Boyum Twin Sisters? (Solved)

Are Anna & Gertrude Boyum Twins?

NEW MYSTERY CREATED IN SOLUTION --  Read Below

Is this twins Anna and Gertrude Boyum
Is this Anna and Gertrude Boyum?
Are they twins?
Sevath and Caroline Boyum had two daughters that may have been twins. Anna M. and Gertrude A. Boyum. This mystery originates from the genealogical research of Dr. Johnson who reported that Anna was born on March 6, 1865 and Gertrude was born in 1865. Nobody has been able to confirm this so far and some have said they were not twins. Indeed, there are no instances of twins anywhere else in the family that I know of. This photograph is believed to be of two of the Boyum girls possibly Anna and Gertrude. They certain look a lot alike! The photo is taken between 1881 and 1900. If it is Anna and Gertrude, Anna may already be pregnant with one of her first children. She was the first bride married in the new town of Mayville, ND. Some have speculated that the girl sitting down may be pregnant. Were Anna and Gertrude twins and if so, were they identical twins? Is this a picture of Anna and Gertrude or two of the other Boyum girls? When was this photo taken and is Anna pregnant in it? We may never know the answer to this great mystery but maybe one of you knows now. Share your thoughts.

The Answers:

  1. This is not Anna and Gertrude -- It is Gertrude and Marie!
  2. Anna and Gertrude are not twins -- neither are Gertrude and Marie.
  3. Gertrude is likely not pregnant.

The Evidence


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Last Updated: Monday, January 22, 2001 11:45:00 PM