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William Edward Wren, Jr

Biography

• Birth: William Edward Wren, Jr, was born on 22 March 1923 in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States.¹
• Death: He died of right coronary artery throbosis, acute; severe coronary sclerosis on 24 June 1959 at age 36 at 215 Excellsier Avenue East in Hopkins, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.¹
• Burial: He was buried on 29 June 1959 at Fort Snelling National CemeteryG+, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. plot H, 2475^1,2

• Person Source: William Edward Wren, Jr, had sources that helped establish his name.^3,4,1

• Last Edited: 16 December 2014

Citations

1. [S124] , Death certificate , Minnesota, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, Minnesota, William Edward Wren Jr.; Minnesota; 6447; 1959
2. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 16 December 2014; William Edward Wren Jr.; 3517907; Fort Snelling National Cemetery; Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; US Veterans' Affairs
3. [S72] Minnesota Official Marriage System, MOMS (https://www.moms.mn.gov/ : accessed ), , 30 January 2014; entry for William E Wren and Marion Brier (1946), Hennepin County
4. [S45] "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN, 30 January 2014; entry for Timothy James Wren (1951), Hennepin County, 1951-MN-054168; parents listed are William Edward Wren and Marion Marie Brier

Timothy James Wren

Parents

Tim Wren

Biography

• Birth: Timothy James Wren was born on 2 December 1951 in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.¹
• Death: He died on 7 October 2011 at age 59 at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States.²

• Person Source: Timothy James Wren had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Graduation: He graduated in 1970 in Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, United States.²

• Last Edited: 30 January 2014

Citations

1. [S45] "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN, 30 January 2014; entry for Timothy James Wren (1951), Hennepin County, 1951-MN-054168; parents listed are William Edward Wren and Marion Marie Brier
2. [S157] , The Plainsman, Huron, South Dakota, , Timothy "Tim" Wren—Obituary; 11 October 2011

John Howard ("Jack") Olson

Parents

John "Jack" Olson

Biography

• Birth: John Howard ("Jack") Olson was born on 26 August 1930 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2
• Marriage: He and Joyce Harvey were married about 1948.³
• Death: John Howard ("Jack") Olson died on 2 November 2015 at age 85 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Transcribed obituary/biography on memorial page.⁴

• Person Source: John Howard ("Jack") Olson had sources that helped establish his name.^1,5,2
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Kristian Theodor Olsen and Anna Chartrand on 1 April 1940 at 503 Spring Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Christ and Anna own their home valued at $3500, they lived in the same house five years ago. Anna has had four years of high school education and Christ attended school through the eighth grade. He is a common laborer doing snow [?] work; employed 28 weeks the previous year [no income amount listed].¹

• Last Edited: 12 August 2017

Citations

1. [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; 18-19A; sheet 3A [penned], stamped 430; family no. 43; Christ T Olson; 31 January 2014
2. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 29-657; 1930; John Howard Olson
3. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , Married sixty-seven years, 12 August 2017; John Howard Olson; 154648835; [unknown]; [unknown]; BELV; [no marker photograph]
4. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 12 August 2017; John Howard Olson; 154648835; [unknown]; [unknown]; BELV; [no marker photograph]
5. [S205] "," Hearld Times Reporter (Manitowoc, WI), ; Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), United States Obituary Collection, Patricia J. Luedtke; 22 February 2011; Obituary; 20 February 2014; Herald Times Reporter

Clarence Theodore ("Ted") Olson

Parents

Clarence 'Ted' Olson

Biography

• Birth: Clarence Theodore ("Ted") Olson was born on 21 February 1941 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^1,2
• Death: He died on 29 April 2013 at age 72 at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.¹
• Burial: He was buried on 3 May 2013 at Cottage Grove CemeteryG+, in Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, United States.¹

• Person Source: Clarence Theodore ("Ted") Olson had sources that helped establish his name.^3,1,4

• Last Edited: 17 April 2014

Citations

1. [S81] "," South Washington County Bulletin (Cottage Grove, Minnesota), ; Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), United States Obituary Collection, Clarence 'Ted' Olson, 71; 29 July 2013; Obituary; 20 February 2014; South Washington County Bulletin
2. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 41-164; 1941; Clarence Theodore Olson
3. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Accident Fatal to Chirs Olson Is Investigated; 18 December 1941; p. 6; an account of the accident appears on p. 2
4. [S45] "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-2002," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN, 20 February 2014; entry for Susan Kay Olson (1960), Ramsey County, file no. 1960-MN-069464; parents listed are Clarence Theodore Olson and Edythe Darlene Stratton

Karine Eriksdatter

Biography

• Birth: Karine Eriksdatter was born in 1853 in Enbakk, Akershus, Norway.¹
• Marriage: Haldor Olsen and Karine Eriksdatter were married on 24 October 1874 in Enbakk, Akershus, Norway.

• Person Source: Karine Eriksdatter had sources that helped establish her name.¹
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Ole Pedersen and Anne Maria Andersdatter on 1 June 1875 at Tomter Farm in Fet, Akershus, Norway. Ole is working as a Sagbrugsarbeid, Selveier [a free holder, working in a saw mill]¹
• Census (fam): Haldor Olsen and Karine Eriksdatter appeared in the census on 3 December 1900 at Kongsberggaden 8 in Christiania [present-day Oslo], Akershus, Norway.G²

• Last Edited: 1 February 2014

Citations

1. [S164] 1875 Folketælling for Fedt, Norway, Fedt, ; digital images, Norway's Digital Archives, Digitalarkivet (http://www.digitalarkivet.no : accessed ), 1 February 2014; Tomterløkka, residence no. 15, property no. 139, dwelling no. 8; Ole Pedersen household; National Archives, Oslo , Norway. Transcribed from microfilm
2. [S1475] 1900 Folketælling for Kristinia, Norway, Kristiania kjøpstad, ; digital images, Norway's Digital Archives, Digitalarkivet (http://www.digitalarkivet.no : accessed ), 17 June 2016; census district no. 484, no. 12; Haldor Olsen; Statistisk sentralbyrå, Sosioøkonomiske emner, Folketellinger, boliger og boforhold [Statistics Norway, Socioeconomic topics Census, housing and living conditions]; Riksarkivet

Marget Emilie Haldorsdatter

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Marget Emilie Haldorsdatter was born on 23 March 1875 in Fet, Akershus, Norway.^1,2

• Person Source: Marget Emilie Haldorsdatter had sources that helped establish her name.¹
• Baptism: She was baptized on 17 May 1875 at Fet Parish+ in Akershus, NorwayG. Marget's sponsors were Anna Kjerstine Olsdatter and Edvard Olsen²
• Witness: Marget Emilie Haldorsdatter appeared in the census in the household of Ole Pedersen and Anne Maria Andersdatter on 1 June 1875 at Tomter Farm in Fet, Akershus, Norway. Ole is working as a Sagbrugsarbeid, Selveier [a free holder, working in a saw mill]¹

• Last Edited: 17 June 2016

Citations

1. [S164] 1875 Folketælling for Fedt, Norway, Fedt, ; digital images, Norway's Digital Archives, Digitalarkivet (http://www.digitalarkivet.no : accessed ), 1 February 2014; Tomterløkka, residence no. 15, property no. 139, dwelling no. 8; Ole Pedersen household; National Archives, Oslo , Norway. Transcribed from microfilm
2. [S162] Fet Parish (Akershus, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 105, no. 33

Minnie Christiansen

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Minnie Christiansen was born on 21 February 1886 in Wisconsin, United States.^1,2,3,4
• Marriage: Charles E Kuentzle and Minnie Christiansen were married about 1927.⁵
• Informant: She was the informant on the death record of Charles E Kuentzle.^6,7
• Death: Minnie Christiansen died of pulmonary tuberculosis on 21 June 1929 at age 43 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^2,8
• Burial: She was buried on 24 June 1929 at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^2,8

• Person Source: Minnie Christiansen had sources that helped establish her name.¹
• AKA: She was also known as Minnie Theoline.⁴
• Baptism: She was baptized on 18 April 1886 at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁴
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Ole Martin Christiansen and Anna Kjerstine Olsdatter on 1 June 1900 at 185 Summit Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Martin and Annie have been married twenty-five years; Annie has given birth to eight children, seven surviving. Martin immigrated in 1882 and has applied for his first papers, Annie immigrated in 1885. He owns the home free of mortgage and is employed as a common laborer.¹
• Witness: Minnie Christiansen witnessed the baptism of Gladys Evelyn Berg on 4 April 1910 at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁹
• Census: Minnie Christiansen appeared in the census on 15 April 1910 at 102 West Madison Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Working as a servant for the Alfred Wald family³
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of George A Christiansen and Bessie Herron on 1 January 1920 at 2237 West 56th Street in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. George and Bessie own their home, free of mortgage. Living with them are a son, his sister, a nephew, and his brother-in-law's family. George is an oiler at a saw mill.¹⁰
• Witness: Minnie Christiansen witnessed the will of Anna Kjerstine Olsdatter on 28 April 1926 at Courthouse in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Witnessed by Alden Losby and Selma H. Larson; Selma M. Larson becomes executrix upon the death of Minnie (Christiansen) Kuentzle in July of 1929; real estate NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 36, in township 28, north of range 9, west, in Chippewa county, valued at $3500 eventually sold to Tora Berg, Julia Johnson and George Christianson, children of Anna, for $3200. Y. M. Henry, of Seattle, WA, requested a copy of his great-grandmother's will [not sure who he is]. Granddaughter Esther Christianson, age 16 when the will was signed, living in Eau Claire is not known.¹¹

• Last Edited: 1 May 2016

Citations

1. [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 13A [penned], stamped 233; dwelling no. 214, family no. 245; Martin [indexed as William] Christenson; 1 February 2014
2. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 26-280; 1929; Minnie Kuentzle
3. [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 9, Eau Claire; 57; sheet 2B [penned]; dwelling no. 21, family no. 33, line 57; Minnie Christiansen; 25 February 2014
4. [S1086] First Norwegian Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), p. 20, no. 48
5. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Mrs. Martin Christianson; 10 July 1926; p. 2, obituary
6. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 26074; 1929; Charles Kuentzle
7. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Charles Kuentzle; 14 February 1929; p. 6, obituary
8. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Mrs. Minnie Kuentzle; 22 June 1929; p. 3, obituary
9. [S220] Baptisms, 1910, Baptisms, 1910; p. 26, no. 19; Gladys Evelyn Berg, parents are Carl and Thora Berg
10. [S170] 1920 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1926, Precinct 47, Seattle; 111; 3A [penned], stamped 3; dwelling no. 47, family no. 52; George Christenson; 16 February 2014
11. [S219] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, , ; microfilm , Probate Case Files, 298-309; case no. 308 for Anna Kjerstine Christianson (1926); reel 32

Mathilde Olsen

Biography

• Birth: Mathilde Olsen was born on 13 September 1878 in Oslo, Akershus, Norway.G^1,2,3,4,5
• Marriage: Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen were married on 30 September 1899 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Officiated by O. S. Rygg [Our Savior's Lutheran Church].^6,7
• Informant: She was the informant on the death record of Carl Magnus Christiansen.^8,9
• Informant: Mathilde Olsen was the informant on the death record of Helen Lenore Christiansen.¹⁰
• Death: Mathilde Olsen died of thrombosis on 13 May 1915 at age 36 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹
• Burial: She was buried on 16 May 1915 at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹

• Person Source: Mathilde Olsen had sources that helped establish her name.⁶
• Baptism: She was baptized on 26 December 1878 at Vestre Aker in Oslo, Akershus, NorwayG.⁵
• Witness: She witnessed the baptism of John Marvin Berg on 6 November 1898 at First Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹¹
• Census (fam): Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen appeared in the census on 1 June 1900 at 102 Bellevue Avenue in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles and Matilde have been married one year and have a son one month old. They are renting their home. Charles immigrated in 1882 and is listed as an Alien, Matilde immigrated in 1896. Charles is a laborer in a saw mill and was out of work for two months within the last year. Both can read, write and speak English.²
• Census (fam): Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen appeared in the census on 1 June 1905 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles, a laborer in a saw mill, is renting the family home.³
• Census (fam): Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen appeared in the census on 15 April 1910 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles and Matilda have been married ten years and have five children. He immigrated in 1882 and is listed as a naturalized citizen, she immigrated in 1896. Charles is working as a laborer on a farm. He owns the family home through a mortgage.⁴

• Last Edited: 4 March 2014

Citations

1. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 12-150; 1915; Mathilda Christianson
2. [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 14A [penned], stamped 234; dwelling no. 228, family no. 261; Charles Christenson; 3 February 2014
3. [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 14 [penned], stamped 497; family no. 251; Chas. Christenson; 3 February 2014
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, Seymour; 64; sheet 4B [penned]; dwelling no. 81, family no. 82; Charles Christianson; 3 February 2014
5. [S241] Vestre Aker parish (Oslo county, Norway), , , ; digital images, Digitalarkivet (http://www.arkivverket.no/ : accessed ), p. 162, no. 256
6. [S27] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, marriage certificate; 5-494 182; 1899; Charley Christianson and Mathilde Olson
7. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1899
8. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 7-9; 1911; Chas. M. Christianson
9. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Funeral of Chas. Christenson; 12 January 1911; p. 5
10. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 11-99; 1914; Helen L. Christianson
11. [S169] Baptisms, 1898, Baptisms, 1898; p. 45, no. 107; Johan Marvin Berg, parents are Carl and Thora Berg

Raymond Arthur ("Ray") Christiansen

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Raymond Arthur ("Ray") Christiansen was born on 13 February 1902 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Delivered by Marie Pederson, midwife.^1,2,3,4,5
• Marriage: He and Esther Carlson were married on 25 January 1924 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States. Officiated by Frank A McGill, justice of the peace.⁶
• Death: Raymond Arthur ("Ray") Christiansen died on 7 August 1975 at age 73 in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States.^7,5

• Person Source: Raymond Arthur ("Ray") Christiansen had sources that helped establish his name.^6,8,2,9,10
• Baptism: He was baptized on 18 May 1902 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁰
• AKA: He was also known as Raymond.⁸
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen on 1 June 1905 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles, a laborer in a saw mill, is renting the family home.⁸
• AKA: Raymond Arthur ("Ray") Christiansen was also known as Raymond A.²
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen on 15 April 1910 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles and Matilda have been married ten years and have five children. He immigrated in 1882 and is listed as a naturalized citizen, she immigrated in 1896. Charles is working as a laborer on a farm. He owns the family home through a mortgage.²
• Confirmation: Raymond Arthur ("Ray") Christiansen was confirmed on 2 July 1916 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹¹
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of George A Christiansen and Bessie Herron on 1 January 1920 at 2237 West 56th Street in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. George and Bessie own their home, free of mortgage. Living with them are a son, his sister, a nephew, and his brother-in-law's family. George is an oiler at a saw mill.¹²
• Witness: Raymond Arthur ("Ray") Christiansen witnessed the will of Anna Kjerstine Olsdatter on 28 April 1926 at Courthouse in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Witnessed by Alden Losby and Selma H. Larson; Selma M. Larson becomes executrix upon the death of Minnie (Christiansen) Kuentzle in July of 1929; real estate NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 36, in township 28, north of range 9, west, in Chippewa county, valued at $3500 eventually sold to Tora Berg, Julia Johnson and George Christianson, children of Anna, for $3200. Y. M. Henry, of Seattle, WA, requested a copy of his great-grandmother's will [not sure who he is]. Granddaughter Esther Christianson, age 16 when the will was signed, living in Eau Claire is not known.¹³
• Residence: Raymond Arthur ("Ray") Christiansen lived at 4515 West Alaska in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States, in 1929.⁹
• Census (fam): He and Esther Carlson appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 3008 West 59th Street in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. Ray and Esther own their home valued at $5000; the household does have a radio. They have been married about five and a half years. Ray is working as an electrician in an electric shop.³
• Census (fam): Raymond Arthur ("Ray") Christiansen and Esther Carlson appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 in Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Ray and Esther are renting their home for $15/month. Ray completed his education through eighth grade and Esther through fifth grade. Ray is the owner and operator of a shake mill. The entire family lived in Seattle five years ago.⁴

• Last Edited: 26 December 2016

Citations

1. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 4-200 87; 1902; Clarence Christiansen
2. [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; 64; sheet 4B [penned]; dwelling no. 81, family no. 82; Charles Christianson; 3 February 2014
3. [S172] 1930 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T626, roll 2493, Block 1438, Seattle; 26; sheet 16A [penned], stamped 128; dwelling no. 238, family no. 250; Ray A Christenson; 17 February 2014
4. [S185] 1940 U. S. Census, Snohomish County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T627, roll 4360, Lake Stevens; 31-106; sheet 61A [penned], stamped 832; family no. 49; Ray A Christianson; 17 February 2014
5. [S25] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), , , 17 February 2014; Ray Christenson; 537-05-9639; before 1951
6. [S174] Pierce County, Washington, Marriage Records, , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington, p. 361, Pierce County, 1924, January-April
7. [S186] "Washington Death Index, 1940-2014," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Washington State Department of Health, Microfilm, Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, 17 February 2014; entry for Raymond A Christenso[n]; certificate no. 018279
8. [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 14 [penned], stamped 497; family no. 251; Chas. Christenson; 3 February 2014
9. [S173] Polk's Seattle (Washington) City Directory, 1929, p. 494
10. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1901-1902
11. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1916
12. [S170] 1920 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1926, Precinct 47, Seattle; 111; 3A [penned], stamped 3; dwelling no. 47, family no. 52; George Christenson; 16 February 2014
13. [S219] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, , ; microfilm , Probate Case Files, 298-309; case no. 308 for Anna Kjerstine Christianson (1926); reel 32

Myrtle Celia Christiansen

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Myrtle Celia Christiansen was born on 1 March 1904 at 419 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. delivered by Marie Pedersen, midwife^1,2,3,4,5
• Marriage: Harvey Joseph Chartrand and Myrtle Celia Christiansen were married about 1928.⁵
• Death: She died on 25 December 1930 at age 26 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁶
• Burial: She was buried on 29 December 1930 at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. North Side Cemetery; Second Additon, section U, row 1, no. 5^7,8

• Person Source: Myrtle Celia Christiansen had sources that helped establish her name.^1,3,9
• Baptism: She was baptized on 18 May 1904 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁹
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen on 1 June 1905 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles, a laborer in a saw mill, is renting the family home.²
• Witness: Myrtle Celia Christiansen appeared in the census in the household of Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen on 15 April 1910 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles and Matilda have been married ten years and have five children. He immigrated in 1882 and is listed as a naturalized citizen, she immigrated in 1896. Charles is working as a laborer on a farm. He owns the family home through a mortgage.³
• Confirmation: Myrtle Celia Christiansen was confirmed on 20 May 1917 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁰
• Witness: She appeared in the household of Anna Kjerstine Olsdatter in the census on 1 January 1920 in Hallie Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. Anna, a widow, owns and operates her general farm, free of mortgage. She immigrated in 1881 and is identified as an alien. A granddaughter is living with her⁴
• Witness: Myrtle Celia Christiansen witnessed the will of Anna Kjerstine Olsdatter on 28 April 1926 at Courthouse in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Witnessed by Alden Losby and Selma H. Larson; Selma M. Larson becomes executrix upon the death of Minnie (Christiansen) Kuentzle in July of 1929; real estate NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 36, in township 28, north of range 9, west, in Chippewa county, valued at $3500 eventually sold to Tora Berg, Julia Johnson and George Christianson, children of Anna, for $3200. Y. M. Henry, of Seattle, WA, requested a copy of his great-grandmother's will [not sure who he is]. Granddaughter Esther Christianson, age 16 when the will was signed, living in Eau Claire is not known.¹¹
• Census (fam): Harvey Joseph Chartrand and Myrtle Celia Christiansen appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 in Hallie Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. Harvey and Myrtle are renting their home [amount has been erased]; the house does have a radio. Harvey is employed at a shoe factory putting in shanks⁵

• Last Edited: 27 April 2016

Citations

1. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 4-432 411; 1904; Myrtle Kristianson
2. [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 14 [penned], stamped 497; family no. 251; Chas. Christenson; 3 February 2014
3. [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; 64; sheet 4B [penned]; dwelling no. 81, family no. 82; Charles Christianson; 3 February 2014
4. [S171] 1920 U. S. Census, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T625, roll 1976, Hallie Township; 73; sheet 4B [penned]; dwelling no. 86, family no. 87; Anna Christenson; 16 February 2014
5. [S184] 1930 U. S. Census, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C.,, microfilm T626, roll 2565, Hallie; 30; sheet 5B [penned]; dwelling no. 98, family no. 99; Harvey Chartrand; 17 February 2014
6. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Not sure about sister Mrs. Geo. Walsh. Sister Helen died in 1914, no other female located in census [1905-1910] located with the family. Possible sister-in-law, Mrs. Harvey Chartrand; 28 December 1930; p. 3, col. 3, obitruary
7. [S33] "," Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, , , Mrs. Harvey Chartrand; 28 December 1930; p. 3, col. 3, obitruary
8. [S210] Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire, Eau Claire Cemeteries, City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, p. 68
9. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1904
10. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1917
11. [S219] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, , ; microfilm , Probate Case Files, 298-309; case no. 308 for Anna Kjerstine Christianson (1926); reel 32

Helen Lenore Christiansen

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Helen Lenore Christiansen was born on 22 December 1905 at 419 McDonough Street in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. delivered by Marie Lyngen, midwife^1,2
• Death: She died of pneumonia on 20 March 1914 at age 8 at 212 Putnam in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.³
• Burial: She was buried on 22 March 1914 at Lutheran Church CemeteryG+, in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. 2nd Addition, section U, row 1, no. 5^3,4

• Person Source: Helen Lenore Christiansen had sources that helped establish her name.^1,2,5
• Baptism: She was baptized on 8 April 1906 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁵
• Witness: She appeared in the census in the household of Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen on 15 April 1910 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles and Matilda have been married ten years and have five children. He immigrated in 1882 and is listed as a naturalized citizen, she immigrated in 1896. Charles is working as a laborer on a farm. He owns the family home through a mortgage.²
• AKA: Helen Lenore Christiansen was also known as Helen L.³

• Last Edited: 31 May 2015

Citations

1. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 4-544 57; 1905; Florence Christenson
2. [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; 64; sheet 4B [penned]; dwelling no. 81, family no. 82; Charles Christianson; 3 February 2014
3. [S17] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, death certificate; 11-99; 1914; Helen L. Christianson
4. [S210] Genealogical Research Society of Eau Claire, Eau Claire Cemeteries, City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, p. 68
5. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1905-1906

Earl Clarence Christiansen

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Earl Clarence Christiansen was born on 22 February 1908 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. delivered by Marie Lyngen, midwife^1,2,3,4
• Marriage: He and Mabel Ellen Kerr were married about 1928.⁵
• Death: Earl Clarence Christiansen died in January 1969 at age 60 in Washington, United States.^6,7
• Burial: He was buried at Evergreen Washelli Memorial ParkG+, in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States.⁶

• Person Source: Earl Clarence Christiansen had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Baptism: He was baptized on 7 June 1908 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁸
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen on 15 April 1910 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles and Matilda have been married ten years and have five children. He immigrated in 1882 and is listed as a naturalized citizen, she immigrated in 1896. Charles is working as a laborer on a farm. He owns the family home through a mortgage.²
• Witness: Earl Clarence Christiansen appeared in the census in the household of Otto Arnt Johnson and Karoline Emilie Olsen 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
• Confirmation: Earl Clarence Christiansen was confirmed on 9 July 1922 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.⁹
• Witness: He witnessed the will of Anna Kjerstine Olsdatter on 28 April 1926 at Courthouse in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Witnessed by Alden Losby and Selma H. Larson; Selma M. Larson becomes executrix upon the death of Minnie (Christiansen) Kuentzle in July of 1929; real estate NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 36, in township 28, north of range 9, west, in Chippewa county, valued at $3500 eventually sold to Tora Berg, Julia Johnson and George Christianson, children of Anna, for $3200. Y. M. Henry, of Seattle, WA, requested a copy of his great-grandmother's will [not sure who he is]. Granddaughter Esther Christianson, age 16 when the will was signed, living in Eau Claire is not known.¹⁰
• Residence (fam): Earl Clarence Christiansen and Mabel Ellen Kerr lived at 1521 Market in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States, in 1929. employed as a laborer¹¹
• Census (fam): Earl Clarence Christiansen and Mabel Ellen Kerr appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 6424 Seaview Avenue in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. Earl and Mabel are renting their home for $12/month; the household does not have a radio. Earl is employed as a laborer in a lumber mill. They married approximately two years ago.^5,12
• Census (fam): Earl Clarence Christiansen and Mabel Ellen Kerr appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 at 1700 Sheridan Avenue in Redding, Shasta County, California, United States. Earl and Mabel are renting their home for $30/month, living in the same place five years ago. Both have had two years of high school education. Earl is working as a truck driver for a trucking company, employed 48 weeks and earning $1500 the previous year.⁴
• Residence: Earl Clarence Christiansen lived at 9026 9th Avenue NW in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States, in 1941.¹³
• Residence (fam): He and Mabel Ellen Kerr lived at 9026 9th Avenue NW in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States, in 1948. Earl has no occupation listed; entry before him is E C Christianson, a dispatcher for PSP & LCo¹⁴
• Residence (fam): Earl Clarence Christiansen and Mabel Ellen Kerr lived at 5104 2nd Avenue NW in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States, in 1956.¹⁵

• Last Edited: 27 April 2016

Citations

1. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 6-246; 1908; Earl Clarence Christianson
2. [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; 64; sheet 4B [penned]; dwelling no. 81, family no. 82; Charles Christianson; 3 February 2014
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. [S176] 1940 U. S. Census, Shasta County, California, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 344, Redding; 45-3B; sheet 3B [penned]; family no. 81; Earl Christianson; 17 February 2014
5. [S172] 1930 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T626, roll 2493, Block 1426, Seattle; 26; sheet 6B [penned]; dwelling no. 99, family no. 104; Earl Christianson; 17 February 2014
6. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 18 February 2014; Clarence Earl Christianson; 113017379; Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park; Seattle, King County, Washington; Roberta Kerr; Roberta Kerr
7. [S380] "," Seattle (WA) Daily Times, ; GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : accessed ), Newspaper Archives, Deaths and Funerals; funeral notice; 20 January 1969; p. 25, col. 6; 27 April 2016; Seattle Daily Times
8. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1907-1908
9. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1922
10. [S219] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, , ; microfilm , Probate Case Files, 298-309; case no. 308 for Anna Kjerstine Christianson (1926); reel 32
11. [S173] Polk's Seattle (Washington) City Directory, 1929, p. 494
12. [S179] Polk's Seattle (Washington) City Directory, 1930, p. 368
13. [S178] Polk's Seattle (Washington) City Directory, 1941, p. 319
14. [S177] Polk's Seattle (Washington) City Directory, 1948-49, p. 246
15. [S180] Polk's Seattle (King County, Washington) City Directory, 1956, p. 253

William George ("Will") Christiansen

Parents

Biography

• Birth: William George ("Will") Christiansen was born on 26 April 1900 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}
• Marriage: He and Vera Pells were married on 29 May 1926 in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. Officiated by Rev. Honor L Wilhelm, minister of the Gospel.⁸
• Death: William George ("Will") Christiansen died on 10 March 1955 at age 54 in Issaquah, King County, Washington, United States.^9,7
• Burial: He was buried at Evergreen in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States.⁷

• Person Source: William George ("Will") Christiansen had sources that helped establish his name.^1,2,8
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen on 1 June 1900 at 102 Bellevue Avenue in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles and Matilde have been married one year and have a son one month old. They are renting their home. Charles immigrated in 1882 and is listed as an Alien, Matilde immigrated in 1896. Charles is a laborer in a saw mill and was out of work for two months within the last year. Both can read, write and speak English.¹
• Baptism: William George ("Will") Christiansen was baptized on 15 July 1900 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹⁰
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen on 1 June 1905 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles, a laborer in a saw mill, is renting the family home.²
• Witness: William George ("Will") Christiansen appeared in the census in the household of Carl Magnus Christiansen and Mathilde Olsen on 15 April 1910 in Seymour Township, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Charles and Matilda have been married ten years and have five children. He immigrated in 1882 and is listed as a naturalized citizen, she immigrated in 1896. Charles is working as a laborer on a farm. He owns the family home through a mortgage.³
• Confirmation: William George ("Will") Christiansen was confirmed on 14 June 1914 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States.¹¹
• Census: He appeared in the census on 1 January 1920 at 414 Paper Mill Village in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Working as a laborer in the paper mill.⁴
• Witness: He witnessed the will of Anna Kjerstine Olsdatter on 28 April 1926 at Courthouse in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. Witnessed by Alden Losby and Selma H. Larson; Selma M. Larson becomes executrix upon the death of Minnie (Christiansen) Kuentzle in July of 1929; real estate NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 36, in township 28, north of range 9, west, in Chippewa county, valued at $3500 eventually sold to Tora Berg, Julia Johnson and George Christianson, children of Anna, for $3200. Y. M. Henry, of Seattle, WA, requested a copy of his great-grandmother's will [not sure who he is]. Granddaughter Esther Christianson, age 16 when the will was signed, living in Eau Claire is not known.¹²
• Census (fam): William George ("Will") Christiansen and Vera Pells appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 7526 32nd Avenue NW in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. William and Vera own their home valued at $2500; the household does not have a radio. They have been married approximately four years. William is employed as a crane operator⁵
• Census (fam): William George ("Will") Christiansen and Vera Pells appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 at 3207 West 60th in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. William and Vera continue to own their home, valued at $3800, living in the same place five years ago. Vera completed her education through four years of high school; William through seventh grade. He is employed as a shovel engineer in building construction, working 42 weeks and earning $2184 the previous year. William answered the extra questions on this census; his parents were both born in Norway and Norwegian was the primary language spoken in the home. He is also a veteran, serving in the military during a war⁶

• Last Edited: 26 December 2016

Citations

1. [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 14A [penned], stamped 234; dwelling no. 228, family no. 261; Charles Christenson; 3 February 2014
2. [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 14 [penned], stamped 497; family no. 251; Chas. Christenson; 3 February 2014
3. [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; 64; sheet 4B [penned]; dwelling no. 81, family no. 82; Charles Christianson; 3 February 2014
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 8, Eau Claire; 130; sheet 12A [penned], stamped 165; dwelling no. 194, family no. 245, line 16; William Christenson; 16 February 2014
5. [S187] 1930 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T626, roll 2491, Block 1215, Seattle; 1; sheet 59A [penned], stamped 201; dwelling no. 719, family no. 733; William Christianson; 18 February 2014
6. [S188] 1940 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4374, Block 66-67, Seattle; 40-17; sheet 5A [penned], stamped 275; family no. 138; William Christianson; 18 February 2014
7. [S190] Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, "U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), 18 February 2014; entry for William George Christianson, service no. SN 121 41 41, seaman second class, US Navy Reserve; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A1, 2110-C, record group no. 92; typscript on original with annonation in green for middle name, discharge date [23 May 1922, originally 7 Jan 1919], and addition of letter 'F' after US Navy Reserve
8. [S175] King County, Washington, Marriage Records, , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington, no. 96036, King County, 1926, May-August
9. [S189] "Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); index by FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah; original records Bureau of Vital Statistics, Washington, 18 February 2014; entry for William George Christianson (1955); FHL no. 2033484; parents listed are Charley Christianson and Mathilda Olson, spouse listed is Vera Christianson
10. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1899-1900
11. [S1117] Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin), , , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ), chronological, 1914
12. [S219] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, , ; microfilm , Probate Case Files, 298-309; case no. 308 for Anna Kjerstine Christianson (1926); reel 32

Clarence George Christiansen

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Clarence George Christiansen was born on 12 March 1903 in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. delivered by Mrs. E Kohlke, midwife^1,2,3,4,5
• Marriage: He and Lorraine Moore were married on 2 September 1920 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States. Officiated by Frank A Magill, Justice of the Peace.^6,4
• Death: Clarence George Christiansen died on 16 December 1943 at age 40 in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States.⁷
• Burial: He was buried at Evergreen Washelli Memorial ParkG+, in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States.⁸

• Person Source: Clarence George Christiansen had sources that helped establish his name.¹
• Witness: He appeared in the census in the household of George A Christiansen and Bessie Herron on 15 April 1910 at 2830 West 62nd Street in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. George and Bessie have been married seven years and have one child. Bessie's mother, brother and cousin are living with them. They are renting their home. George is working as a laborer at a sawmill.³
• Witness: Clarence George Christiansen appeared in the census in the household of George A Christiansen and Bessie Herron on 1 January 1920 at 2237 West 56th Street in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. George and Bessie own their home, free of mortgage. Living with them are a son, his sister, a nephew, and his brother-in-law's family. George is an oiler at a saw mill.¹
• Census (fam): Clarence George Christiansen and Lorraine Moore appeared in the census on 1 April 1930 at 3002 West 60th Street in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. Clarence and Lorraine own their home valued at $1200; the household does have a radio. Clarence is working as a carriage tender at a lumber mill while Lorraine is working as a saleslady at a dry goods store.⁴
• Census (fam): Clarence George Christiansen and Lorraine Moore appeared in the census on 1 April 1940 at 3006 West 60th Street in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States. Clarence and Lorraine own their home valued at $1700; they lived in the same house five years ago. Both attended school through the eighth grade. Clarence is employed as a setter at a lumber mill, working 50 weeks and earning $1440 the previous year. Lorraine is employed as a saleswoman at a department store, working 52 weeks and earning $1020 the previous year.⁵

• Last Edited: 1 May 2016

Citations

1. [S170] 1920 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T625, roll 1926, Precinct 47, Seattle; 111; 3A [penned], stamped 3; dwelling no. 47, family no. 52; George Christenson; 16 February 2014
2. [S15] Eau Claire County, Wisconsin; Register of Deeds, Eau Claire, birth certificate; 4-313 165; 1903; George Christenson
3. [S216] 1910 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T624, roll 1660, Ward 13, Seattle; 209; sheet 21A [penned], stamped 191; dwelling no. 431, family no. 444; George Christensen; 26 February 2014
4. [S172] 1930 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T626, roll 2493, Block 1437, Seattle; 26; sheet 15B [penned]; dwelling no. 236, family no. 242; Clarence Christensen; 26 February 2014
5. [S188] 1940 U. S. Census, King County, Washington, population schedule, , ; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); citing the NARA, Washington D. C., microfilm T627, roll 4374, Seattle; 40-17; sheet 61A [penned], stamped 281; family no. 14; Clarence Christensen; 26 February 2014
6. [S214] "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington, 26 February 2014; entry for George C Christenson and Lorraine Moore (1920), Pierce County, Sep-Dec
7. [S215] "Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); Various county death registers. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, 26 February 2014; entry for Clarence Christensen (1943), King County; parents listed are George Christensen and Bessie Herron
8. [S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 26 February 2014; Clarence George Christensen; 82413444; Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park; Seattle, King County, Washington; Diane Payne; Diane Payne