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Johan Otto Peterson 1913–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1913

Birth Location: Walnut Grove, Minnesota

Death Date: 16 Feb 1965

Death Location: Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, USA

Father: John Peterson

Mother: Sophie Henry

Spouse(s): Kathryn McGovern, Jeanette Alexander

Children(s):

The story of Johan Otto Peterson began in 1913 in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. In 1920, Johan Otto Peterson resided in Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota, USA. In 1930, Johan Otto Peterson resided in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA. Johan Otto Peterson married Jeanette Ann Alexander, Kathryn Mary Mcgovern. Johan Otto Peterson passed away in 1965 in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Johan Otto Peterson began in 1913 in Walnut Grove, Minnesota.
  • In 1920, Johan Otto Peterson resided in Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1930, Johan Otto Peterson resided in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.
  • Johan Otto Peterson married Jeanette Ann Alexander, Kathryn Mary Mcgovern.
  • Johan Otto Peterson passed away in 1965 in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Peterson
1878–1956
Birth Location: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota
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Sophie Henry
1879–1948
Birth Location: DakotaMinnesota, United States
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Spouses(s)

Kathryn McGovern
1905–1976
Birth Location: Grand Forks, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
KM
Jeanette Alexander
1915–1985
Birth Location: Columbus, Ohio
JA

Children(s)

Johan Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Johan Peterson
1913–1965
Birth Place: Walnut Grove, Minnesota
Parents
John Oscar Peterson
1878–1956
Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota
Sophie (Nettie) Henry
1879–1948
DakotaMinnesota, United States
Grandparents
John Peterson
1845–1909
Norway
Marte Olsdtr
1845–1924
Norder Fron, Gudbransdalen, Norway
“Christopher” (or Hendrick “Henry”) (Christopherson)
1838–1896
Sigdal, Buskerud, Norway
"Mary" (Maria Olsdtr) Stordahl
1846–1927
Ringsaker, Hedmark, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Peder Stor-Odegard
1809–1892
Anne (Pederson)
1811–1901
Ole Slean
1816–1895
Maria Sloan
1818–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peder Fougstad
1780–1860
Peder Olsen
1789–1868
Marit Knudsdr
1793–1883
Peder Poulsen
1787–1849
Marit Syltjordet
1794–1848

Johan Peterson's Timeline

6 Records

1913
5 May 1913
Birth of Johan Otto Peterson in Walnut Grove, Minnesota
Walnut Grove, Minnesota
1920
1920
Age 7
Johan Otto Peterson resided here in Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Johan Otto Peterson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Johan Otto Peterson resided here in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
1940
1940
Age 27
Johan Otto Peterson resided here in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, USA
Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, USA
1965
16 Feb 1965
Age 52
Death of Johan Otto Peterson in Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, USA
Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1913
    Event Place: Walnut Grove, Minnesota
    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 Montana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 39
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02214; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7-21A
    [3] Montana, Death Index, 1907-2015, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota; Roll: T625_841; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 95
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0230; FHL microfilm: 2340833
    [6] Minnesota, Birth Index
    [7] Montana, County Marriage Records
    [8] Montana, Marriage Records, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana State Marriage Records, 1943-1986; Roll Number: 25; Certificate Number Range: 53 476182 - 56 470536
    [9] Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987, Montana State Historical Society; Helena, Montana; Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1950
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Billings Gazette; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1965; Publication Place: Billings, Montana, United States of America; ,0.26450893,0.51420605,0.66

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota; Roll: T625_841; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 95

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0230; FHL microfilm: 2340833

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02214; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7-21A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana; Roll: m-t0627-02214; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 7-21A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1714 15th St. W.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Billings Gazette; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1965; Publication Place: Billings, Montana, United States of America; ,0.26450893,0.51420605,0.66

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, USA
    Record Source: 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 Montana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 39

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1965
    Event Place: Billings, Yellowstone, Montana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Montana, Death Index, 1907-2015, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Billings Gazette; Publication Date: 18 Feb 1965; Publication Place: Billings, Montana, United States of America; ,0.26450893,0.51420605,0.66
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