Person:Thorbjorn Hartman Christensen (2)

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Thorbjorn Hartman Christensen
d.11 May 1980 Seattle, Washington
m. 23 Jun 1900
  1. Thorbjorn Hartman Christensen1900 - 1980
  2. Dagny Harriett Christensen1903 - 1991
  3. Alice Berglot Christensen1908 - 2002
  4. Ernest Adolph Christensen1912 - 2003
  5. Vivian Christensen1914 - 2006
  6. Lillian Anita Christensen1914 - 1980
  7. James Halfdan Christensen1917 - 1997
m. 14 Jun 1938
  1. Bryan Thomas Christensen1939 - 2010
  2. Warren David Christensen1943 - 1944
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Name Thorbjorn Hartman Christensen
Immigrant Name Thomas Hartman Christensen
Gender Male
Birth? 15 Sep 1900 Oslo, Akershus, Norway
Immigration? 6 Aug 1907 Ellis Island
Marriage 14 Jun 1938 San Francisco, California, United Statesto Helen Louise Mangelson
Alt Marriage 14 Jun 1938 South San Francisco, San Mateo, California, United Statesto Helen Louise Mangelson
Death? 11 May 1980 Seattle, WashingtonCause: pancreatic cancer
Burial? 15 May 1980 Forest Lawn Cemetery, Seattle, King, Washington, United States

Grandpa Tommy, in his retirement, enjoyed playing "Santa" in the Downtown Seattle Frederick & Nelson's flagship storefront for many years. He was in the Seattle Times once when they did an article on the Downtown Seattle Santas. --HeidiShuler 01:10, 13 September 2007 (EDT)

Thorbjorn Halfdan (Thomas) came from Kristiania, Norway on the Hellig Olav ship with his mom, Dagmar, and his sister, Harriet. It was at Ellis Island that his name was changed.

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