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James J. O'Connor¹

Biography

• Birth: James J. O'Connor was born on 10 February 1909 in Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Marriage: He and Christine Jensen were married on 17 November 1973 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^2,3
• Death: He died on 8 December 1999, at age 90, in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,3

• Last Edited: 19 April 2022 17:06:00

Citations

1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 29 Apr 2020, James J. O'Connor (10 Feb 1909–8 Dec 1999), 6775622, citing Beresford Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Brian M. Hass (contributor 46547457).
2. [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).
3. [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).

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Russell Andrew Kirkebak^1,2,3

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Russell Andrew Kirkebak was born on 16 December 1926 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2,3
• Marriage: He and Janice J. McMillan were married on 23 March 1949 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,4
• Death: He died on 6 June 2015, at age 88.²

• Census: He appeared on the census on 18 April 1950 in Emmet, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Russell A. Kirkebak, head, white, male, age 23, married, born in South Dakota, farming.
  2) Janice J. Kirkebak, wife, white, female, age 18, married, born in South Dakota.
  3) Larry R. Kirkebak, son, white, male, age Sept., born in South Dakota.³

• Last Edited: 20 April 2022 09:03:00

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, Russel A Kirkebak (16 Dec 1926–6 Jun 2015), 186627204, citing Beresford Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Rod (contributor 46963162).
3. [S981] SD, Union Co., 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Emmette, enumeration district (ED) 64-11, sheet 15, household 124, lines 23-25, (Russell A. Kirkebak family), accessed 20 Apr 2022
4. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Obituaries: Janice J. Kirkebak," 28 Dec 2001, p. 16, col. 4; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Apr 2022).

Ernest A. Peterson^1,2,3

Biography

• Birth: Ernest A. Peterson was born on 24 June 1896 in Lake Lillian, Kandiyohi, Minnesota, United StatesBGO.^2,3
• Marriage: He and Johanna Jensen were married on 10 July 1934 in Willmar, Kandiyohi, Minnesota, United StatesBGO.^1,4
• Death: He died on 14 September 1983, at age 87, in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesBGO, Ernest A. Peterson, 87, 2244 Boles St., died Wednesday in a Sioux City hospital after a long illness.^2,3

• Last Edited: 20 April 2022 09:48:00

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 29 Apr 2020, Ernest A. Peterson (1896–1983), 10285866, citing Beresford Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Brian M. Hass (contributor 46547457).
3. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Obituaries: Ernest A. Peterson," 16 Sep 1983, p. 16, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Apr 2022).
4. [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).

Ronald E. Paulsen^1,2,3,4

Biography

• Birth: Ronald E. Paulsen was born on 11 November 1929 in Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^2,4
• Marriage: He and Donna Mae Jensen were married on 6 September 1951 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.⁵
• Death: He died on 29 June 2015, at age 85, in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^5,2

• Census: He appeared on the census on 17 April 1950 in Alcester, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  Ronald E. Paulson, age 20, single, son, farm helper, born in South Dakota.⁴

• Last Edited: 6 June 2022 08:40:00

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 20 Apr 2022, Ronald Eugene Paulson (11 Nov 1929-29 Jun 2015), 149270935, citing Beresford Cemetery, Beresford, Union Co., SD; maintained by Kathy Solem (contributor 46991813).
3. [S382] Ancestry.com, "U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current," database on-line, Ancestry.com, accessed 20 Apr 2022), entry for Barbara Kay Hayden.
4. [S981] SD, Union Co., 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Alcester, enumeration district (ED) 64-2, sheet 15, household 149, Ronald E. Paulson
5. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Obituaries: Donna M. Paulson," 11 Sep 2006, p. 10, col. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Apr 2022).

• Relationship: 4th cousin of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Barbara Kay Paulsen^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Barbara Kay Paulsen was born on 21 March 1953 in Cherry Point, Carteret, North Carolina, United StatesBG.²
• Death: She died on 19 November 2009, at age 56, in Ida Grove, Ida, Iowa, United StatesBGO.²

• Name: Barbara Kay Paulsen was also known as Barbara Clark.³
• Residence: She had a residence on 11 September 2006 in Ida Grove, Ida, Iowa, United StatesBGO.⁴

• Last Edited: 20 April 2022 10:56:00

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. [S382] Ancestry.com, "U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current," database on-line, Ancestry.com, accessed 20 Apr 2022), entry for Barbara Kay Hayden.
3. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Weddings: Clark-Hayden," 29 Jul 1984, p. 19, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Apr 2022).
4. [S42] Iowa. Sioux City., Sioux City Journal, "Obituaries: Donna M. Paulson," 11 Sep 2006, p. 10, col. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Apr 2022).

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

Mads Terkelsdaughter

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Mads Terkelsdaughter was born in 1796.

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Glen T. Ronan^1,2

Biography

• Birth: Glen T. Ronan was born on 11 April 1906 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,3,2
• Marriage: He and Helga Jensen were married on 13 June 1939 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: He died on 25 July 1984, at age 78, in Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas, United StatesBGO.

• Alt. Marriage: He has conflicting marriage information of 13 June 1938 and Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.³
• Census: He appeared on the 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: He had a residence in 1984 in South Beloit, Winnebago, Illinois, United StatesBGO.³

• 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).

Harry E. Johnson^1,2

Biography

• Birth: Harry E. Johnson was born in 1905.²
• Marriage: He and Anna Marie Nelson were married in 1929 in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: He died in 1984, at age ~79.²

• Last Edited: 29 April 2020 12:36:00

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 29 Apr 2020, Harry E. Johnson (1905–1984), 43140955, citing Spring Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley, Turner County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Michael Harrington (contributor 46760007).

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Donna Jeanne Johnson^1,2,3

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Donna Jeanne Johnson was born on 4 February 1930 in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,4
• Marriage: She and Joseph George Conley were married on 24 August 1950 in Cook, Illinois, United StatesBGO.²
• Death: She died on 5 November 2009, at age 79.^5,4

• Last Edited: 18 April 2022 10:19:00

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. [S531] Ancestry.com, "Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 5 May 2020), entry for Joseph George Conley and Donna Jeanne Johnson's 1950 marriage.
3. [S629] Illinois. Chicago., Chicago Tribune, "Obituary for Johnson," 19 May 1992, p. 98, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 18 Apr 2022).
4. [S434] Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Death Index," database on-line, entry for Donna J. Conley, 2009, accessed 18 Apr 2022
5. [S629] Illinois. Chicago., Chicago Tribune, "Conley, Jr., Joseph," 2 Apr 2018, p. 5, col. 4; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 5 May 2020).

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

Karen Hermannsdaughter

Parents

Biography

• Marriage: Karen Hermannsdaughter and Terkel Jensson were married in 1775.
• Death: She died on 19 October 1775.¹

• Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

1. [S151] Hans Nielsen 1984 Addendum to Three J's from Denmark, Record Type: Addendum toThree J's, Subject: Three Js Lineage

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Leroy E. Johnson^1,2,3

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Leroy E. Johnson was born on 12 November 1931 in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2
• Death: He died on 14 May 1932, at age 0, in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2

• Last Edited: 18 April 2022 10:19:00

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 29 Apr 2020, Leroy E. Johnson (1931–1932), 43140978, citing Spring Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Spring Valley, Turner County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Michael Harrington (contributor 46760007).
3. [S629] Illinois. Chicago., Chicago Tribune, "Obituary for Johnson," 19 May 1992, p. 98, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 18 Apr 2022).

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Garry Lee Johnson^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Garry Lee Johnson was born on 22 October 1945 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesBGO.^1,2
• Death: He died before May 1992.^3,2

• Last Edited: 18 April 2022 10:52:00

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)
2. [S296] U.S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, entry for Garry Lee Johnson, 1988, accessed 18 Apr 2022
3. [S629] Illinois. Chicago., Chicago Tribune, "Obituary for Johnson," 19 May 1992, p. 98, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 18 Apr 2022).

• Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Robert Edward Johnson^1,2

Parents

Biography

• Birth: Robert Edward Johnson was born on 14 February 1933 in Viborg, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^1,2
• Marriage: He and Anne Marie Nelson were married on 3 September 1955 in Cook, Illinois, United StatesBGO, Robert completed grade and high school in Chicago. They have two children.^3,1
• Death: He died on 23 November 1969, at age 36.^4,2

• Alt. Marriage: He has conflicting marriage information of 17 September 1955.²

• Last Edited: 18 April 2022 10:42:00

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 18 Apr 2022, Robert E Johnson (14 Feb 1933-23 Nov 1969), 106166370, citing Bethania Cemetery, Justice, Cook County, Illinois, USA; maintained by Christopher Baker (contributor 47985194).
3. [S531] Ancestry.com, "Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 18 Apr 2022), entry for Johnson-Nelson's 1955 marriage.
4. [S629] Illinois. Chicago., Chicago Tribune, "Obituary for Johnson," 19 May 1992, p. 98, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 18 Apr 2022).

Roy Alfred Hanson^1,2,3,4

Biography

• Birth: Roy Alfred Hanson was born on 20 February 1903 in Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^2,3,4
• Marriage: He and Thyra Nelson were married in 1931 in Centerville, Turner, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.¹
• Death: He died on 13 May 1983, at age 80, in Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.^2,3

• Alt. Marriage: He has conflicting marriage information of 20 February 1931 and Ponca, Dixon, Nebraska, United StatesBGO.³
• Census: He appeared on the census on 11 April 1950 in Riverside, Clay, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  1) Roy A. Hanson, head, age 47, born South Dakota, farmer.
  2) Thyra Hanson, age 38, born Denmark.
  3) Shirley Hanson, daughter, age 13, born South Dakota.
  4) Janice Hanson, daughter, age 10, born South Dakota.
  5) Vandal Hanson, brother, age 32, born South Dakota.⁴
• Obituary: His obituary was published on 15 May 1986 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.
  WAKONDA - Roy Alfred Hanson, 83, Wakonda, died Tuesday in his home.
  
  Mr. Hanson was born 20 Feb 1903 in Turner County near Centerville. He married Thyra Nelson 20 Feb 1931 in Ponca, Neb. Mr. Hanson farmed until retiring in 1969.
  
  Survivors include his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Don (Shirley) VandePol, Beresford; and Mrs. Lyle (Janice) Anderson, Kanawha, Iowa; ....³

• Last Edited: 3 May 2022 10:27:00

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 29 Apr 2020, Roy Alfred Hanson (20 Feb 1903–May 1983), 10823361, citing Komstad Cemetery, Dalesburg, Clay County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Find A Grave (contributor 8).
3. [S34] South Dakota. Sioux Falls., Argus-Leader, "Roy Hanson," 15 May 1986, p. 23, col. 5; digitized, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 18 Apr 2022).
4. [S865] SD, Clay Co., 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Riverside, enumeration district (ED) 14-11, sheet 11, household 94, lines 14-18, (Roy A. Hanson family), accessed 3 May 2022

Edwin Anderson^1,2

Biography

• Birth: Edwin Anderson was born in 1909.^3,2
• Marriage: He and Alice Johanna Nelson were married on 17 August 1933 in Beresford, Union, South Dakota, United StatesBGO.³
• Death: He died in 1981, at age ~72.²

• Last Edited: 24 May 2022 12:12:00

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 30 Apr 2020, Edwin Anderson (1909–1981), 79244953, citing Brooklyn Cemetery, Beresford, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA; Maintained by Christin Bartels (contributor 47440162).
3. [S6] South Dakota. Department of Health. Ancestry.com Operations Inc., South Dakota Marriage Certificates. Ancestry.com, 161351, Anderson-Nelson, accessed 30 Apr 2020.