Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
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Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Hello.
I am looking for Torkel Torkelson born 10/11-1850 i Heddal Norway,parents Torkel Gunnufsen and Gunhild Johnsdatter.
He married Tonje(Todne) Andersdatter born 31/1/1834 in Spikkeland Vest Agder Norway,
in Dypvåg Aust-Agder Norway the 27/3-1874
Torkel immigrated in 1887 Tonje in 1888.
In the 1900 census they are in:
Groove Park Polk Minnesota.
But Tonje is called Thone and his age is not correct,but the marriages year is correct,so I guess they are the right one.
Then all track stopped.
Hopefully somebody can help me.
Brgds
Kristian Evensen
I am looking for Torkel Torkelson born 10/11-1850 i Heddal Norway,parents Torkel Gunnufsen and Gunhild Johnsdatter.
He married Tonje(Todne) Andersdatter born 31/1/1834 in Spikkeland Vest Agder Norway,
in Dypvåg Aust-Agder Norway the 27/3-1874
Torkel immigrated in 1887 Tonje in 1888.
In the 1900 census they are in:
Groove Park Polk Minnesota.
But Tonje is called Thone and his age is not correct,but the marriages year is correct,so I guess they are the right one.
Then all track stopped.
Hopefully somebody can help me.
Brgds
Kristian Evensen
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Hei Kristian!
This has to be the right one...Torkel T. Riise (age 59) married to "Thone" (age 75) in the 1910 Polk co, Grove Park MN census.
Do you know why he would use the name "Riise"?
mvh Patty
This has to be the right one...Torkel T. Riise (age 59) married to "Thone" (age 75) in the 1910 Polk co, Grove Park MN census.
Do you know why he would use the name "Riise"?
mvh Patty
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Actually Torkel's name is indexed as "reese" in 1910...but it looks like Riise in the actual census...
By 1920 Torkel is a widower, same location...his name is indexed as Reese again...
mvh Patty
By 1920 Torkel is a widower, same location...his name is indexed as Reese again...
mvh Patty
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Hi Kristian,
I found the family in 1895:
1895 Census for Tilden, Polk County, Minnesota
Torkelson, Torkel, 44 yrs old, 8 years in Minnesota, 3 years in district
Torkelson, Tonne A., 57 yrs old
Torkelson, John, 36 yrs old, 11 years in Minnesota, 3 years in district
Could John be a brother to Torkel?
Mvh,
Brian
I found the family in 1895:
1895 Census for Tilden, Polk County, Minnesota
Torkelson, Torkel, 44 yrs old, 8 years in Minnesota, 3 years in district
Torkelson, Tonne A., 57 yrs old
Torkelson, John, 36 yrs old, 11 years in Minnesota, 3 years in district
Could John be a brother to Torkel?
Mvh,
Brian
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
A correction...Torkel "Reese" is in Mentor township (not Grove Park), Polk co in 1920...
mvh Patty
mvh Patty
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
This confirms what Patty Dahl says:
1905 Census for Grove Park, Polk Co., Minnesota
Reese, Torkel T., 54 yrs old, born Norway, in US 18 yrs
Thone, 71 yrs old, born Norway, in US 17 yrs
Hilsen fra Tyskland,
Brian
1905 Census for Grove Park, Polk Co., Minnesota
Reese, Torkel T., 54 yrs old, born Norway, in US 18 yrs
Thone, 71 yrs old, born Norway, in US 17 yrs
Hilsen fra Tyskland,
Brian
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Patty, Mentor is a villiage that is part of the organized township of Grove Park. That's what it says in the 1895 and 1905 Minnesota census.
Brian
Brian
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
OK...thanks for the explanation Brian!
mvh Patty
mvh Patty
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
I found the death dates. The death records are available at the Polk county courthouse.
Thona Reese, died in Polk county, Minnesota - 16 February 1911
Torkel Riise, died in Polk county, Minnesota - 11 December 1937
These are the name spellings in the Minnesota state death index.
Brian
Thona Reese, died in Polk county, Minnesota - 16 February 1911
Torkel Riise, died in Polk county, Minnesota - 11 December 1937
These are the name spellings in the Minnesota state death index.
Brian
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
The death date of 1937 means Torkel had to be around for the 1930 census... here he is:
1930 Census for Mentor, Polk Co., Minnesota
Torkelson, Halvor, 59, widower, born Norway, immigrated 1887
Torkelson, Lena, 10, daughter, born in Minnesota
Anderson, Ruth, 24, step-daughter, born in Minnesota
Anderson, Arthur, 17, step-son, born in Minnesota
Reese, Torkel T., 79, brother, widower, born in Norway, immigrated 1887
Mvh,
Brian
1930 Census for Mentor, Polk Co., Minnesota
Torkelson, Halvor, 59, widower, born Norway, immigrated 1887
Torkelson, Lena, 10, daughter, born in Minnesota
Anderson, Ruth, 24, step-daughter, born in Minnesota
Anderson, Arthur, 17, step-son, born in Minnesota
Reese, Torkel T., 79, brother, widower, born in Norway, immigrated 1887
Mvh,
Brian
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
First a correction...... in the 1930 Census the daughter of Halvor is GINA, not LENA. The spelling was hard to read.
I checked the 1920 census for Halvor and found a little surprise:
1920 Census for Badger, Polk Co., Minnesota
Torkelson, Halvor, 48, immigrated in 1887
Torkelson, Julia, 41, wife
Torkelson, Gina, 7 months, daughter
Anderson, Edwin, 18, step-son
Anderson, Ruth, 13, step-daughter
Anderson, Rudun (?), 11, step-son
Anderson, Arthur, 6, step-son
Torkelson, Gunhild, 92, mother, widow, immigrated 1890
There is a death for Mrs. Halvor Torkelson registered in Polk county , Minnesota 18 August 1828
There is a death for Halvor Torkelson registered in Mahnomen county, Minnesota 17 Nov 1937
He is the only Halvor Torkelson registered.
Brian
I checked the 1920 census for Halvor and found a little surprise:
1920 Census for Badger, Polk Co., Minnesota
Torkelson, Halvor, 48, immigrated in 1887
Torkelson, Julia, 41, wife
Torkelson, Gina, 7 months, daughter
Anderson, Edwin, 18, step-son
Anderson, Ruth, 13, step-daughter
Anderson, Rudun (?), 11, step-son
Anderson, Arthur, 6, step-son
Torkelson, Gunhild, 92, mother, widow, immigrated 1890
There is a death for Mrs. Halvor Torkelson registered in Polk county , Minnesota 18 August 1828
There is a death for Halvor Torkelson registered in Mahnomen county, Minnesota 17 Nov 1937
He is the only Halvor Torkelson registered.
Brian
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
1910 Census for Grove Park, Polk Co., Minnesota
Torkelson, Halvor, 37, 1st marriage, born in Norway, immigrated 1887
Torkelson, Christine, 27, 1st marriage, born in Minnesota
NEXT HOUSE
Torkelson, John, 49, born in Norway, immigrated 1886
Torkelson, Ole, 34, brother, born in Norway, immigrated 1890 (age is hard to read)
Torkelson, Gunhild, 79, mother, widow, born in Norway
Torkelson, Halvor, 37, 1st marriage, born in Norway, immigrated 1887
Torkelson, Christine, 27, 1st marriage, born in Minnesota
NEXT HOUSE
Torkelson, John, 49, born in Norway, immigrated 1886
Torkelson, Ole, 34, brother, born in Norway, immigrated 1890 (age is hard to read)
Torkelson, Gunhild, 79, mother, widow, born in Norway
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Kristian, you may already have this....
1900 Census for Tilden, Polk Co., Minnesota
Torkelson, John, °Nov 1864
Torkel G., father, °Oct 1827
Gunda, mother, °Nov 1829
Ole, brother, °Jul 1875
This census says John immigrated 1884 and his parents with Ole in 1890.
1900 Census for Tilden, Polk Co., Minnesota
Torkelson, John, °Nov 1864
Torkel G., father, °Oct 1827
Gunda, mother, °Nov 1829
Ole, brother, °Jul 1875
This census says John immigrated 1884 and his parents with Ole in 1890.
Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Hi all.
Thanks for information .Her is a lot of information to sort out.
I dont know why Torkel was using Reese.
But this must bee the correct persons
.
All of his siblings,mother and father went to Amerika.
John 31/6-61 in May 1886
Gunhild 1/2-64 in July 1885
Bergith 13/4-66 in May 1887
Halvor 19/8-68 May 1887
Ole 9/6-75 in 1890 with his parents Torkel Gunnufsen 4/11-1828 and Gunhild Johnsdatter Nov 1829
May be someone also can finde Gunhild and Bergith ?
One more thanks to all of you.
Kristian
Thanks for information .Her is a lot of information to sort out.
I dont know why Torkel was using Reese.
But this must bee the correct persons
.
All of his siblings,mother and father went to Amerika.
John 31/6-61 in May 1886
Gunhild 1/2-64 in July 1885
Bergith 13/4-66 in May 1887
Halvor 19/8-68 May 1887
Ole 9/6-75 in 1890 with his parents Torkel Gunnufsen 4/11-1828 and Gunhild Johnsdatter Nov 1829
May be someone also can finde Gunhild and Bergith ?
One more thanks to all of you.
Kristian
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Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Hei Kristian,
I live not far from Mentor and I have some books and records I will be happy to check for you. My husband has ancestors which came from Norway and lived near Mentor also.
I live not far from Mentor and I have some books and records I will be happy to check for you. My husband has ancestors which came from Norway and lived near Mentor also.
Margit in Minnesota
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Burial
Last Name First Name Date of Birth Date of Death Cemetery ID Cemetery Section Notes
RIISE THONE T. 30/JAN/1834 16/FEB/1911 1061 GK 23 FAITH LUTHERAN
Last Name First Name Date of Birth Date of Death Cemetery ID Cemetery Section Notes
RIISE THONE T. 30/JAN/1834 16/FEB/1911 1061 GK 23 FAITH LUTHERAN
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Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Hei Margit
Thanks.
Then we have a 100% confirmation on Thone.She was a sister to my great grandmother.It looks like that she dident have any children.
Mvh
Kristian
Thanks.
Then we have a 100% confirmation on Thone.She was a sister to my great grandmother.It looks like that she dident have any children.
Mvh
Kristian
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Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
This one looks like a good candidate for your Bergith. Wrong month, right year.
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Bergit Stolaas
[Bergat Stolaas]
Home in 1900: Johnson, Polk, Minnesota
Age: 33
Birth Date: Sep 1866
Birthplace: Norway
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1892
Relationship to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 3
Spouse's name: Sjur
Marriage Year: 1893
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 7
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Sjur Stolaas 44
Bergit Stolaas 33
Gunda Stolaas 3
Bernt Stolaas 1
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Bergit Stolaas
[Bergat Stolaas]
Home in 1900: Johnson, Polk, Minnesota
Age: 33
Birth Date: Sep 1866
Birthplace: Norway
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1892
Relationship to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 3
Spouse's name: Sjur
Marriage Year: 1893
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 7
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Sjur Stolaas 44
Bergit Stolaas 33
Gunda Stolaas 3
Bernt Stolaas 1
Margit in Minnesota
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Re: Torkel Torkelson Polk Minnesota
Kristian Evensen skrev:It looks like that she dident have any children.
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Thone Torkelson
Home in 1900: Grove Park, Polk, Minnesota
Age: 63
Birth Date: Jan 1837
Birthplace: Norway
Race: White
Gender: Female
Immigration Year: 1888
Relationship to Head of House: Wife
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Mother: number of living children: 0
Mother: How many children: 0
Spouse's name: Torkel
Marriage Year: 1874
Marital Status: Married
Years Married: 26
Household Members: Name Age
Torkel Torkelson 49
Thone Torkelson 63
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