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Sam Christopher Peterson 1894–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1894

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

Death Date: 31 Mar 1975

Death Location: Great Fall, Cascade, Montana, USA

Father: Elias Petersen

Mother: Rebecca Pederson

Spouse(s): Nora Anderson

Children(s): Marlys Rivenes

In 1894, Sam Christopher Peterson entered the world in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA, born to Elias Petersen And Rebecca Pederson. In 1900, Sam Christopher Peterson resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA. In 1910, Sam Christopher Peterson resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA. Sam Christopher Peterson married Nora Anderson, and had children including Allan Peterson, Marlys Rivenes. Sam Christopher Peterson passed away in 1975 in Great Fall, Cascade, Montana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Sam Christopher Peterson entered the world in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA, born to Elias Petersen And Rebecca Pederson.
  • In 1900, Sam Christopher Peterson resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1910, Sam Christopher Peterson resided in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA.
  • Sam Christopher Peterson married Nora Anderson, and had children including Allan Peterson, Marlys Rivenes.
  • Sam Christopher Peterson passed away in 1975 in Great Fall, Cascade, Montana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elias Petersen
1856–1928
Birth Location: Norway
EP
Rebecca Pederson
1852–1934
Birth Location: Aasen, Norway
RP

Spouses(s)

Nora Anderson
1907–1990
Birth Location: Ray, North Dakota, USA
NA

Children(s)

Marlys Rivenes
1935–2013
Birth Location: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
MR

Sam Peterson's Ancestors

Self
Sam Peterson
1894–1975
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–

Sam Peterson's Descendants

1.
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Sam (Christopher) Peterson (7 Mar 1894–31 Mar 1975) m. Nora Anderson (25 Nov 1907–18 Feb 1990)
  1. 1. Marlys Rivenes 1935–2013 m. Perry (Allen) Hansen 1935–2008

Sam Peterson's Timeline

11 Records

1894
7 Mar 1894
Birth of Sam Christopher Peterson in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
Sam Christopher Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Sam Christopher Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Sam Christopher Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Sam Christopher Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Sam Christopher Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1940
1940
Age 46
Sam Christopher Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1942
1942
Age 48
Sam Christopher Peterson resided here in Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 57
Sam Christopher Peterson resided here in North Dakota
North Dakota
1959
1959
Age 65
Sam Christopher Peterson resided here in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, USA
Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, USA
1975
31 Mar 1975
Age 81
Death of Sam Christopher Peterson in Great Fall, Cascade, Montana, USA
Great Fall, Cascade, Montana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1894
    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] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03010; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-10
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Montana, Death Index, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1339; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 124
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Ransom, Ransom, North Dakota; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341475
    [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: 4B; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 1375159
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Great Falls Tribune; Publication Date: 1 Apr 1975; Publication Place: Great Falls, Montana, United States of America; ,0.7799525,0.51643264,0.97

    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: 4B; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 1375159

    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: 6A; Enumeration District: 124

    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: 1A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341475

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    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: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    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: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    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 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: North Dakota
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fort Ransom
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Great Falls Tribune; Publication Date: 1 Apr 1975; Publication Place: Great Falls, Montana, United States of America; ,0.7799525,0.51643264,0.97

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1975
    Event Place: Great Fall, Cascade, Montana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Montana, Death Index, Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services; Helena, Montana; Montana Death Records
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Great Falls Tribune; Publication Date: 1 Apr 1975; Publication Place: Great Falls, Montana, United States of America; ,0.7799525,0.51643264,0.97
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