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Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON 1898–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1898

Birth Location: Kristine Lake, Douglas, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: Abt 24 Feb 1971

Death Location: Evansville, Douglas, Minnesota, USA

Father: Anders JOHNSON

Mother: Sigrid KAMRUD

Spouse(s): Ruth WERNER

Children(s): Benjamin JOHNSON, Sigrid JOHNSON, Evelye JOHNSON, Marilyn Johnson

Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON was born in 1898 in Kristine Lake, Douglas, Minnesota, USA, the child of Anders Gustav Johnson And Sigrid Ulrika Ivarsdatter Kamrud. In 1900, Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON resided in Lund Township, Douglas, Minnesota, USA. Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON married Ruth Ulrika Werner, and had children including Benjamin Arlen Johnson, Bernice Lenore Johnson, Evelye Mae Johnson, Marilyn Carole Johnson, Sigrid Elaine Johnson. Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON passed away in 1971 in Evansville, Douglas, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON was born in 1898 in Kristine Lake, Douglas, Minnesota, USA, the child of Anders Gustav Johnson And Sigrid Ulrika Ivarsdatter Kamrud.
  • In 1900, Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON resided in Lund Township, Douglas, Minnesota, USA.
  • Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON married Ruth Ulrika Werner, and had children including Benjamin Arlen Johnson, Bernice Lenore Johnson, Evelye Mae Johnson, Marilyn Carole Johnson, Sigrid Elaine Johnson.
  • Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON passed away in 1971 in Evansville, Douglas, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anders JOHNSON
1857–1931
Birth Location: Östra Husby, Östergötland, Östergötlands län, Sweden
AJ
Sigrid KAMRUD
1856–1905
Birth Location: Nordre Aurdal, Ulnes, Oppland, Norway
SK

Spouses(s)

Ruth WERNER
1896–1965
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
RW

Children(s)

Benjamin JOHNSON
1937–2017
Birth Location: Melby, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
BJ
Sigrid JOHNSON
1921–
Birth Location: Douglas, Minnesota, USA
SJ
Evelye JOHNSON
1925–2020
Birth Location: Melby Township, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
EJ
Marilyn Johnson
1933–2007
Birth Location: Melby, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
MJ

Benjamin JOHNSON's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin JOHNSON
1898–1971
Birth Place: Kristine Lake, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Anders Gustav JOHNSON
1857–1931
Östra Husby, Östergötland, Östergötlands län, Sweden
Sigrid (Ulrika IVARSDATTER) KAMRUD
1856–1905
Nordre Aurdal, Ulnes, Oppland, Norway
Grandparents
Magnus Jonsson
1828–1894
Linköping Häradshummer, Sweden
Anna (Sofia CARLSDOTTER) OXELGREN
1823–1913
Östra Husby, Östergötland, Sweden
Ivar (LARSEN) KAMRUD
1814–1894
Kamrud, Ulnæs, Nord-Aurdal, Oppland, Norway
Marit (IVARSDATTER) HIPPE
1818–1904
Hippe, Nord-Aurdal, Oppland, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Jons Eriksson
1795–1873
Brita Johansdotter
1803–1874
Anna Pettersdotter
1800–
Lars IVARSEN
1794–
Marit HALVORSDATTER
1792–
Iver HEGE
1793–
Berit GULLICHSDATTER
1784–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eric Hansson
1765–1819
Lena Jonsdotter
1767–1844
Johan Gåsberg
1765–1850
Brita Danielsdotter
1776–1806
Ivar ØYJORD
1745–1823
Berit RINGISÅK
1761–1837
Halvor ANDERSSEN
1755–1813
Ingri TRONDSDATTER
1756–
Ørjan HIPPE
1753–1826
Marit LARSDATTER
1759–
Gullich GRANEI
1744–1793
Sigrie Sundheim
1759–1846

Benjamin JOHNSON's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin ('Benny' Arvid) JOHNSON (17 Apr 1898–Abt 24 Feb 1971) m. Ruth (Ulrika) WERNER (Apr 1896–1965)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Arlen) JOHNSON 1937–2017
  2. 2. Sigrid (Elaine) JOHNSON 1921– m. Harold (Ernest) ANDERSON 1918–1996
  3. 3. Evelye (Mae) JOHNSON 1925–2020 m. Howard (Ranson) THOMAS 1922–1996
  4. 4. Marilyn (Carole) Johnson 1933–2007

Benjamin JOHNSON's Timeline

6 Records

1898
17 Apr 1898
Birth of Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON in Kristine Lake, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Kristine Lake, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
1898
27 May 1898
Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON was baptized in Melby, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Melby, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900-1940
Age 2
Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON resided here in Lund Township, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Lund Township, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910-1971
Age 12
Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON resided here in Melby, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Melby, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
1971
20 Feb 1971
Age 73
Death of Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON in Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Douglas, Minnesota, USA
1971
Abt 24 Feb 1971
Age 73
Burial of Benjamin 'Benny' Arvid JOHNSON in Evansville, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
Evansville, Douglas, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Kristine Lake, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Minnesota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 107
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01919; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 21-23
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Roll: T625_828; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 38
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340820
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Douglas; Roll: 1675392
    [8] Minnesota Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Roll: T623_762; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42.
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Roll: T624_694; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374707
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Parish: Christina Lake Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: S217-220; SSIRC Film Number: S-220

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 27 May 1898
    Event Place: Melby, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1946, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Elk Grove Village, IL, USA; Parish: Christina Lake Lutheran Church; ELCA Film Number: S217-220; SSIRC Film Number: S-220

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900-1940
    Event Place: Lund Township, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01919; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 21-23
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Roll: T625_828; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 38
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340820
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Roll: T623_762; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910-1971
    Event Place: Melby, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Minnesota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 107
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Douglas; Roll: 1675392
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lund, Douglas, Minnesota; Roll: T624_694; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1374707

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1971
    Event Place: Douglas, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Minnesota Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Abt 24 Feb 1971
    Event Place: Evansville, Douglas, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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