Berith Gundersdatter GJEVRE

Notes:

She is Berit Gunnarsdatter Givre, I13886 in Jim’s Valdres Slekt tree.

Buried:
as Berit Lien

Family/Spouse: Endre Knudsen LIEN. Endre (son of Knut Thomassen TØRPE and Sigrid Olsdatter LIEN) was born on 16 Jun 1821 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 Nov 1920 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 May 1851, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Still alive in the 1895 Minnesota state census.

Died:
according to the History of Renville County

Buried:
probable location

Berit married Andris Trondsson ELLINGBØE on 16 Dec 1876 in Hawk Creek Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Andris (son of Trond Iversson ELLINGBØE (OPDAL, UVDAL) and Kjersti Helgesdotter KJERSTEIN) was born on 13 Aug 1852 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 17 Aug 1926 in Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1934-MN-002375
• Baptism: 8 Apr 1860, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Called Sarah in the 1880 census.

She is I22049 in Jim’s Valdres Slekt tree. He has her dying in Maynard on 2 Aug 1934.

She died as Sarah Lien, a single woman. She died from a cerebral hemorrhage. George Lien was the informant for the information in her death certificate.

Birth:
Lien 80/ Septun according to Jim. Heensejet was her father’s residence at the time of her birth.

Died:
or August 4th, the death certificate is not clear

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Apr 1863, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptism:
Vangs kirke

Buried:
as Gunnar Lien

Family/Spouse: Sophia HOLIEN. Sophia (daughter of Ole HOLIEN and Ingebjørg Kristoffersdatter HEEN) was born on 21 Jun 1874 in Minnesota; died on 25 Mar 1960 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown as age 19 in the 1875 state census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1913-MN-011294
• Baptism: 1 Nov 1877, Renville County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 9 Oct 1892, Wangs Lutheran Church, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1910 census, T. A. Ellingboe, 32 and single, was living on the farm next door to his father and step-mother in Wang Township. T.A. is shown as the head and living with his siblings: Bertha, 30, Endre, 26, Iver, 23, Andris, 22, and Clara, 19.

According to a 1913 land ownership map, T. A. Ellingboe owned an 80 acre parcel in Wang Twp, Renville County. T. A. Ellingboe’s parcel was the western half of the northwest quarter of Section 10.

Never married. Died of tuberculous meningitis.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 4 Oct 1894, Wangs Lutheran Church, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

A member of the first confirmation class of the Wang Norwegian Lutheran Church in October of 1894.

She is the Betsey shown as A. T.’s and Betsey’s daughter in the 1880 census.

In the 1900 census she is probably the Betsy Ellingboe, age 21, born Apr 1879, who is a servant with a family in Stoneham Twp, Chippewa County.

She is the 30 year-old single Bertha living with her brother T. A. and their younger siblings in the 1910 census.

Bertha Iola Marie’s mother is shown as age 36 on Bertha’s birth certificate.

Berit married Gilbert T STRAND on 22 Dec 1914 in Renville County, Minnesota. Gilbert (son of Sjugurd Guttormsen STRAND and Ingeborg Thomasdatter ELTUN) was born on 28 Oct 1867 in Minnesota; died on 2 Aug 1959 in Williams County, North Dakota; was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1942-MN-021797
• Confirmation: 8 Nov 1896, Maynard, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

Called Christine in the 1916 Renville County history. At that time she had been a school teacher for 10 years.

She and Gunnar lived in Wang Twp, Renville County, at the time of the 1930 census.

She and Olaus lived in Wang Twp, Renville County, at the time of the 1940 census. It was the same house in which they had lived five years earlier.

Confirmation:
Wang Lutheran Church

Kirsti married Gunnar Olaus GJEVRE on 29 Jun 1929 in Renville County, Minnesota. Gunnar (son of Gunder GJEVRE and Gro Helgesdatter WEFLEN) was born about 1873 in Minnesota; died on 3 Feb 1945 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1963-MN-022172
• Confirmation: 6 Nov 1898, Wangs Lutheran Church, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

His mother’s maiden name is shown as Lien on his death certificate. His name is shown as “Andre” on his death certificate.

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Olivia, Renville County, as Endre A. Ellingboe, of 1 Maynard, Chippewa County, born June 10, 1884. He farms in Wang Twp and his nearest relative is Gina Ellingboe of 1 Maynard. His description is short, of medium build, with blue eyes and light hair. The registrar was his father, A. T. Ellingboe.

In the 1920 census, he is Endre Ellingboe, 36, with wife Gina T., 35, son Archie H., 4, and daughter Lilly E., 3 months, living in Wang Twp, Renville County. He lives next door to his father.

In the 1930 census, he is still in Wang Twp, Renville County. Living nearby is his single brother, Iver A., 44, his cousin Iver H., 41, his cousin Thrond T., 43, the Weflens, and his step-mother Marit, 69.

In the 1940 census, he and Gina and Archie live in Wang Twp in the same house in which they had lived five years earlier. Endre and Gina had seventh-grade educations, Archie an eighth-grade education.

His will is in the Renville County Will Records, Volume 002 1956-1968 for the will year 1963.

Birth:
birthdate is 10 Jun 1884 in his church confirmation record

Died:
Died following cerebral hemorrhage 17 July 1962

Endre married Gina Theoline LOFTSGAARDEN on 2 Jun 1912 in Renville County, Minnesota. Gina (daughter of Halvor LOFTSGAARDEN and Jørand (Julia) KJERSTEN) was born on 29 Dec 1883 in Lyon County, Minnesota; died on 17 May 1970 in Clara City, Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried on 20 May 1970 in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1962-MN-021720
• Baptism: 6 Sep 1885, Wangs Lutheran Church, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

Not listed in the 1885 state census.

His mother is shown as Lien on his death certificate.

According to a 1913 land ownership map, I. A. Ellingboe owned an 80 acre parcel in Wang Twp, Renville County. The parcel was the southern half of the southwest quarter of Section 3.

He registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, at Olivia. He is a self-employed farmer living at Route #1, Maynard, Chippewa County. His nearest relative is A. T. Ellingboe, also of Route #1, Maynard. He is described as of average height and build with dark blue eyes and dark hair. The registrar was C. H. Johnson.

In the 1930 census, he is shown as a 44 year old single farmer living in Wang Township, next door to his probable step mother Marit Ellingboe.

In the 1940 census, he and Clara Thompson lived in Wang Twp, Renville County, in a house they owned worth $600. Both were single. Both had an eighth-grade education. Iver was a carpenter.

Family/Spouse: Clara THOMPSON. Clara was born about 1887 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 501-32-1433
• Baptism: 16 Oct 1887, Wangs Lutheran Church, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he is Andris A Ellingboe, 32, farming in Mountrail County, North Dakota, with his wife Helena G., 23, and their daughter June B. M., 1 and 5 months.

In the 1925 North Dakota state census, he is A. A. Ellingboe, 37, living in Mountrail County, North Dakota, with his wife Helina, 28, and their daughters June, 6, and Hazel, 4.

In the 1930 census, he is Andris A Ellingboe, 42, a farmer in Mountrail County, North Dakota, with wife Helena G., 33, and daughters June B., 11, and Hazel B., 9.

In the 1940 census, Andris, Helena, and Hazel live on their farm in Mountrail County. Hazel has finished high school.

In the 1950 census, he and Helena live in Mountrail County. He is a farmer.

In 1970 Andris was living at 5743 Enfield Ave., Encino, CA.

Not listed in the WWI draft registration.

Buried:
Remembrance, Map A22, Lot 1131, Space 3

Andris married Helina Georgina LOFTSGAARDEN on 18 Sep 1916 in Renville County, Minnesota. Helina (daughter of Halvor LOFTSGAARDEN and Jørand (Julia) KJERSTEN) was born on 27 Dec 1896 in Minnesota; died on 21 Feb 1981 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: School teacher
• Baptism: 31 Aug 1890, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

Spelled Klara in her baptism record.

Baptism:
as Klara … Central Lutheran in Fairfax

Clara married Anton A STENDE on 10 Jul 1919 in Renville County, Minnesota. Anton (son of Anders Syverson STENDE and Marit Gudbrandsdatter STEINDE) was born on 8 May 1885 in Minnesota; died on 11 Jan 1974 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried in Clover Leaf Cemetery, Willmar, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Apr 1893, Wangs Lutheran Church, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

Not alive at the time of the 1895 state census (June 5th).

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Jul 1895, Wangs Lutheran Church, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

Baptism:
20 something, the date is illegible

Notes:

Bernard Lien of Maynard died on Monday May 23 at the Clara City Nursing Home in Clara City at the age of 88. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday May 28 at 1:30 P.M. at the Wang Lutheran Church near Maynard, Mn. with Rev. Ronald Duty officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. There will be a prayer service at 2:45 PM Friday at the Clara City Nursing Home and visitation Friday afternoon and evening and with the family from 7-8 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home in Montevideo.

Bernard Christian Lien was born on June 23, 1905 in Wang Township of Renville Co., Minnesota to George and Sophia Lien. He was baptized and confirmed at Wang Lutheran Church and attended rural school District #44. He was united in marriage to Alice Hoverstad on April 4, 1931. He farmed for many years on the Lien Homestead in Wang township before retiring in 1975. In 1976 he moved into Maynard and for the past 4 years has been a resident of the Clara City Nursing Home. He was a lifelong member of the Wang Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife - Alice; by a son - Robert (Donna Mae) of Maynard, Mn.; by daughters - Doris (Jack) Brambilla of Shakopee, Mn.; and another daughter [name removed for privacy]; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 brothers; 1 sister; as well as by several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers - Elmer and Ernest Lien; sisters - Mabel Steen and Esther Fletcher; and a son-in-law - Pete Gronewold.

Family/Spouse: Alice Bertina HOVERSTAD. Alice (daughter of Andrew T HOVERSTAD and Bertha LEROHL) was born on 9 Dec 1907 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; died on 12 Feb 1996 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to information on Find A Grave, he died from heart failure. He owned and operated a motel in Grand Rapids.

Elmer married Agnes Viola OLSON on 19 Oct 1929 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Agnes was born on 21 Apr 1908; died on 15 Jun 1992 in Itasca County, Minnesota; was buried in Maynard Lutheran Cemetery, Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harriet HANSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-05344

Notes:

Info from Eric G Bostrom’s Bostrom, Frank Family Tree. He calls Erik “Koppar Erik Ersson.”

Died:
as Iola Warford

Bertha married Clarence O GILBERTSON on 6 Mar 1937 in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Clarence was born on 9 Dec 1904 in North Dakota; died on 1 Jul 1960 in Mountrail County, North Dakota; was buried in United Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was a student at Moorhead State Teachers College in 1937.

In the 1940 census, she living with her widower father and her younger sister in Tioga, North Dakota. She was 23, unmarried, and working as a saleslady at a general store.

From her entry in Find A Grave:

Esther Nelson, 102, a lifelong resident to the Tioga community, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Tioga Medical Center Long Term Care Unit.

Esther Signora Agnes Strand was born on a farm in Golden Valley Township, northwest of Tioga on March 23, 1917 to Gilbert and Bertha (Ellingboe) Strand. She was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from Tioga High School in 1935.

On January 30, 1944 she was united in marriage to LeRoy Nelson. They lived on the Nelson farm southeast of Tioga through the ensuing years. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, being one of the organists for many years and also accompanied the Zion Trio.

After LeRoy died on April 4, 1968, she moved to Tioga, where she enjoyed her little garden and flowers. She always had a positive attitude and looked on the bright side of things. She entered the Tioga Nursing Home in January of 2006 where she resided until her death.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Sandra) Nelson of Tioga, ND; grandchildren, Hannah (Jesse) Nelson-Diaz, of Seattle, WA, Gretchen (Steve) Bitz of Bismarck, ND and Everett Nelson of Tioga, ND. Other survivors include four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Also preceding her in death are her parents; sisters, Iola Warford and Beulah Hanchett.

Family/Spouse: LeRoy NELSON. LeRoy was born on 28 Jul 1912 in North Dakota; died on 4 Apr 1968 in Williams County, North Dakota; was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Beulah (Strand) Hanchett, 89, passed away 6/17/2009 in Sparks, NV. Beulah was born in Tioga, ND on 2/24/1920 to Bertha and Gilbert Strand, the youngest of 3 girls.

She graduated from Tioga High. Marrying Lloyd Hanchett in 1948, Beulah worked as a house wife and mother to their son, Vaughon. In 1967, the family moved to Plymouth, MI where Lloyd worked for GMC and Beulah worked for the City of Plymouth. In 1986, they moved to Sparks, NV near Vaughon and his children. Lloyd passed away in 1996.

A proud Norwegian, accomplished at cooking and baking traditional foods, sewing, knitting, and most proud of her son and grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Vaughon and his partner, Nancy Cise of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Susan Hanchett, Erik and his wife, Susie of Reno; two sisters in ND; a niece and three nephews.

A service will be held later in Tioga, ND.

Beulah married Lloyd HANCHETT in 1948. Lloyd was born on 4 Mar 1922; died on 26 Apr 1997; was buried in United Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-27924

Notes:

Single and living with his parents in Wang Twp in the 1940 census. He had an eighth-grade education.

Archie married Martha Mae SCHULZ on 18 Sep 1948 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. Martha was born on 3 Apr 1925 in Swift County, Minnesota; died on 27 Sep 2018 in Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1919-26317
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-002410
• Baptism: 18 Sep 1919, Minnesota

Notes:

Her birth certificate was for Lille Elenor and it shows her mother’s maiden name as Lofsgorden.

In the 1938 Minneapolis city directory she is a stenographer living at 3323 Morgan Avenue N.

In the 1940 census, she was a single woman lodging with a family in Minneapolis. She had had one year of college and worked as a stenographer for a mail order house.

She lived at 5424 45th Ave S in Minneapolis in 1986.

Bluml, Lillie E. Age 93, of New Hope, passed away peacefully at her home on January 18, 2013. Preceded in death by husband, Lawrence (Larry) and brother, Archie Ellingboe. Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Marlys and Stan Anderson, Gerry and Rod Mandler; grandchildren, Sara (Brad) Zimmerman, Andrew (Kim) Jordan, Michael and Michelle Mandler; great-grandchildren, Ella, Emma and Will Jordan, Libby Zimmerman; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Pearson and Martha Ellingboe; many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the Fairview Hospice staff, caregivers Eva, Erycka and Sheri and the nursing staff at Saint Therese of New Hope Residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Saint Therese Foundation or donor's choice. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the CHURCH OF ST. HELENA, 3201 East 43rd St., Minneapolis with visitation one hour prior to Mass at the church. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Bradshaw 3131 Minnehaha Av S 612-724-3621

Baptism:
Wang

Lillie married Lawrence Valentine BLUML on 18 Mar 1942 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Lawrence was born on 30 Jun 1920; died on 1 Jul 1997 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.B.M. married G.E. BROWN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

H.A. married W.A. WATSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Nov 1920, Granite Falls, Minnesota

Notes:

Baptism:
Granite Falls Lutheran; as Margrethe Bernice

Family/Spouse: Hubert JODWALIS. Hubert was born in 1923 in Cook County, Illinois; died on 23 May 2014 in Alaska; was buried in Northern Lights Memorial Cemetery, Fairbanks, Alaska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Adeline married Oresto CELLOTTI on 8 Dec 1945 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Oresto was born on 29 Aug 1918 in Brooklyn, New York; died on 29 Mar 1998; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Donna Mae BAKKER. Donna was born on 10 May 1932; died on 5 Aug 2020; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LOIS L. NYMAN, age 80 of Grand Rapids, MN, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 in Grand Rapids. Lois was born in Montevideo, MN to Elmer and Agnes Lien in 1930. She was the oldest of three children, Margaret Ann and James Allen followed. Lois attended grade and high school in Maynard, MN, graduating in 1948. She attended St. Olaf College for a year before entering nurses training at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. After completing her training, Lois became a Registered Nurse in 1952. She continued to work at Fairview for 3 years before traveling to California to work at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles for 3 years. After her return to Minnesota, Lois was united in marriage to Robert Nyman in 1959. To their family was born 4 sons, Eric, Leif, Sten and Karl. In 1972, the family moved to Grand Rapids, where Bob became a realtor and also owned a print shop. After a time, Lois went to work at the Grand Rapids Hospital as a R.N. She worked there for 20 years, retiring in 1991. Lois also raised her brothers children, Sandra and David, from the time they were 7 and 10 years old. Lois was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Preceding her in death were her parents, her sister and brother and sister-in-law. Survived by Four Sons- Eric Nyman of Hutchinson, MN, Leif Nyman and Sten Nyman, both of Grand Rapid, MN, and Karl Nyman of Coon Rapids, MN; Special Niece- Sandra (Tony) Filipiak of Grand Rapids, MN; Special Nephew- David Lien of Colorado Springs, CO; Grandchildren Sean and Faith A Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday, November 6th from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Memorial Service at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Rev. Lynn Ronsberg will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.

Lois married Robert NYMAN in 1959, and was divorced on 27 Mar 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Maynard community was saddened on Thursday evening, August 1st, by the announcement that Marguerite Lien had passed away at the Montevideo hospital, after an illness of but a few hours.

Her death was the result of cerebral hemorrhage, the symptoms indicating her ailment becoming manifest shortly before noon.She lapsed into a coma about three o'clock. The doctor was called and she was immediately rushed to Montevideo hospital, where everything possible was done for her with out avail. She never regained consciousness.

She was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lien, she was born in Maynard on November 28, 1931, died August 1st, 1946.Her age being 14 years, 8 months and 3 days.

She was a member of the Maynard Lutheran Church, very active in the Sunday school, the choir, the Lutherans daughters of Fermentation and the Luther League and on June 9th this year she was a member of the Confirmation class of Fourteen.

She was looking forward to the approaching school year with avid interest having finished her Freshman course last year with high standings and about to enter the Sophomore year with her classmates.

She was a young lady of exceptional merit, popular among her classmates, and loved and respected by all with whom she came in contact with.

Funeral services were conducted from the home at 1:45 and at the Maynard Lutheran Church at 2:00p.m. on Monday, August 5th.

Internment occurred in the Maynard Lutheran cemetery.

Pallbearers were; Willard Anderson, Dean Eggen, Gene Fransen, John Peterson, LaVere Ulvik, and Virgil Eckhoff.
It is fitting that she should be accompanied to her final resting place by these her loving friends and classmates.
She leaves to mourn her parents, sister Lois and brother James.

Notes:

Shot his wife, who died three days later, with a .22 caliber pistol and then fatally shot himself.

He was a graduate of St. Olaf College and University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

James married Sharon Faith BOYCE on 18 May 1963. Sharon was born on 22 May 1940 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin; died on 11 Jul 1975 in Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Served in Vietnam as a sergeant in the U.S. Army.