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• Relationship: 2nd great-grandaunt of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Malene Christine Jorgensen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Malene Christine Jorgensen was born on 17 August 1859 in Dronninglund, Dronninglund, Hjørring, DenmarkBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 21 November 2019 10:29:00

Citations

1. [S54] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry.com., Maren Nielsdatter

• Relationship: 4th great-grandfather of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Jens Nielsen¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Biography

• Birth: Jens Nielsen was born on 23 June 1765 in Åalborg, Kaer, Ulsted, DenmarkBG.¹
• Marriage: He and Kiersten Magrete Nielsdatter were married on 11 September 1795 in Åalborg, Kaer, Ulsted, DenmarkBG.²
• Death: He died on 18 April 1837, at age 71, in Åalborg, Kaer, Ulsted, DenmarkBG.³

• Residence: He had a residence in 1801 in Åalborg, Kaer, Ulsted, DenmarkBG.⁴

• Last Edited: 4 February 2024 15:57:00

Citations

1. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Jens Nielsen's 1765 birth
2. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Jens Nielsen-Kirsten Nielsdatter's 1795 marriage
3. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Jens Nielsen's 1837 death
4. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Jens Nielsen's 1795 residence

• Relationship: 4th great-grandmother of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Kiersten Magrete Nielsdatter¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Kiersten Magrete Nielsdatter was born on 20 August 1769 in Åalborg, Kaer, Ulsted, DenmarkBG.^1,2
• Marriage: She and Jens Nielsen were married on 11 September 1795 in Åalborg, Kaer, Ulsted, DenmarkBG.³
• Death: She died on 25 October 1853, at age 84, in Åalborg, Kaer, Ulsted, DenmarkBG.⁴

• Name: Kiersten Magrete Nielsdatter was also known as Marie.

• Last Edited: 4 February 2024 15:58:00

Citations

1. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Kirsten Nielsdatter's 1769 birth
2. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Anne Hansdatter's 1720 birth
3. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Jens Nielsen-Kirsten Nielsdatter's 1795 marriage
4. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Kirsten Nielsdatter's 1853 death

• Relationship: 5th great-grandfather of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Niels Jensen Krag¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Niels Jensen Krag was born on 14 June 1692 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.¹
• Marriage: He and Maren Sorensdatter were married on 6 October 1709 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.²
• Marriage: He and Anne Sorensdatter were married on 27 December 1719 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.³
• Marriage: He and Mette Sofrensdatter were married on 28 September 1721 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.⁴
• Marriage: He and Else Christensdatter were married on 25 May 1756 in Storvorde, Fleskum, Ålborg, DenmarkBGO, LEADTOOLS v18.0.^5,6
• Death: He died on 2 March 1768, at age 75, in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.⁷

• Name: Niels Jensen Krag was also known as Niels Jensen Wambs.
• Engagement: He was engaged on 10 September 1719 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.⁸
• Engagement: He was engaged on 21 April 1721 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.⁴
• Engagement: He was engaged on 8 February 1756 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.⁶

• Last Edited: 4 February 2024 11:01:00

Citations

1. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag's 1692 birth
2. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag-Maren Sorensdatter's 1709 marriage
3. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag-Anne Sorensdatter's 1719 marriage
4. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag-Mette Sofrensdatter's 1731 engagement and marriage
5. [S472] Storvorde Parish (Storvorde, Åalborg, Denmark), Churchbook 1686-1774 Storvorde. Digital images., marriage Neils Jensen Krag and Else Christensdatter; accessed 21 Nov 2019
6. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag-Else Christensdatter's 1756 engagement and marriage
7. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag's 1768 death
8. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag-Anne Sorensdatter's 1719 engagement

• Relationship: 5th great-grandmother of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Else Christensdatter¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Else Christensdatter was born on 2 July 1717 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.¹
• Marriage: She and Niels Jensen Krag were married on 25 May 1756 in Storvorde, Fleskum, Ålborg, DenmarkBGO, LEADTOOLS v18.0.^2,3
• Death: She died on 22 August 1762, at age 45, in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.⁴

• Christening: Else Christensdatter was christened on 4 August 1717 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.⁵
• Engagement: She was engaged on 8 February 1756 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.³

• Last Edited: 4 February 2024 11:12:00

Citations

1. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Else Christensdatter's 1717 birth
2. [S472] Storvorde Parish (Storvorde, Åalborg, Denmark), Churchbook 1686-1774 Storvorde. Digital images., marriage Neils Jensen Krag and Else Christensdatter; accessed 21 Nov 2019
3. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag-Else Christensdatter's 1756 engagement and marriage
4. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Else Christensdatter's 1762 death
5. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Else Christensdatter's 1717 baptism

• Relationship: 6th great-grandfather of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Christen Thordsen¹

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Christen Thordsen was born in 1657.
• Marriage: He and Anne Nielsdatter were married on 25 January 1711 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.²
• Death: He died on 8 October 1719, at age ~62, in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.¹

• Engagement: He was engaged on 26 December 1710 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.²

• Last Edited: 4 February 2024 11:14:00

Citations

1. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Christen Thordsen's 1719 death
2. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Thordsen-Nielsdatter's 1710 engagement and marriage

• Relationship: 6th great-grandmother of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Anne Nielsdatter

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Biography

• Marriage: Anne Nielsdatter and Christen Thordsen were married on 25 January 1711 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.¹

• Engagement: She was engaged on 26 December 1710 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.¹

• Last Edited: 4 February 2024 11:13:00

Citations

1. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Thordsen-Nielsdatter's 1710 engagement and marriage

George Akins McCleary¹

Biography

• Birth: George Akins McCleary was born on 4 February 1798 in Frederick, Maryland, United StatesBG.¹
• Marriage: He and Sarah Tanner were married on 30 November 1820 in Coshocton, Ohio, United StatesBG.¹
• Death: He died on 17 March 1882, at age 84, in Coshocton, Ohio, United StatesBGO.¹

• Last Edited: 15 April 2020 10:00:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 15 Apr 2020, George Akins McCleary (4 Feb 1798–17 Mar 1882), 99697279, citing Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Debe Clark (contributor 47339012).

• Relationship: 1st cousin 5 times removed of Debra Sue Loghry

George Johnston¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: George Johnston was born about 1772.¹
• Death: He died in 1800, at age ~28, Killed by Indians.¹

• Last Edited: 15 April 2020 10:26:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 15 Apr 2020, Catherine “Caty” See Johnston (1753–1830), 184399924, citing William Robinson Family Cemetery, Conesville, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Lillian Densley (contributor 48276942).

Anne Sorensdatter¹

Biography

• Birth: Anne Sorensdatter was born on 16 December 1691 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.¹
• Marriage: She and Niels Jensen Krag were married on 27 December 1719 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.²
• Death: She died on 6 January 1721, at age 29, in Storvorde, Ålborg, DenmarkBGO.³

• Engagement: She was engaged on 10 September 1719 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.⁴

• Last Edited: 4 February 2024 11:08:00

Citations

1. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Anne Sorensdatter's 1691 birth
2. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag-Anne Sorensdatter's 1719 marriage
3. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Anne Sorensdatter's 1721 death
4. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), Niels Jensen Krag-Anne Sorensdatter's 1719 engagement

• Relationship: 4th great-grandaunt of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Maren Nielsen¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Maren Nielsen was born on 21 July 1720 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.¹
• Death: She died on 25 August 1720, at age 0, in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.²

• Last Edited: 4 February 2024 11:10:00

Citations

1. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Maren Nielsdatter's 1720 birth
2. [S471] Danish Family Search., accessed 4 Feb 2024), entry for Maren Nielsdatter's 1720 death

• Relationship: 6th great-grandfather of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Jens Michelsen

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Jens Michelsen was born in 1652 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.
• Marriage: He and Anne Hansdatter were married on 18 November 1688 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.^1,2
• Marriage: He and Maren Nielsdatter were married on 27 September 1691 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG, LEADTOOLS v22.0.³
• Marriage: He and Anne Lauritsdatter were married about 1698 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.⁴
• Death: He died on 28 December 1732, at age ~80, in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.

• Engagement: He was engaged on 29 September 1688 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.

• Last Edited: 3 February 2024 16:24:00

Citations

1. [S330] Roger Jorgenson, "Debbie Loghry/Roger Jorgenson tree work in progress," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 12 Dec 2023), Anne Hansdatter (1664-1690).
2. [S331] Storvorde Parish (Fleskum, Álborg, Denmark), Churchbook 1686-1774 Storvorde. Digital images., "Married/Betrothed 1686-1688," entry for Michelsen-Hansdatter's 1688 marriage; accessed 12 Dec 2023
3. [S331] Storvorde Parish (Fleskum, Álborg, Denmark), Churchbook 1686-1774 Storvorde. Digital images., "Married/Betrothed 1689-1691," entry for Michelsen-Nielsdatter's 1691 marriage; accessed 12 Dec 2023
4. [S330] Roger Jorgenson, "Debbie Loghry/Roger Jorgenson tree work in progress," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 12 Dec 2023), Anne Lauritsdatter.

• Relationship: 6th great-grandmother of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Maren Nielsdatter

• References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Biography

• Birth: Maren Nielsdatter was born in 1662 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.
• Marriage: She and Jens Michelsen were married on 27 September 1691 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG, LEADTOOLS v22.0.¹
• Death: She died on 3 March 1698, at age ~36, in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.

• Last Edited: 3 February 2024 16:24:00

Citations

1. [S331] Storvorde Parish (Fleskum, Álborg, Denmark), Churchbook 1686-1774 Storvorde. Digital images., "Married/Betrothed 1689-1691," entry for Michelsen-Nielsdatter's 1691 marriage; accessed 12 Dec 2023

• Relationship: 5th great-granduncle of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Michael Jensen Krag^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Michael Jensen Krag was born on 4 July 1694 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.^1,2
• Marriage: He and Mette Christensdatter were married on 18 October 1739 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.³
• Marriage: He and Sara Jochumsdatter were married on 15 December 1748 in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.
• Death: He died on 12 February 1771, at age 76, in Åalborg, Fleskum, Storvorde, DenmarkBG.^1,2

• Last Edited: 4 February 2024 11:33:00

Citations

1. [S330] Roger Jorgenson, "Debbie Loghry/Roger Jorgenson tree work in progress," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 12 Dec 2023), Michel Jensen Krag (4 Jul 1694-12 Feb 1771).
2. [S462] Andrew Terry, "Young," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 12 Dec 2023), Michel Jensen Krag (1694-1771).
3. [S330] Roger Jorgenson, "Debbie Loghry/Roger Jorgenson tree work in progress," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 12 Dec 2023), Mette Christensdatter (27 Dec 1706-15 Jul 1778).

Charlotte Ann Clark^1,2

Biography

• Birth: Charlotte Ann Clark was born on 17 April 1905 in Guss, Taylor, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^2,3
• Marriage: She and Swan Loghry were married on 25 November 1923 in Clarinda, Page, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^2,4
• Death: She died on 22 April 1978, at age 73, in Corning, Adams, Iowa, United StatesBGO.³

• Name: Charlotte Ann Clark was also known as Charlotte Ann Stiverson.²
• Household Member: Charlotte appeared in the household of Swan Loghry in a census on 22 April 1930 in Bedford, Taylor, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  1) Swan Loghry, age 27, head of house, caretaker at a livery barn, born in Iowa.
  2) Charlotte Loghry, age 25, wife, born in Iowa.
  3) Lafayette Loghry, age 2 1/12, born in Iowa.
  4) Ellen Clark, age 59, mother-in-law.⁵

• Last Edited: 29 October 2021 12:21:00

Citations

1. [S1566] Legacy.com, "Obituaries." Database and images., (httpe://www.legacy.com : accessed 27 Oct 2021); Homer Loghry; published by The Daily Nonpareil on 26 Oct 2021.
2. [S10] Iowa. Department of Public Health. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Iowa Marriage Records, 1880-1951. Ancestry.com, 73-011747, Loghry-Clark, accessed 27 Oct 2021.
3. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 29 Oct 2021), entry for Charlotte Ann Clark, person ID L1NV-H5B.
4. [S289] Iowa. Corning.,  Adams County Free Press, 15 Dec 1923, p. 11, col. 7.
5. [S1482] Iowa, Taylor County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, Bedford, enumeration district (ED) 1, p. 14B, dwelling 611, family 626, Swan Loghry household, accessed 27 Oct 2021

• Relationship: 2nd cousin of Debra Sue Loghry

Lafayette Loghry¹

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Lafayette Loghry was born on 25 February 1928 in Bedford, Taylor, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^1,2
• Death: He died on 7 August 1930, at age 2, in Bedford, Taylor, Iowa, United StatesBGO.²

• Household Member: Lafayette appeared in the household of Swan Loghry in a census on 22 April 1930 in Bedford, Taylor, Iowa, United StatesBGO.
  1) Swan Loghry, age 27, head of house, caretaker at a livery barn, born in Iowa.
  2) Charlotte Loghry, age 25, wife, born in Iowa.
  3) Lafayette Loghry, age 2 1/12, born in Iowa.
  4) Ellen Clark, age 59, mother-in-law.¹

• Last Edited: 29 October 2021 12:19:00

Citations

1. [S1482] Iowa, Taylor County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, Bedford, enumeration district (ED) 1, p. 14B, dwelling 611, family 626, Swan Loghry household, accessed 27 Oct 2021
2. [S102] Carla Porath, "Wittenburg Marsh Family Tree," database, accessed 27 Oct 2021), LaFayette Loghry.

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Ardis J. Johnson^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Ardis J. Johnson was born on 23 December 1914 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2
• Marriage: She and Dwight Jennings Dalbey were married on 26 August 1941 in Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.³
• Death: She died on 31 July 2013, at age 98, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.^1,4,2

• Name: Ardis J. Johnson was also known as Ardis Mae Johnson.
• Christening: She was christened on 23 December 1915 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
• Household Member: Ardis appeared in the household of Charles Emanuel Johnson in a census on 9 January 1920 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO. 1) Charles Johnson, head, owns home free, male, white, age 39, married, born in South Dakota, parents born in Sweden, occupation merchant (hardware store), working on own account.
  2) Mattie Johnson, wife, female, white, age 28, married, born in South dakota, father born in Norway, mother born in Denmark.
  3) Vandell Johnson, son, age 6, born in South Dakota, as were both parents.
  4) Ardis, daughter, age 5, born in South Dakota, as were both parents.^1,5,2
• Household Member: Ardis appeared in the household of Charles Emanuel Johnson in a census on 22 April 1930 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO. 1) Charles Johnson, head household, owns home valued at $6,500, male, white, age 50, married, age at first marriage 31, born in South Dakota, parents born in Sweden, merchant (hardware store), class of worker employer.
  2) Mattie Johnson, wife, female, white, age 39, married, age at first marriage 20, born in South Dakota, father born in Norway, mother born in Denmark.
  3) Vandel Johnson, son, male, white, age 16, single, born in South Dakota as were both parents.
  4) Ardis Johnson, daughter, female, white, age 15, single, born in South Dakota as were both parents.
  5) Avis Johnson, daughter, female, white, age 6, single, born in South Dakota as were both parents.
  6) Attrude Nelson, lodger, female, white, age 21, single, born in South Dakota, as were both parents.^4,5,2

• Last Edited: 30 January 2022 13:31:00

Citations

1. [S1311] South Dakota, Turner County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T625, roll 1721, Centerville, enumeration district (ED) 228, p. 3B, dwelling 78, family 77, Charles Johnson household, accessed 26 Dec 2017
2. [S7] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Ardis J. Dalbey," 1 Aug 2013, p. B5, col. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 1 Jan 2018).
3. [S6] South Dakota. Department of Health. Ancestry.com Operations Inc., South Dakota Marriage Certificates. Ancestry.com, South Dakota, U.S., Marriages, 1905-2017." Dalby-Johnson, accessed 9 Dec 2021.
4. [S149] Centerville, Turner County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, roll 2231, Centerville, enumeration district (ED) 0002, p. 6A, dwelling 144, family 145, Charles Johnson household, accessed 26 Dec 2017
5. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 26 Dec 2017, Mattie Johanna Christopherson Johnson, 84717606.

• Relationship: 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Avis Jeanette Johnson^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Avis Jeanette Johnson was born on 9 December 1923.^1,3,2

• Christening: Avis Jeanette Johnson was christened on 2 March 1924 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.²
• Household Member: Avis appeared in the household of Charles Emanuel Johnson in a census on 22 April 1930 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO. 1) Charles Johnson, head household, owns home valued at $6,500, male, white, age 50, married, age at first marriage 31, born in South Dakota, parents born in Sweden, merchant (hardware store), class of worker employer.
  2) Mattie Johnson, wife, female, white, age 39, married, age at first marriage 20, born in South Dakota, father born in Norway, mother born in Denmark.
  3) Vandel Johnson, son, male, white, age 16, single, born in South Dakota as were both parents.
  4) Ardis Johnson, daughter, female, white, age 15, single, born in South Dakota as were both parents.
  5) Avis Johnson, daughter, female, white, age 6, single, born in South Dakota as were both parents.
  6) Attrude Nelson, lodger, female, white, age 21, single, born in South Dakota, as were both parents.^1,4,5
• Household Member: Avis appeared in the household of Charles Emanuel Johnson in a census on 10 April 1940 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO. 1) Charles E. Johnson, owns house valued at $2,500, head of household, male, white, age 60, married, highest grade completed 7th, born in South Dakota, resided in same house in 1935, number of hours worked during week of March 24-30, 1940: 70, salesman in hardware store.
  2) Mattie J. Johnson (informant), wife, female, white, age 49, married, highest grade completed college 2nd year, born in South Dakota.
  3) Vandal C. Johnson, son, male, white, age 26, single, highest grade completed college 4th year, born in South Dakota, occupation athletic coach at the high school.
  4) Avis G. Johnson, daughter, female, white, age 16, single, highest grade completed 2nd year of high school, born in South Dakota.^3,4

• Last Edited: 8 February 2022 14:19:00

Citations

1. [S149] Centerville, Turner County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, roll 2231, Centerville, enumeration district (ED) 0002, p. 6A, dwelling 144, family 145, Charles Johnson household, accessed 26 Dec 2017
2. [S126] Ancestry.com, U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969 (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015)., Aris Jeanette Johnson
3. [S1312] South Dakota, Turner County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 3868, Centerville, enumeration district (ED) 63-2, p. 5B, household 126, Charles E. Johnson household, accessed 26 Dec 2017
4. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 26 Dec 2017, Mattie Johanna Christopherson Johnson, 84717606.
5. [S7] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Ardis J. Dalbey," 1 Aug 2013, p. B5, col. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 1 Jan 2018).

Ruth Jorinda Ljoatveit^1,2

Biography

• Birth: Ruth Jorinda Ljoatveit was born on 23 September 1920 in Platte, Charles Mix, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,3,4,5,2
• Marriage: She and Vandell Charles Johnson were married on 23 August 1940 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: She died on 19 February 2009, at age 88.^1,3,6,4,5

• Name: Ruth Jorinda Ljoatveit was also known as Ruth Jurinda Ljostveit.⁴
• Household Member: Ruth appeared in the household of Vandell Charles Johnson in a census on 4 April 1950 in Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Vendal C. Johnson, head, white, male, age 36, married, born SD, teacher coach at high school.
  2) Ruth J. Johnson, wife, white, female, age 29, born in SD.
  3) Thomas C. Johnson, son, white, male, age 8, born SD.
  4) Timothy L. Johnson, son, white, male, age 3, born SD.²
• Obituary: Her obituary was published on 24 February 2009 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  Okemos, MI--Born September 23, 1920 in Platte, South Dakota, Ruth Jorinda Johnson died February 19, 2009 at the age of 88. She was an avid traveler, having gone around the world twice. She kept active as a volunteer for the School for the Blind, Meals on Wheels, a greeter in the Sparrow Hospital Emergency Department, and a member of the P.E.O.
  
  Ruth is survived by her husband, Van; daughter, Julie Ann (Steven) Spencer; sons, Thomas C. (Brenda) Johnson, Timothy P. (Barbara) Johnson; grandchildren, Kim Johnson, Kent Johnson, Brooks (Naida) Johnson, Brendan (Jana Johnson, Kelsey Johnson, Ivy Riveland, Elisa (Andy) Holm, Michael (Janice) Spencer, Scott Spencer; and 6 great-grandchildren.
  
  A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4515 Dobie Rd., Okemos, MI, with Pastor Jim Wenger officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the University of South Dakota, 414 E. Clark St., Vermillion, SD 57069, in memory of Ruth.⁵

• Last Edited: 26 April 2022 12:22:00

Citations

1. [S6] South Dakota. Department of Health. Ancestry.com Operations Inc., South Dakota Marriage Certificates. Ancestry.com, South Dakota Department of Health." Johnson-Ljoatveit, accessed 26 Dec 2017.
2. [S1126] SD, Lincoln Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Canton, enumeration district (ED) 42-4, sheet 4, household 44, lines 9-12, (Vendal C. Johnson family), accessed 26 Apr 2022
3. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 9 Dec 2021, Ruth J Ljosdveidt Johnson (1920-2009), 84717614, citing Riverview Cemetery, Centerville, Turner County, South Dakota; maintained by Christin Bartels (contributor 47440162.
4. [S1903] Tim Johnson, "Johnson Family Tree," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 9 Dec 2021), Ruth Jurinda Ljostveit; United States Obituary Collection.
5. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Ruth Jorinda Johnson," 24 Feb 2009, p. 10, col. 3; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 9 Dec 2021).
6. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Sen. Johnson's father dies at 9 5," 9 May 2009, p. 2, col. 2; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 9 Dec 2021).

• Relationship: 3rd cousin of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Timothy Peter Johnson^1,2,3

Parents

Tim Johnson

Biography

• Birth: Timothy Peter Johnson was born on 28 December 1946 in Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3
• Marriage: He and Barbara L. Brooks were married on 13 February 1969 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,4
• Death: He died on 8 October 2024, at age 77.⁵

• Christening: Timothy Peter Johnson was christened on 2 February 1947 in Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.²
• Household Member: Timothy appeared in the household of Vandell Charles Johnson in a census on 4 April 1950 in Canton, Lincoln, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Vendal C. Johnson, head, white, male, age 36, married, born SD, teacher coach at high school.
  2) Ruth J. Johnson, wife, white, female, age 29, born in SD.
  3) Thomas C. Johnson, son, white, male, age 8, born SD.
  4) Timothy L. Johnson, son, white, male, age 3, born SD.³
• Story:
  Timothy Peter Johnson never intended to practice law when he went to law school. He wanted the legal background so he could run for political office.
  
  "Skills acquired as a lawyer are useful skills in politics," he said. "I know how to be an advocate. I know what the code is about. I know how to solve problems through use of the law."
  
  Johnson, 39, a Vermillion attorney, is in a three-way race for the Democratic U.S. House nomination June 3.
  
  He was born Dec. 28, 1946 at Canton to Ruth and Vandel Johnson. His father, a teacher and coach, has retired as chairman of the department of higher education administration at Michigan State University.
  
  Running or office has long been a goal for Johnson.
  
  "When I was a sophomore in high school I thought it would be exciting to run for governor," he said.
  
  "In high school I started to know I was a Democrat," he said. He was especially motivated by President Lyndon Johnson's war on poverty.
  
  Johnson attended Vermillion High School and earned a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of South Dakota. Midway through college he signed up for a Washington, D.C., seminar run by the Quakers, an experience that forced him to examine his beliefs.
  
  "I was a little bit out of my climate," he said. Many of the other stuents were from Ivy League schools, he said. "They tended to be liberal but not radically liberal. The people running the program were pacificsts."
  
  Johnson worked for George McGovern's campaign while in college, was a member of Young Democrats and served on the student senate.
  
  After college graduation, Johnson was in the military for four days before he was discharged because of a hearing problem.
  
  He went on to get a master's degree in political science at USD and did doctorate work at Michigan State. He worked two years as a budget analyst for the Michigan state Senate.
  
  Johnson and his wife, the former Barbara Brooks of Sioux Falls, moved back to Vermillion where Mrs. Johnson is a member of the USD faculty in the department of social behavior. The Johnsons have three children, ages 4 to 13.
  
  After law school Johnson entered private practice, working six years as a legal service lawyer for USD.
  
  He held various county offices for the Democratic Party and ran for the state House in 1978, campaigning farm-to-farm in the rural parts of his district.
  
  "Very few people really wanted to know very much about the issues," he said. Instead, they were looking for a nice guy who worked hard, he said.
  
  He was re-elected to the state House in 1980, then moved to the state Senate in 1982 and was re-elected in 1984.
  
  While in the Legislature, Johnson served on the Appropriations Committee and sponsored legislation dealing with domestic abuse, drug penalties, drunken driving, health and divorce laws.
  
  After eight years in the legislature, Johnson said he's ready to move on.
  
  "I've done about what I'm going to do," he said. "A lot of our most fundamental problems are in Washington."
  
  Johnson doesn't rule out running for another office in the future if he's not successful this year.
  
  "However, I'm not one of those people who thinks they're going to run until they get it right," he said.
  
  Johnson describes himself as a middle-of-the-road Democrat, someone who could appeal to moderate Republicans, too.
  
  "I get a little impatient with liberal Democrats who think the government should support everybody and nobody should ever fail," he said. "The government should make sure everybody has a fair chance. That's why education is an important issue."¹
  
• Story:
  Timothy Peter Johnson served as a United States Senator from South Dakota from 1997 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the United States Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1987 to 1997 and in the state legislature from 1979 to 1987. He chose not to seek reelection in 2014.
  

• Last Edited: 9 October 2024 13:12:00

Citations

1. [S474] South Dakota. Spearfish., Spearfish Daily Queen City Mail, Tena Haraldson, "Tim Johnson," 27 May 1986, p. 8, col. 2-3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 26 Dec 2017).
2. [S1904] Canton Lutheran Congregation (Canton, South Dakota, United States), Congegational Records. Digital images., Timothy Peter Johnson's 1947 baptism; accessed 30 Jan 2022
3. [S1126] SD, Lincoln Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Canton, enumeration district (ED) 42-4, sheet 4, household 44, lines 9-12, (Vendal C. Johnson family), accessed 26 Apr 2022
4. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Barbara Brooks Is Wed," 8 Jun 1969, p. 30, col. 5-6; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 30 Jan 2022).
5. [S2142] South Dakota. Brookings., The Brookings Register, Frank Robertson/The Argus Leader via AP, File, "Former Sen. Tim Johnson, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in South Dakota, dies at 77," 9 Oct 2024, online archives (https://brookingsregister.com/stories/former-sen-tim-johnson-the-last-democrat-to-hold-statewide-office-in-south-dakota-dies-at-77,101533 : accessed 9 Oct 2024).

Barbara L. Brooks^1,2

Biography

• Birth: Barbara L. Brooks was born about 1948 in South Dakota, United StatesBGO.²
• Marriage: She and Timothy Peter Johnson were married on 13 February 1969 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,3
• Death: She died.¹

• Census: She appeared on the census on 3 April 1950 in South Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBG.²

• Last Edited: 7 June 2022 08:20:00

Citations

1. [S474] South Dakota. Spearfish., Spearfish Daily Queen City Mail, Tena Haraldson, "Tim Johnson," 27 May 1986, p. 8, col. 2-3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 26 Dec 2017).
2. [S1491] SD, Minnehaha Co., 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, South Sioux Falls, enumeration district (ED) 50-92B, sheet 3, household 331, BarbaraL. Brooks, accessed 7 Jun 2022
3. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Barbara Brooks Is Wed," 8 Jun 1969, p. 30, col. 5-6; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 30 Jan 2022).