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Axel Grodem Axelson

Birth	:	29 Dec 1867 Norway
Death	:	18 Nov 1960 Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Woodbine Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.9227982, -98.0186005
Plot	:	Sec 25, Lot 18
Description	:	Axel Axelson was born in Norway December 29, 1867 and came to the United States in 1885. He married Josephine Jacobson at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Enock Jacobson, in Barnes County, August 19,1892. Mrs Axelson came to Barnes County with her parents, her sisters, Minnie (Mrs Peter Olson); Ida (Mrs Oscar Olafson), and her brother, Edward. She was born in Chicago, IL October 1875. The Jacobsons came from Norway, resided in Chicago for several years. Hearing of opportunities for homesteading in Dakota, they came here filed on land in what is... Read More	Axel Axelson was born in Norway December 29, 1867 and came to the United States in 1885. He married Josephine Jacobson at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Enock Jacobson, in Barnes County, August 19,1892. Mrs Axelson came to Barnes County with her parents, her sisters, Minnie (Mrs Peter Olson); Ida (Mrs Oscar Olafson), and her brother, Edward. She was born in Chicago, IL October 1875. The Jacobsons came from Norway, resided in Chicago for several years. Hearing of opportunities for homesteading in Dakota, they came here filed on land in what is now Green Township. Axel Axelson bought pre-emption rights on land in Green Township. After his marriage the couple began farming. They had eight children: Alma, Arnold, Axel, Julius, Annette, Bernard, Agnes, Albert and Edith. During her years on the farm, Mrs Axelson was constantly in demand as a midwife and to aid when there was illness. While not a registered nurse, she was considered an adept practical nurse, was asked, or volunteered to care for many persons. When a doctor could not get to a patient, he would recommend Mrs Axelson. She was a member of the Baptist Church, the Pioneer Club and Pioneer Daughters. They retired from active farming in 1921, moved to Valley City. Mr Axelson made daily trips to the farm for several ;years. He also bought real estate in Valley City, remodeled buildings and then selling or renting the property. The Axelsons observed their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1942 at their home in Valley City. Mrs Axelson died in June 1947. Her husband died at 92 in 1960. The Enock Jacobson homestead ownership remains in the family. When it was offered for sale, the land was purchased by the Axel Axelsons, given to their son Albert and his wife, Edna, who now reside on the farm. Albert "Red" Axelson graduated from Valley City High School and VCSC. He played high school and college football and basketball. Later he coached athletics while an instructor. Mr and Mrs Albert Axelson returned to Barnes County to make their home in 1966. Source: "Barnes County History", published 1976. Page 20 ND Death Index Axel G. Axelson 12/29/1867 - 11/18/1960 92 years Woodbine Cemetery Records Book 1, Page 265 Axel Axelson North Dakota, Red River Valley Genealogical Society, Pioneer Files, 1880-1953 Pg 18 Axel Axelson Occupation: Farmer; 20/139/59 Nationality: Norwegian Born: December 31, 1868 Stavanger, Norway ND Naturalization Records Barnes Book 3, Page 23 Axel Axleson Born in Norway on/about 1868 Came to the US via port at New York on/about May 1887 Dated December 16, 1890

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Axel Grodem Axelson's memorial is located at: Woodbine Cemetery, Valley City, Barnes County, USA.
When did Axel Grodem Axelson death?
Axel Grodem Axelson death on 18 Nov 1960 in Valley City, Barnes County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.9227982
Longitude: -98.0186005

Family Members:

Spouse

Josephine Mathilde Jacobson Axelson

(1875 - 1947)

Children

Alma Ellen Axelson

(1893 - 1918)

Arnold Edwin Axelson

(1894 - 1925)

Axel Julius Axelson

(1896 - 1968)

Agnetta Cecilia Axelson

(1898 - 1899)

Bernard Seymour Axelson

(1899 - 1966)

Albert Melvin “Red” Axelson

(1904 - 1999)

Edith Axelson Kopp

(1909 - 1981)

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