Peter L. Solaas

M, b. 26 July 1883, d. January 1959
Father*Lars Peterson Solaas b. 31 Dec 1849, d. 22 Mar 1932
Mother*Selma Augusta Peterson b. 11 Jul 1860, d. 12 Apr 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPeter L. Solaas was also known as Peder L.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 July 1883Peter L. Solaas was born on 26 July 1883 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson.
Marriagecirca 1904Peter L. Solaas married Christina Berg, daughter of Oree A. Berg, circa 1904 at Union, South Dakota.
DeathJanuary 1959Peter L. Solaas died in January 1959 at Union, South Dakota, at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaPeter L. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
25 April 1910Emmet, Union, South DakotaPeter L. Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.2
12 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
11 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.4

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 44.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 252. Dwelling 38.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 91.

Selma Augusta Peterson

F, b. 11 July 1860, d. 12 April 1889
Father*Peter Karlsson
Mother*Christina Karlsdotter
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name30 July 1879As of 30 July 1879,her married name was Solaas.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 July 1860Selma Augusta Peterson was born on 11 July 1860 at Toarp Parish, Hjortyd Ostergard, Sweden, also reported as 1 June 1860.
She was the daughter of Peter Karlsson and Christina Karlsdotter.
Marriage30 July 1879Selma Augusta Peterson married Lars Peterson Solaas, son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr, on 30 July 1879 at Union, South Dakota.
Death12 April 1889Selma Augusta Peterson died on 12 April 1889 at Union, South Dakota, at age 28.
Burialafter 12 April 1889She was buried after 12 April 1889 at Roseni Lutheran Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 June 1880Spink, Union, Dakota TerritorySelma Augusta Peterson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory.1
DateLocationDescription
22 April 1868Selma Augusta Peterson immigrated with Peter Karlsson and Christina Karlsdotter on 22 April 1868.

Children of Selma Augusta Peterson and Lars Peterson Solaas

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0115 Page Number 409A. Page 13. Dwelling 118.

Emma Solaas

F, b. 26 March 1886, d. 25 November 1962
Father*Lars Peterson Solaas b. 31 Dec 1849, d. 22 Mar 1932
Mother*Selma Augusta Peterson b. 11 Jul 1860, d. 12 Apr 1889
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1904As of 1904,her married name was Hanson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 March 1886Emma Solaas was born on 26 March 1886 at Union, South Dakota, also reported as Mar 1885.
She was the daughter of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson.
Marriage1904Emma Solaas married Cornelius Hansen in 1904 at Union, South Dakota.
Death25 November 1962Emma Solaas died on 25 November 1962 at Akron, Iowa, at age 76 may be 1974.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaEmma Solaas was listed as a daughter in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
23 April 1910Spink, Union, South DakotaEmma Solaas was listed as wife in Cornelius Hansen's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
13 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaEmma Solaas was listed as wife in Cornelius Hansen's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
14 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaEmma Solaas was listed as wife in Cornelius Hansen's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.4
DateLocationDescription
1910Emma Solaas had 4 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Children of Emma Solaas and Cornelius Hansen

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 2B. ED430. Dwelling 26.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 252. Dwelling 40.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 107.

John Johansen

M, b. 11 April 1892, d. 27 March 1966
Mother*Johanna Olena Johanson b. c 1864, d. 16 Dec 1921
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn Johansen was also known as John Solaas.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUJohn Johansen obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Belle Fourche, Butte, South Dakota.
Life EventDateDescription
UNMARRIEDJohn Johansen was never married.
Birth11 April 1892He was born on 11 April 1892 at West Sioux City, Iowa, also reported as South Dakota.
He was the son of Johanna Olena Johanson.
Death27 March 1966John Johansen died on 27 March 1966 at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota, at age 73.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaJohn Johansen was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
28 May 1910Spink, Union, South DakotaJohn Johansen was listed as a Brother in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
3 March 1920Gustave District, Harding, South DakotaJohn Johansen was listed as a brother in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota; living next door to August Waisanen.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Sheet 7B. Dwelling 122.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED94. Sheet 4A. Dwelling 10.

Martin L. Solaas

M, b. 19 March 1894, d. 6 April 1973
Father*Lars Peterson Solaas b. 31 Dec 1849, d. 22 Mar 1932
Mother*Johanna Olena Johanson b. c 1864, d. 16 Dec 1921
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUMartin L. Solaas obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Spearfish, Lawrence, South Dakota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 March 1894Martin L. Solaas was born on 19 March 1894 at Union, South Dakota.1
He was the son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Johanna Olena Johanson.
Marriage6 October 1915Martin L. Solaas married Anna Mahar on 6 October 1915 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Spouse listed as Anna Moher.2
Death6 April 1973Martin L. Solaas died on 6 April 1973 at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaMartin L. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
19 April 1910Alcester, Union, South DakotaMartin L. Solaas was listed as servant for the Ed Hampton family on the 1910 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.4
10 February 1920Beresford, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.5
11 April 1930Dog Ear, Tripp, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota.6

Children of Martin L. Solaas and Anna Mahar

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 614075 (unknown file date).
  2. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED421. Dwelling 4.
  5. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 18B. ED 243. Dwelling 390.
  6. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62-10. Dwelling 3.

Bernt L. Solaas

M, b. 14 December 1898, d. 6 October 1978
Father*Lars Peterson Solaas b. 31 Dec 1849, d. 22 Mar 1932
Mother*Johanna Olena Johanson b. c 1864, d. 16 Dec 1921
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBernt L. Solaas was also known as Bart.
Name VariationBernt L. Solaas was also known as Ben.
Name VariationBernt L. Solaas was also known as Bert.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUBernt L. Solaas obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Spearfish, Lawrence, South Dakota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 December 1898Bernt L. Solaas was born on 14 December 1898 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Johanna Olena Johanson.
Marriage12 December 1928Bernt L. Solaas married Agnes Olin Bakken, daughter of Ole E. Bakken and Anna O. Ellinson, on 12 December 1928 at Roberts, South Dakota, County of Residence: Day. also reported as Bristol (Spearfish), Day, South Dakota.1
Death6 October 1978Bernt L. Solaas died on 6 October 1978 at Rapid City, South Dakota, at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaBernt L. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
23 April 1910Emmet, Union, South DakotaBernt L. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.3
17 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaBernt L. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.4
11 April 1930Lynn, Day, South DakotaBernt L. Solaas was listed as a son-in-law in Ole E. Bakken's household on the 1930 Census at Lynn, Day, South Dakota.5

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 42.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 53.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED19-19. Dwelling 40.

Anna Mahar

F, b. circa 1893
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationAnna Mahar was also known as Moher.
Married Name6 October 1915As of 6 October 1915,her married name was Solaas.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1893Anna Mahar was born circa 1893 at South Dakota.
Marriage6 October 1915She married Martin L. Solaas, son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Johanna Olena Johanson, on 6 October 1915 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Spouse listed as Anna Moher.1
Census DateLocationDescription
10 February 1920Beresford, Union, South DakotaAnna Mahar was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.2
11 April 1930Dog Ear, Tripp, South DakotaShe was listed as wife in Martin L. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota.3

Children of Anna Mahar and Martin L. Solaas

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 18B. ED 243. Dwelling 390.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62-10. Dwelling 3.

Willard M. Solaas

M, b. 10 August 1916, d. January 1978
Father*Martin L. Solaas b. 19 Mar 1894, d. 6 Apr 1973
Mother*Anna Mahar b. c 1893
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWillard M. Solaas was also known as William.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUWillard M. Solaas obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 August 1916Willard M. Solaas was born on 10 August 1916 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Martin L. Solaas and Anna Mahar.
DeathJanuary 1978Willard M. Solaas died in January 1978 at Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming, at age 61.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 February 1920Beresford, Union, South DakotaWillard M. Solaas was listed as a son in Martin L. Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.1
11 April 1930Dog Ear, Tripp, South DakotaWillard M. Solaas was listed as a son in Martin L. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 18B. ED 243. Dwelling 390.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62-10. Dwelling 3.

Orvind J. Solaas

M, b. 24 June 1919, d. 20 April 1988
Father*Martin L. Solaas b. 19 Mar 1894, d. 6 Apr 1973
Mother*Anna Mahar b. c 1893
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOrvind J. Solaas was also known as Orvend.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUOrvind J. Solaas obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1919Orvind J. Solaas was born on 24 June 1919 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Martin L. Solaas and Anna Mahar.
Death20 April 1988Orvind J. Solaas died on 20 April 1988 at age 68.
Census DateLocationDescription
10 February 1920Beresford, Union, South DakotaOrvind J. Solaas was listed as a son in Martin L. Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.1
11 April 1930Dog Ear, Tripp, South DakotaOrvind J. Solaas was listed as a son in Martin L. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 18B. ED 243. Dwelling 390.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62-10. Dwelling 3.

Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim

F, b. 25 July 1879, d. 19 September 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMargreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim was also known as Margaret S.
Married Name25 October 1911As of 25 October 1911,her married name was Solaas.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 July 1879Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim was born on 25 July 1879 at Vossestrand, Hordaland, Norway.
Marriage25 October 1911She married Christian A. Solaas, son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson, on 25 October 1911.
Death19 September 1919Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim died on 19 September 1919 at age 40.
Burialafter 19 September 1919She was buried after 19 September 1919 at Gustave Cemetery, Harding, South Dakota, Location D2.

Children of Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim and Christian A. Solaas

Gladys S. Solaas

F, b. circa 1915
Father*Christian A. Solaas b. 25 Mar 1880, d. 6 Jul 1946
Mother*Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim b. 25 Jul 1879, d. 19 Sep 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McKenny.
Name VariationGladys S. Solaas was also known as Gladys H.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1915Gladys S. Solaas was born circa 1915 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Christian A. Solaas and Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 March 1920Gustave District, Harding, South DakotaGladys S. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota; living next door to August Waisanen.1
15 May 1930Township 16, Harding, South DakotaGladys S. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Township 16, Harding, South Dakota.2
DateLocationDescription
OregonGladys S. Solaas lived at Oregon.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED94. Sheet 4A. Dwelling 10.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED32-29. Dwelling 20.

Lillian C. Solaas

F, b. circa 1917
Father*Christian A. Solaas b. 25 Mar 1880, d. 6 Jul 1946
Mother*Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim b. 25 Jul 1879, d. 19 Sep 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 September 1941As of 27 September 1941,her married name was Rothermel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1917Lillian C. Solaas was born circa 1917 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Christian A. Solaas and Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim.
Marriage27 September 1941Lillian C. Solaas married Carl Rothermel on 27 September 1941 at Butte, South Dakota, Post Office: Belle Fourche.1
Census DateLocationDescription
3 March 1920Gustave District, Harding, South DakotaLillian C. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota; living next door to August Waisanen.2
15 May 1930Township 16, Harding, South DakotaLillian C. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Township 16, Harding, South Dakota.3
DateLocationDescription
Belle Fourche, South DakotaLillian C. Solaas lived at Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED94. Sheet 4A. Dwelling 10.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED32-29. Dwelling 20.

Bertha M. Solaas

F, b. circa September 1919
Father*Christian A. Solaas b. 25 Mar 1880, d. 6 Jul 1946
Mother*Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim b. 25 Jul 1879, d. 19 Sep 1919
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Offerdahl.
Married NameHer married name was Offerdal.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBertha M. Solaas married Sam B. Offerdahl.
Birthcirca September 1919Bertha M. Solaas was born circa September 1919 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Christian A. Solaas and Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 March 1920Gustave District, Harding, South DakotaBertha M. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota; living next door to August Waisanen.1
15 April 1930Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinBertha M. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Albert Adolph Steinweg's household on the 1930 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; living at 341 Eight Street.2
15 May 1930Township 16, Harding, South DakotaBertha M. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Township 16, Harding, South Dakota.3
DateLocationDescription
Belle Fourche, South DakotaBertha M. Solaas lived at Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED94. Sheet 4A. Dwelling 10.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED56-30. Ward 2. Dwelling 272.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED32-29. Dwelling 20.

Christina Berg

F, b. circa 1874
Father*Oree A. Berg b. c 1833
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1904As of circa 1904,her married name was Solaas.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1874Christina Berg was born circa 1874 at Norway.
She was the daughter of Oree A. Berg.
Marriagecirca 1904Christina Berg married Peter L. Solaas, son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson, circa 1904 at Union, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 April 1910Emmet, Union, South DakotaChristina Berg was listed as wife in Peter L. Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.1
12 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaChristina Berg was listed as wife in Peter L. Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
11 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaChristina Berg was listed as wife in Peter L. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
DateLocationDescription
1892Christina Berg immigrated with Oree A. Berg in 1892.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 44.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 252. Dwelling 38.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 91.

Minnie Louise Westberg

F, b. 21 January 1902, d. 22 June 1999
Father*Herman N. Westberg b. c 1871, d. a May 1930
Mother*Ida Christine Peterson b. c 1870, d. a May 1930
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
Minnie (Westberg) Abraham
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 November 1935As of 26 November 1935,her married name was Abraham.
Married Name26 November 1935As of 26 November 1935,her married name was Abrahamson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 January 1902Minnie Louise Westberg was born on 21 January 1902 at Union, South Dakota, also listed as 12 Jan 1902.1
She was the daughter of Herman N. Westberg and Ida Christine Peterson.
Marriage26 November 1935Minnie Louise Westberg married Edward Andreas Abraham, son of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 26 November 1935 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, Thursday evening at seven o'clock occured the wedding of Miss Minne Westberg and Mr. Edward A. Abraham in the home of Miss Westberg's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Anderson... The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Clarence Abraham and Delmar Payson, a cousin of the bride... A reception was held that evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman N. Westberg... After a month's wedding trip in California and other points on the west coast, they will be at home on a farm near Alcester... Mr. Abraham is one of the progressive farmers of the Beresford vicinity and Mrs. Abraham has lived in that vicinity all her life. For several years she was a teacher in the Centerville schools where she made numerous friends.2
Death22 June 1999Minnie Louise Westberg died on 22 June 1999 at age 97 Minnie (Westberg) Abraham obituary.3
Argus-Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) 24 Jun 1999 - Minnie (Westberg) Abraham obituary
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaMinnie Louise Westberg was listed as a daughter in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1910 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.4
1 May 1930Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaMinnie Louise Westberg was listed as a daughter in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1930 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.5

Child of Minnie Louise Westberg and Edward Andreas Abraham

Citations

  1. [S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 764050 (unknown file date).
  2. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949, Spouse listed as Edward H Abrahamson. Reported as Clay County.
  3. [S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 106, 1999, 1 Jul.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 122.
  5. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-4. Dwelling 62.

Herman N. Westberg

M, b. circa 1871, d. after May 1930
Father*John N. Westberg b. c 1841, d. b 1900
Mother*Martha Helena Anderson b. Nov 1846, d. a 1910
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1871Herman N. Westberg was born circa 1871 at Iowa.
He was the son of John N. Westberg and Martha Helena Anderson.
Marriagecirca 1897Herman N. Westberg married Ida Christine Peterson, daughter of S. M. Peterson and unknown (?), circa 1897.
Deathafter May 1930Herman N. Westberg died after May 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Township 95, Clay, Dakota TerritoryHerman N. Westberg was listed as a son in John N. Westberg's household on the 1880 Census at Township 95, Clay, Dakota Territory.1
5 May 1910Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaHerman N. Westberg was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.2
23 January 1920Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.3
1 May 1930Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.4

Children of Herman N. Westberg and Ida Christine Peterson

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0112 Sheet 352D.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 122.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 75.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-4. Dwelling 62.

Ida Christine Peterson

F, b. circa 1870, d. after May 1930
Father*S. M. Peterson b. c 1844
Mother*unknown (?) d. b 1930
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1897As of circa 1897,her married name was Westberg.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1870Ida Christine Peterson was born circa 1870 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of S. M. Peterson and unknown (?)
Marriagecirca 1897Ida Christine Peterson married Herman N. Westberg, son of John N. Westberg and Martha Helena Anderson, circa 1897.
Deathafter May 1930Ida Christine Peterson died after May 1930.
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaIda Christine Peterson was listed as wife in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1910 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.1
23 January 1920Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaIda Christine Peterson was listed as wife in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1920 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.2
1 May 1930Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaIda Christine Peterson was listed as wife in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1930 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.3

Children of Ida Christine Peterson and Herman N. Westberg

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 122.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 75.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED14-4. Dwelling 62.

Evale Kay Abraham

F, b. 23 September 1939, d. 14 January 2023
Father*Edward Andreas Abraham b. 10 Sep 1899, d. 3 Oct 1967
Mother*Minnie Louise Westberg b. 21 Jan 1902, d. 22 Jun 1999
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
EVale Kay Abraham
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameEvale Kay Abraham also went by the name of Dollie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 September 1939Evale Kay Abraham was born on 23 September 1939 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Edward Andreas Abraham and Minnie Louise Westberg.
Death14 January 2023Evale Kay Abraham died on 14 January 2023 at age 83 EVale Kay Abraham, or as she was affectionately known as "Dollie," has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She entered this life Saturday, September 23, 1939 and departed January 14, 2023. Dollie started Sunday school at the age of three at Komstad Covenant Church and attributes a majority of her strong Christian background to the teachings she received there. Dollie's elementary years were completed at Danefield District 51 rural school. Before she even started elementary school, her beloved mother taught Dollie to read-which was a blessing for both of them. Dollie found a lifelong love of reading and her mother was able to get the work done on the farm that was needed. After 8th grade graduation from Danefield, Dollie attended and graduated from Beresford High School. After high school graduation, she obtained an adventurous job working for the FBI in Washington DC. This six-month job opportunity was possible because of a very special teacher at Beresford HS, Mr. R.G. Sweeley, which Dollie has always been grateful for. Getting a college degree was always one of Dollie's dreams so she saved scrupulously while at the FBI. Once she returned from DC, she would attend and graduate from Augustana College and in later years, earn her Masters (+24). Dollie put her degree in elementary education to use for 38 dedicated years in Sioux Falls; teaching fourth grade at South Sioux School and Jefferson Elementary School retiring in 1999.

She continued to enjoy another lifelong love in her retirement: traveling - and enjoyed every minute of it. Dollie always claimed lack of musical talent for herself but she loved music. She always said that her talent in music consisted of applauding with gusto and turning pages with a flare. Dollie always felt the message of the bible was expressed beautifully in music and she very much enjoyed listening to Anita Kostboth, Sandy DeSaix, and LaVonne "Bonnie" Young play the Emmanuel Lutheran Church grand piano.

Dollie is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Minnie Abraham, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She is survived by her baby sister, Geanelle Mae (George) or as she was affectionately known as "Bunnie," two nieces: Dreya (Tobb) Aman & Keera (Jamey) Haukap, and nine great nieces and nephews. Throughout her life but especially in her last couple of years, Dollie was comforted by her Christian belief, the fact that she knew where she was going when she died and wants you to know, she is, at last, in the arms of her Lord!

Memorial services will be 11AM Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford.
DateLocationDescription
Evale Kay Abraham was a teacher.

Shirley Jean Abraham

F, b. 17 December 1933, d. 4 December 2002
Father*Roy Abraham b. 18 Mar 1901, d. 18 Jul 1981
Mother*Sarah Marie Sommervold b. 19 Jun 1903, d. 18 Oct 1990
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Shirley Abraham 1952 senior portrait Alcester High School, Alcester, South Dakota
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 November 1955As of 25 November 1955,her married name was Alter.
Married Name1 August 1981As of 1 August 1981,her married name was Derflinger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 December 1933Shirley Jean Abraham was born on 17 December 1933 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Roy Abraham and Sarah Marie Sommervold.
Marriage25 November 1955Shirley Jean Abraham married Gerald G. Alter on 25 November 1955 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota, Shirley Jean Abraham and Gerald Alter wedding announcement.
Akron Register Tribune December 29, 1955 - Shirley Jean Abraham and Gerald Alter wedding announcement
Death4 December 2002Shirley Jean Abraham died on 4 December 2002 at Iowa at age 68 Shirley Jean Derflinger, 68, of Sioux City died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, at her residence following an eight month illness.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Morningside Lutheran Church, with the Revs. Kevin Lee and Tom Lovan officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6:30 to 8 p.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Eric Spake officiating, all at Nelson-Berger Morningside Chapel.

Mrs. Derflinger was born Dec. 17, 1933, in Spink Township, South Dakota, the daughter of Roy and Sarah Marie (Somervold) Abraham. She grew up on the family farm near Spink, S.D. She graduated from Alcester (S.D.) High School and Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. She taught in rural Union County, S.D., before her marriage.

She married Gerald Gene Alter on Nov. 25, 1955, in Burle Creek, S.D. He died April 29, 1976, in Sioux City. She married Robert Derflinger on Aug. 1, 1981, in Sioux City.

She came to Sioux City in 1957. She taught school in South Sioux City, then went back to school after Gerald's death. She received a degree in library science and secondary education from Morningside College. She was the librarian for Woodbury Central in Moville, Iowa, for 10 years, then retired.

She was a member of the Cosmopolitan Club and a former president of the Lutheran Brotherhood Association. She was a member of Morningside Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and sang in the church choir. She was the voluntary wedding coordinator at Morningside Lutheran for 25 years, helping with over 700 weddings.

Survivors include her husband, Robert of Sioux City; three sons, Gene Ronald Alter of Oak Harbor, Wash., Curtis Dean Alter of Spink, S.D., and Gregory Gerald Alter of Sergeant Bluff; four daughters, Cynthia Marie Alter of Sioux City, Linda Suedkamp and her husband, Richard, of Minot, N.D., Terri Monroe and her husband, Gary, of Sioux City and Diane Ware and her husband, Charlie, of Louisberg, Kan; two brothers and their wives, Donald and Mary Abraham of Elk Point, S.D., and Robert and Marilyn Abraham of Alcester, S.D; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to her first husband, Gerald, she was also preceded in death by her parents.

Pallbearers will be Jake and Tony Monroe, Chad McCormick, Gerald Chartier and David and Ross Abraham.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 March 1950Spink Twp, Union, South DakotaShirley Jean Abraham was listed as a daughter in Roy Abraham's household on the 1950 Census at Spink Twp, Union, South Dakota.1
DateLocationDescription
March 1977Sioux City, IowaIn March 1977 at Sioux City, Iowa, celebrated Roy and Sarah (Sommervold) Abraham's 48th wedding anniversary.

Citations

  1. [S423] U.S. Federal Census 1950 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Enumeration District: 64-16; Description: Spink township. Sheet 1.

Donald Ray Abraham

M, b. 20 September 1935, d. 28 January 2017
Father*Roy Abraham b. 18 Mar 1901, d. 18 Jul 1981
Mother*Sarah Marie Sommervold b. 19 Jun 1903, d. 18 Oct 1990
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Birth20 September 1935Donald Ray Abraham was born on 20 September 1935 at Spink, Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Roy Abraham and Sarah Marie Sommervold.
Baptism11 October 1935Donald Ray Abraham was baptized on 11 October 1935 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
Death28 January 2017He died on 28 January 2017 at Norman, Cleveland, Oklahoma, at age 81 Donald Ray Abraham of Elk Point, SD died January 28, 2017 in Norman, OK while visiting family members. A memorial service will be held February 4, 2017 at 10:30 am at Brule Creek Lutheran Church of rural Elk Point with Pastor Steve Martens officiating. The family will be present one hour before the service.

Donald was born September 20, 1935 to Roy and Sarah (Sommervold) Abraham near Spink in rural Union County South Dakota. All four of Don's grandparents were born in Norway. He was the second child of the family with an older sister Shirley (now deceased) and younger brother Robert (Marilyn) of Alcester, SD. His youth was spent on his parent's farm and his education began in a one-room school house called Pleasant Hill. He graduated from Alcester High School in 1954, was honorably discharged from the US Army after 3 years in 1959, graduated from Augustana College (BS) in Sioux Falls 1961, University of Wyoming (MS) 1963, Kansas State University (PhD) 1972.

He married Mary J. Urbigkit in August 1963 in Riverton, WY. The couple have two sons David (Cindy) of Wauchula, FL and Elk Point, SD, and Eric (Jane) of Norman, OK, and three grandchildren Ryan, Ethan, and Emily.

Don and Mary Abraham enjoyed extensive travel visiting every state in the US and 36 countries worldwide. Included in these travels Dr. Abraham was employed by Indiana University in Malaysia for 2 ½ years, and by Waldorf College in Tanzania, Africa. He was a professor of physics at the University of South Dakota for 17 years where he served as chair and retired in 1997. He pursued research in his field of nuclear physics at three National Laboratories: Los Alamos, NM, Oak Ridge, TN, and Argonne, IL as well as Kansas State University. He was the first president of the Elk Point Jefferson Educational Foundation organized to provide scholarships for EPJ students. He was a member and past president of the Lions Club in Elk Point. He has served on boards of Thrivent Financial, Bethesda of Beresford, The American Farm Bureau, Union County Irrigators, and SD Corn Producers. Don was a past council member for Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Elk Point, SD and Grace Lutheran Church, Springfield, IL.

Donald's favorite pastime on the farm which he and Mary owned and operated in Union County was training saddle and driving horses. They used them for many pack trips into the Rocky Mountains, Black Hills, and other national forests. More recently he has pursued the less rigorous pastimes of playing bridge with his wife and chess with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, sons, brother, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Published in The Argus Leader on Jan. 31, 2017.
Burialafter 28 January 2017He was buried after 28 January 2017 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota.
Donald Ray Abraham - Tombstone back - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD
Donald Ray Abraham - Tombstone - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD
Census DateLocationDescription
29 March 1950Spink Twp, Union, South DakotaDonald Ray Abraham was listed as a son in Roy Abraham's household on the 1950 Census at Spink Twp, Union, South Dakota.1
DateLocationDescription
May 1972In May 1972 Donald R Abraham receives Doctor of Philosophy degree in physics from Kansas State Universiry.
Akron Register Tribune May 25, 1972 - Donald R Abraham receives Doctor of Philosophy degree in physics
March 1977Sioux City, IowaIn March 1977 at Sioux City, Iowa, celebrated Roy and Sarah (Sommervold) Abraham's 48th wedding anniversary.

Citations

  1. [S423] U.S. Federal Census 1950 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Enumeration District: 64-16; Description: Spink township. Sheet 1.

Robert Lee Abraham

M, b. 8 September 1937, d. 28 September 2021
Father*Roy Abraham b. 18 Mar 1901, d. 18 Jul 1981
Mother*Sarah Marie Sommervold b. 19 Jun 1903, d. 18 Oct 1990
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRobert Lee Abraham was also known as Bob.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth8 September 1937Robert Lee Abraham was born on 8 September 1937 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Roy Abraham and Sarah Marie Sommervold.
Baptism24 October 1937Robert Lee Abraham was baptized on 24 October 1937 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
Death28 September 2021He died on 28 September 2021 at age 84 Robert Lee Abraham was born on September 8, 1937 to Roy and Sarah (Sommervold) Abraham on the family farm near Spink, SD. He was baptized and confirmed at Brule Creek Lutheran Church. Bob’s elementary school years were spent at Pleasant Hill country school, and he graduated from Alcester High School in 1955. He completed one year at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, before enlisting in the Army. Upon completion of his service, he returned to Augustana, where he met his future wife, Marilyn Ching. The couple graduated from Augie in 1962, and were married 5 days later on June 9 in the First Presbyterian Church of Castlewood, SD.

Bob was a man who set goals and then carried them out. On one of his first dates with Marilyn, he let her know what his future plans entailed: travelling to see the world, experiencing life away from home, and finally returning to SD to start a family and to farm full time. Just as Bob had envisioned, he and Marilyn spent the first four years of their married lives living and working in communities far removed from their SD home. Bob taught math and Marilyn worked as a nurse in both Grand Junction, CO, and later in Kingston, NY. After spending a summer traveling throughout Europe, Bob and Marilyn moved back to South Dakota. Bob farmed and taught high school math in Alcester, all while earning his master’s degree in guidance and counseling from USD in 1969. Soon the couple purchased a farm, where they lived and worked for the next 52 years. Bob and Marilyn became parents of a daughter, Jillean, born on Bob’s birthday in 1966, and two years later, a son, Ross, whose birthday fell one week later. Since full-time farming was his ultimate goal, Bob gradually acquired more land until he could leave his teaching position. Throughout his farming career, Bob grew primarily corn and soybeans while raising and selling Hereford cross cattle. Since he was environmentally conscience, Bob was one of the first in the area to incorporate ridge-till and no-till farming methods. In addition to farming, Bob worked for the State of SD as an Agricultural Finance Counselor for thirty years, beginning shortly after the farm crisis of the early 1980s. Bob’s quiet, calming presence and proven business acumen were surely a comfort to the scores of farm families he advocated for during bankruptcy mediations. Bob’s even temper, quiet leadership, and common sense wisdom made him effective church council president, a role that he fulfilled twice for the Nathanael Lutheran Church congregation in Alcester, SD. Bob also served the Congregational Life and Mutual Ministry committees. He led by example; he was a loving husband and father, a successful farmer and businessman, and an active member of his church.

Bob loved the outdoors. His insistence on taking his young family on camping trips throughout the country and especially to National Parks has inspired his children’s and his grandchildren’s love of camping and the outdoors. One of Bob’s most important family legacies was taking his adult children, their spouses, and his four grandchildren to Outlaw Ranch Family Bible Camp near Custer, SD, every summer for nearly 17 years! There he shared his faith with his family in the outdoors he loved. Bob also enjoyed playing golf, attending Augustana sporting events, and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He was a connoisseur of popcorn and ice cream, an “ace” ping-pong player, and a sneaky stealer of points in Cribbage (as his grandchildren can attest). Bob’s legacy of service to his church and family make his memory an inspiration to all who were fortunate to know him.

Robert Abraham was 84 years and 20 days old when he passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Ava’s House Hospice Facility in Sioux Falls, SD. Grateful for having shared his life is Bob’s wife of 59 years Marilyn (Ching) Abraham; daughter Jillean Lee (Brian) Beck of Sioux Falls and son Ross Peder (Julie) Abraham of Brookings; four grandchildren Tyler (Amanda) Beck of Denver, CO, Jordan Beck of Lincoln, NE, Lucas Abraham of Omaha, NE, and Eleanor Abraham of Annapolis, MD. Bob’s parents Roy and Sarah and siblings Shirley and Donald preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 1 at Nathanael Lutheran Church in Alcester, SD, from 5:00-7:00 pm. Burial will be held at the Nora Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 2 with funeral services following at 2:00 pm at Nathanael Lutheran Church.
Census DateLocationDescription
29 March 1950Spink Twp, Union, South DakotaRobert Lee Abraham was listed as a son in Roy Abraham's household on the 1950 Census at Spink Twp, Union, South Dakota.1
DateLocationDescription
March 1977Sioux City, IowaIn March 1977 at Sioux City, Iowa, celebrated Roy and Sarah (Sommervold) Abraham's 48th wedding anniversary.

Citations

  1. [S423] U.S. Federal Census 1950 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Enumeration District: 64-16; Description: Spink township. Sheet 1.

Irene P. Kempston

F, b. 21 September 1911, d. 4 August 1999
Father*Charles Kempston b. 16 Aug 1879, d. 12 Apr 1950
Mother*Marie (?) b. c 1884, d. b 1927
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 February 1927As of 24 February 1927,her married name was Abraham.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUIrene P. Kempston obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; Last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 September 1911Irene P. Kempston was born on 21 September 1911 at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Charles Kempston and Marie (?)
Baptism3 December 1911Irene P. Kempston was baptized on 3 December 1911.
Marriage24 February 1927She married Hjalmer Abraham, son of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 24 February 1927 at Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota, Hjalmer Abraham and Irene Kempston wedding announcement.
Akron Register Tribune March 3, 1927 - Hjalmer Abraham and Irene Kemptson wedding announcement
Death4 August 1999Irene P. Kempston died on 4 August 1999 at age 87.1
Burialafter 4 August 1999She was buried after 4 August 1999 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.
Hjalmer and Irene P Abraham tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
13 January 1920Pleasant, Lincoln, South DakotaIrene P. Kempston was listed as a daughter in Charles Kempston's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.2
7 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaIrene P. Kempston was listed as wife in Hjalmer Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
DateLocationDescription
15 September 1935Spink, Union, South DakotaOn 15 September 1935 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, attended Abraham Family Reunion at home of Mrs Julia Abraham.
February 1977Beresford, Union, South DakotaIn February 1977 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, Hjalmer and Irene (Kempston) Abraham 50th wedding anniversary.
Akron Register Tribune February 24, 1977 - Hjalmer and Irene (Kempston) Abraham 50th wedding anniversary
1994110 E OAK ST , 9, Beresford, South DakotaIrene P. Kempston lived in 1994 at 110 E OAK ST , 9, Beresford, South Dakota.

Child of Irene P. Kempston and Hjalmer Abraham

Citations

  1. [S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 106, 1999, Aug 12.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Sheet 5B. Dwelling 33.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 35.

Moneta Irene Abraham

F, b. 13 July 1927, d. 25 June 1996
Father*Hjalmer Abraham b. 11 Jul 1904, d. 6 Feb 1983
Mother*Irene P. Kempston b. 21 Sep 1911, d. 4 Aug 1999
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1954As of 1954,her married name was Feay.
Married Name13 February 1971As of 13 February 1971,her married name was Swanson.
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUMoneta Irene Abraham obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Pahrump, Nye, Nevada.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 July 1927Moneta Irene Abraham was born on 13 July 1927 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Hjalmer Abraham and Irene P. Kempston.
Marriage1954Moneta Irene Abraham married Oliver Joseph Feay in 1954.
Divorce1961Moneta Irene Abraham and Oliver Joseph Feay were divorced in 1961.
Death25 June 1996Moneta Irene Abraham died on 25 June 1996 at age 68.1
Census DateLocationDescription
3 May 1930Beresford, Union, South DakotaMoneta Irene Abraham was listed as a granddaughter in Charles Kempston's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.2
DateLocationDescription
1995110 E Oak St Apt 9, Beresford, South DakotaMoneta Irene Abraham lived in 1995 at 110 E Oak St Apt 9, Beresford, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 103, 1996, Jul 11.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-3. Dwelling 283.

Fred John Halvorsen

M, b. 20 June 1892, d. 31 January 1978
Father*Ingebret Halvorsen b. Dec 1863
Mother*Ingeborg Nilson b. Nov 1870
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFred John Halvorsen was also known as Halverson.
Name VariationFred John Halvorsen was also known as John Fred.
Name VariationFred John Halvorsen was also known as Halvorson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 June 1892Fred John Halvorsen was born on 20 June 1892 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Ingebret Halvorsen and Ingeborg Nilson.
Marriage16 August 1924Fred John Halvorsen married Minnie Abraham, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 16 August 1924.
Death31 January 1978Fred John Halvorsen died on 31 January 1978 at age 85 AKRON, Iowa—John F. Halvorsen, 85, of Akron, died Tuesday at a Knoxville hospital of long illness.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Schroeder Funeral Home at Akron. The Rev. David Roy will officiate and burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery. Graveside rites will be conducted by Hoschler American Legion post.

Mr. Halvorsen was born June 14, 1892, in Union County, S.D. He married Minnie Abrahamson Aug. 16, 1924, at Elk Point, S.D. He worked on farms in the area for many years. He was a veteran of World War I. Mrs. Halvorsen died in November, 1977.

Survivors include a son, Dwayne of Earlton, N. Y; two daughters, Mrs. Jake (Gloria) Stotz of Akron and Mrs. Marshall (Donna) Wates of Gary, Ind; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Jacobs of Akron and Mrs. John Aalfs of Sioux Falls, S.D.

The Sioux City Journal
Thursday, February 2, 1978.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 June 1900Sioux Valley, Union, South DakotaFred John Halvorsen was listed as a son in Ingebret Halvorsen's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux Valley, Union, South Dakota.1
25 April 1910Sioux Valley, Union, South DakotaFred John Halvorsen was listed as a son in Ingebret Halvorsen's household on the 1910 Census at Sioux Valley, Union, South Dakota.2
23 April 1930Akron, Plymouth, IowaFred John Halvorsen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.3
1940Akron, Plymouth, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.4

Children of Fred John Halvorsen and Minnie Abraham

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED339. Dwelling 67.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED429. Dwelling 67.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-1. Dwelling 220.
  4. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T627_1190; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75-1.

Gloria Mae Halvorsen

F, b. 26 April 1925, d. 5 February 2008
Father*Fred John Halvorsen b. 20 Jun 1892, d. 31 Jan 1978
Mother*Minnie Abraham b. 22 Dec 1905, d. 22 Nov 1977
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationGloria Mae Halvorsen was also known as Mae Gloria.
Married NameHer married name was Stotz.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGloria Mae Halvorsen married Jake Stotz.
Birth26 April 1925Gloria Mae Halvorsen was born on 26 April 1925 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Fred John Halvorsen and Minnie Abraham.
Death5 February 2008Gloria Mae Halvorsen died on 5 February 2008 at age 82 Gloria M. Stotz, 82, of Akron, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, 2008, at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Services 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. The Rev. Dawn Quame will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Thursday with the family from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and a prayer service at 7 p.m., all at Carlsen Funeral Home - Schroeder Chapel in Akron.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 April 1930Akron, Plymouth, IowaGloria Mae Halvorsen was listed as a daughter in Fred John Halvorsen's household on the 1930 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.1
1940Akron, Plymouth, IowaGloria Mae Halvorsen was listed as a daughter in Fred John Halvorsen's household on the 1940 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-1. Dwelling 220.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T627_1190; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75-1.

Jake Stotz

M
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MarriageJake Stotz married Gloria Mae Halvorsen, daughter of Fred John Halvorsen and Minnie Abraham.

Dwayne Fred Halvorsen

M, b. 31 March 1931, d. 23 November 2003
Father*Fred John Halvorsen b. 20 Jun 1892, d. 31 Jan 1978
Mother*Minnie Abraham b. 22 Dec 1905, d. 22 Nov 1977
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationDwayne Fred Halvorsen was also known as Duaine F.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 March 1931Dwayne Fred Halvorsen was born on 31 March 1931 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Fred John Halvorsen and Minnie Abraham.
Death23 November 2003Dwayne Fred Halvorsen died on 23 November 2003 at New York at age 72.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Akron, Plymouth, IowaDwayne Fred Halvorsen was listed as a son in Fred John Halvorsen's household on the 1940 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T627_1190; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75-1.

Donna Rae Halvorsen

F, b. 28 June 1938, d. 15 July 2000
Father*Fred John Halvorsen b. 20 Jun 1892, d. 31 Jan 1978
Mother*Minnie Abraham b. 22 Dec 1905, d. 22 Nov 1977
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Liston.
Married Namebefore 1977As of before 1977,her married name was Wates.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDonna Rae Halvorsen married (?) Liston.
Birth28 June 1938Donna Rae Halvorsen was born on 28 June 1938 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Fred John Halvorsen and Minnie Abraham.
Marriagebefore 1977Donna Rae Halvorsen married Marshal Wates before 1977.
Death15 July 2000Donna Rae Halvorsen died on 15 July 2000 at Iowa at age 62.
Census DateLocationDescription
1940Akron, Plymouth, IowaDonna Rae Halvorsen was listed as a daughter in Fred John Halvorsen's household on the 1940 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T627_1190; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75-1.

Joyce Ruth Halvorsen

F, b. circa June 1926, d. 1948
Father*Fred John Halvorsen b. 20 Jun 1892, d. 31 Jan 1978
Mother*Minnie Abraham b. 22 Dec 1905, d. 22 Nov 1977
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Birthcirca June 1926Joyce Ruth Halvorsen was born circa June 1926 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Fred John Halvorsen and Minnie Abraham.
Death1948Joyce Ruth Halvorsen died in 1948.
Census DateLocationDescription
23 April 1930Akron, Plymouth, IowaJoyce Ruth Halvorsen was listed as a daughter in Fred John Halvorsen's household on the 1930 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.1
1940Akron, Plymouth, IowaJoyce Ruth Halvorsen was listed as a daughter in Fred John Halvorsen's household on the 1940 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-1. Dwelling 220.
  2. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T627_1190; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 75-1.

RuAdene Halvorsen

F, d. before 1977
Father*Fred John Halvorsen b. 20 Jun 1892, d. 31 Jan 1978
Mother*Minnie Abraham b. 22 Dec 1905, d. 22 Nov 1977
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RuAdene Halvorsen was the daughter of Fred John Halvorsen and Minnie Abraham.
Deathbefore 1977RuAdene Halvorsen died before 1977.

Ole Christopherson Ronnei

M, b. 27 October 1901, d. 5 March 1998
Father*Christopher Nels Ronnei b. 20 Mar 1867, d. 22 Mar 1940
Mother*Christina Olsdotter Valde b. 19 Oct 1866, d. 22 Feb 1961
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TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUOle Christopherson Ronnei obtained US Social Security Card at Washington; Last residence Carnation, King, Washington.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 October 1901Ole Christopherson Ronnei was born on 27 October 1901 at Lysten, Norway.
He was the son of Christopher Nels Ronnei and Christina Olsdotter Valde.
Marriage20 January 1939Ole Christopherson Ronnei married Marie Abrahamson, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 20 January 1939 at Seattle, Washington.
Death5 March 1998Ole Christopherson Ronnei died on 5 March 1998 at Kirkland, Washington, at age 96 "Ole was here when Novelty came and went, when the railroads were built and later left, when the riverboats were used to haul milk, cream and other goods until railroads and highways came along," wrote local historian Bob Kosters in an article that appeared in the Nov. 25 issue of the Wagon Wheel,published by the Duvall Historical Society.

"Through all those years of change the Ronneis stayed on the farm, seeing farming methods change, their friends and neighbors pass from the scene," wrote Kosters. "Now Ole and sister Nellie are the only surviving members of the original Ronnei family that came from Norway so many years ago."

Ole Ronnei died March 5 in Kirkland at the age of 96. Ole was born in Norway in 1901, but the family moved to the Novelty area south of Duvall when he was just a year old. Ole and Marie Abrahamsen were married in 1939 and have always lived on the farm he purchased from his father.

"In his younger days, Ole worked for a time as a logger and at other jobs, but never strayed far from the Novelty farm," the Wagon Wheel article stated. "We (historical society members) believe Ole has lived in the valley longer than any other person living today." Ole also worked on a crew in 1918 building the new Novelty Bridge.

Ole is survived by his wife, Marie, daughters Bonnie Amos and her husband Norman of Redmond; Lois Haddock and her husband Ed of Kirkland; sons Jerry Ronnei and wife Marilyn of Chewelah and Duane Ronnei of Carnation; sister Nellie Hermanson of North Bend, seven grandchildren, three step grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 April 1910Novelty, King, WashingtonOle Christopherson Ronnei was listed as a son in Christopher Nels Ronnei's household on the 1910 Census at Novelty, King, Washington.1
21 January 1920Novelty, King, WashingtonOle Christopherson Ronnei was listed as a son in Christopher Nels Ronnei's household on the 1920 Census at Novelty, King, Washington.2
8 April 1930Christopher, King, WashingtonOle Christopherson Ronnei was listed as a brother-in-law in Peter J. Peterson's household on the 1930 Census at Christopher, King, Washington.3
DateLocationDescription
Ole Christopherson Ronnei was a dairy famer.
1903He immigrated with Christopher Nels Ronnei and Christina Olsdotter Valde in 1903.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Page 188A-188B. Dwelling 11. Lines 46-55.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED24. Dwelling 103.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED260. Dwelling 38.

Christopher Nels Ronnei

M, b. 20 March 1867, d. 22 March 1940
Father*Nils Tobjornson
Mother*Gunnhild Johannesdotter (?)
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristopher Nels Ronnei was also known as Christ N.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 March 1867Christopher Nels Ronnei was born on 20 March 1867 at Norway.
He was the son of Nils Tobjornson and Gunnhild Johannesdotter (?)
Marriage26 November 1890Christopher Nels Ronnei married Christina Olsdotter Valde on 26 November 1890 at Luster, Norway.
Death22 March 1940Christopher Nels Ronnei died on 22 March 1940 at Seattle, King, Washington, at age 73.1
Census DateLocationDescription
18 April 1910Novelty, King, WashingtonChristopher Nels Ronnei was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Novelty, King, Washington.2
21 January 1920Novelty, King, WashingtonHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Novelty, King, Washington.3
18 April 1930Novelty, King, WashingtonHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Novelty, King, Washington.4
DateLocationDescription
1903Christopher Nels Ronnei and Christina Olsdotter Valde immigrated in 1903.

Children of Christopher Nels Ronnei and Christina Olsdotter Valde

Citations

  1. [S323] Washington Death Index, 1940-1996 (published).
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Page 188A-188B. Dwelling 11. Lines 46-55.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED24. Dwelling 103.
  4. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED17-341. Dwelling 19.

Christina Olsdotter Valde

F, b. 19 October 1866, d. 22 February 1961
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristina Olsdotter Valde was also known as Waldo.
Name VariationChristina Olsdotter Valde was also known as Tandle.
Name VariationChristina Olsdotter Valde was also known as Wales.
Name VariationChristina Olsdotter Valde was also known as Christina R.
Married Name26 November 1890As of 26 November 1890,her married name was Ronnei.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 October 1866Christina Olsdotter Valde was born on 19 October 1866 at Norway.
Marriage26 November 1890She married Christopher Nels Ronnei, son of Nils Tobjornson and Gunnhild Johannesdotter (?), on 26 November 1890 at Luster, Norway.
Death22 February 1961Christina Olsdotter Valde died on 22 February 1961 at Seattle, King, Washington, at age 94.
Census DateLocationDescription
18 April 1910Novelty, King, WashingtonChristina Olsdotter Valde was listed as wife in Christopher Nels Ronnei's household on the 1910 Census at Novelty, King, Washington.1
21 January 1920Novelty, King, WashingtonChristina Olsdotter Valde was listed as wife in Christopher Nels Ronnei's household on the 1920 Census at Novelty, King, Washington.2
18 April 1930Novelty, King, WashingtonChristina Olsdotter Valde was listed as wife in Christopher Nels Ronnei's household on the 1930 Census at Novelty, King, Washington.3
DateLocationDescription
1903Christina Olsdotter Valde and Christopher Nels Ronnei immigrated in 1903.
April 1910Christina Olsdotter Valde had 9 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Children of Christina Olsdotter Valde and Christopher Nels Ronnei

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED22. Page 188A-188B. Dwelling 11. Lines 46-55.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED24. Dwelling 103.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED17-341. Dwelling 19.

Judith Alice Ekren

F, b. 5 November 1916, d. 17 April 1999
Father*Albert P. Ekren b. Feb 1879, d. 1948
Mother*Josephine O. Ness b. 1883, d. 28 Aug 1933
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
Judith (Ekren) Abrahamson
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJudith Alice Ekren was also known as Judy A.
NicknameJudith Alice Ekren also went by the name of Dodie.
Married Name14 August 1943As of 14 August 1943,her married name was Abraham.
Married Name14 August 1943As of 14 August 1943,her married name was Abrahamson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1916Judith Alice Ekren was born on 5 November 1916 at Emmet, Alcester, Union, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Albert P. Ekren and Josephine O. Ness.
Marriage14 August 1943Judith Alice Ekren married Leonard Abrahamson, son of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 14 August 1943 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seattle, Wasington.
Death17 April 1999Judith Alice Ekren died on 17 April 1999 at King, Washington, at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaJudith Alice Ekren was listed as a daughter in Albert P. Ekren's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.1
8 April 1930Emmet, Union, South DakotaJudith Alice Ekren was listed as a daughter in Albert P. Ekren's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.2
10 April 1950Spink, Union, South DakotaJudith Alice Ekren was listed as wife in Leonard Abrahamson's household on the 1950 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota; surname listed as Abraham.3

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 48.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 52.
  3. [S423] U.S. Federal Census 1950 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Spink, Union, South Dakota; Roll: 2791; Sheet Number: 7; Enumeration District: 64-16.

Harvey Alexander Sand

M, b. 15 December 1917, d. 26 December 1995
Father*John Edward Sand b. 23 Aug 1877, d. 29 Mar 1948
Mother*Bertha Catherine Woltman b. c 1886, d. a Feb 1940
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
Harvey Sand 1976
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUHarvey Alexander Sand obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; Last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota..
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 December 1917Harvey Alexander Sand was born on 15 December 1917 at Portland, Cerro Gordo, Iowa.
He was the son of John Edward Sand and Bertha Catherine Woltman.
Marriage27 February 1940Harvey Alexander Sand married Violet Esther Abrahamson, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 27 February 1940 at Elk Point, Union, South Dakota, Miss Violet Abrahamson and Harvey Sand, both residing west of here in Union county, SD, were united in marriage in Elk Point, SD, Tuesday, February 27, 1940, Rev. W. I. Aamoth preforming the nuptial service. Miss Elvera Abrahamson, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Russel Abrahamson, brother of the bride was best man. In the evening a reception was given them by relatives and intimate friends in the bride's home. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Julia Abrahamson and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sand. Both are well known families in the vicinity of Spink, in Union County. The newly married couple are worthy and highly esteemed young people. Their many friends wish them lots of happiness and success in their new home on a farm south of Spink, where the groom will work for Andrew Klopstad.
Death26 December 1995Harvey Alexander Sand died on 26 December 1995 at South Dakota at age 78.
Burialafter 26 December 1995He was buried after 26 December 1995 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Brule Creek, Union, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 January 1920Portland, Plymouth, IowaHarvey Alexander Sand was listed as a son in John Edward Sand's household on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.1
11 April 1930Valley, Hyde, South DakotaHarvey Alexander Sand was listed as a brother-in-law in Wesley W. Peterson's household on the 1930 Census at Valley, Hyde, South Dakota.2
DateLocationDescription
Harvey Alexander Sand was a farmer.
14 September 1975Spink, Union, South DakotaOn 14 September 1975 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, attended Petra (Abraham) Sommervold 80th birthday celebration.
1976In 1976.
Harvey and Violet (Abrahamson) Sand - Brule Creek Lutheran Church 1976

Child of Harvey Alexander Sand and Violet Esther Abrahamson

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ar: 1920;Census Place: Portland, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T625_506; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 1000.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED35-17. Dwelling 2.

John Edward Sand

M, b. 23 August 1877, d. 29 March 1948
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 August 1877John Edward Sand was born on 23 August 1877 at Sweden.
Marriagecirca 1907He married Bertha Catherine Woltman circa 1907.
Death29 March 1948John Edward Sand died on 29 March 1948 at Iowa at age 70.
Census DateLocationDescription
May 1910Sioux Valley, Union, South DakotaJohn Edward Sand was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Sioux Valley, Union, South Dakota.1
13 January 1920Portland, Plymouth, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Portland, Plymouth, Iowa.2
1930Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.3
DateLocationDescription
1893John Edward Sand immigrated in 1893.

Children of John Edward Sand and Bertha Catherine Woltman

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sioux Valley, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1489; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0429; Image: 544; FHL Number: 1375502.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ar: 1920;Census Place: Portland, Plymouth, Iowa; Roll: T625_506; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 1000.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: 2586; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 413; Image: 128.0.

Vernon Eugene Sand

M, b. 20 February 1944, d. 6 February 2020
Father*Harvey Alexander Sand b. 15 Dec 1917, d. 26 Dec 1995
Mother*Violet Esther Abrahamson b. 24 Nov 1913, d. 28 Sep 2011
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
Vernon Eugene Sand
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 February 1944Vernon Eugene Sand was born on 20 February 1944.
He was the son of Harvey Alexander Sand and Violet Esther Abrahamson.
Death6 February 2020Vernon Eugene Sand died on 6 February 2020 at age 75 Vernon Eugene Sand was born on February 20, 1944 in Akron, IA to Harvey and Violet (Abrahamson) Sand. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on February 6, 2020.

Vernon grew up on a farm near Alcester, SD. He attended Big Springs and Star grade schools. He graduated from Alcester High School in 1963. Vernon was united in marriage with Marjorie “Daisy” on July18, 1970 near Lennox, SD. They had one son, Wade, and one daughter, Stacy.

Vernon had several occupations throughout his life. After high school graduation he worked at Phillips 66 in Beresford, SD, 10 years of service at John Deere Co. in Sioux Falls, and 20 years at Williams Pipeline in Donavan, NE and Sioux Falls, SD. After retirement in 2002, he began a lawncare and snow removal service for the next 17 years.

Vernon was an avid fisherman, NASCAR enthusiast, and a garage loving motorhead. One of his biggest passions in life was restoring and rebuilding his beloved 1968 SS Chevelle. Many hours were spent in the backyard garage restoring the car with a complete frame off restoration. His life motto was “If it can be fixed, fix it….Don’t haul it to the landfill”. This meant a lot of jerry rigging of items. Numerous rolls of duct tape, JB Weld, and bailing wire definitely came in handy for many repairs.

In his retirement, Vernon enjoyed many fishing trips to the Missouri River with his wife Daisy. They enjoyed their camper located at Pease Creek, west of Lake Andes, SD. Several NASCAR trips were made to Kansas City Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway. During the off season Vernon loved watching old episodes of his favorite show “Gun Smoke” and tying fishing lures for the upcoming fishing season.

Vernon’s other enjoyments in life were old country music and 1950’s rock and roll. “One Minute Past Eternity” by Jerry Lee Lewis was his favorite song. He told Daisy that he would always love her until one minute past eternity. He attended many concerts at the Dakota Opry and spent many good times with classmates from the Alcester High Class of 1963.

Grateful for having shared his life are his loving wife of 49 ½ years, Daisy; their two children, Wade (Melissa) of Sioux Falls, SD, Stacy of Omaha, NE; three grandchildren, Ayden, Adyson, and Ella, and a host of relatives and friends.

A memorial service for Vern will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Sunnycrest United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls. The family will be present one hour prior to greet friends.

Elvina Clara Howe

F, b. 22 May 1839, d. 5 November 1871
Father*Squire Howe b. 13 Jul 1800, d. 19 Jan 1877
Mother*Lucina Humphrey b. 19 Apr 1808, d. 2 Aug 1873
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElvina Clara Howe was also known as Elvira.
Married Name28 October 1858As of 28 October 1858,her married name was Freeborn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 May 1839Elvina Clara Howe was born on 22 May 1839 at Barstow, Quebec, Canada.
She was the daughter of Squire Howe and Lucina Humphrey.
Marriage28 October 1858Elvina Clara Howe married Samuel Irwin Freeborn, son of Christopher Freeborn and Mary Seton, on 28 October 1858 at by Rev. William Knapp, Buena Vista, Richland, Wisconsin, incorrectly listed as Freborn,Thomas (instead of Samuel); Thomas J (Samuel I) Freeborn and Elvira Howe marriage announcement.
Richland County Observer November 2, 1858 - Thomas J (Samuel I) Freeborn and Elvira Howe marriage announcement
Death5 November 1871Elvina Clara Howe died on 5 November 1871 at age 32.
Burialafter 5 November 1871She was buried after 5 November 1871 at Willow Valley Cemetery, Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, 32 years 5 mo 12 days.
Elvira C Freeborn tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1860Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinElvina Clara Howe was listed in Samuel Irwin Freeborn's household on the 1860 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; Living next door to step-son Ervine Freeborn.1
7 July 1870Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinElvina Clara Howe was listed in Samuel Irwin Freeborn's household on the 1870 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.2

Children of Elvina Clara Howe and Samuel Irwin Freeborn

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 61. Sheet 119.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 6. Dwelling 50.

Arthur Simon Freeborn

M, b. 11 June 1874, d. 27 August 1928
Father*Samuel Irwin Freeborn b. 30 Apr 1833, d. 5 Feb 1895
Mother*Hadassah Ann Spyker b. 7 Mar 1854, d. 25 Apr 1918
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Artie Freeborn-Colorized
Arthur Freeborn
ArtieFreeborn-Colorized
Artie Freeborn
Siblings Rena and Artie Freeborn
Arthur Simon Freeborn signature 1918
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationArthur Simon Freeborn was also known as Artie.
Name VariationArthur Simon Freeborn was also known as S. Arthur.
Name VariationArthur Simon Freeborn was also known as Simon Arthur.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 June 1874Arthur Simon Freeborn was born on 11 June 1874 at Wisconsin also reported as Jun 1875.
He was the son of Samuel Irwin Freeborn and Hadassah Ann Spyker.
Marriagecirca 1912Arthur Simon Freeborn married Nellie May Simpson, daughter of Nimrod Simpson and Margaret Sparling, circa 1912 at first marriage for her.
Death27 August 1928Arthur Simon Freeborn died on 27 August 1928 at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, at age 54 Simon Arthur Freeborn obituary.
San Antonio Light August 30, 1928 - Simon Arthur Freeborn obituary
Burial30 August 1928He was buried on 30 August 1928 at Mission Burial Park South, San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.
Census DateLocationDescription
1875Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinArthur Simon Freeborn is counted on the census of 1875 in the household of Samuel Irwin Freeborn at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to father-in-law Simon Spyker; household includes 4 male and 2 female.
3 June 1880Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinArthur Simon Freeborn was listed as a son in Samuel Irwin Freeborn's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1885Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinArthur Simon Freeborn is counted on the census of 1885 in the household of Samuel Irwin Freeborn at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; household includes 5 male and 3 female, with 7 born in the US and 1 born in Germany.
21 June 1900Richland Center, Richland, WisconsinArthur Simon Freeborn was listed as a son in Hadassah Ann Spyker's household on the 1900 Census at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.2
1 June 1905Richland Center, Richland, WisconsinArthur Simon Freeborn is listed as son on the census of 1 June 1905 in the household of Hadassah Ann Spyker at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.3
2 May 19104th Ward, Corpus Christi, Neuces, TexasArthur Simon Freeborn was listed as a son in Hadassah Ann Spyker's household on the 1910 Census at 4th Ward, Corpus Christi, Neuces, Texas.4
6 January 1920San Antonio, Bexar, TexasArthur Simon Freeborn was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas.5
DateLocationDescription
Photo of Rena and Artie Freeborn.
RenaArtieFreeborn-Colorized
RenaArtieFreeborn
5 July 1883Provided report of Ithaca school for the term commencing May 7th and ending June 29th, Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinOn 5 July 1883 at Provided report of Ithaca school for the term commencing May 7th and ending June 29th, Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, students include Artie Freeborn and Rena Freeborn.
after 1916Wisconsin to, TexasArthur Simon Freeborn migrated after 1916 at Wisconsin to, Texas.
25 April 1918San Antonio, Bexar, TexasHe witnessed the death of Hadassah Ann Spyker on 25 April 1918 at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas; Hadassah Spyker Freeborn obituary and death certificate.
10 September 1918San Antonio City, Bexar, TexasOn 10 September 1918 at San Antonio City, Bexar, Texas, World War I Draft Registration Cards.
Freeborn, Arthur Simon - World War I Draft Registration Card

Children of Arthur Simon Freeborn and Nellie May Simpson

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED263. Dwelling 48. Page 5.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 526.
  3. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com, Stamp 296. Dwelling 659.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED102. Dwelling 1. Roll: 1582 Part: 1 Page: 74A.
  5. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 84.

Lorene A. Freeborn

F, b. 16 August 1878, d. 13 September 1968
Father*Samuel Irwin Freeborn b. 30 Apr 1833, d. 5 Feb 1895
Mother*Hadassah Ann Spyker b. 7 Mar 1854, d. 25 Apr 1918
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Rena Freeborn-Colorized
Rena Freeborn
RenaFreeborn-Colorized
Rena Freeborn circa 1880s
Mary Spyker with niece Rena Freeborn circa 1880s
RenaFreebornMarySpyker-Colorized
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLorene A. Freeborn was also known as Lorena Rosanna.
Name VariationLorene A. Freeborn was also known as Rena.
Married Name11 July 1901As of 11 July 1901,her married name was Sanborn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 August 1878Lorene A. Freeborn was born on 16 August 1878 at Wisconsin also reproted as Aug 1877.
She was the daughter of Samuel Irwin Freeborn and Hadassah Ann Spyker.
Marriage11 July 1901Lorene A. Freeborn married Roy Asa Sanborn, son of Charles A. Sanborn and Nellie R. Drake, on 11 July 1901 at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.
Divorcebefore 1930Lorene A. Freeborn and Roy Asa Sanborn were divorced before 1930.
Death13 September 1968Lorene A. Freeborn died on 13 September 1968 at Chicago, Cook, Illinois, at age 90 Rena R. Sanborn, Sept. 13, of the Manor Home, Evanston, fond aunt of Mrs. B. G. Weterby (Wetherby) of Santa Barbara, Cal. Visitation at time of services. Funeral service Monday, 2:30 p.m., at Donnetlan-Lindsey Funeral Home, 155 Maple avenue, Evanston. Interment private. UN 9-1500. Chicago Tribune published 15 Sep 1968.
Burialafter 13 September 1968She was buried after 13 September 1968 at Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Skokie, Cook, Illinois.
Census DateLocationDescription
3 June 1880Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinLorene A. Freeborn was listed as a daughter in Samuel Irwin Freeborn's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.1
1885Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinLorene A. Freeborn is counted on the census of 1885 in the household of Samuel Irwin Freeborn at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; household includes 5 male and 3 female, with 7 born in the US and 1 born in Germany.
21 June 1900Richland Center, Richland, WisconsinLorene A. Freeborn was listed as a daughter in Hadassah Ann Spyker's household on the 1900 Census at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.2
12 January 1920Chicago Ward 25, Cook, IllinoisLorene A. Freeborn was listed as wife in Roy Asa Sanborn's household on the 1920 Census at Chicago Ward 25, Cook, Illinois.3
1940Chicago, Cook, IllinoisLorene A. Freeborn was listed as a lodger with the Voolgr Kimont family on the 1940 Census at Chicago, Cook, Illinois; listed as Rena Sandborn.4
DateLocationDescription
Photo of Rena and Artie Freeborn.
RenaArtieFreeborn-Colorized
RenaArtieFreeborn
5 July 1883Provided report of Ithaca school for the term commencing May 7th and ending June 29th, Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinOn 5 July 1883 at Provided report of Ithaca school for the term commencing May 7th and ending June 29th, Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, students include Artie Freeborn and Rena Freeborn.
August 1925In August 1925 Lorene (Freeborn) Sanborn and Martha (Spyker) Davis visiting Mary (Spyker) Evans and Lou J (Spyker) Evans.
The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 24 Aug 1925 - Lorene (Freeborn) Sanborn and Martha (Spyker) Davis visiting Mary (Spyker) Evans and Lou J (Spyker) Evans
1940Interior DecoratorLorene A. Freeborn was a in 1940 at Interior Decorator.

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED263. Dwelling 48. Page 5.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 526.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 25, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_341; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1435; Image: 1070.
  4. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_1019; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 103-3098.

Arvilla J. Freeborn

F, b. 6 August 1859, d. 18 March 1949
Father*Samuel Irwin Freeborn b. 30 Apr 1833, d. 5 Feb 1895
Mother*Elvina Clara Howe b. 22 May 1839, d. 5 Nov 1871
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationArvilla J. Freeborn was also known as Arvilla I.
Name VariationArvilla J. Freeborn was also known as Villa.
Married Name9 September 1876As of 9 September 1876,her married name was Hatch.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 August 1859Arvilla J. Freeborn was born on 6 August 1859 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Samuel Irwin Freeborn and Elvina Clara Howe.
Marriage9 September 1876Arvilla J. Freeborn married Charles Adelbert Hatch, son of Watson Adams Hatch and Amanda Martha Stewart, on 9 September 1876.
Death18 March 1949Arvilla J. Freeborn died on 18 March 1949 at Richland, Wisconsin, at age 89 Mrs. C A Hatch (Arvilla Freeborn) obituary.
Madison Wisconsin State Journal March 19, 1949 - Mrs. C A Hatch (Arvilla Freeborn) obituary
Burial18 April 1949She was buried on 18 April 1949 at Thompson's Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.1
Census DateLocationDescription
14 June 1860Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn was listed in Samuel Irwin Freeborn's household on the 1860 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; Living next door to step-son Ervine Freeborn.2
7 July 1870Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn was listed in Samuel Irwin Freeborn's household on the 1870 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.3
1875Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn is counted on the census of 1875 in the household of Samuel Irwin Freeborn at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to father-in-law Simon Spyker; household includes 4 male and 2 female.
1880Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn was listed as wife in Charles Adelbert Hatch's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.4
1885Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn is counted on the census of 1885 in the household of Samuel Irwin Freeborn at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; household includes 5 male and 3 female, with 7 born in the US and 1 born in Germany.
19 June 1900Richland Center, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn was listed as wife in Charles Adelbert Hatch's household on the 1900 Census at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.5
23 April 1910Richland Center, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn was listed as wife in Charles Adelbert Hatch's household on the 1910 Census at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.6
12 February 1920Richland Center, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn was listed as wife in Charles Adelbert Hatch's household on the 1920 Census at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to Ervin Hatch.7
29 April 1930Richland Center, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn was listed as mother-in-law in Oscar Donald Black's household on the 1930 Census at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.8
1940Richland Center, Richland, WisconsinArvilla J. Freeborn was listed as mother-in-law in Oscar Donald Black's household on the 1940 Census at Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin.9
DateLocationDescription
1910Arvilla J. Freeborn had 2 with 2 living in 1910 children.

Children of Arvilla J. Freeborn and Charles Adelbert Hatch

Citations

  1. [S225] Thompson's Richland Center Cemetery, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~richlandwi/Richland/RichlandM.htm
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 61. Sheet 119.
  3. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 6. Dwelling 50.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-1445 Sheet 95D.
  5. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED118. Dwelling 448.
  6. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED97. Dwelling 135.
  7. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED205. Dwelling 96.
  8. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED52-17. Dwelling 167.
  9. [S373] U.S. Federal Census 1940 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richland Center, Richland, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4518; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 52-17A.

Elmer Elsworth Freeborn

M, b. 14 February 1861, d. 25 February 1900
Father*Samuel Irwin Freeborn b. 30 Apr 1833, d. 5 Feb 1895
Mother*Elvina Clara Howe b. 22 May 1839, d. 5 Nov 1871
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
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Elmer Freeborn
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElmer Elsworth Freeborn was also known as E. E.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1861Elmer Elsworth Freeborn was born on 14 February 1861 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Samuel Irwin Freeborn and Elvina Clara Howe.
Marriage29 April 1886Elmer Elsworth Freeborn married Jessie Estelle Spyker, daughter of Reverand Simon S. Spyker and Rosanna Kiefer, on 29 April 1886 at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, Marriage record of Elmer E Freeborn and Jessie E Spyker; double-marriage with her sister Mary Spyker and Thomas Evans.1,2
Marriage record of Elmer E Freeborn and Jessie E Spyker 29 Apr 1886 Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin
Death25 February 1900Elmer Elsworth Freeborn died on 25 February 1900 at Richland, Wisconsin, at age 39.3,4
Burialafter 25 February 1900He was buried after 25 February 1900 at Willow Valley Cemetery, Richland, Wisconsin.1
Elmer E Freeborn tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
7 July 1870Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinElmer Elsworth Freeborn was listed in Samuel Irwin Freeborn's household on the 1870 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.5
1875Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinElmer Elsworth Freeborn is counted on the census of 1875 in the household of Samuel Irwin Freeborn at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; living next door to father-in-law Simon Spyker; household includes 4 male and 2 female.
3 June 1880Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinElmer Elsworth Freeborn was listed as a son in Samuel Irwin Freeborn's household on the 1880 Census at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin.6
1885Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinElmer Elsworth Freeborn is counted on the census of 1885 in the household of Samuel Irwin Freeborn at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; household includes 5 male and 3 female, with 7 born in the US and 1 born in Germany.
20 June 1895Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinElmer Elsworth Freeborn appeared on the census of 20 June 1895 at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin, 1 male, 2 females, all born in the U.S.7
DateLocationDescription
29 April 1886Ithaca, Richland, WisconsinElmer Elsworth Freeborn witnessed the marriage of Thomas Evans and Mary Ellen Spyker on 29 April 1886 at Ithaca, Richland, Wisconsin; Marriage record of Thomas Evans and Mary E Spyker; double-marriage with her sister Jessie Spyker and Elmer Freeborn.2

Children of Elmer Elsworth Freeborn and Jessie Estelle Spyker

Citations

  1. [S222] Thompson's Willow Valley Cemetery, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~richlandwi/WillowValley/WillowValleymz.htm
  2. [S424] Wisconsin, Wisconsin, U.S., Marriage Records, 1820-2004.
  3. [S255] Wisconsin Richland County Death Index, by Wisconsin, F-078.
  4. [S6] Wisconsin, Wisconsin Vital Record to 1907, Vol 01 Reel 115.
  5. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 6. Dwelling 50.
  6. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED263. Dwelling 48. Page 5.
  7. [S364] Wisconsin State Census Wisconsin State Censuses, 1895 and 1905, by Ancestry.com.