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John B. Lukken

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Birth	:	8 Apr 1826 Norway
Death	:	21 Feb 1895 South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3014900, -96.8480800
Description	:	John married Beret Peterson. Peter John, Samuel, Emma, Anna J. and Iver were born to this union. The following is from the Lennox Diamond Jubilee Book. One of the few early couples that came directly to Lincoln County from their native land, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lukken settled in this vicinity more than six decades ago. This pioneer couple—with their two youngest children, Anna and Iver emigrated from Norway, stopping in Philadelphia June 24, 1877, and then continuing to Dakota Territory. Here they settled in Lincoln County, residing for four years, two and one-half miles east of Lincoln Center with their... Read More	John married Beret Peterson. Peter John, Samuel, Emma, Anna J. and Iver were born to this union. The following is from the Lennox Diamond Jubilee Book. One of the few early couples that came directly to Lincoln County from their native land, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lukken settled in this vicinity more than six decades ago. This pioneer couple—with their two youngest children, Anna and Iver emigrated from Norway, stopping in Philadelphia June 24, 1877, and then continuing to Dakota Territory. Here they settled in Lincoln County, residing for four years, two and one-half miles east of Lincoln Center with their oldest son, Peter, who had filed on a homestead there approximately, 1873. In the spring of 1881, Mr. and Mrs. Lukken moved to their homestead four miles south of Lennox. Mr. and Mrs. Lukken were both born and reared in Norway. Mr. Lukken was born April 8, 182,6, and Mrs. (Berit Peterson) Lukken was born July 4, 1827. They grew to maturity in their native land, and were married there June 14, 1849. They continued their residence in Norway for approximately 28 years before crossing the Atlantic to the North American continent to join their eldest son, Peter, near Lincoln Center, Dakota Territory. Mr. Lukken passed away February 21, 1895, and his wife succumbed February 10, 1904. Five children were born to this union. Two of these presently survive Peter, who lives at Canton, and Iver, who makes his home here.

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Where is John B. Lukken's memorial?
John B. Lukken's memorial is located at: West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA.
When did John B. Lukken death?
John B. Lukken death on 21 Feb 1895 in South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.3014900
Longitude: -96.8480800

Family Members:

Spouse

Beret Peterson Lukken

(1826 - 1905)

Children

Peter J Lukken

(1849 - 1945)

Samuel J Lukken

(1852 - 1931)

Emma Lukken Peterson

(1856 - 1932)

Anna J. Lukken Gedstad

(1864 - 1924)

Iver Lukken

(1866 - 1956)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 43.3014900, -96.8480800

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3516884, -96.8560791

3. Delaware Reformed Cemetery
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4. Saint Edwards Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3300018, -96.7863998

5. Forever Friends Pet Cemetery and Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 43.3446000, -96.7975100

6. Lennox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3418999, -96.9041977

7. Worthing Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3236008, -96.7658005

8. Turner County First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3016205, -96.9447327

9. Faith LaValley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3750992, -96.7880020

10. Melhus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2285995, -96.9246979

11. Chancellor Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3442001, -96.9646988

12. Davis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2644005, -96.9903030

13. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4229300, -96.8063000

14. Frieling Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2186012, -96.9816971

15. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026

16. Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3590800, -96.6878600

17. Chancellor Baptist Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3964005, -96.9741974

18. Mount Zion Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1716995, -96.9105988

19. Germantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4170990, -96.9645996

20. Skrefsrud Lutheran Church Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1563400, -96.8213400

21. Forest Hill Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2943993, -96.6307983

22. Pleasant View Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4247017, -96.7067032

23. Nazareth Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1492004, -96.7664032

24. Norwegian Pioneer Lutheran Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4468994, -96.9539032