Searching for information on Anna Marie (Mary) Anderson

[Edward Campbell]

Anna Marie (Mary) Anderson, my 2G grandmother, was born in Norway on 28 July 1845. Our family history does not have a place of birth, although a few online trees say that she was born in Stavanger. Mary emigrated to the United States in 1869. That same year she married Peder Larsen in LaSalle County, Illinois. Peder Larsen Fossum was born 21 January 1843 in Fossum - Flåtten, Soknedal, the son of Lars Eriksen Fossum and Guru Pedersdtr. Soknes.

 

With the kind help of others, we have a great deal of information on Peder’s ancestors going back to Ragnhild Olsdtr. Vinsnes, born about 1656 in Søg. Vinsnes, Singsås. Lars Erikson and Guru Pedersdtr. had eight children. Three of their sons remained in Norway. The other two sons settled in Wisconsin, as well as one of their daughters. Another daughter went to Minnesota. And Peder (also referred to as Peter Larson) eventually settled in Iowa.

 

In 1874, Peter and Mary settled for a brief time on a rented farm in Adams County, Iowa. They purchased a farm in Victoria Twp., Cass County, Iowa in 1875. They had nine children- two boys and seven girls.

 

I have a picture (date unknown) that is possibly that of Mary Anderson’s brother’s family. It was taken in Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa near the border with Minnesota.

 

Einar Larson Fossum (Tornes) was born 17 Jun 1889 Harstad, Lenvik kommune, Troms fylke, Norway died11 Oct 1918. Einar was killed in action in des Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne, France. He was with the 307th Engineer Regiment, 82nd Infantry Division and registered for the draft in Clay County, Minnesota. Einar was the son of John Larsen Fossum (John was a brother of Peder Larsen) and Hensine Eriksen Seljestad. Einar sister Borghild Larson Fossum Wissler was appointed the executor of his estate.

 

I include Einar’s information only because of the northern Iowa and Minnesota correlation. So far, I have been unable to make any connection with Mary Anderson. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for taking the time to review this.  Edward Campbell- Starksboro, Vermont US

[Matthias Kolberg]

Here is a useful link showing her gravestone, supporting that she may have been born 28 July 1845

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26191466/anna-marie-larson

 

And here she is in the 1900 census in Iowa

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M924-QHH?lang=en

 

I cannot find any valid reference to her birth in Stavanger from the US sources, but if the birthdate is correct, there is a possible candidate from Brunlanes, Vestfold: Anne Marie, daughter of Johan Andersen Meløe and Caroline Olsdatter

 

No 38

https://goto.digitalarkivet.no/kb20060410020837

 

This still needs to be supported by additional sources

[Anton Hagelee]

6 hours ago, Matthias Kolberg said:

cannot find any valid reference to her birth in Stavanger from the US sources, but if the birthdate is correct, there is a possible candidate from Brunlanes, Vestfold: Anne Marie, daughter of Johan Andersen Meløe and Caroline Olsdatter

Anna M Larson

in the Iowa, U.S., Cemetery Records, 1662-1999

NameAnna M Larson

Birth Date28 Jul 1845

Death Date29 Mar 1902

Age56[56]

Burial LocationVictoria, Cass

CemeteryVictoria

General Burial InfoLot 51

Commentswif of: Peter Larson

SourceCemetery Records of Cass County, Iowa

Page number145

 

https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4711/records/74742?tid=&pid=&queryId=0674f5f2-8c76-43ac-afc7-829840db3c21&_phsrc=SqU1&_phstart=successSource

 

 

[Anton Hagelee]

 

Might be the best we can do.

 

Mary Larsen

Census • United States, Census, 1900

 

Name	Mary Larsen
Sex	Female
Age	55 years
Birth Date	July 1845
Birthplace	Norway
Arrival Date	1869
Marital Status	Married
Race	White
Number of Living Children	8
Years Married	31
Number of Children	8
Relationship to Head of Household	Wife
Father's Birthplace	Norway
Mother's Birthplace	Norway
Event Type	Census
Event Date	1900
Event Place	Victoria Township, Cass, Iowa, United States
Event Place (Original)	Victoria Township, ED 41, Cass, Iowa, United States
Household Identifier	73
Line Number	18
Sheet Letter	A
Sheet Number	5
Affiliate Publication Number	T623
Affiliate Name	The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

 

 

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M924-QHH?lang=en

 

 

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[Anton Hagelee]

The Tree associated with this Mary Larsen seems to be not quite initially believable?

 

https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/pedigree/landscape/LFJ5-N1K

 

 

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[Matthias Kolberg]

The marriage record

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HSXH-XTT2?lang=en

Name	Peter Larsen
Sex	Male
Spouse's Name	Mary Anderson
Spouse's Sex	Female
Event Type	Marriage
Event Date	22 Sep 1869
Event Place	LaSalle, Illinois, United States
Event Place (Original)	La Salle County, Illinois, United States
Source Details	cn 2322

[Matthias Kolberg]

8 minutter siden, Anton Hagelee skrev:

The Tree associated with this Mary Larsen seems to be not quite initially believable?

 

https://www.familysearch.org/en/tree/pedigree/landscape/LFJ5-N1K

 

 

No, the suggested baptism in Stavanger cannot be correct.

 

Marie Gustava born in Stavanger 28.7.1845 was the daughter of Christian Enersen Egeland and Jetlaug/Gitlaug Svendsdatter Holen

 

The cited baptism, #333

https://goto.digitalarkivet.no/kb20051214030941

https://www.digitalarkivet.no/view/255/pd00000036603072

 

the parent’s wedding, #6

https://goto.digitalarkivet.no/kb20051212051315

https://www.digitalarkivet.no/view/327/pv00000000331600

[Matthias Kolberg]

Here is another candidate that should be considered, #147

Anne Marie, born 29.7.1845, baptized 28.9.1845 from Wivelstad Eie, Lier, Buskerud

Daughter of Anders Larsen and Mari Johnsdatter

https://www.digitalarkivet.no/en/view/255/pd00000002254054

https://goto.digitalarkivet.no/kb20051114030798
 

 

She is found emigrating to America from the port of Kragerø in March 1869, age 24, #2

Lier kirkebøker, AV/SAKO-A-230/F/Fa/L0013: Ministerialbok nr. I 13, 1865-1874, s. 397
Brukslenke for sidevisning: https://www.digitalarkivet.no/kb20061101360346
 

 

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[Matthias Kolberg]

The ship Monsoon left Kragerø with destination Quebec on April 4, 1869

 

https://www.norwayheritage.com/p_list.asp?jo=1236

 

Marie Andersdatter, age 20, may well be Anne Marie 

 

Arrival in Quebec

https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/record?app=paslisandborent&idnumber=278489&ecopy=

[Anton Hagelee]

10 hours ago, Matthias Kolberg said:

he ship Monsoon left Kragerø with destination Quebec on April 4, 1869

 

Could be just a coincidence but there is a Petter Larsen directly above a Marie Andersdatter  in the passenger list for the Monsoon arrival in August?

 

Petter Larsen

in the Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935

NamePetter Larsen

GenderMale

Arrival Age28

Birth Dateabt 1841[abt 1841]

Arrival DateAug 1869

Arrival PortCanada

ShipMonsoon

 

https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1263/records/7143875?tid=&pid=&queryId=ee8c7ace-4f57-4089-bfbb-d1f7fc65c4b8&_phsrc=qfF3&_phstart=successSource

 

 

 

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[Anton Hagelee]

Ancestry.com does not show a Monsoon arrival in May but shows the arrival in August. 

 

Mane Andersdatter

in the Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935

NameMane Andersdatter[Marie Andersdatter][Marie Andersdatter]

GenderFemale

Arrival Age20

Birth Dateabt 1849[abt 1849]

Arrival DateAug 1869

Arrival PortCanada

ShipMonsoon

 

https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1263/records/7143876?tid=&pid=&queryId=862ea1af-a3d6-4d16-a303-76c265c1ced5&_phsrc=qfF8&_phstart=successSource