Ida Emily Sanderson (b. 02/18/1866, d. 08/25/1952)
Ida Emily Sanderson (daughter of Claus Sanderson and Sarah Jane Latta) was born 02/18/1866 in Sea Fort, Ontario, Canada, and died 08/25/1952 in Fordville, Grand Forks, ND. She married John O'Neil on 04/03/1882 in Larimore, Dakota Territory, son of John O'Neil and Maggie.
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Mrs Ida O'Neil Article From Unknown Newspaper
INKSTER WOMAN LIVES 64 YEARS ON HOMESTEAD
Sixty-four years on the same farm, has been the lot of Mrs. John O'Neil of Fordville who celebrated her eightieth birthday Monday at her home in Elkmount township near Fordville.
It was on April 3, 1882 that Mr. and Mrs. John O'Neil filed On the homestead. Now her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Leland O'Neil run the farm and she makes her home with them, but still takes part in community activities. She is one of the charter members of the Inkster chapter of Eastern Star.
Mrs. O'Neil has nine children 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Today At Fordville Church
Funeral Service is to be held at 2 PM today, Thursday, at the Fordville Presbyterian church for Mrs Ida O'Neil, one of the earliest pioneers of this community, who died at her home early Monday morning. Rev. Ray Radleff will conduct the services and special music will be rendered by J.E. Bannerman of Grafton and Mrs. G.A Hamilton. The body will lie in state at the Casement funeral home until the time of the service.
Burial will be in the Inkster cemetery and active pall bearers will be W. E. Bond, W. H. Ratcliffe, Clifton Johnston, Ralph Whaley, Arthur Pierson and Palmer Madson.
Honorary pall bearers will be Will McConnachie, Neil Johnston, Carl O. Thoe, Dr. C. E. Lommen, A. O. Rotnem, E. B. Matteson, Ole Seilstad, R. E. Hamilton and Omer Scouton.
Born at Sea Fort, Ont., Canada, February 18, 1866, Mrs. O'Neil came to Fishers Landing near Grand Forks in 1878. On April 3, 1882 she was married To John O'Neil, being the first woman to be married in Larimore. After their marriage they came to Elkmount township and located on a farm that has been her home until her death, having resided there more than 70 years.
She was a charter member of the O. E. S. lodge at Inkster, and a life long member of the Presbyterian church. She was active in all community affairs and always ready and able to be of assistance to her neighbors.
Survivors are eight daughters and one son: Mrs. Thomas Thorson, Maxbas, N. D.; Mrs. J. B. Shipley, Milwaukie, Ore.; Mrs. Robert Johnson, Froid, Mont; Mrs James Ryan, Portland, Oreg.; Mrs. R. E. Smith, Wolf Point, Mont.; Mrs. Blanch Ryan, Inkster, N.D.; Mrs. Clarence Shieder, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Ella Mae Ruland, Sanish, N.D. and Leland O'Neil who operates the home farm. There are 29 grand children, 36 great grand children and two great great grand children. Mr. O'Neil died May 20, 1924
More About Ida Emily Sanderson: Fact 1: Came to USA. Fact 2: Died on Farm Near Johnsons.
More About Ida Emily Sanderson and John O'Neil: Marriage: 04/03/1882, Larimore, Dakota Territory.
Children of Ida Emily Sanderson and John O'Neil are:
+Dora Mabel O'Neil, b. 06/01/1883, Fordville, ND, d. 11/11/1976, Minot, ND.
+Martha Jane O'Neil, b. 08/06/1884, Larimore, ND, d. 04/10/1968, Oregon City, OR.
Ida Emily Sanderson (b. 02/18/1866, d. 08/25/1952)
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