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Børger Olsen, Jaer

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Børger Olsen, Jaer, was born in 1735 in Norway.G
• Death: He died on 29 August 1813 at age ~78 in Norway.G

• Last Edited: 15 June 2017

Kirsti Toresdatter, Nordby

Biography

• Birth: Kirsti Toresdatter, Nordby, was born in 1735 in Norway.G
• Death: She died in 1797 at age ~62 in Norway.G

• Last Edited: 3 January 2014

Peder Toresen

Parents

• Last Edited: 3 January 2014

Malene Hansdatter

• Last Edited: 3 January 2014

Erik Eriksen

• Last Edited: 3 January 2014

Gunhild Trygsdatter, Smellen

• Last Edited: 3 January 2014

Ole Børgersen

Biography

• Birth: Ole Børgersen was born in 1689 in Norway.G
• Death: He died on 9 October 1741 at age ~52 in Norway.G

• Last Edited: 3 January 2014

Anne Paulsdatter

Biography

• Birth: Anne Paulsdatter was born in 1702 in Norway.G
• Death: She died on 16 November 1784 at age ~82 in Norway.G

• Last Edited: 3 January 2014

Torer Rasmussen

• Last Edited: 3 January 2014

Anne Knutsdatter

• Last Edited: 3 January 2014

Niels Svendsen

Biography

• Name: Niels Svendsen was also known as Niels Jensen.¹

• Last Edited: 21 February 2017

Citations

1. [S1307] Aker Parish (Olso County, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 199, no. 64

Matthies Aslachsen

• Last Edited: 21 February 2017

Tolline Christophersdatter

• Last Edited: 21 February 2017

Hans Olsen

Biography

• Witness: Hans Olsen witnessed the baptism of Jenny Matilda Johnson on 16 November 1884 at Sagene Parish in Christiania [present-day Oslo], Akershus, Norway.G^1,2,3

• Last Edited: 21 February 2017

Citations

1. [S76] From Amy Hay, ([address for private use]) to Anita Reid, ; held in by , [address for private use], Letter; 14 March 2005; Anita A Reid; W2790 Rim Rock Road; Eau Claire, Wisconsin; 2014; Response to research request regarding church location and church records of the Johan Anderson and Maren Olsen family. Scans of requested documents and map of neighborhood surrounding the church received
2. [S250] Sagene parish (Oslo county, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 11, no. 7
3. [S221] Sagene parish (Oslo county, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 97, no. 35

Chester Sverre ("Chet") Johnson

Parents

Chet Johnson

Biography

• Birth: Chester Sverre ("Chet") Johnson was born on 17 September 1909 at 419 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}
• Marriage: He and Genevieve M ("Gen") Flynn were married on 19 June 1929 at District Court for Ramsey County in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States.⁹
• Death: Chester Sverre ("Chet") Johnson died of cardiac arrest due to ischemic heart disease and saddle embolus of the aorta on 3 February 1975 at age 65 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^10,11
• Burial: He was buried on 6 February 1975 at Saint Patricks CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁰

• Person Source: Chester Sverre ("Chet") Johnson had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Baptism: He was baptized on 14 November 1909 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 15 April 1910 at 419 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes have been married five years and have three children. They are renting their home. Helmer immigrated in 1900, Agnes in 1901. He is listed as an Alien and is employed as a laborer in the paper mills. Both can speak English.⁵
• Witness: Chester Sverre ("Chet") Johnson appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 January 1920 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes now own their home, free of mortgage. He immigrated in 1890 [should be 1900] and she immigrated in 1891 [should be 1901]. They were naturalized in 1914 and their native tongue is Norwegian, though both speak English. Helmer is working as a pipe fitter at a Paper and Pulp company.⁶
• Confirmation: Chester Sverre ("Chet") Johnson was confirmed on 15 June 1924 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.²
• Census (fam): He and Genevieve M ("Gen") Flynn appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 1234 Ro River in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Chester and Genevieve have been married one year and have a daughter. They are renting their home for $20/month. He is employed as a test car driver for the Rubber Company.⁷
• Occupation: On 25 November 1936 Chester Sverre ("Chet") Johnson was a laborer at Sterling Pulp and Paper Company in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁴
• Census (fam): He and Genevieve M ("Gen") Flynn appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 at 301 North Eighth Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Chester and Genevieve own their home, valued at $2800; they lived in the same house five years ago. Chester attended school through two years of high school and Genevieve attended through four years of high school. Chet is a laborer at the paper mill, working 32 weeks and earning $1300 the previous year.⁸

• Last Edited: 16 February 2017

Citations

1. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Chester Sverre Johnson (1909), entry no. 34
2. [S10] Confirmations, Confirmations; arranged by year; Chester Sverre Johnson (June 1924)
3. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 393, vol. 8; 1909; Svere Chester Johnson
4. [S14] , , , Application for Account Number, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, Maryland, Chester Svere Johnson; 390-01-2587; 25 November 1936
5. [S103] 1910 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1710, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 58; sheet 12B [penned]; dwelling no. 210, family no. 228; Helmar Johnson; 3 March 2014
6. [S117] 1920 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1984, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 134; sheet 11A [penned], stamped 216; dwelling no. 209, family no. 245; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
7. [S118] 1930 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2571, Ward 3, Eau Claire; 9; sheet 4B [penned]; dwelling no. 86, family no. 102; Chester Johnson; 3 March 2014
8. [S122] 1940 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4477, Ward 9, Eau Claire; 18-18; sheet 23A [penned], stamped 424; family no. 468; Chester S Johnson; 3 March 1940
9. [S21] , Reid Collection; privately held by Anita A Reid, [address for private use], Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 2014, Johnson and Flynn marriage record; District Court of Ramsey County, Minnesota; Marriage License and Certificate for Chester S. Johnson and Genevieve Flynn, dated 19 June 1929, recorded 13 July 1929, citing book 156, p. 267; Obtained 17 May 2000
10. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 73-342; 1975; Chester S. Johnson
11. [S9] , Leader Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , Chester Johnson—Obituary; 4 February 1975; 5A

Lawrence Bertram Johnson

Parents

Lawrence "Lunk/Popcorn" Johnson

Biography

• Birth: Lawrence Bertram Johnson was born on 24 August 1912 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}
• Marriage: He and Ona Lucille Larson were married on 23 September 1934 in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States.⁸
• Divorce: Lawrence Bertram Johnson and Ona Lucille Larson were divorced on 23 April 1936 in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States.⁹
• Death: Lawrence Bertram Johnson died of a massive cerebral infarct due to advanced arteriosclerosis of the carotid and cerebral arteries on 6 March 1986 at age 73 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. Complicated by pneumonia, recent surgery for a G.I. bleed and an abdominal aortic aneurysm.^10,11
• Burial: He was buried on 10 March 1986 at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. officiated by Rev. Don Lindner^10,11,12

• Person Source: Lawrence Bertram Johnson had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Baptism: He was baptized on 27 October 1912 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 January 1920 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes now own their home, free of mortgage. He immigrated in 1890 [should be 1900] and she immigrated in 1891 [should be 1901]. They were naturalized in 1914 and their native tongue is Norwegian, though both speak English. Helmer is working as a pipe fitter at a Paper and Pulp company.⁵
• Confirmation: Lawrence Bertram Johnson was confirmed on 26 May 1927 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.²
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 April 1930 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes own their home valued at $5000; the household does not have a radio. They married at ages 23 and 24 respectively. Helmer immigrated in 1900 and Agnes in 1901. He is working as a plumber at a Paper Mill.⁶
• Occupation: On 8 October 1937 Lawrence Bertram Johnson was an unemployed laborer at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁴
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 April 1940 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes' house is now valued at $4000; they lived in the same house five years ago. Both completed school through the seventh grade; speak English, and are naturalized. Helmer is employed as a laborer at a Paper Mill, working 52 weeks and earning $1647 the previous year.⁷

• Last Edited: 13 February 2017

Citations

1. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Lawrence Bertram Johnson (1912), entry no. 19
2. [S10] Confirmations, Confirmations; arranged by year; Lawrence Bertram Johnson (May 1924)
3. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 399, vol. 11; 1912; Lawrence Johnson
4. [S14] , , , Application for Account Number, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, Maryland, Lawrence Bertrum Johnson; 398-07-7060; 8 October 1937
5. [S117] 1920 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1984, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 134; sheet 11A [penned], stamped 216; dwelling no. 209, family no. 245; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
6. [S118] 1930 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2571, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 19; sheet 15A [penned], stamped 271; dwelling no. 293, family no. 378; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
7. [S122] 1940 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4477, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 18-20; sheet 17B [penned]; family no. 407; Helmer J Johnson; 3 March 2014
8. [S18] Chippewa County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Chippewa Falls, marriage certificate; 19 191; 1934; Lawrence B. Johnson and Ona L. Larson
9. [S18] Chippewa County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Chippewa Falls, marriage certificate; 22 34; 1938; Earl McCann and Ona Larson Johnson
10. [S20] Chippewa County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Chippewa Falls, death; 88-10; 1986; Lawrence B. Johnson
11. [S21] , Reid Collection; privately held by Anita A Reid, [address for private use], Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 2014, "In Remembrance—Lawrence B. Johnson"; Memorial card from the funeral of Lawrence B. Johnson, published by Smith Funeral Home, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
12. [S9] , Leader Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , Lawrence Johnson—Obituary; 6 March 1986; 4A

Gladys Elizabeth Johnson

Parents

Gladys (Johnson) Nelson

Biography

• Birth: Gladys Elizabeth Johnson was born on 15 March 1914 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}
• Death: She died on 29 September 2010 at age 96 in Pleaston, Alameda County, California, United States.^4,8
• Burial: She was buried at IOOF Memory Gardens CemeteryG+, in Livermore, Alameda County, California, United States.⁹

• Person Source: Gladys Elizabeth Johnson had sources that helped establish her name.¹
• Baptism: She was baptized on 17 May 1914 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 January 1920 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes now own their home, free of mortgage. He immigrated in 1890 [should be 1900] and she immigrated in 1891 [should be 1901]. They were naturalized in 1914 and their native tongue is Norwegian, though both speak English. Helmer is working as a pipe fitter at a Paper and Pulp company.⁵
• Confirmation: Gladys Elizabeth Johnson was confirmed on 29 April 1928 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.²
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 April 1930 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes own their home valued at $5000; the household does not have a radio. They married at ages 23 and 24 respectively. Helmer immigrated in 1900 and Agnes in 1901. He is working as a plumber at a Paper Mill.⁶
• Witness: Gladys Elizabeth Johnson appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 April 1940 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes' house is now valued at $4000; they lived in the same house five years ago. Both completed school through the seventh grade; speak English, and are naturalized. Helmer is employed as a laborer at a Paper Mill, working 52 weeks and earning $1647 the previous year.⁷

• Last Edited: 22 December 2016

Citations

1. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Gladys Elizabeth Johnson (1914), entry no. 16
2. [S10] Confirmations, Confirmations; arranged by year; Gladys Elizabeth Johnson (April 1928)
3. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 187, vol. 13; 1914; Gladys Elizabeth Johnson
4. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 6 January 2014; Gladys Elizabeth Nelson; [number not listed]; before 1951
5. [S117] 1920 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1984, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 134; sheet 11A [penned], stamped 216; dwelling no. 209, family no. 245; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
6. [S118] 1930 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2571, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 19; sheet 15A [penned], stamped 271; dwelling no. 293, family no. 378; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
7. [S122] 1940 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4477, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 18-20; sheet 17B [penned]; family no. 407; Helmer J Johnson; 3 March 2014
8. [S43] "," Contra Costa Times (Walnut Cree, California), ; GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : accessed ), Recent Obituaries, Gladys Nelson; 2 October 2010; Obituary; 6 January 2014; citing the Contra Costa Times
9. [S44] BillionGraves, BillionGraves.com, digital images (http://billiongraves.com/ : accessed ), , 6 January 2014; memorial page for Gladys E. Nelson (1914-2010), citing Memory Gardens Cemetery, Livermore, California

Doris Lorraine Johnson

Parents

Doris (Johnson) Rooney

Biography

• Birth: Doris Lorraine Johnson was born on 1 January 1917 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2,3,4,5,6
• Marriage: George Harwood Rooney and Doris Lorraine Johnson were married on 6 April 1937 at Norte Dame Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Rev. Father James McGurk.⁷
• Marriage: Warren Stanley Bergemen and Doris Lorraine Johnson were married on 15 June 1974 in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States.^8,9
• Death: She died on 3 March 2015 at age 98 at Home Suite Home in Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁰

• Person Source: Doris Lorraine Johnson had sources that helped establish her name.¹
• Baptism: She was baptized on 28 April 1917 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 January 1920 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes now own their home, free of mortgage. He immigrated in 1890 [should be 1900] and she immigrated in 1891 [should be 1901]. They were naturalized in 1914 and their native tongue is Norwegian, though both speak English. Helmer is working as a pipe fitter at a Paper and Pulp company.⁴
• Confirmation: Doris Lorraine Johnson was confirmed in 1930 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.²
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 April 1930 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes own their home valued at $5000; the household does not have a radio. They married at ages 23 and 24 respectively. Helmer immigrated in 1900 and Agnes in 1901. He is working as a plumber at a Paper Mill.⁵
• Census (fam): George Harwood Rooney and Doris Lorraine Johnson appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 in Wheaton Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. George and Doris are living with George's parents, Steve and Lillian Rooney. Steve and Lillian own the farm house valued at $5500. George attended three years of high school, Doris attended four years of high school. George is a farmer working on his father's farm.⁶

• Last Edited: 9 March 2015

Citations

1. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Doris Lorraine Johnson (1917), entry no. 8
2. [S10] Confirmations, Confirmations; arranged by year; Doris Lorraine Johnson (1930)
3. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 7, vol. 16; 1917; Doris Loraine Johnson
4. [S117] 1920 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1984, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 134; sheet 11A [penned], stamped 216; dwelling no. 209, family no. 245; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
5. [S118] 1930 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2571, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 19; sheet 15A [penned], stamped 271; dwelling no. 293, family no. 378; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
6. [S223] 1940 U. S. Census, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4464, Wheaton Township; 9-41; sheet 3B [penned]; continued on sheet 4A [penned], stamped 520; family no. 44, line 79; George Rooney; 4 March 2014
7. [S18] Chippewa County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Chippewa Falls, marriage certificate; 20-496; 1937; George H. Rooney and Doris L. Johnson
8. [S46] , Daily Press, Ashland, Wisconsin, , Warren Bergemen—Obituary; 18 March 2003
9. [S31] "Wisconsin, Marriage Index, 1973-1997," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, 6 January 2014; entry for Warren S Bergement and -?- Johnson (1974), Chippewa County; certificate no. 012299
10. [S9] , Leader Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , "Doris Bergeman—obituary"; 8 March 2015; p. 2D, col. 1

Harris Christophersen ("Popcorn") Johnson

Parents

Harris Johnson

Biography

• Birth: Harris Christophersen ("Popcorn") Johnson was born on 5 June 1927 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2,3,4,5
• Marriage: He and Jeanne Yvonne Kramer were married on 4 February 1950 at Grace Lutheran Church+ in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. officiated by J. N. Quello^6,7
• Informant: Harris Christophersen ("Popcorn") Johnson was the informant on the death record of Lawrence Bertram Johnson. Complicated by pneumonia, recent surgery for a G.I. bleed and an abdominal aortic aneurysm.^8,9
• Death: Harris Christophersen ("Popcorn") Johnson died due to a brain lymphoma and coronary artery disease on 5 March 1995 at age 67 at 615 Churchill Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^10,11,5
• Cremation: He was cremated and his ashes interred in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁰

• Person Source: Harris Christophersen ("Popcorn") Johnson had sources that helped establish his name.^1,11
• Baptism: He was baptized on 28 August 1927 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,12
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 April 1930 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes own their home valued at $5000; the household does not have a radio. They married at ages 23 and 24 respectively. Helmer immigrated in 1900 and Agnes in 1901. He is working as a plumber at a Paper Mill.³
• Witness: Harris Christophersen ("Popcorn") Johnson appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 April 1940 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes' house is now valued at $4000; they lived in the same house five years ago. Both completed school through the seventh grade; speak English, and are naturalized. Helmer is employed as a laborer at a Paper Mill, working 52 weeks and earning $1647 the previous year.⁴
• Confirmation: Harris Christophersen ("Popcorn") Johnson was confirmed on 24 May 1942 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹²

• Last Edited: 15 January 2014

Citations

1. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Harris Christophersen Johnson (1927), entry no. 12
2. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 26-451; 1927; Harris Christophersen Johnson
3. [S118] 1930 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2571, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 19; sheet 15A [penned], stamped 271; dwelling no. 293, family no. 378; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
4. [S122] 1940 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4477, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 18-20; sheet 17B [penned]; family no. 407; Helmer J Johnson; 3 March 2014
5. [S1160] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Social Security Administration, Baltimore, Maryland, 14 March 2016; original application of Harris Christopherson Johnson, ssn no. 399-22-3328 (1944); notes: June 1944 name listed as Harris Christopherson Johnson; 14 March 1995 name listed as Harris C Johnson
6. [S27] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, marriage certificate; 48-21; 1950; Harris C. Johnson and Jeanne Yvonne Kramer
7. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Mr. and Mrs. Harris C. Johnson; February 1950; Marriage Announcement; all issues in February 1950; photograph of couple appears above the article
8. [S20] Chippewa County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Chippewa Falls, death; 88-10; 1986; Lawrence B. Johnson
9. [S21] , Reid Collection; privately held by Anita A Reid, [address for private use], Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 2014, "In Remembrance—Lawrence B. Johnson"; Memorial card from the funeral of Lawrence B. Johnson, published by Smith Funeral Home, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
10. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 103-478; 1995; Harris C. Johnson
11. [S9] , Leader Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , Harris C. Johnson—Obituary; 7 March 1995; p. 2B
12. [S10] Confirmations, Confirmations; arranged by year; Harris Chrisopher Johnson (May 1942)

Marvel Henry Johnson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Marvel Henry Johnson was born on 2 March 1906 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2,3,4,5
• Death: He died of valvular heart disease on 11 February 1924 at age 17 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^6,3
• Burial: He was buried on 13 February 1924 at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^6,3,7

• Person Source: Marvel Henry Johnson had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Baptism: He was baptized on 29 April 1906 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 15 April 1910 at 419 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes have been married five years and have three children. They are renting their home. Helmer immigrated in 1900, Agnes in 1901. He is listed as an Alien and is employed as a laborer in the paper mills. Both can speak English.⁴
• Witness: Marvel Henry Johnson appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 January 1920 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes now own their home, free of mortgage. He immigrated in 1890 [should be 1900] and she immigrated in 1891 [should be 1901]. They were naturalized in 1914 and their native tongue is Norwegian, though both speak English. Helmer is working as a pipe fitter at a Paper and Pulp company.⁵
• Confirmation: Marvel Henry Johnson was confirmed on 17 July 1921 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.²

• Last Edited: 15 January 2014

Citations

1. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Marvel Henry Johnson (1906), entry no. 14
2. [S10] Confirmations, Confirmations; arranged by year; Marvel Henry Johnson (July 1921)
3. [S4] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Home Files, Eau Claire, death certificate; 75; 1924; Marvel Henry Johnson
4. [S103] 1910 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1710, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 58; sheet 12B [penned]; dwelling no. 210, family no. 228; Helmar Johnson; 3 March 2014
5. [S117] 1920 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1984, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 134; sheet 11A [penned], stamped 216; dwelling no. 209, family no. 245; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
6. [S11] Burial Register, Burial Register; listed by year; Marvel Henry Johnson (buried 13 February 1924)
7. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Marvel Johnson; 13 February 1924; p. 12; Funeral notice

Alma Christina Johnson

Parents

Alma Johnson

Biography

• Birth: Alma Christina Johnson was born on 11 February 1908 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9}
• Witness: She witnessed the marriage of Gerald Walter Juel ("Jerry") Voss and Beverly Elaine ("Bev") Johnson on 4 June 1950 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^10,11
• Informant: Alma Christina Johnson was the informant on the death record of Helmer Julius Johnson.^12,13
• Informant: Alma Christina Johnson was the informant on the death record of Agnes Marie Christophersen.^14,15
• Informant: Alma Christina Johnson was the informant on the death record of Alma Hansine Christophersen.^16,17
• Death: Alma Christina Johnson died of sudden cardiopulmonary collapse due to middle crebral artery stroke in 1980 on 30 April 1998 at age 90 at M. B. Syverson Home in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁵
• Burial: She was buried at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁵

• Person Source: Alma Christina Johnson had sources that helped establish her name.^1,3
• Baptism: She was baptized on 6 September 1908 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Alma's sponsors were Jenny Matilda Johnson, John Oscar ("Johnny") Johnson, and Nels Wilhelm Norheim^1,2
• Witness: Alma Christina Johnson appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 15 April 1910 at 419 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes have been married five years and have three children. They are renting their home. Helmer immigrated in 1900, Agnes in 1901. He is listed as an Alien and is employed as a laborer in the paper mills. Both can speak English.⁶
• Witness: Alma Christina Johnson appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 January 1920 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes now own their home, free of mortgage. He immigrated in 1890 [should be 1900] and she immigrated in 1891 [should be 1901]. They were naturalized in 1914 and their native tongue is Norwegian, though both speak English. Helmer is working as a pipe fitter at a Paper and Pulp company.⁷
• Confirmation: Alma Christina Johnson was confirmed on 24 June 1923 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.²
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 April 1930 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes own their home valued at $5000; the household does not have a radio. They married at ages 23 and 24 respectively. Helmer immigrated in 1900 and Agnes in 1901. He is working as a plumber at a Paper Mill.⁸
• Occupation: On 28 November 1936 Alma Christina Johnson was a laborer at Huebsch Laundry in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁴
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 1 April 1940 at 615 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Helmer and Agnes' house is now valued at $4000; they lived in the same house five years ago. Both completed school through the seventh grade; speak English, and are naturalized. Helmer is employed as a laborer at a Paper Mill, working 52 weeks and earning $1647 the previous year.⁹

• Last Edited: 26 February 2014

Citations

1. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Alma Christina Johnson (1908), entry no. 28
2. [S10] Confirmations, Confirmations; arranged by year; Alma Christina Johnson (June 1923)
3. [S13] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 275; 1925; Alma Christina Johnson
4. [S14] , , , Application for Account Number, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, Maryland, Alma Christine Johnson; 390-01-3022; 28 November 1936
5. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 109 411; 1998; Alma Christnie Johnson
6. [S103] 1910 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1710, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 58; sheet 12B [penned]; dwelling no. 210, family no. 228; Helmar Johnson; 3 March 2014
7. [S117] 1920 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1984, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 134; sheet 11A [penned], stamped 216; dwelling no. 209, family no. 245; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
8. [S118] 1930 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2571, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 19; sheet 15A [penned], stamped 271; dwelling no. 293, family no. 378; Helmer Johnson; 3 March 2014
9. [S122] 1940 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4477, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 18-20; sheet 17B [penned]; family no. 407; Helmer J Johnson; 3 March 2014
10. [S3] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Home Files, Eau Claire, marriage certificate; 111,858; 1950; Gerald W. Voss and Beverly E. Johnson
11. [S9] , Leader Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , Gerald W. Voss—Obituary; 10 June 2003; p. 2B
12. [S4] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Home Files, Eau Claire, death certificate; 60-325; 1963; Helmer J. Johnson
13. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Helmer Johnson; obituary; 8 August 1963; [unknown page]; clipping
14. [S4] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Home Files, Eau Claire, death certificate; 35; 1967; Agnes Johnson
15. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Agnes Johnson; 10 January 1967; p. 7B, obituary
16. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 66-334; 1969; Alma C. Lee
17. [S37] , Daily Telegram, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , Mrs. Alma C. Lee—Obituary; 21 April 1969; p. 7A

Otto Arnt Johnson

Parents

Otto Johnson

Biography

• Birth: Otto Arnt Johnson was born on 25 May 1872 in Fet, Akershus, Norway.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10}
• Marriage: He and Karoline Emilie Olsen were married on 14 May 1892 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,11
• Witness: Otto Arnt Johnson witnessed the marriage of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 4 June 1904 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Rev. O. S. Rygg.^12,13
• Death: Otto Arnt Johnson died of a coronary occlusion on 6 July 1940 at age 68 at 732 Eddy Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^14,2,11
• Burial: He was buried on 9 July 1940 at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^14,2,11

• Person Source: Otto Arnt Johnson had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Baptism: He was baptized on 14 July 1872 at Fet Parish+ in Akershus, NorwayG.⁶
• Confirmation: He was confirmed on 3 October 1886 at Sagene in Oslo, Akershus, Norway.G⁷
• Witness: He witnessed the baptism of Julia Augusta Christiansen on 30 March 1890 at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁵
• Emigration: Otto Arnt Johnson emigrated on 8 May 1891 from Oslo, Akershus, Norway.G¹⁶
• Immigration: He immigrated on 25 May 1891 to New York City, New York, United States, at Port of New York. aboard the SS Ethiopia, a 19 year old laborer traveling on to Chicago^17,18,8
• Witness: He witnessed the baptism of John ("Johnny") Christiansen on 18 June 1892 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁹
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 at 706 Summit Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Caroline have been married eight years and have five children. They own their home through a mortgage. Otto immigrated in 1891 and he has applied for this first papers, Caroline immigrated in 1892. He is working as a laborer at a paper mill. Otto can speak English, Caroline only speaks Norwegian.⁴
• Witness: Otto Arnt Johnson lived in the residence of Helmer Julius Johnson at 706 Summit Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States, in 1903. Beds here.²⁰
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 June 1905 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto is working at a paper mill. He owns his home, free of mortgage. His brother Arthur is living with him, as well as his sister's brother, Martin Olson and his two children.⁵
• Witness: Otto Arnt Johnson witnessed the baptism of Mildred Anne Johnson on 12 February 1907 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.²¹
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 15 April 1910 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Caroline have been married 18 years and have 7 children. They own and operate their farm. Otto immigrated in 1891 and Caroline in 1892. He is a naturalized citizen [actually happens in 1912]. Otto is employed as a steam fitter in a mill.⁸
• Naturalization: Otto Arnt Johnson was naturalized on 18 March 1912 at Courthouse in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Filed his first papers on 8 October 1896; took the oath of citizenship on 18 March 1912¹⁸
• Census (fam): He and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 January 1920 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Caroline own their general farm that is mortgaged. They both immigrated in 1890 and are naturalized citizens.³
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 732 Eddy Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Caroline own their home, valued at $3000; the household does have a radio. They immigrated in 1892 and 1893 respectively and are naturalized citizens [actually 1891 and 1892]. Otto is employed as a pipe fitter at the Paper Mill.⁹
• Residence (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen lived at 732 Eddy Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States, in 1935. Otto is working as a pipe fitter at Dells Paper and Pulp company.²²
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 at 732 Eddy Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Karoline own their home valued at $2500; the lived in the same house five years ago. Both completed two years of high school. Otto is employed as a pipefitter at the Paper Mill, working 52 weeks and earning $2400 the previous year.¹⁰

• Last Edited: 20 April 2016

Citations

1. [S10] Marriages, Marriages; arranged by year; Otto Johnson and Caroline Emilie Olsen (1892)
2. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 37-352; 1940; Otto Arnt Johnson
3. [S117] 1920 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1984, Seymour; 142; sheet 2B [penned]; dwelling no. 40, family no. 40; Otto Johnson; 16 February 2014
4. [S159] 1900 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T623, roll 1788, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 32; sheet 11B [penned]; dwelling no. 185, family no. 213; Otto Johnson; 28 February 2014
5. [S158] 1905 State Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1905. Microfilm, 44 reels. CSUSAWI1905_10, Eau Claire; sheet stamped 496; family no. 238; Otto A Johnson; 28 February 2014
6. [S162] Fet Parish (Akershus, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 71, no. 40
7. [S226] Sagene parish (Oslo county, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 24, no. 44
8. [S103] 1910 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1710, Seymour Township; 64; sheet 3A [penned], stamped 31; dwelling no. 48, family no. 49; Otto A Johnson; 5 March 2014
9. [S118] 1930 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2571, Ward 8, Eau Claire; 15; sheet 18A [penned], stamped 186; dwelling no. 320, family no. 462; Otto A Johnson; 5 March 2014
10. [S122] 1940 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4477, Ward 8, Eau Claire; 18-16B; sheet 9A [penned], stamped 355; family no. 199; Otto A Johnson; 5 March 2014
11. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Otto A. Johnson Dies at Age 68; 9 July 1940; p. 5, obituary
12. [S10] Marriages, Marriages; arranged by year; Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Kristofferson (1904)
13. [S3] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Home Files, Eau Claire, marriage certificate; uncertified copy; 1904; Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Kristoffersen
14. [S11] Burial Register, Burial Register; listed by year; Otto A. Johnson (buried 9 July 1940)
15. [S169] Ministerial Bog, 1887-1898, Ministerial Bog, 1887-1898; Ministry Book, 1887-1898; p. 11; no. 45 for Julia Augusta (1890)
16. [S94] "Emigranter fra Oslo 1867-1930," database, Norway's Digital Archives (http://digitalarkivet.no/ : accessed ), 4 March 2014; no. 3257 for Otto O Johannsen, a 19 year old worker traveling to New York; National Archives, Oslo, Norway; most likely Otto Arnt Johanssen, corresponding entry for Otto A Johansen, arriving in New York aboard the SS Ethiopia, sailing from Glasgow, Scotland
17. [S239] "Passenger Record," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , 4 March 2014; New York Passenger List, SS Ethiopia, passenger no. 355, Otto A Johansen, age 19, male laborer
18. [S58] , , Naturalization Records, 1854-1991, Eau Claire Series 48; McIntyre Library—Special Collections and Archives, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Circuit Court (Eau Claire County); 1314838, , McIntyre Library, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Otto Arnt Johnson, p. 21 no. 170277; 18 March 1912
19. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Johnny Christianson (1892)
20. [S227] Directory of the City of Eau Claire, 1903-1904, p. 138
21. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Mildred Anne Johnson (1907), entry no. 3
22. [S249] Wright's City Directory for Eau Claire, Wisconsin, p. 202

Jenny Matilda Johnson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Jenny Matilda Johnson was born on 25 October 1884 in Christiania [present-day Oslo], Akershus, Norway.G^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}
• Witness: She witnessed the marriage of Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Christophersen on 4 June 1904 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Rev. O. S. Rygg.^9,10
• Marriage: Nels Wilhelm Norheim and Jenny Matilda Johnson were married on 21 January 1905 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by Rev. O. S. Rygg.^11,1
• Informant: She was the informant on the death record of Nels Wilhelm Norheim. An operation preceded the death (30 November 1929).^12,13,14
• Death: Jenny Matilda Johnson died of advanced arteriosclerosis, arteriosclerotic heart disease, cardiac decompensation and diabetes mellitus on 10 March 1955 at age 70 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^2,15
• Burial: She was buried on 12 March 1955 at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^2,15

• Person Source: Jenny Matilda Johnson had sources that helped establish her name.¹⁶
• Baptism: She was baptized on 16 November 1884 at Sagene Parish in Christiania [present-day Oslo], Akershus, NorwayG.^17,3,4
• Confirmation: She was confirmed on 9 April 1899 at Sagene in Oslo, Akershus, Norway.G³
• Emigration: She emigrated on 28 August 1902 from Oslo, Akershus, Norway.G An 18 year old, unmarried woman, traveling to Wisconsin.¹⁸
• Immigration: She immigrated on 8 September 1902 to New York City, New York, United States, at Port of New York. Aboard the SS Oscar, traveling to Eau Claire, Wisconsin to be with her brother H. Anderson. Traveling with $6.00.¹⁹
• Witness: She lived in the residence of Helmer Julius Johnson at 706 Summit Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States, in 1903. Beds here.²⁰
• Census (fam): Nels Wilhelm Norheim and Jenny Matilda Johnson appeared in the census on 1 June 1905 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Nels is working as a laborer in a lumber mill.⁵
• Sponsor: John Oscar ("Johnny") Johnson and Nels Wilhelm Norheim was a sponsor at the baptism of Alma Christina Johnson^21,22
• Census (fam): Nels Wilhelm Norheim and Jenny Matilda Johnson appeared in the census on 15 April 1910 at 617½ Barstow Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Nels and Jenny have been married six years and have three children. Both immigrated in 1903 and they have petitioned the court for citizenship [first papers]. He is working as a laborer at a fuel and supply company.²³
• Census (fam): Nels Wilhelm Norheim and Jenny Matilda Johnson appeared in the census on 1 January 1920 at 423 Spring Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Nels and Jenny own their home through a mortgage. Both immigrated in 1903, but are not yet citizens [first papers]. Nels is working as a pipe fitter at the Paper Mill.⁶
• Census: She appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 in Unity Township, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. Jennie, a widow, is renting her farm house. She is operating a general farm and is listed as a naturalized citizen, immigrating in 1902.⁷
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Victor Johan Norheim in the census on 1 April 1940 in Unity Township, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. Victor owns the farm house, valued at $1200 and lived in the same house five years ago. He attended school through the eighth grade. Victor is a laborer on the farm, working 52 weeks the previous year.⁸

• Last Edited: 14 February 2017

Citations

1. [S27] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, marriage ceritificate; 6-72 10; 1905; Nils Norheim and Jenny Johnson
2. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 52-136; 1955; Jennie M. Northeim
3. [S250] Sagene parish (Oslo county, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 11, no. 7
4. [S221] Sagene parish (Oslo county, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 97, no. 35
5. [S158] 1905 State Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1905. Microfilm, 44 reels. CSUSAWI1905_10, Eau Claire; p. 20 [penned], stamped 417; family no. 241; Nels Norheim; 7 March 2014
6. [S117] 1920 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1984, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 133; sheet 3B [penned]; dwelling no. 40, family no. 56; Nels Norheim; 7 March 2014
7. [S253] 1930 U. S. Census, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2614, Unity Township; 25; sheet 1B [penned]; dwelling no. 16, family no. 17; Jennie Norheim; 7 March 2014
8. [S254] 1940 U. S. Census, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4529, Unity Township; 61-25; sheet 6B [penned]; continue on sheet 7A, stamped328; family no. 138; Victor Norheim; 7 March 2014
9. [S10] Marriages, Marriages; arranged by year; Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Kristofferson (1904)
10. [S3] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Home Files, Eau Claire, marriage certificate; uncertified copy; 1904; Helmer Julius Johnson and Agnes Marie Kristoffersen
11. [S10] Marriages, Marriages; arranged by year; Nels W. Norheim and Jenny M. Johnson (1905)
12. [S75] Trempealeau County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Whitehall, Wisconsin, death certificate; 26-493; 1929; Nels William Northeim
13. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Nels W. Northeim; 4 December 1929; p. 9, obituary
14. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Nels W. Norheim; 5 December 1929; p. 3; funeral services and interment
15. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Mrs. Jennie Norheim Dies at Hospital; 11 March 1955; p. 2, obituary
16. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 8-317; 1909; Raman Norheim
17. [S76] From Amy Hay, ([address for private use]) to Anita Reid, ; held in by , [address for private use], Letter; 14 March 2005; Anita A Reid; W2790 Rim Rock Road; Eau Claire, Wisconsin; 2014; Response to research request regarding church location and church records of the Johan Anderson and Maren Olsen family. Scans of requested documents and map of neighborhood surrounding the church received
18. [S94] "Emigranter fra Oslo 1867-1930," database, Norway's Digital Archives (http://digitalarkivet.no/ : accessed ), 7 March 2014; entry no. 137519 for Jenny Andersen; National Archives, Oslo, Norway
19. [S251] "Passenger Record," database, Ellis Island.org (http://www.ellisisland.org : accessed ), , 7 March 2014; passenger manifest no. 20, SS Oscar, p. stamped 140, line 3, Jenny Anderson
20. [S227] Directory of the City of Eau Claire, 1903-1904, p. 138
21. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Alma Christina Johnson (1908), entry no. 28
22. [S10] Confirmations, Confirmations; arranged by year; Alma Christina Johnson (June 1923)
23. [S103] 1910 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1710, Ward 8, Eau Claire; 56; sheet 16B [penned]; dwelling no. 265, family no. 327; Nels Norheim; 7 March 2014

Karoline Emilie Olsen

Karoline (Olsen) Johnson

Biography

• Birth: Karoline Emilie Olsen was born on 4 December 1872 in Ullensaker, Akershus, Norway.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11}
• Marriage: Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen were married on 14 May 1892 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,12
• Informant: She was the informant on the death record of Mathilde Olsen.¹³
• Informant: Karoline Emilie Olsen was the informant on the death record of Otto Arnt Johnson.^14,15,12
• Death: Karoline Emilie Olsen died of choledocholithiasis and cerebral atrophy due to arteriosclerosis on 6 April 1960 at age 87 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^2,3
• Burial: She was buried on 9 April 1960 at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.²

• Person Source: Karoline Emilie Olsen had sources that helped establish her name.¹
• Baptism: She was baptized on 1 December 1873 at Ullensaker parish in Ullensaker, Akershus, Norway.^7,8
• Confirmation: She was confirmed on 17 April 1887 at Sagene in Oslo, Akershus, Norway.G⁷
• Emigration: She emigrated on 14 April 1892 from Oslo, Akershus, Norway.G^16,9
• Witness: She witnessed the baptism of John ("Johnny") Christiansen on 18 June 1892 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁷
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 at 706 Summit Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Caroline have been married eight years and have five children. They own their home through a mortgage. Otto immigrated in 1891 and he has applied for this first papers, Caroline immigrated in 1892. He is working as a laborer at a paper mill. Otto can speak English, Caroline only speaks Norwegian.⁵
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 June 1905 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto is working at a paper mill. He owns his home, free of mortgage. His brother Arthur is living with him, as well as his sister's brother, Martin Olson and his two children.⁶
• Witness: She witnessed the baptism of Myrtle Gunda Norheim on 15 October 1905 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁸
• Witness: Karoline Emilie Olsen witnessed the baptism of Mildred Anne Johnson on 12 February 1907 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁹
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 15 April 1910 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Caroline have been married 18 years and have 7 children. They own and operate their farm. Otto immigrated in 1891 and Caroline in 1892. He is a naturalized citizen [actually happens in 1912]. Otto is employed as a steam fitter in a mill.⁹
• Witness: She witnessed the baptism of Lucille Jeanette Johnson on 29 July 1917 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^20,21
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 January 1920 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Caroline own their general farm that is mortgaged. They both immigrated in 1890 and are naturalized citizens.⁴
• Witness: She witnessed the baptism of Merle Jeannetta Johnson on 19 June 1920 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.²²
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 732 Eddy Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Caroline own their home, valued at $3000; the household does have a radio. They immigrated in 1892 and 1893 respectively and are naturalized citizens [actually 1891 and 1892]. Otto is employed as a pipe fitter at the Paper Mill.¹⁰
• Residence (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen lived at 732 Eddy Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States, in 1935. Otto is working as a pipe fitter at Dells Paper and Pulp company.²³
• Census (fam): Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 at 732 Eddy Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Otto and Karoline own their home valued at $2500; the lived in the same house five years ago. Both completed two years of high school. Otto is employed as a pipefitter at the Paper Mill, working 52 weeks and earning $2400 the previous year.¹¹

• Last Edited: 14 February 2017

Citations

1. [S10] Marriages, Marriages; arranged by year; Otto Johnson and Caroline Emilie Olsen (1892)
2. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 57-221; 1960; Karoline Johnson
3. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Mrs. Johnson, 87, Dies at Hospital; 8 April 1960; p. 2, col. 3, obituary
4. [S117] 1920 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1984, Seymour; 142; sheet 2B [penned]; dwelling no. 40, family no. 40; Otto Johnson; 16 February 2014
5. [S159] 1900 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T623, roll 1788, Ward 10, Eau Claire; 32; sheet 11B [penned]; dwelling no. 185, family no. 213; Otto Johnson; 28 February 2014
6. [S158] 1905 State Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1905. Microfilm, 44 reels. CSUSAWI1905_10, Eau Claire; sheet stamped 496; family no. 238; Otto A Johnson; 28 February 2014
7. [S226] Sagene parish (Oslo county, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 28, no. 39
8. [S240] Ullensaker Parish (Akershus, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 158, no. 4
9. [S103] 1910 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1710, Seymour Township; 64; sheet 3A [penned], stamped 31; dwelling no. 48, family no. 49; Otto A Johnson; 5 March 2014
10. [S118] 1930 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2571, Ward 8, Eau Claire; 15; sheet 18A [penned], stamped 186; dwelling no. 320, family no. 462; Otto A Johnson; 5 March 2014
11. [S122] 1940 U. S. Census, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4477, Ward 8, Eau Claire; 18-16B; sheet 9A [penned], stamped 355; family no. 199; Otto A Johnson; 5 March 2014
12. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Otto A. Johnson Dies at Age 68; 9 July 1940; p. 5, obituary
13. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 12-150; 1915; Mathilda Christianson
14. [S11] Burial Register, Burial Register; listed by year; Otto A. Johnson (buried 9 July 1940)
15. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 37-352; 1940; Otto Arnt Johnson
16. [S95] "Emigranter over Kristiania, 1871-1930 ny," database, Norway's Digital Archives (http://digitalarkivet.no/ : accessed ), 4 March 2014; p. 435, no. 12, for Karoline Ols., age 20, an unmarried woman traveling to Eau Claire; National Archives, Oslo, Norway; most likely; not traveling with her family
17. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Johnny Christianson (1892)
18. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Myrtlle Gunda Norheim (1905), entry no. 33
19. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Mildred Anne Johnson (1907), entry no. 3
20. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Lucile Jenette Johnson (1917), entry no. 21
21. [S10] Confirmations, Confirmations; arranged by year; Lucille Jeanette Johnson (May 1932)
22. [S10] Baptisms, Baptisms; arranged by year; Merle Jeannette Johnson (1920)
23. [S249] Wright's City Directory for Eau Claire, Wisconsin, p. 202