North Dakota
1st North Dakota Volunteers
John Durand’s account details the overlooked contributions and experiences of the 1st North Dakota Volunteers during the Philippine-American War. This regiment, mustered from May 13-16, 1898, in Fargo, consisted of 685 men. Their service, marked by high casualties and ongoing challenges, reflects a significant yet often neglected aspect of the Spanish-American War, overshadowed by the conflict in Cuba. Durand illustrates the diverse backgrounds of the volunteers, capturing their enduring impact on U.S. military history and foreign policy.
North Dakota Cemetery Records
North Dakota cemetery records are organized by county and then by cemetery name, offering detailed indices of burials, some fully transcribed and others only partially. Each index, such as those for Adams and Barnes Counties, includes marker inscriptions for thousands of burials, along with notes indicating uncertainties about surnames. Various counties maintain archives with information on cemeteries, ensuring accessibility for genealogical research across North Dakota.
Biographical Sketch of Frank Correll
Frank Ferris Correll was born on February 27, 1859, in Chenoa, Illinois. After living in North Dakota, he moved to Iowa, where he settled near Hanover. He operated a grocery store in Galva, aiding his daughter, Myrtle. A talented fiddler, Frank entertained at local barn dances. He was a second cousin to Charles Correll, known from the radio show Amos and Andy. Frank married Elma J. Correll, with whom he had Myrtle, who taught her mother oil painting despite her arthritis.