FOSHOLDT, Syver J. 1840-1927
FOSHOLDT, HAAKONSDATTER, HAAKONSON, KJENSRUD, TORKILSON, LUNDE, GROV, NORBY, CHRISTIANSEN, NELSON
Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 4/21/2010 at 16:26:29
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OBITUARY: Syver J. Fosholdt, 1840-1927
Syver Johnsen Fosholdt was born in Hedalen, Norway on January 2, 1840, the ninth of ten children of John Torkilson and Sigrid Haakonsdatter Kjensrud Fosholdt. He enjoyed the blessings of a Christian home and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church of his native place. From early youth he showed great interest in obtaining both a secular and Christian education. He attended the parochial school, the high school, and also the Business College at Ringerike, Norway. After completing his business course he was employed for some time in a store in Drammen. Later he and his brother Torkil entered into the general merchandise business at Bragerdokken in Hedalen.
On February 25, 1862, Mr. Fosholdt was united in marriage to Miss Marthe Marie Lunde of Aadelen, Norway. They were married in Vestre Gausdal, Gudbrandsdalen, where she was then living. They made their home in Norway until 1867, when they immigrated to America with their two young children, Sigrid and John. They were living in a lumber camp in Manistee, MI when their infant son John died on October 26, 1867. They located in Black Earth, WI before moving to Iowa on May 3, 1868. The made their home temporarily in the Thideman Docken cabin in Cedar Township, Mitchell County. Marthe Marie Fosholdt died in this cabin on October 29, 1868 after giving birth to a daughter, who was named after her mother. Hers was the first burial in the Rock Creek Lutheran cemetery.
On February 20, 1874, Syver was married to Miss Johanne Grov, of this community. In 1875, they bought some land in Rock Grove Township, Floyd County. With diligence, hard work, and God’s blessings, he built his family a beautiful home where he continued to live until his death. Shortly after coming to this community, he joined the Rock Creek Lutheran church and was always a loyal and active member. Being especially interested in the Christian education of children, Mr. Fosholdt taught the parochial school of the congregation for several years, and for many years held several positions of trust in the church and Sunday School.
His second wife, Johanne Grov Fosholdt, passed away on June 25, 1894.
Two daughters from his first marriage survive him: Mrs. Olaus (Sigrid) Norby and Mrs. O.C. (Malla) Christiansen, both of Osage. Eight children were born to his second marriage and the following survive: Gabriel of Long Beach, CA; Harold and Mrs. Iver (Mary) Nelson of this community; Isabelle, Elizabeth, John and Thorvald (Tom) at home. Four nephews, two nieces, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive.
Mr. Fosholdt had enjoyed good health until about six years ago, since which he has gradually failed. His children ministered to him lovingly during his declining years and last illness. He passed away March 15, 1927.
Funeral services were held at the home at one o’clock and at the Rock Creek Lutheran church at two o’clock p.m. Interment was in the Rock Creek Lutheran cemetery. The Rev. O.C. Myhre and the Rev. J.A. Urness spoke words of instruction and comfort at the services.
Submitted to IaGenWeb 2004, Steve Norby
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#2:The Rock Creek Cemetery listing on IaGenWeb shows:
Fosholdt, Syver Johnsen, Jan 2, 1840 - Mar 15, 1927
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#3:Syver Johnsen Fosholdt
Press News, 1895: S.J. Fosholdt received a three seated buggy and $27.80 from the Norwegian Lutheran church as a birthday gift. The ladies of the church served a free dinner to everyone present.
Syver's children w/ Martha Marie Nielsdatter Lunde (Martha born April 11, 1842 Buskerud, Norway, died October 29, 1868 Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa):
- Sigrid Syversdatter (born December 30, 1862 Bragerdokken, Hedalen, Valdres, Buskerud, Norway, married Olaus Norby at Iowa, died March 26, 1940 Osage, Mitchell, Iowa).
- John Sversen (born March 5, 1866 Hedalen, Valdres, Buskerud, Norway, died October 26, 1867 Manistee, Michigan)
- Martha Marie Fosholdt (born October 29, 1868 Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa, married Ole Christian Christiansen at Meroa, died October 29, 1868 Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa.
2nd wife: Johanna Haraldsdatter Grove (born April 19, 1847 Oppland, Norway, died June 25, 1894 Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa) (8 children all born at Rock Grove, Floyd, IA, all surnames Fosholdt):
- Marith (born Nov 9, 1875, married Iver Johannes Nelson May 4, 1902 at RCLC, died January 10, 1958 Rock Grove, Floyd, IA);
- John Syversen (born February 5, 1877, died April 12, 1955 Mitchell, IA)
-Harold Syversen (born April 17, 1878, died February 3, 1958 Mason City, Cerro Gordo, IA)
-Ingeborg (born November 17, 1880, died April 21, 1881 Rock Grove, Floyd, Iowa)
-Thorvold Syversen (born April 3, 1882, died June 10, 1951 Mason City, IA
-Gabriel (born May 11, 1884, died December 8, 1957 Long Beach, LA, California
-Isabelle Ingeborg (born March 3, 1886, died July 23, 1976 Long Beach, CA
-Lise (Elisabeth) (born August 10, 1888, died September 1, 1974 Long Beach, CA).Found in the 1880 - 1925 censuses at Rock Grove, Floyd, Iowa: 1880: Syver J. Fosholdt 40, Johanna Fosholdt 33, Sarah Fosholdt 17, Martha M. Fosholdt 11, Mary Fosholdt 4, John Fosholdt 3, Harold Fosholdt 2, John T. Fosholdt 20.
1885: Syren J Foshold 44, Johana Foshold 37, Sarah Foshold 22, Martha M Foshold 16, Mary Foshold 9, John Foshold 7, Harold Foshold 6, Thervald Fosholdt 2, Gabriel Fosholdt 0.
1895: S J Fssholdt age 55.
1900:Sever Fosholdt 60, Martha Fosholdt 29, Mary Fosholdt 24, John Fosholdt 23, Harold Fosholdt 22, Thoroald Fosholdt 18, Gabriel Fosholdt 16, Ingeborg Fosholdt 14, Lizzie Fosholdt 12.
1910: Syver Johnsen Fosholdt 70, John Fosholdt 33, Harold Syversen Fosholdt 32, Thorvald Syversen Fosholdt 28, Ingeborg Fosholdt 24, Lizzie Elizabeth Lise Fosholdt 21. 1915: S J Fosholdt age 75.
1920: John Fosholdt 42, Thorval Fosholdt 38, Isabelle Fosholdt 33, Seevar J Fosholdt 80.
1925: S J Fosholdt 85, John Fosholdt 47, Thorwald Fosholdt 42, Isabel Fosholdt 38, M J Peterson 50.
(Censuses transcribed as found without fixing spelling errors.)
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NOTE:
There is a Guri Johannsdatter Fosholdt (born September 29, 1830 at Norway, married Ole Iverson Aspeholt June 2, 1861 Norway and died July 5, 1920 at Rock township, Mitchell County, Iowa; Find a Grave # 51465913).Guri is a sister to Syver Fosholdt.
Their parents were: Torkild Johnson Goplerud (1762-1849 both Norway) and Kari Olsdatter Lindelien.
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Torkild and Kari's children were:
Sigrid Fosholdt (1820 - 1849);
Guri Fosholdt (1822 - 1830);
Ingeborg Fosholdt (1825 - 1830);
Torkil Johnsen Fosholdt (1827 - 1926);
Guri Johnsdatter Fosholdt (1830 - 1920);
Ingeborg Fosholdt (1833 - 1860);
Kari Johnsdatter Fosholdt (1836 - 1924);
Margit Fosholdt (1838 - 1838);
Syver Johnson Fosholdt (1840 - 1927);
Margit Fosholdt (1844 - 1844).
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(Credit: Deidre Badker, 1/2013 - Item #3 and photo below, which is from the RCLC Ladie's Aid book.)
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