Marit Andrisdatter ELLESTAD

Notes:

Birth:
Ellestad 23/1

Family/Spouse: Eirik Einarson KJØS. Eirik (son of Einar Eirikson KJØS and Marit Endresdatter KATTEVØL) was born in 1749 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died before 1801 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Kjøs 94/1 Nerre Lalim

Family/Spouse: Marit Jørnsdatter LOKREIM. Marit (daughter of Jørn Eivindson BØ and Anne Sjugurdsdatter STRAND) was born in 1805 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1874 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Kjøs 94/1, Nerre, Lalim

Anders married Berith Gudmundsdatter REMME in 1817. Berith (daughter of Gudmund Jonsen RØN and Sigrid Eivindsdatter REMME) was born in 1797 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 3 Jul 1892 in Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anders married Anne Olsdatter GARSTAD in 1812. Anne (daughter of Ola Gulliksen DY JEVNE and Marit Olsdatter DY BUNDE) was born in 1787 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Kjøs 94/1, Nerre, Lalim

Anne married Øystein Gunnarson ØYDEGARDEN in 1800. Øystein (son of Gunnar Nilson ØDEGÅRD and Åste Øysteinsdatter KJØS) was born in 1777 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1847. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Kjøs i Høre

Marith married Knut Thomassen TØRPE in 1808. Knut (son of Tomas Gulliksen JEVNE and Kjersti Olsdotter TØRPE) was born in 1782 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1828 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1

Family/Spouse: Anders Christopherson KVIE. Anders (son of Christopher Nilsen KVIEN and Anne Andrisdatter TUNE) was born on 20 Dec 1789 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Hagen 88/3-9-16 av Jevne, Ryfoss i Vang

Jørgen married Guri Nilsdatter LOKREIM in 1846. Guri (daughter of Niels Ericksen LIEN and Anne Olsdatter LOKREIM) was born in 1835 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 20 Mar 1831, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

An Ancestry family tree has his parents as Erich Erichsen Jevnehagen and Mareth Jorgensdatter. That seems consistent with the mostly-illegible churchbook record. His baptismal sponsors included lots of Qviens and a (somebody) Tostensen or Tostensdatter Kjös.

Jim has him as Andris Eirikson Hagen, b. 9 Dec 1831 on Hagen 88/3-9-16 Av Jevne, Ryfoss i Vang i Valdres, parents Erik Eirikson Kjøs and Marit Jørnsdatter Lokreim.

The bygdebok has him as Andris, third son of Eirik Eiriksson (Nedre) Kjøs (1797-1889) and Marit Jørgensdatter Lokreim (1805-1874). The entry says “fekk dotter Marit (1856-) med Anne Torsteinsdotter Kjøseiga. Til Amerika (sjå innerstar).”

The out-migration record in the church book has the following leaving April 10, 1861, for Amerika: Anders Erichsen Jevne, age 30, his wife Marith Jørgensdtr, 35, and their two daughters Mareth, 4½, and Anne, 2. Listed next in the record is Tosten Tostensen Kjøsiet, age 37. (The scribe must have gotten confused when entering the name of Anders’s wife.)

In the 1880 census, he is Andrew Hagan, a farmer in Holden Twp, Goodhue County. Andrew E is 50, his wife Anna T is 55. They have three daughters living with them: Mary A, 24, born in Norway, Anna A, 21, born in Norway, and Gertie, 19, born in Minnesota.

In the 1900 census, he is A E Hagen, a farmer in Holden Twp, Goodhue County. He owns his farm, free of mortgage. He is listed as age 69, born Feb 1831. His wife is Annie T, age 74, born Aug 1826. She has had 7 children, 5 still living. The couple had been married for 45 years. They came to the U.S. in 1861.

In the 1910 census, he is Anders E Hagen, 79, living in Holden Twp, Goodhue County, with his wife Anne, 84. The couple had been married 60 years. Anne had had 7 children, 4 still living. They seem to be living in a separate house on the Ole Neseth farm.

Birth:
another source says, incorrectly, 8 Feb

Died:
As Anders E Hagen

Anders married Anne Torsteinsdatter KJØS on 10 Jun 1856 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Anne (daughter of Torstein Torsteinsson KJØS and Anne Andrisdotter FØSSEI) was born on 13 Aug 1826 in Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 14 Jan 1914 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 May 1844, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Family trees on Ancestry, such as the French Family Tree, have him arriving in the U.S. in 1866 and marrying Marit Knutsdatter Bakken in Goodhue County on 15 Jun 1868.

In the 1870 census, he and Mary and Erich lived in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County.

In the 1880 census, he was Ole E Hagen, still in Warsaw Twp. His childred were Erick, Martin, Marit, and Ole.

In the 1900 census, the family was still in Warsaw Twp.

In the 1910 census, the family lived in Dennison village. Ole was now a carpenter. Children still at home were Erik, Christen, Jorgen, and the grandchild Clara, apparently the daughter of Erik, now a widower.

Birth:
Hagen 88/3-9-16 av Jevne, Ryfoss

Family/Spouse: Marit Knutsdatter BAKKEN. Marit (daughter of Knut Olsen LILLEJEVNEEIET and Marith Knudsdatter MELBY) was born on 1 Aug 1844 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1923 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An Anne Williamson died in Waupaca County on Aug 5, 1896, according to the Wisconsin Index of Deaths. The 1898 date is on the gravestone.

Her maiden name from the cemetery records. Gravestone or cemetery records note that the Anne Williamson above was the wife of Ove.

There were two girls named Anne Andersdatter Kios born in Vang at about this time: one on 15 Oct 1820 and one on 24 Oct 1820. The earlier was born to Anders Christophersen and Gjertrude Ericksdatter. The later was born to Anders Ericksen and Berith Gudmundsdatter. From the names given to her second and third daughters, we can conclude that Ove Vilhjelmsson’s wife was the daughter of Anders Ericksen.

Called Berit Andersdatter in the baptism record for her son Gudmund Anton.

Birth:
29 Sep 1820 according to her son Buck’s bio

Died:
Aug 5?

Anne married Ove Vilhjelmsson /WILLIAMS WILLIAMSON (BAGGETHUN) in 1845 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Ove (son of Vilhjølm Vilhelmson BAGGETHUN and Anna Ovesdotter BERGE) was born on 20 Jan 1819 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 13 Aug 1896 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin; was buried in Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her birth record names her Siri.

Died:
Eikren, Høre

Family/Spouse: Ole Pedersen EIKREN. Ole (son of Peder Olsen SKIEEN and Sigri Thoresdatter) was born on 18 Aug 1820 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Kjøs 94/1 Nerre, Lalim

Family/Spouse: Vilhjølm Andrisson BUNDE. Vilhjølm (son of Andris Persson VØVLE and Berit Olsdatter BUNDE) was born in 1804 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Jeweler

Notes:

He emigrated to the U.S. after his first wife died.

In the 1880 census, he was Erick Anderson, age 68, a jeweler living in the town of Liberty in Manitowoc County. His wife was Rangly, 48, and their children were Sarah, 17, Ingebor, 15, Edward, 11, and Albertina, 6.

Birth:
Kjøs 94/1 Nerre Lalim

Died:
town of Liberty

Erik married Sigrid Andersdatter VEFLEN (KVIE) on 8 Mar 1846 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Sigrid (daughter of Andris Knutson VEFLEN (KVIE) and Marit Torsteinsdatter RØYNE) was born on 1 Feb 1818 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 27 Sep 1853 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ragne Haagensdatter SKATTEBOE. Ragne (daughter of Haakon Gulbrandsen SKATTEBOE (DAHLE) and Ingeborg Olsdatter STRANDE) was born on 27 Dec 1830 in Øystre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 1 Nov 1888 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Berge 101/1-2 i Høre

Anne married Lars Kristoffersen LØKREIMSHAUGEN on 24 Jun 1830 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Lars (son of Kristoffer Ivarsen AUSTREIM and Mali (Magelin) Larsdatter LØKREIM) was born on 10 Apr 1802 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 19 Aug 1882 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is I35129 in Jim’s VS.

Family/Spouse: Østen Østensen KJØS. Østen (son of Øystein Olsen KJØS and Berit Knutsdatter HÅLIEN) was born on 11 Oct 1794 in Vang I Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 20 May 1870 in Vestre Slidre I Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 30 Jun 1822, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Vang B, p. 501 calls her Marith Øysteinsdatter Berge (Bunde?). She was Endre Knutsson’s second wife. The shoemaker Knut Knutson Beito was her second husband. According to the bygdebok, she and Knut and her daughter (with Endre) Åste were on Øydegardé 87 in the 1865 census.

In that 1865 census, she is Marith Østendatter, age 44, wife of Knuth Knuthsson, shoemaker, age 29, born in Slidre. Aaste, age 15, is living with her and Knuth. The live on Ødegaarden 105a, a farm for which the gbr is Thosten Larsson.

Given the birth date of 1822, she then seems to be the Marith born to Østen G*sen Berge and Anne somebody, maybe Eriksdatter. The father’s patronymic may be Gerund, Gunder, Germund, Gudmund, etc. (The original church book record is close to illegible.) Among her baptismal sponsors are a Qvien, and a Berge.

The best match, therefore, for what we think we know about Marith’s parents is Øystein Gunnarsson Øydegarden (1777-1847) and his wife Anne Eiriksdatter N. Kjøs (1784-1824). This couple is in Vang C, p. 252. However, that bygdebok does not mention a daughter Marith born in 1822. Nevertheless, that will be what’s assumed here, principally because one of Anne Endresdatter’s baptismal sponsors was Anne Østensdatter Lokreim which we know to be a daughter of Øystein G. and Anne E.

Family/Spouse: Endre Knudsen RØGN. Endre was born in 1804; died in 1858. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Berge in Hurum

Family/Spouse: Ambjørg Knudsdatter BUNDE. Ambjørg (daughter of Knud Knudsen NEFSTAD and Dorthe Trondsdatter KATTEVØL) was born on 12 Feb 1817 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1 calls him Thomas Knudsen Kjøs.

The bygdebok (Vang B, p. 457) calls him Tomas Knutsson Lien of Jøvne 88/1.

Vang B, p. 534.

Birth:
Kjøs i Høre

Died:
Jevne i Høre

Thomas married Anne Andrisdatter BELSEIM in 1832. Anne (daughter of Andris Gulliksen JEVNE and Berit Johannesdatter SØRE-BØ) was born in 1793; died in 1873. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1

Family/Spouse: Ingeborg Andersdatter BELSHEIM. Ingeborg (daughter of Andris Jonsen KVÅLE and Berit Ingebretsdatter BELSHEIM) was born on 14 Apr 1823 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 3 Jul 1897 in Winneshiek County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is I18022 in Jim’s VS. Jim’s notes:

Han fikk gården omkring 1912 og brukte den til 1920. Før han giftet seg fikk han sønnen Andris i 1874 med Berit Knutsdtr Igda. Marit og Jørgen hadde 12 barn: Kristoffer 1875- født 2 år før de giftet seg, han var ugift og bodde på gården, Jørgen 18 77 til USA med en slektning, Nils 1880- skomaker, død på Gamlehimen, Eirik 1883- til Minnesota høsten 1902, Marit 1881 til USA, Guri til USA i 1906, Knut 1887 til Borgund i 1923, Ola 1888- til Illinois 1906 med broren Nils, Anne1892- USA Halvo r 1894- grb her og Berit 1896.

Birth:
Lokreim 81/1 Nerre

Family/Spouse: Marit Nilsdatter BRUBAKKEN. Marit (daughter of Nils Kristoffersen KVIESEIGA and Marit Hallvardsdatter HAGEN) was born in 1849 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Jun 1882, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Tomas Thomassen BELSHEIM. Tomas (son of Thomas Tørrisson BELSHEIM and Marit Tostensdatter HAMRE) was born on 17 Jun 1880 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 10 Aug 1965 in Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 15 Oct 1871, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Lars Nelson FINNE. Lars was born on 1 Mar 1876 in Vossestrand, Hordaland, Norway; died on 8 Nov 1927 in Steele County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 12 May 1856, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She is shown as 2nd occurrence of leirmal for each parent.

In the 1900 census, she is shown as having had 8 children, 7 still living.

Baptism:
Høre

Marith married Martin A KOLSTAD on 4 Apr 1886 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Martin (son of Anders Kristensen KOLSTAD and Ingebor Engebretsdatter LYSENG) was born about 1862 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 7 Jan 1859, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

As Anna Margrete Hagen, may have married G. O. Lund in Goodhue County on 11 Oct 1881.

Baptism:
apparently at home, albeit Høre parish

Notes:

Birth:
from the ELCA record of her marriage to Christian Kolstad

Died:
Jim’s Valdres Slekt incorrectly says 18 Nov

Gertrude married Christian Anderson KOLSTAD on 30 May 1883 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Christian (son of Anders Kristensen KOLSTAD and Ingebor Engebretsdatter LYSENG) was born on 17 Oct 1857 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 2 Oct 1907 in Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christine married Elling A KOLSTAD on 18 Feb 1886 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Elling (son of Anders Kristensen KOLSTAD and Ingebor Engebretsdatter LYSENG) was born about 1863 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Called Dina in the 1880 census. Kaye calls her Justina “Gina” Hagen.

Died:
as Dina Evenson

Family/Spouse: Ole EVENSON. Ole was born about 1870 in Norway; died on 24 Oct 1917 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1900 census, he was a farmer in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, not far from his father’s farm.

A widower living with his parents and siblings in the 1910 census. He was a carpenter.

Erick married Ida Antoinette Knutsdatter HOLIEN on 29 Aug 1895 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Ida (daughter of Knut Olson HOLIEN and Caroline STRAND) was born on 8 Jan 1878 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 22 Nov 1903 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 May 1871, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 4 Jul 1886, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

In the 1910 census, he and his family lived in Maynard. He was a carpenter.

Baptism:
Holden Lutheran Church

Confirmation:
Urland Lutheran Church in Dennison

Martin married Gena GJEVRE on 20 Dec 1899 in Renville County, Minnesota. Gena (daughter of Gunder GJEVRE and Gro Helgesdatter WEFLEN) was born on 17 Nov 1876 in Minnesota; died on 1 Nov 1964 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota; was buried in Vestre Sogn Lutheran Cemetery, Sacred Heart, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
as Mary O

Notes:

His obit, from the Faribault Daily News, via Dalby:

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Vang Lutheran Church for Ole O. Hagen, 78 year old resident of Dennison. The Rev. B. J. Blikstad officiated. Burial was in the Vang cemetery. Mr. Hagen, who had been in poor health for the past two years, was stricken with a heart attack shortly before noon Saturday, July 3. He made his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Kasa. Ole O. Hagen, son of Ole and Marit Hagen, was born in Warsaw Township, (Goodhue County) July 12, 1876 and had spent his entire life in this community. He farmed in the Sogn area for many years and also operated a treshing machines when custom threshing was in order. He moved to Dennison 32 years ago and engaged in trucking and built the garage which now is used as the Hagen Garage. He was married August 7, 1903, at Red Wing to Tina Flom who preceded him in death several years ago. Surviving are two sons and one daughter: Delmar Hagen of Rochester; Oscar of Dennison; Mrs. Maurice (Mary Ann) Kasas of Dennison, two brothers, George and Christ of Northfield. Three brothers are dead, Erick, Martin and Edwin. One sister, Malia, died when eight years old. Three grandchildren are living and one died several years ago. Pallbearers were: Oscar Hellerud, Ole Prestegaard, Philip G. Hauge, Iver E. Ellingboe, Atle Gjerlow and Edwin K. Haugen. Mrs. Blikstad sang "Den Store Hvide Flok" and "Abide With Me" with Mrs. Cyrus Midje at the organ.

Ole married Tena FLOM on 7 Aug 1903 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Tena was born in 1877 in Minnesota; died on 21 Apr 1944 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As Edward Hagen in the 1930 census, he was the chief of police in Cannon Falls.

Edwin married Elizabeth Henrietta MARTY about 1903. Elizabeth was born in 1883; died on 19 Dec 1937 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Cannon Falls Cemetery, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living with his parents and siblings in the 1910 census. He was a carpenter.

His obit in the Faribault Daily News, via Dalby:

Funeral services were conducted at the Vang Lutheran Church, Tuesday, July 21, at 2 p.m. for Chris O. Hagen, 78, by the Rev. B. J. Blikstad, pastor of the parish. Mrs. Blikstad sang "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "Forbil Hos Mig" accompanied by Mrs. Cyrus Midje, the church organist. The pallbearers were James Haugen, Glenn Hagen, George Hagen, Delmar Hagen, Harold Hagen and Maurice Hagen. He was laid to rest in the Vang Cemetery. Chris O. Hagen, son of Ole E. Hagen and Mary Bakken Hagen, was born March 10, 1886, near Sogn in Warsaw Township, Goodhue County. He was baptized and confirmed in the Urland Lutheran Church. In 1911, he was married to Anna Haugen, who survives him. One daughter, Florence, died in childhood. Hagen spent most of his life in or near Dennison until they moved to Northfield in 1947. He was employed at Carleton College until his retirement. In 1962 they moved to St. Paul. He died at Ancker Hospital in St. Paul Saturday evening, July 18, at the age of 78 years. Besides his widow, Anna, he is survived by one brother, George Hagen of Northfield, five sisters and seven nephews.

Christin married Anna M HAUGEN in Sep 1911. Anna was born on 23 Jun 1891; died on 6 Jul 1984; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living with his parents and siblings in the 1910 census. He was a merchant.

In the 1930 census, he and Marie and their two children lived in Dennison, Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County.

In the 1940 census, he and Mary and their two children were still in Dennison.

George married Mildred E KRAUSE on 29 Jun 1949 in Rice County, Minnesota. Mildred was born on 3 Sep 1906 in South Dakota; died on 2 Nov 1992 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Northfield City Cemetery, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Marie Inger HELLERUD on 24 Jun 1913 in Rice County, Minnesota. Marie (daughter of Ole HELLERUD and Helena) was born in Oct 1885 in Minnesota; died on 2 Nov 1945 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Age 17 and single in the 1865 census.

Birth:
1851 in her daughter Anne’s birth record

Family/Spouse: Trond Andersen TØRSTAD. Trond (son of Anders Knudsen TØRSTAD and Randi Trondsdatter TØRSTAD) was born on 3 Jan 1843 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1906 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was his parents’ youngest child. He is called Per in the bygdebok.

In the 1900 census, he was Peter Bunde, living with his wife Betsey and their 7 childen in Center Twp, Nelson County, North Dakota. He had come to the U.S. in 1881, his wife in 1885.

Birth:
date from NDPDI

Peder married Berith Østensdatter HELLE about 1887. Berith (daughter of Østen Nielsen BUNDE and Anne Olsdatter HELLE) was born on 24 Jan 1864 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 11 Sep 1934 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota; was buried in Center Lutheran Cemetery, Nelson County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was the older of the two brothers named Andris. The younger one, by three years, lived only 5 years.

Birth:
Bunde 97/6

Family/Spouse: Sigrid Rønjusdotter TØRSTAD. Sigrid was born in 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vilhjelm married Anne Østensdatter HELLE on 9 Jan 1884 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Anne (daughter of Østen Nielsen BUNDE and Anne Olsdatter HELLE) was born about 1861 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died about 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Barbro Olsdatter ONSTAD. Barbro (daughter of Ole Olsen ONSTAD and Seborg Knutsdatter STRANDE) was born on 18 Dec 1857 in Valdres i Oppland, Norway; died on 12 Apr 1928 in Auburndale, Wood County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Lokreimshaugé 81/4

Family/Spouse: Berit Andrisdatter HØVERSTAD. Berit (daughter of Andris Andrisson HAMRE and Berit Torgeirsdatter ONSTAD) was born on 9 Jun 1837 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 May 1883 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Mar 1823, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

In the 1920 census, she is Aaster K Evenson, age 96, grandmother, iving with her daughter Berith and her grandchildren in Split Rock Twp, South Dakota.

Birth:
Kjøs

Baptism:
Høre stavkirke

Died:
Angel Phillips

Family/Spouse: Iver Endresson LOKREIM. Iver (son of Endre Olsen GIVRE and Berit Ivarsdatter TVEIT) was born on 15 Aug 1815 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 24 Dec 1866 in Valdres i Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 3 Oct 1847, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptismal sponsors: Helge Konigslien, somebody Larsson Lokreim, Kirsti Kjöslien, Anne Østensdatter Lokreim and Anne somebodysdatter Lokreim.

In the 1865 census, she was unmarried, age 19, a tjenestepige on Løkken 111b in Vang. That farm’s gbr was Knuth Knuthsson, age 35.

Anne married Ole Finkelson LYKKEN on 31 Jan 1867 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Ole (son of Finkel Ellensen and Randi Olsdatter LYKKEN) was born on 9 Nov 1837 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Bunde

Family/Spouse: Ole Tostensen BUNDE. Ole (son of Tosten Endresen SKEHELDE and Anne Olsdatter WEBLEN) was born on 3 Mar 1836 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 6 Jun 1915 in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

dwfrench1’s French Family Tree

Family/Spouse: Thomas Thomasen BØE. Thomas (son of Thomas Nilsen ROGN and Ingeborg Nilsdatter WANGENSTEEN) was born on 31 Jan 1836 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 Jul 1912 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 15 Sep 1833, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Vang B, p. 534.

Baptism:
Hurum

Family/Spouse: Marit Gulliksdatter BELSEIM. Marit (daughter of Gullik Andrisson JEVNE and Anne Gudbrandsdatter NØRSVIN) was born about 1829 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Knud married Marit Reiersdatter JEVNE on 12 Jan 1877 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Marit (daughter of Reier Torgerson JEVNE and Ingebjørg Tostensdatter KJØS) was born on 28 May 1849 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 8 Sep 1905 in Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margrete Elisabet ANDERSON. Margrete was born on 1 May 1862 in Lofoten Islands, Norway; died on 22 Aug 1907 in Winneshiek County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]