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Adolph Christian Paulson

M, #3783, b. 15 January 1887, d. 14 April 1968

Parents

FatherSoren Christian ('Chris") Poulsen (b. 15 September 1860, d. 12 December 1920)
MotherHansine Hansen (b. 8 October 1862, d. 31 August 1935)
Pedigree Link

Family: Helene Birgetta Wick (b. 30 October 1893, d. 30 December 1982)

SonRobert Melvin Paulson+ (b. 8 October 1922, d. 10 December 2009)
DaughterMarian Lois Paulson+ (b. 5 September 1924)

Biography

Adolph was born on 15 January 1887 in Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota.1,2 He married Helene Birgetta Wick on 12 July 1921 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Adolph died on 14 April 1968, in Fresno, Fresno County, California, at age 81.1,2 He was buried in Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno, Fresno County, California.3
Adolph Christian Paulson appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Soren Christian ('Chris") Poulsen and Hansine Paulson in 129 Second Street, Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota, which listed Soren C Paulson, 39, born September 1860, in Denmark (emigrated to USA in 1882), Hancina [sic, Hansine] Paulson, 37, born October 1862, in Norway (emigrated to USA in 1884), and thier children, Adolph C Paulson, 12, born January 1888 [1887], in North Dakota, Belinda M Paulson, 7, born December 1892, in North Dakota, and Henry M Paulson, 1, born August 1898 [1897], in North Dakota. They had been married 14 years, since about 1886. Hansine had given birth to 8 children, only 3 of whom were living.4 Adolph Christian Paulson was a machinist in a machine shop in 1900.5 He appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Soren Christian ('Chris") Poulsen and Hansine Paulson in 1909 Washington Ave South, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which listed Soren C Paulson, 49, born in Denmark (emigated to USA in 1882), Hansine Paulson, 48, born in Norway (emigrated to USA in 1883), their children (all born in North Dakota) Adolph Paulson, 23, Belinda Paulson, 17, and Henry Paulson, 12; Carl Larson, 22, a lodger, and Hansine's widowed mother Caroline Hansen, 73, born in Norway (emigrated to USA in 1883).

Household Members in 1910 U.S. Census:
Soren C Paulson, 49, born in Denmark (emigated to USA in 1882)
Hansine Paulson, 48, born in Norway (emigrated to USA in 1883)
Adolph Paulson, 23, born in North Dakota
Belinda Paulson, 17, born in North Dakota
Henry Paulson, 12, born in North Dakota
Carl Larson, 22, a border
Caroline Hansen, 73, born in Norway (emigrated to USA in 1883),mother-in-law.5 Adolph Christian Paulson lived on 28 February 1942 in 2819 11th Ave., So., Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.6 His Social Security Number was 475-03-0920, issued before 1951 in Minnesota.1 He lived in 517 West Conell, Fresno, Fresno County, California, At one time, he lived at 517 West Conell, Fresno, California. He lived in 1968 in Fresno, Fresno County, California.1
Last Edited 18 September 2024

Citations

  1. [S189] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S366] California Death Index, 1940-97, online www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Adolph C. Paulson
    Birth: 1887
    Death: 1968
    Burial: Fresno Memorial Gardens
    Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA
    Plot: Garden of Devotion
    Created by: Edward DeVera
    Record added: Oct 21, 2015
    Find A Grave Memorial# 154070054. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  4. [S703] 1900 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Soren C Paulson
    Age: 39
    Birth Date: Sep 1860
    Birthplace: Denmark
    Home in 1900: Wahpeton, Richland, North Dakota
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Immigration Year: 1882
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Hancina [sic, Hansine] Paulson
    Marriage Year: 1886
    Years Married: 14
    Father's Birthplace: Denmark
    Mother's Birthplace: Denmark
    Occupation: Blacksmith
    Household Members:
    Soren C Paulson, 39, born September 1860, in Denmark (emigrated to USA in 1882)
    Hancina [sic, Hansine] Paulson, 37, born October 1862, in Norway (emigrated to USA in 1884)
    Adolphe C Paulson, 12, born January 1888, in North Dakota
    Belenda M Paulson, 7, born December 1892, in North Dakota
    Henry M Paulson, 1, born August 1898, in North Dakota
    Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Wahpeton, Richland, North Dakota; Roll: 1231; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241231
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004.
    Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
  5. [S704] 1910 U.S. Census, www.ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Soren C Paulson
    Age in 1910: 49
    Birth Year: abt 1861
    Birthplace: Denmark
    Home in 1910: Minneapolis Ward 6, Hennepin, Minnesota
    Street: Washington Ave So
    House Number: 1909
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Immigration Year: 1882
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Hansine Paulson
    Father's Birthplace: Denmark
    Mother's Birthplace: Denmark
    Native Tongue: English [sic, Danish]
    Occupation: Blacksmith
    Industry: Own Shop
    Home Owned or Rented: Rent
    Farm or House: House
    Naturalization Status: Naturalized
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Years Married: 24 (since about 1886)
    Household Members:
    Soren C Paulson, 49, born in Denmark (emigated to USA in 1882)
    Hansine Paulson, 48, born in Norway (emigrated to USA in 1883)
    Adolph Paulson, 23, born in North Dakota
    Belinda Paulson, 17, born in North Dakota
    Henry Paulson, 12, born in North Dakota
    Carl Larson, 22, a border
    Caroline Hansen, 73, born in Norway (emigrated to USA in 1883),mother-in-law
    Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Minneapolis Ward 6, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T624_703; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1374716
    Source Information: Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.
    Original data: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA.
  6. [S1272] World War II Draft ration Cards (Fold3), online www.fold3.com, World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name Henry Simon Paulson
    Gender Male
    Race White
    Age 44
    Relationship to Draftee Self (Head)
    Birth Date 25 Aug 1897
    Birth Place Wahpeton, North Dakota, USA
    Residence Place 2819 11th Ave. So., Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Registration Date 28 Feb 1942
    Registration Place Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Employer C G Farmore
    Height 5 8
    Weight 145
    Complexion Light
    Hair Color Gray
    Eye Color Hazel
    Next of Kin Adolph Paulson, 1914 Portland Ave., Minneapolis, MN. Hereinafter cited as WWII Draft Registration Cards (Fold3.)
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Helene Birgetta Wick

F, #3784, b. 30 October 1893, d. 30 December 1982

Parents

FatherMons Johan Abelsen Wick (b. 1863, d. 1906)
MotherSamueline (Lena) Hansdatter (b. 1864, d. 1947)
Pedigree Link

Family: Adolph Christian Paulson (b. 15 January 1887, d. 14 April 1968)

SonRobert Melvin Paulson+ (b. 8 October 1922, d. 10 December 2009)
DaughterMarian Lois Paulson+ (b. 5 September 1924)

Biography

Helene was born on 30 October 1893 in Revvik, Norway. NOTE: Another source indicates that she was born in Vik, Molov, Nordland, Norway. She married Adolph Christian Paulson on 12 July 1921 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Helene died on 30 December 1982, in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, at age 89. She was buried on 4 January 1983 in Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno, Fresno County, California.1


Her husband, Adolph, died on 14 April 1968 in Fresno, Fresno County, California, at age 81, leaving her a widow.2,3

Last Edited 6 November 2020

Citations

  1. [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Helen W. Paulson
    Birth: 1893
    Death: 1982
    Burial: Fresno Memorial Gardens
    Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA
    Plot: Garden of Devotion
    Created by: Edward DeVera
    Record added: Oct 21, 2015
    Find A Grave Memorial# 154070067. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S189] Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S366] California Death Index, 1940-97, online www.ancestry.com.
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Robert Melvin Paulson

M, #3785, b. 8 October 1922, d. 10 December 2009

Parents

FatherAdolph Christian Paulson (b. 15 January 1887, d. 14 April 1968)
MotherHelene Birgetta Wick (b. 30 October 1893, d. 30 December 1982)
Pedigree Link

Family: Norma Mae Thorgrimson (b. 20 May 1923, d. 14 January 2002)

SonChristopher Robert Paulson+
SonPhillip Martin Paulson+ (b. 3 April 1949, d. 1999)
SonRichard Paul Paulson+

Biography

Robert was born on 8 October 1922 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1 He married Norma Mae Thorgrimson on 14 June 1946 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1

Robert Melvin Paulson died on 10 December 2009 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 87.1 He was buried on 29 March 2010 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. Karen Webb Paulson: We recently laid Bob and Norma to permanent rest at Arlington National Cemetary on March 29th of this year [2010]. It was really a special tribute to these great Americans. With Danish, Norweigian, and Icelandic roots of course!1


His wife, Norma, died on 14 January 2002 The bulletin for the 26 January 2002 memorial services for Norma Mae Paulson at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, California, included the following:
"Survived by loving husband Robert and sons Christopher (Cinamon) and Richard (Karen). Predeceased by son Phillip (Marsha). A proud grandmother of Gregory, Karl, Anders, Laura, Eric, Lisa and Kim. Mother to many who knew and loved her, including Harvey and Lynne.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Graduated from the University of Minnesota as a Pratt-Scholar in mathematics in 1944.
She was a gourmet cook and housemother to a generation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the "Phillip Paulson Scholarship Fund", c/o/ PASA, 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6J5K8." in Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles County, California, at age 78, leaving him a widower.2

Robert Melvin Paulson lived in 8125 Billowvista Drive, Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles County, California, 90293, 310-823-6575, In 2000, they lived at 8125 Billowvista Drive, Playa Del Rey, California 90293: telephone: 310-823-6575.
Last Edited 2 February 2022

Citations

  1. [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Robert Melvin Paulson
    BIRTH: 8 Oct 1922, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
    DEATH: 10 Dec 2009 (aged 87), Los Angeles County, California, USA
    BURIAL: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
    MEMORIAL ID: 72314462
    Inscription: US AIR FORCE
    Parents:
    Adolph Christian Paulson, 1887–1968
    Helen Birgitta Wick Paulson, 1893–1982
    Spouse: Norma Mae Thorgrimson Paulson, 1923–2002 (m. (married) 194. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S189] Social Security Death Index.
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Norma Mae Thorgrimson

F, #3786, b. 20 May 1923, d. 14 January 2002

Parents

FatherPeter B. Thorgrimson (b. 30 November 1887, d. 28 July 1953)
MotherAsta Mae Johnson (b. 24 July 1886, d. 2 February 1986)
Pedigree Link

Family: Robert Melvin Paulson (b. 8 October 1922, d. 10 December 2009)

SonChristopher Robert Paulson+
SonPhillip Martin Paulson+ (b. 3 April 1949, d. 1999)
SonRichard Paul Paulson+

Biography

Norma was born on 20 May 1923 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1 She married Robert Melvin Paulson on 14 June 1946 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.2

Norma Mae Thorgrimson died The bulletin for the 26 January 2002 memorial services for Norma Mae Paulson at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, California, included the following:
"Survived by loving husband Robert and sons Christopher (Cinamon) and Richard (Karen). Predeceased by son Phillip (Marsha). A proud grandmother of Gregory, Karl, Anders, Laura, Eric, Lisa and Kim. Mother to many who knew and loved her, including Harvey and Lynne.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Graduated from the University of Minnesota as a Pratt-Scholar in mathematics in 1944.
She was a gourmet cook and housemother to a generation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the "Phillip Paulson Scholarship Fund", c/o/ PASA, 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6J5K8." on 14 January 2002 in Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles County, California, at age 78.1 She was buried on 29 March 2010 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
Norma Mae Thorgrimson was buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside County, California.
Last Edited 2 February 2022

Citations

  1. [S189] Social Security Death Index.
  2. [S908] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Robert Melvin Paulson
    BIRTH: 8 Oct 1922, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
    DEATH: 10 Dec 2009 (aged 87), Los Angeles County, California, USA
    BURIAL: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
    MEMORIAL ID: 72314462
    Inscription: US AIR FORCE
    Parents:
    Adolph Christian Paulson, 1887–1968
    Helen Birgitta Wick Paulson, 1893–1982
    Spouse: Norma Mae Thorgrimson Paulson, 1923–2002 (m. (married) 194. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
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Phillip Martin Paulson

M, #3791, b. 3 April 1949, d. 1999

Parents

FatherRobert Melvin Paulson (b. 8 October 1922, d. 10 December 2009)
MotherNorma Mae Thorgrimson (b. 20 May 1923, d. 14 January 2002)
Pedigree Link

Family: Marsha Ann Taves

SonAnders Paulson
DaughterLaura Jane Paulson

Biography

Phillip was born on 3 April 1949 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. He married Mari Lee Reamer on 25 July 1971 in Culver City, Los Angeles County, California. He and Mari Lee Reamer were divorced before 1977. He married Marsha Ann Taves on 16 December 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Phillip died on 1999, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age ~50.
Phillip Martin Paulson lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, At the time of his death, he lived at 8192 Montcalm Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Last Edited 6 July 2011
Compiler: Paul Van Buren
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