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Martin O Wallum

Birth	:	27 May 1861 Ringsaker, Ringsaker kommune, Hedmark fylke, Norway
Death	:	6 Jun 1927 Griggs County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Olaf Cemetery, Walum, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.2657470, -98.1959300
Description	:	The following biography lists St. Olaf's Cemetery in Walum as Clara & Martin's burial place. Martin and Clara Wallum were born in Norway. They emigrated to America when each was still young - Mr. Wallum at seven years of age and Mrs. Wallum when she was seventeen years old. Martin Wallum homesteaded land located 1/2 mile from the town of Walum. It was to this homestead that Mr. Wallum brought his new bride after their marriage in Cooperstown in 1887. Mr. Wallum became prominent in community affairs, attending many meetings held in the surrounding towns. He frequently drove from... Read More	The following biography lists St. Olaf's Cemetery in Walum as Clara & Martin's burial place. Martin and Clara Wallum were born in Norway. They emigrated to America when each was still young - Mr. Wallum at seven years of age and Mrs. Wallum when she was seventeen years old. Martin Wallum homesteaded land located 1/2 mile from the town of Walum. It was to this homestead that Mr. Wallum brought his new bride after their marriage in Cooperstown in 1887. Mr. Wallum became prominent in community affairs, attending many meetings held in the surrounding towns. He frequently drove from their home all the way to Fargo for provisions. This trip took from ten to twelve days depending on the weather and the roads. The present town of Walum was named after Mr. Wallum. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wallum are buried in St. Olaf's Cemetery in Walum. The Wallums had ten children, six of whom are deceased: 1. Mable Anson, California 2. Justin Wallum, Walum 3. Marvin Wallum, Minnesota 4. Dena Espeseth, Wisconsin 5. Chester Wallum, Hannaford 6. John Wallum of Bismarck The surviving members of the family and their residences are: 1. Olga Evenson, Walum 2. Theresa Trangsrud, Wimbledon 3. Berneice Vogt, Wilmont, Minnesota 4. Edna Becker, Wilmont, Minnesota Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 308

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Martin O Wallum's memorial is located at: Saint Olaf Cemetery, Walum, Griggs County, USA.
When did Martin O Wallum death?
Martin O Wallum death on 6 Jun 1927 in Griggs County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.2657470
Longitude: -98.1959300

Family Members:

Spouse

Clara Christiansdtr Narum Wallum

(1865 - 1932)

Children

Chester M Wallum

(1892 - 1961)

Justin Oscar Wallum

(1895 - 1955)

Dena Louise Wallum Espeseth

(1899 - 1972)

Edna Josephine Wallum Becker

(1907 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Olaf Cemetery
Walum, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2657470, -98.1959300

2. Lyster Cemetery
Hannaford, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2991982, -98.2332993

3. Hannaford Cemetery
Hannaford, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3152170, -98.2062510

4. Faith Lutheran Cemetery
Hannaford, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3264500, -98.1897810

5. Union Cemetery
Hannaford, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3265950, -98.1128920

6. Dazey Cemetery
Dazey, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1824989, -98.2039032

7. Sunnyside Cemetery
Sibley Trail Township, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2252998, -98.0744019

8. Lake Johnson State Historic Site
Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3556910, -98.1361000

9. Eidfjord Lutheran
Hannaford, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2710470, -98.3615930

10. Saron Evangelical Cemetery
Cooperstown, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3557350, -98.0809270

11. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Dazey, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1781300, -98.0610300

12. Westley Cemetery
Cooperstown, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3688670, -98.0747670

13. Luverne Cemetery
Luverne, Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2619019, -97.9405975

14. Hartman Cemetery
Sutton, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3984470, -98.3708800

15. Leal Cemetery
Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1025700, -98.3080100

16. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
Cooperstown, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4467670, -98.2178500

17. Prairie View Cemetery
Wimbledon, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1671982, -98.4347000

18. Lund Cemetery
Luverne, Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2989290, -97.9181550

19. Saint George Cemetery
Cooperstown, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4565030, -98.1238960

20. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Wimbledon, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1755981, -98.4563980

21. Mabel Cemetery
Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3558006, -98.4578018

22. Lund Cemetery Original
Luverne, Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3261680, -97.9099330

23. Uxbridge Cemetery (Defunct)
Leal, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1049100, -98.3825700

24. Cooperstown Cemetery
Cooperstown, Griggs County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4631004, -98.1119003