Wife of my grand uncle (0.000) - tree; wife of Thomas S. Olsen; mother of Willard T. Olsen, Ruth E. (Unknown) Olsen, Leroy A. Olsen and Hazel Olsen.
Birth:
~1886 in IL
Death: Unknown
Marriage:1/26/1907 in Chicago, Cook, IL
1907-01-26 Cook County Illinois Marriages Index – groom: Thomas Olsen (21), bride: Inga Anderson (21), marriage place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1920-12-29 Attended Party Given for Rae Magnuson – listed as an attendee.
1921-09-08 Entertains Guests - mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Olsen, Anna Anderson (Inga’s sister), Mrs. Adolph Olsen, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson.
1922-05-18 Son’s Funeral Will Be Private Due to Serious Illness of Father
1922-05-23 Card of Thanks – for support during his son’s illness and death. See his son’s obituary.
1926 Elkhart City Directory – Thos. S Olsen (Inga M) coremaker Elkhart Brass Mfg Co, 610 N. Michigan; also living at the same address was Ruth E.
1928 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Marie Olsen (widow of Thomas), chocolate dipper, householder 307 Ward.
1930 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Mrs. Marie Olsen, maid Hotel Elkhart; householder 508 N. 2nd; also daughter Hazel is now living with her. Note: this the last directory I can find her. She is not in the 1932 directory.
Mother-in-law of my great grand aunt (0.000) - tree; wife of Charles J. Magnuson; mother of Charles Magnuson Jr., Conrad Emmanuel Magnuson and Richard Magnuson.
Birth:
Sep 1838 in Sweden
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Wife of My 2nd cousin 1x removed (1.563) - tree; wife of Martin C. Olsen.
Birth: 4/28/1901
in Grand Haven, Ottawa, MI
Death: Jun 1994 in nursing home in Grand Haven, Ottawa, MI
Marriage: Unknown
1930 U.S. Census
Summary 1940 U.S. Census
Summary
Wife of my 3rd cousin; wife of Brian Checkley; mother of Abigail (Unknown) Checkley and Nathalia (Unknown) Checkley.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin 1x removed (0.391) – tree; daughter Brian Checkley and Lauren (Checkley) Cato.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin (0.781) – tree; husband of Lauren (Checkley) Cato; father of Abigail (Unknown) Checkley and Nathalia (Unknown) Checkley; son of James Checkley and Ann (Checkley) Erickson.
Birth:
Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Husband of my 2nd cousin 1x removed (0.000) – tree; husband of Ann (Checkley) Erickson; father of Brian Checkley and Todd Checkley.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin 1x removed (0.391) – tree; daughter Brian Checkley and Lauren (Checkley) Cato.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin 1x removed; daughter of Todd Checkley and Paula (Checkley) Foster.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin (0.781) – tree; husband of Paula (Checkley) Foster; father of Olivia (Unknown) Checkley; son of James Checkley and Ann (Checkley) Erickson.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 2nd cousin 1x removed; (1.563) – tree; wife of James Checkley; mother of Brian Checkley and Todd Checkley; daughter of Gunnar W. Erickson Sr. and Verna M. (Erickson) Olsen.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin (0.781) – tree; daughter of Gunner W. Erickson Jr. and Diane (Erickson) Rodgers.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Husband of my 1st cousin 2x removed (0.000) – tree; husband of Verna M (Erickson) Olsen; father of Jean Ilan (Hess) Erickson, Ann (Checkley) Erickson, Janet (Moyer) Erickson, Gunnar W. Erickson Jr. and John Erickson.
Birth:
1909 in Indiana
Death: 1/9/1967 in Hillsdale County, MI
Marriage: 10/30/1938 in Elkhart, IN
1910 U.S. Census Summary 1920 U.S. Census Summary
1930 U.S. Census Summary 1940 U.S. Census Summary
1947 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Gunnar W Erickson (Verna M), fireman NYC Sys, h 921 W. Franklin
Find-a-Grave Snapshot – listed as
Gravestone – Erickson: Verna M. 1916-2012 and Gunnar W. 1909-1967
My 2nd cousin 1x removed; husband of Diane (Erickson) Rodgers; father of Christine (Unknown) Erickson and Michael Erickson; son of Gunnar W. Erickson Sr. and Verna M. (Erickson) Olsen.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 2nd cousin 1x removed; (1.563) – tree; wife of Unknown Moyer_James_Checkley; daughter of Gunnar W. Erickson Sr. and Verna M. (Erickson) Olsen.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 2nd cousin 1x removed; (1.563) – tree; wife of Roger Hess; mother of Michele (Reed) Hess, Nicole (Unknown) Hess and Rhonda (Unknown) Hess; daughter of Gunnar W. Erickson Sr. and Verna M. (Erickson) Olsen.
Birth: 7/16/1939
in Indiana
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 2nd cousin 1x removed (1.563) – tree; son of Gunnar W. Erickson Sr. and Verna M. (Erickson) Olsen.
Birth:
Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Wife of my 3rd cousin (0.000) - tree; wife of Todd Checkley; mother
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin 1x removed; daughter of Joe Grayson and Nicole (Grayson) Hess.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Husband of my 3rd cousin (0.00) - tree; husband of Nicole (Grayson) Hess; father of Jessica (Unknown) Grayson.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 2nd great grandmother (6.250) - tree; wife of Paul Olsen; mother of Inga Marie (Andresen) Olsen, Gustav Adolph Olsen, Ragnhild (Magnuson) Olsen, John Olsen, Thomas S. Olsen, and Olga T. (Thompson) Olsen.
Birth:
6/16/1849 not sure if 1849 (obituary) or
1850 (1900 census)
Death: 3/4/1925
Marriage: ~1872
Photo abbreviation: bestemor
Note: Anna Sophia Halverson and Paul Olsen
were already married when they immigrated to the U.S. in 1888. They are referred to in pictures as Bestefar
(Norwegian for “grandfather”) and Bestemor (Norwegian for “grandmother”).
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
Find-a-Grave Snapshot – listed as Sophia Olsen; birth: 1849; death: 1925: spouse: Paul Olsen (1852-1934); children: Gustav Adolph Olsen (1879-1947); burial: Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, IN, plot: section 37.
Gravestone – listed as Mother Sophia Olsen (1849-1925)
1925-03-14 Elkhart Truth Obituary Index – listed as Anna Sophia Olsen, DOB 6/16/1849, DOD 3/4/1925.
1925-03-04 Elkhart Truth Obituary – listed as Anna Sophia Olsen; died at 10:15 a.m. 3/4/1925 at the home of daughter Mrs. H. G. Thompson, 1232 Cassopolis Street; death cause: heart disease and dropsy after one year illness, the last six weeks she was seriously ill; funeral at Thompson home on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.; burial in Rice Cemetery; daughter of Halvor and Margaret Nelson; born on 6/16/1849 in Norway; came to Chicago 37 years ago ~1888; came to Elkhart 20 years ago ~1905; member of Lutheran church in Chicago; known as “Grandma Olsen” by all acquaintances; survivors: husband Paul Olsen; daughters Mrs. H. G. Thompson and Mrs. Conrad Magnuson (Chicago) sons Adolph and Thomas (both of Elkhart), 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Mother-in-law of my grand uncle (0.000) - tree; wife of Frederick Strom; mother of Gudrun (Olsen) Strom, mother-in-law of Gustav Adolf Olsen.
My 3rd cousin; wife of David Reed; mother of of Jason Reed and Mark Reed.; daughter of Roger Hess and Jean Ilan (Hess) Erickson.
Birth:
Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin (0.781) - tree; wife of Joe Grayson; mother of Jessica (Unknown) Grayson; daughter of Roger Hess and Jean Ilan (Hess) Erickson.
Birth:
Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin (0.781) - tree; daughter of Roger Hess and Jean Ilan (Hess) Erickson.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Husband of my 2nd cousin 1x removed (0.000) - tree; husband of Jean Ilan (Hess) Erickson; father of Michele (Reed) Hess, Nicole (Unknown) Hess and Rhonda (Unknown) Hess.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
New York Passenger List Summary – this document shows that Anna came over with her children (no mention of her husband), and it looks like they were headed for her brother Olaf Hansen who lived in Elkhart, Indiana.
Birth:
Unknown
Death: 1924
Marriage: Unknown
Wife of Orville Cli Magnuson (0,000) - tree; mother of Norman Magnuson, Conrad Magnuson and Donald Magnuson.
Birth: 7/19/1911
Death: 3/17/2008
Marriage: 1932
Obit – Listed as Died on 3/17/2008 at the age of 96, born 7/19/1911 in Chicago, married Orville Magnuson in 1932 in Chicago, switchboard operator for Bell Telephone in Chicago for 8 years, survived by 2 sons (Conrad and Donald), son Norman preceded her in death, cremated by Andreason’s Cremation and Burial Service in Springfield.
Wife of my 1st cousin 2x removed (0.000) - tree; wife of Norman Magnuson; daughter of George M. Larson and Olga Larson.
Birth:
10/7/1903
Death: 4/6/1998
Marriage: ~1925
1910 U.S. Census Summary 1920 U.S. Census Summary
1930 U.S. Census Summary 1940 U.S. Census Summary
It does not appear that Norman and Annette
ever had any children. None are listed
on any of the census.
Oregon Death Index – listed as Annette Julia Larson, born 10/7/1903, died 4/6/1998, spouse: Norman, death place: Lane.
Father-in-law of sibling of my great grandmother (0.000) - tree; husband of Mary (Magnuson) Anderson; father of Charles Magnuson Jr., Conrad Emmanuel Magnuson and Richard Magnuson.
Birth:
7/17/1850
Death: 7/27/1928
Marriage: Unknown
Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths1916-1947 – taken from Family Search; listed as Charles J. Magnusson, death date: 7/271928; death place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; (78); birth date: 7/17/1850; birthplace: Sweden; father and mother both born in Sweden; burial date: 7/30/1928 in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Brother-in-law of sibling of my great grandmother (0.000) - tree; son of Charles J. Magnuson and Mary (Magnuson) Anderson.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Husband of sibling of my great grandmother (0.000) - tree; husband of Ragnhild (Olsen) Magnuson; father of Norman Magnuson and Orville Magnuson; son of Charles J. Magnuson and Mary (Magnuson) Anderson.
Birth:
8/18/1874
Death: 9/14/1924
Marriage: 6/17/1903
Photo abbreviation: conradm
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
Name Variations: first name Conrad also shown as Connard. Last name: Magnuson also shown as Magnusen, Magnussen, and Magnusson.
1899-06-23 Article About Wrestling – Not positive that this is my relative, but because of his size and other articles about him as a policeman in this paper it very may well could be.
1899-06-28 Article About Losing Wrestling Match – A follow-up to the 6/23/1899 article.
1903-06-17 Cook County Illinois Marriage Index – Lists Conrad Magnussen (28) ~1875 marrying Ragnhild Olsen on 6/17/1903 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
1918-09-12 Draft Registration Card – It looks like
he may have hand filled this so I am using the information as accurate - Listed
as Conrad Emanuel Magnuson, 5334 Belle Plaine Ave., Chicago, Illinois (this
address matches one for Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index verifying that
this is my relative), (44) born
8/10/1873, naturalized citizen, policeman for the city of Chicago, wife is
Ragnhild, height = tall, build = stout, brown eyes, light brown hair. This document also contains his full
signature.
1924-09-15 Article About Conrad’s Death (PDF) - This brief article calls Conrad “one of the giants of the Chicago police force. It notes that he succumbed to an injury which occurred two years before while exerting his strength to lift a motor out of a police boat. It also mentions that he was nationally known as the anchor of Chicago’s tug-of-war teams.
Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index – listed as Conrad E. Magnuson, born 8/18/1874 in Christian, Norway; died 9/14/1924 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; buried in Acacia Park Cemetery; occupation: police officer; address: 5334 Belleplaine Ave., Ward 41; father: Charles J. Magnuson who was born in Sweden, mother: Mary Anderson who was born in Sweden; spouse: Ray Olsen Magnuson.
Cook County Illinois Death Index – listed as Conrad E. Magnuson, died 9/14/1924 in Cook County, Illinois.
Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths – from Family Search; listed as Conrad E. Magnuson; death date: 9/18/1974, death place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; (50); birth date: 8/14/1874; birthplace: Christian, Norway; father: Charles J. Magnuson who was born in Sweden; mother: Mary Anderson who was born in Sweden; occupation: police officer; burial date: 9/17/1924; cemetery: Acacia Park.
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; husband of Annette Julia (Magnuson) Larson; son of Conrad Emanuel Magnuson and Ragnhild (Olsen) Magnuson. According to Julie they never had a children and always lived with Orville.
Birth:
~1905
Death: Unknown
Marriage: ~1925
Photo abbreviation: normanm
1910 U.S. Census Summary 1920 U.S. Census Summary
1930 U.S. Census Summary 1940 U.S. Census Summary
Very interesting note: in the 1920 U.S. Census the Magnuson’s and the Larson’s were living next door to each other in Chicago. In 1925 Norman Magnuson and Annette Larson were married.
Cook County Birth Index – There is something amiss here. – This matches up the names perfectly, but the date is way off. Listed as Norman Magnuson, father Conrad Emanuel Magnuson (30), mother Ragenhild Olson (24), both parents born in Christiana, Norway; birth date: 3/23/1921
I found a Norman Magnussen in a 1940 U.S. Census who is the same age as our Norman living in Corning, Iowa, but this Norman was born in Iowa and he belongs to a different family. This Norman was married to Rosa, and he had twin daughters Margaret and Louise (born ~1930 and a son Robert born ~1932.
My 2nd cousin 1x removed (1.563) - tree; son of Orville Cli Magnuson and Evelyn (Magnuson) Kirchoff.
Birth:
12/26/1938
Death: June 1969
Marriage: Unknown
My first cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; husband of Evelyn (Magnuson) Kirchoff; father of Norman Magnuson; son of Conrad Emanuel Magnuson and Ragnhild (Olsen) Magnuson.
Birth:
2/14/1907
Death: 10/6/1977
Marriage: 1932
Photo abbreviation: Orville
1910 U.S. Census Summary 1920 U.S. Census Summary
1930 U.S. Census Summary 1940 U.S. Census Summary
Note: Orville had both a brother as well as
a son named Norman. He also had a son as
well as a father named Conrad.
SSDI – birth: 2/14/1907, death: Oct 1977, last residence Eugene, Oregon, SSN 324-01-5043.
Oregon Death Index – birth Feb 1907, death 10/6/1977, spouse’s name Evelyn, death place Lane County.
Brother-in-law of sibling of my great grandmother (0.000) - tree; son of Charles J. Magnuson and Mary (Magnuson) Anderson.
Birth:
Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 2nd great grandfather (6.250) - tree; father of Inga Marie (Andresen) Olsen.
Birth:
8/15/1827
Death: not sure, but I did find one obituary that was within 2 years. I also found this on a Cook County Marriage
and Death Index for Andreas Olsen (58 – died 7/19/1888). My guess is that this
is not my relative. The obituary
(7/16/1888) (find it at genealogybank.com) gave his address as 149 Chicago
Avenue – burial at Mount Olivet which matches the cemetery Penny gave me. I found an Andres Olsen in the 1888 city
directory living at the 149 Chicago Avenue address. He was listed as a laborer. I could not find a Paul Olsen. However, I just realized that Paul Olsen did
not immigrate to the U.S. until 1888.
My most recent theory is that this is Louis Andresen’s father. I have reason to believe that in Norway, Louis was Louitz Olsen (see Norwegian records)
I found a Paul Olsen in the 1890 Chicago directory who lived at 749 Seymour and was a watchman.
I’m still trying to determine if this was Paul Olsen’s father or Louis Andresen’s father. I do know that my 2nd great grandfather - tree from Norway was named Andreas Olsen. Although the obvious choice would be Paul Olsen as his son, I have also heard from multiple sources that the name “Andresen” was a combination of Andreas and Olsen.
I also know that Louis Andresen purchased burial plots in Chicago (source: Penny Spangler) and that Andreas was buried there. So it could have been his father or his father-in-law who was buried there. Right now my hunch is Andreas was the father of Paul Olsen, but I can’t say that with any certainty right now.
Husband of my 1st cousin 2x removed (0.000) – Tree; husband of Martha E. (Olson) Anderson; father of Martin C. Olson.
Birth: Unknown in
Norway
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
RootsWeb from Allyn Beekman – listing for son Martin Carl Olsen; born 6/22/1902 in Michigan City, IN; died 7/6/1990 in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; burial: Sunrise Mausoleum, Muskegon, Michigan; SSN: 367-10-5186; church affiliation: Methodist; father: Charles Olaf Olsen, born in Norway; mother: Martha Andresen, born in Norway; married to Gertrude Beekman who was born on 4/28/1901 in Grand Haven, Ottawa, MI.
My 2nd cousin 1x removed (1.563) – tree; wife of Anthony Thurston; daughter of Glenn Arthur Olsen and Josephine (Olsen) Ridenour.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; husband of Josephine (Olsen) Ridenour; father of Christine (Thurston) Olsen; son of Gustav Adolph Olsen and Gudrun (Olsen) Strom.
Birth:
5/19/1914 in Indiana
Death: Jul 1988
Marriage: Unknown
Note: The reason I know that Glenn’s wife was
Josephine Ridenour is because she is listed on Linda (Seng) Andresen’s list as
Glenn Arthur’s wife. Christine – Anthony
Thurston is listed as their child.
1930 U.S. Census Summary 1940 U.S. Census Summary
1921-03-03 – Birthday Party – attends the birthday party of Dorthy May Perkins with his brother Glenn.
Find-a-Grave Snapshot – listed as Glenn Arthur Olsen; birth: 5/19/1914; death: 7/19/1988; inscription: CPL US MARINE CORPS, WORLD WAR II; burial: Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, OR, plot: section 4 site 180.
SSDI – listed as Glenn A. Olsen; SSN: 308-03-3605; birth: 5/19/1914; death: Jul 1988; SSN state: Indiana.
I’m not positive that the Find-a-Grave and
the SSDI is is our Glenn, but because the exact spelling and the fact that the
SSN was issued in Indiana, there is a good chance that it is.
My great grand uncle (6.250) - tree; husband of Gudrun (Olsen) Strom; father of Paul F. Olsen, Glenn Arthur Olsen and Verna M. (Erickson) Olsen; son of Paul Olsen and Anna Sophia (Olsen) Halversen.
Birth:
2/20/1878
Death: 10/4/1947
Marriage: 7/3/1912
Verna was married to Gunnar Erickson – lived two doors down from Julie had five kids Jean, Gunner, John, Janet, ??)
1930 U.S. Census
Summary 1940 U.S. Census
Summary
1920-12-29 Attended Party Given for Rae Magnuson – listed as an attendee
1921-09-08 Entertains Guests - mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Olsen, Anna Anderson (Inga’s sister), Mrs. Adolph Olsen, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson.
U.S. World War I Draft Registration Card (difficult to read) Summary – born 2/20/1878 in Elkhart, Indiana.
1947-10-06 Elkhart Truth Obituary Index listed as Gustav Adolph Olsen, born 2/20/1879, died 10/4/1947
1947-10-06 Elkhart Truth Obituary clean copy – listed as Gustav Adolph Olsen; 921 West Franklin; had been employed at Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co. for 27 years retiring in 1937; born 2/20/1879 in St. Joseph, Michigan, son of Paul and Sophia (Halversen) Olsen who died 3/19/1937; survivors: sons Paul F (Elkhart) and Glenn A (Bremen), daughter Mrs. Gunnar (Verna) Erickson (Elkhart) sisters Mrs. C. A. (Olga) Ryan of Elkhart and Mrs. Ray Magnusen of Chicago and six grandchildren; funeral held 10/7 at 1:00 p.m. at Walley Funeral Home; buried in Rice Cemetery.
Find-a-Grave Snapshot – listed as Gustav Adolph Olsen, birth: 2/20/1879 in Oslo, Oslo County, Norway; death: 10/4/1947 in Elkhart, Elkhart, IN; includes Elkhart Truth obituary; parents: Paul Olsen (1852-1934) and Sophia Olsen (1849-1925); spouse: Gudrun Olsen (1849-1925); burial: Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, IN, plot: Section 41.
Gravestone – listed as Adolph G. Olsen 1879-1947 and Gudrun Olsen (1890-1937)
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; daughter of Thomas S. Olsen and Inga M. (Olsen) Anderson.
Birth:
~1914
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
I discovered this person in her 15 year old brother’s obituary in 1922 where she is listed as 8 years old.
1930 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Mrs. Marie Olsen, maid Hotel Elkhart; householder 508 N. 2nd; also daughter Hazel is now living with her.
My great grandmother (12.500) - tree; wife of Louis M. Andresen; mother of Paul Andrew Andresen, Louis Walter Andresen *, Louis Andresen (3) *; Raymond Frederick Andresen and Harold Andresen; daughter of Paul Olsen and Anna Sophia (Andresen) Halversen.
Birth:
12/27/1871
Death: 8/8/1923
Marriage: 8/5/1893 could be 8/5/1892
Photo abbreviation: ingaa
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
* Evidently Louis and Inga had two sons, both named Louis, who died in childhood. The first was named Louis Walter who only lived for five days. The only resource for his middle name is the 1896-01-17 Cook County Illinois Birth Certificates Index. Then in the 1900 U.S. Census, Inga is shown as having three children but only two as living. We know that Louis Walter was the child who had died before the census
A second son, also named Louis, is shown on the 1900 U.S. Census and is listed as being born in October of 1898. Sine this child does not appear on the 1910 U.S. Census when he would have been only eleven years old, I must conclude that this son died sometime between 1900 and 1910. This census must be incorrect when it shows that Inga was the mother 3, 3 of which are living. From the other records, it is clear that she was, in fact, the mother of 5, 3 or which were living.
1903-04-13 Birth Announcement – son born to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Anderson of Washington Street on Sunday. This is only one day off of when Raymond Andresen was born. He was actually born on a Saturday. Also there is a Louis Andersen listed in the 1903 Elkhart City Directory as a brass foreman who lives at 310 W. Washington. It lists his wife’s name as Tenga (most likely Inga).
1914-09-02 confined to home with hay fever – Elkhart Daily Review
Note: For some reason, both Louis and Inga
show ages that are only 8 years younger in 1900 than they were in 1910.
Cook County Illinois Marriages Index – Louis (28), birth about 1865, married 8/5/1893 in Cook County, Illinois, married Inga M. Olsen (21).
1893-08-06 – Newspaper listing of marriage license – Daily Inter Ocean
1917 Elkhart Directory – listed as Louis Andersen, Louis (Inga M), superintendant, resides at 1128 Cassopolis Street.
1920-12-29 Attended Party Given for Rae Magnuson – listed as an attendee
1921-08-27 spending summer at Simonton Lake cottage seriously ill with hay fever and asthma
1928 Elkhart City Directory – presumably living with husband, listed
as Andresen, Louis M. shipping clerk at Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., living at 1128
Cassopolis Street, Elkhart, Indiana.
1923-08-09 Elkhart Truth Obituary – listed as Inga Marie Andresen (51); wife of Louis Andresen of 1128 Cassopolis Street; died 8/8/1923 at 10:30 p.m. at Elkhart General Hospital; death caused by appendicitis and other internal ailments; she was fine on previous Saturday spending day at family cottage at Simonton Lake, stricken Sunday, went to hospital on Monday where she had an emergency operation; daughter of Paul Sophie Olsen, born on 12/27/1871 in Christiana, Norway; came to U.S. with her family when she was 16 ~1887 making home in Chicago; married Louis 8/5/1892; they moved to Elkhart 10 years later ~1902; survivors: husband Louis, sons Andrew, Raymond and Harold (all of Elkhart), her parents (Elkhart); brothers Adolph and Thomas Olsen (Elkhart) sisters Mrs. Conrad Magnuson (Chicago) and Mrs. Henry Thompson (Elkhart); funeral 8/11, burial at Rice Cemetery.
Notes from Dad: Inga died of appendicitis before any of her sons were married.
Note: There evidently was another Inga Marie Andresen that came over from London and arrived in the U.S. 4/17/1911. She shows up on the passenger list along with her husband Hans.
My grand uncle (12.500) – tree; son of Paul Olsen and Anna Sophia (Olsen) Halversen.
Birth:
7/23/1882
Death: 2/21/1915 in Fort Steilacoom, Pierce, WA
Marriage: Unknown
I though I had found this person in subsequent censuses. The person I found was married to a Lillian and they had two daughters named Hazel and Jeanette. However, the estimated birth dates in the 1940 census were way off, but the clincher was that he had his mother living with him in 1940 and her name was Marie. Also if the Washington Death record is accurate, my grand uncle died in 1915.
Norway Baptistms – listed as Johan Sverderup Olsen; baptism date: 8/27/1882 in Oslo, Oslo, Norway; birth: 7/23/1882; father: Paul Olsen; mother: Anne Sofie Halvorsen.
Washington Deaths – Listed as John Olson, birth date ~1882, death date 2/21/1915, died at (33), death location: Fort Steilacoom, Pierce County, Washington, father: Paul Olson.
John Olsen is included in the Miller Family Tree, but there is
very little information on him.
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; son of Thomas S. Olsen and Inga M. (Olsen) Anderson.
Birth:
~1910
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Note: His brother Willard, who was only two older than he was, died in 1922. Leroy is not mentioned as a survivor, leading me to believe that he had preceded his brother in death.
My 2nd cousin 1x removed (1.563) - tree; husband of Gertrude (Olsen) Beekman; son of Charles Olaf Olsen and Martha E. (Olsen) Anderson.
Birth:
~1903
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
1910 U.S. Census Summary 1920 U.S. Census Summary
1930 U.S. Census Summary 1940 U.S. Census Summary
RootsWeb from Allyn Beekman – listed as Martin Carl Olsen; born 6/22/1902 in Michigan City, IN; died 7/6/1990 in Muskegon, Muskegon, MI; burial: Sunrise Mausoleum, Muskegon, Michigan; SSN: 367-10-5186; church affiliation: Methodist; father: Charles Olaf Olsen, born in Norway; mother: Martha Andresen, born in Norway; married to Gertrude Beekman who was born on 4/28/1901 in Grand Haven, Ottawa, MI.
I found quite a bit of missing information in RootsWeb. His middle name was Carl. He was born 6/22/1902 in Michigan City, IN and he died on 7/6/1990 in Muskegon, MI. His father’s name was Charles Olaf Olsen and his mother was Martha Andresen (interesting that it is spelled Andresen here). His wife’s name was Gertrude Beekman.
My great grand aunt (6.250) - tree; wife of Henry G. Thompson, later wife of C.A. Ryan; mother of Dorothy L. Thompson; daughter of Paul Olsen and Anna Sophia (Olsen) Halversen.
Birth:
1889
Death: 1961
Marriage: 5/4/1909
Photo abbreviation: olgat
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
1920 U.S. Census Summary 1930 U.S. Census Summary
1909-05-04 Cook County Marriages Index – listed as Olga Olsen; birth: ~1889; marriage: 5/4/1909 in Chicago, Cook, IL; spouse: Henry G. Thompson.
1912-12-04 – Elected financial secretary for The Companion Court Samaritan
1912-12-04 – Elected financial secretary for The Companion Court Samaritan The Elkhart Truth
1913-03-12 – Picnic dinner of Jolly I.O.F. Club at her home Elkhart Daily Review
1913-03-12 – Picnic dinner of Jolly I.O.F. Club at her home Elkhart Truth
1913-03-14 – Jolly I.O.F. Club hospitably entertained by Mrs. Henry Thompson
1915-11-09 – Companion Court meets at her house for sewing
1917-10-09 - Congenial Club meets at her home on Cassopolis Street. Mabel Thompson, Henry’s sister, provided vocal music along with Grace Benson of Chicago and Olga.
1918-04-26 – Hosts Congenial Club
1918-06-05 – elected as delegate for Companion Court Samaritan
1919-02-07 – Congenial Club hosted picnic
dinner The Elkhart Review
1919-08-01 – carries off honors for the lean ladies’ race at Congenial Club meeting
1919-08-29 – Awarded honors at Congenial Club
1920-03-13 – hosts Congenial Club meeting
1920-08-06 – wins prize at meeting of Congenial Club
1920-12-29 Attended Party Given for Rae Magnuson – listed as host. Attendees included Henry G. Thompson, Adolph Olsen and family, Thomas Olsen and family, Mrs. Louis Anderson (Inga Andresen), Andrew Anderson (Andresen) and Beulah Nichols (Aunt Beulah).
1921-09-08 Entertains Guests - mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Olsen, Anna Anderson (Inga’s sister), Mrs. Adolph Olsen, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson.
1921-09-19 – Foresters Picnic at Park, Mrs. Henry Thompson is mentioned as the secretary treasurer. Paul Olsen is also mentioned as a race winner.
1922-03-24 – awarded honors at Congenial Club meeting
1922-07-07 – club prize awarded at Simonton Lake
1922-08-04 – Award prize at C.F. Club
1922-11-11 – prize winner at Congenial Club meeting
1922-12-15 – wins prize at Congenial Club meeting
1922 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Henry G Thompson (Olga T), hornmaker at Buescher Band Instruments Co., living at 1232 Cassopolis.
1924 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Henry G Thompson (Olga T), foreman at Buescher Band Instruments Co., living at 1232 Cassopolis.
1926 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Henry G Thompson (Olga T), hornmaker at Martin Band Instruments Co., living at 1232 Cassopolis.
1928 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Henry G Thompson (Olga T), factory worker at Curtain Supply Company, living at 1232 Cassopolis.
1938 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Olga Thompson; widow of Henry G; living at 1232 Cassopolis.
Find-a-Grave Screenshot – listed as Olga T Thompson; birth: 1889; death: 1961; Burial: Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, IN; plot Section 41.
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; husband of Janet S. (Olsen) Sykes; son of Gustav Adolph Olsen and Gudrun (Olsen) Strom.
Birth:
12/4/1912 in Elkhart, IN
Death: 3/11/1963 in Elkhart, IN at the age of 50
Marriage: 10/17/1942 in Elkhart, Elkhart, IN
Note: there was another Paul Frederick Olsen
who was born 12/29/1912 in Chicago. His
father was also Paul Frederick Olsen and his mother was Margret Elizebeth
Bauer.
1930 U.S. Census
Summary 1940 U.S. Census
Summary
Indiana Marriages – listed a Paul Frederick Olsen, 30, birth: 12/4/1912 in Elkhart, IN; parents: Adolph G. Olsen and Gudrun Strom; spouse: Janet Sykes, 25, birth: 3/4/1917 in Chicago, IL, parents: Roy R Sykes and Mildred Bane; wedding license: 10/10/1942; event: 10/17/1942, officiator: Raymond C. Holm.
1913-12-13 Birthday Party – his cousin Dorothy Thompson entertained 18 young friends at her home at 1232 Cassopolis Street in honor of her 9th birthday, prize winners included Paul.
1918-06-10 – Hundreds of Children Have Been Examined, both Paul and his sister Verna are listed as children at the Beardsley School who will be examined in connection with the Child Welfare work looking at physical and mental defects.
1921-03-03 – Birthday Party – attends the birthday party of Dorothy May Perkins with his brother Glenn.
1921-09-19 – Foresters Picnic at Park, Paul Olsen is also mentioned as a race winner. His aunt Olga, Mrs. Henry Thompson is also mentioned in the article as the secretary treasurer of the Foresters.
1963-03-11 Elkhart Truth Obituary Database – listed as Paul F. Olsen, obituary date: 3/11/1963; date of death: 3/11/1963; date of birth: 12/4/1912.
SSDI – listed as Paul Olsen; SSN: 308-03-3492; birth: 12/4/1912; death: Mar 1963.
My 2nd great grandfather (6.250) - tree; husband of Anna Sophia (Olsen) Halversen; father of Inga Marie (Andresen) Olsen, Gustav Adolph Olsen, Ragnhild (Magnuson) Olsen, John Olsen, Thomas Olsen, and Olga T. (Thompson) Olsen.
Birth:
3/11/1852
Death: 10/19/1934
Marriage: ~1872
Immigrated: 1888
Photo abbreviation: bestefar
Note: Anna Sophia Halverson and Paul Olsen
were already married when they immigrated to the U.S. in 1888. They are referred to in pictures as Bestefar
(Norwegian for “grandfather”) and Bestemor (Norwegian for “grandmother”).
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
1920 U.S. Census Summary 1930 U.S. Census Summary
1917-09-27 Sending Smokes to Sammies – listed as contributor
1918-01-15 Contributes to Patriot Fund
1918-01-15 Contributes half hour each week
Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index 1916-1947 – born 3/11/1852 in Osolo, Norway; death 10/19/1934 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, buried 10/20/1934 in Rice Cemetery in Elkhart, Indiana; Occupation: moulder; Residence Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Spouse name: Sophia Olsen.
Find-a-Grave Snapshot – listed as Paul Olsen; birth: 3/11/1852 in Oslo, Oslo, Norway; death: 10/19/1934 in Chicago, Cook, IL; spouse: Sophia Olsen (1849-1925); children: Gustav Adolph Olsen (1879-1947); immigrated from Oslo Norway in 1888; burial: Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, IN, plot Section 37.
Gravestone – listed as Father Paul Olsen (1852 – 1934)
1934-10-20 Elkhart Truth Obituary Index – listed as Paul Olsen, obituary date: 10/20/1934; date of birth: 3/11/1852, date of death: 10/19/1934.
1934-10-20 Elkhart Truth Obituary clean copy– listed as Paul Olsen (82), resident of Elkhart for 35 years ~1899; died Friday (10/19/34) at home of daughter Mrs. Rose Magnuson; 4941 Sunnyside Avenue, Chicago where he went to visit one month before; died of old age combined with asthma and bronchitis; home was with other daughter Mrs. Henry G. Thompson, 1232 Cassopolis Street; born 3/11/1852 in Oslo, Norway; funeral held 10/22/1934 at 2:00 p.m. at the Thompson home; survivors: two daughters mentioned above and sons Adolph Olsen of 315 Grove Court, Elkhart and 10 grandchildren.
My great grand aunt (6.250) - tree; wife of Conrad Emanuel Magnuson; mother of Norman Magnuson and Orville Cli Magnuson; daughter of Paul Olsen and Anna Sophia (Olsen) Halversen.
Birth:
Mar 1880
Death: Unknown
Marriage: 6/17/1903
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
1920 U.S. Census Summary 1930 U.S. Census Summary
1903-06-17 Cook County Illinois Marriage Index – Lists Conrad Magnussen (28) ~1875 marrying Ragnhild Olsen on 6/17/1903 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
1903-06-17 Cook County Illinois Marriages Index – listed as Ragnhild Olsen (23), married 6/17/1903 in Cook County, IL; spouse: Conrad Magnussen (28).
1920-12-29 Party Given in Her Honor – party for Rae who was from Chicago at the home of her sister Olga (and Henry Thompson). Present were Adolph Olsen (her brother) and his family, Thomas Olsen (her brother) and his family, Mrs. Louis Anderson (really Inga Andresen), Harvey Doering (and his family - no idea who he is), Andrew Anderson (really Andrew Andresen) and Beulah Nichols (evidently they were not yet married). Mr. Doering played banjo and violin solo accompanied by his wife and also by H.G. Thompson. Games were played, and a three course lunch was served.
Other names for Ragnhild: Rose Paul Olsen’s obituary, Rae, Ray Conrad’s death index, and Ragnhild 1910 U.S. Census, Ragnild 1920 U.S. Census
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; daughter Thomas S. Olsen and Inga M. (Olsen) Anderson.
Birth:
~1908
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
1926 Elkhart City Directory – Thos. S Olsen (Inga M) coremaker Elkhart Brass Mfg Co, 610 N. Michigan; also living at the same address was Ruth E.
My great grand uncle (6.250) - tree; husband of Inga M. (Olsen) Anderson; father of Willard T. Olsen, Ruth E. (Unknown) Olsen, Leroy A. Olsen and Hazel Olsen; son of Paul Olsen and Anna Sophia (Olsen) Halversen.
Birth:
7/5/1886
Death: 11/4/1926
Marriage: 1/26/1907
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
1907-01-26 Cook County Illinois Marriages Index – groom: Thomas Olsen (21), bride: Inga Anderson (21), marriage place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1917-09-27 Sending Smokes to Sammies – listed as contributor
1918-01-15 Contributes to Patriot Fund
1918-01-15 Contributes half hour each week
1920-12-29 Attended Party Given for Rae Magnuson – listed as an attendee
1921-09-08 Entertains Guests - mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Olsen, Anna Anderson (Inga’s sister), Mrs. Adolph Olsen, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson.
1922-05-18 Son’s Funeral Will Be Private Due to Serious Illness of Father
1922-05-23 Card of Thanks – for support during his son’s illness and death. See his son’s obituary
1926 Elkhart City Directory – Thos. S Olsen (Inga M) coremaker Elkhart Brass Mfg Co, 610 N. Michigan; also living at the same address was Ruth E.
1926-11-04 Elkhart Public Library Obituary Database – listed as Thomas S. Olson, obituary date: 11/5/1926, location: page 2, date of death: 11/4/1926, date of birth: 7/5/1886.
Obituary – listed as Thomas S. Olson, 40, died at 9:30 Thursday night; cause of death: Bright’s Disease after an illness of four years; unable to work at his trade as a brass moulder for last five months; employed by Elkhart Brass Works; burial: Rice Cemetery; son of Paul and Sophia Olson; born in Norway on 7/5/1886; family came to the U.S. and to Chicago when he was 3 years old (~1889); moved to Elkhart 20 years ago (~1906); married Inga Marie Anderson.
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; wife of Gunnar W. Erickson Sr.; mother of Jean Ilan (Hess) Erickson, Ann (Checkley) Erickson, Janet (Moyer) Erickson, Gunnar W. Erickson Jr. and John Erickson; daughter of Gustav Adolph Olsen and Gudrun (Olsen) Strom.
Birth:
6/2/1916 in Elkhart, Elkhart, IN
Death: 5/12/2012 in Elkhart, Elkhart, IN
Marriage: 10/30/1938 to Gunnar Erickson; 2/1/1975 to Frank D. Cummins
1918-06-10 – Hundreds of Children Have Been Examined, both Paul and his sister Verna are listed as children at the Beardsley School who will be examined in connection with the Child Welfare work looking at physical and mental defects.
1930 U.S. Census Summary 1940 U.S. Census Summary
1916-06-02 Obituary in the Elkhart Truth from Genealogy Bank – listed as Verna Erickson Cummins; 95; birth: 6/2/1916 in Elkhart; parents: Adolph and Gundrun (Strom) Olsen; death: 5/12/2012 at 7:010 a.m. at Greenleaf Health Campus; spouses: married Gunnar W. Erickson on 10/30/1938 who died 1/9/1967 in Hillsdale, MI; married Frank D. Cummins on 2/1/1975 in Elkhart who died 10/15/1985 in Broad Run, VA.; survivors: 3 daughters: Jean (Roger) Hess of Broad Run, VA, Ann (James Checkley of Middlebury, IN and Janet (George) Moyer of Union, MI, two sons: Gunnar (Diane) Erickson Jr. of Union and John (Bobbe)_ Erickson of Elkhart; preceded in death by granddaughter Rhonda Hess and 2 brothers: Paul and Glenn Olsen; member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Elkhart for 80 years.
Find-a-Grave Snapshot – listed as Verna M Erickson; birth: 1916; death: 2012; burial: Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, IN; plot: section 37.
Gravestone – Erickson: Verna M. 1916-2012 and Gunnar W. 1909-1967
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; son of Thomas S. Olsen and Inga M. (Olsen) Anderson.
Birth:
4/16/1907
Death: 5/16/1922 died at the age of 15
Obituary in the Elkhart Truth – listed as Thomas Olson, aged 15, 610 North Michigan Street, died at 10:35 p.m. on 5/16/1922; born 4/16/1907, survivors include parents and two sisters, Ruth (13) and Hazel (8), grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Olsen and Mr. and Mrs. E. Anderson of Chicago. Funeral conducted by Rev. W. E. Pittenger of St. Paul’s Methodist Church; burial in Rice Cemetery.
1922-05-18 Son’s Funeral Will Be Private Due to Serious Illness of Father
1922-05-23 Card of Thanks – for support during his son’s illness and death.
My great grand aunt (6.250) - tree; wife of Gustav Jorgen Thompson; mother of Gertrude (Olsen) Thompson, Henry G. Thompson, Ida (Unknown) Thompson, Lillian J. (Olson) Thompson, Irene C. (Unknown) Thompson and Mabel R. (Unknown) Thompson It also appears that he and Alvilda may have adopted two daughters between the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Censuses: Alice M. (Cantor) Thompson and Vega M. (Unknown) Thompson note: her last name on the 1910 census is Johnson, but she is listed as a daughter.
Birth:
Mar 1863 in Norway probably Oslo
Death: Unknown
Marriage: 1883
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary *
1920 U.S. Census Summary 1930 U.S. Census Summary
The Kelley Family Tree listed this person’s surname as Andresen, which would most likely make her Louis Andresen’s sister; however, it appears that her maiden name was actually Olson.
1924 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Gustav Thompson (Alvelde), living at 423 Cassopolis.
1926 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Gustav Thompson (Alvelda)
living at 423 Cassopolis.
Variations on spelling of first name: Avilda, Alvilda, Alwelde (1900 U.S. Census), Alvelde (1926 Elkhart City Directory)
Husband of my 3rd cousin (0.00) – tree; husband of Michele (Reed) Hess; father of Jason Reed and Mark Reed.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin 1x removed; son of David Reed and Michele (Reed) Hess.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 3rd cousin 1x removed; son of David Reed and Michele (Reed) Hess.
Birth:
Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Wife of my 1st cousin 2x removed (0.000) – tree; wife of Glenn Arthur Olsen; mother of Christine (Thurston) Olsen; daughter of Glover Ridenour and Cecil (Ridenour) Shadday.
Birth: 3/20/1919
in Kokomo; Howard, IN
Death: 11/9/2005 in Indianapolis, Marion, IN
Marriage: Unknown
Indiana Births – listed as Josephine L. Ridenour; birth: 3/20/1919 in Howard County, IN: father: Glover; mother: Cecil Shaddy.
Wife of my 2nd cousin 1x removed (0.000) – tree; wife of Gunner W. Erickson Jr.; mother of Christine (Unknown) Erickson and Michael Erickson.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Father-in-law of my grand uncle (0.000) - tree; husband of Anna Hansen; father of Gudrun (Olsen) Strom.
Birth:
Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
Wife of my great grand uncle (0.000) - tree; wife of Gustav Adolph Olsen; mother of Paul Frederick Olsen, Glenn Arthur Olsen and Verna M. (Erickson) Olsen; daughter of Frederick Strom and Anna (Strom) Hansen.
Birth:
4/16/1889
Death: 3/19/1937
Marriage: 7/3/1912
New York Passenger List Summary – this document shows that Gudrun came over with her mother and siblings, and it looks like they were headed for her uncle Olaf Hansen who lived in Elkhart, Indiana.
1921-09-08 Entertains Guests - mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Olsen, Anna Anderson (Inga’s sister), Mrs. Adolph Olsen, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson.
Find-a-Grave Snapshot 2 – listed Gudrun Olsen, birth: 4/16/1890 in Oslo, Oslo, Norway; death: 3/19/1937 in Elkhart, Elkhart, IN; obituary included; spouse: Gustav Adolph Olsen (1879-1947); note: obituary states she died in 1937, headstone states she died in 1938; burial: Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, IN, plot: section 41.
1937-03-20 Elkhart Truth Obituary – listed as Mrs. Adolph Olsen; (47); lived at 315 Grove Court; died at Elkhart General Hospital at 3:10 p.m. 3/19/1937; stricken with abdominal trouble on 3/16, operated on 3/18; funeral on 3/22 at Trinity Lutheran Church; daughter of Frederick and Anna Strom; born 4/16/1889 in Oslo, Norway; came to Elkhart with her mother and other family members in 1911; married 7/3/1912; survivors: husband Gustav, sons Paul and Glenn who both lived at home and daughter Verna Olsen (student nurse at Elkhart hospital), sister Mrs. Newell Simon (Nisswa, Minnesota) and brothers Raymond B. and Harold F. Strom (both of Elkhart); member of Ladies Aid Society of her church of Hive No. 913 or the Ladies of Maccabees.
Gravestone – listed as Adolph G. Olsen 1879-1947 and Gudrun Olsen (1890-1937).
Wife of my 1st cousin 2x removed; wife of Paul Frederick Olsen; daughter of Raymond “Roy” Sykes (1886-1965).
Birth: 3/6/1917
in Chicago, Cook, IL
Death: 4/4/1994
Marriage: 10/17/1942 in Elkhart, Elkhart, IN
Cook County, Illinois Birth Index – listed as Janet Sykes; birth: 3/4/1917 in Cook County, IL.
Indiana Marriages – listed a
Paul Frederick Olsen, 30, birth: 12/4/1912 in Elkhart, IN; parents: Adolph G.
Olsen and Gudrun Strom; spouse: Janet Sykes, 25, birth: 3/4/1917 in Chicago,
IL, parents: Roy R Sykes and Mildred Bane; wedding license: 10/10/1942; event:
10/17/1942, officiator: Raymond C. Holm.
SSDI – listed as
Janet Olsen; SSN: 308-03-7001; last residence: 33940 Naples, Collier, FL;
birth: 3/4/1817; death: 4/4/1994.
Florida Death Index – listed as
Janet Sykes Olsen; death:4/16/1994 in Collier County, FL; 77; birth: 3/4/1917.
Elkhart Public Library Obituary Database – listed as Janet S. Olsen, obituary date: 4/8/1994, page B-2.
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; adopted daughter of Gustave Jorgen Thompson and Alvilda (Thompson) Andresen.
Birth:
Nov 1895 in IL
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
She was most likely an adopted daughter. She is not in the 1900 U.S. Census and then
appears as a 24 year old daughter in the 1910 U.S. Census married to Harry E.
Cantor. She is listed as a Vaudeville
actress.
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; wife of Al Galler; daughter of Henry G. Thompson and Olga T. (Thompson) Olsen.
Birth:
~12/13/1903
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
1920 U.S. Census Summary 1930 U.S. Census Summary
1913-12-13 Birthday Party – entertained 18 young friends at her home at 1232 Cassopolis Street in honor of her 9th birthday, prize winners included Paul Olsen
1920-02-24 Does dialogue at Beardsley School
1921-05-28 Performs as a Child in Nursery Lore in Animated Forms – The Elkhart Truth
1921-12-21 Letter to Santa – The Elkhart Truth
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; wife of Peter R. Solberg; daughter of Gustave Jorgen Thompson and Alvilda (Thompson) Olson.
Birth:
10/16/1884 in Chicago, Cook, IL
Death: 9/21/1924 in Chicago, Cook, IL
Marriage: 10/26/1901 in Chicago, Cook, IL
1901 Cook Country Illinois Marriages Index – listed as Gertrude Thompson, age: 18; marriage: 10/26/1901 in Chicago, Cook IL; spouse: Peter R. Solberg, age:25.
Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths Index – listed as Gertrude Solberg, birth: 10/16/1884 in Chicago, IL; death: 9/21/1924 in Chicago, Cook, IL; burial date: 9/24/1924 at Mt. Olive; age at death: 39; occupation: housewife; father: Gustav Thompson who was born in Christian, Norway; mother: Alvilda Olsen who was born in Christiana, Norway; spouse: Peter Solberg.
Father-in-law of My great grand aunt (0.000) - tree, also brother-in-law of my great grandfather; husband of Alvilda (Thompson) Olson; father of Gertrude (Solberg) Thompson, Henry G. Thompson, Ida Thompson, Lillian J. (Olson) Thompson, Irene C. (Patterson) Thompson and Mabel R. (Unknown) Thompson. It also appears that he and Alvilda may have adopted two daughters between the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Censuses: Alice M. (Cantor) Thompson and Vega M. (Unknown) Thompson (note: her last name on the 1910 census is Johnson, but she is listed as a daughter.
Birth:
5/1/1860 in Oslo, Norway
Death: 1/11/1934 in Elkhart, IN
Marriage: 1883
Immigration: 1860
I believe that Gustave and Alvilda are
buried in the same cemetery section that some of the Olsens and Andresens are
buried. Gustave and Alvilda moved to Elkhart
sometime between 1920 (U.S. Census has them living in Chicago) and 1926 (found
them in Elkhart City Directory for just 1924 and 1926) Gustave was listed in
the Chicago City Directory in 1915. They
are shown in the 1930 U.S. Census as living in Chicago, and then Gustave’s
obituary is in the Elkhart paper.
Another confusing point is that in Gertrude (Solberg) Thompson’s record in Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, his wife is listed as Alvilda Olsen (not Andresen)
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary *
1920 U.S. Census Summary 1930 U.S. Census Summary
*
Note: This may be significant or not, but
also living with them were two of their daughters, Lillian and Alice (I believe
she was adoptedand a vaudeville actress and their husbands, Harry N. Olson and
Harry E. Cantor (a vaudeville performer
1915 Chicago Directory – listed as Gustav Thompson, brass finisher, 2308 North Maplewood.
1924 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Gustav Thompson (Alvelde),
living at 423 Cassopolis.
1926 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Gustav Thompson (Alvelda) living at 423 Cassopolis.
Elkhart Public Library Death Index – listed as Gustav J. Thompson, date of death: 1/11/1934; date of birth 5/1/1860.
Obituary in The Elkhart Truth – listed as Gustave J. Thompson; died at 1:30 p.m. at his home at 1223 Cassopolis Street from a general breakdown, bedfast for last week; body taken to Chicago to be buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery; retired machinist, 52 years at Crane Co. of Chicago; came with wife to Elkhart in 1931 to be near their son Henry G. Thompson of 1132 Cassopolis Street; birth: 5/1/1860 in Oslo, Norway; brought to America at the age of six months where he lived in Chicago; wife: Alvilda (Olson) Thompson; son: Henry; daughters: Mrs. Ida Olsen of Westmont, IL and Mrs. Irene Patterson of Folsom, Ca: three sisters: Mrs. Charles Benson of Elkhart and Mrs. David Leavitt and Mrs. Fred Stevens both of Oak Park, IL.
Husband of my great grand aunt (0.000) - tree and also son of another great grand aunt*; husband of Olga T. (Thompson) Olsen, father of Dorothy L. Thompson; son of Gustav Jorgen Thompson and Alvilda (Thompson) Olson.
Birth:
4/2/1885 got actual day from 4/6/1915
article celebrating his birthday
Death: 1935 (taken from tombstone)
Marriage: 5/4/1909
* Henry Thompson was the husband of My grand aunt (12.500) - tree: Olga (Thompson) Olsen who was the sister of my great grandmother Inga (Andresen) Olsen. He was also the son of another great grand aunt, Alvilda (Thompson) Andresen who was the sister of my great grandfather.
Note: there was another Henry Thompson who
was a farmer living in Adamsville at the same time. His wife’s name was Florence. From articles I read, I believe their son,
Private Henry Thompson, died in 1919 in Russian of pneumonia during the war.
Did newspaper search
on Henry Thompson in Elkhart papers (gone through 130/222)
Also do a search on H.G.
Thompson (0/14)
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
1920 U.S. Census Summary 1930 U.S. Census Summary
1909-05-04 Cook County Marriages Index – listed as Olga Olsen; birth: ~1889; marriage: 5/4/1909 in Chicago, Cook, IL; spouse: Henry G. Thompson.
1912-04-03 Sings at Meeting of Independent Order of Foresters
1912-12-04 Appointed Financial Secretary of Order of Foresters
1913-07-16 – resigned as financial secretary of order of foresters
1913-12-04 - Elected Chief Ranger of Order of Foresters
1914-02-12 – Part of committee that planned party
1914-02-12 – Part of committee that planned party Elkhart Truth
1914-12-10 – I.O.F. Court past elected chief ranger and organist, etc.
1915-01-19 – Friendship and Pleasure Club have dinner at their
1915-03-10 – furnishes enjoyable music at surprise birthday party for Mrs. John Raeder
1915-04-06 - Friendship and Pleasure Club celebrates Henry’s birthday
1915-12-03 - Elected Past Chief Ranger and second member of finance committee of Order of Foresters
1915-12-03 - Elected Past Chief Ranger The Elkhart Truth
1919-11-01 – Provides music at the Ben Hur Court of
Elkhart Daily Review
1919-11-01 – Provides music at the Ben Hur Court of
Elkhart Truth
1920-02-24 – NYC fire department now well organized, assistant pipeman.
1920-03-20 – NBBOO Club, Thompsons visit Mrs. E. Magnuson in
Chicago. Olga Thompson was Rae Magnuson’s sister. Not sure where the “E” comes from because
Rae’s husband was Conrad Emmanuel and he didn’t die until 1924.
1920-12-29 Attended Party Given for Rae Magnuson – listed as an attendee and pianist
1921-09-08 Entertains Guests - mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Olsen, Anna Anderson (Inga’s sister), Mrs. Adolph Olsen, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson.
1921-09-19 – elected secretary treasurer at picnic for foresters
1921-11-21 – gets consolation prize at N.O. Club
1922-06-23 – C. F. Club Henry plays piano and Olga wins pinochle prize
1922-09-22 – C. F. Club meets at their Simonton Lake cottage, Olga served chop suey supper
1922-10-25 C.F. Club honors given to both Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson
1922-11-22 – CF Club Thanksgiving Dinner
1922 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Henry G Thompson (Olga T), hornmaker at Buescher Band Instruments Co., living at 1232 Cassopolis.
1924 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Henry G Thompson (Olga T), foreman at Buescher Band Instruments Co., living at 1232 Cassopolis.
1926 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Henry G Thompson (Olga T), hornmaker at Martin Band Instruments Co., living at 1232 Cassopolis.
1928 Elkhart City Directory – listed as Henry G Thompson (Olga T), factory worker at Curtain Supply Company, living at 1232 Cassopolis.
Find-a-Grave Screenshot – listed as Henry G Thompson; birth: 1885; death: 1935; burial Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart, IN.
From various articles, it appears that Henry
played both the piano and the organ and that he sang as well.
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; daughter of Gustave Jorgen Thompson and Alvilda (Olson) Thompson
Birth:
Jun 1887
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; daughter of Gustave Jorgen Thompson and Alvilda (Thompson) Olson.
Birth:
Mar 1894 in IL
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; wife of Harry N. Olson; daughter of Gustave Jorgen Thompson and Alvilda (Thompson) Olson.
Birth:
Sep 1889 in IL
Death: Unknown
Marriage: ~1909
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; daughter of Gustave Jorgen Thompson and Alvilda (Thompson) Olson.
Birth:
Nov 1895 in IL
Death: Unknown
Marriage: 10/20/1910
1900 U.S. Census Summary 1910 U.S. Census Summary
My 1st cousin 2x removed (3.125) - tree; daughter of Gustave Jorgen Thompson and Alvilda (Thompson) Olson.
Birth:
Nov 1895 in IL
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
She was most likely an adopted
daughter. She is not in the 1900 U.S.
Census and then appears as a 16 year old daughter in the 1910 U.S. Census with
a last name of Johnson.
Husband of my 2nd cousin 1x removed; husband of Christine (Thurston) Olsen.
Birth: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Marriage: Unknown
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