SHERMAN was born in Geresdorf, Austria; died in Geresdorf, Austria.

    Andrew married Elizabeth PRATSCHNER. Elizabeth was born in 1840 in Geresdorf, Austria; died in 1888 in Geresdorf, Austria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Elizabeth PRATSCHNER was born in 1840 in Geresdorf, Austria; died in 1888 in Geresdorf, Austria.
    Children:
    1. 7. Maria SHERMAN was born on 23 Jan 1859 in Geresdorf, Austria; died on 21 Feb 1942 in Oriska, Barnes, North Dakota, USA.


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