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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Last Updated: October 3, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Red Cross Society’s Organization in 1864 published by the Bird Island Union June 28, 1917
International Scope of the Work Dates from the Geneva Convention The following history of the Red Cross Society published in the Renville Star Farmer of last week will be of interest to local people who are greatly interested… Read More
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Posted: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Frank Williams, Renville Star Farmer, 12-12-1918
Oct. 26th, 1918 My Dear Folks; I sure have thought of home a lot the last few weeks. Wonder how you all are at home. I am real well and never felt better in my life and today… Read More
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Posted: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter From Donald Hogenson, Renville Star Farmer, 11-14-1918
Somewhere in England, Oct. 8th. Dear Mother: – Well here I am safely across the ocean. We had a real good trip although the water was rather rough at times. I thought I would be about the first… Read More
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Posted: February 19, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Died at Training Camp, Renville Star Farmer, 11-14-1918
Odeon Swieven Passed Away October 25th in Georgia It is said and being so sudden, is doubly distressing to the family and friends when a young life is snatched from us. Odeon Sweiven, son of Mr. and Mrs…. Read More
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Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
William Herman Tolzman Obituary, Renville Star Farmer, 10-24-1918
Died in Camp William Herman Tolzman, oldest son of Fred Tolzman, was born near Olivia the 13th day of September 1895 and during the same year was baptized in the name to the triune God. After receiving religious… Read More
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Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from A.F. Stangor from France Renville Star Farmer 10-24-1918
Somewhere in France, September 25, 1918Dear Folks:Just thought I would drop you a few lings letting you know that I am well and am feeling fine. I don’t think that a soldier gets sick anyway. We sure are… Read More
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Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Winston R. George from France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-24-1918
With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
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Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Willis McBroom in France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
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Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter From Lester Smith, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
Shaubury Salop, Eng., Sept. 23, ‘18 Dear Mr. Reid: You will no doubl be surprised to hear from me, but I am going to write a little anyway. I have been pretty busy and when we are not… Read More
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