Pedersen, Sam (Soren), 1872-1937

PEDERSEN, PEDERSON, PETERSON, BECKMAN

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Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:38

From the Sioux County Index (Hull), October 22, 1937:

Sam Pederson, Of Inwood, Died Thursday, October 11 [i.e., 14]

The sad death of Mr. Sam Pederson, of Inwood, reached relatives and friends here last week Thursday. He was well known in Hull and was a brother-in-law of H. B. Beckman, Mrs. J. H. Beckman, Mrs. Henry Breuer and Mrs. W. J. Lutjens of this place.

Soren Pederson was born May 2, 1872 in Rolstrup, Denmark. He died October 14, 1937 at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 12 days. He was baptized in infancy. In his boyhood years he was instructed in the Word of God and confirmed at the usual age. As a young man he came to America. He became a citizen of the United States at the age of 24 years. In the year 1902 he entered holy wedlock with Miss Mary Beckman of Hull, Iowa.

They spent the first eight years of their wedded life in Doon, Iowa, where he was engaged in the dray business. From Doon they moved to a farm six miles north of Hull where they farmed for six years. For the next six years they lived on a farm two miles north of Boyden. From there they moved to their present home two miles south and one and one-quarter miles west of Inwood.

They became the parents of nine children, all of whom live to mourn the death of their father. They are: Mrs. Marie Vanden Berg of Ireton; Emma, Mrs. Lawrence Knutson, Howard, Helen, Mrs. Emil Serch, Lorena, Kenneth, and Esther, all of Inwood. Besides these he leaves to mourn his death: his wife; three brothers—Pete, who still resides in Denmark, Chris of Long Beach, California and Jack of Omaha, Nebraska; five grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

The deceased had always been in good health up to about February of this year when he became ill from influenza. The after-effects of this [one line obscured] physical condition which resulted in a congestion of his lungs and made him bedfast since the month of June, and finally brought about his death which came quietly at 10:30 o’clock Thursday morning in the hospital at Hudson, his faithful wife and several children being at his bedside.

The deceased was a faithful worker, was honest and reliable in his dealings with his fellowmen, a loyal husband, a provident father and a good friend. The community extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

Funeral services were held Sunday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the Lutheran Church, Inwood, Iowa, Rev. A. G. Bretthauer officiating. Funeral was in Richland Township Cemetery west of Doon.

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From the Alton Democrat, October 22, 1937, Hull news:

The following from Hull attended the funeral of their brother-in-law or uncle: Sam Peterson of Inwood; Mr. and Mrs. W. Lutjens, Mr. and Mrs. Hiene Beckman, Mrs. Lena Breuer and family, Mrs. Herman Beckman, Mr. and Mrs. W. Riet, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kuyper, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Techen, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Tademan, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Breuer, Wilfred Beckman and sister Gladys, and Henry Breuer Jr.

Mr. Peterson was married to Mary Beckman and for many years lived north of Hull. Last February he became ill and was bedfast since June. Mr. Peterson had reached the age of 65 years. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife Mary, 2 sons and 7 daughters. Three daughters are married, Mrs. Peter Vander Berg of Ireton, Mrs. Amiel Sirk and Mrs. Laurence Knudson of Inwood. He also had three brothers, Jack of Omaha, Nebr., Pete of Denmark and Chris in California.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Norwegian church in Inwood, Rev. Brethoven of Alvord conducting the services.

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RESEARCH NOTES

His FindaGrave.com page has Sam S. Pedersen, born 2 May 1872 in Denmark, died 14 Oct 1937 in Lincoln County, South Dakota, buried in Richland Cemetery, Inwood; spouse Mary Beckman Pedersen (1881-1959).

His surname is spelled variously in other sources: 1920 census (Pedersen), 1930 census (Petersen), 1925 Iowa state census (Pedersen, father Nels Pedersen, no mother’s name), Pedersen or Petersen in birth records for some of his children. His forename is given as Sam.

The Sioux County marriage register for 1902 has groom Soren Peterson, age 29, resident of Hull, a laborer, born in Denmark, parents Nels and Marie Peterson; bride Mary Beckman, age 18, resident of Lincoln Township, born in Lyon County, Iowa, parents Henry Beckman and Mary Harms; married in Orange City January 21, 1902.