A list of the Surname Files in the Research Library. RCHS has been collecting information for the family files for over 50 years. It is the mission of RCHS to collect, preserve, and share the history of Renville County, including its families, cities, churches, cemeteries, schools, organizations, and more.
The Family Surname files include obituaries, weddings, birth & graduation announcements, articles on the family, the submission for the 1980 Renville County History Book, and more.
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Last Updated: April 16, 2026 by Renville County Historical Society
Surname Files in the Renville County Historical Society’s Research Library Updated 4/16/2026
A list of the Surname Files in the Research Library. RCHS has been collecting information for the family files for over 50 years. It is the mission of RCHS to collect, preserve, and share the history of Renville County, including its families, cities, churches, cemeteries, schools, organizations, and more.
The Family Surname files include obituaries, weddings, birth & graduation announcements, articles on the family, the submission for the 1980 Renville County History Book, and more.
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Posted: January 3, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
Martin-Jensen Post Organized published in the Franklin Tribune 12-4-1919
Local American Legion Post Now Numbers More than Thirty-five and Growing! The Franklin Post of the American Legion, Martin-Jensen Post No. 308, is rapidly growing into a strong organization and before long will include all of the servicemen… Read More
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Last Updated: January 3, 2020 by Renville County Historical Society
American Legion and Its Purposes published in the Franklin Tribune September 18, 1919
Object of Soldier Organization is to Foster Americanism and Support Constitution. During the past few weeks, there has been some talk of organizing a post of the American Legion at Franklin but no action has so far been… Read More
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Last Updated: June 6, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Only Two Renville County newspaper recognized D-Day on June 8, 1944
Only two Renville County newspapers published a headline that stated the phrase “D-Day” on June 8, 1944, this included The Franklin Tribune and the Sacred Heart News. Today, June 6, 2019, marks the 75th anniversary of this notorious… Read More
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Posted: February 24, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Rev W L Hart Cited for Bravery, Franklin Tribune, 12-19-1918
The people of this community will be proud to learn that Father W. L. Hart, who was pastor of Franklin, Birch Cooley and Morton parishes for seven years prior to his enlistment in service as an army chaplain,… Read More
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Last Updated: February 24, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Ed Foss, Franklin Tribune, 12-19-1918
Ed Foss Writes of Life in France to Thomas Grimes Stenay, France, Nov. 17, 1918 Dear friend Tom, It seems a long time now since I last saw you but, Tom, take it for granted it won’t be… Read More
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Posted: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Corporal Raymond Erickson, Franklin Tribune, 11-21-1918
First Home Boy Back from France Corp. Raymond Erickson Back from France – Home on Furlough from Camp Dodge Corporal Raymond Erickson arrived home from Camp Dodge Tuesday evening being on a ten-day furlough. He was returned from… Read More
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Posted: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Bert Martin Writes, Franklin Tribune, 11-28-1918
Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Martin were on Tuesday greatly relieved of anxiety when they received a letter from their son, Bert, who several weeks ago was reported as missing in action, the letter stating that he was… Read More
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Posted: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter From Florense Grimes, Franklin Tribune, 11-14-1918
On Active Service, Oct. 6, 1918 Franklin Tribune, Just received a Tribune today, the second one since I arrived and I guess it reminded me that it’s some time since I wrote. I read it until I know… Read More
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Posted: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Private Joseph Martin, Franklin Tribune 11-7-1918
Word has been received that Private Joseph Martin, who enlisted in the United States army May 29th, last, and sailed for France in August, was killed in Action on October 28th.Joseph Martin was born January 22, 1890, in… Read More
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