Person:Peter Peterson (10)

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Peter L. (Pedesen) Peterson
b.6 Dec 1868 Furderud, Brandvol, Norway
d.10 Jul 1900 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 11 Jun 1861
  1. Agnette Louise Pedersdt1861 - 1919
  2. Nilsine Pedersdt1864 - 1920
  3. Pauline Pedersdt1866 - 1925
  4. Peter L. (Pedesen) Peterson1868 - 1900
  5. Nils PEDERSEN1871 - Aft 1919
  6. Einar PEDERSEN1875 - Aft 1919
  7. Agnes Marie PEDERSDT1878 - 1910
Spouse and Children
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m. 27 Jul 1892
  1. Clifford Palmer Peterson1892 - 1952
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Facts and Events
Name Peter L. (Pedesen) Peterson
Alt Name Pedesen _____
Gender Male
Birth? 6 Dec 1868 Furderud, Brandvol, Norway
Immigration? 1887 Unumb, Brandvol, Norway
Marriage 27 Jul 1892 Minneapolis, MNto Anna Sophia SWANSON
Census? 1895, 1900
Occupation? Furniture Trimmer And Cabinet Maker
Residence[1] 1407 Madison NE Mpls
Death? 10 Jul 1900 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States
Burial? 12 Jul 1900 Crystal Lake Cemetery, Mpls. MN
Cause of Death? aedema of lungs
Nationality? Norweigan
Religion? Fairview Norwegian Lutheran Church

EMPL: Place: cabinet maker Note: Mpls. Furniture Co.


Peter immigrated with his sisters to America. They came straight to Minneapolis. He had trade skills in woodworking and cabinet making. The eariest directory listing is 1889 where he is living at 245 Cedar. In 1892, he is living at 509 10th Ave S. in Mpls. Anna Swanson is living at 610 10th Ave. So. (possibly one block apart). Sometime in late 1891 early 1892, Anna becomes pregnant. They apply for a marriage licence on July 27, 1892. Clifford Palmer Peterson is born on September 14, 1892 and the birth certificate address is 517 So. 12th Ave. In 1894 Peter is living at 703 3rd Av NE which is near the Mpls. furniture co. he works at. He is residing with his cousins, Otto and Nils Nilson for two years. In 1895 to 1897, all of these people are living at 724 NE Adams St. In 1898, Peterson’s move to 1407 Madison NE. Peter becomes sick with a bacterial infection in his lungs in June 1900 and dies at age 31 as there was no antibiotic treatment at that time. His son is age 8.

Peter’s uncle, Peder Nilsen (his mother’s younger brother) immigrated to Preston, MN in 1861. Peder is married to Caroline in 1868 and has two boys, Nels and Otto Nilsen. These two first cousins move to Mpls. and live with Peter for a time.


Peder was born in Hedmark County (Fylke Name) Solor Prosti region: bygdelag society area = Solorlag Head Parrish: Brandval; Farms: Furderud, Unumb, plus North and South farms, Lure Head Parrish: Flisa region, town of Hof; Farm: Hundsaker

It is not known how Peter and Anna met. They have common birth dates in December. It is assumed that Anna got pregrant prior to marriage. Clifford was born two months after the Hennepin County Licence date.

Peter worked for Minneapolis Furniture Company, located on the corner of 5th Ave & SE Division Street. His trade was cabinet maker and furniture trimmer.


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References
  1. ↑ 703 3rd Ave. NE
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