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William Rasmussen 1882–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1882

Birth Location: Canada

Death Date: 20 July 1957

Death Location: Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Hans Rasmussen

Mother: Marie Sørensdatter

Spouse(s): Minnie Adams

Children(s): Grace Rasmussen, Marlys Rasmussen, Chester Rasmussen, Edgar Rasmussen, Ralph Rasmussen

In 1882, William Rasmussen entered the world in Canada, born to Hans Jacob Rasmussen And Marie Srensdatter. William Rasmussen married Minnie Bell Adams, and had children including Chester William Rasmussen, Edgar Hans Rasmussen, Grace Bernice Rasmussen, Marlys Marie Rasmussen, Ralph James Rasmussen. William Rasmussen passed away in 1957 in Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, William Rasmussen entered the world in Canada, born to Hans Jacob Rasmussen And Marie Srensdatter.
  • William Rasmussen married Minnie Bell Adams, and had children including Chester William Rasmussen, Edgar Hans Rasmussen, Grace Bernice Rasmussen, Marlys Marie Rasmussen, Ralph James Rasmussen.
  • William Rasmussen passed away in 1957 in Crystal, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hans Rasmussen
1825–1896
Birth Location: Brobyvaerk, Soender Broby, Svendborg, Denmark,
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Marie Sørensdatter
1828–1904
Birth Location: Sanderum, Odense, Odense, Denmark
MS

Spouses(s)

Minnie Adams
1890–1981
Birth Location: Zionsville, North Carolina, USA
MA

Children(s)

Grace Rasmussen
1916–1976
Birth Location: North Dakota, USA
GR
Marlys Rasmussen
1919–2011
Birth Location: Anamoose, North Dakota, USA
MR
Chester Rasmussen
1910–1984
Birth Location: Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota, United States of America
CR
Edgar Rasmussen
1908–1968
Birth Location: Rugby, Pierce County, North Dakota, United States of America
ER
Ralph Rasmussen
1913–1977
Birth Location: Clifton, North Dakota
RR

William Rasmussen's Ancestors

Self
William Rasmussen
1882–1957
Birth Place: Canada
Parents
Hans Jacob Rasmussen
1825–1896
Brobyvaerk, Soender Broby, Svendborg, Denmark,
Marie Sørensdatter
1828–1904
Sanderum, Odense, Odense, Denmark
Grandparents
Maren Nielsdatter
1779–1859
Sanderum, Odense, Odense, Danemark
Søren Olsen
1787–1852
Østrup sogn,Lunde herred, Odense amt, Denmark
Voldborg Pedersdatter
1794–1870
Ravnebjerg, Sanderum sogn,Od.Herred.Od.amt, Denmark
Great-Grandparents
Oluf Sørensen
1750–1811
Anne Larsdatter
1744–1831
Peder Andersen
1754–1826
Anna Augustdatter
1758–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Catarina Johansdatter
1714–1776

William Rasmussen's Descendants

1.
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William Rasmussen (abt 1882–20 July 1957) m. Minnie (Bell) Adams (16 May 1890–18 Apr 1981)
  1. 1. Grace (Bernice) Rasmussen 1916–1976 m. Robert (William) Bailey 1916–1983 m. Visser 1915–
    1. 1. Donald (Robert) Bailey 1942–2019 m. Constance (Ann) Malecha 1945–2020
  2. 2. Marlys (Marie) Rasmussen 1919–2011 m. Howard (Clinton) Armstrong 1920–
  3. 3. Chester (William) Rasmussen 1910–1984
  4. 4. Edgar (Hans) Rasmussen 1908–1968 m. Natalie (Alvina) Reetz 1920–1988
  5. 5. Ralph (James) Rasmussen 1913–1977 m. Mildred (Emeline) Rasmussen 1923–1991
    1. 1. David (James) Rasmussen 1948–1985

William Rasmussen's Timeline

7 Records

1882
abt 1882
Birth of William Rasmussen in Canada
Canada
1910
1910
Age 28
William Rasmussen resided here in Antelope, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
Antelope, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
William Rasmussen resided here in Township 151, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
Township 151, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
William Rasmussen resided here in Township 152, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
Township 152, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
William Rasmussen resided here in Township 152 Range 73, Pierce, North Dakota
Township 152 Range 73, Pierce, North Dakota
1940
1940
Age 58
William Rasmussen resided here in Township 152 Range 73, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
Township 152 Range 73, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
1957
20 July 1957
Age 75
Death of William Rasmussen in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North Dakota, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, State Historical Society of North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota; Pierce County, North Dakota, Marriage Records; County: Pierce

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1882
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1883
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Antelope, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Township 151, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Township 152, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Township 152 Range 73, Pierce, North Dakota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Township 152 Range 73, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 July 1957
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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