Vilhjølm Vilhelmson BAGGETHUN

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 27 Aug 1809, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Born on Bagetun 35.

In the 1865 census, he and Anne and Tina and Gjertrud lived on Baggethun. He was Føderaadsmand in the household of Trond Boiesen, huusfar. Presumably, Trond Bøyessen Stele assumed ownership of the family farm after Ove Vilhjølmsen, previous heir, left for America in 1849. Wilhelm and Anne and their daughters then continued to live on the farm.

Vilhjølm married Anna Ovesdotter BERGE in 1816 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Anna (daughter of Ove Bøyesen WANGENSTEEN and Gerhardine (Tina) Geelmynden ANKER) was born in 1798 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1885 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is named in the church book birth record as the father of Ove O Ellingboe (#3231). However, that is quite unlikely due to the lack of corresponding matches in modern DNA testing results.

Ove Vilhelmson later married and moved his family to America in 1849.

The 1849 date is confirmed by the Digitalarkivet: Migrants from Valdres 1816-67 database. The 30 year-old Ove Vilhelmsen of Bagethun farm in Vang, Valdres, left for America in April of 1849. The notes for the entry say “Amerika - Tilladelse Ifølge Resl Af 6 Febr D. A.” Accompanying him were his wife, Anne Andersdatter, 27, and their two daughters, Anne Ovesdatter, 5, and Berith Ovesdatter, 1 and 1 months. In the church book’s emigration record, Ove and Anne and family left Vang on April 4, 1849.

Probably he is the “Oval Williamson” farming in Muskego, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the 1850 census (September 18th). The farm is worth $600. The family consists of Oval Williamson, 43, his wife Ann, 30, and their daughters Ann, 6, and Betsey, 3. They were all born in Norway and the girls had not begun school yet.

In the 1860 census (July 3rd), the family had moved to the town of Scandinavia in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. The family consisted of Over Williamsen, 40, Ann, 40, Ann, 16, Betsey, 12, William, 10, Andrew, 7, Dena, 5, Boga, 2, and Over, 1. The census form notes that the four oldest children attended school and that the children from William on were born in this country. The value of the family’s real estate was $1000 and the value of their personal property was $300.

In the 1870 census (August 9th), the family was still living in Scandinavia, Waupaca County. The family consisted of Ova Williamson, 51, Anna, 50, Anna, 24, Andrew, 17, daughter Dina, 14, son Boie, 12, Edward, 10, and Antone, 8. The real estate is worth $1400 and the family’s personal property is worth $550. Couldn’t find William in the 1870 census.

In the 1880 census (June 21st), the family is still in Scandinavia Township. The household consists of Ove Wilhelmson, 61, Anne, 50, Dinah, 24, and G. Anton, 17. Dinah is noted as being disabled by “female complaints.”

In the 1895 state census (June 20th) the O. Williams household had 4 people: 3 males and one female; 1 foreign born in Scandinavia, 3 born in the U.S. This suggests that his wife wasn’t in the household.

The 1895 biography of his son Buck says this about Ove:

Ove Williamson, was born in Norway, January 20, 1819, was educated in the schools of his native land, and the days of his boyhood and youth were passed upon the farm. His marriage to Miss Annie Kjos took place in Norway in 1844, and five years later, in 1849, he crossed the Atlantic in a sailing vessel to the New World, where he hoped to secure a home and competence. He first located in Muskegon, where he worked as common laborer some three years, coming thence to Waupaca county in 1853. He was one of the first settlers, and is now the second oldest living resident in Scandinavia township. The hardships and trials of pioneer life are familiar to him, and the history of that county is known to him from the days when it was almost unbroken wilderness, inhabited mostly by Indians. He has borne an important part in the work of development, transforming the land from its uncultivated condition into rich and valuable farms. Here he purchased 160 acres of wild land, on which not a furrow had been turned or an improvement made, and successfully continued its cultivation until 1884, when enfeebled health caused him to lay aside business cares, and he is now living a retired life. He worked for many years on the river, rafting logs, and his career has been that of an industrious and energetic man, bringing to him a well-merited competence. He is a stanch Republican in politics and has served in several local offices with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He filled the office of assessor for twelve years and has also been township treasurer. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church, Mrs. Williamson, who was born in Norway September 29, 1820, is also yet living. Their children were: Annie, now the wife of August Larson, a resident of Wausau; William, who is living in La Crosse, Wis; Andrew, the efficient sheriff of Waupaca county; Berit, deceased; Denah; Boie, subject of this sketch, Edward Ove, of Waupaca; Anton G., a farmer of Scandinavia township; and Lewis B., deceased.

He died and was buried as O Williams.

The 1889 plat map of Scandinavia Twp, and the 1912 land ownership map shows a 120 acre parcel owned by “Ove Williamson.” The farm was probably being run by Anton and Dena in 1912. The parcel is defined as the eastern half of the northeast quarter of Section 18 and the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 18. Today, this parcel is about three miles west of the village of Scandinavia and about 4 miles northeast of Amherst. The parcel is nearly bisected by County Road B and its western boundary is, in part, Gilman Road. The Tomorrow River State Trail (on the old Green Bay and Western railroad right-of-way) is just south of the parcel. The portion of the parcel north of County Road B is now forest. The current location of the farmhouse (on the south side of County Road B, about 750 feet east of Gilman Road) appears to be where it was in 1912.

The Wisconsin Land Patent Database shows three parcels for Ove in Section 18:

1) 40 acres in 23N, 11E, granted to Ove Wilhelmsen through the Stevens Point land office on 15 Dec 1855.
2) 40 acres in 23N, 11E, granted to Ove Wilhelmsen through the Stevens Point land office on 1 Sep 1856.
3) 40 acres in 23N, 11E, granted to Ove Williamson through the Wausau land office on 20 Mar 1875.

Buried:
A 18 142

Ove married Anne Andersdatter KJØS in 1845 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Anne (daughter of Anders Ericksen KJØS and Berith Gudmundsdatter REMME) was born on 24 Oct 1820 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1898 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin; was buried in Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born on Bagetun 35.

The bygdebok says that she came to the U.S. 1849. Couldn’t find her in the church book’s emigration record.

She may be the Mary Williamson, servant, living with the Nels Nelson family in Amherst Twp, Portage County, Wisconsin, in the 1860 census. She was shown as age 36. Couldn’t find her in later censuses.

Family/Spouse: Endre Anderssen ELLINGBØE. Endre (son of Andris Eivinsson ELLINGBØ and Dordi Endresdatter HOLIEN) was born on 18 Aug 1822 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 20 Jul 1907 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born on Bagetun 35. Came to the U.S. in 1849, probably with his brother Ove. Died in the U.S.

He is William Williamson, farm laborer, living with his young family in Amherst Twp, Portage County, Wisconsin, in the 1860 census.

He is the William Williamson, farm laborer, living in Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin, not far from Buck Williamson in the 1870 census.

Only Mattie and Severt are still living at home with Anne and him in the 1880 census although also living with them is a four-year-old grandson named Frank H. O’Donald whose father was born in Ireland. Presumably little Frank’s mother is either Anne the younger or Mary.

Family/Spouse: Anne Knutsdatter SKJELHAUGEN. Anne was born about 1822; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anne Sÿvertsdatter. Anne was born in Feb 1832 in Norway; died before 1920 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born on Bagetun 35.

The bygdebok (Vang A, p. 612) says that she went to Gjøvik but first had a son Ola in 1845 with Ola Andersson Dalåker,

Family/Spouse: Ole Andersen 1 DALÅKER. Ole (son of Andris Olsen KVAM and Ingeborg Olsdatter DALÅKER) was born on 26 Jul 1821 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Nov 1830, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Born on Bagetun 35.

Emigrated to the U. S. 29 March 1852.

He was Buck Williamson, age 38, saloon keeper, living with his wife and daughter in Amherst Twp, Portage County, in the 1860 census.

He was Buck Williamson, age 35, saloon keeper, living in Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin, not far from William Williamson in the 1870 census.

Baptism:
Vang kirke

Died:
“at the age of 41 years, 4 months”

Family/Spouse: Matthea Nielsdatter (Matilda). Matthea (daughter of Niels Olsen and Lisbeth Ingebretsdatter) was born on 12 Jun 1832 in Gausdal, Oppland, Norway; died on 16 Feb 1901 in Portage County, Wisconsin; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gjartrud married Bøye Øysteinsson BØA-ØYDGARDEN in 1879. Bøye was born in 1833; died in 1888. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born on Bagetun 35.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Oct 1844, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Shown in the Vang 1835-1892 birth record as illegitimate.

Widowed and living with her five living children at 132 6th Avenue North in Wausau in the 1900 census. Shown as having had 9 children, 5 still living.

Called Anna Katherine Larson in her son Odin’s marriage record.

Listed in the 1905 state census as living with her son Odin and his wife and infant son in the 9th ward of Wausau.

Anne married August LARSON on 18 Mar 1872 in Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. August was born about 1839 in Sweden; died before 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Oct 1846, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Born on Bagetun 35.

She is shown as legitimate in her birth record.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 Dec 1847, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She is shown as legitimate in her birth record.

Her cemetery record says that her age at death was 15 years, 1 month, 26 days.

Buried:
A 18 142

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Blacksmith

Notes:

A 19 year-old William O. Williams was working in a blacksmith shop in the town of Dayton, Waupaca County, in the 1870 census (June).

In the 1880 census (June 21st), William Williams is living in the village of High Forest in Olmsted County, MN. The household consists of William Williams, 30, Tilda, 35, Andrew, 3, Wilhelmina, 5 mos., brother Andrew, 27, and brother Edward, 20. Although William is shown as having been born in Wisconsin, and his parents in Norway, the rest of the household (Tilda, both Andrews, and Edward), except Wilhelmina, are shown as having been born in Norway and both parents in Norway. Wilhelmina is shown as born in Minnesota although both parents in Norway.

In the 1885 state census, the family is still in High Forest. The household is William Williams, 34, his wife Tora, 38 and born in Norway, and their children (all born in Minnesota): Andrew O., 7, Wilhelmina, 5, Ida C., 3, and Mable B., 10 months.

In the 1895 state census, William Williams is a blacksmith in Stewartville, Olmsted County. The clearly-challenged census-taker listed the family as William, 44, Hildia, 50, Andrew, 17, Alemeno, 15, Ada, 13, and Isabell, 11. William had lived in the state for 20 years, 6 months.

In the 1900 census (June 5th), the family is still living in High Forest, which is now a township, in Olmsted County. The village they live in is Stewartville. The family consists of William O. (born Aug 1851), Tildie (born May 1845), Wilhelmina A. (born Jan 1880), Ida C. (born Oct 1881), and Mable B. (born July 1884). The daughters were all born in Minnesota. William and Tildie have been married 24 years. Tildie has borne 4 children, all still living. William is a blacksmith. Wilhelmina is a clerk in a dry goods store. Ida is a clerk in a grocery store. Mable is in school.

The family appears to have left the state by 1905. William is living with Andrew in Fargo, North Dakota, in that city’s 1909 directory.

William married Ida Matilda HOWEN on 30 Dec 1872 in Winona County, Minnesota. Ida (daughter of Hans Anderson HOWEN and Sophia Adel) was born in Jul 1852; died on 27 Feb 1873 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin; was buried in Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Thora K (Tilda) LEE about 1876. Thora was born in May 1845 in Norway; died on 25 Feb 1926 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Stewartville, Olmsted County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
• Occupation: Railroad Officer, U.S. Marshal

Notes:

Andrew was shown as a farmer and was living with his brother William and family in High Forest, Olmsted County, Minnesota, at the time of the 1880 census.

The June, 1895 Wisconsin state census for Waupaca County showed Andrew Williams’ household had 4 males, 3 females, all 7 born in the United States. He was the Waupaca County sheriff at about that time.

There is a biographical sketch of Andrew in the 1895 history of the upper Wisconsin River counties.

The facts and events shown here assume that Ove’s son Andrew is the Andrew Williams living on Maple Street in Waupaca in the 1900 census. He was a railroad officer.

Could not find him in Waupaca in the 1905 state census.

In the 1908 Bellingham, Washington, city directory, he is Andrew Williams, sheriff of Whatcom County, living at the Whatcom County Courthouse.

In the 1910 and 1911 Bellingham city directories, he is a deputy U.S. Marshal living at 1513 E.

In the 1910 census, that Andrew was a widower living on E Street in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington. Living with him was Bert, 23, a railroad clerk, Lynde, 21, no occupation, and Esther, 17, no occupation. Andrew is a U. S. Marshal.

He is not listed in the 1912 Bellingham directory.

In the 1914 and 1917 directories, he is still living at 1513 E. His occupation is “merchant patrol.” (This is probably his son.)

In the 1918 Bellingham directory, he lives at 1513 E. His occupation is “police.”

In the 1920 Bellingham directory, he lives with his daughter and her family at 1408 Humboldt. He is a desk sergeant for the Bellingham police department.

In the 1920 census, Andrew, 63 and a widower, is living with his daughter and her family in Bellingham. He is a desk sergeant at police headquarters.

In the 1921 Bellingham directory, he lives at 2610 Michigan. Andrew is a desk sergeant for the police department.

In the 1923 Bellingham directory, he still lives at 2610 Michigan. No occupation.

An article in the February 12, 1925, edition of the Bellingham Herald:

Andrew Williams, sheriff of Whatcom county about 20 years ago and acting chief of police for a time during Mayor E. T. Mathes’ administration, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Esther Day, at Okanogan, Washington. He had been in ill health for several months. A telegram telling of his death was received by W. W. Fairburn.

Mr. Williams had lived in Bellingham for many years and was esteemed by hundreds of Bellingham residents. He was one of the county’s most popular violinists of the old school, delighting to play for old-time dances. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Esther Day, and one son, Lynde Williams, now at Okanogan. Mr. Williams was a member of the Bellingham Bay Lodge, No. 44, F, & A. M. The remains will be received Friday night by O. R. Hollingsworth.

Birth:
The death record gives his age at death as 71 years, 7 months, and 8 days. That implies a birth date of 4 Jul 1853.

Baptism:
As Anders. Date of baptism is not clear.

Died:
Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960, FS

Andrew married Mary Melissa KING on 30 Jul 1884 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Mary was born in Sep 1862 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; died on 11 Nov 1908 in Washington; was buried in Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Feb 1856, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Unmarried and living as Dinah Williams with her brother Anton in Scandinavia Twp in the 1900 census.

Living with Anton in Scandinavia Twp in the 1905 state census.

She and Anton are still living together in Scandinavia Twp in the 1910 census.

Still the same in the 1920 census although Dinah is listed as Dorthea Gerhardina.

Still the same in the 1930 census although Dina is Dina again.

Her obit was in the Stevens Point Daily Journal on 6 August 1937 as Dorothea Williams.

Died:
another record from the same cemetery says 1932

Buried:
A 18 141

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Postmaster
• Baptism: 5 Apr 1858, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

In the 1895 state census, Buck Williams’ household in Iola had 4 men and 2 women.

He is Buck Williams, postmaster, in the 1900 census. He is shown as married but his wife was not listed with the rest of the family.

In the 1905 state census, the entry for the household in the Village of Iola is Buck Williams, 46, widower, postmaster, Julian 17, day laborer, Morris, 15 or 16, electrician, Walter, 14, student, Delia, 11, and Elizabeth Colden, 34, domestic servant. The family lives in a house, not a farm, and the house is owned with no mortgage.

In the 1910 census, the children’s mother, now apparently dead because Buck is a widower, was born in Minnesota. In the 1910 census, Arthur is out of the house but the other children are still living with their father. Buck is indicated as having had 5 children, four still living.

In the 1920 census, Buck, 63, is living at 173 West 43rd Street in Los Angeles with his daughter Della, 26, and his son E. M. and family. His occupation is “trimmer” at an automobile shop.

The California Death Index, 1905-1939, on FS shows that a Buck Williams died in County 70 (Los Angeles) on 14 Mar 1924 at the age of 65 (State file number 12370).

Commemorative Biographical Record of the Upper Wisconsin Counties: Waupaca, Portage, Wood, Marathon, Oneida, Vilas, Langlade and Shawano” by Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1895

Boie Williams, familiarly known as “Buck” Williams is one of the prosperous leading business men and substantial citizens of Iola, Waupaca county.

Mr. Williams was born December 24, 1857, in Scandinavia township, Waupaca county. His father, Ove Williamson, was born in Norway, January 20, 1819, was educated in the schools of his native land, and the days of his boyhood and youth were passed upon the farm. His marriage to Miss Annie Kjos took place in Norway in 1844, and five years later, in 1849, he crossed the Atlantic in a sailing vessel to the New World, where he hoped to secure a home and competence. He first located in Muskegon, where he worked as common laborer some three years, coming thence to Waupaca county in 1853. He was one of the first settlers, and is now the second oldest living resident in Scandinavia township. The hardships and trials of pioneer life are familiar to him, and the history of that county is known to him from the days when it was almost unbroken wilderness, inhabited mostly by Indians. He has borne an important part in the work of development, transforming the land from its uncultivated condition into rich and valuable farms. Here he purchased 160 acres of wild land, on which not a furrow had been turned or an improvement made, and successfully continued its cultivation until 1884, when enfeebled health caused him to lay aside business cares, and he is now living a retired life. He worked for many years on the river, rafting logs, and his career has been that of an industrious and energetic man, bringing to him a well-merited competence. He is a stanch Republican in politics and has served in several local offices with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He filled the office of assessor for twelve years and has also been township treasurer. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church, Mrs. Williamson, who was born in Norway September 29, 1820, is also yet living. Their children were: Annie, now the wife of August Larson, a resident of Wausau; William, who is living in La Crosse, Wis; Andrew, the efficient sheriff of Waupaca county; Berit, deceased; Denah; Boie, subject of this sketch, Edward Ove, of Waupaca; Anton G., a farmer of Scandinavia township; and Lewis B., deceased.

Our subject attended the rude district schools of the home neighborhood up to the age of fifteen years, when he left the school room and began work as a farm hand, as his services were not needed at home. For one year he was thus employed, receiving $12 per month, and on the expiration of that time he began learning harness making with Andrew Moberg, of Amherst, Wis., where he worked for three years, going thence to Wausau, Wis., being employed at his trade Ernest Felling. After spending two years in Wausau Mr. Williams returned to Scandinavia township, where he followed his trade; but as work was dull and scarce he hired out as a farm hand to a Mr. Turner, of Belmont township, Portage Co., Wis. Later he went to Winona, Minn., where he remained for one year, and then secured the position as driver of a creamery wagon in High Forest, that State. Subsequently he and his brother Andrew (afterward sheriff of Waupaca county) took up new farms in Faulk county, S. Dak., which section was then very wild and unsettled. Besides the improvements they made on their own homestead they also did “breaking” for others, their home during this time being in a little shanty out on the prairie, where our subject acted as cook. At the end of a year, however, he returned to High Forest, where he again drove a wagon for the creamery, being engaged thus for some time.

While there Mr. Williams was united in marriage, in September, 1886, with Miss Clara Juelson. By her marriage she has become the mother of four children, all of whom are still living-Arthur J., Edwin M., Walter L. and Clara A. The parents are members of the Lutheran Church. In the fall of 1886 Mr. Williams returned to Scandinavia township, and the following spring, on the advice of his friends, opened a harness shop in Iola, which he has since conducted with excellent success. He first began in a small building on State street, which he rented, his capital at that time comprising only his savings, and his honest, industrious efforts won for him an increasing trade, enabling him to purchase his shop. In 1892, however, he erected a substantial brick building on Main street, adjoining his present room, which later he sold out, and in 1893 built his present commodious brick business house, the largest harness shop in Iola.

Mr. Williams is one of the most prosperous businessmen in Waupaca county, wide-awake and pushing, and is destined to become a wealthy man. His excellent workmanship and honest dealings have brought him a large trade, and he enjoys the respect and confidence of all with whom he has business or social dealings. Besides his shop, he also owns his pleasant home, which has been built since locating in Iola. Mr. Williams is an earnest advocate of the principles of the Republican party, and, while no politician, has served in various official capacities, having been constable and city marshal (one year), and he is at present one of the city councilmen.

His obit in the Stevens Point Journal said the he had been born on the Williams farm “on the Scandinavia road about four miles east of town. He had come to Amherst as a young man as an apprentice to Andrew Moberg in the harness shop. He was a faithful worker for Mr. Moberg three or four years. Later he owned and operated a shop in Iola. In 1896, he was appointed postmaster of Iola, a position he held for over 18 years. On account of poor health, he was forced to resign and the family moved to California. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Eichler.

Baptism:
As Böie. Baptized at the same service as his cousin Anne.

Boie married Clara JUELSON on 13 Sep 1885 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Clara (daughter of Ole JUELSON and Anne Tollefson GOLBERG) was born on 30 Aug 1867 in Rock Dell Twp, Olmsted County, Minnesota; died on 31 May 1900 in Wisconsin; was buried in Iola Riverside Community Cemetery, Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 May 1860, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Edward was living with his brother William in High Forest, Olmsted County, MN, in the 1880 census.

In the 1900 census, he is Edward O. Williams, 40, a lumberman living with his wife and son in Merrill, Wisconsin.

In the 1910 census, he is Edward O. Williams, 50, a traveling salesman of machinery living with his wife and son in Wausau.

In the 1920 census, he may be the Edward Williams, age 59 and a widower, lodging in Mercer in Iron County, Wisconsin. His parents were born in Norway. He’s a laborer in a lumber camp.

The Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery records show that Edward Ove Williams died in 1928.

An “Edw O Williams” died in Waupaca County in January of 1896. That may have been Bettie’s other child. The WHS Genealogical Index shows an Edward Williams Jr. born 25 May 1891 in Waupaca County.

His wife’s obit says that he was “at one time sheriff of Waupaca County.”

His obit said that he “received his higher education at Merrill, Wisconsin” and was employed as a young man as a clerk in the Stetson store in Waupaca for seven years. Later he partnered with Sam Godfrey in running a general store. he was appointed deputy sheriff by his brother Andrew in 1887. In 1889 he was elected sheriff.

Baptism:
as Ove Edward

Died:
at the home of his brother, Anton, four miles west of Amherst

Buried:
No location of grave shown in the index (http://www.wigenweb.org/waupaca/Scancem/SB8.htm); Funeral arranged by Selmer Voie

Edward married Bettie E FILTER on 18 Jan 1886 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Bettie was born in Apr 1866 in Denmark; died on 5 Aug 1918 in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Oct 1862, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

In the 1895 state census, the A. G. Williams household has 3 men, 2 women, 3 born in the U.S. and 2 in Scandinavia.

Living as Anton Williams in Scandinavia Twp in the 1900 census. He’s unmarried, a farmer, and his unmarried sister Dinah lives with him.

In the 1905 state census, the household in Scandinavia Twp is Anton G. Williams, 42, Dorthia, 48, and Syvert Swenson, farm laborer, 28.

Anton and Dena are still living together in Scandinavia Twp in the 1910 census.

Still the same in the 1920 census although Dina is shown as Dorthea Gerhardina.

Still the same in 1930 although Dina is Dina again. A 32 year-old lodger named Walter Erickson is living with them. Walter is a farm laborer.

From "Commemorative Biological Record of the Upper Wisconsin Counties of Waupaca, Portage, Wood, Marathon, Lincoln, Oneida, Vilas, Langlade and Shawano" by Chicago: J.H. Beers & Co., 1895.

Anton G. WILLIAMS was born August 24, 1862, on the farm which he now owns and occupies in the township of Scandinavia, Waupaca County.

His father, Ove WILLIAMSON, was born in Norway January 20, 1819, was educated in the schools of his native land, and the days of his boyhood and youth were passed upon the farm. His marriage to Miss Annie KJOS took place in Norway in 1844, and five years latter in 1849, he crossed the Atlantic in a sailing vessel to the New World, where he hoped to secure a home and competence. He first located in Muskego, Wis., where he worked as a common laborer some three years, coming thence to Waupaca County in 1853. He was one of the first settlers, and is now the second oldest living resident in Scandinavia Township. The hardships and trail of pioneer life are familiar to him, and the history of that county are known to him from the days when it was an almost unbroken wilderness, inhabited mostly by Indians. He has borne an important part in the work of development, transforming the land from its uncultivated condition into rich and valuable farms. Here he purchased 160 acres of wild land, on which not a furrow had been turned or an improvement made, and successfully continued its cultivation until 1884, when enfeebled health caused him to lay aside business cares, and he is now living a retired life. He worked for many years on the river rafting logs, and his career has been that of an industrious energetic man, bringing to him a well-merited competence.

Mrs. Williamson, who was born in Norway, September 29, 1820, is also yet living. He is a stanch Republican in politics and has served in several local offices with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He filled the office of Assessor for twelve years, and has also been Township Treasurer. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church. The children were Annie, now the wife of August LARSON, a resident of Wausau; William who is now living in La Crosse, Wis., Andrew, the efficient Sheriff of Waupaca County; Berit, deceased; Denah; Buck, who is located in Iola, Wis.; Edward Ove, of Waupaca; Anton G., subject of this sketch’ and Lewis B., deceased.

Anton G. WILLIAMS conned his lessons in the public schools near his home, and acquired a good practical educations. Under the parental roof he was reared to manhood, and at an early age he began to work in the fields, so that he was soon familiar with farm work in its various department. He now owns and operates the old home farm on which he was born, comprising 120 acres of land, the greater part of which is under cultivations and improved in a manner that indicates his practical and progressive spirit, and makes his farm one of the best in the community. He is accounted one the representative agriculturalists of Waupaca County, as well as one of the most prominent citizens. He has been called to official honors, having served as a member of the town Board of Supervisors and as a Treasurer of the school district, and in his political views has followed his father’s example by always supporting the Republican Party. Like the honored family to which he belongs he is connected with the Lutheran Church.

Buried:
A 18 142

Notes:

Or Lewis.

Buried:
A 18 142

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Jun 1840, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Doesn’t seem to be in Vang in the 1865 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Oct 1843, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

According to Jeff: Gertrude Williamsdatter Lykken, 1843-1926, was born at Baggethun. Her husband was Torger Christopherson Lykken, 1833-1918. Gertrude’s parents were William Williamson and Anna Knutson (d. 1880?). Gertrude’s father also went by Vilhelm Vilhelmsen Baggethun. Gertrude came to the U.S. with her mother Anna in 1864. Anna lived with Gertrude and Torger until her death in 1880. The church record of Anna’s death has her last name as Lykken. It looks like William Williamson emigrated on his own to Wisconsin and later married and established a second family.

Her baptismal sponsors were: Ole Tollefsen Ellingbøe, Endre Bergeseiet, Knud Thuneeiet, Sigrid Skjelhaugen, and Ambjør Olsdatter Mÿhre. Ole Tollefsen was the man who stood for the child of unmarried parents.

Notably perhaps, none of her children were named after her father (e.g., William).

Buried:
ELCA

Gjartrud married Torger Christopherson LYKKEN on 27 Sep 1866 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Torger (son of Christopher Gulbrandsen BERGE and Gjertrud Torgeirsdatter JØVNE) was born in Feb 1833 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 4 Sep 1916 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Apr 1858, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Anna Williams in her marriage record.

In the 1900 census she had had one child and that child was no longer alive.

Baptism:
As Anne. Baptized at the same service as her cousin Böie.

Anna married Clark LYON on 9 Apr 1880 in Wood County, Wisconsin. Clark was born about 1853 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Washington Death Certificate: 84
• Baptism: 13 Nov 1859, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

It is speculative that the William Williamson of Cowlitz County is the William Williamson who was born to William and Anne in Portage County. The birth dates ascribed to the Cowlitz County William are not consistent with each other and are not all consistent with the June 1859 date.

In the 1880 census, he may or may not be the 21 year-old farm hand William Williamson living on the O. John Johnson farm in Minnehaha County, Dakota Territory.

In the 1900 census, the family lives in Stella, Cowlitz County, Washington. He is 38 years old and was born in Wisconsin in September of 1861. He owned his farm with a mortgage.

In the 1910 census the family is in Portland, Oregon. All the children are at home. The senior William is a farmer.

In the 1920 census the family is in Stella, Washington. William is a farmer. Living with him and Ida is their daughter-in-law, Anna L., 23, their grand-son, Lester, ten months, and Maxina Butler, 5, “niece”, born in Mississippi. A Lester S Williamson married Thelma D Westerdahl in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, on 13 Dec 1941.

In the 1930 census he is William Williamson, 71, living in Stella Precinct, Cowlitz County, Washington, with his wife, Ida L., 57, and their 40 year-old single son William H. The older William is a farmer, the younger William is a bookkeeper for a logging camp.

In the 1940 census, he is William Williamson (erroneously indexed as Willianson in Ancestry), living with Ida in Cowlitz County in the same house in which they had both lived in 1935. Both had had eighth-grade educations.

Baptism:
as Wilhelm

William married Ida L WEIST on 26 Oct 1888 in Cowlitz County, Washington. Ida was born in Feb 1873 in Pennsylvania; died on 14 May 1943 in Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Jan 1863, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

She is probably the Mrs. John J. Shellhammer whose obit appeared in the SPDJ 1 Feb 1946.

Baptism:
as Maren

Family/Spouse: John Jackson SHELLHAMMER. John was born about 1856 in Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 Aug 1866, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Baptism:
as Mage Isabel

Died:
her obit was in the SPWJ on 8 Jan 1881

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Aug 1869, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

He is a 34 year-old “chore-boy” living with the Clark Lyons in Wood County in the 1905 state census.

He is probably the “Seaver” Williamson whose obit appeared in the Stevens Point Daily Journal on 23 April 1937.

Baptism:
as Sÿvert

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 Jun 1845, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Jim calls him Ola Olsen Baggetun in his Valdres Slekt.

His baptismal sponsors were Ove Baggethun (#3252), Böie Wilhelmssen Baggethuneiet (probably #3259), and Anne Andersdatter Baggethun (#7082). Ove was the responsible person of the congregation.

Jim’s site has this:

Han vokste opp i Baggetun sammen med moren. Ole Olsen Baqgeth.un slo sig ned på Gjøvik, hvor han som ung mann begynte en slakterforretning. Hans mor, Gerhardine, flyttet til ham etter at Ole var blitt gift, og hun døde i, 1903 Ole Baggethun blev gift ca. 1865 med Josefine Listerud fra Østre Toten. Hun var født 28/11 1841 som datter av Even Evensen og Marthe Jensdatter Evang. Hun blev hjemmedøpt i desember 1841 av Johannes Schiøll, døpt, i kirken 3. april 1842. Hennes far, Even Evensen, var født på Kobberstadeiet 1819. Han ble v i 1840 gift med gårdbrukerdatter Marthe Jensdatter. Evens far var skredder Even Engebretsen Hval, født i 1790, og Maria Kristiansdatter Præstegaarden, født 1786, begge i østre Toten. De blev gift i 1816. Josefines mor, Marthe, var født i 181 7 pa Schiøllseie, og foreldrene var Jens Vilhelmsen og Berthe Jørgensdatter Skjøll.

Ole og Josefine Baggethun hadde følgende barn: Anton, Ole, Even, Marthe, Nina, Josefine, Gyda, Oscar, Emma, John, Borghild, Stina og Konrad. Josefine Baggethun døde i 1900, Ole Baggethun i 1922.

Translation:

He grew up in Baggetun with his mother. Ole Olsen Baggethun settled in Gjøvik, where as a young man he started a butcher shop. His mother, Gerhardine, moved in with him and his wife after Ole was married. Gerhardine died in 1903. Ole Baggethun was married ca. 1865 with Josefine Listerud from Østre Toten. She was born 28 Nov 1841 as a daughter of Even Evensen and Marthe Jensdatter Evang. She was baptized at home in December 1841 by Johannes Schiøll and baptized at the church on April 3, 1842. Her father, Even Evensen, was born at Kobberstadeiet 1819. He was married in 1840 to a farmer's daughter Marthe Jensdatter. Even’s parents were the tailor, Even Engebretsen Hval, born in 1790, and Maria Kristiansdatter Præstegaarden, born in 1786, both in Østre Toten. They were married in 1816. Josefine's mother, Marthe, was born in 1817 on Schiøllseie, and her parents were Jens Vilhelmsen and Berthe Jørgensdatter Skjøll. Ole and Josefine Baggethun had the following children: Anton, Ole, Even, Marthe, Nina, Josefine, Gyda, Oscar, Emma, ??John, Borghild, Stina and Konrad. Josefine Baggethun died in 1900, Ole Baggethun in 1922.

Birth:
Baggetun 35/

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 15 Jul 1860, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Called Agnes in the 1860 census.

Not listed in the 1870 census. The Anna shown in that census was seven years old.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Oct 1861, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Called Billy.

William was a farmer in Amherst Twp, Portage County, Wisconsin, in the 1900 census.

He was still in Amherst Twp in the 1910 census. By then his son Boyd had left home.

By 1920, Myrtle has left home too.

In the 1930 census, William and Thora are living by themselves in a house they own on High Street in Nelsonville village, Amherst Twp, Portage County. They don’t have a radio.

His obit said that he had been a resident of Nelsonville for the past 12 years. He had suffered a stroke six years before his death and had been in poor health ever since. He had been confined to his bed for 13 months.

Birth:
his obit said 16 Jul 1861 in Amherst

Baptism:
As Wilhelm. His mother is Mathea Nilsdatter.

William married Torborg ERICKSON on 10 Nov 1888 in Portage County, Wisconsin. Torborg was born on 4 Aug 1861 in Norway; died on 5 Aug 1955 in Wisconsin; was buried on 8 Aug 1955 in Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Aug 1863, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Seems to have been called Annia, age 15, in the 1880 census.

In the 1910 census, she was Annie W Couch, 46, a widow, living with her widowed father-in-law, Charles Couch, 84, in Amherst.

Baptism:
as Anne

Family/Spouse: George M COUCH. George was born on 3 Jul 1872; died on 25 Nov 1907; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Amherst, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 Jun 1867, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

He was Nelse E. Williamson, living with his mother in Amherst village, Portage County, in the 1900 census. He was a bartender. Couldn’t find him in the 1910 or 1920 censuses.

In the 1930 census, he is probably the 64 year-old Nels Williamson living in a boarding house in the village of Amherst. Nels’s occupation seems to be laborer in a pool room.

His obit was in the 29 Aug 1935 edition of the Stevens Point Journal:

Nels Edwin Williamson, 68, a resident of Amherst most of his life, died at 12:45 o’clock Monday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anna Couch, at Amherst. He had been in poor health for the past month but his condition was not serious.

Mr. Williamson was born at Amherst on April 23, 1867, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Boia Williamson. He attended Amherst schools and later worked in logging camps. For several years he resided in Montana. For the past few years he had made his home with his sister, the only remaining relative of his immediate family.

Funeral services were held at 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at his home and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. C. E. Olsen officiated.

Among the relatives from far away who attended the funeral were Byron Couch of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. John Shellhammer and sons of Port Edwards, Mrs. Mary Lyons and Sever Williamson of Wisconsin Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Dillon and Miss June Dillon of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. James Gleason and Miss Margaret Gleason of Fond du Lac.

Baptism:
as Nils Edvin

Notes:

Still single and living with his mother and siblings in the 1900 census.

He was a postmaster in Norske, Wisconsin, in 1902.

He may be the Atof Larson mentioned in the Wausau Daily Herald on 21 Mar 1908 as recently returning home from Wittenberg, where he had been employed as a bookkeeper in a department store.

The 3 Sep 1908 edition of the WDF mentions a Mrs. Atof Larson, sister of George Nelson of Rosholt. He married her in Shawano County on 12 Oct 1905.

Similarly, he may be the Atof Larson in the 23 Aug 1909 edition of the WDH mentioned as leaving for Rosholt, where he will remain for some time.

Atof married Kate NELSON on 12 Oct 1905 in Shawano County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: School teacher

Notes:

Still single and living at home with her mother and siblings in the 1900 census.

Probably the 35 year-old Julia Larson who was single and a servant for a family in Harrison Township, Waupaca County, in the 1910 census.

Probably the Julia, wife of Louis J. Merde (b. 15 May 1884, d. Sep 1963), farmer, Harrison, in the 1920 census. She had an 8 year-old son Julian (b. 29 May 1911, d. Feb 1977) and a 5 year-old daughter Luela.

Her middle name is from the cemetery records. The cemetery records’ presumably incorrect spelling was Olenna.

Birth:
per cemetery records

Died:
per cemetery records

Julia married Louis J MERDE on 5 Apr 1911 in Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Louis was born on 15 May 1884 in Norway; died on 29 Sep 1963 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin; was buried on 3 Oct 1963 in Northland Lutheran Church Cemetery, Harrison Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed as living with his mother and siblings in the 1900 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Dress Maker

Notes:

Still single and living at home with her mother and siblings in the 1900 census.

In the 1910 census she is shown (erroneously) as having had three children, three still living.

Dena married Anton GILBERTSON on 26 Sep 1901 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Anton was born on 15 Jan 1872 in Norway; died on 6 Apr 1952 in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: School teacher, mail carrier

Notes:

Still single and living at home with her mother and siblings in the 1900 census.

In the 1920 census, she was an RFD mail carrier for the post office in Iola.

Buried:
Meditation, Lot 55, space 6

Anna married Fredrick Eugene MANEY on 25 Dec 1903 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Fredrick (son of Robert E MANEY and Martha S GALBRAITH) was born on 30 Nov 1882 in Wisconsin; died on 19 Nov 1947 in Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Day Laborer, RR Brakeman

Notes:

He is probably the child listed as August Larson who was born 6 Feb 1883 in Marathon County.

Single and living at home with his mother and siblings in the 1900 census.

In the 1905 state census, he and his family are living in the 9th ward of Wausau. The household consists of Odin, 22, Charlotte, 19, and John, 3 months. Living with them is Anna, 62, a widow born in Norway, shown as “mother.”

Shown as Odin Larsen in the 1910 census. At that time the family was living at 320 E. Washington Street in Wausau.

According to Roger, who has seen Odin’s death certificate, Odin died of pneumonia.

Birth:
Wisconsin Birth and Christenings

Died:
per Roger

Buried:
as Odin E

Odin married Charlotte L DIETL on 20 Dec 1904 in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Charlotte (daughter of August DIETL and Louise) was born in Jun 1886 in Wisconsin; died on 20 Aug 1918 in Wisconsin; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not listed with the family in the 1900 census. Because his mother is shown as having five children still alive in that census, and all five are listed, Ole must have died.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Druggist

Notes:

In the 1900 census, he is single, 22 (born Sept 1877 in Minnesota) and is lodging with a family in Madison, Minnesota, in Lac qui Parle County. He is a druggist.

In the 1905 Fargo city directory, he is probably the Andrew O Williams, clerk for Fout & Porterfield, who rooms at 16 Stern blk.

In the 1907 Fargo directory, he is still with Fout & Porterfield but now lives at 306 3rd Avenue N. His father, William O Williams, lives at the same address.

In the 1909 Fargo directory, he and William live at 315 3rd Avenue N. Andrew is still a clerk with Fout & Porterfield.

He may be the A Williams, 32, single, living in Fargo with his widowed mother in the 1910 census. He is a druggist.

In the 1915 North Dakota census, Andrew O Williams, his wife Mina, “Fernan” Williams, and “Erwin” Williams live in the same household in Bottineau.

Andrew Ove Williams, born 11 Sept 1877, registered for the draft in Bottineau County, North Dakota, on 12 Sept 1918. He was a druggist, employed by himself, and lived in Bottineau with, apparently, his wife Mina. He was described as stout and of medium height with light blue eyes and “brown, now graying” hair.

In the 1920 census, that Andrew O Williams, 41, born in Minnesota, still lived in Bottineau, North Dakota, and was still a druggist at a drugstore. His wife was Hermina, 39, born in Germany, and they had two sons, Ferdinand, 20, and Irwin A., 7.

In the 1925 North Dakota census, Andrew O, Mina, Fernan, and Irwin, live in Bottineau. In the 1925 North Dakota state census, there is a 58 year-old Andrew J. Williams living in Fargo with his 44 year-old wife Kathrine.

In the 1930 census, Andrew O Williams, 52, is still the proprietor of a drugstore in Bottineau. His wife is Mina, 48, and their son Irwin A, 17 or 18, lives with them. Andrew and Mina had been married for 20 years.

In the 1940 census, he lives in Bottineau, North Dakota, with his widowed sister Mabel Schieber, in the same house that he had lived in in 1935. Andrew was a postmaster and had earned $2500 in 1939. Andrew was a high school graduate.

Birth:
An Ancestry tree puts his place of birth as Bricelyn in Faribault County, Minnesota. Find A Grave says Rochester in Olmested County.

Andrew married Hermina Helmig about 1910. Hermina was born on 21 Jul 1880 in Germany; died on 3 Mar 1938 in Bottineau County, North Dakota; was buried in Oak Creek Cemetery, Bottineau, Bottineau County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A Wilhelmina Williams married Frank C Lenton in Olmsted County on 3 June 1903.

She had had three children, all still living, in the 1910 census.

Birth:
This is her birth date per North Dakota Public Death Index. Find A Grave says 20 Jan 1880.

Died:
death info per North Dakota Public Death Index

Wilhelmina married Frank C LENTON on 3 Jun 1903 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Frank was born on 3 Jun 1879 in Minnesota; died on 15 Sep 1945 in Ward County, North Dakota; was buried in Norwich Cemetery, Norwich, McHenry County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is not the wife of Cassius Tull of Oregon City, Oregon.

The 1911 Fargo, North Dakota, city directory includes a Miss Ida Williams, clerk for Reineke & McCone, who rooms at 512 1st Avenue N.

An Ida Williams lived in Fargo in that state’s 1915 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1947-MN-023359

Notes:

In the 1910 census, she and Otto lived with his parents in St. Paul. They had been married for one year and it was the first marriage for each. Mabel had never had children. Otto was a clerk in a clothing store.

In the 1920 census, she and Otto still live with Oscar and Anna in St. Paul. Otto, called Albert in this census, is an adjuster for a credit bureau.

In the 1930 census, she, as the 45 year-old Mable Schieber, and her husband and father-in-law lived in Mohall in Renville County, North Dakota. Otto was an agent in the automobile industry. She had first married when she was 20. If that was true, Otto was her second husband. In that census, Otto claimed to have been first married at age 26 which we know was incorrect.

As Mabel Schieber, she was a 52 year-old widow living with her brother in Bottineau in the 1940 census. In 1935, she had lived in rural Renville County, North Dakota. Mabel had had one year of high school.

Birth:
Find A Grave entry says 1885

Died:
as Mabel B Scheiber

Mabel married Otto Albert SCHIEBER about 1909. Otto was born on 28 Jun 1878 in Germany; died on 4 Sep 1939 in Renville County, North Dakota; was buried in Mohall Cemetery, Mohall, Bottineau County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Mar 1885, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

An article in the October 14, 1930, edition of the Bellingham Herald, recalling events from 25 years earlier (i.e., October of 1905), mentions that “a number of the unmarried young ladies of the First Congregational Church met last evening with Miss Belle Williams at her apartment in the White House to discuss plans for the organization of a social club.”

Not living with her father and family in the 1910 census.

Her article on her death appeared in the July 30, 1908, edition of the Bellingham Herald:

Anna Belle Williams, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams, who died early Tuesday morning, was buried this afternoon from the First Congregational church, Rev. William Orr Wark officiating and delivering the final tribute to the young woman.

Ther church was crowded with sorrowing friends of the deceased and the casket was piled high with floral tributes of every size and description. Out of respect for her father, who is a court officer, Judge Neterer of the superior court adjourned court this afternoon while the funeral is being held.

From the article on her mother’s death, we learn that Belle was a school teacher and died from tuberculosis.

Baptism:
as Annie Bell

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 Jul 1886, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

In the 1910 Bellingham, Washington, city directory, he is Robert E Williams, clerk for Western Express, boarding at the home of his father at 1513 E.

Shown as Bert in the 1910 census. At that time (April), he was living with his father and brother and sister in Bellingham, WA. His occupation is shown as railroad clerk.

In the 1911 Bellingham directory, he is Robert E Williams, clerk for the Canadian Pacific Railway. He lives at home with his father and siblings at 1513 E.

He is not listed in the 1912 Bellingham directory.

In the 1914 Bellingham directory, he lives at home at 1513 E with his father and siblings. His occupation is bookkeeper.

He is not listed in the 1917 Bellingham directory nor in later Bellingham directories.

A brief article in the Seattle Daily Times, October 3, 1924:

Robert Earl Williams, 38 years old, died this morning in his home at Seattle according to his widow, Mrs. Blanche Williams. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Blanche Williams, his father, Andrew Williams, a sister, Mrs. M. H. Day, and a brother, Lynde Williams. Mr. Williams had lived in Seattle for seven years and was employed as assistant passenger agent for the Alaska Steamship Company. He was a member of the Maritime Lodge, No. 239, Free and Accepted Masons. The body is in the Butterworth mortuary pending funeral arrangements.

An article in the July 27, 1935, edition of the Bellingham Herald referred to an event of 25 years earlier (i. e., 1910):

After being separated for three years, the members of the ’07 high school team that won the championship of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho by defeating the Broadway High School of Seattle will get together Sunday for what may be their final game. For months the members of the old Bellingham high school team have been trying to assemble again but have been unable to do so until Bert Williams began to devote his time to the organization. Manager Williams says that the men that will probably be seen in the lineup are: Ernest Goddard, Frank Holbrook, Lynde Williams, Oscar Blockburger, Frank Keene, Charles Follman, Bennet. C. J. McCullough, Bert Williams, Paul Tatman, and Wright.

Baptism:
as Robert Earl

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Cannery Worker
• Baptism: 1889, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

The Wisconsin Births Index shows his birth year as 1889.

In the 1908 Bellingham, Washington, city directory, he is Lynde Williams, student, boarding with his father at the Whatcom County Court House.

In the 1910 Bellingham directory, he is Lynde A Williams, student, boarding with his father at 1513 E.

Single, unemployed with no occupation, and living with his father and brother and sister in Bellingham, WA, at the time of the 1910 census.

In the 1911 Bellingham directory, he is still at home with his father and siblings. His occupation is hoseman for the Bellingham Fire Dept.

In the 1912 Bellingham directory, he is still a hoseman for the fire department but has no address.

In the 1914 Bellingham directory, he is a machinist living at home with his father and siblings at 1513 E.

In the 1917 Bellingham directory, he lives at 1513 E, no occupation.

Registered for the draft as Andrew Lynde Williams in Bellingham, Washington, on June 5, 1917. At that time, he was living at “1513 E.” in Bellingham. He worked as a fish cannery employee at the Lummi Bay Packaging Co. He was single. He was described as tall and of medium build with blue eyes and brown hair.

In the 1918 Bellingham directory, he is listed as “U S Army” but residing at 1513 E.

In the 1920 Bellingham directory, he resides at 1408 Humboldt, the home of his sister’s family. No occupation.

In the 1920 census, Lynde is living with his sister and her family in Bellingham, Washington. He is a cannery mechanic at a fish cannery.

In the 1921 Bellingham directory, he lives at 1408 Humboldt. He is a machinist.

In the 1923 Bellingham directory, which includes Whatcom County, there is an A L Williams living in Lynden.

An article in the Bellingham Herald, May 1, 1925:

Andrew Lynde Williams Jr., son of the late “Andy” Williams, veteran police chief of Bellingham, and Whatcom County Sheriff, who died at Okanogan recently, was committed to the Northern State hospital at Sedro-Woolley, at conclusion of a sanity hearing in the superior court Thursday afternoon. The younger Williams’ condition, it was said, followed as a result of a series of accidents and severe disappointments. Early this year he went to Alaska to work at one of the fish canneries but was brought back last week when his condition became worse.

Treatment at the Northern State Hospital is expected to result in improvement. As a youth, he is recalled as a star player in the backfield of Whatcom high school’s football team. He foremerly served on the Bellingham police department, in which latter service deafness developed. The young man gained recognition for his services in the aviation at Kelly field during the world war. The story is told that he faked his way into the army air service by reading the physical examiner’s lips, having acquired that ability after becoming partially deaf.

In the 1930 census, he is living with his sister and family in Bellingham. He was a steamship mechanic. That census shows that Andrew was a veteran of the World War.

An obit in the Bellingham Herald, headlined Lynde Williams Dies, in the September 13, 1930 edition:

Lynde (Windy) Williams, son of the late Andy Williams, veteran police officer and one time sheriff and acting chief of police, died after a brief illness today on a ranch in Okanogan county where he had spent the greater part of the last ten years.

Williams was a former member of the local fire and police departments and also served for some time as night merchant patrolman. He also made several trips to Alaska with P.A.F. crews and, since leaving Bellingham, made a few trips as assistant engineer on ocean steamers.

During his high school days at Whatcom, Williams was a football star, playing on the same team with Fred Spenger, Ben Tidball, Tom Gaffney, Starr Sutherland and other well remembered players.

So far as could be learned here, the only close relative surviving is a sister, Mrs. Layman (Esther) Day, who resides on the Okanogan farm. Williams was about 38 years of age.

An article in the September 16, 1930, edition of the Bellingham Herald notes that Lynde Williams was given a military funeral, officiated by the local Albert J. Hamilton post of the American Legion. Williams had been a charter member of the post. During the World War, he was a sergeant first class in the air service.

Birth:
His draft registration shows 18 August 1890, which may be correct if he was 40 when he died.

Buried:
as A L Williams, aged 40

Notes:

Her signature on her marriage certificate shows a definite backward tilt so she may have been left-handed.

Her birth is probably the one recorded for Andrew F Williams in Waupaca County on 2 April 1893.

In the 1910 Bellingham, Washington, city directory, she is Esther G Williams, student, boarding at her father’s house at 1513 E.

She is still at home in the 1911 city directory but with no occupation.

She is not listed in the 1912 Bellingham directory.

In the 1914 Bellingham directory, she lives at home with her father and brothers at 1513 E but has no occupation.

A brief article in the Bellingham Herald, in its March 9, 1925, issue: Esther Williams Day, married daughter of Andrew Lynde Williams, veteran police officer of Bellingham and former Whatcom County Sheriff, who died at Okanogan February 12, was appointed administratrix of the estate, comprising local real estate of a moderate value today on petition of Andrew Lynde Williams Jr., son of the deceased.

Esther married Lyman Henry DAY on 4 Apr 1915 in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington. Lyman was born on 13 Oct 1891 in Massena, St. Lawrence County, New York; died on 24 Sep 1981 in Seattle, King County, Washington; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Aug 1887, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

In the 1910 census, Arthur was apparently living in Ridgeway Borough, Elk County, Pennsylvania. He was single, living as a “lodger”, and was a printer for a newspaper.

Registered for the draft on June 26, 1917, in Los Angeles. He was a printer for Mead Press and was married. His birthdate is shown as June 13, 1880, but that is obviously wrong because his age is also shown as 30. He was born in Iola, Wisconsin. He is described as tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and brown hair.

In the 1920 census, Arthur lives in Los Angeles with his wife Charlotte. He has no occupation.

In the 1930 census, he was Arthur J. Williams, 42, living with his wife, Charlotte, 46, in San Antonio Township of Los Angeles County, California. He was a printer working in a print shop. He and Charlotte had been married for 14 years. Charlotte and her parents were born in Ohio.

No Social Security number entered in the California death index.

Arthur married Emma Charlotte FOSTY on 29 Sep 1915 in Los Angeles County, California. Emma was born on 30 Mar 1884 in Big Spring, Seneca County, Ohio; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 547-09-0986
• Baptism: 29 Sep 1889, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Or Edwin M. Born Morris Edwin. The listing in Wisconsin Births and Christenings includes the note “changed from Edwin.”

Registered for the WWI draft as Edward Morris Williams (b. July 22, 1889), an auto mechanic living in Cedar Rapids, IA, on June 5, 1917. At that time he was married with a child.

In the 1920 census, E. M. Williams, 30, was living with his father and sister at 173 West 43rd Street in Los Angeles. With E. M. was his 29 year old wife, Gerlinda, and their 5 year old daughter, Dorothy C., Edwin is a manager at a “dye works.” His wife was also born in Wisconsin and, like E. M., her father was born in Wisconsin and her mother in Minnesota.

In the 1930 census, he is is shown as Edward M. Williams, 40, a garage mechanic living with his family in Los Angeles County, San Antonio township, city of South Gate. The address appears to be 8162 San Luis Avenue. Still only one child, Dorothy C., 15, still living with her parents.

In the 1940 census, he and Gertrude live in a rented residence in Alhambra in San Gabriel Twp, Los Angeles County, California. He is an auto repair mechanic. He is a high school graduate, Gertrude had had three years of high school.

He registered for the World War II draft as Edward Morris Williams of Alhambra, California. He gave Gertrude, his wife, as the person who would always know his address. He was employed by Mead Motors of San Gabriel.

Died as Edward Morris Williams.

The Wisconsin Births Index shows an Edward M. Williams born in Waupaca County on July 22, 1889.

Birth:
ELCA church record says 21 Jul

Edward married Gertrude BEANE about 1914 in Wisconsin. Gertrude (daughter of Ira A B BEANE and Julia M) was born on 25 Feb 1890 in Wisconsin; died on 8 Nov 1942 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Pharmacist
• Baptism: 17 Jan 1892, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

The Wisconsin Births Index (and Wisconsin Births and Christenings) shows Walter L as born in Waupaca County on October 5, 1891.

He was a pharmacist with wife and child in Pullman, Washington, at the time of the WWI draft registration on June 5, 1917. His birth date is shown as October 5, 1891.

In the 1917 Spokane city directory, he and Inga lived at N1224 Howard. He was a salesman for Owl Drug Co.

In the 1920 census, he and Inga and Helen live in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a druggist.

In the 1923 and 1925 Wenatchee, Washington, city directories, he and Inga live at 131 S Delaware. He is a pharmacist for Owl Drug Co.

In the 1927 Wenatchee directory, he is still a pharmacist for Owl Drug Co but he and Inga now live at 847 Kittitas.

In the 1930 census, he is living in Omak at 214 South Main Street in a house worth $3500 that he owns. He is a manager in a drug store. Walter L. is 38, his wife Inga is 36, and his daughter Helen D. is 14. Helen was born in Washington. Inga was born in Wisconsin, her father in Norway, and her mother in Wisconsin. Walter and Inga were 21 and 19 when they were first married.

Birth:
Cemetery records say October 4th. The difference may be due to his death certificate saying he was 48 years, 4 months, and 29 days old.

Walter married Inga Estelle FERAGEN about 1912 in Wisconsin. Inga was born in 1894 in Wisconsin; died on 1 Apr 1959 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Jan 1894, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Presumably, she is the 11 year-old Della Williams, “boarder”, included with her cousin Dena Gilbertson and family in Wausau in the 1905 state census. However, the 11 year-old “Delia” is also included with her father and siblings in Iola in that same census.

Living with her father and brother and his family in Los Angeles at the time of the 1920 census. She was a checker at a “dye works.”

The 1892 birthdate is from her California death certificate. Other information suggested October 1893.

Birth:
Some sources say 1892. The ELCA record of her birth and baptism is quite clear that it’s 1893.

Clara married Harry Albert EICHLER in 1920. Harry was born on 27 Aug 1888 in Missouri; died on 16 Jul 1970 in Santa Cruz County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 May 1898, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Death and burial information from Find A Grave.

Notes:

The WHS Wisconsin Genealogy Index shows an Edwards M Williams born in Waupaca County on 30 Oct 1887.

Shown in the 1900 census as having not attended school in the previous 12 months.

In the 1905 state census, he lives with his parents in Merrill.

In the 1910 census, he is single and living with his parents in Wausau. He has no occupation.

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Marathon County as Claude R Williams. He claimed a wife, child, and mother were dependent upon him. He was a stenographer and bookkeeper for Rigner & Ringle in Wausau. He was described as tall and stout with gray eyes and light brown hair. He claimed to have “bad eyes.” He lived at 616 Third Avenue South in Wausau.

He appears to be included in the 1920 census in a very faint census image for Wausau’s 3rd Ward. His address was 707 Jefferson. His wife’s name is Elna or Edna and his son’s name is Gordon. Gordon appears to be 4 years old; the ages of Claude and his wife are not legible.

From the Wausau Daily Herald, 3 Mar 1936 edition:

Claude R. Williams, law clerk in the office of Regner and Ringle, passed away at his home, 602 Seymour Street, yesterday afternoon after a ten days’ illness with pleural pneumonia. His widow and son, Gordon Spencer, and his father, Edward Williams of this city survive.

Birth:
Wisconsin Births and Christenings says 30 Oct 1887

Died:
pneumonia

Claude married Edna May MEDBERRY on 3 Jun 1912 in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin. Edna (daughter of Fred S MEDBERRY and Clara) was born on 19 Aug 1892 in Oneida County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was known as Jennie.

In the 1900 census, as Jennie Lykken, she was a boarder with the Lommens in Wells County, North Dakota. She worked as a dressmaker. After George Lommen’s first wife died, he married Jennie’s sister Anna.

In the 1930 census, as Jennie Huseby, she was a 64 year-old widow living in Minneapolis.

In the 1940 census, as Jennie Huseby, she was a 75 year-old widow and lodger in a rooming house in Minneapolis.

Family/Spouse: A HUSEBY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the book - HISTORY OF GOODHUE COUNTY, MN. Published in 1909:

Christopher T. Lykken was born in Warsaw township on the farm where he now lives, January 15, 1867, son of Torger and Gertrude (Williams) Lykken, natives of Norway. The father came to America in 1854, the mother in 1864. The father located in Wisconsin, where he worked at farming and in the pineries for eight years. In 1862 he came to Minnesota, and settled in Holden township, purchasing eighty acres of wild land, which he broke and improved, carrying on farming until 1867, when he sold this land and bought 160 acres in Warsaw township, which he cleared and built a home and outbuildings, carrying on general farming. In 1884 he added eighty acres, and in 1904 he retired, placing the charge of the farm in the hands of his son. Christopher received his education in the public schools of Warsaw, and attended public school at Northfield for one year, after which he returned to the farm and in 1904 took charge of the old homestead. Since that date he has carried on general farming, stock raising and dairying. Mr. Lykken has four sisters and two brothers: The sisters are: Jennie, married to A. Huseby, of North Dakota; Annie, who is in the millinery business of North Dakota; Mary, married to Christ Haugen, of Warsaw; and Dena, living at home. The brothers are: Anton, who is living at home, and Gilbert, who died in 1902. In politics, Mr. Lykken is a Democrat, being treasurer of school district No. 51, which office he has held for twelve years. He is vice president of the elevator company at Dennison, and is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church. Fraternally he affiliates with the Modern Woodmen, in which organization he has held the office of clerk.

In the 1910 census, he, as C.T. Lykken, was listed as head of household for the farm in Warsaw Twp. He was still unmarried. The rest of the household were his parents and his unmarried siblings, Anton and Dinah. There was also a servant, Andrew Heen, age 36, born in Minnesota.

In the 1930 census, he and Constance and Karen lived in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, He was a farmer. Also living on the farm were Christ’s brother Anton, his sister Dena, and two farm laborers.

Christopher married Karen Susanna Johannesdatter TALLE on 12 Jun 1911 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Karen was born on 17 Sep 1869 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 31 Jul 1956 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Sep 1870, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 21 Jun 1885, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

She, as the widow Anna Lommen, was the head of household for a home in Dennison in the 1950 census. The other two members of the household were her brother Anton and her sister Dena, neither of whom had ever married.

Birth:
at least one source says, erroneously apparently, 6 Sep 1870

Confirmation:
Vang Lutheran Church

Family/Spouse: George P LOMMEN. George was born on 10 Jan 1862 in Minnesota; died on 8 Mar 1926 in Wells County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 May 1873, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

She married her first cousin.

Marith married Christopher Thomassen HAUGEN on 1 Jan 1903 in Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Christopher (son of Thomas Nilssen HAUGEN and Gjertrud Christophersdatter LYKKEN) was born on 20 May 1874 in Minnesota; died on 24 Jun 1965 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Nov 1876, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 1890

Notes:

Baptism:
Vang Lutheran Church

Died:
or 4 Feb

Notes:

Graduated from the Faribault School for the Deaf and Dumb in June of 1899.

Notes:

An article in the Oregon Dail Journal, April 9, 1919, headlined Cowlitz Boy Fought With Lost Battalion:

W. H. Williamson, a brother of the Estes Williamson, who is a Kelso high school boy, was a member of the famous “lost battalion” in the Argonne battle where he was severly gassed. He arrived in the hospital in San Francisco a few days ago according to a letter received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Williamson of Stella. Young Williamson lost his power of speech from the effects of the gas and his parents have not learned whether he has regained his speech or not.

Single and living with his parents in the 1930 census.

He registered for the World War II draft in 1942. He worked for Standard Logging Company of Cochran, Oregon, and lived with his parents on Route 2, Longview, Washington, in Cowlitz County.

Notes:

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Stella. He was a logger in Cochran, Oregon, and he was married. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and dark brown hair.

In the 1920 census, he is the 28 year-old John R Williamson who lived with his family in the Stella precinct of Cowlitz County, Washington. He was a farmer. That John R Williamson claimed that his father was born in North Dakota and his mother in Minnesota.

In the 1930 census, he is the 37 year-old Ray Williamson, a logger in Stella precinct, Cowlitz County, Washington. He was not a veteran.

In the 1940 census, he is the 48 year-old John R Williamson, living with his family on Stella Road in Cowlitz County in the same house in which they had all lived in 1935 (a house worth $4000 that John owned). John is a scaler for a logging company.

He registered for the World War II draft in 1942. At that time, he and Belle lived on Route 2, Box 410, Longview, Cowlitz County, Washington. He worked for the Standard Logging Company of Cochran, Washington.

John married Selena Belle about 1917. Selena was born on 26 Dec 1886 in Washington; died on 30 Dec 1961; was buried in Cowlitz Memorial Gardens, Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Stella. His age was 25 although his birthdate was 1 Dec 1892. He was still unmarried and a farmer and claimed his father and mother were dependent on his support. He was tall and slender with blue eyes and light hair.

A Lester S Williamson married Thelma D Westerdahl in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, on 13 Dec 1941.

Notes:

He is the “V. Williamson” born on 7 October 1895 in Stella, Cowlitz County, Washington. He was the sixth child born to his mother. His parents were Ida Wiest, 22, born in Pennsylvania, and W. H. Williamson, 35, a farmer, born in Wisconsin.

He is listed in the 1910 census but not thereafter.

Notes:

In the 1900 census, he is the 3 month-old Ester J, a daughter, born in February of 1900.

He graduated from Kelso High School (in Washington but apparently near Portland, Oregon), in May of 1919.

In the 1930 census, he and his family lived in Portland, Oregon, where Estes was a credit manager for a saw manufacturing company.

Estes married Ethel A about 1924. Ethel was born about 1900 in Iowa; died in Assumed. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He lives with his parents in the 1920 census. He is a scaler for a paper mill.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Wisconsin Death Certificate: 003246

Notes:

Couldn’t find him in the 1910 census.

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Dodge County, Wisconsin. He was a farmer and was married and was living in the town of Hustisford, Dodge County. He was described as of medium height and build with light blue eyes and light brown hair.

In the 1920 census he and his family live in Beaver Twp, Clark County, Wisconsin. Boyd is a dairy farmer.

In the 1930 census, he is a dairy farmer in Amherst Twp, Portage County.

Boyd married Edna Vienna ROE about 1916. Edna was born on 16 Jan 1893 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota; died on 20 Feb 1985 in Dodge County, Wisconsin; was buried in Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census she and Otis live in Amherst Twp, Portage County, not far from her parents. In the 1930 census, she and Otis are not far from her brother Elmer who, by that time, appears to have taken over the Williamson farm.

Died:
SSDI last residence Amherst.

Myrtle married Otis A OLSON about 1918. Otis was born about 1882 in Wisconsin; died on 11 Apr 1959 in Cudahy, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; was buried in 1959 in Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Amherst. His age was erroneously shown as 24. He was single and was employed as a farmer by his father. He was of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.

In the 1930 census he is a dairy farmer in Amherst Twp living very near his sister Myrtle and her family. Elmer is a veteran of the World War.

Elmer married Lillian T about 1921. Lillian was born on 17 Apr 1899 in Wisconsin; died on 8 Dec 1968 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; was buried in Nelsonville Lutheran Cemetery, Portage County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census, as Walter O Williamson, he is living at home and is a laborer at a packing plant.

In the 1930 census, as Walter O Williams, he and his family live in Deer Twp, Roseau County, Minnesota. Walter is a farmer on a rented farm. He was a veteran of the World War.

Birth:
North Dakota death index gives his year of birth as 1896

Died:
As Walter Oscar Williams. Resided in Moorhead, Minnesota

Walter married Mamie Clarys WATSON about 1925. Mamie was born about 1902 in Iowa; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census she is living at home and is a public school teacher.

Family/Spouse: George SCHROEDER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He may be the Billy Williamson who died in Portage County in August of 1917.

Notes:

A Frances A. Hermanson, wife of Harry L. Williams, was the subject of an obit in the Stevens Point Journal on pages 12 and 13 August 1997.

Died:
His obit was in the SPJ on 28 August 1995. Wisconsin Death Index calls him Harry Lambert Williams. SSDI calls him Harry L Williamson.

Notes:

Died:
25 August according to her father’s obit

Family/Spouse: Roman BAUM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She lived in Fond du Lac in 1920.

Family/Spouse: Carrol P DILLON. Carrol was born on 18 Jun 1894 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; died on 13 Apr 1953 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Or Byron George. He went by Byron.

By 1917, he was a Soo Line brakeman in Fond du Lac.

In the 1940 census, he and his wife Nellie and her son Eugene Lillie lived in Detroit. He worked for a railroad as a caretaker.

In the 1950 census, he was a widower living in Detroit. He was a railroad switchman.

George married Belle RUTLEY on 12 Feb 1928 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was living in Fond du Lac in 1921 with her sister Fanny and brother Byron.

She married railroad worker James Gleason in Fond du Lac in 1922.