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Martin TONSAGER

Male Abt 1857 - 1931  (74 years)


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  1. 1.  Martin TONSAGER was born about 1857 in Norway; died on 14 Aug 1931 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

    Notes:

    Probably the 59 year-old Martin Tonsager living in Minneapolis in the 1920 census with his wife Petra, 49, and his children Myrtle, 19, and Leander, 16. Martin was a carpenter and the family lived at 2121 22nd Avenue South. Martin was born in Norway and came to the U.S. in 1869.

    A newspaper article in the Star (4 Apr 1927) said that M. G. Tonsager, 2415 E. 22nd St., was robbed of $100 in jewelry and cash by prowlers who entered his home while the family was absent.

    Birth:
    1859 on his grave stone

    Died:
    as Marten G Tonsager

    Buried:
    as Martin G Tonsager

    Martin married Petra MOHN on 1 Jul 1899 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Petra was born about 1870 in Minnesota; died on 31 Jul 1949 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Myrtle Olivia TONSAGER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Feb 1900 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 21 Feb 1947 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
    2. 3. Leander George TONSAGER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Mar 1903 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 17 Apr 1990 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Myrtle Olivia TONSAGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martin1) was born on 9 Feb 1900 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 21 Feb 1947 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1900-34479

    Myrtle married Walter A ZIERKE on 6 Jun 1924 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Walter was born on 18 Apr 1896 in Minnesota; died on 30 Jan 1982 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Leander George TONSAGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martin1) was born on 23 Mar 1903 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 17 Apr 1990 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

    Notes:

    In the 1930 census, Leander and Ann own the house in which his parents also live: 2415 East 22nd Street in Minneapolis. Leander is a bank clerk.

    In the 1931 Minneapolis city directory, he and Ann lived at 2415 E 22nd. He was a clerk at the Federal Reserve Bank.

    In 1986, he and Ann lived at 5500 Boone Ave, apartment 337, in north Minneapolis,

    Family/Spouse: Anna O. Anna was born on 19 Aug 1902; died on 18 Aug 1989 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. James Richard TONSAGER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1930 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 6 Mar 2001 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Richard TONSAGER Descendancy chart to this point (3.Leander2, 1.Martin1) was born on 17 Dec 1930 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; died on 6 Mar 2001 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

    Notes:

    Attended Minneapolis South High School.

    Served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1959.

    James married Doris Jeanne JONES on 20 Sep 1952 in Jackson County, Missouri, and was divorced on 9 May 1985 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Doris was born on 3 Jan 1930 in Missouri; died on 19 May 2007 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. James Patrick TONSAGER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1957 in Monterey County, California; died on 19 Dec 2002 in Minnesota.


Generation: 4

  1. 5.  James Patrick TONSAGER Descendancy chart to this point (4.James3, 3.Leander2, 1.Martin1) was born on 18 Jan 1957 in Monterey County, California; died on 19 Dec 2002 in Minnesota.

    Notes:

    James Patrick “Pat” Tonsager, age 45, of Edina, passed away December 19 after battling Multiple Sclerosis for 15 years. Graduated Minnetonka High School, then on to U of M, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Cum Laude. His great loves were reading, history and music. Along came computers. He found joy in helping others with problems, even building computers for family and many friends plus giving advice to AT&T customers, and all who asked. We're sad to see him leave us, but know that he is no longer suffering and has no pain. A blessing to you from son Ryan, mother Doris, brother John (Brenda) sisters Elizabeth (Zach) and Mary (Dan), nephew Christopher, plus many friends including Carol Sue, Tara, and David. Also thanking the many medical staffs who made his life easier and kept his spirit high.

    James married Tara Marie FARIEY on 7 Sep 1982 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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