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Lucille Tragnitz

F, #3802, b. 2 May 1908, d. 14 March 1996
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Christoph Friedrich (Fred) Rinkenberger (b. 10 May 1907, d. 13 January 1997)

Biography

Birth2 May 1908Birth: Lucille Tragnitz was born on 2 May 1908.1,2
Marriage28 March 1935Marriage: Christoph Friedrich (Fred) Rinkenberger and Lucille Tragnitz were married on 28 March 1935.1
Death14 March 1996Death: Lucille Tragnitz died on 14 March 1996 at age 87 in Buckley, Iroquois, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Name28 March 1935As of 28 March 1935, Lucille Tragnitz was also known as Lucille Rinkenberger.1

Citations

  1. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Edward DeYoung

M, #3808
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Biography

DeathDeath: Edward DeYoung died.1
NoteThe Social Security Master Death Index lists the following information, which may be for this Edward DeYoung: b. 10 Sep 1939; d. 2 Feb 1996; SSN: 357-30-2852 was obtained in Illinois between 1954 adn 1955. This is the only record where the date of birth is close enough to his wife's to be the correct one.2

Citations

  1. [S32] Information from Wayne and Bonnie Bremer; Ocheyedan, IA
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Bettie Jane Golden

F, #3810, b. 5 February 1923, d. 16 October 1978
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Christiansen / Torgersdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Hovelsdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Pedersdatter
Descendants of Johansen / Jorgensdatter

Parents

Adoptive Father*Edward James Golden (b. 18 March 1888, d. 16 September 1978)
Adoptive Mother*Martha Andrea Mortensen (b. 2 June 1891, d. 9 January 1967)
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Family: John Melvin Thompson (b. 26 April 1923, d. 23 October 2003)

Daughter*Joan Martha Thompson+ (b. 25 March 1953, d. 11 June 1998)

Biography

Birth5 February 1923Birth: Bettie Jane Golden was born on 5 February 1923 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage1 May 1943Marriage: John Melvin Thompson and Bettie Jane Golden were married on 1 May 1943 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United StatesB.3,4
Death16 October 1978Death: Bettie Jane Golden died on 16 October 1978 at age 55 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1,2
AdoptionBettie Jane Golden was adopted.5
Witness1 January 1925State Census: Bettie Jane Golden appeared in the state census on 1 January 1925 in the household of Edward James Golden and Martha Andrea Mortensen in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.6
Census3 April 1930Census: Bettie Jane Golden appeared in the census on 3 April 1930 at 1623 W 20thB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB. Sioux City, Woodbury Co, IA; ED-97-38; 03 Apr 1930, p078 3A7
Witness3 April 1940She was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Edward James Golden and Martha Andrea Mortensen at 1623 W 20thB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.8
Name1 May 1943As of 1 May 1943, Bettie Jane Golden was also known as Bettie Jane Thompson.3,4
Obituary17 October 1978Obituary: The obituary for Bettie was recorded on 17 October 1978. Sioux City Journal, Oct 17, 1978, Page A3

Mrs. John M Thompson

Mrs John M Thompson, 55, Omaha, formerly of Sioux City, died Monday in Methodist Hospital in Omaha after a long illness.

Services will be at 11am Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church, Omaha. The Rev Ross Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery under direction of Crosby-Burkett Funeral Home.

Mrs. Thompson, the former Bettie Jeane Golden, was born Feb 5, 1923 at Sioux Falls, SD

Survivors include the widower; two daughters, Nancy Thompson of Omaha and Joan Du Pree, of Richmond, Mo. and one grandson.

Memorials are being established at the Douglas County Chapter of American Cancer Society and the First Presbyterian Church at Omaha.1

Citations

  1. [S564] Obituary of Mrs John M Thompson, Sioux City, Iowa Journal, Oct 17, 1978, Page A3
  2. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  3. [S132] Obituary of Martha Mortensen Golden; Sioux City Journal; Sioux City, IA; 9 Jan 1967
  4. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  5. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211
  6. [S1293] 1925 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  7. [S800] 1930 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  8. [S1621] 1940 Census; IA, Woodbury Co

John Melvin Thompson

M, #3811, b. 26 April 1923, d. 23 October 2003
Last Edited19 April 2023
ReferencesWorld War II list
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Family: Bettie Jane Golden (b. 5 February 1923, d. 16 October 1978)

Daughter*Joan Martha Thompson+ (b. 25 March 1953, d. 11 June 1998)

Biography

Birth26 April 1923Birth: John Melvin Thompson was born on 26 April 1923 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage1 May 1943Marriage: John Melvin Thompson and Bettie Jane Golden were married on 1 May 1943 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United StatesB.3,2
Death23 October 2003Death: John Melvin Thompson died on 23 October 2003 at age 80 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1,2
Militarybetween 21 February 1943 and 7 April 1946Military: John Melvin Thompson served in the US Air Force during World War II between 21 February 1943 and 7 April 1946.4

Citations

  1. [S1944] Information from the BillionGrave website, https://billiongraves.com
  2. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  3. [S132] Obituary of Martha Mortensen Golden; Sioux City Journal; Sioux City, IA; 9 Jan 1967
  4. [S1751] Information from World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954 Software (.)

Virginia Lou Martinson

F, #3812, b. 4 October 1920, d. 10 October 2002
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Christiansen / Torgersdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Hovelsdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Pedersdatter
Descendants of Johansen / Jorgensdatter

Parents

Father*Arthur Alvin Mortenson (b. 29 July 1896, d. 20 August 1956)
Mother*Jessie Clinkenbeard (b. 17 June 1898, d. 24 November 1983)
Virginia Lou Mortenson
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Family: Barker (Noble) Ledson (b. 15 July 1916, d. 5 February 2004)

Biography

Birth4 October 1920Birth: Virginia Lou Martinson was born on 4 October 1920 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage15 June 1946Marriage: Barker (Noble) Ledson and Virginia Lou Martinson were married on 15 June 1946 at Episcopal ChurchB in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesB.3,2,4
DivorceAugust 1970Divorce: Barker (Noble) Ledson and Virginia Lou Martinson were divorced in August 1970 in Sonoma, California, United StatesB.3
Death10 October 2002Death: Virginia Lou Martinson died on 10 October 2002 at age 82 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesB.5
NameVirginia Lou Martinson was also known as Virginia Lou Mortenson.6
Witness9 April 1930Census: Virginia Lou Martinson appeared in the household of Jessie Clinkenbeard in the census on 9 April 1930 at 616 Virginia StB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Witness4 April 1940Census: Virginia Lou Martinson appeared in the household of Jessie Clinkenbeard in the census on 4 April 1940 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesB.7
Name15 June 1946As of 15 June 1946, Virginia Lou Martinson was also known as Virginia Lou Ledson.3
Residence (F)between 1953 and 1958She and Barker (Noble) Ledson resided in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesB, between 1953 and 1958 555 Farmers Lane.8
Residencebetween 1994 and 1996Residence: Virginia Lou Martinson lived in Kenwood, Sonoma, California, United StatesB, between 1994 and 1996.8
Residencebetween 1998 and 1999Residence: Virginia Lou Martinson lived in Sonoma, Sonoma, California, United StatesB, between 1998 and 1999.8

Citations

  1. [S800] 1930 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  2. [S1482] Ancestry - Davis Family Tree, owner: Mars Davis
  3. [S1425] Information from California Divorce Index, 1966-1984
  4. [S2073] Misc Marriages found on the web.
  5. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index about Virginia L. LedsonName: Virginia L. Ledson SSN: 479-12-8972Last Residence: 95402 Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United States of AmericaBorn: 4 Oct 1920Died: 10 Oct 2002State (Year) SSN issued: Iowa (Before 1951)
  6. [S213] Information from Kay Lynott Fredrickson
  7. [S2151] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census
  8. [S1523] Information from www.ancestry.com US Public Records Software (.)

Frances Vera Martinson

F, #3813, b. 26 March 1919, d. 12 February 1953
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Christiansen / Torgersdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Hovelsdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Pedersdatter
Descendants of Johansen / Jorgensdatter

Parents

Father*Arthur Alvin Mortenson (b. 29 July 1896, d. 20 August 1956)
Mother*Jessie Clinkenbeard (b. 17 June 1898, d. 24 November 1983)
Frances Vera Martinson
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Family: Trist Franklin Davis (b. 15 February 1912, d. 12 April 1966)

Son*Mars Franklin Davis (b. 5 October 1947)

Biography

Birth26 March 1919Birth: Frances Vera Martinson was born on 26 March 1919 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.1
Marriage28 June 1941Marriage: Trist Franklin Davis and Frances Vera Martinson were married on 28 June 1941 in Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United StatesB.2,3
Death12 February 1953Death: Frances Vera Martinson died on 12 February 1953 at age 33 in Sonoma, California, United StatesB.2
Burial16 February 1953Burial: Frances Vera Martinson was buried on 16 February 1953 at Santa Rosa Memorial ParkB in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesB.3
Witness20 January 1920Frances Vera Martinson was enumerated on the census of 1920 with Arthur Alvin Mortenson and Jessie Clinkenbeard at 1619 West 20thB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.4
Witness9 April 1930Census: Frances Vera Martinson appeared in the household of Jessie Clinkenbeard in the census on 9 April 1930 at 616 Virginia StB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Witness4 April 1940Census: Frances Vera Martinson appeared in the household of Jessie Clinkenbeard in the census on 4 April 1940 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesB.6
Name28 March 1941As of 28 March 1941, Frances Vera Martinson was also known as Frances Vera Davis.2

Citations

  1. [S422] Information from Woodbury Co Courthouse in Sioux City Iowa
  2. [S623] Information from California Death Index
  3. [S1482] Ancestry - Davis Family Tree, owner: Mars Davis
  4. [S180] 1920 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  5. [S800] 1930 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  6. [S2151] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census

Beverly Jean Martinson

F, #3814, b. 9 October 1925, d. 23 January 1983
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Christiansen / Torgersdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Hovelsdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Pedersdatter
Descendants of Johansen / Jorgensdatter

Parents

Father*Arthur Alvin Mortenson (b. 29 July 1896, d. 20 August 1956)
Mother*Jessie Clinkenbeard (b. 17 June 1898, d. 24 November 1983)
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Family: Stokely Lyman Jones (b. 21 July 1911, d. 7 January 1968)

Son*Michael Lee Jones (b. 5 March 1947, d. 8 April 2022)

Biography

Birth9 October 1925Birth: Beverly Jean Martinson was born on 9 October 1925 at Maternity HospitalB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB. Birth record lists 'girl Martinson', but is believed to be that of Beverly Mortenson.1
Marriage17 January 1945Marriage: Stokely Lyman Jones and Beverly Jean Martinson were married on 17 January 1945.2,3
Death23 January 1983Death: Beverly Jean Martinson died on 23 January 1983 at age 57 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United StatesB.2
Baptism9 January 1927Baptism: Beverly Jean Martinson was baptized on 9 January 1927 at Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchB in Aberdeen, Brown, South Dakota, United StatesB.4
Witness9 April 1930Census: Beverly Jean Martinson appeared in the household of Jessie Clinkenbeard in the census on 9 April 1930 at 616 Virginia StB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Witness4 April 1940Census: Beverly Jean Martinson appeared in the household of Jessie Clinkenbeard in the census on 4 April 1940 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesB.6
Name17 January 1945As of 17 January 1945, Beverly Jean Martinson was also known as Beverly Jean Jones.2
Residence (F)1952She and Stokely Lyman Jones resided in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United StatesB, in 1952.7
Residence1954Residence: Beverly Jean Martinson lived in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesB, in 1954.8
Residence (F)1954She and Stokely Lyman Jones resided in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United StatesB, in 1954.7

Citations

  1. [S422] Information from Woodbury Co Courthouse in Sioux City Iowa
  2. [S623] Information from California Death Index
  3. [S1482] Ancestry - Davis Family Tree, owner: Mars Davis
  4. [S1790] Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1781-1969
  5. [S800] 1930 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  6. [S2151] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census
  7. [S1993] US City Directories, 1822-1995 Software (.)
  8. [S1523] Information from www.ancestry.com US Public Records Software (.)

Charles Edward Wilcox

M, #3815, b. 7 August 1912, d. 29 May 1994
Last Edited14 April 2023
ReferencesDescendants of Christiansen / Torgersdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Hovelsdatter
Descendants of Hansen / Pedersdatter
Descendants of Johansen / Jorgensdatter

Parents

Father*Guy L Wilcox (b. 9 October 1888, d. 16 February 1957)
Mother*Rose Olive Mortensen (b. 11 December 1893, d. 19 March 1954)
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Family: Jeanne Mary Gretty (b. 28 February 1911, d. 29 December 1999)

Biography

Birth7 August 1912Birth: Charles Edward Wilcox was born on 7 August 1912 in Washta, Cherokee, Iowa, United StatesB.1,2,3,4
Marriage30 August 1940Marriage: Charles Edward Wilcox and Jeanne Mary Gretty were married on 30 August 1940 in Multnomah, Oregon, United StatesB.2,4
Death29 May 1994Death: Charles Edward Wilcox died on 29 May 1994 at age 81 in Capitola, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesB.1
Witness1 January 1915State Census: Charles Edward Wilcox appeared in the state census on 1 January 1915 in the household of Guy L Wilcox and Rose Olive Mortensen in Washta, Cherokee, Iowa, United StatesB.5
Census2 January 1920Census: Charles Edward Wilcox appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 at 910 Whitcher AveB in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United StatesB.6
Census8 April 1930Census: Charles Edward Wilcox appeared in the census on 8 April 1930 at 1837 Wilbur StB in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United StatesB.7
Photo (fam)He and Jeanne Mary Gretty appeared in a photo.8
Witness23 April 1940He was enumerated on the census of 1940 with Guy L Wilcox and Rose Olive Mortensen in Darlington, Multnomah, Oregon, United StatesB.9

Citations

  1. [S2207] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  2. [S497] Information from Florence Wilcox of Portland, OR
  3. [S623] Information from California Death Index
  4. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  5. [S1431] 1915 Census; IA, Cherokee Co
  6. [S180] 1920 Census; IA, Woodbury Co
  7. [S897] 1930 Census; OR, Multnomah Co
  8. [S1] Information from Ted Cash; Charlotte, NC 28211
  9. [S1711] 1940 Census; OR, Multnomah Co