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Helen Johanna Peterson 1914–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1914

Birth Location: Leeds, North Dakota

Death Date: 10 Sep 1979

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Axel Peterson

Mother: Deanna Peterson

Spouse(s): Wilmer Thayer

Children(s): Barbara Thayre

In 1914, Helen Johanna Peterson entered the world in Leeds, North Dakota, born to Axel Arvid Holmeter Peterson And Deanna Peterson. In 1930, Helen Johanna Peterson resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA. In 1935, Helen Johanna Peterson resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon. Helen Johanna Peterson married Wilmer E Thayer, and had children including Barbara J Thayre. Helen Johanna Peterson passed away in 1979 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Helen Johanna Peterson entered the world in Leeds, North Dakota, born to Axel Arvid Holmeter Peterson And Deanna Peterson.
  • In 1930, Helen Johanna Peterson resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1935, Helen Johanna Peterson resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.
  • Helen Johanna Peterson married Wilmer E Thayer, and had children including Barbara J Thayre.
  • Helen Johanna Peterson passed away in 1979 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Axel Peterson
1888–1948
Birth Location: Tåby, Östergötland, Sweden
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Deanna Peterson
1893–1974
Birth Location: Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, United States
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Spouses(s)

Wilmer Thayer
1909–1977
Birth Location: Washington
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Children(s)

Barbara Thayre
1932–1983
Birth Location: Oregon, United States of America
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Helen Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Helen Peterson
1914–1979
Birth Place: Leeds, North Dakota
Parents
Axel Arvid Holmeter Peterson
1888–1948
Tåby, Östergötland, Sweden
Deanna Peterson
1893–1974
Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, United States
Grandparents
Peter (August) Petersson
1834–1917
Tryserum, Ringarum, Östergötland, Sverige
Hilma (Helena Mathilda) Svensdotter
1844–1914
St Anna, Sverige
Albert (T) Lee
1861–1945
Scandinavia, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
Hannah Clausen
1867–1904
Waterloo, Allamakee, Iowa, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Lee
1822–1885
Anna Dahlen
1829–1904
Ingebright Clausen
1832–1884
Kari Reitan
1840–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Torkel Torkelsen
1786–
Inger Knudsdatter
1776–1860
Anders Reitan
1816–1892
Petronella Morken
1820–1857

Helen Peterson's Descendants

1.
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Helen (Johanna) Peterson (27 Dec 1914–10 Sep 1979) m. Wilmer (E.) Thayer (abt 1909–16 August 1977)
  1. 1. Barbara (J) Thayre 1932–1983

Helen Peterson's Timeline

7 Records

1914
27 Dec 1914
Birth of Helen Johanna Peterson in Leeds, North Dakota
Leeds, North Dakota
1930
1930
Age 16
Helen Johanna Peterson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Helen Johanna Peterson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 26
Helen Johanna Peterson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1949
1949
Age 35
Helen Johanna Peterson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1950
1950
Age 36
Helen Johanna Peterson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1979
10 Sep 1979
Age 65
Death of Helen Johanna Peterson in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1914
    Event Place: Leeds, North Dakota
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03386; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 37-58
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0553; FHL microfilm: 2341688
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, Oregon Center For Health Statistics; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Marriages, 1911-1945
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 2483; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 37-62

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0553; FHL microfilm: 2341688

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03386; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 37-58

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03386; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 37-58

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 2483; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 37-62

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 2483; Page: 71; Enumeration District: 37-62

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1979
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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