Peter was christened simply "Peter". The "H" which he used as an initial was in all likelihood, his patronymic "Hansen". His parents were listed as Hans Gulbrandsen and Anne Pedersdatter. The surname Wang was adopted later, an adaptation of the farm in Norway - Vangseie.
Obituary: The Argyle Atlas 21 Dec 1917
Contributor Audrey Quinn Porter Fag#47005894
Peter H. Wang was born on the James Shager homestead on the 24 day of May 1858. Sometime afterward he moved onto the farm where he lived until his death on Dec. 13, 1917, at the age of 59 yrs., 6 months and 19 days.
He had been ailing for some time, but no one expected that the silent boatman should so unexpected and suddenly conveying him across a stormy Jordan into the heavenly Canaan. He died in the faith of the Lord Jesus on whom he had believed and trusted with his whole heart.
On the 2nd of February 1882 he was united in marriage to Anna E. Dalen. To this union 12 children were born. On the 19th day of February 1913, his wife preceded him to the great beyond, also one son, Elmer and two daughters, Clara and Julia, preceded him. He leaves to mourn his death six sons and three daughters, Harry E. of Wiota, Charles A. of Augusta, Amelia K. of Oak Park, Ill., George T. of Monroe, Parks A.J. Mabel, Allan M., Clara D., at home and Walter L. who sis a senior at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn; also, one sister, Mrs. Anna Daehlin, also seven grandchildren.
"His trials and his griefs are past," a blessed end is his at last; he bore Christ's yoke, and did his will, and though he died, he liveth still.
Peter was christened simply "Peter". The "H" which he used as an initial was in all likelihood, his patronymic "Hansen". His parents were listed as Hans Gulbrandsen and Anne Pedersdatter. The surname Wang was adopted later, an adaptation of the farm in Norway - Vangseie.
Obituary: The Argyle Atlas 21 Dec 1917
Contributor Audrey Quinn Porter Fag#47005894
Peter H. Wang was born on the James Shager homestead on the 24 day of May 1858. Sometime afterward he moved onto the farm where he lived until his death on Dec. 13, 1917, at the age of 59 yrs., 6 months and 19 days.
He had been ailing for some time, but no one expected that the silent boatman should so unexpected and suddenly conveying him across a stormy Jordan into the heavenly Canaan. He died in the faith of the Lord Jesus on whom he had believed and trusted with his whole heart.
On the 2nd of February 1882 he was united in marriage to Anna E. Dalen. To this union 12 children were born. On the 19th day of February 1913, his wife preceded him to the great beyond, also one son, Elmer and two daughters, Clara and Julia, preceded him. He leaves to mourn his death six sons and three daughters, Harry E. of Wiota, Charles A. of Augusta, Amelia K. of Oak Park, Ill., George T. of Monroe, Parks A.J. Mabel, Allan M., Clara D., at home and Walter L. who sis a senior at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn; also, one sister, Mrs. Anna Daehlin, also seven grandchildren.
"His trials and his griefs are past," a blessed end is his at last; he bore Christ's yoke, and did his will, and though he died, he liveth still.
Family Members
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Harry Edgar Wang
1882–1962
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Charles Wang
1884–1948
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Amelia Christine Wang Watrud
1885–1970
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Elmer Hjalmar Wang
1887–1904
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George Thurman Wang
1890–1920
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Pvt Parks Arthur Wang
1892–1964
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Jane Mabel Wang Uglum
1893–1968
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Rev Walter Lawrence Wang
1895–1975
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Clara Nina Wang
1897–1899
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Julia Wang
1900–1900
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Allen Martin Wang
1900–1959
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Clara D Wang Burtness
1902–1987
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