Anna Olsen was born in Sel i Vaga Oppland Norway
Anna's Parents Johannes Mellemdokken Olsen & Annie Olsen and their
Infant Anna Olsen immigrated to USA 1887. Johannes died abt 6 months later.
Maiden Name in USA Olsen .
Spelled both ways on different data. Olsen is given Norwegian Spelling.
Per SSA Records, Anna Samdal last resided in Minneapolis MN.
Parents:
Father: Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen (1866- 1887) Struck by Lightening in USA
Mother: Annie Amundsdatter Olsen
Adopted Father:
Ole J. Mellemsdokken Olsen (Olson) ( Brother of Biological Father Johannes)
Spouse:
Andrew John Samdal ( Born in Norway)
(Married Dec. 24, 1917 in Stutsman Co. North Dakota. Lived in Stutsman Co.
North Dakota most or all of their Marriage. )
Siblings:
Mabel Olsen Gilman
Ella Olsen Hokanson
Emma Olsen Rance
Merlin Olsen
Raymond Arthur Olsen Sr.
Samdal Family Brother in Laws: (known in USA)
Ole Martin Samdal ( Spouses Anna Mutz Samdal and Cicely Samdal)
Hans Christian Samdal - (Spouse Edna'Samdal)
( Many of Andrew's Samdal Family remained living in Norway)
Anna's Mother Annie and Father Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen
married in Norway. Johannes and Spouse Annie Olsen
immigrated with their baby daughter Anna to America in 1887.
Anna's Father Johannes Olsen was killed by lightening in the
Dakota Territory. Anna and her Widowed Mother Annie moved
to Minnesota some time after her father Johannes passed away.
Annie Olsen, a Widow, re-married to Johannes Brother
Ole Olsen in the USA.
Mellemsdokken Farm name in Vinstra Norway.
* * * * *
** In Loving Memory of Anna **
Anna will be loved, missed and remembered forever in the hearts
of all who loved her. Anna was born in Seli Vaga Oppland Norway.
Anna's Parents Johannes Olsen and Mother Annie Olsen immigrated
with baby Anna from Norway to the USA arriving in New York on
5/14/1887. Shortly after they came to the USA, Anna's Father Johannes
died tragically of a lightening strike accident Oct. 17, 1887,
in the Dakota Territory or North Dakota USA. Anna's Mother Annie
was now a young widow from Norway with a baby who just immigrated
to USA. Anna's Mother Annie Olsen remarried Johannes brother
Ole J. Olsen in the USA. Anna appears to have used the Olson last name
per some records. Her Mother Annie kept her name spelled Olsen.
Anna moved to MN as a baby with her Mother Annie after her Father
Johannes Olsen passed away. Anna married Andrew Samdal in North Dakota
and lived in North Dakota until after Andrew passed away. Anna returned to MN
and lived in MN the rest of her life. Anna was living in South Minneapolis MN when
she passed away. Anna is survived by many relatives around the USA, including
MN, possibly North Dakota and in Norway.
The Olsen last name in Norway was changed for many during the Immigration
process to the USA to Olson spelling. Johannes Olsen
may have been Johannes Olsen or Olson in USA. Ole Olsen sited as
Ole Olson in the USA in some records. Mellemsdokken was the Farm name
in Vinstra Norway. In Norway Farm names were included in their last names. Johannes and Ole lived with their family of origin at the Mellemsdokken Farm
in Nord Fron Oppland Norway. (Vinstra area) Anna was born in a different area. Annie's Mother kept her Olsen spelling. Johannes may have too.
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Anna O. Samdal Obituary:
Minneapolis Star- March 2, 1975
Samdal, Anna O., Age 89 yrs of 3325 Nicollet Ave S.
Survived by Sisters Mrs. Ella Hokanson, Mrs. Mabel Gilman
and Emma O. Rance, all of Minneapolis.
Funeral Services 10:30 am Monday - Waterston Funeral Home
4343 Nicollet Ave S. Mpls - Interment private, Lakewood Cemetery.
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Anna's Spouse:
** Andrew John Samdal **
7/30/1889- 11/12/1954.
Born in Bergen Norway, passed away in Jamestown Stutsman Co. N. Dakota
USA. It appears Anna and Andrew were arried in Stutsman North Dakota.
It appears Andrew may have arrived in USA abt 1906 per a 1920 Stutsman North
Dakota Federal Census. It appears that Andrew and Anna lived in the Stutsman
North Dakota area at least up until Andrew's death.
Andrew's Parents lived and passed away in Norway.
Andrew's Father John (Jon) Samdal
(1855-1905) was born in Fana Hordaland Norway
and passed away in Norway.
Andrew's Mother Anna Maria Olsdtr Samdal
(April 23, 1858- Sept. 20, 1948) Andrew's
Mother Anna Maria was born in Bergen Hordaland Norge and passed away in
Fana Bergen Hordaland Norge.
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US Gen Web Archives
Red River Valley Genealogy Society
RRVGS 1939-1960 -files.usgwarchives.net/nd/stutsman/funeral
site includes:
Andrew Samdal
1890- 1954
file xv224
No other Samdals seen on this list. Mortuary Records for Stutsman North Dakota
does not include burial site. for a fee may be able to get more data.
Andrew Samdal had at least one brother who also born in Norway
and immigrated to the USA. Canada Border crossing data also
found both both Andrew Samdal and his Brother Ole Martin Samdal.
Ole Martin Samdal was a U.S. Military Veteran during WWI
who served via North Dakota registration 1917-1918. Ole lived
in North Dakota when he registered. Ole Martin Samdal served our
Country and has a Military headstone. Ole Samdal married Anna Mutz in 1929
in North Dakota. They were Blessed with many children.
Ole and his Spouse Anna K. Mutz Samdal lived in Jamestown Stutsman North
Dakota the same time as Andrew and Anna Olsen Samdal lived there.
Ole and Anna Mutz Samdal 's children were born in Stutsman
North Dakota with last surname of Samdal. By 1949 City Directory
for Ole and Anna K. Samdal lived in Kelso Longview,Washington.
Anna K. Samdal is buried near Mutz relatives in North Dakota.
Ole Martin Samdal remarried as a Widower in 1953 . Ole is buried in
Washington. Widower Ole Martin Samdal remarried to Cicely M. Samdal.
Ole and Cicely Samdal also resided in Kelso Longview Washington per
1953 and 1959 City Directories. It appears that Andrew Samdal
had many Relatives in the USA and in Norway. Possibly more siblings
in the USA who immigrated.
( We hare hoping we can locate more information about Andrew and
Anna with this info in Anna's bio.)
Andrew's Brother Ole Samdal and Sister in law Anna K. Samdal:
Ole Martin Samdal
Memorial: 23604059
Anna K. Mutz Samdal
Memorial: 93138328
No Memorial located for Ole's Second Spouse Cicely Samdal.
Per Jamestown Stutsman No. Dakota Records, Ole Samdal and Anna Mutz
had a stillborn son John Evan Samdal who was born and passed away Oct. 22 1932 in Jamestown, North Dakota.
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Andrew Samdal brother Hans Christian Samdal
immigrated to USA in 1917 from Norway. Hans was born in Bergen
Same Perents names per his SSN Death application John Samdal
and Anna Christianson. Hans Samdal was also registered for US WWI 1917-1918
Draft in Adams North Dakota.
Hans Christian Samdal
1885- 1955 ( Has Memorial)
Hans passed away in Adams Co, North Dakota. Hans was married to Edna Warne
and they had many children. (Edna S. Samdal 1893- 1956)
No Memorials located for Hans and Edna Samdal. They both passed away in
North Dakota, possibly Hettinger Adams Co. ND They were Blessed with
many Children.
Andrew had many siblings who lived in Norway all their lives.
It appears that Andrew's Father John Samdal and
his Mother lived in Norway all their lives.
----
Andrew's name seen as Andreas Johan Jonssen Samdal
on some Family trees online. Fana Bergen Norway, Hordaland County
possibly Fana Parish in Bergen Norway.
US Military World War I
1917- 1918 Draft Registration
Andrew John Samdal
dob July 30, 1889
born in Bergen Norway. Registered in Stutsman Co. North Dakota
( Edmunds seen on actual registration)
Andrew was registered for the WWI Draft in North Dakota. Unknown
if he served in the U.S. Military. Andrew Samdal not sited on the U.S. Military
Nationwide Grave Locator website.
Stutsman County in the World War
Published following 1918
Author : Norman Gillespie
from Jamestown, Stutsman Co. N.Dakota
Two different Samdal entries
Sites Mr. and Mrs John Samdal and
a second reference for photo of Ole M. Samdal
page 102
Book sites a paragraph Military biography
for each U.S. Military Veteran who served during WWI from Stutsman.
------
Anna's Family tree info and family on Carlson Olsen Ancestry. com site.
Family information sited on LDS Family Search site, Minnesota Historical
Site, digital ARKIVVERKET, other sites.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
We welcome more information for Anna's Father Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen.
**Johannes Olsen **
1866- Oct. 15, 1887.
(His Brother Anton Olsen ( Olson) wrote Oct. 17,1887 in our Family Bible)
Anna's Father Johannes passed away somewhere in Dakota Territory tragically
after being struck by lightening. (North Dakota?) Annie's Parents
and baby Anna had just immigrated to the USA from Norway in the Spring
of 1887. We welcome information about Johannes to create or link
a Findagrave Memorial Site for Anna's Father Johannes.
Our Family does not know which Cemetery in Hawley Clay Co. MN he is buried
at this time. Our Family welcomes more information regarding where Johannes is
buried, his history. much research, no results. He may have been given new
name at time of Immigration or different spellings. John, Jon, Olson. unknown.
A John Olsen found on Findagrave buried
in New York, dob not known, Oct.1887 death.
Our John Olsen's very Specific ELCA Records, mostly in Norwegian
sited names, dates, lots of data but not the name of the Hawley Clay Co. MN
Cemetery.
( Our Johannes Olsen's Funeral Services via the Evangelical Lutheran Church
records were in Hawley, Clay Co. MN. Our Family was just starting to immigrate
to the USA during that time. Johannes came to the USA via New York.
Johannes possibly our only Family Member who immigrated to
North Dakota at that time. The rest of our Family who immigrated from Norway
appeared to be initially settling in MN. Two US ELCA archive records sited so
far for Anna's biological father Johannes Olsen. ELCA records site
Olsan surname spelling versus Olsen correct spelling on both. The
Second ELCA record for Johannes site Church as Seminary and Church location
as St. Paul Minnesota. This ELCA record may refer to the Luther Seminary in
St. Paul Minnesota where the US ELCA archives are located. Neither ELCA
record sites specific cemetery for Johannes. Our Family welcomes this
information to create a Memorial for Johannes. (More specific info is
sited in Mother Annie and Adopted Father Ole Olsen's Memorial Bios.)
Johannes's siblings Petra, Ole and Mary Mellemsdokken Olsen
immigrated to USA and settled in Minnesota
before Johannes and his Family
( Annie and Anna) immigrated from Norway to USA in May 1887.
Johannes Olsen's Sister Petra Olsen Thurstison was living in
Wadena Co. MN at the time Johannes passed
away. Brother Ole appears to have been
have been living in the USA by 1884.
Johannes Sister Mary Olsen Loom arrived to USA about 1883 and may lived
in Motley Minnesota after she married John Loom in 1886 in Wadena Co. MN. Johannes
Olsen's brother Anton Mellemsdokken Olsen (Olson) immigrated to
USA with his spouse Hannah and baby daughter Alma in 1901.
Anton's Family resided in the Aldrich Wadena Co MN area in USA initially
with Petra's Family. Anton and Hannah became Anton Olson and
Hannah Jordet Olson in the USA.
Possibly John, Johan, Jon or Johannes Olsen or Olson in USA.
not known. Olsan spelling on ELCA records sited versus Olsen. USA
ELCA sites Johannes Olsan.
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The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Records (ELCA):
Anna Olson married Andrew Samdal
Dec. 24, 1917
place of Marriage: Trinity Church , Jamestown, North Dakota.
Anna's Parents Ole Olson, Mother O.J.Olson
Andrews Father John Samdal, Mother Samdal
Spouse born in Norway
( Fathers name listed twice, Mothers Name was Annie Olsen, not O.J. Olson,
Father was Ole J. Olsen or Olson)
---------
1920 & 1940 Federal Census Reports or data for Anna and Andrew found
when they lived in North Dakota was for
Pingree Stutsman Co., Edmunds or Woodbury , Stutsman Co. North Dakota.
Andrew was a Farmer, in the Farm Industry.
Their family household was the two of them , married, in reports found,
no children listed unless there is more info in other reports not found.
--
A 1925 North Dakota -Territory State Census
Pingree Stutsman N.D.
Sited Anna and Andrew Samdal living with or sited with a huge group of persons
names. They were the only Samdals on the large list. Many different
surnames listed for adults and children. Sited as A.J. Samdal and Anna Samdal.
---------
Our Family thus far has not found any records siting that Anna and Andrew were
Blessed with children. Anna's Mother Annie's obituary referred to her Mother Annie
Olsen having a grandchild. Per a Family picture of Anna's Mother Annie Olsen
from abt 1949 or before Annie is photographed with a handsome Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. in a U.S. WWII Military uniform. (1924 - 1998) , Anna's nephew, Her late Brother Raymond Olsen's Son. ( And another 1949 photo with Annie Olsen, Raymond Jr, Helen & John Haines and Raymond Jr.'s Baby John R. Olsen.
Anna and Andrew lived in Woodbury Township Stutsman Co. North Dakota in 1940. They lived in Pingree Stutsman North Dakota in a 1920 Federal Census. Referred to both being born in Norway. There were no childrens names or other names.
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Social Security Index
Anna Samdal
dob : April 1, 1886
dod : Feb. 1975
SSA has her last address Mpls, Henn. Co. MN, 55408
SSN issued in Wisconsin before 1951
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MN Death Index
Anna O. Samdal
dob : April 1, 1885
dod: Feb. 28, 1975
Anna passed away in Henn. Co. MN. Mothers Maiden Name: Amonson
Certificate: 005142
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Anna's DOB: April 1, 1885 in Sel i vaga , Oppland Norway.
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LDS Family Search Records
Norway Baptism Records
Anna Olsen
born April 1, 1885
Christianing Mary 24, 1885
Vaagaa Oppland Norway
Parents: Johannes Olsen & Anne Amundsdr
--
Anna's siblings born in USA are linked to her Parents Ole and Annie's Findagrave
sites. Anna, Siblings from Ole & Annie Olsen's marriage are laid to rest at
the Lakewood Cemetery in Mpls MN.
We Welcome more family history, Family tree info, written Memorial tributes.
photos for Anna's Findagrave Memorial site.
Bio rough draft in progress. Much data to be deleted when
Anna's Father Johannes Olsen Memorial is created or located and
Family Memorials are linked.
Anna's Parents Johannes Mellemdokken Olsen & Annie Olsen and their
Infant Anna Olsen immigrated to USA 1887. Johannes died abt 6 months later.
Maiden Name in USA Olsen .
Spelled both ways on different data. Olsen is given Norwegian Spelling.
Per SSA Records, Anna Samdal last resided in Minneapolis MN.
Parents:
Father: Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen (1866- 1887) Struck by Lightening in USA
Mother: Annie Amundsdatter Olsen
Adopted Father:
Ole J. Mellemsdokken Olsen (Olson) ( Brother of Biological Father Johannes)
Spouse:
Andrew John Samdal ( Born in Norway)
(Married Dec. 24, 1917 in Stutsman Co. North Dakota. Lived in Stutsman Co.
North Dakota most or all of their Marriage. )
Siblings:
Mabel Olsen Gilman
Ella Olsen Hokanson
Emma Olsen Rance
Merlin Olsen
Raymond Arthur Olsen Sr.
Samdal Family Brother in Laws: (known in USA)
Ole Martin Samdal ( Spouses Anna Mutz Samdal and Cicely Samdal)
Hans Christian Samdal - (Spouse Edna'Samdal)
( Many of Andrew's Samdal Family remained living in Norway)
Anna's Mother Annie and Father Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen
married in Norway. Johannes and Spouse Annie Olsen
immigrated with their baby daughter Anna to America in 1887.
Anna's Father Johannes Olsen was killed by lightening in the
Dakota Territory. Anna and her Widowed Mother Annie moved
to Minnesota some time after her father Johannes passed away.
Annie Olsen, a Widow, re-married to Johannes Brother
Ole Olsen in the USA.
Mellemsdokken Farm name in Vinstra Norway.
* * * * *
** In Loving Memory of Anna **
Anna will be loved, missed and remembered forever in the hearts
of all who loved her. Anna was born in Seli Vaga Oppland Norway.
Anna's Parents Johannes Olsen and Mother Annie Olsen immigrated
with baby Anna from Norway to the USA arriving in New York on
5/14/1887. Shortly after they came to the USA, Anna's Father Johannes
died tragically of a lightening strike accident Oct. 17, 1887,
in the Dakota Territory or North Dakota USA. Anna's Mother Annie
was now a young widow from Norway with a baby who just immigrated
to USA. Anna's Mother Annie Olsen remarried Johannes brother
Ole J. Olsen in the USA. Anna appears to have used the Olson last name
per some records. Her Mother Annie kept her name spelled Olsen.
Anna moved to MN as a baby with her Mother Annie after her Father
Johannes Olsen passed away. Anna married Andrew Samdal in North Dakota
and lived in North Dakota until after Andrew passed away. Anna returned to MN
and lived in MN the rest of her life. Anna was living in South Minneapolis MN when
she passed away. Anna is survived by many relatives around the USA, including
MN, possibly North Dakota and in Norway.
The Olsen last name in Norway was changed for many during the Immigration
process to the USA to Olson spelling. Johannes Olsen
may have been Johannes Olsen or Olson in USA. Ole Olsen sited as
Ole Olson in the USA in some records. Mellemsdokken was the Farm name
in Vinstra Norway. In Norway Farm names were included in their last names. Johannes and Ole lived with their family of origin at the Mellemsdokken Farm
in Nord Fron Oppland Norway. (Vinstra area) Anna was born in a different area. Annie's Mother kept her Olsen spelling. Johannes may have too.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Anna O. Samdal Obituary:
Minneapolis Star- March 2, 1975
Samdal, Anna O., Age 89 yrs of 3325 Nicollet Ave S.
Survived by Sisters Mrs. Ella Hokanson, Mrs. Mabel Gilman
and Emma O. Rance, all of Minneapolis.
Funeral Services 10:30 am Monday - Waterston Funeral Home
4343 Nicollet Ave S. Mpls - Interment private, Lakewood Cemetery.
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Anna's Spouse:
** Andrew John Samdal **
7/30/1889- 11/12/1954.
Born in Bergen Norway, passed away in Jamestown Stutsman Co. N. Dakota
USA. It appears Anna and Andrew were arried in Stutsman North Dakota.
It appears Andrew may have arrived in USA abt 1906 per a 1920 Stutsman North
Dakota Federal Census. It appears that Andrew and Anna lived in the Stutsman
North Dakota area at least up until Andrew's death.
Andrew's Parents lived and passed away in Norway.
Andrew's Father John (Jon) Samdal
(1855-1905) was born in Fana Hordaland Norway
and passed away in Norway.
Andrew's Mother Anna Maria Olsdtr Samdal
(April 23, 1858- Sept. 20, 1948) Andrew's
Mother Anna Maria was born in Bergen Hordaland Norge and passed away in
Fana Bergen Hordaland Norge.
---
US Gen Web Archives
Red River Valley Genealogy Society
RRVGS 1939-1960 -files.usgwarchives.net/nd/stutsman/funeral
site includes:
Andrew Samdal
1890- 1954
file xv224
No other Samdals seen on this list. Mortuary Records for Stutsman North Dakota
does not include burial site. for a fee may be able to get more data.
Andrew Samdal had at least one brother who also born in Norway
and immigrated to the USA. Canada Border crossing data also
found both both Andrew Samdal and his Brother Ole Martin Samdal.
Ole Martin Samdal was a U.S. Military Veteran during WWI
who served via North Dakota registration 1917-1918. Ole lived
in North Dakota when he registered. Ole Martin Samdal served our
Country and has a Military headstone. Ole Samdal married Anna Mutz in 1929
in North Dakota. They were Blessed with many children.
Ole and his Spouse Anna K. Mutz Samdal lived in Jamestown Stutsman North
Dakota the same time as Andrew and Anna Olsen Samdal lived there.
Ole and Anna Mutz Samdal 's children were born in Stutsman
North Dakota with last surname of Samdal. By 1949 City Directory
for Ole and Anna K. Samdal lived in Kelso Longview,Washington.
Anna K. Samdal is buried near Mutz relatives in North Dakota.
Ole Martin Samdal remarried as a Widower in 1953 . Ole is buried in
Washington. Widower Ole Martin Samdal remarried to Cicely M. Samdal.
Ole and Cicely Samdal also resided in Kelso Longview Washington per
1953 and 1959 City Directories. It appears that Andrew Samdal
had many Relatives in the USA and in Norway. Possibly more siblings
in the USA who immigrated.
( We hare hoping we can locate more information about Andrew and
Anna with this info in Anna's bio.)
Andrew's Brother Ole Samdal and Sister in law Anna K. Samdal:
Ole Martin Samdal
Memorial: 23604059
Anna K. Mutz Samdal
Memorial: 93138328
No Memorial located for Ole's Second Spouse Cicely Samdal.
Per Jamestown Stutsman No. Dakota Records, Ole Samdal and Anna Mutz
had a stillborn son John Evan Samdal who was born and passed away Oct. 22 1932 in Jamestown, North Dakota.
--
Andrew Samdal brother Hans Christian Samdal
immigrated to USA in 1917 from Norway. Hans was born in Bergen
Same Perents names per his SSN Death application John Samdal
and Anna Christianson. Hans Samdal was also registered for US WWI 1917-1918
Draft in Adams North Dakota.
Hans Christian Samdal
1885- 1955 ( Has Memorial)
Hans passed away in Adams Co, North Dakota. Hans was married to Edna Warne
and they had many children. (Edna S. Samdal 1893- 1956)
No Memorials located for Hans and Edna Samdal. They both passed away in
North Dakota, possibly Hettinger Adams Co. ND They were Blessed with
many Children.
Andrew had many siblings who lived in Norway all their lives.
It appears that Andrew's Father John Samdal and
his Mother lived in Norway all their lives.
----
Andrew's name seen as Andreas Johan Jonssen Samdal
on some Family trees online. Fana Bergen Norway, Hordaland County
possibly Fana Parish in Bergen Norway.
US Military World War I
1917- 1918 Draft Registration
Andrew John Samdal
dob July 30, 1889
born in Bergen Norway. Registered in Stutsman Co. North Dakota
( Edmunds seen on actual registration)
Andrew was registered for the WWI Draft in North Dakota. Unknown
if he served in the U.S. Military. Andrew Samdal not sited on the U.S. Military
Nationwide Grave Locator website.
Stutsman County in the World War
Published following 1918
Author : Norman Gillespie
from Jamestown, Stutsman Co. N.Dakota
Two different Samdal entries
Sites Mr. and Mrs John Samdal and
a second reference for photo of Ole M. Samdal
page 102
Book sites a paragraph Military biography
for each U.S. Military Veteran who served during WWI from Stutsman.
------
Anna's Family tree info and family on Carlson Olsen Ancestry. com site.
Family information sited on LDS Family Search site, Minnesota Historical
Site, digital ARKIVVERKET, other sites.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
We welcome more information for Anna's Father Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen.
**Johannes Olsen **
1866- Oct. 15, 1887.
(His Brother Anton Olsen ( Olson) wrote Oct. 17,1887 in our Family Bible)
Anna's Father Johannes passed away somewhere in Dakota Territory tragically
after being struck by lightening. (North Dakota?) Annie's Parents
and baby Anna had just immigrated to the USA from Norway in the Spring
of 1887. We welcome information about Johannes to create or link
a Findagrave Memorial Site for Anna's Father Johannes.
Our Family does not know which Cemetery in Hawley Clay Co. MN he is buried
at this time. Our Family welcomes more information regarding where Johannes is
buried, his history. much research, no results. He may have been given new
name at time of Immigration or different spellings. John, Jon, Olson. unknown.
A John Olsen found on Findagrave buried
in New York, dob not known, Oct.1887 death.
Our John Olsen's very Specific ELCA Records, mostly in Norwegian
sited names, dates, lots of data but not the name of the Hawley Clay Co. MN
Cemetery.
( Our Johannes Olsen's Funeral Services via the Evangelical Lutheran Church
records were in Hawley, Clay Co. MN. Our Family was just starting to immigrate
to the USA during that time. Johannes came to the USA via New York.
Johannes possibly our only Family Member who immigrated to
North Dakota at that time. The rest of our Family who immigrated from Norway
appeared to be initially settling in MN. Two US ELCA archive records sited so
far for Anna's biological father Johannes Olsen. ELCA records site
Olsan surname spelling versus Olsen correct spelling on both. The
Second ELCA record for Johannes site Church as Seminary and Church location
as St. Paul Minnesota. This ELCA record may refer to the Luther Seminary in
St. Paul Minnesota where the US ELCA archives are located. Neither ELCA
record sites specific cemetery for Johannes. Our Family welcomes this
information to create a Memorial for Johannes. (More specific info is
sited in Mother Annie and Adopted Father Ole Olsen's Memorial Bios.)
Johannes's siblings Petra, Ole and Mary Mellemsdokken Olsen
immigrated to USA and settled in Minnesota
before Johannes and his Family
( Annie and Anna) immigrated from Norway to USA in May 1887.
Johannes Olsen's Sister Petra Olsen Thurstison was living in
Wadena Co. MN at the time Johannes passed
away. Brother Ole appears to have been
have been living in the USA by 1884.
Johannes Sister Mary Olsen Loom arrived to USA about 1883 and may lived
in Motley Minnesota after she married John Loom in 1886 in Wadena Co. MN. Johannes
Olsen's brother Anton Mellemsdokken Olsen (Olson) immigrated to
USA with his spouse Hannah and baby daughter Alma in 1901.
Anton's Family resided in the Aldrich Wadena Co MN area in USA initially
with Petra's Family. Anton and Hannah became Anton Olson and
Hannah Jordet Olson in the USA.
Possibly John, Johan, Jon or Johannes Olsen or Olson in USA.
not known. Olsan spelling on ELCA records sited versus Olsen. USA
ELCA sites Johannes Olsan.
--------
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Records (ELCA):
Anna Olson married Andrew Samdal
Dec. 24, 1917
place of Marriage: Trinity Church , Jamestown, North Dakota.
Anna's Parents Ole Olson, Mother O.J.Olson
Andrews Father John Samdal, Mother Samdal
Spouse born in Norway
( Fathers name listed twice, Mothers Name was Annie Olsen, not O.J. Olson,
Father was Ole J. Olsen or Olson)
---------
1920 & 1940 Federal Census Reports or data for Anna and Andrew found
when they lived in North Dakota was for
Pingree Stutsman Co., Edmunds or Woodbury , Stutsman Co. North Dakota.
Andrew was a Farmer, in the Farm Industry.
Their family household was the two of them , married, in reports found,
no children listed unless there is more info in other reports not found.
--
A 1925 North Dakota -Territory State Census
Pingree Stutsman N.D.
Sited Anna and Andrew Samdal living with or sited with a huge group of persons
names. They were the only Samdals on the large list. Many different
surnames listed for adults and children. Sited as A.J. Samdal and Anna Samdal.
---------
Our Family thus far has not found any records siting that Anna and Andrew were
Blessed with children. Anna's Mother Annie's obituary referred to her Mother Annie
Olsen having a grandchild. Per a Family picture of Anna's Mother Annie Olsen
from abt 1949 or before Annie is photographed with a handsome Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. in a U.S. WWII Military uniform. (1924 - 1998) , Anna's nephew, Her late Brother Raymond Olsen's Son. ( And another 1949 photo with Annie Olsen, Raymond Jr, Helen & John Haines and Raymond Jr.'s Baby John R. Olsen.
Anna and Andrew lived in Woodbury Township Stutsman Co. North Dakota in 1940. They lived in Pingree Stutsman North Dakota in a 1920 Federal Census. Referred to both being born in Norway. There were no childrens names or other names.
------
Social Security Index
Anna Samdal
dob : April 1, 1886
dod : Feb. 1975
SSA has her last address Mpls, Henn. Co. MN, 55408
SSN issued in Wisconsin before 1951
--------
MN Death Index
Anna O. Samdal
dob : April 1, 1885
dod: Feb. 28, 1975
Anna passed away in Henn. Co. MN. Mothers Maiden Name: Amonson
Certificate: 005142
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Anna's DOB: April 1, 1885 in Sel i vaga , Oppland Norway.
-------
LDS Family Search Records
Norway Baptism Records
Anna Olsen
born April 1, 1885
Christianing Mary 24, 1885
Vaagaa Oppland Norway
Parents: Johannes Olsen & Anne Amundsdr
--
Anna's siblings born in USA are linked to her Parents Ole and Annie's Findagrave
sites. Anna, Siblings from Ole & Annie Olsen's marriage are laid to rest at
the Lakewood Cemetery in Mpls MN.
We Welcome more family history, Family tree info, written Memorial tributes.
photos for Anna's Findagrave Memorial site.
Bio rough draft in progress. Much data to be deleted when
Anna's Father Johannes Olsen Memorial is created or located and
Family Memorials are linked.
Anna Olsen was born in Sel i Vaga Oppland Norway
Anna's Parents Johannes Mellemdokken Olsen & Annie Olsen and their
Infant Anna Olsen immigrated to USA 1887. Johannes died abt 6 months later.
Maiden Name in USA Olsen .
Spelled both ways on different data. Olsen is given Norwegian Spelling.
Per SSA Records, Anna Samdal last resided in Minneapolis MN.
Parents:
Father: Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen (1866- 1887) Struck by Lightening in USA
Mother: Annie Amundsdatter Olsen
Adopted Father:
Ole J. Mellemsdokken Olsen (Olson) ( Brother of Biological Father Johannes)
Spouse:
Andrew John Samdal ( Born in Norway)
(Married Dec. 24, 1917 in Stutsman Co. North Dakota. Lived in Stutsman Co.
North Dakota most or all of their Marriage. )
Siblings:
Mabel Olsen Gilman
Ella Olsen Hokanson
Emma Olsen Rance
Merlin Olsen
Raymond Arthur Olsen Sr.
Samdal Family Brother in Laws: (known in USA)
Ole Martin Samdal ( Spouses Anna Mutz Samdal and Cicely Samdal)
Hans Christian Samdal - (Spouse Edna'Samdal)
( Many of Andrew's Samdal Family remained living in Norway)
Anna's Mother Annie and Father Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen
married in Norway. Johannes and Spouse Annie Olsen
immigrated with their baby daughter Anna to America in 1887.
Anna's Father Johannes Olsen was killed by lightening in the
Dakota Territory. Anna and her Widowed Mother Annie moved
to Minnesota some time after her father Johannes passed away.
Annie Olsen, a Widow, re-married to Johannes Brother
Ole Olsen in the USA.
Mellemsdokken Farm name in Vinstra Norway.
* * * * *
** In Loving Memory of Anna **
Anna will be loved, missed and remembered forever in the hearts
of all who loved her. Anna was born in Seli Vaga Oppland Norway.
Anna's Parents Johannes Olsen and Mother Annie Olsen immigrated
with baby Anna from Norway to the USA arriving in New York on
5/14/1887. Shortly after they came to the USA, Anna's Father Johannes
died tragically of a lightening strike accident Oct. 17, 1887,
in the Dakota Territory or North Dakota USA. Anna's Mother Annie
was now a young widow from Norway with a baby who just immigrated
to USA. Anna's Mother Annie Olsen remarried Johannes brother
Ole J. Olsen in the USA. Anna appears to have used the Olson last name
per some records. Her Mother Annie kept her name spelled Olsen.
Anna moved to MN as a baby with her Mother Annie after her Father
Johannes Olsen passed away. Anna married Andrew Samdal in North Dakota
and lived in North Dakota until after Andrew passed away. Anna returned to MN
and lived in MN the rest of her life. Anna was living in South Minneapolis MN when
she passed away. Anna is survived by many relatives around the USA, including
MN, possibly North Dakota and in Norway.
The Olsen last name in Norway was changed for many during the Immigration
process to the USA to Olson spelling. Johannes Olsen
may have been Johannes Olsen or Olson in USA. Ole Olsen sited as
Ole Olson in the USA in some records. Mellemsdokken was the Farm name
in Vinstra Norway. In Norway Farm names were included in their last names. Johannes and Ole lived with their family of origin at the Mellemsdokken Farm
in Nord Fron Oppland Norway. (Vinstra area) Anna was born in a different area. Annie's Mother kept her Olsen spelling. Johannes may have too.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Anna O. Samdal Obituary:
Minneapolis Star- March 2, 1975
Samdal, Anna O., Age 89 yrs of 3325 Nicollet Ave S.
Survived by Sisters Mrs. Ella Hokanson, Mrs. Mabel Gilman
and Emma O. Rance, all of Minneapolis.
Funeral Services 10:30 am Monday - Waterston Funeral Home
4343 Nicollet Ave S. Mpls - Interment private, Lakewood Cemetery.
-----------
Anna's Spouse:
** Andrew John Samdal **
7/30/1889- 11/12/1954.
Born in Bergen Norway, passed away in Jamestown Stutsman Co. N. Dakota
USA. It appears Anna and Andrew were arried in Stutsman North Dakota.
It appears Andrew may have arrived in USA abt 1906 per a 1920 Stutsman North
Dakota Federal Census. It appears that Andrew and Anna lived in the Stutsman
North Dakota area at least up until Andrew's death.
Andrew's Parents lived and passed away in Norway.
Andrew's Father John (Jon) Samdal
(1855-1905) was born in Fana Hordaland Norway
and passed away in Norway.
Andrew's Mother Anna Maria Olsdtr Samdal
(April 23, 1858- Sept. 20, 1948) Andrew's
Mother Anna Maria was born in Bergen Hordaland Norge and passed away in
Fana Bergen Hordaland Norge.
---
US Gen Web Archives
Red River Valley Genealogy Society
RRVGS 1939-1960 -files.usgwarchives.net/nd/stutsman/funeral
site includes:
Andrew Samdal
1890- 1954
file xv224
No other Samdals seen on this list. Mortuary Records for Stutsman North Dakota
does not include burial site. for a fee may be able to get more data.
Andrew Samdal had at least one brother who also born in Norway
and immigrated to the USA. Canada Border crossing data also
found both both Andrew Samdal and his Brother Ole Martin Samdal.
Ole Martin Samdal was a U.S. Military Veteran during WWI
who served via North Dakota registration 1917-1918. Ole lived
in North Dakota when he registered. Ole Martin Samdal served our
Country and has a Military headstone. Ole Samdal married Anna Mutz in 1929
in North Dakota. They were Blessed with many children.
Ole and his Spouse Anna K. Mutz Samdal lived in Jamestown Stutsman North
Dakota the same time as Andrew and Anna Olsen Samdal lived there.
Ole and Anna Mutz Samdal 's children were born in Stutsman
North Dakota with last surname of Samdal. By 1949 City Directory
for Ole and Anna K. Samdal lived in Kelso Longview,Washington.
Anna K. Samdal is buried near Mutz relatives in North Dakota.
Ole Martin Samdal remarried as a Widower in 1953 . Ole is buried in
Washington. Widower Ole Martin Samdal remarried to Cicely M. Samdal.
Ole and Cicely Samdal also resided in Kelso Longview Washington per
1953 and 1959 City Directories. It appears that Andrew Samdal
had many Relatives in the USA and in Norway. Possibly more siblings
in the USA who immigrated.
( We hare hoping we can locate more information about Andrew and
Anna with this info in Anna's bio.)
Andrew's Brother Ole Samdal and Sister in law Anna K. Samdal:
Ole Martin Samdal
Memorial: 23604059
Anna K. Mutz Samdal
Memorial: 93138328
No Memorial located for Ole's Second Spouse Cicely Samdal.
Per Jamestown Stutsman No. Dakota Records, Ole Samdal and Anna Mutz
had a stillborn son John Evan Samdal who was born and passed away Oct. 22 1932 in Jamestown, North Dakota.
--
Andrew Samdal brother Hans Christian Samdal
immigrated to USA in 1917 from Norway. Hans was born in Bergen
Same Perents names per his SSN Death application John Samdal
and Anna Christianson. Hans Samdal was also registered for US WWI 1917-1918
Draft in Adams North Dakota.
Hans Christian Samdal
1885- 1955 ( Has Memorial)
Hans passed away in Adams Co, North Dakota. Hans was married to Edna Warne
and they had many children. (Edna S. Samdal 1893- 1956)
No Memorials located for Hans and Edna Samdal. They both passed away in
North Dakota, possibly Hettinger Adams Co. ND They were Blessed with
many Children.
Andrew had many siblings who lived in Norway all their lives.
It appears that Andrew's Father John Samdal and
his Mother lived in Norway all their lives.
----
Andrew's name seen as Andreas Johan Jonssen Samdal
on some Family trees online. Fana Bergen Norway, Hordaland County
possibly Fana Parish in Bergen Norway.
US Military World War I
1917- 1918 Draft Registration
Andrew John Samdal
dob July 30, 1889
born in Bergen Norway. Registered in Stutsman Co. North Dakota
( Edmunds seen on actual registration)
Andrew was registered for the WWI Draft in North Dakota. Unknown
if he served in the U.S. Military. Andrew Samdal not sited on the U.S. Military
Nationwide Grave Locator website.
Stutsman County in the World War
Published following 1918
Author : Norman Gillespie
from Jamestown, Stutsman Co. N.Dakota
Two different Samdal entries
Sites Mr. and Mrs John Samdal and
a second reference for photo of Ole M. Samdal
page 102
Book sites a paragraph Military biography
for each U.S. Military Veteran who served during WWI from Stutsman.
------
Anna's Family tree info and family on Carlson Olsen Ancestry. com site.
Family information sited on LDS Family Search site, Minnesota Historical
Site, digital ARKIVVERKET, other sites.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
We welcome more information for Anna's Father Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen.
**Johannes Olsen **
1866- Oct. 15, 1887.
(His Brother Anton Olsen ( Olson) wrote Oct. 17,1887 in our Family Bible)
Anna's Father Johannes passed away somewhere in Dakota Territory tragically
after being struck by lightening. (North Dakota?) Annie's Parents
and baby Anna had just immigrated to the USA from Norway in the Spring
of 1887. We welcome information about Johannes to create or link
a Findagrave Memorial Site for Anna's Father Johannes.
Our Family does not know which Cemetery in Hawley Clay Co. MN he is buried
at this time. Our Family welcomes more information regarding where Johannes is
buried, his history. much research, no results. He may have been given new
name at time of Immigration or different spellings. John, Jon, Olson. unknown.
A John Olsen found on Findagrave buried
in New York, dob not known, Oct.1887 death.
Our John Olsen's very Specific ELCA Records, mostly in Norwegian
sited names, dates, lots of data but not the name of the Hawley Clay Co. MN
Cemetery.
( Our Johannes Olsen's Funeral Services via the Evangelical Lutheran Church
records were in Hawley, Clay Co. MN. Our Family was just starting to immigrate
to the USA during that time. Johannes came to the USA via New York.
Johannes possibly our only Family Member who immigrated to
North Dakota at that time. The rest of our Family who immigrated from Norway
appeared to be initially settling in MN. Two US ELCA archive records sited so
far for Anna's biological father Johannes Olsen. ELCA records site
Olsan surname spelling versus Olsen correct spelling on both. The
Second ELCA record for Johannes site Church as Seminary and Church location
as St. Paul Minnesota. This ELCA record may refer to the Luther Seminary in
St. Paul Minnesota where the US ELCA archives are located. Neither ELCA
record sites specific cemetery for Johannes. Our Family welcomes this
information to create a Memorial for Johannes. (More specific info is
sited in Mother Annie and Adopted Father Ole Olsen's Memorial Bios.)
Johannes's siblings Petra, Ole and Mary Mellemsdokken Olsen
immigrated to USA and settled in Minnesota
before Johannes and his Family
( Annie and Anna) immigrated from Norway to USA in May 1887.
Johannes Olsen's Sister Petra Olsen Thurstison was living in
Wadena Co. MN at the time Johannes passed
away. Brother Ole appears to have been
have been living in the USA by 1884.
Johannes Sister Mary Olsen Loom arrived to USA about 1883 and may lived
in Motley Minnesota after she married John Loom in 1886 in Wadena Co. MN. Johannes
Olsen's brother Anton Mellemsdokken Olsen (Olson) immigrated to
USA with his spouse Hannah and baby daughter Alma in 1901.
Anton's Family resided in the Aldrich Wadena Co MN area in USA initially
with Petra's Family. Anton and Hannah became Anton Olson and
Hannah Jordet Olson in the USA.
Possibly John, Johan, Jon or Johannes Olsen or Olson in USA.
not known. Olsan spelling on ELCA records sited versus Olsen. USA
ELCA sites Johannes Olsan.
--------
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Records (ELCA):
Anna Olson married Andrew Samdal
Dec. 24, 1917
place of Marriage: Trinity Church , Jamestown, North Dakota.
Anna's Parents Ole Olson, Mother O.J.Olson
Andrews Father John Samdal, Mother Samdal
Spouse born in Norway
( Fathers name listed twice, Mothers Name was Annie Olsen, not O.J. Olson,
Father was Ole J. Olsen or Olson)
---------
1920 & 1940 Federal Census Reports or data for Anna and Andrew found
when they lived in North Dakota was for
Pingree Stutsman Co., Edmunds or Woodbury , Stutsman Co. North Dakota.
Andrew was a Farmer, in the Farm Industry.
Their family household was the two of them , married, in reports found,
no children listed unless there is more info in other reports not found.
--
A 1925 North Dakota -Territory State Census
Pingree Stutsman N.D.
Sited Anna and Andrew Samdal living with or sited with a huge group of persons
names. They were the only Samdals on the large list. Many different
surnames listed for adults and children. Sited as A.J. Samdal and Anna Samdal.
---------
Our Family thus far has not found any records siting that Anna and Andrew were
Blessed with children. Anna's Mother Annie's obituary referred to her Mother Annie
Olsen having a grandchild. Per a Family picture of Anna's Mother Annie Olsen
from abt 1949 or before Annie is photographed with a handsome Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. in a U.S. WWII Military uniform. (1924 - 1998) , Anna's nephew, Her late Brother Raymond Olsen's Son. ( And another 1949 photo with Annie Olsen, Raymond Jr, Helen & John Haines and Raymond Jr.'s Baby John R. Olsen.
Anna and Andrew lived in Woodbury Township Stutsman Co. North Dakota in 1940. They lived in Pingree Stutsman North Dakota in a 1920 Federal Census. Referred to both being born in Norway. There were no childrens names or other names.
------
Social Security Index
Anna Samdal
dob : April 1, 1886
dod : Feb. 1975
SSA has her last address Mpls, Henn. Co. MN, 55408
SSN issued in Wisconsin before 1951
--------
MN Death Index
Anna O. Samdal
dob : April 1, 1885
dod: Feb. 28, 1975
Anna passed away in Henn. Co. MN. Mothers Maiden Name: Amonson
Certificate: 005142
--------
Anna's DOB: April 1, 1885 in Sel i vaga , Oppland Norway.
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LDS Family Search Records
Norway Baptism Records
Anna Olsen
born April 1, 1885
Christianing Mary 24, 1885
Vaagaa Oppland Norway
Parents: Johannes Olsen & Anne Amundsdr
--
Anna's siblings born in USA are linked to her Parents Ole and Annie's Findagrave
sites. Anna, Siblings from Ole & Annie Olsen's marriage are laid to rest at
the Lakewood Cemetery in Mpls MN.
We Welcome more family history, Family tree info, written Memorial tributes.
photos for Anna's Findagrave Memorial site.
Bio rough draft in progress. Much data to be deleted when
Anna's Father Johannes Olsen Memorial is created or located and
Family Memorials are linked.
Anna's Parents Johannes Mellemdokken Olsen & Annie Olsen and their
Infant Anna Olsen immigrated to USA 1887. Johannes died abt 6 months later.
Maiden Name in USA Olsen .
Spelled both ways on different data. Olsen is given Norwegian Spelling.
Per SSA Records, Anna Samdal last resided in Minneapolis MN.
Parents:
Father: Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen (1866- 1887) Struck by Lightening in USA
Mother: Annie Amundsdatter Olsen
Adopted Father:
Ole J. Mellemsdokken Olsen (Olson) ( Brother of Biological Father Johannes)
Spouse:
Andrew John Samdal ( Born in Norway)
(Married Dec. 24, 1917 in Stutsman Co. North Dakota. Lived in Stutsman Co.
North Dakota most or all of their Marriage. )
Siblings:
Mabel Olsen Gilman
Ella Olsen Hokanson
Emma Olsen Rance
Merlin Olsen
Raymond Arthur Olsen Sr.
Samdal Family Brother in Laws: (known in USA)
Ole Martin Samdal ( Spouses Anna Mutz Samdal and Cicely Samdal)
Hans Christian Samdal - (Spouse Edna'Samdal)
( Many of Andrew's Samdal Family remained living in Norway)
Anna's Mother Annie and Father Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen
married in Norway. Johannes and Spouse Annie Olsen
immigrated with their baby daughter Anna to America in 1887.
Anna's Father Johannes Olsen was killed by lightening in the
Dakota Territory. Anna and her Widowed Mother Annie moved
to Minnesota some time after her father Johannes passed away.
Annie Olsen, a Widow, re-married to Johannes Brother
Ole Olsen in the USA.
Mellemsdokken Farm name in Vinstra Norway.
* * * * *
** In Loving Memory of Anna **
Anna will be loved, missed and remembered forever in the hearts
of all who loved her. Anna was born in Seli Vaga Oppland Norway.
Anna's Parents Johannes Olsen and Mother Annie Olsen immigrated
with baby Anna from Norway to the USA arriving in New York on
5/14/1887. Shortly after they came to the USA, Anna's Father Johannes
died tragically of a lightening strike accident Oct. 17, 1887,
in the Dakota Territory or North Dakota USA. Anna's Mother Annie
was now a young widow from Norway with a baby who just immigrated
to USA. Anna's Mother Annie Olsen remarried Johannes brother
Ole J. Olsen in the USA. Anna appears to have used the Olson last name
per some records. Her Mother Annie kept her name spelled Olsen.
Anna moved to MN as a baby with her Mother Annie after her Father
Johannes Olsen passed away. Anna married Andrew Samdal in North Dakota
and lived in North Dakota until after Andrew passed away. Anna returned to MN
and lived in MN the rest of her life. Anna was living in South Minneapolis MN when
she passed away. Anna is survived by many relatives around the USA, including
MN, possibly North Dakota and in Norway.
The Olsen last name in Norway was changed for many during the Immigration
process to the USA to Olson spelling. Johannes Olsen
may have been Johannes Olsen or Olson in USA. Ole Olsen sited as
Ole Olson in the USA in some records. Mellemsdokken was the Farm name
in Vinstra Norway. In Norway Farm names were included in their last names. Johannes and Ole lived with their family of origin at the Mellemsdokken Farm
in Nord Fron Oppland Norway. (Vinstra area) Anna was born in a different area. Annie's Mother kept her Olsen spelling. Johannes may have too.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Anna O. Samdal Obituary:
Minneapolis Star- March 2, 1975
Samdal, Anna O., Age 89 yrs of 3325 Nicollet Ave S.
Survived by Sisters Mrs. Ella Hokanson, Mrs. Mabel Gilman
and Emma O. Rance, all of Minneapolis.
Funeral Services 10:30 am Monday - Waterston Funeral Home
4343 Nicollet Ave S. Mpls - Interment private, Lakewood Cemetery.
-----------
Anna's Spouse:
** Andrew John Samdal **
7/30/1889- 11/12/1954.
Born in Bergen Norway, passed away in Jamestown Stutsman Co. N. Dakota
USA. It appears Anna and Andrew were arried in Stutsman North Dakota.
It appears Andrew may have arrived in USA abt 1906 per a 1920 Stutsman North
Dakota Federal Census. It appears that Andrew and Anna lived in the Stutsman
North Dakota area at least up until Andrew's death.
Andrew's Parents lived and passed away in Norway.
Andrew's Father John (Jon) Samdal
(1855-1905) was born in Fana Hordaland Norway
and passed away in Norway.
Andrew's Mother Anna Maria Olsdtr Samdal
(April 23, 1858- Sept. 20, 1948) Andrew's
Mother Anna Maria was born in Bergen Hordaland Norge and passed away in
Fana Bergen Hordaland Norge.
---
US Gen Web Archives
Red River Valley Genealogy Society
RRVGS 1939-1960 -files.usgwarchives.net/nd/stutsman/funeral
site includes:
Andrew Samdal
1890- 1954
file xv224
No other Samdals seen on this list. Mortuary Records for Stutsman North Dakota
does not include burial site. for a fee may be able to get more data.
Andrew Samdal had at least one brother who also born in Norway
and immigrated to the USA. Canada Border crossing data also
found both both Andrew Samdal and his Brother Ole Martin Samdal.
Ole Martin Samdal was a U.S. Military Veteran during WWI
who served via North Dakota registration 1917-1918. Ole lived
in North Dakota when he registered. Ole Martin Samdal served our
Country and has a Military headstone. Ole Samdal married Anna Mutz in 1929
in North Dakota. They were Blessed with many children.
Ole and his Spouse Anna K. Mutz Samdal lived in Jamestown Stutsman North
Dakota the same time as Andrew and Anna Olsen Samdal lived there.
Ole and Anna Mutz Samdal 's children were born in Stutsman
North Dakota with last surname of Samdal. By 1949 City Directory
for Ole and Anna K. Samdal lived in Kelso Longview,Washington.
Anna K. Samdal is buried near Mutz relatives in North Dakota.
Ole Martin Samdal remarried as a Widower in 1953 . Ole is buried in
Washington. Widower Ole Martin Samdal remarried to Cicely M. Samdal.
Ole and Cicely Samdal also resided in Kelso Longview Washington per
1953 and 1959 City Directories. It appears that Andrew Samdal
had many Relatives in the USA and in Norway. Possibly more siblings
in the USA who immigrated.
( We hare hoping we can locate more information about Andrew and
Anna with this info in Anna's bio.)
Andrew's Brother Ole Samdal and Sister in law Anna K. Samdal:
Ole Martin Samdal
Memorial: 23604059
Anna K. Mutz Samdal
Memorial: 93138328
No Memorial located for Ole's Second Spouse Cicely Samdal.
Per Jamestown Stutsman No. Dakota Records, Ole Samdal and Anna Mutz
had a stillborn son John Evan Samdal who was born and passed away Oct. 22 1932 in Jamestown, North Dakota.
--
Andrew Samdal brother Hans Christian Samdal
immigrated to USA in 1917 from Norway. Hans was born in Bergen
Same Perents names per his SSN Death application John Samdal
and Anna Christianson. Hans Samdal was also registered for US WWI 1917-1918
Draft in Adams North Dakota.
Hans Christian Samdal
1885- 1955 ( Has Memorial)
Hans passed away in Adams Co, North Dakota. Hans was married to Edna Warne
and they had many children. (Edna S. Samdal 1893- 1956)
No Memorials located for Hans and Edna Samdal. They both passed away in
North Dakota, possibly Hettinger Adams Co. ND They were Blessed with
many Children.
Andrew had many siblings who lived in Norway all their lives.
It appears that Andrew's Father John Samdal and
his Mother lived in Norway all their lives.
----
Andrew's name seen as Andreas Johan Jonssen Samdal
on some Family trees online. Fana Bergen Norway, Hordaland County
possibly Fana Parish in Bergen Norway.
US Military World War I
1917- 1918 Draft Registration
Andrew John Samdal
dob July 30, 1889
born in Bergen Norway. Registered in Stutsman Co. North Dakota
( Edmunds seen on actual registration)
Andrew was registered for the WWI Draft in North Dakota. Unknown
if he served in the U.S. Military. Andrew Samdal not sited on the U.S. Military
Nationwide Grave Locator website.
Stutsman County in the World War
Published following 1918
Author : Norman Gillespie
from Jamestown, Stutsman Co. N.Dakota
Two different Samdal entries
Sites Mr. and Mrs John Samdal and
a second reference for photo of Ole M. Samdal
page 102
Book sites a paragraph Military biography
for each U.S. Military Veteran who served during WWI from Stutsman.
------
Anna's Family tree info and family on Carlson Olsen Ancestry. com site.
Family information sited on LDS Family Search site, Minnesota Historical
Site, digital ARKIVVERKET, other sites.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
We welcome more information for Anna's Father Johannes Mellemsdokken Olsen.
**Johannes Olsen **
1866- Oct. 15, 1887.
(His Brother Anton Olsen ( Olson) wrote Oct. 17,1887 in our Family Bible)
Anna's Father Johannes passed away somewhere in Dakota Territory tragically
after being struck by lightening. (North Dakota?) Annie's Parents
and baby Anna had just immigrated to the USA from Norway in the Spring
of 1887. We welcome information about Johannes to create or link
a Findagrave Memorial Site for Anna's Father Johannes.
Our Family does not know which Cemetery in Hawley Clay Co. MN he is buried
at this time. Our Family welcomes more information regarding where Johannes is
buried, his history. much research, no results. He may have been given new
name at time of Immigration or different spellings. John, Jon, Olson. unknown.
A John Olsen found on Findagrave buried
in New York, dob not known, Oct.1887 death.
Our John Olsen's very Specific ELCA Records, mostly in Norwegian
sited names, dates, lots of data but not the name of the Hawley Clay Co. MN
Cemetery.
( Our Johannes Olsen's Funeral Services via the Evangelical Lutheran Church
records were in Hawley, Clay Co. MN. Our Family was just starting to immigrate
to the USA during that time. Johannes came to the USA via New York.
Johannes possibly our only Family Member who immigrated to
North Dakota at that time. The rest of our Family who immigrated from Norway
appeared to be initially settling in MN. Two US ELCA archive records sited so
far for Anna's biological father Johannes Olsen. ELCA records site
Olsan surname spelling versus Olsen correct spelling on both. The
Second ELCA record for Johannes site Church as Seminary and Church location
as St. Paul Minnesota. This ELCA record may refer to the Luther Seminary in
St. Paul Minnesota where the US ELCA archives are located. Neither ELCA
record sites specific cemetery for Johannes. Our Family welcomes this
information to create a Memorial for Johannes. (More specific info is
sited in Mother Annie and Adopted Father Ole Olsen's Memorial Bios.)
Johannes's siblings Petra, Ole and Mary Mellemsdokken Olsen
immigrated to USA and settled in Minnesota
before Johannes and his Family
( Annie and Anna) immigrated from Norway to USA in May 1887.
Johannes Olsen's Sister Petra Olsen Thurstison was living in
Wadena Co. MN at the time Johannes passed
away. Brother Ole appears to have been
have been living in the USA by 1884.
Johannes Sister Mary Olsen Loom arrived to USA about 1883 and may lived
in Motley Minnesota after she married John Loom in 1886 in Wadena Co. MN. Johannes
Olsen's brother Anton Mellemsdokken Olsen (Olson) immigrated to
USA with his spouse Hannah and baby daughter Alma in 1901.
Anton's Family resided in the Aldrich Wadena Co MN area in USA initially
with Petra's Family. Anton and Hannah became Anton Olson and
Hannah Jordet Olson in the USA.
Possibly John, Johan, Jon or Johannes Olsen or Olson in USA.
not known. Olsan spelling on ELCA records sited versus Olsen. USA
ELCA sites Johannes Olsan.
--------
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Records (ELCA):
Anna Olson married Andrew Samdal
Dec. 24, 1917
place of Marriage: Trinity Church , Jamestown, North Dakota.
Anna's Parents Ole Olson, Mother O.J.Olson
Andrews Father John Samdal, Mother Samdal
Spouse born in Norway
( Fathers name listed twice, Mothers Name was Annie Olsen, not O.J. Olson,
Father was Ole J. Olsen or Olson)
---------
1920 & 1940 Federal Census Reports or data for Anna and Andrew found
when they lived in North Dakota was for
Pingree Stutsman Co., Edmunds or Woodbury , Stutsman Co. North Dakota.
Andrew was a Farmer, in the Farm Industry.
Their family household was the two of them , married, in reports found,
no children listed unless there is more info in other reports not found.
--
A 1925 North Dakota -Territory State Census
Pingree Stutsman N.D.
Sited Anna and Andrew Samdal living with or sited with a huge group of persons
names. They were the only Samdals on the large list. Many different
surnames listed for adults and children. Sited as A.J. Samdal and Anna Samdal.
---------
Our Family thus far has not found any records siting that Anna and Andrew were
Blessed with children. Anna's Mother Annie's obituary referred to her Mother Annie
Olsen having a grandchild. Per a Family picture of Anna's Mother Annie Olsen
from abt 1949 or before Annie is photographed with a handsome Raymond Arthur Olsen Jr. in a U.S. WWII Military uniform. (1924 - 1998) , Anna's nephew, Her late Brother Raymond Olsen's Son. ( And another 1949 photo with Annie Olsen, Raymond Jr, Helen & John Haines and Raymond Jr.'s Baby John R. Olsen.
Anna and Andrew lived in Woodbury Township Stutsman Co. North Dakota in 1940. They lived in Pingree Stutsman North Dakota in a 1920 Federal Census. Referred to both being born in Norway. There were no childrens names or other names.
------
Social Security Index
Anna Samdal
dob : April 1, 1886
dod : Feb. 1975
SSA has her last address Mpls, Henn. Co. MN, 55408
SSN issued in Wisconsin before 1951
--------
MN Death Index
Anna O. Samdal
dob : April 1, 1885
dod: Feb. 28, 1975
Anna passed away in Henn. Co. MN. Mothers Maiden Name: Amonson
Certificate: 005142
--------
Anna's DOB: April 1, 1885 in Sel i vaga , Oppland Norway.
-------
LDS Family Search Records
Norway Baptism Records
Anna Olsen
born April 1, 1885
Christianing Mary 24, 1885
Vaagaa Oppland Norway
Parents: Johannes Olsen & Anne Amundsdr
--
Anna's siblings born in USA are linked to her Parents Ole and Annie's Findagrave
sites. Anna, Siblings from Ole & Annie Olsen's marriage are laid to rest at
the Lakewood Cemetery in Mpls MN.
We Welcome more family history, Family tree info, written Memorial tributes.
photos for Anna's Findagrave Memorial site.
Bio rough draft in progress. Much data to be deleted when
Anna's Father Johannes Olsen Memorial is created or located and
Family Memorials are linked.
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