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Erik Carsten
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 Posted - 13/02/2008 : 20:47:45
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| Chippewa is close to Brandon.....and remember though the name was spelled Thomson in the 1880 census....note no "p". the death certificate that I ordered was for a Theodore Thomson....no "p" and he was born in 1859 which would be the right year. |
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DALB
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 20:48:35
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I do have a copy of the Douglas-Grant Co History - from one of my Great Grandparents. I was told that the only histories in the book are those that the family paid to have included, so it will miss a lot of families from that area. One of my sets of great grandparents is in the book, the other died before it was published, and their children did not put one in.
There are no listing for names similiar to Boraas. There is one Theo Thompson, but he is the one who lived in Urness Twp In Douglas Co, and was married 1881 to Julia Syverson. They had 14 children. He was born in Norway 16 Sept 1856 and died Jan 1916. He emigrated at age 16 to Goodhue Co where he completed his schooling and came to Douglas Co in 1875. No mention of his parents. If you are interested I can send the whole article. |
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Erik Carsten
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 20:58:36
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Dear Dalb. THAT is very interesting. In the biographical sketch I have for Mary/Margaret Solberg it says she came to Goodhue County in 1872 and stayed there until 1875, at which time they moved to Douglas County. It looks like Theo. moved to Douglas County the same year. This could be the person we are interested in but in 1880 he would 24 years old and the census for the Theodore Thomson we know of shows he is age 21....and again the name is not spelled exactly the same way as the census but then I am learning that names change all the time.
Who are your great grandparents mentioned in the book? |
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Erik Carsten
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 21:17:45
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He emigrated at age 16 to Goodhue Co where he completed his schooling and came to Douglas Co in 1875. No mention of his parents. If you are interested I can send the whole article.
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If was born in 1856 and emigrated at age 16 that would be he came to America in 1872.....the same year Mary/Margaret Solberg and Oluf came plus he moved to Douglas county the same year. Coincidence?
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jwiborg
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 21:28:41
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Originally posted by Erik Carsten
....and again the name is not spelled exactly the same way as the census but then I am learning that names change all the time.
Remember that there was no standardized way of spelling in those days, the name was written down by e.g. the census-taker "as it sounded". I would actually be more surprised and sceptical if I found the exact same spelling in two different records... 
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Edited by - jwiborg on 13/02/2008 21:47:14 |
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Lester Hanson
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 21:37:54
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The Theodore Thompson found in the 1900 Census, gave his birth record as August 1858.
His mother Ragnild was born April 1819.
His brother Peter was born Jan 1844.
Ranghild was noted to have had 8 children, with 4 still living.
The family all immigrated in 1868.
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DALB
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 21:46:30
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My step great grandfather in the book is Ole A Thompson - from Grant Co.
In the 1900 census for the Theadore A Thompson (Theo--- Thompson) from Urness Twp it indicates that he emigrated in 1871. His wife was Julia - born in Iowa - married 14 years -has had 10 children with 10 living, all born in MN.
On 1910 no emig date is given. Julia is now Gundhild - has had 14 children with 13 living. She is now born in MN.
In 1920 Julia is a widow with 5 children at home. Last name spelled Thompon. - still at the farm in Urness Twp. with son Anton farming it along with Benhard, a brother. |
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Lester Hanson
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 22:21:01
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Peter C Thompson lived in Chippewa, MN in 1880.
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Peter C. Thomson
Home in 1880: Chippewa, Douglas, Minnesota
Age: 36
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Norway
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Cardelia
Father's birthplace: Norway
Mother's birthplace: Norway
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Peter C. Thomson 36
Cardelia Thomson 36
Emma Thomson 18
Edith M. Thomson 2
There is a different Theodore Thomson, 1880 Census, living in Chippewa, age 21. (1859) Living with him is his mother Margret, age 50, and brother Olaf age 10, all born in Norway.
Above was all ready posted.
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jwiborg
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 22:25:41
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Originally posted by Lester Hanson
There is a different Theodore Thomson, 1880 Census, living in Chippewa, age 21. (1859) Living with him is his mother Margret, age 50, and brother Olaf age 10, all born in Norway.
Les
The thread is quite long now, but these people was found on page 2 of this thread, and would be the Margaret Mikkelsdatter Solberg, OJ Burros, and the Theodore we're looking for...
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Erik Carsten
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 22:50:35
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Dear Jan Peter. I have just spoken by telephone with two of the oldest surviging grandchildren of Oluf and neither of them had ever heard of a brother or even a step-brother....and one was very close to Oluf. So I'm not sure what to make of this but I think we will have to await further documents and information to come from the historical society before we can progress any further...unless you have any other ideas.
edit to note that I have no made Junior Member 2 stars! cool. |
Edited by - Erik Carsten on 13/02/2008 22:52:06 |
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jwiborg
Norway Heritage Veteran
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Posted - 13/02/2008 : 23:18:55
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Congratulations with the 
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jwiborg
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Posted - 14/02/2008 : 00:43:22
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The Theodore Thompson found in Brandon, Douglas, Minnesota with mother "Ranghil" are from Verdal in Nord-Trøndelag. They emigrated on 28.Apr.1868.
So he is the Theadore Olson (21) found in Chippewa, Douglas, Minnesota, census-1880, and son of Thoris & Ragnel Olson.
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Tørris Olsen Skraave (52)
Ragnild Skraave (49)
Peder Olaus Skraave (25)
Mortinus Skraave (20)
Marie Skraave (16)
Theodor Skraave (10)
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Erik Carsten
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Posted - 16/02/2008 : 04:19:51
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Dear forum Members
I have the marriage certificate.......and it shows The name of the subject of the search as Marit Terger.
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Erik Carsten
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Posted - 16/02/2008 : 08:23:10
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Dear Jan Peter
according to the marriage certificate her father's name was Mikel Terger. Her name might have been Mikelsen. or Terger. can you locate her in Norway? Still not sure how Thomson or Thompson got in there...but I have some additional information from the historical society coming.
kind Regards
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jwiborg
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Posted - 16/02/2008 : 11:30:57
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Do you have the possibility to scan the record and post it here?
Mikel's lastname can not be Terger.
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Information on Margaret (Mickelstadther) Solberg
