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Ole Christian Olson 1858–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1858

Birth Location: Hadeland, Norway

Death Date: August 13, 1939

Death Location: Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Christian Olson

Mother: Kari Paulsdatter

Spouse(s): Anna Vekelson

Children(s): Paul Sr., Karen Olson, Christian Olson, Olga Olson, William Olson, Alfred Olson, Laura Olson, Alvin Olson

The story of Ole Christian Olson began in 1858 in Hadeland, Norway. In 1900, Ole Christian Olson resided in Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA. Ole Christian Olson married Anna Gruene Wilhemina Vekelson, and had children including Alfred Olius Olson, Alvin Olson, Christian Olson, Karen Marie Olson, Laura Viola Olson, Olga Pauline Olson, Paul Igman Olson Sr, William A Olson. Ole Christian Olson passed away in 1939 in Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ole Christian Olson began in 1858 in Hadeland, Norway.
  • In 1900, Ole Christian Olson resided in Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Ole Christian Olson married Anna Gruene Wilhemina Vekelson, and had children including Alfred Olius Olson, Alvin Olson, Christian Olson, Karen Marie Olson, Laura Viola Olson, Olga Pauline Olson, Paul Igman Olson Sr, William A Olson.
  • Ole Christian Olson passed away in 1939 in Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Christian Olson
1819–1899
Birth Location: Oppland, Norway
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Kari Paulsdatter
1815–1878
Birth Location: Gran, Oppland, Norway
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Spouses(s)

Anna Vekelson
1862–1933
Birth Location: Christiana, Norway
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Children(s)

Paul Sr.
1895–1970
Birth Location: Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
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Karen Olson
1886–1940
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Christian Olson
1889–1967
Birth Location: Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
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Olga Olson
1891–1958
Birth Location: Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
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William Olson
1893–1973
Birth Location: Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
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Alfred Olson
1898–1964
Birth Location: Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
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Laura Olson
1902–1978
Birth Location: Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
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Alvin Olson
1905–1957
Birth Location: Colfax, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
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Ole Olson's Ancestors

Self
Ole Olson
1858–1939
Birth Place: Hadeland, Norway
Parents
Christian Olson
1819–1899
Oppland, Norway
Kari Paulsdatter
1815–1878
Gran, Oppland, Norway
Grandparents
Ole Christensen
1793–1874
Bjørgestuen, Gran (Hadeland),Oppland, Norway
Sigrid Iversdatter
1794–1865
Kittelsrudeiet, Lunner, Gran, Oppland, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Christen Paulsen
1734–1792
Anne Andersdatter
1759–
Iver Kittelsrud
1760–1818
Berte Jensdatter
1763–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Povel Skeggenes
1698–1778
Marie Olsdatter
1701–1793
Ole Gulbrandsen
1717–1793
Siri Olimb
1726–1811
Jens Christophersen
1736–1798
Anne Amundsdatter
1735–1780

Ole Olson's Descendants

1.
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Ole (Christian) Olson (14 Sep 1858–August 13, 1939) m. Anna (Gruene Wilhemina) Vekelson (18 Mar 1862–16 Sep 1933)
  1. 1. Paul (Igman Olson) Sr. 1895–1970 m. Velma (Stanley) Higgenbotham 1898–1973
    1. 1. Paul (Igman Olson) Jr. 1921– m. Genevra (Jewel) Poole 1922–2020
      1. 1. Velma (Lee) Olson 1939–2000 m. Delbert (Floyd) Westby 1935–1991 m. Gerald (Francis) Lingle 1937–2007
      2. 2. Ronald (Louis) Olson 1941–2002 m. Mary (J) Nelson 1943–2022
      3. 3. Marcia Olson 1942–1943
      4. 4. Dale (G.) Olson 1944–2007
    2. 2. William (Stanley) Olson 1924–2001
    3. 3. Glen (Wesley) Olson 1920–1992 m. Esther (Elisabeth) Popp 1925–2000
  2. 2. Karen (Marie) Olson 1886–1940
  3. 3. Christian Olson 1889–1967 m. Grace Beebe 1890–
    1. 1. Chris Olson 1916–
    2. 2. Donald Olson 1926–1978 m. Mary (Lou "Dolly") Gallagher 1928–1978
      1. 1. Sally (Ann) Olson 1948–2013
    3. 3. Juel (L) Olson 1916–1982 m. Edna (Annabelle) Severson 1918–2004
      1. 1. Mary (Helen) Olson 1948–2002 m. Harlan (J "Harley") Scholl 1942–2004
    4. 4. Velma (Arletta) Olson 1918–1975
    5. 5. Mildred Olson 1920–
    6. 6. Marjorie (M) Olson 1925–
  4. 4. Olga (Pauline) Olson 1891–1958 m. Fred (S) Hoveland 1892–1977
    1. 1. Laverne (E) Hoveland 1916–1971 m. Muriel (Marie) Zingshiem 1916–1974
      1. 1. Robert (Eugene) Hovland 1939–2002
      2. 2. James Hovland 1937–2014
      3. 3. Barbara (A) Hovland 1940–2013
      4. 4. Charles (Fredrick) Hovland 1950–2000
  5. 5. William (A.) Olson 1893–1973
  6. 6. Alfred (Olius) Olson 1898–1964
  7. 7. Laura (Viola) Olson 1902–1978 m. Arnd (Traugott Buckler) Rev. 1899–1980
    1. 1. Paul (Frederick) Buckler 1925–1999 m. Jean (Marie) Lund 1927–2008
    2. 2. Margaret (Ruth) Buckler 1927–2011 m. Dennis (G.) Schlossin 1926–
    3. 3. Genevieve (Marie) Buckler 1929–2000 m. Paul (William) Mueller 1921–1989
    4. 4. Phyllis (Evelyn) Buckler 1930–2013 m. Eugene (M.) Smolnicky 1922–
  8. 8. Alvin Olson 1905–1957

Ole Olson's Timeline

6 Records

1858
14 Sep 1858
Birth of Ole Christian Olson in Hadeland, Norway
Hadeland, Norway
1900
1900
Age 42
Ole Christian Olson resided here in Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 47
Ole Christian Olson resided here in Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin
Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin
1910
1910
Age 52
Ole Christian Olson resided here in Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Ole Christian Olson resided here in Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
1939
August 13, 1939
Age 81
Death of Ole Christian Olson in Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1858
    Event Place: Hadeland, Norway
    Record Source:
    [1] Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905
    [2] Wisconsin, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1985; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 86
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1709; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375722
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Dunn County News; Publication Date: 16 Aug 1939; Publication Place: Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.33759522,0.4943843,0.60

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1881
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1985; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 86

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Wisconsin, State Censuses, 1895 and 1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1709; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375722

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1985; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 86

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1939
    Event Place: Menomonie, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Dunn County News - 16 Aug 1939 - Page 1, 16 Aug 1939

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Unit ed States
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Dunn County News; Publication Date: 16 Aug 1939; Publication Place: Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.33759522,0.4943843,0.60

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 13, 1939
    Event Place: Colfax, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Dunn County News; Publication Date: 16 Aug 1939; Publication Place: Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.33759522,0.4943843,0.60

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