Birth Name in Norway: Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken - Mellemsdokken Farm Vinstra
Name in USA: Ole J. Olsen -- ( Lakewood Cemetery Records Ole J Olson )
Immigrated to USA abt 1884 - Naturalized U.S. Citizen -(Some Records Olson)
Parents:
Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken ( 1828 - 1910 Nord Fron Oppland Norway )
Anne Pedersdatter Byreeiet (Kaltrud) - ( 1832- 1904 Nord Fron Oppland Norway )
(Both Parents lived and passed away in Norway)
Spouses / Partners :
Annie Amundsdatter Syverhuset Olsen (In USA)
Martha Toresdotter Akvik Maridal (Norway - Mother of Tomine Olsdatter Espvik)
( Three Former Marriages or Partners in Norway including Children Born in Norway
Per Great Grandson and Great Grandchildren with DNA matches in Norway)
Many Children Born in Norway and Minnesota U.S.A.
Grandchildren: ( One in USA, Many born in Norway)
One known Grandchild Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. in the USA of Ole and Annie Olsen.
Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. ( 1924 - 1998 Paradise Butte Co. California )
Many, Many Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren in Norway
Petra Espvik Svensli ( 1916-2004 ) Born in Halsa Romsdal Norway, Passed away in
Eidsvag Norway and laid to rest with Spouse Anders Svenssli in Nesset Kirke Norway
Ellen Espvik Haltbakk of Norway ( 1909-1999) - Married with Children and large family
(Many Grandchildren via Daughter Tomine in Norway, including Petra & Ellen Espvik )
( Family DNA matches for Olsen Great Grandchildren in CA and many DNA matches for
Great Grandchildren of Daughter Tomine Olsdotter Akvik Espik in Norway)
Many DNA Matches for Relatives of Daughter Tomine on My Heritage Site with
our Olsen Relatives in USA. Family Tree on My Heritage site and on Ancestry.com)
Great Grandchildren in the USA :
Abt 5 Children of Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr & Patricia Rowe Olsen (CA)
Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and GG Grandchildren in Norway.
( Many Relatives in Norway) ( DNA confirmation and they located MN USA Relatives)
Siblings: ( known)
Anton Mellemsdokken Olsen - Olson
Johannes Mellesmdokken Olsen ( 1866- 1887) Struck by Lightening in Dakota Territory.
Petra Mellemsdokken Olsen Thurstison
Mary Marit Mellemsdokken Olsen Loom
Mari Mellemsdokken Olsen Kleivin ( Norway)
Ole was the Father of Three Children known who were Born in Norway.
He was Blessed with More Children Born in Minnesota after 1888
when Ole Married His Brother Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen' s
Widow Annie Olsen in the USA.
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Ole's Death Certificate signed by Spouse Annie was Ole Olsen. Lakewood
Cemetery records site Ole as Ole Olson. Federal Census Reports list Ole Olson.
Many Olsen Siblings names changed from Olsen to Olson surname during
the Immigration process in USA.
Ole Olsen was a Switchman for Northern Pacific Railroad in Twin Cities MN
Ole's Brother Anton Olsen (Olson) also worked for Northern Pacific Railroad, including in Wadena MN
Not known if late Brother Johannes Olsen worked for the Railroad the short time
he was in the Dakota Territory of America before passing away in 1887. The
Northern Pacific Railroad was in Hawley, Clay Co. Minnesota in 1872
where Johannes Olsen was laid to rest in 1887.
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** In Loving Memory of Ole **
Ole is loved, missed and remembered forever in our hearts. Ole grew up in Norway. He lived on the Mellemsdokken Family Farm in Oppland Norway. Nord Fron, Vinstra, area, Sodorp Parish. Ole was possibly married twice in Norway. He had children in Norway. Ole immigrated to the USA abt 1884. Ole's Sister Petra and her husband Peter Thurstison arrived to the USA before Ole and had settled in the Wadena Co. Area. Ole resided in the Mpls MN area. In 1888 Ole remarried the Widow of his late Brother Johannes Olsen. (Annie Olsen) Johannes passed away unexpectedly from a strike of Lightening in North Dakota in 1887. Ole's Siblings Anton Olsen and Marit (Mary Loom) also immigrated to the USA and settled in MN. Ole's niece Mary Kleiven, his Sister Mari Klieven's Daughter, immigrated to the USA and lived in Huntley Montana. Ole's Parents and other siblings remained living in Norway.
Ole and Annie had a very large Family. Ole passed away at the Northern Pacific
Hospital in St. Paul MN. Ole is buried at Lakewood Cemetery next to Annie Olsen.
Annie kept the Olsen spelling of their name. Ole may have changed spelling from
Olsen to Olson after immigration to USA. (some documents) Ole is survived by many
relatives in the USA, including MN and Norway, elsewhere.
Per Spouse Annie's Obituary, Ole and Annie Olsen were survived by one known
Grandchild in the USA when Annie Olsen passed away in 1954. ( Via Ole
and Annie's marriage in the USA)
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Ole and Spouse Annie were living in South Mpls MN when he passed away.
Ole passed away in the hospital in St. Paul MN of a cerebral hemmorrage
per his Minnesota Death Certificate signed by Annie. ( stroke)
Ole passed away at the Northern Pacific Benefit Association Hospital
located near Snelling and University Ave. St. Paul Minnesota in 1935.
Ole J. Olsen Obituary:
Minneapolis Tribune 1935
Olsen, Ole J. - age 78, of
4252 13th Ave S. Survived by wife, daughters Mrs. A Sandal,
Edmunds N.D.; Mrs. Mabel Gilman, Los Angeles, Mrs W.C. Hokanson and
Mrs. W.J. Rance of Mpls, 1 grandchild. Services Saturday 3 PM from the
funeral home of Barney Anderson and Son.
Only names of the children from Annie and Ole's relationship
included in the short obituary. Anna's last name in the obituary
spelled Sandal. Grandson's name not sited. Ole's Children from Norway
not included in this Mpls MN Obituary.
Ole's Children from Prior Relationships in Norway not included in Ole's Obituary.
Ole Olsen's Children Born in Norway were Tomine Espvik ( 1880- 1926),
Anne Olsen Kleven (1879- 1940. Both of these Daughters of Ole Olsen
remained living in Norway. Johan (John) Bosaen (1879- 1950) who was
Born in Norway and passed away in Cuba, Becker Minnesota USA .
( To note: Confirmed DNA Matches for Ole Olsen Relatives in USA with
Tomine Olsdatter Espik Relatives in Norway) ( Grandchildren of Tomine)
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Unknown where Ole first settled in the USA after approx. 1884 immigration
from Norway. Ole's Sister Petra immigrated to USA in 1882.
Petra initially was in Parkers Prairie MN, then lived in the Wadena Co. or MN area.
Ole's Sister Mary Loom and her spouse John Loom resided in Motley MN. Mary
immigrated to the USA from Norway about 1883. Brother Anton's Family
immigrated to the USA in 1901 and initially settled in Aldrich Wadena Co.
MN where Petra and Peter lived. Some of Ole & Annie's children were born
in Motley, Morrison Co. MN. Per Ole's Daughter Ella's interview in 1991,
Ella was born in Motley MN Dec.19 1888 where the family lived briefly before
moving to Mpls MN. By the 1900 Mpls MN Federal Census, Ole was living in Mpls
MN. Most documents after 1900 refer to him living in Mpls MN.
Mpls MN U.S. Federal Census Reports
1900 & 1920, maybe others site Ole's immigration date to the USA as 1884.
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Minnesota Death Index:
Ole Olsen
DOD: April 17, 1935
County of Death: Ramsey Co. MN
Certificate: 024082
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Some of Ole & Annie's Family are buried at Lakewood Cemetery in S. Mpls MN
Buried near Ole in Section 24, lot 335: (Lakewood)
* Ole J. Olsen
* Spouse: Annie Olsen
* Raymond A. Olsen
* Mabel Gilman (Olsen)
* William A. Gilman- Mabel's Spouse
* Merlin Olsen
* Anna O Samdal (Olsen)
* Ella Louise Hokanson (Olsen)
* Warren Hokanson - Ella's Spouse
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Daughter Emma & Willam Rance also laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery Sec. 50
*Emma Rance (Olsen)
*William Rance - Emma's Spouse
(buried in Section 50 lot 32 at Lakewood.)
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*** Daughter Anna Olsen Olson Samdal ***
1885- 1975
Anna was the child of Ole's Brother Johannes Olsen and Annie Olsen.
Ole married Annie after Johannes passed away. Ole was Anna Olson's
Father after his brother passed away and Ole married Annie Olsen.
Ole and Annie Olsen were Blessed with five Children:
( All Born in Minnesota and all have linked Findagrave Memorials)
1.* Ella Louise Olsen Hokanson 1888- 1992
*Spouse Warren Cooper Hokanson 1888-1945
Ella lived until she was 103 yrs old. Olson spelling on various records.
2.* Mabel M. Olsen Gilman 1891- 1980
*Spouse William Gilman 1884-1921
Olson spelling on various records.
3.*Emma Barbara Olsen Rance 1894-1991
*Spouse William John Rance 1894-1969
Emma passed away in Buffalo, Wright Co MN
William Rance passed away in Mpls MN
Buried at Lakewood, different section - Section 50, lot 32, graves 1 & 2.
4. *Raymond Arthur Olsen Sr.
1897- 1929
Raymond was a Married to Helen Martov Olsen when he Passed
away unexpectedly. They had one Son Raymond Auther Olsen Jr.
Helen Remarried to Joseph Haines and the three moved to California.
5. * Merlin Olsen 1900- 1930
(Olson on Lakewood records)
Ole's MN Children with Spouse Annie are buried At Lakewood Cemetery.
Ole and Annies only Grandchild Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr lived many years
in Paradise Butte California with his Spouse and Children.
Ole J. Olson spelling at Lakewood, some Olsen, some Olson at
Lakewood for Ole's Family. Lakewood has burial records search
available online for their grave information. Ole Olson spelling in
Cemetery Records. Ole J. Olsen on Marker. Olsen on Death
Certificate signed by Annie. Ole's Brother Anton changed his name to Olson.
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It appears Ole Olsen had three known children from relationships in Norway.
** Anne Olsdatter Kleven ** ( 1879 - 1940) Norway
* Tomine Olsdatter Espvik ** (1880 - 1926) Norway
* Johannes Bosaaen (John) ** ( 1879 - 1950 Norway to Becker Co. MN USA
Lived much of his life with his Grandparents Iver & Anne Bosaaen in Becker Co. MN
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Ole may have married in Norway prior to immigrating to the USA. Two spouses
and two of Ole's children lived and passed away in Norway. It appears that
John Bosaaen's Mother:
Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen, Son John and her Parents and Siblings
Immigrated from Norway to Minnesota in abt 1880. Not known
how many arrived in 1880, but many Siblings Immigrated too.
It appears if accurate, John's Mother Kari passed away in the USA soon
after Immigration or when she was still a young woman .
Ole is survived by many relatives in Norway. Ole has Great Grandchildren
in Norway, many other relatives.
** Spouse Marit Simensdatter Kleven **
1849- 1888
( May be Kleiven spelling)
**Child Anne Olsdatter Kleven **
Feb.23,1879 - Nov.1940
Born in Nord Fron Oppland Norway, Passed away in Rana Nordland Norway.
Baptized at Sodorp Church or Meldal.
Ole's Daughter Annie Olsen, born in Norway married Fredrik Venter Olsen. They
had at least one son, Martin Bang Fredriksen.
Martin Bang Fredriksen
1906- 1998
Martin married and had at least one son Bjorn Fredriksen.
Martin Bang Frerickson and his Parents and his son lived in Norway
all their lives. (Mo i Rana Norland Norway)
Ole has great grandchildren, relatives in Norway in Anne's Family.
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* Spouse Martha Toresdatter Maridal
(Aakvik Mothers Maiden name)
1856-1939
buried at Aurie Church Cemetery Norway
**Child Tomine Olsdatter Espvik **
Sept. 26,1880 - Dec. 4, 1926
Tomine lived & passed away in Halsa More og Romsdal Norway
If accurate, Per our Confirmed Relatives in Norway, Tomine passed away from
Tuberkulose in Norway. (T.B.)
Ole's Child Tomine Married Peder Espvik in Norway. It appears that Tomine had
many children, including Ellen Haltbakk. Ellen Married Johannes Olson Haltbakk.
( on Ancestry.com & Geni.com site) Ole has many great grandchildren, other relatives
via his daughter Tomine's Family in Norway.
Tomine Espvik and her spouse had a very large Family. Tomine had four sons
and ten daughters. Tomine and Peder have many Grandchildren. Tomine's Grandson
from Norway tracked down our Family from Minnesota after years of searching.
We were pleased to establish communication with Ole's Great Grandson from Norway.
He also provided the info regarding Ole's relationships and children from
when Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken lived in Norway, prior to his immigration
to the USA.
There is Family History for Ole's child Tomine Espvik of Norway, on Geni.com
and Ancestry.com . Tomine's Grandson, (J.H.)
Ole's Great Grandson from Norway also has a invite based website on Facebook
for all relatives of the Olsen Mellemsdokkens of Norway. Family welcomes
more family history and photos for Ole and all his Family. Some of Tomine's
Great Grandchildren who have tested have DNA Matches for our Family.
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It appears Ole also had a son born in Norway. (Norwegian document to
support this via Norway Relatives)
Ole's son is Johannes Bosaaen (John) Mother of child: Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen
Kari, child Johannes, others in her family immigrated from Norway to the
USA and settled in Minnesota. ( abt 1880-1881) Kari Married to
Christian Arneson Bratlie some time before she passed away in 1891.
Many of this Family who came here together from Norway
are laid to rest at the same Becker Cemetery. Their Daughter
Pauline Iverson Bosaaen ( 1862- 1889) is laid to rest at the same cemetery as
Ole's Son John Bosaaen and her Parents Iver and Anna Bosaaen.
( Ole's Son's Maternal Grandparents.) Not known where Kari is laid to rest.
John Bosaaen (Johannes)
1879- 1950
Memorial 89184567
John was born in Norway, passed away in Becker Co. MN
His mother Kari Iversdatter Boassaen passed away in 1891.
It appears that John lived with his Grandparents per
Census Reports at least some of the time in Minnesota
after they immigrated from Norway. Our Family in Norway has
a letter regarding John and Ole Olsen via the church. (?) verifying
John's Parents. John kept the Bosaaen Name. unknown if that
surname was a Norwegian Family Farm name. It is not known
if John ever married or had children. He may have been single.
Sited with his Maternal Grandparents on most Census Data before they passed away.
MN Death Records seen previously siting John's Mother's name as Kari Olson
Can't relocate with changes to format. MN Death index does not
include Parents names.
John Bosaaen's Mother:
( per our Family info)
Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen (Bratlie)
abt 1857- 1891
born in Norway and passed away in Minnesota or the USA.
Possibly Becker Co. MN Possibly born in Kvam Nord Fron Oppland Norway.
DOD possibly Feb. 25, 1891
A variety of references online refer to Kari marrying and
passing away possibly during childbirth. Not confirmed.
No data to support dod, marriage data or other data. She did immigrate from
Norway to USA to Minnesota. Her parents and son did live in Becker Co.
Minnesota. Both of Kari's Parents Iver and Anna Bosaaen
have Memorials linked to other Children's Memorials. No Memorial
located for Kari. ( this info about Kari to be deleted when a Memorial
can be located or created. )
Much info and data found online and on family trees about
John Bosaaen's Grandparents Iver Halvorson Bosaaen Family.
Some References to their daughter Kari. Almost no information
regarding John. One census siting John as grandchild, no
Census reports found for Kari thus far. John Bosaaen is buried
at the same cemetery as his Grandparents. Their Memorials
are linked but John's Memorial is not linked. Unknown where
John's Mother Kari is buried. We welcome information to
create or link a Memorial for Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen.
(possibly referred to as Olsen) Federal Census Reports John's
Immigration Date to USA was 1880.
to note: Anton Olson's son Aless Olsen After moving from Wadena MN, lived in
Lake Park Becker Co. MN in the 1940's and 1950's- Lake Park MN
and near Detroit Lakes MN before moving to Mpls MN . Aless, his spouse Dena and
their son and daughter moved to Lake Park MN. also to note: Fargo N.Dakota not far
from this area. ( Detroit Lakes, Lake Park MN) Still unknown where
Ole's Brother Johannes resided in North Dakota. Per our Family,
Ole had a son born in Norway, John Bosaaen, whose Grandparents
and possibly his Mother resided in Becker Co. Minnesota, including
Lake Park and Cuba Becker Co. MN.
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Ole's Brother Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen:
Two U.S. ELCA Archives records located so far for Ole's late
brother Johannes Olsen. Both sited Olsan surname spelling.
A third Minnesota Clay Co. ELCA Lutheran Church of America for
Concordia Lutheran Church Congregation with same data and Johannes Olson.
Various ELCA Records, the third siting DOD: Oct. 15, 1887,
Burial Nov. 20, 1887. ( Other same data, his DOB, Parents, Spouse.
Cemetery not sited. Clay Co. Minnesota is on all three entries.
Ole's Brother Johannes Olsen Johannes passed away in the
Dakota Territory ( North Dakota ?) in Oct. 15, 1887 after being struck
by lightening. Johannes passed away months after immigrating from
Norway to the USA with his Spouse Annie and baby Anna
in May 1887. Johannes burial info sited via
US ElCA American Evangelical Lutheran
Church Records. It is is Norwegian The records site Johannes
as Funeral Services Nov. 20, 1887 in
Hawley, Clay Co. MN. About 23 miles
from Fargo ND and 10 miles from Lake Park MN. Ole's Great Grandson
who lives in Norway translated the Minnesota USA ELCA Records,
written in Norwegian for our Family. Johannes Olsen's
Parents names, spouse name, dod, dod and date of burial clear on
these records. ( Johannes dob March 6, 1866 Norge, dod: Oct. 15, 1887
and Services Nov. 20, 1887 in Hawley.) Anton had Oct. 17, 1887 in Our Family
Bible. Brother Anton was still living in Norway when Johannes passed away.
Burial may have been Oct. 17,1887 and Funeral Services Nov. 20, 1887
as date of death per the ECLA records for Johannes Olsen was
Oct. 15, 1887.
The second U.S. ELCA Archive record also sites Johannes Olsan.
Also spelled surname as Olsan Name: Johannes Olsan
Death Age: 21
Event type: Burial
Birth Date: May 6, 1866
Birth Place: Frons Preslegyild
Norge
Death Date: Oct. 15, 1887
Burial Date: Nov. 20, 1887
Father: Ole Olsan
Mother: Anne Pedersdather
Chruch Name: Seminary
Church Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Household Members: Johannes Olsan,
Anne Peterdather, Ole Olsan.
(Household Members site Johannes and both his Parents Names. )
Cemetery not sited for which Cemetery Johannes is laid to rest at in
Hawley Clay Co. MN Possible this record refers to
the Luther Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota where ELCA records are
also kept. Olsan versus correct Olsen spelling on records.
Our family welcomes more information about Johannes and his place of
burial. Not known what the connection in our Family was for
Johannes to have his services in Hawley except
for Ole. ( if any connection) Ole's Sisters living in MN were
not living in Hawley Clay Co. MN or Lake Park MN area. The only
connection could be that there were Norwegian Lutheran Clergy
available in that area to perform Funeral Services. Unknown exactly
were Johannes passed away, so possibly this was the closest
proximity for our Family at the time. Unknown. We would like to create
a Memorial for Johannes and link his Memorial to Family Members.
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Family info included on LDS Family Search Site, Minnesota Historical
Society, Ancestry. Com , Geni.com other sites. Norway Digital ARKIVVERKET,
Tomine Espvik Family Tree found on Geni.com.
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Ole's Siblings All born in Norway.
Johannes, Anton Marit Mary and Petra immigrated to USA. Parents and Sisters
Oline and Mari lived in Norway.
See Ole's Siblings Findagrave Memorial sites:
(linked as Siblings)
Brother Anton Olson's -Site 55531003
(** Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken Olson)
Sister Petra Thurstison's -Site: 93131992
( ** Petra Olsdatter Mellemsdokken)
Sister Mary Loom- Site 74716051
( **Marit Mary Olsdatter Mellemsdokken)
There is more Family history on site from Norway. Googling Ole, Anton or Petra
Mellemsdocken produces many forum discussions
that include family history. One site, forum.arkivverket.nodigitalarkivet Arkiv.
(can request translate to English)
Family in Norway and Minnesota USA are in communicating thanks to
Ole's Great Grandson in Norway finding our Family. Via Ole's Daughter Tomine
Espik's Family searching for our Family.. Our Minnesota USA Family lost contact
with our Family in Norway after all our USA relatives who spoke Norwegian
and could communicate passed away. Our relatives we knew in Norway
at that time did not speak English. This deeply saddened our Grandmother,
Oline Olson Carlson, Ole's niece when we lost times with Norway. She
always communicated with relatives in Norway via relatives from
Minnesota who were bilingual. Ole would be pleased these family
ties are restored as his Great Grandson in bilingual.
In Spouse Annie's Memorial:
picture of Ole's Spouse Annie with a handsome young man in a Military Uniform. He is their Grandson Raymond. Ole and Annie's Son's name was also Raymond. Their son Raymond was registered for the WWI Draft in 1917-1918.
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Ole's Sisters:
** Oline Olsdatter Mellemsdokken
1870 - 1877
lived in Norway, passed away in Norway
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** Mari Olsdatter Mellemsdokken Kleiven
1859- 1936
Married **Ole Paulsen Kleiven
lived in Norway, passed away in Norway
Has Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
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Ole's Immigration date of 1884 per 1900. Mpls Federal Census Report.
Immigration date may have been different.
Our Family welcomes more information about Ole's Grandson
Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. .
We Welcome additional Family history, Family information, photos, written
Memorial Tributes, Family Memorial links for Ole's Memorial.
Minnesota Family and Family from Norway welcome more information
regarding any of Ole's Grandchildren in the USA.
Family HIstory, Historical Photos of Ole's Family welcome.
Bio in progress. Rough draft until more Family Memorials linked. Some
data to be deleted when Memorials located and linked.
To note: Ole's Great Grandson ( J.H.) from Norway contributed to Ole's
Memorial bio info regarding Ole's Children born in Norway prior to
Ole's arrival the the USA. Other info obtained via our Family in
Minnesota USA.
Name in USA: Ole J. Olsen -- ( Lakewood Cemetery Records Ole J Olson )
Immigrated to USA abt 1884 - Naturalized U.S. Citizen -(Some Records Olson)
Parents:
Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken ( 1828 - 1910 Nord Fron Oppland Norway )
Anne Pedersdatter Byreeiet (Kaltrud) - ( 1832- 1904 Nord Fron Oppland Norway )
(Both Parents lived and passed away in Norway)
Spouses / Partners :
Annie Amundsdatter Syverhuset Olsen (In USA)
Martha Toresdotter Akvik Maridal (Norway - Mother of Tomine Olsdatter Espvik)
( Three Former Marriages or Partners in Norway including Children Born in Norway
Per Great Grandson and Great Grandchildren with DNA matches in Norway)
Many Children Born in Norway and Minnesota U.S.A.
Grandchildren: ( One in USA, Many born in Norway)
One known Grandchild Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. in the USA of Ole and Annie Olsen.
Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. ( 1924 - 1998 Paradise Butte Co. California )
Many, Many Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren in Norway
Petra Espvik Svensli ( 1916-2004 ) Born in Halsa Romsdal Norway, Passed away in
Eidsvag Norway and laid to rest with Spouse Anders Svenssli in Nesset Kirke Norway
Ellen Espvik Haltbakk of Norway ( 1909-1999) - Married with Children and large family
(Many Grandchildren via Daughter Tomine in Norway, including Petra & Ellen Espvik )
( Family DNA matches for Olsen Great Grandchildren in CA and many DNA matches for
Great Grandchildren of Daughter Tomine Olsdotter Akvik Espik in Norway)
Many DNA Matches for Relatives of Daughter Tomine on My Heritage Site with
our Olsen Relatives in USA. Family Tree on My Heritage site and on Ancestry.com)
Great Grandchildren in the USA :
Abt 5 Children of Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr & Patricia Rowe Olsen (CA)
Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and GG Grandchildren in Norway.
( Many Relatives in Norway) ( DNA confirmation and they located MN USA Relatives)
Siblings: ( known)
Anton Mellemsdokken Olsen - Olson
Johannes Mellesmdokken Olsen ( 1866- 1887) Struck by Lightening in Dakota Territory.
Petra Mellemsdokken Olsen Thurstison
Mary Marit Mellemsdokken Olsen Loom
Mari Mellemsdokken Olsen Kleivin ( Norway)
Ole was the Father of Three Children known who were Born in Norway.
He was Blessed with More Children Born in Minnesota after 1888
when Ole Married His Brother Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen' s
Widow Annie Olsen in the USA.
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Ole's Death Certificate signed by Spouse Annie was Ole Olsen. Lakewood
Cemetery records site Ole as Ole Olson. Federal Census Reports list Ole Olson.
Many Olsen Siblings names changed from Olsen to Olson surname during
the Immigration process in USA.
Ole Olsen was a Switchman for Northern Pacific Railroad in Twin Cities MN
Ole's Brother Anton Olsen (Olson) also worked for Northern Pacific Railroad, including in Wadena MN
Not known if late Brother Johannes Olsen worked for the Railroad the short time
he was in the Dakota Territory of America before passing away in 1887. The
Northern Pacific Railroad was in Hawley, Clay Co. Minnesota in 1872
where Johannes Olsen was laid to rest in 1887.
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** In Loving Memory of Ole **
Ole is loved, missed and remembered forever in our hearts. Ole grew up in Norway. He lived on the Mellemsdokken Family Farm in Oppland Norway. Nord Fron, Vinstra, area, Sodorp Parish. Ole was possibly married twice in Norway. He had children in Norway. Ole immigrated to the USA abt 1884. Ole's Sister Petra and her husband Peter Thurstison arrived to the USA before Ole and had settled in the Wadena Co. Area. Ole resided in the Mpls MN area. In 1888 Ole remarried the Widow of his late Brother Johannes Olsen. (Annie Olsen) Johannes passed away unexpectedly from a strike of Lightening in North Dakota in 1887. Ole's Siblings Anton Olsen and Marit (Mary Loom) also immigrated to the USA and settled in MN. Ole's niece Mary Kleiven, his Sister Mari Klieven's Daughter, immigrated to the USA and lived in Huntley Montana. Ole's Parents and other siblings remained living in Norway.
Ole and Annie had a very large Family. Ole passed away at the Northern Pacific
Hospital in St. Paul MN. Ole is buried at Lakewood Cemetery next to Annie Olsen.
Annie kept the Olsen spelling of their name. Ole may have changed spelling from
Olsen to Olson after immigration to USA. (some documents) Ole is survived by many
relatives in the USA, including MN and Norway, elsewhere.
Per Spouse Annie's Obituary, Ole and Annie Olsen were survived by one known
Grandchild in the USA when Annie Olsen passed away in 1954. ( Via Ole
and Annie's marriage in the USA)
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Ole and Spouse Annie were living in South Mpls MN when he passed away.
Ole passed away in the hospital in St. Paul MN of a cerebral hemmorrage
per his Minnesota Death Certificate signed by Annie. ( stroke)
Ole passed away at the Northern Pacific Benefit Association Hospital
located near Snelling and University Ave. St. Paul Minnesota in 1935.
Ole J. Olsen Obituary:
Minneapolis Tribune 1935
Olsen, Ole J. - age 78, of
4252 13th Ave S. Survived by wife, daughters Mrs. A Sandal,
Edmunds N.D.; Mrs. Mabel Gilman, Los Angeles, Mrs W.C. Hokanson and
Mrs. W.J. Rance of Mpls, 1 grandchild. Services Saturday 3 PM from the
funeral home of Barney Anderson and Son.
Only names of the children from Annie and Ole's relationship
included in the short obituary. Anna's last name in the obituary
spelled Sandal. Grandson's name not sited. Ole's Children from Norway
not included in this Mpls MN Obituary.
Ole's Children from Prior Relationships in Norway not included in Ole's Obituary.
Ole Olsen's Children Born in Norway were Tomine Espvik ( 1880- 1926),
Anne Olsen Kleven (1879- 1940. Both of these Daughters of Ole Olsen
remained living in Norway. Johan (John) Bosaen (1879- 1950) who was
Born in Norway and passed away in Cuba, Becker Minnesota USA .
( To note: Confirmed DNA Matches for Ole Olsen Relatives in USA with
Tomine Olsdatter Espik Relatives in Norway) ( Grandchildren of Tomine)
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Unknown where Ole first settled in the USA after approx. 1884 immigration
from Norway. Ole's Sister Petra immigrated to USA in 1882.
Petra initially was in Parkers Prairie MN, then lived in the Wadena Co. or MN area.
Ole's Sister Mary Loom and her spouse John Loom resided in Motley MN. Mary
immigrated to the USA from Norway about 1883. Brother Anton's Family
immigrated to the USA in 1901 and initially settled in Aldrich Wadena Co.
MN where Petra and Peter lived. Some of Ole & Annie's children were born
in Motley, Morrison Co. MN. Per Ole's Daughter Ella's interview in 1991,
Ella was born in Motley MN Dec.19 1888 where the family lived briefly before
moving to Mpls MN. By the 1900 Mpls MN Federal Census, Ole was living in Mpls
MN. Most documents after 1900 refer to him living in Mpls MN.
Mpls MN U.S. Federal Census Reports
1900 & 1920, maybe others site Ole's immigration date to the USA as 1884.
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Minnesota Death Index:
Ole Olsen
DOD: April 17, 1935
County of Death: Ramsey Co. MN
Certificate: 024082
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Some of Ole & Annie's Family are buried at Lakewood Cemetery in S. Mpls MN
Buried near Ole in Section 24, lot 335: (Lakewood)
* Ole J. Olsen
* Spouse: Annie Olsen
* Raymond A. Olsen
* Mabel Gilman (Olsen)
* William A. Gilman- Mabel's Spouse
* Merlin Olsen
* Anna O Samdal (Olsen)
* Ella Louise Hokanson (Olsen)
* Warren Hokanson - Ella's Spouse
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Daughter Emma & Willam Rance also laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery Sec. 50
*Emma Rance (Olsen)
*William Rance - Emma's Spouse
(buried in Section 50 lot 32 at Lakewood.)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
*** Daughter Anna Olsen Olson Samdal ***
1885- 1975
Anna was the child of Ole's Brother Johannes Olsen and Annie Olsen.
Ole married Annie after Johannes passed away. Ole was Anna Olson's
Father after his brother passed away and Ole married Annie Olsen.
Ole and Annie Olsen were Blessed with five Children:
( All Born in Minnesota and all have linked Findagrave Memorials)
1.* Ella Louise Olsen Hokanson 1888- 1992
*Spouse Warren Cooper Hokanson 1888-1945
Ella lived until she was 103 yrs old. Olson spelling on various records.
2.* Mabel M. Olsen Gilman 1891- 1980
*Spouse William Gilman 1884-1921
Olson spelling on various records.
3.*Emma Barbara Olsen Rance 1894-1991
*Spouse William John Rance 1894-1969
Emma passed away in Buffalo, Wright Co MN
William Rance passed away in Mpls MN
Buried at Lakewood, different section - Section 50, lot 32, graves 1 & 2.
4. *Raymond Arthur Olsen Sr.
1897- 1929
Raymond was a Married to Helen Martov Olsen when he Passed
away unexpectedly. They had one Son Raymond Auther Olsen Jr.
Helen Remarried to Joseph Haines and the three moved to California.
5. * Merlin Olsen 1900- 1930
(Olson on Lakewood records)
Ole's MN Children with Spouse Annie are buried At Lakewood Cemetery.
Ole and Annies only Grandchild Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr lived many years
in Paradise Butte California with his Spouse and Children.
Ole J. Olson spelling at Lakewood, some Olsen, some Olson at
Lakewood for Ole's Family. Lakewood has burial records search
available online for their grave information. Ole Olson spelling in
Cemetery Records. Ole J. Olsen on Marker. Olsen on Death
Certificate signed by Annie. Ole's Brother Anton changed his name to Olson.
* * * * * * * * * *
It appears Ole Olsen had three known children from relationships in Norway.
** Anne Olsdatter Kleven ** ( 1879 - 1940) Norway
* Tomine Olsdatter Espvik ** (1880 - 1926) Norway
* Johannes Bosaaen (John) ** ( 1879 - 1950 Norway to Becker Co. MN USA
Lived much of his life with his Grandparents Iver & Anne Bosaaen in Becker Co. MN
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Ole may have married in Norway prior to immigrating to the USA. Two spouses
and two of Ole's children lived and passed away in Norway. It appears that
John Bosaaen's Mother:
Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen, Son John and her Parents and Siblings
Immigrated from Norway to Minnesota in abt 1880. Not known
how many arrived in 1880, but many Siblings Immigrated too.
It appears if accurate, John's Mother Kari passed away in the USA soon
after Immigration or when she was still a young woman .
Ole is survived by many relatives in Norway. Ole has Great Grandchildren
in Norway, many other relatives.
** Spouse Marit Simensdatter Kleven **
1849- 1888
( May be Kleiven spelling)
**Child Anne Olsdatter Kleven **
Feb.23,1879 - Nov.1940
Born in Nord Fron Oppland Norway, Passed away in Rana Nordland Norway.
Baptized at Sodorp Church or Meldal.
Ole's Daughter Annie Olsen, born in Norway married Fredrik Venter Olsen. They
had at least one son, Martin Bang Fredriksen.
Martin Bang Fredriksen
1906- 1998
Martin married and had at least one son Bjorn Fredriksen.
Martin Bang Frerickson and his Parents and his son lived in Norway
all their lives. (Mo i Rana Norland Norway)
Ole has great grandchildren, relatives in Norway in Anne's Family.
* * * * * * * * ** * * * * * *
* Spouse Martha Toresdatter Maridal
(Aakvik Mothers Maiden name)
1856-1939
buried at Aurie Church Cemetery Norway
**Child Tomine Olsdatter Espvik **
Sept. 26,1880 - Dec. 4, 1926
Tomine lived & passed away in Halsa More og Romsdal Norway
If accurate, Per our Confirmed Relatives in Norway, Tomine passed away from
Tuberkulose in Norway. (T.B.)
Ole's Child Tomine Married Peder Espvik in Norway. It appears that Tomine had
many children, including Ellen Haltbakk. Ellen Married Johannes Olson Haltbakk.
( on Ancestry.com & Geni.com site) Ole has many great grandchildren, other relatives
via his daughter Tomine's Family in Norway.
Tomine Espvik and her spouse had a very large Family. Tomine had four sons
and ten daughters. Tomine and Peder have many Grandchildren. Tomine's Grandson
from Norway tracked down our Family from Minnesota after years of searching.
We were pleased to establish communication with Ole's Great Grandson from Norway.
He also provided the info regarding Ole's relationships and children from
when Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken lived in Norway, prior to his immigration
to the USA.
There is Family History for Ole's child Tomine Espvik of Norway, on Geni.com
and Ancestry.com . Tomine's Grandson, (J.H.)
Ole's Great Grandson from Norway also has a invite based website on Facebook
for all relatives of the Olsen Mellemsdokkens of Norway. Family welcomes
more family history and photos for Ole and all his Family. Some of Tomine's
Great Grandchildren who have tested have DNA Matches for our Family.
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It appears Ole also had a son born in Norway. (Norwegian document to
support this via Norway Relatives)
Ole's son is Johannes Bosaaen (John) Mother of child: Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen
Kari, child Johannes, others in her family immigrated from Norway to the
USA and settled in Minnesota. ( abt 1880-1881) Kari Married to
Christian Arneson Bratlie some time before she passed away in 1891.
Many of this Family who came here together from Norway
are laid to rest at the same Becker Cemetery. Their Daughter
Pauline Iverson Bosaaen ( 1862- 1889) is laid to rest at the same cemetery as
Ole's Son John Bosaaen and her Parents Iver and Anna Bosaaen.
( Ole's Son's Maternal Grandparents.) Not known where Kari is laid to rest.
John Bosaaen (Johannes)
1879- 1950
Memorial 89184567
John was born in Norway, passed away in Becker Co. MN
His mother Kari Iversdatter Boassaen passed away in 1891.
It appears that John lived with his Grandparents per
Census Reports at least some of the time in Minnesota
after they immigrated from Norway. Our Family in Norway has
a letter regarding John and Ole Olsen via the church. (?) verifying
John's Parents. John kept the Bosaaen Name. unknown if that
surname was a Norwegian Family Farm name. It is not known
if John ever married or had children. He may have been single.
Sited with his Maternal Grandparents on most Census Data before they passed away.
MN Death Records seen previously siting John's Mother's name as Kari Olson
Can't relocate with changes to format. MN Death index does not
include Parents names.
John Bosaaen's Mother:
( per our Family info)
Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen (Bratlie)
abt 1857- 1891
born in Norway and passed away in Minnesota or the USA.
Possibly Becker Co. MN Possibly born in Kvam Nord Fron Oppland Norway.
DOD possibly Feb. 25, 1891
A variety of references online refer to Kari marrying and
passing away possibly during childbirth. Not confirmed.
No data to support dod, marriage data or other data. She did immigrate from
Norway to USA to Minnesota. Her parents and son did live in Becker Co.
Minnesota. Both of Kari's Parents Iver and Anna Bosaaen
have Memorials linked to other Children's Memorials. No Memorial
located for Kari. ( this info about Kari to be deleted when a Memorial
can be located or created. )
Much info and data found online and on family trees about
John Bosaaen's Grandparents Iver Halvorson Bosaaen Family.
Some References to their daughter Kari. Almost no information
regarding John. One census siting John as grandchild, no
Census reports found for Kari thus far. John Bosaaen is buried
at the same cemetery as his Grandparents. Their Memorials
are linked but John's Memorial is not linked. Unknown where
John's Mother Kari is buried. We welcome information to
create or link a Memorial for Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen.
(possibly referred to as Olsen) Federal Census Reports John's
Immigration Date to USA was 1880.
to note: Anton Olson's son Aless Olsen After moving from Wadena MN, lived in
Lake Park Becker Co. MN in the 1940's and 1950's- Lake Park MN
and near Detroit Lakes MN before moving to Mpls MN . Aless, his spouse Dena and
their son and daughter moved to Lake Park MN. also to note: Fargo N.Dakota not far
from this area. ( Detroit Lakes, Lake Park MN) Still unknown where
Ole's Brother Johannes resided in North Dakota. Per our Family,
Ole had a son born in Norway, John Bosaaen, whose Grandparents
and possibly his Mother resided in Becker Co. Minnesota, including
Lake Park and Cuba Becker Co. MN.
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Ole's Brother Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen:
Two U.S. ELCA Archives records located so far for Ole's late
brother Johannes Olsen. Both sited Olsan surname spelling.
A third Minnesota Clay Co. ELCA Lutheran Church of America for
Concordia Lutheran Church Congregation with same data and Johannes Olson.
Various ELCA Records, the third siting DOD: Oct. 15, 1887,
Burial Nov. 20, 1887. ( Other same data, his DOB, Parents, Spouse.
Cemetery not sited. Clay Co. Minnesota is on all three entries.
Ole's Brother Johannes Olsen Johannes passed away in the
Dakota Territory ( North Dakota ?) in Oct. 15, 1887 after being struck
by lightening. Johannes passed away months after immigrating from
Norway to the USA with his Spouse Annie and baby Anna
in May 1887. Johannes burial info sited via
US ElCA American Evangelical Lutheran
Church Records. It is is Norwegian The records site Johannes
as Funeral Services Nov. 20, 1887 in
Hawley, Clay Co. MN. About 23 miles
from Fargo ND and 10 miles from Lake Park MN. Ole's Great Grandson
who lives in Norway translated the Minnesota USA ELCA Records,
written in Norwegian for our Family. Johannes Olsen's
Parents names, spouse name, dod, dod and date of burial clear on
these records. ( Johannes dob March 6, 1866 Norge, dod: Oct. 15, 1887
and Services Nov. 20, 1887 in Hawley.) Anton had Oct. 17, 1887 in Our Family
Bible. Brother Anton was still living in Norway when Johannes passed away.
Burial may have been Oct. 17,1887 and Funeral Services Nov. 20, 1887
as date of death per the ECLA records for Johannes Olsen was
Oct. 15, 1887.
The second U.S. ELCA Archive record also sites Johannes Olsan.
Also spelled surname as Olsan Name: Johannes Olsan
Death Age: 21
Event type: Burial
Birth Date: May 6, 1866
Birth Place: Frons Preslegyild
Norge
Death Date: Oct. 15, 1887
Burial Date: Nov. 20, 1887
Father: Ole Olsan
Mother: Anne Pedersdather
Chruch Name: Seminary
Church Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Household Members: Johannes Olsan,
Anne Peterdather, Ole Olsan.
(Household Members site Johannes and both his Parents Names. )
Cemetery not sited for which Cemetery Johannes is laid to rest at in
Hawley Clay Co. MN Possible this record refers to
the Luther Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota where ELCA records are
also kept. Olsan versus correct Olsen spelling on records.
Our family welcomes more information about Johannes and his place of
burial. Not known what the connection in our Family was for
Johannes to have his services in Hawley except
for Ole. ( if any connection) Ole's Sisters living in MN were
not living in Hawley Clay Co. MN or Lake Park MN area. The only
connection could be that there were Norwegian Lutheran Clergy
available in that area to perform Funeral Services. Unknown exactly
were Johannes passed away, so possibly this was the closest
proximity for our Family at the time. Unknown. We would like to create
a Memorial for Johannes and link his Memorial to Family Members.
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Family info included on LDS Family Search Site, Minnesota Historical
Society, Ancestry. Com , Geni.com other sites. Norway Digital ARKIVVERKET,
Tomine Espvik Family Tree found on Geni.com.
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Ole's Siblings All born in Norway.
Johannes, Anton Marit Mary and Petra immigrated to USA. Parents and Sisters
Oline and Mari lived in Norway.
See Ole's Siblings Findagrave Memorial sites:
(linked as Siblings)
Brother Anton Olson's -Site 55531003
(** Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken Olson)
Sister Petra Thurstison's -Site: 93131992
( ** Petra Olsdatter Mellemsdokken)
Sister Mary Loom- Site 74716051
( **Marit Mary Olsdatter Mellemsdokken)
There is more Family history on site from Norway. Googling Ole, Anton or Petra
Mellemsdocken produces many forum discussions
that include family history. One site, forum.arkivverket.nodigitalarkivet Arkiv.
(can request translate to English)
Family in Norway and Minnesota USA are in communicating thanks to
Ole's Great Grandson in Norway finding our Family. Via Ole's Daughter Tomine
Espik's Family searching for our Family.. Our Minnesota USA Family lost contact
with our Family in Norway after all our USA relatives who spoke Norwegian
and could communicate passed away. Our relatives we knew in Norway
at that time did not speak English. This deeply saddened our Grandmother,
Oline Olson Carlson, Ole's niece when we lost times with Norway. She
always communicated with relatives in Norway via relatives from
Minnesota who were bilingual. Ole would be pleased these family
ties are restored as his Great Grandson in bilingual.
In Spouse Annie's Memorial:
picture of Ole's Spouse Annie with a handsome young man in a Military Uniform. He is their Grandson Raymond. Ole and Annie's Son's name was also Raymond. Their son Raymond was registered for the WWI Draft in 1917-1918.
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Ole's Sisters:
** Oline Olsdatter Mellemsdokken
1870 - 1877
lived in Norway, passed away in Norway
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** Mari Olsdatter Mellemsdokken Kleiven
1859- 1936
Married **Ole Paulsen Kleiven
lived in Norway, passed away in Norway
Has Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
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Ole's Immigration date of 1884 per 1900. Mpls Federal Census Report.
Immigration date may have been different.
Our Family welcomes more information about Ole's Grandson
Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. .
We Welcome additional Family history, Family information, photos, written
Memorial Tributes, Family Memorial links for Ole's Memorial.
Minnesota Family and Family from Norway welcome more information
regarding any of Ole's Grandchildren in the USA.
Family HIstory, Historical Photos of Ole's Family welcome.
Bio in progress. Rough draft until more Family Memorials linked. Some
data to be deleted when Memorials located and linked.
To note: Ole's Great Grandson ( J.H.) from Norway contributed to Ole's
Memorial bio info regarding Ole's Children born in Norway prior to
Ole's arrival the the USA. Other info obtained via our Family in
Minnesota USA.
Birth Name in Norway: Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken - Mellemsdokken Farm Vinstra
Name in USA: Ole J. Olsen -- ( Lakewood Cemetery Records Ole J Olson )
Immigrated to USA abt 1884 - Naturalized U.S. Citizen -(Some Records Olson)
Parents:
Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken ( 1828 - 1910 Nord Fron Oppland Norway )
Anne Pedersdatter Byreeiet (Kaltrud) - ( 1832- 1904 Nord Fron Oppland Norway )
(Both Parents lived and passed away in Norway)
Spouses / Partners :
Annie Amundsdatter Syverhuset Olsen (In USA)
Martha Toresdotter Akvik Maridal (Norway - Mother of Tomine Olsdatter Espvik)
( Three Former Marriages or Partners in Norway including Children Born in Norway
Per Great Grandson and Great Grandchildren with DNA matches in Norway)
Many Children Born in Norway and Minnesota U.S.A.
Grandchildren: ( One in USA, Many born in Norway)
One known Grandchild Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. in the USA of Ole and Annie Olsen.
Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. ( 1924 - 1998 Paradise Butte Co. California )
Many, Many Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren in Norway
Petra Espvik Svensli ( 1916-2004 ) Born in Halsa Romsdal Norway, Passed away in
Eidsvag Norway and laid to rest with Spouse Anders Svenssli in Nesset Kirke Norway
Ellen Espvik Haltbakk of Norway ( 1909-1999) - Married with Children and large family
(Many Grandchildren via Daughter Tomine in Norway, including Petra & Ellen Espvik )
( Family DNA matches for Olsen Great Grandchildren in CA and many DNA matches for
Great Grandchildren of Daughter Tomine Olsdotter Akvik Espik in Norway)
Many DNA Matches for Relatives of Daughter Tomine on My Heritage Site with
our Olsen Relatives in USA. Family Tree on My Heritage site and on Ancestry.com)
Great Grandchildren in the USA :
Abt 5 Children of Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr & Patricia Rowe Olsen (CA)
Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and GG Grandchildren in Norway.
( Many Relatives in Norway) ( DNA confirmation and they located MN USA Relatives)
Siblings: ( known)
Anton Mellemsdokken Olsen - Olson
Johannes Mellesmdokken Olsen ( 1866- 1887) Struck by Lightening in Dakota Territory.
Petra Mellemsdokken Olsen Thurstison
Mary Marit Mellemsdokken Olsen Loom
Mari Mellemsdokken Olsen Kleivin ( Norway)
Ole was the Father of Three Children known who were Born in Norway.
He was Blessed with More Children Born in Minnesota after 1888
when Ole Married His Brother Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen' s
Widow Annie Olsen in the USA.
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Ole's Death Certificate signed by Spouse Annie was Ole Olsen. Lakewood
Cemetery records site Ole as Ole Olson. Federal Census Reports list Ole Olson.
Many Olsen Siblings names changed from Olsen to Olson surname during
the Immigration process in USA.
Ole Olsen was a Switchman for Northern Pacific Railroad in Twin Cities MN
Ole's Brother Anton Olsen (Olson) also worked for Northern Pacific Railroad, including in Wadena MN
Not known if late Brother Johannes Olsen worked for the Railroad the short time
he was in the Dakota Territory of America before passing away in 1887. The
Northern Pacific Railroad was in Hawley, Clay Co. Minnesota in 1872
where Johannes Olsen was laid to rest in 1887.
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** In Loving Memory of Ole **
Ole is loved, missed and remembered forever in our hearts. Ole grew up in Norway. He lived on the Mellemsdokken Family Farm in Oppland Norway. Nord Fron, Vinstra, area, Sodorp Parish. Ole was possibly married twice in Norway. He had children in Norway. Ole immigrated to the USA abt 1884. Ole's Sister Petra and her husband Peter Thurstison arrived to the USA before Ole and had settled in the Wadena Co. Area. Ole resided in the Mpls MN area. In 1888 Ole remarried the Widow of his late Brother Johannes Olsen. (Annie Olsen) Johannes passed away unexpectedly from a strike of Lightening in North Dakota in 1887. Ole's Siblings Anton Olsen and Marit (Mary Loom) also immigrated to the USA and settled in MN. Ole's niece Mary Kleiven, his Sister Mari Klieven's Daughter, immigrated to the USA and lived in Huntley Montana. Ole's Parents and other siblings remained living in Norway.
Ole and Annie had a very large Family. Ole passed away at the Northern Pacific
Hospital in St. Paul MN. Ole is buried at Lakewood Cemetery next to Annie Olsen.
Annie kept the Olsen spelling of their name. Ole may have changed spelling from
Olsen to Olson after immigration to USA. (some documents) Ole is survived by many
relatives in the USA, including MN and Norway, elsewhere.
Per Spouse Annie's Obituary, Ole and Annie Olsen were survived by one known
Grandchild in the USA when Annie Olsen passed away in 1954. ( Via Ole
and Annie's marriage in the USA)
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Ole and Spouse Annie were living in South Mpls MN when he passed away.
Ole passed away in the hospital in St. Paul MN of a cerebral hemmorrage
per his Minnesota Death Certificate signed by Annie. ( stroke)
Ole passed away at the Northern Pacific Benefit Association Hospital
located near Snelling and University Ave. St. Paul Minnesota in 1935.
Ole J. Olsen Obituary:
Minneapolis Tribune 1935
Olsen, Ole J. - age 78, of
4252 13th Ave S. Survived by wife, daughters Mrs. A Sandal,
Edmunds N.D.; Mrs. Mabel Gilman, Los Angeles, Mrs W.C. Hokanson and
Mrs. W.J. Rance of Mpls, 1 grandchild. Services Saturday 3 PM from the
funeral home of Barney Anderson and Son.
Only names of the children from Annie and Ole's relationship
included in the short obituary. Anna's last name in the obituary
spelled Sandal. Grandson's name not sited. Ole's Children from Norway
not included in this Mpls MN Obituary.
Ole's Children from Prior Relationships in Norway not included in Ole's Obituary.
Ole Olsen's Children Born in Norway were Tomine Espvik ( 1880- 1926),
Anne Olsen Kleven (1879- 1940. Both of these Daughters of Ole Olsen
remained living in Norway. Johan (John) Bosaen (1879- 1950) who was
Born in Norway and passed away in Cuba, Becker Minnesota USA .
( To note: Confirmed DNA Matches for Ole Olsen Relatives in USA with
Tomine Olsdatter Espik Relatives in Norway) ( Grandchildren of Tomine)
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Unknown where Ole first settled in the USA after approx. 1884 immigration
from Norway. Ole's Sister Petra immigrated to USA in 1882.
Petra initially was in Parkers Prairie MN, then lived in the Wadena Co. or MN area.
Ole's Sister Mary Loom and her spouse John Loom resided in Motley MN. Mary
immigrated to the USA from Norway about 1883. Brother Anton's Family
immigrated to the USA in 1901 and initially settled in Aldrich Wadena Co.
MN where Petra and Peter lived. Some of Ole & Annie's children were born
in Motley, Morrison Co. MN. Per Ole's Daughter Ella's interview in 1991,
Ella was born in Motley MN Dec.19 1888 where the family lived briefly before
moving to Mpls MN. By the 1900 Mpls MN Federal Census, Ole was living in Mpls
MN. Most documents after 1900 refer to him living in Mpls MN.
Mpls MN U.S. Federal Census Reports
1900 & 1920, maybe others site Ole's immigration date to the USA as 1884.
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Minnesota Death Index:
Ole Olsen
DOD: April 17, 1935
County of Death: Ramsey Co. MN
Certificate: 024082
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Some of Ole & Annie's Family are buried at Lakewood Cemetery in S. Mpls MN
Buried near Ole in Section 24, lot 335: (Lakewood)
* Ole J. Olsen
* Spouse: Annie Olsen
* Raymond A. Olsen
* Mabel Gilman (Olsen)
* William A. Gilman- Mabel's Spouse
* Merlin Olsen
* Anna O Samdal (Olsen)
* Ella Louise Hokanson (Olsen)
* Warren Hokanson - Ella's Spouse
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Daughter Emma & Willam Rance also laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery Sec. 50
*Emma Rance (Olsen)
*William Rance - Emma's Spouse
(buried in Section 50 lot 32 at Lakewood.)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
*** Daughter Anna Olsen Olson Samdal ***
1885- 1975
Anna was the child of Ole's Brother Johannes Olsen and Annie Olsen.
Ole married Annie after Johannes passed away. Ole was Anna Olson's
Father after his brother passed away and Ole married Annie Olsen.
Ole and Annie Olsen were Blessed with five Children:
( All Born in Minnesota and all have linked Findagrave Memorials)
1.* Ella Louise Olsen Hokanson 1888- 1992
*Spouse Warren Cooper Hokanson 1888-1945
Ella lived until she was 103 yrs old. Olson spelling on various records.
2.* Mabel M. Olsen Gilman 1891- 1980
*Spouse William Gilman 1884-1921
Olson spelling on various records.
3.*Emma Barbara Olsen Rance 1894-1991
*Spouse William John Rance 1894-1969
Emma passed away in Buffalo, Wright Co MN
William Rance passed away in Mpls MN
Buried at Lakewood, different section - Section 50, lot 32, graves 1 & 2.
4. *Raymond Arthur Olsen Sr.
1897- 1929
Raymond was a Married to Helen Martov Olsen when he Passed
away unexpectedly. They had one Son Raymond Auther Olsen Jr.
Helen Remarried to Joseph Haines and the three moved to California.
5. * Merlin Olsen 1900- 1930
(Olson on Lakewood records)
Ole's MN Children with Spouse Annie are buried At Lakewood Cemetery.
Ole and Annies only Grandchild Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr lived many years
in Paradise Butte California with his Spouse and Children.
Ole J. Olson spelling at Lakewood, some Olsen, some Olson at
Lakewood for Ole's Family. Lakewood has burial records search
available online for their grave information. Ole Olson spelling in
Cemetery Records. Ole J. Olsen on Marker. Olsen on Death
Certificate signed by Annie. Ole's Brother Anton changed his name to Olson.
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It appears Ole Olsen had three known children from relationships in Norway.
** Anne Olsdatter Kleven ** ( 1879 - 1940) Norway
* Tomine Olsdatter Espvik ** (1880 - 1926) Norway
* Johannes Bosaaen (John) ** ( 1879 - 1950 Norway to Becker Co. MN USA
Lived much of his life with his Grandparents Iver & Anne Bosaaen in Becker Co. MN
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Ole may have married in Norway prior to immigrating to the USA. Two spouses
and two of Ole's children lived and passed away in Norway. It appears that
John Bosaaen's Mother:
Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen, Son John and her Parents and Siblings
Immigrated from Norway to Minnesota in abt 1880. Not known
how many arrived in 1880, but many Siblings Immigrated too.
It appears if accurate, John's Mother Kari passed away in the USA soon
after Immigration or when she was still a young woman .
Ole is survived by many relatives in Norway. Ole has Great Grandchildren
in Norway, many other relatives.
** Spouse Marit Simensdatter Kleven **
1849- 1888
( May be Kleiven spelling)
**Child Anne Olsdatter Kleven **
Feb.23,1879 - Nov.1940
Born in Nord Fron Oppland Norway, Passed away in Rana Nordland Norway.
Baptized at Sodorp Church or Meldal.
Ole's Daughter Annie Olsen, born in Norway married Fredrik Venter Olsen. They
had at least one son, Martin Bang Fredriksen.
Martin Bang Fredriksen
1906- 1998
Martin married and had at least one son Bjorn Fredriksen.
Martin Bang Frerickson and his Parents and his son lived in Norway
all their lives. (Mo i Rana Norland Norway)
Ole has great grandchildren, relatives in Norway in Anne's Family.
* * * * * * * * ** * * * * * *
* Spouse Martha Toresdatter Maridal
(Aakvik Mothers Maiden name)
1856-1939
buried at Aurie Church Cemetery Norway
**Child Tomine Olsdatter Espvik **
Sept. 26,1880 - Dec. 4, 1926
Tomine lived & passed away in Halsa More og Romsdal Norway
If accurate, Per our Confirmed Relatives in Norway, Tomine passed away from
Tuberkulose in Norway. (T.B.)
Ole's Child Tomine Married Peder Espvik in Norway. It appears that Tomine had
many children, including Ellen Haltbakk. Ellen Married Johannes Olson Haltbakk.
( on Ancestry.com & Geni.com site) Ole has many great grandchildren, other relatives
via his daughter Tomine's Family in Norway.
Tomine Espvik and her spouse had a very large Family. Tomine had four sons
and ten daughters. Tomine and Peder have many Grandchildren. Tomine's Grandson
from Norway tracked down our Family from Minnesota after years of searching.
We were pleased to establish communication with Ole's Great Grandson from Norway.
He also provided the info regarding Ole's relationships and children from
when Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken lived in Norway, prior to his immigration
to the USA.
There is Family History for Ole's child Tomine Espvik of Norway, on Geni.com
and Ancestry.com . Tomine's Grandson, (J.H.)
Ole's Great Grandson from Norway also has a invite based website on Facebook
for all relatives of the Olsen Mellemsdokkens of Norway. Family welcomes
more family history and photos for Ole and all his Family. Some of Tomine's
Great Grandchildren who have tested have DNA Matches for our Family.
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It appears Ole also had a son born in Norway. (Norwegian document to
support this via Norway Relatives)
Ole's son is Johannes Bosaaen (John) Mother of child: Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen
Kari, child Johannes, others in her family immigrated from Norway to the
USA and settled in Minnesota. ( abt 1880-1881) Kari Married to
Christian Arneson Bratlie some time before she passed away in 1891.
Many of this Family who came here together from Norway
are laid to rest at the same Becker Cemetery. Their Daughter
Pauline Iverson Bosaaen ( 1862- 1889) is laid to rest at the same cemetery as
Ole's Son John Bosaaen and her Parents Iver and Anna Bosaaen.
( Ole's Son's Maternal Grandparents.) Not known where Kari is laid to rest.
John Bosaaen (Johannes)
1879- 1950
Memorial 89184567
John was born in Norway, passed away in Becker Co. MN
His mother Kari Iversdatter Boassaen passed away in 1891.
It appears that John lived with his Grandparents per
Census Reports at least some of the time in Minnesota
after they immigrated from Norway. Our Family in Norway has
a letter regarding John and Ole Olsen via the church. (?) verifying
John's Parents. John kept the Bosaaen Name. unknown if that
surname was a Norwegian Family Farm name. It is not known
if John ever married or had children. He may have been single.
Sited with his Maternal Grandparents on most Census Data before they passed away.
MN Death Records seen previously siting John's Mother's name as Kari Olson
Can't relocate with changes to format. MN Death index does not
include Parents names.
John Bosaaen's Mother:
( per our Family info)
Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen (Bratlie)
abt 1857- 1891
born in Norway and passed away in Minnesota or the USA.
Possibly Becker Co. MN Possibly born in Kvam Nord Fron Oppland Norway.
DOD possibly Feb. 25, 1891
A variety of references online refer to Kari marrying and
passing away possibly during childbirth. Not confirmed.
No data to support dod, marriage data or other data. She did immigrate from
Norway to USA to Minnesota. Her parents and son did live in Becker Co.
Minnesota. Both of Kari's Parents Iver and Anna Bosaaen
have Memorials linked to other Children's Memorials. No Memorial
located for Kari. ( this info about Kari to be deleted when a Memorial
can be located or created. )
Much info and data found online and on family trees about
John Bosaaen's Grandparents Iver Halvorson Bosaaen Family.
Some References to their daughter Kari. Almost no information
regarding John. One census siting John as grandchild, no
Census reports found for Kari thus far. John Bosaaen is buried
at the same cemetery as his Grandparents. Their Memorials
are linked but John's Memorial is not linked. Unknown where
John's Mother Kari is buried. We welcome information to
create or link a Memorial for Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen.
(possibly referred to as Olsen) Federal Census Reports John's
Immigration Date to USA was 1880.
to note: Anton Olson's son Aless Olsen After moving from Wadena MN, lived in
Lake Park Becker Co. MN in the 1940's and 1950's- Lake Park MN
and near Detroit Lakes MN before moving to Mpls MN . Aless, his spouse Dena and
their son and daughter moved to Lake Park MN. also to note: Fargo N.Dakota not far
from this area. ( Detroit Lakes, Lake Park MN) Still unknown where
Ole's Brother Johannes resided in North Dakota. Per our Family,
Ole had a son born in Norway, John Bosaaen, whose Grandparents
and possibly his Mother resided in Becker Co. Minnesota, including
Lake Park and Cuba Becker Co. MN.
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Ole's Brother Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen:
Two U.S. ELCA Archives records located so far for Ole's late
brother Johannes Olsen. Both sited Olsan surname spelling.
A third Minnesota Clay Co. ELCA Lutheran Church of America for
Concordia Lutheran Church Congregation with same data and Johannes Olson.
Various ELCA Records, the third siting DOD: Oct. 15, 1887,
Burial Nov. 20, 1887. ( Other same data, his DOB, Parents, Spouse.
Cemetery not sited. Clay Co. Minnesota is on all three entries.
Ole's Brother Johannes Olsen Johannes passed away in the
Dakota Territory ( North Dakota ?) in Oct. 15, 1887 after being struck
by lightening. Johannes passed away months after immigrating from
Norway to the USA with his Spouse Annie and baby Anna
in May 1887. Johannes burial info sited via
US ElCA American Evangelical Lutheran
Church Records. It is is Norwegian The records site Johannes
as Funeral Services Nov. 20, 1887 in
Hawley, Clay Co. MN. About 23 miles
from Fargo ND and 10 miles from Lake Park MN. Ole's Great Grandson
who lives in Norway translated the Minnesota USA ELCA Records,
written in Norwegian for our Family. Johannes Olsen's
Parents names, spouse name, dod, dod and date of burial clear on
these records. ( Johannes dob March 6, 1866 Norge, dod: Oct. 15, 1887
and Services Nov. 20, 1887 in Hawley.) Anton had Oct. 17, 1887 in Our Family
Bible. Brother Anton was still living in Norway when Johannes passed away.
Burial may have been Oct. 17,1887 and Funeral Services Nov. 20, 1887
as date of death per the ECLA records for Johannes Olsen was
Oct. 15, 1887.
The second U.S. ELCA Archive record also sites Johannes Olsan.
Also spelled surname as Olsan Name: Johannes Olsan
Death Age: 21
Event type: Burial
Birth Date: May 6, 1866
Birth Place: Frons Preslegyild
Norge
Death Date: Oct. 15, 1887
Burial Date: Nov. 20, 1887
Father: Ole Olsan
Mother: Anne Pedersdather
Chruch Name: Seminary
Church Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Household Members: Johannes Olsan,
Anne Peterdather, Ole Olsan.
(Household Members site Johannes and both his Parents Names. )
Cemetery not sited for which Cemetery Johannes is laid to rest at in
Hawley Clay Co. MN Possible this record refers to
the Luther Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota where ELCA records are
also kept. Olsan versus correct Olsen spelling on records.
Our family welcomes more information about Johannes and his place of
burial. Not known what the connection in our Family was for
Johannes to have his services in Hawley except
for Ole. ( if any connection) Ole's Sisters living in MN were
not living in Hawley Clay Co. MN or Lake Park MN area. The only
connection could be that there were Norwegian Lutheran Clergy
available in that area to perform Funeral Services. Unknown exactly
were Johannes passed away, so possibly this was the closest
proximity for our Family at the time. Unknown. We would like to create
a Memorial for Johannes and link his Memorial to Family Members.
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Family info included on LDS Family Search Site, Minnesota Historical
Society, Ancestry. Com , Geni.com other sites. Norway Digital ARKIVVERKET,
Tomine Espvik Family Tree found on Geni.com.
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Ole's Siblings All born in Norway.
Johannes, Anton Marit Mary and Petra immigrated to USA. Parents and Sisters
Oline and Mari lived in Norway.
See Ole's Siblings Findagrave Memorial sites:
(linked as Siblings)
Brother Anton Olson's -Site 55531003
(** Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken Olson)
Sister Petra Thurstison's -Site: 93131992
( ** Petra Olsdatter Mellemsdokken)
Sister Mary Loom- Site 74716051
( **Marit Mary Olsdatter Mellemsdokken)
There is more Family history on site from Norway. Googling Ole, Anton or Petra
Mellemsdocken produces many forum discussions
that include family history. One site, forum.arkivverket.nodigitalarkivet Arkiv.
(can request translate to English)
Family in Norway and Minnesota USA are in communicating thanks to
Ole's Great Grandson in Norway finding our Family. Via Ole's Daughter Tomine
Espik's Family searching for our Family.. Our Minnesota USA Family lost contact
with our Family in Norway after all our USA relatives who spoke Norwegian
and could communicate passed away. Our relatives we knew in Norway
at that time did not speak English. This deeply saddened our Grandmother,
Oline Olson Carlson, Ole's niece when we lost times with Norway. She
always communicated with relatives in Norway via relatives from
Minnesota who were bilingual. Ole would be pleased these family
ties are restored as his Great Grandson in bilingual.
In Spouse Annie's Memorial:
picture of Ole's Spouse Annie with a handsome young man in a Military Uniform. He is their Grandson Raymond. Ole and Annie's Son's name was also Raymond. Their son Raymond was registered for the WWI Draft in 1917-1918.
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Ole's Sisters:
** Oline Olsdatter Mellemsdokken
1870 - 1877
lived in Norway, passed away in Norway
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** Mari Olsdatter Mellemsdokken Kleiven
1859- 1936
Married **Ole Paulsen Kleiven
lived in Norway, passed away in Norway
Has Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
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Ole's Immigration date of 1884 per 1900. Mpls Federal Census Report.
Immigration date may have been different.
Our Family welcomes more information about Ole's Grandson
Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. .
We Welcome additional Family history, Family information, photos, written
Memorial Tributes, Family Memorial links for Ole's Memorial.
Minnesota Family and Family from Norway welcome more information
regarding any of Ole's Grandchildren in the USA.
Family HIstory, Historical Photos of Ole's Family welcome.
Bio in progress. Rough draft until more Family Memorials linked. Some
data to be deleted when Memorials located and linked.
To note: Ole's Great Grandson ( J.H.) from Norway contributed to Ole's
Memorial bio info regarding Ole's Children born in Norway prior to
Ole's arrival the the USA. Other info obtained via our Family in
Minnesota USA.
Name in USA: Ole J. Olsen -- ( Lakewood Cemetery Records Ole J Olson )
Immigrated to USA abt 1884 - Naturalized U.S. Citizen -(Some Records Olson)
Parents:
Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken ( 1828 - 1910 Nord Fron Oppland Norway )
Anne Pedersdatter Byreeiet (Kaltrud) - ( 1832- 1904 Nord Fron Oppland Norway )
(Both Parents lived and passed away in Norway)
Spouses / Partners :
Annie Amundsdatter Syverhuset Olsen (In USA)
Martha Toresdotter Akvik Maridal (Norway - Mother of Tomine Olsdatter Espvik)
( Three Former Marriages or Partners in Norway including Children Born in Norway
Per Great Grandson and Great Grandchildren with DNA matches in Norway)
Many Children Born in Norway and Minnesota U.S.A.
Grandchildren: ( One in USA, Many born in Norway)
One known Grandchild Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. in the USA of Ole and Annie Olsen.
Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. ( 1924 - 1998 Paradise Butte Co. California )
Many, Many Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren in Norway
Petra Espvik Svensli ( 1916-2004 ) Born in Halsa Romsdal Norway, Passed away in
Eidsvag Norway and laid to rest with Spouse Anders Svenssli in Nesset Kirke Norway
Ellen Espvik Haltbakk of Norway ( 1909-1999) - Married with Children and large family
(Many Grandchildren via Daughter Tomine in Norway, including Petra & Ellen Espvik )
( Family DNA matches for Olsen Great Grandchildren in CA and many DNA matches for
Great Grandchildren of Daughter Tomine Olsdotter Akvik Espik in Norway)
Many DNA Matches for Relatives of Daughter Tomine on My Heritage Site with
our Olsen Relatives in USA. Family Tree on My Heritage site and on Ancestry.com)
Great Grandchildren in the USA :
Abt 5 Children of Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr & Patricia Rowe Olsen (CA)
Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and GG Grandchildren in Norway.
( Many Relatives in Norway) ( DNA confirmation and they located MN USA Relatives)
Siblings: ( known)
Anton Mellemsdokken Olsen - Olson
Johannes Mellesmdokken Olsen ( 1866- 1887) Struck by Lightening in Dakota Territory.
Petra Mellemsdokken Olsen Thurstison
Mary Marit Mellemsdokken Olsen Loom
Mari Mellemsdokken Olsen Kleivin ( Norway)
Ole was the Father of Three Children known who were Born in Norway.
He was Blessed with More Children Born in Minnesota after 1888
when Ole Married His Brother Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen' s
Widow Annie Olsen in the USA.
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Ole's Death Certificate signed by Spouse Annie was Ole Olsen. Lakewood
Cemetery records site Ole as Ole Olson. Federal Census Reports list Ole Olson.
Many Olsen Siblings names changed from Olsen to Olson surname during
the Immigration process in USA.
Ole Olsen was a Switchman for Northern Pacific Railroad in Twin Cities MN
Ole's Brother Anton Olsen (Olson) also worked for Northern Pacific Railroad, including in Wadena MN
Not known if late Brother Johannes Olsen worked for the Railroad the short time
he was in the Dakota Territory of America before passing away in 1887. The
Northern Pacific Railroad was in Hawley, Clay Co. Minnesota in 1872
where Johannes Olsen was laid to rest in 1887.
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** In Loving Memory of Ole **
Ole is loved, missed and remembered forever in our hearts. Ole grew up in Norway. He lived on the Mellemsdokken Family Farm in Oppland Norway. Nord Fron, Vinstra, area, Sodorp Parish. Ole was possibly married twice in Norway. He had children in Norway. Ole immigrated to the USA abt 1884. Ole's Sister Petra and her husband Peter Thurstison arrived to the USA before Ole and had settled in the Wadena Co. Area. Ole resided in the Mpls MN area. In 1888 Ole remarried the Widow of his late Brother Johannes Olsen. (Annie Olsen) Johannes passed away unexpectedly from a strike of Lightening in North Dakota in 1887. Ole's Siblings Anton Olsen and Marit (Mary Loom) also immigrated to the USA and settled in MN. Ole's niece Mary Kleiven, his Sister Mari Klieven's Daughter, immigrated to the USA and lived in Huntley Montana. Ole's Parents and other siblings remained living in Norway.
Ole and Annie had a very large Family. Ole passed away at the Northern Pacific
Hospital in St. Paul MN. Ole is buried at Lakewood Cemetery next to Annie Olsen.
Annie kept the Olsen spelling of their name. Ole may have changed spelling from
Olsen to Olson after immigration to USA. (some documents) Ole is survived by many
relatives in the USA, including MN and Norway, elsewhere.
Per Spouse Annie's Obituary, Ole and Annie Olsen were survived by one known
Grandchild in the USA when Annie Olsen passed away in 1954. ( Via Ole
and Annie's marriage in the USA)
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Ole and Spouse Annie were living in South Mpls MN when he passed away.
Ole passed away in the hospital in St. Paul MN of a cerebral hemmorrage
per his Minnesota Death Certificate signed by Annie. ( stroke)
Ole passed away at the Northern Pacific Benefit Association Hospital
located near Snelling and University Ave. St. Paul Minnesota in 1935.
Ole J. Olsen Obituary:
Minneapolis Tribune 1935
Olsen, Ole J. - age 78, of
4252 13th Ave S. Survived by wife, daughters Mrs. A Sandal,
Edmunds N.D.; Mrs. Mabel Gilman, Los Angeles, Mrs W.C. Hokanson and
Mrs. W.J. Rance of Mpls, 1 grandchild. Services Saturday 3 PM from the
funeral home of Barney Anderson and Son.
Only names of the children from Annie and Ole's relationship
included in the short obituary. Anna's last name in the obituary
spelled Sandal. Grandson's name not sited. Ole's Children from Norway
not included in this Mpls MN Obituary.
Ole's Children from Prior Relationships in Norway not included in Ole's Obituary.
Ole Olsen's Children Born in Norway were Tomine Espvik ( 1880- 1926),
Anne Olsen Kleven (1879- 1940. Both of these Daughters of Ole Olsen
remained living in Norway. Johan (John) Bosaen (1879- 1950) who was
Born in Norway and passed away in Cuba, Becker Minnesota USA .
( To note: Confirmed DNA Matches for Ole Olsen Relatives in USA with
Tomine Olsdatter Espik Relatives in Norway) ( Grandchildren of Tomine)
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Unknown where Ole first settled in the USA after approx. 1884 immigration
from Norway. Ole's Sister Petra immigrated to USA in 1882.
Petra initially was in Parkers Prairie MN, then lived in the Wadena Co. or MN area.
Ole's Sister Mary Loom and her spouse John Loom resided in Motley MN. Mary
immigrated to the USA from Norway about 1883. Brother Anton's Family
immigrated to the USA in 1901 and initially settled in Aldrich Wadena Co.
MN where Petra and Peter lived. Some of Ole & Annie's children were born
in Motley, Morrison Co. MN. Per Ole's Daughter Ella's interview in 1991,
Ella was born in Motley MN Dec.19 1888 where the family lived briefly before
moving to Mpls MN. By the 1900 Mpls MN Federal Census, Ole was living in Mpls
MN. Most documents after 1900 refer to him living in Mpls MN.
Mpls MN U.S. Federal Census Reports
1900 & 1920, maybe others site Ole's immigration date to the USA as 1884.
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Minnesota Death Index:
Ole Olsen
DOD: April 17, 1935
County of Death: Ramsey Co. MN
Certificate: 024082
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Some of Ole & Annie's Family are buried at Lakewood Cemetery in S. Mpls MN
Buried near Ole in Section 24, lot 335: (Lakewood)
* Ole J. Olsen
* Spouse: Annie Olsen
* Raymond A. Olsen
* Mabel Gilman (Olsen)
* William A. Gilman- Mabel's Spouse
* Merlin Olsen
* Anna O Samdal (Olsen)
* Ella Louise Hokanson (Olsen)
* Warren Hokanson - Ella's Spouse
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Daughter Emma & Willam Rance also laid to rest at Lakewood Cemetery Sec. 50
*Emma Rance (Olsen)
*William Rance - Emma's Spouse
(buried in Section 50 lot 32 at Lakewood.)
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*** Daughter Anna Olsen Olson Samdal ***
1885- 1975
Anna was the child of Ole's Brother Johannes Olsen and Annie Olsen.
Ole married Annie after Johannes passed away. Ole was Anna Olson's
Father after his brother passed away and Ole married Annie Olsen.
Ole and Annie Olsen were Blessed with five Children:
( All Born in Minnesota and all have linked Findagrave Memorials)
1.* Ella Louise Olsen Hokanson 1888- 1992
*Spouse Warren Cooper Hokanson 1888-1945
Ella lived until she was 103 yrs old. Olson spelling on various records.
2.* Mabel M. Olsen Gilman 1891- 1980
*Spouse William Gilman 1884-1921
Olson spelling on various records.
3.*Emma Barbara Olsen Rance 1894-1991
*Spouse William John Rance 1894-1969
Emma passed away in Buffalo, Wright Co MN
William Rance passed away in Mpls MN
Buried at Lakewood, different section - Section 50, lot 32, graves 1 & 2.
4. *Raymond Arthur Olsen Sr.
1897- 1929
Raymond was a Married to Helen Martov Olsen when he Passed
away unexpectedly. They had one Son Raymond Auther Olsen Jr.
Helen Remarried to Joseph Haines and the three moved to California.
5. * Merlin Olsen 1900- 1930
(Olson on Lakewood records)
Ole's MN Children with Spouse Annie are buried At Lakewood Cemetery.
Ole and Annies only Grandchild Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr lived many years
in Paradise Butte California with his Spouse and Children.
Ole J. Olson spelling at Lakewood, some Olsen, some Olson at
Lakewood for Ole's Family. Lakewood has burial records search
available online for their grave information. Ole Olson spelling in
Cemetery Records. Ole J. Olsen on Marker. Olsen on Death
Certificate signed by Annie. Ole's Brother Anton changed his name to Olson.
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It appears Ole Olsen had three known children from relationships in Norway.
** Anne Olsdatter Kleven ** ( 1879 - 1940) Norway
* Tomine Olsdatter Espvik ** (1880 - 1926) Norway
* Johannes Bosaaen (John) ** ( 1879 - 1950 Norway to Becker Co. MN USA
Lived much of his life with his Grandparents Iver & Anne Bosaaen in Becker Co. MN
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Ole may have married in Norway prior to immigrating to the USA. Two spouses
and two of Ole's children lived and passed away in Norway. It appears that
John Bosaaen's Mother:
Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen, Son John and her Parents and Siblings
Immigrated from Norway to Minnesota in abt 1880. Not known
how many arrived in 1880, but many Siblings Immigrated too.
It appears if accurate, John's Mother Kari passed away in the USA soon
after Immigration or when she was still a young woman .
Ole is survived by many relatives in Norway. Ole has Great Grandchildren
in Norway, many other relatives.
** Spouse Marit Simensdatter Kleven **
1849- 1888
( May be Kleiven spelling)
**Child Anne Olsdatter Kleven **
Feb.23,1879 - Nov.1940
Born in Nord Fron Oppland Norway, Passed away in Rana Nordland Norway.
Baptized at Sodorp Church or Meldal.
Ole's Daughter Annie Olsen, born in Norway married Fredrik Venter Olsen. They
had at least one son, Martin Bang Fredriksen.
Martin Bang Fredriksen
1906- 1998
Martin married and had at least one son Bjorn Fredriksen.
Martin Bang Frerickson and his Parents and his son lived in Norway
all their lives. (Mo i Rana Norland Norway)
Ole has great grandchildren, relatives in Norway in Anne's Family.
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* Spouse Martha Toresdatter Maridal
(Aakvik Mothers Maiden name)
1856-1939
buried at Aurie Church Cemetery Norway
**Child Tomine Olsdatter Espvik **
Sept. 26,1880 - Dec. 4, 1926
Tomine lived & passed away in Halsa More og Romsdal Norway
If accurate, Per our Confirmed Relatives in Norway, Tomine passed away from
Tuberkulose in Norway. (T.B.)
Ole's Child Tomine Married Peder Espvik in Norway. It appears that Tomine had
many children, including Ellen Haltbakk. Ellen Married Johannes Olson Haltbakk.
( on Ancestry.com & Geni.com site) Ole has many great grandchildren, other relatives
via his daughter Tomine's Family in Norway.
Tomine Espvik and her spouse had a very large Family. Tomine had four sons
and ten daughters. Tomine and Peder have many Grandchildren. Tomine's Grandson
from Norway tracked down our Family from Minnesota after years of searching.
We were pleased to establish communication with Ole's Great Grandson from Norway.
He also provided the info regarding Ole's relationships and children from
when Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken lived in Norway, prior to his immigration
to the USA.
There is Family History for Ole's child Tomine Espvik of Norway, on Geni.com
and Ancestry.com . Tomine's Grandson, (J.H.)
Ole's Great Grandson from Norway also has a invite based website on Facebook
for all relatives of the Olsen Mellemsdokkens of Norway. Family welcomes
more family history and photos for Ole and all his Family. Some of Tomine's
Great Grandchildren who have tested have DNA Matches for our Family.
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It appears Ole also had a son born in Norway. (Norwegian document to
support this via Norway Relatives)
Ole's son is Johannes Bosaaen (John) Mother of child: Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen
Kari, child Johannes, others in her family immigrated from Norway to the
USA and settled in Minnesota. ( abt 1880-1881) Kari Married to
Christian Arneson Bratlie some time before she passed away in 1891.
Many of this Family who came here together from Norway
are laid to rest at the same Becker Cemetery. Their Daughter
Pauline Iverson Bosaaen ( 1862- 1889) is laid to rest at the same cemetery as
Ole's Son John Bosaaen and her Parents Iver and Anna Bosaaen.
( Ole's Son's Maternal Grandparents.) Not known where Kari is laid to rest.
John Bosaaen (Johannes)
1879- 1950
Memorial 89184567
John was born in Norway, passed away in Becker Co. MN
His mother Kari Iversdatter Boassaen passed away in 1891.
It appears that John lived with his Grandparents per
Census Reports at least some of the time in Minnesota
after they immigrated from Norway. Our Family in Norway has
a letter regarding John and Ole Olsen via the church. (?) verifying
John's Parents. John kept the Bosaaen Name. unknown if that
surname was a Norwegian Family Farm name. It is not known
if John ever married or had children. He may have been single.
Sited with his Maternal Grandparents on most Census Data before they passed away.
MN Death Records seen previously siting John's Mother's name as Kari Olson
Can't relocate with changes to format. MN Death index does not
include Parents names.
John Bosaaen's Mother:
( per our Family info)
Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen (Bratlie)
abt 1857- 1891
born in Norway and passed away in Minnesota or the USA.
Possibly Becker Co. MN Possibly born in Kvam Nord Fron Oppland Norway.
DOD possibly Feb. 25, 1891
A variety of references online refer to Kari marrying and
passing away possibly during childbirth. Not confirmed.
No data to support dod, marriage data or other data. She did immigrate from
Norway to USA to Minnesota. Her parents and son did live in Becker Co.
Minnesota. Both of Kari's Parents Iver and Anna Bosaaen
have Memorials linked to other Children's Memorials. No Memorial
located for Kari. ( this info about Kari to be deleted when a Memorial
can be located or created. )
Much info and data found online and on family trees about
John Bosaaen's Grandparents Iver Halvorson Bosaaen Family.
Some References to their daughter Kari. Almost no information
regarding John. One census siting John as grandchild, no
Census reports found for Kari thus far. John Bosaaen is buried
at the same cemetery as his Grandparents. Their Memorials
are linked but John's Memorial is not linked. Unknown where
John's Mother Kari is buried. We welcome information to
create or link a Memorial for Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen.
(possibly referred to as Olsen) Federal Census Reports John's
Immigration Date to USA was 1880.
to note: Anton Olson's son Aless Olsen After moving from Wadena MN, lived in
Lake Park Becker Co. MN in the 1940's and 1950's- Lake Park MN
and near Detroit Lakes MN before moving to Mpls MN . Aless, his spouse Dena and
their son and daughter moved to Lake Park MN. also to note: Fargo N.Dakota not far
from this area. ( Detroit Lakes, Lake Park MN) Still unknown where
Ole's Brother Johannes resided in North Dakota. Per our Family,
Ole had a son born in Norway, John Bosaaen, whose Grandparents
and possibly his Mother resided in Becker Co. Minnesota, including
Lake Park and Cuba Becker Co. MN.
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Ole's Brother Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen:
Two U.S. ELCA Archives records located so far for Ole's late
brother Johannes Olsen. Both sited Olsan surname spelling.
A third Minnesota Clay Co. ELCA Lutheran Church of America for
Concordia Lutheran Church Congregation with same data and Johannes Olson.
Various ELCA Records, the third siting DOD: Oct. 15, 1887,
Burial Nov. 20, 1887. ( Other same data, his DOB, Parents, Spouse.
Cemetery not sited. Clay Co. Minnesota is on all three entries.
Ole's Brother Johannes Olsen Johannes passed away in the
Dakota Territory ( North Dakota ?) in Oct. 15, 1887 after being struck
by lightening. Johannes passed away months after immigrating from
Norway to the USA with his Spouse Annie and baby Anna
in May 1887. Johannes burial info sited via
US ElCA American Evangelical Lutheran
Church Records. It is is Norwegian The records site Johannes
as Funeral Services Nov. 20, 1887 in
Hawley, Clay Co. MN. About 23 miles
from Fargo ND and 10 miles from Lake Park MN. Ole's Great Grandson
who lives in Norway translated the Minnesota USA ELCA Records,
written in Norwegian for our Family. Johannes Olsen's
Parents names, spouse name, dod, dod and date of burial clear on
these records. ( Johannes dob March 6, 1866 Norge, dod: Oct. 15, 1887
and Services Nov. 20, 1887 in Hawley.) Anton had Oct. 17, 1887 in Our Family
Bible. Brother Anton was still living in Norway when Johannes passed away.
Burial may have been Oct. 17,1887 and Funeral Services Nov. 20, 1887
as date of death per the ECLA records for Johannes Olsen was
Oct. 15, 1887.
The second U.S. ELCA Archive record also sites Johannes Olsan.
Also spelled surname as Olsan Name: Johannes Olsan
Death Age: 21
Event type: Burial
Birth Date: May 6, 1866
Birth Place: Frons Preslegyild
Norge
Death Date: Oct. 15, 1887
Burial Date: Nov. 20, 1887
Father: Ole Olsan
Mother: Anne Pedersdather
Chruch Name: Seminary
Church Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Household Members: Johannes Olsan,
Anne Peterdather, Ole Olsan.
(Household Members site Johannes and both his Parents Names. )
Cemetery not sited for which Cemetery Johannes is laid to rest at in
Hawley Clay Co. MN Possible this record refers to
the Luther Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota where ELCA records are
also kept. Olsan versus correct Olsen spelling on records.
Our family welcomes more information about Johannes and his place of
burial. Not known what the connection in our Family was for
Johannes to have his services in Hawley except
for Ole. ( if any connection) Ole's Sisters living in MN were
not living in Hawley Clay Co. MN or Lake Park MN area. The only
connection could be that there were Norwegian Lutheran Clergy
available in that area to perform Funeral Services. Unknown exactly
were Johannes passed away, so possibly this was the closest
proximity for our Family at the time. Unknown. We would like to create
a Memorial for Johannes and link his Memorial to Family Members.
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Family info included on LDS Family Search Site, Minnesota Historical
Society, Ancestry. Com , Geni.com other sites. Norway Digital ARKIVVERKET,
Tomine Espvik Family Tree found on Geni.com.
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Ole's Siblings All born in Norway.
Johannes, Anton Marit Mary and Petra immigrated to USA. Parents and Sisters
Oline and Mari lived in Norway.
See Ole's Siblings Findagrave Memorial sites:
(linked as Siblings)
Brother Anton Olson's -Site 55531003
(** Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken Olson)
Sister Petra Thurstison's -Site: 93131992
( ** Petra Olsdatter Mellemsdokken)
Sister Mary Loom- Site 74716051
( **Marit Mary Olsdatter Mellemsdokken)
There is more Family history on site from Norway. Googling Ole, Anton or Petra
Mellemsdocken produces many forum discussions
that include family history. One site, forum.arkivverket.nodigitalarkivet Arkiv.
(can request translate to English)
Family in Norway and Minnesota USA are in communicating thanks to
Ole's Great Grandson in Norway finding our Family. Via Ole's Daughter Tomine
Espik's Family searching for our Family.. Our Minnesota USA Family lost contact
with our Family in Norway after all our USA relatives who spoke Norwegian
and could communicate passed away. Our relatives we knew in Norway
at that time did not speak English. This deeply saddened our Grandmother,
Oline Olson Carlson, Ole's niece when we lost times with Norway. She
always communicated with relatives in Norway via relatives from
Minnesota who were bilingual. Ole would be pleased these family
ties are restored as his Great Grandson in bilingual.
In Spouse Annie's Memorial:
picture of Ole's Spouse Annie with a handsome young man in a Military Uniform. He is their Grandson Raymond. Ole and Annie's Son's name was also Raymond. Their son Raymond was registered for the WWI Draft in 1917-1918.
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Ole's Sisters:
** Oline Olsdatter Mellemsdokken
1870 - 1877
lived in Norway, passed away in Norway
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** Mari Olsdatter Mellemsdokken Kleiven
1859- 1936
Married **Ole Paulsen Kleiven
lived in Norway, passed away in Norway
Has Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
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Ole's Immigration date of 1884 per 1900. Mpls Federal Census Report.
Immigration date may have been different.
Our Family welcomes more information about Ole's Grandson
Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. .
We Welcome additional Family history, Family information, photos, written
Memorial Tributes, Family Memorial links for Ole's Memorial.
Minnesota Family and Family from Norway welcome more information
regarding any of Ole's Grandchildren in the USA.
Family HIstory, Historical Photos of Ole's Family welcome.
Bio in progress. Rough draft until more Family Memorials linked. Some
data to be deleted when Memorials located and linked.
To note: Ole's Great Grandson ( J.H.) from Norway contributed to Ole's
Memorial bio info regarding Ole's Children born in Norway prior to
Ole's arrival the the USA. Other info obtained via our Family in
Minnesota USA.
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