Alfred Emanuel Håkansson
Alfred Emanuel Håkansson was born May 28, 1888, in Augusums , Blekringe, Sweden, and died January 1, 1946, at Abbott Hospital, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 57. Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He is the son of Håkan Pettersson of Sweden, and Kristina Maria Larsdotter of Fröbbestorp, Kalmar Co., Sweden .
Ella Katherine Thorsen was born March 26, 1890, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, and died January 11, 1977, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 86. Buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. She is the daughter of Peter Thorsen of Norway, and Mary Olson of Norway.
Alfred Emanuel Håkansson
changed his name to Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson upon arriving in the United States.Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ella Katherine Thorsen were married May 13, 1917, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ella Katherine (Thorsen) Hawkinson had three children:
- Jane Marie Hawkinson: Born March 7, 1918, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN; Died from a skull fracture sustained in an auto accident, May 30, 1936, in St. Louis Park, Hennepin Co., MN (age 18). Buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
- Robert Ellsworth Hawkinson: Born October 8, 1920, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN; Died November, 1996, in Green Valley, Pima Co., AZ (age 76). Married July 15, 1942, in Hennepin Co., MN, to Virginia Lou Van Guilder Weberg: Born June 29, 1926, in Ashland, Ashland Co., WI; Died October 6, 2013, in Unknown (age 87). Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
- Richard Harley Hawkinson: Born December 30, 1925, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN; Died September 19, 2000, in Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ (age 74). Buried in Saint Fridolin Cemetery, Champlin, Hennepin Co., MN. Married June 24, 1950, in Hennepin Co., MN, to Bernice Ellen Olmstead: Born May 16, 1928, in Unknown; Died May 29, 2003, in Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ (age 75). Buried in Saint Fridolin Cemetery, Champlin, Hennepin Co., MN.
Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ella Katherine (Thorsen) Hawkinson were divorced about 1941 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson then married Ada C. (Unknown) Toreen .
John Edward A. Torine was born January 14, 1890, in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, and died June 22, 1974, in Marine on Saint Croix, Washington Co., MN, at age 84. He is the son of Frank Edward Torine of Skaraborg, Vastergotland, Sweden, and Ida Fredericka Anderson of Skaraborg, Dalarnas, Sweden.
Ada C. Larson was born about 1890 in Turtle Lake, Beltrami Co., MN, and died after 1946 in Unknown.
John Edward A. Toreen and Ada C. Larson were married about 1924 in Unknown.
John Edward Toreen and Ada C. (Larson) Toreen had no children.
John Edward Toreen and Ada C. (Larson) Toreen were divorced about May 28, 1941, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN .
Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ada C. (Larson) Toreen were married December 6, 1941, in Carver Co., MN.
Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ada C. (Larson) ( Toreen ) Hawkinson had no children.
Alfred Emanuel Håkansson took the name Alfred Ellsworth Hawkinson upon coming to the USA in 1906. He was a naturalized citizen by 1930.
John Edward Toreen then married Leila Florence (Skoglund) Antonsen.
Gilbert Alfred Antonsen was born December 28, 1903, in Otter Tail Co., MN, and died September 3, 1986, in Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail Co., MN, at age 82. Buried in Parkers Prairie Cemetery, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail Co., MN. He is the son of Otis Alfred Antonsen of Minnesota, and Louisa Eva Bangle of Minnesota.
Gilbert Alfred Antonsen and Leila Florence Skoglund were married June 5, 1927, in Minnesota.
Gilbert Alfred Antonsen and Leila Florence (Skoglund) Antonsen had no children.
Gilbert Alfred Antonsen and Leila Florence (Skoglund) Antonsen were divorced before 1949 in Minnesota.
Gilbert Alfred Antonsen then married a divorcee, Anna Emily "Annie" (Ketter) Fyten.
Anna Emily "Annie" Ketter was born August 18, 1908, in Henning, MN, and died March 2, 1974, in Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail Co., MN, at age 65. Buried in Parkers Prairie Cemetery, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail Co., MN. She is the daughter of Gustav Herman "Gust" Ketter of Germany, and Ena M. "Bertha" Froemming of Minnesota.
Edward Wenzel Fyten was born January 19, 1909, in Minnesota, and died February 12, 1968, in Ramsey Co., MN, at age 59. Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He is the son of William Fyten of Belle River, Douglas Co., MN, and Cecelia B. "Sally" Zimmel of Belle River, Douglas Co., MN.
Edward Wenzel Fyten and Anna Emily "Annie" Ketter were married Unknown.
Edward Wenzel Fyten and Anna Emily "Annie" (Ketter) Fyten had no children.
Edward Wenzel Fyten and Anna Emily "Annie" (Ketter) Fyten were divorced before 1947 in Minnesota.
Edward Wenzel Fyten then married Gladys Quinn.
Gladys Quinn was born July 12, 1908, in Unknown, and died November 7, 1986, in Saint Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, at age 78. Buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. She is the daughter of Unknown.
Edward Wenzel Fyten and Gladys Quinn were married March 22, 1947, in Grant Co., SD.
Gilbert Alfred Antonsen and Anna Emily "Annie" (Ketter) Fyten were married November 25, 1949, in Sisseton, Day Co., SD.
Gilbert Alfred Antonsen and Anna Emily "Annie" (Ketter) (Fyten) Antonsen had no children.
Leila Florence Skoglund was born March 13, 1902, in Eastern Twp., Otter Tail Co., MN, and died May 4, 1996, in Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail Co., MN, at age 94. Buried in Oakland Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. She is the daughter of Nels J. Skoglund of Sweden, and Elsie Christine Pearson of Östraby, Malmöhus, Sweden.
John Edward Toreen, 672 E. Cook Avenue, and Leila Florence (Skoglund) Antonsen, 936 Earl Street, applied for a marriage license about April 2, 1948, in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.
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Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson is buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Robert Ellsworth Hawkinson and Virginia Lou Van Guilder Hawkinson are buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making these images available.
Alfred Emanuel Håkansson was born May 28, 1888, in Blekringe, Sweden.
Ella Katherine Thorsen was born March 26, 1890, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1880 shows Peter Torson (age 30) born in Norway to Norway-born parents is a Stone Mason living in the Village of Kasson, Dodge Co., MN. Living with him is his wife Mary Torson (age 32) born in Norway. Children living at home, all born in Minnesota: Mary Torson (age 9); Janie Torson (age 7); Libby Torson (age 4); Thuly Torson (age 3); and Carl Torson (age 1).
The 1895 Minnesota State Census taken on June 15, 1895, shows Peter Thorsen (age 45) born in Norway, and having lived in Minnesota for 25 years and 6 months and in this district for 2 years and 9 months, is a Mason, and is living in Hayfield, Dodge Co., MN. Also living there are: Mary Thorsen (age 46) born in Norway; Albert Thorsen (age 13) born in Minnesota; Anna Thorsen (age 11) born in Minnesota; Ella Thorsen (age 5) born in Minnesota; and Fred Thorsen (age 3) born in Minnesota.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900, shows Peter Thoreson (age 50) born March 1850 in Norway to Norway-born parents having immigrated in 1870 and having applied for citizenship is a Bricklayer renting his house at 1408 18th Street, 11th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 29 years, Mary Thoreson (age 51) born October 1848 in Norway to Norway-born parents and having immigrated in 1870, with all 9 of the children born to her still alive, and all were born in Minnesota, are unmarried and living at home: Mary Thoreson (age 27) born July 1872, who is a Milliner; Jenny Thoreson (age 25) born January 1875, who is a Dressmaker; Libby Thoreson (age 24) born October 1875, who is a Saleslady; Thore Thoreson (age 22) born September 1877, who is a Machinist; Carl Thoreson (age 21) born February 1879, who is a Student; Albert Thoreson (age 17) born November 1882, who is a Machinist; Anna Thoreson (age 15) born July 1884, who is a Milliner; Ella Thoreson (age 10) born March 1890; and Alfred Thoreson (age 8) born June 1892.
The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 7, 1905, shows Peter Thorson (age 55) born in Norway to Norway-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 35 years, and in this district for 3 years, is a Bricklayer, and is living at 3435 10th Avenue, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him are: Mary Thorson (age 56) born in Norway to Norway-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 35 years, and in this district for 3 years; Maria Thorson (age 33) born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 33 years and 11 months, and in this district for 3 years, a Milliner; Thor Thorson (age 28) born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 27 years, and in this district for 3 years, a Machinist; Carl O. Thorson (age 24) born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 24 years, and in this district for 3 years, a Student; Albert Thorson (age 23) born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 23 years, and in this district for 3 years, a Sailor; Anna Thorson (age 21) born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 23 years, and in this district for 3 years, a Milliner; Ella Thorson (age 15) born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 15 years and 3 months, and in this district for 3 years; and Alfred Thorson (age 13) born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents, and having lived in Minnesota for 13 years, and in this district for 3 years.
On May 27, 1906, Alfred Ellsworth Hawkinson (age 18), a Laborer, arrived at the Port of New York with $10 in cash, with his final destination being Minneapolis, with that ticket paid for by his uncle. He departed from Glasgow on May 19, 1906. He is going to meet with his brother, Gust Hakansson, 227 34th Ave., Minneapolis.
Alfred Emanuel Håkansson
changed his name to Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson upon arriving in the United States.The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910 shows Alfred Hockenson (age 24) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents is an unmarried Wall Plasterer rooming at 3244 Longfellow Avenue, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910 shows Peter Thorsen (age 60) born in Norway to Norway-born parents having immigrated in 1870 and a naturalized citizen is a Building Brickmason owning his house at 3435 10th Avenue South, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 39 years, Mary K. Thorsen (age 62) born in Norway to Norway-born parents and having immigrated in 1870, with 8 of the 9 of the children born to her still alive, and all were born in Minnesota. Those living at home include: Marie Thorsen (age 38) unmarried, who is a Proprietor of a Millinery Shop; Anna C. Thorsen (age 25) unmarried, who is a Milliner in a Store; Ella K. Thorsen (age 20) unmarried; and Alfred F. Thoreson (age 18) unmarried. Also living in the house is married daughter Libbie O. Christensen (age 34), and her husband of 9 years, Ellsworth P. Christensen (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Norway-born parents, who is a Miller in a Flour Mill.
Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ella Katherine Thorsen were married May 13, 1917, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
The WWI Draft Registration Report taken on June 5, 1917, shows Alfred E. Hawkinson, age 29, born in Blekinge, Sweden is a Naturalized citizen, and is living at 3949 11th Avenue, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He is a married Plasterer working for C. O. Hawkinson at 3304 Longfellow Ave.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 17, 1920 shows Alfred E. Hawkinson (age 30) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents having emigrated in 1906 and Naturalized in 1914 and first married at age 27 is a Plasterer renting his home at 3359 Elliott Avenue South, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife Ella K. Hawkinson (age 29) born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents. Also living there is their daughter, Jane M. Hawkinson (age 1-9/12) born in Minnesota to Sweden and Minnesota-born parents.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930 shows Alfred E. Hawkinson (age 41) born in Sweden to Sweden-born parents having emigrated in 1907 and Naturalized and first married at age 27 is a Plastering Contractor owning his own home valued at $11,000 at 4818 South Second Avenue, 13th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife Ella Hawkinson (age 40) born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents and first married at age 26. Also living there are their three children, all born in Minnesota to Sweden and Minnesota-born parents: Jane M. Hawkinson (age 12); Robert E. Hawkinson (age 9); and Richard H. Hawkinson (age 4-3/12). Also there is Alfred's unmarried sister-in-law, Marie Thorsen (age 57), born in Minnesota to Norway-born parents who is a Seamstress in an Apron Shop.
Jane Marie Hawkinson signed Art Unknown's Washburn High School Yearbook, probably in May, 1936, just a few weeks before her death.
Jane Marie Hawkinson died May 30, 1936, in St. Louis Park, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 18. Buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune , Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Sunday, May 31, 1936
GIRL DIES, FOUR HURT WHEN CAR OVERTURNS
CITY STUDENTS ARE VICTIMS IN SUBURB WRECK
Young People's Auto Rolls Over 3 Times After Hitting St. Louis Park Gravel.
Some of Injured Near Death - U. S. Toll Reaches 62 in Holiday Congestion.
Jane Marie Hawkinson, 18, 5616 Colfax avenue S., Washburn high school senior, killed when a car in which she was riding overturned on highway No. 7 in St. Louis Park.
An 18-year-old Washburn high school girl was injured fatally Saturday night, and two other girls and two youths were injured when their car struck a pile of gravel on the shoulder of a new highway No. 7 at Texas avenue in St. Louis Park. The girl killed was Jane Marie Hawkinson, 5616 Colfax avenue south. She was in a party of six riding in a coupe with a rumble seat, driven by Bruce Warren, 19, 0f 815 Twenty-seventh avenue northeast. Miss Hawkinson was to have graduated from Washburn high school next week. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Hawkinson. Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Robert and Richard.
2 in Serious Condition
After striking the pile of gravel, which occupants of the car said was not marked by a red lantern or other warning signal, the car rolled over three times. Of the six occupants, Warren was the only one to escape injury. Two of the injured were reported in serious condition at General hospital Saturday night. They were Doris Day, 18, of 4710 Third avenue south, also a Washburn high senior and Ralph Flach, 17, of 906 Twenty-sixth avenue northeast, an Edison high school junior. Miss Day suffered a collarbone fracture and possible internal injuries. The other passengers in the car were Jane Tompkins, 18, of 5328 Chicago avenue, and James McGinnis, 18, of 2620 Quincy street northeast. Their injuries were minor, and both were given first aid treatment on the scene. Miss Hawkinson, Miss Day and Flach were taken to General hospital by W. I. Feailing, 2518 Third avenue south.
The Minneapolis Star , Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Monday, June 1, 1936
Jane Marie Hawkinson, 18, 5616 Colfax avenue S., Washburn high school senior, killed when a car in which she was riding overturned on highway No. 7 in St. Louis Park.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1940, shows Alfred E. Hawkinson (age 51) born in Sweden, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a married Building Construction Plasterer, and who owns his home worth $9,500 and is living at 5616 South Cofax Ave., 13th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him are: his wife, Ella K. Hawkinson (age 50) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School; and his unmarried son, Robert E. Hawkinson (age 19) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1940, shows John E. Toreen (age 50) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 8 years of School, is a married Machine Operator for W. P. A. Public Works, and who owns his home worth $3,000 and is living at 1847 Capitol Ave., 10th Ward, City of St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Ida C. Toreen (age 37) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 1 year of High School
Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ella Katherine (Thorsen) Hawkinson were divorced about May 28, 1941, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
The Star Tribune , Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Thursday, May 29, 1941
DIVORCES GRANTED
Ella K. Hawkinson from Alfred E. Hawkinson.
Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ada C. (Larson) Toreen were married December 6, 1941, in Carver Co., MN.
The WWII Draft Registration Report taken on April 25, 1942, shows Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson, age 53, born May 28, 1888, in Sweden, is living at 3701 Garfield Avenue South, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He is a Plasterer working for Matt Evenrud at 4445 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. The person who will always know his address is Joe Hawkinson, 3921 21st Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN.
The WWII Draft Registration Report taken on April 25, 1942, shows John Edward Toreen, age 52, born January 14, 1890, in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN, is living at 607 E. Maryland Avenue, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. He works for the City of St. Paul, Dept. of Public Works, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN. The person who will always know his address is Frank Toreen, 672 E. Cook Avenue.
Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson died January 1, 1946, at Abbott Hospital, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 57. Buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
John Edward Toreen, 672 E. Cook Avenue, and Leila Antensen, 936 Earl Street, applied for a marriage license about April 2, 1948, in St. Paul, Ramsey Co., MN.
The Star Tribune , Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Sunday, January 1, 1950
8. IN MEMORIAM
In memory of my Beloved Husband
ALFRED E. HAWKINSON
who passed away 4 years ago today. The rolling stream of life rolls on But still a vacant chair Recalls the love, the voice, the smile Of one who once sat there.
SADLY MISSED BY WIFE, ADA
Anna Emily "Annie" (Ketter) (Fyten) Antonsen died March 2, 1974, in Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail Co., MN, at age 65. Buried in Parkers Prairie Cemetery, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail Co., MN.
The Fergus Falls Journal , Fergus Falls, MN, Monday, March 4, 1974
Mrs. Annie Antonsen services Tuesday
Mrs. Annie Antonsen, 65, Parkers Prairie, died Saturday at her home. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Parkers Prairie, with the Rev. Rodger Ericson officiating. Burial will be in the Parkers Prairie Cemetery. She was born August 18, 1908, in Henning, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Ketter. She married Gilbert Antonsen Nov. 25, 1949, in Sisseton, S.D. They lived in Parkers Prairie all their married lives, and farmed in Eastern Township. Surviving are her husband; her parents, Parkers Prairie; a brother, George Ketter, Garfield; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Berquist, Parkers Prairie; Mrs. Harry (Mabel) Uhde, Alexandria; and Mrs. Everett (Dorothy) Nygren, Hopkins. Arrangements by the La Mere Funeral Home, Parkers Prairie.
Ella Katherine (Thorsen) Hawkinson died January 11, 1977, at Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 86. Buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.
The Minneapolis Star , Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, Thursday, January 13, 1977
Hawkinson
Ella K., age 86, of Hillcrest Retirement Center. Survived by sons, Robert E., of Maple Grove & Richard H. of Edina; 7 grandchildren, Stephen, Jeffrey, Susan, Jack, Thomas, Bruce & Ricky. Services Fri. 2:30 pm Werness Brothers Chapel, West 50th & Beard Av. S. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel Thurs. 5 to 9 pm. Memorials may be given to the Heart Fund or Donors choice.
Hi Leigh,
Virginia Hawkinson age 87, of Crystal, MN formerly of Green Valley, AZ. Passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2013. Preceded by husband, Robert E. Survived by sons, Stephen R. (Karen) of Maple Grove, MN and Jeffrey P. of Oak Lawn, IL; daughter, Susan H. Fowler of Denver, CO; brother, LeRoy B. VanGuilder of Rockford, MN; grandchildren, Katie and Matt. Memorial service at Kozlak-Radulovich Maple Grove Chapel (13745 Reimer Drive) Friday at 11AM with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Bernice E Hawkinson, 75
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