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Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen 1898–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Mar 1898

Birth Location: Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States

Death Date: 3 Jul 1968

Death Location: Moose Lake, Carlton, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Leander Pernu

Mother: Brita Hassinen

Spouse(s): Arthur Petersen

Children(s): Guy Peterson

The story of Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen began in 1898 in Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States. In 1920, Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen resided in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota. In 1935, Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen resided in Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota. Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen married Arthur Petersen, and had children including Guy Peterson. Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen passed away in 1968 in Moose Lake, Carlton, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen began in 1898 in Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States.
  • In 1920, Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen resided in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota.
  • In 1935, Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen resided in Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota.
  • Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen married Arthur Petersen, and had children including Guy Peterson.
  • Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen passed away in 1968 in Moose Lake, Carlton, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leander Pernu
1850–1938
Birth Location: Kälviä FIN, Finlande
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Brita Hassinen
1850–1929
Birth Location: Kälviä, Lansi-Suomen Laani, Finland
BH

Spouses(s)

Arthur Petersen
1900–1981
Birth Location: New York Mills, Otter Tail, Minnesota, USA
AP

Children(s)

Guy Peterson
1923–
Birth Location: Minnesota
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Olga Petersen's Ancestors

Self
Olga Petersen
1898–1968
Birth Place: Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States
Parents
Leander Pernu
1850–1938
Kälviä FIN, Finlande
Brita (Johanna) Hassinen
1850–1929
Kälviä, Lansi-Suomen Laani, Finland
Grandparents
Kalle (Kustaa Juhonpoika) Pernu
1821–1885
Kälviä, Lansi-Suomen Laani, Finland
Maria (Liisa Juhontytär) Porko
1820–1868
Kälviä, Länsi-Suomen Lääni, Finland
Antti (Matinpoika) Pernu
1811–1867
Pernu, Lansi-Suomen Laani, Finland
Maria (Abramintytar) Junttila
1813–1858
Kokkola, Etela-Suomen Laani, Finland
Great-Grandparents
Johan (Karhunoja)
1760–1845
Kaarin Maunumäki
1780–1832
Johan Philipsson
1794–1868
Maria (Valkamaa)
1794–1879
Matti Pernu
1777–1843
Liisa Järvenautio
1787–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan (Karhunoja)
1729–1797
Anna Syväjärvi
1737–1797
Daniel Maunumäki
1752–1792
Matti Pernu
1752–1803
Maria Porkola
1756–1832
Matti Erikinpoika
1745–1804
Malin Olavintytär
1752–1831

Olga Petersen's Descendants

1.
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Olga (Elizabeth Bernu) Petersen (1 Mar 1898–3 Jul 1968) m. Arthur Petersen (12 Mar 1900–22 May 1981)
  1. 1. Guy Peterson 1923–

Olga Petersen's Timeline

5 Records

1898
1 Mar 1898
Birth of Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen in Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States
Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States
1920
1920
Age 22
Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen resided here in Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota
Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota
1935
1935
Age 37
Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen resided here in Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota
Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen resided here in Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States
Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States
1968
3 Jul 1968
Age 70
Death of Olga Elizabeth Bernu Petersen in Moose Lake, Carlton, Minnesota, United States of America
Moose Lake, Carlton, Minnesota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1898
    Event Place: Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1946; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 56-50
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 474-28-2346; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T625_839; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Edina, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T625_839; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1946; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 56-50

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leaf Lake, Otter Tail, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1946; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 56-50

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1968
    Event Place: Moose Lake, Carlton, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 474-28-2346; Issue State: Minnesota; Issue Date: Before 1951.
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