YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER 1872–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1872

Birth Location: Norway

Death Date: 1920

Death Location: Dalton Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA

Father: Helge GRANUM

Mother: Marie ODER

Spouse(s): Dena SWENO

Children(s): Harry BERGER, Ottis BERGER, Minnie BERGER, Emma BERGER, Ruby BERGER, Verna BERGER, Ida BERGER

In 1872, Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER entered the world in Norway, born to Helge Olsen Berger Granum And Marie Guttormsdatter Oder. In 1900, Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER resided in Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota, USA. Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER married Dena Sweno, and had children including Emma Berger, Harry Berger, Ida Berger, Minnie Berger, Ottis G Berger, Ruby Berger, Verna Berger. Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER passed away in 1920 in Dalton Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA.

Find more search results for Gustav BERGER
GB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1872, Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER entered the world in Norway, born to Helge Olsen Berger Granum And Marie Guttormsdatter Oder.
  • In 1900, Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER resided in Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota, USA.
  • Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER married Dena Sweno, and had children including Emma Berger, Harry Berger, Ida Berger, Minnie Berger, Ottis G Berger, Ruby Berger, Verna Berger.
  • Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER passed away in 1920 in Dalton Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Helge GRANUM
1819–1908
Birth Location: Nord-Aurdal, Oppland, Norge
HG
Marie ODER
1832–1888
Birth Location: Vestre Slidre, Oppland, Norway
MO

Spouses(s)

Dena SWENO
1883–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
DS

Children(s)

Harry BERGER
1904–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
HB
Ottis BERGER
1904–1972
Birth Location: Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota, USA
OB
Minnie BERGER
1906–2000
Birth Location: Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota, USA
MB
Emma BERGER
1910–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
EB
Ruby BERGER
1914–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
RB
Verna BERGER
1917–2010
Birth Location: Osakis, Todd, Minnesota, USA
VB
Ida BERGER
1920–
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
IB

Gustav BERGER's Ancestors

Self
Gustav BERGER
1872–1920
Birth Place: Norway
Parents
Helge OLSEN BERGER GRANUM
1819–1908
Nord-Aurdal, Oppland, Norge
Marie (GUTTORMSDATTER) ODER
1832–1888
Vestre Slidre, Oppland, Norway
Grandparents
Ole (Gulliksen Granum) (Granheim)
1781–1846
Granum, Nord-Aurdal, Oppland, Norway
Ingaborg (Helgesdotter) Granum
1793–1850
Granum farm, Sor-Aurdal, Oppland, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Gullich GRANEI
1744–1793
Sigrie Sundheim
1759–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gustav BERGER's Descendants

1.
GB
Gustav (HOLJESSON) BERGER (Sep 1872–1920) m. Dena SWENO (abt 1883–)
  1. 1. Harry BERGER 1904–
  2. 2. Ottis (G) BERGER 1904–1972
  3. 3. Minnie BERGER 1906–2000 m. Oliver (Gerard) THORMODSON 1904–1986
    1. 1. Nelvin THORMODSON 1927–2011
    2. 2. Marilyn (Yvonne) THORMODSON 1935–2013
  4. 4. Emma BERGER 1910–
  5. 5. Ruby BERGER 1914–
  6. 6. Verna BERGER 1917–2010
  7. 7. Ida BERGER 1920–

Gustav BERGER's Timeline

4 Records

1872
Sep 1872
Birth of Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER in Norway
Norway
1900
1900-1910
Age 28
Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER resided here in Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota, USA
Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER resided here in Tumuli, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
Tumuli, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Death of Gustav HOLJESSON BERGER in Dalton Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
Dalton Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1872
    Event Place: Norway
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tumuli, Otter Tail, Minnesota; Roll: T625_847; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 128
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1240794
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota; Roll: T624_727; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0179; FHL microfilm: 1374740

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1886-1887
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tumuli, Otter Tail, Minnesota; Roll: T625_847; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 128
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1240794
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota; Roll: T624_727; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0179; FHL microfilm: 1374740

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900-1910
    Event Place: Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0195; FHL microfilm: 1240794
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Little Sauk, Todd, Minnesota; Roll: T624_727; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0179; FHL microfilm: 1374740

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tumuli, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tumuli, Otter Tail, Minnesota; Roll: T625_847; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dalton Township, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
Find more search results for Gustav BERGER

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE