Searching for information about my mother's cousin, Thorlief Diesen. He was born 1 May 1893 in Buskerud County, Frogner in Lier. His father was Ole marius Pedersen (Sjaesmo), mother was Indiana Amundson. Thorlief and his parents emigrated to USA in 1910 and lived in Northwood, North Dakota for a while, and in Tioga, North Dakota. The family lost track of Thorlief completely in 1930. Does he have descendants? in Norway? or in USA?
In 1910 he was single and living and living with a lady listed as his grandmother.
Torleif Diesen in the 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Torleif Diesen Age in 1910: 16 Birth Year: abt 1894 Birthplace: Norway Home in 1910: Golden Valley, Williams, North Dakota Race: White Gender: Male Immigration Year: 1903 Relation to Head of House: Grandson Marital Status: Single Father's Birthplace: Norway Mother's Birthplace: Norway Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Gina Diesen 73 Torleif Diesen 16
Still single in 1917.
Thorleif Diesen in the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Thorleif Diesen County: Steele State: North Dakota Birthplace: Norway Birth Date: 1 May 1893 Race: White
The family in 1900: http://digitalarkivet.arkivverket.no/en-gb/ft/person/pf01037045166395 001 13 Ole P. Skjesmo 1865 Odalen hf g Løsarbeider b 002 13 Indiane Skjesmo 1852 Nes Romer. hm g b 003 13 Inga Skjesemo 1883 Nes Romer. d ug b 004 13 Gilbert O. Skjesmo 1888 Nes Romer. s ug b 005 13 Asta O. Skjesmo 1891 Lier d ug b 006 13 Ejnar O. Skjesmo 1895 Lier s ug b 007 13 Tholeif O. Skjesmo 1893 Lier s ug b
Some of the information I find does not fit perfectly with the Original Posters information. Ancestry.com data seems to indicate Thorleif Marjus age 10 came to the US in 1903 with grandparents Peder Olsen Diesen age 61 and Gina Andrea Diesen age 64 along with daughter ? age 22 named Gelsie ? and going to visit brother unreadable first name Diesen in Minnewauken North Dakota.
Gina Andrea Duren in the New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 Name: Gina Andrea Duren [Gina Andrea Diesen] Arrival Date: 1 Jun 1903 Birth Date: abt 1839 Age: 64 Gender: Female Ethnicity/ Nationality: Scandinavian Port of Departure: Liverpool, England Port of Arrival: New York, New York Ship Name: Cymric
Several trees on Ancestry.com indicate that the grandparents died in North Dakota. Grandfather died Dec 13, 1909 in Tioga, Williams, North Dakota and grandmther died Dec 9, 1915 in Tioga, Williams, North Dakota. Record for grandson Thorlief Marius Diesen end with the WWI record posted above.
Father Ole Marius Pedersen is listed as having died in 1922 in Norway. Mother is listed as having died in 1914 no location given.
Here is a copy of the Diesen's leaving through Oslo in 1903: Peder Olsen Diesen Lier 61 1903 Dacota Emigranter over Oslo 1867-1930 Gina Diesen Lier 66 1903 Dacota Emigranter over Oslo 1867-1930 Elise Diesen Lier 22 1903 Dacota Emigranter over Oslo 1867-1930 Torleif Diesen Lier 10 1903 Dacota Emigranter over Oslo 1867-1930
Somewhat confusing relationships here in 1930 transcription:
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace Eden A Arness Head M 59 Norway Emma Arness Wife F 34 North Dakota Errett A Arness Son M 14 North Dakota Mendell H Arness Son M 13 North Dakota Thorleifson Deisen Half-brother M 37 Norway ***** CONFIRMED!
District: 0045 , Sheet Number and Letter: 4A , Household ID: 87 , Line Number: 18 , Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) , Affiliate Publication Number: T626 , Affiliate Film Number: 1736 , GS Film number: 2341470 , Digital Folder Number: 004547409 , Image Number: 00254 "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XKV3-L8Z : accessed 21 July 2015), Thorleifson Deisen in household of Eden A Arness, Northwood, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 0045, sheet 4A, family 87, line 18, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1736; FHL microfilm 2,341,470.
Their marriage from the Grand Forks County Marriage License search at Special Collections of Chester Fritz Library: 24 Nov 1914 Emma Amelia Olson Edon A Arnes bk 6 pg30 cert.# 14-410
Edon Arnes family in 1940 transcribed at archives.com:
Edon A. Arnes 1940 Census Record Gender:Male Race:White Age at Time of Census:70 Est. Birth Year:1870 Birth Location:Norway Enumeration District:31-22 Residence: East Stanwood, East Stanwood Election Precinct, Snohomish, WA Language:English Marital Status:Married Relationship to Head:Head
Line 2 1940 U.S. Federal Population Census Members in Household Emma Gunderson 61 yrs, Female Emma Arnes 43 yrs, Female Everett Arnes 25 yrs, Male Wendel Arnes 23 yrs, Male
Everett A. Arnes, 91, a resident of Sedro-Woolley since 1949, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2007 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley, WA. He was born on October 3, 1915 in Northwood, North Dakota, the son of Edon and Emma (Olson) Arnes. He was raised and attended school in Northwood, North Dakota and after graduating from high school he attended the Asbury Seminary. He later moved to Stanwood, WA with his family. Everett was one of very few that volunteered to go to the South Pole (Antarctic) to rescue Admiral Byrd's party from 1940 to1941. He signed on as a civilian photographer and flew over the South Pole and took aerial photographs of the South Pole. It was also his first and last airplane ride! In 1939 Everett rode his motorcycle across the United States to the Chicago Worlds Fair and returned by way of the Southern States. He was later employed at Puget Sound Power and Light where he was a dispatcher until his retirement. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Thurmond in June of 1942 in Stanwood and they made their home in Sedro-Woolley. Everett enjoyed photography, fishing, golf and making miniature model steam engines. He was an avid leader and supporter of the Cub and Boy Scouts and was instrumental in acquiring the Black Mountain Boy Scout Camp. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the Sons of Norway and Everett started the Puget Sound Live Steamers Association where he served as both president and vice-president. He is survived by 4 sons; Everett Arnes of Houston, Texas, Terry Arnes and his wife, Suwannee of Atwater, California, Herb Arnes and his companion, Linda Brown of Stanwood and Bruce Arnes of North Dakota. 6 grandchildren, Susan, Brian, Nolan, Bobby, Linda and Aaron; 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rosemary in 1997, a brother, Wendall Arnes and a daughter-in law, Lehila (Carroll) Arnes. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Anderson Cemetery in Stanwood, WA. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association, 12721 30th Ave. N.E. Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125. Services and arrangements under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Share memories of Everett and sign the online guestbook at www.lemleychapel.com
Several trees on Ancestry.com indicate that the grandparents died in North Dakota. Grandfather died Dec 13, 1909 in Tioga, Williams, North Dakota and grandmther died Dec 9, 1915 in Tioga, Williams, North Dakota. Record for grandson Thorlief Marius Diesen end with the WWI record posted above.
Father Ole Marius Pedersen is listed as having died in 1922 in Norway. Mother is listed as having died in 1914 no location given.
Do they give exact dates of death for Ole Marius and Indianne?
The printed transcribed records of the burials of Peder Olson Diesen and Gina says that the obituary of Peter says he is survived by five sons, so they were apparently not counting Elise. One of the sons is identified as Palmer Diesen.
The WWI registration of Thorleif says that his address is Horse Creek or Hesper Montana.
Also in the WWI Draft Registation, he states that he is employed by J. E. Blegeberg. Pobaby this person, however I have only found him living in Steele County, North Dakota.
J E Blegeberg in the 1930 United States Federal Census Name: J E Blegeberg [J E Blegiberg] Birth Year: abt 1872 Gender: Male Race: White Birthplace: Iowa Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Home in 1930: Westfield, Steele, North Dakota Name Age J E Blegeberg 58 Jean Blegeberg 66 Mother and father born in Norway.
Jakob E Blezeberg in the 1910 United States Federal Census Name: Jakob E Blezeberg [Jakob E Blegeberg] Age in 1910: 38 Birth Year: abt 1872 Birthplace: Iowa Home in 1910: Westfield, Steele, North Dakota Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Jane Blezeberg Father's Birthplace: Norway Mother's Birthplace: Norway Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Jakob E Blezeberg 38 Jane Blezeberg 47 Myrtle C Blezeberg 8 Almer K Blezeberg 6 Lillian Carlson 19 Olaf Amandson 20 Sivert Ringheim 26
Jacob E Blegeberg in the 1920 United States Federal Census Name: Jacob E Blegeberg Age: 47 Birth Year: abt 1873 Birthplace: Iowa Home in 1920: Sharon, Steele, North Dakota House Number: Farm Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Married Spouse's Name: Jane Blegeberg Father's Birthplace: Norway Mother's Birthplace: Norway Able to Speak English: Yes Occupation: Farmer Industry: General Farm Home Owned or Rented: Own Home Free or Mortgaged: Free Able to Read: Yes Able to Write: Yes Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Jacob E Blegeberg 47 Jane Blegeberg 56 Myrtile C Blegeberg 17 Kinred E Blegeberg 15
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Looking for Thorlief Diesen
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