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Friesen Trivia

Friesen Trivia. 2012. Friesen is like Smith for the Mennonites. Friesen is an occupational name for a builder of dams and dikes. Most of our ancestors have been identified as _____ and _____. Occupations ?. Ministers. Farmers. Who were John’s Parents?.

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Friesen Trivia

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  1. Friesen Trivia 2012

  2. Friesen is like Smithfor the Mennonites Friesen is an occupational namefor a builder of dams and dikes.

  3. Most of our ancestors have been identified as _____ and _____. Occupations ?

  4. Ministers Farmers

  5. Who were John’s Parents?

  6. Abraham B Friesen and Helena FastArrived in America 1875 with their parents Abraham 1871 – 1947 Nikolajdorf, Molotschna, South Russia Died in Mountain Lake, Minnesota Helena 1875 – 1949 Alexanderkrone, Molotschna, South Russia Died in Mountain Lake, Minnesota

  7. Farming Owner of a “fine farm” of 404 acres located about 8 miles northwest of Mountain Lake. Their home was partially destroyed 3 times by tornadoes. Known for his Belgian Draft Horses.

  8. Who were Katie’s Parents?

  9. Gerhard P Rahn and Anna ThiessenArrived in America in 1889 with their children Gerhard P Rahn 1856 - 1914 Sparrau, Moltschna, South Russia Died in Mountain Lake, Minnesota Anna Thiessen 1860 - 1904 Assumed she was born in South Russia and died in Moutain Lake. They had 10 children, she died in childbirth and Katie was the only one born in America.

  10. Gerhard P Rahn and Helena Schultz After Anna died, Gerhard married Helena (1875 – 1969) they had 5 children

  11. Farming and Ministry Their farm was southwest of Butterfield. In 1893 Gerhard was ordained as a minister of the gospel in the First Mennonite ChurchofMountain Lake. One of the manyhardshipsas a minister was traveling long distances by horse and buggy. Gerhard was also a poet and song writer and has written many poems in German.

  12. What dad said the following? “My daughters takegood care of me!”

  13. Orlandoabout Lana and Dee

  14. Which brother(s) played in the regional basketball tournament inSt Peter and they had glass backboards?

  15. Elvinand maybe others …

  16. Who is the youngest Friesen?

  17. Eliana Jeanette Cupryna April 12 2012

  18. Proud Parents David and Sasha Cupryna Proud Grandparents Debra and John Cupryna

  19. The art of being a parent is sleeping when your baby isn’t _____? • Crying • Looking • Feeding • Changing

  20. Looking

  21. Helen was known for her _____ and for the _____ _____ jam she made.

  22. Quilting Ground Cherry Jam

  23. Elzora is also known for her quilting How many t-shirts did it take to make this quilt?

  24. 30 This was a special gift made for her granddaughter, Hilary.

  25. Art Work • Olivia Cupryna • Nicholas Roehlke • Marah Smith • None of the above

  26. Marah Smith

  27. Who is Salsa Dancing?

  28. Lonnie and Angie

  29. FUN FACTS 47 First Cousins plus 38 spouses TOTAL 85 Brett (27) ___________ Nancy (70) … 43 year span …

  30. Cousins – 2010 Reunion

  31. Only 41% attending this weekend. We span 27 states Including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Washington DC and Brazil How do we stay connected? Thought to ponder …

  32. Honorable Mentionthe Friesen’s continue to grow

  33. Alexander David ThompsonJanuary 13, 2012

  34. Proud Parents Joshua and Corianne Thompson Proud Grandparents Brenda and Lynn Thompson

  35. Adelyn Elise ThompsonOctober 29, 2011

  36. Proud Parents Caleb and Cara Thompson Proud Grandparents Brenda and Lynn Thompson

  37. KadenNicholsSeptember 2011 Proud Parents Stacie and Brett Nichols Proud Grandparents Rick and Dawn Friesen

  38. Esther Ruth GruntmeierJune 12, 2011

  39. Proud Parents Kaylynn and Jeffrey Gruntmeir Proud Grandparents Brenda and Lynn Thompson

  40. Lucy Louise (Lulu) WallApril 8 2011

  41. Proud Parents Corey and Emily Wall Proud Grandparents Sharon and Fred Wall

  42. What book contains the first line, “All children, except one eventually grow up?” • The Time Machine • Stuart Little C. Peter Pan • A Prayer for Owen Meany

  43. Peter Pan

  44. Which brother here has 4 generations represented?

  45. Erwin and Janet

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