Descendants of Rasmus Torgersen

Generation No. 3

Notes for MATHIAS (MATT) RASMUSSEN:

Obit: he came to Dodge Co, WI , May 13, 1869. resided there until 1882.
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Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, age 60, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated to U.S. 1869, naturalized, speaks English, farmer, can read and write, owns property, mortgaged

Rasmussen, Randina, wife, female, white, age 49, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, immigrated 1883, speaks English & can read & write

Rasmussen, Alvina, daughter [adopted], female, white, age 17, single, b. Minnesota, parents b. Wisconsin, speaks English, can read and write, attending school.

Lee, Christ N. Hired man (& brother-in-law), male, white, age 42, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated 1889, speaks English, own income, employed, can read & write

farm 42,

Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, 69, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway & mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, occupation: none

Rasmussen, Randina, age 59, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway, can speak English, no occupation

Lee, Christ brother-in-law, white, 48, emigrated to teh U.S. 1889, naturalized 1895, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway and mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, no occupation.

living with Matt Rasmussen (but don't know where Randine is)

Rasmussen, Matt 35 M W b. Norway parents born abroad
Lee, Gilbert, 26, M W b. Norway ditto
Lee, Carrie, 23, F, W, b. Norway ditto =Karen wonder if Carrie always nickname
Lee, Nils, 2 M, W, b. MN, ditto
Lee, Rolf, 6/12 M, W b. MN, ditto

ocupation listed as a labourer

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Rasmussen, Mattias, head, male, b. Jan 1857, age 40 [sic], married 12, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, em 1869, 31 yrs in U.S., naturalized, Farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns farm but mortgaged
--Randine, wife, b. Nov 1861, age 39, married 12 yrs, mother 1 child, 0 living, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, emigrated 1883, 17 years in U.S., naturalized, can read, write and speak English
--Alvina, adopted daughter, b. Jan 1892, 7, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school
Lee, Alfred, boarder, b. Sept 1890, 9, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school [virtually sure that this is their nephew who's also counted with his parents]
Lee, Carl, farmhand, b. Mar 1877, 23, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, arrived in U.S. 1900, 0 yrs in the U.S., farm Labourer, can read and write, can't speak English.

More About MATHIAS (MATT) RASMUSSEN:

Burial: Aft. August 08, 1926, East Marsh River Cemetery, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN

Census: 1910, Anthony Twp., Norman Co., MN

Emigration: 1869

Godparent to: May 27, 1883, East Marsh River Church, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN

Notes for RANDINE NILSDATTER (NELSON) LEE:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

ii. Randine NILSDATTER (LEE I U.S.) born on 5 Dec 1860 in Lie, and baptized on 30 Dec 1860. She marries her first cousin, Mattias Rasmusson, son of Morten Kleven Rasmussen (#1 above) She died on 6 Dec 1951 in Halstad, Norman Co., MN

RANDINE NILSDATTER (LEE I U.S.)13, b. December 05, 1860, Lie, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway13; d. December 06, 1951, Halstad, Norman Co., MN13; m. MATHIAS RASMUSSEN13, May 24, 1886, Lee Twp, Norman Co., MN14,15; b. January 26, 1850, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway15; d. August 08, 192615.
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Notes for RANDINE NILSDATTER (LEE I U.S.):

[from HISLOP.GED]

Mrs. Matt (Randina) Rasmusson was born in Norway and came to Anthony community as a bride in 1886 and, together with her husband, shared the hardships and privations of the early pioneers.

Mrs. Rasmusson, a charter member of the East Marsh River Ladies Aid, which she helped organize in 1886, held the distinction of having served as its president, vice president, or treasurer for a total of about twenty-five years. She gave generously of her time, talents and means in order that her beloved "Kvide Forening" might be able to suport the various mission projects which were always so close to her heart.

She did beautiful sewing and embroidery work,, and in later years she always made her own contribution to the sale in the fall.

After the death of her husband in 1926, she continued to live on the home farm with her son-in-law and daughter. Being rather hard of hearing for a number of years, her eyesight was good, so she spent much time reading especially her beloved Bible, devotional books and church papers, and praying for family, friends, pastor, congregation and Ladies Aid.

Mrs. Rasmusson passed away at the family home, Dec 6, 1951. The day before (December 5) relatives, neighbors and friends had visited her on her 91st birthday. She dearly loved to be remembered in this way, although feeble, and greeted them all in her usual cheerful manner. The following day she slept away to be with her precious Savior. Her shining faith, pleasant smile, and cheerfulness are a joy to remember.

father: husman Nils Gulbrandson Lie-Eict

mother: Ronnaug Rasmusdotter

godparents: ?

GKB 1860, #192, p. 421

couldn't find on the emigration index online at Digitalarkivet only found (from Gausdal):

Randine Nilsdatter, age 30 Oct 20, 1876 to Waupaca, WI on Hero --too old

Randine Nilsdatter Lie-Eict born 5/12/60 parents: Nils Gulbrandsen & Ronnaug Rasmusdatter

knowledge: godt forhold: godt

OGKB, p. 254, #25 in 1875

Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, age 60, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated to U.S. 1869, naturalized, speaks English, farmer, can read and write, owns property, mortgaged
Rasmussen, Randina, wife, female, white, age 49, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emmigrated 1883, speaks English & can read & write
Rasmussen, Alvina, daughter [adopted], female, white, age 17, single, b. Minnesota, parents b. Wisconsin, speaks English, can read and write, attending school.
Lee, Christ N. Hired man (& brother-in-law), male, white, age 42, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated 1889, speaks English, own income, employed, can read & write

farm 42,
Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, 69, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway & mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, occupation: none
Rasmussen, Randina, age 59, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway, can speak English, no occupation
Lee, Christ brother-in-law, white, 48, emigrated to teh U.S. 1889, naturalized 1895, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway and mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, no occupation.

no longer at home: she's a servant on Kleve run by Anders Kjemets & wife Ane Ellingsd. They have 2 male servants and 4 female of which Randine is the youngest.

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Rasmussen, Mattias, head, male, b. Jan 1857, age 40 [sic], married 12, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, em 1869, 31 yrs in U.S., naturalized, Farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns farm but mortgaged
--Randine, wife, b. Nov 1861, age 39, married 12 yrs, mother 1 child, 0 living, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, emigrated 1883, 17 years in U.S., naturalized, can read, write and speak English
--Alvina, adopted daughter, b. Jan 1892, 7, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school
Lee, Alfred, boarder, b. Sept 1890, 9, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school [virtually sure that this is their nephew who's also counted with his parents]
Lee, Carl, farmhand, b. Mar 1877, 23, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, arrived in U.S. 1900, 0 yrs in the U.S., farm Labourer, can read and write, can't speak English.

More About RANDINE NILSDATTER (LEE I U.S.):

Baptism: December 30, 1860, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway15

Census: 1910, Anthony Twp., Norman Co., MN16,17

Confirmation: April 25, 1875, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway17

Emigration: 188318,19

Godparent to: March 10, 1884, East Marsh River Church, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN19

Living: on home farm, Anthony Township, Norman Co., MN19

[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

Mrs. Matt (Randina) Rasmusson was born in Norway and came to Anthony community as a bride in 1886 and, together with her husband, shared the hardships and privations of the early pioneers.

Mrs. Rasmusson, a charter member of the East Marsh River Ladies Aid, which she helped organize in 1886, held the distinction of having served as its president, vice president, or treasurer for a total of about twenty-five years. She gave generously of her time, talents and means in order that her beloved "Kvide Forening" might be able to suport the various mission projects which were always so close to her heart.

She did beautiful sewing and embroidery work,, and in later years she always made her own contribution to the sale in the fall.

After the death of her husband in 1926, she continued to live on the home farm with her son-in-law and daughter. Being rather hard of hearing for a number of years, her eyesight was good, so she spent much time reading especially her beloved Bible, devotional books and church papers, and praying for family, friends, pastor, congregation and Ladies Aid.

Mrs. Rasmusson passed away at the family home, Dec 6, 1951. The day before (December 5) relatives, neighbors and friends had visited her on her 91st birthday. She dearly loved to be remembered in this way, although feeble, and greeted them all in her usual cheerful manner. The following day she slept away to be with her precious Savior. Her shining faith, pleasant smile, and cheerfulness are a joy to remember.

father: husman Nils Gulbrandson Lie-Eict

mother: Ronnaug Rasmusdotter

godparents: ?

GKB 1860, #192, p. 421

couldn't find on the emigration index online at Digitalarkivet only found (from Gausdal):

Randine Nilsdatter, age 30 Oct 20, 1876 to Waupaca, WI on Hero --too old

Randine Nilsdatter Lie-Eict born 5/12/60

parents: Nils Gulbrandsen & Ronnaug Rasmusdatter

knowledge: godt forhold: godt

OGKB, p. 254, #25 in 1875

Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, age 60, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated to U.S. 1869, naturalized, speaks English, farmer, can read and write, owns property, mortgaged
Rasmussen, Randina, wife, female, white, age 49, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emmigrated 1883, speaks English & can read & write
Rasmussen, Alvina, daughter [adopted], female, white, age 17, singel, b. Minnesota, parents b. Wisconsin, speaks English, can read and write, attending school.
Lee, Christ N. Hired man (& brother-in-law), male, white, age 42, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated 1889, speaks English, own income, employed, can read & write

farm 42,

Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, 69, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway & mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, occupation: none
Rasmussen, Randina, age 59, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway, can speak English, no occupation
Lee, Christ brother-in-law, white, 48, emigrated to teh U.S. 1889, naturalized 1895, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway and mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, no occupation.
no longer at home: she's a servant on Kleve run by Anders Kjemets & wife Ane Ellingsd. They have 2 male servants and 4 female of which Randine is the youngest.

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Rasmussen, Mattias, head, male, b. Jan 1857, age 40 [sic], married 12, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, em 1869, 31 yrs in U.S., naturalized, Farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns farm but mortgaged
--Randine, wife, b. Nov 1861, age 39, married 12 yrs, mother 1 child, 0 living, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, emigrated 1883, 17 years in U.S., naturalized, can read, write and speak English
--Alvina, adopted daughter, b. Jan 1892, 7, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school
Lee, Alfred, boarder, b. Sept 1890, 9, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school [virtually sure that this is their nephew who's also counted with his parents]
Lee, Carl, farmhand, b. Mar 1877, 23, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, arrived in U.S. 1900, 0 yrs in the U.S., farm Labourer, can read and write, can't speak English.[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

Mrs. Matt (Randina) Rasmusson was born in Norway and came to Anthony community as a bride in 1886 and, together with her husband, shared the hardships and privations of the early pioneers.

Mrs. Rasmusson, a charter member of the East Marsh River Ladies Aid, which she helped organize in 1886, held the distinction of having served as its president, vice president, or treasurer for a total of about twenty-five years. She gave generously of her time, talents and means in order that her beloved "Kvide Forening" might be able to suport the various mission projects which were always so close to her heart.

She did beautiful sewing and embroidery work,, and in later years she always made her own contribution to the sale in the fall.

After the death of her husband in 1926, she continued to live on the home farm with her son-in-law and daughter. Being rather hard of hearing for a number of years, her eyesight was good, so she spent much time reading especially her beloved Bible, devotional books and church papers, and praying for family, friends, pastor, congregation and Ladies Aid.

Mrs. Rasmusson passed away at the family home, Dec 6, 1951. The day before (December 5) relatives, neighbors and friends had visited her on her 91st birthday. She dearly loved to be remembered in this way, although feeble, and greeted them all in her usual cheerful manner. The following day she slept away to be with her precious Savior. Her shining faith, pleasant smile, and cheerfulness are a joy to remember.

father: husman Nils Gulbrandson Lie-Eict

mother: Ronnaug Rasmusdotter

godparents: ?

GKB 1860, #192, p. 421

couldn't find on the emigration index online at Digitalarkivet

only found (from Gausdal):

Randine Nilsdatter, age 30 Oct 20, 1876 to Waupaca, WI on Hero --too old

Randine Nilsdatter Lie-Eict

born 5/12/60

parents: Nils Gulbrandsen & Ronnaug Rasmusdatter

knowledge: godt forhold: godt

OGKB, p. 254, #25 in 1875

Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, age 60, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated to U.S. 1869, naturalized, speaks English, farmer, can read and write, owns property, mortgaged
Rasmussen, Randina, wife, female, white, age 49, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emmigrated 1883, speaks English & can read & write
Rasmussen, Alvina, daughter [adopted], female, white, age 17, singel, b. Minnesota, parents b. Wisconsin, speaks English, can read and write, attending school.
Lee, Christ N. Hired man (& brother-in-law), male, white, age 42, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated 1889, speaks English, own income, employed, can read & write

farm 42,

Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, 69, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway & mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, occupation: none
Rasmussen, Randina, age 59, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway, can speak English, no occupation
Lee, Christ brother-in-law, white, 48, emigrated to teh U.S. 1889, naturalized 1895, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway and mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, no occupation.
no longer at home: she's a servant on Kleve run by Anders Kjemets & wife Ane Ellingsd. They have 2 male servants and 4 female of which Randine is the youngest.

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Rasmussen, Mattias, head, male, b. Jan 1857, age 40 [sic], married 12, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, em 1869, 31 yrs in U.S., naturalized, Farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns farm but mortgaged
--Randine, wife, b. Nov 1861, age 39, married 12 yrs, mother 1 child, 0 living, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, emigrated 1883, 17 years in U.S., naturalized, can read, write and speak English
--Alvina, adopted daughter, b. Jan 1892, 7, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school
Lee, Alfred, boarder, b. Sept 1890, 9, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school [virtually sure that this is their nephew who's also counted with his parents]
Lee, Carl, farmhand, b. Mar 1877, 23, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, arrived in U.S. 1900, 0 yrs in the U.S., farm Labourer, can read and write, can't speak English.

More About RANDINE NILSDATTER (NELSON) LEE:

Baptism: December 30, 1860, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway

Census: 1910, Anthony Twp., Norman Co., MN

Confirmation: April 25, 1875, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway

Emigration: 1883

Godparent to: March 10, 1884, East Marsh River Church, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN

Marriage Notes for MATHIAS RASMUSSEN and RANDINE LEE:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

witnesses: Peter Rasmuson, Hans Rasmuson,

book 1-308 Norman Co., (from list from Norman Rasmusson)

Children of MATHIAS RASMUSSEN and RANDINE LEE are:

Notes for HANS RASMUSSEN:

From Jessie Hislop:

These are the two possibilities of Hans leaving prior to the rest of the family:

2998 5 1872 86 17 1290 1 11.05.1872 11.05.1872 Hans Rasmuss. Srrli G.srn m 20 Gjerpen Chicago 16 Henderson Brothers Scotia 43 36

9636 5 1873 272 7 1528a 1 29.05.1873 30.05.1873 Hans Peter Rasmuss. ug Arb. m 19 Eker Green Bay W. Inman Hero Betalt Norsk R.

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I may have just found Hans--on Digitarchivet there are two emigrant lists overlapping the same period: one from Kristiana and one from Oslo (which are the same place). Anyway in the Oslo, one I found in 1869 :

Emigrants from Oslo 1867-1930
Harbour No. Month Departure date Father's name Last name
Sex Family position Occupation Birth year Place of birth Residence
New occup. Remarks Foreigners Ship
1113 Oslo 071A 1869 month blank 14 Matias Mortensen m u
Arb. 20 Gausdal Kvebek 301 Norsk Spd. 42 Concordia
1114 Oslo 071B 1869 14 Hans Mortensen m u Arb. 17
Gausdal Kvebek 302NorskSpd. 42 Concordia
1115 Oslo 071C 1869 14 Peter Gulbrandsen m u Arb. 18
Gausdal Kvebek 303 Norsk Spd. 42 Concordia

Rasmussen, Hans, head, male, Dec 1852, 47, married 12 yrs, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, em 1888, 12 yrs in U.S. naturalization Pa (pending), farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns mortgaged farm

--Bertha, wife, b. Dec 1865, 34, married 12 yrs, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, em 1888, can read & write but not speak English, has born 7 children of which 6 are living
--Emily A., daughter, b. Oct 1889, 10 b. MN, at school, can read, write and speak English
--Martin, son, b. Feb 1891, 9, b. MN, at school, can read, write and speak English
--Gunda H., daughter, b. Aug 1893, 6, MN, not at school
--Minnie, daughter, b. Sept 1894, 5, b. MN,
--Helena B., daughter, b. Feb 1897, 3, b. MN
--Ada J., daughter, b. Jul 1900, 10/12, b. MN
Hajan, Thorsen, farmhand, b. Jul 1881, 18, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated 1900, 0, Alien
[Wonder if name is Hagen, Thorsen and if came over with Christian Lee--go back to Ellis Island records to check]
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Rasmussen, Hans, head, owns, mortgaged, male, white, 68 , married, em. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, b. Norway, parents b. Norway. all mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English, Farmer
Rasmussen, Bertha, wife, age 54, em 1869, can read & write, b. Norway, parents b. Norway. all mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English
Rasmussen, Martin, son, age 28, can read & write, b. MN, b. born Norway and mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English, labourer on home farm
Rasmussen, Minnie, daughter, 24, can read & write, b. MN, b. born Norway and mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English, none
Rasmussen, Helen, daughter, 22, can read & write, b. MN, parents, b. born Norway and mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English
Rasmussen, Ida, daughter, 20, can read & write, b. MN, parents, b. born Norway and mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English
Rasmussen, Gladys, daughter, 18, can read & write, b. MN, parents, b. born Norway and mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English
Rasmussen, Martha, daughter, 15, attending school, can read & write, b. MN, parents, b. born Norway and mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English
Rasmussen, Lillian, daughter, 12, attending school, can read & write, b. MN, parents, b. born Norway and mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English
Rasmussen, Evelyn D., daughter, 9, attending school, can read & write, b. MN, parents, b. born Norway and mother tongue Norwegian, can speak English
MN, Norman Co., Anthony Twp, E.D. 120, sheet 5, # 86
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More About HANS RASMUSSEN:

Census: 1920, Anthony Twp., Norman Co., MN

Emigration: 1869

Godparent to: May 27, 1883, East Marsh River Church, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN

Notes for BERTHA REGNHILDE JENSEN:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

also with Hans Rasmussen (before they were married) and Karen & Gilbert Lee.

More About BERTHA REGNHILDE JENSEN:

Emigration: 1869

Godparent to: November 06, 1887, East Marsh River Church, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN

Marriage Notes for HANS RASMUSSEN and BERTHA JENSEN:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

Hans Rasmusson & Bertha Jensen, m. 17 Jan 1888, Anthony, witnesses: Mathias Rasmusson & Amund Rasmusson, book 2-74

Children of HANS RASMUSSEN and BERTHA JENSEN are:

Notes for AMUND RASMUSSEN:

obit: came to WI 1873, resided there next 4 years.

1877, one of first settlers in MN.
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"He was a kind man and spent much of his time with his grandchildren, Ardis and Roy, while their mother helped with chores and fieldwork.

reported on the census but wonder as Matthew reported in 1869.

Rasmussen, Amund, head, b. Oct 1853, 46, mar, 9 years, b. Norway, in 1873, 27 years in U.S., naturalized, laborer, 4 months, no employed, can read, write & speak Eng. Owns house, mortgaged.
--Lena, wife, b. May 1864, 36, mar 9 yrs, b. Norway, im 1888, 12 years in U.S., naturalized, can read, write & speak English.
--Albert, son, b. jan 1891, 8, b. MN, student, 9 mos at school, can read, write & speak Eng
--Emma, dau, b. Feb 1893, 7, b. MN, can speak Eng.
with son Oscar & his family on Jorstad farm, south & east of the Anthony store and East Marsh River Church.

More About AMUND RASMUSSEN:

Burial: Ada, MN

Census: 1880, Hustiford Twp, Dodge Co., WI living with parents

Emigration: 1873

Moved: 1912, Pitt, MN

Notes for (GRETA) OLINE OLSON OR FUGELSETH:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

died of consumption

More About (GRETA) OLINE OLSON OR FUGELSETH:

Emigration: 1888

Marriage Notes for AMUND RASMUSSEN and (GRETA) OLSON OR FUGELSETH:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

witnesses: Ole Melbley & Simon Rasmusson

book 3-14 of Norman Co. (according to list from Norman Rasmusson)

wonder who the Samuel Rasmussen was who married Fugelseth, Olena 24 May 1888 in bk 2, p. 105 of Norman Co., marriage records.

Notes for JOHN MORTENSEN KLEVEN RASMUSSEN:

obit: came to US 1875-Wisconsin

14316 5 1875 403 28 160d 28.04.187530.04.1875 John Mortens. ug Srrn m 16 Gausdal Pr. Gudbrandsd. Oconomowoc Wiscon. Allan Brothers Hero Bet. iAmerika Norge

"Funeral Rites Held Monday For Ada Man"

John Rasmussen Sr., Pioneer Resident Died Thursday at the Age of 84 Years

Another long-time Ada resident died at his home in this city early last Thursday evening, August 13 when John Rasmussen Sr., aged 84 years, passed away after a few days illness. His death occurred at his home where he had been confined to his bed for the past eleven days with an attack of pneumonia, which in his advanced age he was not able to overcome. Previous to this last illness he had been able to be about although not as active as in the preceding years.

John Rasmussen was born in Norway on July 14, 1858. He spent his year youth in that country and in 1875 at the age of 17 years, he came to the United States. He located first in Wisconsin and a few years later came to Norman country, locating in Ada.

He was united in marriage here on Nov. 27, 1887 to Mattie Rookvum, who came to this country from Norway a short time previous. Mrs. Rasmussen has preceded him in death, having passed away on August 29, 1941, a little less than a year before the detah of Mr. Rasmussen. Following their marriage they made their home in this city, where they have resided continuously since. Mr. Rasmussen was employed for a long number of years on the section of the local railroad, but has been retired from active work the past few years.

Surviving are four sons and five daughters: Richard, John and Ernest, all of Ada, Emil of Harrington, Wash., Mrs. D.J. Wilcox of Ada, Mrs. Louis Busse of Borup, Selma at home, Mrs. Leo Bemis of Ada and Mrs. Clyde Lovelace of Pendleton, Ore. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by one son, Elmer Reuben, who died in 1928. A large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.

Mr. Rasmussen was well-known in Ada and community and with his death another of hte pioneer residents of the city has passed on.

Funeral services were held at the First Lutheran Church at 2:00 Monday afternoon, following short services at the family home at 1:30. Rev L.C. Jacobson officiated at the rites. Pall bearers were Gunder Marsten, Andrew Jacobson, Emil Nelson, Christ Lee, Theo. Rasmussen, and Henry Lien. Interment was made in the Ada cemetery.

dwelling 65, family 69

Rasmuson, John, 52, married 23 years, b. Norway, emigrated 1874 (sic: 1875) naturalized, speaks English, labourer for Railway, for wages, 0 mos. unemployed 1909, owns house, mortgaged, farm schedule #15
--Meta, 40, married 23, born 10 children of which 10 are living, b. Norway, speaks English
--Annie, 20, b. MN, speaks English, tablewaiter at hotel, for wages, 0 mos unemployed in 1909
--Selma, 15, b. MN, speaks English at school
--John T., 12, b. MN, speaks English, at school
--Ernst, 10, b. MN, speaks English, at school
--Erich, 7, b. MN, speaks English, at school
--Rubin, 5, b. MN
--Cora, 3, b. MN
--Myrtle, 7/12, b. MN
--Florence 1/12 b. MN [should be grand-daughter, Blanche according to Norman C. Rasmusson's notes]

More About JOHN MORTENSEN KLEVEN RASMUSSEN:

Census: 1880, Hustiford Twp, Dodge Co., WI living with parents

Emigration: 1875, to Wisconsin

Moved: Abt. 1903, from Anthony Township to Ada town

Naturalization: 1886, Norman Co., MN

Occupation: Ada, MacDonaldville Twp., Norman Co., MN; Occupation: Railway worker

Notes for MATHEA TORGERSDATTER ROQVAM:

1910: folketellinga i Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN er hun oppfrt som M ate Rasmussen

name: Mathea Torgerdatter Rovam-Eie

born: 1/10/69 baptised: 17/10/69

parents: Torger Johansen & Anne Svendsdtr

vac: 4/15/70

knowledge: godt +

ref: OGKB 1, p. 303

family 34, dwelling hse 33, on West Main Street

Rasmussen, John, head, owns house, free of mortgage, 62, married em 1875, naturalized, 1886, can read & write, b. Norway Norwegian mother tongue, labourer railroad for wages
--Mrs. John, wife, 50, married, em 1886, naturalized, 1886, can read & write, b. Norway, mo tongue Norwegian, washerwoman at home, working on own account
--Selma, daughter, 24, single, can read & write, b. MN, labourer, cigar factory for wages
--John, son, 22, single, can read & write, b. MN, labourer dray line for wages
--Ernest, son, 20, single, can read & write, b. MN, labourer railroad for wages
--Emil, son, 17, single, can read & write, b. MN, labourer railroad for wages
--Ruban, son 15, single, can read & write
--Cora, daughter, 12, can read & write
--Myrtle, daughter, 10, can read & write
Wilcox, Blanche, grand-daughter, 9 can read & write, b. MN, father b. North Dakota, mother b. MN
with daughter Myrtle (is she one of the children listed as living in Norman Rasmussen's Ancestral file submission?)

More About MATHEA TORGERSDATTER ROQVAM:

Baptism: October 17, 1869, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway

Census: June 03, 1920, Ada, MacDonaldville Twp., Norman Co., MN

Christening: October 17, 1869, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway

Confirmation: April 20, 1884, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway

Emigration: June 24, 1886, to Amerika

Visited: November 01, 1931

Marriage Notes for JOHN RASMUSSEN and MATHEA TORGERSDATTER ROQVAM:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

"She was ten years younger than Grandpa Rasmussen and she reportedly caught his eye when he saw her standing near the 'gatepost'."

from Norman Rasmussen's story: They came from Norway.

John Rasmuson and Mathea Roqvam at Ada, MN

witnesses: Mathias Rasmusson & Ammund Rasmusson

book 2-59 of Norman Co. Marriages

Children of JOHN RASMUSSEN and MATHEA TORGERSDATTER ROQVAM are:

Notes for ANNE MATHILDE RASMUSSEN:

Gravestone-St. Lukes- July 22 1851 -Oct 2 1852

More About ANNE MATHILDE RASMUSSEN:

Burial: St Lukes Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Notes for IDA RANDINE RASMUSSEN:

headstone-birth feb 13 1851
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1860 census- Lebanon, Dodge Co.

Ida, 7, listed with parents Tosten, 37, Merit, 28, Peter, 5, Susannah, 2, Martine, 7 mos.
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1880 census: Ixonia, Jefferson Co, WI page 85a

Edgar WInger , 27, farmer; Ida Winger; 27; Theodore Winger 4, (maybe Ida's son from first marriage to Nick Corfeld?) ; N. Otto Winger, 6 mos. (who?)
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Conjecture:

Ida Randine Rasmussen first married Nick Corfeld/Kaarfeld about 1874; had son Theodore, in 1875,

Scrapbook from St; Lukes shows photo of "Ida Rasmussen Corfeldt" elected first president of the Our Savior's Ladies Aid society in 1875.

Nick Corfeld dies Jan 1876.

Ida Rasmussen Corfeld later marries Ed Winger sometime after the death of first wife, (Ida's sister) Susanna Rasmussen , May 28, 1878.

From St.Lukes records: (Date must be wrong because Ed Winger is still married to Susanna at this time) . "The marriage on May 24, 1877 of Edward Winger, age 24 3/4, son of Torger Winger and Rannag Winger; Ida Randine Corfeld, age 24, daughter of Torsten Rasmussen and Margit Rasmussen.

witnesses: Martin and Albert Rasmussen, V 4, p 256."

Ida and Ed Winger have 3 children.

Ruby in 1884; Phoebe in 1886; John in 1889

Ida dies in 1889 after the birth of her third child.
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More About IDA RANDINE RASMUSSEN:

Baptism: St. Lukes , Ixonia

Burial: St Lukes Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

More About NICOLAI OLSEN KAARFELD/CORFELD:

Burial: St Lukes Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Notes for EDWARD T WINGER:

2. Edward T. Winger (7-26-1852 to 8-8-1936) son of Torger Winger &

Ronnaug Nielsdatter b. abt. 1853 per 1880 census. m. Susanna Rasmussen

(12-21-1857 to 5-28-1878) a daughter of Torsten Rasmussen on 5-24-1876. (See

Torsten Rasmussen file.) They were married in the Evangelical Church,

ixonia, Wis. (St. Luke's) Witnesses-Peter Rasmussen, Theodore Winger, M. Knutson.

Edward was a farmer in Town of Ixonia in 1880 per

census. After Susanna died in childbirth, Edward m. Ida Randine Rasmussen

(2-13-1853 to 6-14-1889), sister of Susanna Rasmussen.

Witnesses--Martin and Albert Rasmussen

Confirmation: Rock River records..1867 age 15.
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US Census 1880-Ixonia, Jefferson, page 85.

Ed, 27 Ida, 27 C Theodore, 4, N Otto, 6mos. Torger 78, retired farmer, Perriga, 72,

More About EDWARD T WINGER:

Burial: St Lukes Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Census: 1880, Ixonia, Jefferson Co, WI

Child of IDA RASMUSSEN and NICOLAI KAARFELD/CORFELD is:

Children of IDA RASMUSSEN and EDWARD WINGER are:

More About PETER RASMUSSEN:

Confirmation: 1875, St. Olaf's Church, Ashioppun, WI.

S/o: T. & Marit Rasmusson.

More About PAULINA "PAULINE" MARIE SOLVESON:

Confirmation: 1875, St. Olaf's Parish, Ashippun.

Notes for SUSANNA RASMUSSEN:

St.Lukes: The death on May 28, 1878, burial on May 30, 1878 of Susanna Winger, born Rasmusen, age 201/2, resident of Ixonia, Jefferson County, died in childbirth.
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Marriage witnesses were: Peter Rasmussen; Theodore Winger, and M. Knutson- Records from St. Luke's Church at Our Savior's Church Oconomowoc, WI. ; Vol 4, P. 161. Married at the Evangelical Church, Ixonia.

More About SUSANNA RASMUSSEN:

Baptism: St. Lukes , Ixonia

Burial: May 30, 1878, St Luke's Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Notes for EDWARD T WINGER:

2. Edward T. Winger (7-26-1852 to 8-8-1936) son of Torger Winger &

Ronnaug Nielsdatter b. abt. 1853 per 1880 census. m. Susanna Rasmussen

(12-21-1857 to 5-28-1878) a daughter of Torsten Rasmussen on 5-24-1876. (See

Torsten Rasmussen file.) They were married in the Evangelical Church,

ixonia, Wis. (St. Luke's) Witnesses-Peter Rasmussen, Theodore Winger, M. Knutson.

Edward was a farmer in Town of Ixonia in 1880 per

census. After Susanna died in childbirth, Edward m. Ida Randine Rasmussen

(2-13-1853 to 6-14-1889), sister of Susanna Rasmussen.

Witnesses--Martin and Albert Rasmussen

Confirmation: Rock River records..1867 age 15.
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US Census 1880-Ixonia, Jefferson, page 85.

Ed, 27 Ida, 27 C Theodore, 4, N Otto, 6mos. Torger 78, retired farmer, Perriga, 72,

More About EDWARD T WINGER:

Burial: St Lukes Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Census: 1880, Ixonia, Jefferson Co, WI

Children of SUSANNA RASMUSSEN and EDWARD WINGER are:

Notes for MARTIN MARTINUS (M.T.) RASMUSSEN:

obit says he moved to MN in 1880.

Says two brothers attended funeral-Albert and Otto Rasmussen, and sister Mrs Ella Peterson, of Oconomowoc.
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family 14

Rasmuson, M.T., head, 50, married 27 years, b. Wi, parents b. Norway, speaks English, Farmer on general farm, an employer, can read & write, owns own farm free of mortgage, #15 farm schedule
---Carrie, wife, 48, married 27 years, mother of 8, 8 living, b. Wi, parents b. Norway, can read & write
---Willie, son, 19, b. MN, teacher, working, 0 unemployment in 2909, can read & write
---Clarence, son, 15, b. MN, farm labourer, home farm,
---Clara, daughter, 17, b. MN servant at the hotel, working for wages, 0  weeks in 1909
---Roy, son, 12, b. MN in school
---Ruban, son 9, b. MN, in School
---Florence, daughter, 5, b. MN in school
Rasmusson, Martin, head, b. Nov 1859, 40, mar 17 yrs, b. Wi., parents b. Norway, farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns, free of mortgage
--Carrie, wife, b. Oct 1871, 28, had 6 children of which 6 living, b. Wi, parents, b. Norway, can read, write & speak English
--Theodore C., son, b. Aug 1884, 15, b. MN, student 6 mo at school
--Ryelie J., son, b. nov 1886, 13, b. MN, student
--Martinen W. son, b. Aug 1889, 10, student
--Clara M., dau, b. June 1892, 7, b. MN, student
--Clarence H., don, b. Feb 1895, 5 b. MN, student
--Roy P., son, b. Sept 1897, 2, b. MN

from 1905:

--Reuben, son, b. Apr 1901, 4, b. MN
--Florence, dau, b. Apr 1903, 2, b. MN

dwelling 264

Rasmussen, Martin, head, owns house free, age 60, married, can read & write, b. Wisconsin, no occupation
---, Carrie, wife, 58, married, b. Wi, no occupation
---, Florence, daughter, 14, b. MN, parents b. Wi

More About MARTIN MARTINUS (M.T.) RASMUSSEN:

Came back home: June 1920, MacDonaldsville Twp, Norman Co., MN

Census: April 19, 1910, MacDonaldsville Twp, Norman Co., MN

Marriage Notes for MARTIN RASMUSSEN and KAREN GILBERTSON:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

bk. 1, p. 39 (reference on the website)

Children of MARTIN RASMUSSEN and KAREN GILBERTSON are:

Notes for ALFRED "OTTO" RASMUSSEN:

When Otto died, Tim, Vilas and Dave took everything from the house. as per Peter Rasmussen

Tosten's Bible now in Oconomowoc Historical Society, along with some misc. papers.
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had a farm in Dodge Co, near Evergreen road, later moved to a farm in Oconomowoc Township, Waukesha Co, on Pennsylvania St. --built a round barn and later replaced it with a conventional one about 1917-18. photos.
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St.Lukes: The marriage on July 3, 1889 of Alfred Otto Rasmussen, age 24, son of Torsten Rasmussen and Margit Wesley; Kaspara Torine Gunderson, age 26, daughter of Nels Gunderson and Anne Corfeldt.
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Obit -Oconomowoc Enterprise-15 May 1925

" O.A. Rasmussen died shortly after midnight wed. of Heart Trouble, age 60"

"A.O.Rasmussen died very suddenly shortly after midnight at his home on Oakwood Avenue, death resulting from heart trouble. He had appeared to be in his usual health that day, being suddenly stricken after retiring and passed away within a few minutes. His sudden and unexpected death was a great shock and grief to his family and to his host of friends throughout the city and community where he was one of the best known and respected citizens.

Mr. Rasmussen was born sixty years ago in Lebanon but for many year has resided in the town of Oconomowoc, where he had held several offices of honor and responsibility testifying to the firm place he ever held in the affection and trust of his fellow citizens. Just a few weeks ago he purchased a residence property on Oakwood Avenue and he and his family had moved to the city recently.

Mr. Rasmussen is survived by his wife, five sons and two daughters: Timon, Alvin, Vilas, Carlyle and Rollin Rasmussen. Mrs. R. Mickelson and Doris Rasmussen. He also leaves three brothers and a sister: Ellis of Ashippun; Severn of Milwaukee; Albert of Oconommowoc; and Mrs. John L. Peterson.

Funeral services will take place Saturday aftermppm at 1:30 at the residence, thence to the Rock River Lutheran church with the interment in the Rock River cemetery. "
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A Tribute to My Father,

Alfred Otto Rasmussen

By Laurene Mickleson

My father was born September 8,1864, on a farm in Jefferson County, to Tosten and Margot Rasmussen. He came from a big family of brothers and sisters. There were Susan, Ida, Ella, Julia, Martin, Peter, Albert, Ellis, and Severn. Dad went away to an academy to school. He told me his mother gave him a jar of butter, bread, cheese and cookies, so he more or less boarded himself. There were no high schools there at that time. He was a great reader. When he left home, his father gave him $500.00 in gold to buy land. He bought a farm near Uncle Albert's and bought a house.

Dad married my mother, Caspara Torina Gunderson, July 3rd, 1888. Six children were born to them, Timon Norton, born October 24,1890, Alvin Myron, born January 14, 1893, Vilas Lenore, born February 15,1895, Carlyle Archibald, born June 17,1897, Rollin Abner, born June 12,1899, and me, Laurene Jennette, born October 16,1901.

When my parents were first married, they lived on his father's farm. My grandparents fixed up the hen house for them. We always teased Tim and said he was born in a hen house. Next, Dad and Mother lived with Uncle Albert, who was a bachelor, until Dad's house was built. We always called Uncle Albert "Uncle Gibby". Dad was always on the school board and was also a justice of the peace.

My mother died three weeks after I was born. That left Dad with a dairy farm, five little boys, eleven to two, and me. My grandmother took me until my aunt raised me with her children, but he raised all those little boys, baked the bread, sewed their shirts, and all. I don't know how he did it! Poor Rollin was only two. I presume the older boys had to take care of him.

When I was ten he decided to remarry. Dad married the minister's daughter, Anna. They had taught Sunday school and sung in the choir at church. They were married in the parsonage on July 6,1911. Their daughter, Doris Helen Lucille, was born two years later. Her mother chose the name Doris, Dad chose Helen, and I chose Lucille, after my favorite doll!

I was so pleased to have a little sister. I used to pull' her around in my wagon. She was such a bright little girl. She wanted to go to school with me, the year I taught country school, although she belonged in the Monterey school. She got permission to do so. Doris was a good student and never gave me any trouble. In fact, I never really had discipline problems, quite different from today. In those days children obeyed and respected their elders. I taught the year between my freshman and sophomore years at college.

Dad was quite a cabinet maker. He made a fine desk for himself, a fine cherry china cabinet for Tim for a wedding gift with his own cherry wood and he made my mother a delicate, miniature dresser with drawers and carving. He ceremoniously gave it to me one time. I moved away, he sold the farm, and I did not get the dresser. It was very dear to me, as it contained a gold locket with my mother and father's picture and another one with some of my mother's brown hair. The dresser was all carved, too.

He was a great dreamer and felt that you could do anything, if you really applied yourself. Dad had built a round barn and later wanted to extend his dairy herd, so he built a much bigger one, one hundred feet long, with the timber from our woods.

Carlyle stayed on the farm, as he was the best worker, although he would have liked to have become a minister. Dad sold him forty acres of his farm, and Colly built a nice three-bedroom house on it and later married the Monterey schoolteacher.

When Dad was sixty, he decided to sell the farm and move to Oconomowoc, as he had had a heart condition for twenty years. He bought an old house near Tim's but did not live through the summer. One night, after having gone out to dinner next door, he had a heart attack, and Tim couldn't even get there in time. He had been helping the "boys", as he called his sons, doing odd jobs and fixing things. I remember he built new steps from the kitchen for my brother, Dave.

All of the boys lived in the part of town called "Little Norway", as it was near the Norwegian Lutheran church. Doris and her husband later built a fine house there, too. They later moved up north to Woodruff.

I remember how Dad and my Uncle Nick used to argue about predestination and how he and his father-in-law, the Reverend 0. I. M. Wilhelmsen, used to argue about this. Dad would go out and get the encyclopedia to show he was right. Dad took a strong interest in politics. He was a great admirer of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and La Follete.

Dad made me a sailor dress, and I remember I was fascinated watching him sew the white braid on the trim. Usually he sent to Montgomery Ward for my dresses. He taught me to play our old-fashioned organ. He had taught himself and played hymns. At night we sometimes played "Authors" and a geography game, naming a place with the next person naming a state, city, or river with the last letter of the last word. He bought us a croquet set that we greatly enjoyed. He made me a little wagon of wood; he even made the wheels of wood! He loved the circus and always took us when it came to town. He loved the buggy races at the state fair. He bought his first car, a Buick, when I was twelve years old.

The only grandchild Dad got to see was Nat, Dave's son, who became a doctor. I had hoped he would get to see my baby, but that was not to be. Thirteen more grandchildren came after Dad's death. How he would have loved them all'

I wish I could have shown Dad how much I admired and loved him. Perhaps he knew, for he was very wise.

Laurene Rasmussen Mickelsen

More About ALFRED "OTTO" RASMUSSEN:

Baptism: St. Lukes Lutheran

Burial: St, Lukes Lutheran Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Notes for CASPERA "CASSIE" TORINA GUNDERSON:

1880 census;

died TB and pnuemonia after birth of Laurene.

More About CASPERA "CASSIE" TORINA GUNDERSON:

Burial: St, Lukes Lutheran Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Child of ALFRED RASMUSSEN and ANNA WIHELMSEN is:

More About ELLA OLETTE RASMUSSEN:

Baptism: St. Lukes , Ixonia

Burial: St Lukes Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

More About JOHN LEONARD PETERSON:

Burial: St Lukes Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Notes for SEVERIN (MAGNUS) RASMUSSEN:

had a saloon in Monterey.
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St. Lukes:

The birth on October 9, 1872 of Magnus Severin, son of Thorsten Rasmussen and Marit.
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St. Lukes:

The marriage on December 22, 1898 of Severin Rasmussen, son of Tosten Rasmussen and Marit Vestlie; Emma Corfield, daughter of Even Corfield and Anne P. Moen.
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Florida Death Index:

Magnus Severin Rasmussen, 20904

Escambia, FL

Death date: 21 Mar 1976

Birth date: 08 Oct 1885
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Rasmusson, Severin View Image Online

Age: 55 Year: 1920

Birthplace: Norway Roll: T625_2011

Race: White Page: 7B

State: Wisconsin ED: 71

County: Portage Image: 16

Township: New Hope
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Children of SEVERIN RASMUSSEN and EMMA KAARFELD/CORFELD are:

Notes for JULIA MATHILDE RASMUSSEN:

St.Lukes: The marriage on June 28, 1893 of Theodor Forsyth, age 27, son of Chr. Forsyth and Nettie Winger; Julia Mathilde Rasmussen, age 18, daughter of T. Rasmussen and Marit Vestle.

OBIT-Ocon. Enterprise-12 june 1903

"Mrs. Theodore Forsythe died at her home north of Monterey on Monday, of consumption. She was born on Dec 13, 1874 in the Town of Lebanon, her maiden name being Julia Rasmussen. She is survived by a husband and five little children. The funeral services wer held at the Rock river Norwegian Lutheran church. Rev. Mr. Wilhelmson officiating. Burial took place in the Rock River cemetery. "

"left 5 small children; Grandma Netta [Winger Forsythe] moved to Theodore's farm and took care of the children."

More About JULIA MATHILDE RASMUSSEN:

Burial: Rock River cemetery, WI

Confirmation: 1889

Notes for OLE ELLIS RASMUSSEN:

1919- listed as Town Clerk in Ashippun History
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St, Lukes: The confirmation on May 29, 1892 of Ole Ellis, age 141/2, son of Torsten and Margit Rasmussen .

St. Lukes: The marriage on July 18, 1900 of Ole Ellis Rasmussen, age 221/2, son of T' Rasmussen and Margit Vestli; Agnethe Olethe Gunderson, age 2 1, daughter of N. Gunderson and Anne Corfeldt.
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Severin had a store in Monterey before going to Ashippun. brother

had a saloon in Monterey.

THE STILL:

Olaf Forsythe's hardware store was eventually replaced after the 1917 fire by moving the building used by Zion Church at Hwy. 67 and Hwy. O to this location at W2433 Oak St. Originally this was the community building in Old Ashippun before it was moved to the Hwy. 67 and Hwy. O location. Consequently this building represents a part of Old Ashippun incorporated into New Ashippun. Ellis Rasmussen built a house on the back. An addition to the south of the building provided an ice cream parlor and later was the post office. The Rasmussens had general merchandise such as groceries, dry goods, and crockery. Mr. Rasmussen died in 1931, and Mrs. Rasmussen sold her merchandise to William Schultz in 1932. He used this building until moving to the Maasch building at W2455 Oak St.

Alfred Nelson made the store into a tavern which he ran until it was purchased by Berger Nelson. Berger, after finishing barber school in Milwaukee about 1926, came to Ashippun on the train with a friend who came from Ashippun. It is said that when Berger got off the train in Ashippun, he looked around and made the comment, "I think I should have stayed on the train". He did, however, spend the rest of his life here. He began barbering at Radtke's and after purchasing this building, ran the tavern and made the post office area into his barber shop. Berger and his family lived in the attached house. In the late 1940s, the tavern was rented to Lester (Happy) Herzberg and Lester Maasch. Wally and Landa Bender ran it for several years as the Knotty Pine Tavern. Berger Nelson ran the barber shop until his death in 1965. At times he was helped by his son, Richard, in the barber shop. Berger enjoyed the people of the community, and they respected him. He was concerned about others and often helped a worthy cause or someone in need.

After Berger's death, Al Hoff barbered a short time. It was also known for a while as Bud's Barber Shop. Herman Kluewer used the barber shop as his book keeping and tax preparation office before moving to the bank building. The barber shop space is now part of the tavern. After Berger's death, the buildings were sold to Melvin and Arlene Voigt. The tavern was rented by Bud and Ramona Kautz before Nunzio and Nora Crish ran it as "Nunzio's" for several years.

The buildings are owned by Bob Wilson. Wally and Marilyn Schwartz, who live at Alderly, run the tavern as "The Still" and the house is rental property.

(Following per a book we wrote on the history of the T. of Ashippun.)

A post office was established in New Ashippun in 1919. It was located in Rasmussen's grocery store which later became the barbershop in what is now the Still tavern at W2433 Oak St.. Ellis Rasmussen was the postmaster here until 1931.

More About OLE ELLIS RASMUSSEN:

Burial: St Lukes Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Confirmation: May 29, 1892, St. Lukes

More About LAURA MCCORKLE:

Burial: St Lukes Cemetery, Ixonia, WI

Child of OLE RASMUSSEN and LAURA MCCORKLE is:

Child of OLAF KNUDSON and NELLA FORSYTHE is:

More About ALBERT SEVERIN SOLVESON:

Fact 1: Newspaper, dated July 2, 1892, " Albert Solveson had a bee last Tuesday to draw stones for his new house." June 1, 1895, "The dance in Albert Solveson's new barn was well attended and all seemed to enjoy themselves very much A bus load of people from

Fact 2: Oconomowoc came up to attend."

Children of ANNETTA KNUDSON and ALBERT SOLVESON are:

Notes for MARTIN A RASMUSSEN:

US Census 1900-Town of Alban

Martin, 38, Asher, 41, Ludvig, 13, Oscar S, 11, Edna B, 8, Palmer E, 5, page 8a.
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US CENSUS 1910

Name: Martin Rasmussen  Age in 1910: 48 Estimated Birth Year: 1861 Birthplace: Wisconsin Home in 1910: ALBAN TWP, PORTAGE, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Series: T624 Roll: 1733 Part: 1 Page: 265B Year: 1910 Browse the 1910 U.S. Federal Census images for PORTAGE County, Wisconsin
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CENSUS 1920

Rasmussen, Martin Age: 58 Year: 1920 Birthplace: Wisconsin Roll: T625_2010 Race: White Page: 6A State: Wisconsin ED: 57 County: Portage Image: 633 Township: Alban US CENSUS -1920  Martin Rasmussen Age: 58 years Estimated birth year: 1861 Birthplace: Wisconsin Race: White Home in 1920: Alban, Portage, Wisconsin Home owned: View Image Sex: View Image Marital status: View Image Year of immigration: View Image Able to read & write: View Image Roll: T625_2010 Page: 6A ED: 57 Image: 0633
Martin- 58
Asper -60
Mrs Ed Look -28 head
Arlina- 7
Evelyn-5
Homer -4
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1930 census

Rasmussen, Martin View Image Online

Age: 68 Year: 1930

Birthplace: Wisconsin Roll: T626_2606

Race: White Page: 1A

State: Wisconsin ED: 24

County: Portage Image: 0668

Township: Roshalt

Relationship: Father

church janitor

living with him is brother Palmer, age 36, and grandson?

More About MARTIN A RASMUSSEN:

Burial: Concordia Cemetery, Rosholt, Alban Twshp, Portage Co, WI

More About ASPER LARSEN:

Burial: Concordi Cemetery, Rosholt, Alban Twshp, Portage Co, WI

Children of MARTIN RASMUSSEN and ASPER LARSEN are:

Notes for RANDINE NILSDATTER (NELSON) LEE:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

ii. Randine NILSDATTER (LEE I U.S.) born on 5 Dec 1860 in Lie, and

baptized on 30 Dec 1860. She marries her first cousin, Mattias

Rasmusson, son of Morten Kleven Rasmussen (#1 above) She died on 6 Dec

1951 in Halstad, Norman Co., MN

RANDINE NILSDATTER (LEE I U.S.)13, b. December 05, 1860, Lie, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway13; d. December 06, 1951, Halstad, Norman Co., MN13; m. MATHIAS RASMUSSEN13, May 24, 1886, Lee Twp, Norman Co., MN14,15; b. January 26, 1850, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway15; d. August 08, 1926

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Notes for RANDINE NILSDATTER (LEE I U.S.):

[from HISLOP.GED]

Mrs. Matt (Randina) Rasmusson was born in Norway and came to Anthony community as a bride in 1886 and, together with her husband, shared the hardships and privations of the early pioneers.

Mrs. Rasmusson, a charter member of the East Marsh River Ladies Aid, which she helped organize in 1886, held the distinction of having served as its president, vice president, or treasurer for a total of about twenty-five years. She gave generously of her time, talents and means in order that her beloved "Kvide Forening" might be able to suport the various mission projects which were always so close to her heart.

She did beautiful sewing and embroidery work,, and in later years she always made her own contribution to the sale in the fall.

After the death of her husband in 1926, she continued to live on the home farm with her son-in-law and daughter. Being rather hard of hearing for a number of years, her eyesight was good, so she spent much time reading especially her beloved Bible, devotional books and church papers, and praying for family, friends, pastor, congregation and Ladies Aid.

Mrs. Rasmusson passed away at the family home, Dec 6, 1951. The day before (December 5) relatives, neighbors and friends had visited her on her 91st birthday. She dearly loved to be remembered in this way, although feeble, and greeted them all in her usual cheerful manner. The following day she slept away to be with her precious Savior. Her shining faith, pleasant smile, and cheerfulness are a joy to remember.

father: husman Nils Gulbrandson Lie-Eict

mother: Ronnaug Rasmusdotter

godparents: ?

GKB 1860, #192, p. 421

couldn't find on the emigration index online at Digitalarkivet

only found (from Gausdal):

Randine Nilsdatter, age 30 Oct 20, 1876 to Waupaca, WI on Hero --too old

Randine Nilsdatter Lie-Eict

born 5/12/60

parents: Nils Gulbrandsen & Ronnaug Rasmusdatter

knowledge: godt forhold: godt

OGKB, p. 254, #25 in 1875

Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, age 60, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated to U.S. 1869, naturalized, speaks English, farmer, can read and write, owns property, mortgaged
Rasmussen, Randina, wife, female, white, age 49, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emmigrated 1883, speaks English & can read & write
Rasmussen, Alvina, daughter [adopted], female, white, age 17, singel, b. Minnesota, parents b. Wisconsin, speaks English, can read and write, attending school.
Lee, Christ N. Hired man (& brother-in-law), male, white, age 42, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated 1889, speaks English, own income, employed, can read & write farm 42,
Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, 69, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway & mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, occupation: none
Rasmussen, Randina, age 59, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway, can speak English, no occupation
Lee, Christ brother-in-law, white, 48, emigrated to teh U.S. 1889, naturalized 1895, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway and mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, no occupation.
no longer at home: she's a servant on Kleve run by Anders Kjemets & wife Ane Ellingsd. They have 2 male servants and 4 female of which Randine is the youngest.

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Rasmussen, Mattias, head, male, b. Jan 1857, age 40 [sic], married 12, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, em 1869, 31 yrs in U.S., naturalized, Farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns farm but mortgaged
--Randine, wife, b. Nov 1861, age 39, married 12 yrs, mother 1 child, 0 living, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, emigrated 1883, 17 years in U.S., naturalized, can read, write and speak English
--Alvina, adopted daughter, b. Jan 1892, 7, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school
Lee, Alfred, boarder, b. Sept 1890, 9, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school [virtually sure that this is their nephew who's also counted with his parents]
Lee, Carl, farmhand, b. Mar 1877, 23, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, arrived in U.S. 1900, 0 yrs in the U.S., farm Labourer, can read and write, can't speak English.

More About RANDINE NILSDATTER (LEE I U.S.):

Baptism: December 30, 1860, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway15

Census: 1910, Anthony Twp., Norman Co., MN16,17

Confirmation: April 25, 1875, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway17

Emigration: 188318,19

Godparent to: March 10, 1884, East Marsh River Church, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN19

Living: on home farm, Anthony Township, Norman Co., MN19

[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

Mrs. Matt (Randina) Rasmusson was born in Norway and came to Anthony community as a bride in 1886 and, together with her husband, shared the hardships and privations of the early pioneers.

Mrs. Rasmusson, a charter member of the East Marsh River Ladies Aid, which she helped organize in 1886, held the distinction of having served as its president, vice president, or treasurer for a total of about twenty-five years. She gave generously of her time, talents and means in order that her beloved "Kvide Forening" might be able to suport the various mission projects which were always so close to her heart.

She did beautiful sewing and embroidery work,, and in later years she always made her own contribution to the sale in the fall.

After the death of her husband in 1926, she continued to live on the home farm with her son-in-law and daughter. Being rather hard of hearing for a number of years, her eyesight was good, so she spent much time reading especially her beloved Bible, devotional books and church papers, and praying for family, friends, pastor, congregation and Ladies Aid.

Mrs. Rasmusson passed away at the family home, Dec 6, 1951. The day before (December 5) relatives, neighbors and friends had visited her on her 91st birthday. She dearly loved to be remembered in this way, although feeble, and greeted them all in her usual cheerful manner. The following day she slept away to be with her precious Savior. Her shining faith, pleasant smile, and cheerfulness are a joy to remember.

father: husman Nils Gulbrandson Lie-Eict

mother: Ronnaug Rasmusdotter

godparents: ?

GKB 1860, #192, p. 421

couldn't find on the emigration index online at Digitalarkivet

only found (from Gausdal):

Randine Nilsdatter, age 30 Oct 20, 1876 to Waupaca, WI on Hero --too old

Randine Nilsdatter Lie-Eict

born 5/12/60

parents: Nils Gulbrandsen & Ronnaug Rasmusdatter

knowledge: godt forhold: godt

OGKB, p. 254, #25 in 1875

Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, age 60, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated to U.S. 1869, naturalized, speaks English, farmer, can read and write, owns property, mortgaged
Rasmussen, Randina, wife, female, white, age 49, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emmigrated 1883, speaks English & can read & write
Rasmussen, Alvina, daughter [adopted], female, white, age 17, singel, b. Minnesota, parents b. Wisconsin, speaks English, can read and write, attending school.
Lee, Christ N. Hired man (& brother-in-law), male, white, age 42, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated 1889, speaks English, own income, employed, can read & write farm 42,
Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, 69, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway & mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, occupation: none
Rasmussen, Randina, age 59, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway, can speak English, no occupation
Lee, Christ brother-in-law, white, 48, emigrated to teh U.S. 1889, naturalized 1895, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway and mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, no occupation.
no longer at home: she's a servant on Kleve run by Anders Kjemets & wife Ane Ellingsd. They have 2 male servants and 4 female of which Randine is the youngest.

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Rasmussen, Mattias, head, male, b. Jan 1857, age 40 [sic], married 12, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, em 1869, 31 yrs in U.S., naturalized, Farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns farm but mortgaged
--Randine, wife, b. Nov 1861, age 39, married 12 yrs, mother 1 child, 0 living, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, emigrated 1883, 17 years in U.S., naturalized, can read, write and speak English
--Alvina, adopted daughter, b. Jan 1892, 7, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school
Lee, Alfred, boarder, b. Sept 1890, 9, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school [virtually sure that this is their nephew who's also counted with his parents]
Lee, Carl, farmhand, b. Mar 1877, 23, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, arrived in U.S. 1900, 0 yrs in the U.S., farm Labourer, can read and write, can't speak English.[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

Mrs. Matt (Randina) Rasmusson was born in Norway and came to Anthony community as a bride in 1886 and, together with her husband, shared the hardships and privations of the early pioneers.

Mrs. Rasmusson, a charter member of the East Marsh River Ladies Aid, which she helped organize in 1886, held the distinction of having served as its president, vice president, or treasurer for a total of about twenty-five years. She gave generously of her time, talents and means in order that her beloved "Kvide Forening" might be able to suport the various mission projects which were always so close to her heart.

She did beautiful sewing and embroidery work,, and in later years she always made her own contribution to the sale in the fall.

After the death of her husband in 1926, she continued to live on the home farm with her son-in-law and daughter. Being rather hard of hearing for a number of years, her eyesight was good, so she spent much time reading especially her beloved Bible, devotional books and church papers, and praying for family, friends, pastor, congregation and Ladies Aid.

Mrs. Rasmusson passed away at the family home, Dec 6, 1951. The day before (December 5) relatives, neighbors and friends had visited her on her 91st birthday. She dearly loved to be remembered in this way, although feeble, and greeted them all in her usual cheerful manner. The following day she slept away to be with her precious Savior. Her shining faith, pleasant smile, and cheerfulness are a joy to remember.

father: husman Nils Gulbrandson Lie-Eict

mother: Ronnaug Rasmusdotter

godparents: ?

GKB 1860, #192, p. 421

couldn't find on the emigration index online at Digitalarkivet

only found (from Gausdal):

Randine Nilsdatter, age 30 Oct 20, 1876 to Waupaca, WI on Hero --too old

Randine Nilsdatter Lie-Eict

born 5/12/60

parents: Nils Gulbrandsen & Ronnaug Rasmusdatter

knowledge: godt forhold: godt

OGKB, p. 254, #25 in 1875

Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, age 60, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated to U.S. 1869, naturalized, speaks English, farmer, can read and write, owns property, mortgaged
Rasmussen, Randina, wife, female, white, age 49, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emmigrated 1883, speaks English & can read & write
Rasmussen, Alvina, daughter [adopted], female, white, age 17, singel, b. Minnesota, parents b. Wisconsin, speaks English, can read and write, attending school.
Lee, Christ N. Hired man (& brother-in-law), male, white, age 42, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated 1889, speaks English, own income, employed, can read & write farm 42,
Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, 69, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway & mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, occupation: none
Rasmussen, Randina, age 59, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway, can speak English, no occupation
Lee, Christ brother-in-law, white, 48, emigrated to teh U.S. 1889, naturalized 1895, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway and mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, no occupation.
no longer at home: she's a servant on Kleve run by Anders Kjemets & wife Ane Ellingsd. They have 2 male servants and 4 female of which Randine is the youngest.

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Rasmussen, Mattias, head, male, b. Jan 1857, age 40 [sic], married 12, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, em 1869, 31 yrs in U.S., naturalized, Farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns farm but mortgaged
--Randine, wife, b. Nov 1861, age 39, married 12 yrs, mother 1 child, 0 living, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, emigrated 1883, 17 years in U.S., naturalized, can read, write and speak English
--Alvina, adopted daughter, b. Jan 1892, 7, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school
Lee, Alfred, boarder, b. Sept 1890, 9, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school [virtually sure that this is their nephew who's also counted with his parents]
Lee, Carl, farmhand, b. Mar 1877, 23, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, arrived in U.S. 1900, 0 yrs in the U.S., farm Labourer, can read and write, can't speak English.

More About RANDINE NILSDATTER (NELSON) LEE:

Baptism: December 30, 1860, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway

Census: 1910, Anthony Twp., Norman Co., MN

Confirmation: April 25, 1875, Ostre Gausdal, Oppland, Norway

Emigration: 1883

Godparent to: March 10, 1884, East Marsh River Church, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN

Notes for MATHIAS (MATT) RASMUSSEN:

Obit: he came to Dodge Co, WI ,

May 13, 1869.

resided there until 1882.

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Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, age 60, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated to U.S. 1869, naturalized, speaks English, farmer, can read and write, owns property, mortgaged
Rasmussen, Randina, wife, female, white, age 49, married 24 years, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emmigrated 1883, speaks English & can read & write
Rasmussen, Alvina, daughter [adopted], female, white, age 17, singel, b. Minnesota, parents b. Wisconsin, speaks English, can read and write, attending school.
Lee, Christ N. Hired man (& brother-in-law), male, white, age 42, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, emigrated 1889, speaks English, own income, employed, can read & write farm 42,
Rasmussen, Matt, head, male, white, 69, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway & mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, occupation: none
Rasmussen, Randina, age 59, emigrated to the U.S. 1869, naturalized, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway, can speak English, no occupation
Lee, Christ brother-in-law, white, 48, emigrated to teh U.S. 1889, naturalized 1895, can read & write, self & parents b. Norway and mo. tongue Norwegian, can speak English, no occupation.

living with Matt Rasmussen (but don't know where Randine is)

Rasmussen, Matt 35 M W b. Norway parents born abroad
Lee, Gilbert, 26, M W b. Norway ditto
Lee, Carrie, 23, F, W, b. Norway ditto =Karen wonder if Carrie always nickname
Lee, Nils, 2 M, W, b. MN, ditto
Lee, Rolf, 6/12 M, W b. MN, ditto
ocupation listed as a labourer

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Rasmussen, Mattias, head, male, b. Jan 1857, age 40 [sic], married 12, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, em 1869, 31 yrs in U.S., naturalized, Farmer, can read, write & speak English, owns farm but mortgaged
--Randine, wife, b. Nov 1861, age 39, married 12 yrs, mother 1 child, 0 living, b. Norway & parents b. Norway, emigrated 1883, 17 years in U.S., naturalized, can read, write and speak English
--Alvina, adopted daughter, b. Jan 1892, 7, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school
Lee, Alfred, boarder, b. Sept 1890, 9, b. MN, parents b. Norway, at school [virtually sure that this is their nephew who's also counted with his parents]
Lee, Carl, farmhand, b. Mar 1877, 23, single, b. Norway, parents b. Norway, arrived in U.S. 1900, 0 yrs in the U.S., farm Labourer, can read and write, can't speak English.

More About MATHIAS (MATT) RASMUSSEN:

Burial: Aft. August 08, 1926, East Marsh River Cemetery, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN

Census: 1910, Anthony Twp., Norman Co., MN

Emigration: 1869

Godparent to: May 27, 1883, East Marsh River Church, Anthony Twp, Norman Co., MN

Marriage Notes for RANDINE LEE and MATHIAS RASMUSSEN:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

[hislop.FTW]

[from HISLOP.GED]

witnesses: Peter Rasmuson, Hans Rasmuson,

book 1-308 Norman Co., (from list from Norman Rasmusson)

Children are listed above under (7) Mathias (Matt) Rasmussen.

Notes for BERTHE NILSDATTER:

[RASMUSSEN-GUNDERSON.FTW]

vi. Berthe NILSDATTER was born on 24 Mar 1873 in Braaten (husman plass)

under Lie farm, baptized on 20 Apr 1873.

She appeared on the census in 1900 in Fykeshaugen, Ostre Gausdal,

Oppland. under Fyksen farm

1 house

Kristian Mathiass. husfather, husmand with land, b. 1874
Berthe Nilsd, husmother, wife, b. 1873
Mathias Kristians, son b. 1898
Ronnaug Kristiansd, daughther, b. 040700
Ronnaug Rasmusd., mother-in-law, foderaadskone, b. 1836 GKB

Children of BERTHE NILSDATTER and KRISTIAN MATHIASS are: