tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post8672548959073729553..comments2024-03-24T21:46:01.457-05:00Comments on Forgotten Old Photos: Photo Number 2068Far Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-5048317651053527602022-02-13T11:16:50.725-06:002022-02-13T11:16:50.725-06:00Hello,
I came across Photo 2068 today and realized...Hello,<br />I came across Photo 2068 today and realized I could identify everyone in the photo by my family tree. I researched it and I think that I know were it was taken and why they were gathering.<br /><br />In the photo is my great grandfather Simon Sundby and his son, Alfred Sundby, my great uncle. I believe the photo was taken at Nennor Nelson’s in Eldorado N.D.. The gathering was for the funeral of Simon Sundby’s brother Andrew Sundby who died 28 Oct 1945 in Mayville N.D..<br /><br />The men in the photo are all family of Andrew and Simon. Clarance Craft, WWII pilot, is Simon and Andrew sister, Johanna’s grandson. I can link all the men in the photo to the family. If anyone is interested I can help. It is just a lot of information to try to list.<br /><br />It is interesting because “Full Circle 140” is also my great grandfather Simon Sundby.<br />Very interesting photo, Thank you,<br />LynnelFar Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-51110272030137184572022-02-12T19:10:18.810-06:002022-02-12T19:10:18.810-06:00The photo was probably taken at Nennor A Nelson...The photo was probably taken at Nennor A Nelson's in Eldorado N.D.. The Sundby family was gathered for the funeral of Andrew Sundby d. 28 Oct 1945 in Mayville N.D.. They are all relatives of Andrew.<br />In the picture is Simon Sundby (Full Circle 140 photo) is my great grandfather brother of Andrew. Alfred Sundby, also in the photo is Simons son, my great uncle. <br />Clarence Craft is a WWII pilot. He was a great nephew of Simon and Andrew. <br />I can identify everyone in the photo and their relationship if anyone would like to know more. It is just a lot of information to list. It is a wonderful photo, thank you for sharing. Lynnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18097823537602145684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-91508923132805800192016-09-06T21:41:11.354-05:002016-09-06T21:41:11.354-05:00Adding to what you have, Alfred Sundby is the son ...Adding to what you have, Alfred Sundby is the son of Simon Sundby and they also lived in Traill County.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117723874835805146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-45377885197120061742015-11-12T18:25:55.328-06:002015-11-12T18:25:55.328-06:00I sent a copy of the blog to Don in Oregon a relat...I sent a copy of the blog to Don in Oregon a relative of Clarence Craft. We will see what happens nextFar Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-18448836673685010882015-11-11T11:19:54.171-06:002015-11-11T11:19:54.171-06:00Paul Steen (1886 in Norway - 1958) is shown in the...Paul Steen (1886 in Norway - 1958) is shown in the 1940 US Census as living in Hillsboro, Traill, North Dakota with wife Clara and son Paul Jr. This is the same town that Oscar, Edwin, and Albert Sundby lived in.<br /><br />Paul Steen Sr. is Find A Grave Memorial# 38208122.<br /><br />The Hillsboro VFW's post might want this photo?<br /><br />http://www.tristateveterans.com/memorials/hillsboro/traillvets.html shows the town's marvelous memorial.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-75758638634520775042015-11-10T23:25:59.978-06:002015-11-10T23:25:59.978-06:00I was wondering about the common thread with these...I was wondering about the common thread with these men, too, Far Side. Since so many of them share the same surname, I was wondering if this were a gathering of extended family members--maybe of the ones who had served.Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-61216240730056075072015-11-10T22:07:03.810-06:002015-11-10T22:07:03.810-06:00This Clarence Henry (Kelly) Craft was in the Army ...This Clarence Henry (Kelly) Craft was in the Army Air Corps in WWIIFar Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-28820702961852479002015-11-10T22:05:47.831-06:002015-11-10T22:05:47.831-06:00Okay I think I found the right Clarence Craft.
Cl...Okay I think I found the right Clarence Craft. <br />Clarence Henry (Kelly) Craft Born Sept 12 1920 Died October 26 1996 he is buried in Williamette National Cemetery in Oregon. He married Florence Ruth Trotter Craft. They had three children; Robert, Mary and Donald.<br />I think that this is the same Clarence Craft found in 1940 in his brother in laws home (Jay and Judith Lokken.) If so he had a couple of brothers Melvin and Raymond and his parents were Tollef and Ranghold Craft of Mountrail County Stanley North Dakota.<br />I will see if I can locate an address for one of his children.Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-35956155825149333142015-11-10T21:36:43.653-06:002015-11-10T21:36:43.653-06:00Thanks Sallysmom, Yes I think they are the same pe...Thanks Sallysmom, Yes I think they are the same person. Perhaps a family member will come by someday:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-39687026648587026892015-11-10T18:59:23.951-06:002015-11-10T18:59:23.951-06:00Here's a picture of Clarence Craft. Maybe a r...Here's a picture of Clarence Craft. Maybe a resemblance is there between the picture in the link and the pic above. <br />http://www.rememberthedeadeyes.com/MedalHonor/Clarence%20Craft.jpgSallysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397788379626486071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-25369334217742865172015-11-10T09:39:40.919-06:002015-11-10T09:39:40.919-06:00My goof (and apologies). The Anton Sundby family ...My goof (and apologies). The Anton Sundby family lived in Traill county, not Mountrail county.<br /><br />http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=42223741&ref=acom shows the war record of Oscar Melvin Sundby. Edwin and Albert were his brothers. One of the Nelson family is mentioned as a pallbearer for both Edwin and Albert.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-6747420199913977922015-11-10T09:32:56.238-06:002015-11-10T09:32:56.238-06:00Clarence Byrle Craft (23 Sep 1921 in San Bernardin...Clarence Byrle Craft (23 Sep 1921 in San Bernardino, CA - 28 Mar 2002 in Arkansas).<br /><br />There is a Clarence Craft born the same years living with his sister and brother-in-law in Idaho, Mountrail, North Dakota in the 1940 US Census. I might have the "wrong Clarence," it is hard to tell - but it being Veterans Day, the Medal of Honor Clarence Craft is well worth reading about. :)Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-424705564147225152015-11-10T07:23:26.373-06:002015-11-10T07:23:26.373-06:00I wonder what the common thread is with these guys...I wonder what the common thread is with these guys? Clarence Craft was born in California and died in Arkansas...if we have the right Clarence Craft? Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-76096644576625534282015-11-10T07:12:17.342-06:002015-11-10T07:12:17.342-06:00http://www.history.army.mil/moh/wwII-a-f.html#CRAF...http://www.history.army.mil/moh/wwII-a-f.html#CRAFTFar Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-44074450457448930692015-11-10T06:41:34.842-06:002015-11-10T06:41:34.842-06:00The war was over in 1945. European theater was ove...The war was over in 1945. European theater was over in late spring and Japan surrendered in September. Makes me wonder if this was some type of gathering of those who served either in WWI or II. But wow what an honor to have a Medal of Honor recipient there also.Sallysmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397788379626486071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320880361203053560.post-4229666150899936682015-11-10T06:21:01.080-06:002015-11-10T06:21:01.080-06:00The Sundby men, Anton, Anton Jr. and Palmer were o...The Sundby men, Anton, Anton Jr. and Palmer were one family that lived in Mountrail county, ND. Clarence Craft was awarded the Metal of Honor for his actions at Okinawa. N A Nelson was Nels, Henry "Bud" was his brother. they lived in Renville county MN.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.com