BELOVED SON, SPOUSE, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT GRANDFATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE, COUSIN, RELATIVE AND COMMUNITY MEMBER
Name in USA: Anton Olson
Birth Name: Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken
Mellemsdokken Farm - Vinstra, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway
Military Service in Norwegian Army (Prior to coming to America)
U.S. Military World War I Draft Registration - Wadena MN 1917-1918
Anton Olson dob: May 1, 1874
1901 Immigration from Norway to USA - - Ship SS Waesland
Pioneer Farmer in Wadena Co. MN
Retired from working at the Northern Pacific Railroad
Brother Ole J Olsen worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad in Minnesota.
Not known if Brother Johannes Olsen worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad
built in Hawley, Clay Co. Minnesota in 1872. Johannes Olsen passed away in 1887
just 6 months after arrival to America and is laid to rest in Hawley Clay Co. MN.
Proud Norwegian American Lutheran (ELCA)
* * * * *
Parents:
Father: Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken
( 1828-1910)
Mother: Anne Pedersdatter Byreeiet (Kaltrud)
(1832-1904)
Parents Ole & Anne passed away in Nord-fron Oppland Norway
Sodorp Parish in Norway
Born Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken in Norway
( later in USA, Anton Olson)
Born in Vinstra Nord-Fron Oppland Norway
Mellemsdokken Family Farm in Norway ("Between Dokken" Norwegian Term)
Spouse:
Hannah Jordet Olson
Maiden name: Hannah Gulbransdatter Øverjordet
Maiden name changed to Jordet in USA
Anton & Hannah's Children:
Alma Kristina Olson Wickstrom
Oline Marie Olson Carlson
Aless Gerhard Olsen
Arthur Herman Olson
Harold Magnus Olson
(Art & Harold Identical Twins)
( Aless change surname to Olsen spelling)
Anton Married Hannah Øverjordet ( Jordet) May 30, 1899 in Norway
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
** In Loving Memory of Anton **
Our Great Grandfather Anton is loved, missed and remembered
the hearts of the many who loved him forever.
Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken was born in Vinstra Norway.
Anton married Hannah at the Sodorp Parish in Norway in 1899.
They ware living with Hannah's Father and siblings at the
Øverjordet Farm at least part of 1900. They appeared to have
lived with or stayed with both their Parents before they immigrated
to the USA in 1901 with their baby Alma Kristina. Anton's
Siblings Petra, Marit Mary, Johnannes and Ole immigrated to USA prior
to Anton immigrating. Anton's Sister Petra's husband Peter Thurstison
sponsored Anton's Family to come to the USA. They immigrated to the USA
from Norway before Anton and Hannah and lived in Aldrich MN.
Anton and Hannah initially raised their Family in Aldrich, Wadena Co MN
then Wadena MN. The family farmed and Anton worked for the Railroad.
Anton's Brother Ole Olsen worked for the Railroad. Many others in
our Family worked for the Railroad years later throughout generations
in the USA. Anton was a Proud Norwegian American. Anton was a hard
working honest man. Anton had strong work ethics. Anton was a
very skilled man. He made skis, sleds, other carpentry projects from wood.
He was skilled at farming. They used skis in MN as they had in Norway.
They initially traveled by horses, buggy and train. Anton He learned much about
how to live on the land from living in Norway... and survive the cold MN
weather. Anton's Grandchildren smile thinking of their many good memories
of him... They are elderly as of 2023, but have so many cherished fond memories
of Anton. He also insisted the the children do well in school... and
they did...Their education was important to Anton. In later life, Anton he worked
in downtown Wadena. Anton was a devote Lutheran and a strong man of Faith.
He valued honesty, hard work, altruism and his family. He loved his family
and they adored him. His children used to love to talk about their family
history. A person wrote a nice letter to the editor of the Wadena newspaper after
Anton passed away. In 1999, this writer typed Anton's Daughter Oline's biography
that included Anton and Hannah's History. Anton and Hannah are survived by many
relatives in the USA including MN and in Norway.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Anton was a Wadena Co. MN Pioneer.
Anton retired from the Northern Pacific Railroad
in 1947. Anton passed away at his home at 304 Jefferson St.
Wadena MN. He passed away following a stroke the same day. Anton's
Funeral Memorial Services were at the Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Anton was a charter Member and Faithful Member of the
Immanuel Lutheran Church. Anton was a life long Lutheran
Church Member in Wadena MN.
Anton's very detailed front Page Obituary was in the
Wadena Pioneer Journal Minnesota Newspaper.
(1949) "Wadena Pioneer"
-----
Anton Olsen
Pennsylvania Passenger List
1800-1962
Anton Olsen
male
dob abt 1875
last residence: Christiana (Norway)
Port of departure: Liverpool England
Arrival date: April 21, 1901
Port of arrival: Philadelphia, Penn.
age 26
Ship: Waesland
Friends name: Peder Tartensen
to note:
( suppose to be Peter Thurstison)
Spouse of Petra Thurstison, Anton's Family's sponsor to USA) After Anton,
Hannah and baby Alma left Norway, their ship had problems. They got
stranded in Liverpool England until the ship was fixed.) Oline, Anton's
late daughter was thinking Ellis Island for arrival, but it appears per
Passenger list Anton and Family arrived in USA via Philadelphia Pennsylvania)
To note: The year after Anton's Family immigrated to the USA via the Waesland:
In March 1902, the same Ship, the Waesland sank. The Waesland via the Liverpool
Philadelphia route collided in the fog with the Harmonides Steamer sh ip.
all but one passenger, allegedly a child were rescued. Some records site two deaths.
-------
** Anton's Siblings **
Anton & All Siblings born in Norway. Some immigrated to USA, lived in MN, others remained living in Norway.
1. ** Mary Olsen Loom **
1853 - 1921
maiden name:
Marit "Mary" Olsdatter Mellemsdokken
( Olsen) possibly Olson in USA
Mary immigrated from Norway to USA, lived in Minnesota USA. Mary Olsen
married John Loom in in Minnesota. They raised their Family in Minnesota.
They are buried in Motley MN
Mary's Memorial: 747160 (linked)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. ** Ole J. Olsen ** (Olson)
1856 - 1935
Birth Name: Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken
Ole was born in Norway, immigrated to the USA. Unknown where Ole initially lived
in Minnesota. Ole was the father of children born in Norway prior to his immigration to
the USA. Ole's Great Grandson from Norway reports Ole had Family Ties/
connection with Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen who immigrated to the
Lake Park Minnesota area from Norway with her son
Johannes Bosaaen ( John) , her Parents, possibly siblings after her son
was born in Norway. It appears Kari passed away in the USA in 1891. Lake Park
Minnesota is not far from Hawley MN where Johannes Olsen is buried.
Ole married his Brother Johannes' Widow Annie Olsen in the USA.
Ole and Annie Olsen lived in the So. Mpls MN area many years. Ole is
buried in Henn. Co. MN Ole's name seen as spelled Olson and Olsen on
varying data. Ole is buried at Lakewood Cemetery in South Mpls, MN
with his spouse Annie Olsen, their children born who passed away in
the USA, Children's Spouses. Annie kept her last name as Olsen, or
Lakewood has her as Annie Olsen. Ole had relationships
in Norway prior to moving to the USA. Ole is survived by many
relatives via his children born in Norway.
Ole's Memorial: 1201168561. (linked)
Minnesota Branch Olsen/Olson Family has active communication with Ole's Great
Grandson who lives in Norway.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
3. ** Mari Olsdatter Mellemsdokken **
** Mari Kleiven** (married name)
1859 - 1936
Mari was born in Nord Fron Oppland Norway and passed away in Nord Fron
Norway. Mari married Ole Paulsen Kleiven (1861-1937). They had three children
Anna Olsdatter Kleiven, Marie "Mary" Kleiven and Olaf Olsen Kleiven. Mary
passed away in Nord Fron Norway. Mari's daughter Anna Kleiven married Petter
Olsen Bergum of Norway.(Petter 1880- 1971). Anna and Petter had daughter Olga Ethel
Bergum of Norway(1908- 2007) more references on google also referring to
Mary Kleven, Mari's Daughter of Norway. Mari's Daughter was born in Kvam, married
Ole Pederson of Norway and moved to Montana, passed away in Billings Montana.
It appears Mari and her children may have been members of the Kvam Norway Parish
after she married Ole Paulsen. Many references to her children and Kvam Parish.
Mari's Family kept in contact with Anton's Family.
_ _ _ _ __ _
4. ** Petra Thurstison ** (Olsen/Olson)
1863- 1935
maiden name:
Petra Olsdatter Mellemsdokken
Petra married Peter Thurstison in MN
Petra's Memorial:93131992 (linked)
Spouse: Peter Thurstison
Memorial: 93131954
Petra was born in Norway. Petra immigrated from Norway to the USA.
Petra settled in Minnesota and married Peter in Minnesota. Peter also immigrated
to the USA from Norway. Petra and Peter they lived in Wadena Co. MN many yrs.
Peter & Petra Thurstison sponsored Anton, Hannah and Alma for them to be
able to move from Norway to Wadena County Minnesota,USA. Both passed away
in the Wadena MN area. Petra and Peter arrived to MN long before Anton's Family.
They helped Anton's family settle in Aldrich MN. Much appreciation to the Thurstison Family.
( Anton's Daughter Oline Olson Carlson talked so highly of them, sharing the immigration
story with her children, grandchildren, others)
Per Family, Family members who immigrated from Norway to the USA saved money to
sponsor other Family Members to move to the USA. Family reports that Anton and
Hannah Jordet Olson sponsored Hannah's Brother Peter Jordet's Family to immigrate
to the USA
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
5. ** Johannes Olsen Mellemsdokken **
1866 - Oct. 15, 1887 (10-17-1887)
Johannes Olsen or Olson; Johan, John in the USA)
Johannes passed away in the Dakota Territory USA or North Dakota. It appears he was
Johannes Olsen or Olson in the USA per ELCA Death/Burial Records for Hawley MN.
possibly also maybe John, Jon, other spellings in USA spelling changed for
names after immigration.
Johannes was born in Norway. Johannes, his spouse
Annie Amundsdatter Olsen and their daughter Anna immigrated to the
USA May 14, 1887. Johannes passed away from a Lightening strike in
North Dakota ( Dakota Territory) USA soon after immigration.
Johannes's brother Ole later married Annie after she was widowed
in the USA. Johannes Daughter Anna married Andrew Samdal.
Anna Samdal is buried at Lakewood. May have also had nickname
John or Jon in the USA. We are searching to find where Johannes is buried
and would like to create a Memorial for him.
U.S. ELCA Evangelical Lutheran Church of America:
Lutheran Church Records
from Minnesota USA in Norwegian.
Johannes Olson (Olsen?)
Passing away 10-15-1887
Burial Services Nov. 20, 1887
Hawley Clay County Minnesota
dob 1866 born in Norge. ( Norway)
Parents Names and Spouse Name sited. ( same as our Family records)
Anton had 10-17-1887 as Johnannes date of death in his Family Bible.
Anton was still in Norway when Johannes passed away. Possibly
burial 10-17-1887. Siblings Ole Olsen, Mary Olsen Loom
and Petra Olsen Thurstison were living in Minnesota
when Johannes Olsen passed away. It appears that Ole Olsen
may have had some ties to Lake Park Becker Co. MN, not far from Hawley.
Hawley isn't that far from Fargo North Dakota or Lake Park Becker Co. MN.
Original Records in Norwegian
Typed limited translation in
English - Johannes Olsan
Actual record looks like Johannes Olson or Olsen. hard
to read. Olsan was not accurate for translation. Johannes' Spouse
Anne kept Olsen spelling all her life. Great Grandson of Ole Olsen from
Norway translated the ECLA Lutheran Church of America Hawley Minnesota
records for our Family. Cemetery not listed in records found so far.
It appears that Johannes Olsen is buried in Hawley Clay Co.
Minnesota per the Church burial records. The records did not specify
which Cemetery in Hawley or specific church name. It appeared to be
a group of Norwegian Lutheran Churches. It is not known if
Johannes is buried in a Lutheran Cemetery or other cemetery in
Hawley Minnesota USA. We would like to locate exact burial site
and create a Memorial for Johannes to link to his Family
Members Memorials.
( Our relative from Norway translated the records for our family in English.
It does not appear actual Cemetery burial location in Hawley is sited.. )
research in progress.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
6. ** Oline Olsdatter Mellemsdokken **
1870-1877 passed away as a young child in
Nord fron Oppland Norway
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Anton's Paternal Grand Parents:
*Ole Johannessen Mellemsdokken 1796-1885
*Marit Erickdatter Mellemsdokken 1786 - 1872
both lived and passed away in Nord Fron Norway
Anton's Maternal Grand Parents:
*Peder Olsen Haugastuen 1801-
*Guri Johannesdatter Kaltrud 1799-
Nord Fron Norway
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Anton's Family history, Family Tree info on Anton & Hannnah's G.Grandson's Family Tree in Ancestry.com for the Carlson Olsen Family. Our Family welcomes more photos, family history information, family tree info as related to Anton's family tree. Some siblings immigrated to the USA, some remained in Norway. Some of Anton's Family have been communicating with relatives in Norway and visited Norway.(Anton's daughter Oline Olson Carlson's family) Family History sited on
Ancestry.com site.
Anton's Daughter, Oline Marie Olson Carlson did an interview with this writer
in 1999 about Our Norwegian Family Roots. At the time Oline was elderly
and talked about what she remembered. She did a great job considering her age.
There is so much more we could have added that we know
now. And so much we don't know. The interview is attached to Anton
and Hannah's Daughter Oline's Memorial. Oline was proud of her Parents
Anton & Hannah.
The home/land once owned by Anton and Hannah Olson
at 304 Jefferson St. in Wadena is now the location of the Casey's
Store and Gas station in Wadena MN.
Family Welcomes more Family history, Family tree info, photos, written
Memorial Tributes for Anton's Memorial.
bio in progress. Rough draft to be edited.
BELOVED SON, SPOUSE, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT GRANDFATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE, COUSIN, RELATIVE AND COMMUNITY MEMBER
Name in USA: Anton Olson
Birth Name: Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken
Mellemsdokken Farm - Vinstra, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway
Military Service in Norwegian Army (Prior to coming to America)
U.S. Military World War I Draft Registration - Wadena MN 1917-1918
Anton Olson dob: May 1, 1874
1901 Immigration from Norway to USA - - Ship SS Waesland
Pioneer Farmer in Wadena Co. MN
Retired from working at the Northern Pacific Railroad
Brother Ole J Olsen worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad in Minnesota.
Not known if Brother Johannes Olsen worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad
built in Hawley, Clay Co. Minnesota in 1872. Johannes Olsen passed away in 1887
just 6 months after arrival to America and is laid to rest in Hawley Clay Co. MN.
Proud Norwegian American Lutheran (ELCA)
* * * * *
Parents:
Father: Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken
( 1828-1910)
Mother: Anne Pedersdatter Byreeiet (Kaltrud)
(1832-1904)
Parents Ole & Anne passed away in Nord-fron Oppland Norway
Sodorp Parish in Norway
Born Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken in Norway
( later in USA, Anton Olson)
Born in Vinstra Nord-Fron Oppland Norway
Mellemsdokken Family Farm in Norway ("Between Dokken" Norwegian Term)
Spouse:
Hannah Jordet Olson
Maiden name: Hannah Gulbransdatter Øverjordet
Maiden name changed to Jordet in USA
Anton & Hannah's Children:
Alma Kristina Olson Wickstrom
Oline Marie Olson Carlson
Aless Gerhard Olsen
Arthur Herman Olson
Harold Magnus Olson
(Art & Harold Identical Twins)
( Aless change surname to Olsen spelling)
Anton Married Hannah Øverjordet ( Jordet) May 30, 1899 in Norway
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
** In Loving Memory of Anton **
Our Great Grandfather Anton is loved, missed and remembered
the hearts of the many who loved him forever.
Anton Olsen Mellemsdokken was born in Vinstra Norway.
Anton married Hannah at the Sodorp Parish in Norway in 1899.
They ware living with Hannah's Father and siblings at the
Øverjordet Farm at least part of 1900. They appeared to have
lived with or stayed with both their Parents before they immigrated
to the USA in 1901 with their baby Alma Kristina. Anton's
Siblings Petra, Marit Mary, Johnannes and Ole immigrated to USA prior
to Anton immigrating. Anton's Sister Petra's husband Peter Thurstison
sponsored Anton's Family to come to the USA. They immigrated to the USA
from Norway before Anton and Hannah and lived in Aldrich MN.
Anton and Hannah initially raised their Family in Aldrich, Wadena Co MN
then Wadena MN. The family farmed and Anton worked for the Railroad.
Anton's Brother Ole Olsen worked for the Railroad. Many others in
our Family worked for the Railroad years later throughout generations
in the USA. Anton was a Proud Norwegian American. Anton was a hard
working honest man. Anton had strong work ethics. Anton was a
very skilled man. He made skis, sleds, other carpentry projects from wood.
He was skilled at farming. They used skis in MN as they had in Norway.
They initially traveled by horses, buggy and train. Anton He learned much about
how to live on the land from living in Norway... and survive the cold MN
weather. Anton's Grandchildren smile thinking of their many good memories
of him... They are elderly as of 2023, but have so many cherished fond memories
of Anton. He also insisted the the children do well in school... and
they did...Their education was important to Anton. In later life, Anton he worked
in downtown Wadena. Anton was a devote Lutheran and a strong man of Faith.
He valued honesty, hard work, altruism and his family. He loved his family
and they adored him. His children used to love to talk about their family
history. A person wrote a nice letter to the editor of the Wadena newspaper after
Anton passed away. In 1999, this writer typed Anton's Daughter Oline's biography
that included Anton and Hannah's History. Anton and Hannah are survived by many
relatives in the USA including MN and in Norway.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Anton was a Wadena Co. MN Pioneer.
Anton retired from the Northern Pacific Railroad
in 1947. Anton passed away at his home at 304 Jefferson St.
Wadena MN. He passed away following a stroke the same day. Anton's
Funeral Memorial Services were at the Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Anton was a charter Member and Faithful Member of the
Immanuel Lutheran Church. Anton was a life long Lutheran
Church Member in Wadena MN.
Anton's very detailed front Page Obituary was in the
Wadena Pioneer Journal Minnesota Newspaper.
(1949) "Wadena Pioneer"
-----
Anton Olsen
Pennsylvania Passenger List
1800-1962
Anton Olsen
male
dob abt 1875
last residence: Christiana (Norway)
Port of departure: Liverpool England
Arrival date: April 21, 1901
Port of arrival: Philadelphia, Penn.
age 26
Ship: Waesland
Friends name: Peder Tartensen
to note:
( suppose to be Peter Thurstison)
Spouse of Petra Thurstison, Anton's Family's sponsor to USA) After Anton,
Hannah and baby Alma left Norway, their ship had problems. They got
stranded in Liverpool England until the ship was fixed.) Oline, Anton's
late daughter was thinking Ellis Island for arrival, but it appears per
Passenger list Anton and Family arrived in USA via Philadelphia Pennsylvania)
To note: The year after Anton's Family immigrated to the USA via the Waesland:
In March 1902, the same Ship, the Waesland sank. The Waesland via the Liverpool
Philadelphia route collided in the fog with the Harmonides Steamer sh ip.
all but one passenger, allegedly a child were rescued. Some records site two deaths.
-------
** Anton's Siblings **
Anton & All Siblings born in Norway. Some immigrated to USA, lived in MN, others remained living in Norway.
1. ** Mary Olsen Loom **
1853 - 1921
maiden name:
Marit "Mary" Olsdatter Mellemsdokken
( Olsen) possibly Olson in USA
Mary immigrated from Norway to USA, lived in Minnesota USA. Mary Olsen
married John Loom in in Minnesota. They raised their Family in Minnesota.
They are buried in Motley MN
Mary's Memorial: 747160 (linked)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2. ** Ole J. Olsen ** (Olson)
1856 - 1935
Birth Name: Ole Olsen Mellemsdokken
Ole was born in Norway, immigrated to the USA. Unknown where Ole initially lived
in Minnesota. Ole was the father of children born in Norway prior to his immigration to
the USA. Ole's Great Grandson from Norway reports Ole had Family Ties/
connection with Kari Iversdatter Bosaaen who immigrated to the
Lake Park Minnesota area from Norway with her son
Johannes Bosaaen ( John) , her Parents, possibly siblings after her son
was born in Norway. It appears Kari passed away in the USA in 1891. Lake Park
Minnesota is not far from Hawley MN where Johannes Olsen is buried.
Ole married his Brother Johannes' Widow Annie Olsen in the USA.
Ole and Annie Olsen lived in the So. Mpls MN area many years. Ole is
buried in Henn. Co. MN Ole's name seen as spelled Olson and Olsen on
varying data. Ole is buried at Lakewood Cemetery in South Mpls, MN
with his spouse Annie Olsen, their children born who passed away in
the USA, Children's Spouses. Annie kept her last name as Olsen, or
Lakewood has her as Annie Olsen. Ole had relationships
in Norway prior to moving to the USA. Ole is survived by many
relatives via his children born in Norway.
Ole's Memorial: 1201168561. (linked)
Minnesota Branch Olsen/Olson Family has active communication with Ole's Great
Grandson who lives in Norway.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
3. ** Mari Olsdatter Mellemsdokken **
** Mari Kleiven** (married name)
1859 - 1936
Mari was born in Nord Fron Oppland Norway and passed away in Nord Fron
Norway. Mari married Ole Paulsen Kleiven (1861-1937). They had three children
Anna Olsdatter Kleiven, Marie "Mary" Kleiven and Olaf Olsen Kleiven. Mary
passed away in Nord Fron Norway. Mari's daughter Anna Kleiven married Petter
Olsen Bergum of Norway.(Petter 1880- 1971). Anna and Petter had daughter Olga Ethel
Bergum of Norway(1908- 2007) more references on google also referring to
Mary Kleven, Mari's Daughter of Norway. Mari's Daughter was born in Kvam, married
Ole Pederson of Norway and moved to Montana, passed away in Billings Montana.
It appears Mari and her children may have been members of the Kvam Norway Parish
after she married Ole Paulsen. Many references to her children and Kvam Parish.
Mari's Family kept in contact with Anton's Family.
_ _ _ _ __ _
4. ** Petra Thurstison ** (Olsen/Olson)
1863- 1935
maiden name:
Petra Olsdatter Mellemsdokken
Petra married Peter Thurstison in MN
Petra's Memorial:93131992 (linked)
Spouse: Peter Thurstison
Memorial: 93131954
Petra was born in Norway. Petra immigrated from Norway to the USA.
Petra settled in Minnesota and married Peter in Minnesota. Peter also immigrated
to the USA from Norway. Petra and Peter they lived in Wadena Co. MN many yrs.
Peter & Petra Thurstison sponsored Anton, Hannah and Alma for them to be
able to move from Norway to Wadena County Minnesota,USA. Both passed away
in the Wadena MN area. Petra and Peter arrived to MN long before Anton's Family.
They helped Anton's family settle in Aldrich MN. Much appreciation to the Thurstison Family.
( Anton's Daughter Oline Olson Carlson talked so highly of them, sharing the immigration
story with her children, grandchildren, others)
Per Family, Family members who immigrated from Norway to the USA saved money to
sponsor other Family Members to move to the USA. Family reports that Anton and
Hannah Jordet Olson sponsored Hannah's Brother Peter Jordet's Family to immigrate
to the USA
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
5. ** Johannes Olsen Mellemsdokken **
1866 - Oct. 15, 1887 (10-17-1887)
Johannes Olsen or Olson; Johan, John in the USA)
Johannes passed away in the Dakota Territory USA or North Dakota. It appears he was
Johannes Olsen or Olson in the USA per ELCA Death/Burial Records for Hawley MN.
possibly also maybe John, Jon, other spellings in USA spelling changed for
names after immigration.
Johannes was born in Norway. Johannes, his spouse
Annie Amundsdatter Olsen and their daughter Anna immigrated to the
USA May 14, 1887. Johannes passed away from a Lightening strike in
North Dakota ( Dakota Territory) USA soon after immigration.
Johannes's brother Ole later married Annie after she was widowed
in the USA. Johannes Daughter Anna married Andrew Samdal.
Anna Samdal is buried at Lakewood. May have also had nickname
John or Jon in the USA. We are searching to find where Johannes is buried
and would like to create a Memorial for him.
U.S. ELCA Evangelical Lutheran Church of America:
Lutheran Church Records
from Minnesota USA in Norwegian.
Johannes Olson (Olsen?)
Passing away 10-15-1887
Burial Services Nov. 20, 1887
Hawley Clay County Minnesota
dob 1866 born in Norge. ( Norway)
Parents Names and Spouse Name sited. ( same as our Family records)
Anton had 10-17-1887 as Johnannes date of death in his Family Bible.
Anton was still in Norway when Johannes passed away. Possibly
burial 10-17-1887. Siblings Ole Olsen, Mary Olsen Loom
and Petra Olsen Thurstison were living in Minnesota
when Johannes Olsen passed away. It appears that Ole Olsen
may have had some ties to Lake Park Becker Co. MN, not far from Hawley.
Hawley isn't that far from Fargo North Dakota or Lake Park Becker Co. MN.
Original Records in Norwegian
Typed limited translation in
English - Johannes Olsan
Actual record looks like Johannes Olson or Olsen. hard
to read. Olsan was not accurate for translation. Johannes' Spouse
Anne kept Olsen spelling all her life. Great Grandson of Ole Olsen from
Norway translated the ECLA Lutheran Church of America Hawley Minnesota
records for our Family. Cemetery not listed in records found so far.
It appears that Johannes Olsen is buried in Hawley Clay Co.
Minnesota per the Church burial records. The records did not specify
which Cemetery in Hawley or specific church name. It appeared to be
a group of Norwegian Lutheran Churches. It is not known if
Johannes is buried in a Lutheran Cemetery or other cemetery in
Hawley Minnesota USA. We would like to locate exact burial site
and create a Memorial for Johannes to link to his Family
Members Memorials.
( Our relative from Norway translated the records for our family in English.
It does not appear actual Cemetery burial location in Hawley is sited.. )
research in progress.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
6. ** Oline Olsdatter Mellemsdokken **
1870-1877 passed away as a young child in
Nord fron Oppland Norway
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Anton's Paternal Grand Parents:
*Ole Johannessen Mellemsdokken 1796-1885
*Marit Erickdatter Mellemsdokken 1786 - 1872
both lived and passed away in Nord Fron Norway
Anton's Maternal Grand Parents:
*Peder Olsen Haugastuen 1801-
*Guri Johannesdatter Kaltrud 1799-
Nord Fron Norway
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Anton's Family history, Family Tree info on Anton & Hannnah's G.Grandson's Family Tree in Ancestry.com for the Carlson Olsen Family. Our Family welcomes more photos, family history information, family tree info as related to Anton's family tree. Some siblings immigrated to the USA, some remained in Norway. Some of Anton's Family have been communicating with relatives in Norway and visited Norway.(Anton's daughter Oline Olson Carlson's family) Family History sited on
Ancestry.com site.
Anton's Daughter, Oline Marie Olson Carlson did an interview with this writer
in 1999 about Our Norwegian Family Roots. At the time Oline was elderly
and talked about what she remembered. She did a great job considering her age.
There is so much more we could have added that we know
now. And so much we don't know. The interview is attached to Anton
and Hannah's Daughter Oline's Memorial. Oline was proud of her Parents
Anton & Hannah.
The home/land once owned by Anton and Hannah Olson
at 304 Jefferson St. in Wadena is now the location of the Casey's
Store and Gas station in Wadena MN.
Family Welcomes more Family history, Family tree info, photos, written
Memorial Tributes for Anton's Memorial.
bio in progress. Rough draft to be edited.
Family Members
See more Olson or Mellemsdokken memorials in:
- Wadena Cemetery Olson or Mellemsdokken
- Wadena Olson or Mellemsdokken
- Wadena County Olson or Mellemsdokken
- Minnesota Olson or Mellemsdokken
- USA Olson or Mellemsdokken
- Find a Grave Olson or Mellemsdokken
