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Ben Sillius Olsen

Birth	:	14 Dec 1862 Spangereid, Lindesnes kommune, Vest-Agder fylke, Norway
Death	:	6 Jun 1946 Almont, Morton County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Sims Cemetery, Morton County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.7681007, -101.4974976
Description	:	BEN S. OLSON FAMILY Morton Prairie Roots 1776-1976; Page 42 Ben S. Olson was born December 14, 1862 in Falen Spangeried, Norway, the eldest son of Reinhardt and Tonetta Olson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in Norway. He spent his early manhood as a sailor in Norway until 1882, when he came to the United States and settled in Sims, North Dakota. He secured work in a coal mines and brick yard. Later he homesteaded west of Almont, North Dakota, on the farm where his son Tom still lives. In 1886 Ben was United in marriage to Bertha... Read More	BEN S. OLSON FAMILY Morton Prairie Roots 1776-1976; Page 42 Ben S. Olson was born December 14, 1862 in Falen Spangeried, Norway, the eldest son of Reinhardt and Tonetta Olson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith in Norway. He spent his early manhood as a sailor in Norway until 1882, when he came to the United States and settled in Sims, North Dakota. He secured work in a coal mines and brick yard. Later he homesteaded west of Almont, North Dakota, on the farm where his son Tom still lives. In 1886 Ben was United in marriage to Bertha Kristine Pederson (better known as Stina). To this union seven children were born; namely: Tobine (Mrs. Tollef Christianson), Pauline (Mrs. Ed Christianson), Rudolph, Maria (Mrs. Pete Stiller), Bernard (better known as Beas), Bertina and Bertinius (both of whom died in infancy). All seven of the children from the first family are deceased including all of their spouses, with the exception of Mrs. Beas (Huldah) Olson. After the death of his first wife Stina in 1910. Ben returned to his native Norway in 1911 and spent his time doing carpentry work. In 1912 he married Ida Christianson. Three children were born to this union: Tom, Chris, and Borghild. His wife Ida passed away in 1919, and their daughter Borghild passed away the same year at the age of eight months. He then returned to the United States 1920 with his two small sons, Tom (seven years) and Chris (five years), and went to live with his son-in-law and daughter (Mr. and Mrs. Tollef Christianson). Ben and his sons lived with them for two years until he moved to Almont, North Dakota where he went into business for himself operating a cream station and shoe and harness repair shop, as well as continuing with some carpentry work. In 1923 Ben was united in marriage to Gurine Tobiason of Norway. Ben, Gurine and the two sons resided in Almont for the duration of Ben's life. Tom continue to live on and operate the farm that been homesteaded upon. Chris married the former Annie Brown of Richardton, North Dakota, and moved to Mandan to become owner and manager of the Western Auto Parts where he has been ever since. EXPERIENCE: in 1882, when Ben was at the age of 20, he worked as a sailor on a Norwegian freighter in Norway which ran between various countries. Ben was an assistant cook at the time. Later, making a trip to Québec, Canada, Ben decided to leave the ship. He hitchhiked to Dakota Territory where he settled in Sims. The trip by foot took Mr. Olson three weeks. In 1940, Ben's health failed so he retired from his business. He continued to reside in Almont, North Dakota until his death at the age of 84, on June 16, 1946, which was due to complications from old age. He was a member of the Almont Lutheran Church. His wife Gurine passed away on March 21, 1964 at the age of 80 years. She had lived in Almont for 39 years. The outgrowth of Ben's life and marriages resulted in then updated count of 260 descendents. ********* Baptized Berent Selius on Dec. 26, 1862. Family in 1865 census at the farm Feland in Spangereid: Reinert Olsen 50, Tonette Pedersdatter 33, ..Bernt S. Reinertsen 4, ..Petrine T. Reinertsdatter 2, ..Nikolai Reinertsen 14 (1. marriage) (Info from Torkel, #48106268 09mar16)

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Ben Sillius Olsen's memorial is located at: Sims Cemetery, Morton County, USA.
When did Ben Sillius Olsen death?
Ben Sillius Olsen death on 6 Jun 1946 in Almont, Morton County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.7681007
Longitude: -101.4974976

Family Members:

Parent

Reinhart Olson

(1814 - 1891)

Tohnetta Pedersen Træland Olson

(1833 - 1924)

Spouse

Bertine Kristine “Stina” Peterson Olsen

(1862 - 1910)

Siblings

Ole Reinartson Feland

(1839 - 1927)

Petrine Theodine Olson Hoovestol

(1864 - 1941)

Rickart Reinertsen Olson

(1865 - 1956)

Gustav Theodore Olson

(1870 - 1937)

Tobias Reinertsen Olson

(1872 - 1955)

Children

Tobine Emilia Olson Christianson

(1886 - 1928)

Christiana Pauline Olson Christianson

(1888 - 1951)

Rudolph Nicoli “Red” Olson

(1889 - 1959)

Patrine Marie “Mary” Olson Stiller

(1891 - 1968)

Bertine Olsen

(1894 - 1896)

Bertinejus Olsen

(1896 - 1898)

(unknow - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sims Cemetery
Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7681007, -101.4974976

2. English Cemetery
Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7750015, -101.5093994

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Coordinate: 46.7182999, -101.4730988

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Coordinate: 46.8474000, -101.4252800

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Coordinate: 46.7321500, -101.3417400

8. Friendship Community Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8475030, -101.6149970

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Coordinate: 46.7328500, -101.3003800

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Coordinate: 46.7167015, -101.3013992

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Coordinate: 46.8293700, -101.2767800

12. Bluegrass Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9272003, -101.6361008

13. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6587486, -101.7537842

14. Saint Markus Cemetery
Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9653015, -101.6386032

15. Saint Marks German Congregational Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9655417, -101.6389548

16. Glen Ullin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8111100, -101.8298700

17. Old Saint Joseph Cemetery
Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6608500, -101.7990700

18. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Glen Ullin, Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8108370, -101.8348090

19. Otter Creek Cemetery
Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5310000, -101.4158900

20. Churchtown Lutheran Cemetery
Oliver County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9952930, -101.3581540

21. Bremen Cemetery
Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9631004, -101.2735977

22. Buchmann Cemetery
Oliver County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0099983, -101.6588974

23. Moos Cemetery
Oliver County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0243988, -101.6153030

24. Otter Creek Cemetery
Oliver County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0435982, -101.5721970