Birth : 2 Dec 1859 Gran kommune, Oppland fylke, Norway
Death : 13 Mar 1941 Leeds, Benson County, North Dakota, USA
Burial : Leeds Cemetery, Leeds, Benson County, USA
Coordinate : 48.3036003, -99.4368973
Description : Born on the Blegeneiet farm in what used to be called Brandbu. (Brandbu is an area in the traditional district of Hadeland. Brandbu is now part of the Gran municipality.)

His parents were Hans Pedersen and Anne Olsdtr (who married in Hadeland, Norway on 14 February 1847).

Hans and his brother Peder emigrated on 15 June 1876. They first lived in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Hans attended Luther College from 1882-1886 and became a minister.

Hans married Anne on 11 May 1891 in Decorah, Iowa. The couple had 8 known children. Not listed below is son Norman (1900-1900, North Dakota).

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Hans Andreas Hansen Blegen's memorial?

    Hans Andreas Hansen Blegen's memorial is located at: Leeds Cemetery, Leeds, Benson County, USA.

  • When did Hans Andreas Hansen Blegen death?

    Hans Andreas Hansen Blegen death on 13 Mar 1941 in Leeds, Benson County, North Dakota, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Hans Andreas Hansen Blegen's memorial?

    Latitude: 48.3036003
    Longitude: -99.4368973

Family Members:

Spouse

...

Anne Marie Nesset Blegen

(1869 - 1943)

Children

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John Alfred Blegen

(1894 - 1911)

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Ellen Margaret Blegen

(1896 - 1914)

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Peter Andreas Blegen

(1898 - 1976)

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Nora Blegen Engstrom

(1903 - 2001)

...

Joseph Olin Blegen

(1909 - 1984)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Leeds Cemetery
Leeds, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3036003, -99.4368973

2. Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Cemetery
Leeds, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2966240, -99.4267850

3. Ostreim Cemetery
Towner County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3852997, -99.4049988

4. North Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery
Towner County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3894610, -99.4284490

5. Wahl Cemetery
Towner County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3891983, -99.4049988

6. Wilmerth Cemetery
Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2155991, -99.4135971

7. York Cemetery
Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3173940, -99.5740700

8. Lebanon Cemetery
Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2243650, -99.3278750

9. Hurricane Lake Cemetery
Wolford, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4148400, -99.5389000

10. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Knox, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2810211, -99.6305466

11. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Brinsmade, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1879060, -99.3189280

12. Brinsmade Lutheran Cemetery
Brinsmade, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1796989, -99.3394012

13. Our Saviour Lutheran Church Cemetery
Harlow, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1702995, -99.5025024

14. Saint Petri Lutheran Cemetery
York, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1944430, -99.5891760

15. Antiochia Cemetery
Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2242310, -99.2136320

16. Churchs Ferry Cemetery
Churchs Ferry, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2522011, -99.1883011

17. Saint Marys Cemetery
Knox, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3347015, -99.6967010

18. Knox Cemetery
Knox, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3358002, -99.6964035

19. Knox Lutheran Cemetery
Knox, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3542100, -99.6948500

20. Olson Cemetery
Maza, Towner County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4291992, -99.2097015

21. Zion Cemetery
Cando, Towner County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5014000, -99.3843994

22. Big Coulee Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1786170, -99.1794710

23. Presbyterian Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2235985, -99.1371994

24. Halling Cemetery
Towner County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5299988, -99.4375000