Helmer Martinius Hanson

Helmer Martinius Hanson
(1877-1935)

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Spouses/Children:
Ottilia Jonsson

Helmer Martinius Hanson ² ³ ⁴ ⁵

Born: 28 Feb 1877, Minnesota ⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸
Marriage: Ottilia Jonsson on 18 Mar 1908 in Williams County, N. Dakota ¹
Died: 26 Jan 1935 aged 57 ⁵
Buried: Nut Lake Lutheran Church, Saskatchewan ⁵

bullet General Notes:

Property description of homestead filed : NW 35 39, 13, 2

Helmer married Ottilia Jonsson, daughter of Jons Jonsson and Gertrud Pehrsdotter, on 18 Mar 1908 in Williams County, N. Dakota.⁵ (Ottilia Jonsson was born on 29 May 1880 in Lekvattnets Parish, County Varmlands lan , Sweden,⁵ ¹⁰ died in May 1961 in Rose Valley , Saskatchewan and was buried in Mud Lake, Saskatchewan.)

1 Hanson, Christian/Mathilda, family history, Melanie Duryea of Regina Saskatchewan. :
Here is just a couple of thing pertaining to Christian and Tilda Hanson known for
All in Spring Grove Tsp, Houston Cty, minn
Christian Hansen Engelien
Wife Mathilda O.B. Hansen Hillestad
(1) b. Aug. 21, 1855 d. March 25, 1898
(2) m. Sept. 12, 1874 pastor S.S Regne - Lutheran Pastor
(1) source headstone, wife of Christian, Highland Lutheran Church, Cummings North Dakota
(2) source LDS Film Number: FLH US/CAN Film 1316885 v. A 1859-1877
First Child Son
Hagbart Julius (Christian & Mathilda Hansen)
b. July 3, 1875
Houston County Courthouse Records - Register of Births
LDS Film Number: FLH US/CAN Vilm 1317561 v. B 1870-1899
Second Child Son
Helmer Martinius (Christian & Tilla Engelin) My Grandfather
b. Feb. 28, 1877
Houston County Courthouse Records
LDS Film Number: FLH US/CAN Vilm 1317561 v. B 1870-1899
also
Certified copy of the above Birth record for Helmer received from
Houston County Courthouse
also
From Trinity Lutheran Church - Spring Grove MN
copy of baptism from church book, page 128, year 1877
Helmer Martinius parents Kristian Hansen Engelien & Tilla Hanson (maiden name)
also
Record of Baptism issued by Trinity Lutheran Church Oct. 18, 2002
Helmer Martinius Engelien b. February 28, 1877
baptised on April 15, 1877 son of Kristian Hansen Engelien and wife Tilla Hanson signed Rev S.S. Regue
Marriage certificate Helmer Hanson Tillie (actually Ottilia) Johnson
March 18, 1908 book B p 372 of the Marriage Records of Williams County, North Dakota
death certificate Helmer Hanson d. Jan. 26, 1935 burried Nut Lake Lutheran Church, Saskatchewan
I Believe Mathildas parents could be Hans and Helina Hillestad
see 1875 Minnesota State Census, Houston Cty, Spring Grove Twp, p. 439
Christian and Mathilda living next to Helina Hilestad age 39 - numerous children
and next line entry under the birth of Hagbart Julius (listed above) is
b. July 26,1875 Hansine Jorgine female parents Hans & Helene Hillestad
10 Other Children of Christian & Mathilda
# 3 Martin Lorins b. 18-Oct-1879 d. 13-Mar-1899 Highland Lutheran Church record Book 1877-1922
4 Gena Christine b. 25-Aug-1881 d. 2-Mar-1899
5 Edwin Hjalmar b. 26-Mar-1883
6 Christian (John?) b. Jan-1885 d.? May have been buried 14 Sept 1902 -
entry in Chruch record "son of Kristian Hanson..." no other details other than age 17
7 Hendrik Kornelius b. 1-Nov-1886 family: Known as Henry d.1958 burried in Hudson Bay
8 George 1910 census b. 1889 family knowledge d. 1945
9 Alfred Genard census b. 1890
10 Clara 1910 census b. Nov-1892 court documents sale of mother Mathilda's land 1906/7 Traill county - minor child
11 Victor 1910 census b. Oct-1894 court documents sale of mother Mathilda's land 1906/7 Traill county - minor child
12 Mathilda Hansine Nicoline b. 26 Feb 1898 Christening 29 Mar 1898 d. 24 Oct 1898 -
source Highland Lutheran Church record book.
I will hold off on spouses of the above but I do have most of them in my files.
Melanie Duryea (nee Wall) Parents Margaret (Hanson) Wall and Gosta Wall
Margarets parents are Helmer and Ottilia Hanson (Johnson or Jonsson)
Ottilia b. May 29, 1880 Lekvattnet Varmland, Sweden
parents are Jons Jonsson and Gertrud Pehrsdotter
Ottilia has 10 siblings which I can update you on at a later date.

2 Kristian Hanson, some of the descendents of: by Muriel Scott, Muriel Scott of Swan River, Manitoba, Canada, Kristian Hanson, some of the descendents of: by Muriel Scott, direct descendents were: Helmer, George, Henry, Alfred and Clara. The following family history of the family of Hans Jacobsen and Marit Nilsdatter, including son Jacob Hanson was prepared by the granddaughter of Jacob Hanson, Mrs. Muriel Scott, of Swan River, Manitoba, and sent to James Clinton Anderson of Kelowna B.C. Canada, on April 16, 1985.

"Our Hanson ancestors came from Kristian County, Norway. My grandfather , Jacob Hanson's people, lived in Sondre Land farming Bjorlien farm, Schieslien farm and lastly Engelien farm where grandfather was born on January 30, 1849.
His father was, Hans Jacobson, born 1817 at Schieslien farm. Hans married Marit Nilsdatter on December 23, 1839 at Fluberg Parish in Sondre Land. They had six children, Marte born February 12, 1940, Hans Christian born May 16, 1842, Nikolina born January 1, 1845, Jacob (my grandfather) born January 30, 1849, Kristian born February 14, 1851 and Martin born November 26, 1853.
The need for security caused them all to come to America where homesteads were available. They came to Wisconsin and worked for some time. Church records state that Jacob and Martin resigned the church in Norway in 1871 and left for America. All six of them came to Wisconsin living near La Crosse and Ettrick.
Hans Christian came in 1872 followed by his wife Mathia and six year old daughter, Mathia, in 1874. I don't know when brother, Kristian and sister Marte, and sister Nikolina with her baby girl, Mathilda, arrived but the two sisters stayed permanently near La Crosse, Wisconsin. They were widows but both remarried. Marte became Mrs. Johnson and Nikolina's second marriage was Lars Larson. They were happy and content in the new land. Mathilda married a Torgeson and Oscar and Alfred were their children. After the death of her first husband Nikolina's daughter, Mathilda married Chris Moe and they lived north of Ketchen, Saskatchewan.
All the brothers and sisters of grandfather, Jacob, were married. Jacob married Caroline Ellingson at the French Creek Lutheran Church near Ettrick, Wisconsin, on March 5, 1880. You can go to this church and see the records signed by Jacob and Caroline over a hundred years ago!
Caroline Ellingson born October 21, 1862, Ringsaker Parish, Norway (see letter).
Jacob and Caroline went west to Hillsboro, North Dakota where they farmed and here their children were born. They were Martin born 1881, Elling born 1882, Gusta Marie( my mother) born 1883, Christine born 1887, and Joseph born 1890.
Jacob's brother , Kristian, and his large family also farmed at Hillsboro, Kristian had nine sons and one daughter.
Both these families came to Canada and stayed in Saskatchewan. Jacob at Preeceville and Kristian at Nut Lake, near Archerville.
Hans Christian and his wife lived mostly in Wisconsin, only briefly farming near Lady Lake (Astwood P.O. ). Some of their children came to Canada but only Chris Hanson and family stayed. Nellie, Chris Hanson's wife, was a daughter of Nikolina and Lars Larson. Hans Christian and Mathia lost many of their children during an epidemic. Only Mathia, Anton, Christian and Magnus reached adulthood. Even then Anton died at age twenty.
Magnus and family lived in Saskatchewan for awhile. I remember them living on the Raglan farm about a mile north of Joseph Hanson's land.
Nikolina and Lar's two sons, Robert and Martin Larson, came to Canada. Martin Larson, his wife Mulla and their children, farmed west of Sturgis, Saskatchewan.
I must tell you the little I know about Jacob's brother, Martin. He must have married before Jacob because the 1880 census of Wisconsin states he, at that time, had a wife named Sarah and that they had a two year old daughter, Mary.
Jacob's sister, Marte's only child had no children."

3 1880 census, Traill, Dakota Territory, twp 145, USA Census, 1880, FHL Film 1254114, National Archives Film T9-0114, Page 245A. :
1880 Census Place: Township 145, Traill, Dakota Territory
Source: FHL Film 1254114 National Archives Film T9-0114 Page 245A

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

Christian HANSEN Self M M W 30 NOR
Occ: Farmer Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Tilda HANSEN Wife F M W 23 NOR
Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Hogen HANSEN Son M S W 5 MN
Occ: At Home Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Helmer HANSEN Son M S W 3 MN
Occ: At Home Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Martin HANSEN Son M S W 8M DAKOTA
Occ: At Home Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Stena HANSEN SisterL F S W 9 MN
Occ: With Family Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
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Census Place: Township 145, Traill, Dakota Territory
Source: FHL Film 1254114 National Archives Film T9-0114 Page 245A

Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

Jacob HANSEN Self M M W 32 NOR
Occ: Farmer Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Lena HANSEN Wife F M W 17 NOR
Occ: Farmer Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
John HANSEN Other M S W 33 NOR
Occ: With Family Fa: NOR Mo: NOR

4 Hanson family- Canada Dominion Land Grants (. :
Name/Age/# Family/Last Residence/Application Date/Naturalization Date/Patent Date Finalized
Christian HANSON / 56 / 1 / Hillsboro N. Dak. /10 Jul 1910 / 16 Mar 1914 / 3 Oct 1914
Hogan HANSON / 37(wife34) / 2 / Buxton N. Dak. / 21 Jun 1911 / --- / --- doesn't appear that hefollowed through/not granted
Helmer HANSON / 33(wife30 / 5 / Thorson N. Dak. / 6 Jul 1910 / 18 Aug 1913 / 9 Oct 1913 ***
Henry HANSON / 25 (wife22) / 4 / Hillsboro N. Dak. / 26 Sep 1911 / 18 May 1914 / 11 Oct 1916
George HANSON / 22 / 1 / Buxton N. Dak. / 16 Nov 1910 / 14 Jul 1914 / 22 Jan 1917
Alfred HANSON / 21 / 1 / Hillsboro / 21 Mar 1912 / 28 Mar 1914 / 29 Sep 1916

5 Hanson, Christian/Mathilda, family history, Melanie Duryea of Regina Saskatchewan.

6 1880 census, Traill, Dakota Territory, twp 145, USA Census, 1880, FHL Film 1254114, National Archives Film T9-0114, Page 245A.

7 1885 census, Erwin Caledonia twp., County of Traill, State of Dakota, North Dakota State University Archives, 1885 census, State of Dakota, County of Traill, Township of Erwin Caledonia (Enumeration. Dist. 13, Supervisors Dist. 2, Page 34). :
1885 Special US Census - Territorial / Voluntary
Source: Copy obtained from North Dakota State University Archives
Place: State of Dakota, County of Traill, Township of Erwin Caledonia
Enumeration. Dist. 13, Supervisors Dist. 2, Page 34
Name RaceSexAgeMonth RelationMarr Occupation Birthplace

Christian HANSON W M 35 --- Self M Occ: Farmer b: NOR Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Tilda HANSON W F 28 --- Wife M Occ: Housekeeper b: NOR Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Hagbat HANSON W M 10 --- Son S Occ: --- b: Minn Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Helmer M. HANSON W M 8 --- Son S Occ: --- b: Minn Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Martin L. HANSON W M 6 --- Son S Occ: --- b: Dakota Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Gena C. HANSON W F 4 --- Daughter S Occ: --- b: Dakota Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Edwin H. HANSON W M 2 --- Son S Occ: --- b: Dakota Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Christian HANSON W M 4/12 Jan Son S Occ: --- b: Dakota Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Jacob HANSON * W M 68 --- Father W Occ: Farmer b: NOR Fa: NOR Mo: NOR
Helena OLSON W F 18 --- Boarder S Occ: Housemaid b: Minn Fa: NOR Mo: NOR

(notes below by Melanie Duryea of Regina Sask)
*Hans Jacobson Englien did purchase this land from Christian April 1884 then sold it back to Tilda in July 1884 - same year.
* (Warranty Deed Record, Traill County, N. Dakota SW24 147 50 W5PM obtained from Traill County Court House Deeds)

9 Kristian Hanson, some of the descendents of: by Muriel Scott, Muriel Scott of Swan River, Manitoba, Canada, Kristian Hanson, some of the descendents of: by Muriel Scott, direct descendents were: Helmer, George, Henry, Alfred and Clara.

10 1890 census of Sweden, parish: Lekvattnets, Lekvattnets parish
SVARvolume: 000320 Card nr: 20 Page: 19 Rows 30-42
Homeparish: Lekvattnets Residence: Orkarnshojden County Varmlands lan (www.foark.umu.se/census/s/). :
1890. The Swedish Census. Lekvattnets parish www.foark.umu.se/census/s/
SVARvolume: 000320 Card nr: 20 Page: 19 Rows 30-42
Homeparish: Lekvattnets Residence: Orkarnshojden County Varmlands lan
Name Year of birth Parish of birth Occupation Marital status Gender Family status/code
Jons JONSSON 1835-07-04 Lekvattnets jordegare G (Married) M (Man) - / F(Father/Husband)
(land owner)
Gertrud PERSDOTTER 1843-08-04 Ostmark,Werml. G (Married) K (Woman) h. / M (Mother/wife)
Maria 1865-06-24 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) K (Woman) d. / B (Child)
Per 1870-06-14 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) M (Man) s. / B (Child)
Ida 1871-12-29 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) K (Woman) d. / B (Child)
Jan 1874-09-06 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) M (Man) s. / B (Child)
Karolina 1876-04-21 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) K (Woman) d. / B (Child) Other details: v
Anna Justina 1878-06-21 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) K (Woman) d. / B (Child) Other details: v
Ottilia ** 1880-05-29 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) K (Woman) d. / B (Child) Other details: v
Johannes 1882-04-21 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) M (Man) s. / B (Child) Other details: v
Jons Viktor 1884-03-12 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) M (Man) s. / B (Child) Other details: v
Gertrud Emelia 1885-05-16 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) K (Woman) d. / B (Child) Other details: v
Anton 1888-02-26 Lekvattnets --- O (Unmarried) M (Man) s. / B (Child) Other details: v
(note: Ottilia Jonsson) ** My grandparents - Ottilia Jonsson Married Helmer Hanson (son of Christian Hanson)
As per Melanie Duryea, Regina Saskatchewan

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