1829 -
Generation: 1
1. | Berit Asgrimsdatter UVDAL was born in 1829 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Notes:
Birth:
Uvdal 2/
Family/Spouse: Torgeir Torgeirson ELTUN. Torgeir (son of Torgeir Thomassen ELTUN and Gjartrud Larsdatter GRØV) was born in 1819 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Gertrude Torgeirsdatter (Jane) ELTUN
was born on 14 Jan 1849 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Sep 1885 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; was buried in Vestre Sogn Lutheran Cemetery, Sacred Heart, Renville County, Minnesota.
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Generation: 2
2. | Gertrude Torgeirsdatter (Jane) ELTUN (1.Berit1) was born on 14 Jan 1849 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Sep 1885 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; was buried in Vestre Sogn Lutheran Cemetery, Sacred Heart, Renville County, Minnesota. Notes:
In the 1880 census, she was the head-of-household for their farm in Warsaw Twp in Goodhue County. Ole was not at home. One internet source suggests he was off fighting Indian wars.
She apparently died in childbirth with Gerhard Olaus.
Birth:
Eltun 13/1 Uppigare
Gertrude married Ola Kristofferson SØYNE on 15 Jan 1869 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Ola (son of Christopher Larssen SØYNE and Anne Sjugurdsdatter LAJORD) was born on 8 Dec 1844 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 13 Mar 1924 in Renville County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Anna SOINE
was born on 11 Nov 1869 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 22 Apr 1925 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
- 4. Berit SOINE
was born on 12 Oct 1871 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 17 Mar 1901 in Polk County, Minnesota.
- 5. Christoffer SOINE
was born in Apr 1874 in Minnesota; died in 1936 in Rice County, Minnesota.
- 6. Torger SOINE
was born on 10 Apr 1876 in Minnesota; died on 28 Sep 1943 in Renville County, Minnesota.
- 7. Marith SOINE
was born on 28 Dec 1878 in Minnesota; died on 22 Oct 1964 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota.
- 8. Gjerdina SOINE
was born on 26 Oct 1880 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died in 1919.
- 9. Syver SOINE
was born on 7 Feb 1883 in Renville County, Minnesota.
- 10. Gerhard Olaus SOINE
was born on 21 Sep 1885 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota.
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Generation: 3
3. | Anna SOINE (2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 11 Nov 1869 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 22 Apr 1925 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Minnesota Death Certificate: 1925-MN-004881
- Baptism: 19 Dec 1869, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Notes:
In the 1910 census, she had had five children, all five still living.
Many sources have this Anna confused with an Anna Theoline Soine who was born in 1872.
Birth:
her burial record incorrectly shows 11 Feb 1869
Died:
as Annie Brekke
Anna married Edward Benjamin BREKKE in 1900 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Edward was born on 20 May 1876 in Minnesota; died on 28 Apr 1940 in Nicollet County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Cora G BREKKE
was born on 5 Sep 1900 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 27 May 1999 in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
- 12. William Olaf BREKKE
was born on 18 Sep 1902 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 8 Aug 1980 in Becker County, Minnesota.
- 13. Benhard John BREKKE
was born on 30 Apr 1905 in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
- 14. Myrtle BREKKE
was born on 5 Aug 1907 in North Dakota; died on 11 Mar 1976 in Rice County, Minnesota.
- 15. Anton E BREKKE
was born on 18 Sep 1909 in North Dakota; died on 8 Nov 1980 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
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4. | Berit SOINE (2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 12 Oct 1871 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 17 Mar 1901 in Polk County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 3 Dec 1871, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Berit married Otto DAHL on 8 Sep 1896 in Renville County, Minnesota. Otto was born in Jan 1874 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Christoffer SOINE (2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born in Apr 1874 in Minnesota; died in 1936 in Rice County, Minnesota. Notes:
Single and living with his parents in the 1910 census.
In the 1930 census he was an inmate at the Minnesota School for the Feeble Minded in Faribault.
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7. | Marith SOINE (2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 28 Dec 1878 in Minnesota; died on 22 Oct 1964 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Marith married Thomas Severson STRAND on 31 Jul 1904 in Renville County, Minnesota. Thomas (son of Sjugurd Guttormsen STRAND and Ingeborg Thomasdatter ELTUN) was born on 11 Feb 1869 in Minnesota; died on 20 Oct 1957 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Olaf STRAND
was born on 8 Feb 1905 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 25 Jun 1995 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota.
- 19. Gertina STRAND
was born on 12 Mar 1906 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 11 Jan 1938 in Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Dawson, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota.
- 20. Severin STRAND
was born on 14 Mar 1907 in Renville County, Minnesota; died in 1929; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota.
- 21. Ida STRAND
was born on 2 Oct 1909 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 29 May 2000 in Swift County, Minnesota.
- 22. Tyler STRAND
was born on 27 Jul 1911 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 21 Aug 1980 in Chippewa County, Minnesota.
- 23. Selma STRAND
was born on 19 Oct 1913 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 16 Nov 2003 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
- 24. Blenda STRAND
was born on 11 Nov 1915 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 20 Jul 2017 in Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota.
- 25. Lloyd T STRAND
was born on 24 Nov 1917 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 16 Jan 1994 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota.
- 26. Marian STRAND
was born on 10 Feb 1921 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 24 Jun 2006 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Hazel Run Lutheran Cemetery, Hazel Run, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
- 27. Ernest STRAND
was born on 26 Oct 1925 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 26 May 1959 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota.
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9. | Syver SOINE (2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 7 Feb 1883 in Renville County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 25 Feb 1883, Renville County, Minnesota
Notes:
Not mentioned in Greg Fearon’s history of Ole and Gjertrud’s family.
He is Sam’l O. Soine living in Ward County, North Dakota, in the 1910 census.
In the 1920 census, he and Gertina have three daughters. The family lived in Minot. “Seever” was a grain agent.
Syver married Gertine Marie EIDE on 15 Aug 1909 in Renville County, Minnesota. Gertine (daughter of Peder Knudsen EIDE and Anne Kristoffersdatter HEEN) was born about 1889 in Minnesota; died on 5 Sep 1960 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | Gerhard Olaus SOINE (2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 21 Sep 1885 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 11 Oct 1885, Renville County, Minnesota
Notes:
Greg Fearon says he married Emma Leuken and had Edith, Muriel, Arnold, and Joseph.
Gerhard married Emma LUEKEN on 23 Mar 1910 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Gerhard Orlean SOINE
was born on 2 Sep 1920 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; died on 11 Mar 1974 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Generation: 4
11. | Cora G BREKKE (3.Anna3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 5 Sep 1900 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 27 May 1999 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Confirmation: 12 Dec 1915, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Notes:
Confirmation:
Vang Lutheran Church
Cora married Herman M HUSBYN on 3 Oct 1928 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Benhard John BREKKE (3.Anna3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 30 Apr 1905 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1905-08403
Notes:
Called John in the 1930 census.
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14. | Myrtle BREKKE (3.Anna3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 5 Aug 1907 in North Dakota; died on 11 Mar 1976 in Rice County, Minnesota. Notes:
In the 1940 census, she and Leroy lived in Faribault. Myrtle was a house maid.
Birth:
According to the death index
Family/Spouse: Oscar ANDERSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Leroy Melvin ANDERSON
was born on 22 Nov 1926 in Minnesota; died on 15 Apr 1982 in Ventura County, California; was buried in Simi Valley Public Cemetery, Simi Valley, Ventura County, California.
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15. | Anton E BREKKE (3.Anna3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 18 Sep 1909 in North Dakota; died on 8 Nov 1980 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. |
18. | Olaf STRAND (7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 8 Feb 1905 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 25 Jun 1995 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Notes:
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, rising to the rank of corporal.
Birth:
or 9 Feb
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19. | Gertina STRAND (7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 12 Mar 1906 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 11 Jan 1938 in Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Dawson, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. Notes:
Or Justine
Gertina married Jacy Olander JOHNSON on 5 Jan 1929 in Renville County, Minnesota. Jacy died on 7 Nov 1988 in Carlton County, Minnesota; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Dawson, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Pearl Lavonne JOHNSON
was born on 14 Jul 1929 in Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota; died on 29 Jan 2020 in Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- 32. Leonard Leroy JOHNSON
was born on 2 Dec 1930 in Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota; died in 1953 in North Korea; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Dawson, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota.
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20. | Severin STRAND (7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 14 Mar 1907 in Renville County, Minnesota; died in 1929; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Notes:
He is not the Sever Strand who died in Minneapolis in July of 1929.
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21. | Ida STRAND (7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 2 Oct 1909 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 29 May 2000 in Swift County, Minnesota. Notes:
She had a daughter with her 2nd husband, Ole Olstad, in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, in 1946. That child, Carol Ann, died soon after birth.
Ida married Sandy Abner JORDET on 28 Jul 1928 in Renville County, Minnesota. Sandy was born on 16 Jun 1903 in Sacred Heart Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; died on 5 Aug 1943 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Leslie Jean JORDET
was born on 30 Apr 1931 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; died on 25 Sep 1986 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota.
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22. | Tyler STRAND (7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 27 Jul 1911 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 21 Aug 1980 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. |
24. | Blenda STRAND (7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 11 Nov 1915 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 20 Jul 2017 in Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Notes:
Blenda Alstad was born November 11, 1915, to Thomas and Mary (Soine) Strand in rural Sacred Heart, Wang Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Wang Lutheran Church of rural Maynard.
She married Conrad Alstad on April 23, 1934, in the Methodist Parsonage in Montevideo and to this union three children were born.
Blenda was called to our Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom from the Granite Falls Health Care Center in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the age of 101.
She is survived by her sons: Ronald and Terry; six grandchildren: Tamara, Ronita, Kari, Amy, Jennifer and Jessica; and six great grandchildren.
Blenda was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary; husband Conrad; daughter Mary Jo; five brothers and four sisters.
Blenda married Conrad ALSTAD on 22 Apr 1934 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | Lloyd T STRAND (7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 24 Nov 1917 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 16 Jan 1994 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Notes:
He and Beulah had no children.
Lloyd married Beulah Mae BARBER in 1965. Beulah was born in 1920; died in 2015; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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27. | Ernest STRAND (7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 26 Oct 1925 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 26 May 1959 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Notes:
He was a machinist’s mate, 3rd class, in the U.S. Navy in World War II.
A different Ernest Strand, middle name Grover and suffix Jr, was born in St. Paul in May of 1925. That Ernest Strand died in 2008.
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Generation: 5
29. | Lois Rose BREKKE (12.William4, 3.Anna3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 17 Oct 1939 in Becker County, Minnesota; died on 2 Oct 2021 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota. Notes:
Lois Rose Hofer was born October 17, 1939 in Frazee, Mn, daughter of William and Caroline (Fisher) Brekke. She attended country school. She passed away October 2, 2021 at Sanford in Fargo, ND.
On September 29, 1959 she was united in marriage to Michael Hofer at the Sacred Heart Catholic Heart. To this union eight children were born. They made their home in Frazee, Mn. She worked at the Turkey Plant in Frazee, Jay’s Diner, Lunch Wagon, The 59er, Spruce Grove, and Grovers. She also helped out on the farm.
She was active in the Christian Mothers at Sacred Heart Church in Frazee. She enjoyed cooking, baking, hunting, fishing, bingo, volunteering for Neighbor to Neighbor and Frazee Care Center, and spending time with family.
Lois survived by her husband of 62 years, Mike Hofer; children: Teresa (Mike) Wallace of Lastrup, Mn, Bruce (Sandy) Hofer of Frazee, Mn, Shane Hofer of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Lynn (Scott) Rennecke of Hawley, Mn; 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; siblings: Meg Balvitsch and Gloria (Dick) Dorrow; brother-in-law, Patrick Hofer; nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents William and Caroline Brekke; children: Tim, Mike Jr., Marty and Rita; grandson: Austin; brother-in-law: Ron Balvitsch; sister-in-law: Barb Hofer.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 11AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frazee, visitation will also be one hour prior to the service.
Lois married Michael John HOFER on 29 Sep 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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30. | Leroy Melvin ANDERSON (14.Myrtle4, 3.Anna3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 22 Nov 1926 in Minnesota; died on 15 Apr 1982 in Ventura County, California; was buried in Simi Valley Public Cemetery, Simi Valley, Ventura County, California. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 27 Dec 1926, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Notes:
Served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He enlisted at Fort Snelling on 15 Mar 1945.
Baptism:
Vang Lutheran Church
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31. | Pearl Lavonne JOHNSON (19.Gertina4, 7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 14 Jul 1929 in Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota; died on 29 Jan 2020 in Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Notes:
July 14, 1929 – January 29, 2020 Age 90, of White Bear Lake Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Pearl passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Jacy and Gertina Johnson, brother Leonard, husband Kent, and son Gale. She is survived by sons Glen, Greg (Jill), Gary (Karen), and daughter Dawn Rolling (Andy); 8 grandchildren, Ryan, Kent, Greg (Jana), Nolan (Emelia), Shannon, Kelsey Arndt (Ryan), Lauren Zins (Quinn) and Mitchell Rolling; and 7 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends. Pearl lived a simple but full life. For those who knew her best, she will be remembered for her big heart, lively spirit, and homemade gifts. Throughout the years, she enjoyed dancing, playing cards, Yahtzee, coffee with friends, all Minnesota sports teams, crocheting, and trips to the casino. Pearl was especially fond of spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grand children
Family/Spouse: Kent PITLICK. Kent died in 1990; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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32. | Leonard Leroy JOHNSON (19.Gertina4, 7.Marith3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.Berit1) was born on 2 Dec 1930 in Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota; died in 1953 in North Korea; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Dawson, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. Notes:
He served in the U.S. Marines in the Korean conflict. He had been wounded in the fall of 1952. He was killed in action sometime in March of 1953.
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