Cecere Family History

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Descendants of Gulio Cecere

Generation No. 1

1. GULIO² CECERE (GIOVANBATISTA¹) was born 23 Aug 1844 in Sant`Archangelo Trimonte, and died 01 Jul 1930 in Sant`Archangelo Trimonte. He married ANNA PANARESE 03 Nov 1865 in Sant`Archangelo Trimonte, daughter of MARIO PANARESE and ROSARIA CHIUCHIOLO. She was born 19 Sep 1843 in Sant`Archangelo Trimonte, and died in Sant`Archangelo Trimonte.

Children of GULIO CECERE and ANNA PANARESE are:

i. GIOVANNI³ CECERE, b. 15 Aug 1873.

Notes for GIOVANNI CECERE:

We know that Giovanni was Antonio's brother and that he was still living in 1955 because of the letter we have from him. We know that he had a daughter or daughter n law named Nicola Cecere meitteute or Muttente. She wrote had his letter with hers in his envelope. The letter called my grandfather beloved uncle, and Giovanni called him beloved brother.

ii. GIOVANBATTISTA CECERE, b. 1875; d. 19 Oct 1903, sant archangela di tremont.

iii. MARIE CECERE, b. 26 Jun 1878, Sant Archangela di Trimonte; d. 04 Sep 1906, Sant Archangela di Trimonte; m. ANTONIO BOZA.

iv. LUIGI CECERE, b. 1880.

2. v. PELLEGRINO CECERE, b. 25 Feb 1888, sant`arcangelo trimonte.

3. vi. ANTONIO CECERE, b. 07 Mar 1889, sant`arcangelo trimonte; d. 14 Sep 1980, Mpls, Mn.

Generation No. 2

2. PELLEGRINO³ CECERE (GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹) was born 25 Feb 1888 in sant`arcangelo trimonte.

Children of PELLEGRINO CECERE are:

4. i. AMERINO GIGLIO⁴ CECERE, d. 30 Aug 2006.

ii. ANGELINA GIGLIA CECERE.

iii. EMILIA GIGLIA CECERE.

3. ANTONIO³ CECERE (GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹)^{1,1,2,3,4,5,6,6,7,7} was born 07 Mar 1889 in sant`arcangelo trimonte⁸, and died 14 Sep 1980 in Mpls, Mn. He married (1) SERAFINA SARICO 16 Nov 1916 in Mpls Mn, daughter of SALVATORE SARICO and FORTUNATA SIDOTI. She was born 15 Sep 1900 in St Agata, Sicily, and died 25 Apr 1939 in Mpls, Mn. He married (2) MARIA SIRAGUSA 1944 in Mpls Mn, daughter of JOSEPH SIRAGUSA and ROSA SIDOTI. She was born 21 Aug 1904 in sant Agata, Messina Province, Sicily, and died 01 Jan 1994 in Cleveland, OH.

Notes for ANTONIO CECERE:

1930 census lists sarafina as wife age 29

Antonio as head of household 41

Julio age 12

Salvatore 9

Anna 7

Yolanda 5

Joe Sarico brother n Law 32

Lists occupation for Joe and Antonio -Antonio owned his own auto cab

Joe worked for Liberty Cab Co

Name: ANTONIO CECERE

Birth Date: 03/07/1889 00:00:00

Death Date: 09/14/1980 00:00:00

Death Place: HENNEPIN

State File Number: 024167

Mother's Maiden Name: UNKNOWN

Cecere, Antonio

Montesarchio

14 May 1907 - Arrivial

18y

Lazio - ship

Naples, Campania, Italy

Description of Antonios birth place:

According to the most credible theory the town was a Longobard settlement founded around the years 640-641 and named Montemalo in 737, it preserved this name until 1862.

Dalmati populated this region with their king Itacaele in 928. Only a few ruins remain of the old castle which housed the barony of the Guevara, the Spinelli, and the Coscia.

The earthquakes of 1702 and 1732 destroyed the town. The city changed its name in San Arcangelo on September 26, 1862. To distinguish it from a town in Bailicata and another town near Forlì they added to San Arcangelo the name Trimonte.

Social Security Information

Died: Sep 1980

State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (Before 1951 )

1930 Census listed Antonio as owner of Cab Company Liberty Cab and Joe Sarico as driver in Liberty Cab

More About ANTONIO CECERE:

Arrival: 14 May 1907, New York, New York, New York⁸

Burial: St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Mpls MN

Departure: Napoli⁸

Other-Begin: Minneapolis City⁹

Residence: 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota^{10,10,10,10,10}

Notes for SERAFINA SARICO:

Name: SARAH CECERE

Death Date: 04/25/1940 00:00:00

Death Place: HENNEPIN

State File Number: 019980

Josephine Scalise was married to Ed Persell & lived at 1411 Spring St NE Mpls and was Seraphina's godchild

From the record on Ellis Island:

Sarrica, Serafina

Italian South

S. Agata M., Messina

22 Apr 1914 - arrival date

13y

Taormina - Ship

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Taormina (1)

UC.16, 60 miles from Fowey, Cornwall.

Citation: [Posted to the Emigration-Ships Mailing

List by Ted Finch - 18 August 1997]

Taormina (2)

The "Taormina" was a 8282 gross ton vessel built in

1908 by D & W Henderson Ltd. of Glasgow for the

Italian Company, Italia Soc. di Navigazione a Vapore

(Italia Line). Her dimensions were 482ft length x

58.3ft beam, one funnel, two masts, twin screw, speed

16 knots. There was accommodation for 60-1st class

and 2500-3rd class passengers. She made her maiden

voyage from Genoa - Naples - New York -

Philadelphia on 3.9.1908. In 1909 accommodation for

120 1st class passengers was added and in 1910 she

was altered again to carry 60 1st,and 120 2nd class.

On 16.12.1911 she made her last voyage on the NY -

Philadelphia run, was taken over by Lloyd Italiano

in 1912 and put on the Genoa - Naples - NY service.

In 1918 she came under the control of Navigazione

Generale Italiana and in 1919 was put on the Genoa -

Marseilles - NY service and made her last voyage

Genoa - Naples - NY on 8.8.1923. Resumed the same

service in 1927 for one round voyage and was

scrapped at Savona, Italy in 1929.

Citation: [Posted to the Emigration-Ships Mailing

List by Ted Finch - 5 August 1997]

More About SERAFINA SARICO:

Arrival: 1914¹²

Burial: St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Mpls MN

Departure: Palermo, Italy¹³

Godchild: Josephine Scalise

Joined Cristoforo Colombo: 1924, Italian American Club

Residence: 1920, Minneapolis Ward 2, Hennepin, Minnesota¹⁴

Notes for MARIA SIRAGUSA:

Last name spelled Siracusa after the same city in Sicily, Messina province:

Siracusa, Maria

Italy, South

S. Agatamo, Sicily

29 Jul 1911 - date of arrival

Oceania - Ship

Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The "Oceania" was built in 1907 by A.Stephen &

Sons, Glasgow for Unione Austriaca. She was a 5,497

gross ton ship, one funnel, two masts, twin screw

and a speed of 15 knots. There was passenger

accommodation for 45-1st, 75-2nd and 1,230-3rd

class. Launched on 10/9/1907, she sailed on her

maiden voyage from Trieste for Patras, Palermo and

New York on 26/9/1908. In October 1913 she made

her first and only round voyage from Trieste to

Quebec and Montreal, and commenced her last

round voyage on 30/5/1914, when she left Trieste

for Patras, Palermo and New York(dep.24/6/1914).

On 3/10/1918 she was mined and beached near

Cape Rondoni, and on 15/10/1918 was blown up by

the Austrians to avoid falling into Italian hands.

[North Atlantic Seaway by N.R.P.Bonsor, vol.3 ,p.1332]

- {posted to The ShipsList by Ted Finch - 19 March

1998]

Citation:

Oceania (2)

See STAMPALIA.

Citation:

Oceania (3)

The "Oceania" was a 12,839 gross ton ship, built in

1950 by CR dell'Adriatico,Trieste for Lloyd Triestino

of Genoa. Her dimensions were - length 527ft x beam

69.2ft, one funnel, one mast, twin screw and a speed

of 18 knots. There was accommodation for 280-1st,

120-2nd and 392-3rd class passengers. She carried a

crew of 236. Launched on July 30th 1950, she sailed

from Genoa on her maiden voyage to Sydney on 18th

August 1951. In 1959 she was rebuilt to 13,139 gross

tons and with passenger accommodation for 136-1st

and 536-tourist class. On 4th May 1963 she was sold

to Italia Societa per Azioni di Navigazione and in

July of that year was renamed "Verdi". She was

rebuilt to 13,226 gross tons and used for the

company's Genoa - Central America - Valparaiso

service. She was laid up at Genoa in July 1976 and

was subsequently scrapped at Spezia. [Great

Passenger Ships of the World by Arnold Kludas,

vol.5,p.14-15] -

Citation: [Posted to The ShipsList by Ted Finch - 5

February 1998]

Oceania (fishing Vessel)

The first craft built by the Skansie brothers, Peter,

Andrew, Mitchel and Joseph, at their new shipyard

was the 65-foot fishing vessel Oceania, launched in

May, 1912, and designed for their own fishing fleet.

The Skansie brothers were said to have built the first

gasoline launch for seine fishing on Puget Sound

while other fishermen were still using oar-powered

skiffs. The brothers learned the shipbuilding trade in

Europe. Gordon Newell, Maritime Events of 1912, H.

W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific

Northwest., p. 207.

Citation: Tacoma Public Library

Oceania Vance (schooner)

The Oceania Vance, a three-masted schooner of 445

tons and 550 M capacity, was built at Port Blakely in

1888 by Hall Bros. for John Vance, Eureka. She was

owned by the Coast Shipping Co., San Francisco, in

June, 1909, when she sank the tug Sea Lion off Race

Rocks in fog, the tug's owners being awarded

$31,000. About 1912 she was bought by the Charles

Nelson Co., and in January, 1921, was sold to John E.

Heston, Los Angeles, and converted to a refrigerated

tuna transport. In November she was libelled by the

shipyard which did the work, and in March, 1922,

was sold at auction to the Halfhill Packing Co. She

operated between Cape San Lucas and San Pedro for

several years, and was then laid up. She was afloat

in 1933. John Lyman, Pacific Coast Built Sailers,

1850-1905, The Marine Digest. July 19, 1941, p. 2

Citation: Tacoma Public Library

Oceania Vance (schooner)

The Oceania Vance, a three-masted schooner of 445

tons and 550 M capacity, was built at Port Blakely in

1888 by Hall Bros. for John Vance, Eureka. She was

owned by the Coast Shipping Co., San Fran- cisco, in

June, 1909, when she sank the tug Sea Lion off Race

Rocks in fog, the tug's owners being awarded

$31,000. About 1912 she was bought by the Charles

Nelson Co., and in January, 1921, was sold to John E.

Heston, Los Angeles, and converted to a refrigerated

tuna transport. In November she was libelled by the

shipyard which did the work, and in March, 1922,

was sold at auction to the Halfhill Packing Co. She

operated between Cape San Lucas and San Pedro for

several years, and was then laid up. She was afloat

in 1933. John Lyman, Pacific Coast Built Sailers,

1850-1905, The Marine Digest. July 19, 1941, p. 2

Citation: Tacoma Public Library

Social Security Index of Death

Name: Mary S Cecere

Gender: Female

Date of Death: 01 January 1994

Birth Date: 21 August 1904

Volume: 29712

Certificate: 010000

Autopsy: No

Social Security Number: 273091113

Father's Surname: Siragusa

Time of Death: 4:30 AM

Marital Status: Widowed

Hispanic Origin: Non Hispanic

Place of Death: Hospital/Inpatient

Years of Schooling: 08

Certifier: Physician

Referred to Coroner: No

Method of Disposition: Burial

Mother's Surname: Sidoti

Race: White

Birth Place: Remainder of World

Residence: Ohio

Age: 89

From LDS Research

Mary CECERE

Birth Date: 21 Aug 1904

Death Date: 1 Jan 1994

State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Ohio

44124

Localities: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Lyn May, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Lyndhurst, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Lyndhurst Mayfield, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Mayfield, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Mayfield Hts, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Pepper Pike, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Richmond Hts, Cuyahoga, Ohio

Mary's Will Settlement - from the Public Probate Records:

Estate - Summary

1099060 Estate of: CECERE, MARY S Fiduciary: SIRAGUSA, FRANK

Decedent(s) Fiduciary(s)

CECERE, MARY S SIRAGUSA, FRANK

Attorney(s): Attorney(s):

REL Release No Will

Additional Fields

Case Comments Case Attributes

Number 1099060

Status Closed

Filed 03/23/1994

Incomplete

1103166 Estate of: CECERE, MARY S Fiduciary:

Decedent(s) Fiduciary(s)

CECERE, MARY S

Attorney(s): Attorney(s):

TAX Determine Ohio Estate Tax (Conv. Only)

Additional Fields

Case Comments Case Attributes

Number 1103166

Status Closed

Filed 07/08/1994

Incomplete

More About MARIA SIRAGUSA:

Residence: Cleveland, Ohio¹⁵

SSN issued: Ohio¹⁶

Children of ANTONIO CECERE and SERAFINA SARICO are:

5. i. JULIUS⁴ CECERE, b. 18 Aug 1917, Mpls, Mn; d. 31 Aug 2007, Bloomington, MN.

6. ii. SALVATORE " SAM" CECERE, b. 14 Jul 1920, Mpls, Mn; d. 19 Apr 1985, Abott Northwest Hosp Mpls Mn.

7. iii. ANNA CECERE, b. 13 Aug 1922, Mpls, Mn; d. 22 Sep 1988, Mpls, Mn.

iv. YOLANDA FORTUNATA CECERE, b. 09 Feb 1924, Minneapolis, MN; d. 22 May 2004, Forest Lake Minnesota; m. ROBERT BOTTELFSON, Minneapolis MN; d. 21 May 2002, Minneapolis, MN.

Notes for YOLANDA FORTUNATA CECERE:

Eulogy given by Sandy Cecere at Yolanda Fortunata Cecere Bottlofsen's Funeral

Yolanda Cecere Bottlofsen was born to Antonio Cecere and Saraphina Sarico Cecere, two Italian imigrants. She was the youngest of four children, and when she was 14 yrs old her mother passed away. Her brothers were grown, her sister was working at the Beauty Salon, and Yolanda was still in school. For all of you that knew Yoland, she was many things to many people, but to me, she overcame grief and lonliness with her warmth, and kindness. She was inviting and comforting, funny and welcoming, and you never saw her without a smile on her face. Yoland was a person who knwe how to create happy memories.

The first time I remember going to my Auntie YoYo's house was when I was four or five yrs old and my father brought me to her apartment. It was in Mpls, up some steps and into her living room. Perhaps she wanted to make sure I had something to do while my father visitetd with her, but she told me about a special friend that she had. He was an odd shaped friend, named BOSCO, and he sat on her couch. He became my friend for those few hrs that we visited with her. I asked about Bosco after that, evertime I saw my Aunt. Finally, as a teenager, my aunt confessed that Bosco was just an old pillow sitting on her couch that she made up for me, so I would have something to entertain me.

Aunti Yo knew how to make a Happy memory

My Auntie Yo, had a signature recipe that she would make for all our family gatherings, we called them honey buns or honey things. No one else could make them. They were a flower and egg crispy bun about an inch long with honey poured all over them and powdered sugar sprinkled on top. Aunt Yo would get requests every holiday for the honey buns. She had copied my great grandmother making this Italian treat by just watching her.

My Aunt Yolanda knew how to make happy memories.

When I was a teenager, my Aunt Yolanda invited us older girls to her house over Easter vacation to stay with her for a few days. The minute we walked into the house, she fed us. We had the biggest banana split I have ever seen and deer sausage. Each of us getting our own (there were four or five of us there). We had so much fun with her for those few days. We laughed and giggled, we walked to the store and bought penny candy, and we slept in the infamous "pink bedroom". This room was all pink, the bed, the walls the lighting. The bed covered the whole room, it was so big, and we all slept in that bed together giggling and laughing until we finally fell asleep.

Aunt Yo knew how to create happy memories

Aunt Yo gave us our first dog Jocko, a French poodle that she cared for. He could do tricks.. pray, play dead, sit up, sing, and roll over. She taught him those tricks. I am sure you know how much my Aunt loved antiques. We used to go antiquing together to shows or garage sales, and this is one of the first antiquest I ever bought with her on my first trip going to an antique show with her.

My Aunt Yo know how to create happy memories...

Finally, my aunt and I are both intersted in family history, and because of some of the items that she gave me, I was able to find family that we didn't know about. We never knew my grandfather's mother's last name, but on this document it shows that the familiy in Italy gave my grandfather some land, and on this paper is my great grandfathers name Giolio and his wife's name Anna Panarese.

Yolanda knew how to make happy memories!!!

Now in her death, when we go back home tonight, let's not let my Aunt Yoland's memories face, let's make it our legacy to remember her always. Let's welcome people into our homes as she would, with a beautiful smile, and friendly, warm, and inviting attitudes.

More About YOLANDA FORTUNATA CECERE:

Burial: 28 May 2004, Fort Snelling Cemetery St Paul Minnesota

First Communion: 10 May 1934, St Lawrence Catholic Church

Residence: 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota^17,17

Notes for ROBERT BOTTELFSON:

Obituary - Posted: 5/26/04

YOLANDA F. BOTTOLFSEN

Yolanda F. Bottolfsen, 79, Wyoming, died May 22, 2004.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; brother Salvatore Cecere; and sister Ann Nedoff. She is survived by her brother Julius (Gloria) Cecere of Minneapolis; numerous nieces and nephews; "special" daughter Karen (Normand) Timm; and many close friends.

A funeral service will be Friday, May 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be today, Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, and one hour prior to service at church on Friday. Burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

14190-4 Xenon St. NW, Ramsey,

Minnesota 55303

3. The name and complete street

address of all persons conducting business

under the above Assumed Name,

including any corporation that may be

conducting this business.

Gregory J. Paul, 14190-4 Xenon St.

NW, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303

David Hoffman, 11322 Deer Ridge

Ln., Minnetonka, Minnsota 55343

4. I certify that I am authorized to

sign this certificate and I further certify

that I understand that by signing this certificate,

I am subject to the penalties of

perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes

section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate

under oath.

Dated: 8/06/04

Signed: -s- Gregory J. Paul

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Published in Anoka County Union

Aug. 13 & 20, 2004

AMENDMENT TO

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

STATE OF MINNESOTA

Pursuant to Chapter 333, Minnesota

Statutes; the undersigned, who is or will

be conducting or transacting business in

the State of Minnesota under an assumed

name, hereby certifies:

1. State the exact assumed name

under which the business is or will be

conducted:

Starfire Funding

2. State the address of the principal

place of business:

716 County Rd. 10 NE, Suite 235,

Blaine, MN 55434

3. List the name and complete street

address of all persons conducting business

under the above Assumed Name. If

the business owners is a corporation or

other business entity, list the legal name

and registered office address:

Carolyn Ruggles, 2629 Lake Ct. Dr.,

Mounds View, MN 55112

4. This certificate is an amendment

of Certificate of Assumed name number

9090360002 originally filed on 5-18-04

under the name Starfire Capital

Resources.

5. I certify that I am authorized to

sign this certificate and I further certify

that I understand that by signing this certificate,

I am subject to the penalties of

perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes

section 609.48 as if I had signed this document

under oath.

Dated: 6-2-04

Signed: -s- Carolyn Ruggles

Title: -s- President

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Published in Blaine-Spring Lake Park Life

August 20 & 27, 2004

perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes

section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate

under oath.

Dated: 7/6/2004

Signed: -s- Daryle R-C Darnell

Title: Owner/Operator

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Published in Coon Rapids Herald

Aug. 13 & 20, 2004

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

STATE OF MINNESOTA

1. The assumed name under which

the business is or will be conducted is:

Advanced Pest Solutions

2. The street address of the principal

place of business is or will be:

2900 93rd Avenue NE, Blaine, MN

55449

3. The name and complete street

address of all persons conducting business

under the above Assumed Name,

including any corporation that may be

conducting this business.

Floyd Nelson, 2990 93rd Ave NE,

Blaine, MN 55449

4. I certify that I am authorized to

sign this certificate and I further certify

that I understand that by signing this certificate,

I am subject to the penalties of

perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes

section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate

under oath.

Dated: 07/30/2004

Signed: -s- Floyd Nelson

Title: Owner

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Published in Blaine-Spring Lake Park Life

Aug. 20 & 27, 2004

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

STATE OF MINNESOTA

1. The assumed name under which

the business is or will be conducted is:

Nordin Eye Care Associates

2. The street address of the principal

place of business is or will be:

13020 Riverdale Dr. NW, Coon

Rapids, MN 55448

3. The name and complete street

address of all persons conducting business

under the above Assumed Name,

including any corporation that may be

conducting this business.

Aleisha Nordin, 13020 Riverdale Dr.

NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

4. I certify that I am authorized to

sign this certificate and I further certify

that I understand that by signing this certificate,

I am subject to the penalties of

perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes

section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate

under oath.

Dated: 7/23/04

Signed: -s- Aleisha Nordin, O.D.

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Published in Coon Rapids Herald

Aug. 20 & 27, 2004

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF

WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF MINNESOTA

COUNTY OF ANOKA

DISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISION

TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Court File No. P3-04-7842

Estate of

Yolanda F. Bottolfsen,

Decedent

Notice is given that an application

for informal probate of the Decedent’s

will dated September 9, 2002, has been

filed with the Registrar. The application

has been granted. Any objections may

be filed with this Court and will be heard

by the Court after proper notice of

hearing.

Notice is also given that the Registrar

has informally appointed Karen Timm,

whose address is: 2033 Willow Bend

Lane, Lynn Haven, FL 32444; Gary

Zurek, 5050 Quantico Lane NO.,

Plymouth, MN 55446; and Anthony

Cecere, 777 Willow Grove Lane, Vadnais

Heights, MN 55110 as personal

representatives of the Estate of the

Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other

interested person may be entitled to

appointment as personal representative

or may object to the appointment of the

personal representative. Unless

objections are filed with the Court

(pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and

the Court otherwise orders, the personal

representative has full power to

administer the Estate including, after 30

days from the date of issuance of letters,

the power to sell, encumber, lease or

distribute real estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to

Minn. Stat. 524.3-801), all creditors

having claims against the Estate are

required to present the claims to the

personal representative or to the Court

Administrator within four months after

the date of this Notice or the claims will

be barred.

Date: 8/13/04

-s- Peggy Zdon

Peggy Zdon, Registrar

-s- Jane F. Morrow

Jane F. Morrow, Court Administrator

Attorney for Personal Representative

David K. Hebert

Hebert, Welch & Humphreys P.A.

20 North Lake St., #301

Forest Lake, MN 55025

Attorney License No: 43023

Telephone: 651-464-3397

Fax: 651-464-8664

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Published in Anoka County Union

Aug. 20 & 27, 2004

Minn. Stat. 524.3-801), all creditors

having claims against the Estate are

required to present the claims to the

personal representative or to the Court

Administrator within four months after

the date of this Notice or the claims will

be barred.

Date: 8/13/04

-s- Peggy Zdon

Peggy Zdon, Registrar

-s- Jane F. Morrow

Jane F. Morrow, Court Administrator

Attorney for Personal Representative

Amy E. Hultgren

Maser & Amundson, P.A.

6601 Lyndale Avenue South, Suite 320

Minneapolis, MN 55423

Phone: 952-925-4147

Fax: 952-925-1926

Attorney I.D. No. 311674

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Published in Anoka County Union

Aug. 20 & 27, 2004

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF

WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

More About ROBERT BOTTELFSON:

Burial: Fort Snelling Cemetery St Paul Minnesota

Generation No. 3

4. AMERINO GIGLIO⁴ CECERE (PELLEGRINO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹) died 30 Aug 2006. He married NERINA.

Notes for AMERINO GIGLIO CECERE:

Amerino married Nicola Cicerone in about 1953, and they moved to Bueno Aires, Argentina. He wrote to Antonio frequently.

Child of AMERINO CECERE and NERINA is:

i. ANGELO⁵ CECERE, b. 28 Nov 1951.

5. JULIUS⁴ CECERE (ANTONIO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹)^{18,19,20,21,22,23,24,24,24} was born 18 Aug 1917 in Mpls, Mn, and died 31 Aug 2007 in Bloomington, MN. He married GLORIA FAITH REEVES^24,24,24,24 15 Feb 1942 in Chula Vista, California. She was born 14 Mar 1919 in Mpls, Mn.

Notes for JULIUS CECERE:

Cecere, Julius View/Sign Guest Book

Cecere, Julius age 90 of Bloomington. Born in Mpls. 8/18/1917 passed away 8/31/2007 after a battle with cancer. Julie enjoyed golfing with family and friends. He made his living as a self-employed upholsterer in the Twin Cities. Preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joseph Groehler; brother, Salvatore; sisters, Anne and Yolanda. He leaves behind his wife, Gloria; son, Thomas (Tracy) Cecere; daughters, Sarajo (Robert) Groehler, Julianne Cecere; 7 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren and many family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM, Wednesday at the Church of the Nativity of Mary, 9900 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington (952-881-8671). Visitation Tuesday, 4-8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Chapel, 9947 Lyndale Ave. S. and one hour prior to Mass at Church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. GILL BROTHERS Bloomington Chapel 952-888-7771

Published in the Star Tribune on 9/2/2007.

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Julius was born on August 18 1917 to Antonio and Serefina Sarico Cecere at their home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He met hs future wife, Gloria Reeves what attending Marshall High School in Minneapolis. Julius was called to serve in the United States Army from 1943 -1946 during WWII. Julius and Gloria were devoted to their faith and were long time members of St Reichards CAtholic Church adn more recently Nativity of Mary Catholic Church. Julius made his living fo rover 50 yrs as a self-employed upholster in the Twin Cities area and was highly respected in his trade. He was taught by his Uncle Joseph Mettico the trade of upholstry. He was an avid golfer adn enjoyed playing with his younger brother Sam and his buddy, Ray Smith as well as many others.

More About JULIUS CECERE:

Military: 28 Sep 1943, Fort Snelling, Minnesota^25,25

Residence: 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota^26,26,26

More About GLORIA FAITH REEVES:

Residence: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota²⁷

Children of JULIUS CECERE and GLORIA REEVES are:

8. i. THOMAS ANTHONY⁵ CECERE, b. 15 Jan 1950, Minneapolis, MN.

9. ii. SARAJO MARY CECERE, b. 09 Sep 1953, Hennepin, Minnesota.

10. iii. JULIANNE MARIE CECERE, b. 14 Aug 1958, Hennepin, Minnesota.

6. SALVATORE " SAM"⁴ CECERE (ANTONIO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹) was born 14 Jul 1920 in Mpls, Mn, and died 19 Apr 1985 in Abott Northwest Hosp Mpls Mn. He married FLORENCE MARY KREUCHER²⁸ 23 Aug 1952 in Basilica of St Marys, Minneapolis, MN. She was born 15 Aug 1921 in Currie Mn.

Notes for SALVATORE " SAM" CECERE:

Godfather Phillip Rusciano

They lived at 701 buchanan st ne Mpls

Name: SALVATORE S. CECERE

Birth Date: 07/14/1920 00:00:00

Death Date: 04/19/1985 00:00:00

Death Place: HENNEPIN

State File Number: 009808

Mother's Maiden Name: SARICO

One of my Dad's best Friends, and when Dad was alive and practicing law, George Mikan's name was always on his door as "Of Council"

The marquee above Madison Square Garden aptly told the George Mikan story. It used to read: "George Mikan vs. Knicks." The first dominant big man in professional basketball and the game's first true superstar, George Mikan played with a competitive fire and zest matched by few. During his college days at DePaul, the six-foot-ten Mikan revolutionized the game. In fact, Mikan, along with fellow Hall of Famer Bob Kurland, swatted away so many shots that in 1944 the NCAA introduced a rule that prohibited goaltending. Unaffected by the rule change, the determined Mikan was a three-time All-America (1944, 1945, 1946) and led the nation in scoring in 1945 and 1946. Mikan's 120 points in three games led DePaul to the 1945 NIT championship. Mikan, who scored 1,870 points at DePaul, once tallied 53 against Rhode Island State, a remarkable feat considering he single-handedly outscored the entire Rhode Island State team.

Voted the "Greatest Player in the First Half-Century" by the Associated Press, Mikan enjoyed an extraordinary professional career. He won his first professional championship with the Chicago American Gears of the NBL in 1947 and captured six more pro titles (1 NBL-1948, 1 BAA-1949, and 4 NBA-1950, 1952-54). As the cornerstone of the Minneapolis Lakers, Mikan led the NBA in scoring three times (1949-52), played in the first four NBA All-Star Games (MVP 1953) and led the league in rebounding twice (1952, 1953).

George Lawrence Mikan Jr., a star center who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, died on June 1. Cause of death was not released. He was 80.

Born in Joliet, Ill., Mikan attended Joliet Catholic High School and Quigley Preparatory Seminary in Chicago, where he considered entering the priesthood. He failed to make the basketball team at Notre Dame and decided to attend DePaul University instead. There he met Ray Meyer, who was in his first year as DePaul's coach. Meyer worked with Mikan one-on-one for six weeks, making him shoot left-handed and right-handed, a procedure now known as the "George Mikan drill."

From 1941 to 1945, Mikan became a three-time All-American. Twice named college player of the year, he scored 1,870 points during his four years at DePaul, led the Blue Demons to a National Invitation Tournament title and inspired the passage of the NCAA's rule prohibiting goaltending. Mikan played one season with the Chicago American Gears of the NBL, a predecessor of the NBA, before moving to the new Lakers franchise in Minneapolis.

At 6 feet 10 inches and 245 pounds, Mikan was considered a big man physically and metaphorically in the NBA's early years. Although the polite, bespectacled center was known as the "gentle giant," he attained superstar status on the court for his sweeping hook shot and defensive prowess. In response to Mikan's size and skill, the NBA doubled the width of the free-throw lane.

During the NBA's 1948-49 season, Mikan averaged 28.3 points per game and was named the league's Most Valuable Player. He averaged 23.1 points per game over the course of his career before retiring from injuries in 1956. Mikan coached the Lakers for part of the 1957-58 season, worked in corporate and real estate law, then served as the first commissioner of the American Basketball Association.

Voted the "Greatest Player in the First Half-Century" by The Associated Press, Mikan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1959. Four years ago, a 9-foot bronze statue of Mikan making his trademark hook shot was erected at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Despite all the accolades, Mikan had the unfortunate luck to play professional basketball before multimillion-dollar contracts and lucrative commercial endorsements were the norm. Like other athletes who played in the NBA prior to 1965, Mikan never made more than $35,000 a year and drew only a tiny pension. In later years, he spoke out about this issue in hopes that the league and the players' association would improve pension benefits for "pre-65ers."

Mikan suffered from diabetes and kidney failure. His right leg was amputated below the knee in 2000, and he endured a diabetes-related wound in his left leg. To pay his medical bills, he sold off most of his memorabilia. Upon learning the Mikan family was struggling financially, Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal agreed to pay for Mikan's funeral costs.

Sam was the first Men's Club President at Braemer Golf Course in Edina. His best and dear friend John Kressel and another dear friend John McCarthy donated money in his memory:

Parks and other such amenities greatly improve the quality of life in a community. The City of Edina is the fortunate recipient of many donations each year that improve its parks, adding to the quality of life enjoyed here.

Per City policy, donations of $300 or more are published annually in the City’s newsletter, About Town, and on this website.

Donating $300 or more to the Edina Park and Recreation Department in 2000 were:

Edina Youth Softball Association, $4,495, and the Pohlad Family Charities, $3,000, for the purchase and installation of replacement back-stop and dugout fencing at five youth softball fields.

Ray Finley of Finley Brothers, Inc., $1,500 for the purchase and installation of a basketball backboard and standard at Todd Park.

Meredyth Anne Dasburg Foundation, $1,000 to the Edina Art Center.

Edina Federated Women’s Club, $1,583.33 to the Edina Art Center.

M. Joan Hodges, $500 to the Edina Art Center.

Elin N. Ohlsson, $1,000 to the Edina Art Center.

Edina Office of Dain Rauscher, $350 to Centennial Lakes Park to plant an Imperial Honeylocust tree in the park in memory of a former employee, Al Heiam.

John McCarthy and John Kressel, $500 to the Braemar Golf Course memorial fund in memory of Sam Cecere.

Braemar Men’s Club, $350 to the Braemar Golf Course memorial fund.

Pat Gaspard, $300 to the Braemar Golf Course memorial fund.

No donations of $300 or more were made to the Park and Recreation Department in 2001.

For more information or to make a donation to the Park and Recreation Department, contact Park and Recreation Director John Keprios at 952-826-0430.

More About SALVATORE " SAM" CECERE:

Burial: Fort Snelling National Cemetery, St Paul MN

Military: 08 Aug 1942²⁹

Residence: 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota^30,30,30

SSN issued: Minnesota³¹

Unknown-Begin: 22 Apr 1985, MN³²

Children of SALVATORE CECERE and FLORENCE KREUCHER are:

11. i. SANDRA CATHERINE⁵ CECERE, b. 04 Aug 1953, St Mary's Hospital, Mpls, MN.

ii. JULIA ANN CECERE, b. 14 Aug 1954, St Mary's Hospital, Mpls, MN.

iii. SHARON JUSTINA CECERE, b. 01 Dec 1956, St Mary's Hospital, Mpls, MN.

12. iv. ANTHONY GEORGE CECERE, b. 08 May 1957, St Mary's Hospital, Mpls, MN.

v. DAVID SALVATORE CECERE, b. 01 Aug 1958, St Mary's Hospital, Mpls, MN.

vi. JOHN MICHAEL CECERE, b. 25 Jul 1960, Methodist Hospital, Mpls, MN.

13. vii. TERESA SARAH CECERE, b. 15 Oct 1963, Methodist Hospital, Mpls, MN.

viii. PAUL GERARD CECERE, b. 30 Sep 1965, Methodist Hospital, Mpls, MN.

7. ANNA⁴ CECERE (ANTONIO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹)^33,33,33 was born 13 Aug 1922 in Mpls, Mn, and died 22 Sep 1988 in Mpls, Mn. She married LEO GEORGE NEDOFF, son of GABRIEL NEDOFF and REBECCA NEDOFF. He was born 30 Mar 1911 in Minneapolis, MN, and died Jul 1982 in Mpls, Mn.

More About ANNA CECERE:

Burial: cremated

Residence: 1930, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota^33,33,33

Notes for LEO GEORGE NEDOFF:

"Mirth & Mack"

Mirth & Mack two clean cut Minneapolis born lads who left their home town to make good in the big city. After struggling a few years they became fortunate enough to appear on nuerous shows with the ever popular stuttering comedian Roscoe Ates, who in turn was so impressed with the boys that he touted them to Rudy Vallee. Rudy Vallee auditioned the boys and immediately signed them to a yearly contract which was renewed for a total of six years during which time Mirth and Mack were billed as the headlining act of the "Rudy Vallee Show". During their long association with Vallee, the boys had the good fortune of having Groucho and Harpo Marx take an interest in the impersonations of them. Consequently, the impersonations of Groucho & Harop is the real McCoy. Besides their impersonations of the Marx Brothers, as well as others, Mirth & Mack excel in modern tap dancing and are on a par with the best. They also feature high class comedy all presented in a clean wholesome manner. Besides their associations with Rudy Vallee, they have appeared with such notables as the late Hal Kemp's Orchestra, Richard Himber's Orchestra, Ray McKinley's Orchestra, Henry Bussey's Orchestra, the Dorsey Brothers and many others, too numerous to mention. Needless to say, Mirth & Mack add class to any show that they appear in and are more then able to hold their own amid any competition.

taken from " Entertainment Unlimited"

3 Clowns - Inky, Winky, & Blinky

3 clowns, fairly new act. Has appeared on numerous T.V. shows in the Twin Cities and have been acclaimed by many critics as network material for clean wholesome entertainment. Their many talens include singing, dancing, magic and comedy skits. The latter never failing to bring down the house. Their costuming leaves nothing to be desiired and characters they create are laughs in itself. The 3 Clowns certainly do justice to any show as they please both the young and the old.

Taken from "Entertainment Unlimited"

From the Prescott Journal

50 Years Ago

March 31, 1955

Capital recording artist, TV, radio and movie personality, Yogi Yorgesson, who became famous for his recording, "I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas" is coming direct from Hollywood to appear at the Falls Theatre in River Falls Sunday only April 3.

There will be three big stage shows at 4,7 and 9:30 p.m. with a great supporting cast: Leo Nedoff, master of ceremonies and comedian; Mirth & Mack, sensational tap dancers and comedy team, formerly with Rudy Vallee show; Barbara Bennett, accordianist supreme; plus J.P. Patches, TV personality who appears daily on WTCN-TV.

The above shows will last approximately one hour and will be presented along with the regular feature "The Student Prince," the screen's first full length version of The Passion Play.

More About LEO GEORGE NEDOFF:

Burial: cremated

Child of ANNA CECERE and LEO NEDOFF is:

i. JOY ANN⁵ NEDOFF, b. 18 Jan 1950, Mpls, Mn; m. (1) ROBERT FAUSNER; m. (2) JOHN MARKOWSKI, 1993.

Notes for JOY ANN NEDOFF:

Name: Joy An Nedoff

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1950

Birth County: Hennepin

Birth State: Minnesota

Father: Leo George Nedoff

Mother: Anna Cecere

File Number: 1950-MN-044597

Generation No. 4

8. THOMAS ANTHONY⁵ CECERE (JULIUS⁴, ANTONIO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹)^34,34 was born 15 Jan 1950 in Minneapolis, MN. He married (1) TRACY LINN WILLEMSEN. He married (2) THERESA ANN HILL 01 Aug 1970. She was born 07 Aug 1951 in Minneapolis, MN, and died 31 Oct 1998 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States of America³⁵.

Notes for THOMAS ANTHONY CECERE:

Name: Thomas Anthony Cecere

Birth Date: 15 Jan 1950

Birth County: Hennepin

Birth State: Minnesota

Father: Julius Cecere

Mother: Gloria Faith Reeves

File Number: 1950-MN-003629

More About THOMAS ANTHONY CECERE:

Residence: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota³⁶

Notes for THERESA ANN HILL:

Name: THERESA ANN CECERE

Birth Date: August 7, 1951

Birth City: MINNEAPOLIS

Birth State: MINNESOTA

Death Date: October 31, 1998

Death Place: RICHFIELD, HENNEPIN

State File Number: 1998-MN-029854

Mother's Maiden Name: TANGHE

More About THERESA ANN HILL:

Burial: Lakewood Cemetery

Residence: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota³⁶

SSN issued: Minnesota³⁷

Child of THOMAS CECERE and TRACY WILLEMSEN is:

i. SANTINO ANTHONY⁶ CECERE, b. 26 Jun 1989.

Children of THOMAS CECERE and THERESA HILL are:

ii. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL⁶ CECERE³⁸, b. 25 Aug 1971³⁹; m. STEPHANIE MARIE ANDREWS⁴⁰, 09 May 1998, St Edwards Catholic Church; b. 04 Sep 1972, Bloomington, MN.

iii. STEPHANIE M CECERE⁴¹, b. 26 Aug 1973, Minneapolis, MN; m. JOEL F DOERR, 06 Oct 2001; b. 28 Jul 1972.

9. SARAJO MARY⁵ CECERE (JULIUS⁴, ANTONIO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹)⁴² was born 09 Sep 1953 in Hennepin, Minnesota⁴². She married ROBERT GROEHLER.

Children of SARAJO CECERE and ROBERT GROEHLER are:

i. MICHELLE⁶ GROEHLER.

ii. ANGELA GROEHLER.

iii. JOSEPH LEE GROEHLER, b. 03 Mar 1979; d. 23 Aug 1979, Ramsey County, ST Paul MN.

10. JULIANNE MARIE⁵ CECERE (JULIUS⁴, ANTONIO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹)⁴² was born 14 Aug 1958 in Hennepin, Minnesota⁴². She married DOUGLAS MALECHA.

Children of JULIANNE CECERE and DOUGLAS MALECHA are:

i. REBECCA⁶ MALECHA.

ii. ANTHONY MALECHA.

11. SANDRA CATHERINE⁵ CECERE (SALVATORE " SAM"⁴, ANTONIO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹) was born 04 Aug 1953 in St Mary's Hospital, Mpls, MN.

Child of SANDRA CATHERINE CECERE is:

i. ANGELICA NICOLE⁶ CECERE, b. 15 Oct 1990.

Notes for ANGELICA NICOLE CECERE:

Okadigbo is a very big disgrace to his party, his political camp, his family and Nigerians in general. He should be prosecuted to send a message to others like him that the days of corruption are finished in Nigeria.

Alex O. Emeziem, Nigeria

**Angelica's Uncle, Senator in Nigeria

Angelica's Grandparents are Dr & Mrs Alex Emeziem

Family:

Jude Emeziem - Died in June of 1990

Cletus Anthony (Enyina)Emeziem born 7-13-1958, Migrated to the US in 1978, went to the University of Minnesota, Duluth, majored in Archtechure and Economics. Previous marriage to Theresa

Married Chichi - moved to Phoenix Arizona

Angel's half brothers and sister are Anthony - Died at 18 days old of a heart defect

Alex - born in 1998

Savanah born in 2003

Jordan born in 2003

Baptism:

Dec 2004 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

"A WELCOME and congratulations to the newest members

of the St. Thomas More community who were recently

baptized:

Jordan Emeziem

Savannah Emeziem"

Charles (Kelechi) Emeziem

Kenneth Emeziem

Alexander Emeziem

Florence Emeziem

Vincent Emeziem

(one more sister I am missing)

An article about a friend of Angelica's grandfather:

THE ORBIT:- Sam Onunaka Mbakwe: 1930-2004

By Obi Nwakanma

Sunday, January 11, 2004

A GREAT leader of his people has passed on. Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe of Avutu, Obowo, died last week. He was one of the greatest leaders of the Igbo people, one of the greatest Nigerians in the 20th century. His work will certainly speak for him. He was a true advertisement of committed, selfless, visionary leadership – the type which now seems so alien from our climes. From a humble beginning, Mbakwe rose to political leadership by dint of hard work, and by easy, uncluttered humility, by a fierce commitment to public good, by an uncanny ability to connect with his people. Perhaps it had to do with his long years of advocacy in the courts. It was an ability to be honest, and upfront with his constituents, to toil with them, to reassure them, to convince them by the broad range of his work, that he was both a leader and a servant, and not a ruler in the most hideous sense of that word. Those who worked closely with Sam Mbakwe have always spoken of him as a committees man, one who could listen, and who had the acuteness of mind – a brilliance hidden behind his dour visage and avuncular nativism, his common touch, his capacity for the vernacular. He was apparently not much to look at, he knew it, but it did not deter him from putting his face in the public space; it amused him in fact when he was compared to his dashing counterpart on the other side of the rising sun. There are so many Mbakwe anecdotes, all pointing to his high sense of humour, but here is not the occasion.

The first time I met Sam Mbakwe was in 1977 in my father’s office where he had come to collect some public record connected to a murder case which his office was handling at the Umuahia High courts. He was even then, one of the most prominent lawyers East of the Niger, with his offices in Aba. It was from Aba that he won the ticket to become the gubernatorial candidate of the defunct Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP). Apparently, he had been prominent in the then Club 99 (or something like that) which ushered in the NPP. Mbakwe was actually not to be governor. He had been the deputy gubernatorial candidate of the Nigerian People’s Party which had the educationist, Dr. Nnanna Ukaegbu as its flagbearer. But in 1978, following the national crisis in the NPP, when the Rt. Honourable Nnamdi Azikiwe joined the party, and the question arose about his role in the party, Sam Mbakwe belonged to the group which wanted Zik as the presidential candidate of the NPP and Waziri Ibrahim as the National party chairman, while Dr. Nnanna Ukaegbu cast his lot for the Waziri Ibrahim group. Sam Mbakwe was actually among the group that successfully wooed Dr. Azikiwe to join the NPP, and there have been those who had said of the old NPP, that had it successfully brokered the arrangement in which Zik carried the party’s ticket, and Waziri Ibrahim remained as national chairman, it would have won the Nigerian elections in 1979. Perhaps that was the calculation.

Star-studded governorship race

But Mbakwe’s faction remained in the NPP and Sam Mbakwe became the governorship candidate, while Dr. Ukaegbu became the candidate for the GNPP. In retrospect, in the elections that ushered in the second republic in 1979, the parties fielded a star-studded race – the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) fielded the eminent Dr. Nwakanma Okoro, one of the earliest Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) and one-time Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association as gubernatorial candidate, with the Harvard- trained economist, and former governor of the Bank of Biafra, Dr. Sylvester Ugoh, as his deputy; the GNPP fielded Dr. Nnnana Ukaegbu with the reputable Dr. B.U. Nzeribe as his deputy; and even the PRP fielded an ebullient Steve Evulocha, who had made his name as a radical leader in the 1960s of the University of Nigeria students union. I do not recall now the full names of the UPN candidate, but he went by the last name, Eke.

Sam Mbakwe trounced them all by a wide margin. His victory certainly was aided in part by Zik’s luminous presence, but Sam Mbakwe also had made a name for himself, and had become something of a house-hold name on his own terms: first as the administrator of Okigwe in Biafra, and then for his work in the abandoned property issue in Port-Harcourt in the 1970s for which he suffered imprisonment. He chose not to be silent, to commit his will and energy to fighting injustice when the landscape was stilled by fear, and the country demanded silence of an oppressed and defeated people. Sam Mbakwe’s courage in that era was not forgotten. It is a mark of the failure of the generation following him that none of those who seek to be leaders of their communities in Igbo land among a new generation, have shown the same capacity to speak out, to show the same courage on behalf of the people, and to do the minimum spade work necessary for the experience, and the emergence of true character and leadership. That is why, in the landscape today, there are no longer stars – for the true stars – the Sam Onunaka Mbakwes of Igbo land are departing.

As governor of the old Imo State, comprising the current Imo and Abia states, and parts of Ebonyi state, Mbakwe went to work. There was a remarkable lack of ostentation by his government. He quickly assembled some of the most remarkable men with whom he transformed Imo state in the short span of four years. He did not accomplish this feat alone: the NPP was lucky to have great party leaders in the irrepressible but now late RBK Okafor, whose leadership provided party discipline, and a clear agenda necessary for the work that called forth. There was also Sam Mbakwe’s deputy – the self-effacing Isaac Uzoigwe, and there were other remarkable men – some like Alex Emeziem, Willie Onyejiaka, Loveday Ememe, Benson Aguocha – and many others whom Mbakwe appointed commissioners. One of the key aspects of the second republic in Imo state was the democratic space that was created. As schoolboys, we listened to the lively debates on the IBS, the state-owned radio station, which reflected prominently, the voice of the opposition in the state assembly. Which is how Mike Ahamba, a brilliant young attorney, then leader of opposition in the Imo state house became as well-known in Imo state as Nze HSK Osuji, the majority leader. It is a mark of Sam Mbakwe’s leadership that Imo state was the most peaceful state in the federation with the lowest crime rate, the lowest incidence of political conflict, and the most equitable space for political participation and the fastest growing economic environment as at 1983.

Sam Mbakwe’s tenure as executive governor of the old Imo State is still viewed as the golden era in the areas that once made up the state. His industrial development plan, his urban and county development strategy, his wide-ranging reforms in the school system are still unsurpassed in Imo state. Subsequent administrations may have stripped down the work that Mbakwe and his colleagues accomplished, but history vindicates him as one who loved and served his people honestly. As one of the most humble and most efficient public administrators in the history of public service in Nigeria. I remember an incident in 1981, which for me illustrates an important aspect of the values that Sam Mbakwe could well be remembered by. Everyone knows that Sam Mbakwe loved his children with passion, and he declared this openly. In 1981, Robert (Bobby) Mbakwe who had been a contemporary of mine had been suspended by the no-nonsense principal of the Government College Umuahia, Mr. James Nworgu (JP), for some minor infraction. He had been sent down.

The tradition in Umuahia required that every student who had to return to Umuahia after suspension would come with a parent who would sign a guarantee. It did not matter that Bobby’s father was the executive governor. A quiet visit was scheduled for the governor, as part of his official routine. He visited the National Root Crops Research Institute and the College of Agriculture, neighbouring institutions to the Government College, in Umudike, Umuahia. He then came into the college compound, without a blare of the sirens, where he signed a guarantee for Bobby at the Principal’s office. The governor later addressed the school assembly in which he emphasized the place of the Government College Umuahia as "the pride of the East. Whoever doesn’t want to go to school here, including my son, should leave!" – after which we gave him three hearty cheers, and sang "for he was a jolly good fellow" led by the music master. Sam Onunaka Mbakwe – Agbawo Dike Izu – is no more: but his legacy shines into the ages.

Senator Alex Emezeim and some of his work:

LG chief raises alarm over illegal miners

BY EUGENIA OKPARA, Owerri

THE Imo State House of Assembly has summoned the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Mr. Goddy Obodo, to explain why government abandoned the Owerri Modern Market project on Egbu road with over 50 per cent of the structural work completed.

The chief sponsor of the motion, Alex Emeziem (Aboh Mbaise) told the House that it was wrong for successive governments to abandon the Owerri Modern Market when much public fund money had been expended on its construction without the commensurate social and economic returns.

The motion reads: "whereas the construction of the Owerri Modern market situated on Egbu Road, Owerri, was started by the government of Imo State in 1980 with over 50 per cent of the structural work done. Whereas the same Owerri Modern market has been abandoned by successive governments after so much of tax payers’ money has been expended on its construction without commensurate economic gain.

It further pointed out that other markets which were started after that had been completed, put in use and have yielded economic returns. Therefore, it is necessary that the market be finished to complement the existing ones that had already been overstretched.

Against this backdrop, the House resolved that the commissioner be invited to explain why the market was abandoned uncere-moniously.

Dateline: 16/11/2004 02:36:17

Imo Speakership: Group Wants Existing Formula Retained

By Boluwaji Ikumawoyi

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As the race for the office of the Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly gathers momentum, a socio-political group, Mbaise Peoples Assembly has enjoined the Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure that the Mbaise clan made up of three local governments retains the office of the speaker as a way of compensating them for their support for the PDP as well as the Achike Udenwa candidacy in the last general elections.

President of the group Mr. Maximus Uba, made this case in a press statement issued recently in Lagos, urging that "since the Mbaitolu/Ikeduru was given the senate seat for the zone and Dr. Kema Chikwe from Owerri Minicipal is a member of the federal executive council, the post of the speaker of Imo house should be retained in Mbaise to make fairness, justice and equity.

He argue further that this decision will incorporate fully the people of Mbaise who voted massively for the PDP and the Governor Udenwa in the last general elections instead of their sons who vied as deputies on other political platforms.

He added that Mbaise is the largest monolithic community comprising three big local governments and therefore should be considered for the position since the office of the governor and deputy had been zoned to Orlu and Okigwe respectively.

Uba stated that the office of the speaker coming to Mbaise is politically expedient going by its total support for the PDP in 1999 and 2003.

On the eligibility of candidates from Mbaise for the position, Uba posited that the three representatives from Mbaise namely, Oliver Enwerenem(Ezinihitte), Alex Emeziem(Aboh) and Nnnana Igbokwe(Ahiazu) are eminently qualified, urging the Imo PDP to consider the request favourably.

More About ANGELICA NICOLE CECERE:

Father: Cletus Anthony Emeziem Lagos, Nigeria Africa

12. ANTHONY GEORGE⁵ CECERE (SALVATORE " SAM"⁴, ANTONIO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹)⁴² was born 08 May 1957 in St Mary's Hospital, Mpls, MN⁴³. He married THERESA MARIE ROHE 05 Apr.

More About ANTHONY GEORGE CECERE:

Residence: Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota⁴³

Child of ANTHONY CECERE and THERESA ROHE is:

i. SAMUEL ANTHONY⁶ CECERE, b. 11 May 1992.

13. TERESA SARAH⁵ CECERE (SALVATORE " SAM"⁴, ANTONIO³, GULIO², GIOVANBATISTA¹) was born 15 Oct 1963 in Methodist Hospital, Mpls, MN. She married TIMOTHY LAURENCE.

Notes for TERESA SARAH CECERE:

Born at 8:50 PM weighing 7lbs 4 oz

Godparents Thomas Anthony Cecere and Margaret Stefanick

Child of TERESA CECERE and TIMOTHY LAURENCE is:

i. SHANNON ELIZABETH⁶ LAURENCE.

Endnotes

1. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED 14, roll 1089, page , image 471.0.

2. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

3. Ancestry.com, Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2001, Online publication - Ancestry.com. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2001.Original data - State of Minnesota. Minnesota Death Index, 1908-1002. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

4. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED 14, roll 1089, page , image 471.0.

5. Ancestry.com, U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, Online publication - Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, M1509, 4,582 rolls. Roll 1675521, DraftBoard 2.

6. Ancestry.com, New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, Online publication - Ancestry.com. New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.Original data - <li>Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M237, 675 rolls); Records of the U.S. Customs Service, Record Group 36; National Archives, Washington, D.C.<li>Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; (National Archives Microfilm Publication T715, 8892 rolls); Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; National Archives, Washington, D.C..

7. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED 14, roll 1089, page , image 471.0.

8. Ancestry.com, New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, Online publication - Ancestry.com. New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.Original data - <li>Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M237, 675 rolls); Records of the U.S. Customs Service, Record Group 36; National Archives, Washington, D.C.<li>Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; (National Archives Microfilm Publication T715, 8892 rolls); Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; National Archives, Washington, D.C..

9. Ancestry.com, U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, Online publication - Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, M1509, 4,582 rolls. Roll 1675521, DraftBoard 2.

10. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED 14, roll 1089, page , image 471.0.

11. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

12. Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1920/part-07.html">NARA</a>. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1920.T625, 2,076 rolls. Minneapolis Ward 2, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED , roll , page , image 358.

13. Ancestry.com, New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, Online publication - Ancestry.com. New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.Original data - <li>Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M237, 675 rolls); Records of the U.S. Customs Service, Record Group 36; National Archives, Washington, D.C.<li>Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; (National Archives Microfilm Publication T715, 8892 rolls); Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service; National Archives, Washington, D.C..

14. Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/publications/microfilm-catalogs/census/1920/part-07.html">NARA</a>. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 on roll 323 (Chicago City.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1920.T625, 2,076 rolls. Minneapolis Ward 2, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED , roll , page , image 358.

15. Ancestry.com, U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, Online publication - Ancestry.com. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - 1993-2002 White Pages. Little Rock, AR, USA: Acxiom Corporation.

16. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

17. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED 14, roll 1089, page , image 471.0.

18. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Compiled from various U.S. public records.

19. National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, Online publication - National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.

20. Ancestry.com, U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, Online publication - Ancestry.com. U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - 1993-2002 White Pages. Little Rock, AR, USA: Acxiom Corporation.

21. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Compiled from various U.S. public records.

22. Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, Online publication - Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

23. National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, Online publication - National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.

24. Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, Online publication - Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

25. National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005, Online publication - National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.

26. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED 14, roll 1089, page , image 471.0.

27. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Compiled from various U.S. public records.

28. Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, Online publication - Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

29. National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca. 1775-2006, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, Online publication - National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.Original data - National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator..

30. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED 14, roll 1089, page , image 471.0.

31. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

32. National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca. 1775-2006, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006, Online publication - National Cemetery Administration. U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006.Original data - National Cemetery Administration. Nationwide Gravesite Locator..

33. Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Online publication - Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930.T626, 2,667 rolls. Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, ED 14, roll 1089, page , image 471.0.

34. Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, Online publication - Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

35. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

36. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Compiled from various U.S. public records.

37. Ancestry.com, Social Security Death Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

38. Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, Online publication - Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

39. Ancestry.com, Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - <li>Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Marriages, 1997-2001. Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, Minnesota.</li><li>Minnesota Center for Health Statistics, Office of the State Registrar. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-1995. Minnesota Center for Health Statistics, Office of the State Registrar, St. Paul, Minnesota.</li>.

40. Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, Online publication - Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

41. Ancestry.com, Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. Minnesota Marriage Collection, 1958-2001 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - <li>Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Marriages, 1997-2001. Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, Minnesota.</li><li>Minnesota Center for Health Statistics, Office of the State Registrar. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-1995. Minnesota Center for Health Statistics, Office of the State Registrar, St. Paul, Minnesota.</li>.

42. Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004, Online publication - Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

43. Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007, Online publication - Ancestry.com. U.S. Public Records Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Compiled from various U.S. public records.