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Melvin Olson 1883–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Jun 1883

Birth Location: Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 02 May 1952

Death Location: Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, USA

Father: Ole Olson

Mother: Martha Olson

Spouse(s): Inga Beck

Children(s): Clifford Olson, Moril Olson, Wilma Olson, Lillian Olson, Russell Olson, Alzada Olson, Jewel Taylor, Marie Olson

In 1883, Melvin Olson entered the world in Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA, born to Ole Christian Olson And Martha Pederson Anderson Olson. In 1900, Melvin Olson resided in Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA. In 1906, Melvin Olson resided in Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA. Melvin Olson married Inga M Beck, and had children including Alzada Jane Olson, Clifford Max Olson, Jewel Annette Taylor, Lillian Mae Olson, Marie Bernice Olson, Moril Richard Olson, Russell Eugene Olson, Vivian E Olson, Wilma O J Olson. Melvin Olson passed away in 1952 in Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Melvin Olson entered the world in Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA, born to Ole Christian Olson And Martha Pederson Anderson Olson.
  • In 1900, Melvin Olson resided in Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1906, Melvin Olson resided in Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA.
  • Melvin Olson married Inga M Beck, and had children including Alzada Jane Olson, Clifford Max Olson, Jewel Annette Taylor, Lillian Mae Olson, Marie Bernice Olson, Moril Richard Olson, Russell Eugene Olson, Vivian E Olson, Wilma O J Olson.
  • Melvin Olson passed away in 1952 in Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ole Olson
1834–1898
Birth Location: Norway
OO
Martha Olson
1849–1927
Birth Location: Norway
MO

Spouses(s)

Inga Beck
1889–1969
Birth Location: Fisher, MN
IB

Children(s)

Clifford Olson
1908–1974
Birth Location: Kelliher Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
CO
Moril Olson
1910–1986
Birth Location: Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
MO
Wilma Olson
1913–1986
Birth Location: Shotley, Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States of America
WO
Lillian Olson
1915–1993
Birth Location: Minnesota
LO
Russell Olson
1917–1958
Birth Location: Minnesota
RO
Alzada Olson
1919–
Birth Location: Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
AO
Jewel Taylor
1921–2001
Birth Location: Kelliher, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
JT
Marie Olson
1924–2003
Birth Location: Minnesota
MO

Melvin Olson's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Olson
1883–1952
Birth Place: Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Ole Christian Olson
1834–1898
Norway
Martha (Pederson Anderson) Olson
1849–1927
Norway
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Olson's Descendants

1.
MO
Melvin Olson (05 Jun 1883–02 May 1952) m. Inga (M) Beck (05 Dec 1889–30 Aug 1969)
  1. 1. Clifford (Max) Olson 1908–1974
  2. 2. Moril (Richard) Olson 1910–1986 m. Irine (Jeanette) Wolden 1917–2006
  3. 3. Wilma (O J) Olson 1913–1986
  4. 4. Lillian (Mae) Olson 1915–1993
  5. 5. Russell (Eugene) Olson 1917–1958
  6. 6. Alzada (Jane) Olson 1919– m. Benjamin (Peter) Koisti 1911–1992
  7. 7. Jewel (Annette) Taylor 1921–2001
  8. 8. Marie (Bernice) Olson 1924–2003

Melvin Olson's Timeline

13 Records

1883
05 Jun 1883
Birth of Melvin Olson in Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA
Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 17
Melvin Olson resided here in Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA
Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA
1906
1906
Age 23
Melvin Olson resided here in Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Melvin Olson resided here in Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 34
Melvin Olson resided here in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 37
Melvin Olson resided here in Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
1925
1925 - 1952
Age 42
Melvin Olson was employed
None
1930
1930
Age 47
Melvin Olson resided here in Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Melvin Olson resided here in Township 153 Range 30, Beltrami, Minnesota
Township 153 Range 30, Beltrami, Minnesota
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 57
Melvin Olson resided here in Township 153 Range 30, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
Township 153 Range 30, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Melvin Olson resided here in Eland, Minnesota
Eland, Minnesota
1947
April 1947
Age 64
Melvin Olson resided here in Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, USA
Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, USA
1952
02 May 1952
Age 69
Death of Melvin Olson in Kelliher, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
Kelliher, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1883
    Event Place: Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, 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 Minnesota, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598912; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 153 Range 30, Beltrami, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1906; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4-71
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota; Roll: T625_823; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 188
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota; Roll: 1079; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0019; Image: 759.0; FHL microfilm: 2340814
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Milwaukee; Roll: 1674782; Draft Board: 04
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota; Roll: 798; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0287; FHL microfilm: 1240798
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota; Roll: T624_690; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1374703
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sioux Agency, Yellow Medicine, Minnesota; Roll: 798; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0287; FHL microfilm: 1240798

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Shotley, Beltrami, Minnesota; Roll: T624_690; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1374703

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Milwaukee; Roll: 1674782; Draft Board: 04

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota; Roll: T625_823; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 188

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1925 - 1952

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eland, Beltrami, Minnesota; Roll: 1079; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0019; Image: 759.0; FHL microfilm: 2340814

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Township 153 Range 30, Beltrami, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 153 Range 30, Beltrami, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1906; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4-71

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Township 153 Range 30, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 153 Range 30, Beltrami, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1906; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 4-71

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Eland, Minnesota
    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 Minnesota, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 598912; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 1947
    Event Place: Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 May 1952
    Event Place: Kelliher, Beltrami, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kelliher, Beltrami County, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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