Tollefson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Tollefsen (Valerie?)/Elias Johannessen marriage

anndb — 2009-09-02 19:50:43Z

My great-grandmother Mathilde Johanna Johannessen married Ingvard Oscar Anderssen in 1892 (Brooklyn NY). Their marriage certificate shows Mathilde's parents as
Elias Johannessen and ....(?)lorie Tollefsen, Sandakedal Kragero Norway. I guesstimate that they were born around 1852 or so and married around 1872 or so.

Anyone familiar with this line?

picture

greeneyes001235 — 2009-03-06 04:01:22Z

i would like to know if any has any pictures of the following people.

SVEND Tollefson Born 1826 Telemark, NORWAY ,DIED MINNESOTA

and Inger Bjornson Born 1829 NORWAY ,DIED MINNESOTA

THANKS

Re: looking for svend tollefson

joyhart02 — 2009-02-14 14:33:40Z

It would be helpful if you could offer more detailed information (ie: birth year, death year, name of spouse, children, etc.).

In a couple of Sannes Township, Yellow Medicine County censuses, there is a Sven Olai Tollefson, born about 1874 in Minnesota (rather than Norway). His parents were Tollef and Anne S. Tollefson.

Good luck!

Pfc. Benjamin B. Tollefson of Concord, Calif., died Dec. 31, 2008

RIP_08 — 2009-01-06 13:37:44Z

On the Web:
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=1...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 003-08
January 02, 2009
DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Benjamin B. Tollefson, 22, of Concord, Calif., died Dec. 31 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire in Ghazaliya. Tollefson was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

For more information media may contact the Fort Riley public affairs office at (785) 239-3410; after hours (785) 375-7217.

North Pleasant Cemetery, Cass County, North Dakota

sleuthesthedead — 2008-09-23 20:28:19Z

The following Tollefson's are buried at North Pleasant Cemetery, Cass County, North Dakota. Photos of their tombstones can be found at www.findagrave.com

I am not related, just a volunteer photographer.

Corrine Tollefson 1907-1985
Ernest Tollefson 1908-1991

looking for svend tollefson

greeneyes001235 — 2008-08-11 01:28:18Z

i am trying to find out if anyone can help me find a copy of a obit . for svend tollefson he was born in norway died in minnesota in yellow medicince . any help would be nice thanks .

Floella Tollefson, age,103, born, 1904,Gays Mills, Daughter of, James and Lilly (Sutton) Heal.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-06-04 04:23:51Z

Floella Tollefson
Oct. 22, 1904 - May 1, 2008
Floella Tollefson, 103,
of Prairie du Chien went to her heavenly home Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Prairie Maison in Prairie du Chien, where she had been a resident since 2005.
Floella was born October 22, 1904 in rural Gays Mills to James and Lilly (Sutton) Heal.
She married George Tollefson on July 28, 1921 in Gays Mills. They had 68 devoted years together. Floella's generosity and kind heart was an inspiration to her family. She lived her life with integrity and her lifetime of memories will live on with her family. Floella is survived by three children, Alvin (Grace) Tollefson of Fond du Lac, Maxine (Leo) Uher of La Crosse, Joyce (John) Boldt of La Crosse, grandchildren: Pamela Tollefson, Sandra Meyer, Steven Boldt, Linda Hansen, Barbara Shulka, Larry Boldt, Jeffrey Boldt, David Boldt; 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastor Paul Graham officiating, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call on Friday beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Thornburg Hanson Funeral Home assisted the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church.

St. Peter Lutheran Church.
REV, Paul Graham "

Tollefson's in Christine Cemetery, Richland Cty, ND

sleuthesthedead — 2008-03-26 02:42:59Z

The following have been entered in the Christine Cemetery, Richland County, North Dakota at www.findagrave.com:
Clarissa P Tollefson 1896-1981
David Arnold Tollefson 1933-1944
George E Tollefson 1896-1990
Jonelle H Tollefson 1858-1948
Joseph T Tollefson 1888-1963
Manda Elvine Tollefson 1890-1910
Ruth Halaas Tollefson 1895-1991
Tollef P Tollefson 1857-1933

Jacob Tollefsen of NYC

nascentday — 2008-03-17 16:37:58Z

I'm trying to find information on Jacob Bernard Tollefsen (b.1846 Norway to Tollef Jacobsen and Sarah Helene UNKNOWN) and Thomine Lange Tollefsen (b.1845 Norway, Imm. 1872, d.1911 NYC). The two married in about 1876 in Brooklyn and had the following children:

Ragna Mathildi Isaksen Tollefsen (from Thomine's first relationship), b. 1868 Norway
Helena Tollefsen, b. 1877 Brooklyn, NY
Jorge Ralph Tollefsen, b. 1879 Brooklyn, NY
Jacob Tollefsen, b. 1880 Brooklyn, NY

There may have been others, but these are the ones of whom I have records. I'd love to connect with descendants out there.

Re: Lisbot TOLLEFSON - Norway/Minnesota

starstruckone — 2008-03-09 04:38:18Z

Thanks so much for your reply! This website is a valuable tool in my search that I had not seen before. I haven't yet found any information about Lisbot but I was able to find out about some other relatives from the same part of Norway. So thanks!

Re: Lisbot TOLLEFSON - Norway/Minnesota

thoraway — 2008-02-19 03:19:30Z

Biri is the name of a district in Oppland, Norway. Biridahl or Biridahlen would be what they would call Biri valley.

The parish records for Biri are available for your research online.

The Digitalarkivet web site has been adding scanned images of the original Norwegian parish church records for anyone with Internet access since November 2005.

The Digitalarkivet web site - http://digitalarkivet.uib.no/cgi-win/WebFront.exe?slag=vis&a...
An English option is available by clicking on that word from either the left hand column or the blue link bar along the bottom of the homepage.
The scanned images are available from the homepage link "Skanna kyrkjebøker" [Norwegian version]/"Digitised parish records" [English version] which is listed along the left hand column and from the blue banner of links along the top section of the homepage.
After you've clicked on that link and a new main page has presented on the screen be sure and read the instructions that are available from the Digitalarkivet for navigating the scanned records. The instructions are available in Bokmål (official Norwegian), Nyorsk (Norwegian), Davvisámegiella (Saami), and English.
Recommended basic reading are the "Startsiden" [Norwegian version]/"Main page" [English version], "Brukerveiledning" [Norwegian version]/"User's guide" [English version] and "Om tjenesten" [Norwegian version]/"About this service" [English version].

Good information about translating the formats of Norwegian parish church records during various time periods, many of the basic terms used and understanding how to use the information should be studied at this web site -
http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~norway/na20.html

"Lisbot" does not sound like a male given name in Norway. You should probably expect that to have been rather oddly Americanized from whatever his original name was.

Lisbot TOLLEFSON - Norway/Minnesota

starstruckone — 2008-02-12 06:24:27Z

Looking for more information on Lisbot TOLLEFSON, born in Birriedalen, Norway and died in Nielsville, Minnesota. He married Johanna and they had at least one daughter, Lisa (b. 28 Sept. 1853, d. 11 Nov. 1911) If anyone has information that they can share with me about this family, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

Tollefson of So Dakota

pplutt — 2008-01-04 21:10:25Z

Sam Reinhart Tollefson born in 1862 in Winneshiek county Iowa
moved to Moody co SD in 1877 then to Hetland SD and finally Madison,SD and died in 1932. He married Gunda Marie Hanson
in abt 1890. He had 7 sons, Tiroen, Helmer, Idan, Marvin, Roy, Glenn, and Vernon and 2 daughters mrs Henry Mehlum, and mrs Percy Erickson. I am interested in copies of older photographs
and I have one older one of Sam and family.

Mary G. Tolleftson Married George D. Baker Ogden, Utah

KatSot — 2007-11-27 00:35:11Z

I am looking for descendants of Mary G. and George Baker who lived in Odgen, Utah, from 1910-1970s. George died in 1975, and Mary died around 1949 in Odgen. They had 3 girls and two sons. One of them was named Victor Ray who died in 1994. George was my great-grandmother's brother.

Re: photos Hottel - Tollefsen - Wenk

1ancestorhunter — 2007-11-13 19:28:30Z

I have photos of Hettie Edith Hottel Tollefsen b. 12 July 1894 CA, d. 9 Aug 1984 Alameda, CA age 1, and her mother, Louise Wenk. I believe these were family friends. Please contact if you are connected to this line.

Barbara Tollefson m. Sever Michelson

rxmichelson — 2007-08-02 16:39:42Z

Does anyone have information about my great grandparents?

Barbara Tollefson
b. 5,January,1851 - Wisconsin?
d. 3,May 1949

m. Sever Michelson

Children:

Martin
Andrew
John
Walle
Curtis
Floyd
Arley
Selma

Thanks for any help.

Wilbur A. Tollefson

susantollefson71 — 2007-07-21 02:44:28Z

We are searching for information on my father, Wilbur Allen Tollefson born 03/09/1932 in Benson Township, Minnesota in Swift County and died Sept. 8, 1995 in Cascade County, Montana. His parents were Ole T. Tollefson and Merle Geyer Tollefson from Benson Township, MN. His brothers and sisters are Arnold Tollefson, Oliver Tollefson, Muriel Tollefson, Lorene Tollefson that were from Benson Township also.
Wilbur married my mother Hilma G. Carpenter in 1954 in Great Falls, Montana. If you have any information, I would like to hear from you.
Steven G. Tollefson (in Mineral Wells, TX)
email: tolle@mesh.net

Searching for Olaug

Hyak — 2007-03-18 02:42:59Z

I cannot remember where I saw a post that paired a Gunder Tollefson with an unknown Halvorsdatter in Iowa. I have a missing relative named Olaug Halvorsdatter Stensrd who came from Gol Hallingdal in the Spring of 1853. The family entered at Quebec. They were in Iowa before moving to MN. Olaug disappeared between Quebec and Mn..perhaps she married?If you have a Tollefson married to an unknown Halvorsdatter, and any of this info fits please reply. Mange takk

Re: Wisconsin Tollefsons

2006-07-26 03:22:30Z

Thank you so much! Your kindness is much appreciated!

Re: Wisconsin Tollefsons

2006-07-26 02:01:17Z

Ms. Ahern -- Yes, I do check this, and I would love a copy of the photo of the Tollefson gravestones!

Ada was my Great-Great-Grand Uncle William Palmer's daughter -- she died at the age of 23, leaving her husband and three very small children, Flossie, Maude and Wesley. I wonder if there might still be Tollefsons in the Grantsburg area...

Thanks for responding...

Thomas Palmer - Galion, Ohio

Tollefson burials- part 3

2006-03-28 00:40:55Z

CAVALIER COUNTY, ND VOL 32
HAY TOWNSHIP:
NORTH DOVRE LUTHERAN CEMETERY

TOLLEFSON, Tollef 1885 - 1894
TOLLEFSON, Kari (Ludderud) 1850 - Apr 23, 1912

TOLLEFSON, Carl 1885-1894
TOLLEFSON, Thomas 1880 -1894
TOLLEFSON, Ella 1881-1894
TOLLEFSON, Bertha 1879 -1894
all died in the epidemic

~~Volunteer Posting~~

Tollefson Burials, ND part 2

2006-03-21 00:11:37Z

Vol 32 Cavalier County, ND
Hay Township: Golberg Lutheran Cemetery

ROW 1
TOLLEFSON, Ordean: Apr 5, 1920 - May 24, 1979
Sgt US Army WWII
TOLLEFSON, Theodore: Dec 25, 1875 - July 1932
Father
TOLLEFSON, Anna 1883-1939 Mother
TOLLEFSON, Carl G. Jan 10, 1896 - Jan 20, 1979
US Army WWI
TOLLEFSON, Herman Jan 29, 1903 - Dec 1988 Son
TOLLEFSON, Edna Nov 8, 1907 - Feb 1978 Daughter
TOLLEFSON, Halvor Jul 28, 1872 - Jun 6, 1951 Father
TOLLEFSON, Gurine Oct 12, 1870 - Apr 9, 1948 Mother
TOLLEFSON, Clara B. Sep 30, 1900 - Dec 26, 1933 Dau.
TOLLEFSON, Lydia E. Jan 11, 1905 - May 14, 1984 Dau.
TOLLEFSON, Candice A. Aug 28, 1948 -Nov 5, 1949 Dau.
TOLLEFSON, Carol I. Jul 24, 1940 - Jan 11, 1941

please also see the surnames: MOE, CHRISTIANSON, and GUNDERSON

Tollefson Burials - ND

2006-03-07 22:53:25Z

Cemetery Transcriptions: Cavalier County, ND Volume 30

LINDEN TOWNSHIP: HANNAH CEMETERY

TOLLEFSON, May I. mother 1904--Eastern Star
TOLLEFSON, Gordon B. (Benjamin) father
1900-1965 mason

STORLIE TOWNSHIP: Storlie Community Cemetery
TOLLEFSON, Ernest C. dad 1912-1989

~~Volunteer Posting~~

Tollef Tollefson Bio

2005-09-17 00:04:01Z

Langdon ND 1888-1988 Centennial Book
Tollef Tollefson Bio - pg 461

In 1861 Tollef Tollefson Golberg arrived fra Gol, Norway where he was born to Tollef and Kristi Hoftorn Tollefson. He worked near the Iowa-Minnesota border but after coming to Dakota Territory, he did not use the name Golberg. In 1868 in Decroah, Iowa Tollef married Kari Ludderud, who was also fra Gol and had immigrated in 1866. Tollef and Kari farmed near harmony, MN until 1882. Others moving included Tollef's widowed mother; three sisters - Anne Christianson, Ingeborg Anderson and Barbro Quale - and their families; Ole H. Olson, who lived with them from age 6 yrs and Kari's mother, Guri Ludderud and sister, Liv. They came by train to Grafton which was as far as the train went.

It was spring and a sod house was built, but by fall a frame house was ready and the sod house was used for livestock. Tollef had taken a tree claim and soon a beautiful large grove was growing on the prairies. A school was built on the farm so now their children could receive an education and Dovre Lutheran Church was organized.

Later the family became Charter members of North Dovre Lutheran, a mile south of the farm. Tollef and Kari now had six children: Gurine, Theodor, Bertha, Elle, Tom and Carl. In 1894 diptheria epidemic reached the pioneer community and only Gurine and Theodor were left. Their youngest daughter Ella was born that fall and helped the family through a very rough time. In 1905 the big house was built and is still in use today. Kari died in 1912 and Tollef in 1926. They are buried at North dovre with the four children. In 1982 descendants of Tollef and Kari gathered on the farm. --recorded 4/85

There is no photograph.

**NOTE: I am not related to this family. I do not live in ND. I do own the Langdon Centennial Book.

Kirkvold and Tollefson families

2005-09-04 19:11:54Z

Yes in Norway and birth records and information .
Henning grow up in Norman Co. and he married a Sophia Tollefson in 1906. His father was Anders Henningsen Stuedal born 1851 in Norway. His mother was Johanna Ericksdatter Kokvold born ? Diedin Norway. her parents were Eric Larsen Kokkvoll born 1805?? mother Margit Christensdatter born ?
Sophia Tollefsen was born 1871 in US her parents were Tolf Toleffsen Borgen 1843 he married Signe Tallefsdatter Brevig b. 1845
trying to collect information one where they lived and birth records and etc. I am writting a family ancestry book and need alittle help. thanks
Lavone

Re: Tollefson, Kirkvold families

2005-09-04 16:09:39Z

You are looking for relatives in Norway?
Did the family emigrate to somewhere else? If they did, have you determined what area they settled in and where relatives might best be looked for?

I see a Henning A. Kirkvold in Minnesota in 1910 - but his wife was born in the US. From your listing I would expect his wife to be Norway born. Perhaps you could clarify where you are looking for relatives.

Tollefson, Kirkvold families

2005-08-30 23:59:42Z

Looking for the families of Tollef Tollefson born 1847 in Norway married Signe 1870 died 1931, Signe b 1845 died 1828
their children were
Sophia 1871
Bertha 1890
Julia 1884
Betsy 1882
Christina 1879
Thomas 1877
Thea 1875

Sophia married Henning Kirkvold 10-27-1906. she died 11-6-1912. Henning b 6-6-1874 d. 3-29-1928.
would love to find information and met family members.
I believe that Julia married a Aune.

thanks so very much.
Lavone

Lyle R. Tollefson

2004-10-18 18:55:12Z

Lyle R. Tollefson was born Sept 3rd, 1913 and passed away Oct 2, 2004. Was born to Rufus and Alma Pawlowski Tollefson. In Cuthbert, SD. Lyle was married to Dorene Adams. He was survived by his wife and 8 childern. Darrell Tollefson, Gary Tollefson, Herbert Tollefson, Gene Tollefson, Randy Tollefson, Gloria Tuffs, Martha Hanson and Dorene Polz. 2 Brothers Herb and Luvern and 2 sisters Melba sorben and Pauline Miiller. 30 Grandchildern and 37 great grandchildern and 2 great great grandchildern.

Tollefson

2004-10-08 18:24:56Z

Hey
I do not know if fwe are related. I live in Tennessee, but I have family in Min. I beleve that I had a Great uncle Harvy Loyd.

Just googled my name and found your site, pretty cool.

Peter Tollefson

2004-09-21 16:32:37Z

I am looking for information about a Peter Tollefson who married Anna Skadsem/Skadson. He was born August 16, 1856 and lived in Black Hammer, Houston County, Minnesota. He died September 28, 1905. Any information that you have on Peter would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Matt

Re: Arthur Roland Tollefson

StephanieBenoit — 2004-03-07 21:47:15Z

You don't give good dates for trying to establish this lineage. Was Arthur born about 1911? Perhaps he was really Roland Arthur? There was a Roland A. born to Arthur J. b abt. 1870 and Bertha Tollefson in Tacoma.

It has been a long time since you posted. Perhaps you have discovered more info by now.

If Arthur J. is yours then his father is probably Paul/Poul Tollefsen Rye, son of Tollev Olsen Hulebak and Anne Henrichsdtr. Poul was born 8 March 1824 in Nes, Buskerud, Norway.

Re: Ole & Merle Tollefson, Wilber Tollefson

StephanieBenoit — 2004-03-07 20:45:36Z

There was an Ole and Merle Tollefson in Benson, Swift Co. in the 1930 census. They had Larene, Muriel ?, Oliver and Arnold. Do those names sound familiar?

Tollefsons - Southern MN

JNorton571 — 2004-03-03 20:30:00Z

Hi....My grandfather was Alvin Tollefson - His family: Tollef Tollefson/Ingebor 'Anne' Andre married on March 9, 1872

Tollef b: 10/7/1832 d: 2/18/56
Anne b: 2/17/1856 d: 2/8/36

Most of my Tollefson family is in/about Sacred Heart ..... and then there is the Oregon connection......

Do we have any links?.....I would love to find out as much as possible surrounding my GreatGrandfather's background and movements before coming to America....

Hope to hear from you.....

ta, Jana

Re: Tollefsons in southern Minnesota

JNorton571 — 2004-03-03 20:30:00Z

Hi....My family Tollefson - is from Renville Co buried in Sacred Heart at the Hawk Creek Lutheran Church. Is there any connection? My Grandfather was Alvin Tollefson - son of Tollef & Anne Tollefson......married to Cinderella J (Thompson). Please reply if there is any connection...thanks!

Re: Tollefsons in southern Minnesota

JNorton571 — 2004-03-03 20:30:00Z

If you are looking for any information that ends up in Sacred Heart with any links to Tollefson - the Hawk Creek Church might be a good connection for you. There is a large extended community from which to post/contact for any information.....even County Clerk.
good luck.......will check back in a more regular fashion.
Jana Norton (McDonald/Tollefson)

Re: Tollef Arntsen

JNorton571 — 2004-06-07 20:22:06Z

I'm hoping that you are still checking on this message.

I am looking for information on Tollef Arneson and Bertha Bullikson who had a son Tollef Tollefson born Oct 7 1832 in Kongsberg Norway. Tollef (39) married Igebor Andrea "Annie" Stephens (age 16 born 2/17/1856 in Old Kviteseid Kirke, Telemark, Norway) on March 9, 1872 in Whitewater Wisconsin.

Anne/Tollef had 11 children: Kluens (Clarence), Amanda, Emma, Thielda, Charl "Karl", Hannah, Albert, Karl "Otto", Nina, Baby Boy passed before 1 yr, and my grandfather Alvin Tollefson.

Thank You - looking forward to hearing from you.
Jana (McDonald) Norton

Re: Tollefsons in southern Minnesota

DanniLut2 — 2006-03-13 00:23:48Z

I am related to your Tollefson's. Thilda, also buried at Hawk Creek is my grandmother. All I know is in the genealogy "Aase's Family" by Beverly Webster.
Danni

Re: Tollefsons in southern Minnesota

DanniLut2 — 2006-03-13 00:23:48Z

Sorry, I don't have any info back beyond Ann & Tollef. I have been working on another line. Danni

Wisconsin Tollefsons

ThomasPalmer62758 — 2004-07-20 02:51:32Z

Looking to correspond/share information with any descendant of the family of Thomas Tollefson of Grantsburg, Burnett County, Wisconsin. I am related to Thomas' wife, Ada Maude Palmer Tollefson. Children of Thomas and Ada included Wesley Tollefson, who had at least one son named William Welsey Tollefson, born November 28, 1928.

Re: Kara (Kari,Carrie) Bergene/Tollefson

clyde00417 — 2007-01-04 03:24:04Z

hi, i'm nels klopp from colorado, i have a pic of Carrie and all 5 kids from the old old days..my dad was everett son of nels.....are you Floyd's daughter?my e-mail is nelsklippity@aol.com
happy new year

Minneapolis TOLLEFSON's - Andreas, Annabelle, Ella Avis, David...

CarlHaskins27 — 2005-04-27 01:45:40Z

Hello Fellow TOLLEFSON posters!

I am trying to connect with the following:

1-Dr. Andreas (Andrew) Marelious TOLLEFSON
born: May 29, 1872, Trondheim, , Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
died: 1952, Oslo Norway
+Dr. Kristina Nicolina Oldina WALLUM
born: February 6, 1873, Tromsø, Norway
died: September 13, 1927, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
buried: September 17, 1927, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
2-Alice (Aslaug Kristofa) TOLLEFSON
born: May 11, 1899, Tromsø, Norway
chr: Homewood, Illinois
died: January 1, 1976, Harvey , Illinois
+Olof Edvin HAGGBLAD
born: April 24, 1891, Grundsunda, Västernorrlands Län, Sweden
died: March 7, 1966, Homewood Illinois
3-Richard Olof BLADE
born: July 4, 1925, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
died: September 25, 1996, Olive Drive, Homewood, Cook, Illinois, USA
buried: September 27, 1996, Chapel Hill, Worth, Cook, Illinois, USA
2-Annabelle TOLLEFSON

+Edgar OLSSON

3-Carol OLSSON

3-Joyce OLSSON

2-Ella Avis TOLLEFSON

+Ferdinand MADISON
born: January 26, 1905, probably, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
died: August 1966, probably, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

3-Avis

2-David TOLLEFSON

+Doris

3-David TOLLEFSON

3-Darla TOLLEFSON

Any help with these lines would be appreciated.

Thanks sooooooooo much in advance,
Carl

Oregon obit: Velma L. Tollefson, d/o Oscar W. & Leah SNYDER Carter --- MO/OR

janm581 — 2005-05-13 04:55:52Z

Velma Lorene Tollefson, 83, daughter of Oscar W. and Leah Snyder Carter, was born May 29, 1921, at Upton. She died April 24, 2005, at the home of her daughter, where she had lived for the last eight months.
She married Harold M. Postlewait and moved to the Milton-Freewater, Ore., area in 1947. For the next 58 years, she worked at canneries and raised her children. Mr. Postlewait preceded her in death.
She married Bennie A. Tollefson Jan. 18, 1975, in Milton-Freewater. He died June 21, 1990.
She enjoyed country/western music, joining her sons-in-law when their bands played at the Eagles aerie and Veterans of Foreign Wars post. She danced, listened to the music and offered counsel to friends.
Among her hobbies were gardening, boating and fishing with her husband.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, the VFW Auxiliary, Eagles, Elks 2146 and Teamsters Union Local 558.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Postlewait; son, Kenneth Postlewait; four brothers, Wesley, Harvey, Wilfred and Kenneth Carter; two grandsons and a great-grandson.
Surviving are five daughters, Nina Thacker, Pauline Humbert and Roxie Mauro of Milton-Freewater, Donna Postlewait of Walla Walla, Wash., and Dorothy White of Gansevoort, N.Y.; son, Gene Postlewait of Walla Walla; two sisters, Hazel Postlewait and Ruby Ramsey of Bucyrus; two brothers, Vernon and Junior Carter of Bucyrus; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were April 29 at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater with Chaplain Elizabeth Wallace of the Walla Walla Community Hospice officiating. Burial was in the Milton-Freewater Cemetery.

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FYI only
source: Houston Herald online, Houston MO, current obits

Oregon obit: Velma L. CARTER Postlewait Tollefson, d/o Oscar W. & Leah Snyder CARTER --- OR/MO

janm581 — 2005-05-13 04:53:36Z

Velma Lorene Tollefson, 83, daughter of Oscar W. and Leah Snyder Carter, was born May 29, 1921, at Upton. She died April 24, 2005, at the home of her daughter, where she had lived for the last eight months.
She married Harold M. Postlewait and moved to the Milton-Freewater, Ore., area in 1947. For the next 58 years, she worked at canneries and raised her children. Mr. Postlewait preceded her in death.
She married Bennie A. Tollefson Jan. 18, 1975, in Milton-Freewater. He died June 21, 1990.
She enjoyed country/western music, joining her sons-in-law when their bands played at the Eagles aerie and Veterans of Foreign Wars post. She danced, listened to the music and offered counsel to friends.
Among her hobbies were gardening, boating and fishing with her husband.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, the VFW Auxiliary, Eagles, Elks 2146 and Teamsters Union Local 558.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Postlewait; son, Kenneth Postlewait; four brothers, Wesley, Harvey, Wilfred and Kenneth Carter; two grandsons and a great-grandson.
Surviving are five daughters, Nina Thacker, Pauline Humbert and Roxie Mauro of Milton-Freewater, Donna Postlewait of Walla Walla, Wash., and Dorothy White of Gansevoort, N.Y.; son, Gene Postlewait of Walla Walla; two sisters, Hazel Postlewait and Ruby Ramsey of Bucyrus; two brothers, Vernon and Junior Carter of Bucyrus; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were April 29 at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater with Chaplain Elizabeth Wallace of the Walla Walla Community Hospice officiating. Burial was in the Milton-Freewater Cemetery.

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FYI only
source: Houston Herald online, Houston MO, current obits

Oregon/Missouri obit: Velma L. Carter Tollefson, widow of Harold M. Postlewait

janm581 — 2005-05-13 04:50:29Z

Velma Lorene Tollefson, 83, daughter of Oscar W. and Leah Snyder Carter, was born May 29, 1921, at Upton. She died April 24, 2005, at the home of her daughter, where she had lived for the last eight months.
She married Harold M. Postlewait and moved to the Milton-Freewater, Ore., area in 1947. For the next 58 years, she worked at canneries and raised her children. Mr. Postlewait preceded her in death.
She married Bennie A. Tollefson Jan. 18, 1975, in Milton-Freewater. He died June 21, 1990.
She enjoyed country/western music, joining her sons-in-law when their bands played at the Eagles aerie and Veterans of Foreign Wars post. She danced, listened to the music and offered counsel to friends.
Among her hobbies were gardening, boating and fishing with her husband.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, the VFW Auxiliary, Eagles, Elks 2146 and Teamsters Union Local 558.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Postlewait; son, Kenneth Postlewait; four brothers, Wesley, Harvey, Wilfred and Kenneth Carter; two grandsons and a great-grandson.
Surviving are five daughters, Nina Thacker, Pauline Humbert and Roxie Mauro of Milton-Freewater, Donna Postlewait of Walla Walla, Wash., and Dorothy White of Gansevoort, N.Y.; son, Gene Postlewait of Walla Walla; two sisters, Hazel Postlewait and Ruby Ramsey of Bucyrus; two brothers, Vernon and Junior Carter of Bucyrus; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were April 29 at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater with Chaplain Elizabeth Wallace of the Walla Walla Community Hospice officiating. Burial was in the Milton-Freewater Cemetery.

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source: Houston Herald online, Houston MO, current obits

Missouri obit: Velma Lorene Tollefson, w/o Bennie A. Tollefson, Jr. --- MO/OR

janm581 — 2005-05-13 04:47:12Z

Velma Lorene Tollefson, 83, daughter of Oscar W. and Leah Snyder Carter, was born May 29, 1921, at Upton. She died April 24, 2005, at the home of her daughter, where she had lived for the last eight months.
She married Harold M. Postlewait and moved to the Milton-Freewater, Ore., area in 1947. For the next 58 years, she worked at canneries and raised her children. Mr. Postlewait preceded her in death.
She married Bennie A. Tollefson Jan. 18, 1975, in Milton-Freewater. He died June 21, 1990.
She enjoyed country/western music, joining her sons-in-law when their bands played at the Eagles aerie and Veterans of Foreign Wars post. She danced, listened to the music and offered counsel to friends.
Among her hobbies were gardening, boating and fishing with her husband.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, the VFW Auxiliary, Eagles, Elks 2146 and Teamsters Union Local 558.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Postlewait; son, Kenneth Postlewait; four brothers, Wesley, Harvey, Wilfred and Kenneth Carter; two grandsons and a great-grandson.
Surviving are five daughters, Nina Thacker, Pauline Humbert and Roxie Mauro of Milton-Freewater, Donna Postlewait of Walla Walla, Wash., and Dorothy White of Gansevoort, N.Y.; son, Gene Postlewait of Walla Walla; two sisters, Hazel Postlewait and Ruby Ramsey of Bucyrus; two brothers, Vernon and Junior Carter of Bucyrus; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were April 29 at the Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in Milton-Freewater with Chaplain Elizabeth Wallace of the Walla Walla Community Hospice officiating. Burial was in the Milton-Freewater Cemetery.

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FYI only
source: Houston Herald online, Houston MO --- current obituaries

Re: Wisconsin Tollefsons

moonslice7 — 2006-07-26 01:46:05Z

I don't know if you still check this message board, but I recently visited some Grantsburg cemeteries, and I took pictures of Thomas O. Tollefson's and Ada Maud Palmer-Tollefson's gravestones. Hers is particularly impressive BTW. If you're interested and still check this, let me know. Thomas was my great-great grand-uncle.

Re: Wisconsin Tollefsons

moonslice7 — 2006-07-26 03:08:51Z

Here are the photos I took on Saturday, July 22, 2006. These tombstones are all at the Riverside Cemetery in Grantsburg, Wisconsin. I'm not sure about any other Tollefsons in Wisconsin (except for my great aunt, who has her married name now). My grandfather, Floyd Tollefson, only had daughters. He was Henry Tollefson's son. Henry Tollefson was Thomas Tollefson's brother. Grandpa Floyd didn't pass on much information to his daughters about his family. It seems to be a fairly common name, though. Hope these pictures are helpful!

Re: Tollef Arntsen

ronthorstad — 2004-11-22 20:33:55Z

Jana

I am a great-grandson to Tollef Tollefson and Anne Stephens. Amanda is my grandmother. Have you found any Norway information on Tollef? Although there is plenty of info on his American life, his Kongsberg family records seem to be a mystery.

Ron

Re: Kara (Kari,Carrie) Bergene/Tollefson

DebbieLee962 — 2004-07-05 16:21:57Z

I dont think the Carrie you are talking about is the same Carrie. My great Grandmother was born March 5 1870 and died Augest 12 1937 From what I know her given name is Carrie Olson Bergene.
She married Even Nilson Klopp in 1871 in Valders Norway she had 5 children and she and her 5 children came to The USA from Norway. Was told Even died on the way to the USA was also told that she and her 5 children immagrated from Norway came through Canada To Wisconsin. I was told she left a brother in wisconsin. And most of her children settled in thief river falls MN./Her children are as follows
Nels Klopp And last born is my Grandmother
Runghild - Father unknown
Ole Klopp
Kristian Klopp
Syvert Klopp

Family Stories

biglars22 — 2005-02-02 08:27:51Z

Hi,

I have put together a website for relatives to share their family story with other relatives and the online community. So, I welcome you to visit and contribute your story or view those already posted.

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Matthew Larson