Halvor Woldum, 91, dies at son's home
Had been active farmer for 47 years-Six children survive
Halvor Woldum almost 92 years old, a progressive farmer in Glenwood township in Winneshiek County for more than 40 years died at the home of his son, John Woldum, 509 Decorah Ave at 12:30 a m Friday, April 9. Mr. Woldum had been in excellent health until a few weeks ago, although he had retired from active farming life many years ago and had lived here for 15 years.
Mr. Woldum was preceded in death by his wife about three years ago. Mrs. Woldum lived to be more than 90 years old. Coming to Winneshiek County in 1885 from Norway, the Woldums made this county their home for the rest of their lives. One son, Ole, died three years ago.
Funeral services were held for Mr. Woldum Monday afternoon at the First Lutheran church. Rev T. A. Hoff officiating.
Mr. Woldum is survived by six children to whom the sympathies of the community are extended in the loss of an outstandingly progressive father. The children are : Mrs. Fred Sanden of Seattle, Mrs. H. O. Nessett, Glenwood township; Martin Woldum, Decorah; Nels Woldum, Strathmore, Alta, and John and Halvor H. Woldum of Decorah. Obit Collection, no further info available.
Halvor, Ranvei and 4 youngest children Martin, Nels, John, and Halvor arrived on the ship Germanic from the White Star Line, May 11, 1885. Older children arrived earlier.
Family in 1865 census at
the farm Traave søndre, Lærdal:
Halvor Olsen 25 Lærdals Prgj.
Ranvei Monsdatter 28 Lærdals Prgj.
..Mari Halvorsdatter 2 Lærdals Prgj.
Had been active farmer for 47 years-Six children survive
Halvor Woldum almost 92 years old, a progressive farmer in Glenwood township in Winneshiek County for more than 40 years died at the home of his son, John Woldum, 509 Decorah Ave at 12:30 a m Friday, April 9. Mr. Woldum had been in excellent health until a few weeks ago, although he had retired from active farming life many years ago and had lived here for 15 years.
Mr. Woldum was preceded in death by his wife about three years ago. Mrs. Woldum lived to be more than 90 years old. Coming to Winneshiek County in 1885 from Norway, the Woldums made this county their home for the rest of their lives. One son, Ole, died three years ago.
Funeral services were held for Mr. Woldum Monday afternoon at the First Lutheran church. Rev T. A. Hoff officiating.
Mr. Woldum is survived by six children to whom the sympathies of the community are extended in the loss of an outstandingly progressive father. The children are : Mrs. Fred Sanden of Seattle, Mrs. H. O. Nessett, Glenwood township; Martin Woldum, Decorah; Nels Woldum, Strathmore, Alta, and John and Halvor H. Woldum of Decorah. Obit Collection, no further info available.
Halvor, Ranvei and 4 youngest children Martin, Nels, John, and Halvor arrived on the ship Germanic from the White Star Line, May 11, 1885. Older children arrived earlier.
Family in 1865 census at
the farm Traave søndre, Lærdal:
Halvor Olsen 25 Lærdals Prgj.
Ranvei Monsdatter 28 Lærdals Prgj.
..Mari Halvorsdatter 2 Lærdals Prgj.
Halvor Woldum, 91, dies at son's home
Had been active farmer for 47 years-Six children survive
Halvor Woldum almost 92 years old, a progressive farmer in Glenwood township in Winneshiek County for more than 40 years died at the home of his son, John Woldum, 509 Decorah Ave at 12:30 a m Friday, April 9. Mr. Woldum had been in excellent health until a few weeks ago, although he had retired from active farming life many years ago and had lived here for 15 years.
Mr. Woldum was preceded in death by his wife about three years ago. Mrs. Woldum lived to be more than 90 years old. Coming to Winneshiek County in 1885 from Norway, the Woldums made this county their home for the rest of their lives. One son, Ole, died three years ago.
Funeral services were held for Mr. Woldum Monday afternoon at the First Lutheran church. Rev T. A. Hoff officiating.
Mr. Woldum is survived by six children to whom the sympathies of the community are extended in the loss of an outstandingly progressive father. The children are : Mrs. Fred Sanden of Seattle, Mrs. H. O. Nessett, Glenwood township; Martin Woldum, Decorah; Nels Woldum, Strathmore, Alta, and John and Halvor H. Woldum of Decorah. Obit Collection, no further info available.
Halvor, Ranvei and 4 youngest children Martin, Nels, John, and Halvor arrived on the ship Germanic from the White Star Line, May 11, 1885. Older children arrived earlier.
Family in 1865 census at
the farm Traave søndre, Lærdal:
Halvor Olsen 25 Lærdals Prgj.
Ranvei Monsdatter 28 Lærdals Prgj.
..Mari Halvorsdatter 2 Lærdals Prgj.
Had been active farmer for 47 years-Six children survive
Halvor Woldum almost 92 years old, a progressive farmer in Glenwood township in Winneshiek County for more than 40 years died at the home of his son, John Woldum, 509 Decorah Ave at 12:30 a m Friday, April 9. Mr. Woldum had been in excellent health until a few weeks ago, although he had retired from active farming life many years ago and had lived here for 15 years.
Mr. Woldum was preceded in death by his wife about three years ago. Mrs. Woldum lived to be more than 90 years old. Coming to Winneshiek County in 1885 from Norway, the Woldums made this county their home for the rest of their lives. One son, Ole, died three years ago.
Funeral services were held for Mr. Woldum Monday afternoon at the First Lutheran church. Rev T. A. Hoff officiating.
Mr. Woldum is survived by six children to whom the sympathies of the community are extended in the loss of an outstandingly progressive father. The children are : Mrs. Fred Sanden of Seattle, Mrs. H. O. Nessett, Glenwood township; Martin Woldum, Decorah; Nels Woldum, Strathmore, Alta, and John and Halvor H. Woldum of Decorah. Obit Collection, no further info available.
Halvor, Ranvei and 4 youngest children Martin, Nels, John, and Halvor arrived on the ship Germanic from the White Star Line, May 11, 1885. Older children arrived earlier.
Family in 1865 census at
the farm Traave søndre, Lærdal:
Halvor Olsen 25 Lærdals Prgj.
Ranvei Monsdatter 28 Lærdals Prgj.
..Mari Halvorsdatter 2 Lærdals Prgj.
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Halvor
1841-1932
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