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Family HistoryFamily History - Harry Reed Ostrander


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Harry Reed Ostrander and 24 of his descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Harry Reed Ostrander,1 born 13 September 1892 in Marquette, Clayton County, Iowa, the son of Robert R. Ostrander and Evaline Glover;1, 2, 3 died 6 December 1970 in Pope County, Minnesota.1 Harry married Harriet Elizabeth ‘Hattie’ Kaufman (born 29 September 1889 in Minnesota, the daughter of James William Kaufman and Lodema Susanna Baker;2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Hattie died 1 September 1961 in Pope County, Minnesota4). Harry and Hattie are buried in Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.1, 4

+2i. Evelyn Elizabeth Ostrander, born 18 February 1924 in Pope County, Minnesota; died 14 January 1995 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Alfred Robert Anderson.
+3ii. Donald Wayne Ostrander, born 26 February 1926 in Minnesota; died 5 June 1998. Married Ferdella Geraldine ‘Della’ Chermak.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Harry Reed Ostrander, born: 13 September 1892 in Marquette, Clayton County, Iowa; died: 6 December 1970 in Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the details of his birth from his Social Security record; and a statement by his older half-sister stating the SS record is incorrect, and provides details of his correct birth date and place; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife, and two children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, North Dakota, Ward County, Minot, E.D. 15-47, Sheet No. 13B, Harry Ostrander, 37, Iowa, first married age 23, switchman, railway; wife Harriet Ostrander, 38, Minnesota, first married age 24; daughter Evelyn Ostrander, 6, Minnesota; son Donald Ostrander, 4, Minnesota.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood, E.D. 61-9-A, Sheet No. 8A, Harry Ostrander, 47, Iowa, switchman, steam railway; wife Harriet Ostrander, 49, Minnesota; daughter Evelyn Ostrander, 16, Minnesota; son Donald Ostrander, 14, Minnesota.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Harriet Elizabeth Kaufman Ostrander, born: 29 September 1889 in Minnesota; died: 1 September 1961 in Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which includes family details from the 1900 census; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, husband, and two children).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Iowa, Fayette County, Eden Township, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 3A, family of James Kaufmin (43, Sept 1856, Iowa, farmer); wife of 20 years Lodema Kaufmin (42, Feb 1858, Illinois, 11 children, 8 living); son John Kaufmin (19, June 1880, Minnesota, farm laborer); son Floyd Kaufmin (17, Sept 1882, Minnesota, farm laborer); son Thomas Kaufmin (15, Sept 1884, Iowa); daughter Mabel Kaufmin (14, March 1996, Minnesota); daughter Maud Kaufmin (12, Feb 1887, Minnesota); daughter Hattie E. Kaufmin (10, Sept 1889, Minnesota); daughter Mary M. Kaufmin (9, May 1891, Minnesota); son Charles C. Kaufmin (3, March 1897, Iowa).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood Village, Enumeration District 99, Sheet No. 25A, family of James W. Kaufman (54, Iowa, yard inspector, railroad); wife of 30 years Lodema Kaufman (52, Illinois, 8 children [actually 11], 8 living); daughter Hattie E. Kaufman (20, Minnesota); son Charles C. Kaufman (13, Iowa). They are living next door to their son Floyd W. Kaufman and his family.
Second Generation
2. Evelyn Elizabeth Ostrander2 (Harry1), born 18 February 1924 in Pope County, Minnesota;1, 2, 3 died 14 January 1995 in Pope County, Minnesota.1 Evelyn married, 15 December 1944 in Pope County, Minnesota, Alfred Robert Anderson4 (born 4 July 1921 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, the son of Andrew Chris Anderson and Ragna Borgal Eide;4 Alfred died 9 July 1980 in Pope County, Minnesota4). Evelyn and Alfred are buried in Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.1, 4

+4i. Bonnie Kay Anderson, born 21 May 1946 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Merle Joseph Wagner.
+5ii. Terri Lynn Anderson, born 11 June 1949 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Bruce Philip Wagner.

3. Donald Wayne Ostrander2 (Harry1), born 26 February 1926 in Minnesota;2, 3, 5 died 5 June 1998.5 Donald married, 5 July 1947, Ferdella Geraldine ‘Della’ Chermak6 (born 20 September 1929, the daughter of Frank Jacob Chermak and Gunda Marie Anderson;6 Della died 15 November 2014 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota6). Donald is buried in Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota.5

+6i. Debra Marie Ostrander, born 28 September 1948 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Philip Gene Hanson.
+7ii. Diane Louise Ostrander, born 30 April 1951 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married (1) Athan J. Streitz Married (2) Kipp Alan Young.
+8iii. Cindy Lou Ostrander, born 6 May 1957 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Gregory William Frischmon.
+9iv. Daniel Reed ‘Danny’ Ostrander, born 26 February 1962 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Barbara Ann Billehus.
+10v. Donald Wayne ‘Donny’ Ostrander, Jr., born 6 October 1963 in Pope County, Minnesota. Married Cynthia Rae ‘Cindy’ Vatthauer.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Evelyn Elizabeth Ostrander Anderson, born: 18 February 1924 in Pope County, Minnesota; died: 14 January 1995 in Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which includes a note detailing her marriage; and provides the names and links for her parents, one sibling and husband).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, North Dakota, Ward County, Minot, E.D. 15-47, Sheet No. 13B, Harry Ostrander, 37, Iowa, first married age 23, switchman, railway; wife Harriet Ostrander, 38, Minnesota, first married age 24; daughter Evelyn Ostrander, 6, Minnesota; son Donald Ostrander, 4, Minnesota.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Minnesota, Pope County, Glenwood, E.D. 61-9-A, Sheet No. 8A, Harry Ostrander, 47, Iowa, switchman, steam railway; wife Harriet Ostrander, 49, Minnesota; daughter Evelyn Ostrander, 16, Minnesota; son Donald Ostrander, 14, Minnesota.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Alfred Robert Anderson, born: 4 July 1921 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota; died: 9 July 1980 in Pope County, Minnesota (from record, which details his marriage; includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, one sibling, and wife).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Donald Wayne Ostrander, born: 26 February 1926; died: 5 June 1998 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling and wife).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Glenwood Lutheran Cemetery, Glenwood, Pope County, Minnesota, Ferdella Geraldine “Della” Chermak Ostrander, born: 20 September 1926; died: 15 November 2014 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, half-siblings, and husband).
Third Generation
4. Bonnie Kay Anderson3 (Evelyn,2 Harry1), born 21 May 1946 in Pope County, Minnesota.1, 2 Bonnie married, 19 November 1966 in Pope County, Minnesota, Merle Joseph Wagner2 (born 1 October 1946 in Douglas County, Minnesota, the son of Philip Michael Wagner and Dorothy Alice Dynda3).

+11i. Molly Jo Wagner, born 29 July 1971 in Anoka County, Minnesota. Married Mark L. Skaar.
+12ii. Matthew John Wagner, born 28 November 1973 in Anoka County, Minnesota. Married Andrea S. Nelsen.

5. Terri Lynn Anderson3 (Evelyn,2 Harry1), born 11 June 1949 in Pope County, Minnesota.4 Terri married Bruce Philip Wagner (born 11 September 1947 in Douglas County, Minnesota, the son of Philip Michael Wagner and Dorothy Alice Dynda5).

 13i. Troy Michael Wagner, born 6 November 1966 in Pope County, Minnesota.6

6. Debra Marie Ostrander3 (Donald,2 Harry1), born 28 September 1948 in Pope County, Minnesota.7 Debra married, 20 May 1972 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Philip Gene Hanson9 (born 13 January 1949 in Lincoln County, Minnesota, the son of Pervin Harris Hanson and Gloria E. Hammer8).

+14i. Lissa Richelle Hanson, born 21 May 1975 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Mark Dwaine Elwell.
 15ii. Carly Marie Hanson, born 20 February 1978 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.10

7. Diane Louise Ostrander3 (Donald,2 Harry1), born 30 April 1951 in Pope County, Minnesota.11 Diane married, first, 27 December 1975 in Douglas County, Minnesota, Athan J. Streitz13 (born 3 May 1950, parents not determined12). Their marriage ended in divorce on 15 February 1978 in King County, Washington.14 Diane married, second, Kipp Alan Young (born 2 August 1957, parents not determined12).

+16i. Nikole Desiree ‘Nikki’ Young, born 25 November 1985. Married Oleg A. Shvartsur.
 17ii. Kyle Alan Young, born ca. 1987.

8. Cindy Lou Ostrander3 (Donald,2 Harry1), born 6 May 1957 in Pope County, Minnesota.15 Cindy married Gregory William Frischmon (born 23 May 1964 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, the son of William Arthur Frischmon and Annamarie Winiecki16).

 18i. Peter Frischmon, born ca. 1998.

9. Daniel Reed ‘Danny’ Ostrander3 (Donald,2 Harry1), born 26 February 1962 in Pope County, Minnesota.17 Danny married, 30 September 1989 in Pope County, Minnesota, Barbara Ann Billehus19 (born 21 September 1965 in Pope County, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul Wesley Billehus and Dolores Jane Goodyear18).

 19i. Quintin Reed ‘Quinn’ Ostrander, born 2 April 1991 in Pope County, Minnesota.20
 20ii. Spencer Paul Ostrander, born 5 October 1993 in Pope County, Minnesota.21

10. Donald Wayne ‘Donny’ Ostrander, Jr.3 (Donald,2 Harry1), born 6 October 1963 in Pope County, Minnesota.22 Donny married, 1 September 1990 in Pope County, Minnesota, Cynthia Rae ‘Cindy’ Vatthauer24 (born 15 November 1965 in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, the daughter of Victor Charles Vatthauer and Martha Eleanor Hagen23).

 21i. Allie Marie Ostrander, born 23 July 1992 in Pope County, Minnesota.25
 22ii. Andrew Jacob Ostrander, born 23 November 1993 in Pope County, Minnesota.26
 23iii. Austin Wayne Ostrander, born 18 June 1995 in Pope County, Minnesota.27
 24iv. Ariel Joy Ostrander, born 27 April 1997 in Pope County, Minnesota.28

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Bonnie Kay Anderson, born: 21 May 1946 in Pope County, Minnesota; father: Alfred Anderson; mother: Evelyn Ostrander Anderson.
  2. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Merle J. Wagner, 20; Bonnie K. Anderson, 20; married on 19 November 1966 in Pope County, Minnesota.
  3. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Merle Joseph Wagner, born: 1 October 1946 in Douglas, Minnesota; father: Philip Michael Wagner; mother: Dorothy Alice Dynda.
  4. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Terri Lynn Anderson, born: 11 June 1949 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Alfred R. Anderson; mother: Evelyn E. Ostrander Anderson.
  5. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Bruce Philip Wagner, born: 11 September 1947 in Douglas, Minnesota; father: Philip Michael Wagner; mother: Dorothy Alice Dynda.
  6. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Troy Michael Wagner, born: 6 November 1966 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Bruce P. Wagner; mother: Terry Anderson Wagner.
  7. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Debra Marie Ostrander, born: 28 September 1948 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella Chermak Ostrander.
  8. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Philip Gene Hanson, born: 13 January 1949 in Lincoln, Minnesota; father: Pervin Harris Hanson; mother: Gloria E. Hammer.
  9. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Philip G. Hanson, 23; Debra M. Ostrander, 23; married on 20 May 1972 in Hennepin, Minnesota.
  10. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Carly Marie Hanson, born: 20 February 1978 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Philip Gene Hanson; mother: Debra Marie Ostrander.
  11. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Diane Louise Ostrander, born: 30 April 1951 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella G. Chermak Ostrander.
  12. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  13. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Athan J. Streitz, 25; Diane L. Ostrander, 24; married on 27 December 1975 in Douglas, Minnesota.
  14. Washington Divorce Index, 1969-2014, Athan J. Streitz, Diane L. Ostrander; divorced on 15 February 1978 in King, Washington.
  15. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Cindy Lou Ostrander, born: 6 May 1957 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella Chermak Ostrander.
  16. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Gregory William Frischmon, born: 23 May 1964 in Ramsey, Minnesota; father: William Arthur Frischmon; mother: Annamarie Winiecki.
  17. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Daniel Reed Ostrander, born: 26 February 1962 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella Chermak Ostrander.
  18. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Barbara Ann Billehus, born: 21 September 1965 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Paul Wesley Billehus; mother: Dolores Jane Goodyear.
  19. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Daniel R. Ostrander, 27; Barbara A. Billehus, 23; married on 30 September 1989 in Pope, Minnesota.
  20. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Quintin Reed Ostrander, born: 2 April 1991 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Daniel Reed Ostrander; mother: Barbara Ann Billehus Ostrander.
  21. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Spencer Paul Ostrander, born: 5 October 1993 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Daniel Reed Ostrander; mother: Barbara Ann Billehus Ostrander.
  22. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Donald Wayne Ostrander, Jr., born: 6 October 1963 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald W. Ostrander; mother: Ferdella G. Chermak Ostrander.
  23. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Cynthia Rae Vatthauer, born: 15 November 1965 in Saint Louis, Minnesota; father: Victor Charles Vatthauer; mother: Martha Eleanore Hagen.
  24. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Donald W. Ostrander, 26; Cynthia R. Vatthauer, 24; married on 1 September 1990 in Pope, Minnesota.
  25. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Allie Marie Ostrander, born: 23 July 1992 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald Wayne Ostrander; mother: Cynthia Rae Vatthauer Ostrander.
  26. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Andrew Jacob Ostrander, born: 23 November 1993 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald Wayne Ostrander; mother: Cynthia Rae Vatthauer Ostrander.
  27. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Austin Wayne Ostrander, born: 18 June 1995 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald Wayne Ostrander; mother: Cynthia Rae Vatthauer Ostrander.
  28. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Ariel Joy Ostrander, born: 27 April 1997 in Pope, Minnesota; father: Donald Wayne Ostrander; mother: Cynthia Rae Vatthauer Ostrander.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
11. Molly Jo Wagner4 (Bonnie,3 Evelyn,2 Harry1), born 29 July 1971 in Anoka County, Minnesota.1 Molly married, 5 June 1999 in Minnesota, Mark L. Skaar2 (born 1 February 1955, parents not determined2).

12. Matthew John Wagner4 (Bonnie,3 Evelyn,2 Harry1), born 28 November 1973 in Anoka County, Minnesota.3 Matthew married, 10 June 2000 in Minnesota, Andrea S. Nelsen4 (born 4 June 1976, parents not determined4).

14. Lissa Richelle Hanson4 (Debra,3 Donald,2 Harry1), born 21 May 1975 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.5 Lissa married, 25 April 1998 in Minnesota, Mark Dwaine Elwell7 (born 18 February 1970 in Anoka County, Minnesota, the son of Thomas Dwaine Elwell and Joanne Marie Totino6, 7).

 25i. Jacob Dwaine Elwell, born 13 March 1999 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.8

16. Nikole Desiree ‘Nikki’ Young4 (Diane,3 Donald,2 Harry1), born 25 November 1985.9 Nikki married, 1 March 2012 in King County, Washington, Oleg A. Shvartsur10 (born 30 January 1985, parents not determined9).

  1. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Molly Jo Wagner, born: 29 July 1971 in Anoka, Minnesota; father: Merle Joseph Wagner; mother: Bonnie Kay Anderson.
  2. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Mark L. Skaar, 44, born: 1 February 1955; Molly J. Wagner, 27, born: 29 July 1971; married on 5 June 1999 in Minnesota.
  3. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Matthew John Wagner, born: 28 November 1973 in Anoka, Minnesota; father: Merle Joseph Wagner; mother: Bonnie K. Anderson.
  4. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Matthew J. Wagner, 26, born: 28 November 1974 [sic, birth record shows 1973]; Andrea S. Nelsen, 23, born: 4 June 1976; married on 10 June 2000 in Minnesota.
  5. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Lissa Richelle Hanson, born: 21 May 1975 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Philip Gene Hanson; mother: Debra Marie Strander [sic].
  6. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Mark Dwaine Elwell, born: 18 February 1970 in Anoka, Minnesota; father: Thomas Dwaine Elwell; mother: Joanne Marie Totino.
  7. Minnesota Marriage Index, 1958-2001, Mark D. Elwell, 28, born: 10 February 1970; Lissa R. Hanson, 22, born: 21 May 1976 [sic, her birth record shows 1975]; married on 25 April 1998 in Minnesota.
  8. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002, Jacob Dwaine Elwell, born: 13 March 1999 in Hennepin, Minnesota; father: Mark Dwaine Elwell; mother: Lissa Richelle Hanson Elwell.
  9. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  10. Washington Marriage Index, 1969-2014, Oleg A. Shvartsur, Nikole D. Young; married on 2 March 2012 in King, Washington.