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Hans Elmer Nilson¹

M, #49751, d. 31 August 1994

Parents

Father	Alvin Ellis Nilson b. 18 November 1890, d. 17 January 1953
Mother	Hedvig Valborg Marie Hansen b. 26 May 1899, d. 1923

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Birth	Hans Elmer Nilson was born, in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington, USAG.¹
Note	This is from a letter written by Lillian (Nilson) Mittman on July 8, 1996 'Hans died August 31, 1944. His 2nd wife, Elaine came home around 10 pmfrom bowling and found him. It apparently happen very quickly and was a2nd serious one since his 1st one 8 years ago. He had a very good dayand even bowled in his own bowling league earlier in the day. We misshim a lot and he had been retired from our old home orchard for 8 or 9years so had some time to relax and do what he wanted for awhile. Heloved wood working and made many beautiful vases, bowls, jewelry boxesand apples. He even made wooden chains that were carved like Roy used tomake. We just visited with his wife the end of June as we came home froma good visit with Ellen and Bruce Gavin in Oroville. Ellen's health is not real good either. She's having some confusion anddisorientation that Dr's believe is just from growing older. She andBruce were here (Spokane, WA.) on the 3rd of July 1996 to see Dr.'s inSpokane and what way they might help. They wouldn't stay all night asBruce at 80 years old is still ranching and had 44 head of cattle hewanted to get home and tend to. Ellen reminds me of Grandma Nilson - so very small and always busy -except now Ellen tires easy too. We took our 5th wheel trailer and visited Ellen the last of June.Ellen's had a really hard working life all these years with raising 7children, ranching and having a dairy those many years too. I told hershe was to sit on her chair and tell me what she wanted done and wherethings were so I did all the cooking and dishes and canned 14 pints ofcherries Bruce had picked. She showed me a quilt she and Grandma Nilsonhad made together one time. Grandma was at our house.
Marriage	He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice Wright daughter of John Ross Wright and Eva, in 1946, in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington, USAG.²
Death	Hans Elmer Nilson died on 31 August 1994 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington, USAG.¹

Partner with Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice Wright b. 20 March 1922, d. 17 January 1997

Citations

[S1019] Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, "Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, compiled records", (Spokane, Washington). . Hereinafter cited as "Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, compiled records".
[S1111] Obituary, Elizabeth A. 'Betty' (Wright) Nilson, Omak Chronicle, Oregon, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Omak Chronicle.

Anna Peterson¹

F, #49753

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Name	Anna Peterson was also known as Anna Nilson.
Note	At this time Anna's parentage is not known 1997.
Marriage	She married Alvin Ellis Nilson son of Nils Nilson and Emma Bjorklund.

Child with Alvin Ellis Nilson b. 18 November 1890, d. 17 January 1953

Daughter

Emma Christine Nilson d. 1972

Citations

[S1019] Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, "Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, compiled records", (Spokane, Washington). . Hereinafter cited as "Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, compiled records".

Emma Christine Nilson¹

F, #49754, d. 1972

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Parents

Father	Alvin Ellis Nilson b. 18 November 1890, d. 17 January 1953
Mother	Anna Peterson

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Name	Emma Christine Nilson was also known as Emma Christine Parker.
Marriage	She married John Arthur 'Jack' Parker son of George Parker and Alex Unknown, in 1947.¹
Death	Emma Christine Nilson died in 1972.

Partner with John Arthur 'Jack' Parker b. 7 March 1926, d. 10 March 1998

Citations

[S1019] Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, "Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, compiled records", (Spokane, Washington). . Hereinafter cited as "Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, compiled records".

Fred Bothwell¹

M, #49757

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Father

Bothwell

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Note

Fred Bothwell and his brother, John Bothwell came from Lead, South Dakotaabout 1907 and filed on homesteads three miles southwest of Alva,Wyoming. They operated a mercantile store in Lead before coming toWyoming. Fred married Anna Nilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Nilson of Eothen,Wyoming in 1911. They had, Emma Mildred, Charles 'Chuck' Dorwood andRoberta. Following Fred’s marriage, he and John operated a grocery store inHulett, Wyoming called the New Store. They also built a store in Alva,which was operated by Aubray Slaybaugh in 1916. Later John sold patentmedicines. The family lived in Alva and the boys attended the Alva school. Fred’s family moved to Omak, Washington and John’s to Lead, South Dakota. Contributed by Frances Ruland in 'Pioneers Of Crook County 1876-1920' ByCook County Historical Society, Crook County, South Dakota, copyright1981 and can be found on page 71.

Marriage

Fred Bothwell married Anna 'Annie' Bengta Nilson daughter of Nils Nilson and Emma Bjorklund, in 1911, in Eothen, Crook County, South Dakota, USAG.²

Children with Anna 'Annie' Bengta Nilson b. 1 August 1892, d. 31 July 1982

Daughter	Emma Mildred Bothwell b. 28 February 1913, d. June 1935
Son	Charles 'Chuck' Durwood Bothwell+ b. 13 December 1915
Daughter	Roberta Bothwell b. 3 April 1920, d. 24 November 1981

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Emma Mildred Bothwell¹

F, #49758, b. 28 February 1913, d. June 1935

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Father	Fred Bothwell
Mother	Anna 'Annie' Bengta Nilson b. 1 August 1892, d. 31 July 1982

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Birth	Emma Mildred Bothwell was born on 28 February 1913.²
Death	She died in June 1935.²

Citations

[S1003] collected by Edward Hiram and Evelyn Mae (Nilson) Mahoney, compiler, Mahoney Family Ancestry & History: self published), MAHONEY FAMILY ANCESTORY,HISTORY, collected by Edward Hirum & Evelyn Mae (nee Nilson) Mahon Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as Mahoney Family Ancestry & History.
[S1085] Edward Hirum & Evelyn Coy, Nilson Family Ancestry, History (U.S.A.: self published, 1993). Hereinafter cited as Nilson Family Ancestry, History.

Charles 'Chuck' Durwood Bothwell¹

M, #49759, b. 13 December 1915

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Father	Fred Bothwell
Mother	Anna 'Annie' Bengta Nilson b. 1 August 1892, d. 31 July 1982

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Address	Charles 'Chuck' Durwood Bothwell lived at.
Birth	He was born on 13 December 1915.¹

Children

Daughter	Joanne Mae Bothwell b. 11 February 1937, d. 31 May 1982
Son	William C. Bothwell b. 13 November 1942, d. 4 October 1984

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".

Roberta Bothwell¹

F, #49760, b. 3 April 1920, d. 24 November 1981

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Father	Fred Bothwell
Mother	Anna 'Annie' Bengta Nilson b. 1 August 1892, d. 31 July 1982

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Note	At this time Roberta's Spouse is not known 1997.
Birth	Roberta Bothwell was born on 3 April 1920.¹
Death	She died on 24 November 1981.¹

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".

Curtis Long

M, #49761, d. About 1960

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Note	At this time Curtis' parentage is not known 1997.
Marriage	Curtis Long married Anna 'Annie' Bengta Nilson daughter of Nils Nilson and Emma Bjorklund.¹
Death	Curtis Long died About 1960.¹

Partner with Anna 'Annie' Bengta Nilson b. 1 August 1892, d. 31 July 1982

Citations

[S1085] Edward Hirum & Evelyn Coy, Nilson Family Ancestry, History (U.S.A.: self published, 1993). Hereinafter cited as Nilson Family Ancestry, History.

Rasmus M. Egge¹

M, #49762, b. 9 June 1887, d. 26 August 1968

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Note	Rasmus M. Egge had worked with Earl Trout in a plumbing business in the old Sweeney Building, for a number of years and then operated the R. M.Egge Plumbing Company until retiring about 10 years ago. Survivors included his widow, two sons, Donald, Rapid City, and Marvin,Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Ardeth Lasley, Los Angeles; fivegrandchildren, and a sister, Nellie Egge, in Norway.
Birth	Rasmus M. Egge was born on 9 June 1887, in NorwayG.¹
Marriage	He married Nellie Elizabeth A. Nilson daughter of Nils Nilson and Emma Bjorklund.²
Death	Rasmus M. Egge died on 26 August 1968 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USAG.³
Burial	He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USAG.³

Partner with Nellie Elizabeth A. Nilson b. 3 April 1894, d. 5 March 1973

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. , 'NILSON FAMILY ANCESTORY, HISTORY', Collected & Assebled by Edward Hirum & Eleveyn Mae (nee N Donald R. Coy, 1993. Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S1086] Obitiuary - Rasmus M. Egge, Rapid City Newspaper, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Rapid City Newspaper.

Garnet May Waters¹

F, #49766, b. 13 January 1903, d. 23 June 1985

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Father	George Waters b. 12 September 1877, d. 13 December 1955
Mother	Elizabeth 'Beth' Dingle b. 9 August 1877, d. 15 October 1944

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Name	Garnet May Waters was also known as Garnet May Nilson.
Note	Garnet (Waters) Nilson Obituary (Page 5) From the Sundance Times, June,1995 GARNET WATERS Funeral services for Garnet Nilson, 82, will be held at 1 p.m.Thursday at the Hulett Civic Center with Rev. Merlin O’Haver officiating.Burial will follow in the Pine Slope Cemetery, Belle Fourche. She died Sunday, June 23, 1985 at Crook County Hospital, Sundance. Born Jan. 13, 1903 in Mugford, England, she was the daughter of Georgeand Elizabeth Waters. The family came to the United States before she wasa year old and lived at Terraville, S.D. before moving to a ranch nearSundance around 1905. After finishing school, she taught in rural schools in Crook Countyuntil her marriage to Roy L. Nilson on June 15, 1929 at her parent’sranch home near Sundance. The couple moved to the Bear lodge country near Alva before moving toHulett in 1942. After moving to Hulett, she became active in communityaffairs, serving on the Hulett school board for many years. Survivors include her husband, Roy Hulett; two daughters, Mrs. Ed(Evelyn) Mahoney, Tulsa, Okla. and Mrs. Tom (Roberta) Phelps, SiloamSprings, Ark.; two sisters, Elizabeth Waters and Harriet Peterson, bothof Sundance; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and manynieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials have beenestablished in lieu of flowers to the Hulett Ambulance Service or theAmerican Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Frost and Sons, BelleFourche.
Birth	She was born on 13 January 1903, in Mugford, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	She married Roy Lambert Nilson son of Nils Nilson and Emma Bjorklund, on 15 June 1929, in at Water's ranch, Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.¹
Death	Garnet May Waters died on 23 June 1985 in at Crook County Memorial Hospital, Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.²
Burial	She was buried on 27 June 1985 in Pine Slope Cemetery, Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, USAG.³

Partner with Roy Lambert Nilson b. 20 November 1899, d. 16 June 1993

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. , NILSON FAMILY ANCESTORY, HISTORY, Collected by Ed Hirum and Evelyn Mae (Nilson) Mahoney,10706. Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S1088] Obituary - Garnet Mae (Waters) Nilson, Sundance Times, Sundance, Wyoming. Hereinafter cited as Sundance Times.

Raymond Milburn Gorsuch^1,2

M, #49769, b. 10 July 1900, d. 1 March 1978

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Parents

Father	William T. Gorsuch b. 11 March 1870, d. 14 April 1959
Mother	Anna Belle Harris b. 20 March 1878, d. 25 May 1961

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Note	Raymond Milburn Gorsuch, was born July 10, 1900, at Wessington, Beadle County, South Dakota, U.S.A.. In 1901 he moved to Fairburn, South Dakota with his family. He attended country schools and Black Hills State College. He taught in Wyoming and South Dakota schools until retiring in 1965. He was also in the trucking business for about 15 years. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge and the United Methodist Church in Fairburn and served on the Fairburn School Board. He married May Nilson June 1st, 1924, at Fairburn.
Birth	Raymond Milburn Gorsuch was born on 10 July 1900, in Wessington, Beadle County, South Dakota, USAG.
Marriage	He married Lily May 'May' Nilson daughter of Nils Nilson and Emma Bjorklund, on 1 June 1924, in On the Gorsuch Ranch near Fairburn, Custer County, South Dakota, USAG.³
Death	Raymond Milburn Gorsuch died on 1 March 1978 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USAG.
Burial	He was buried in Fairburn Cemetery, Fairburn, Custer County, South Dakota, USAG.

Children with Lily May 'May' Nilson b. 2 May 1901, d. 15 July 1985

Daughter	Ethel Gorsuch d. 18 May 1988
Daughter	Edith May Gorsuch b. 6 May 1925, d. 19 June 1956

Citations

[S1019] Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, "Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, compiled records", (Spokane, Washington). . Hereinafter cited as "Lillian N. (Nilson) Mittmann, compiled records".
[S1089] Mona Hubert Brown, "Mona Hubert Brown and Eka Parkinson, compiled family records", (Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Mona Hubert Brown and Eka Parkinson, compiled family records".
[S1110] Lillian (née Nilson) Mittman, sent to Donald R. Coy, "Lillian (née Nilson) Mittman, compiled records", 1996 (Spokane, Washington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Lillian (née Nilson) Mittman, compiled records".

Edith May Gorsuch¹

F, #49770, b. 6 May 1925, d. 19 June 1956

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Parents

Father	Raymond Milburn Gorsuch b. 10 July 1900, d. 1 March 1978
Mother	Lily May 'May' Nilson b. 2 May 1901, d. 15 July 1985

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Name	Edith May Gorsuch was also known as Edith May White.
Birth	She was born on 6 May 1925.¹
Death	She died on 19 June 1956.¹

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".

Ethel Gorsuch¹

F, #49773, d. 18 May 1988

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Parents

Father	Raymond Milburn Gorsuch b. 10 July 1900, d. 1 March 1978
Mother	Lily May 'May' Nilson b. 2 May 1901, d. 15 July 1985

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Name	Ethel Gorsuch was also known as Ethel Smith.
Note	They lived in Fairburn, Custer County, South Dakota.
Death	She died on 18 May 1988.¹

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".

Curtis H. Rooms¹

M, #49776, b. 13 September 1899, d. 3 December 1964

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Birth	Curtis H. Rooms was born on 13 September 1899, in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married Elsie Augusta Nilson daughter of Nils Nilson and Emma Bjorklund, they lived in Port Orchard, WA, since 1917.²
Retirement	Curtis H. Rooms was retired in Puget Sound Manchester Div. Naval Supply Center, Kitsap County, WashingtonG.¹
Death	He died on 3 December 1964 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USAG.¹
Burial	He was buried on 5 December 1964 in Grave 364; Sec. 6, Sunset Lane Cemetery, Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington, USAG.¹

Partner with Elsie Augusta Nilson b. 29 August 1904, d. 11 January 1994

Citations

[S1077] office records, Personal Archives of Donald Coy,, Seattle,, Washington, U.S.A.; , (1151 Mitchell Ave., Port Orchard, WA.).
[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".

Lucille 'Peggy' Sipe¹

F, #49779

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Father	Lewis Sipe
Mother	Margaret Baker Townsend d. June 1936

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Name	Lucille 'Peggy' Sipe was also known as Lucille 'Peggy' Bjorklund.
Birth	She was born, in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG.²
Marriage	She married Olander 'Ole' ' Giertz' Bjorklund son of Swen 'Swan' Bjorklund and Mary Mary, in 1918, in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG.³

Partner with Olander 'Ole' ' Giertz' Bjorklund d. 1994

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. , NILSON FAMILY ANCESTORY, HISTORY, Collected & Assembled by Edward Hirum & Evelyn Mae (nee Nilt., Ave., Seattle, WA., 98116-3615, 1-206-938-4493. Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. , 'PIONEERS OF CROOK COUNTY 1876-1920', by the Crook County Historical Society, c 1981, Mary Gertrude Morris (Seeley) Mahoney, Donald R. Coy, 1995. Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. , 'PIONEERS OF CROOK COUNTY 1876-1920', by the Crook County Historical Society, c 1981, Mary Gertrude Morris (nee Seeley) Mahoney, Donald R. Coy, 1995. Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".

Lewis Sipe¹

M, #49781

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Father	Soloman Sipe
Mother	Caroline

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Birth	Lewis Sipe was born, in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married Margaret Baker Townsend in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsyvania, USAG.¹
Note	Lewis Sipe filed on a homestead in the Eothen vicinity east of PaulKlienadam horse ranch. The family came from Spearfish but lived in theEothen vicinity for several years.

Children with Margaret Baker Townsend d. June 1936

Daughter	Lucille 'Peggy' Sipe
Son	Chester Sipe d. 9 April 1968
Daughter	Margaret Sipe d. 29 May 1964
Son	Dewey Sipe b. 11 January 1899, d. 26 March 1997

Citations

[S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Margaret Baker Townsend¹

F, #49782, d. June 1936

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Name	Margaret Baker Townsend was also known as Margaret Baker Sipe.
Marriage	She married Lewis Sipe son of Soloman Sipe and Caroline, in Oil City, Venango County, Pennsyvania, USAG.¹
Note	At this time Margaret's parentage is not known 1997.
Death	Margaret Baker Townsend died in June 1936 in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG.¹

Children with Lewis Sipe

Daughter	Lucille 'Peggy' Sipe
Son	Chester Sipe d. 9 April 1968
Daughter	Margaret Sipe d. 29 May 1964
Son	Dewey Sipe b. 11 January 1899, d. 26 March 1997

Citations

[S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Dewey Sipe¹

M, #49783, b. 11 January 1899, d. 26 March 1997

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Parents

Father	Lewis Sipe
Mother	Margaret Baker Townsend d. June 1936

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Birth	Dewey Sipe was born on 11 January 1899, in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married Nancy 'Nansi' Froid daughter of Magnus Nilson Froid and Hilma Netterman Pederson, on 11 March 1928, in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG.¹
AltMarrLoc	An alternate marriage location is on 11 March 1928 in Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, USAG.²
Death	Dewey Sipe died on 26 March 1997 in Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG.¹

Partner with Nancy 'Nansi' Froid b. 3 June 1905

Citations

[S1074] Ester Florentine (Froid) Nilson, "Ester Florentine (Froid) Nilson, compiled records", (Seattle, Wasington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Ester Florentine (Froid) Nilson, compiled records".
[S10945] Correspondence with C. Banning, Ancestry message..

Nancy 'Nansi' Froid¹

F, #49784, b. 3 June 1905

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Father	Magnus Nilson Froid b. 1 May 1866, d. 16 February 1946
Mother	Hilma Netterman Pederson b. 18 November 1864, d. 25 May 1931

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Name	Nancy 'Nansi' Froid was also known as Nancy 'Nansi' Sipe.
Birth	She was born on 3 June 1905, in SwedenG.¹
Marriage	She married Dewey Sipe son of Lewis Sipe and Margaret Baker Townsend, on 11 March 1928, in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USAG.¹

Partner with Dewey Sipe b. 11 January 1899, d. 26 March 1997

Citations

[S1074] Ester Florentine (Froid) Nilson, "Ester Florentine (Froid) Nilson, compiled records", (Seattle, Wasington, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Ester Florentine (Froid) Nilson, compiled records".

Hilda Pearson¹

F, #49788, b. 28 January 1880, d. 21 April 1967

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Father	Ola Pearson b. 23 December 1819, d. Between 1893 and 1894
Mother	Olivia Trasdon b. 21 January 1829

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Name	Hilda Pearson was also known as Hilda Nilson.
Note	See the Biography for her brother, Troed Pearson for more information.
Birth	She was born on 28 January 1880, in Billinge, SwedenG.¹
Marriage	She married Alfred 'Nelson' Nilson son of Nels Olson and Bengta Stenberg, on 6 March 1920, in Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.²
Death	Hilda Pearson died on 21 April 1967 in Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.²
Burial	She was buried in Alva Cemetery North Side, Lot 146, Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.³

Children with Alfred 'Nelson' Nilson b. 15 July 1873, d. 13 February 1962

Daughter	Frances Olivia Nilson+ b. 30 November 1902, d. 27 December 1986
Son	Oscar Waldmer Nilson+ b. 23 November 1904, d. 13 November 1986
Son	Carl 'Coolie' Theodore Nilson b. 31 July 1906, d. 25 August 1998
Daughter	Agnes Elizabeth Nilson+ b. 8 July 1908

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S1017] Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, "Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, compiled family records", (Clearlake, California). . Hereinafter cited as "Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, compiled family records".
[S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.

Ola Pearson¹

M, #49789, b. 23 December 1819, d. Between 1893 and 1894

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Father	Per Pearson
Mother	Elenor Jõnson

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Birth	Ola Pearson was born on 23 December 1819, in Billinge, SwedenG.¹
Marriage	He married Olivia Trasdon in Billinge, SwedenG.²
Death	He died Between 1893 and 1894 in Billinge, SwedenG.²

Children with Olivia Trasdon b. 21 January 1829

Son	Troed Andrew Pearson+ b. 1871, d. 13 September 1953
Son	Peter Pearson b. 24 September 1877, d. 5 October 1965
Daughter	Hilda Pearson+ b. 28 January 1880, d. 21 April 1967
Daughter	Ulrika Pearson b. 4 July 1882, d. 21 August 1970
Son	Anders Perrson Pearson b. 7 October 1886

Citations

[S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.
[S1092] Mary Gertrude Morris (nee Seeley) Mahoney, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (Wyoming, U.S.A.: Crook County Historical Society, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Olivia Trasdon

F, #49790, b. 21 January 1829

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Name	Olivia Trasdon was also known as Olivia Pearson.
Note	They had 6 children by this marriage.
Birth	She was born on 21 January 1829, in Billinge, SwedenG.¹
Marriage	She married Ola Pearson son of Per Pearson and Elenor Jõnson, in Billinge, SwedenG.¹

Children with Ola Pearson b. 23 December 1819, d. Between 1893 and 1894

Son	Troed Andrew Pearson+ b. 1871, d. 13 September 1953
Son	Peter Pearson b. 24 September 1877, d. 5 October 1965
Daughter	Hilda Pearson+ b. 28 January 1880, d. 21 April 1967
Daughter	Ulrika Pearson b. 4 July 1882, d. 21 August 1970
Son	Anders Perrson Pearson b. 7 October 1886

Citations

[S1092] Mary Gertrude Morris (nee Seeley) Mahoney, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (Wyoming, U.S.A.: Crook County Historical Society, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Frances Olivia Nilson¹

F, #49791, b. 30 November 1902, d. 27 December 1986

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Parents

Father	Alfred 'Nelson' Nilson b. 15 July 1873, d. 13 February 1962
Mother	Hilda Pearson b. 28 January 1880, d. 21 April 1967

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Name	Frances Olivia Nilson was also known as Frances Olivia Ruland.
Note	Frances Olivia Nilson was the first born the 30th of November, 1902 at Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon to Alfred ‘Nelson’ and Hilda (Pearson) Nilson of the Alva Community, Wyoming. On the 25th of June,1919, Dillon Bacon Ruland and Frances Olivia Nilson were united in marriage at Bell Fourche, South Dakota. Their only child, Elbert Dale, was born at Alva, the 30th of October, 1922. Dale married Mary Catherine Kester on the 27th of November, 1947 and they have a son, Dan Albert, and a daughter, Elaine Marie. These children are both married and Elaine has two children. For the sake of repetition, please refer to more notes on Dillon Bacon Ruland for the biography of both Frances and Dillon.
Birth	She was born on 30 November 1902, in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, USAG.¹
Marriage	She married Dillon Bacon Ruland son of Daniel 'Dan' Able Ruland and Lulu 'Belle' Belle Dewing, on 25 July 1919, in Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.²
Death	Frances Olivia Nilson died on 27 December 1986 in Napa, Napa County, California, USAG. OBITUARY OF FRANCES OLIVIA (NILSON) RULAND Hulett, Crook County, Wyoming - Services for Frances Olivia (neeNilson) Ruland, 84, died, Alva Crook County, Wyoming will be at theAssembly of God Church in Hulett, with Elder Merlin O’Haver and PastorRodney Hackett Officiating. Burial will be in the Alva Cemetery with arrangements byFidler-Roberts Northeastern Wyoming Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at the Fidler Chapeland Saturday from 2 p.m. to service time at the church in Hulett. Mrs. Ruland died Saturday at Napa, California while visiting asister. She was born 30, November, 1902 at Grants Pass, Oregon, toAlfred and Hilda Nilson. The family came to Crook County and ranched in the Alva area, whereshe attended Oak Creek, Dirks and Beaver Schools. She was a substituteteacher when she was in the eighth grade. She married Dillon B. Ruland, the 25th of June, 1919. They operatedthe general store and Post Office at Alva until July 1946, when theymoved to the family ranch, known as the Clayton Place, east of Alva. She was a charter member of the Beaver Creek Homemakers Club, and acharter member of the Crook County Chapter of the Wyoming HistoricalSociety, a 40 year member of Rebekah Lodge #34 of Hulett and AmericanLegion Auxiliary Post #80 at Hulett. She is survived by one son, Dale Ruland of Sundance: a granddaughterElaine Marie (Maurer) Ruland of Casper: a grandson: threegreat-grandchildren: a brother Carl Theodore Nilson of Casper: and asister, Agnes Elizabeth (nee Quick) Nilson of Saint Helena, California She was preceded in by her husband, Dillon, who died in Alva, CrookCounty, Wyoming, the 14th of August, 1982.²
Burial	She was buried in Alva Cemetery North Side, Lot 173, Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.³

Child with Dillon Bacon Ruland b. 25 July 1894, d. 14 August 1982

Son	Elbert 'Dale' Dale Ruland b. 30 October 1922, d. 7 September 1990

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.
[S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.

Oscar Waldmer Nilson¹

M, #49792, b. 23 November 1904, d. 13 November 1986

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Father	Alfred 'Nelson' Nilson b. 15 July 1873, d. 13 February 1962
Mother	Hilda Pearson b. 28 January 1880, d. 21 April 1967

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Address	Oscar Waldmer Nilson lived at.
Note	Oscar Waldmer Nilson started his annual ice campaign Monday, January 18,1940. After filling the local ice house, he had contracts at Hulett andSundance.
Birth	He was born on 23 November 1904, in Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.¹
Death	He died on 13 November 1986 in Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, USAG.²

Child

Son	Rex Nilson b. 7 January 1931, d. 13 June 1986

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".
[S1017] Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, "Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, compiled family records", (Clearlake, California). . Hereinafter cited as "Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, compiled family records".

Carl 'Coolie' Theodore Nilson¹

M, #49793, b. 31 July 1906, d. 25 August 1998

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Father	Alfred 'Nelson' Nilson b. 15 July 1873, d. 13 February 1962
Mother	Hilda Pearson b. 28 January 1880, d. 21 April 1967

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Note	Carl Theodore 'Coolie' Nilson's cattle brand was given to him by hisfather, the brand was: HV He died on August 25, 1988 at the Marlinda Convalescent Hospital, St.Helens, California. Carl, a former rancher and cattleman, spent most of his life in the BearLodge country of northwestern Wyoming. In 1917, at age 11, his family moved to the ranch where he spent most ofhis life. He never married but cared for his parents as long as theylived and ran the ranch. Carl enjoyed hunting seasons every year when hunters from many differentstates came to hunt and enjoy his company. He was a kind and generousman, but stern when called for. He was always ready to help others. Five years ago after he retired, he went to California to live with hissister. He loved to show his artifacts and souvenirs to folks who came tovisit them. He is survived by many old friends and relations in the Wyoming area andnew friends in California. He is survived by his sister, Agnes Quick, St. Helens, CA; a nephew,Melvin and wife Martha Quick and their sons, St. Helens; two nieces,Alice O'Rourke and husband Kenneth and their five sons; and Lois Garlockand husband Bill, Flagstaff, AZ and family. Also numerous great niecesand nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Carl was a member of the Calistoga Seventh Day Adventist Church sincemoving to California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilda and Alfred Nilson, asister Francis Ruland, a brother Oscar Nilson and two nephews, E. DaleRuland and Rex Nilson. Funeral arrangements were made by Morrison's Funeral Chapel with graveside services in St. Helens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice.
Birth	Carl 'Coolie' Theodore Nilson was born on 31 July 1906, in Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.¹
Death	He died on 25 August 1998 in Marlinda Convalesant hospital, Saint Helena, Napa County, California, USAG.¹
Burial	He was buried on 26 August 1998 in Saint Helena Cemetery, St. Helena, Napa County, California, USAG.²

Citations

[S1017] Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, "Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, compiled family records", (Clearlake, California). . Hereinafter cited as "Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, compiled family records".
[S1093] Obituary, Sundance Times, Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. Hereinafter cited as Sundance Times.

Agnes Elizabeth Nilson¹

F, #49794, b. 8 July 1908

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Father	Alfred 'Nelson' Nilson b. 15 July 1873, d. 13 February 1962
Mother	Hilda Pearson b. 28 January 1880, d. 21 April 1967

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Name	Agnes Elizabeth Nilson was also known as Agnes Elizabeth Quick.
Address	Agnes Elizabeth Nilson lived at.
Birth	She was born on 8 July 1908, in Oak Creek, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.¹
Marriage	She married Thomas M. Quick on 17 February 1927, in Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, USAG.¹

Child with Thomas M. Quick d. 8 January 1990

Daughter

Betty Lou Quick b. 17 November 1929, d. 19 January 1968

Citations

[S1017] Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, "Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, compiled family records", (Clearlake, California). . Hereinafter cited as "Alice Agnes (Quick) & Kenneth O'Rourke, compiled family records".

Rex Nilson¹

M, #49797, b. 7 January 1931, d. 13 June 1986

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Oscar Waldmer Nilson b. 23 November 1904, d. 13 November 1986

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Birth	Rex Nilson was born on 7 January 1931, in Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.¹
Death	He died on 13 June 1986 in Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, USAG.¹

Citations

[S1113] Edward Hirum & Eveleyn Mae Nilson, "Nilson Family Ancestry & History", 1993. . Hereinafter cited as "Nilson Family Ancestry & History".