YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Leonard Albert Olsen 1918–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Jun 1918

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois

Death Date: 26 Apr 1976

Death Location: Sequim, Clallam County, Washington, United States of America

Father: Christen Olsen

Mother: Emma Twedten

Spouse(s): Myrtle Carlson

Children(s):

In 1918, Leonard Albert Olsen entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, born to Christen Olsen And Emma Ingeborg Ii Twedten. In 1940, Leonard Albert Olsen resided in Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin, USA. Leonard Albert Olsen married Myrtle Adele Carlson, and had children including James R Olsen, Janey A Olsen, Judy M Olsen. Leonard Albert Olsen passed away in 1976 in Sequim, Clallam County, Washington, United States of America.

Find more search results for Leonard Olsen
LO

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 1918, Leonard Albert Olsen entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, born to Christen Olsen And Emma Ingeborg Ii Twedten.
  • In 1940, Leonard Albert Olsen resided in Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Leonard Albert Olsen married Myrtle Adele Carlson, and had children including James R Olsen, Janey A Olsen, Judy M Olsen.
  • Leonard Albert Olsen passed away in 1976 in Sequim, Clallam County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Olsen's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Olsen
1918–1976
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Parents
Christen Olsen
1893–
Emma (Ingeborg (II)) Twedten
1896–1986
Minnisota, USA
Grandparents
Gunder (Snareson) Twedten
1857–1916
Setesdal Bykle Norway
Thora (Olsdatter) Stavenus
1859–1916
Valle Aust-Agder, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Snaere Tvedten
1811–1899
Ingeborg Steensdr
1822–1915
Ole Tvedten
1820–1886
Åse Stavenus
1827–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leonard Olsen's Timeline

7 Records

1918
01 Jun 1918
Birth of Leonard Albert Olsen in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1919
8 Feb 1919
Age 1
Leonard Albert Olsen was baptized in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
1940
1940
Age 22
Leonard Albert Olsen resided here in Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
1944
11 Oct 1944
Age 26
Leonard Albert Olsen was married In Russell, Kan.
Russell, Kan.
1949
1949
Age 31
Leonard Albert Olsen resided here in Ellensburg, Washington, USA
Ellensburg, Washington, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Leonard Albert Olsen resided here in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
1976
26 Apr 1976
Age 58
Death of Leonard Albert Olsen in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, United States of America
Sequim, Clallam, Washington, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Ellensburg, Kittitas

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1919
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Congregational Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1944
    Event Place: Russell, Kan.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily News; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1976; Publication Place: Port Angeles, Washington, USA; ,0.60276955,0.34382582,0.7912208&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Friendship, Adams, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Wisconsin, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 528

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Ellensburg, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Ellensburg, Kittitas

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, U.S., Death Index, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-1959, 1965-2017

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sequim
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily News; Publication Date: 30 Apr 1976; Publication Place: Port Angeles, Washington, USA; ,0.60276955,0.34382582,0.7912208&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1976
    Event Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sequim, Clallam County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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