In 1958, two families came together at the marriage of Mary and Dean in Worthington, Minnesota. This forever joined family names going into the future and linking the past. This connection is through their parents where we find we are bonded by Dean’s parents - Dale Correll and Mildred (Millie) Bowman - and Mary’s parents - Sievert (Sam ) Koning and Jennetje (Jennie) Koster. This website effort is dedicated to all the Cousins that link to the Bowman, Correll, Koning and Koster surname. It does not matter if you are a first, second, third or more cousin, or a friend of these cousins, I (Dennis Correll) hope you find yourself connected to the content on these pages.
This effort is dedicated to bringing to life our family stories both past and present, and hopefully you (our cousins) share your stories especially of the past for all to enjoy. If you say at least once “I didn’t know that” then this website did its job. I know there are seeds of history rooted in the family names of our grandparents and any surname that is linked through a bond of marriage or friendship which expands beyond our grandparents and the hundreds of cousins by way of Dale’s, Millie’s, Jennie’s and Sam’s brothers and sisters. Older or younger, we are all cousins.
At Grandma Jennie’s funeral several years ago, our cousin Jay asked me why I thought we seldom see each other especially when it seemed like we spent a lot of time together as kids. I had no answer. I guess life happened and it took all of us down our separate paths. Time to reconnect. Enjoy.
This is about us
This is about family
This is about connections
Dean and Mary 1958
Dale and Millie Correll
Sam and Jennie Koning
Ancestry
Where did we come from and who were the people and families of the past who make up our DNA? These are the people who left behind their land, lives and loved ones to come to America. These are the people who took on new challenges and adventures to establish a home, make a living, and raise families that would one day lead to us. Come see their stories and make your connection to them.
Cousins
Find out what your cousins are up to. We all have interesting paths that we have taken in life. We have overcome challenges and also experienced great joy. So read what they share about their current lives or family stories.
Note - The information shared is as provided by you or commonly discoverable on the internet. Since this is a public (open) website, initial information provided is your name, your connection to family and the city/state you reside. Additional information will be added to this section as each of us desires to share. No names or pictures of minors will be presented unless permitted by the parent.
Current News
What have your cousins be up to lately? Have they been in the news (hopefully for all good things)?
Do you have a current published news article that you want to share.
How about milestones such as births, graduations, marriages and (sadly) passings?
Events
Ok, here is where we can really start to make connections. What are you doing and can we join in?
Ultimately, the hope is that we figure out a great way for all of us to have a Cousins Get-together! Stay tuned!
Historical Facts
We have all heard interesting, and sometimes surprising, stories about our ancestors. Here is where we get to share them. I look forward to adding to this section with your input. What do you have to share? Let me know!
Artistic
There is talent among us.
We all possess something that makes us, well, us. Some of our predecessors also were talented. Here is where we can share drawings, paintings, music, dance, crafts, fictional stories, pictures, etc.
Food
Remember that great tasting food made by our parents, grandparents, aunt and uncles and others? Maybe made in a hot country kitchen oven or over the flames of a grill?
Let’s share the recipes that we love. Let’s relive the tastes of growing up. Anyone keeping any family secret recipes? Time to share!
Contact
Do you have information for this website? Maybe your contact information or possibly historical information on our ancestry, or even a recipe or something artistic to share. Send me some information and I will be in contact. Can’t wait to hear from you!