Alma Elnora Mortensen

F, #20, b. 10 Dec 1898, d. 20 Oct 1955

Relationship: to Ted Cash: aunt

Last Edited: 26 Apr 2024

Parents

Family 1: George William Comstock, Sr (b. 25 Dec 1891, d. 3 Sep 1973)

Daughter	Mary Alma Comstock (b. 1 Apr 1918, d. 30 Mar 1983)
Daughter	LuLa Katherine Comstock (b. 22 May 1919, d. 21 Feb 2008)
Daughter	Lillian Ruth Comstock (b. 10 Jun 1920, d. 8 Jul 2010)
Son	George William Comstock, Jr (b. 13 Sep 1921, d. 5 May 2005)
Son	Jared Ellsworth Comstock (b. 22 Apr 1923, d. 6 Jan 1992)
Daughter	Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock (b. 28 Aug 1929, d. 21 Oct 2020)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	10 Dec 1898	Alma Elnora Mortensen was born on 10 Dec 1898 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 2
Baptism	21 May 1899	Alma Elnora Mortensen was baptized 21 May 1899 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Census (fam)	11 Jun 1900	Alma Elnora Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 11 Jun 1900 in 1502 West Fourth, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O4
Census (fam)	21 Jan 1910	Alma Elnora Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 21 Jan 1910 in 2001 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O5
Photo (fam)	Abt 1911	Alma Elnora Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1911. 6
Confirmation	20 Apr 1913	Alma Elnora Mortensen was confirmed 20 Apr 1913 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Census	1915	Alma Elnora Mortensen and George William Comstock, Sr were enumerated on the census on 1915 in 3526 Jackson, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O7
Marriage	12 Dec 1916	George William Comstock, Sr and Alma Elnora Mortensen were married 12 Dec 1916 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3, 8
Census (fam)	3 Jan 1920	Alma Elnora Mortensen and George William Comstock, Sr were enumerated on the census of 1920 in 46 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O9
Note (fam)	Bet 1920 and 1935	Note: George William Comstock, Sr and Alma Elnora Mortensen Bet 1920 and 1935. Based on information from the Sioux City "City Directory" from 1920 thru 1935, Alma and George lived together except for 1934. George had a variety of jobs including, most with Davidson and Co.10
Census (fam)	1 Jan 1925	Alma Elnora Mortensen and George William Comstock, Sr were enumerated on the census of 1925 with Jared Ellsworth Comstock, LuLa Katherine Comstock, Lillian Ruth Comstock, George William Comstock, Jr, and Mary Alma Comstock in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O11
Census (fam)	3 Apr 1930	Alma Elnora Mortensen and George William Comstock, Sr were enumerated on the census of 1930 in 2115 Villa Ave, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O12
Photo	Abt 1930	Alma Elnora Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 13
Photo (fam)	Abt 1930	Alma Elnora Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 13
Census (fam)	22 Apr 1940	Alma Elnora Mortensen and George William Comstock, Sr were enumerated on the census of 1940 with George William Comstock, Jr, Jared Ellsworth Comstock, and Ramona (Mona) Marie Comstock in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O14
Divorce	14 Sep 1943	George William Comstock, Sr and Alma Elnora Mortensen were divorced 14 Sep 1943 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O15
Death	20 Oct 1955	Alma Elnora Mortensen died on 20 Oct 1955 in Lutheran Hospital, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 15
Obituary	21 Oct 1955	Obituary: The obituary for Alma was recorded in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States on 21 Oct 1955. Sioux City Journal; Sioux City Iowa; Oct 21, 1955 Mrs. Alma Mortensen Comstock, 56, 2509 George Street, died in a Sioux City hospital Thursday morning. Mrs Comstock was born in Sioux City December 10, 1898, and had lived here all her life. Survivors are two sons, George Comstock, Jr., of Sioux City and Jared E. Comstock of Los Angeles; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Stout of Abilene, TX; Mrs Lulu Lee, Mrs Lillian Brinkerhoff and Mrs Mona Jessip, all of Sioux City; 10 grandchildren; four brothers, Peter Mortensen and Norman Mortensen, both of Sioux City; Earl Mortensen of Anthon, and Arthur Mortensen of Los Angeles; and four sisters, Mrs. Martha Golden, Mrs Esther Sorenson and Mrs Marie Lynott, all of Sioux City, and Mrs. Lillian Cash of Anthon. Funeral services will be at 11 am Saturday at the Manning-O'Toole chapel, Rev Franz Oluf-Lund, pastor of Our Saviour Lutheran church will officiate. Burial will be in Logan Park cemetery. O16
Burial	22 Oct 1955	Alma Elnora Mortensen was buried on 22 Oct 1955 in Logan Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O2, 17
Photo	Bef 1955	Alma Elnora Mortensen appeared in a photo Bef 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 13

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Ane Cathrine Mortensen

F, #28799, b. 3 May 1853, d. 4 Jan 1931

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-aunt

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

Family 1: Alexander Rasmussen (b. 6 Dec 1850, d. 27 Mar 1929)

Son	Hans Peter Rasmussen (b. 30 May 1876, d. 20 Jan 1963)
Son	Morten Rasmussen (b. 3 Dec 1877, d. 11 Oct 1886)
Son	Wilhelm Rasmussen (b. 10 Oct 1879, d. 7 Oct 1915)
Son	Christian Martin Rasmussen (b. 16 Jul 1881, d. 20 Jul 1906)
Son	Soren Rasmussen (b. 27 Apr 1883, d. 2 Sep 1945)
Son	Laurids Rasmussen (b. 13 Mar 1887, d. 23 Apr 1982)
Son	Alexander Rasmussen (b. 26 Dec 1888, d. Feb 1976)
Son	Morten Rasmussen (b. 8 Feb 1890, d. 9 Feb 1902)
Daughter	Anne Cathrine Marie Rasmussen (b. 11 Oct 1892, d. 27 Dec 1893)
Son	Marius Rasmussen (b. 15 Oct 1894, d. 9 Mar 1979)
Son	Karl Rasmussen (b. 5 Mar 1897, d. 25 Jun 1907)
Son	Jens Moller Rasmussen (b. 13 Apr 1899, d. 7 Aug 1973)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	3 May 1853	Ane Cathrine Mortensen was born on 3 May 1853 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1
Baptism	22 May 1853	Ane Cathrine Mortensen was baptized 22 May 1853 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Confirmation	14 Apr 1867	Ane Cathrine Mortensen was confirmed 14 Apr 1867 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 2
Marriage	8 Apr 1876	Alexander Rasmussen and Ane Cathrine Mortensen were married 8 Apr 1876 Tyrstrup Tyrstrup, Haderslev, South, Denmark. O3
Death	4 Jan 1931	Ane Cathrine Mortensen died on 4 Jan 1931 in Aller, Tyrstrup, Haderslev, South, Denmark. O3

Citations

Anna Mortensen

F, #26859, b. 15 Nov 1741, d. 4 May 1807

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 4th great-grandmother

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

Family 1: Hans Olsen (b. 26 Jan 1744, d. 2 Jul 1812)

Son	Jorgen Hansen (b. 2 Dec 1764)
Daughter	Karen Hansen (b. 12 Apr 1772)
Daughter	Maren Hansen (b. 1773, d. 18 Dec 1857)
Daughter	Ingeborg Hansen (b. 6 Feb 1774)
Son	Ole Hansen (b. 16 Oct 1774, d. 24 Mar 1776)
Daughter	Anna Hansen (b. 17 Nov 1776)
Son	Peder Hansen (b. 17 Nov 1776)

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Anna Kathrine Mortensen

F, #41196, b. 10 Jan 1911, d. 1979

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2025

Parents

Family 1: Nissen Jensen Skov (b. 10 Dec 1904, d. 30 Jun 1969)

Daughter	Dorthea Skov (b. 28 Sep 1937, d. 16 May 2007)
Son	Peter Jensen Skov (b. 11 May 1941, d. 13 May 1941)
Daughter	Annelise Skov (b. 22 Sep 1943, d. 2012)

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Anna M Mortensen

F, #9482, b. 23 Jan 1911, d. 19 Jun 1950

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

Family 1: Chester Perry Garnett (b. 4 Nov 1907, d. 21 Aug 1961)

Son	Charles Edward Garnett (b. 25 Nov 1931, d. 19 Jul 1969)
Daughter	Joyce Elaine Garnett (b. 2 Jun 1935, d. 9 Oct 2001)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	23 Jan 1911	Anna M Mortensen was born on 23 Jan 1911 in Nebraska, United States. O1, 2
Census (fam)	1 Jun 1925	Anna M Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Lars Mortensen on 1 Jun 1925 in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O3
Marriage	19 Jun 1930	Chester Perry Garnett and Anna M Mortensen were married 19 Jun 1930 Elk Point, Union, South Dakota, United States. O 4, 5
Photo	Abt 1935	Anna M Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1935 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 6
Death	19 Jun 1950	Anna M Mortensen died on 19 Jun 1950 in San Diego, San Diego, California, United States. O 1, 2

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Carry Mortensen

F, #2371, b. 27 Dec 1892, d. 19 Jan 1893

Relationship: to Ted Cash: aunt

Last Edited: 26 Apr 2024

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Christian (Chris) Mortensen

M, #9483, b. 1 Dec 1915, d. 20 Jul 1994

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 17 Apr 2023

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	1 Dec 1915	Christian (Chris) Mortensen was born on 1 Dec 1915 in Jackson, Dakota, Nebraska, United States. O1, 2
Census (fam)	1 Jun 1925	Christian (Chris) Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Lars Mortensen on 1 Jun 1925 in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O3
Census	1 Apr 1930	Christian (Chris) Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Harry Hansen on 1 Apr 1930 in Ponca Township, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. O4
Marriage	20 Jan 1944	Christian (Chris) Mortensen and Dorothy Christine Knudsen were married 20 Jan 1944 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, United States. O2, 5, 6
Military	Abt 1944	Military: Christian (Chris) Mortensen served in the US Army during World War II on Abt 1944.2
Residence (fam)	Apr 1946	Christian (Chris) Mortensen and Dorothy Christine Knudsen lived in Sloan, Woodbury, Iowa, United States (Apr 1946). O2
News	7 Sep 1950	Newspaper Clipping: A newspaper clipping from in The Dakota County Star, page 2 in Lik-U-Wanta Beach, Crystal Lake, Dakota, Nebraska, United States on 7 Sep 1950 mentioned Christian. O 7
Death	20 Jul 1994	Christian (Chris) Mortensen died on 20 Jul 1994 in Pottsville, Pope, Arkansas, United States. O1, 2
Burial	Jul 1994	Christian (Chris) Mortensen was buried on Jul 1994 in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Russellville, Pope, Arkansas, United States. O 8

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Christian Marinus Mortensen

M, #41198, b. 13 Feb 1913

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2025

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Christina Mortensen

F, #9510, b. Abt 1917, d. 26 Nov 1921

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 26 Apr 2024

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	Abt 1917	Christina Mortensen was born on Abt 1917 in Nebraska, United States. O1
Death	26 Nov 1921	Christina Mortensen died on 26 Nov 1921 in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O1
Obituary	30 Nov 1921	Obituary: The obituary for Christina was recorded in The Buffalo Commercial, page 2 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States on 30 Nov 1921. SPRINGVILLE - The funeral of Christine Mortensen, 3 years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lars Mortensen, Ashford was held yesterday. The little girl was fatally burned Saturday. She was playing with paper in front of a stove when it caught fire and spread to her clothes. O 2

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Dosine Mortensen

F, #2834, b. 3 Sep 1871, d. 17 Jul 1951

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-aunt

Last Edited: 29 Apr 2024

Parents

Family 1: Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Sr (b. 14 Jan 1867, d. 5 Apr 1938)

Daughter	Olga Agnede Ohlrich (b. 23 Oct 1898, d. 11 Apr 1902)
Son	Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Jr (b. 29 Oct 1903, d. 1 Feb 1971)
Daughter	Olga Agnete Ohlrich (b. 23 Nov 1905, d. Nov 1970)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	3 Sep 1871	Dosine Mortensen was born on 3 Sep 1871 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1
Baptism	15 Oct 1871	Dosine Mortensen was baptized 15 Oct 1871 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Census (fam)	1880	Dosine Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1880 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O2
Confirmation	4 Oct 1885	Dosine Mortensen was confirmed 4 Oct 1885 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Immigration	7 Nov 1889	Dosine Mortensen immigrated 7 Nov 1889 to Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. O 3
Marriage	1 Jul 1897	Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Sr and Dosine Mortensen were married 1 Jul 1897 St Ansgar's Danish Lutheran Church Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. O 4, 5, 6
Census (fam)	7 Jun 1900	Dosine Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Claus Frederik Ohlrich on 7 Jun 1900 in 640 California Ave, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. O7
Passenger List	11 Aug 1900	Dosine Mortensen was listed as a passenger on 11 Aug 1900 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. O 8
Photo (fam)	Abt 1904	Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Sr and Dosine Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1904 Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. O 9
Census (fam)	25 Apr 1910	Dosine Mortensen and Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Sr were enumerated on the census of 1910 with Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Jr and Olga Agnete Ohlrich in 2912 North Ave, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. O10
Census (fam)	2 Jan 1920	Dosine Mortensen and Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Sr were enumerated on the census of 1920 with Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Jr and Olga Agnete Ohlrich in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. O11
Passport (fam)	19 May 1922	Dosine Mortensen was|and were applied for a Passport on 19 May 1922 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. O 12
Passenger List (fam)	11 Sep 1922	Dosine Mortensen and Dosine Mortensen, along with Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Jr and Olga Agnete Ohlrich were listed as passengers on 11 Sep 1922 in Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Capital, Denmark. O 13
Census (fam)	8 Apr 1930	Dosine Mortensen and Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Sr were enumerated on the census of 1930 with Niels Hargen Ohlrich, Jr and Olga Agnete Ohlrich in 1100 Rossell Ave, Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, United States. O14
Death	17 Jul 1951	Dosine Mortensen died on 17 Jul 1951 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. O15
Burial	20 Jul 1951	Dosine Mortensen was buried on 20 Jul 1951 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. O15

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Earl Arnold Mortensen

M, #17, b. 17 Dec 1907, d. 17 Aug 1960

Relationship: to Ted Cash: uncle

Last Edited: 13 Mar 2025

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	17 Dec 1907	Earl Arnold Mortensen was born on 17 Dec 1907 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 1, 2
Baptism	12 Jan 1908	Earl Arnold Mortensen was baptized 12 Jan 1908 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Census (fam)	21 Jan 1910	Earl Arnold Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 21 Jan 1910 in 2001 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O4
Census (fam)	1915	Earl Arnold Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 1915 in Hancock Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O5
Residence (fam)	(Bet 1918 and 1919)	Earl Arnold Mortensen lived with Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O6, 7
Census (fam)	2 Jan 1920	Earl Arnold Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 2 Jan 1920 in Perry Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O8
Military	Bet 1927 and 1930	Military: Earl Arnold Mortensen served in the US Army during peace time on Bet 1927 and 1930. 2, 9
Census	16 Apr 1930	Earl Arnold Mortensen and Vera Nancy Snodgrass were enumerated on the census on 16 Apr 1930 in Fort Riley, Geary, Kansas, United States. O10
Photo	Abt 1930	Earl Arnold Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 6
Photo (fam)	Abt 1930	Earl Arnold Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 6
WW2 Draft	16 Oct 1940	WWII Draft: Earl Arnold Mortensen registered for the draft of WWII on 16 Oct 1940 in Jackson, Dakota, Nebraska, United States. O 11
Marriage	20 Mar 1943	Earl Arnold Mortensen and Vera Nancy Snodgrass were married 20 Mar 1943 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 2, 12
Photo	Bef 1955	Earl Arnold Mortensen appeared in a photo Bef 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 6
Photo (fam)	(1955)	Earl Arnold Mortensen and Vera Nancy Snodgrass appeared in a photo (1955). 9
Death	17 Aug 1960	Earl Arnold Mortensen died on 17 Aug 1960 in Anthon, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 1, 2
Obituary	18 Aug 1960	Obituary: The obituary for Earl was recorded in the Sioux City Journal, page 25, column 2 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States on 18 Aug 1960. Earl A Mortensen Earl A Mortensen, 52, died at his farm home three miles east of Anthon Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 11am Friday at the Walter funeral home in Anthon and at 2pm at the Nelson-Berger funeral home in Morningside. Rev. Earl Kurtz of the Methodist church at Danbury will officiate and burial will be in Logan park cemetery, Sioux City. The Walter funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Mortensen was born December 17, 1907, in Sioux City. He farmed near Jackson, Neb., before his marriage to Vera Snodgrass March 20, 1943, in Sioux City. After marriage, they moved to the farm near Anthon where Mr. Mortensen had lived ever since. He served in the army from 1927 to 1930. Survivors include the widow; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Golden, Mrs. James Lynott and Mrs. Howard Cash, all of Sioux City, and two brothers, Norman and Rudolph, both of Sioux City. O 2
Burial	19 Aug 1960	Earl Arnold Mortensen was buried on 19 Aug 1960 in Logan Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 2, 13
Occupation	(1960)	(1960) Earl Arnold Mortensen was Farmer.9

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Esther Mortensen

F, #28, b. 10 Jan 1901, d. 30 May 1958

Relationship: to Ted Cash: aunt

Last Edited: 13 Mar 2025

Parents

Family 1: William Albert Kuklentz (b. 29 Sep 1898, d. Nov 1947)

Son	William Arthur Kuklentz (b. 28 Aug 1920, d. 12 Jun 1976)
Son	Ralph Arnold Kuklentz (b. 10 May 1923, d. 30 Jan 1989)
Son	Fred Walter Kuklentz (b. 28 Dec 1924, d. 21 Dec 1951)

Family 2: Peter Cornelius Sorenson (b. 22 Nov 1886, d. 29 May 1963)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	10 Jan 1901	Esther Mortensen was born on 10 Jan 1901 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1
Baptism	12 Feb 1901	Esther Mortensen was baptized 12 Feb 1901 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O2
Census (fam)	21 Jan 1910	Esther Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 21 Jan 1910 in 2001 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Photo (fam)	Abt 1911	Esther Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1911. 4
Confirmation	11 Apr 1915	Esther Mortensen was confirmed 11 Apr 1915 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O2
Census (fam)	1915	Esther Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 1915 in Hancock Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O5
Marriage	25 Apr 1919	William Albert Kuklentz and Esther Mortensen were married 25 Apr 1919 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1
Occupation	(1919)	(1919) Esther Mortensen was a machine operator for Boss Manufacturing in 1919 and for H A Baker in 1920..6
Divorce	21 Nov 1928	William Albert Kuklentz and Esther Mortensen were divorced 21 Nov 1928 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O7
Marriage	5 Jun 1929	Peter Cornelius Sorenson and Esther Mortensen were married 5 Jun 1929 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1
Census (fam)	10 Apr 1930	Esther Mortensen and Peter Cornelius Sorenson were enumerated on the census of 1930 in 1611 W 7th, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O8
Photo	Abt 1930	Esther Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 9
Photo (fam)	Abt 1930	Esther Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 9
Photo	Bef 1955	Esther Mortensen appeared in a photo Bef 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 9
Death	30 May 1958	Esther Mortensen died on 30 May 1958 in St Vincents Hospital, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 10
Burial	2 Jun 1958	Esther Mortensen was buried on 2 Jun 1958 in Floyd Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 1, 11
Obituary	3 Jun 1958	Obituary: The obituary for Esther was recorded the Sioux City Journal, page 5 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States on 3 Jun 1958. Mrs. Esther Sorenson, 57, 3415 W. 31st street, died Monday at a hospital after an illness of several months. Mrs. Sorenson was born January 10, 1901, in Sioux City. She resided here all her life. She was married to Peter Sorenson June 5, 1929 in Sioux City. Survivors include the widower; two sons, William Kuklentz and Ralph Kuklentz, both of Los Angeles; two stepsons, Ray Sorenson of Los Angeles and Milton J. Sorenson of Sioux City; a daughter, Mrs. Myral Beaubien of Lynwood, Cal.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Violet Winther of Mapleton, Ia., and Mrs. Leona Wilshire of Sioux City; three brothers, Rudolph Mortenson and Norman Mortenson, both of Sioux City, and Earl Mortenson of Anthon; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Golden and Mrs. Marie Lynott, both of Sioux City, and Mrs. Lillian Cash of Anthon and six grandchildren. The Nelson-Berger north side funeral home has charge of arrangements. Funeral services for Mrs. Esther Sorenson, 57, 3415 W. 31st street, who died Monday at a hospital, will be at 1:30pm Friday at the Nelson-berger north side funeral home. Rev. AE Franzen of Immanuel Lutheran church will officiate and burial will be in Floyd cemetery. O1

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Henry Mortensen

M, #9499, b. 14 Nov 1914, d. 3 Sep 2012

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	14 Nov 1914	Henry Mortensen was born on 14 Nov 1914 in Hubbard, Dakota, Nebraska, United States. O1
Census (fam)	1 Jun 1925	Henry Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Lars Mortensen on 1 Jun 1925 in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O2
Census	1 Apr 1930	Henry Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Harry Hansen on 1 Apr 1930 in Ponca Township, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. O3
Marriage	6 Sep 1940	Henry Mortensen and Martha Amanda Andersen were married 6 Sep 1940 Jerome, Jerome, Idaho, United States. O1
WW2 Draft	16 Oct 1940	WWII Draft: Henry Mortensen registered for the draft of WWII on 16 Oct 1940 in Jerome, Jerome, Idaho, United States. O4
Residence (fam)	1948	Henry Mortensen and Martha Amanda Andersen lived in San Diego, San Diego, California, United States (1948). O5
News	7 Sep 1950	Newspaper Clipping: A newspaper clipping from in The Dakota County Star, page 2 in Lik-U-Wanta Beach, Crystal Lake, Dakota, Nebraska, United States on 7 Sep 1950 mentioned Henry. O 6
Residence (fam)	1966	Henry Mortensen and Martha Amanda Andersen lived in San Diego, San Diego, California, United States (1966). O5
Residence	Aug 1998	Henry Mortensen lived in Newbury Park, Ventura, California, United States (Aug 1998). O1
Death	3 Sep 2012	Henry Mortensen died on 3 Sep 2012 in Newbury Park, Ventura, California, United States. O7

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James Caleb Mortensen

M, #9509, b. 20 Feb 1982, d. 3 Sep 2005

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

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Karen Mortensen

F, #2831, b. 6 Sep 1859, d. 13 Dec 1950

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-aunt

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

Family 1: Jens Hansen Dall (b. 20 Jun 1858, d. 5 Aug 1926)

Daughter	Kirstine Marie Dall (b. 9 May 1884, d. 11 Jan 1907)
Son	Martin Rasmussen Dall (b. 8 Jan 1886, d. 14 Mar 1978)
Son	Jens Andersen Dall (b. 26 Jul 1888)
Daughter	Maren Petersen Dall (b. 3 Oct 1890, d. 10 Jul 1980)
Daughter	Andrea Cathrine Dall (b. 12 Oct 1892)
Son	Peter Jensen Dall (b. 14 Oct 1894)
Daughter	Karen Dall (b. 13 Oct 1896)
Daughter	Marie Dall (b. 13 Oct 1896)
Daughter	Kathrine Jensine Dall (b. 4 May 1898, d. 19 Sep 1991)
Daughter	Marie Dorthea Dall (b. 21 Mar 1900, d. 5 Jan 1991)
Daughter	Anne Elisabeth Dall (b. 30 Apr 1902, d. 19 Sep 1999)
Son	Laurids Dall (b. 25 Oct 1904)
Son	Otto Dall (b. 12 Sep 1912)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	6 Sep 1859	Karen Mortensen was born on 6 Sep 1859 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1
Baptism	17 Sep 1859	Karen Mortensen was baptized 17 Sep 1859 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Census (fam)	1870	Karen Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1870 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 2
Confirmation	5 Oct 1873	Karen Mortensen was confirmed 5 Oct 1873 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Marriage	(1878)	Jens Hansen Dall and Karen Mortensen were married (1878).3
Census (fam)	1880	Karen Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1880 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O4
Census (fam)	1921	Karen Mortensen and Jens Hansen Dall were enumerated on the census of 1921 with Karen Dall, Otto Dall, and Marie Dorthea Dall in Vonsbæk, Haderslev, South, Denmark. O5
Residence (fam)	1921	Karen Mortensen and Jens Hansen Dall lived in Vonsbæk, Haderslev, South, Denmark (1921). O5
Census (fam)	1925	Karen Mortensen and Jens Hansen Dall were enumerated on the census of 1925 with Otto Dall in Vojens, Gram, Haderslev, South, Denmark. O5
Death	13 Dec 1950	Karen Mortensen died on 13 Dec 1950 in Vonsbæk, Haderslev, South, Denmark. O3

Citations

Karen Margrethe Mortensen

F, #41199, b. 25 Jul 1915

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2025

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Kristen Mortensen

F, #2832, b. 9 Dec 1857, d. 18 Feb 1899

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-aunt

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	9 Dec 1857	Kristen Mortensen was born on 9 Dec 1857 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1
Baptism	18 Dec 1857	Kristen Mortensen was baptized 18 Dec 1857 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Census (fam)	1870	Kristen Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1870 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 2
Confirmation	7 Apr 1872	Kristen Mortensen was confirmed 7 Apr 1872 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Census	1890	Kristen Mortensen appeared in the census on 1890 in Denmark. O3
Death	18 Feb 1899	Kristen Mortensen died on 18 Feb 1899 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 4

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Lars Mortensen

M, #2654, b. 27 Nov 1863, d. 5 Mar 1864

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-uncle

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	27 Nov 1863	Lars Mortensen was born on 27 Nov 1863 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1
Baptism	17 Jan 1864	Lars Mortensen was baptized 17 Jan 1864 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Death	5 Mar 1864	Lars Mortensen died on 5 Mar 1864 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1, 2
Burial	13 Mar 1864	Lars Mortensen was buried on 13 Mar 1864 in Lutheran Church, Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 3

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Lars Mortensen

M, #2830, b. 2 Mar 1869, d. 20 Apr 1926

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-uncle

Last Edited: 1 May 2024

Parents

Family 1: Christena (Tena) Hansen (b. 7 Oct 1891, d. 30 Jul 1927)

Daughter	Marie Mortensen (b. 25 Oct 1910, d. 7 Jul 1990)
Daughter	Anna M Mortensen (b. 23 Jan 1911, d. 19 Jun 1950)
Son	Henry Mortensen (b. 14 Nov 1914, d. 3 Sep 2012)
Son	Christian (Chris) Mortensen (b. 1 Dec 1915, d. 20 Jul 1994)
Daughter	Christina Mortensen (b. Abt 1917, d. 26 Nov 1921)
Son	John Richard Fritz (b. 17 Nov 1921, d. 6 Jun 1972)
Son	Robert Perry Fritz (b. 10 Nov 1923, d. 8 Nov 1946)
Son	Leo Robert Busboom (b. 3 Feb 1925, d. 6 Sep 2013)
Son	Lars Mortensen, Jr (b. 20 Apr 1926, d. 12 Mar 1927)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	2 Mar 1869	Lars Mortensen was born on 2 Mar 1869 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1
Baptism	23 Apr 1869	Lars Mortensen was baptized 23 Apr 1869 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Census (fam)	1870	Lars Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1870 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 2
Census (fam)	1880	Lars Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1880 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O3
Confirmation	1 Apr 1883	Lars Mortensen was confirmed 1 Apr 1883 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Emigration	14 Apr 1887	Lars Mortensen witnessed the emigration of Rasmus Mortensen 14 Apr 1887 Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 4
Immigration	30 Apr 1887	Lars Mortensen witnessed the immigration of Rasmus Mortensen 30 Apr 1887 Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. O 5
Residence	From May 1887 to May 1889	Lars Mortensen lived in Marcus, Cherokee, Iowa, United States (May 1887). O6
Census	1895	Lars Mortensen and Christena (Tena) Hansen were enumerated on the census on 1895 in Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O7
Census	7 Jun 1900	Lars Mortensen and Christena (Tena) Hansen were enumerated on the census on 7 Jun 1900 in Floyd Township, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O8
Marriage	5 Mar 1910	Lars Mortensen and Christena (Tena) Hansen were married 5 Mar 1910 Dakota City, Dakota, Nebraska, United States. O 9, 10, 11
Note	22 Feb 1911	Note: 22 Feb 1911. We have copies of two letters written by Peder Mortensen to his brother Lars.  They have been translated from Danish to English.  They are listed below as one and two, but the true order is unknown, as one letter has no date.  The importance of these lett Letter One: Dear Brother and Sister in Law, We are all well and we hope that you are too, dear Brother. You wrote that you might be able to send us a little money this winter, how about it, couldn't you do that, as I need a lot of money for new year and I do not know from where to get it as everything is so expensive. Can you imagine the cow alone cost four hundred Mark now and I would like to keep it because I have enough fodder ... if only I can, dear Brother, for I have bought it on ... and will probably do it again when I can. And now a friendly greeting from us all, dear Brother, also greet your wife from us and live well. Peder Mortensen Gammelby per Gramby North Slesvig - - - - - Letter Two, written February 22nd, 1911 Dear Brother and Sister in Law, I will now congratualte you on the occasion of your birthday, dear Brother, and hope you may live well in the new year, so we all wish you. I have long waited to hear from you, but we have now waited long in vain, you might write to say how you are and how ... or is, for I must adjust according to that, dear Brother. How is you winter, here we have hardly had nay winter yet, and hardly any snow, but lots of rain and wind this winter and that is very unhealthy - it is a long time since we have had any snow in the winter, for probably that is also the reason that no longer have warm summers. Now I have no more news. And now a kind greeting from us all, you brother and family of Coter (?). Peder Mortensen Gammelby per Gramby North Slesvig - - - - -.6
Note	1919	Note: 1919 Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. In 1919 Lars went to New York state to look for better farming.  He returned to Nebraska and moved the family there in 1920 and bought a dairy farm. O12
News	18 Mar 1920	Newspaper Clipping: A newspaper clipping from the Springville Journal, page 8 in Springville, Erie, New York, United States on 18 Mar 1920 mentioned Lars. Lars Mortensen of Nebraska has purchased the J. F. Dietz farm and will take possession about March 20th. O11
Census (fam)	1 Jun 1925	Lars Mortensen and Christena (Tena) Hansen were enumerated on the census of 1925 with Henry Mortensen, Christian (Chris) Mortensen, John Richard Fritz, Robert Perry Fritz, Leo Robert Busboom, Marie Mortensen, and Anna M Mortensen in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O13
Death	20 Apr 1926	Lars Mortensen died on 20 Apr 1926 in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O 9, 11, 14, 15
Obituary	22 Apr 1926	Obituary: The obituary for Lars was recorded in the Springville Journal, page 4 in Springville, Erie, New York, United States on 22 Apr 1926. O 11
Burial	23 Apr 1926	Lars Mortensen was buried on 23 Apr 1926 in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O9, 11

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Lars Mortensen, Jr

M, #9511, b. 20 Apr 1926, d. 12 Mar 1927

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 21 Jan 2024

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	20 Apr 1926	Lars Mortensen, Jr was born on 20 Apr 1926 in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O1, 2
Death	12 Mar 1927	Lars Mortensen, Jr died on 12 Mar 1927 in Methodist Hospital, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 2, 3
Burial	16 Mar 1927	Lars Mortensen, Jr was buried on 16 Mar 1927 in Homer, Dakota, Nebraska, United States. O2

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Lillian Mortensen

F, #2328, b. 21 Jul 1912, d. 10 Apr 1981

Relationship: to Ted Cash: mother

Last Edited: 10 Apr 2026

Parents

Family 1: Howard Taft Cash (b. 4 Jan 1909, d. 5 Apr 1968)

Son	Ted Earl Cash
Son	Howard Francis Cash (b. 27 Apr 1937, d. 8 Mar 2024)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	21 Jul 1912	Lillian Mortensen was born on 21 Jul 1912 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 2, 3
Proof of Parents	22 Jul 1912	Lillian Mortensen's parents are Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen based on baptism records, 1920 and 1930 census and marriage records. on 22 Jul 1912.4
Baptism	25 Aug 1912	Lillian Mortensen was baptized 25 Aug 1912 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O5
Census (fam)	1915	Lillian Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 1915 in Hancock Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O6
Note	(1915)	Note: (1915). She always told me that she changed her name from Lillie to Lillian to make it sound like she had a middle name.  However, the 1915 Iowa state census lists her as "Lillian".  But then again, she was baptized as "Lillie". 6
Residence (fam)	(Bet 1918 and 1919)	Lillian Mortensen lived with Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O2, 4
Census (fam)	2 Jan 1920	Lillian Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 2 Jan 1920 in Perry Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O7
Education	(1927)	Lillian Mortensen was educated through grade school and continued into the 10th grade (1927).4
Census (fam)	2 Apr 1930	Lillian Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 2 Apr 1930 in Big Sioux Township, Union, South Dakota, United States. O8
Note	(Bet 1930 and 1935)	Note: (Bet 1930 and 1935). According to the 1930 to 1935 Sioux City "City Directory", she worked for H A Baker Co as a machine operator and lived in Stevens, SD (except for 1933 when her address was listed as 609 9th Street in Sioux City).4
Photo	Abt 1930	Lillian Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 4
Photo (fam)	Abt 1930	Lillian Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 4
Residence	1 Apr 1935	Lillian Mortensen lived in Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States (1 Apr 1935). O9
Marriage	22 Sep 1936	Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen were married 22 Sep 1936 Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O 2, 10, 11
Residence	22 Sep 1936	Lillian Mortensen lived in Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States (22 Sep 1936). O10
Memo (fam)	From Jun 1937 to Sep 1940	Great Depression & WW2: Howard and Lillian lived in Stevens, SD with Rasmus Mortensen from June 1937 to April 1938. During this time he harvested grain during Jul and Aug of 1937 for C G Dralle in Seward, Kansas ($4/day); from August 1 to Oct 10 of 1937 he worked for Victor Johnson in Ortonville, MN ($16.75/week). He quit this job and returned to Stevens because his wife had become sick. From April 1, 1938 to Feb 1940 they lived in an old garage belonging to Pete and Marie Lynott (Lillian's sister) at 902 Rock St., Sioux City, IA. To earn money, he raised chickens, raised and sold vegetables from their garden; she returned to work at Baker's. From 13 Sep 1939 to 5 Sep 1940 he worked for the WPA in Sioux City, IA as a laborer ($52/month). From Feb 1940 to Sep 1940 they lived in a house at 2128 Dewey St, Sioux City, IA, which they bought for $400 (borrowed $350 against his life insurance policy). They moved to Los Angeles, CA, arriving on 9 Sep 1940, where he worked for American Awning Co, Santa Monica, CA ($20/week). They lived at 3370 Silver Lake Blvd until May 1942, then moved to 2645 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, CA. On 8 May 1941 he applied for a job with Lockheed Aircraft, and soon after started working for them as a riveter, building the P-51 fighter plane during WW II.4, 12
Census (fam)	20 Apr 1940	Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash were enumerated on the census of 1940 with Howard Francis Cash in 2128 Dewey Street, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O9
Residence (fam)	16 Oct 1940	Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash lived in 3370 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States (16 Oct 1940). O13
Residence (fam)	May 1942	Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash lived in 2645 Allesandro St, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States (May 1942). O12
Photo	Aug 1942	Lillian Mortensen appeared in a photo Aug 1942 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 4
Memo (fam)	From Jun 1945 to Apr 1952	Post-WW2: In Jun 1945, with WWII nearly over, Howard and Lillian decided to move back to Iowa and go farming. They stayed with Pete and Marie Lynott in Sioux City for a few months. In Nov 1945 they moved in with Earl and Vera Mortensen on their farm near Anthon, IA. On 3 Dec 1945 they bought a farm and applied for a loan from the Federal Land Bank. The farm was 120 acres located in Section 25 of Kedron Twsp, Woodbury Co, IA. (Located east and a little north of Anthon Iowa.) On 1 Mar 1946 they moved to that farm and stayed there until 1 Mar 1952. They sold the farm, sold most of their belonging at a farm auction, packed their remaining belongings into a trailer which they towed behind them to Los Angeles. 4, 12
Photo	1948	appeared in a photo 1948 Anthon, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 4
Census (fam)	13 Apr 1950	Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash were enumerated on the census of 1950 with Ted Earl Cash and Howard Francis Cash in Kedron Township, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O14
Photo	Bef 1955	Lillian Mortensen appeared in a photo Bef 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 4
Residence (fam)	1 Mar 1960	Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash lived in 133 Fawcett St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States (1 Mar 1960). O4
Memo (fam)	Mar 1960	The Return to Los Angeles: Howard drove the entire distance himself, with only a few hours rest, arriving 2 or 3 days later -- this was before interstates. After arriving in LA, they stayed with his sister and family, May and Elmer Brown at 2400 Elm Grove St, Los Angeles, CA, then they found a rental house and moved to 2949 Partridge, Los Angeles, CA for about three weeks. During this time he worked for Lockheed Aircraft, again as a riveter. Too many changes had happened in California since 1945 and they were not happy there, so they packed up their belonging in a trailer and moved back to Iowa, again driving non-stop. They arrived back in Sioux City exactly 5 weeks after they had left, and only hours before the bridge into Sioux City from Nebraska was closed because of flooding. (I remember arriving late at night, and seeing nothing but water on both sides of the road when lightning would flash). They lived briefly with Pete & Marie Lynott, and then moved to a second story apartment at 1922 W 5th St, Sioux City, IA. During this period, he worked for Swift & Co as a laborer, and she worked for Aalfs-Baker Mfg. Co, 1007 Fourth St, Sioux City as a seamstress. On 17 Feb 1953 they purchased their 2nd farm (120 acres) located in Sections 6 & 7, Grant Twsp, Woodbury Co Iowa (between Anthon and Climbing Hill, IA). They lived on this farm until 1 Mar 1960. During bad crop years, he worked for Swift & Co, and she worked for Hovland Mfg. Co, both in Sioux City to supplement their income. 4, 12
Photo (fam)	Abt 1962	Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1962. with Martha Andrea Mortensen, Marie Karine Mortensen, Norman Theodore Mortensen, Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen, Mabel Georgia Kruger, Edward James Golden, and Florence Mary Heimbecker. 4
Photo (fam)	Abt 1962	Howard Taft Cash and Lillian Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1962 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 4
Memo (fam)	From Mar 1963 to Mar 1967	The move to Missouri: : They moved to the farm near Miller, MO, but did not farm it. It was located on the famous "Route 66", but traffic soon disappeared when Interstate 44 was completed. On 3 Nov 1966 they sold the farm, and on 14 Nov 1966 they purchased a house at 620 N. West Ave, Springfield, MO.4, 12
Residence (fam)	5 Apr 1968	Lillian Mortensen and Howard Taft Cash lived in 620 N West Ave, Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States (5 Apr 1968). O11
Note	17 Mar 1970	Note: 17 Mar 1970. She sold the house at 620 N West Ave in Springfield, MO on 17 Mar 1970 and moved to Colorado Springs, CO where she purchased a mobile home and lived at 3524 N Cascade starting 18 Jun 1970.  She sold it and on 17 Oct 1972 purchased a house at 1220 S Fergus.4, 12
Note	(1980)	Note: (1980). She was a great cook and a good mother.  She didn't make exotic foods, but whatever she did make was very good, and there was always plenty of it.  (Okay, so I didn't like the beets or the cranberries, but some people seemed to think they were good, too).4
Residence	10 Apr 1981	Lillian Mortensen lived in 1025 Garner A-15, Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States (10 Apr 1981). O3
Death	10 Apr 1981	Lillian Mortensen died on 10 Apr 1981 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, United States. O 1, 2, 3
Obituary	14 Apr 1981	Obituary: The obituary for Lillian was recorded in The Springfield News-Leader, page 10, col 3 in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States on 14 Apr 1981. Services for Lillian M. Cash of 1025 Garner will be held at 11 am Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Hentz officiating. Burial will follow at Springfield, Mo. Mrs Cash died Friday at home. She was born on July 21, 1912 in Sioux City, Iowa. She resided in Springfield, Mo and Sioux City, Iowa, before coming to Colorado Springs in 1977. Mrs Cash was married on Sept 22, 1936 in Lamars, Texas. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. She is survived by two sons, Howard F. Cash of Colorado Springs and Ted E. Cash of Charlotte, NC; a sister, Marie Lynott of Sioux City, Iowa; and several grandchildren. (Note from Ted Cash): She was married in Le Mars, Iowa -- not LaMars, Texas. ------------ Memorium Lillian M. Cash Born: July 21, 1912; Sioux City, Iowa Died: April 10, 1981; Colorado Springs, Colorado Services: Redeemer Lutheran Church; Colorado Springs, CO; Tues, Apr 14 1981; 11am Clergyman: Rev Robert D. Hentz; Graveside Services: White Chapel Memorial Gardens; Springfield, Mo; Thu Apr 16 1981; 10am Arrangements By: Evergreen Funeral Home; Fountain at Union; Colorado Springs, Colorado O 2
Burial	16 Apr 1981	Lillian Mortensen was buried on 16 Apr 1981 in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States. O1, 2, 3
Memo	10 Apr 2026	Biography: Lillian Mortensen (1912–1981) Lillian Mortensen was born on July 21, 1912, in Sioux City, Iowa, at a time when America was entering the modern age. Automobiles were becoming more common, electricity was spreading, and industry was reshaping daily life. Yet her upbringing remained closely tied to the traditions of immigrant farming families, rooted in hard work, faith, and community. Her childhood spanned a period of dramatic national change, including World War I, which unfolded during her early years. Though far from the battlefields of Europe, Midwestern communities felt the war through economic shifts, patriotic efforts, and the loss of young men. The postwar years brought both optimism and instability, culminating in the agricultural downturn of the 1920s that hit farm families particularly hard. By 1930, as a young woman, Lillian was working as a machine operator—evidence of the growing role of women in the industrial workforce. Her early adulthood coincided with the Great Depression, one of the most difficult economic periods in American history. Jobs were scarce, wages were low, and families often relied on multiple sources of income to survive. Lillian’s work in manufacturing and her later efforts to support her household reflect the resilience required during these years. In 1936, she married Howard Taft Cash, and together they began building a life amid ongoing hardship. Their early married years were marked by frequent moves and modest living conditions, including time spent in a converted garage and reliance on small-scale farming and garden production to supplement income. These experiences were typical of many American families struggling to recover from the Depression. In 1940, they moved to California, joining a broader migration westward in search of opportunity. This move coincided with the buildup to World War II, during which Southern California became a major center of defense production. While her husband worked as a riveter helping build aircraft, Lillian managed the household and raised her young family during a time of rationing, uncertainty, and national unity. Following the war, like many families seeking stability, Lillian and Howard returned to farming in Iowa. The postwar years were a time of transition in American agriculture, with increasing mechanization and consolidation making small farming more challenging. Their eventual move back and forth between Iowa and California reflects both the opportunities and uncertainties of that era. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s—years marked by prosperity, the growth of suburbia, and the tensions of the Cold War—Lillian remained centered on family life. She contributed to household income when needed, worked as a seamstress, and helped maintain the family through both good times and difficult ones. Her life bridged two very different Americas: the rural, agrarian world of her youth and the increasingly modern, mobile society of mid-century America. After her husband’s death in 1968, Lillian continued to adapt, relocating between Missouri and Colorado. These later years coincided with a rapidly changing country, including the social upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s and the technological advances that were reshaping everyday life. She was remembered as a devoted mother and an excellent cook, someone who provided not only materially for her family but also created a sense of warmth and stability. Her life reflected the quiet strength of many women of her generation—working when needed, supporting their families through economic hardship, and adapting to constant change without losing their core values. Lillian Mortensen died on April 10, 1981, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Having lived through two world wars, the Great Depression, and the transformation of America into a modern global power, she left behind a legacy rooted in perseverance, family, and the enduring strength of everyday life.

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Maren Christine Mortensen

F, #41194, b. 22 Feb 1908

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2025

Parents

Life Events

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Marie Mortensen

F, #2833, b. 9 Dec 1857, d. 30 Dec 1897

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-aunt

Last Edited: 29 Apr 2024

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	9 Dec 1857	Marie Mortensen was born on 9 Dec 1857 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1
Baptism	18 Dec 1857	Marie Mortensen was baptized 18 Dec 1857 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 2
Census (fam)	1870	Marie Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1870 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 3
Confirmation	7 Apr 1872	Marie Mortensen was confirmed 7 Apr 1872 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 4
Census	1890	Marie Mortensen appeared in the census on 1890 in Denmark. O5
Death	30 Dec 1897	Marie Mortensen died on 30 Dec 1897 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 6

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Marie Mortensen

F, #9462, b. 25 Oct 1910, d. 7 Jul 1990

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 7 Sep 2023

Parents

Family 1: James Duff (b. 5 Apr 1906, d. 19 Mar 1987)

Son	Richard Lee Duff (b. 22 Jun 1930, d. 11 Jan 2021)
Daughter	Catherine Jean Duff (b. 1 Jul 1932, d. 19 Aug 2000)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	25 Oct 1910	Marie Mortensen was born on 25 Oct 1910 in Ponca, Dixon, Nebraska, United States. O1, 2, 3
Census (fam)	1 Jun 1925	Marie Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Lars Mortensen on 1 Jun 1925 in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O4
Marriage	19 Mar 1932	James Duff and Marie Mortensen were married 19 Mar 1932 Elk Point, Union, South Dakota, United States. O 5
Photo	Abt 1935	Marie Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1935 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 6
News	7 Sep 1950	Newspaper Clipping: A newspaper clipping from in The Dakota County Star, page 2 in Lik-U-Wanta Beach, Crystal Lake, Dakota, Nebraska, United States on 7 Sep 1950 mentioned Marie. O 7
Death	7 Jul 1990	Marie Mortensen died on 7 Jul 1990 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 2

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Marie Karine Mortensen

F, #21, b. 31 Aug 1905, d. 5 Jul 1983

Relationship: to Ted Cash: aunt

Last Edited: 13 Mar 2025

Parents

Family 1: James Peter Lynott (b. 16 Jun 1885, d. 25 May 1962)

Daughter	Catherine Teresa Lynott (b. 12 Jan 1927, d. 5 Apr 2020)
Son	James Lynott (b. 3 Mar 1928, d. 3 Mar 1928)
Son	Peter Lynott (b. 3 Mar 1928, d. 3 Mar 1928)
Son	James (Jim) Richard Lynott (b. 24 Jul 1931, d. 17 Nov 2012)
Son	Ronald (Paul) Lynott, Sr (b. 30 Jun 1941, d. 8 Oct 2020)
Daughter	Ann Marie Lynott (b. 5 Dec 1946, d. 28 Mar 2010)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	31 Aug 1905	Marie Karine Mortensen was born on 31 Aug 1905 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 2
Baptism	17 Sep 1905	Marie Karine Mortensen was baptized 17 Sep 1905 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Census (fam)	21 Jan 1910	Marie Karine Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 21 Jan 1910 in 2001 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O4
Photo (fam)	Abt 1911	Marie Karine Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1911. 5
Census (fam)	1915	Marie Karine Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 1915 in Hancock Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O6
Residence (fam)	(Bet 1918 and 1919)	Marie Karine Mortensen lived with Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O7, 8
Confirmation	27 Apr 1919	Marie Karine Mortensen was confirmed 27 Apr 1919 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Census (fam)	2 Jan 1920	Marie Karine Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 2 Jan 1920 in Perry Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O9
Marriage	3 Jun 1926	James Peter Lynott and Marie Karine Mortensen were married 3 Jun 1926 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 10, 11
Census (fam)	8 Apr 1930	Marie Karine Mortensen and James Peter Lynott were enumerated on the census of 1930 with Catherine Teresa Lynott in 917 Whitcher Ave, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O12
Photo	Abt 1930	Marie Karine Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 7
Photo (fam)	Abt 1930	Marie Karine Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 7
Photo	Abt 1935	Marie Karine Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1935 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 13
Census (fam)	19 Apr 1940	Marie Karine Mortensen and James Peter Lynott were enumerated on the census of 1940 with Catherine Teresa Lynott and James (Jim) Richard Lynott in 902 Rock St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O14
Census (fam)	4 Apr 1950	Marie Karine Mortensen and James Peter Lynott were enumerated on the census of 1950 with Ronald (Paul) Lynott, Sr and Ann Marie Lynott in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O15
Photo	Bef 1955	Marie Karine Mortensen appeared in a photo Bef 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 7
Photo (fam)	Abt 1962	Marie Karine Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1962. 7
Death	5 Jul 1983	Marie Karine Mortensen died on 5 Jul 1983 in 1621 W Palmer, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 2, 16
Obituary	6 Jul 1983	Obituary: The obituary for Marie was recorded in the Sioux City Journal, page 8, column 1 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States on 6 Jul 1983. Mrs Marie Lynott Mrs Marie K. Lynott, 77, 1621 W Palmer St, died Tuesday at a Sioux City hospital after a long illness. Services will be at 1pm Friday at Meyer Bros Colonial Chapel. The Rev Leland K Wilkins, of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs Lynott, the former Marie Mortenson, was born Aug 31, 1904 at Sioux City. She married James Peter Lynott, June 3, 1926, in Sioux City. Her husband died May 25, 1962 in Sioux City. She lived in Sioux City all her life. She was a Lutheran. Survivors include two sons, James R of Jefferson, SD , and Ronald P of Denver, Colo; two daughters, Mrs Arnold (Kay) Fredrickson of Omaha and Mrs Robert (Ann) Kincaid of North Sioux City, SD; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. O 8
Burial	8 Jul 1983	Marie Karine Mortensen was buried on 8 Jul 1983 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 16

Citations

Martha Andrea Mortensen

F, #27, b. 2 Jun 1891, d. 9 Jan 1967

Relationship: to Ted Cash: aunt

Last Edited: 21 Nov 2025

Parents

Family 1: Edward James Golden (b. 18 Mar 1888, d. 16 Sep 1978)

Daughter

Bettie Jane Golden (b. 5 Feb 1923, d. 16 Oct 1978)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	2 Jun 1891	Martha Andrea Mortensen was born on 2 Jun 1891 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 2
Census (fam)	11 Jun 1900	Martha Andrea Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 11 Jun 1900 in 1502 West Fourth, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Confirmation	30 Apr 1905	Martha Andrea Mortensen was confirmed 30 Apr 1905 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O4
Marriage	20 Oct 1909	Edward James Golden and Martha Andrea Mortensen were married 20 Oct 1909 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O2
Census (fam)	16 Apr 1910	Martha Andrea Mortensen and Edward James Golden were enumerated on the census of 1910 in 617 West 4th St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O5
Photo (fam)	Abt 1911	Martha Andrea Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1911. 6
Residence (fam)	1917	Martha Andrea Mortensen and Edward James Golden lived in 1623 W 20th, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States (1917). O7
Census (fam)	20 Jan 1920	Martha Andrea Mortensen and Edward James Golden were enumerated on the census of 1920 in 1623 W 20th, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O5
Census (fam)	1 Jan 1925	Martha Andrea Mortensen and Edward James Golden were enumerated on the census of 1925 with Bettie Jane Golden in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O8
Census (fam)	3 Apr 1930	Martha Andrea Mortensen and Edward James Golden were enumerated on the census of 1930 in 1623 W 20th, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O9
Photo	Abt 1930	Martha Andrea Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 10
Photo (fam)	Abt 1930	Martha Andrea Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 10
Census (fam)	3 Apr 1940	Martha Andrea Mortensen and Edward James Golden were enumerated on the census of 1940 with Bettie Jane Golden in 1623 W 20th, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O11
Photo	Bef 1955	Martha Andrea Mortensen appeared in a photo Bef 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 10
Photo (fam)	Abt 1962	Martha Andrea Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1962. 10
Death	9 Jan 1967	Martha Andrea Mortensen died on 9 Jan 1967 in St Lukes Methodist Hospital, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 2
Obituary	9 Jan 1967	Obituary: The obituary for Martha was recorded in the Sioux City Journal, page 8 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States on 9 Jan 1967. Mrs Edward Golden, 75, 1623 W 20th St, died Monday at a Sioux City hospital after a long illness. Mrs Golden, the former Martha A. Mortenson, was born June 2, 1891, in Sioux City, and she was married to Edward J. Golden Oct 20, 1909 in Sioux City. She was a lifelong Sioux City resident. Survivors include the widower; one daughter, Mrs. John M. Thompson of Omaha; two brothers, Rudolph Mortenson and Norman Mortenson of Sioux City; two sisters, Mrs Marie Lynott of Sioux City, and Mrs Howard Cash of Springfield, Mo, and two grandchildren. The body was taken to the Manning O'Toole Funeral Home. O2
Burial	11 Jan 1967	Martha Andrea Mortensen was buried on 11 Jan 1967 in Logan Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O12

Citations

Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen

F, #58, b. 6 Feb 1865, d. 30 Nov 1950

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-aunt

Last Edited: 29 Apr 2024

Parents

Family 1: Lars Pedersen (b. Abt 1854, d. 18 Sep 1899)

Daughter	Carrie Pederson (b. 7 Jun 1889, d. 1 Nov 1892)
Son	Perry Otto Pederson, Sr (b. 10 Jan 1894, d. 5 Mar 1981)
Son	Conrad Martin Pederson (b. 10 Mar 1895, d. 7 Aug 1949)
Son	Lawrence Siman Pederson (b. 19 Jul 1899, d. 10 Apr 1935)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	6 Feb 1865	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen was born on 6 Feb 1865 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1, 2
Baptism	8 Feb 1865	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen was baptized 8 Feb 1865 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. as Mette Kristine Mortensen. O 2
Census (fam)	1870	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1870 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 3
Confirmation	20 Apr 1879	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen was confirmed 20 Apr 1879 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 2
Emigration	1886	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen emigrated 1886 from Denmark. O4
Marriage	21 Jul 1888	Lars Pedersen and Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen were married 21 Jul 1888 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O5, 6, 7
Note	(Bet 1888 and 1920)	Note: (Bet 1888 and 1920). She lived in Sioux City, IA from at least 1888 until 1920, according to the City Directory for Sioux City; most of that time at 1015 11th Street.  The time between 1886 when she immigrated and 1888 was probably spent somewhere in Iowa working off the cost.8
Census	4 Jun 1900	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen appeared in the census on 4 Jun 1900 with Perry Otto Pederson, Sr, Conrad Martin Pederson, and Lawrence Siman Pederson in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O4
Census	27 Apr 1910	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen appeared in the census on 27 Apr 1910 in 1015 11th Street, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O9
Memo	Aft 1920	Memo: About 1920 she moved to California to live with son Lawrence.  After he died in 1935 she moved to Chicago to live with her sister Dosine for a couple of years.  She then moved back to Sioux City to live with son Perry and moved with them to Sioux Falls in. O10
Photo	(1920)	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen appeared in a photo (1920). 11
Census	12 Apr 1930	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen appeared in the census on 12 Apr 1930 with Lawrence Siman Pederson in 4234 Van Buren St, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. O12
Residence	May 1944	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen lived in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United States (May 1944). O5
Death	30 Nov 1950	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen died on 30 Nov 1950 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United States. O10, 13
Burial	4 Dec 1950	Mette Kirstine (Christina) Mortensen was buried on 4 Dec 1950 in Floyd Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O10, 14

Citations

Morten Mortensen

M, #41192, b. 29 Oct 1904

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

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Norman Theodore Mortensen

M, #18, b. 26 Jun 1910, d. 16 Nov 1969

Relationship: to Ted Cash: uncle

Last Edited: 13 Mar 2025

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	26 Jun 1910	Norman Theodore Mortensen was born on 26 Jun 1910 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 2
Baptism	24 Jul 1910	Norman Theodore Mortensen was baptized 24 Jul 1910 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Census (fam)	1915	Norman Theodore Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 1915 in Hancock Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O4
Residence (fam)	(Bet 1918 and 1919)	Norman Theodore Mortensen lived with Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O5, 6
Census (fam)	2 Jan 1920	Norman Theodore Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 2 Jan 1920 in Perry Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O7
Census (fam)	2 Apr 1930	Norman Theodore Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 2 Apr 1930 in Big Sioux Township, Union, South Dakota, United States. O8
Photo	Abt 1930	Norman Theodore Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 5
Photo (fam)	Abt 1930	Norman Theodore Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 5
Residence	1935	Norman Theodore Mortensen lived in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States (1935). O9
Census	9 May 1940	Norman Theodore Mortensen and Cleone Goad were enumerated on the census on 9 May 1940 in Township-17, Contra Costa, California, United States. O9
WW2 Draft	16 Oct 1940	WWII Draft: Norman Theodore Mortensen registered for the draft of WWII on 16 Oct 1940 in Knightsen, Contra Costa, California, United States. O 10
Marriage	1 Dec 1941	Norman Theodore Mortensen and Cleone Goad were married 1 Dec 1941 Los Angeles, California, United States. O 11, 12
Military	5 Jun 1943	Military: Norman Theodore Mortensen served in the US Army during World War II in the South Pacific starting on 5 Jun 1943.13
Marriage	13 Oct 1945	Norman Theodore Mortensen and Florence Mary Heimbecker were married 13 Oct 1945 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1
Marriage	18 Nov 1946	Norman Theodore Mortensen and Florence Mary Heimbecker were married 18 Nov 1946 Bridgewater, McCook, South Dakota, United States. O 14
Census (fam)	15 Apr 1950	Norman Theodore Mortensen and Florence Mary Heimbecker were enumerated on the census of 1950 with Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O15
News	29 Apr 1952	Newspaper Clipping: A newspaper clipping from the Sioux City Journal in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States on 29 Apr 1952 mentioned Norman. O 16
Photo	Bef 1955	Norman Theodore Mortensen appeared in a photo Bef 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 5
Occupation	(1960)	(1960) Norman Theodore Mortensen was an electrician employed by Casler Electric Co.1
Residence	(1960)	Norman Theodore Mortensen lived in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1
Photo (fam)	Abt 1962	Norman Theodore Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1962. 5
Death	16 Nov 1969	Norman Theodore Mortensen died on 16 Nov 1969 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O2, 17
Obituary	17 Nov 1969	Obituary: The obituary for Norman was recorded in the Sioux City Journal, page 2 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States on 17 Nov 1969. Norman 'Ted' Mortenson, 59, 2807 S. Coral St., died Sunday at a Sioux City hospital. He was born June 26, 1910, in Sioux City, and attended schools here. He was an electrician for 25 years and was employed by Casler Electric Co. Mr Mortenson was a veteran of World War II and served with the Air Transport Command in the Southwest Pacific area. He married Florence M. Card Oct 13, 1945, in Sioux City. Mr Mortenson was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and Local 231 of Electrical Workers. Survivors include the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Darlene Peterson, Mrs. Dorothy Matney and Mrs. Marilyn De Stigter, all of Sioux City; a brother, Rudolph 'Pete' Mortenson of Sioux City; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Lynott of Sioux City and Mrs. Lillian Cash of Springfield, Mo.; and seven grandchildren. The body was taken to the W. Harry Christy Funeral Home, 711 Myrtle St. --------- A second obituary --------- From page 19 of the Sioux City Journal, 18 Nov 1969. Funeral services for Norman 'Ted' Mortenson, 59, 2807 S. Coral St., a Sioux City electrician, will be a 1 pm today at Westminister Presbyterian Church, The Rev. Albert Kelsey will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with the W. Harry Christy Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Mortenson died Sunday at a Sioux City hospital. Pallbearers will be Chester Vandener, Albert Douvek, Jim and Paul Lynott, Theodore Peterson and Jack Jessip. O1
Burial	18 Nov 1969	Norman Theodore Mortensen was buried on 18 Nov 1969 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 17

Citations

Peder Mortensen

M, #2829, b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 17 Mar 1949

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-uncle

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2025

Parents

Family 1: Bodil Katrine Jensen (b. 13 Oct 1878, d. 26 Dec 1940)

Son	Morten Mortensen (b. 29 Oct 1904)
Son	Rasmus Lauritz Mortensen (b. 25 Mar 1906, d. 16 Nov 1985)
Daughter	Maren Christine Mortensen (b. 22 Feb 1908)
Daughter	Anna Kathrine Mortensen (b. 10 Jan 1911, d. 1979)
Son	Christian Marinus Mortensen (b. 13 Feb 1913)
Daughter	Karen Margrethe Mortensen (b. 25 Jul 1915)
Daughter	Petra Marie Mortensen (b. 20 Jan 1918)
Son	Peter Alexander Mortensen (b. 11 May 1920, d. Jan 1990)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	15 Jun 1867	Peder Mortensen was born on 15 Jun 1867 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1
Baptism	28 Jul 1867	Peder Mortensen was baptized 28 Jul 1867 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Census (fam)	1870	Peder Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1870 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 2
Census (fam)	1880	Peder Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1880 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O3
Confirmation	2 Oct 1881	Peder Mortensen was confirmed 2 Oct 1881 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Marriage	17 Mar 1902	Peder Mortensen and Bodil Katrine Jensen were married 17 Mar 1902.4
Note	22 Feb 1911	Note: 22 Feb 1911. We have copies of two letters written by Peder Mortensen to his brother Lars.  They have been translated from Danish to English.  They are listed below as one and two, but the true order is unknown, as one letter has no date.  The importance of these lett Letter One: Dear Brother and Sister in Law, We are all well and we hope that you are too, dear Brother. You wrote that you might be able to send us a little money this winter, how about it, couldn't you do that, as I need a lot of money for new year and I do not know from where to get it as everything is so expensive. Can you imagine the cow alone cost four hundred Mark now and I would like to keep it because I have enough fodder ... if only I can, dear Brother, for I have bought it on ... and will probably do it again when I can. And now a friendly greeting from us all, dear Brother, also greet your wife from us and live well. Peder Mortensen Gammelby per Gramby North Slesvig - - - - - Letter Two, written February 22nd, 1911 Dear Brother and Sister in Law, I will now congratualte you on the occasion of your birthday, dear Brother, and hope you may live well in the new year, so we all wish you. I have long waited to hear from you, but we have now waited long in vain, you might write to say how you are and how ... or is, for I must adjust according to that, dear Brother. How is you winter, here we have hardly had nay winter yet, and hardly any snow, but lots of rain and wind this winter and that is very unhealthy - it is a long time since we have had any snow in the winter, for probably that is also the reason that no longer have warm summers. Now I have no more news. And now a kind greeting from us all, you brother and family of Coter (?). Peder Mortensen Gammelby per Gramby North Slesvig - - - - -.5
Census (fam)	1921	Peder Mortensen and Bodil Katrine Jensen were enumerated on the census of 1921 with Anna Kathrine Mortensen, Christian Marinus Mortensen, Karen Margrethe Mortensen, Maren Christine Mortensen, Peter Alexander Mortensen, and Petra Marie Mortensen in Gram, Haderslev, South, Denmark. O6
Census (fam)	1925	Peder Mortensen and Bodil Katrine Jensen were enumerated on the census of 1925 with Christian Marinus Mortensen, Karen Margrethe Mortensen, Peter Alexander Mortensen, and Petra Marie Mortensen in Gram, Haderslev, South, Denmark. O7
Census (fam)	1930	Peder Mortensen and Bodil Katrine Jensen were enumerated on the census of 1930 with Peter Alexander Mortensen and Petra Marie Mortensen in Gram, Haderslev, South, Denmark. O8
Death	17 Mar 1949	Peder Mortensen died on 17 Mar 1949 in Gram, Haderslev, South, Denmark. O4

Citations

Peder Mortensen

M, #20527, b. 25 Feb 1855, d. 28 Nov 1865

Relationship: to Ted Cash: great-uncle

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	25 Feb 1855	Peder Mortensen was born on 25 Feb 1855 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1
Baptism	9 Apr 1855	Peder Mortensen was baptized 9 Apr 1855 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 1
Death	28 Nov 1865	Peder Mortensen died on 28 Nov 1865 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1

Citations

Peter Alexander Mortensen

M, #41201, b. 11 May 1920, d. Jan 1990

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2025

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Life Events

Citations

Petra Marie Mortensen

F, #41200, b. 20 Jan 1918

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2025

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Rasmus Mortensen

M, #4, b. 5 Nov 1861, d. 24 Apr 1944 or 25 Apr 1944

Relationship: to Ted Cash: grandfather

Last Edited: 10 Apr 2026

Parents

Family 1: Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie (b. 15 Jun 1867, d. 31 Oct 1930)

Daughter	Martha Andrea Mortensen (b. 2 Jun 1891, d. 9 Jan 1967)
Daughter	Carry Mortensen (b. 27 Dec 1892, d. 19 Jan 1893)
Daughter	Rose Oline Mortensen (b. 11 Dec 1893, d. 19 Mar 1954)
Son	Arthur Alvin Mortenson (b. 29 Jul 1896, d. 20 Aug 1956)
Daughter	Alma Elnora Mortensen (b. 10 Dec 1898, d. 20 Oct 1955)
Daughter	Esther Mortensen (b. 10 Jan 1901, d. 30 May 1958)
Son	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen (b. 19 Jul 1903, d. 7 Apr 1980)
Daughter	Marie Karine Mortensen (b. 31 Aug 1905, d. 5 Jul 1983)
Son	Earl Arnold Mortensen (b. 17 Dec 1907, d. 17 Aug 1960)
Son	Norman Theodore Mortensen (b. 26 Jun 1910, d. 16 Nov 1969)
Daughter	Lillian Mortensen (b. 21 Jul 1912, d. 10 Apr 1981)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	5 Nov 1861	Rasmus Mortensen was born on 5 Nov 1861 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O1, 2, 3
Proof of Parents	(6 Nov 1861)	Rasmus Mortensen's parents are Rasmus Mortensen's record of birth at the Lutheran church in Haarby, Denmark lists his parents as Morten Rasmussen and Maren Pedersdtr. on (6 Nov 1861).4
Baptism	15 Nov 1861	Rasmus Mortensen was baptized 15 Nov 1861 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 2, 3
Census (fam)	1870	Rasmus Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Morten Rasmussen on 1870 in Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 5
Confirmation	10 Mar 1875	Rasmus Mortensen was confirmed 10 Mar 1875 Lutheran Church Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 2
Emigration	14 Apr 1887	Rasmus Mortensen emigrated 14 Apr 1887 from Haarby, Assens, South, Denmark. O 6
Immigration	30 Apr 1887	Rasmus Mortensen immigrated 30 Apr 1887 to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. O 7
Residence	From May 1887 to May 1889	Rasmus Mortensen lived in Marcus, Cherokee, Iowa, United States (May 1887). O4
Naturalization	12 May 1890	Rasmus Mortensen was naturalized 12 May 1890 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O8
Marriage	13 Nov 1890	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie were married 13 Nov 1890 Dakota City, Dakota, Nebraska, United States. O 9
Census (fam)	11 Jun 1900	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie were enumerated on the census of 1900 with Martha Andrea Mortensen, Rose Oline Mortensen, Arthur Alvin Mortenson, and Alma Elnora Mortensen in 1502 West Fourth, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O10
Residence (fam)	Bet 1909 and 1913	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie lived in 2001 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States (Bet 1909 and 1913). O11
Census (fam)	21 Jan 1910	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie were enumerated on the census of 1910 with Alma Elnora Mortensen, Earl Arnold Mortensen, Esther Mortensen, Marie Karine Mortensen, Rose Oline Mortensen, Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen, and Arthur Alvin Mortenson in 2001 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O12
Photo (fam)	Abt 1911	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie appeared in a photo Abt 1911. with Martha Andrea Mortensen, Rose Oline Mortensen, Arthur Alvin Mortenson, Alma Elnora Mortensen, Esther Mortensen, Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen, and Marie Karine Mortensen. 13
Census (fam)	1915	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie were enumerated on the census of 1915 with Arthur Alvin Mortenson, Earl Arnold Mortensen, Lillian Mortensen, Marie Karine Mortensen, Norman Theodore Mortensen, Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen, and Esther Mortensen in Hancock Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O14
Residence (fam)	(Bet 1918 and 1919)	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie lived in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O15, 16
Census (fam)	2 Jan 1920	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie were enumerated on the census of 1920 with Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen, Marie Karine Mortensen, Norman Theodore Mortensen, Earl Arnold Mortensen, and Lillian Mortensen in Perry Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O17
Note (fam)	14 Dec 1921	Note: Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie purchased Lots 4 & 5 in Block 4 from W W Stevens & wife 14 Dec 1921 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O18
Residence (fam)	1922	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie lived in Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States (1922). O1
Note	(1923)	Note: (1923). Rasmus helped make and maintained the clock in the Sioux City City Hall. He also built houses, including the one in Stevens he lived in.19
Note	1926	Note: 1926. Based on information from the Sioux City "City Directory", Rasmus was listed as living in Stevens, SD and working for Curtis Sash & Door in Sioux City in 1926, 1927, 1930, and 1932.  He would have been 71 in 1932.11
Note	(1927)	Note: (1927). Rasmus helped to build and assemble the interior of the RKO Orpheum Theater in Sioux City.  He was hired to build it and when he delivered the pieces the union insisted that they would install the interior.  After a few days he was called back to supervis. 4
Census (fam)	2 Apr 1930	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie were enumerated on the census of 1930 with Lillian Mortensen and Norman Theodore Mortensen in Big Sioux Township, Union, South Dakota, United States. O20
Photo (fam)	Abt 1930	Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. with Alma Elnora Mortensen, Lillian Mortensen, Martha Andrea Mortensen, Esther Mortensen, Marie Karine Mortensen, Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen, Earl Arnold Mortensen, and Norman Theodore Mortensen. O 15
Occupation	(Bef 1934)	(Bef 1934) Rasmus Mortensen was a Cabinet Maker and fine Carpenter Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O
Census	1935	Rasmus Mortensen appeared in the census on 1935 in Big Sioux Township, Union, South Dakota, United States. O21
Baptism	31 Oct 1937	Rasmus Mortensen witnessed the baptism of Howard Francis Cash 31 Oct 1937 Riverside Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 22
Census	3 Apr 1940	Rasmus Mortensen appeared in the census on 3 Apr 1940 in Big Sioux Township, Union, South Dakota, United States. O21
Photo	Aug 1942	Rasmus Mortensen appeared in a photo Aug 1942 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 15
Photo	Abt 1943	Rasmus Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1943. 4
Death	24 Apr 1944 or 25 Apr 1944	Rasmus Mortensen died on 24 Apr 1944 or 25 Apr 1944 in Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 1, 23
Obituary	28 Apr 1944	Obituary: The obituary for Rasmus was recorded the Sioux City Journal, page 17 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States on 28 Apr 1944. Rasmus Mortensen, 82, Living Alone, Dies of Heart Attack Rasmus Mortensen, 82, retired cabinet maker formerly employed at the Curtis Sash & Door company in Sioux City, was found dead Thursday afternoon in his home at Stevens, SD, where he lived alone. When a woman, who was delivering his laundry, received no reply when rapping on his door, she notified neighbors. Death was attributed to a heart attack by L W Anderson, Union county coroner, who said the man had been dead two or three days. He was born November 5, 1961 in Denmark Survivors are four sons, Rudolph, Sioux City; Earl, Anthon; Norman in the army overseas, and Arthur, Vallejo, Cal; six daughters, Mrs Martha Golden, Mrs Alma Comstock, Mrs Esther Sorensen, Mrs Marie Lynott, all of Sioux City; Mrs Rosie Wilcox, Milwakie, Ore; and Mrs Lillie Cash, Los Angeles; two sisters Christine Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD and Sena Olrick, Chicago. The body was taken to the Andersen funeral home at Elk Point, SD ---------- Burial service for Rasmus Mortensen, 82, who died at his home at Stevens, S.D. will be held in Anderson's Chapel at 2:30pm Tuesday. Rev J W Steel will officiate. Pierce Wall will be soloist. Burial will be in Logan Park cemetery. A son and a daughter, Arthur Mortensen, Vallejo, CA, and Mrs Lillian Cash, Los Angeles, and a sister, Mrs Christena Petersen, Sioux Falls, will come here for the service. O 16, 24
Burial	2 May 1944	Rasmus Mortensen was buried on 2 May 1944 in Logan Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 1, 23, 24, 25
Memo	10 Apr 2026	Biography: Rasmus Mortensen (1861–1944) Rasmus Mortensen was born on November 5, 1861, in Haarby, Denmark, in the midst of profound change across Europe. His early childhood coincided with the Second Schleswig War, a conflict that resulted in Denmark losing significant territory and contributed to economic hardship and national uncertainty. For many Danish families, including those in rural communities like Haarby, these conditions encouraged emigration in search of better opportunity. Raised in a traditional Lutheran farming society, Rasmus grew up in a culture shaped by craftsmanship, discipline, and faith. By the time he reached adulthood, Denmark was experiencing population pressure and limited economic mobility, especially for younger sons. In 1887, at age 25, he joined the great wave of Scandinavian emigration to America, traveling through England and arriving in Boston before continuing west to Iowa. His journey was part of a larger migration that reshaped the American Midwest, bringing skilled laborers and farmers from Northern Europe. Settling in Iowa, Rasmus entered a region that was rapidly developing due to railroads, agriculture, and growing towns. He became a cabinet maker and fine carpenter—trades that required precision, patience, and artistry. His skills placed him in demand during a period when communities were expanding and buildings—homes, businesses, and public structures—were being constructed across the region. In 1890, he became a naturalized U.S. citizen, formally joining a nation that was then entering its industrial peak. That same year, he married Anna Karine Johansen, beginning a large family that would span generations. Their life together unfolded during a time of both opportunity and hardship, as America moved through cycles of economic expansion and recession, including the Panic of 1893, which severely impacted workers and small businesses across the country. Rasmus’s craftsmanship extended beyond ordinary construction. He contributed to notable projects in Sioux City, including work on the Orpheum Theater and the maintenance of the city hall clock—evidence of both his skill and reputation. These contributions placed him within the broader story of American urban development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when cities were investing in public buildings, entertainment venues, and civic identity. His life also reflected the mobility common among working families of the time. He moved between Iowa, South Dakota, and even New York for a period, following opportunities where they arose. By the early 20th century, he had established his home in what is now North Sioux City, South Dakota, where he built his own house and continued his trade well into his later years. Rasmus lived through extraordinary global and national events. During World War I, many immigrants faced questions of identity and loyalty, though Danish Americans generally integrated smoothly into American society. The postwar years brought economic growth followed by the devastating impact of the Great Depression, which affected craftsmen and laborers as construction slowed and jobs became scarce. Despite this, records show that he continued working into his seventies—an indication of both necessity and dedication to his trade. By the time of World War II, Rasmus was in his eighties, witnessing another global conflict that involved the country he had adopted decades earlier. One of his sons served overseas, connecting his family directly to the war effort. He died in April 1944 in Stevens (now North Sioux City), South Dakota, having lived more than eight decades across two continents. His life story reflects the classic immigrant narrative: leaving a homeland shaped by limitation, building a skilled trade in America, raising a large family, and contributing quietly but meaningfully to the communities in which he lived. Through craftsmanship, perseverance, and adaptability, he helped lay both literal and figurative foundations for future generations.

Citations

Rasmus Lauritz Mortensen

M, #41193, b. 25 Mar 1906, d. 16 Nov 1985

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 11 Apr 2025

Parents

Life Events

Citations

Rose Oline Mortensen

F, #19, b. 11 Dec 1893, d. 19 Mar 1954

Relationship: to Ted Cash: aunt

Last Edited: 13 Mar 2025

Parents

Family 1: Guy L Wilcox (b. 9 Oct 1888, d. 16 Feb 1957)

Son	Charles Edward Wilcox (b. 7 Aug 1912, d. 29 May 1994)
Son	Harold Morris Wilcox (b. 1 Jun 1919, d. 25 Jan 1921)
Son	Richard (Dick) Paul Wilcox (b. 10 Apr 1923, d. 23 Nov 1993)
Son	Donald Calvin Wilcox (b. 20 Feb 1927, d. 4 Jan 1983)
Son	Robert Allen Wilcox (b. 31 Dec 1933, d. 2 Jul 1959)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	11 Dec 1893	Rose Oline Mortensen was born on 11 Dec 1893 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 2, 3
Census (fam)	11 Jun 1900	Rose Oline Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 11 Jun 1900 in 1502 West Fourth, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O4
Confirmation	19 Apr 1908	Rose Oline Mortensen was confirmed 19 Apr 1908 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Census (fam)	21 Jan 1910	Rose Oline Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 21 Jan 1910 in 2001 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O5
Photo (fam)	Abt 1911	Rose Oline Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1911. 6
Marriage	22 Apr 1913	Guy L Wilcox and Rose Oline Mortensen were married 22 Apr 1913 Dakota City, Dakota, Nebraska, United States. O 7
Census (fam)	1 Jan 1915	Rose Oline Mortensen and Guy L Wilcox were enumerated on the census of 1915 with Charles Edward Wilcox in Washta, Cherokee, Iowa, United States. O8
Census (fam)	2 Jan 1920	Rose Oline Mortensen and Guy L Wilcox were enumerated on the census of 1920 in 910 Whitcher Ave, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O9
Note (fam)	Bet 1920 and 1924	Note: Guy L Wilcox and Rose Oline Mortensen Bet 1920 and 1924. The Sioux City "City Directory" from 1911 thru 1935 has them living at 910 Whitcher Ave, Sioux City, IA from 1920 to 1924; next door to Pete and Marie Lynott.10
Note (fam)	(Oct 1923)	Note: Guy L Wilcox and Rose Oline Mortensen (Oct 1923). moved in late 1923 to Portland, Oregon.11
Census (fam)	8 Apr 1930	Rose Oline Mortensen and Guy L Wilcox were enumerated on the census of 1930 in 1837 Wilbur St, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. O12
Residence	Nov 1930	Rose Oline Mortensen lived in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States (Nov 1930). O13
Census (fam)	23 Apr 1940	Rose Oline Mortensen and Guy L Wilcox were enumerated on the census of 1940 with Richard (Dick) Paul Wilcox, Charles Edward Wilcox, Donald Calvin Wilcox, and Robert Allen Wilcox in Darlington, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. O14
Photo (fam)	(1950)	Guy L Wilcox and Rose Oline Mortensen appeared in a photo (1950). 7
Residence (fam)	19 Mar 1954	Rose Oline Mortensen and Guy L Wilcox lived in 8226 SE 52nd, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States (19 Mar 1954). O15
Death	19 Mar 1954	Rose Oline Mortensen died on 19 Mar 1954 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. O 16
Obituary	21 Mar 1954	Obituary: The obituary for Rose was recorded in the Sioux City Journal, page 28 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States on 21 Mar 1954. MRS ROSE WILCOX Funeral services for Mrs Rose Wilcox, 60, a native Sioux Cityan and resident here several years will be held in Portland, Ore, where Mrs Wilcox died Friday. She was born here December 11, 1893 and was married to Guy Wilcox in Sioux City in 1911. They moved to Portland about 1922. Surviving are the widower; four sons, Charles, Richard, Donald and Robert, all of Portland; five sisters, Mrs Edward Golden, Mrs Peter Sorensen, Mrs Elma Comstock, Mrs James Lynott, all of Sioux City and Mrs Howard Cash of Anthon; four brothers, Arthur Mortensen of Kenwood, Cal, Rudolph and Norman Mortensen both of Sioux City, Earl Mortensen of Anthon, and five grandchildren. O 17
Burial	23 Mar 1954	Rose Oline Mortensen was buried on 23 Mar 1954 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. O11, 15

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Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen

M, #16, b. 19 Jul 1903, d. 7 Apr 1980

Relationship: to Ted Cash: uncle

Last Edited: 13 Mar 2025

Parents

Family 1: Rose Marie Knight (b. 15 Apr 1910, d. 14 Mar 1982)

Son	Robert Earl Mortenson (b. 5 Jun 1931, d. 15 Sep 1995)
Son	Richard Darle (Dick) Mortenson (b. 8 May 1933, d. 22 Aug 2018)
Daughter	Bonnie Lou Mortenson (b. 22 Jul 1935, d. 20 Nov 2015)

Family 2: Mabel Georgia Kruger (b. 20 May 1914, d. 3 Jan 1999)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	19 Jul 1903	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen was born on 19 Jul 1903 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 1, 2
Baptism	16 Aug 1903	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen was baptized 16 Aug 1903 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Census (fam)	21 Jan 1910	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 21 Jan 1910 in 2001 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O4
Photo (fam)	Abt 1911	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1911. 5
Census (fam)	1915	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 1915 in Hancock Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O6
Residence (fam)	(Bet 1918 and 1919)	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen lived with Rasmus Mortensen and Anna Karine Johansen, Øistadeie in Ashford, Cattaraugus, New York, United States. O7, 8
Confirmation	27 Apr 1919	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen was confirmed 27 Apr 1919 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O3
Census (fam)	2 Jan 1920	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 2 Jan 1920 in Perry Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O9
Marriage	6 Feb 1929	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen and Rose Marie Knight were married 6 Feb 1929 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O2, 10
Occupation	Feb 1929	Feb 1929 Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen was a truck driver Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O10
Photo	Abt 1930	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 7
Photo (fam)	Abt 1930	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1930 Stevens (now North Sioux City), Union, South Dakota, United States. O 7
Occupation	Jun 1931	Jun 1931 Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen was a laborer for the city Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O10
Occupation	May 1933	May 1933 Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen was unemployed Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O10
Photo (fam)	(1936)	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen and Rose Marie Knight appeared in a photo (1936). 11
Divorce	13 Feb 1941	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen and Rose Marie Knight were divorced 13 Feb 1941 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O10
Military	Bet 15 Oct 1942 and 13 Aug 1943	Military: Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen served in the US Army during World War II on Bet 15 Oct 1942 and 13 Aug 1943.12, 13
Photo	Abt 1943	appeared in a photo Abt 1943. 14
Marriage	16 Jun 1945	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen and Mabel Georgia Kruger were married 16 Jun 1945 South Sioux City, Dakota, Nebraska, United States. O2, 15
Census (fam)	15 Apr 1950	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen appeared in the census in the household of Norman Theodore Mortensen on 15 Apr 1950 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O16
Photo	Bef 1955	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen appeared in a photo Bef 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 7
Photo (fam)	Abt 1962	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen appeared in a photo Abt 1962. 7
Photo (fam)	1963	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen and Mabel Georgia Kruger appeared in a photo 1963 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 14
Death	7 Apr 1980	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen died on 7 Apr 1980 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O1, 17
Obituary	(19 Apr 1980)	Obituary: The obituary for Rudolph was recorded on (19 Apr 1980). as follows: Rudolph 'Pete' Mortensen, 76, 5309 US 75, died Thursday at a Sioux City hospital after being stricken at his residence.  Graveside services will be at 11am Monday at Logan Park Cemetery under direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Mr Mo2
Burial	21 Apr 1980	Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen was buried on 21 Apr 1980 in Logan Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 2, 13
Occupation	(1980)	(1980) Rudolph Lauritz (Pete) Mortensen was a plumber.2, 14

Citations

Stella Mortensen

F, #1612, b. 30 Mar 1919

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Family 1: Calvin Christ Seegers (b. 3 Dec 1923, d. 16 Nov 2007)

Daughter

Janice (Kay) Seegers

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Zacharias Mortensen

M, #43228, b. 19 Sep 1756, d. 23 Oct 1831

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 5th great-uncle

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

Family 1: Barbara Jorgensdatter, Ravn (b. 1760, d. 16 Dec 1837)

Daughter

Mette Marie Zachariasdatter (b. 27 Apr 1800, d. 20 Apr 1868)

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Arthur Alvin Mortenson

M, #57, b. 29 Jul 1896, d. 20 Aug 1956

Relationship: to Ted Cash: uncle

Last Edited: 13 Mar 2025

Parents

Family 1: Jessie Clinkenbeard (b. 17 Jun 1898, d. 24 Nov 1983)

Daughter	Frances Vera Martinson (b. 26 Mar 1919, d. 12 Feb 1953)
Daughter	Virginia Lou Martinson (b. 4 Oct 1920, d. 10 Oct 2002)
Son	Arthur Edward Martinson (b. 23 Nov 1922, d. 11 Dec 1922)
Daughter	Beverly Jean Martinson (b. 9 Oct 1925, d. 23 Jan 1983)

Family 2: Deltha Mae (Scotty) Snodgrass (b. 13 Feb 1901, d. 19 Nov 1993)

Life Events

Type	Date	Event
Birth	29 Jul 1896	Arthur Alvin Mortenson was born on 29 Jul 1896 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 1, 2
Baptism	3 May 1897	Arthur Alvin Mortenson was baptized 3 May 1897 St John Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 3
Census (fam)	11 Jun 1900	Arthur Alvin Mortenson appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 11 Jun 1900 in 1502 West Fourth, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O4
Census (fam)	21 Jan 1910	Arthur Alvin Mortenson appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 21 Jan 1910 in 2001 Hamilton St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O5
Confirmation	23 Apr 1911	Arthur Alvin Mortenson was confirmed 23 Apr 1911 Our Saviour Lutheran Church Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O6
Photo (fam)	Abt 1911	Arthur Alvin Mortenson appeared in a photo Abt 1911. 7
Census (fam)	1915	Arthur Alvin Mortenson appeared in the census in the household of Rasmus Mortensen on 1915 in Hancock Township, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O8
Marriage	30 Apr 1917	Arthur Alvin Mortenson and Jessie Clinkenbeard were married 30 Apr 1917 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O9
Occupation	Apr 1917	Apr 1917 Arthur Alvin Mortenson was a machinist Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O9
WW1 Draft	5 Jun 1918	WWI Draft: Arthur Alvin Mortenson registered for the draft of WWI on 5 Jun 1918 in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 10
Census (fam)	20 Jan 1920	Arthur Alvin Mortenson and Jessie Clinkenbeard were enumerated on the census of 1920 with Frances Vera Martinson in 1619 West 20th, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O11
Residence (fam)	11 Dec 1922	Arthur Alvin Mortenson and Jessie Clinkenbeard lived in 1025 Edgewater St, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States (11 Dec 1922). O12
Residence (fam)	9 Oct 1925	Arthur Alvin Mortenson and Jessie Clinkenbeard lived in Aberdeen, Brown, South Dakota, United States (9 Oct 1925). O13
Census	3 Apr 1930	Arthur Alvin Mortenson and Deltha Mae (Scotty) Snodgrass were enumerated on the census on 3 Apr 1930 in 724 First Street, Aberdeen, Brown, South Dakota, United States. O14
Residence	Nov 1930	Arthur Alvin Mortenson lived in Aberdeen, Brown, South Dakota, United States (Nov 1930). O15
Divorce	26 Sep 1931	Arthur Alvin Mortenson and Jessie Clinkenbeard were divorced 26 Sep 1931 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O9
Marriage	30 Aug 1939	Arthur Alvin Mortenson and Deltha Mae (Scotty) Snodgrass were married 30 Aug 1939 Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa, United States. O 16, 17
Census (fam)	10 Apr 1940	Arthur Alvin Mortenson and Deltha Mae (Scotty) Snodgrass were enumerated on the census of 1940 with Vera Nancy Snodgrass in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O18
Occupation	(1940)	(1940) Arthur Alvin Mortenson was an electrician on a sound stage in California.19
Photo	Bef 1955	Arthur Alvin Mortenson appeared in a photo Bef 1955 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, United States. O 20
Death	20 Aug 1956	Arthur Alvin Mortenson died on 20 Aug 1956 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United States. O 1
Obituary	21 Aug 1956	Obituary: The obituary for Arthur was recorded the The Press Democrat, page 6 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United States on 21 Aug 1956. Arthur Mortenson KENWOOD - Funeral services will be held at Welti Funeral Parlors at 10 am Thursday for Arthur A Mortenson, 60, a resident of Kenwood who died in a Santa Rosa hospital Monday after a short illness. Mr Mortenson moved to Kenwood from Iowa in 1941. He was an electrician and formerly owned the Kenwood Electric Co. He lived with his wife, Mrs Delpha Mortenson, at 1760 Warm Springs Rd. Mr Mortenson is also survived by daughters, Mrs Noble Ledson, Mrs Stokely Jones, Santa Rosa; stepsons, Burton Mortenson, Allen Mortenson, Dean Scott Mortenson, all of Los Angeles; sisters, Mrs Martha Golden, Mrs Esther Sorenson, Mrs Marie Lynott, Mrs Lillian Cash, and brothers Norman Mortenson, Rudolph Mortenson, all of Sioux City, Iowa O 21
Burial	23 Aug 1956	Arthur Alvin Mortenson was buried on 23 Aug 1956 in Santa Rosa Memorial Park, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United States. O 1, 22

Citations

Bonnie Lou Mortenson

F, #48, b. 22 Jul 1935, d. 20 Nov 2015

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

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Daughter Mortenson

F, #13963, b. 20 Jul 1998, d. 12 Nov 1998

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Parents

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Jeffrey (Jeff) Eugene Mortenson

M, #13009, b. 16 Nov 1961, d. 21 Oct 2016

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin 1 time removed

Last Edited: 14 Jun 2023

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Minnie Helene Mortenson

F, #4541, b. 24 Oct 1902, d. 7 Jan 1989

Last Edited: 14 Apr 2023

Family 1: Friedrich Johannes Fiene (b. 23 Sep 1894)

Son	Bernard F. Fiene (b. 19 Sep 1920, d. 22 Sep 1921)
Daughter	Arlene Viola Fiene (b. 25 Sep 1921)

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Richard Darle (Dick) Mortenson

M, #47, b. 8 May 1933, d. 22 Aug 2018

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin

Last Edited: 19 Jun 2023

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Robert Earl Mortenson

M, #46, b. 5 Jun 1931, d. 15 Sep 1995

Relationship: to Ted Cash: 1st cousin

Last Edited: 6 Feb 2024

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