George Orbin EBERHARDT

1890 - 1961  (71 years)

• Name	George Orbin EBERHARDT
  Birth	8 Feb 1890	Red Lake County, Minnesota
  Gender	Male
  Death	19 Mar 1961	Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota
  Burial	Fairview Cemetery, Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota
  Notes	From an article in the Bemidji newspaper in June of 1909, he was in charge of towing logs on Upper and Lower Red Lakes for the Thief River Falls Lumber Company. In the 1910 census, he was living with his parents and siblings in Thief River Falls. He was an engineer on steam boats. From his entry in Find A Grave: O. EBERHARDT PASSED AWAY George Orban Eberhardt passed away Sunday, March 19, at the Bemidji Lutheran hospital, after an illness of about three months. He entered the hospital February 18 after being ill at his home for a couple months. Mr. Eberhardt was born Feb. 8, 1890, at Red Lake Falls, and came to the Kelliher area in 1906. He moved into the town of Kelliher in 1912. In 1909, he was married to Elsie Jerome and to this union three daughters were born. Many years ago, Mr. Eberhardt and his father built boats at Thief River Falls, which brought most of the early settlers into this area. Later he worked as a mechanic and for many years owned a garage in Kelliher. He is survived by his three daughters, Mrs. Victor I Hanson (Lee) of Hazelcrest, Ill., Mrs. Andrew Haugen (Lavurne) of Bemidji, Mrs. James Harris (Elsie) of Minneapolis; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also two brothers, S.A. Eberhardt of Bellingham, Wash., and Emil Eberhardt of Grygla, Minn. Funeral services were held at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Kelliher Wednesday, March 22, at two o'clock with Rev. Duncan Campbell officiating. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Dorenkamper, Ray Daken Jr., Art Johnson, Burl Daken, Terry Clairmont and Nels Anderson. The Kolden -Snustad funeral home was in charge of arrangements. ------------- Parents: Peter Eberhardt & Emma Eberhardt. 1909: Marriage of George W Eberhardt & Elsie Josephine Jerome, December 14 1909 in Red Lake County, Minnesota. 1910 Census: George O Eberhardt (20) born about 1890 in Minnesota, was living in Thief River Falls Ward 1, Pennington, Minnesota. Occupation - steam boat engineer. He was married to Elsie Eberhardt (18) born about 1892 in Wisconsin. They were living in the home of George's parents: Peter Eberhardt (55) was born about 1855 in Norway and immigrated 1872. Occupation - steam boat captain. He was married to Emma Eberhardt (50) born about 1860 in Wisconsin. Children: Emil (25) who was a steam boat captain, Henry M (22) who was a steam boat engineer, and Severin A (10). 1917 World War I Draft Registration: George Orben Eberhardt (26) was born February 8 1891 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Occupation - auto mechanic. His home address was Kelliher, Minnesota. He claimed exemption from the draft because he needed to support his family of a wife and three children. Physical description: medium height and build, green eyes, and dark brown hair. 1920 Census: G.O. Eberhardt (29) born about 1891 in Minnesota, was living on Second Street, Kelliher, Beltrami, Minnesota. Occupation - auto mechanic with his own garage. He was married to Elsie Eberhardt (28) born about 1892 in Minnesota. Children: Lyra [Lyra Elizabeth](9), Laverne (6), and Elsie [Dolores Elsie] (4). 1930 Census: George O Eberhardt (42) born about 1888 in Minnesota, was living in Kelliher, Beltrami, Minnesota. Occupation - proprietor of an auto garage, working on own account. He was married to Elsie J Eberhardt (38) born about 1892 in Wisconsin. Children: Elizabeth L (19), Laverne (17), and Elsie D (14).
  Person ID	I44151	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	4 Sep 2025

  
  

  Father	Peter EBERHARDT,   b. 20 Aug 1853, Norway d. 11 Sep 1944 (Age 91 years)
  Mother	Emma OSTREM,   b. 22 Jun 1859, Wisconsin d. 23 Sep 1935, Beltrami County, Minnesota (Age 76 years)
  Family ID	F29567	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Elsie JEROME,   b. 13 Sep 1891, Wisconsin d. 21 Jul 1963, Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota (Age 71 years)
  Marriage	1910
  Divorce	Yes, date unknown
  Children	1. Lee EBERHARDT,   b. Abt 1912   2. LaVerne EBERHARDT,   b. 30 Oct 1912, Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota d. 21 Dec 1996, Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota (Age 84 years)   3. Dolores EBERHARDT,   b. 8 Jun 1915, Minnesota d. 13 Oct 1996, Orange County, California (Age 81 years)
  Family ID	F29571	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Sep 2025