JOHANSON, Alfred Lawrence 1899-1940
JOHANSON, GULBRANDSON
Posted By: County Coordinator (kermit)
Date: 2/12/2010 at 14:49:27
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OBITUARY: Alfred Lawrence Johanson, 1899-1940, Mitchell County, Iowa
Alfred Lawrence Johanson, son of Jens and Ingeborg Gulbrandson Johanson, was born in Rock Township, Mitchell County, Iowa, on July 11, 1899. The days of his youth were spent in the parental home until the death of his parents. Since their death he has made his home with his brother John, and has been working on different farms in the area. The departed brother has never been physically strong for many years, but has been able to work part of the time.
Alfred was baptized and confirmed in the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, and also attended the rural schools of this community.
The following near relatives survive him: one brother, John, and three sisters, Mrs. Herman (Agnes) Klemesrud, Mrs. C.E. (Nettie) Shoger, and Mrs. Julius (Matilda) Anderson. Nine nephews and nieces also survive.
Alfred died while riding his bicycle on Highway #9 on November 24, 1940. A car driven by Gus Fohrman, who was traveling in the same direction, accidentally struck and killed him.
The Rev. O.C. Myhre conducted funeral services from the Rock Creek Lutheran Church on November 24, 1940. Interment was made in the Rock Creek cemetery.
Submitted to IAGenweb 2005 Steve Norby
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#2:Alfred Lawrence Johanson was born July 11, 1899 at Rock township, Mitchell County, Iowa to Jens Johannesen and Ingeborg Gulbrandsdatter, the youngest of their eight children. He never married, nor had children.
Found in the 1900 - 1940 censuses living at Rock, Mitchell, Iowa:
1900: Jens Johnson 48, Engibor Johnson 48, Gustav John Johnson 21, Anna A Johnson 19, Nettie Johnson 16, Oscar Johnson 14, Jennie Johnson 11, Matties Johnson 8, Matilda M Johnson 5, Alfred L Johnson 11/12.
1910: Jens Johannesen 58, Ingeborg Johnson 58, Johan (John) Gustav Johnson 31, Anton Oscar Johanson 23, Matthias Johanson 17, Jennie Antonette Johnson 21, Mathilda Maria Johnson 15, Alfred Johnson 10, Arthur Julius Johnson 5.
1920: Jens Johansen 68, Ingeborg Johansen 67, John G Johansen 40, Alfred L Johansen 20, Matilda Johansen 24, Arthur Johansen 15. (Arthur was a grandson - John's son
1930: Jens Johansen 78, Ingeborg Johansen 88, John Johansen 50, Alfred Johansen 30, Arthur Johansen 25.
1940: John G Johanson 60, Alfred L Johanson 40.
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Alfred Johanson was killed in an accident on November 24, 1940 at rural Mitchell County, Iowa. He was buried at the Rock Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Meroa, Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa.See FindaGrave Memorial # 54311964
(Contributed by Deidre Badker 2/2014)
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