Of Norwegian and Irish heritage mostly (and some German that didn't show up in a DNA test), I grew up in Sioux Falls, SD and am the granddaughter of Drs. William and Theresa (Gedstad) Collins. I am the family historian and genealogist and have found many genealogical connections through this site! I'm very grateful for every person who contributes here and have even met distant cousins through this site.

My Norwegian ancestors were part of the founding members of West Prairie Lutheran Church near Lennox, SD. I'm related to probably around half of the people buried there too.

Of Norwegian and Irish heritage mostly (and some German that didn't show up in a DNA test), I grew up in Sioux Falls, SD and am the granddaughter of Drs. William and Theresa (Gedstad) Collins. I am the family historian and genealogist and have found many genealogical connections through this site! I'm very grateful for every person who contributes here and have even met distant cousins through this site.

My Norwegian ancestors were part of the founding members of West Prairie Lutheran Church near Lennox, SD. I'm related to probably around half of the people buried there too.