Christian's birth name was Ole Kristian, but he changed it to Christian or "Chris" when he came to America on March 14, 1919 in order to further his education. He was processed through Ellis Island and then settled in Brooklyn, New York where he met Violet Alfreda Hendricksen. They were married on July 7, 1923 at Norwegian Evangelical Free Church. Christian was naturalized as a US citizen on October 19, 1925. In 1930 he traveled back to Norway to visit his ailing father. Letters between Violet and Chris indicate he really missed Norway and would probably have moved back if Violet had agreed. She did not, and four children were born to Chris and Violet in Brooklyn, New York. The family lived in Brooklyn, New York in 1930, where Christian worked as a carpenter.In 1937 their seven year old first born son died, devastating both parents. In 1940 the family was living in Staten Island, New York, where Christian worked as the superintendent of the laundry at Sailor's Snug Harbor. He lived and worked there until his death. Christian is buried with his wife Violet, whose name is not inscribed on the headstone. Their son, Gordon, is nearby. Christian's grave is near the big tree shown in the photos.
Christian's birth name was Ole Kristian, but he changed it to Christian or "Chris" when he came to America on March 14, 1919 in order to further his education. He was processed through Ellis Island and then settled in Brooklyn, New York where he met Violet Alfreda Hendricksen. They were married on July 7, 1923 at Norwegian Evangelical Free Church. Christian was naturalized as a US citizen on October 19, 1925. In 1930 he traveled back to Norway to visit his ailing father. Letters between Violet and Chris indicate he really missed Norway and would probably have moved back if Violet had agreed. She did not, and four children were born to Chris and Violet in Brooklyn, New York. The family lived in Brooklyn, New York in 1930, where Christian worked as a carpenter.In 1937 their seven year old first born son died, devastating both parents. In 1940 the family was living in Staten Island, New York, where Christian worked as the superintendent of the laundry at Sailor's Snug Harbor. He lived and worked there until his death. Christian is buried with his wife Violet, whose name is not inscribed on the headstone. Their son, Gordon, is nearby. Christian's grave is near the big tree shown in the photos.
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