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Dave Eide
Starting member
USA
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 Posted - 27/08/2009 : 16:29:02
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Here is what we know of Ben in the USA:
1 Ben Bergerson
Birth: Dec 1878, Norway
Death: 4 Jan 1958, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Father: Bergerson (-<1900)
Mother: Olivia Holm (1863-1934)
On Jun 4, 1900 Bennie-21 lived with his mother. His date of birth is given as Dec 1878.
On June 14, 1905 Ben-25 lived with his mother and siblings in Eglon, Clay County, Minnesota. They were Olivia-52, Mary-28, Ole-20, John-17, Edwin-16, Henry-11 and Emma-10. Mary and Ben were born in Norway, the younger children were born in Minnesota.
On May 4, 1910 Ben-29 and Gertie-23 and daughter Myrtle-4 lived at 301 Seventh Avenue South in Moorhead Ward 2, Clay, Minnesota. Ben’s brother John-24 lived with them. Ben and his brother were house moving contractors. Gertie’s sister and her husband Petra and Andrew Eide appear on the same page of the 1910 Census.
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
9301 Posts |
Posted - 27/08/2009 : 17:03:51
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Dave,
Just a short question, both the 1900 US Census and the Minnesota Territorial Census for 1905 give Olivia's birth year as 1853. The 1900 US Census lists June 1853. I notice that you have 1863 listed in your post as her birth year. |
Edited by - AntonH on 27/08/2009 17:07:40 |
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Hopkins
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
3351 Posts |
Posted - 27/08/2009 : 17:11:42
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| The 1900 and1910 censuses had entries for year of immigration to the US. What was the information given for that? |
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jkmarler
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
7790 Posts |
Posted - 27/08/2009 : 17:29:41
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Hi,
Here is the Ben Bergerson marriage info found at the www.mncounty.com website, not answering your question about where in Norway of course but merely to fill in more information:
MN County Certificate # Date Groom's Name Bride's Name
CLAY 000G-043 7/1/1905 BERGERSON, BEN JACOBSON, GERTIE
POLK Z/546 6/9/1930 BERGERSON, BENNIE SWENO, MABEL
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Dave Eide
Starting member
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27 Posts |
Posted - 27/08/2009 : 18:41:57
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Hope this makes sense and thanks for your help.. in respective order:
A typo - - my apologies
We had that thanks - -
We have Ben and his mother... I was wondering where Ben's father might be, he is not mentioned, did he stay in Norway, what about the Ben's new brothers and sisters? Just seems strange. Thanks.
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
9301 Posts |
Posted - 27/08/2009 : 20:24:13
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| Immigration year for Olivia Bergerson from US Census 1900 is 1882 |
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Dave Eide
Starting member
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 27/08/2009 : 20:32:27
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Olivia Bergerson (nee Holm) what we know as of 082709 with corrections:
Mr. ??? Bergerson
Death: bef 1900
Spouse: Olivia Holm
Birth: Jun 1853, Norway
Death: 7 Jan 1934, Clay County, Minnesota
In 1900, 1920 Olivia indicated she emigrated from Norway in 1882.
On June 14, 1905 the Bergerson’s lived in Eglon, Clay County, Minnesota. They were Olivia-52, Mary-28, Ole-20, John-17, Edwin-16, Henry-11 and Emma-10. Mary and Ben were born in Norway, the younger children were born in Minnesota.
In 1910 the widow Olive-56 lived in Eglon, Clay, Minnesota. Three of her sons; Henry-16, John-22 and Peder-20 lived at home. Olive indicated she emigrated from Norway in 1883.
In 1920 Henry-26 was a single head of household on the farm at Eglon, Clay, Minnesota. Living with him was his mother Olivia-66, brother John-32 and sister Emma-24.
n 1930 Olivia-76 lived in Eglon, Clay Minnesota with three of her sons, John-42, Henry-47 and Ole-45, none of whom were married.
Children:
Mary (1877-)
Ben (1878-1958)
Lizzie (1881-)
Ole (1885-1961)
John A. (1887-)
Peder Edwin (1889-1943)
Henry O. (1893-1978)
Emma O. (1895-)
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
9301 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 00:17:00
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There are not a lot of good matches in the ancestry.com immigration records for Bergerson, however the best of the lot is this one.
Name: O Bergerson
Arrival Date: 24 May 1882
Age: 30 Years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Ship Name: Indiana
Port of Arrival: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Microfilm Roll Number: M425_107
She is travelling with Ole Bergerson age 35
O Bergerson age 4
M Bergerson age 3 |
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Hopkins
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
3351 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 00:29:43
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About 20 days before that arrival in Philadelphia the departure of this family group from Oslo/Kristiania -
Bergersen family
Research in Åsnes parish of Hof district, Hedmark, Norway.
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
9301 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 02:39:49
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Did your Bergersons have a relative in the same area who was already established before Olivia and her family arrived in Minnesota. See the 1880 US Census.
Name: Bernt Bergerson
Home in 1880: Eglon, Clay, Minnesota
Age: 32
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Anne
Father's birthplace: Nor
Mother's birthplace: Nor
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Bernt Bergerson 32
Anne Bergerson 33
Ole Bergerson 10
Hanah Bergerson 6
Bertha Bergerson 5
Bernhart Bergerson 3
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
9301 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 02:46:29
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Here is a WWI draft registration for Bernhard Bergerson, I had hoped it would include his fathers name but does not only his wife Gertie. From Ancestry.com.
Name: Bernhart Bergerson
County: Clay
State: Minnesota
Birth Date: 7 Dec 1881
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1675388
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
USA
9301 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 03:11:13
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This is very likely Ben's father, his name is spelled Ole Bergersen but his is living in Eglon, Clay, Minnesota with
Olivia age 43
Bernard age 16
Ole O age 11
John age 7
Edwin age 5
Henry age 2
Emma age 7 months
Name: Ole Bergesen
Census Date: 1895
County: Clay
Locality: Eglon
Birth Location: Norway
Gender: Male
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Race: White
This is from the 1895 Minnesota State and Territorial Census from ancestry.com |
Edited by - AntonH on 28/08/2009 03:32:48 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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9301 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 04:07:49
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This is likely the baptismal record for Bernhard
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Edited by - AntonH on 28/08/2009 17:34:00 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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9301 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 04:31:21
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Ole Bergersen and Olivia Olsdatter Holm were married in 1874 see.
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Edited by - AntonH on 28/08/2009 17:33:00 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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9301 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 17:28:29
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The farm mentioned on the christening page Gravingen can be found here.
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Edited by - AntonH on 28/08/2009 17:36:16 |
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AntonH
Norway Heritage Veteran
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9301 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2009 : 03:38:55
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It would appear that Mary was born Berte Marie in 1877 see
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Researching Ben Bergerson's relatives in Norway
