Olson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: olson surname

olsonrules — 2012-05-06 15:28:36Z

alot of olsons starting with my great grandfather John Olson, born may 12th 1862, Solnesborg, Sweden. Married Cecelia. was a longshoreman

Re: Bernice Florence Olson

lgo1001 — 2012-05-06 00:41:53Z

Hello
What can you tell me about Olson's that may be related to Andrew Olson who ran an "inn" or boarding house in Bird Island. I am the daughter of one of his sons, Howard Edward.I am looking to fill in the family tree@ ancestry. i have no other info. If you have any or know of other Olson's that may be kinfolk, I would appreciate any info. Linda

Andrew Olson , Bird Island, MN.

lgo1001 — 2012-05-06 00:29:58Z

Looking for family information. Found in Bird Island,MN in 1910 US Census. Andrew was an "Inn Keeper", and wife the cook. Howard Edward, B.1895 was one of their children. Please see Olson Family Tree. I hope to fill in the blanks. Any info appreciated.

Re: i know an andrew olson

lgo1001 — 2012-05-05 19:17:47Z

The Andrew Olson I am looking for was an inn keeper in Bird Island MN in 1895.

Re: Ed Olson

lgo1001 — 2012-05-05 18:21:12Z

Hi- I just was reviewing old posts. I have found my dad's family actually through my cousin, who is more experienced with this than I am. However I recommend that you look through the census records, maybe more carefully. I had to double check DOB's for a conformation of that, then used that as my key search clue. Through this I found that my dad was actually born in Bird Island , MN and not Minneapolis. Guess people might of thought his a county bumpkin so he changed it.It's hard for us to think of the "ism's" that affected people's lives back in time. Went to a geneolgy meeting on Swedish Geneology at my local lib. and the speaker brought it up. The 1910,20,and 30 are worth a look. Good luck. Sorry this took so long. Linda

OLSON Gerald E + - Vietnam Wall section 6E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-01 21:59:33Z

OLSON Gerald E + - Vietnam Wall section 6E

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Re: Olson/Olsen - Fuglem?

spudderbud1 — 2012-04-29 02:40:09Z

Thanks a few years late, just saw the bio post, this is the family I was looking for. Inga Kjallberg (Ed's wife) was the daughter of Beever Olson Fuglem.

OLSON Duane V - Vietnam Wall section 5E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-04-27 21:56:28Z

OLSON Duane V - Vietnam Wall section 5E

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Re: Kittel and Annie Olson

Ranedrop32 — 2012-04-25 03:04:56Z

Did Glen have a son named Andrew who married Beatrice? Or did Glen marry a girl named Minnie? Any ifo would be helpful. Nicole*

Re: Delos, Maritt or Perry Olson

bets_reva — 2012-04-25 02:37:28Z

Close enough. You're one of us! If you don't want to reveal your name on here email me at bets_reva@hotmail.com and I can give you information about your family.

Re: Delos, Maritt or Perry Olson

TolaOkin — 2012-04-25 02:14:56Z

Delos (Dee) Olson (my records show he was born in 1862 and died in 1947). He was the son of Perry and Marritt (Mary) Olson.

Re: Delos, Maritt or Perry Olson

bets_reva — 2012-04-25 01:03:39Z

Which Delos was your great great-grandfather – the one who died in 1902 in PA or the one born in Sweden who died in 1949 in SD?

Re: Delos, Maritt or Perry Olson

TolaOkin — 2012-04-25 00:43:52Z

Delos was my great-great grandfather.

Olson, need help

Ranedrop32 — 2012-04-24 21:34:55Z

Thats an under statement. My Fathers name is George Orville Olson 1943ish born N Dakota. His mother Beatrice Crowe (She was Indian)no more info on her. Georges father Andrew Olson 1911ish. Andrews father Glen Olson 1885ish Norwegian, married to Minnie. Sad I know but any help would be more than what I have.

Family tree Nils and Catherine Olsen

rnrollason — 2012-04-20 23:15:56Z

Hi I am trying to find out something about our great granparents Nils and Catherine Olsen. They both came from Denmark in the early 1800's met and married in Bundaberg. They had 8 children, Elizabeth their 2nd last child was my grandmother. Nils was born in Ferslev in Denmark,and died in Bundaberg Qld in 1897 age 49,Catherine died in 1926 in her 80's,unfortunatley Nils changed his surname when he arrived in Australia,so it's hard to trace him back to Denmark,His family in Denmark owned a large department store on Copenhagen and he didn't want to go into the business so he shot through to Australia and chanded his name so they could't find him.It has always been a mystery and I would love to have any info about them,I know nothing about Catherine, anything about them would be great.They also had children called Matt,Toby and Frederick left up there the rest came to Brisbane many thanks Rochelle

Re: Olson family in Alingsas, Sweden

gjudson1 — 2012-04-18 03:37:23Z

Also looking for information on Tekla Olson, Henry Harshman Carney (b. 1867) and their son Henry Fredrick Carney (b.1908 Washingtion, USA. Our Tekla was born in Sweden (1867)and arrived in America in the late 1800's. She may have lived in Kansas City for a few years before ending up in Comox, BC, Canada in 1901. After her marriage to Henry Carney they had one son, Henry Frederick Carney and lived in Alice Arm, BC, Canada where Tekla died in 1922.
Tekla's sister, Annette, also came to the USA and Canada. She married Fredrick Ferec Larson and lived on Vancouver Island. We are looking for any iformation with regards to Tekla and Annette's family in Sweden as well as Henry Harshman Carney's family and place of birth.

Ida Olson (b. 18 Dec 1898, d. 14 Aug 1985)

wdgilman1 — 2012-04-14 17:45:19Z

Ida Olson (Wetsch) was my grandmother. She lived with her daughter, Mary Ida Wetsch and David (Bill) Wilfred Gilman until her death.
Our family has not been able to trace her history outside that she was born in Montana, and died in Centralia, Washington. Would like to find her father and mother.
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Update: Found the link. Found her birth certificate in Montana. Her name was spelled Olesen. Our family mystery has finally been resolved.

I'm at a dead end. :-)

Anderson_Del — 2012-03-29 22:42:35Z

I have arrived at a void.
My Great-Grandmother(Bertha Olson,born May,1863 in Sweden, arrived USA in 1867, married my Great-Grandfather in Marshalltown, IA in 1884. The marriage license lists her Father as A A Olson, and her Mother as Erickson(?).
I am certain of her date of marriage, reasonably certain of her dates of birth and arrival.
My Great-Grandfather's name was Walter David Anderson.
I've looked as best I can at the passenger lists I found for the Eastern seaboard and Canada to no avail. I cannot find any family trees that might have her in them, and, I don't know if there were siblings.
Can you help with any information or point my nose in a direction where I might find more information? Thanks,
Del Anderson

Re: Olson family in Alingsas, Sweden

lbbuddy — 2012-03-27 23:10:52Z

Henry Fredrick Carney son of Tekla Olson and Henry Harshman Carney was married to my aunt. I am contacting you for their son. Hope this is not to late to contact you.

OLSON Rodney J - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-03-20 09:59:15Z

OLSON Rodney J - Vietnam Wall section 4E

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olson surname

tjtjlewis — 2012-03-20 00:25:27Z

i am looking for any one who may be related to Barbara Elliott Olson b 1917 d 2004? in Wisconson. Her parents are George Anthony Elliott 1892- 1971 & Olive B Harris 1892 -1987. Barbara had a brother Andrew G Elliot 1924 - 1942.
Thanks,
Jane

Ronald C. Olson of Dolliver, IA 1944

drbrownlee — 2012-03-06 05:55:34Z

Ronald is pictured in the 44-A class yearbook of Curtis Field, in Brady, Texas. He is an aviation cadet. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: Magnus Olson(b.1867) wife Mathilda Johansdatter(b.1872), Grevie Sweden

dhystead — 2012-02-26 03:47:00Z

magnes's Twin Anna? fathers name Ola Anderson? Brother Nels? These are in my family, too. Would like to compare notes with you.

Re: Christopher Olsen/Olson son of Ole Christenson, Denmark

olsoninternet — 2012-02-26 02:35:45Z

My husband's father is:

Ralph Leslie Olson whom was born June 7, 1919 and passed away July 29, 2002. His brother/sisters names were Einar, Ole and Clara Olson (all passed). All born in ND.

Ralph's father's name was Christopher Olson born February 28. 1870 and passed away 1956. His mothers name/or Christopher's wife was Anna Christina (Engelson) born 1882 and July 1961.

My husband did not know his Grandparents we have no records as all have passed and records passed with them. So we are trying to put the puzzle together too. So if this helps you or is the correct one. It is very likely as Ralph traveled/moved frequently and was in WWII and cryptoghrophr decifering codes on submarines. So it is our understanding Ralph was also married prior to war and remarried following so difficult to find any pictures or records on Christopher Olson and Anna Christina Olson (Engelson). Hope this helps in your search.

Mads Olson: immigrant from Denmark settled in Kansas

jolson3932 — 2012-02-25 06:39:10Z

Looking for any information on siblings of Mads and Anders Olson. Original spelling Olesen from Kolding,Denmark.

Samuel Lee/Leo Olson

ladylynn58 — 2012-02-17 07:19:53Z

I am looking for children of Samuel Lee Olson he also used the name of Samuel Leo Olson He was born in 1935 but played around with his age. He was a truck driver so he could have children any where

Re: olson surname

olsonrules — 2012-02-12 20:04:25Z

my grandfather was the first to be born here, Arthur William Olson,born 1906, his father was John Olson came from sweden to boston abt. 1888
my name is Paul William Olson born 1958

Re: Olson Surname

adkinsjill — 2012-02-02 16:57:00Z

look in Andover Ill or Bishop Hill. You find more Olson's from Sweden

Caryl Ruth Johnson/ Caryl Ruth Olson/Olsen

tirvine4 — 2012-01-22 02:53:50Z

I sent away for my deceased mother's SSprintout and what a surprise!

Mothers Name: Selma Engelbritson
Fathers Name: Richard Olson/ Olsen

Never heard of him, other names used:

Caryl Ruth Johnson
Carolynn Ruth Roberts her married name

She always told me her parents were Hans and Selma Johnson. Hans worked for the RR and was an engineer. Her mother died around Dec 1924/ early 1925 in Duluth, Mn in a car accident. Hans remarried I am not sure what happened after that. Father from Norway, I thought her mother was too, but not sure.
Never meet any relatives from her side of the family. She lived in Denver, Co. in April 1945.

Thank you for any help

Trudy Roberts

Re: arthur olson

aeokc — 2011-12-18 19:58:05Z

What is your grandmother's name?

Sven Olson Family

ib5458sr — 2011-12-16 01:56:26Z

Looking for information on my great uncle Sven Olson, born in Sweden. He had two sons, Emil and Oscar Olson.He married Hannah Roth. They are listed in the State census for 1915 and 1925. Sven's brother John Peter Olson died while visiting the family in 1933, He was my great grandfather.
Irving Blabon

Thomas T Olson (1885-1955) wife Louise Bushnell (1885-1945). Norway, Ill. MN

scwbcm — 2011-12-16 01:18:54Z

I am looking for the descendants of Thomas T Olson born 1886 and his wife Lois or Louise Bushnell (1885-1945). I believe Lois was probably a descendant of Gov. William Bradford. I have been working on a set of photos and letters for Joseph Bradford born 1771 Haddam, CT and looking for descendants who may be interested and who may have something to add.

Lois Bushnell is a descendant of Joseph Bradford. Lois resided in Lisbon, Kendall, Illinois and was the daughter of James Bushnell. James was the son of Harlow Bushnell and Martha Bradford, both died young and James and his siblings were raised by relatives. Martha was the daughter of Joseph Bradford born 1771 and Martha Miller.

The Olson children were Harold Olson born 1911, Edwin Olson born 1913, Robert Olson born 1914, Harlon Olson born 1916, Elizabeth Olson born 1918, Theodore Olson born 1929, Lois Olson born 1922, Alan Olson born 1924 and Evelyn Olson born 1926.

Olson,Mabel Olson Quisling, age 96,born.in Hanlontown,daughter of,Edward R. Olson and Julia Peterson Olson.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2011-12-15 02:53:35Z

Mabel Olson Quisling ,
CLEAR LAKE -

Mabel Olson Quisling, age 96,
of Clear Lake, formerly of Hanlontown,
died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011,
at the Oakwood Care Center in Clear Lake,
where she had been a resident for the past six years.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hanlontown, with Pastor Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. Burial will take place at the Brush Point Cemetery in rural Hanlontown.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday (today) at Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main St., in Lake Mills, and again one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
Mabel was born on Jan. 10, 1915, in Hanlontown, to Edward R. Olson and Julia Peterson Olson. She attended school in Hanlontown, where she graduated in 1932. She then attended and graduated from Waldorf College. She advanced her teaching credentials by attending Greeley Teachers College in Greeley, Colo.
Mabel began her teaching career as a country school teacher at Bristol No. 4, then on to Clayworks. She then taught at Colwell and Dumont Community Schools, teaching junior high. In 1942, she took the Civil Service exam, wrote a paper, and was chosen and appointed by President Roosevelt as the Postmaster of Hanlontown. For 34 years she enjoyed "meeting and serving the public"!
On March 2, 1947, Tom and Mabel were united in marriage at Grace Lutheran Church. They had two daughters, Mary and Ruth.
After retiring from the Post Office, she and Tom enjoyed many years of traveling. Whether it was by car, bus or camping, they met and made new friends. She often spoke of her two favorite trips - to Norway and Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia.
Mabel loved people. She loved making new friends and never forgetting the old. Mabel's life on earth was not always easy, but family, friends, and her faith brought her great happiness and joy. Now we rejoice for her in starting her new life. May we all learn from her the joy of living and sharing with all we meet. She will be missed.
Mabel is survived by her daughters, Mary (Scott) Foster of Port Townsend, Wash., Ruth (Todd Meyer) Quisling of Cedar Rapids; Rio Foster and friend Bridgid, and Evan Foster of Seattle, Wash.; the "Kaasa Kids," Bud (Jo Ann), Carol, Bruce (LaVonne), and Haldis; the Olsons, Arlouene (John) Bothun, Stanley (Joanie), and Ed (Julia) Olson; the Quisling kids, Janice, Betty (Denny), Julie (Steve), Pam (Jim), Craig (Marcia), Dan (Lonnie) Arnevik, and Brad (Holly) Arnevik; her sister-in-law, Mavis Halvorson Olson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and lifelong friends, Harry and Dorothy Myhre.
Mabel was preceded in death by her husband Tom; her parents; her sister, Theresa and Tom Kaasa; her brother, Orlando and Leila Olson; in-laws, Obert and Stella Quisling, Clarence and Cheryl Quisling, Alice and Art Askildson;
her niece and nephews, Muriel Quisling Arnevik Anthony, Ronald and Kris Quisling, and Harris Kaasa.
Mittelstadt Funeral Home,
( Globe Gazette from December 9 to December 11, 2011 )

Grace Lutheran Church ."

Olson Family in Frankenmuth, Michigan

jhader_1 — 2011-12-11 04:45:24Z

Hi,

I'm looking for information on the Olson family living in and/or around Frankenmuth, Michigan.

The only solid information we have is:
Jack Edwin Olson born April 10, 1928 was adopted and lived in Frankenmuth at some point in his childhood.

Any further information would be very much appreciated.

thanks!

Olson's from Norway

jillmeyer1962 — 2011-11-23 22:18:39Z

I'm in search for any information on Oluf E. Olson born July 2, 1869 in Norway. He was married to Gunda Christianson Bakke. Born May 4, 1873 in Soldier,IA His parents Ole & Martha (Gilbertson) Olson both born in Norway. Gunda's parents where Ole Christianson Bakke and Sarah Gjorlien both born in Norway. Any information past these I would appreciate deeply. Thanks very much for any help. Jill

Seeking any information on Emil Olson of Minnesota

Smviolano — 2011-11-21 21:27:19Z

Birth 9 June 1871 in Sweden
Death 5 Sep 1909 in Hennepin, Minnesota,

Married to Kristina (Christine) Larson 12 Feb 1902

November 23 1903 son Walter Leonard Olson born

11 July 1907 Twin sons born: Harold Sigurd and Clarence S.

Worked for Schlitz Brewery in the bottling room. (I have an amazing photograph of the brewery room)

Passed away of Tuberculosis on September 5, 1909 at his home 4525 31st avenue south, Minneapolis, Minn.

His funeral was held at the Swedish Brothers Hall on 8th avenue, Wendesday at 2:00pm and he was laid to rest at Laymens (Poineers) cemetery in an unmarked grave.

His son Clarence passed away 14 days later, at the age of two, and was buried with his father.

Please- we cannot find any relative of Emil. If you know anything that could even be remotely helpful please do not hesitate to drop a hint or thought.

Thank you so much!

Re: Helen Sofia (Korby) {Olson} Nelson, 1910-2001

Smviolano — 2011-11-20 21:04:53Z

This is a long shot, but my great grandfather was Emil Olson, who passed away in September of 1909. He was married with three small sons. His wife was Kristina/Christine/Christina. We have no trace of his family at all. Is there any chance you are related?

John Olson

judylourash — 2011-11-11 16:08:37Z

I am looking for any relatives of John Olson 1855-1928, lived in Chicago,IL. from 1881 till death in 1928. Worked at Pullman Car co. Lived at 1525 E. 74th St.

obit - Joan Veronica OLSON Austin, 1931 OH - 2011 CA

lorrainegilmer — 2011-11-11 15:29:19Z

(not related - for board info)

JOAN V. AUSTIN

Irish Prayer; "Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand" Joan Veronica Austin (Olson), 80, passed away peacefully on October 11 2011, in Hesperia. Joan was born in Cleveland Ohio on 1-3-1931 to Walter & Helen Olson. In 1949, Joan moved to California where she later married William C. Austin in May of 1955. Joan later worked as a secretary for the City of Ontario for 17 years, before retiring and moving to the High Desert in June of 1993. Joan loved being with her family, along with traveling, decorating her home, cooking, entertaining and taking care of her beloved cats, Mikey & Molly! Joan is survived by her son Dean Austin and wife Lori of Las Vegas NV, daughter Donna Pugh and husband Allan of Victorville, sons Barry Austin of Covina and Brett Austin of Alta Loma, sister Dorothy Winans of Hesperia and 5 grand- children. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Inland Counties. A memorial service is to be held on Saturday, November 5th 2011 at 11:00 am at Victor Valley Memorial Park, 15609 11th St, Victorville CA. 760-245-8164
Published in the Daily Press from October 30 to November 9, 2011

Re: Obit. Sherman Jerome " Jerry " Olson

lynrosbush — 2011-10-26 18:43:35Z

I was talking to my dad and he said he was in the service with Jerry and he was supposed to be the best man at his wedding but he was shipped overseas and ended back up in Hawaii at Hickam Field where he met up with him again. They were at the service center at Wakiki Beach and Sherman "Jerry" lost his wedding ring. He remembers Jerry with fondness and wishes that he had kept in touch. We live in Ohio now and Dad is 87. I am his daughter Lynn Bush Martinis

Re: Obit. Sherman Jerome " Jerry " Olson

lynrosbush — 2011-10-26 18:43:32Z

Re: John Olson Chicago & Wi.

william1687 — 2011-10-17 02:00:57Z

Thanks for the inquiry. The only information I have on Nels and Catherine Olson is fron John's death certificate. Catherine Larson may be Cathena Larson. It is hard reading the handwriting. It does state both were born in Sweden. I only know John was born in Racine, Wisconsin. Cannot find any of them on the 1880 US Census in Wisconsin or Illnois.
I did find a John Olson in the 1990 US Census for Hobart Lake, Indiana as a border born April 1878 in Wisconsin. He was a day laborer. Also at that address were O.Iverson (Head), Catrana Iverson (Wife) and 2 more. Grandson and a border. If you have information my email is bandpdoherty@att.net. Thank you for your help, Bill

Re: John Olson Chicago & Wi.

avipe — 2011-10-16 19:53:01Z

Do you have any more information about Nels (Nils) or Catherine? Birth data? Date of immigration? Were they married when they arrived, if so, was any of their children born in Sweden?

I don't mind having a look at the Swedish records but I would need more information in order to do so.

Looking for Olson's,Reynolds, North Dakota

phanolson — 2011-10-12 23:21:44Z

Looking for any information on Emil C. Olson, Kaia (Moen) Olson, Selma Olson (Eckhoff), Thora Olson (Reider),Melvin Olson, George Olson, Oliver Olson, Clarence Olson, Clara Olson and any other children they may have had. My father-in-law was Chester Ernest Olson married to Dorothy Ruth (Zingleman) Olson

Re: John Olson an Orlando Olson in Denison, Crawford Co, Iowa

Inkem — 2011-10-11 17:23:01Z

Yes, this is the family. Great!!
Thank you soo much.

Best regards
Ingrid

Re: John Olson an Orlando Olson in Denison, Crawford Co, Iowa

kironkountry — 2011-10-11 14:28:25Z

Ingrid, sent data file to your account. Check for messages.

Re: Anders Olson (Braa) Gayville, S.D.

PamelaOrth359 — 2011-10-03 05:18:47Z

Anders Hvidstein or Vidstein Olsen is a g-greatfather of mine born in 1847 in Ringerike, Norway according to my aunt. He came to ND and died in 1899. He was the father of my grandmother, Minnie Olson. Does this sound like a connection to you?
email: kelsey1@min.midco.net

Eleanor Olson Photo

jessicado22 — 2011-09-12 22:06:25Z

Hi, I purchased a graduation of Eleanor at a local antique fair this weekend (Coburg, OR). Eleanor was the daughter of Sven and Elizabeth Olson The family resided in Otter Tail, Minnesota in the 1920/1930 census. Eleanor was born abt 1901 in MN, and her parents were from Sweden/Denmark. Her siblings were Mannfred, and Frances.

If you would like the original photo, I am NOT related and am trying to get the photograph to someone who is related and would want it. I am not trying to make a profit and just ask that you reimburse the $4 I spent and shipping costs. If you are interested, just let me know! :)Jessica

Re: Nils Edwin Olson - Parent search

funswedishchic — 2011-09-05 20:49:24Z

Not even sure if you still access this website, but Hilding was my great grandfather...

Feel free to email me for info - funswedishchic@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Amanda

OLSON Grover K - Vietnam Wall section 1E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-09-05 16:43:25Z

OLSON Grover K - Vietnam Wall section 1E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,447 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.