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Ralph Eugene Hogue¹

Biography

• Birth: Ralph Eugene Hogue was born on 28 March 1920 in Bremerton, Kitsap, Washington, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Helen Alene Nielson Andersen were married on 5 January 1951 in Snohomish, Washington, United StatesBG.¹
• Death: He died on 20 December 1979, at age 59, in Garden Grove, Orange, California, United StatesBGO.

• Last Edited: 27 April 2020 11:52:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)

• Relationship: 3rd great-grandmother of Debra Sue Loghry

Charity Cook

• References: Ancestors of Debra S. Loghry

Parents

Charity Cook

Biography

• Birth: Charity Cook was born on 15 March 1805 in North Carolina, United StatesBGO, Alternate information states she was born about 1796 in South Carolina.
• Marriage: She and Nathan Thornton were married on 11 July 1821 in Liberty, Union, Indiana, United StatesBGO, Nathan and Charity were second cousins. His father and Charity's mother were first cousins.^1,2,3,4
• Death: She died on 23 October 1853, at age 48, in Ankeny, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.

• Name: Charity Cook was also known as Charity Thornton.^1,2
• Note: She is of English ancestry.
• Alt. Birth: She has conflicting birth information of 21 March 1804 and Bush River, Newberry, South Carolina, United StatesBGO.⁵
• Occupant: Charity was an occupant at the residence of Thomas Cook after 1821 in Franklin, Union, Indiana, United StatesBG. Names of Children, When Born, Names of Parents (Thomas & Kezia Cook), Residence (Franklin, Union County), Notes (Removed to Vermillion Illinois):
  1) Zimmie 1 Jul 1793;
  2) Isaac 11 Oct 1795;
  3) Nathaniel 25 May 1798;
  4) Eli 9 Jul 1800;
  5) Wright 11 Oct 1802;
  6) Charity 15 Mar 1805;
  7) Rebecca 1 Aug 1808;
  8) Mary 11 Oct 1810;
  9) Elizabeth 11 Oct 1812;
  10) Daniel 25 Jul 1815;
  11) Sally 12 Apr 1818.⁶
• Household Member: Charity appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in the 1830 U.S. Federal census in 1830 in Vermilion, Illinois, United StatesBGO. Nathan Thornton, Home in 1830: Vermilion, Illinois; Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2; Free White Persons - Males 20 thr 29: 1; Free White Persons - Females - 5 thr 9: 1; Free White Persons - 20 thr 29: 1; Free White Persons - Under 20: 3; Free White Persons - 20 thr 49: 2; Total Free White Persons: 5; Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 5.^7,8
• Household Member: Charity appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in the 1840 U.S. Federal census in 1840 in Vermilion, Illinois, United StatesBGO. Nathan Thornton; Home in 1840: Vermilion, Illinois; Free White Persons - Males - 5 thr 9: 2; Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 3; Free White Persons - Males - 40 thr 49: 1; Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 2; No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1; Free White Persons - Under 20: 11; Free White Persons - 20 thr 49: 3; Total Free White Persons: 14; Total All Persons - Free Wite, Free Colored, Slaves: 14.^9,8,10
• Household Member: Charity appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in a census on 17 September 1850 in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  
  1) Nathan Thornton, farmer, age 51, birthplace North Carolina, value of real estate $2500.
  2) Charity Thornton, age 45, birthplace South Carolina.
  3) Newton Thornton, age 18, birthplace Illinois.
  4) Anne Thornton, age 13, birthplace Illinois.
  5) Jane Thornton, age 11, birthplace Illinois.
  6) William Thornton, age 8, birthplace Illinois.
  7) Thomas F. Thornton, age 5, birthplace Illinois.^11,12

• Last Edited: 19 January 2022 09:41:00

Citations

1. [S446] Ancestoral chart of Martin Luther Thornton provided by Larry E. Warren, 4302 40th St., Des Moines, IA 50310-3703 on October 11, 1998.
2. [S351] Compiler: Jordan Dodd, Indiana, Compiled Marriages, 1802-1892
3. [S447] Indian State Library, "Indiana Marriages Through 1850," database online, accessed 17 Feb 2019), entry for Nathan Thornton and Charity Cook's 1821 marriage.
4. [S309] "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019." database with images., (https://familysearch.org : accessed 19 Jan 2022); Thornton-Cook marriage; citing Indiana Commission on Public Records, Indianapolis.
5. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 3 Apr 2017), entry for Charity Cook, person ID L4B4-6GN.
6. [S1313] Earlham College (Richmond, Indiana, United States), Quaker Church, Meeting of Friends; Collection: Indiana Yearly Meeting Minutes. Digital images., Thomas Cook household; accessed 21 Mar 2016
7. [S443] Illinois, Vermilion County, 1830 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M19, roll 23, p. 103, Nathan Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016
8. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, Maria Thornton Madden, 28822554.
9. [S1850] Illinois, Vermilion County, 1840 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M704, roll 71, p. 126, line 5, Nathan Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016.
10. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, Marietta Thornton Lewis, 54414153.
11. [S1842] Iowa, Polk County, 1850 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M432, roll 188, p. 61A, dwelling 134, family 759, Nathan Thornton household
12. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, William Thornton, 114182860.

Edna Frederikka Heglin^1,2,3

Biography

• Birth: Edna Frederikka Heglin was born on 25 August 1890 in Dalesburg, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^2,3
• Marriage: She and Gabriel Susannius Nelson were married on 23 December 1914 in Dalesburg, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO, They were married in the bride's home and observed their golden wedding anniversary with an open house in their home on December 23, 1965.^2,2
• Death: She died on 15 December 1970, at age 80, in Longmont, Boulder, Colorado, United StatesBGO.

• Note: In late November of 1968, Edna (Heglin) Nelson entered the Good Samaritan Home in Centerville, South Dakota. In the summer of 1970, she went to Longmont, Colorado to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Ralph Foote. She was an accomplished musician.
• Residence: She had a residence in 1900 in Pleasant Valley, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁴
• Residence: She had a residence in 1910 in Pleasant Valley, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁴
• Residence: She had a residence in 1920 in Pleasant Valley, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁴
• Residence: She had a residence in 1935 in Pleasant Valley, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁴
• Residence: She had a residence in 1940 in Pleasant Valley, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁴
• Residence: She resided at Good Samaritan Home in November 1968 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁵
• Residence: In the summer of 1970, she went to Longmont, Boulder, Colorado to live with her daughter, Ruth (Nelson) Foote and her husband, Ralph Foote.⁵

• Last Edited: 2 May 2022 10:12:00

Citations

1. [S208] Janet Murphy, Murphy, Janet, 1988 Update, Recipient: to Debbie Jorgenson
2. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
3. [S865] SD, Clay Co., 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Pleasant Valley, enumeration district (ED) 14-9, sheet 74, household 68, ines 20-23, (Gabriel Nelson family), accessed 2 May 2022
4. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 2 Oct 2018), entry for Edna Frederikka Heglin, person ID L1XY-DYX.
5. [S208] Janet Murphy, Murphy, Janet, 1988 Update, Recipient: to Debbie Jorgenson, Edna Nelson residence

Effie Crommett^1,2,3

Biography

• Birth: Effie Crommett was born on 18 October 1907 in Spicer, Kandiyohi, Minnesota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3
• Marriage: She and Ellis Nelson were married on 28 August 1926 in Minnesota, United StatesBG.²
• Death: She died on 8 August 1967, at age 59, in Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesBGO.^1,2

• Household Member: Effie appeared in the household of Ellis Nelson in a census on 17 April 1950 in Seattle, King, Washington, United StatesBGO.
  1) Ellis Nelson, head household, age 59, married, born in South Dakota, marine carpenter for the U.S. Army, both parents born in Denmark.
  2) Effie E. Nelson, wife, age 42, born in Minnesota.
  3) Mary A. Nelson, daughter, age 15, born in Minnesota.
  4) Dennis E. Nelson, son, age 11, born in Minnesota.³

• Last Edited: 18 May 2022 10:15:00

Citations

1. [S208] Janet Murphy, Murphy, Janet, 1988 Update, Recipient: to Debbie Jorgenson
2. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
3. [S1220] Washington, King County, 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Seattle, enumeration district (ED) 40-800, sheet 15, household 173, lines 23-26, Ellis Nelson household, accessed 18 May 2022

Thomas Franz Nielsen Jensen¹

Biography

• Birth: Thomas Franz Nielsen Jensen was born on 15 February 1874 in Kobenhoved, DenmarkBG.^1,2
• Marriage: He and Susanne Nielsen were married on 1 July 1898 in Copenhagen, Københavns Amt, DenmarkBGO.^1,2
• Death: He died on 13 January 1958, at age 83, in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesBGO.¹

• Name: Thomas Franz Nielsen Jensen was also known as Frands Jensen.²
• Note: Franz migrated to America and came to the home of Maria Nelson in March, 1911. Susanne and the children, Louise, Christine, Johanna, and Helga, came in June 1911. They farmed in Clay County, and were members of the Nazareth Lutheran Church, Beresford, south Dakota.
• Emigration: He emigrated in March 1911 from DenmarkBG. Upon emigrating from Denmark, Franz came to the home of Maria Nelson in Wakonda, South Dakota.^1,2
• Obituary: His obituary was published on 14 January 1958 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  FRANDS JENSEN
  Frands Jensen, 84, 2244 Boise street, a farmer in the Beresford, S.D., area for many years, died Monday at a Sioux City hospital.
  
  Mr. Jensen had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. E. A. Peterson of Sioux City, the last seven years.
  
  He was born in Denmark, and was married there 1 Jul 1898 to Susanna Nelson. The couple came to the United States in 1911. Mrs. Jensen died in Jan 1944. Mr. Jensen was a member of Nazareth Lutheran church at Beresford
  
  Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Peterson of Sioux City; Mrs. Harry Johnson, Mrs. Andrew Kirkebak and Mrs. Glen Ronan, all of Beresford; a son, Tinus Jensen of Wakonda, S.D.; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
  
  Funeral services will be at 2 pm. Thursday at Nazareth Lutheran church.²

• Last Edited: 19 April 2022 10:02:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Obituaries: Frands Jensen," 14 Jan 1958, p. 5, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 19 Apr 2022).

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Louise Kristine Jensen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Louise Kristine Jensen was born on 14 April 1900 in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.¹
• Death: She died on 15 April 1900, at age 0, in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.¹

• Last Edited: 26 April 2020 10:05:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Anna Louise Jensen^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Anna Louise Jensen was born on 23 July 1902 in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.^3,2
• Marriage: She and Walter Wallace Hult were married on 3 May 1923 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesBGO.⁴
• Marriage: She and Harry R. Johnson were married on 23 November 1937 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^5,6
• Death: She died on 24 April 1997, at age 94.^7,3

• Alt. Birth: She has conflicting birth information of about 1902 and Stroodings, Esberg, Desuz, DenmarkBG.¹
• Witness: Anna witnessed the emigration of Susanne Nielsen in June 1911 in DenmarkBG.⁵
• Emigration: She emigrated in June 1911 from DenmarkBG. Destination Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United States.
• Household Member: Anna appeared in the household of Harry R. Johnson in a census on 3 April 1950 in Glenwood, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBG.
  1) Harry R. Johnson, age 52, married, born in U.S., cattle & hog feeder.
  2) Louise Johnson, age 47, born in Denmark.²
• Residence: She had a residence on 13 March 1994 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁸

• Last Edited: 22 May 2022 11:08:00

Citations

1. [S35] Iowa. Polk., Iowa Marriage Records 1880-1922., 1923: 530, Hult-Jensen, 1923; accessed 19 Apr 2022.
2. [S865] SD, Clay Co., 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Garfield, enumeration district (ED) 14-4, sheet 3, household 20, lines 1-2, Harry R. Johnson household, accessed 22 May 2022
3. [S296] U.S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, entry for Louise Jensen Johnson, 1997, SS no. 484761092, accessed 19 Apr 2022
4. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson), Entry for Jensen-Hult's 3 May 1923 marriage
5. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
6. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Obituary: Harry Johnson," 7 Jan 1987, p. 24, col. 4; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 19 Apr 2022).
7. [S1852] J. Paulson, "Paulson Family Tree," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 19 Apr 2022), entry for Anna Louise Jensen's 1997 death.
8. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Obituary: Wallace Hult," 13 Mar 1994, p. 29, col. 1; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 19 Apr 2022).

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Christine Jensen^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Christine Jensen was born on 7 May 1905 in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.^1,3,2
• Marriage: She and Andrew Kirkebak were married on 18 February 1926 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,3,2
• Marriage: She and James J. O'Connor were married on 17 November 1973 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^3,2
• Death: She died on 24 January 2000, at age 94, in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^3,2

• Witness: Christine witnessed the emigration of Susanne Nielsen in June 1911 in DenmarkBG.¹
• Emigration: She emigrated in June 1911 from DenmarkBG. Destination Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United States.¹
• Occupant: Christine was an occupant at the residence of Andrew Kirkebak on 14 January 1958 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁴
• Obituary: Her obituary was published on 25 January 2000 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  Christine O'Connor, 94, o f Beresford, died Monday, 24 Jan 2000 at the Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford.
  
  Christine Jensen was born 7 May 1905 in Stendorup, Denmark. She came to the United States in 1911 with her family. The family settled in Lodi.
  
  She married Andrew Kirkebak 18 Feb 1926. Her husband died in 1972. She married James O'Connor 17 Nov 1973. Her second husband died in 1999.
  
  Survivors include a son, Russell Kirkebak of Beresford; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several niees and nephews....²

• Last Edited: 19 April 2022 17:06:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Obituary: Christine O'Connor," 25 Jan 2000, p. 14, col. 2; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 19 Apr 2022).
3. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 29 Apr 2020, Christine Jensen O'Connor (7 May 1905–24 Jan 2000), 6775626, citing Beresford Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Brian M. Hass (contributor 46547457).
4. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Obituaries: Frands Jensen," 14 Jan 1958, p. 5, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 19 Apr 2022).

Linda J.¹

Biography

• Birth: Linda J. was born on 4 April 1940 in California, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: She and Edward M. Thornton were married.¹
• Death: She died on 18 April 2015, at age 75, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.¹

• Obituary: Her obituary was published in 2015 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO. Linda J. Thornton, 75, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Iowa Methodist Hospital and was born April 4, 1940 in California.
  
  Linda graduated from East High School. She worked her entire career at Equitable Insurance, now ING, in long term investments. She enjoyed spending summers at her cabin at Clear Lake, and loved animals, especially her cats.
  
  Linda is survived by her son, Ryan Thornton; and many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends
  
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Thornton; and sister, Mignon Parkins.¹

• Last Edited: 24 March 2021 11:28:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Linda J. Thornton, 145226652.

• Relationship: 4th great-grandfather of Debra Sue Loghry

Thomas J. Thornton¹

• References: Ancestors of Debra S. Loghry

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Thomas J. Thornton was born on 11 October 1762 in Snow Camp, Orange, Province of North Carolina, Colonial AmericaBG.^1,2,3
• Marriage: He and Abigail Spencer were married in February 1792 in Randolph, North Carolina, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Sarah Elizabeth Thomas were married on 1 September 1813 in Montgomery, Ohio, United StatesBGO, U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 state that Thomas Thornton married Sarah Thomas on 1 Sep 1813 in West Branch [Monthly Meeting West Branch Monthly Meeting; Meeting State Indiana; Meeting County: Miami].
  
  Parents of Thomas Thornton: Thomas Thornton; Mother Elizabeth Thornton.
  
  Parents of Sarah Thomas: Thomas Thomas and Mary Thomas.^4,5,5
• Death: He died on 10 November 1834, at age 72, in Vermilion, Illinois, United StatesBGO.¹

• Note: See attached sources.⁶
• Story:
  Information on Reuben Lively found at www.livelyroots.com:
  
  As to the claim of Thomas Thornton that two of his younger brothers were in the care of Reuben Lively, a search on Mr. Lively was undertaken.
  
  Reuben Lively was born 1756 in America, and died in 1826 in Rawdon, Nova Scotia. He married Mary Liddell 1780 in South Carolina or Nova Scotia. Reuben Lively Sr. was from the 96 District in South Carolina and served as a private in Col. John Cotton's, Stevenson Creek Militia on the side of the British in the American Revolution.
  
  From the John Duncanson book "Rawdon and Douglas: Two Loyalist Townships in Nova Scotia". Rawdon Township (now in Hants Co, Nova Scotia) was formed in 1784 by the government of Nova Scotia "for the Loyalist refugees from the 96th District, South Carolina and St. Augustine, Florida." 96th District is in the extreme northwest corner of South Carolina and had been Indian Territory up to at least 1766, some of which was only settled after that date by settlers moving south and by new arrivals from North Ireland, Yorkshire, England, etc. After the American Revolution began in 1775, action in South Carolina was limited to skirmishes until the fall of 1779 when the British launched a major campaign taking Charleston and establishing military posts from Camden to the 96th District. However, on 1781, May 22, the Americas under General Greene attacked the 96th District post. The post held out but finally on June 21, 1781, Lord Rawdon, Commander of British forces in South Carolina ordered the evacuation of the 96th District post and loyalist refugees moved to Orangeburg, and later to Charleston. Charleston itself was evacuated to Halifax, Nova Scotia in October 1782 and included the 96th District loyalists, which also included Reuben Lively. On August 3, 1784, a grant of 24,500 acres was made in Rawdon township, Nova Scotia to 57 settlers, "most of whom were loyalist refugees from the old 96th District. This grant is sometimes referred to as "The Bond Grant" after Captain James Bond, one of the settlers from the 96th District, and a recognized leader among the Rawdon settlers. Reuben Lively of the 96th received 500 acres in this grant.
  
  Reuben Lively, loyalist claim #104 dated July 1786 stated that he was a native of America, settled in the 96th District of South Carolina in 1775. He avoided service with the Americans by being underage; served with them for 6 months but only against the Indians. His father was friendly to Great Britain but was killed by the rebels in 1781. Reuben joined the British at the 96th District post after the taking of Charleston by the British in the autumn of 1779 and served in the militia until the fall of the 96th District. He had 250 acres in the 96th District from his wife. They were married in 1780, her family was named Cameron. He also had 200 acres from his wife valued at 10 shillings per acre. Had 15 horses, 30 cattle, 6 Negroes, all lost to the Americans. He was buried at the Anglican Church, St. Paul's, Upper Rawdon, Nova Scotia.
  
• Alt. Birth: He has conflicting birth information of 11 October 1762 and Orange, North Carolina, United StatesBGO.⁷
• Residence: He had a residence in 1776 in Ninety Six District, Greenwood, Province of South Carolina, Colonial AmericaBG. The 96th District is a former judicial district in South Carolina, existing as a district from 29 Jul 1769 to 31 Dec 1799. The courthouse and jail for Ninety-Six District were in Ninety Six, South Carolina. During the colonial period, the land around the cost was divided into parishes corresponding to the parishes of the Church of England. In addition, there were also several counties that had judicial and electoral functions. As people settled in the backcountry, judicial districts and additional counties were formed. This structure continued and grew after the Revolutionary War. By 1800, all counties were renamed as districts until 1868 when the districts were converted back to counties. Nine-Six District was created on 29 Jul 1769 as the most western of the seven original districts within the Province of South Carolina. Its boundaries included the current Abbeville, McCormick, Edgefield, Saluda, Greenwood, Laurens, Union, and Spartanburg counties; much of the Cherokee and Newberry counties; and small parts of Aiken and Greenville Counties. As a result of the 1785 Act, districts in South Carolina were further subdivided into counties. The Ninety-Six District was given the counties of Abbeville, Edgefield, Laurens, Newberry, Spartanburg, and Union. On 1 Jan 1800, Ninety-Six District was abolished and replaced by Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenville, Laurens, and Newberry Districts.^8,9
• Immigration: He immigrated between 1780 and 1790. Charleston, Pennsylvania.¹
• Witness: Thomas witnessed the immigration of Thomas A. Thornton in December 1782 in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, CanadaBGO. THORNTON, THOMAS
  
  Of South Carolina. A native of America, Thornton settled at Ninety Six, where he had 150 acres, twenty cleared. He served at first in the British militia under General Cunningham, and again after the reduction of Charleston in 1780. Thornton moved to Charleston with his family during the evacuation of Ninety Six, and then travelled to Halifax with his children following the death of his wife. He died at Halifax soon after his arrival. Thornton's eldest son, Thomas, filed the claim. (He was then twenthy-one.) Thomas Jr. went to Rawdon, Nova Scotia with his two infant brothers, who were in the care of Reuben Lively. His father had commanded a company in the regiment of militia led by Colonel Thomas Pearson. Thomas Thornton, Jr. estimated his loss at £116 sterling, and received £50 sterling.^8,10
• Immigration: He immigrated in December 1782 to Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, CanadaBGO. According to the book "Thorntons in North Carolina," Thomas, with his father and siblings, left Charleston, South Carolina when the city fell to the American forces as they were Loyalists.^8,11
• Story:
  The following is from biographical information provided by Dan Olson at Ancestry.com:
  
  According to Ken Thornton in his book "Thorntons in North Carolina", Thomas, his brothers and father left South Carolina on December 13, 1782 during the evacuation of Charleston, South Carolina. They left South Carolina because they were loyal to Great Britain in the Revolutionary War. Thomas fought for the British along with his father and his uncle John Thornton. They served from June 14, 1780 until late 1782. They went to Nova Scotia, Canada, which was still a British colony. Thomas' father died soon after arriving in Nova Scotia. Thomas stayed one winter in Halifax, Nova Scotia, then in April 1783, went to Newport, and then Rawdon (probably in Nova Scotia). According to land records in Nova Scotia, Thomas owned about 250 acres of land, which he had received from his father when he died. Thomas sold his land in Nova Scotia in 1785, and went back to North Carolina (North Carolina passed a law in 1786 that pardoned all loyalists returning to North Carolina). Probably Thomas knew this and felt safe in returning. Thomas' two brothers were cared for by Reuben Lively (see Reuben Lively).⁶
  
• Land: He owned land in 1784 in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, CanadaBGO. Loyalists from East Florida. Memorial for land "as they are now gone up to Rawdon." Surveyor's Report: Halifax County, 23,000 acres, "exclusive of 2000 acres heretofore granted David Ross and Gilbert Stewart and exclusive of 1500 acres reserved for a School and Glebe and other public uses." Names on land record included Thomas Thornton, Eli Thornton, and Abraham Thornton.¹²
• Immigration: He immigrated in 1786 to North Carolina, United StatesBGO. Thomas returned to the U.S. after the death of his father, and also because North Carolina pardoned Loyalists after the war was over.^11,8
• Residence: He had a residence in April 1793 in Surry, North Carolina, United StatesBG.¹³
• Story:
  Thomas probably left for Ohio about 1806, according to research done by Ken Thornton. They moved to a Quaker settlement near Dayton, Ohio. The family went via wagon, which was pulled by oxen. The wagon was loaded with household goods, food and children. Each of the families engaged in the move made five bushels of noodles before they started on the trip. They migrated from North Carolina to Ohio to get away from slavery and then left Ohio because timber was scarce, and no public land was left to enter. Illinois better suited their needs because they found good soil and an abundance of timber. After Abigail died, she asked that if Thomas ever married again, he would name a daughter Abigail after her. Thomas did this after marrying Sarah. Thomas and Sarah moved to Vermilion County, Illinois in 1821, where they both died in 1834. Thomas's gravestone could still be read in the 1970s, but by the later 1990s, it was becoming exceedingly to read. It was not anchored in the ground and was leaning.⁶
  
• Census: He appeared on the census on 7 August 1820 in Randolph, Miami, Ohio, United StatesBG.^8,14,15,16
• Census: He appeared on the census in 1830 in Vermilion, Illinois, United StatesBGO. Thomas Thornton household consisting of one free white female 10-15 and one free white male 60 thru 69. Many other family names recorded on this page: Haworth, Thornton, and Cook.^8,17
• Alt. Death: He has conflicting death information of 20 October 1834 and Vermilion, Illinois, United StatesBGO.¹⁸
• Probate: He had an estate probated on 17 November 1834 in Vermilion, Illinois, United StatesBGO.¹⁹

• Last Edited: 26 September 2023 09:30:00

Citations

1. [S448] Letha Badger, Badger to Debbie, Letter, 09/01/1998, Recipient: to Debbie Jorgenson
2. [S446] Ancestoral chart of Martin Luther Thornton provided by Larry E. Warren, 4302 40th St., Des Moines, IA 50310-3703 on October 11, 1998.
3. [S213] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1, Thomas was part of the Cane Creek MM, near what is now Snow Camp, NC
4. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 13 May 2017, Sarah Thomas Thornton, 37350798.
5. [S214] Ancestry.com, "U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935." Database and images., (https://ancestry.com : accessed 27 Dec 2019); entry for Thomas Thornton and Sarah Thomas's marriage.
6. [S1223] Dan Olson, Compiler: Dan Olson, Dan Olson, Location: Ancestry.com, Url: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33839538/recent
7. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 13 May 2017, Thomas J. Thornton, 23072556.
8. [S213] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1
9. [S523] Wikipedia Contributors, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia., accessed 21 Jul 2017), "Ninety-Six District, South Carolina"
10. [S1230] Gregory Palmer, Biographical Sketches of Loyalists of the American Revolution, p. 862.
11. [S1709] Gene Baxter, Compiler: Gene Baxter, Baxter Family Tree, Location: Ancestry.com, (http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1636773/person/-1145555825/facts/sources)
12. [S1853] Nova Scotia Archives, Ancestry.com., accessed 25 Jun 2020), Nova Scotia Land Petitions (1765-1800); Volume Number 2: Thomas Thornton
13. [S213] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1, Thomas purchased land in Surry County from a James Jones.
14. [S1854] Ohio, Montgomery County, 1820 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M33, roll 94, Randolph, line 6, Thomas Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016
15. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 27 Sep 2017, Rebecca Brazelton, 37349591.
16. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 14 Dec 2019, Thomas T. Thornton (5 Jan 1804-1 Aug 1883), 28757188, citing Greenwood Friends Cemetery, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Katie Lou (contributor 46950342).
17. [S443] Illinois, Vermilion County, 1830 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M19, roll 23, p. 103, line 39, Thomas Thornton household, accessed 12 Jul 2017
18. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 3 Apr 2017), entry for Thomas J. Thornton, person ID LK3N-SH2.
19. [S1855] Illinois. Vermilion County., Will Records, 1827-1922. Digital images., Thomas Thornton, pp. 292-294, Case No. 132; (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 27 Dec 2019)

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Johanna Jensen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Johanna Jensen was born on 7 May 1905 in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.¹
• Death: She died on 11 September 1905, at age 0, in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.¹

• Last Edited: 26 April 2020 10:06:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Johanna Jensen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Johanna Jensen was born on 27 May 1906 in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.¹
• Marriage: She was married.
• Marriage: She and Ernest A. Peterson were married on 10 July 1934 in Willmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota, United StatesBGO.^2,3
• Death: She died on 2 December 1988, at age 82.^1,4

• Name: Johanna Jensen was also known as Mrs. E. A. Peters.⁵
• Alt. Birth: She has conflicting birth information of 27 June 1906 and DenmarkBG.⁴
• Witness: Johanna witnessed the emigration of Susanne Nielsen in June 1911 in DenmarkBG.²
• Residence: She had a residence on 14 January 1958 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesBGO.⁵

• Last Edited: 20 April 2022 09:56:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 29 Apr 2020, Johanna Peterson (1906–1988), 10285883, citing Beresford Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Brian M. Hass (contributor 46547457).
2. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
3. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Ernest A. Peterson," 16 Sep 1983, p. 16, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://newspapers.com : accessed 29 Apr 2020).
4. [S434] Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Death Index," database on-line, entry for Joan Peterson, 1988, SS no. 484-24-2025, accessed 20 Apr 2022
5. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Obituaries: Frands Jensen," 14 Jan 1958, p. 5, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 19 Apr 2022).

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Helga Jensen^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Helga Jensen was born on 6 July 1908 in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.^1,2
• Marriage: She was married.
• Marriage: She and Glen T. Ronan were married on 13 June 1939 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: She died on 18 July 1968, at age 60, in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin, United StatesBGO.^1,3

• Witness: Helga witnessed the emigration of Susanne Nielsen in June 1911 in DenmarkBG.¹
• Emigration: She emigrated in June 1911 from DenmarkBG. Destination Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United States.¹
• Alt. Marriage: She has conflicting marriage information of 13 June 1938 and Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.³
• Household Member: Helga appeared in the household of Glen T. Ronan in a census on 10 April 1950 in Garfield, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBG.
  1) Glen Ronan, age 44, married, born in South Dakota, farmer.
  2) Helga Ronan, age 42, wife, born in Denmark.
  3) Le Roy Ronan, age 15, born in South Dakota.
  4) Stanley Ronan, age 9, born in South Dakota.
  5) Martin Ronan, age 8, born in South Dakota.²
• Residence: She had a residence on 14 January 1958 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁴

• Last Edited: 22 May 2022 10:46:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S865] SD, Clay Co., 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Garfield, enumeration district (ED) 14-3, sheet 6, household 71, lines 21-25, Glen Ronan household, accessed 22 May 2022
3. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Obituaries: Glen Ronan," 28 Jul 1984, p. 21, col. 4; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Apr 2022).
4. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Obituaries: Frands Jensen," 14 Jan 1958, p. 5, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 19 Apr 2022).

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Asmus Jensen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Asmus Jensen was born on 28 July 1909 in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.¹
• Death: He died on 24 February 1910, at age 0, in Stenderup, Fovling, DenmarkBG.¹

• Last Edited: 26 April 2020 10:06:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Tinus Jensen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Tinus Jensen was born on 8 November 1911 in Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Marjory Elna Jensen were married on 12 January 1940 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesBGO.²
• Death: He died on 10 December 1965, at age 54, in Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹

• Residence: He had a residence on 14 January 1958 in Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.³

• Last Edited: 20 April 2022 11:41:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S8] Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Digital Images of Marriage Certificates Ancestry.com, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945," marriage certificate 97-26 (1940), Jensen-Jensen accessed 20 Apr 2022.
3. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Obituaries: Frands Jensen," 14 Jan 1958, p. 5, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 19 Apr 2022).

Miner J. Ebbesen^1,2,3,4

Biography

• Birth: Miner J. Ebbesen was born on 25 March 1885 in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,3,4
• Marriage: He and Kathrine Nielsen were married on 19 November 1912 in Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO, Miner and Kathrine observed their golden wedding anniversary with an open house in the Lutheran Church parish hall in Viborg on November 19, 1962.
  
  Miner and Kathrine lived on the farm near Viborg that his father homesteaded in 1882. Here their three children were born and reared. In 1946 they moved to Rapid City where they lived for fifteen years and they spent their 48th wedding anniversary on the way back to retire in Centerville. They have a nice home, yard, and garden in Centerville.^3,3
• Death: He died in July 1987, at age 102, in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,5

• Note: He is very proficient in working with wood, having refinished many pieces of furniture that changed the values from nothing to priceless.
• Census: He appeared on the census on 5 April 1950 in Rapid City, Pennington, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Miner J. Ebbesen, head, age 65, birth place South Dakota, carpenter.
  2); Kathrine Ebbesen, wife, age 57, birth place Denmark, both parents born in Denmark.⁴

• Last Edited: 2 May 2022 09:25:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 8 Mar 2018, Miner J. Ebbesen (1885–1987, 43123266, citing Spring Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley, Turner County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Michael Harrington (contributor 46760007).
2. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 6 May 2020), entry for Miner Ebbesen, person ID LVP9-TNQ.
3. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
4. [S144] SD, Pennington Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Rapid City, enumeration district (ED) 52-31, sheet 6, household 55, lines 17-18, (Miner Ebbesen family), accessed 2 May 2022
5. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 6 May 2020), entry for Miner J Ebbesen, person ID LVP9-TNQ.

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Niels J. Ebbesen^1,2,3

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Niels J. Ebbesen was born on 14 June 1913 in Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3,4
• Marriage: He and Virginia Christopherson were married on 3 February 1946 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.²
• Death: He died on 8 March 1993, at age 79, in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,5,3

• Name: Niels J. Ebbesen was also known as Nels Ebbeson.⁴
• Census: He appeared on the census on 12 April 1950 in Spring Valley, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Nels Ebbeson, age 35, married, head household, born in South Dakota, farming.
  2) Virginia Ebbesson, age 34, wife, born in South Dakota.
  3) Linda Ebbesson, age 1, daughter, born in South Dakota.⁴
• Obituary: His obituary was published on 10 March 1993 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  VIBORG -- Niels Ebbesen, 79, died Monday, March 8, 1993, at Sioux Valley Hospital.
  
  Mr. Ebbesen was born 14 Jun 1913, in rural Wakonda. He served in the Army for 3 1/2 years.
  
  He married Virginia Christopherson on 3 Feb 1946, in Centerville. They farmed in the Center Point, Hurley, and Viborg areas until retiring in 1986 into Viborg.
  
  Survivors include his wife, Virginia; one son, Lee and his wife, JoAnn, of Hurley; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Linda) Andal of Centerville; five grandchildren; and one brother, John of Yankton.
  
  Services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Viborg, with burial in the Baptist Cemetery east of Viborg.³

• Last Edited: 7 June 2022 08:42:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 8 Mar 2018, Niels J Ebbesen (1913–1993), 82553896, citing Baptist Cemetery, Viborg, Turner County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Christin Bartels (contributor 47440162).
2. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
3. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "State: Niels Ebbesen," 10 Mar 1993, p. 15, col. 1; digitized, Newspapers.com (http://www.newspapers.com : accessed 17 Apr 2022).
4. [S1210] SD, Turner Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Spring Valley, enumeration district (ED) 63-27, sheet 16, household 119, lines 2-4, Nels Ebbeson household, accessed 7 Jun 2022
5. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 6 May 2020), entry for Niels J. Ebbesen, person ID LBY4-NKS.

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

John Nielsen Ebbesen^1,2,3

Parents

Biography

• Birth: John Nielsen Ebbesen was born on 16 November 1916 in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3
• Marriage: He and Anna Christina Jensen were married on 23 November 1941 in Spring Valley, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.²
• Death: He died on 23 March 2017, at age 100, in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2

• Census: He appeared on the census on 17 April 1950 in Salem, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBG.
  1) John Ebbesen, head, white, male, age 33, married, born South Dakota, farming.
  2) Anna Ebbesen, wife, white, female, age 31, born in South Dakota.
  3) Gary Ebbesen, son, white, male, age 7, born in South Dakota.
  4) Robert Ebbesen, son, white, male, age 5, born in South Dakota.³

• Last Edited: 26 April 2022 12:10:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 8 Mar 2018, John N. Ebbesen (16 Nov 1916–23 Mar 2017), 43123231, citing Spring Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley, Turner County, South Dakota, USA; maintained by Michael Harrington (contributor 46760007).
2. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
3. [S1210] SD, Turner Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Salem, enumeration district (ED) 63-26, sheet 6, household 45, lines 24-27, (John Ebbesen family), accessed 26 Apr 2022

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Anna Petrea Ebbesen^1,2,3

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Anna Petrea Ebbesen was born on 17 November 1914 in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3
• Marriage: She and Edgar Loren Harkey were married on 18 July 1970 in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, United StatesBGO.³
• Marriage: She and Chester Cook were married on 15 October 1978.³
• Death: She died on 24 August 1982, at age 67, in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United StatesBGO.^4,2,3

• Note: Worked as a secretary in Denver, Colorado.
• Obituary: Her obituary was published on 5 September 1982 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  VIBORG, S.D. - Anna Ebbesen Cook, 67, Phoenix, Ariz., died 24 Aug in Phoenix.
  
  Anna Ebbesen was born 17 Nov 1914 in Virborg. She married Ed Harkey in 1970 at Corpus Cristi, Texas. He died in 1971. She married Chester Cook 15 Oc5 1978.
  
  She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper in Sioux Falls and Denver, Colo.
  
  Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miner Ebbesen, Viborg; and two brothers, Niels Ebbesen, Hurley, SD, and John Ebbesen, Yankton, SD.
  
  Committal will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Spring Valley Lutheran Cemetery and a memorial service will be 1:30 p.m Wednesday at Gaddis Funeral Home in Viborg.³

• Last Edited: 17 April 2022 13:17:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 5 May 2020, Anna Ebbesen Cook (1914–1982), 43123053, citing Spring Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley, Turner County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Michael Harrington (contributor 46760007).
3. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Anna Ebbesen Cook," 5 Sep 1982, p. 23, col. 3; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 17 Apr 2022).
4. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 5 May 2020), entry for Anna Ebbesen, person ID LBYH-FS3.

Ruth Beatrice Hatch^1,2,3,4

Biography

• Birth: Ruth Beatrice Hatch was born on 17 October 1912 in Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3,4
• Death: She died on 29 November 1983, at age 71, in Yankton, Yankton, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^2,3

• Household Member: Ruth appeared in the household of Arnold Lewis Mikkelson in a census on 24 April 1950 in Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Arnold L. Mikkelson, head, age 39, born South Dakota, cashier at bank.
  2) Ruth B. Mikkelson, wife, age 37, born South Dakota.
  3) David W. Mikkelson, son, age 9, born South Dakota.
  4) Sharon K. Mikkelson, daughter, age 7, born South Dakota.
  5) Linda R. Mikkelson, daughter, age 5, born South Dakota.
  6) Chris M. Mikkelson, father, widowed, age 77, born Denmark.⁴
• Obituary: Her obituary was published on 2 December 1983 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  WAKONDA, S.D. - Ruth B. Mikkelson, 71, of Wakonda died Tuesday in a nursing home in Yankton.
  
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the United Church of Christ in Wakonda. The Rev. Oswald F. Elbe will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, rural Wakonda, under the direction of the Hansen Funeral Home of Irene.
  
  Mrs. Mikkelson, the former Ruth Hatch, was born Oct. 17, 1912, at Wakonda and graduated from Wakonda High School. She married Arnold Mikkelson Sept. 7, 1934, at Wakonda. He preceded her in death.
  
  She was an active member of the United Church of Christ and a member of the CuHeLoClub and Senior Citizens Center of Wakonda and served on the Union Cemetery Board.
  
  Survivors include one son, Lt. Col. David of Indianapolis, Ind.; one daughter, Mrs. David (Sharon) Anderson of Jackson, Minn.; a foster daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Sandra) Runyon of Wichita Falls, Texas; two brothers, Lloyd of Linton, N.D. and Stanley of Wakonda; four sisters, Mrs. Mrytle Huth and Mrs. Agnes Parsch, both of Wakonda, Mrs. Grace Dose of Vermillion and Mrs. Abbie Curtin of North Platte, Neb., and 10 grandchildren.
  
  A memorial has been established in her name with the Wakonda Heritage Manor.³

• Last Edited: 3 May 2022 10:07:00

Citations

1. [S56] Compilers Susanne Jorgensen Jensen, Morten Zacharias Nielsen and Sanna Nelson Lohre, Three J's From Denmark: Jens, Jorgen, and Johan Nielsen (Nelson)
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 27 Apr 2020, Ruth Mikkelson (1912–1983), 11503310, citing Union Cemetery, Wakonda, Clay County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by USA Grannie (contributor 27729480).
3. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Ruth B. Mikkelson," 2 Dec 1983, p. 14, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com : ).
4. [S865] SD, Clay Co., 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Wakonda, enumeration district (ED) 14-20, sheet 13, household 131, lines 11-16, (Arnold L. Mikkelson family), accessed 3 May 2022

• Relationship: 4th great-grandmother of Debra Sue Loghry

Abigail Spencer

• References: Ancestors of Debra S. Loghry

Biography

• Birth: Abigail Spencer was born in February 1773 in Province of South Carolina, Colonial AmericaBG.¹
• Marriage: She and Thomas J. Thornton were married in February 1792 in Randolph, North Carolina, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: She died on 3 February 1810, at age ~37, in Miami, Ohio, United StatesBGO.

• Name: Abigail Spencer was also known as Abigail Spencer.
• Alt. Birth: She has conflicting birth information of February 1773 and North Carolina, United StatesBGO.²
• Story:
  Thomas probably left for Ohio about 1806, according to research done by Ken Thornton. They moved to a Quaker settlement near Dayton, Ohio. The family went via wagon, which was pulled by oxen. The wagon was loaded with household goods, food and children. Each of the families engaged in the move made five bushels of noodles before they started on the trip. They migrated from North Carolina to Ohio to get away from slavery and then left Ohio because timber was scarce, and no public land was left to enter. Illinois better suited their needs because they found good soil and an abundance of timber. After Abigail died, she asked that if Thomas ever married again, he would name a daughter Abigail after her. Thomas did this after marrying Sarah. Thomas and Sarah moved to Vermilion County, Illinois in 1821, where they both died in 1834. Thomas's gravestone could still be read in the 1970s, but by the later 1990s, it was becoming exceedingly to read. It was not anchored in the ground and was leaning.³
  
• Alt. Death: She has conflicting death information of 3 February 1810 and Montgomery, Ohio, United StatesBGO.²

• Last Edited: 28 February 2019 13:34:00

Citations

1. [S448] Letha Badger, Badger to Debbie, Letter, 09/01/1998, Recipient: to Debbie Jorgenson
2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 13 May 2017, Abigail Spencer Thornton, 37351258.
3. [S1223] Dan Olson, Compiler: Dan Olson, Dan Olson, Location: Ancestry.com, Url: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33839538/recent