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Born as Anders. According to the naming convention, he should have been named after his mother’s father and so should have been named Arne or Arndt.

He is shown in the 1865 Norwegian census as Anders Iversen, born in 1856 in Qværnæs.

An Anders J Gustad, age 27, born 1856, arrived in New York City in 1883 on the State of Pennsylvania. His “calling” was “Sawmill.” Departure had been from Liverpool with stops at Glasgow and Larne.

The following is a Works Progress Administration (WPA) interview of Andrew, by Mildred Monson, in October of 1936 (some of this is incorrect and/or not consistent with John’s recollection):

Mr. Everson first settled in Farm Island Township on May 8, 1893, just across Cedar Lake from his present location. Here he settled in 1900.

He was born in Norway in 1855, coming to the United States at the age of twenty-seven -- settling in Duluth. There, in 1892, he married Miss Anna Bye. “Going on forty-five years next March, since we were married.”

Miss Bye was Norwegian, coming to the United States with her parents at the age of eleven and settling in Fergus Falls. She worked out some, but mostly stayed home, helping her parents.

Mr. Everson has always followed the carpenter trade which he learned in the old country. Ten years ago, he gave it up as he was getting along in years. Now, this fall, he intends seeing that all his Jersey cattle are sold. He is now too old for such active work -- although one son lives at home with the Eversons. He always has owned farms in Aitkin and Crow Wing County. And on these he has grown berries and bees as well as his choice dark Jerseys.

Mr. Everson will be eighty-one in the spring. The children are as follows:

Iver ... of West Virginia.
Harold .. of West Virginia.
George .. at home.
Albin .. on a farm near by. Married and has three boys.
John .. on a farm near by. Married and has two children.
Lillian... Mrs. George Graham of Chicago. Has one daughter.

We have a letter from Anna to her husband Andrew dated July 30, 1906 from Cedar Lake. At this time, Andrew was working in Deer River.

Andrew returned to Norway in late 1889. By 1890 he was a contractor in Duluth but lost everything in "the Panic" (the depression of 1893) when his partner skipped town with their money. At that time he moved to Cedar Lake with only his gold watch and wrote to the Gustads asking them to come to the U.S. too.

Andrew was apparently in some financial trouble as early as 1890. In a Summons dated August 19, 1890, he was named as a defendant in a district court complaint in which Bardwell, Robinson, and Co. asked for foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien. Other defendants were Thomas J. Davis, Samuel Christenson, and A. H. Thompson.

In September of 1890, Andrew and company were working on the ME Church in Lester Park as well as Sargents Houses and the Sherwood Building. Among the laborers and/r subcontractors that he was paying were John Holum for chimneys, John Orfald, Sigurd Christenson, Ed Holum, and Otto Ruud.

Andrew Everson's business was called Everson & Christenson according to the 1890-91 Duluth Directory. Everson & Christenson are referred to as "contractors" with " 321 Stenson block" as the location of the business. Andrew Everson's partner was Samuel Christenson. Ten men are listed as "laborer" or "carpenter", employees of Everson & Christenson: Sigard Christenson, Ever Everson, John Everson, Andrew S Ford, Joseph Lapine, Andrew Olson, Stephen Rhoades, Peter Roberts, Asa J Sprague, Josiah S Wilson ("foreman"). Andrew Everson's address is listed as "rooms, Stenson block" and "Boards 401 E 3d." Samuel Christenson lived at "101 E. 5th" with Sigard shown as boarding at that address.

If Andrew was recorded in the 1885 Minnesota state census he is most likely the 29 year-old “Andrew Arveson” in Duluth who appears to be a lodger with the J. M. Carlson family.

According to the Duluth city directories, there were no Eversons, Iversons, Byes, or Orfalds in Duluth in 1883-1884. The 1885-86 directory lists an Andrew Iverson, carpenter, boarding at “ns Third 3 w of Ninth Ave. E.” There is no Sam Christenson in that directory. Still no Byes or Orfalds. The 1886 Duluth city directory has an Andrew Everson, carpenter, for Watterworth & Fee, boarding at 303 E 3rd. There is no Sam Christenson in that directory. The 1889-90 directory lists Andrew Iverson, carpenter, who rooms at “216 E 2nd.” Still no Byes or Orfalds. The 1890-1891 directory lists him as Everson Andrew (Everson & Christenson), rms Stenson blk. There is a separate entry for Everson & Christenson (Andrew Everson, Samuel Christenson), contractors, Stenson blk.

The 1891-1892 city directory lists Andrew Everson, of Everson & Christenson, boarding at 401 E 3rd. The address of the firm is still 321 Stenson block.

In the 1892-1893 city directory, Andrew lives with his brother Ever at “n s Main 3 e of Pacific, W.P.” Everson & Christenson are still listed as 321 Stenson blk.

In the 1893-1894 directory, Andrew still lives with Ever although now their address is listed as “n s Main 2 e of Pacific av.” They are carpenters but there is no mention of Everson & Christenson.

The 1894-1895 Duluth city directory has an entry of Everson, Andrew, as “moved to Grand Marie, Minn.” And, for Samuel Christensen, “moved to St. Paul, Minn.”

From Minnesota Naturalization Records Index, 1854-1957:

Anders I. Gustad, Aitkin County, Reel 5, Code 21, Volume LP2G, Page 5
Anders J. Gustad, Aitkin County, Reel 6, Code 22, Volume LP3G, Page 11
Anders J. Gustad, Duluth, Reel 4, Code 4, Volume D, Page 488
Andrew I. Gustad, Aitkin County, Reel 5, Code 21, Volume LP2G, Page 6
Andrew I. Gustad, Aitkin County, Reel 2, Code 7, Volume 1, Page 450, Final Papers, 1886-1902, Numbers 1-624
Andrew J. Gustad, Aitkin County, Reel 6, Code 22, Volume LP3G, Page 12
Edward Gustad, Aitkin County, Reel 2, Code 7, Volume 1, Page 263, Final Papers, 1886-1902, Numbers 1-624
Edward Gustad, Aitkin County, Reel 1, Code 1, Volume 1, Page 240, Declaration, 1884-1906, Numbers 1-448

The census forms show that Andrew’s property was mortgaged in 1900 and 1910 but not in 1920.

From the December 25, 1942, edition of the Deerwood Enterprise newspaper:

Cedar Lake Pioneer Laid to Final Rest

Funeral Services for Andrew Everson at Dorris

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Andrew Everson, pioneer settler of Cedar Lake. Rev. Anker Dahle officiated at the Dorris church and interment was made in the Dorris cemetery. Iver Everson, the son, arrived from the Panama Canal Zone.

Minnesota death certificate #1942-MN-003253 issued in Crow Wing County.

The Eversons in the 1900 census were visited by the census-taker (a Harry Patterson or Peterson) on June 7th of 1900. They were in the Crow Wing County, Deerwood Township, census so that means that by the summer of 1900 they were living on the west end of Cedar Lake. If they were still on the east side, they would have been in the Aitkin County census. Their immediate neighbors, if we go by who was listed on the form immediately before and after their entry, were a Swedish family named Peterson and a Finnish family named Wickstrom.

Here's what the census form shows:

Iverson, Andrew, born Feb 1855, age 45, married for 8 years, came to the US in 1892, been in the US for 8 years, occupation: farmer, can read, speak, and write English, owns his farm (although it's mortgaged).

Annie, wife, born Sep 1872, age 27, married for 8 years, came to US in 1882, been in the US for 18 years, can read, speak, and write English, mother of four children, all of whom are still living.

Iver, son, born Mar 1893, age 7, born in Minnesota, shown as not having attended school.

Astra (?), daughter, born Sep 1895, age 4, born in Minnesota.

Harald, son, born Apr 1896, age 4, born in Minnesota.

George, son, born June 1898, age 1, born in Minnesota.

Interestingly, Andrew is counted twice in the 1900 census. He is also shown as living with Ever and Ed Gustad in a house Andrew owns (??) in Aitkin Township, Aitkin County. Apparently the three were living together while working on a construction job. Each of them is shown as “carpenter.” Andrew is shown as having emigrated in 1883, Ever in 1885, and Ed in 1891. All three are shown as married.

Andrew gave his occupation as “farmer” on Albin’s birth certificate.

In the 1905 state census, the family was in Deerwood as Iversen. The household consisted of Andrew 50, Anne, 35, Ivar, 9, Marg, 5, Georg, 4, John, 2, Louise, 1, and Hural, 7 (Albin got missed). Andrew and Anne had been in the state for 20 years and 8 months and in the present enumeration district for 11 years. The 20 years and 8 months would put both of them arriving in Minnesota in late 1884.

From a letter dated May 30, 1906, from Deer River Lumber Co. of Deer River to John Hofer of Bovey (who was apparently acting as an agent for Andrew): “We can use the man you recommend at the wages he asks, $4/day. The work will last all summer and perhaps longer as the company is planning to build twelve or fifteen houses and make other improvements around the plant. Please have Mr. Everson advise us when we may expect him and accept our thanks for the trouble you have gone to in this matter.

In June of 1906, Andrew received a letter from N. J. Holden, contractor and builder, of Aitkin. This letter had been addressed to Andrew Everson of Bovey and had many postmarks, including Deer River, indicating its travels due to the address error. This letter was probably related to the job in Deer River.

For the 1910 census, the census-taker's name was Joseph Bergfalk and he visited the Eversons on the 27th or 28th of April, 1910.

Everson, Andrew, age 54, married for 18 years. Year of immigration still looks like 1892. Able to speak English. Occupation carpenter. General nature of industry or business in which this person works: "House." Working on own account. Not out of work as of April 15th. Zero weeks out of work in 1909. Able to read and write English. Owns home but it is (still) mortgaged. Property is now considered a "house" rather than a farm.

Annie G., age 38, married for 18 years. Mother of 7 children, 6 still living. Year of immigration 1882. Able to speak English. Able to read and write English.

Iver O. (or D.?), age 17, no occupation. Able to speak English. Not out of work as of April 15th. Zero weeks out of work in 1910. Able to read and write English. Has not attended school in period since Sept. 1, 1909.

Harald, age 13. Able to speak English. Able to read and write English. Has attended school in period since Sept. 1, 1909.

George A., age 10. Able to speak English. Able to read and write English. Has attended school since Sept. 1, 1909.

Albin, age 8. (same)

John E., age 7.

Lillian M., age 5. Has not attended school.

[George should have been shown as 11.]

In May of 1916, Andrew received a letter from Peterson Brothers of Deerwood.

In July of 1917, Andrew received a letter from Duluth Creamery & Produce Co. clearing up the misplacing of an empty milk can of Andrew’s. They had confused Deerwood and Aitkin and had sent the empty can to the wrong station.

For the Eversons, in the 1920 census, the census-taker was Sophia R. Ness and she visited the Eversons on the 3d, 4th, or 5th of February.

Everson, Andrew, owns home, no mortgage, age 63, year of immigration looks like "Un", and column is blank for year of naturalization. Occupation is general farmer.

Annie, age 48. Year of immigration appears to be 1881. The entry for the year of naturalization is illegible.

Iver, age 26, occupation is fireman on railroad.

Harold, age 23, occupation is drilling, industry is exploration.

George, age 21, occupation is farm laborer at home although listed as a wage worker like his two older brothers.

Albin, age 18, occupation is farm laborer at home, working on own account.

John, age 17, same. John and Albin are both indicated to have not attended school at any time since Sept. 1, 1919.

Lillian, age 15. No occupation. Has attended school since Sept. 1, 1919.

The 1930 census was taken on April 2nd by enumerator Arthur H. Mattson. One neighbor was John L. Peterson, the other was Henry A. Hamdorf.

Everson, Andrew, owns home, home has a radio set, age 74. Married at age 36. Emigrated in 1883; a naturalized citizen. Employed, owner, not a veteran.

Anna, age 58, married at age 30. Emigrated in 1883 or 1893; a naturalized citizen.

Harold, age 33, single, laborer on farm, employed, not a veteran.

George, age 30, single, farmer on farm, employed, not a veteran.

Albin, age 28, single, laborer on farm, employed, not a veteran. {Naomi was 6 months pregnant and living at home at the time, also shown as single!}

John E., age 27, married at age 26, operator of drill iron ore, employed, not a veteran.

Mabel A., daughter-in-law, age 21, married at age 20.

Mabel E., grand-daughter, age 1/12 (hard to read).

DeAnn says, regarding Andrew’s funeral: “Elaine, Joanne, Ronnie and Dave had to sing Rock of Ages, and another song at the funeral. None were musically talented. Grandma Anna Bye Everson insisted.” Elaine remembers singing The Old Rugged Cross.

The 1937-38 Brainerd city directory, which includes other communities in Crow Wing County, Andrew is listed as having land, but not owning it, in Section 36 of Deerwood Twp and his mailing address is Aitkin 3. In the 1939-40 directory, he is just shown as living in Deerwood Twp. Same in 1942-43: he lives in Deerwood Twp but doesn’t own it and no section number is given so he has the same status as a renter (e.g., Albin).

In the 1940 census, Andrew, 84, Annie, 68, Harold, 43. and George, 41, live in Deerwood Twp. Harold is absent but listed with the family. The census enumerator was Andrew and Annie’s daughter-in-law, Naomi J Everson.

The Andrew Everson property was sold to "Mr. S. R. Prindle" for $27,000 in 1967. The siblings' shares were $4372.63 but George got double (he got Iver's share) and Lil's share was split between her two children.

His son Harold was the informant for Andrew’s death certificate. Harold didn’t know the name of Andrew’s mother and identified Andrew’s father as Iver Everson. The death certificate says that Andrew was buried on December 19th. However, that may be the date on which his body was released for burial. The funeral may have been delayed a couple of days for Iver to arrive from Panama. Andrew died from pneumonia, which he had had for four days, brought on by influenza, which he had had for 17 days.

His naturalization record may be the ones under Anders/Andrew I/J Gustad from Aitkin County and St. Louis County:

Reel 5
Volume LP2G
Code 21
Pages 5 and 6

Reel 2
Volume 1
Code 7
Page 450

There are also two for Anders J Gustad:

Aitkin County
Reel 6
Volume LP3G
Code 22
Pages 11 and 12

St. Louis County
Reel 4
Volume D
Code 4
Page 488

According to David, Andrew told his sons that they weren’t men until they could handle hard liquor. “They never succeeded but they never stopped trying.”

According to David, someone told him that there were other Everson cousins that he didn’t know of.

EVERSON, Anders (Andrew) (I43)

3572

Born as Anna Märtha (not Märta) in Hallen, illegitimate child of the unmarried 22 year-old maid Karin Jonsdotter of Fräppnäs on May 26th, 1861, and baptized on June 12th. No father’s name is included in the birth record in the Hallen parish record. It does appear that Jon Jonsson of Kläppe attended the baptism (probably Karin’s brother).

Märta is living with Karin in the Jon-and-Marit household in the Marby 65-78 Household Exam with the notation that she is Karin’s illegitimate daughter.

Märta’s oldest child died from a burst blood vessel after moving a piano. See Rudolph's comments in the notes to Karin Jonsdotter.

P.S. Corrine is nearing the end of translating the letters. She found out an interesting thing which she had known vaguely about but grandma would never talk about. Apparently Jonas's sister's daughter was murdered in Sweden by her husband.

JONSDOTTER, Anna Märtha (I366)

3573

born as David

CAMPION, Daniel (I422)

3574

Born as Elsie Wilhelmina. Shown as her parents’ first child.

Died of pneumonia.

ANDERSON, Olive Wilhelmina (I11391)

3575

Born as Gertrude Elisabeth Engel.

ENGEL, Gertrude Elizabeth (I638)

3576

Born as Johan Walfred in Cannon Falls on March 26, 1884. Baptismal sponsors O. and Maria Backman. Maria Beckman, and her apparent son Oskar, were shown as Charles Lundberg’s neighbors in an 1885 census.

Shown as “Alfred” in that 1885 census.

LUNDBERG, Walter (I7283)

3577

Born as Julietta Antine.

GRONSETH, Juliette Adeline (I5756)

3578

Born as Melville Maurice. Died as Maurice Melville and so named on his sons’ birth certificates.

ANFINSON, Maurice Melville (I3371)

3579

Born as Peter John Latsis.

Served in the U.S. Army between 26 Oct 1939 and 27 Aug 1945.

His SS# was issued in Minnesota.

SCHOLL, John Paul (I27744)

3580

Born as Vivian Helen.

In the 1940 census, she and Hartley, with their daughter Beverly, lived with Eric and Ella in Oak Grove Twp, Anoka County, Minnesota.

Living in Corvallis, Oregon, at the time of her father’s death.

At the time of her mother’s death in 1964, she was Mrs. James A Goodman, 1911 Menlo Drive, Corvallis, Oregon.

The U.S. Public Records Index, Vol. 2, shows her living at 1156 SW 11th Ave, Ontario, Oregon, as Helen V Goodman. James A Goodman lives at that same address.

Her obit in the Corvallis newspaper:

Helen V. Goodman, an Ontario resident who lived in Corvallis for much of her life, died Monday at at her home. She was 74.

She was born in Bethel, Minnesota, to Erick and Ella Hughes Erickson. She moved with her family to Corvallis where she completed her schooling. She married James A Goodman on January 22, 1944, in Vancouver, Washington. The couple lived in El Centro, California, before returning to Corvallis in December of 1944. They moved to Ontario in October of 1979.

She was interested in painting, sewing, crafts, and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, three grandsons, and eight great-grandchildren.

(Her daughter Beverly, is not mentioned in the obituary alhough Beverly’s children and grandchildren are. Presumably, Beverly wrote the obituary but forgot to list herself as surviving.)

ERICKSON, Helen Vivian (I7516)