Thomas Anderson THOMPSON

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1941-MN-013375

Notes:

Referred by Alison as Thomas Anderson Ellestad. Also referred to as Tomas Thompson. Shown in the 1865 census as Thomas Andersen. Buried as Thomas Thompson.

Apparently living with, and helping out on the farm of, his aunt Betsey and her husband Ole Forstrom in Eureka Township at the time of the 1880 census (June 5th).

Farming in Madison Township, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota, at the time of the 1900 census (June 1st). The family consisted of Thomas, 41 (born Nov 1858 in Norway), Randi, 33 (born Aug 1866 in Norway), Anna R., 8 (born Jan 1892 in Minnesota), Minnie B., 5 (born Nov 1894 in Minnesota), Elmer O., 4 (born Aug 1896 in Minnesota), Ingmar, 2 (born Feb 1898 in Minnesota), and Anton O., 2 months (born Mar 1900 in Minnesota). Randi had borne 8 children, 5 still living. She and Tom had been married for 12 years. She had come to this country in 1887, he in 1877. They owned the farm and it was mortgaged.

In the 1905 state census, the family was in Eagle Valley Twp where they had been for 3 years and 7 months. The family consisted of Thomas A Tompson, 45, Randi, 38, Anna, 12, Minnie, 10, Elmer, 8, Ingmar, 6, Anton, 5, Walter, 3, and Ruth 1.

Farming in Eagle Valley Twp, Todd County, in the 1910 census. This census shows Tom and Randi coming to the U.S. in 1891.

They (”T.A.” and “Arandi”) were still in Eagle Valley Twp in the 1920 census. Anton, Walter, Ruth, and Elmer were all still at home.

Tom Thompson and Randi were living in Eureka Twp, Dakota County, at the time of the 1930 census. See p. 9 of 14.

In the 1940 census, Thomas A and Randie Thompson were living in a rented residence in Castle Rock Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. In 1935, they had lived in a different location in rural Dakota County. Thomas and Randie had been educated through the 4th grade.

Came to this country in 1877.

Thomas married Rangdi Olsdatter ELLESTAD on 15 Jun 1888 in Ellendale, Dickey County, North Dakota. Rangdi (daughter of Ole Vilhelmson LUND ELLESTAD and Anne Endrisdatter BAGGETHUN) was born on 19 Aug 1866 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 6 Jan 1944 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried on 20 Jan 1944 in East Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

With her family in the 1900 Federal census and the 1905 state census but not listed with the family in the 1910 census. She was still alive in 1910 according to her mother’s child count.

A different Anna Thompson married an Ingvald Simonsen in Todd County on 21 May 1913.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1973-MN-010672

Notes:

The “Solor’s Lutheran Cemetery” was established in 1881 in Greenvale Twp, Dakota County. It was a 1 acre plot of land in Section 9, the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter. The cemetery was later abandoned and moved to Webster Twp, Rice County, about 6 miles west, to the location of the Solor Lutheran Church of Webster. It is not clear whether or not anyone is still buried at the Greenvale Twp location.

It is probably this Minnie who Rose was referring to when she said “Minnie worked for Grandma {Julia} for nine years.”

Minnie married George Engwald SNESRUD on 19 Mar 1919 in Todd County, Minnesota. George (son of Theodore C SNESRUD and Anna Caroline OLSON GRAFF) was born on 12 Dec 1896 in Minnesota; died on 11 Apr 1978 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Solor Lutheran Church Cemetery, Webster, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1965-MN-025928
• Baptism: 31 Dec 1896

Notes:

His mother’s maiden name is shown as Ellastad on his death certificate.

Registered for the draft on June 5, 1918, in Todd County. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light brown hair.

In the 1930 census (April 28th), Elmer and his brother Anton were farming on adjacent farms In Eagle Valley Township, Todd County, MN. The family consisted of Elmer, 32, his wife Emma, 24, and their children Evelyn, 5, and Lloyd, 11 months. Elmer and Emma were married when they were 27 and 18, respectively. Elmer was born in Minnesota and his parents in Norway. Emma was born in Minnesota and her parents in Bohemia. Elmer was renting his farm which was characterized as a dairy farm. He did not have a radio.

In the 1940 census, the family lived on a farm in Eagle Valley Twp, the same house that they had all lived in in 1935.

Elmer and Emma appear to have had a grandson born in September of 1962.

Baptism:
as Elmer Oscar Thompson

Elmer married Emma Albena VOLENEC on 17 Sep 1924 in Todd County, Minnesota. Emma (daughter of Anton VOLENEC and Anna) was born on 31 Aug 1906 in Minnesota; died on 3 Jun 2004 in Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota; was buried on 7 Jun 2004 in Woodman Cemetery, Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1977-MN-026999

Notes:

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Scott County. At that time he was a section foreman for the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad in St. Paul. He lived in Elko, Scott County. He gave his nearest relative as T. A. Thompson of Clarissa, Todd County. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and blond hair. The registrar added “physically qualified.”

Single and living with Minnie and George in the 1920 and 1930 censuses.

In 1931, at the time of the birth of their first child, the couple lived at 3228 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. On Joan Irene’s birth record, Ingmer was shown as 29 years old and Inga as 20 (neither correct).

He was the informant for his mother’s death certificate.

Birth:
in Joan Irene’s birth record, he is indicated as having been born in Clarissa

Ingmer married Inga Irene SNESRUD on 9 Feb 1931 in Rice County, Minnesota. Inga (daughter of Theodore C SNESRUD and Anna Caroline OLSON GRAFF) was born on 6 May 1913 in Webster, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 22 Oct 1991 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in East Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1969-MN-032719

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name shown as Ellestad on his death certificate.

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Long Prairie, Todd County, Minnesota. He was a farmer on the family farm owned by his father, Thomas Thompson of Route 2, Browerville. He was described as tall, of slender build, with blue eyes and dark hair. He claimed March 21st as his birthday.

In the 1930 census (April 28th), Anton and his brother Elmer were farming on adjacent farms in Eagle Valley Township, Todd County, MN. The family consisted of Anton, 30, his wife Martha, 26, and their son Earl, 4. Anton and Martha married when they were 24 and 20, respectively. Anton and Martha were born in Minnesota. Anton’s parents were born in Norway, Martha’s in Germany. Anton owns his farm which is characterized as general farming. His household does not have a radio.

In the 1940 census, he and his family farmed in Germania Twp, Todd County.

Anton married Martha Amelia Paulina BARTELT on 28 Nov 1923 in Todd County, Minnesota. Martha (daughter of Herman BARTELT and May WENDT?) was born on 20 Apr 1904 in Todd County, Minnesota; died on 5 Oct 1997 in Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota; was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Browerville, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1964-MN-008539

Notes:

His mother’s maiden name is shown as Elestad on his death certificate.

At the time of the 1930 census (April 4), Walter, 27, and his wife Laura G., 23, were living at 3430 First Avenue S. in a house they were renting. The household had a radio. Living with Walter and Laura were Ruth M., 25, sister, Selmer Thompson, 34, a roomer, Arthur E. Nelson, 25, a roomer, and Arthur’s wife Mabel G., 22, a roomer. Walter and Laura were first married at ages 23 and 19 respectively. Laura and her parents were born in Minnesota. Walter and Selmer were motormen on the street railway. Ruth was a waitress at a club.

In the 1940 census, Walter is a farmer in Greenvale Twp, Dakota County. His household consists of himself, age 37, his wife Laura, age 34, and the Alfred Henderson family: Alfred, 34, “brother-in-law” and farm laborer, Elenor O, 28, Betty Lou, 9, Ronald R, 7, and Robert A, 8.

Walter married Laura Genevieve OLSON about 1926. Laura was born on 14 Feb 1906 in Runeberg Twp, Becker County, Minnesota; died on 5 Feb 1995 in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota; was buried in East Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1904-29307

Notes:

Living with her brother Walter in Minneapolis at the time of the 1930 census.

Called “Ruth Mundina Patterson” in her death notice in the 29 Jun 1943 edition of the San Francisco Examiner.

Birth:
California Death Index says 19 Mar

Ruth married Ethner Levi PATTERSON about Dec 1931 in San Francisco County, California. Ethner was born on 16 Jun 1907 in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado; died on 21 Jul 1982 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1920-28796
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2010-MN-00368

Notes:

Born Adeline Ellanora.

Adeline Eleanor Tallman was born on September 11, 1920, in Webster, Minnesota, to George and Minnie (Thompson) Snesrud. She was raised in Webster, baptized and confirmed at Solar Lutheran  Church, and graduated from Faribault High School in 1937. She married John W. “Jack” Tallman Jr. on June 21, 1938, at Solar Lutheran Church. After marriage they lived in Webster and Dodge Center where Jack operated turkey farms and Adeline was a homemaker and raised four children. They moved to Faribault in 1952 when Jack began his management career as General Manager of Faribault Turkeys, Inc.  Adeline supported him in his career which took him to Rochester, Alabama and Utah. Prior to retirement Jack was the President of Norbest Turkeys. Inc., in Salt Lake City.  Adeline enjoyed the opportunity to travel with Jack internationally with his job and visit children living overseas. Following retirement, they split time between Depoe Bay, Oregon and Green Valley, Arizona. Jack passed away in 1999, and Adeline moved to Northfield in May 2006.
 
In addition to raising her four children, Adeline was active in the Lutheran churches in Faribault, Salt Lake, Arizona and Oregon, volunteering, attending classes and singing in the choir. Adeline devoted her life to caring for her husband and children and enjoyed spending her time reading, going for walks, traveling, as well as baking pies and cookies for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
 
Survivors include her children and their spouses: Beverly Lubbers of Northfield, Wesley and Joyce Tallman of Panama, Eileen and Jon Summers of Cambodia, Scott and Petra Tallman of Arkansas; 7 grandchildren: Laurel (Tim) Ley, Lisa (Tito) Warren, Elizabeth Summers (Christian Buhr), Sarah Summers (Eric Fudeman), Christopher (Kara Lee) Tallman, Joline (Rodrick) Thorton, Jessica Tallman; 10 great-grandchildren: Heather, Olivia, Austin, Colton, Blake, Andrew, Myles, Kendra, Madden, Dylan; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her brother Russell.
 
Adeline passed away surrounded by her family on Friday morning, February 5, 2010, at Millstream Commons in Northfield, at the age of 89.
 
Services will be 1:30PM Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield with Rev. Janet White officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00PM.
 
Memorials are preferred to Northfield Hospice or Rice County Humane Society.
 
Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.

Died:
SSDI last residence Salt Lake City, Utah.

Adeline married John Whitcomb TALLMAN on 21 Jun 1939 in Rice County, Minnesota. John was born on 9 Jun 1916 in Montana; died on 28 May 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1924-27373
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1986-MN-032624

Notes:

The “Solor’s Lutheran Cemetery” was established in 1881 in Greenvale Twp, Dakota County. It was a 1 acre plot of land in Section 9, the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter. The cemetery was later abandoned and moved to Webster Twp, Rice County, about 6 miles west, to the location of the Solor Lutheran Church of Webster. It is not clear whether or not anyone is still buried at the Greenvale Twp location.

Russell married Lorraine Joyce BURKE on 15 Jun 1947 in Rice County, Minnesota. Lorraine was born on 11 Sep 1927 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 25 Aug 1997 in Crow Wing County, Minnesota; was buried in Solor Lutheran Church Cemetery, Webster, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1924-07741
• Baptism: 6 May 1925, Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota

Notes:

She was Evelyn (Mrs. John) Sada of Villa Park, Illinois, at the time of her brother Donald’s death in 1996.

She was married to John L Sada at the time of his father’s death in 1969.

Baptism:
Christiania

Died:
last residence Villa Park

Evelyn married John L SADA in 1948. John was born in 1921; died on 13 Dec 2009 in Illinois; was buried in Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, DuPage County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1929-28784

Notes:

PFC US Army, Korea

He later married a Donna.

Died:
last residence Eagle Bend, Todd County

Lloyd married Ovidia Thora SOMA on 19 Feb 1951 in Clay County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Ovidia was born on 4 Sep 1933 in North Dakota; died on 30 Nov 2013 in Burleigh County, North Dakota; was buried in Ness Lutheran Cemetery, Cooperstown, Griggs County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and Eleanor lived in Bloomington at the time of his brother Donald’s death in 1996.

Thompson, Duane E. age 86, of Bloomington, Minnesota, formerly of Clarissa, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at his home. Interment is at the church cemetery. Full military honors accorded by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Parkers Prairie American Legion Post #219.

Duane Elmer was born on July 25, 1932, to Elmer and Emma (Volenec) Thompson on the family farm near Browerville. He was baptized on December 1, 1932 and confirmed on October 16, 1949, at Bethel Church near Clarissa. Duane attended District #123 Country School through the eighth grade. Following his education, he started working for Swift & Co. in South St. Paul. Duane was united in marriage to Eleanor Hedlund on January 31, 1953, at Esther Lutheran Church in Eastern Township. Shortly after their wedding, Duane was stationed in Japan while he served in the United States Army from March 13, 1953 until his honorable discharge in February of 1955. He returned home and went back to work at Swift & Co, until 1967. Duane then began working for the Bloomington School System as a custodian and bus driver before eventually becoming the Chief Engineer. Duane retired in 1994. He was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington and former member of Esther Lutheran Church. Duane also was part of the camping group called the Rochester Roamers. He enjoyed working, traveling and camping. Duane especially loved taking trips with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter; an infant son; sister, Evelyn Sada; and two brothers, Loyd Thompson and Donald Thompson.

Duane is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eleanor; two sons, Kevin (Mary) Thompson of River Bank, California and Keith (Lois) Thompson of Bloomington; daughter, Karla (Donny) Kalpin of Leaf Valley; two brothers, Gary (Kathy) Thompson of Eagle Bend and LeRoy Thompson of Rogers; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Family/Spouse: E. HEDLUND. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1996-MN-037093

Notes:

SP4 in the U.S. Army.

He was a milk truck driver for many years. He and Beverly owned and operated the Clarissa Ballroom and the Dew Drop Inn. The latter burned down in 1977.

He and his daughter moved to Browerville in 1991.

Died:
last residence Clarissa, Todd County

Family/Spouse: R.M. KOPP. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married Beverly Jean MEYER on 21 Sep 1962 in Roberts County, South Dakota. Beverly was born on 10 Jun 1932; died on 13 Apr 1988 in Benton County, Minnesota; was buried in Woodman Cemetery, Clarissa, Todd County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1931-36975
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2015-MN-015488

Notes:

She was her parents’ first child.

Born Joan. Later went by the name of Jo Ann.

Taft, JoAnn I. age 83 of Lakeville passed away on May 1, 2015. Preceded in death by husband Fred and brother Norman Thompson. Survived by son Jeff (Lynne) Taft; brothers Bud (Jeanne), Clyde (Karen), Robert (Mary Jo) and Kevin (Sheryl) Thompson; sister Janelle (Floyd) Otte; Also by many loving nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Funeral Service 7 pm Monday, May 4, 2015 at White Funeral Home, 20134 Kenwood Trail, Visitation starting at 4pm. Interment, Lakeville Grove Cemetery.

Birth:
at Minneapolis General Hospital

Died:
Northfield City Hospital

Buried:
as Jo Ann I Taft

JoAnn married Frederick Allen TAFT on 10 Jul 1954 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Frederick was born on 11 May 1934 in Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 11 Nov 2007 in Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Lakeville Grove Cemetery, Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1932-39135
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1957-MN-003699
• Occupation: salesman at municipal liquor store

Notes:

Norman died from a cerebral embolism, a complication from a car accident 7 days earlier. His car hit a tree on January 30th. He lived in Savage (or at least his wife Ruth did) at the time.

Died:
at Sanford Hospital in Farmington

Norman married R. PELACH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1949-MN-006797
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1949-MN-003441

Notes:

Unnamed, died as “Baby Boy Thompson.” Cause of death shown as “stillborn, deformity in utero.”

Buried with Norman Thompson.

Buried:
230 EA 32

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1925-33215

Notes:

Served in the US Navy during World War II.

Earl married Lorrayne Edith POLZIN on 30 Aug 1946 in Itasca County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her obit says that she was preceded in death by her brothers Clayton and George and survived by Alton, Carolyn, and Jacque.

Her obit says that age of 19 she started her career at Pacific Bell and retired 30 years later.

The sister Jacque referred to in Patricia’s obit is Jacqueline Lee Andrews Tuck, who was born 27 Jul 1943 in Sacramento and who died 12 Nov 2020 in North Chesterfield, Virginia, as the widow of Dan A. Tuck, Jr. Jacqueline’s obit, and the California Birth Index confirms Jacqueline’s parents as Orville “Andy”Andrews and Lillian Voss Andrews. Jacqueline’s obit does list Patt Frerichs as “sister” but does not mention any of Patt’s other siblings, either as preceding Jacqueline in death or as surviving her.

Patricia married Harry John FRERICHS on 25 May 1951. Harry was born on 7 Jun 1929 in California; died on 14 Dec 2008 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Engineer

Family/Spouse: Jeanette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She had lived in Citrus Heights, California, since 1991.

She married Stanlee A Spalding in Carson City, Nevada, on 21 Nov 1970 as Carolyn A Johnson. Seems to be called Carol in Stanlee’s obit.

Carolyn married R.M. JOHNSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married Stanlee Alan SPALDING on 21 Nov 1970 in Carson City, Nevada. Stanlee was born on 28 Dec 1930 in Santa Clara County, California; died on 13 Nov 2012 in California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He may have been the Clayton G. Patterson who was president of Local 882 of the International Association of Machinists in Sacramento.

Died:
last residence Sacramento

Family/Spouse: Mary Sharon GENTNER. Mary was born on 28 Dec 1937 in Sacramento County, California; died on 13 Jan 2020 in Sacramento County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Mountain Ranch

Notes:

Gina Louise Lien, 54 of Cooperstown, ND, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, ND.

Gina was born March 15, 1958 in Cooperstown, ND to Ovidia (Soma) and Lloyd Thompson. She grew up and graduated from high school in Cooperstown. She married Larry Lien on October 25, 1975 in Cooperstown. Gina worked at the Cooperstown Nursing Home, Sheyenne Tooling and V-W Motors.

Gina loved spending time with her family, and taking care of her dogs. She enjoyed watching and participating in demolition derbies and watching Larry and Garret drag race. Gina also liked to take trips to Las Vegas.

Gina is survived by her husband, Larry of Cooperstown; 3 children, Garett Lien of Washburn, ND, Shane (Theresa) Lien of Sioux Falls, SD, and Lori Lien (Mark Gjavenis) of Apple Valley, MN; grandchildren, Preston Dahl, Stephen Lien and Austin Lien; parents, Ovidia and Clifford Anderson of Cooperstown; siblings, Gail (Farrel) Carlson of Bismarck, ND, Suzanne (Kevin) Nelson of Fargo, Lisa Thompson of Fargo, Laura (Jody) Brorby of Bismarck, and Rusty (Marlene) Thompson of Cooperstown.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Thompson; 3 infant sons; and her beloved dogs, Squeaky and Omar.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cooperstown, ND.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 23, 2012 from 5:00 till 7:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM in the Quam-Plaisted-Cushman Funeral Home in Cooperstown, ND.

Interment will be in the Ness Cemetery, rural Cooperstown, ND.

Gina married Larry LIEN on 25 Oct 1975 in North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2005-MN-028837

Notes:

Died:
last residence Browerville in Todd County

Buried:
as Jeanne M. Thompson

Notes:

His biological father is not mentioned in his obituary.