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Rudolf Elisius Petersen 1884–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jan 1884

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

Death Date: Oct 1979

Death Location: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA

Father: Elias Petersen

Mother: Rebecca Pederson

Spouse(s): Olga Jorstad

Children(s): Alma Nowlin

In 1884, Rudolf Elisius Petersen entered the world in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North dakota, USA, born to Elias Petersen And Rebecca Pederson. In 1900, Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA. In 1910, Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA. Rudolf Elisius Petersen married Olga Helen Jorstad, and had children including Alma C Nowlin, Constance Harry G Rover, Herbert Petersen. Rudolf Elisius Petersen passed away in 1979 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Rudolf Elisius Petersen entered the world in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North dakota, USA, born to Elias Petersen And Rebecca Pederson.
  • In 1900, Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1910, Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA.
  • Rudolf Elisius Petersen married Olga Helen Jorstad, and had children including Alma C Nowlin, Constance Harry G Rover, Herbert Petersen.
  • Rudolf Elisius Petersen passed away in 1979 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, 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)

Olga Jorstad
1897–1924
Birth Location: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
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Children(s)

Alma Nowlin
1920–2005
Birth Location: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
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Rudolf Petersen's Ancestors

Self
Rudolf Petersen
1884–1979
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–

Rudolf Petersen's Descendants

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Rudolf (Elisius) Petersen (27 Jan 1884–Oct 1979) m. Olga (Helen) Jorstad (23 Aug 1897–20 July 1924)
  1. 1. Alma (C.) Nowlin 1920–2005 m. George (E) Nowlin 1920–1986

Rudolf Petersen's Timeline

9 Records

1884
27 Jan 1884
Birth of Rudolf Elisius Petersen in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North dakota, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1925
1925
Age 41
Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided here in Springer, Ransom, North Dakota
Springer, Ransom, North Dakota
1940
1940
Age 56
Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided here in Springer, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Springer, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Rudolf Elisius Petersen resided here in Fort Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1979
Oct 1979
Age 95
Death of Rudolf Elisius Petersen in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1884
    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, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 134
    [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: Springer, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03010; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 37-26
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 502-16-0623; Issue State: North Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Page: 1B; 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] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1146; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 1375159
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [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: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1146; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 1375159

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    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: 1B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341475

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springer, Ransom, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springer, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03010; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 37-26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Springer, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springer, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03010; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 37-26

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Fort 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, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 134

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 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 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1979
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 502-16-0623; Issue State: North Dakota; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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