Tag: J. Neils

Charlie’s Life and Legend

Charlie’s Life and Legend

Family tradition tells us that Charlie Norenberg [also known as Konstantin or Constantin] was a hard-working man. Let’s look at his work life through written records.   Charlie’s Work Life When Konstantin Nörenberg immigrated to the United States in 1909, he listed his occupation as … read more

Choosing Cass Lake

Choosing Cass Lake

When my family immigrated to America, they chose to settle down in Cass Lake, Minnesota. Why did they select this small town in the north woods? As with many genealogy questions, the FAN Principle was critical in discovering why my family chose Cass Lake.   … read more