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John Oscar Pederson 1878–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1878

Birth Location: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 17 Mar 1956

Death Location: Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Father: Johannes ♂

Mother: Marthe ♂

Spouse(s): Nettie Henry

Children(s): Joseph Pederson, Rudolph Pederson, Arthur Peterson, Richard Peterson, Leonard Peterson, Edmund Pederson, Dorothy Peterson, J. Peterson, Margaret Peterson, Oliver Pederson, Maurice Pederson, Irving Pederson

The story of John Oscar Pederson began in 1878 in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA. In 1880, John Oscar Pederson resided in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA. John Oscar Pederson married Nettie Sophia Henry, and had children including Arthur Sidney Peterson, Dorothy Elaine Peterson, Edmund Garfield Van Sant Pederson, Irving Odell Pederson, J Otto Peterson, Joseph Kellogg Pederson, Leonard Milton Russel Peterson, Margaret Marguerite Peterson, Maurice Pederson, Oliver Claude Jenning Pederson, Richard Adolph Peterson, Rudolph Orrin Pederson. John Oscar Pederson passed away in 1956 in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Oscar Pederson began in 1878 in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1880, John Oscar Pederson resided in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA.
  • John Oscar Pederson married Nettie Sophia Henry, and had children including Arthur Sidney Peterson, Dorothy Elaine Peterson, Edmund Garfield Van Sant Pederson, Irving Odell Pederson, J Otto Peterson, Joseph Kellogg Pederson, Leonard Milton Russel Peterson, Margaret Marguerite Peterson, Maurice Pederson, Oliver Claude Jenning Pederson, Richard Adolph Peterson, Rudolph Orrin Pederson.
  • John Oscar Pederson passed away in 1956 in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johannes ♂
1841–1909
Birth Location: Storödegaarden i Hodalen
J♂
Marthe ♂
1845–1924
Birth Location: Slaaen, Megrund, Gausdal, Oppland, Norway
M♂

Spouses(s)

Nettie Henry
1879–1948
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
NH

Children(s)

Joseph Pederson
1907–1980
Birth Location: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
JP
Rudolph Pederson
1908–1991
Birth Location: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
RP
Arthur Peterson
1910–1985
Birth Location: Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
AP
Richard Peterson
1915–
Birth Location: Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
RP
Leonard Peterson
1917–1973
Birth Location: Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
LP
Edmund Pederson
1902–1968
Birth Location: Revere, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
EP
Dorothy Peterson
1921–
Birth Location: Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
DP
J. Peterson
1913–
Birth Location: Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
JP
Margaret Peterson
1905–
Birth Location: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
MP
Oliver Pederson
1900–1968
Birth Location: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
OP
Maurice Pederson
1901–
Birth Location: Revere, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
MP
Irving Pederson
1904–1968
Birth Location: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
IP

John Pederson's Ancestors

Self
John Pederson
1878–1956
Birth Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Johannes "John" Pedersen ♂
1841–1909
Storödegaarden i Hodalen
Marthe (Olsdatter Slaaen) ♂
1845–1924
Slaaen, Megrund, Gausdal, Oppland, Norway
Grandparents
Peder (Pedersen) ♂
1809–1892
Vågå, Oppland, Norge
Anne (Kristine Olesdatter) ♂
1811–1901
Hedal, Oppland, Norway
Ole (Pedersen Slaaen) ♂
1816–1895
Gausdal, Oppland, Norway
Mari (Pedersdatter Sandbuløkken) ♂
1818–1898
Sødorp, Nord-Fron, Oppland, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Peder ♂
1789–1868
Marit ♂
1790–
Peder ♂
1800–
Marit ♂
1793–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Pederson's Descendants

1.
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John (Oscar) Pederson (24 Dec 1878–17 Mar 1956) m. Nettie (Sophia) Henry (12 Aug 1879–21 Jul 1948)
  1. 1. Joseph (Kellogg) Pederson 1907–1980
  2. 2. Rudolph (Orrin) Pederson 1908–1991 m. Helene (Mary) Kendzierski 1909–1988
  3. 3. Arthur (Sidney) Peterson 1910–1985 m. Mary (Ruth) {Peterson} 1914–
  4. 4. Richard (Adolph) Peterson 1915–
  5. 5. Leonard (Milton Russel) Peterson 1917–1973 m. Dorothy (Marie) Buchanan 1914–1994
    1. 1. John (Lane) Peterson 1940–2016
    2. 2. James (Leonard "Jim") Peterson 1944–2015 m. Mary (Susan) Fasching 1945–1999
  6. 6. Edmund (Garfield Van Sant) Pederson 1902–1968 m. Helen (H.) Hendrickson 1907–
    1. 1. Gerald (Edmund) Peterson 1926–
  7. 7. Dorothy (Elaine) Peterson 1921– m. William (F.) Niemi 1911–
  8. 8. J. (Otto) Peterson 1913– m. Jeanette (Ann Alexander) Brady 1915– m. Kathryn (Mary) McGovern 1908–
  9. 9. Margaret ("Marguerite") Peterson 1905– m. James (Hugh "Papa") Thompson 1899–
    1. 1. {Unknown} Thompson 1924–1950 m. Knut (Johnwell) Knutson 1922–1973
      1. 1. Michael (Lee) Knutson 1950–2013
    2. 2. Doreen (Louise) Thompson 1937–2004 m. James (Monroe) Ashe 1935–2006
  10. 10. Oliver (Claude Jenning) Pederson 1900–1968 m. Marie (Carolyn) Heimann 1905–
    1. 1. Russell (James) Peterson 1925–1990
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Charlene "Bette") Peterson 1928–1987 m. John (J.) Maher 1919–
      1. 1. Dean (Charles) Maher 1948–2012
  11. 11. Maurice Pederson 1901– m. Harriet (Beatrice) Rorvick 1912–
    1. 1. Stuart (Howard) Peterson 1934–2005
    2. 2. Douglas (Allen) Peterson 1937–2014
  12. 12. Irving (Odell) Pederson 1904–1968 m. Clara (Lenora) Knutson 1905–
    1. 1. Maynard (Irving) Peterson 1926–1980
    2. 2. Charlene (Ruth) Peterson 1929–2014 m. Donald (Jordan) Olson 1929–2011
    3. 3. Gelaine (Gladys) Peterson 1935–1994 m. Cletus (Joseph) Swenhaugen 1930–1998
    4. 4. Sharyl (Renee) Pederson 1940–2003

John Pederson's Timeline

16 Records

1878
24 Dec 1878
Birth of John Oscar Pederson in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
1879
23 Feb 1879
Age 1
John Oscar Pederson was baptized in Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
1885
05 Jun 1885
Age 7
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
1895
1895
Age 17
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
John Oscar Pederson was married
None
1900
1900
Age 22
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
1905
26 Jun 1905
Age 27
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 39
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Walnut Grove, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
Walnut Grove, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
1940
1940
Age 62
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon, USA
Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon, USA
1942
1942
Age 64
John Oscar Pederson resided here in Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon, USA
Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon, USA
1956
17 Mar 1956
Age 78
Death of John Oscar Pederson in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1878
    Event Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Oregon, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563991; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03356; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 4-16
    [4] Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Christiania, Jackson, Minnesota; Roll: T625_841; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 95; Image: 54
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0230
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Cottonwood; Roll: 1675389
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota; Roll: 617; Page: 62D; Enumeration District: 039
    [9] Minnesota, Death Index
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota; Roll: 760; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1240760
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota; Roll: T624_692; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1374705
    [12] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1879
    Event Place: Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota; Roll: 760; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1240760

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota; Roll: 617; Page: 62D; Enumeration District: 039

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1885
    Event Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota; Roll: 760; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0067; FHL microfilm: 1240760

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ann, Cottonwood, Minnesota; Roll: T624_692; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1374705

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Walnut Grove, Redwood, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Cottonwood; Roll: 1675389

    Genealogy Event 11
    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; Image: 54

    Genealogy Event 12
    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

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03356; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 4-16

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03356; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 4-16

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Astoria, Clatsop, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Oregon, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563991; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1956
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Star Tribune - 19 Mar 1956 - Page 33, Obituary for JOHN O. PETERSON 19 Mar 1956

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1308 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Star Tribune; Publication Date: 19 Mar 1956; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America; ,0.16425823,0.7415815,0.2945189

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1956
    Event Place: Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Star Tribune; Publication Date: 19 Mar 1956; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America; ,0.16425823,0.7415815,0.2945189
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