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Ole "Olaf" Pederson

Ole "Olaf" Pederson

Male 1833 - 1924  (91 years)

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  • Name Ole "Olaf" Pederson 
    Born 7 Sep 1833  Gulliksrud farm, Gran parish, Hadeland district, Oppland County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 15 Sep 1833  Gran parish, Oppland County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1865  Myrvold farm, Sørum parish, Akershus county, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1880  Pembina, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1911  Humboldt, Saskatchewan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 12 Nov 1924  Hope Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Vang Lutheran Cemetery, Hope Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I00041  All
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2011 

    Father Peter Gulbrandsson Gulliksrud,   b. 1801, Gulliksrud farm, Gran parish, Hadeland district, Oppland County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Nov 1854, Velta farm, Gran parish, Oppland County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years) 
    Mother Siri Halvorsdatter Gulliksrud,   b. Abt. Jan 1795, Vøyen farm, Gran parish, Oppland County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Apr 1851, Velta farm, Gran parish, Oppland County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 56 years) 
    Married 15 Jan 1829  Gran parish, Oppland County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F10125  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Karen | Caroline Nilsdotter | Hanson,   b. 07 Jul 1840, Ausen farm, Sørum parish, Akershus County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Feb 1917, Hope Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 14 Aug 1864  Frogner church, Sørum parish, Akershus County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Sigvart "Seward" Peterson,   b. 11 Feb 1863, Hekseberg farm, Sørum parish, Akershus County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Sep 1944, Hope Township, Cavalier County near Vang, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
    +2. Adolph Peterson,   b. 21 Apr 1865, Arteid farm, Sørum parish, Akershus County, Norway Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 May 1941, Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     3. Nellie Caroline Peterson,   b. 17 Oct 1868, Fort Garry (Winnipeg), Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jun 1942, Vang, Cavalier County, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
     4. Sarah Peterson,   b. 2 Aug 1869, Pembina, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 May 1969, Maddock, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years)
     5. Ida May Peterson,   b. 13 Nov 1871, Pembina, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Dec 1951, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     6. Peter O. Peterson,   b. 30 Mar 1875, Pembina, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Dec 1949, Windom, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
    +7. Phoebe Jane Peterson,   b. 31 Mar 1878, Pembina, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Apr 1962, Oxnard, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     8. Olaf "Motor Ole" Peterson,   b. 7 Jun 1880, Pembina, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Dec 1957, Mountain, Pembina County, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     9. Charles Edward Peterson,   b. 25 Dec 1881, Pembina, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Oct 1964, Cavalier, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
     10. Alfred William Peterson,   b. 29 Jan 1885, Mountain, Pembina County, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 May 1957, Vang, Cavalier County, North Dakota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
    Photos
    Children of Olaf Pederson and Caroline Hanson
    Children of Olaf Pederson and Caroline Hanson
    Nellie Caroline Peterson front centre with crutches. Siblings:

    Freddie, Adolph, Ole, Peter, Charlie, Seward, Ida, Sadie.
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2010 
    Family ID F0011  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 7 Sep 1833 - Gulliksrud farm, Gran parish, Hadeland district, Oppland County, Norway Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristened - 15 Sep 1833 - Gran parish, Oppland County, Norway Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 14 Aug 1864 - Frogner church, Sørum parish, Akershus County, Norway Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1911 - Humboldt, Saskatchewan Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Nov 1924 - Hope Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Vang Lutheran Cemetery, Hope Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Olaf Pederson and Caroline Hanson
    Olaf Pederson and Caroline Hanson
    Family of Olaf and Caroline Pederson about 1900
    Family of Olaf and Caroline Pederson about 1900
    Homestead of Olaf Pederson
    Homestead of Olaf Pederson
    The homestead was the log cabin used by Olaf Pederson in (or near) Pembina, North Dakota. Identity of all the men in the picture is not known but the large tall man on the left is suspected to be Seward Peterson, Olaf's oldest son.
    Olaf Pederson
    Olaf Pederson

    Documents
    Baptism record of Ole Pederson
    Baptism record of Ole Pederson
    Ole Pederson was born on the farm Gulliksrud, Gran parish, in Oppland County. On the left side of the page, entry #76 it states:
    Born September 7, 1833 and baptised September 15, 1833 in Gran parish, Ole Pederson, was born to "gardmann" (farmer) Peter Gulbrandsson and Sigrid Hallvardsdotter Gulliksrud.
    Marriage record of Ole Pederson Arteid and Karen Nilsdotter Arteid
    Marriage record of Ole Pederson Arteid and Karen Nilsdotter Arteid
    Ole Pederson and Karen Nilsdotter were married in Frogner church, Sørum parish, in Akershus County. On the left side of page, entry #10 states: Married on August 14, 1864 in Frogner church, "ungkar" (bachelor) Ole Pederson Arteid and "pike" (maiden/never married) Karen Nilsdotter Arteid. Groom's birthplace was on Gulliksrud farm, in Gran parish, and bride's birthplace was on Ausen farm (Sørum parish). Groom's date of birth was September 7, 1833 and bride's date of birth was July 6, 1840. Groom's father is Peter Gulbrandsson and bride's father is Nils Hansson. The bestmen (sponsors) were Hans Hansson Sulerud and Ola Olson Arteideie. The dates of public announcements for their marriage were on February 7, 14, and the 21st, 1864. Both have been vaccinated for smallpox.
    Entry from the Gran parish church book showing Ole Pederson moving from Gran parish into Sørum parish in 1864.
    Entry from the Gran parish church book showing Ole Pederson moving from Gran parish into Sørum parish in 1864.
    On the right side of the page under the year 1864, entry #3 it states:
    On January 16, 1864 (Reported Date of Departure), "ungkar" (bachelor) and "gardmann`s son" (farmer`s son) Ole Pederson Gulliksrud, born September 7, 1833, moved to Sørum (parish).
    Entry from the Sørum parish church book showing Ole Pederson moving into Sørum parish
    Entry from the Sørum parish church book showing Ole Pederson moving into Sørum parish
    On the left side of the page at top, entry #3 it states:
    'Reported Date of arrival' June 28, 1860, Ole Pederson "ungkar" (bachelor), born Sept. 7, 1833,
    'Stated reason for moving into the Parish' - (answer is not clear)
    'Former place of residence and place of birth' - he was from Gran parish where he was born and confirmed and is a bachelor.
    'Where the person is now living' - (the farm) Arteid
    'Any certificates brought along' - certificates from parish Pastor Bugge? dated Jan. 16, 1864.
    (While unclear, it appears that Olaf was living and probably working in Sørum parish since 1860. He received his certificates on Jan. 16, 1864 from Pastor Bugge? in Gran parish and became a member of Sørum parish on June 28, 1864.)
    1865 census - Family of Ole Pederson and Karen Nielsdotter
    1865 census - Family of Ole Pederson and Karen Nielsdotter
    The census of 1865 records Ole Pederson and Karen Nielsdotter living on the farm Myrvold, Sørum parish, Akershus county. Under family position Ole is listed as "husfar" (head of the household) and Karen as 'his wife'. Under occupation, Ole is listed as "husmann med jord" ( tenant farmer, crofter with a small plot of land). Karen, Sigvart and Adolf were all born in Sørum parish and Ole was born in the Hadeland district (Hadeland is a district in Oppland county, and consists of the parishes of Gran, Jevnaker and Lunner.).
    Record of family of Ole Pederson leaving Sørum parish for America in 1868
    Record of family of Ole Pederson leaving Sørum parish for America in 1868
    They were living on the farm Refsum and left the parish on April 18, 1868. On the right side of the page near the bottom entry#s 17, 18, 19 & 20 it states:
    'Reported Date of Departure' 'Age' 'To What Place Moving to'
    April 18, 1868 Ole Pederson Refsumeie born Sept.7, 1833 America
    Karen Nilsdotter "wife" born July 6, 1840 "
    Syvart Olson "their child" born Feb. 11, 1863 "
    Adolf Olson " born April 21, 1865 "
    Passengers aboard the ship Victoria in 1868
    Passengers aboard the ship Victoria in 1868
    The family of Ole Pederson and the family of Kristine Pedersdatter are listed as passengers aboard the Victoria.

    They left the city of Christiania (the name for Oslo, Norway at that time) on April 29, 1868 on the bark "Victoria" and arrived in Quebec on July 16, 1868. The family of Ole Pederson and Karen Nilsdotter are entry #s 164, 165, 166, and 167. Their residence was listed as Kristiania(Oslo)/Sørum. The parish of Sørum is just north of Oslo, so it is understandable they named both areas.

    Also note the four names above Ole Pederson. They are also from Kristiania/Sørum. Further investigation reveals that this family is the brother-in-law and sister of Ole Pederson.

    This passenger list can be viewed at http://www.norwayheritage.com/p_list.asp?jo=2028&ps=15125.

    See also http://www.norwayheritage.com/articles/templates/voyages.asp?articleid=82&zoneid=6 which features a short story told by Guri Thorsdatter Trøo Jeglum about the crossing on the Victoria from Drammen to Quebec seven years prior to our ancestors' voyage on the same vessel.
    1870 US census Pembina, Dakota - Family of Olaf and Caroline Peterson
    1870 US census Pembina, Dakota - Family of Olaf and Caroline Peterson
    Family of Ole Peterson in 1880
    Family of Ole Peterson in 1880
    In the census of 1880, Ole Peterson, age 50, and his wife, Caroline, age 38, are farming in Pembina, Dakota Territory. Eight of their children are residing with them.
    1900 US census Hope Township Cavalier County North Dakota - Page 1 of 2
    1900 US census Hope Township Cavalier County North Dakota - Page 1 of 2
    Olaf and Carrie Peterson are listed on the bottom of the page. Three of their children are listed on the next page.
    1900 US census Hope Township Cavalier County North Dakota - Page 2 of 2
    1900 US census Hope Township Cavalier County North Dakota - Page 2 of 2
    Numerous families listed.
    Charley Peterson in 1910 with wife, children and parents.
    Charley Peterson in 1910 with wife, children and parents.
    The census of 1910 lists Charley Peterson with wife, children and parents in Hope Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota. Also living nearby is the family of Charley's eldest brother, Seward Peterson.
    Border Crossing Record of Herman O. Olson and family
    Border Crossing Record of Herman O. Olson and family
    On 9 May 1910, Herman O. Olson arrived at the Port of Haskett, Manitoba with his wife and infant child. His grandfather, Olaf Peterson, traveled with them. Family lore states that the group arrived in Watson, Saskatchewan the following day. Note that this record lists incorrect name of wife and child.
    1911 census Humboldt, Saskatchewan - Olaf Peterson
    1911 census Humboldt, Saskatchewan - Olaf Peterson
    1920 US census Hope Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota
    1920 US census Hope Township, Cavalier County, North Dakota
    Numerous families listed

    Histories
    Olaf Pederson
    Olaf Pederson
    Excerpt from From Norway to North America: The Descendants in Canada and the United States of Olaf and Caroline Pederson" by Jean E. Peterson, 1981 - Pages 8 to 14.
    Gulliksrud farm in Gran parish, Hadeland district, Oppland County, Norway
    Gulliksrud farm in Gran parish, Hadeland district, Oppland County, Norway
    Birthplace of Ole/Olaf Pederson, his siblings and their father

  • Notes  Died:
    • Obituary reprinted in "From Norway to North America: The Descendants in Canada and the United States of Olaf and Caroline Pederson" by Jean E. Peterson, 1981.

      One of the pioneers and early settlers of Hope township in Cavalier County, North Dakota, passed away to the unknown beyond on November 12, 1924. Olaf Peterson was born at Hallan (sic), Norway, September 7, 1833 and was at his death 91 years, 2 months and 5 days old.

      He immigrated to America in the year 1869 and first settled at Selkirk, Manitoba, living there for one and one half years.

      He then moved to Pembina county, close to Pembina city. There he helped to take in all the hardships of the early settlers, which were at times mostly unreasonable, but Mr. Peterson was one of the boys and never grumbled or worried over hardships. About 36 years ago, he moved from Pembina to what was afterwards called Hope township in Cavalier County, N. D. where he had made his home with his family, except three years that he lived at Spalding, Sask., Canada, where he proved up a homestead.

      Mr. Peterson was a continuous resident here since 1914. He had lived in Hope township with his (son) Charley. Mrs. Olaf Peterson (Caroline) died eight years ago, February 4, 1916, and was 74 years old. To them were born the following children, all of whom are well and favorably known in Hope township and Cavalier county: Seward Peterson, Adolph Peterson of Vang; Mrs. Ole H. Olson of Vang; Mrs. Sarah Quale, Brinsmade, N.D.; Mrs. Ida Curry, Star City, (Manitoba: sic) Sask.; Pete Peterson of Vang; Mrs. Sam Braaten, Vang; Fred Peterson, Vang; Ole Peterson and Charlie Peterson, Vang.

      Olaf Petersons were grandparents to 66 children and great-grandparents to 42. Olaf Peterson as a neighbor could not be excelled and it can honestly be said about the children that they have been an honor to their parents and also to our community.

      Mr. Peterson will be greatly missed by all his friends for his jolly stories and his native (narratives?) of early days and pioneer settlers.

      Interment took place November 18 at the Vang cemetery.




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