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Ancestors of Otis M. Severson

Generation No. 2


      2. Bertinius Bjornesson Severson, born 19 Dec 1856 in Haalands Prgj. (parish); died 29 Dec 1940 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. He was the son of 4. Bjorne Sjursson and 5. Ingeborg Gabrielsdatter. He married 3. Ella C Severson 1883 in Newark, Kendall County, Illinois or So Dak..

      3. Ella C Severson, born 30 Mar 1863 in Aalund, Kjellesvik, Kvinnherad parish, Norway; died 03 Sep 1930 in Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of 6. Ole Severson and 7. Kari Helgesdatter.

Notes for Bertinius Bjornesson Severson:
Bert's father was a well-to-do ship builder in Stavanger, Norway. Bert immigrated to the United States at age 19.
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Bertinius was born in Haalands Prgj. (parish). He emigrated from Stavanger, Norway in 1874 with his brother Adolph (also called Sem Adolph). In the emigration records, their last name is spelled Bjornsen. This record also shows Bertinius to be born in 1856 and Adolph in 1854. Stavanger is in Rogaland Fylke. The name Bertinius is a Latinized version.
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The Bureau of Land Management Database for Kingsbury Co. SD -- Federal Land Records -- lists:
SEVERSON, BIRTTINIUS B
5th Principal Meridian
Township: 112 N
Range: 054 W
Section: 035
Acreage: 160
Type: 251101 (Homestead)
Casetype: PA (Patent)
Document ID: 3594
Date: 05/20/1889
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The 1910 Kingsbury County South Dakota census lists Bertinius as "Bertrum W Seversen". The image of the census clearly reads Bert, Ella, Elsie, Mabel and Ester.

More About Bertinius Bjornesson Severson:
Burial: Hinderlie Cemetery (8 miles east and 2 1/2 miles south of Erwin, SD)
Immigration: 1874
Naturalization: 1880
Occupation: 1910, Farmer of his own farm of which he owns outright

Notes for Ella C Severson:
Three of Ella's children have birth records in South Dakota that state their mother's maiden name as "Ceverson".

From document written by Maude Gregory --
"In Newark, Illinois, father met and married mother. She was born March 30, 1863 in Bergen, Norway. Ella's family were very poor grocery owners in Newark, ILL. She was 6 when they cross the great ocean (1870). Ella was the youngest.* She had sisters, Tobie and Sophia and brother Severt." *Further research shows other siblings and that Ella was not the youngest.

The emigration record from the Norwegian Emigration Ship lists Bergen-Quebec 1865-1873:
Port Year Month Day Given name Father's name Last name Sex Age Birth place Ship
13288 Bergen 1870 Mai 4 Ole Sjursen Kjellesvik m 51 Aalund Lesseps
13289 Bergen 1870 Mai 4 Kari Kjellesvik f 39 Aalund Lesseps
13290 Bergen 1870 Mai 4 Sofie Kjellesvik f 17 Aalund Lesseps
13291 Bergen 1870 Mai 4 Tobia Kjellesvik f 14 Aalund Lesseps
13292 Bergen 1870 Mai 4 Caroline Kjellesvik f 11 Aalund Lesseps
13293 Bergen 1870 Mai 4 Sivert Kjellesvik m 9 Aalund Lesseps
13294 Bergen 1870 Mai 4 Inger Kjellesvik f 7 Aalund Lesseps
13295 Bergen 1870 Mai 4 Helge Kjellesvik m 4 Aalund Lesseps

More about this voyage was found on 'Norway Heritage Hands across the Sea' web site. <http://www.norwayheritage.com>
"In 1870 the bark Lesseps departed from Bergen on May 4th, and arrived at Quebec on June 10th. She was sailing in ballast, and was carrying 300 steerage passengers and 4 cabin passengers. There were two deaths on the voyage, a man aged 74 died of pneumonia, and a child from the effects of a fall. The Lesseps was mastered by Capt. N. Hansen, and had a crew of 18."
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The 1920 Badger, Kingsbury County, South Dakota census states that Ella was the mother of 9 children, 8 of which were still living. (Her son Albirt died in 1907.)




More About Ella C Severson:
Burial: 1930, Hinderlie Cemetery (8 miles east and 2 1/2 miles south of Erwin, SD)
Christening: 30 Mar 1865, Fjelberg Church, Kvinnherad Parish, Hordaland, Norway
Immigration: 10 Jun 1870, ship Lessespo left Bergen, Norway May 4th, 1870 to Quebec.

Marriage Notes for Bertinius Severson and Ella Severson:
Conflicting records on their marriage. One states it took place in Newark, Illinois, the second states the wedding took place in South Dakota. More research is needed. <1/2005>

The 1920 and 1930 Lake Preston, Kingsbury County censuses list them living on Lake Street in Lake Preston.


More About Bertinius Severson and Ella Severson:
Marriage: 1883, Newark, Kendall County, Illinois or So Dak.
     
Children of Bertinius Severson and Ella Severson are:
  i.   Cora Isabel Severson, born 24 Nov 1883; died 03 Apr 1965; married Bennie G. Johnson 18 Dec 1908 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota; born Jun 1886.
  Notes for Bennie G. Johnson:
The following information was found online. More research is needed to determine if this is the correct "Ben Johnson".
http://www.tmason1.com/pafg1137.htm#28730
Bennie Johnson was born on 22 Jan 1886 in , , South Dakota. He died on 10 Jul 1968. He married Cora Severson on 18 Dec 1907.
Cora Severson died . She married Bennie Johnson on 18 Dec 1907.
[parents and siblings listed]
Gunder Johannesson was born on 26 Jul 1853 in Spilde, Granvin, Hardanger, Norway. He died on 12 May 1936 in Brookings, , Minnesota. He married Synneva Tveito Brynjelsdtr in Jun 1873 in , , Norway.
Synneva Tveito Brynjelsdtr was born on 4 Dec 1853 in Seim, Granvin, Hardanger, Norway. She died on 12 Aug 1910. She married Gunder Johannesson in Jun 1873 in , , Norway.

They had the following children:
M i John Johnson 1873 Norway\\
F ii Anna Johnson 1875 Wisconsin\\
F iii Betsey or Bertha (Berthine) Sophie Johnson . 1877 Minnesota\
M iv Ole G. Johnson . 1879 Dakota\
M v Martin G. Johnson . 1880 Dakota\
M vi Lewis G. Johnson 8/11/1882 Kingsbury County\\
F vii Emma Gurina Johnson 2/19/1884 Kingsbury County\\
M viii Bennie Johnson
M ix Karl Johnson was born on 22 Feb 1887 in , , South Dakota. He died on 28 Dec 1893.
M x Gilbert G. Johnson 6/17/1883 Lincoln County, mother listed as ANNE EVENSON\\
F xi Selma Johnson was born on 14 Jul 1890 in , Kingsbury, South Dakota. d. 27 Nov 1950.\\
M xii Helmer G. Johnson
F xiii Ellen Johnson Ellen Caroline 1/5/1897 Kingsbury County\\
M xiv Carl Johnson

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1880 Census Place: Township 111, Kingsbury, Dakota Territory
Household:
Name Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation
Gunder JOHNSON M Male 27 NOR Farmer
Susan JOHNSON M Female 26 NOR Keeping House
John JOHNSON S Male 7 NOR
Anna JOHNSON S Female 5 WI
Betsey JOHNSON S Female 3 MN
Ole JOHNSON S Male 1 DAK
Martin JOHNSON S Male 1M DAK

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  Marriage Notes for Cora Severson and Bennie Johnson:
According to the South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949 database, the following marriages were all performed by Minister W. B. Dahl in Lake Preston, Kingsbury County, South Dakota on December 18, 1908.
Bennie G. Johnson (21 of Hetland) to Cora Severson (24 of Lake Preston)
Bennie Severson (22 of Lake Preston) to Clara Bjordal (20 of Lake Preston)
Jacob H. Johnson (22 of Lake Preston) to Johanna A. Nelson (20 of Hetland)
Maybe it was a triple wedding; Bennie and Cora Severson are siblings. It doesn't appear that Bennie G and Jacob H Johnson are siblings at this time (4/2006), but more research is needed.

  More About Bennie Johnson and Cora Severson:
Marriage: 18 Dec 1908, Kingsbury County, South Dakota

  ii.   Benny Olaus Severson, born 01 Oct 1885 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota; died 30 Aug 1953 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota; married Clara Louise Bjordal 18 Dec 1908 in Lake Preston, Kingsbury County, South Dakota; born 05 Dec 1887 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota; died 13 Mar 1974 in De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
  More About Benny Olaus Severson:
Burial: Erwin Cemetery, Kingsbury County, SD
Occupation: 1910, Laborer

  More About Clara Louise Bjordal:
Burial: Erwin Cemetery, Kingsbury County, SD
Social Security #: 1962, 503-54-4537 issued from South Dakota

  Marriage Notes for Benny Severson and Clara Bjordal:
According to the South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949 database, the following marriages were all performed by Minister W. B. Dahl in Lake Preston, Kingsbury County, South Dakota on December 18, 1908.
Bennie G. Johnson (21 of Hetland) to Cora Severson (24 of Lake Preston)
Bennie Severson (22 of Lake Preston) to Clara Bjordal (20 of Lake Preston)
Jacob H. Johnson (22 of Lake Preston) to Johanna A. Nelson (20 of Hetland)
Maybe it was a triple wedding; Bennie and Cora Severson are siblings. It doesn't appear that Bennie G and Jacob H Johnson are siblings at this time (4/2006), but more research is needed.
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The 1910 South Dakota census lists Benny and Clara as being married 2 years.
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The 1930 Kingsbury County South Dakota census lists Clara's mother Randi Bjordahl as "Brandi" living next door to Benny & Clara and their children.
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Two Bjordahl sisters married two Severson brothers: Lena and her sister Clara married Otis and his brother Benny. The 1910 Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota census taken on April 21st lists Otis and Lena (married) living with Bennie and Clara and their daughter Gladys. In the Occupation column, Bennie is listed as employed at a hardware store and Otis is listed as (what looks like) well drill.

Clara and Benny's daughter Lila B. (Snook) and Lena and Otis' daughter Frances L. (Paulson) held a high resemblance to one another -- could have been twins.



  More About Benny Severson and Clara Bjordal:
Marriage: 18 Dec 1908, Lake Preston, Kingsbury County, South Dakota

  1 iii.   Otis M. Severson, born 13 Jun 1887 in Lake Preston, Kingsbury County, South Dakota; died 07 Jun 1952 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota; married (1) Lena Bjordal 14 Dec 1909 in Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota; married (2) Mary J. Hughes Aft. 1935.
  iv.   Ida Severson, born 19 Oct 1889; married Peter Barlow 17 Apr 1913 in DeSmet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota; born Abt. 1883 in Norway.
  Notes for Ida Severson:
There is an Ida Barlow that died July 29, 1945 in Minnehaha county.

  Marriage Notes for Ida Severson and Peter Barlow:
South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949 database
The marriage license gave the following information:
Groom: Peter Barlow (Bachelor)
Age: 29 (born in Norway)
Residence: Badger, Kingsbury County, South Dakota
Bride: Ida Severson (Maiden)
Age: 23 (born South Dakota)
Residence: Lake Preston, Kingsbury County, South Dakota

  More About Peter Barlow and Ida Severson:
Marriage: 17 Apr 1913, DeSmet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota

  v.   Elsy Myrthella Severson, born 08 Nov 1892; died 11 Dec 1941.
  More About Elsy Myrthella Severson:
Burial: Hinderlie Cemetery (8 miles east and 2 1/2 miles south of Erwin, SD)
Occupation: 1920, Stenographer

  vi.   Albirt Clarence Severson, born 21 Mar 1894; died 07 Jan 1907.
  Notes for Albirt Clarence Severson:
Albirt's headstone at the Hinderlie cemetery in Kingsbury County reads "Albert".

  More About Albirt Clarence Severson:
Burial: Hinderlie Cemetery (8 miles east and 2 1/2 miles south of Erwin, SD)

  vii.   Mabel Agnes Severson, born 11 Apr 1896 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
  Notes for Mabel Agnes Severson:
Rootsweb South Dakota Records has the following information about Mabel Agnes Severson:
Born: 4-11-1896
File Date of Record: 5-2-1956
File Number: 766877
Sex: F
City/County: Kingsbury
Mother's name: Ella CEVERSON
Father's name: Bert Bertinus SEVERSON

  More About Mabel Agnes Severson:
Occupation: 1920, teacher at the public school

  viii.   Esther Florence Severson, born 07 Oct 1898 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
  Notes for Esther Florence Severson:
Rootsweb South Dakota Records has the following information about Esther Florence Severson:
Born: 10-7-1898
File Date of Record: 7-31-1954
File Number: 759310
Sex: F
City/County: Kingsbury
Mother's name: Ella CEVERSON
Father's name: Bert Bertinus SEVERSON

  ix.   Maude Lenora Severson, born 27 Jun 1902 in Kingsbury County, South Dakota; died 12 Mar 1991 in Linn County, Oregon; married Charles H. Gregory Abt. 1926; born 03 Jan 1889; died 05 Oct 1974 in Benton County, Oregon.
  Notes for Maude Lenora Severson:
"This document is written by Maude Lenora Severson Gregory, youngest daughter of Bert and Ella Severson in the year of 1983. I was born in 1902, Kingsberry Township, North Preston, South Dakota. About the year 1876, assuming my father was 20, three men, my father, Anvey Nelson and John Nelson came to which was the above address. My father immigrated from Stuvanger, Norway. I am not certain of location except it is in coastal city. Father's father, a well-to-do ship builder. Father left for the United States at the age of 19. Many Scandinavians settled in Newark, Illinois near Chicago. Then a year later joined two men who had taken up claims same as father. President Harrison signed the paper to give these men each 160 acres, $1.00 per acre, land must be farmed and lived on his own place for 5 years. When the land was laid out, father's land was east of the road, Anvey Nelson across the road of the west side and Nels Nelson south a very short distance and up on a hill, although this is prairie country and a hill was only a small rise. Now these three camped here for a while and planted a small cottonwood tree to mark the spot. As years passed, the tree grew tall and straight, many years I knew it well. Father said all there was on his land beside prairie grass was a buffalo wallow. In Newark, Illinois, father met and married mother. She was born March 30, 1863 in Bergen, Norway. Her family were very poor grocery owners. She was 6 as they crossed the great ocean. As I remember, she said it took 6 months to cross over, seems too long, anyway it was rough. They settled in Newark, Illinois. Mother the youngest, Ella Severson, sisters Tobie and Sophia, and brother Severt but I knew all of them. Never saw my grandparents."

-- the above was written on Western Baptist Hospital, 2501 Kentucy Ave, Paducah, Kentucky 42001 stationary and signed Maude Gregory

  More About Charles Gregory and Maude Severson:
Marriage: Abt. 1926




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