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Joseph B. Borgerson

Birth	:	1869 Norway
Death	:	29 Oct 1912 Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	South Lead Cemetery, Lead, Lawrence County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3478510, -103.7606260
Plot	:	Section J, Lot 4, Grave 3
Description	:	1869 - 1912 At Rest South Lead Cemetery records state that his late residence was Lead; died October 29, 1912 from pneumonia at the age of 52 years; reinterred from old cemetery and transferred to the above grave location on November 19, 1914; born in Norway. Lead Daily Call, Tuesday, October 29, 1912, page 1: JOSEPH BORGERSON Joseph Borgerson, one of the best known residents of Lead, died at the Homestake hospital last evening after a brief illness from pneumonia. A short time ago Mr. Borgerson submitted to an operation at the... Read More	1869 - 1912 At Rest South Lead Cemetery records state that his late residence was Lead; died October 29, 1912 from pneumonia at the age of 52 years; reinterred from old cemetery and transferred to the above grave location on November 19, 1914; born in Norway. Lead Daily Call, Tuesday, October 29, 1912, page 1: JOSEPH BORGERSON Joseph Borgerson, one of the best known residents of Lead, died at the Homestake hospital last evening after a brief illness from pneumonia. A short time ago Mr. Borgerson submitted to an operation at the hospital for relief from an attack of appendicitis, and was apparently getting on pretty well and in a fair way to recover when attacked by pneumonia, and, in his weakened condition was not able to overcome the attack. At the time of his death he was 43 years of age, and had been a resident of Lead for about twenty-seven years, twenty-five of which he had been employed by the Homestake Mining company, proving to have been an efficient workman and a trusted employee. He was one of the best known and one of the best liked men in the city, kind and charitable and a man whose friendship was esteemed by all who possess it, a loving husband and a devoted father. Besides his wife and two daughters, Blanche, aged 10, and Mildred, aged 7, he leaves residing in this city his mother, a brother, John, two sisters, Mrs. L.R. McWilliams and Mrs. Jennie Nelson, both residents of Lead; another sister, Mrs. Charles Wells of White Lake, S.D., and a brother, Seiver, who lives at Union, Idaho. To these the sympathy of all go out, heartfelt and sincere. Funeral arrangements will not be announced until the deceased's brother, Seiver can be heard from. he has been notified of his brother's death by telegraph. At the time of his death the deceased was a member of the Mdern Brotherhood of America and the Homestake Veterans, having joined the latter organization but a few weeks ago. The Black Hills Daily Register, Tuesday, October 29, 1912: Joseph Borgerson was born in Norway, forty-three years ago and died at the Homestake hospital, Lead, at 4 o'clock this morning of pneumonia, the result of an operation for appendicitis one week ago last Saturday. Mr. Borgerson lived with his wife and two daughters, Blanche, age 10 and Mildred, age 7, at 740 Miners avenue, who are left to mourn his loss, besides his aged mother, Mrs. Anna Borgerson, two sisters, Mrs. John Nelson and Mrs. Leslie McWilliams and a brother John Borgerson of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Wells of White Lake, S.D., and a brother Sever Borgerson of Union, Idaho. Mr. Borgerson was united in marriage to Miss Hulda Johnson of this city eleven years ago last August. He came to Lead twenty-five years ago and has been in the employ of the Homestake ever since. He was a member of the Modern Brotherhood of America and the Alert Hose company. Funeral arrangements will not be made until relatives have been heard from. Lead Daily Call, Thursday, October 31, 1912, page 8: Funeral services over the remains of the late Joseph Borgerson will take place from the family residence, 740 Railroad avenue, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Starring of the Baptist church officiating at the ceremonies. it is expected that Seiver, a brother of the deceased, will arrive in the city from Union, Idaho, tomorrow. Black Hills Daily Register, November 2, 1912: The funeral of the late Joseph Borgerson was held from the family home, 740 Railroad avenue, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Starring of the Baptist church, officiating. Interment was made in South Lead.

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Where is Joseph B. Borgerson's memorial?
Joseph B. Borgerson's memorial is located at: South Lead Cemetery, Lead, Lawrence County, USA.
When did Joseph B. Borgerson death?
Joseph B. Borgerson death on 29 Oct 1912 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.3478510
Longitude: -103.7606260

Family Members:

Parent

Andrea Johnsdatter “Anna” Johnson Borgerson

(1847 - 1931)

Siblings

Anna C Wells

(unknow - 1927)

Pettia M. “Tillie” Bergerson Johnson

(1880 - 1911)

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