PAULSON, Gjert Knutsen (George K.) 1850-1940

PAULSON, FRAMSTAD, TRAAUM, GJERTSDATTER, DORDAHL

Posted By: Deidre Badker (email)
Date: 4/21/2015 at 17:13:49

Gjert Knutsen Paulson was born October 20, 1850, at Ulvik, Hordaland, Norway, to Knut Traaum Paulson and Herborg Gjertsdatter, the second of their eight children.

Gjert emigrated in the spring of 1868 to Mitchell Co., Iowa, with his parents and siblings. He was a farmer by trade.

Found in the 1870 census living on a farm at Newburg, Mitchell, Iowa: Canute Pawlson 50, Herbert Pawlson 50, Paul Pawlson 22, Lewis Pawlson 20, Gert Pawlson 18, Hans Pawlson 16, Christopher Pawlson 14, Canute Pawlson 10, Ole Pawlson 4, Herber Pawlson 6.

Gjert married Randi Anna Pedersdatter Framstad (b May 21, 1857 Oppland, Norway, d May 28, 1891 rural Floyd, Iowa) on December 15, 1875 at the First Lutheran Church at St. Ansgar, Mitchell, Iowa.

The couple had three children:
Knud (b 1886, d 1960);
Anna (b January 6, 188 rural Floyd Co, Iowa, d February 28, 1958 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) and
Hermina (b 1890, d 1957).

Found in the 1880 census living at Rock, Mitchell, Iowa: Knut Paulson 59, Herbe Paulson 58, Paul Paulson 31, Jack Paulson 29, Knute Paulson 19, Ole Paulson 14.

Gjert next married Anna Tormodsdatter Dordahl on November 17, 1892 at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Meroa, Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa.

Gjert and Anna had five children:
Thomas Kernel (b Jun 1, 1893, d November 9, 1971 Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa);

Gustav (b August 4, 1894, d January 28, 1954 Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas);

Birdie Clarissa (b January 2, 1896, d May 18, 1985 Osage, Mitchell, Iowa);

Alma Gertina (b April 18, 1897, d September 8, 1975 Osage, Mitchell, Iowa) and

Herman Clifford (b August 17, 1900, d July 28, 1956 Nora Springs, Floyd, Iowa).

Found in the 1895 - 1940 censuses at Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa:
1895: J K Paulson 45.

1900: George Paulson 49, Anne Paulson 32, Knud Paulson 13, Anne Paulson 12, Tommas Paulson 6, Gustav Paulson 5, Borde C Paulson 4, Alma G Paulson 3, Andre Pederson 30.

1910: George (Gjert) Knutsen Paulsen 59, Anna Thompson Dardahl Paulsen 40, Thomas Paulsen 16, Gustave Paulsen 15, Birdie Paulsen 14, Alma Paulsen 13, Herman Paulsen 9.

1915: George Paulson age 64

1920: Thomas K Paulson 26, George K Paulson 69, Anna Paulson 52, Herman C Paulson 19.

1925: George K Paulson 74, Anna Paulson 56, Thomas K Paulson 31, Herman C Paulson 24.

1930: George K Paulson 79, Hana Paulson 62, Herman C Paulson 29, Thomas K Paulson 36.

1940: Herman Paulson 39, Claudia 19, George K (father, widowed) 89, Thomas (brother) 46.

G. K. Paulson died May 13, 1940 at Mitchell Co, Iowa and was buried at the Rock Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Meroa, Cedar, Mitchell, Iowa.
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Newspaper Obituary:

Gjert Knudson Paulson, son of Knut and Herborg Paulson, was born at Ulvik, Hardanger, Norway on October 20, 1850. In the spring of 1876 (should be 1868), he came with his parents to America and located in Rock Township, Mitchell County, Iowa.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church of his native place and since coming to this country has always been an active member of the Rock Creek Lutheran Church.

Mr. Paulson entered into his first marriage with Randi P. Framstad of this community on December 15, 1875. In this marriage the following children were born: Knut, of Driscol, North Dakota; Mrs. David (Anna) Gates of North Regina, Canada; and Mrs. Henry (Hermina) Espseth, of Wild Rose, North Dakota. His first wife preceded him in death on May 28, 1891.

On November 17, 1892, Mr. Paulson entered into his second marriage with Anna Thompson Dardahl. In this marriage five children, three sons and two daughters, were born. These children survive him: Thomas and Herman, both at home; Gust, of Rock Township; Mrs. Herbert (Birdie) Huebner and Mrs. Clifford (Alma) Gast, both of this vicinity. His second wife preceded him in death on May 11, 1933. Besides the above children a brother, Christopher Paulson, of Lake Mills, Iowa, and twenty-seven grandchildren survive.

During the last seven years the health of the departed brother has gradually been failing and on account of his crippled condition he has been confined to his home. He became seriously ill about a week ago and heart failure, together with the usual infirmities of old age, terminated his temporal life on May 13, 1940.

Funeral services were conducted in the home at 1:00 p.m. and at the Rock Creek Lutheran Church at 2:00 on May 18, 1940. The Rev. O.C. Myhre conducted services and interment was in the Rock Creek Lutheran cemetery.

There is a memorial for him at FindaGrave #25201138.