I live in St Paul, MN but my parents were born in South Dakota; my mother Bonnie LaChance was born in Turton and my father, Darrel Rainford, near Doland.

I take photos when I drive my mother to South Dakota for events or when I travel, hunting ancestors in Europe. Most of the biographical info is from my family tree which is public on Ancestry.

I'm a history buff, interested in immigration and settlement patterns. I visited the villages in Rhineland and the Czech Republic where my GGGrandparents originated.

My photos are free to anyone who wants to copy them for non-profit purposes, no need to ask. A credit to FINDAGRAVE would be nice.

If you are related to or were friends with any person that I have entered, that I am not related to, I will transfer the memorial upon your request - even if not required by the F.A.G. policy of 4 generations.

If you find errors or have additional info on any of my submitted items, I welcome your input.

I live in St Paul, MN but my parents were born in South Dakota; my mother Bonnie LaChance was born in Turton and my father, Darrel Rainford, near Doland.

I take photos when I drive my mother to South Dakota for events or when I travel, hunting ancestors in Europe. Most of the biographical info is from my family tree which is public on Ancestry.

I'm a history buff, interested in immigration and settlement patterns. I visited the villages in Rhineland and the Czech Republic where my GGGrandparents originated.

My photos are free to anyone who wants to copy them for non-profit purposes, no need to ask. A credit to FINDAGRAVE would be nice.

If you are related to or were friends with any person that I have entered, that I am not related to, I will transfer the memorial upon your request - even if not required by the F.A.G. policy of 4 generations.

If you find errors or have additional info on any of my submitted items, I welcome your input.