Charles Anderson

M, b. October 1855
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1855Charles Anderson was born in October 1855 at Sweden.
Marriagecirca 1887He married Mary (?) circa 1887.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 June 1900Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaCharles Anderson was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.1

Children of Charles Anderson and Mary (?)

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED179. Dwelling 142.

Mary (?)

F, b. February 1856
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1887As of circa 1887,her married name was Anderson.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1856Mary (?) was born in February 1856 at Sweden.
Marriagecirca 1887She married Charles Anderson circa 1887.
Census DateLocationDescription
7 June 1900Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaMary (?) was listed as wife in Charles Anderson's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.1
  • Mary (?) had 7 with 6 living in 1900 children.

Children of Mary (?) and Charles Anderson

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED179. Dwelling 142.

Grace Anderson

F, b. July 1887
Father*Charles Anderson b. Oct 1855
Mother*Mary (?) b. Feb 1856
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJuly 1887Grace Anderson was born in July 1887 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of Charles Anderson and Mary (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
7 June 1900Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaGrace Anderson was listed as a daughter in Charles Anderson's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED179. Dwelling 142.

Arthur Anderson

M, b. September 1888
Father*Charles Anderson b. Oct 1855
Mother*Mary (?) b. Feb 1856
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationArthur Anderson was also known as Anton.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1888Arthur Anderson was born in September 1888 at Illinois.
He was the son of Charles Anderson and Mary (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
7 June 1900Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaArthur Anderson was listed as a son in Charles Anderson's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED179. Dwelling 142.

Eddie Anderson

M, b. March 1891
Father*Charles Anderson b. Oct 1855
Mother*Mary (?) b. Feb 1856
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1891Eddie Anderson was born in March 1891 at Iowa.
He was the son of Charles Anderson and Mary (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
7 June 1900Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaEddie Anderson was listed as a son in Charles Anderson's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED179. Dwelling 142.

Olga Anderson

F, b. March 1894
Father*Charles Anderson b. Oct 1855
Mother*Mary (?) b. Feb 1856
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1894Olga Anderson was born in March 1894 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Charles Anderson and Mary (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
7 June 1900Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaOlga Anderson was listed as a daughter in Charles Anderson's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED179. Dwelling 142.

Emma Anderson

F, b. December 1894
Father*Charles Anderson b. Oct 1855
Mother*Mary (?) b. Feb 1856
Life EventDateDescription
BirthDecember 1894Emma Anderson was born in December 1894 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Charles Anderson and Mary (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
7 June 1900Sioux City, Woodbury, IowaEmma Anderson was listed as a daughter in Charles Anderson's household on the 1900 Census at Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED179. Dwelling 142.

Helen E. Ellefson

F, b. 6 July 1916, d. 24 August 1996
Father*Bernt S. Ellefson b. 15 Sep 1894, d. Nov 1963
Mother*Anna Caroline Anderson b. 14 Feb 1899, d. 11 Jul 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name23 January 1937As of 23 January 1937,her married name was Haugen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 July 1916Helen E. Ellefson was born on 6 July 1916 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Bernt S. Ellefson and Anna Caroline Anderson.
Marriage23 January 1937Helen E. Ellefson married Albert O. Haugen, son of Ole Olson Haugen and Inger Anna Ellefson, on 23 January 1937 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death24 August 1996Helen E. Ellefson died on 24 August 1996 at Beresford, Union, South Dakota, at age 80.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaHelen E. Ellefson was listed as a daughter in Bernt S. Ellefson's household on the 1920 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.1
22 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaHelen E. Ellefson was listed as a daughter in Bernt S. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.2

Child of Helen E. Ellefson and Albert O. Haugen

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1726; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 255; Image: 722.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 102.

Clarice Ellefson

F, b. 3 July 1919, d. 16 October 2002
Father*Bernt S. Ellefson b. 15 Sep 1894, d. Nov 1963
Mother*Anna Caroline Anderson b. 14 Feb 1899, d. 11 Jul 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 March 1940As of 16 March 1940,her married name was Fedderson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 July 1919Clarice Ellefson was born on 3 July 1919 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Bernt S. Ellefson and Anna Caroline Anderson.
Marriage16 March 1940Clarice Ellefson married Kenneth Fedderson, son of James Fedderson and Anna Johnson, on 16 March 1940 at Union, South Dakota.
Death16 October 2002Clarice Ellefson died on 16 October 2002 at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaClarice Ellefson was listed as a daughter in Bernt S. Ellefson's household on the 1920 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.1
22 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaClarice Ellefson was listed as a daughter in Bernt S. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota; Roll: T625_1726; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 255; Image: 722.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 102.

Judith Ellefson

F, b. 15 February 1923, d. 11 June 2018
Father*Bernt S. Ellefson b. 15 Sep 1894, d. Nov 1963
Mother*Anna Caroline Anderson b. 14 Feb 1899, d. 11 Jul 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJudith Ellefson was also known as Judy.
Married Name3 June 1946As of 3 June 1946,her married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 February 1923Judith Ellefson was born on 15 February 1923 at Volin, Yankton, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Bernt S. Ellefson and Anna Caroline Anderson.
Marriage3 June 1946Judith Ellefson married Reverand Virgil O. Johnson on 3 June 1946 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death11 June 2018Judith Ellefson died on 11 June 2018 at South Dakota at age 95 Judith (Judy) Johnson, 95, of Sioux Falls, peacefully passed away at the Dougherty Hospice House on June 11, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 909 W 33rd Street, Sioux Falls, SD.

Judy was born February 15, 1923 to Bernt and Anna (Anderson) Ellefson at Volin, SD. She loved music and was an accomplished soloist, pianist, organist and choir director. She attended Augustana Academy on a vocal scholarship and went on to earn her teaching degree at Southern State Teacher’s College, teaching in a one-room school house before marrying the love of her life, Virgil Johnson, on June 3, 1946.

Judy embraced her role as a Lutheran minister’s wife and used her musical and teaching talents to serve as choir director, Bible School music teacher, soloist, and church organist. She also taught private piano lessons. Fluent in Norwegian, Judy translated pioneer yearbooks for the Augustana University’s Center for Western Studies and enjoyed two trips to Norway. Judy and Virg enjoyed 60 years of marriage before his death in 2006. Much of their retirement time was spent traveling and enjoying their cabin in the Black Hills.

Judy is survived by her three children, ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren: daughter Janet (Jim) Keck, Eric (Norah), Kramer (Ashley), Peder, Ivy, Piper and Lyra, Leif (Bridget), Alex and Madeline, Jennie (Henry), Flora, Jamie (John), Ava, son Marv (Sheila) Johnson, Karstin (Chris), Alicia, Rachel, Emily (Owen), Mauve, daughter Karen Johnson, Nate (Kent), and Jenn (Jay). She is also survived by her sister, Lois Carlson, brothers-in-law Elmer (Nancy) Johnson, Helmer Haugland and Floyd Florey and sisters-in-law Helen Ellefson and Marguerite Johnson, many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. Judy particularly loved spending time with her family and was always excited to learn that someone was a relative.

Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, her parents, sisters Helen Haugen, Clarice Fedderson, Olive Johnson, brother, Al Ellefson, brothers-in-law Murray Johnson, Albert Haugen, Kenneth Fedderson, Vernon Johnson, Roc Carlson, sisters-in-law Isabelle Haugland, Eleanor Florey, nephews Stanley Fedderson, Doug Ellefson, Matthew Florey, and niece, Shirley Ann Mulder.
Burialafter 11 June 2018She was buried after 11 June 2018 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaJudith Ellefson was listed as a daughter in Bernt S. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 102.

Olive Marie Ellefson

F, b. 22 May 1926, d. 12 June 2015
Father*Bernt S. Ellefson b. 15 Sep 1894, d. Nov 1963
Mother*Anna Caroline Anderson b. 14 Feb 1899, d. 11 Jul 1987
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name18 March 1950As of 18 March 1950,her married name was Johnson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 May 1926Olive Marie Ellefson was born on 22 May 1926 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Bernt S. Ellefson and Anna Caroline Anderson.
Marriage18 March 1950Olive Marie Ellefson married Vernon Earl Johnson on 18 March 1950.
Death12 June 2015Olive Marie Ellefson died on 12 June 2015 at Catoosa, Oklahoma, at age 89 Olive Marie Johnson, age 89 of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at Rolling Hills Care Center in Catoosa, OK. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17 at Redwood Valley Funeral Home. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Burial is in the Redwood Falls Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home in Redwood Falls is assisting the family with arrangements.

Olive Marie Johnson was born May 22, 1926 in Yankton County, South Dakota to Bernt and Anna Ellefson. She was a telephone operator, homemaker, business manager of Johnson Dairy Supply, and hostess at Jackpot Junction. Olive also was a product demonstrator at HyVee, Walmart, Sam’s, and Jewel Grocery. She was also a Reliv distributor. Olive was a mother and grandmother to all.

Olive is survived by her son Byron (Angie) Johnson; daughters Barbara Albrecht and Susan (Jon) Davidson; grandchildren: Stacey Daerda, Justin Johnson, Nicole Kovac, Ashley Davidson, Travis Davidson, and Joshua Albrecht; great-grandchildren: Ariel Johnson, Kyle Kovac, Garrett Daerda, and Jillian, Elliana, and Nolan Kovac; and sisters Judy Johnson and Lois Carlson. She is preceded in death by her parents Bernt and Anna Ellefson, husband Vernon E. Johnson, sisters Helen Haugen and Clarice Fedderson, and brother Arvin Ellefson.
Burialafter 12 June 2015She was buried after 12 June 2015 at Redwood Falls Cemetery, Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota.
Census DateLocationDescription
22 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaOlive Marie Ellefson was listed as a daughter in Bernt S. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 102.

Kenneth Fedderson

M, b. 25 February 1914, d. 16 September 1999
Father*James Fedderson b. c 1884
Mother*Anna Johnson b. c 1890
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 February 1914Kenneth Fedderson was born on 25 February 1914 at South Dakota.
He was the son of James Fedderson and Anna Johnson.
Marriage16 March 1940Kenneth Fedderson married Clarice Ellefson, daughter of Bernt S. Ellefson and Anna Caroline Anderson, on 16 March 1940 at Union, South Dakota.
Death16 September 1999Kenneth Fedderson died on 16 September 1999 at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 April 1930Emmet, Union, South DakotaKenneth Fedderson was listed as a son in James Fedderson's household on the 1930 Census at Emmet, Union, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Emmet, Union, South Dakota; Roll: 2232; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 156.0.

John B. Ellefson

M, b. March 1870, d. 1948
Father*(?) Ellefson d. 1879
Mother*Ingeborg Anna (?) b. 2 Feb 1835, d. 31 Dec 1936
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJohn B. Ellefson was also known as John A.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1870John B. Ellefson was born in March 1870 at Norway.
He was the son of (?) Ellefson and Ingeborg Anna (?).
Marriagecirca 1893John B. Ellefson married Mary Hinseth circa 1893.
Death1948John B. Ellefson died in 1948.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Township 96, Yankton, South DakotaJohn B. Ellefson was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Township 96, Yankton, South Dakota.1
20 May 1910Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota, living next door to Anna Ellefson.2
12 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.3

Children of John B. Ellefson and Mary Hinseth

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED354. Dwelling 101.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED443. Dwelling 213.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 48.

Mary Hinseth

F, b. October 1869, d. 1959
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationMary Hinseth was also known as Marit.
Married Namecirca 1893As of circa 1893,her married name was Ellefson.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthOctober 1869Mary Hinseth was born in October 1869 at Norway.
Marriagecirca 1893She married John B. Ellefson, son of (?) Ellefson and Ingeborg Anna (?), circa 1893.
Death1959Mary Hinseth died in 1959.
Census DateLocationDescription
13 June 1900Township 96, Yankton, South DakotaMary Hinseth was listed as wife in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1900 Census at Township 96, Yankton, South Dakota.1
20 May 1910Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaMary Hinseth was listed as wife in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1910 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota; living next door to Anna Ellefson.2
12 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaMary Hinseth was listed as wife in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.3
  • Mary Hinseth had 2 with 2 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 5 with 5 living in 1910 children.

Children of Mary Hinseth and John B. Ellefson

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED354. Dwelling 101.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED443. Dwelling 213.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 48.

Ingeborg Anna (?)

F, b. 2 February 1835, d. 31 December 1936
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationIngeborg Anna (?) was also known as Anna (?).
Married Namecirca 1860As of circa 1860,her married name was Ellefson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 February 1835Ingeborg Anna (?) was born on 2 February 1835 at Norway also reported as Mar 1834.
Marriagecirca 1860She married (?) Ellefson circa 1860.
Death31 December 1936Ingeborg Anna (?) died on 31 December 1936 at age 101.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 May 1910Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaIngeborg Anna (?) was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota, living next door to John B. Ellefson.1
12 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaShe was listed as mother in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.2
  • Ingeborg Anna (?) had 4 with 4 living in 1900 children.

Children of Ingeborg Anna (?) and (?) Ellefson

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED443. Dwelling 214.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 48.

(?) Ellefson

M, d. 1879
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagecirca 1860(?) Ellefson married Ingeborg Anna (?) circa 1860.
Death1879(?) Ellefson died in 1879 at Norway.

Children of (?) Ellefson and Ingeborg Anna (?)

Martin I. Ellefson

M, b. circa 1901
Father*John B. Ellefson b. Mar 1870, d. 1948
Mother*Mary Hinseth b. Oct 1869, d. 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1901Martin I. Ellefson was born circa 1901 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John B. Ellefson and Mary Hinseth.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 May 1910Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaMartin I. Ellefson was listed as a son in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1910 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota; living next door to Anna Ellefson.1
12 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaMartin I. Ellefson was listed as a son in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED443. Dwelling 213.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 48.

Jennie M. Ellefson

F, b. circa 1903
Father*John B. Ellefson b. Mar 1870, d. 1948
Mother*Mary Hinseth b. Oct 1869, d. 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1903Jennie M. Ellefson was born circa 1903 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John B. Ellefson and Mary Hinseth.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 May 1910Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaJennie M. Ellefson was listed as a daughter in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1910 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota; living next door to Anna Ellefson.1
12 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaJennie M. Ellefson was listed as a daughter in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.2

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED443. Dwelling 213.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 48.

Clarence A. Ellefson

M, b. 2 January 1905, d. 15 February 1988
Father*John B. Ellefson b. Mar 1870, d. 1948
Mother*Mary Hinseth b. Oct 1869, d. 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 January 1905Clarence A. Ellefson was born on 2 January 1905 at South Dakota.
He was the son of John B. Ellefson and Mary Hinseth.
Marriage21 November 1934Clarence A. Ellefson married Eleanor S. Anderson, daughter of Anton C. Anderson and Clara Josefina Stoen, on 21 November 1934 at Union, South Dakota.
Death15 February 1988Clarence A. Ellefson died on 15 February 1988 at age 83.
Census DateLocationDescription
20 May 1910Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaClarence A. Ellefson was listed as a son in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1910 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota; living next door to Anna Ellefson.1
12 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaClarence A. Ellefson was listed as a son in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.2
  • Clarence A. Ellefson obtained US Social Security Card at South Dakota; last residence Mission Hill, Yankton, South Dakota.

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED443. Dwelling 213.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 48.

Eleanor S. Anderson

F, b. 19 February 1913, d. 5 April 1992
Father*Anton C. Anderson b. 3 Jun 1867, d. 9 Aug 1950
Mother*Clara Josefina Stoen b. 6 Apr 1882, d. 25 Mar 1929
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationEleanor S. Anderson was also known as Elesnor.
Married Name21 November 1934As of 21 November 1934,her married name was Ellefson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 February 1913Eleanor S. Anderson was born on 19 February 1913.
She was the daughter of Anton C. Anderson and Clara Josefina Stoen.
Marriage21 November 1934Eleanor S. Anderson married Clarence A. Ellefson, son of John B. Ellefson and Mary Hinseth, on 21 November 1934 at Union, South Dakota.
Death5 April 1992Eleanor S. Anderson died on 5 April 1992 at age 79.

Ida E. Ellefson

F, b. circa 1911
Father*John B. Ellefson b. Mar 1870, d. 1948
Mother*Mary Hinseth b. Oct 1869, d. 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1911Ida E. Ellefson was born circa 1911 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of John B. Ellefson and Mary Hinseth.
Census DateLocationDescription
12 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaIda E. Ellefson was listed as a daughter in John B. Ellefson's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 48.

Reverand Virgil O. Johnson

M, b. 12 March 1923, d. 30 August 2006
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1923Reverand Virgil O. Johnson was born on 12 March 1923.
Marriage3 June 1946He married Judith Ellefson, daughter of Bernt S. Ellefson and Anna Caroline Anderson, on 3 June 1946 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death30 August 2006Reverand Virgil O. Johnson died on 30 August 2006 at South Dakota at age 83 Rev. Virgil O. Johnson, 83, Sioux Falls, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 30, 2006, at Avera McKennan Hospital.

Virgil was born March 12, 1923, at Irene, South Dakota to Martin and Inga (Enebo) Johnson. He served as a B-24 navigator in World War II and spent 11 months as a prisoner of war in Germany and Poland. In 1946 he married Judith Ellefson at Trondhjem Lutheran Church, Volin, SD. He graduated from Irene High School, Augustana College, and Luther Theological Seminary and was ordained as a Lutheran minister in 1950. He served four churches in the White Earth, ND parish and 3 churches in the Parker, SD, parish. In 1960 he established Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer as a home mission congregation in Watertown, SD. He served the final twenty-two years of his formal ministry at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, retiring in 1988.

Grateful to have shared his life are his wife, Judy, his daughter, Janet (Jim) Keck, Wahpeton, IA, his son, Marvin (Sheila) Johnson, Cottage Grove, MN, his daughter Karen Johnson, Sioux Falls, grandchildren Eric, Peder, Leif, Jenny, Jamie, Karstin, Rachel, Emily, Nate and Jenn, great-grandchildren Kramer, Alicia, Flora and Piper, two brothers, I. Murray (Marguerite) Johnson and Elmer (Nancy) Johnson, one sister, Eleanor (Floyd) Florey, many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Isabelle (Helmer) Haugland.

Virgil was a member of First Lutheran Church, several ministerial associations, Augustana Fellows, Center for Western Studies, Sons of Norway, Norse Federation, Opdals Lag, Ex Prisoners of War and the Watertown Cosmopolitan Club. He served on the Good Samaritan Evangelical Society Advisory Board, the Augustana Alumni Council and the Norwegian Studies Association Steering Committee. He also enjoyed the quiet serenity of the family cabin in the Black Hills.

The funeral service will be Saturday, September 2nd , at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls.

Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home.

Memorials may be directed to the Augustana College Norwegian Studies Association or the Media Ministries of First Lutheran and Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

Pastor Virgil Johnson was a humble servant of the Lord who dedicated his life to serving Jesus and sharing the love of Christ.

Albert O. Haugen

M, b. 5 March 1904, d. 27 April 1991
Father*Ole Olson Haugen b. Nov 1853, d. 13 Jan 1933
Mother*Inger Anna Ellefson b. Sep 1867, d. 19 Jan 1929
MotherAnna Gurina Tangen b. 16 Sep 1872, d. 8 Jan 1954
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 March 1904Albert O. Haugen was born on 5 March 1904 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Ole Olson Haugen and Inger Anna Ellefson.
Marriage23 January 1937Albert O. Haugen married Helen E. Ellefson, daughter of Bernt S. Ellefson and Anna Caroline Anderson, on 23 January 1937 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death27 April 1991Albert O. Haugen died on 27 April 1991 at Irene, Clay, South Dakota, at age 87.
Census DateLocationDescription
1910Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaAlbert O. Haugen was listed as a son in Ole Olson Haugen's household on the 1910 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.1
27 May 1910Stowers, Adams, North DakotaAlbert O. Haugen was listed as a son in Ole Haugen's household on the 1910 Census at Stowers, Adams, North Dakota.2
18 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaAlbert O. Haugen was listed as a son in Ole Olson Haugen's household on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.3

Child of Albert O. Haugen and Helen E. Ellefson

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1489; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0443; FHL microfilm: 1375502.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED229. Dwelling 211.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 77.

Ole Olson Haugen

M, b. November 1853, d. 13 January 1933
Life EventDateDescription
BirthNovember 1853Ole Olson Haugen was born in November 1853 at Norway also reported as 1855.
Marriage1887He married Inger Anna Ellefson, daughter of (?) Ellefson and Ingeborg Anna (?), in 1887 at Yankton, South Dakota.
Death13 January 1933Ole Olson Haugen died on 13 January 1933 at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Township 96, Yankton, South DakotaOle Olson Haugen was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Township 96, Yankton, South Dakota, household also includes widowed brother, Halsten Olson, born Jan 1849 Norway..1
1910Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.2
18 April 1930Marindahl, Yankton, South DakotaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota.3

Children of Ole Olson Haugen and Inger Anna Ellefson

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 96, Yankton, South Dakota; Roll: 1555; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0354; FHL microfilm: 1241555.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marindahl, Yankton, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1489; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0443; FHL microfilm: 1375502.
  3. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED7. Dwelling 77.

Anna Gurina Tangen

F, b. 16 September 1872, d. 8 January 1954
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1899As of 1899,her married name was Haugen.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 September 1872Anna Gurina Tangen was born on 16 September 1872 at Wisconsin.
Marriage1899She married Ole Haugen in 1899.
Death8 January 1954Anna Gurina Tangen died on 8 January 1954 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 May 1910Stowers, Adams, North DakotaAnna Gurina Tangen was listed as wife in Ole Haugen's household on the 1910 Census at Stowers, Adams, North Dakota.1
  • Anna Gurina Tangen had 6 with 6 living in 1910 children.

Children of Anna Gurina Tangen and Ole Haugen

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED229. Dwelling 211.

Oscar G. Haugen

M, b. circa 1900
Father*Ole Haugen b. 5 Aug 1868, d. 1 Dec 1936
Mother*Anna Gurina Tangen b. 16 Sep 1872, d. 8 Jan 1954
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1900Oscar G. Haugen was born circa 1900 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ole Haugen and Anna Gurina Tangen.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 May 1910Stowers, Adams, North DakotaOscar G. Haugen was listed as a son in Ole Haugen's household on the 1910 Census at Stowers, Adams, North Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED229. Dwelling 211.

Melvin F. Haugen

M, b. circa 1902
Father*Ole Haugen b. 5 Aug 1868, d. 1 Dec 1936
Mother*Anna Gurina Tangen b. 16 Sep 1872, d. 8 Jan 1954
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1902Melvin F. Haugen was born circa 1902 at Wisconsin.
He was the son of Ole Haugen and Anna Gurina Tangen.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 May 1910Stowers, Adams, North DakotaMelvin F. Haugen was listed as a son in Ole Haugen's household on the 1910 Census at Stowers, Adams, North Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED229. Dwelling 211.

Mabell G. Haugen

F, b. circa 1906
Father*Ole Haugen b. 5 Aug 1868, d. 1 Dec 1936
Mother*Anna Gurina Tangen b. 16 Sep 1872, d. 8 Jan 1954
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1906Mabell G. Haugen was born circa 1906 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Ole Haugen and Anna Gurina Tangen.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 May 1910Stowers, Adams, North DakotaMabell G. Haugen was listed as a daughter in Ole Haugen's household on the 1910 Census at Stowers, Adams, North Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED229. Dwelling 211.

Cora A. Haugen

F, b. circa 1907
Father*Ole Haugen b. 5 Aug 1868, d. 1 Dec 1936
Mother*Anna Gurina Tangen b. 16 Sep 1872, d. 8 Jan 1954
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1907Cora A. Haugen was born circa 1907 at North Dakota.
She was the daughter of Ole Haugen and Anna Gurina Tangen.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 May 1910Stowers, Adams, North DakotaCora A. Haugen was listed as a daughter in Ole Haugen's household on the 1910 Census at Stowers, Adams, North Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED229. Dwelling 211.

Tolena R. Haugen

F, b. circa 1908
Father*Ole Haugen b. 5 Aug 1868, d. 1 Dec 1936
Mother*Anna Gurina Tangen b. 16 Sep 1872, d. 8 Jan 1954
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1908Tolena R. Haugen was born circa 1908 at North Dakota.
She was the daughter of Ole Haugen and Anna Gurina Tangen.
Census DateLocationDescription
27 May 1910Stowers, Adams, North DakotaTolena R. Haugen was listed as a daughter in Ole Haugen's household on the 1910 Census at Stowers, Adams, North Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED229. Dwelling 211.