Born 2/15/56 in Aberdeen, SD. Moved to my ancestral homeland (Minnesota) in 1991. US ARMY and US ARMY Reserve 1974-1982. University Prof. (Social Studies) at MSU in Mankato, MN. Historical Genealogy is a natural, personal offshoot of my professional interests. Married, three daughters, all grown, four grandchildren. Irish & Norwegian on my mother's side. Prussian/German on my father's side. Find-a-Grave has been a real valuable tool in my genealogical search. I am happy to give back. Let me know if I can find a grave or photograph a grave for you. Most of my own ancestors lived in central Minnesota, so even though I'm in SOUTHERN MN, it's not really out of the way for me to find graves for you in the area north and west of Minneapolis.