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     Robin was born on 25 February 1975. Robin died on 28 September 1975 at age 0.

     James was born at Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, on 20 March 1926. He was the son of Jens Nelson Jorgensen and Mabel Blanche Hanson. The 1930 Census listed James V. Jorgenson in addition to Mabel Blanche Hanson, Ardis Jorgenson, Robert Vernon Jorgenson and Merlin Daryl Jorgenson in the household of Jens Nelson Jorgensen, in Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.¹ James V. Jorgenson was enumerated as Jimmy Jorgensen. White male, age 4. Born in South Dakota as were both parents.² He began military service on 8 April 1944 at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.³ He ended military service on 25 June 1946.⁴ He married Dorothy Barton at Vermillion, South Dakota, on 10 October 1948. James V. Jorgenson died on 3 March 1995 at Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, at age 68.⁵ He was buried on 8 March 1995 at Fort Logan National Cemetery located in Denver, Colorado; Buried at Section S Site 4184.⁶

     Dorothy was born at Vermillion, South Dakota, on 27 January 1926. She married James V. Jorgenson at Vermillion, South Dakota, on 10 October 1948. As of 10 October 1948, her married name was Jorgenson. Dorothy died on 13 April 1981 at Colorado at age 55. She was buried on 20 April 1981 at Fort Logan National Cemetery located in Denver, Colorado; Wife of James V. Jorgenson. Buried at Section S Site 4184.¹

     James was born at Vermillion, South Dakota, on 1 December 1952. He was the son of James V. Jorgenson and Dorothy Barton. James died on 7 July 1994 at Page, Arizona, at age 41.

     Jared was born on 10 August 1992. Jared died on 15 September 1992 at age 0.

     Emigrated from Copenhagen, Sweden at age 17. Family tradition was that he had a twin sister Hulga. Further research in 2006 seems to dispute this fact, that in fact he had siblings that were twins.¹ Oluf was born at Christiansted, Sweden, on 2 March 1872.¹ He was the son of Bengta Erlansdotter. As of circa 1890, Oluf Fredrick Johnson was also known as Ola Johansson.² He emigrated circa 1890 from Copenhagen, Sweden; Maxine Jorgenson, Oluf's youngest child, reported that he emigrated at age 17. Research has found an "Oluf Johnson" on the manifest of the Norge that departed from Copenhgen, with arrival at Ellis Island on 03 Apr 1893. A listserve message stated that Ola Johnansoon (Ole Johnson) leaves Sweden on September 3, 1891 for America.^1,2 He married Johanna Hansen at Ponca, Nebraska, on 19 August 1904.³ Occupation: cobbler/shoe repairman.

Oluf Fredrick Johnson is head of household in the 1920 Census of Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota as Ole Johnson. Married white male, age 47. Naturalized citizen (1896) who Immigrated to the U.S. in 1891. Born in Sweden, as were both parents. Mother tongue Swede. Enumerated with Oluf Fredrick Johnson was Johanna Hansen, Mable Magdelena Johnson, Melvin Marriot Johnson, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson.⁴

Oluf Fredrick Johnson is head of household in the 1930 Census of Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota as Olaf Johnson. Married white male, age 58. Rents home for $20 month. Born in Sweden, as was both parents. Language spoken at home before coming to the United States was Swedish. Immigrated in 1891 and is naturalized citizen. He was a shoe repairer. Enumerated with Oluf Fredrick Johnson was Johanna Hansen, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson.⁵ Oluf died on 26 January 1969 at Regal Manor Nursing Home, Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, at age 96.⁶ He was buried on 29 January 1969 at Elk Point Cemetery, Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.⁷

     Johanna was born at Germany on 8 January 1887. She was the daughter of Christian F. Hansen and Magdalene Ida Selk. Johanna Hansen emigrated circa 1891 from Germany; Family tradition is she emigrated with family at age four from Germany. She was Homemaker. As of 1904, Johanna Hansen was also known as Anna Hansen. She married Oluf Fredrick Johnson at Ponca, Nebraska, on 19 August 1904.¹ As of 19 August 1904, her married name was Johnson. The 1920 Census listed Johanna Hansen in addition to Mable Magdelena Johnson, Melvin Marriot Johnson, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.² Johanna Hansen was enumerated as Hannah Johnson. White female, age 32. Born in Germany, as were both parents. Immigrated in 1891 to the United States.² The 1930 Census listed Johanna Hansen in addition to Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.³ Johanna Hansen was enumerated as Hannah Johnson. Married white female, age 43. Married at age 18. Born in Germany, as were both parents. Immigrated to United States in 1891 and is a naturalized citizen.³ Johanna died on 13 July 1954 at Elk Point, South Dakota, at age 67. Johanna Hansen was also known as Hanna Hansen.⁴

      Melvin Marriot Johnson was also known as Alex Johnson. Melvin was born at Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, on 31 October 1905.¹ He was the son of Oluf Fredrick Johnson and Johanna Hansen.¹ The 1920 Census listed Melvin Marriot Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Mable Magdelena Johnson, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.² Melvin Marriot Johnson was enumerated as Melvin Johnson. White male, age 14.² He married Vera M [--?--] circa 1926.³

Melvin Marriot Johnson is head of household in the 1930 Census of Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota as Melvin M. Johnson. Married, white male, age 24. Renting the home for $13 per month. First marriaged at age 20. Working as a carpenter building houses. Enumerated with Melvin Marriot Johnson was Vera M [--?--].⁴ Melvin Marriot Johnson died on 9 October 1996 at Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, at age 90.⁵

     Mable was born at Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, on 12 December 1904.¹ She was the daughter of Oluf Fredrick Johnson and Johanna Hansen.¹ The 1920 Census listed Mable Magdelena Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Melvin Marriot Johnson, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.² Mable Magdelena Johnson was enumerated as Mabel Johnson. White female, age 15.² Mable died circa 1966.

     Fredrick was born at Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, on 3 April 1907.¹ He was the son of Oluf Fredrick Johnson and Johanna Hansen.¹ The 1920 Census listed Fredrick Oluf Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Mable Magdelena Johnson, Melvin Marriot Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.² Fredrick Oluf Johnson was enumerated as Fredrick Johnson. White male, age 12.² The 1930 Census listed Fredrick Oluf Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.³ Fredrick Oluf Johnson was enumerated as Frederick Johnson. Single white male, age 22. Born in South Dakota, father born in Sweden, mother in Germany.³ Fredrick died on 13 November 1959 at age 52.

     Edward was born at Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, on 28 April 1909.¹ He was the son of Oluf Fredrick Johnson and Johanna Hansen.¹ The 1920 Census listed Edward Lavern Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Mable Magdelena Johnson, Melvin Marriot Johnson, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.² Edward Lavern Johnson was enumerated as Edward Johnson. White male, age 11. Born in South Dakota, father born in Sweden, Mother born in Germany.³ The 1930 Census listed Edward Lavern Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.⁴ Edward Lavern Johnson was enumerated as Edward Johnson. Single white male, age 20. Born in South Dakota, father born in Sweden, mother born in Germany.⁴ Edward died on 18 May 1978 at age 69.

      George Johnson was also known as Bud Johnson. George was born at Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, on 28 August 1911.¹ He was the son of Oluf Fredrick Johnson and Johanna Hansen. The 1920 Census listed George Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Mable Magdelena Johnson, Melvin Marriot Johnson, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.² George Johnson was enumerated as George Johnson. White male, age 9. Born in South Dakota, father born in Sweden, mother born in Germany.³ The 1930 Census listed George Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.⁴ George Johnson was enumerated as George Johnson. Single white male, age 19.Born in South Dakota.⁴

     Sylvia was born at Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, on 21 January 1913.¹ She was the daughter of Oluf Fredrick Johnson and Johanna Hansen. The 1920 Census listed Sylvia Marie Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Mable Magdelena Johnson, Melvin Marriot Johnson, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.² Sylvia Marie Johnson was enumerated as Sylvia Johnson. White female, age 6. Born in South Dakota.³ The 1930 Census listed Sylvia Marie Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Carl William Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.⁴ Sylvia Marie Johnson was enumerated as Sylvia Johnson. Single white female, age 17. Born in South Dakota.⁴ She married Wayne Limoges. Sylvia Marie Johnson died on 2 March 1997 at Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, at age 84. She was buried on 6 March 1997 at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa.

     Carl was born at Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, on 13 December 1915.¹ He was the son of Oluf Fredrick Johnson and Johanna Hansen. The 1920 Census listed Carl William Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Mable Magdelena Johnson, Melvin Marriot Johnson, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.² Carl William Johnson was enumerated as Carl Johnson. White male, age 5. Born in South Dakota.³ The 1930 Census listed Carl William Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson and John Albert Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.⁴ Carl William Johnson was enumerated as Carl Johnson. White male, age 16. Born in South Dakota.⁴ Carl died circa 1943.

      John Albert Johnson lived at Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota. John was born at Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, on 4 October 1916.¹ He was the son of Oluf Fredrick Johnson and Johanna Hansen. The 1920 Census listed John Albert Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Mable Magdelena Johnson, Melvin Marriot Johnson, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson and Carl William Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.² John Albert Johnson was enumerated as Johnie. White male, age 3.³ The 1930 Census listed John Albert Johnson in addition to Johanna Hansen, Fredrick Oluf Johnson, Edward Lavern Johnson, George Johnson, Sylvia Marie Johnson and Carl William Johnson in the household of Oluf Fredrick Johnson, in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota.⁴ John Albert Johnson was enumerated as John Johnson. White male, age 15. Born in South Dakota.⁴ He died on 21 May 2003 at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at age 86; John A. Johnson, 86,Vermillion, died Wednesday (May 21, 2003) at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the At. Agnes Catholic Church, Vermillion. Burial is in the Calvary Cemetery, Vermillion.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the church.

The Hansen Funeral Home, Vermillion, is in charge of arrangements.

He was born Oct. 4, 1916, in Elk Point to Olof and Hanna (Hanson) Johnson. He married Vivian Hubert Nov. 18, 1942, at the Immaculate Conception Church, Denver. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II as a MP Sergeant. He worked in maintenance for the University of South Dakota for more than 20 years, retiring in 1979.

He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Vermillion VFW. His life was centered on his family and he valued time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He also loved his garden.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian, Vermillion; two daughters: Cathy (Dennis) Olson, Brandon, and Julie (Greg) Lee, Mason City, Iowa; two sons: Randy (Pam), Holmen, Wis., and Ronny (Cathy), Washington, ILL; and eight grandchildren.⁵ He was buried on 27 May 2003 at Calvary Cemetery, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota.⁵

     Emanuel was born at Ulsted, Denmark, on 6 February 1862. He emigrated on 31 March 1886 from Ship: Island, Maribo, Denmark. Arrived on the ship "Island" through Port of New York. Destination Stillwater, Minnesota. He was 23 and his occupation was listed as farmhand..^1,2 He married Maren Magdalene Nielsen, daughter of Jens C. Nielsen and Ane Kjerstine Mortensen, on 26 March 1888 at Meckling, Clay County, South Dakota.³ Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen was naturalized on 13 October 1890 at South Dakota, United States. He made an oath that he was born in Denmark on or about the year 1862; that he emigrated to the United States and landed at the Port of New York on or about the month of April in the year eighteen hundred and eighty-six that is his bona fide intention to become a CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or sovereignty whatsoever, and particularly to Christian Ninth King of Denmark whereof he is a subject.¹

Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen is head of household in the 1900 Census of Riverside Township, Clay County, South Dakota as Emanuel Jorgenson. White male, age 38. Born February 1862 in Denmark, as were both parents. Year of immigration to the United States was 1886. Number of years in the United States was recorded as 13. He was a farmer who owned his own farm. He was able to read, write, and speak English. Enumerated with Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen was Maren Magdalene Nielsen, Andrew C. Jorgensen, Jens Nelson Jorgensen, Johanna Marie Jorgensen, Mary Jorgensen, Metha K. Jorgensen, Carl Jorgensen and Otto Jorgenson.⁴ Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen was became a citizen of the United States on 9 October 1900 at Clay County, South Dakota.¹ He was ill with cancer of the stomach and pancreas from 2 November 1907 to 17 June 1908 at Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota.⁵ Emanuel died on 17 January 1908 at Wakonda, South Dakota, at age 45.⁵ His body was interred at Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, at Comstock Cemetery.

     Maren was born at Copenhagen, Denmark, on 21 August 1862. She was the daughter of Jens C. Nielsen and Ane Kjerstine Mortensen. Maren Magdalene Nielsen emigrated circa 1883 from Copenhagen, Denmark. Arrived in New York. As of 26 March 1888, her married name was Jorgensen.³ She married Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen on 26 March 1888 at Meckling, Clay County, South Dakota.⁴ She resided at Meckling, South Dakota, until 1893. She resided at Riverside Township, South Dakota, after 1893.⁵ The 1900 Census listed Maren Magdalene Nielsen in addition to Andrew C. Jorgensen, Jens Nelson Jorgensen, Johanna Marie Jorgensen, Mary Jorgensen, Metha K. Jorgensen, Carl Jorgensen and Otto Jorgenson in the household of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen, in Riverside Township, Clay County, South Dakota.⁶ Maren Magdalene Nielsen was enumerated as Mary Jorgenson. Married white female, age 37. Born in August 1862. Married for 13 years; mother of nine children, seven of those children still living at time of census. Was born in Denmark, as were both parents. Immigrated to the United States in 1886, 13 years in the U.S. Able to read, write, and speak English.⁶ Maren died on 24 February 1927 at Wakonda, South Dakota, at age 64. Her newspaper obituary read: "Mrs. Maren Magdalena Nelson Jorgenson passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Gunderson, on Friday morning, February 4th, at 3 o'clock as a result of a stroke of paralysis, which she suffered almost a week previous. She attained the age of 64 years, 5 months and 15 days. Mrs. Jorgenson was born in Denmark on August 21st, 1862, and in November 1886, came to America. The following January she was united in marriage with Emanuel Jorgenson. Mr. Jorgenson died in 1908.... The last ten years Mrs. Jorgenson has made her home with her children. During her last illness, Mrs. Jorgenson was cared for by her daughters, Mrs. Conrad and Mrs. Gunderson, who together with the other children, gave their mother the kindest and best possible care and attention....".

     Andrew was born at Centerville, South Dakota, on 14 June 1888. He was the son of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen and Maren Magdalene Nielsen. The 1900 Census listed Andrew C. Jorgensen in addition to Maren Magdalene Nielsen, Jens Nelson Jorgensen, Johanna Marie Jorgensen, Mary Jorgensen, Metha K. Jorgensen, Carl Jorgensen and Otto Jorgenson in the household of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen, in Riverside Township, Clay County, South Dakota.¹ Andrew C. Jorgensen was enumerated as Andrew C. Jorgenson. White male, age 11. Born June 1888 in South Dakota. Mother and father born in Denmark.¹ He married Frances Sweeley. Andrew died on 11 June 1960 at Burbank, South Dakota, at age 71. His body was interred at Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, at Wakonda Union Cemetery. He Andrew and Frances farmed in Turner, Clay, Yankton, and Union counties of South Dakota. Andrew fed livestock, loved sheep, and was a good gardener and watermelon man. They had an established melon market at Gavin's Point near Yankton. Andrew also had a beautiful fruit orchard.

The Dirty Thirties - a Blessing
by Betty Jorgensen Fiedler

Andrew and Frances Jorgenson took up residence southeast of Wakonda. The great depression took away all resources of providing a living for the family. When Elizabeth was born, the family did not have sufficient money to buy diaper pins. This will provide thought for the severity of the financial distress that plagued this and other South Dakota farm families during the struggling depression years. The writer clearly recalls waking summer mornings as a small c hild, to see the kerosene lamp burning, because the sun could not break through the heavy blanket of dust-laden air that enshrouded the country side.

When things could get no worse, they of course became better. Clothing, food, and "feed and seed loans" came into being. Cod liver oil and immunization shots came to the aid of the undernourished school children. Father was able to rent a farm and soon the family had more and better food and clothing, and the life of drudgery lightened for the patient and loving mother.

It has been said we should forget the dirty thirties and the bleakness and almost hopelessness of the day-to-day struggle against the great odds. I feel it should be a reminder that we should thank God that we have the many blessings and conveniences that we enjoy today. Gone are the hardships, but gone also are the days of childhood, when children could take a nickel and feel like they could buy the whole world with it; when Santa Claus was welcomed with a tree-branch trimmed with popcorn and cranberries. One small gift was loved and tenderly cared for.

The ragged desolate shacks of the depression years have been swept away, but the writer can still picture them, alive with children playing; and she can feel the tender loving care of courageous, determined parents.

I hereby pay loving respect to the parents of the great depression and the beautiful memories they gave us. Surely they provided great insight, courage, and reverent respect for God and country.

     Johanna Marie Jorgensen was born on 20 February 1891 at Meckling, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen and Maren Magdalene Nielsen. The 1900 Census listed Johanna Marie Jorgensen in addition to Maren Magdalene Nielsen, Andrew C. Jorgensen, Jens Nelson Jorgensen, Mary Jorgensen, Metha K. Jorgensen, Carl Jorgensen and Otto Jorgenson in the household of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen, in Riverside Township, Clay County, South Dakota.¹ Johanna Marie Jorgensen was enumerated as Hanna M. Jorgenson. White female, age 9. Born February 1890 in South Dakota. Parents born in Denmark.¹ As of 26 June 1909, her married name was Conrad. She married Albert Conrad on 26 June 1909. Johanna Marie Jorgensen died on 7 March 1931 at Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, at age 40. She Johanna and Albert farmed near Wakonda. The following article appeared in the March 12, 1931, edition of the Wakonda Newspaper.

MRS. ALBERT CONRAD IS TAKEN BY DEATH
Mother Answers Final Summons Soon After Birth of Daughter, Funeral Held Tuesday

The gladness of the birth of a daughter in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Conrad did not have long to endure, for the mother failed to retain her strength, pneumonia developed, and Saturday she answered the summons of death, nine days after the birth of the child. The little life which came into the world will never know the caress of its own mother's hands on her brow, or the tender touch of a mother's kiss, but will not be without the best of loving care, for Mrs. Hans Nelson, sister of Mr. Conrad, plans to take the baby into her home.

Johanna Marie Conrad was born in Meckling, S.D., February 20, 1891, and died March 7, 1931. She resided with her parents at Meckling for several years, when the family moved to their farm five miles east of Wakonda where she lived until she married.

Johanna Jorgenson was united in marriage to Albert Conrad June 26, 1909. To this union was born five children, three of whom preceded their mother in death. Mary, age nine months, and two infant sons.

Mrs. Conrad was held in high esteem by all those who knew her. She was a faithful and willing worker, and took active part in the social life of her community. As wife and mother she will be sadly missed by her husband and children.

The death of Mrs. Conrad March 7, was just a month later than that of her sister, Mrs. Carl Gunderson, who died of pneumonia in her home at Viborg, February 7, 1931.

Besides the infant daughter, Maurine Johanna, Mrs. Conrad is survived by her husband, Albert Conrad, and one son, Bennett, 15 years old, who attends the local high school. There are four brothers, Carl Jorgenson, of Viborg; Otto Jorgenson, Menno; Jens Jorgenson, Vermillion; and Andrew Jorgenson, Beresford. There is one sister, Mrs. Harry Ebbesen, Viborg.

The funeral was held at two o'clock at the Congregational Church in Wakonda, the Rev. G.E. Green, pastor of the church, conducting the service. The large attendance of friends at the funeral attested to the high esteem in which Mrs. Conrad was held by those among whom she had lived for so many years. Burial was in the Union Cemetery in Wakonda. on 12 March 1931.²

     Mary was born at Wakonda, South Dakota, on 26 June 1892. She was the daughter of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen and Maren Magdalene Nielsen. The 1900 Census listed Mary Jorgensen in addition to Maren Magdalene Nielsen, Andrew C. Jorgensen, Jens Nelson Jorgensen, Johanna Marie Jorgensen, Metha K. Jorgensen, Carl Jorgensen and Otto Jorgenson in the household of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen, in Riverside Township, Clay County, South Dakota.¹ Mary Jorgensen was enumerated as Mary Jorgenson. White female, age 7. Born June 1892 in South Dakota. Both parents born in Denmark.¹ As of 6 April 1916, her married name was Gunderson. She married Carl Gunderson at South Dakota on 6 April 1916. Mary Jorgensen died on 7 February 1931 at Viborg, South Dakota, at age 38;

MRS. CARL GUNDERSON IS PNEUMONIA VICTIM
Young Mother Passed Away Saturday at Home in Viborg; Was Raised Near Wakonda

A young mother, Mrs. Carl Gunderson, thirty-eight years old, a former resident of Wakonda, but recently living in Viborg, was a victim of pneumonia Saturday, passing away after an illness of three weeks. Her husband and sister, Mrs. Albert Conrad, were with her at the time of her death. Mrs. Harry Ebbesen, another sister, had gone to notify other relatives that the end seemed near, but death came before they could get to the home. During her long illness Mr. Gunderson provided every possible care but health could not be restored.

Mrs. Carl Gunderson was born June 26, 1893 , near Wakonda, S.D., and died February 7, 1931, at ten o'clock, at the age of 38 years, 7 months, and 13 days. She lived most of her life in the Wakonda vicinity, the family moving to the Viborg territory only a few years ago.

Mary Jorgenson was united in marriage to Carl Gunderson April 6, 1916, and three children were born to them. They are, a son, Arndt, age 13; and two daughters, Amelia, age 7 and Juverda Jane, age 4 years.

Besides the husband and children there are four brothers: Carl Jorgenson, Viborg; Otto Jorgenson, Menno; Jens J orgenson, Vermilion; and Andrew Jorgenson, Beresford. There are two sisters, Mrs. Albert Conrad, Wakonda; and Mrs. Harry Ebbesen, Viborg. There are fourteen nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The mother of Mrs. Gunderson, Mrs. Mary Jorgenson, died just four years ago.

The funeral was held Monday at Viborg. A short service was held at the Harry Ebbesen home at 12:30 with service at the north Lutheran church in Viborg at one o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Nelson, of Viborg was in charge. Burial was made in Union cemetery, Wakonda.
A young mother, Mrs. Carl Gunderson, thirty-eight years old, a former resident of Wakonda, but recently living in Viborg, was a victim of pneumonia Saturday, passing away after an illness of three weeks. Her husband and sister, Mrs. Albert Conrad, were with her at the time of her death. Mrs. Harry Ebbesen, another sister, had gone to notify other relatives that the end seemed near, but death came before they could get to the home. During her long illness Mr. Gunderson provided every possible care but health could not be restored.

Mrs. Carl Gunderson was born June 26, 1893*, near Wakonda, South Dakota, and died February 7, 1931, at ten o'clock, at the age of 38 years, 7 months, and 13 days. She lived most of her life in the Wakonda vicinity, the family moving to Viborg territory only a few years ago.

Mary Jorgenson was united in marriage to Carl Gunderson April 6, 1916, and three children were born to them. They are, a son, Arndt, age 13; and two daughters, Amelia, age 7 and Juverda Jane, age 4 years.

Besides the husband and children there are four brothers: Carl Jorgenson, Viborg; Otto Jorgenson, Menno; Jens Jorgenson, Vermilion; and Andrew Jorgensen, Beresford. There are two sisters, Mrs. Albert Conrad, Wakonda; and Mrs. Harry Ebbesen, Viborg. There are fourteen nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. The mother of Mrs. Gunderson, Mrs. Mary Jorgenson, died just four years ago.

The funeral was held Monday at Viborg. A short service was held at the Harry Ebbesen home at 12:30 with service at the north Lutheran church in Viborg at one o'clock. The Rev. Mr. Nelson, of Viborg was in charge. Burial was made in Union cemetery, Wakonda.² She was buried on 9 February 1931 at Union Cemetery, Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota.³

     Metha was born at Meckling (Lodi), Clay County, South Dakota, on 26 July 1894. She was the daughter of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen and Maren Magdalene Nielsen. The 1900 Census listed Metha K. Jorgensen in addition to Maren Magdalene Nielsen, Andrew C. Jorgensen, Jens Nelson Jorgensen, Johanna Marie Jorgensen, Mary Jorgensen, Carl Jorgensen and Otto Jorgenson in the household of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen, in Riverside Township, Clay County, South Dakota.¹ Metha K. Jorgensen was enumerated as Meada Jorgenson. White female, age 5. Born July 1894 in South Dakota. Both parents born in Denmark.¹ As of 30 July 1912, her married name was Ebbesen. She married Harry Ebbesen on 30 July 1912 at Yankton, South Dakota. They observed their golden anniversary on July 30, 1962 with an open house in their lovely home in Vermillion. Metha K. Jorgensen died on 13 March 1965 at Sioux City, Iowa, at age 70. She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Vermillion, South Dakota.

     Carl was born at Clay County, South Dakota, on 14 June 1896. He was the son of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen and Maren Magdalene Nielsen. The 1900 Census listed Carl Jorgensen in addition to Maren Magdalene Nielsen, Andrew C. Jorgensen, Jens Nelson Jorgensen, Johanna Marie Jorgensen, Mary Jorgensen, Metha K. Jorgensen and Otto Jorgenson in the household of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen, in Riverside Township, Clay County, South Dakota.¹ Carl Jorgensen was enumerated as Carl Jorgenson. White male, age 3. Born June 1896 in South Dakota. Parents born in Denmark.¹

     Otto was born on 23 December 1898. He was the son of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen and Maren Magdalene Nielsen. The 1900 Census listed Otto Jorgenson in addition to Maren Magdalene Nielsen, Andrew C. Jorgensen, Jens Nelson Jorgensen, Johanna Marie Jorgensen, Mary Jorgensen, Metha K. Jorgensen and Carl Jorgensen in the household of Emanuel Marinus Jorgensen, in Riverside Township, Clay County, South Dakota.¹ Otto Jorgenson was enumerated as Otto Jorgenson. White male, age 2. Born December 1897 in South Dakota. Both parents born in Denmark.¹ He died on 15 March 1964 at Brinuba, Tulare County, California, at age 65; Mother's maiden name listed as Nelson.²

     Jens was born at Copenhagen, Denmark, on 22 February 1838. He was the son of Niels Jensen and Mette Kathrine Rasmusdaughter. He married Ane Kjerstine Mortensen at Copenhagen, Denmark, in November 1858.¹ He emigrated, circa 1883. Point of origin: Denmark. His six youngest children migrated to America with him. They lived in New York for some years before moving on to South Dakota.. Jens died on 23 December 1909 at Gayville, South Dakota, at age 71. He was buried at Danish Lutheran Cemetery, South Dakota. He is the first "J" in the title of the Three J's From Denmark, half brother of Jorgen and Johan Nielsen.

     Ane was born at Bullerup, Denmark, on 19 September 1839. She was the daughter of Morten Pedersson Lindegard and Maren Sorensdaughter. She married Jens C. Nielsen at Copenhagen, Denmark, in November 1858.¹ Ane died on 12 February 1879 at Copenhagen, Denmark, at age 39.

     Mette was born at Roust, Denmark, on 29 July 1858. She was the daughter of Jens C. Nielsen and Ane Kjerstine Mortensen. As of 8 May 1875, her married name was Andersen.¹ Mette Katrine Nielsen married Kristian Andersen on 8 May 1875; No childen.¹ Mette died on 6 July 1931 at Stenderup, Denmark, at age 72. Mette was born a few months before her parent's wedding--a dreadful story at that time most likely. She was in love with a young farmer's son, but her brother Rasmus told her not to marry him because he liked to drink. Every time he visited her, Rasmus would get him so drunk that Mette finally believed Rasmus.

Mette was a housekeeper for an old blacksmith whose wife had passed away. He had a 10-year-old son. But Mette didn't like this son. She married the blacksmith after several years in his house. They were frugal people. He had a very find garden and many bees and sold lots of honey. She was a clever weaver. The boy was sent to a sister of Kristian and passed away a few years later. They had no children together. They left a big property and it was testated for Rasmus. It was under the very worst crisis for the farmers all over the world. Rasmus used this money to help out his son who had a windmill and a fertilizer business because his farmer customers could not pay their bills.

     Rasmus was born at Tange, Denmark, on 15 April 1860. He was the son of Jens C. Nielsen and Ane Kjerstine Mortensen. He married Inger Kristine Christensen on 2 November 1885. Rasmus died on 7 July 1939 at age 79.

Inger and Rasmus bought a small farm in Lundtofte, by Holsted. Rasmus worked as "buildingmaster" and Inger and the children took care of the farm. It is told that Inger walked after the horses and harrow, with a kid under the arm. Rasmus and Inger were clever and busy. They were very economical too.

Rasmus and Inger's son Hans Peder migrated to America. He worked for his uncle, Chris Nielsen near Gayville and attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. He met accidental death working in silver mine in Colorado.

     Niels was born at Copenhagen, Denmark, on 20 September 1864. He was the son of Jens C. Nielsen and Ane Kjerstine Mortensen. He emigrated, circa 1883. Point of origin:. He married Andrea Marie Anderson. Niels and Andrea acquired and operated a fine farm four miles south of Gayville, South Dakota.. Niels died on 29 January 1944 at Gayville, South Dakota, at age 79. His body was interred at Gayville, South Dakota, at Danish Lutheran Cemetery.

     His body was interred at Gayville, South Dakota, at Danish Lutheran Cemetery. Martin died in November 1950 at Gayville, South Dakota, at age 83. Martin was born at Roust, Denmark, on 17 January 1867. He was the son of Jens C. Nielsen and Ane Kjerstine Mortensen. Martin L. Nielsen and Christian Nielsen emigrated circa 1883 from Denmark; Denmark. Martin L. Nielsen married Dorothea Anderson; They maintained a fine farm bordering on his brother Niels' farm. Their three children were born and reared there. Martin L. Nielsen died in November 1950 at Gayville, South Dakota, at age 83.

Martin and Dorothea maintained a fine farm bordering on his brother Niels' farm. Their three children were born and reared here.

     His body was interred at Gayville, South Dakota, at Danish Lutheran Cemetery. Christian was born on 28 April 1869. He was the son of Jens C. Nielsen and Ane Kjerstine Mortensen. Christian Nielsen and Martin L. Nielsen emigrated circa 1883 from Denmark; Denmark. He emigrated, circa 1883. Point of origin: Denmark. Christian died on 12 August 1945 at Gayville, South Dakota, at age 76. They acquired a beautiful farm home and extensive farm land in the Gayville community of South Dakota. Cattle feeding was a specialty.