Johan FASTESSON

Johan married Caroline NILSDOTTER in 1852. Caroline (daughter of Nils Nilsson and Magdalena Olsdotter) was born on 14 Nov 1825 in Frösö, Jämtlands län, Sweden; died on 23 Mar 1890 in Frösö, Jämtlands län, Sweden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Bonde in the 1890 Swedish census, Hemmansägare in the 1900 Swedish census, Farmer in the U.S.

Notes:

The 87-94 Household Exam for Hösen of Frappnäs shows that Märta (and her husband since they were married in April, June, July, August, or September - dates vary and are unclear) left for Frösö on October 7, 1885. At the time of the 1890 Swedish census, Nils, Märta, Johannes, and Karin Götilda were living in Stensgården in the parish of Frösö, county of Jämtland. They were still there at the time of the 1900 Swedish census but with three additional children. There is no mention of “Valgren” in the Swedish census reports; that must have been adopted in the U.S.

He and his family arrived in Philadelphia in April of 1911, aboard the S.S. Friesland which had sailed from Liverpool on April 5th. The family consisted of Niels Johansson, 51, Maria K., 31, Julia, 15, Niels R., 11, and Jenni E., 11 months. They had come from Frösä, Sweden, and were bound for Amery, Wisconsin. The senior Niels’s closest relative in Sweden was his brother-in-law, Sachanea Estenson of Vala.

Shown as Nels Valgrin in the 1920 census and was still not a citizen.. He and his family were living in Balsam Lake Township, Polk County, Wisconsin. Harold, Carl, and Nels were still at home. From this, we can infer: Although Nils was married to Marta Jonsson (Jonas’s half-sister), with whom he had five children, Marta died in 1909. Shortly thereafter, by 1910 or 1911, Nils married a much younger woman than he (by 21 years) named Marie. They came to the U.S. in 1911 with their baby daughter Lizzie and also, apparently, with two of Nils's children by Marta: Robert and Julia. By 1920, neither Robert nor Julia was living with Nils. Also by 1920, Nils, Marie, and Lizzie were still listed as non-citizens. But, by 1920, Nils and Marie had had 3 more children in Wisconsin: Harold, Carl, and Nils.

Shown as Nels Volgren in the 1930 census. He and his family were still living in Balsam Lake.

Nils was living in a nursing home in Balsam Lake in the spring of 1954.

Birth:
per 84-93 Household Exam for Frösö

Nils married Anna Märtha JONSDOTTER in 1885. Anna (daughter of Unknown and Karin JONSDOTTER) was born on 26 May 1861 in Hallen, Jämtlands län, Sweden; was christened on 12 Jun 1861 in Hallen, Jämtlands län, Sweden; died on 7 Feb 1909 in Sweden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nils married Maria Katrina Jonsdotter NORFYLD on 10 Jan 1910 in Sweden. Maria was born on 28 Oct 1880 in Sweden; died on 3 Feb 1958 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin; was buried in Volga Cemetery, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: farmer
• Wisconsin Death Certificate: 002478

Notes:

Came to the USA in 1885. The 1920 Census records say he emigrated in 1891 and was naturalized as a citizen in 1913.

Farming in Lincoln Township in Polk County at the time of the 1900 census in which he was recorded as Faste Walgren. The census shows him as 34 (born Sept 1865 in Sweden) and his wife, Anna K., as 33 (born Sept 1866 in Sweden). The couple had been married for 4 years and Anna had had two children, both still living. Those children were John R., 4 (born May 1896 in Wisconsin) and Simon F., 2 (born Sept 1897 in Wisconsin). Faste emigrated in 1891 (January 15, 1891, according to the 84-93 Household Exam for Frösö), Anna in 1895. Faste owns his farm without mortgage. Anna cannot speak English.

Int he 1910 census, he was still in Lincoln Twp. His household included his uncle, Per Nelson, age 73 and born in Sweden.

The Faste Valgren family was visited by the Census taker on January 6, 1920.

Faste Walgren, his wife Anna K., and his granddaughter Ruby Jane were living in the city of Amery in the 1930 census.

Faste married Anna Katarina JONSSON in 1895 in Wisconsin. Anna (daughter of Jonas PERSSON and Karin JONSDOTTER) was born on 23 Sep 1866 in Lit, Jämtlands län, Sweden; died on 7 Jan 1942 in Wisconsin; was buried in Volga Cemetery, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Came to America shortly after her brother Faste in 1891 (May 2 or June 2) according to the 84-93 Household Exam for Frösö.

Birth:
or May 3 or May 1

Notes:

Märta had a son, older than Robert and, perhaps, her oldest child, who died from a burst blood vessel near his heart after moving a piano. See Rudolph's comments in the notes to Karin Jonsdotter.

Notes:

Anna and Karin were the oldest of the four living children. They remained in Sweden when their parents emigrated.

One of Karin’s daughters, perhaps Astrid, was murdered by the daughter’s husband in 1953 or early 1954.

Karin married Ivar ANDERSON in 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anna and Karin were the oldest of the four living children. They remained in Sweden when their parents emigrated.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1958-MN-030432

Notes:

Or Julia. Came to America with her parents in 1911.

Family/Spouse: Nels PETERSON. Nels was born on 11 Feb 1895 in Sweden; died on 11 Nov 1965 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1992-MN-022380

Notes:

Came to America with his parents 1911.

Not listed as registering for the WWI draft.

In the 1930 census, as Robert N. Walgren, he and his wife and children lived at 918 Westminister in St. Paul with his wife’s parents. Robert was a clerk in the office of a wholesale paint company. He was not a veteran of the World War.

In the 1940 census, he and his wife and their two sons still lived at 918 Westminster Street in St. Paul. His wife’s parents are shown as residing at the same address as renters. He was a packer in the shipping department of a wholesale paint firm.

A Richard Walgren died in Ramsey County on 28 Jul 1929 (1929-MN-012454).

Bob Valgren was one of Jonas Jonsson’s pallbearers.

Nils married Florence E HOGBERG about 1923. Florence was born on 14 Jun 1900 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 22 Aug 1973 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She arrived in the U.S. as Jenni E.

Attending school at time of 1920 census.

Family/Spouse: Austin Albanus LUNDMARK. Austin was born on 26 Jun 1900 in McKinley, Polk County, Wisconsin; died on 13 Jul 1972 in St. Croix, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 388-38-0129

Notes:

Attending school at time of 1920 census.

Never married.

COX US NAVY WORLD WAR II

Served on the President Hayes, an attack transport ship in the Navy. While on this ship, he would have been involved in the invasion of the Philippines.

Notes:

He enlisted in the Army Air Corps for World War II as Carl Volgren on 26 June 1941 in Illinois. He was born in 1913 in Wisconsin. He was single, without dependents, was an automobile serviceman in civilian life and had a grammar school education. As Staff Sergeant Carl Volgren, he arrived back in the U.S. in New York on June 29, 1945, aboard the Queen Elizabeth.

Carl and Kathryn had four children, two boys and two girls.

Lived across the road from Rudolph Johnson (#309).

Died:
SSDI last residence

Carl married Mary Kathryn CLINE on 20 Dec 1952. Mary was born on 11 Jul 1917 in Pentwater, Oceana County, Michigan; died on 7 Aug 1982 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As Nels, living with his cousin Simon at the time of the 1930 census (April 25). Also listed with his parents in Balsam Lake (April 17).

Nels Volgren Jr. 93 of Amery, Apple River Township, rural Balsam Lake passed away at his home on Saturday, October 3, 2009 surrounded by his loving family.

Although Nels was a life-long farmer, he was a man that wore many hats.  As well as taking care of his own farm, Nels used his many talents for helping his fellow neighbors.  No matter what needed to be done, Nels would lend a helping hand.  He was an accomplished carpenter, welder, and custom farm worker.  Nels also served his community on the Goose Lake School Board and as an assessor for Apple River Township.  He was an employee at Twin City Arsenal in New Brighton as well as owning a part time business (Wild Goose Yamaha) along with his sons.  Above and beyond these things, Nels will always be remembered by his family and friends as a passionate outdoors man.  He enjoyed hunting deer, bear, and birds, but especially loved his trips to Montana to hunt elk.

Nels leaves to celebrate his memory, his wife, Donna, Amery, children: Rick (Thelma) of Balsam Lake, Julie (Stan) Steuter, Elk River, MN, Dan (Renee) of Balsam Lake, John of Balsam Lake, grandchildren: Jerry (Debbie) Volgren, Erik (Klare) Volgren, Jennifer  (Matt) Wetzel, Brian Steuter, Sarah (Mike) Moran, Heidi (Jeremy) Laabs, Kari Peer, Ben Volgren, Megan Volgren, Matthew Volgren and Jack Volgren, great grandchildren, Bailey, Sydney, and Samantha Volgren, Madyson, Eli, and Ella Moran, Mason Peer, and Lila Laabs. Also brother, Carl Volgren of Balsam Lake, numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.??He was preceded in death by his parents, Nels Sr. and Maria Katrina (Jons-Dotter) Volgren, two sisters and one brother in Sweden, sisters: Juliet Peterson, Betty Lundmark, brothers: Robert Walgren and Harold (Doc) Volgren.??Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Diane Norstad will officiate. Organist will be Dorene Hendrickson and Vocalist will be Pam Garvey.??The family will greet visitors at the Faith Lutheran Church Fireside Room in Balsam Lake on Wednesday evening from 4 - 7 P.M. and again at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday.??Nels will be laid to rest near his parents and his brother at the Volga Cemetery rural Amery, Wisconsin.  Casket Bearers will be Jerry Volgren, Erik Volgren, Brian Steuter, Ben Volgren, Matt Wetzel, Mike Moran, Jeremy Laabs and Honorary Casket Bearers will be Matthew Volgren and Jack Volgren.

Died:
SSDI last residence

Nels married Donna Ann DARMODY on 1 Dec 1945 in Polk County, Wisconsin. Donna was born on 28 Dec 1923 in Olmsted County, Minnesota; died on 3 Oct 2012 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin; was buried on 9 Oct 2012 in Volga Cemetery, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died in the service, Bonnie Rose says, about 1918. He had never married.

Registered for the draft on June 5, 1917. His registration card shows him as single, of medium height and build, with light blue eyes and light brown hair. His birthplace may be Luck, Wisconsin. He was living on his parents farm in Amery.



John Rueben on his gravestone.

Buried:
as John Rueben Valgren

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: “Farm laborer at home” in 1920
• Social Security Number: 388-38-0404 issued in Wisconsin in 1956
• Wisconsin Death Certificate: 029917

Notes:

Born in the USA. This is confirmed by the 1920 Census records. In 1920, Simon was unmarried and living with his parents.

Registered for the draft on September 9, 1918, in Balsam Lake. He is shown to be of medium height and build with blue eyes. He is living on his parents’ farm in Amery, Wisconsin. Although his birthday is shown as September 30, 1898, he is shown as 20 years old, so the 1897 birthdate shown in the SSDI may be correct.

In the 1930 census, Simon is divorced and living with his 14 year-old cousin Nels on a rented dairy farm in Lincoln Township of Polk County, Wisconsin. Simon is shown as having been 22 when he was first married. Both men were born in Wisconsin and both men’s parents were born in Sweden.

In the 1940 census, Simon (indexed as Volgaer) lives with Armella in Lincoln Twp, Polk County, Wisconsin. Both of them live in the same house they lived in in 1935.

He was one of Jonas Jonsson’s pallbearers.

Simon married Myrtle Theresa ANDERSON about 1921, and was divorced about 1926. Myrtle was born about 1900 in Wisconsin; died in Oct 1987; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, River Falls, St. Croix County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dead as of 1983. Perhaps the one who was murdered in 1954.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1922-53568
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1940-MN-026555

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1926-49653
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2006-MN-007119

Notes:

Family/Spouse: R.C. BELSCAMPER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1923-53933

Notes:

Or Robert Kenneth.

HMC U.S. Navy, World War II, Korea, Viet Nam. Service Start Date 29 Sep 1943.

Died:
SSDI last residence

Buried:
Originally in Section Cbc Row 5 Site 303. Cremated and reinterred with wife and son at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Section A-23, Site 5766.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Jane (Betty) CALLAN. Elizabeth was born on 19 May 1929 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 21 Jun 2009 in Vista, San Diego County, California; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1925-50941
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2013-MN-033427

Notes:

He and Hazel lived in Stillwater in 1993.

Age 88 Died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 26th, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Florence and brother Ken. Survived by his loving wife of 65 years Hazel (Hodos); children Tom (Sue), Dave (Lynn), Nancy Jacobson (Kim); grandchildren Elise, Jackie, Mindi, Jenell, step grandchild Jolene and great grandchild Linnea. Dick was a story teller extraordinaire. His stories were often based on his experiences as a US Marine in WW2, a career in banking extending for over 40 years, his many friends (especially the gang from Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church), his travels, his faith and of course his family. The family wishes to thank the VA hospital in St. Cloud for the compassionate, professional care Dick received. A memorial service will be held at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail N., Scandia on Wednesday, October 30th at 1PM, with a visitation one hour prior. Memorials preferred to Elim Lutheran Church, Gammelgarden or the Alzheimer's Research Center of Saint Paul.

Family/Spouse: H.M.A. NORDQUIST. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1930-05136
• Occupation: School teacher

Notes:

Donna Faye Lundmark, longtime teacher in the Minneapolis school system died at Providence Place on May 28, 2006, from complications of Lupus.

She was born on April 21, 1930, in St. Croix Falls, to Austin and Betty (Volgren) Lundmark of Balsam Lake.

She spent all of her childhood there and then attended Superior State Teachers College (now U of W Superior) earning a BS degree in elementary education in 1951. She taught in Manitowoc and Long Beach, Calif., before returning to the Midwest and, for 44 years, taught at various schools in the Minneapolis school system. She retired from Kenwood Elementary in 1998.

She is survived by her sister, Mona (Roger) Ophus of Fergus Falls, Minn.; brother, Bryon (Ann) Lundmark of Plains, Mont.; brother, Bruce (Cindy) Lundmark of Amery; and six nephews and nieces, Kurt Ophus, Tia (Ophus) Scarce, Terry (Lundmark) Anderson, Eric Lundmark, Jeff Lundmark, and Janelle Lundmark.

Graveside services will be held at the Balsam Lake cemetery on July 14.

Died:
as Donna Lundmark

Notes:

Mona Lou Ophus, 76, of Fergus Falls, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls. A memorial service is planned at 11 a.m. Monday at Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, with the Rev. Brad Skogen officiating. Burial will be in Rodnes Lutheran Church Cemetery in Erskine.

Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Mona married Roger Harry OPHUS on 30 Jan 1960 in Wisconsin. Roger was born on 15 Aug 1929 in Polk County, Minnesota; died on 5 Feb 2012 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota; was buried in Rodnes Lutheran Cemetery, Erskine, Polk County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 463-24-3978 issued in Texas before 1951
• Wisconsin Death Certificate: 038107
• Baptism: 25 Feb 1921, Polk County, Wisconsin
• Confirmation: 26 Jun 1947, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin

Notes:

At the time of the 1930 census (April 29th), she was living with her grandparents Faste and Anna in the city of Amery, Wisconsin.

Not listed in the 1940 census. In that census, Ruby Jane’s daughter Katherine was living with Faste and Anna in Lincoln Twp.

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

Ruby married Marvin Douglas NORDAHL on 21 Nov 1942 in Cotton County, Oklahoma. Marvin was born on 14 Dec 1919 in Wanderoos, Polk County, Wisconsin; died on 31 Aug 1995 in Marshfield, Wood County, Wisconsin; was buried in Volga Cemetery, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2004-MN-034387

Notes:

Rose married her step-brother.

Delander Rose Marie, born 11/5/21, died 12/7/04. Survived by 3 children, Gordon Delander, Bonnie Mintz, and Larry Delander; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Service at 11 AM Saturday, Dec. 11th, Apple River Free Church, Apple River Twp, WI.

Died:
Crest View Lutheran Home in Columbia Heights

Rose married Lawrence Elmer DELANDER on 15 Mar 1959 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Lawrence (son of John Harry DELANDER and Ione Florence HALBERG) was born on 7 Feb 1919 in Wisconsin; died on 7 Aug 2003 in Roberts, St. Croix County, Wisconsin; was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Turtle Lake, Polk County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1940 census, she was living with her father in Lincoln Twp, Polk County.

Armella “Toots” Dean Thompson, 86, a resident of The Dalles, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Hood River hospital.

She was born July 9, 1923, in Amery, Wis., the third of four children to Simon G. and Myrtle T. (Anderson) Valgren. She grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from high school.
?She married Jack Kennedy Thompson on Nov. 21, 1942 in Amery. She has resided in The Dalles since 1957. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles, where she sang in the choir for many years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving when her family, relatives and friends would spend the long holiday visiting and enjoyed her cooking. Forty-two were in attendance last year.
?She is survived by her children, Jack C. Thompson, Portland; Michael R. Thompson, Milwaukie; Terry D. Thompson, Portland; Scott K. Thompson, Bend; and Lisa M. Thompson, Seattle; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a son, Jerry.

Viewing will be held Friday, July 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Saturday, July 10 at 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Chris Kramer officiating. Burial will follow at IOOF Cemetery 18th Street with Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
 

Armella married Jack Kennedy THOMPSON on 21 Nov 1942 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. Jack (son of James THOMPSON and Alice) was born on 5 Jan 1920; died on 26 Jan 1972 in Skamania County, Washington; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]