Family Group Record for Jens JOHNSON 1 Husband Jens JOHNSON-[6] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 AKA Jens Johnson FRETLAND, James JOHNSON, Jim JOHNSON Born 1 Jul 1862 Madison, Dane, WI Christened Died 23 Jan 1931 New Hampton, Chickasaw, IA 7, 8 Cause of Death Myocarditis Buried 1 Feb 1931 Crane Creek Lutheran, Jacksonville Twp, Chickasaw, IA 9 User ID Grandfather Father Johannes Jonson FRETLAND-[13] (1827-1903) 10, 11 [MRIN:5] Mother Ingeborg Jensdotter YLVISÅKER-[14] (1829-1868) Marriage 6 Jan 1886 Place New Hampton, Chickasaw, IA [MRIN:3] 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Events 1 Confirmed: 25 Oct 1876, Crane Creek Lutheran, Jacksonville Twp, Chickasaw, IA. Wife Ragnhild OLESON-[7] 23, 24, 25 AKA Nellie Olson FLATIS, Nellie OLESON, Ragnhild WIGDAHL Born 5 Feb 1865 Vigdal, Gaupne, Sogn, NOR Christened 12 Feb 1865 Dale kyrke, Luster, Sogn, NOR 26 Died 5 Jul 1936 New Hampton, Chickasaw, IA 27, 28 Cause of Death Cancer Buried 7 Jul 1936 Crane Creek Lutheran, Jacksonville Twp, Chickasaw, IA 29 User ID Grandmother Father Ole Johannesson BORLAUG-[18] (1847-Abt 1868) 30, 31 [MRIN:6] Mother Martha Halvorsdotter FAABERG-[19] (1842-1869) Events 1 Emigrated to America: 23 Apr 1867, , Jacksonville twp, Chickasaw, IA.
2 Confirmed: 25 Oct 1877, Crane Creek Lutheran, Jacksonville Twp, Chickasaw, IA.
Children John Ingvald JOHNSON-[10] 1 M 33 AKA John Ingvald FRETLAND, 32 J J JOHNSON, John Jacob JOHNSON Born 23 Mar 1887 New Hampton, Chickasaw, IA Christened 23 Mar 1887 Crane Creek Lutheran, Jacksonville Twp, Chickasaw, IA Died 1 Aug 1956 Red Bluff, , Tehama, CA 34, 35 Buried 4 Aug 1956 Joint Union Cem, Manton, Tehama, CA User ID Uncle Spouse Jennie L WILLIAMS-[17717] (Abt 1899- ) Marr. Date 1920 - Butte, Silver Bow, MT [MRIN:6169]. (Divorced in 1921) Spouse Rose Mae ANTHONY-[1421] (1881-1960) 7 Jul 1924 - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA [MRIN:4] 36, 37, 38
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Children (cont.)Mildred Bertina JOHNSON-[11] 2 F 39, 40, 41, 42 Born 7 Aug 1891 New Hampton, Chickasaw, IA 43 Christened 6 Sep 1891 Crane Creek Lutheran, Jacksonville Twp, Chickasaw, IA Died 28 Mar 1980 Charles City, St. Charles Twp, Floyd, IA 44, 45 Buried 31 Mar 1980 Crane Creek Lutheran, Jacksonville Twp, Chickasaw, IA 29 User ID Aunt Spouse *Never Harold Married Edward JOHNSON-[4] 3 M 46, 47 Born 17 Sep 1899 New Hampton, Chickasaw, IA 48, 49, 50, 51 Christened 29 Oct 1899 Crane Creek Lutheran, Jacksonville Twp, Chickasaw, IA Died 2 Jun 1970 Toledo, Lucas, OH 52, 53, 54 Cause of Death Cacinoma of the Lung and Brain. Buried 4 Jun 1970 Ottawa Hills Mem, Toledo, Lucas, OH User ID Father Spouse Hazel Lucile HALL-[5] (1892-1980)55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60 Marr. Date 6 Mar 1928 - Troy, Concord twp, Miami, OH [MRIN:2] 61, 62 General Notes (Husband) !MARRIAGE: Certificate of Marriage, Chickasaw County, Iowa; 6 January 1886.
After the death of his mother, Ingeborg Jensdotter, Jens lived for 3 years with his uncle(oncle) Ole Anderson and his maternal aunt (tante) Anna Jensdotter. Jens also lived with his maternal uncle Attle Jenson Atleson.
Jens was a stone mason, brick layer, plasterer and cement worker by trade. Jens and Ragnilda were married by D.B. Sneden, JP; the ceremony was witnessed by James & Cari Otteson.
In 1925, Jens was a patient at the Mayo Clinic; he suffered from arthiritis for 35 years.
Jens wrote his Last Will and Testament on 24 February 1922. His wife Nellie was named executrix and only benificiary. The inventory included; lot 2, block 47, and lot 2, block 1, Park addition. (Intersection of Main and Maple Streets.)
The Obituary for Jim Johnson cites his death date as the morning of 22 Janaury, but the Certificate of Death cites the time of death as 2:00 AM, 23 January 1931, age 68 year, 6 month, 23 days.
OBITUARY - JIM JOHNSON DIED FROM HEART ATTACK Splendid Man, Always Active, Is Called In His Sixty-ninth Year
James Johnson, the brick and stone mason, died at his home in New Hampton, Thursday morning, January 23, 1931. Death was due to enlargement of the heart (myocarditis). He had been sick but a week.
The deceased was born in Dane County, Wisconsin, July 1, 1862. He was married on January 6, 1886, to Miss Nellie Olson.
To this union five children were born, two of whom died in infancy, and three of whom with their mother, remain to mourn his death. The living children are John of Sacramento, California, Mildred at home, but a student in Columbia University, New York City, and Harold of Columbus, Ohio. He also leaves one grandson, one sister, Mrs. Nels Johnson of Adams, Minnesota, and one brother, John Johnson of Minot, North Dakota.
His funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the Crane Creek Lutheran Church, and burial was in that parish cemetery. Services were conducted by the pastor, Reverend H. O. Finstad.
Jim Johnson was a fine old man and many are sorry that he has been called from earth. He was a man of good habits, moral character, sturdy constitution and he continued to be active in his accustomed pursuits, that of stone mason, brick laying, plastering and
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We mourn with his family and to his wife and children and other relatives we extend sincere sympathy.
On 28 November 1979, the Johnson family homestead at 316 Main St., New Hampton; valued at $52,500.
Jens Johnson is the Grandfather of James H. Johnson, the compiler of this family history . General Notes (Wife) ! MARRIAGE: (1) License, Circuit Court, State of Iowa, Chickasaw County; 6 January 1886. (2) Certificate of Marriage; 6 January 1886, witnesses; James and Cari Otteson. Original copy held by the compiler.
!DEATH: Postal Telegraph, Telegram; 5 July 1936, from Mildred B. Johnson, to H. E. Johnson, "Mother passed away at three thirty five this morning".
!PROBATE: Probate Inventory, undated, District Court, Chickasaw County, Iowa.
The (Old) Luster Parish Register contains the following: "Ragnhild Olsdotter, born out of wedlock by bachelor Ole Johannesen Borlaug from Leikanger Parish, and maiden Martha Halvorsdotter Faaberg in Vigdal." Witnesses at the christening were Johannes Thomassen Kilen (1823-1903), Guttorm Guttormsen Kilen (1837-1876), Kari Olsdotter Dalsøren, Synneva Olsdotter Kilen (1836- 1911) and Martha Larsdotter Faaberg. Ragnhild was not Christened at home after the birth. The birth out of wedlock was reported to the minister by the crofter Johannes Thomassen Kilen (1823-1903). As far as is known, this was the first child born out of wedlock by either parent.
Ragnhild was probably born on the Vigdal farm (#36), the home of Ole Olson Haugen (1825-1910) and Torborg Halvorsdotter Faaberg (1832-1892), Ragnhild's mother's sister. The 1865 Census of Luster recorded Ragnhild Olsdotter as the "foster child" of Ole Olson and Torborg Halvorsdotter.
In 1865,the Vigdal farm was a part of the Dale church area. However, about 100 years ago, the Vigdal farm was, for practical and geographic reasons (accessability), transfered to the Gaupne church area.
Ragnhild "Wigdahl", age 2, from Luster, emigrated from the Port of Bergen, on 23 April 1867, aboard the ship "Claus Heftye". The ship landed at Quebec, Canada on 28 May 1867. Ragnhild was accompanied by her mother "Marthe Halversdatter Faaberg, age 25, Ole Olson Wigdahl (age 41) & wife Thorborg (age 35) and their children Ole (age 13) and Eli (age 5); Rasmus Olsen Wigdahl (age 22), Sjur Anderson Faaberg (age 30), and Marthe Hansdotter Faaberg (age33), all from Luster.
After the death of her mother in September 1869, Nellie went to live with her Uncle Ole Flatjord, and his wife Torborg Halvorsdotter Haugen, near Jerico, Jacksonville Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa.
Nellie and Jens were married by D.B. Sneden, JP; witnesses were James & Cari Otteson. After 1886 Nellie gave birth to an un- named female who died in infancy. On 30 Nov 1888 Nellie gave birth to an un-named son who died in infancy, Dr. Ira K. Gardiner recorded her maiden name as Nellie Oleson Flatis.
In June 1915 Nellie was treated in the Mayo Clinic for mild anemia. In July 1920 she was again admitted to the Mayo Clinic for a pain in her arm which followed the flu. In April 1921 she was again admitted to the Mayo Clinic.
Nellie is the Grandmother of James H. Johnson, the compiler of this family history.
OBITUARY: New Hampton Tribune, Volume 60, No 28, page 12, column 2 Date: July 9, 1936 Mrs. Nellie Johnson Passed Away On Sunday July 5th. Born in Norway, came to this country when a small child, remains were buried at Crane Creek Mrs. Nellie JOHNSON, age 70 years, 5 months and 3 days, died at her home on East Main Sunday afternoon, July 5, at 3:35, following an illness of five months. A short time ago she submitted to a very serious operation for a tumor of the stomach, hoping that it would improve her health, but she grew steadily worse. Everything possible was done for her but her sickness did not respond to
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Following her marriage the family lived on a farm near New Hampton, later moving to this city. Mrs. JOHNSON was a member of the Crane Creek Lutheran church. She was a faithful worker in the Women's Relief Corps of this city. She was a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and a true friend. By these qualities she had endeared herself to all whose lives she touched. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 7, at 1 o'clock, at the home and 2:00 o'clock at the Crane Creek Lutheran church. Rev. H.M. Finstad conducted the services.
Members of the Martha Mission furnished music for the service at the home. Burial was made in the Crane Creek cemetery. Those from out of town who attend the funeral were Mrs. Nels JOHNSON, Mrs. Nordine TORGERSON, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace JOHNSON and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin JOHNSON, all of Adams, Minnesota.
In memory of MRS. JAMES JOHNSON we extend our deepest sympathy to all who mourn the death of Mrs. JOHNSON. In the passing of Mrs. James JOHNSON we feel the loss of an estimable woman, neighbor and friend whose kind words and deeds endeared her to all with whom she met. Her cheerful conversation was always an uplift to Mrs. MILLS. Mrs. JOHNSON was at all times just her self "Nellie", a person of rare integrity. For more than a half century we have heartily enjoyed "Nellie" as best of friends. Mills family.
Again the Master beckoned and one of our faithful sisters heard the call and gently her spirit winged its way to Him who gave it. She was faithful to every trust and down through the years her untiring labor in behalf of the Relief corps will stand as a monument to her memory. The tender sympathy of this Women's Relief corps, A.P. Morton post, No 69, is extended to her sons and daughter. Not dead, but only promoted. She has entered the Order above, And there 'neath the smiles of the Master, She will finish her labors of love. The next regular meeting of the Corps will be Tuesday, July 14th. --Mable Thorson, Press Cor.
General Notes for Child John Ingvald JOHNSON-[10]
John was Baptised at the Crane Creek Norwegian Lutheran Church. His sponsors were Atle Jensen, Ola O. Flatjord, Kari Jensen & Elen Flatjord. John was Confirmed in the Crane Creek Church on 14 July 1901, at age 14.
In his hometown, John was known as "Big Pickles". On the job in Oakland he was known as "Hard Hat". A cousin described him as a "hard character. He left home and no one ever heard from him".
John began his railroad career in July 1907, as a Brakeman for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railroad at Aberdeen, South Dakota.
On 31 March 1910, John was "not at Livingston (Park County, Montana) now. I am working on a branch from Whitehall (Jefferson County, Montana) to Alder (Madison County, Montana), postmark Whitehall, Montana.
On 4 October 1910, planned on staying for a while at 24 Church St, Salt Lake City, Utah, later 5 Church Street.
John married in 1910 to Jennie L. Williams, at Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana. On 4 May 1912, they were vacationing in Seattle, Washington. John and Jennie were Divorced in 1921 at San Francisco. (In the 1930 census, John reported that he was 28 years old when he was FIRST married = 1915.)
In January 1920, John and Rose were living in Tracy, California. John was working as a railroad switchman.
In the 1930 Census of Sacramento, California, John & Rose reported that they were paying $48.00 per month rent, owned a radio, John was employed as a railroad switchman, was 28 years old at his first marriage, Rose was 19 at her first marriage. Rose reported that she was age 49, John was age 43.
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John worked for many different railroads and in many different occupations. One interesting, though short lived, occupation was as a Conductor on the San Francisco, Napa & Calistoga Railway (aka Napa Valley Railroad). This railway was incorporated in 1864, the first train passed through the Napa Valley on 11 July 1865. The prime comodities that were shipped included silver & hay. In 1987 the line was sold to the Napa Valley Wine Train, Inc., to transport tourists through the vineyards of Napa Valley. The train usually includes 6 to 8 modern lounge and dinning cars.
John worked at various times as: Brakeman, Carpenter, Conductor, Lineman and Switchman at various times for: Western Pacific RR, Pacific Electric RR, Union Pacific RR, OWR & N RR, San Pedro Los Angeles & Salt Lake RR, OSL RR, Northwestern Pacific RR, Sacramento Northern RR, Atchison,Topeka & Santa Fe RR, Southern Pacific RR, Denver & Rio Grande Western RR, Northern Pacific RR, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul RR, Great Northern RR, Chicago Great Western RR, Chicago Burlington & Quincy RR as well as the San Francisco, Napa & Calistoga RR.
At the time of his retirement in September 1947, John was working for the Western Pacific Railroad in Oakland. Here he was known as "Hard Hat" Johnson. After his retirment, he and Rose moved to the village of Manton, near Red Bluff, Tehama County, California where he was known as "Jack". John transferred to the Vesper Lodge # 84, in Red Bluff. John served as Secretary of the Manton Grange for 5 years.
In February - March 1953, John began to receive treatment at the University of California (Berkeley?) for a "tumor", he weighed 140 pounds. Rose did most of the work around the house. In August 1953, he was in the UC hospital again. This time for a "bursted bladder". He was in the hospital for 5 weeks. His weight was down to 125 pounds.
At the time of his death, John and Rose were renting their home from a Mr. Olson, a friend and local merchant. John's paul bearers were Harry Sitton & Walter Dale of Red Bluff. Both John's and Rose's graves are marked with a small bronze marker.
Railroad Retirement No.= A 345188. General Notes for Child Mildred Bertina JOHNSON-[11] !BAPTISM: Baptisimal Certificate, 6 September 1891, Crane Creek Lutheran Church, Lawler, Chickasaw County, IOWA.
!CONFIRMATION: Konfirmationus Rinde, Crane Creek Menigheds Kirke, Chickasaw County, Iowa, 2 September 1906, Rev. Otto Mostrom.
!EDUCATION: 1. University of Iowa, Class of 1916, Batchelor of Arts. 2. Columbia University, Lydia C. Roberts Graduate Fellowship 3. University of New York, Class of 1931, Master of Arts.
!PASSPORT: USA No. 360121, 18 April 1927.
!OCCUPATION: 1910 - Teaching 33 pupils in Sumner, Iowa. 1921-1930 - Faculty, Sioux City High School, Sioux City, Iowa. 1931 - Faculty, Deerfield High School, Highland Park, Ill. 1946-1961 - Faculty, Wheaton High School, Wheaton, Illinois.
!PUBLICATIONS: 1. The Journal of Business Education, February 1932. 2. "Maroon and White", (Sioux City High School), 1922, page 12; 1923, page 20.
!PROBATE: District Court, State of Iowa, Floyd County: Probate No. 11662; 1 April 1980.
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Mildred was Baptized by Rev. M.P. Dommersnaes; Parents Jens & Ragnhild Johanneson; sponsors Guttorm & Kari Otteson, and Peder and Martha Ellestad.
On 6 September 1910, Mildred had started teaching 33 pupils in Sumner, Iowa. She was boarding with J.F. Bahlman.
In 1916 Mildred was Granted a Batchelor of Arts Degree, State University of Iowa. In 1920 Mildred attended Gregg Shorthand College. In 1922 & 1923 Mildred taught Typewriting & Shorthand, Sioux City High School. In April 1930, Mildred was a Roomer in the home of Axel and Charlotte Johnson, in Sioux City.
On April 8, 1930, Henry C. Shull; Iowa State Board of Education, recommended Mildred for the Lydia C. Roberts Graduate Fellowships at Columbia University, New York city. This Fellowship was awarded annually. Open to persons born in Iowa who have been graduated from an Iowa college or university. In addition to the stipend, the fellow is reimbursed the cost of traveling once from Iowa to New York City and back. Special provisions: holders may not concentrate their studies in law, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or theology, and each holder must, when accepting the award, state that it is his or her purpose to return to Iowa for at least two years after completing studies at Columbia; holders are eligible for reappointment. In 1931 Mildred was Granted Master of Arts Degree, New York University, NYC, NY.
In 1937, Mildred attended Harvard University. In 1942 & 1945, Mildred attended University of Chicago. In 1953 Mildred attended the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. In 1954, Mildred attended Columbia University, New York City, NY. On 17 March 1955 Mildred received the Deed for family cemetery plot from Crane Creek Cemetery Association. On 30 September 1965, Mildred Executed her Last Will & Testament. On 12 October 1974, James H. Johnson (Nephew) petitioned the District Court To appoint a Conservator to manage her affairs. In December 1974, Mildred moved to the Chautauqua Nursing Home in Charles City, Iowa. General Notes for Child Harold Edward JOHNSON-[4] !BAPTISM: Certificate, Crane Creek Congregation, Chickasaw County, Iowa; 29 October 1899.
!CONFIRMATION: Certificate, Crane Creek Church, Chickasaw County, Iowa; 7 June 1914.
!EDUCATION: 1. Attendance/Scholarship Record, New Hampton High School, 6 September 1920 - 3 June 1921. 2. Diploma, New Hampton High School; 3 June 1921.
!INHERITANCE: Probate Court, Volume 14, page 106, Assignemnt and Waiver; 22 June 1938.
!MEDICAL: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Record No. 0-133-765.
!DRAFT REGISTRATION: Local Board, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa, Registrar's Report, 14-1-14C, Serial No. 1556, Order No. 497; Dated 12 September 1918. (National Archives, East Point, Georgia.)
!EMPLOYMENT: (1) Pennsylvania Railroad Voluntary Relief Dept.; Certificate No. 493447 & 633351. (Div. of Archives & Manuscripts, Harrisburg, PA). (2) Railroad Retirement Board, RRB No. A-275-01-6624; 16 June 1982 & RRB 1053377 PS 798; 5 March 1941; RRB Claims Service- 5364146 PS 4161; 3 August 1943 (3) Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, No. 8222B, Lodge No. 149 & 82. Initiated 1 October 1929.
Harold Edward Johnson was Baptized by Rev. Martin Paulson Domersnaes. His sponsors were; T. J. Ellestad & Kari Ellestad, Ole Flatjord, Miss Martha Nelson.
Around the time of the birth of Harold Edward Johnson, the city of New Hampton had a population of approximately 2,300 persons. The Johnson family home was located on the southwest corner of Main and Maple Streets, just two blocks west of the High School. The Chicago Great Western Railroad, where Harold was first employed as a Trackman, was about ten blocks east of the Johnson home.
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The 16 January 1920 Census, enumerated Harold living at home with parents, age 20, unemployed. His High School Graduation Ceremony on 3 June 1921, was held in the Firemans Theater; M.E. Geiser was the speaker.
In June 1915, Harold was employed as a Trackman for the Chicago Great Western RailRoad Company. In July 1917 he was promoted to the Telegraph and Signal Department on the Olwein to St. Paul Division.
In October 1923, Harold was employed as a Lineman for the Illinois Central RailRoad on the Chicago Division.
In February 1925, Harold was employed as a Signalman for the Pennsylvania RailRoad, a position that he held until his retirement in September 1964.
In July 1947, Harold was admitted to the Mayo Clinic with recurrent duodenal ulcer and a low grade cancer of the lower lip. He returned to the Mayo Clinic for the final time in 1970, when he was diagnosed with carcinoma of the lung.
Employment record: (1) Jun 1915 / Aug 1918 - Trackman, Helper, Telegraph & Signal, Chicago Great Western Railroad; Olwein, Iowa. (2) Oct 1923 / Feb 1925 - Lineman, Illinois Central Railroad; Chicago, Illinois. (3) 1 Oct 1929 - Joined Local 82, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen; Certificate number 8226-B. Harold was a member of BRS Locals 16, 50, 58, 82 & 149. (4) Feb 1935 / Mar 1936 - Furloughed. (5) Feb 1925 / Apr 1936 - Signalman, Pennsylvania Railroad; Columbus, OHIO. (6) 16 Mar 1938 - Foreman of RR Electrification east of Harrisburg, PA. (7) 1952 - Chairman of BRS Local 149, Toledo, Ohio for 12 years. (8) Sep 1963 - Retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad after 42 years of service.
OBITUARY: Toledo Blade, 2 June 1970. HAROLD E. JOHNSON, 70, of 428 Islington St., died today in Cherry Hill Nursing Home after a one-month illness. A native of New Hampton, Ia.,Mr. Johnson lived in Toledo 23 years. He was a signalman for the Pennsylvania Railroad 42 years, retiring five years ago. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. Surviving are his wife, Hazel, son James, of Springfield, Va., stepdaughters, Mrs. Marjorie Boggs, of Bridgewater, Mass., Mrs. Edith Higgins, of Lancaster, Calif, and Mrs. Helen Buckles, of Dayton; sister, Mildred Johnson, of New Hampton, and 11 grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a. m. Thursday in the Ansberg-West Mortuary, with burial in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The body will be in the mortuary after 2 p. m. Wednsday. Source Citations 1. STEWART, Rev. J. David, "Crane Creek Centennial, 1867-1967", page 5.
2. County Recorder, 1891 - Iowa, Chickasaw County, New Hampton Town Lot, Deed Record N-485; 7 december 1891.
3. Ibid, 1899 - Iowa, Chickasaw county, New Hampton Town Lot, Deed Record R-574; 16 December 1899.
4. CENSUS: Iowa, Chickasaw County, Jacksonville Township, (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphia Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001), 1870 - Page 16, Line 13, Dwelling 116, Family 115; 23 June 1870.
5. Ibid, 1880 - ED 120, page 17, Dwelling 134; 11 June 1880.
6. Ibid, 1885 - Range 12, Section 2, Dwelling 191; 1 January 1885.
7. "New Hampton Tribune, Obituary" (New Hampton, Iowa 50659), Volume LV, No. 4; 28 January 1931.
8. Death Certificate,, 1931 - Iowa, Chickasaw County, Volume B19, Registration Number 6; 23 January 1931.
9. Chickasaw County Genealogical Society, "Chickasaw County, Iowa, Cemeteries, Jacksonville Township and part of Utica Townships; Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery" (DesMoines, Iowa Genealogical Society, 1989), page 6.
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11. Citizenship, State of Wisconsin, Dane County Circuit Court, 2 November 1860.
12. Chickasaw County Genealogical Society, "Chickasaw County , Iowa Marriages, 1853 - 1901" (Des Moines, Iowa Genealogical Society, 1976), page 42.
13. ØYANE, Lars E., "Gards-og Ættesoge for Luster Kommune, Jostedal Sokn, Band V" (Oslo, Gaupne, 1994), page 739.
14. CENSUS: Iowa, Chickasaw County, New Hampton Township, New Hampton City (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001), 1895 - Page 1, Dwelling 5, Family 5; ! January 1895.
15. Ibid, 1897 - Ward 3, West Main Street, south side.
16. Ibid, 1900 - ED 38, sheet 23, Line 43.
17. Ibid, 1905 - Third Ward, Book A, Line 151.
18. Ibid, 1910 - SD 4, ED 47, Ward 3 Sheet 1A,Line 27, Dwelling 340; 4 May 1910.
19. Ibid, 1915 - Ward 3, Card Number 102-105.
20. Ibid, 1920 - SD 4, ED 55, Ward 3, Sheet 14A, Line 6, Dwelling 312, Family 325; 16 January 1920.
21. Ibid, 1925 - Third Ward, West main Street.
22. MARRIAGE LICENSE (Probate Court), Iowa, Chickasaw County, Circuit Court, 6 January 1886.
23. BRUECKEL, Bill, "History of Jerico and Jacksonville Township".(1950), page 68 .
24. STEWART, Rev. J. David, "Crane Creek Centennial, 1867-1967", page 20 & 21 .
25. TORGESON, Pastor T. Orlin, "Crane Creek Lutheran Church, Seventy-fifth Anniversary, 1867-1942" (21 June 1942), page 12 .
26. "Luster Parish Register" (Statsarkivet i Bergen), Vol A8, 1860-1870, page 51b & 52a, line 28.
27. Obituary,, New Hampton Tribune Gazette; Vol 60, No. 28, page 12, column 2; 9 July 1936.
28. Death Certificate,, State of Iowa, Chickasaw County; Registration No. G-19-92; 5 July 1936.
29. Chickasaw County Genealogical Society, "Chickasaw County, Iowa, Cemeteries, Jacksonville Township and part of Utica Townships; Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery" (DesMoines, Iowa Genealogical Society, 1989), page 6 .
30. LYNGVAER, Roald, "Leikanger Bygdebok, Aettesoge, Volume 2" (Bergen, Leikanger bygdeboknemnd, 1979), page 625 .
31. ØYANE, Lars E., "Gards-og Ættesoge for Luster Kommune, Jostedal Sokn, Band V" (Oslo, Gaupne, 1994), page 739 .
32. DeGarmeaux, Rev. Mark, "Jerico Lutheran Church, 125th Annivarsary, 1867-1992" (Decorah, Anundsen, 1992), Baptisims 1887.
33. CENSUS: Iowa, Chickasaw County, New Hampton Township, New Hampton City (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001), 1910 - SD 4, ED 47, Sheet 1A, line 29, Dwelling 340, Family 340; 4 May 1910.
34. Death Certificate,, State of California, Department of Public Health, Registrar District 5250, Registration No. 125; 1 August 1956.
35. Social Security Death Master File (U.S. Social Security Administration, Office of Central Record Operation, FOIA Work Group, P.O. Box 17772, North Green Street, Baltimore, MD 21290-7772), # 701-01-0157.
36. MARRIAGE LICENSE (Probate Court), State of California, Department of Health, Registrar of Vital Statistics; Local No. 3349, State No. 1197,J-525,A-535; 7 July 1924.
37. United States Federal Census, (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Collego Park, MD 20740- 6001), 1920 - California, San Joaquine County, Tulare Township, Tracy City; SD 3, ED 187, sheet 8A, 98 West Street, Line 8, Dwelling 187, Family 201; 9 January 1920.
38. Ibid, 1930 - California, Sacramento County, Sacramento City; SD 3, ED 34-49, Sheet 8A, 2621 "D" Street; 8 April 1930.
39. TORGESON, Pastor T. Orlin, "Crane Creek Lutheran Church, Seventy-fifth Anniversary, 1867-1942" (21 June 1942), page 20 .
40. United States Federal Census, (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Collego Park, MD 20740- 6001), 1930 - Iowa, Woodbury County, Sioux City, Precinct 14A, Block 22, Line 63, Dwelling 127, Family 209, 8 April 1930.
41. CENSUS: Iowa, Chickasaw County, New Hampton Township, New Hampton City (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration,
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8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001), 1910 - SD 4, ED 47, sheet 1A, Line 30, Dwelling 340, Family 340; 4 May 1910.
42. Ibid, 1920 - SD 4, ED 55, Sheet 14A, Line 6, Dwelling 312, Family 325; 16 January 1920.
43. Birth Certificate, District Court, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, Iowa; Vol 1, page 84, No. 1074; 7 August 1891.
44. Death Certificate,, Certificate, State of Iowa; 3 April 1980.
45. Obituary,, Waterloo Courier, Waterloo, Iowa; 30 March 1980.
46. STEWART, Rev. J. David, "Crane Creek Centennial, 1867-1967", page 27 .
47. Birth Record, Iowa, Chickasaw County, Delayed Record of Births; Volume 1; Filed 26 August 1943.
48. CENSUS: Iowa, Chickasaw County, New Hampton Township, New Hampton City (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001), 1900 - Volume 77, ED 38, Sheet 23, Line 43, Main Street.
49. Ibid, 1905 - Third Ward, Book Number "A", Card Number 155.
50. Ibid, 1910 - SD 4, ED 47, Ward 3, Sheet 15A,Line 27, Dwelling 340, Family 340; 4 May 1910.
51. Ibid, 1920 - SD 4, ED 55, Ward 3, Sheet 14A, Line 9, Dwelling 312, Family 325; 16 January 1920.
52. Death Certificate,, Ohio Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, Registrar. District Number 48, Primary Registration District Number 4801, Registrar's Number 2320; 2 June 1970.
53. Ibid, Volume 20115, Certificate 046165; 2 June 1970.
54. Social Security Death Master File (U.S. Social Security Administration, Office of Central Record Operation, FOIA Work Group, P.O. Box 17772, North Green Street, Baltimore, MD 21290-7772), Number 275-01-6624. (Railroad Retirement Board).
55. United States Federal Census, (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Collego Park, MD 20740- 6001), 1900- Ohio, Miami County, Newton Township, ED 83, sheet 2, line 74; 4 June 1900.
56. Ibid, 1910- Ohio, Miami County.
57. Ibid, 1920- Ohio, Miami County, Newberry Township, Bradford, ED 22, page 3a, 119 Clay Street; 3 January 1920.
58. Ibid, 1930- Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, ED 25-93. Ward 10, Block 93, 285 Cypress Avenue, Dwelling 302, Visitation 347; 9 April 1930.
59. "History of Miami County, Ohio" (Tipp City, Miami County Historical Society, 1982).
60. "Champaign County, Ohio 1991" (Dallas, Taylor Pub, 1991), page 160.
61. United States Federal Census, (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, Collego Park, MD 20740- 6001), 1930 - Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus City, Ward 10, Block 98, SD 25-90, ED 17, Sheet 21B; 285 Cypress Avenue, Dwelling 392, Family 397; 9 April 1930.
62. MARRIAGE LICENSE (Probate Court), Ohio, Miami County; 6 March 1928.
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