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John D. Halvorsen

Birth	:	22 Apr 1845 Skien, Skien kommune, Telemark fylke, Norway
Death	:	13 Apr 1924 Syracuse, Otoe County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hopewell Cemetery, Gleason, Weakley County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.2131004, -88.6258011
Description	:	"John D. Halvorsen, a pioneer resident of this community and who has lived in Syracuse since 1899, died at his home in Syracuse Sunday evening April 13th at nine o'clock following a brief illness. Mr. Halvorsen was about during the week as usual and was downtown Friday and talked with a number of persons and seemed to be in his usual health but Saturday was taken with an attack of heart trouble which with other complications soon brought the end. John Dahl Halvorsen was born at Skien, Norway, April 22, 1845 and at the time of his death had reached the... Read More	"John D. Halvorsen, a pioneer resident of this community and who has lived in Syracuse since 1899, died at his home in Syracuse Sunday evening April 13th at nine o'clock following a brief illness. Mr. Halvorsen was about during the week as usual and was downtown Friday and talked with a number of persons and seemed to be in his usual health but Saturday was taken with an attack of heart trouble which with other complications soon brought the end. John Dahl Halvorsen was born at Skien, Norway, April 22, 1845 and at the time of his death had reached the ripe old age of 78 years, 11 months and 11 days. Born and raised in the city he became a sailor's apprentice in his native land during his early manhood and followed that vocation for years, sailing to many parts of the world on ocean ships. Following the close of the civil war in the United States he came to this country and located at Chicago, Illinois, where he followed his vocation of sailor in the summer on the Great Lakes working in the city during the winter. In 1868 he came to Nebraska with his young bride and they homesteaded the southwest quarter of section 22 in North Branch where he resided until coming to Syracuse in 1899 and which homestead they still own. Coming from the city life with little knowledge of farm work Mr. Halvorsen applied himself to his new calling with the same earnest endeavor that had characterized his former life and soon had made a success of his work in many ways. By frugality, hard labor and strict application to his work he soon accumulated a competency and built him a home surrounded with trees and vines that was his pride. Here their family was born and grew to maturity go forth into the world and make for themselves successful places in their chosen callings. Here his faithful and devoted wife and his companion in all their endeavors, walked by his side in harmony and affection and together they brought up their children to a righteous life in the fear of the Lord and in honesty and integrity. Early in life Mr. and Mrs. Halvorsen became members of the Methodist church and that denomination had few more faithful members than Mr. and Mrs. Halvorsen. Mr. Halvorsen loved the House of God and in all seasons and at all times was found in his accustomed place in the house of worship and he served as a member of its official board for many years. In civic life he was a quiet, sincere citizen, honest and steadfast, abhorring trickery or deceit and doing his best to live in his intercourse with his fellow man in strict accordance with the laws of honesty and sobriety, whether on the farm or in the village. He was liked for his strict integrity of character and his uprightness and had a host of friends in the community. Mr. Halvorsen was married to Miss Sophia Swensen in Chicago, shortly before coming to Nebraska and at his death is survived by his devoted wife, three sons, Robert H., of Palmyra; L.R., of Evansville, Indiana; Carl D. of North Branch; one daughter, Mrs. Edith Woods of North Branch; fourteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, besides one sister, Mrs. Ellen Zetterman of Shickley, Nebr. Funeral services for Father Halvorsen were held Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church conducted by Rev. H.C. Capsey and were largely attended and all that was mortal of Mr. Halvorsen was laid to rest in the quiet but sacred precincts of Park Hill cemetery where they will rest till the call to arise shall be given. The community has lost a good citizen, the bereaved children a kind father and the devoted wife a true companion but they will all rest in the consolation that his life was well spent, well ordered and of service to his country and his community."

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Where is John D. Halvorsen's memorial?
John D. Halvorsen's memorial is located at: Hopewell Cemetery, Gleason, Weakley County, USA.
When did John D. Halvorsen death?
John D. Halvorsen death on 13 Apr 1924 in Syracuse, Otoe County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John D. Halvorsen's memorial?
Latitude: 36.2131004
Longitude: -88.6258011

Family Members:

Spouse

Sophia I. Swensen Halvorsen

(1850 - 1935)

Children

Anna M. Halverson

(1869 - 1870)

Herman Robert Halvorsen

(1871 - 1926)

Carl D Halvorsen

(1889 - 1981)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 36.2131004, -88.6258011

2. Smyth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2146988, -88.6110992

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7. New Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.1893997, -88.5772018

8. Green Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2128200, -88.6860900

9. Edmonston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2132988, -88.6931000

10. Arnold Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2425800, -88.5686000

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Coordinate: 36.2271996, -88.5550003

12. Liberty Apostolic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2296430, -88.6992190

13. New Hope Cemetery
Gleason, Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2550011, -88.5686035

14. Beech Grove Gospel Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2426200, -88.6971000

15. Liberty Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.2096880, -88.7089280

16. Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
Dresden, Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2298600, -88.7071100

17. Gilbert and Stofle Cemetery
Gleason, Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1819500, -88.5457500

18. Stofle Cemetery
Gleason, Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1814220, -88.5459650

19. Dinning Family Cemetery
Gleason, Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2140420, -88.5362750

20. Tumbling Creek Cemetery
Gleason, Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2434230, -88.5443080

21. Cox Cemetery
Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1907997, -88.7121964

22. Butler Cemetery
Dresden, Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2392006, -88.5393982

23. Campbell Cemetery
Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2660090, -88.5563360

24. Everett Chapel Cemetery
Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1408005, -88.5813980