OLSON, Emma Johanna (Eliason) 1871-1940

OLSON, ELIASON, TOLLEFSEN, HALSTENSDATTER, LLOYD

Posted By: Deidre Badker (email)
Date: 10/25/2012 at 07:05:31

Emma Johanna Eliason was born September 7, 1871 at Ceda​​r, Mitchell, Iowa to Ch​r​istoffer Eliason and​ G​uro Halstensdatter ​Tol​lefson, the first of their five children. Emma was baptized October 1, 1871 at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church at Meroa, Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa. She was confirmed at the same church on June 5, 1887.

Found in the 1880 to 1895 censuses living at Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa:
1880: Christopher Elieson 32, Julia Elieson 31, Emma Elieson 8, Anton Elieson 6, Helene Elieson 3.
1885: Christopher Eliason 36, Julia Eliason 35, Emma Eliason 13, Anton Eliason 11, Ellen Eliason 7, Elias Eliason 4.
1895: Emma Eliason age 22.

Emma married Jo​han ​Gerhard Olson on Jun​e 12, ​1895 at the Rock Creek Lutheran, Meroa,​ Iowa.​

Newsclipping: OLSON - ELIASON WEDDING - Osage News June 13, 1895 Matrimonial: That was a society event of very great interest, which occurred at the Rock Creek Lutheran church yesterday afternoon, uniting in the holy bonds of wedlock, two of the most prominent young people of that community. The ceremony, which among Norwegians includes an address to the couple, was performed by Rev. Sigrud Olsen, of St. Ansgar, in the presence of about 200 invited guests. After the exercises at the church were completed the company repaired to the home of the bride’s parents where they partook of a bounteous dinner provided for the occasion. Then came amusements of various kinds, the festivities being continued far into the night.

The groom is Mr. J. G. Olson, a prosperous young farmer of Cedar township, in which he was born about thirty years ago, being the second son of Levi Olsen, the first settler in that part of the county. He is a young gentleman of high character, steady habits and great industry. The bride is Miss Emma Eliason, the eldest daughter of Christoffer Eliason, who is a well-to-do farmer of that community. She is an accomplished young lady and is a great favorite among her associates. She is also a native of Cedar township. The newly married couple will settle down to housekeeping in the southern part of Rock township where the many presents they received will help to beautify and adorn their home. THE NEWS joins with their other friends in extending sincere congratulations.

Found in the 1900, 1910 censuses at Rock, Mitchell, Iowa:
1900: John G Olson 36, Emma J Olson 28.
1910: John G Olson 46, Emma J Olson 39.

Emma and Johan adopted 2 children: Edna L and Lester L.

Found in the 1915 to 1930 censuses at Osage, Mitchell, IA:
1915: Emma Olson 43. 1925: John G Olson 61, Emma Olson 53, Edna L Olson 12, Sester (Lester) L Olson 9 (Edna and Lester were adopted).
1930: widowed, Emma J Olsen 58, Lester L Olsen 15, Edna O Lloyd 17, Carl L Lloyd 21.

Emma died February 2, 1940 at Los ​Angeles, California and was buried at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church Cemetery at Meroa, Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa.