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Hans Christensen 1823–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 April 1823

Birth Location: Lunner, Oppland fylke, Norway

Death Date: 29 January 1908

Death Location: Sherman, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA

Father: Christen Paulsen

Mother: Kiersti Olsdatter

Spouse(s): Oline Christensen

Children(s): William Christensen, Christian Christensen, Anne Christensen, Jul Chrestenson

In 1823, Hans Christensen entered the world in Lunner, Oppland fylke, Norway, born to Christen Paulsen And Kiersti Olsdatter. In 1880, Hans Christensen resided in Moscow, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA. Hans Christensen married Oline Christensen, and had children including Anne Christensen, Christian Christensen, Jul Chrestenson, William Christensen. Hans Christensen passed away in 1908 in Sherman, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Hans Christensen entered the world in Lunner, Oppland fylke, Norway, born to Christen Paulsen And Kiersti Olsdatter.
  • In 1880, Hans Christensen resided in Moscow, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Hans Christensen married Oline Christensen, and had children including Anne Christensen, Christian Christensen, Jul Chrestenson, William Christensen.
  • Hans Christensen passed away in 1908 in Sherman, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hans Christensen's Ancestors

Self
Hans Christensen
1823–1908
Birth Place: Lunner, Oppland fylke, Norway
Parents
Christen Paulsen
1776–1843
Ballangrud, Lunner Oppland, Norway
Kiersti Olsdatter
1779–1830
Rudeiet, Lunner, Oppland, Norway
Grandparents
Paul Henriksen
1715–1789
Ballangrud, Lunner Oppland, Norway
Marthe Olsdatter
1735–1808
Løten, Hedmark, Norway
Ole Paulsen
1762–1847
Bjøralt, Lunner, Oppland, Norway
Elena Kielson
1760–1801
HarestuØdegård, Lunner, Oppland, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Henrik Balangrud
1681–1731
Marthe Poulsdatter
1681–1758
Ole Hansen
1703–1788
Berthe Henrichsdatter
1705–1777
Paul Stokke
1726–1778
Ane Hoset
1734–1763
Marthe Olsdtr
1733–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Povel Povelsen
–1772
Sigri Helgesdatter
–1702
Henrik Dalen
1660–1720
Ole Hansen
1709–1771
Maren Amundsdtr
1713–

Hans Christensen's Descendants

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Hans Christensen (20 April 1823–29 January 1908) m. Oline Christensen (Jan 1820–8 March 1901)
  1. 1. William Christensen 1856–1911 m. Caroline ("Lena" Paalserud) Thompson 1862–1931
    1. 1. Othelia ("Delia") Christensen 1885–1956 m. Oliver Walvatne 1884–1958
      1. 1. Lester (Leroy) Walvatne 1908–1952
      2. 2. Eslie (Viola) Walvatne 1912–
      3. 3. Allen (E) Walvatne 1920–
      4. 4. Walter (A.) Walvatne 1907–1991 m. Luella (Grace) Walvatne 1906–1998
        1. 1. Arthur (Lester) Walvatne 1929–1936
      5. 5. Alton (Ariel) Walvatne 1919–1999 m. Jeanette (Ruth) Altringer 1920–1997
        1. 1. Yvonne (M) Walvatne 1941–2023
    2. 2. Laura Christensen 1882–1955
    3. 3. Annie Christensen 1884–1964
    4. 4. Clarence Christensen 1887–1955
    5. 5. Nellie Christensen 1889–1913
    6. 6. Edwin (Alfred) Christensen 1891–1973 m. Sigrid Anderson 1900– m. Thora (Josephine "Alice") Houglid 1888–1933
    7. 7. Harriet ("Hattie" Christine) Christensen 1897–1958
    8. 8. Lillie Christiansen 1895–1978
  2. 2. Christian Christensen 1861–
  3. 3. Anne Christensen 1849–
  4. 4. Jul Chrestenson 1852–

Hans Christensen's Timeline

4 Records

1823
20 April 1823
Birth of Hans Christensen in Lunner, Oppland fylke, Norway
Lunner, Oppland fylke, Norway
1880
1880
Age 57
Hans Christensen resided here in Moscow, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Moscow, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 77
Hans Christensen resided here in Rose Dell, Rock, Minnesota, USA
Rose Dell, Rock, Minnesota, USA
1908
29 January 1908
Age 85
Death of Hans Christensen in Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 April 1823
    Event Place: Lunner, Oppland fylke, Norway
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moscow, Iowa, Wisconsin
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rose Dell, Rock, Minnesota; Roll: 787; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0253; FHL microfilm: 1240787
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1850
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rose Dell, Rock, Minnesota; Roll: 787; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0253; FHL microfilm: 1240787

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Moscow, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Moscow, Iowa, Wisconsin

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rose Dell, Rock, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rose Dell, Rock, Minnesota; Roll: 787; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0253; FHL microfilm: 1240787

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 January 1908
    Event Place: Garretson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Dakota, Cemetery Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sherman, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Dakota, Cemetery Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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