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Mildred Jeanette Sommervold

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

Father*

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

Mother*

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

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

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.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	13 April 1919	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.
Marriage	20 February 1949	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
Death	26 August 2007	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.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 April 1919

Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was born on 13 April 1919 at Red Elm, South Dakota.

Marriage

20 February 1949

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

Death

26 August 2007

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	Description
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

Description

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

Father*

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

Mother*

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

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	22 July 1925	Morris Norman Sommervold was born on 22 July 1925 at Union, South Dakota.
		He was the son of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Marriage	4 February 1949	Morris Norman Sommervold married Helen Irene Loftesness on 4 February 1949 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹
Death	20 July 2012	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.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

22 July 1925

Morris Norman Sommervold was born on 22 July 1925 at Union, South Dakota.

He was the son of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.

Marriage

4 February 1949

Morris Norman Sommervold married Helen Irene Loftesness on 4 February 1949 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.¹

Death

20 July 2012

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	Description
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

Description

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

Father*

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

Mother*

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

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

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.

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

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 April 1934

RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was born on 17 April 1934.

She was the daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.

Death

18 April 2004

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.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	31 December 1849	Lars Peterson Solaas was born on 31 December 1849 at Solaas, Orkendalen, Norway.
		He was the son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr.
Marriage	30 July 1879	Lars Peterson Solaas married Selma Augusta Peterson, daughter of Peter Karlsson and Christina Karlsdotter, on 30 July 1879 at Union, South Dakota.
Marriage	1893	Lars Peterson Solaas married Johanna Olena Johanson in 1893.
Death	22 March 1932	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
Burial	28 March 1932	He was buried on 28 March 1932 at Roseni Cemetery, Union, South Dakota, Grave 4, Lot 36, Block 1.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

31 December 1849

Lars Peterson Solaas was born on 31 December 1849 at Solaas, Orkendalen, Norway.

He was the son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr.

Marriage

30 July 1879

Lars Peterson Solaas married Selma Augusta Peterson, daughter of Peter Karlsson and Christina Karlsdotter, on 30 July 1879 at Union, South Dakota.

Marriage

1893

Lars Peterson Solaas married Johanna Olena Johanson in 1893.

Death

22 March 1932

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

Burial

28 March 1932

He was buried on 28 March 1932 at Roseni Cemetery, Union, South Dakota, Grave 4, Lot 36, Block 1.

Census Date	Location	Description
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

Description

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.

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

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1864

Johanna Olena Johanson was born circa 1864 at Norway.

Marriage

1893

She married Lars Peterson Solaas, son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr, in 1893.

Death

16 December 1921

Johanna Olena Johanson died on 16 December 1921.

Burial

after 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	Description
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

Description

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.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	25 March 1880	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.
Marriage	25 October 1911	Christian A. Solaas married Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim on 25 October 1911.
Death	6 July 1946	Christian A. Solaas died on 6 July 1946 at heart attack at age 66.
Burial	after 6 July 1946	He was buried after 6 July 1946 at Gustave Cemetery, south of Camp Crook, Harding, South Dakota, Location D1.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 March 1880

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.

Marriage

25 October 1911

Christian A. Solaas married Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim on 25 October 1911.

Death

6 July 1946

Christian A. Solaas died on 6 July 1946 at heart attack at age 66.

Burial

after 6 July 1946

He was buried after 6 July 1946 at Gustave Cemetery, south of Camp Crook, Harding, South Dakota, Location D1.

Census Date	Location	Description
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

Description

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.

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.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	10 September 1882	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.
Marriage	10 March 1911	Mina L. Solaas married Martin W. Aust on 10 March 1911 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
Death	15 February 1921	Mina L. Solaas died on 15 February 1921 at Vermillion, South Dakota, at age 38.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 September 1882

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.

Marriage

10 March 1911

Mina L. Solaas married Martin W. Aust on 10 March 1911 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.

Death

15 February 1921

Mina L. Solaas died on 15 February 1921 at Vermillion, South Dakota, at age 38.

Census Date	Location	Description
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

Census Date

Location

Description

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.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Peter L. Solaas was also known as Peder L.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 July 1883	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.
Marriage	circa 1904	Peter L. Solaas married Christina Berg, daughter of Oree A. Berg, circa 1904 at Union, South Dakota.
Death	January 1959	Peter L. Solaas died in January 1959 at Union, South Dakota, at age 75.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 July 1883

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.

Marriage

circa 1904

Peter L. Solaas married Christina Berg, daughter of Oree A. Berg, circa 1904 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

January 1959

Peter L. Solaas died in January 1959 at Union, South Dakota, at age 75.

Census Date	Location	Description
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

Census Date

Location

Description

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.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

30 July 1879

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

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	11 July 1860	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.
Marriage	30 July 1879	Selma Augusta Peterson married Lars Peterson Solaas, son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr, on 30 July 1879 at Union, South Dakota.
Death	12 April 1889	Selma Augusta Peterson died on 12 April 1889 at Union, South Dakota, at age 28.
Burial	after 12 April 1889	She was buried after 12 April 1889 at Roseni Lutheran Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

11 July 1860

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.

Marriage

30 July 1879

Selma Augusta Peterson married Lars Peterson Solaas, son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr, on 30 July 1879 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

12 April 1889

Selma Augusta Peterson died on 12 April 1889 at Union, South Dakota, at age 28.

Burial

after 12 April 1889

She was buried after 12 April 1889 at Roseni Lutheran Cemetery, Beresford, Union, South Dakota.

Census Date	Location	Description
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

Census Date

Location

Description

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.

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1904

As of 1904,her married name was Hanson.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	26 March 1886	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.
Marriage	1904	Emma Solaas married Cornelius Hansen in 1904 at Union, South Dakota.
Death	25 November 1962	Emma Solaas died on 25 November 1962 at Akron, Iowa, at age 76 may be 1974.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 March 1886

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.

Marriage

1904

Emma Solaas married Cornelius Hansen in 1904 at Union, South Dakota.

Death

25 November 1962

Emma Solaas died on 25 November 1962 at Akron, Iowa, at age 76 may be 1974.

Census Date	Location	Description
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

Census Date

Location

Description

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.

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

John Johansen was also known as John Solaas.

Life Event	Date	Description
UNMARRIED		John Johansen was never married.
Birth	11 April 1892	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.
Death	27 March 1966	John Johansen died on 27 March 1966 at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota, at age 73.

Life Event

Date

Description

UNMARRIED

John Johansen was never married.

Birth

11 April 1892

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.

Death

27 March 1966

John Johansen died on 27 March 1966 at Sturgis, Meade, South Dakota, at age 73.

Census Date	Location	Description
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

Census Date

Location

Description

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

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	19 March 1894	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.
Marriage	6 October 1915	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
Death	6 April 1973	Martin L. Solaas died on 6 April 1973 at age 79.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

19 March 1894

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.

Marriage

6 October 1915

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

Death

6 April 1973

Martin L. Solaas died on 6 April 1973 at age 79.

Census Date	Location	Description
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

Census Date

Location

Description

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.

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.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	14 December 1898	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.
Marriage	12 December 1928	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
Death	6 October 1978	Bernt L. Solaas died on 6 October 1978 at Rapid City, South Dakota, at age 79.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

14 December 1898

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.

Marriage

12 December 1928

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

Death

6 October 1978

Bernt L. Solaas died on 6 October 1978 at Rapid City, South Dakota, at age 79.

Census Date	Location	Description
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

Census Date

Location

Description

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.

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.

Life Event	Date	Description
Birth	circa 1893	Anna Mahar was born circa 1893 at South Dakota.
Marriage	6 October 1915	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

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1893

Anna Mahar was born circa 1893 at South Dakota.

Marriage

6 October 1915

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

Description

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.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

10 August 1916

Willard M. Solaas was born on 10 August 1916 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Martin L. Solaas and Anna Mahar.

Death

January 1978

Willard M. Solaas died in January 1978 at Hanna, Carbon, Wyoming, at age 61.

Census Date

Location

Description

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.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

24 June 1919

Orvind J. Solaas was born on 24 June 1919 at South Dakota.

He was the son of Martin L. Solaas and Anna Mahar.

Death

20 April 1988

Orvind J. Solaas died on 20 April 1988 at age 68.

Census Date

Location

Description

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.

Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim

F, b. 25 July 1879, d. 19 September 1919

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim was also known as Margaret S.

Married Name

25 October 1911

As of 25 October 1911,her married name was Solaas.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

25 July 1879

Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim was born on 25 July 1879 at Vossestrand, Hordaland, Norway.

Marriage

25 October 1911

She married Christian A. Solaas, son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson, on 25 October 1911.

Death

19 September 1919

Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim died on 19 September 1919 at age 40.

Burial

after 19 September 1919

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

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 Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was McKenny.

Name Variation

Gladys S. Solaas was also known as Gladys H.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1915

Gladys S. Solaas was born circa 1915 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Christian A. Solaas and Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim.

Census Date

Location

Description

3 March 1920

Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota

Gladys 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 1930

Township 16, Harding, South Dakota

Gladys S. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Township 16, Harding, South Dakota.²

Gladys S. Solaas lived at Oregon.

Citations

[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.

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 Type

Date

Description

Married Name

27 September 1941

As of 27 September 1941,her married name was Rothermel.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1917

Lillian C. Solaas was born circa 1917 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Christian A. Solaas and Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim.

Marriage

27 September 1941

Lillian C. Solaas married Carl Rothermel on 27 September 1941 at Butte, South Dakota, Post Office: Belle Fourche.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

3 March 1920

Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota

Lillian 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 1930

Township 16, Harding, South Dakota

Lillian C. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Township 16, Harding, South Dakota.³

Lillian C. Solaas lived at Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Citations

[S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
[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.

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 Type

Date

Description

Married Name

Her married name was Offerdahl.

Married Name

Her married name was Offerdal.

Life Event

Date

Description

Marriage

Bertha M. Solaas married Sam B. Offerdahl.

Birth

circa September 1919

Bertha M. Solaas was born circa September 1919 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Christian A. Solaas and Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim.

Census Date

Location

Description

3 March 1920

Gustave District, Harding, South Dakota

Bertha 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 1930

Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin

Bertha 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 1930

Township 16, Harding, South Dakota

Bertha M. Solaas was listed as a daughter in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Township 16, Harding, South Dakota.³

Bertha M. Solaas lived at Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Citations

[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, ED56-30. Ward 2. Dwelling 272.
[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 Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1904

As of circa 1904,her married name was Solaas.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1874

Christina Berg was born circa 1874 at Norway.

She was the daughter of Oree A. Berg.

Marriage

circa 1904

Christina Berg married Peter L. Solaas, son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson, circa 1904 at Union, South Dakota.

Census Date

Location

Description

25 April 1910

Emmet, Union, South Dakota

Christina Berg was listed as wife in Peter L. Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.¹

12 January 1920

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Christina Berg was listed as wife in Peter L. Solaas's household on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.²

11 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Christina Berg was listed as wife in Peter L. Solaas's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

Christina Berg immigrated with Oree A. Berg in 1892.

Citations

[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.

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

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

26 November 1935

As of 26 November 1935,her married name was Abraham.

Married Name

26 November 1935

As of 26 November 1935,her married name was Abrahamson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 January 1902

Minnie 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.

Marriage

26 November 1935

Minnie 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

Death

22 June 1999

Minnie Louise Westberg died on 22 June 1999 at age 97.³

Census Date

Location

Description

5 May 1910

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

Minnie 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 1930

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

Minnie Louise Westberg was listed as a daughter in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1930 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.⁵

Citations

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

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1871

Herman N. Westberg was born circa 1871 at Iowa.

He was the son of John N. Westberg and Martha Helena Anderson.

Marriage

circa 1897

Herman N. Westberg married Ida Christine Peterson, daughter of S. M. Peterson and unknown (?), circa 1897.

Death

after May 1930

Herman N. Westberg died after May 1930.

Census Date

Location

Description

1880

Township 95, Clay, Dakota Territory

Herman 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 1910

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

Herman N. Westberg was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.²

23 January 1920

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

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

1 May 1930

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

He 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

Mattie C. Westberg+ b. c 1898
Minnie Louise Westberg+ b. 21 Jan 1902, d. 22 Jun 1999
Amy M. Westberg b. c 1906

Citations

[S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0112 Sheet 352D.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED115. Dwelling 122.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED57. Dwelling 75.
[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 Type

Date

Description

Married Name

circa 1897

As of circa 1897,her married name was Westberg.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

circa 1870

Ida Christine Peterson was born circa 1870 at Illinois.

She was the daughter of S. M. Peterson and unknown (?).

Marriage

circa 1897

Ida Christine Peterson married Herman N. Westberg, son of John N. Westberg and Martha Helena Anderson, circa 1897.

Death

after May 1930

Ida Christine Peterson died after May 1930.

Census Date

Location

Description

5 May 1910

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

Ida Christine Peterson was listed as wife in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1910 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.¹

23 January 1920

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

Ida Christine Peterson was listed as wife in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1920 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.²

1 May 1930

Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota

Ida 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

Mattie C. Westberg+ b. c 1898
Minnie Louise Westberg+ b. 21 Jan 1902, d. 22 Jun 1999
Amy M. Westberg b. c 1906

Citations

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

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

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

25 November 1955

As of 25 November 1955,her married name was Alter.

Married Name

1 August 1981

As of 1 August 1981,her married name was Derflinger.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

17 December 1933

Shirley Jean Abraham was born on 17 December 1933 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Roy Abraham and Sarah Marie Sommervold.

Marriage

25 November 1955

Shirley 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

Death

4 December 2002

Shirley Jean Abraham died on 4 December 2002 at Iowa at age 68.

In March 1977 at Sioux City, Iowa, celebrated Roy and Sarah (Sommervold) Abraham's 48th wedding anniversary.

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

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Don Abraham 2004

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 September 1935

Donald Ray Abraham was born on 20 September 1935 at Spink, Union, South Dakota.

He was the son of Roy Abraham and Sarah Marie Sommervold.

Baptism

11 October 1935

Donald Ray Abraham was baptized on 11 October 1935 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.

Death

28 January 2017

He 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.

Burial

after 28 January 2017

He 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

In 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
In March 1977 at Sioux City, Iowa, celebrated Roy and Sarah (Sommervold) Abraham's 48th wedding anniversary.

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

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Irene (Kempston) Abraham 1977

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

24 February 1927

As of 24 February 1927,her married name was Abraham.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

21 September 1911

Irene P. Kempston was born on 21 September 1911 at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Charles Kempston and Marie (?).

Baptism

3 December 1911

Irene P. Kempston was baptized on 3 December 1911.

Marriage

24 February 1927

She 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

Death

4 August 1999

Irene P. Kempston died on 4 August 1999 at age 87.¹

Burial

after 4 August 1999

She was buried after 4 August 1999 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.

Hjalmer and Irene P Abraham tombstone

Census Date

Location

Description

13 January 1920

Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota

Irene P. Kempston was listed as a daughter in Charles Kempston's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.²

7 April 1930

Spink, Union, South Dakota

Irene P. Kempston was listed as wife in Hjalmer Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.³

Irene P. Kempston 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.
In 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
She lived in 1994 at 110 E OAK ST , 9, Beresford, South Dakota.

Child of Irene P. Kempston and Hjalmer Abraham

Moneta Irene Abraham b. 13 Jul 1927, d. 25 Jun 1996

Citations

[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 106, 1999, Aug 12.
[S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED129. Sheet 5B. Dwelling 33.
[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

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Married Name

1954

As of 1954,her married name was Feay.

Married Name

13 February 1971

As of 13 February 1971,her married name was Swanson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

13 July 1927

Moneta Irene Abraham was born on 13 July 1927 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Hjalmer Abraham and Irene P. Kempston.

Marriage

1954

Moneta Irene Abraham married Oliver Joseph Feay in 1954.

Divorce

1961

Moneta Irene Abraham and Oliver Joseph Feay were divorced in 1961.

Death

25 June 1996

Moneta Irene Abraham died on 25 June 1996 at age 68.¹

Census Date

Location

Description

3 May 1930

Beresford, Union, South Dakota

Moneta Irene Abraham was listed as a granddaughter in Charles Kempston's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.²

Moneta Irene Abraham obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Pahrump, Nye, Nevada.
She lived in 1995 at 110 E Oak St Apt 9, Beresford, South Dakota.

Citations

[S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 103, 1996, Jul 11.
[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

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Fred John Halvorsen was also known as Halverson.

Name Variation

Fred John Halvorsen was also known as John Fred.

Name Variation

Fred John Halvorsen was also known as Halvorson.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

20 June 1892

Fred John Halvorsen was born on 20 June 1892 at Union, South Dakota.

He was the son of Ingebret Halvorsen and Ingeborg Nilson.

Marriage

16 August 1924

Fred John Halvorsen married Minnie Abraham, daughter of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 16 August 1924.

Death

31 January 1978

Fred 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 Date

Location

Description

12 June 1900

Sioux Valley, Union, South Dakota

Fred 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 1910

Sioux Valley, Union, South Dakota

Fred 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 1930

Akron, Plymouth, Iowa

Fred John Halvorsen was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.³

1940

Akron, Plymouth, Iowa

He 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

RuAdene Halvorsen d. b 1977
Gloria Mae Halvorsen b. 26 Apr 1925, d. 5 Feb 2008
Joyce Ruth Halvorsen b. c Jun 1926, d. 1948
Dwayne Fred Halvorsen b. 31 Mar 1931, d. 23 Nov 2003
Donna Rae Halvorsen b. 28 Jun 1938, d. 15 Jul 2000

Citations

[S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED339. Dwelling 67.
[S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED429. Dwelling 67.
[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-1. Dwelling 220.
[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

Charts: Abraham Olson Descendants Chart

Name Type

Date

Description

Name Variation

Gloria Mae Halvorsen was also known as Mae Gloria.

Married Name

Her married name was Stotz.

Life Event

Date

Description

Birth

26 April 1925

Gloria Mae Halvorsen was born on 26 April 1925 at South Dakota.

She was the daughter of Fred John Halvorsen and Minnie Abraham.

Death

5 February 2008

Gloria 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 Date

Location

Description

23 April 1930

Akron, Plymouth, Iowa

Gloria Mae Halvorsen was listed as a daughter in Fred John Halvorsen's household on the 1930 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.¹

1940

Akron, Plymouth, Iowa

Gloria Mae Halvorsen was listed as a daughter in Fred John Halvorsen's household on the 1940 Census at Akron, Plymouth, Iowa.²

Citations

[S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED75-1. Dwelling 220.
[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.