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Paul Edward Peterson 1888–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1888

Birth Location: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA

Death Date: 27 Dec 1949

Death Location: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA

Father: Elias Petersen

Mother: Rebecca Pederson

Spouse(s): Laura Henrickson

Children(s): Elroy Peterson, Doris Christman

The story of Paul Edward Peterson began in 1888 in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA. In 1900, Paul Edward Peterson resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA. In 1910, Paul Edward Peterson resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA. Paul Edward Peterson married Laura Henrickson, and had children including Doris Miriam Christman, Elroy Peterson. Paul Edward Peterson passed away in 1949 in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Paul Edward Peterson began in 1888 in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1900, Paul Edward Peterson resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1910, Paul Edward Peterson resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA.
  • Paul Edward Peterson married Laura Henrickson, and had children including Doris Miriam Christman, Elroy Peterson.
  • Paul Edward Peterson passed away in 1949 in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elias Petersen
1856–1928
Birth Location: Norway
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Rebecca Pederson
1852–1934
Birth Location: Aasen, Norway
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Spouses(s)

Laura Henrickson
1890–1984
Birth Location: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
LH

Children(s)

Elroy Peterson
1924–2001
Birth Location: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
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Doris Christman
1932–2017
Birth Location: Fargo, Cass, North Dakota, USA
DC

Paul Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Paul Peterson
1888–1949
Birth Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Parents
Elias Petersen
1856–1928
Norway
Rebecca Pederson
1852–1934
Aasen, Norway
Grandparents
Arent (Gabrielsen) Ytteroen
1810–1860
Roan kirke, Bjørnør Prestegjeld, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
Elen (Jonette Guttormsdr) Leangsaunet
1814–1860
Åsen, Nord-Trondelag, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Gabriel Gabrielsen
1779–1825
Beret Pedersdr
1780–
Guttorm Aunet
1790–1866
Randi Jonsdr
1787–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gabriel Leangen
1708–1779
Gertrud Andersdr
1734–1801
Peder Guttormsen
1748–1798
Guru Olsdatter
1742–
Ola Guttormsen
1742–1840
Anne Larsdatter
1761–
Joen Olesen
1751–
Elen Thomasdatter
1752–

Paul Peterson's Descendants

1.
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Paul (Edward) Peterson (30 Mar 1888–27 Dec 1949) m. Laura Henrickson (10 Nov 1890–Feb 1984)
  1. 1. Elroy Peterson 1924–2001
  2. 2. Doris (Miriam) Christman 1932–2017 m. Charles (Edward) Christman 1927–2015

Paul Peterson's Timeline

10 Records

1888
30 Mar 1888
Birth of Paul Edward Peterson in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Paul Edward Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Paul Edward Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Paul Edward Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1925
1925
Age 37
Paul Edward Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Paul Edward Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Paul Edward Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota
1940
1940
Age 52
Paul Edward Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1942
1942
Age 54
Paul Edward Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1949
27 Dec 1949
Age 61
Death of Paul Edward Peterson in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of North Dakota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 1348
    [2] North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03010; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 37-10
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1339; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 124
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341475
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Dakota; Registration County: Ransom; Roll: 1819452
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1241231
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] North Dakota, Marriage Records, 1877-1929, State Historical Society of North Dakota; Bismark, North Dakota, USA; County: Ransom

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1241231

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_97; Roll Number: 97

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1339; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 124

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341475

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03010; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 37-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03010; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 37-10

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of North Dakota; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 1348

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Dakota; Registration County: Ransom; Roll: 1819452

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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