Anna Størkersdtr OPOIEN

1850 - 1926  (76 years)

• Name	Anna Størkersdtr OPOIEN
  Birth	8 Feb 1850	Opøyen, Nygård, Orkdal, Sør Trøndelag   [1]
  Gender	Female
  Occupation	sjekk
  Residence	Maynard, Chippewa, Co. MN. USA
  Death	9 Mar 1926	Maynard, Chippewa, Co. MN. USA
  Notes	Hun hadde datteren Bertia S Opoien født omkring 1875, før hun giftet seg Hun var hushjelp hos Hans Petersen som var "gammelungkar" og klarte å kapre ham. Hun er antakelig fra Opøyen i Orkdal OUR PIONEER HERITAGE compiled by Bernard Loe, June 1976 INTRODUCTION As a young boy, I accompanied my father, Bertic Loe, to the barn in the evenings, and kept him company as he performed the nightly chores of feeding and milking. Perched on a milk stool near my dad, I listened to his stories of his early days, and of the people who lived in the area. Later, I became a participant and not merely a spectator in these nightly chores, but the conversations continued . Dad has been gone for more than twenty years, and the memories of these conversations have become dim and confused with the passage of time. I no longer am a boy, and many of the men and women I knew as a boy now sleep in peaceful cemeteries, and their numbers increase with the relentless march of time. The past is behind us, but it presents a heritage that should not be forgotten. Our forebears deserve more than a tombstone to mark their passage from birth to death. We need to transmit to our children, the sense of purpose, the enduring s of hardships, the triumph of coping with a frequently hostile environment that characterize the lives of these Norwegian immigrants and their families. Today, our families are spread throughout the world, and the need is even greater to put something in writing to honor this heritage. It was this feeling that prompted me, last summer, to suggest the gathering of information, with the hope tha t it could, eventually, be assembled into a family history. It is with a sense of failure and frustration, that I admit to little being accomplished. Cora Opoien Burke, Agnes Loe Menge, and Leonard Loe responded with much information. I am repr oducing their statements, as they are eloquent and complete of themselves. My own contribution to this effort has been severely limited by lack of time, and insufficient information. However, I felt I should put together what I had, and hope that it would provide a starting point for someone more resourceful tha n I to continue what will be a permanent record of our pioneer heritage. My greatest regret, is that my intention so far exceeded my achievement. OUR NORWEGIAN ROOTS The television travelogues frequently present the almost indescribable beauty of Norway; its deep fjords, scenic valleys, majestic mountains, verdant forests, and its industrious people. It seems paradoxical that inhabitants of that land woul d leave their homes, families, and friends behind them, to settle in what George Catlin, the noted artist and writer, in the 1830's described as land that "Is and ever must be useless for civilized man to cultivate." General Sibley, the Indian fi ghter, in 1863 said, "It is fit only for the Indians and the Devil." What we must recognize is that America offered something that Norway could not provide, free land. The idea of securing 160 acres of farmland, almost for the taking, must have been an overpowering attraction for young men who had grown up on fa rms that had been in the family for generations. Large families, lack of opportunities, and widespread poverty in Norway, forced their attention beyond their valleys to seek more promising futures elsewhere. The fact that the transcontinental ra ilroads were pushing across Dakota Territory in the 1870's, and in their zeal to develop and make their holdings more profitable, resorted to enthusiastic land promotions and low fares for immigrants, no doubt made America seem a golden opportunit y to frustrated young Norwegians. Lars and Bernt Opoien were brothers. Their Gaard (farm home) in Svorkmo, was in the Orkdalen Valley, about fifty miles southwest of Trondheim. Lars worked for some time at the Loe gaard, married the owner's daughter, Ingeborg, and took the nam e of Loe. Apparently, Lars and his new bride, Bernt, and Andrew Opoien came to this country together in 1870. (Andrew also took the Loe name.) Cora Opoien Burke mentions that Bernt Opoien stayed several years with his sister, Mrs. Hans Peterson, at Maynard, Minnesota. Evidently, she was here before them. Whether they were motivate d by letters from her, or by the pamphlets distributed throughout northern Europe by the railroad companies, I do not know. Perhaps, they took advantage of the low steamship fares promoted by railroads and land developers. But, come they did, ne ver to return again to their homeland. The trip, itself, must have been an adventure. Whether they spoke any English, I do not know. Nor do I know where they disembarked, nor how they arrived in Minnesota. DAKOTA TERRITORY Agnes Menge's and Cora Burke's accounts give us some detail about the first years in Minnesota. While the first homestead in what is now North Dakota was filed in 1868, there was no immediate rush by settlers. Land was still available in Iowa and Minnesota, and all the newspapers of these states, probably prompted by a desire to ensure the ir own development, wrote terrifying stories of a "plague-stricken Dakota." However, settlers crossed the Red River, and soon discovered the fertility of that valley. It was the railroad that really opened the territory. The Northern Pacific was granted over ten million acres, in what is now North Dakota (over 23 percent of the total area of the state). The grant of this land was authorized by Congress in 1864 to provide the railroad with capital for construction, to be raised by the sal e of the land. By 1873, construction of the railroad started in Minnesota, and real estate agents now championed Dakota's climate as "salubrious", and the fertility of its soil as "inexhaustible". The first locomotive crossed into Dakota in June of 1872, and the railroad reached Valley City that summer. In order to promote land sales, the railroad sponsored some "model" farming operations in the Red River Valley. These bonanza farms had , by 1876, attracted world-wide attention and speculators and promoters, as well as settlers, headed for Dakota. The peak year of settlement, in what is now North Dakota, was 1885, so Bernt Opoien and Lars Loe beat the rush, arriving here in 1881. Ed Loe told me that, in 1879, Lars, Bernt, and Hans Peterson traveled into the Dakota Territory as far as th e Mouse River loop looking for land. However, the land had not been surveyed, and they returned to Minnesota. John Bretheim told me once that the Germans looked for level land, and the Norwegians looked for trees and water. This probably explai ns why the Sheyenne River Valley was so quickly populated by Norwegians. Lars Loe's new neighbors were John Bue, Ole Bue, Torger Mikkelson, Bjorlies, Knut Nesheim (first settler in Nesheim Township), Sam Samson (Ted Samson was born in the famil y dugout, June 26,1882, the first white child born in Nelson County), and Breta Stene. Ninety-four years have elapsed since Lars Loe and Bernt Opoien arrived in the Sheyenne River Valley. Today, the good roads, prosperous farms, groves of trees, and acres of well-tended grain fields, are evidence of the vision of all these earl y pioneers, who, through determination and stubborn persistence, built their homes, grew their crops, raised their families, and established communities. May we accept and continue their legacy; a firm purpose, a resolute spirit, and a trus t in God. THE LAND Roads now span, and power poles like sentinels survey this land, where once the pioneer sought rule over trackless, treeless prairie sod. They came, and with high hopes and energy they stayed to tame the land and build communities. Twas not a gentle land and gentle means could not subdue it. Nature only grudgingly released her hold, and weaker souls withdrew to find their place in easier surroundings. But strong, stubborn men brought with them equally strong women who sought to soften the prairie's desolation with blue-flowered china and quilting bees. They brought their faith along and rude churches with pointed steeples bore testimony to trust in a stern, exacting God; A stubborn Jehovah to match their own persistent ways. The pioneers now rest beneath the sod, but the land they loved now lies transformed. The dream is realized. Rest in peace. Your work is done. LARS LOE'S STORY by Agnes Loe Menge, December 1974 Lars S. Loe was born January 8, 1845, to Gaardsman Storker Opoien and Beret Aspol Opoien, at Orkdalen, Norway. He was the sixth child born to this couple. He was baptized, March 23, 1845. The Opoien Gaard was near Svorkmo, Orkdalen, Norway. Lars worked at the Loe Gaard, where he met Ingeborg Loe, who became his wife. They were married at the Loe Gaard, April 19, 1870. Times were very hard, in those years in Norway. I recall Gr andpa telling, they ground bark with the grain for flour. Very little is known of the early history of the Loe Gaard, so we have no record of Ingeborg's parents, or family. She was born January 1, 1843, I think, as she was 87 at the time of her death. Shortly after their marriage, perhaps the same year, they emigrated to America, and settled in St. Peter, Minnesota, where Lars followed his profession as a shoemaker. I believe three children were born to them, during that period. Johanna Lo e Oakland, Bennie Severt Loe, and Emil Loe. I also think there was a little girl, Emma, born during their stay in Minnesota. This baby died, and is buried there. Later, they moved to Montevideo, Minnesota, where he opened a shoe shop. In 1881, they came to what was then Dakota Territory, and settled in the Inkster area. I suppose Larimore was the nearest town at that time. I believe they came to North Dakota with Andrew Hoye, who was married to Ingeborg's sister, and also th e Bernt Opoien family. Andrew Hoye stayed in the Inster area, where he farmed and lived, the rest of his life. Lars, evidently, decided to keep the Gaard name of Loe, while Bernt Opoien retained the Opoien name. Lars and Bernt decided to go farther west, and came to a place on the Sheyenne River that appealed to them. There was water, and plenty of wood and, perhaps, reminded them of their beautiful Norway they had come from . Lars and Ingeborg, and children, lived in a dugout, on the hillside south of the river, later building a home a quarter mile north of the river, at the foot of the hills. Bernt Opoien and family went a few miles farther west, and established a home near the river. At this home, Lars and Ingeborg had four more children; Edward, Bertha, who died as an infant, Emma Loe Bakke, and James, who passed away at the age of four years. They farmed this farm, helped organize the Sheyenne Lutheran Church, and were instrumental in building a good, established neighborhood, and raising a family. They built another house up on the hillside, when Lars couldn't engage in active farming anymore. Another brother, Andrew Loe, came with them, but he remained in Minnesota, and lived in Granite Falls, Minnesota. They had two children, Bert, a lawyer, and Bertina, who married William Ryan, and lived near our farm house on a farm named Prairi e View Farm, that Leonard and Ella Loe bought from William Ryan, and lived there till Bennie and Nettie left the farm and moved into Grandpa Loe's house in Pekin, that our dad had bought. Neither Bert, nor Bertina Ryan had any children. Andre w Loe's adopted a girl, whose name was Mae. Mae Loe taught school in our country school, and stayed at Ryan's. Nine children were born to the Lars Loe family. Two died in infancy, and James, at the age of four years. I remember our dad, Bennie, telling about the grief and sadness they all felt at his death. He was a very lovely, and dear little fellow ; the youngest of the lot, and the pride and joy of the whole family. James and Bertha are buried in the family plot, in the Sheyenne Cemetery. The other children grew up to adulthood. They helped with chores and field work on the farm. As I recall, Grandpa Lars was a good farmer. He was a jolly sort of fellow. Grandma always did the milking and gardening. I remember our dad tellin g he used to light Grandpa's pipe, and bring it to him in the morning. He never became addicted though, as I don't think he ever smoked. Our dad said he used to help the neighbors during threshing, and help in threshing around the Hatton country . He worked in the straw stacks, cutting bundles, etc., and he was paid the huge sum of $ 1.00 a day. I recall Grandma milking the cows in the pasture across the gully from their house, built on the hillside, across the road from their old house. I used to go with her, to help chase the fleas off the cows. Grandpa and Grandma bought a home in Pekin, North Dakota, where they lived until they couldn't take care of themselves anymore. They lived with their son, Bennie, and family, for some time, and also with their son, Edward, and family. Ingebor g was bedridden for several years before her death, and passed away April 19, 1930. They celebrated their Golden Wedding April 22, 1920. Lars Loe continued living with his son, Bennie, till his death in 1937, at the age of 92 years old. He was visiting his son, Edward, and family, when he died. After Grandma died, Grandpa came to live with our family again, and I can still hear him lying in his bed at night, praying out loud for his children and grandchildren; a wonderful heritage he handed down to his future generations. He believed , as did our dad, and so do I, that God will bless and watch over us unto the third and fourth generation of those who love him, and keep his commandments. Another thing I remember, is that Grandpa wasn't sleeping too well. We took him to the do ctor, who prescribed a sleeping potion, and when we went to pick up the prescription, found it cost 75 cents. Grandpa refused to take it; said he'd rather stay awake. He said if he had his old clock that struck every hour and half hour, he woul d sleep. We got him his clock ,and he slept. I can remember staying with them in the old house. It too, was a nice house, with three bedrooms upstairs, kitchen and living room, and bedroom downstairs. Aunt Emma was still at home, and we loved to go into her room, to look at all her fanc y clothes and nice smelling stuff, that go to make up a young girl's room. We thought she was very pretty. When we got a little older, and they lived in the new house, Leonard and I liked to go there and stay overnight. Grandma always gav e up Grandpa's shirt (she called it a Zuk) to sleep in, as we seldom had planned beforehand to stay overnight. The drive to Grandma's was always such fun, and such were the visits we used to have at the Ole Bue and Nesheim homes, too. Neighbor s were so close in every way in those days. Grandma used to take us to the river to swim, and would walk up the hill, through the woods, up to Severt Bjorlie's. Antonette Hermanson came to North Dakota from Decorah, Iowa, Alamakee County, to teach. Her brother, Albert, was already in North Dakota working for various farmers. Nettie, our mother, came to the Knut Nesheim home. They already had a big family in a two room log cabin, but welcomed the new teacher (Knut wa s a cousin of our mother's). She had to sleep on a ledge in a hay loft. She was to teach in a school near the John Arlien farm (a school her grandson Bernard, Bennie's namesake, many years later taught his first year of teaching). The Arlien's had very little room, too, but they were goodness itself, to our mother. Incidently, we have been told our mother was a very excellent teacher. She had to be her own janitor, and walk two miles to school. She had many pupils. On e was Marcus Tufteland, who in later years became a pastor, and served as pastor in Norway church, where our Aunt Jennie, Uncle Harris, and family worshipped. Marcus served the parish for many years, and was dearly loved by everyone. Mrs. Arlien died in childbirth when my mother was there, and I remember my mother telling about the grief and anxiety of her death, leaving so many small children. She also remembered Mrs. Arlien's testimony before death that she wasn't worried. Shewas leaving her family in God's hands, and all would be well. Antonette (Nettie) Hermanson and Bernard (Bennie) Loe were married by pastor S.S. Wold at the Lars Lee home, September 25, 1900. Bennie had bought the old Rickford farm, and they lived there in a small house. Six children were born to this unio n. In later years, an addition was built onto the old house, so we had plenty of room. Our aunt Emma Hermanson came to live with us and help out. She married Andrew Klefstad. Then Aunt Ida came, and stayed for seventeen years. We always ha d a lot of hired men, as our dad farmed a lot of land. We all had to help with the work, but we had lots of fun, too. We always had the teacher staying with us, which we enjoyed. All in all, we had a very good home life, and we are all grateful for having been raised in a good Christian home. BERNT OPOIEN'S STORY By Cora Opoien Burke, December 1974 Bernt Opoien, a man of great physical strength and strong faith, left his home in Svorkmo, Orkdalen, Norway, and, in 1870 ,emigrated to America, at the age of 18 years. He spent several years in Minnesota with his sister, Mrs. Hans Peterson, at Maynard, and his brothers, Andrew Loe, at Granite Falls, and Lars Loe, at St. Peter. In the spring of 1881, Bernt Opoien accompanied by his brother Lars Loe, Tom Alstad, Ole and Paul Vrem, Nils Hagen, and Halvor Johnson left Chippewa County, Minnesota (Montevideo), traveled a route which led them to Benson, Minnesota, thenc e to Fergus Falls, and on to Moorhead. They traveled by covered wagon, guided mostly by intuition, and by their strong desire to find a new home in Dakota Territory. They crossed the Red River from Moorhead to Fargo by ferry, then on to Valley City, traveling northwest up the Sheyenne River to where Cooperstown is now located. They finally reached a "half-breed" settlement near the P.A. Peterson (Floyd) farm, or more accurately, southwest of the Obbie Brekken farm. The half-breeds claimed squatters rights to the timber. Bernt Opoien, Tom Alstad, and Nils Hagen bough t the rights from them, each choosing a site to build their cabin. Bern Opoien's cabin was near the spring on the land now owned by a grandson, Wallace Opoien. After they had their cabins built, cut some hay, and broke a few acres of land, the y went back to Minnesota to work through the threshing season, in order to earn money to tide them over the winter. The first part of November in 1881, they, with their families, headed west, back to Dakota Territory. They were three weeks on the road. They were blessed with nice fall weather, but a change in weather overtook them south of Valley City, an d they awakened to four inches of snow on the ground. Quite a let-down, but their good fortune was still with them, and the sun came out, and the snow was gone before they reached Valley City. They arrived at their new homes November 20, 1881 . It was a mild winter. In March of 1882, they were notified by the U.S. Land Office that they had to go there to file claim on their land. So, here we go again! Lars Loe, Bernt Opoien, Halvor Johnson, Nils Hagen, Tom Alstad, Ole and Paul Vrem, two teams, and two wago ns were in this caravan. A snow storm caught up with them, but they reached Larimore. One team and wagon was left there, and on to Grand Forks they all went, mission accomplished. The flood of 1882 followed, in logical order. Families along the river had to be evacuated, but the true pioneer spirit prevailed, and each would lend a helping hand where it was needed. In 1885, Bernt Opoien built a larger house on the present site, as he planned to welcome his sweetheart, Ragnhild Knutson, who had promised to be his bride. They were married February 15, 1886, with Rev. Ibram Lundsby officiating. Ragnhild Knut son came to America in 1882 to Starbuck, Minnesota to her uncle, Morten Hanson. Bernt andm Ragnhild met at Mrs. Hans Peterson's, Pa's sister(mentioned previously). There was a heap of living in this house. Here, neighbors were welcomed; here, the eight Opoien children were born. Some of the children, from localities where schools hadn't been provided, stayed through the winter and attended school. Ragnhi ld Opoien taught many to read Norwegian, and in turn, taught the "Catechism" and "Folklaring" (explanation). In 1907, the "new house" was built, preparing for the wedding of Bertine Opoien and Bennie Burreson. From 1881 to 1907, Bernt Opoien had built three complete homes. He had great pride, and was a firm believer in progress. He loved the lan d he had chosen, with its beautiful trees. How fitting that his grandson, Wallace Opoien, who also loves trees and hills, should live on this homestead now. We, the children of Bernt and Ragnhild Opoien, gratefully acknowledge the privilege that was ours; To be born of Christian parents, who through great sacrifice, provided us with many opportunities, and instilled in our minds the value of loyalty to God, to our home, and to our nation. These traits were reflected in th eir lives, and when you read the letters Bernt Opoien received from his sisters, Martha and Johanna Opoien, you know these traits were present in their home in Orkdalen. In like manner, we leave you with these thoughts. The shadows lengthen, the setting sun pronounces the Benediction. We toss the torch of faith, loyalty, and respect to the generations that follow. Hold it high! Blessed be the memory of our Ancestors. ANCESTRAL NOTES From the archives of Trondheim, Norway received in November, 1974 by Cora Opoien Burke Storker Anderson Opoien, son of Anders Iverson Opoien, and Martha Aspol, born 1805 and baptized in Orkdal Church, May 12, 1805. He was confirmed in 1819, married in 1828, died February 3, 1862, and buried February 9, 1862. Beret Larsdatter Aspol was born in Orkdal, Norway, on July 29, 1810, baptized on August 5, 1810, confirmed November 11, 1825, married June 26, 1828, and died in 1893. Gaardsman Storker Opoien and Beret Aspol were married in Orkdal, on June 26, 1828. According to the parish register in Orkdal, they had the following children. 1. Martha born June 24, 1829; baptized July 27, 1829 2. Anders born December 23, 1839; baptized February 6, 1831 3. Beret born October 5, 1835; baptized November 1, 1835 4. John born December 29, 1837; baptized February 11, 1838 5. Andreas born October 28, 1840; baptized December 25, 1840 6. Lars born January 8, 1845; baptized March 23, 1845 7. Johanna born September 28, 1847; baptized November 4, 1847 8. Anne born February 8, 1850; baptized May 20, 1850 9. Bernt born October 18, 1852; baptized January 1, 1853 THE CHILDREN OF STORKER AND BERET OPOIEN Notes from Cora Opoien Burke 1. Martha The oldest of the Storker Opoien children. Born 1829, died 1898. Had one daughter, Anne. a. Anne Married Ole Iverson Foss. They had two sons, Ivar and Martin. Their home was at Lundamo. i. Ivar Foss was a railroad man. ii. Martin Foss was Clerk of Court at "Stortinghet" (Norway's Parliament). According to a letter from Ivar Foss, received by Cora Opoien Burke, Martin and family became "Quislings" and consequently had to flee from Norway to Sweden during World War II. Ivar expressed disgust over Martin's lack of loyalty. Bernt Opoien had several letters from Martha Opoien, his sister, and Anne Foss.The last one in my possession was written in 1898. Anne Foss was a midwife. 2. Anders Born 1830, died _________. He stayed in Norway. His last letter to Bernt Opoien in Cora Burke's possession was written in 1907. His children who came to America were: a. Storker Worked for Bennie Loe. b. Beret Homesteaded in Wildrose area. Married Lars Paulson. c. Ingeborg Came early to Wildrose, died early in life, buried in Wildrose cemetery. d. Jacob (Jake) Came to Wildrose, later to Pekin. Married Mary ______, Lived in Peers, Minnesota, died of diabetes. Several brothers and sisters remained in Norway, namely Sevrina and Anna. The majority of the Anders Opoien children died of diabetes. 3. Beret Born 1835, died__________. I believe she died in infancy. 4. John Born 1837, died__. Bachelor, often referred to as "Lager" (doctor). According to a letter from Ivar Foss, he was very interested in the Chinese Mission. His wish was that the Opoiens of the generations that followed would support the Chinese Mission. 5. Andreas (Andrew). Born 1849, died__________. Married Rachel__________, lived at Granite Falls, Minnesota. He was a blacksmith and raised race horses. They had two children. i. Bertine Married Bill Ryan, died of diabetes, 1921. ii. Bert Married Gertiel__________. Died of diabetes. 6. Lars Born 1845, died 1937. Married Ingeborg Loe in 1870. They had eight children. a. Johanna (Jennie), Born_______, died______. Married Harris Oakland. b. Severt Bernhard (Bennie), Born 1874, died 1957. Married Antonette Hermanson in 1900. c. Emma G., Born_________, died at birth. d. Emil, Born 1879, died__________. Married Ellen Enstad. e. Bertha, Born 1881, died 1885. f. Edward, Born 1883, died 1964. Married Julia Forde. g. Emma Bertina, Born_____, died___. Married Lewis Bakke. h. James, Born 1887, died 1891. 7. Johanna Born 1847, died 1893. Never married. Devoted Christian as her letters to her brother, Bernt Opoien, revealed. 8. Anne Born 1850,died_______. Married Hans Peterson, lived on their farm near Maynard, Minnesota. They had five children. a. Bertina Married Halvor Siverhus. b. Anton Married Rosina________. c. Sivert d. Marie Married Christ Soine. e. Hilda Married Monrad Olson. 9. Bernt Born 1852, died 1912. Married Ragnhild Knutson February 16, 1886. She was born in 1862 and died in 1942. They had eight children. a. Bertine Born 1886, died 1959. Married Bennie Burreson in 1907. They had three children. b. Clara Born 1888, died 1889. c. Sivert Born 1890, died 1959. Married Clara Lee in 1916. They had two children. d. Alfred Born 1892, died 1975. Married Sena Otteson in 1915. They had thirteen children. e. Mayme Born 1895. Married Herb Schindele in 1916. They had seven children. f. Bertha Born 1897, died 1966. Married Lee Boyles in 1924. g. Julia Born 1900, died 1967. Married Fritz Alberg in 1928. They had two children. h. Cora Born 1902. Married Leo Burke in 1927
  Person ID	I10274	Valdres Slekt
  Last Modified	20 Nov 2007

  
  

  Father	Størker Jonsen ASBØLL,   b. 12 May 1805, Orkdal, Sør Trøndelag d. 27 Jan 1861 (Age 55 years)
  Mother	Berit Andersdtr OPØYEN,   b. Opøyen, Orkdal, Sør Trøndelag
  Marriage	26 Jan 1928
  Family ID	F13252	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Hans PETERSEN,   b. 10 Jun 1829, Danmark d. Maynard, Chippewa, Co. MN. USA
  Marriage	2 Jun 1880	Granite Falls, Chippewa Co, MN. USA
  Children	1. Peter Anton PETERSEN,   b. Apr 1881, Seinthrop, Chippewa Co., MN, USA d. Yes, date unknown   2. Sivert PETERSON,   b. Nov 1882, Seinthrop, Chippewa Co., MN, USA d. Yes, date unknown + 3. Marie Antionette PETERSEN,   b. 25 Jan 1886, Seinthrop, Chippewa Co., MN, USA d. 19 Nov 1960, Mount Vernon, Skagit, WA., USA (Age 74 years)   4. Hilda PETERSON,   b. Sep 1889, Seinthrop, Chippewa Co., MN, USA
  Family ID	F4163	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	20 Nov 2007

  
  

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