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Olaf Ralph Anderson 1915–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1915

Birth Location: Harrison, Missouri, USA

Death Date: Jan 1995

Death Location: Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA

Father: Samuel Anderson

Mother: Bessie Anderson

Spouse(s): Evelyn Gustafson

Children(s): Wendell Anderson, Dale Anderson, Nancy Anderson, Marva Anderson, Richard Anderson

The story of Olaf Ralph Anderson began in 1915 in Harrison, Missouri, USA. In 1920, Olaf Ralph Anderson resided in Colfax, Harrison, Missouri, USA. In 1930, Olaf Ralph Anderson resided in Grant City, Harrison, Missouri, USA. Olaf Ralph Anderson married Evelyn Josephine Gustafson, and had children including Dale Anderson, Marva Jean Anderson, Nancy Jane Anderson, Neil Anderson, Richard Dean Anderson, Vadna Frcese, Wendell Anderson. Olaf Ralph Anderson passed away in 1995 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Olaf Ralph Anderson began in 1915 in Harrison, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Olaf Ralph Anderson resided in Colfax, Harrison, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1930, Olaf Ralph Anderson resided in Grant City, Harrison, Missouri, USA.
  • Olaf Ralph Anderson married Evelyn Josephine Gustafson, and had children including Dale Anderson, Marva Jean Anderson, Nancy Jane Anderson, Neil Anderson, Richard Dean Anderson, Vadna Frcese, Wendell Anderson.
  • Olaf Ralph Anderson passed away in 1995 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Anderson
1873–1957
Birth Location: Eagleville, Harrison, Missouri, USA
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Bessie Anderson
1882–
Birth Location: Nebraska, USA
BA

Spouses(s)

Evelyn Gustafson
1910–1989
Birth Location: Iowa
EG

Children(s)

Wendell Anderson
1937–2004
Birth Location: Iowa
WA
Dale Anderson
1938–2018
Birth Location: Iowa
DA
Nancy Anderson
1944–2011
Birth Location: –
NA
Marva Anderson
1945–2004
Birth Location: Fort Dodge W, Iowa
MA
Richard Anderson
1942–1994
Birth Location: Storm Lake B, Iowa
RA

Olaf Anderson's Ancestors

Self
Olaf Anderson
1915–1995
Birth Place: Harrison, Missouri, USA
Parents
Samuel G Anderson
1873–1957
Eagleville, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Bessie (P) Anderson
1882–
Nebraska, USA
Grandparents
Peyton (Tunstal) Anderson
1834–1909
Horse Cave, Hart County, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Jane) Anderson
1840–1923
Barren County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Anderson
1809–1883
Rebecca Dale
1811–1857
Martha Montgomery
1819–1874
Simpson Montgomery
1812–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Anderson
1781–1858
Diana Bell
1785–1853
Reuben Dale
1774–1862
Sarah Gill
1773–1844
William Dale
1783–1838
Jane Shirley
1780–1843
Allen Montgomery
1770–1845
Betsy Vaughn
1788–1885

Olaf Anderson's Descendants

1.
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Olaf (Ralph) Anderson (10 Sep 1915–Jan 1995) m. Evelyn (Josephine) Gustafson (6 February 1910–1 October 1989)
  1. 1. Wendell Anderson 1937–2004
  2. 2. Dale Anderson 1938–2018
  3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Anderson 1944–2011 m. James (Lawson) Scott 1936–1975
  4. 4. Marva (Jean) Anderson 1945–2004
  5. 5. Richard (Dean) Anderson 1942–1994

Olaf Anderson's Timeline

6 Records

1915
10 Sep 1915
Birth of Olaf Ralph Anderson in Harrison, Missouri, USA
Harrison, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Olaf Ralph Anderson resided here in Colfax, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Colfax, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Olaf Ralph Anderson resided here in Grant City, Harrison, Missouri, USA
Grant City, Harrison, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Olaf Ralph Anderson resided here in Rural, Buena Vista, Iowa
Rural, Buena Vista, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Olaf Ralph Anderson resided here in Poland, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA
Poland, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA
1995
Jan 1995
Age 80
Death of Olaf Ralph Anderson in Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
Ames, Story, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1915
    Event Place: Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colfax, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: T625_920; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 130
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: 1190; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 692.0; FHL microfilm: 2340925
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poland, Buena Vista, Iowa; Roll: T627_1143; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 11-20
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 6 Jan 1995; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.3129198,0.17102419,0.4
    [6] 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 Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 11

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Colfax, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colfax, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: T625_920; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 130

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grant City, Harrison, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grant, Harrison, Missouri; Roll: 1190; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0015; Image: 692.0; FHL microfilm: 2340925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Buena Vista, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poland, Buena Vista, Iowa; Roll: T627_1143; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 11-20

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Poland, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Poland, Buena Vista, Iowa; Roll: T627_1143; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 11-20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ames
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 6 Jan 1995; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.3129198,0.17102419,0.4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marathon, Buena Vista, Iowa, 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 Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1995
    Event Place: Ames, Story, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 6 Jan 1995; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.3129198,0.17102419,0.4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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