Martha Darline Sommervold

F, b. 28 August 1917, d. 9 February 2012
Father*John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958
Mother*Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977
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Martha Sommervold Jamtgaard
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name2 November 1943As of 2 November 1943,her married name was Jamtgaard.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 August 1917Martha 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.
Marriage2 November 1943Martha 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
Death9 February 2012Martha 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 DateLocationDescription
25 February 1920Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South DakotaMartha 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 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaMartha 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

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 218. Stamp 245. Sheet 3A. Dwelling 28.
  3. [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
Father*John Konrade Sommervold b. 7 Jan 1894, d. 9 Dec 1958
Mother*Petrene Abraham b. 14 Sep 1895, d. 12 Oct 1977
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Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name20 February 1949As of 20 February 1949,her married name was Zweifel.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 April 1919Mildred Jeanette Sommervold was born on 13 April 1919 at Red Elm, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Marriage20 February 1949Mildred 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
Death26 August 2007Mildred 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 DateLocationDescription
25 February 1920Township 12 Range 19 (Red Elm), Ziebach, South DakotaMildred 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 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaMildred Jeanette Sommervold was listed as a daughter in John Konrade Sommervold's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3

Citations

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED 218. Stamp 245. Sheet 3A. Dwelling 28.
  3. [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
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Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 July 1925Morris Norman Sommervold was born on 22 July 1925 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Marriage4 February 1949Morris Norman Sommervold married Helen Irene Loftesness on 4 February 1949 at Lincoln, South Dakota, County of Residence: Union.1
Death20 July 2012Morris 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 DateLocationDescription
14 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaMorris 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

  1. [S342] South Dakota, South Dakota Marriage Certificates, 1905-1949.
  2. [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
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Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was also known as Rudie.
Name VariationRuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was also known as Rudi.
Married NameHer married name was Nilson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 April 1934RuAdene Phyllis Sommervold was born on 17 April 1934.
She was the daughter of John Konrade Sommervold and Petrene Abraham.
Death18 April 2004RuAdene 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 TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLars Peterson Solaas was also known as Lars Pedersen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 December 1849Lars Peterson Solaas was born on 31 December 1849 at Solaas, Orkendalen, Norway.
He was the son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr.
Marriage30 July 1879Lars Peterson Solaas married Selma Augusta Peterson, daughter of Peter Karlsson and Christina Karlsdotter, on 30 July 1879 at Union, South Dakota.
Marriage1893Lars Peterson Solaas married Johanna Olena Johanson in 1893.
Death22 March 1932Lars 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
Burial28 March 1932He was buried on 28 March 1932 at Roseni Cemetery, Union, South Dakota, Grave 4, Lot 36, Block 1.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 June 1880Spink, Union, Dakota TerritoryLars Peterson Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Spink, Union, Dakota Territory.2
22 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
23 April 1910Emmet, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.4
17 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.5
17 April 1930Bethesda Home for the Aged, Pleasant, Lincoln, South DakotaHe 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

Children of Lars Peterson Solaas and Johanna Olena Johanson

Citations

  1. [S184] Beresford Republic Newspaper, Vol. 39, 1932 (Mar. 24).
  2. [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.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 42.
  5. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 53.
  6. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED42-22. Sheet 7A.
  7. [S200] e-mail address from the original atlas.
    The index was compiled by Joy R. Fisher Std Atlas of Union Co, SD, Pg 27.
  8. [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 TypeDateDescription
Married Name1893As of 1893,her married name was Solaas.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1864Johanna Olena Johanson was born circa 1864 at Norway.
Marriage1893She married Lars Peterson Solaas, son of Peder Thoresen and Marit Mortensdtr, in 1893.
Death16 December 1921Johanna Olena Johanson died on 16 December 1921.
Burialafter 16 December 1921She was buried after 16 December 1921 at Roseni Cemetery, Union, South Dakota, Grave 3, Lot 36, Block 1.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaJohanna Olena Johanson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
23 April 1910Emmet, Union, South DakotaJohanna Olena Johanson was listed as wife in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.2
17 January 1920Emmet, Union, South DakotaJohanna 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

Children of Johanna Olena Johanson and Lars Peterson Solaas

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED431. Dwelling 42.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED250. Dwelling 53.
  4. [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 TypeDateDescription
NicknameChristian A. Solaas also went by the name of Christ.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 March 1880Christian 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.
Marriage25 October 1911Christian A. Solaas married Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim on 25 October 1911.
Death6 July 1946Christian A. Solaas died on 6 July 1946 at heart attack at age 66.
Burialafter 6 July 1946He was buried after 6 July 1946 at Gustave Cemetery, south of Camp Crook, Harding, South Dakota, Location D1.
Census DateLocationDescription
24 June 1880Spink, Union, Dakota TerritoryChristian 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 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaChristian 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 1910Spink, Union, South DakotaChristian A. Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
3 March 1920Gustave District, Harding, South DakotaHe 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 1930Township 16, Harding, South DakotaHe 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

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0115 Page Number 409A. Page 13. Dwelling 118.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
  3. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Sheet 7B. Dwelling 122.
  4. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED94. Sheet 4A. Dwelling 10.
  5. [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 TypeDateDescription
NicknameMina L. Solaas also went by the name of Minnie.
Married Name10 March 1911As of 10 March 1911,her married name was Aust.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 September 1882Mina 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.
Marriage10 March 1911Mina L. Solaas married Martin W. Aust on 10 March 1911 at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.
Death15 February 1921Mina L. Solaas died on 15 February 1921 at Vermillion, South Dakota, at age 38.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaMina 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 1910Spink, Union, South DakotaMina L. Solaas was listed as a Sister in Christian A. Solaas's household on the 1910 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.2
January 1920Prairie Center, Clay, South DakotaMina 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

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED340. Dwelling 160.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED430. Sheet 7B. Dwelling 122.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, 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 TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPeter L. Solaas was also known as Peder L.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 July 1883Peter L. Solaas was born on 26 July 1883 at Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Lars Peterson Solaas and Selma Augusta Peterson.
Marriagecirca 1904Peter L. Solaas married Christina Berg, daughter of Oree A. Berg, circa 1904 at Union, South Dakota.
DeathJanuary 1959Peter L. Solaas died in January 1959 at Union, South Dakota, at age 75.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 June 1900Spink, Union, South DakotaPeter L. Solaas was listed as a son in Lars Peterson Solaas's household on the 1900 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.1
25 April 1910Emmet, Union, South DakotaPeter L. Solaas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.2
12 January 1920Spink, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
11 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.4

Citations

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

Selma Augusta Peterson

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

Children of Selma Augusta Peterson and Lars Peterson Solaas

Citations

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

Emma Solaas

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

Children of Emma Solaas and Cornelius Hansen

Citations

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

John Johansen

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

Citations

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

Martin L. Solaas

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

Citations

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

Bernt L. Solaas

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

Citations

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

Anna Mahar

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

Children of Anna Mahar and Martin L. Solaas

Citations

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

Willard M. Solaas

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

Citations

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

Orvind J. Solaas

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

Citations

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

Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim

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

Children of Margreta Sjursdtr. Nesheim and Christian A. Solaas

Gladys S. Solaas

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

Citations

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

Lillian C. Solaas

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

Citations

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

Bertha M. Solaas

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

Citations

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

Christina Berg

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

Citations

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

Minnie Louise Westberg

F, b. 21 January 1902, d. 22 June 1999
Father*Herman N. Westberg b. c 1871, d. a May 1930
Mother*Ida Christine Peterson b. c 1870, d. a May 1930
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name26 November 1935As of 26 November 1935,her married name was Abraham.
Married Name26 November 1935As of 26 November 1935,her married name was Abrahamson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 January 1902Minnie Louise Westberg was born on 21 January 1902 at Union, South Dakota, also listed as 12 Jan 1902.1
She was the daughter of Herman N. Westberg and Ida Christine Peterson.
Marriage26 November 1935Minnie Louise Westberg married Edward Andreas Abraham, son of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 26 November 1935 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, Thursday evening at seven o'clock occured the wedding of Miss Minne Westberg and Mr. Edward A. Abraham in the home of Miss Westberg's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Anderson... The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Clarence Abraham and Delmar Payson, a cousin of the bride... A reception was held that evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman N. Westberg... After a month's wedding trip in California and other points on the west coast, they will be at home on a farm near Alcester... Mr. Abraham is one of the progressive farmers of the Beresford vicinity and Mrs. Abraham has lived in that vicinity all her life. For several years she was a teacher in the Centerville schools where she made numerous friends.2
Death22 June 1999Minnie Louise Westberg died on 22 June 1999 at age 97.3
Census DateLocationDescription
5 May 1910Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaMinnie Louise Westberg was listed as a daughter in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1910 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.4
1 May 1930Glenwood, Clay, South DakotaMinnie Louise Westberg was listed as a daughter in Herman N. Westberg's household on the 1930 Census at Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota.5

Citations

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

Herman N. Westberg

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

Children of Herman N. Westberg and Ida Christine Peterson

Citations

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

Ida Christine Peterson

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

Children of Ida Christine Peterson and Herman N. Westberg

Citations

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

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 TypeDateDescription
Married Name25 November 1955As of 25 November 1955,her married name was Alter.
Married Name1 August 1981As of 1 August 1981,her married name was Derflinger.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 December 1933Shirley Jean Abraham was born on 17 December 1933 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Roy Abraham and Sarah Marie Sommervold.
Marriage25 November 1955Shirley Jean Abraham married Gerald G. Alter on 25 November 1955 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota, Shirley Jean Abraham and Gerald Alter wedding announcement.
Akron Register Tribune December 29, 1955 - Shirley Jean Abraham and Gerald Alter wedding announcement
Death4 December 2002Shirley Jean Abraham died on 4 December 2002 at Iowa at age 68.
  • 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 EventDateDescription
Birth20 September 1935Donald Ray Abraham was born on 20 September 1935 at Spink, Union, South Dakota.
He was the son of Roy Abraham and Sarah Marie Sommervold.
Baptism11 October 1935Donald Ray Abraham was baptized on 11 October 1935 at Brule Creek Lutheran Church, Union, South Dakota.
Death28 January 2017He died on 28 January 2017 at Norman, Cleveland, Oklahoma, at age 81 Donald Ray Abraham of Elk Point, SD died January 28, 2017 in Norman, OK while visiting family members. A memorial service will be held February 4, 2017 at 10:30 am at Brule Creek Lutheran Church of rural Elk Point with Pastor Steve Martens officiating. The family will be present one hour before the service.

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

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

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

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

He is survived by his wife, sons, brother, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Published in The Argus Leader on Jan. 31, 2017.
Burialafter 28 January 2017He was buried after 28 January 2017 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Spink, Union, South Dakota.
Donald Ray Abraham - Tombstone back - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD
Donald Ray Abraham - Tombstone - Brule Creek Cemetery, SD
  • 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 TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 February 1927As of 24 February 1927,her married name was Abraham.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 September 1911Irene P. Kempston was born on 21 September 1911 at Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Charles Kempston and Marie (?).
Baptism3 December 1911Irene P. Kempston was baptized on 3 December 1911.
Marriage24 February 1927She married Hjalmer Abraham, son of Peder Abrahamson and Julia Christine Christensen, on 24 February 1927 at Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota, Hjalmer Abraham and Irene Kempston wedding announcement.
Akron Register Tribune March 3, 1927 - Hjalmer Abraham and Irene Kemptson wedding announcement
Death4 August 1999Irene P. Kempston died on 4 August 1999 at age 87.1
Burialafter 4 August 1999She was buried after 4 August 1999 at Brule Creek Cemetery, Union, South Dakota.
Hjalmer and Irene P Abraham tombstone
Census DateLocationDescription
13 January 1920Pleasant, Lincoln, South DakotaIrene P. Kempston was listed as a daughter in Charles Kempston's household on the 1920 Census at Pleasant, Lincoln, South Dakota.2
7 April 1930Spink, Union, South DakotaIrene P. Kempston was listed as wife in Hjalmer Abraham's household on the 1930 Census at Spink, Union, South Dakota.3
  • 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

Citations

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

Moneta Irene Abraham

F, b. 13 July 1927, d. 25 June 1996
Father*Hjalmer Abraham b. 11 Jul 1904, d. 6 Feb 1983
Mother*Irene P. Kempston b. 21 Sep 1911, d. 4 Aug 1999
Charts
Abraham Olson Descendants Chart
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1954As of 1954,her married name was Feay.
Married Name13 February 1971As of 13 February 1971,her married name was Swanson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 July 1927Moneta Irene Abraham was born on 13 July 1927 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Hjalmer Abraham and Irene P. Kempston.
Marriage1954Moneta Irene Abraham married Oliver Joseph Feay in 1954.
Divorce1961Moneta Irene Abraham and Oliver Joseph Feay were divorced in 1961.
Death25 June 1996Moneta Irene Abraham died on 25 June 1996 at age 68.1
Census DateLocationDescription
3 May 1930Beresford, Union, South DakotaMoneta Irene Abraham was listed as a granddaughter in Charles Kempston's household on the 1930 Census at Beresford, Union, South Dakota.2
  • 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

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

Fred John Halvorsen

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

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

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

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

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

Children of Fred John Halvorsen and Minnie Abraham

Citations

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