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Rolland Percival Abraham

M, b. 9 May 1922, d. 2 November 2006

Rolland Abraham

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Abraham b. 12 Jun 1898, d. 10 Nov 1952

Mother*

Selma Sally Solaas b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Rolland Percival Abraham was also known as Roland.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Rolland Percival Abraham was also known as Roland.

Rolland Percival Abraham was born on 9 May 1922 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, twin with Russell Lester.
He was the son of John Abraham and Selma Sally Solaas.
Rolland Percival Abraham was baptized on 3 June 1922 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
He married Ona L. Johnson, daughter of John Emil Johnson and Hilma Albertine Frick, on 1 January 1944.
Rolland Percival Abraham died on 2 November 2006 at age 84 Rolland Abraham was born May 9, 1922 near Spink, SD to parents John and Selma (Solaas) Abraham. He died Thursday, November 2, 2006 in Alcester, SD at the age of 84 years, five months and 23 days. Rolland was raised and educated in Union County, SD. He attended Brule Creek Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. Rolland married Ona Johnson on January 1, 1944; to this union four daughters, Diane, Lynette, Nancy and Laurie, were born. He joined the US Army and served during WWII as a military police. Following his enlistment, Rolland returned home and began farming. After 47 years of making their home on a farm near Beresford, they retired to Alcester. Rolland was a member of the Beresford VFW. His parents, twin brother, Russell, and brothers, Delmer and Verdell preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Ona; four daughters, Diane Larson of Huron, Lynette (David) Nelson of Volga, Nancy (Mike) Lyle of Canton and Laurie Filley of Kansas City, MO; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Deloris (Duane) Johnson of Beresford; and two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Abraham of Beresford and Wilda Abraham of Elk Point. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at Dalesburg Lutheran Church, rural Beresford, SD. Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday at Wass Funeral Home in Alcester with the family present from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Census Date	Location
10 April 1930	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Rolland Percival Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

10 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Rolland Percival Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

Rolland Percival Abraham was confirmed on 25 July 1937 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota. He and Ona L. Johnson lived in 2000 at 405 SD Highway 11, Alcester, South Dakota. Rolland Percival Abraham lived in April 2004 at Alcester, South Dakota.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 70.

Delmer Leon Abraham

M, b. 11 March 1929, d. 25 April 2004

Delmer Abraham 2004

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Abraham b. 12 Jun 1898, d. 10 Nov 1952

Mother*

Selma Sally Solaas b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Delmer Leon Abraham was also known as Delmar.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Delmer Leon Abraham was also known as Delmar.

Delmer Leon Abraham was born on 11 March 1929 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of John Abraham and Selma Sally Solaas.
Delmer Leon Abraham was baptized on 31 March 1929 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
He died on 25 April 2004 at Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City, Iowa, at age 75 Elk Point - Delmer Abraham, 75, of Elk Point, SD, died April 25, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center, Sioux City, IA. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, rural Elk Point. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Anderson-Siecke Funeral Home in Elk Point, with the family present from 6 to 7 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Wilda, of Elk Point; a daughter, Sherry Fickbohm, Akron, IA; a son, Steve Abraham, Butte, MT; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Rolland Abraham, Alcester, SD; and a sister, Deloris Johnson, Beresford, SD. Anderson-Siecke Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.¹
He was buried on 28 April 2004 at Brule Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota, US Army Korea.
Delmer L Abraham tombstone

Census Date	Location
10 April 1930	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Delmer Leon Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

10 April 1930

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Delmer Leon Abraham was listed as a son in John Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

Delmer Leon Abraham was confirmed on 17 January 1943. He lived in 2000 at Elk Point, South Dakota.

Citations

[S330] ArgusLeader newspaper, 04/27/04.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-10. Dwelling 70.

Raymond Verdell Abraham

M, b. 18 January 1935, d. 25 December 1982

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Abraham b. 12 Jun 1898, d. 10 Nov 1952

Mother*

Selma Sally Solaas b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Raymond Verdell Abraham was also known as Ramond.
Name Variation		Raymond Verdell Abraham was also known as Verdell.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Raymond Verdell Abraham was also known as Ramond.

Name Variation

Raymond Verdell Abraham was also known as Verdell.

Raymond Verdell Abraham was born on 18 January 1935 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of John Abraham and Selma Sally Solaas.
Raymond Verdell Abraham died on 25 December 1982 at Jackson, Jackson, Minnesota, at age 47.
He was buried on 28 December 1982 at Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota.

Helen Lillian Erickson

F, b. 15 November 1910, d. 10 January 2001

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	18 January 1933	As of 18 January 1933,her married name was Abraham.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

18 January 1933

As of 18 January 1933,her married name was Abraham.

Helen Lillian Erickson was born on 15 November 1910.
She married Ole Abraham, son of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 15 January 1933 at Elk Point, Union, South Dakota, Post Office: Akron, Iowa.¹
Helen Lillian Erickson died on 10 January 2001 at age 90.²

Helen Lillian Erickson obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota. On 15 September 1935 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, attended Abraham Family Reunion at home of Mrs Julia Abraham.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 108, 2001, Jan 18.

Darrell Muller Claussen

M, b. 4 May 1900, d. 22 March 1966

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Henry Claussen b. 24 Aug 1856, d. 16 Mar 1924

Mother*

Tillena Muller b. 11 Oct 1873, d. 11 May 1960

Darrell Muller Claussen was born on 4 May 1900 at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, listed as 5 May 1900 in his obituary.¹
He was the son of Henry Claussen and Tillena Muller.
Darrell Muller Claussen married Alma Katherine Abraham, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 27 August 1925 at Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.
Darrell Muller Claussen died on 22 March 1966 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 65.²

Census Date	Location
5 June 1900	Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota	Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as an unnamed baby son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.³
26 May 1910	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴
3 January 1920	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵
22 April 1930	Beresford, Union, South Dakota	Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.⁶

Census Date

Location

5 June 1900

Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota

Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as an unnamed baby son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.³

26 May 1910

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

3 January 1920

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as a son in Henry Claussen's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

22 April 1930

Beresford, Union, South Dakota

Darrell Muller Claussen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.⁶

Darrell Muller Claussen obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota. On 15 September 1935 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, attended Abraham Family Reunion at home of Mrs Julia Abraham.

Citations

[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 573819 (unknown file date).
[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 73, 1966, Mar 31.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 34.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 245.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 41.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-3. Dwelling 13.

Henry Claussen

M, b. 24 August 1856, d. 16 March 1924

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Henry Claussen was also known as Clausen.
Name Variation		Henry Claussen was also known as H.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Henry Claussen was also known as Clausen.

Name Variation

Henry Claussen was also known as H.

Henry Claussen was born on 24 August 1856 at Germany.
He married Emma Muller, daughter of John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein, on 26 September 1880 at Forsythe, Macon, Illinois.¹
Henry Claussen married Tillena Muller, daughter of John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein, on 16 September 1898 at Canton, South Dakota, also reported as Illinois.
Henry Claussen died on 16 March 1924 at age 67.²

Census Date	Location
14 June 1880	Illini, Macon, Illinois	Henry Claussen was listed as a laborer with the Martha Daly family on the 1880 Census at Illini, Macon, Illinois.³
5 June 1900	Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota, living on Fourth Street.⁴
26 May 1910	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵
3 January 1920	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Census Date

Location

14 June 1880

Illini, Macon, Illinois

Henry Claussen was listed as a laborer with the Martha Daly family on the 1880 Census at Illini, Macon, Illinois.³

5 June 1900

Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota, living on Fourth Street.⁴

26 May 1910

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

3 January 1920

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Henry Claussen immigrated in 1863.⁷ He was naturalized in 1877.⁷

Children of Henry Claussen and Emma Muller

Lydia L. Claussen b. Aug 1882
John William Claussen+ b. 4 Aug 1885, d. 16 Jul 1952

Child of Henry Claussen and Tillena Muller

Darrell Muller Claussen b. 4 May 1900, d. 22 Mar 1966

Citations

[S186] Illinois, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, listed under Henry Claussell.
[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 31, 1924, Mar 20.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED155. Page 15. Dwelling 136.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 34.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 245.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 41.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com.

Tillena Muller

F, b. 11 October 1873, d. 11 May 1960

Father*

John Peters Muller b. 6 Oct 1829, d. 24 Dec 1877

Mother*

Grace Janssen Klein b. 21 Jan 1838, d. Oct 1878

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Tillena Muller was also known as Tillie.
Name Variation		Tillena Muller was also known as Tilla.
Married Name	1898	As of 1898,her married name was Claussen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Tillena Muller was also known as Tillie.

Name Variation

Tillena Muller was also known as Tilla.

Married Name

1898

As of 1898,her married name was Claussen.

Tillena Muller was born on 11 October 1873 at El Paso, Woodford, Illinois.
She was the daughter of John Peters Muller and Grace Janssen Klein.
Tillena Muller married Henry Claussen on 16 September 1898 at Canton, South Dakota, also reported as Illinois.
Tillena Muller died on 11 May 1960 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 86.
She was buried on 13 May 1960 at Zion Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Census Date	Location
1880	Whitmore, Macon, Illinois	Tillena Muller was listed as a niece in Jacob Peter Muller's household on the 1880 Census at Whitmore, Macon, Illinois.¹
5 June 1900	Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota	Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.²
26 May 1910	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.³
3 January 1920	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴
21 April 1930	Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota	Tillena Muller was listed as step-mother in Lydia L. Claussen's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota; living at 410 Fourth Street.⁵

Census Date

Location

1880

Whitmore, Macon, Illinois

Tillena Muller was listed as a niece in Jacob Peter Muller's household on the 1880 Census at Whitmore, Macon, Illinois.¹

5 June 1900

Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota

Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1900 Census at Beresford, Pleasant Township, Lincoln, South Dakota; living on Fourth Street.²

26 May 1910

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1910 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

3 January 1920

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Tillena Muller was listed as wife in Henry Claussen's household on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

21 April 1930

Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota

Tillena Muller was listed as step-mother in Lydia L. Claussen's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota; living at 410 Fourth Street.⁵

Tillena Muller had 1 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Child of Tillena Muller and Henry Claussen

Darrell Muller Claussen b. 4 May 1900, d. 22 Mar 1966

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0229 Sheet 614C.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 34.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 245.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Dwelling 41.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-1. Dwelling 53.

Mary Jane Imbrock

F, b. 2 June 1907, d. 6 November 1978

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Herman Imbrock b. c 1880, d. b Jul 1953

Mother*

Freda Gertie Twillman b. 9 Aug 1882, d. 26 Jun 1953

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Mary Jane Imbrock was also known as Marie.
Married Name	17 August 1950	As of 17 August 1950,her married name was Abrahamson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Mary Jane Imbrock was also known as Marie.

Married Name

17 August 1950

As of 17 August 1950,her married name was Abrahamson.

Mary Jane Imbrock was born on 2 June 1907 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Herman Imbrock and Freda Gertie Twillman.
Mary Jane Imbrock married Clarence Melvin Abrahamson, son of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 17 August 1950 at Hudson, Lincoln, South Dakota.
Mary Jane Imbrock died on 6 November 1978 at South Dakota at age 71 Mrs. Clarence Abrahamson, 71, Beresford, died Monday, (Nov. 6, 1978) at the Viborg hospital. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Emmanuel Lutheran church in Beresford. The Rev. Jalmer Eldal and Rev. Richard Peterson will officiate. The Wass funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Abrahamson, the former Mary Imbrock, was born June 2, 1907, in Ireton. As a child, she moved with her parents to Hawarden. She was married Aug. 17, 1950, in Hudson. She worked as a waitress in several cafes in Hawarden, Beresford and Vermillion. Survivors include the widower; two brothers, William of Centerville and George in California, and a sister, Mrs. Martha Tracy of Orange, Calif.

Census Date	Location
19 April 1910	Reading, Sioux, Iowa	Mary Jane Imbrock was listed as a daughter in Herman Imbrock's household on the 1910 Census at Reading, Sioux, Iowa.¹
1 January 1925	Hawarden Ward 3, Sioux, Iowa	Mary Jane Imbrock appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of James Dauberman at Hawarden Ward 3, Sioux, Iowa.
5 April 1930	Ireton, Sioux, Iowa	Mary Jane Imbrock was listed as a granddaughter in Lou Twillman's household on the 1930 Census at Ireton, Sioux, Iowa.²

Census Date

Location

19 April 1910

Reading, Sioux, Iowa

Mary Jane Imbrock was listed as a daughter in Herman Imbrock's household on the 1910 Census at Reading, Sioux, Iowa.¹

1 January 1925

Hawarden Ward 3, Sioux, Iowa

Mary Jane Imbrock appeared on the census of 1 January 1925 in the household of James Dauberman at Hawarden Ward 3, Sioux, Iowa.

5 April 1930

Ireton, Sioux, Iowa

Mary Jane Imbrock was listed as a granddaughter in Lou Twillman's household on the 1930 Census at Ireton, Sioux, Iowa.²

Mary Jane Imbrock obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Reading, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: T624_423; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0154; Image: 1224; FHL Number: 1374436.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ireton, Sioux, Iowa; Roll: 683; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 25; Image: 249.0.

Reuben Rusten

M, b. 22 September 1916, d. 10 November 1991

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Erland Jacob Rusten b. 25 Jan 1870, d. 16 Nov 1957

Mother*

Anna Emelia Nelson b. Jun 1874, d. 12 Aug 1948

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Reuben Rusten was also known as Rueben.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Reuben Rusten was also known as Rueben.

Reuben Rusten was born on 22 September 1916 at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.
He was the son of Erland Jacob Rusten and Anna Emelia Nelson.
Reuben Rusten married Elvera Loretta Abraham, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 5 October 1948 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Lincoln. Post Office: Beresford; her surname listed as Abrahamson.¹
Reuben Rusten died on 10 November 1991 at Hawarden Community Hospital, Hawarden, Iowa, at age 75.²
He was buried on 15 November 1991 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota.
Reuben and Elvera (Abraham) Rusten tombstone - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD

Census Date	Location
24 February 1920	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	Reuben Rusten was listed as a son in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1920 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.³
25 April 1930	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	Reuben Rusten was listed as a son in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1930 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

Census Date

Location

24 February 1920

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Reuben Rusten was listed as a son in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1920 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

25 April 1930

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Reuben Rusten was listed as a son in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1930 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

Reuben Rusten obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Alcester, Union, South Dakota.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 98, 1991, Nov 21.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 113.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-18. Dwelling 100.

Erland Jacob Rusten

M, b. 25 January 1870, d. 16 November 1957

Father*

Karl Rusten d. b 1900

Mother*

Kari Endreson b. 6 Feb 1828, d. 2 May 1909

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Erland Jacob Rusten was also known as Edward J.
Name Variation		Erland Jacob Rusten was also known as E. J.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Erland Jacob Rusten was also known as Edward J.

Name Variation

Erland Jacob Rusten was also known as E. J.

Erland Jacob Rusten was born on 25 January 1870 at Lejaskogen, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway.
He was the son of Karl Rusten and Kari Endreson.
Erland Jacob Rusten married Anna Emelia Nelson, daughter of Peter J. Nelson and Mariah Beret (?), on 11 July 1893 at Lands Lutheran Church, Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.
Erland Jacob Rusten died on 16 November 1957 at Clay, South Dakota, at age 87.¹
He was buried after 16 November 1957 at Lands Lutheran Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.

Census Date	Location
20 June 1900	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	Erland Jacob Rusten was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.²
25 April 1910	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.³
24 February 1920	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴
25 April 1930	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

Census Date

Location

20 June 1900

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Erland Jacob Rusten was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

25 April 1910

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

24 February 1920

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

25 April 1930

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

Erland Jacob Rusten was a farmer. He immigrated in 1886 to from Norway. He immigrated with Kari Endreson in 1886.

Children of Erland Jacob Rusten and Anna Emelia Nelson

Bessie Rusten⁶ b. 16 Jul 1895, d. 23 May 1971
Philip Rusten+⁷ b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 27 Dec 1985
Clara Rusten b. 21 Aug 1899
June Rusten+ b. 6 Nov 1901, d. Mar 1989
Elvin Rusten b. 23 Oct 1903, d. Feb 1986
Alma Rusten b. 7 May 1905, d. 4 Jun 1990
Julius Rusten b. 13 Apr 1907, d. Sep 1987
Palmer Rusten b. 26 Jan 1909, d. 19 Oct 1992
Melvin Rusten+ b. 16 Jul 1911, d. 26 Sep 1996
Arne Rusten b. 21 Jul 1913, d. 14 Jan 1998
Reuben Rusten b. 22 Sep 1916, d. 10 Nov 1991

Citations

[S362] South Dakota, South Dakota Death Index, 1905-1955.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 176.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 45.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 113.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-18. Dwelling 100.
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 490479 (unknown file date).
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 490480 (unknown file date).

Anna Emelia Nelson

F, b. June 1874, d. 12 August 1948

Father*

Peter J. Nelson b. c 1840, d. b 1920

Mother*

Mariah Beret (?) b. c 1845, d. a Feb 1920

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Anna Emelia Nelson was also known as Annie Amelia.
Married Name	11 July 1893	As of 11 July 1893,her married name was Rusten.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Emelia Nelson was also known as Annie Amelia.

Married Name

11 July 1893

As of 11 July 1893,her married name was Rusten.

Anna Emelia Nelson was born in June 1874 at Cherokee, Cherokee, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Peter J. Nelson and Mariah Beret (?).
Anna Emelia Nelson married Erland Jacob Rusten, son of Karl Rusten and Kari Endreson, on 11 July 1893 at Lands Lutheran Church, Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota.
Anna Emelia Nelson died on 12 August 1948 at Lincoln, South Dakota, at age 74.¹

Census Date	Location
1880	Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory	Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as a daughter in Peter J. Nelson's household on the 1880 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory.²
20 June 1900	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1900 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.³
25 April 1910	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1910 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴
24 February 1920	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1920 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵
25 April 1930	Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota	Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1930 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Census Date

Location

1880

Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as a daughter in Peter J. Nelson's household on the 1880 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, Dakota Territory.²

20 June 1900

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1900 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.³

25 April 1910

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1910 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁴

24 February 1920

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1920 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁵

25 April 1930

Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota

Anna Emelia Nelson was listed as wife in Erland Jacob Rusten's household on the 1930 Census at Lincoln, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Anna Emelia Nelson had 3 with 3 living in 1900 children. She had 10 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Children of Anna Emelia Nelson and Erland Jacob Rusten

Bessie Rusten⁷ b. 16 Jul 1895, d. 23 May 1971
Philip Rusten+⁸ b. 7 Mar 1897, d. 27 Dec 1985
Clara Rusten b. 21 Aug 1899
June Rusten+ b. 6 Nov 1901, d. Mar 1989
Elvin Rusten b. 23 Oct 1903, d. Feb 1986
Alma Rusten b. 7 May 1905, d. 4 Jun 1990
Julius Rusten b. 13 Apr 1907, d. Sep 1987
Palmer Rusten b. 26 Jan 1909, d. 19 Oct 1992
Melvin Rusten+ b. 16 Jul 1911, d. 26 Sep 1996
Arne Rusten b. 21 Jul 1913, d. 14 Jan 1998
Reuben Rusten b. 22 Sep 1916, d. 10 Nov 1991

Citations

[S362] South Dakota, South Dakota Death Index, 1905-1955.
[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0113 Page Number 360A.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED218. Dwelling 176.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED272. Dwelling 45.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED136. Dwelling 113.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-18. Dwelling 100.
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 490479 (unknown file date).
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 490480 (unknown file date).

Jens Moller Larson

M, b. 10 April 1885, d. 1 March 1931

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Jens Moller Larson was born on 10 April 1885 at Greensfield, Clay, South Dakota.
He married Ida Andrea Abraham, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, in 1910.
Jens Moller Larson and Ida Andrea Abraham were divorced circa 1918.
Jens Moller Larson died on 1 March 1931 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 45.
He was buried after 1 March 1931 at Greensfield, Clay, South Dakota.

Child of Jens Moller Larson and Ida Andrea Abraham

Irene Julia Larson+ b. 2 Jun 1912, d. 12 Apr 1998

Irene Julia Larson

F, b. 2 June 1912, d. 12 April 1998

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

Jens Moller Larson b. 10 Apr 1885, d. 1 Mar 1931

Mother*

Ida Andrea Abraham b. 9 Jun 1892, d. 23 Nov 1977

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	21 June 1941	As of 21 June 1941,her married name was Rohlfsen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

21 June 1941

As of 21 June 1941,her married name was Rohlfsen.

Irene Julia Larson was born on 2 June 1912 at Union, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Jens Moller Larson and Ida Andrea Abraham.
Irene Julia Larson was baptized on 11 August 1912 at Brule Creek Church, Union, South Dakota.
She married Ralph Frank Rohlfsen on 21 June 1941 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.
Irene Julia Larson died on 12 April 1998 at age 85.

Census Date	Location
28 April 1930	Beresford, Union, South Dakota	Irene Julia Larson was listed as a step-daughter in Joseph Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.¹

Census Date

Location

28 April 1930

Beresford, Union, South Dakota

Irene Julia Larson was listed as a step-daughter in Joseph Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.¹

Irene Julia Larson obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa. She lived at Sioux City, Iowa.

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-3. Dwelling 160.

Martha Darline Sommervold

F, b. 28 August 1917, d. 9 February 2012

Martha Sommervold Jamtgaard

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958

Mother*

Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	2 November 1943	As of 2 November 1943,her married name was Jamtgaard.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

2 November 1943

As of 2 November 1943,her married name was Jamtgaard.

Martha Darline Sommervold was born on 28 August 1917 at Red Elm, Zweibach, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Martha Darline Sommervold married Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard, son of Olaf L. Jamtgaard and Rose L. Buum, on 2 November 1943 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Martha Darline Sommervold died on 9 February 2012 at age 94 Martha Darline (Sommervold) Jamtgaard was born August 28, 1917 near Red Elm, South Dakota (Ziebach County) where her parents, John Konrad and Petra (Abraham) Sommervold homesteaded. She passed away February 9, 2012 at Bethesda Home after a short stay and under Hospice care. Her Goddaughter, Darlene Zweifel, was at her side. The Sommervold’s lived “out West”, as Martha referred to it, until she was seven years old. They moved to the Merrigan place just north of Spink, South Dakota in 1924 so Martha could start school in the fall. She didn’t like school very much, but her favorite teacher, Miss Eidem, was an inspiration. Martha enjoyed drawing and writing poems. She entered a contest with a drawing of two ducks and won $1.00 along with a personal congratulation letter from the Superintendent. After 8th grade graduation, Martha was a housekeeper for relatives, neighbors, and friends for mothers of newborns. Martha was baptized and confirmed at Roseni Lutheran Church. She married Marvin LeRoy Jamtgaard on November 2, 1943 at Lands Lutheran Church while on Army leave. After the wedding, they were stationed in Newport News, Virginia and El Paso, Texas before moving to Marvin’s Aunt Sophie’s farm just north of Nora in 1945. In 1956, Marvin and Martha bought the current farm 3 ½ miles east of Beresford where Martha continued to live until she passed away. She joined Emmanuel Lutheran Church and shared her talents. During her 94 years, she enjoyed teaching Sunday School, Ladies Aid, bible studies, bowling, and always a fan at Marvin’s softball and horseshoe games. They were blessed with three daughters, a foster daughter, nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchilden. Martha worked hard all her life, but found time to enjoy sewing, embroidery, crocheting, making bread, cakes, cookies, canning, and gardening. One of her biggest thrills was sewing gowns and collars for Emmanuel’s choir in 1981.
She always “had the coffee pot on” for anyone who stopped by for a chat. She collected rocks for years and everywhere she went she managed to add to her collection. Because of her love of rocks, it led her to build a fireplace in their home and a wishing well in the front yard topped with the bell tower from the North Spink schoolhouse she attended as a child. Marvin and Martha planted all the trees but three on their current farm, most of the evergreens were just a sprig when planted, but Martha would carry a 5-gallon pail of water to each one. She loved nature. Her dream to go to Norway came true in 2005. She traveled with her three daughters and 20 other Abraham family members. The trip began in Bergin and continued to Oslo, visiting family farms and attending the Abraham family reunion. Among those who survive and gratefully shared her life are her daughters, Jeanette Silva, Beresford, SD and three sons, Michael (Laurie) and daughter, Maris, Nashville, TN; Nathan (fiancé Kirsten Vascik) Oklahoma, OK; and Richard, Redmond, WA; Janice (Gary) Coleman, Dante, SD and daughter, Heidi(Chris) Howard and sons, Cameron and Caden, Pueblo West, CO; and son, Sean (Christi) and daughter, Eliza, and two sons, Isaiah and Anderson, Breckenridge, MN; Linda (Gary) Cummings, and daughter, Molly, Beresford, SD; Lillian (Dan) Holm, Hermantown, MN and three daughters, Angie Jonas and two sons, Trey and Tanner, Rochester, MN; Suzi (Herbie) Dillon and two daughters, Taylor and Sadie; Sara (Troy) Bolen and two daughters, Shania and Sierra, Hermantown, MN; one brother, Morris Sommervold, Inwood, IA; two brothers-in-law, Bruce Nilson, Fergus Falls, MN and Robert Hammitt, Alcester, SD.
Martha is preceded in death by her loving husband, Marvin; parents, John K. and Petra Sommervold; two sisters, Mildred (Clarence) Zweifel and RuAdene (Bruce) Nilson; two sisters-in-law, Helen (Morris) Sommervold and Grace (Robert) Hammitt; and one nephew, Scott Hammitt. Visitation is scheduled at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford, SD on Friday evening, February 17th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM with the family present and a prayer Service at 7:00PM. Funeral services will be held at Emmanuel on Saturday, February 18th at 2:00PM. Memorials can be given in Martha’s honor by planting a flower, bush, or tree for yourself or others.

Census Date	Location
25 February 1920	Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota	Martha Darline Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1920 Census at Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota.²
14 April 1930	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Martha Darline Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

Census Date

Location

25 February 1920

Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota

Martha Darline Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1920 Census at Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota.²

14 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Martha Darline Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

On 14 September 1975 at Spink, Union, South Dakota, attended Petra (Abraham) Sommervold 80th birthday celebration.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 218. Stamp 245. Sheet 3A. Dwelling 28.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 99.

Mildred Jeanette Sommervold

F, b. 13 April 1919, d. 26 August 2007

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958

Mother*

Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	20 February 1949	As of 20 February 1949,her married name was Zweifel.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

20 February 1949

As of 20 February 1949,her married name was Zweifel.

Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was born on 13 April 1919 at Red Elm, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Mildred Jeanette Sommervold married Clarence Martin Zweifel, son of Joseph Zweifel and Anna Margaret Voegeli, on 20 February 1949 at Lands Lutheran Church, Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Mildred Jeanette Sommervold died on 26 August 2007 at age 88 Mildred Jeanette (Sommervold) Zweifel was born April 13, 1919 on her parents, John and Petra (Abraham) Sommervold, homestead near Red Elm, South Dakota (near Faith, SD). She died at Bethesda of Beresford August 26, 2007 at the age of 88 years, four months and 13 days. She, at age four, moved with her parents and older sister, Martha to a farm north of Spink, SD where her brother, Morris and sister, RuAdene Rudi were born. Mildred attended North Spink School in Union County, SD for eight years. She began working for various families in the area and in Sioux City, Iowa before moving to Beresford where she worked for the Farmers Union Grocery and later Breuhlers Pharmacy until she married Clarence Zweifel on February 20, 1949. The couple lived on the Zweifel farm northeast of Beresford where they farmed with his brother Albert. Mildred enjoyed family and friends, flowers, working in her garden and caring for her home. She was a former member of Roseni Lutheran Church of rural Beresford and Lands Lutheran Church in rural Hudson, SD. She was a current member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford, was active in WELCA and taught Sunday and Bible Schools. Mildred was a member of the Friendly Hour Club for over 50 years. Survivors include her husband, Clarence; daughter, Darlene Zweifel; sons, John (Valerie) Zweifel, David (Linda Kay) Zweifel and Royal (Kay) Zweifel all of Beresford; eight grandchildren, Heather Zweifel, Danelle (Tom) Kamnikar of Sioux Falls, Janelle Zweifel and Greg Behr of Murfreesboro, TN, Gregory Zweifel and Candace Jensen of Beresford, Mark (Shana) Zweifel of Harrisburg, Lori (Anthony) Laurvick, Luke Zweifel and Lisa Zweifel all of Beresford; great-grandchildren, Austin Zweifel of Murfreesboro, TN, Maggie and Lily Kamnikar of Sioux Falls and soon to arrive child of Mark and Shana. Mildred is also survived by her sister, Martha Jamtgaard of Beresford; brother, Morris Sommervold of Alcester; brother-in-law, Bruce Nilson of Fergus Falls, MN; sisters-in-law, Katherine Krause, Lorene (Freeman) Swanstrom and Laura Zweifel all of Beresford, Iona Carlson of Sioux Falls and Esther Zweifel of Alcester; two aunts, Violet Sand of Viborg and Margaret Sommervold of Sioux Falls and many nieces and nephews. Her parents; sister, Rudi Nilson; sister-in-law, Helen Sommervold; brothers-in-law, Edwin, Jacob, Albert, Emil, Walter Zweifel, Walter Krause, Merle Carlson and Marvin Jamtgaard preceded her in death.

Census Date	Location
25 February 1920	Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota	Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1920 Census at Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota.²
14 April 1930	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

Census Date

Location

25 February 1920

Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota

Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1920 Census at Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South Dakota.²

14 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 218. Stamp 245. Sheet 3A. Dwelling 28.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 99.

Morris Norman Sommervold

M, b. 22 July 1925, d. 20 July 2012

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958

Mother*

Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977

Morris Norman Sommervold was born on 22 July 1925 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Morris Norman Sommervold married Helen Irene Loftesness on 4 February 1949 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Morris Norman Sommervold died on 20 July 2012 at age 86 Morris Sommervold was born July 22, 1925 in Union County, South Dakota to parents John K. and Petra (Abraham) Sommervold. He died July 20, 2012 at the Sioux Falls VA Hospital at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 28 days. Morris was raised and educated in Alcester graduating from Alcester High School. He served in the US Army during WWII. Following his honorable discharge he returned home. He married Helen Loftesness February 4, 1949. Morris was a farmer and operated an excavating business, from which he retired in 1987. After Helen died in May 2001, he continued to live in Alcester. Morris moved to a veterans care home in Inwood, Iowa in 2010. He and Helen loved ballroom dancing and traveling. Morris liked reading, shooting pool and he belonged to a Snooker team. Recently, he enjoyed going for drives with his family to check the crops and see the countryside. Survivors include his son, Kurt (Michelle) Sommervold of Alcester; daughters, Karen (Martin) Buum of Waseca, MN and Karla (Bob) Osterday of Luverne, MN; seven grandchildren, Erin (Mike) Benolkin, James (Quinn) Buum, Angela (Wayne)Meyer, Brian (Hillary) Osterday, Teresa (Craig) Nelson, John (Tonia) Sommervold and Erik (Sophia) Sommervold; 10 great-grandchildren, Jack and Andrew Benolkin, Charlotte Buum, Brooklyn and Benjamin Meyer, Micah Nelson, Cameryn, Jaxon, Izzac and Karzen Sommervold; and many nieces, nephews and friends. His wife, parents, grandson, Ryan Sommervold, and three sisters, Martha Jamtgaard, Mildred Zweifel and Rudie Nilson preceded him in death. Funeral services for Morris Sommervold will be 2PM Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Lands Lutheran Church, rural Hudson, SD. Visitation will be 4-8PM Monday at Wass Funeral Home in Alcester, SD. The family requests memorials to Lands Lutheran Church.

Census Date	Location
14 April 1930	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Morris Norman Sommervold was listed as a son in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

Census Date

Location

14 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Morris Norman Sommervold was listed as a son in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

On 31 May 1945 at U.S. World War II Army Enlistment, South Dakota, Name:Morris N Sommervold
Birth Year:1925
Race:White, Citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country:South Dakota
State of Residence:South Dakota
County or City:Union
Enlistment Date:31 May 1945
Enlistment State:Minnesota
Enlistment City:Fort Snelling
Branch:No branch assignment
Branch Code:No branch assignment
Grade:Private
Grade Code:Private
Term of Enlistment:Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component:Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:Civil Life
Education:4 years of high school
Civil Occupation:General farmers
Marital Status:Single, without dependents
Height:00
Weight:000.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED64-15. Dwelling 99.

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold

F, b. 17 April 1934, d. 18 April 2004

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Father*

John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958

Mother*

Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was also known as Rudie.
Name Variation		RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was also known as Rudi.
Married Name		Her married name was Nilson.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was also known as Rudie.

Name Variation

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was also known as Rudi.

Married Name

Her married name was Nilson.

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was born on 17 April 1934.
She was the daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold died on 18 April 2004 at age 70.

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Fergus Falls, Otter Tail, Minnesota.

Lars Peterson Solaas

M, b. 31 December 1849, d. 22 March 1932

Father*

Peder Thoresen b. c 1818, d. 4 Aug 1851

Mother*

Marit Mortensdtr b. c 1823, d. 11 Sep 1867

Name Type	Date	Description
Name Variation		Lars Peterson Solaas was also known as Lars Pedersen.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Lars Peterson Solaas was also known as Lars Pedersen.

Lars Peterson Solaas was born on 31 December 1849 at Solaas, Orkendalen, Norway.
He was the son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr.
Lars Peterson Solaas married Selma Augusta Peterson, daughter of Peter Karlsson and Christina Karlsdotter, on 30 July 1879 at Union, South Dakota.
Lars Peterson Solaas married Johanna Olena Johanson in 1893.
Lars Peterson Solaas died on 22 March 1932 at Bethesda Home for the Aged, Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 82 L. P. SOLAAS, LONG TIME INVALID DIES AT HOME TUESDAY

Father of Local Men Will Be Buried At Roseni Next Monday

L. P. Solaas, early day homesteader in Emmet Township, died shortly after noon Tuesday at the Bethesda Home for the Aged where he has lived since 1926 and where he has been confined to his bed under the care of a special nurse for the last two years. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the Home and later at the Roseni church in charge of Rev. M. O. Ensberg. He will be buried in the Roseni cemetery beside his wife.

Mr. Solaas was 83 years old having been born at Solaas, Orkedalen, Norway December 31, 1849. He came to America in May, 1870 and homesteaded in Emmett township where he farmed for many years. Later he and his wife moved to Beresford where she died December 16, 1921.

On January 9, 1926 he entered the Bethesda Home where he resided until his death.

Mr. Solaas was married twice and was the father of 12 children, eleven of whom survive him. Funeral services have delayed pending the arrival of a son, Oliver, who is in the United States navy and who is expected to arrive here tomorrow or Saturday from California.

Among the children surviving him are: Joe Solaas of this city; Peter who farms south of town; Ben and Ole Solaas of Bristol; Martin of Winner and Chris and John Solaas.¹
He was buried on 28 March 1932 at Roseni Cemetery, Union, South Dakota, Grave 4, Lot 36, Block 1.

Census Date	Location
24 June 1880	Spink, Union, Dakota Territory	Lars Peterson Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory.²
22 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³
23 April 1910	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.⁴
17 January 1920	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.⁵
17 April 1930	Bethesda Home for the Aged, Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Bethesda Home for the Aged, Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Census Date

Location

24 June 1880

Spink, Union, Dakota Territory

Lars Peterson Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory.²

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

23 April 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.⁴

17 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.⁵

17 April 1930

Bethesda Home for the Aged, Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Bethesda Home for the Aged, Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.⁶

Lars Pedersen took the name Lars Pedersen SOLAAS, (Lars P. Solaas) when he immigrated to America at the age of20 in 1870 and eventually settled in South Dakota. Both of his parents were deceased before he came to America.
(Pedersen means son of Peder; Solaas is the name of the farm in Orkedal, Sor-Trondelag, Norway). Lars Peterson Solaas immigrated on 8 April 1870 Also reported as May 1870; from residence of Orkendalen, destination of La Crosse, agent Ennis, Ship Norway, traveling with Ole Johns. Oiemo. He purchased land on 4 August 1880 at Emmet, Union, South Dakota, Sections 27 (40 acres), 28 (80 acres), and 34 (40 acres) in Emmet Township, T:94N, R: 50W, docid 3048.⁷

Children of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson

Christian A. Solaas+ b. 25 Mar 1880, d. 6 Jul 1946
Mina L. Solaas+ b. 10 Sep 1882, d. 15 Feb 1921
Peter L. Solaas b. 26 Jul 1883, d. Jan 1959
Emma Solaas+ b. 26 Mar 1886, d. 25 Nov 1962
Maria Solaas b. 26 Jul 1888, d. 1889

Children of Lars Peterson Solaas and Johanna Olena Johanson

Martin L. Solaas+ b. 19 Mar 1894, d. 6 Apr 1973
Joseph Solaas b. 27 Aug 1896, d. 1 Dec 1940
Bernt L. Solaas+ b. 14 Dec 1898, d. 6 Oct 1978
Selma Sally Solaas+ b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999
Paul Solaas⁸ b. 18 Nov 1902, d. 14 Feb 1999
Ole Solaas+ b. 8 Jan 1905, d. 6 Dec 1975
Oliver Solaas+ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 30 Dec 1981

Citations

[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 39, 1932 (Mar. 24).
[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.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 42.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 53.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-22. Sheet 7A.
[S200] e-mail address from the original atlas.
The index was compiled by Joy R. Fisher Std Atlas of Union Co, SD, Pg 27.
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 793202 (unknown file date).

Johanna Olena Johanson

F, b. circa 1864, d. 16 December 1921

Name Type	Date	Description
Married Name	1893	As of 1893,her married name was Solaas.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1893

As of 1893,her married name was Solaas.

Johanna Olena Johanson was born circa 1864 at Norway.
She married Lars Peterson Solaas, son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr, in 1893.
Johanna Olena Johanson died on 16 December 1921.
She was buried after 16 December 1921 at Roseni Cemetery, Union, South Dakota, Grave 3, Lot 36, Block 1.

Census Date	Location
22 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Johanna Olena Johanson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹
23 April 1910	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Johanna Olena Johanson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²
17 January 1920	Emmet, Union, South Dakota	Johanna Olena Johanson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.³

Census Date

Location

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Johanna Olena Johanson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

23 April 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Johanna Olena Johanson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

17 January 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Johanna Olena Johanson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.³

Johanna Olena Johanson immigrated in 1870 to Norway. She had 9 with 8 living in 1910 children.

Child of Johanna Olena Johanson

John Johansen b. 11 Apr 1892, d. 27 Mar 1966

Children of Johanna Olena Johanson and Lars Peterson Solaas

Martin L. Solaas+ b. 19 Mar 1894, d. 6 Apr 1973
Joseph Solaas b. 27 Aug 1896, d. 1 Dec 1940
Bernt L. Solaas+ b. 14 Dec 1898, d. 6 Oct 1978
Selma Sally Solaas+ b. 7 Dec 1900, d. 23 Jun 1999
Paul Solaas⁴ b. 18 Nov 1902, d. 14 Feb 1999
Ole Solaas+ b. 8 Jan 1905, d. 6 Dec 1975
Oliver Solaas+ b. 29 Sep 1908, d. 30 Dec 1981

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 42.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 53.
[S9] South Dakota, South Dakota Birth Records South Dakota, State File Number: 793202 (unknown file date).

Christian A. Solaas

M, b. 25 March 1880, d. 6 July 1946

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 Type	Date	Description
Nickname		Christian A. Solaas also went by the name of Christ.

Name Type

Date

Description

Nickname

Christian A. Solaas also went by the name of Christ.

Christian A. Solaas was born on 25 March 1880 at Belle Fourche, Butte, South Dakota, also reported as Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson.
Christian A. Solaas married Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim on 25 October 1911.
Christian A. Solaas died on 6 July 1946 at heart attack at age 66.
He was buried after 6 July 1946 at Gustave Cemetery, south of Camp Crook, Harding, South Dakota, Location D1.

Census Date	Location
24 June 1880	Spink, Union, Dakota Territory	Christian A. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory.¹
22 June 1900	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Christian A. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²
28 May 1910	Spink, Union, South Dakota	Christian A. Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³
3 March 1920	Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota, living next door to August Waisanen.⁴
15 May 1930	Township 16, Harding, South Dakota	He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Township 16, Harding, South Dakota.⁵

Census Date

Location

24 June 1880

Spink, Union, Dakota Territory

Christian A. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory.¹

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Christian A. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

28 May 1910

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Christian A. Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

3 March 1920

Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota, living next door to August Waisanen.⁴

15 May 1930

Township 16, Harding, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Township 16, Harding, South Dakota.⁵

Children of Christian A. Solaas and Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim

Gladys S. Solaas b. c 1915
Lillian C. Solaas b. c 1917
Bertha M. Solaas b. c Sep 1919

Citations

[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.
[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Sheet 7B. Dwelling 122.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED94. Sheet 4A. Dwelling 10.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED32-29. Dwelling 20.

Mina L. Solaas

F, b. 10 September 1882, d. 15 February 1921

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 Type

Date

Description

Nickname

Mina L. Solaas also went by the name of Minnie.

Married Name

10 March 1911

As of 10 March 1911,her married name was Aust.

Mina L. Solaas was born on 10 September 1882 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, also reported as Sep 1881.
She was the daughter of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson.
Mina L. Solaas married Martin W. Aust on 10 March 1911 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
Mina L. Solaas died on 15 February 1921 at Vermillion, South Dakota, at age 38.

Census Date

Location

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Mina L. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

28 May 1910

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Mina L. Solaas was listed as a Sister in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

January 1920

Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota

Mina L. Solaas was listed as wife in Martin W. Aust's household on the 1920 Census at Prairie Center, Clay, South Dakota.³

Children of Mina L. Solaas and Martin W. Aust

Alfa S. Aust b. c 1912
LeRoy P. Aust b. 26 Apr 1913, d. 14 Jan 1994
Malvern Willard Aust b. 15 May 1915, d. 12 Jul 2007
Rosswell Merrill Aust+ b. 28 May 1917, d. 6 Oct 1987
Hartley Aust b. 21 Dec 1918, d. 11 Dec 2000

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Sheet 7B. Dwelling 122.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED60. Dwelling 55.

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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Peter L. Solaas was also known as Peder L.

Peter L. Solaas was born on 26 July 1883 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson.
Peter L. Solaas married Christina Berg, daughter of Oree A. Berg, circa 1904 at Union, South Dakota.
Peter L. Solaas died in January 1959 at Union, South Dakota, at age 75.

Census Date

Location

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Peter 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 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Peter L. Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.²

12 January 1920

Spink, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

11 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.⁴

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 44.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 252. Dwelling 38.
[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 Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 July 1879

As of 30 July 1879,her married name was Solaas.

Selma 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.
Selma Augusta Peterson married Lars Peterson Solaas, son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr, on 30 July 1879 at Union, South Dakota.
Selma Augusta Peterson died on 12 April 1889 at Union, South Dakota, at age 28.
She was buried after 12 April 1889 at Roseni Lutheran Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

24 June 1880

Spink, Union, Dakota Territory

Selma Augusta Peterson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory.¹

Selma Augusta Peterson immigrated with Peter Karlsson and Christina Karlsdotter on 22 April 1868.

Children of Selma Augusta Peterson and Lars Peterson Solaas

Christian A. Solaas+ b. 25 Mar 1880, d. 6 Jul 1946
Mina L. Solaas+ b. 10 Sep 1882, d. 15 Feb 1921
Peter L. Solaas b. 26 Jul 1883, d. Jan 1959
Emma Solaas+ b. 26 Mar 1886, d. 25 Nov 1962
Maria Solaas b. 26 Jul 1888, d. 1889

Citations

[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 Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1904

As of 1904,her married name was Hanson.

Emma 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.
Emma Solaas married Cornelius Hansen in 1904 at Union, South Dakota.
Emma Solaas died on 25 November 1962 at Akron, Iowa, at age 76 may be 1974.

Census Date

Location

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Emma Solaas was listed as a daughter in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

23 April 1910

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Emma Solaas was listed as wife in Cornelius Hansen's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

13 January 1920

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Emma Solaas was listed as wife in Cornelius Hansen's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

14 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Emma Solaas was listed as wife in Cornelius Hansen's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.⁴

Emma Solaas had 4 with 1 living in 1910 children.

Children of Emma Solaas and Cornelius Hansen

Hans C. Hansen b. c 1906
Hilda Hansen b. c 1915
Clara Hansen b. c 1920
Severt Hansen b. c 1921

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 2B. ED430. Dwelling 26.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 252. Dwelling 40.
[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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Johansen was also known as John Solaas.

John Johansen was never married.
He was born on 11 April 1892 at West Sioux City, Iowa, also reported as South Dakota.
He was the son of Johanna Olena Johanson.
John Johansen died on 27 March 1966 at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota, at age 73.

Census Date

Location

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

John Johansen was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.¹

28 May 1910

Spink, Union, South Dakota

John Johansen was listed as a Brother in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

3 March 1920

Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota

John 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

John Johansen obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Belle Fourche, Butte, South Dakota.

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Sheet 7B. Dwelling 122.
[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

Martin 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.
Martin L. Solaas married Anna Mahar on 6 October 1915 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union. Spouse listed as Anna Moher.²
Martin L. Solaas died on 6 April 1973 at age 79.

Census Date

Location

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Martin 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 1910

Alcester, Union, South Dakota

Martin L. Solaas was listed as servant for the Ed Hampton family on the 1910 Census at Alcester, Union, South Dakota.⁴

10 February 1920

Beresford, Union, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.⁵

11 April 1930

Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota

He was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota.⁶

Martin L. Solaas obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Spearfish, Lawrence, South Dakota.

Children of Martin L. Solaas and Anna Mahar

Willard M. Solaas b. 10 Aug 1916, d. Jan 1978
Orvind J. Solaas b. 24 Jun 1919, d. 20 Apr 1988
Dale Solaas b. 14 Apr 1922, d. Feb 1976

Citations

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

Date

Description

Name Variation

Bernt L. Solaas was also known as Bart.

Name Variation

Bernt L. Solaas was also known as Ben.

Name Variation

Bernt L. Solaas was also known as Bert.

Bernt L. Solaas was born on 14 December 1898 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Johanna Olena Johanson.
Bernt 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
Bernt L. Solaas died on 6 October 1978 at Rapid City, South Dakota, at age 79.

Census Date

Location

22 June 1900

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Bernt 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 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Bernt 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 1920

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Bernt 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 1930

Lynn, Day, South Dakota

Bernt 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

Bernt L. Solaas obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Spearfish, Lawrence, South Dakota.

Citations

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

Anna Mahar

F, b. circa 1893

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Anna Mahar was also known as Moher.

Married Name

6 October 1915

As of 6 October 1915,her married name was Solaas.

Anna Mahar was born circa 1893 at South Dakota.
She 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 Date

Location

10 February 1920

Beresford, Union, South Dakota

Anna Mahar was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.²

11 April 1930

Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota

She 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

Willard M. Solaas b. 10 Aug 1916, d. Jan 1978
Orvind J. Solaas b. 24 Jun 1919, d. 20 Apr 1988
Dale Solaas b. 14 Apr 1922, d. Feb 1976

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 18B. ED 243. Dwelling 390.
[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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Willard M. Solaas was also known as William.

Willard M. Solaas was born on 10 August 1916 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Martin L. Solaas and Anna Mahar.
Willard M. Solaas died in January 1978 at Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming, at age 61.

Census Date

Location

10 February 1920

Beresford, Union, South Dakota

Willard 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 1930

Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota

Willard M. Solaas was listed as a son in Martin L. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota.²

Willard M. Solaas obtained US Social Security Card at Illinois; last residence Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming.

Citations

[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Sheet 18B. ED 243. Dwelling 390.
[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 Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Orvind J. Solaas was also known as Orvend.

Orvind J. Solaas was born on 24 June 1919 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Martin L. Solaas and Anna Mahar.
Orvind J. Solaas died on 20 April 1988 at age 68.

Census Date

Location

10 February 1920

Beresford, Union, South Dakota

Orvind 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 1930

Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota

Orvind J. Solaas was listed as a son in Martin L. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Dog Ear, Tripp, South Dakota.²

Orvind J. Solaas obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.

Citations

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