R. Ray Christensen, 1897-1977
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R. "Ray" Christensen, 1897-1977, age 81yrs

Need Photo! of Rollo Ray CHRISTENSEN  Third Generation!
 1.1.3 Rollo "Ray" CHRISTENSEN;
(2nd s/o SARAH "SAIDE" (WILSON) & MADISON PETER CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(Gs/o Nels B. & Anna Kristina (MADISON) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
b. 06 Dec 1897, Lincoln Twp., Page Co., Iowa; [SSD#482-46-0638]
d. __ May 1978, at the age of 81 years; Coin, Page Co., IA.
Buried Elmwood Cemetery, Page Co., Iowa; (No Headstone Found in 1980)
At age 26yrs he married on 17 Jan. 1923, at Page Co., Iowa, to
Need Photo! of Mary Marguerite RICHMOND 20 years old Miss Mary Marguerite RICHMOND;
(d/o STANLEY RICHMOND & Mother: Nellie Mae JARDON)
b. 29 Jan 1903, Riverton, Fremont Co., IA. [SSD#478-48-9290] [See Death Date?]
d. 14 May 1985, age 82ys, 3m 15days, in Shenandoah, Iowa; [REF:#1.a Kennard]
Buried Elmwood Cemetery, Page Co., Iowa; (No Headstone Found in 1980)
 They had 4 Children born to this Union: (2 Sons & 2 Dau's)
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.3.1. 1st Dau:  Mary L. CHRISTENSEN,  *1923-1992 a69yrs ID.  m. *1941 Donald N. PEARSON,   5Ch.
 1.1.3.2. 2nd Dau:  Dorothy I. CHRISTENSEN,  *1925-1982 a56yrs ID.  m. *1943 IA. Vernon L. GRAFFT,   3Ch.
 1.1.3.3. 1st Son:  Merle R. CHRISTENSEN,  *1927-2006 a79yrs IA.  m. *1949 IA. 1st Carolyn BROWN (Div),   3Ch.
 "2nd"  "2nd"  "2nd"  m. *1972 2nd Ila N. TAYLOR,   0Ch.
 1.1.3.4. 2nd Son:  Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN,  *1929-1996 a67yrs IA.  m. *1950 Theresa LAUGHLIN,   4Ch.
  15 Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins! 

 Possible Record Problem!
  Elmwood Cemetery obituary list MARY MARGARET (RICHMOND) CHRISTENSEN
 birth as 10 Apr 1905 and death as 14 Oct 1983 per [Row 6, Lot ?]
 SSD as 10 Apr 1905 and death as 14 May 1985 per [REF:#1.a Kennard]

  Rollo "Ray" CHRISTENSEN, b. *1897 Census Records & Source Notes!
 1900 was age 2yrs living with Parents & 2 Siblings in 1900 Census Colfax Twp., Page Co., IA.
 1910 was age 12yrs living with Parents & 4 Siblings in 1910 Census Lincoln Twp., Page Co., IA.
 1918 was age 21yrs when Reg. with WWI Draft Board in 1918 WWI Clarinda, Page Co., IA. Single, Farmer
 1920 was age 22yrs living with Parents & Siblings in 1920 Census Morton Twp. Page Co., IA. Rent, Farmer
 1923 was age 26yrs when Married to Miss Mary M. RICHMOND, age 20yrs, Lincoln Twp., Page Co., IA., They had 4 Children!
 1930 was age 33yrs living with Wife & All 4 Children in 1930 Census F.M., Washington Twp., Page Co., IA. Rent, Farmer
 1944 was age 47yrs living in Coin, Page Co., IA. 51636 when Father dies on Nov 21st in Page Co., IA.
 1947 was age 50yrs living in Coin, Page Co., IA. 51636 when Mother dies on Dec 5th in Page Co., IA.

  Rollo "Ray" CHRISTENSEN, 74.30 Acres Property Plats:
Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map   William THRAPP of Page Co., IA. convey to R. Ray CHRISTENSENof same, 37.25 acres lying on the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of North half of (NW 1/4, NW 1/4, N 1/2) Section numbered Thirty (30), in Township (Lincoln Twp.) numbered Sixty-eight (T-68-N) North, and 37.13 acres lying on the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of South half of (NW 1/4, NW 1/4, S 1/2) Section numbered Thirty (30), in Township (Lincoln Twp.) numbered Sixty-eight (T-68-N) North of Range numbered Thirty-eight (R-38-W) West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in the county of Page and State of Iowa...

 Lincoln Twp., Ownership Plats!    Lincoln Twp., 1875    Lincoln Twp., 1902    Lincoln Twp., 1965    Lincoln Twp., 1985  
 <---See: Rual Snow Hill School District #4, Page Co., IA.;
(Source transcribed by M. Lucille (Wilson) Sarrett from: Deed Book No. _, p. ___; Page County, Iowa;

Click on Thumbnail for larger Photo! U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
 Ray Rollo CHRISTENSEN, registered on Sep 12, 1918, with the first U.S. Draft Board for World War I. age 20yrs, born Dec 6th, 1897, Coin, IA. Was living in Coin, Iowa. he stated he was a "Farmer", employed at M.P. CHRISTENSEN (His Father) #2, Coin, Page Co., IA. His Dependents: M.P. CHRISTENSEN, RR#2, Coin, IA. Registration Board: Clarinda, Page Co., IA. by Registure W.F. SYNDER Card # 1873, list: Race White; Medium Height; Mediam Build; Blue Eyes; Light Hair. He was NOT "Illiterate" he could Read & Write!
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- See: WWI Reg. Card (Front) Click on Redball for More Info.<--- See: WWI Reg. Card (Back)

They following are the children of:
"Ray" and Mary M. (RICHMOND) CHRISTENSEN:
Fourth Generation!
Need Photo of Mary Lois CHRISTENSEN 1.1.3.1.  Mary Lois CHRISTENSEN;
(1st Dau of:   Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen)
(GrandDau of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (WILSON) & MADISON PETER CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(Gr-GrandDau of: Nels B. & Anna Kristina (MADISON) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
b. 24 Dec 1923, on her fathers farm South of Coin, in Washington Twp., Page Co., Iowa;
d. __ Sep 1992, age 69yrs, Burley, Cassia Co., Idaho
Buried at the "Pleasant View" Cemtery, Burly, Idaho; [SSD# 482-22-4200, IA.]
Attended Coin Consolidated School, Graduated 1941;
They Lived: RR4, Box 4013 Burley, Idaho. 83318
At age 18yrs she married on 01 March 1941, Page Co., IA. to:
Need Photo of Donald Norman PEARSON 22 year old Donald Norman PEARSON;
(Son of M/M PEARSON Parents [Unknown to me)
b. 24 Jan 1919, of Essex, Page Co., Iowa; [SSD# 408-18-1481, NE.]
d. 07 Jul 2006, age 87yrs, Burley, Cassia Co., ID.
Buried at the "Pleasant View" Cemtery, Burly, Idaho;
Occupation Unknown;
 They had 5 Daughters born to this Union: (All born in Page Co., Iowa)
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.3.1.1 1st. Dau:   Donna Louise PEARSON,  IA. *1942-Living  m. 1961 IA. Kenneth G. HUGHES,   2Ch
 1.1.3.1.2 2nd. Dau:   Diane Lynn PEARSON,  IA. *1947-Living  m. *1971 ID. David E. ANDER,   3Ch
 1.1.3.1.3 3rd. Dau:   Janet Fae PEARSON,  IA. *1947-Living  m. *1982 ID. Roger D. HOWARTH,   1Ch
 1.1.3.1.4 4th. Dau:   Janis Rae PEARSON,  IA. *1949-Living  m. *1969 ID. Steven W. McMILLON,   3Ch
 1.1.3.1.5 5th. Dau:   Susan M PEARSON,  IA. *1959-Living  m. *1983 ID. Jim TYNER,   0Ch
  9 Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins 


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.1.  Donna Louise PEARSON;
(1st Dau of:  Mary Louise CHRISTENSEN & Father: Donald N. PERSON, of Burly, Idaho
(GrandDau of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 20 Aug. 1942, Shenandoah, Page Co., Iowa;
Attended Coin Consolidated School; Graduated from South Page High School 1960;
She Married 15 March 1961, at the Methodist Church, Coin, Page Co., Iowa to:
Need Photo of Kenneth Gary HUGHES;
b. Unknown; Liv. North Platte, Nebraska;
They had 2 sons born to this union:
     1.1.3.1.1.1 1st. Son: Larry Wayne HUGHES; b. 06 Jul. 1965, Lincoln, Nebr.
     1.1.3.1.1.2 2nd. Son: Randall Dean HUGHES; b. 03 May 1969, Omaha, Nebr.


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.2.  Diane Lynn PEARSON;
(2nd Dau of:  Mary Louise CHRISTENSEN & Father: Donald N. PERSON, of Burly, Idaho
(GrandDau of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 17 Jul. 1947, Shenandoah, Iowa;
Attended Coin Consolidated School; Burley High School, Minico High, Rupert, Idaho 1968;
She Married 17 Aug. 1971, at the Lutheran Church, Twin Falls, Idaho to:
Need Photo of David Edward ANDER;
b. Unknown; Liv. Redmond, Washington State;
They had three children born to this union:
     1.1.3.1.2.1 1st. Dau: Kimberly Sue ANDER; b. 12 Nov. 1972, Gig Harbor, Wash.
     1.1.3.1.2.2 2nd. Dau: Jennifer Lynn ANDER; b. 10 Dec. 1978, Moscow, Idaho (Twin)
     1.1.3.1.2.3 Only Son: Jason Lee ANDER; b. 10 Dec. 1978, Moscow, Idaho (Twin)


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.3.  Janet Fae PEARSON;
(3rd Dau of:  Mary Louise CHRISTENSEN & Father: Donald N. PERSON, of Burly, Idaho
(GrandDau of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 09 Nov 1949, (Twin) Shenandoah, Iowa;
Attended Coin Consolidated School; Graduated Burley High School, 1968;
She Married 06 Jun. 1982, at the Preysbertian Church, Burly, Idaho to:
Need Photo of Roger Dean HOWARTH;
b. Unknown, (to me) Liv. Twin Falls, near Boise, Idaho;
They had one child born to this union:
     1.1.3.1.3.1 Only Son: Matthew Todd HOWARTH;
          b. 15 Feb. 1983, Burley, Idaho [REF:#11.]
          Married: Miss Amy Unknown, b. 11 Oct 1985,
          They have 1 Child born to this Union:
               1.1.3.1.3.1.1 Only Dau: Live in Boise, ID.
Click on Note-Ref for More Info. on this Source  Mrs. Matthew T. (Amy) HOWARTH, Writes May 5th, 2009:
 "I stumbled on your website while working on my husband's genealogy. My husband is the son of Janet Pearson (4th Dau. of Mary Christensen and Donald Pearson) and Roger Howarth. Their Son Matthew Todd Howarth, birthdate 15 Feb 1893. I am his wife Amy, birthdate 11 Oct 1985. We have one daughter and live in Boise, ID. I don't know if any of this information will be helpful to you, but thought I would offer it so you can complete your genealogy. If you have any photos of the Christensen Family that you wouldn't mind sharing (R. Ray, his wife, or Mary Louis) I would be very interested in these."
  [FOPC©REF:#11] Source Reference Contributor]


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.4.  Janis Rae PEARSON;
(4th Dau of:  Mary Louise CHRISTENSEN & Father: Donald N. PERSON, of Burly, Idaho
(GrandDau of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 09 Nov 1949, (Twin) Shenandoah, Iowa;
Attended Coin Consolidated School; Graduated Burley High School, 1968;
Occupation: Unknown (to me)
Married 04 Apr. 1969, at the Preysbertian Church, Burley, Idaho to: [REF:#11.]
Need Photo of Steven Warren McMILLON;
b. Unknown; Son of Unknown parents; Liv. Twin Falls, near Boise, Idaho;
They had Three children born to this union:
1.1.3.1.4.4.1 1st. Son: Brian David McMILLON; b. 30 Jul. 1973
1.1.3.1.4.4.2 2nd. Son: Jason Shane McMILLON; b. 17 Nov. 1978 (Twin)
1.1.3.1.4.4.3 3rd. Son: Justin Shawn McMILLON; b. 17 Nov. 1978 (Twin)


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.5.  Susan Marie PEARSON;
(5th Dau of:  Mary Louise CHRISTENSEN & Father: Donald N. PERSON, of Burly, Idaho
(GrandDau of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 04 Apr. 1959, Shenandoah, Iowa;
Attended Coin Consolidated School; Graduated Burley High School, 1977;
She Married 26 Feb. 1983, at the Preysbertian Church, Burly, Idaho to [REF:#11.]
Need Photo of JAMES TYNER;
b. Unknown; Son of Unknown parents;
Liv. Payette, Idaho; 2009 Garden City, ID.
No issue.

Fourth Generation!
Need Photo of Mary Lois CHRISTENSEN 1.1.3.2.  Dorothy Irene CHRISTENSEN;
(2nd Dau of:   Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen)
(GrandDau of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (WILSON) & MADISON PETER CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(Gr-GrandDau of: Nels B. & Anna Kristina (MADISON) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
b. 09 Nov 1925, on her fathers farm south of Coin, Iowa;
d. 06 Oct 1982 age 56yrs, 10mths & 27 days, Burly, Cassia Co., Idaho; [SSD# 723-03-3547 RR]
Buried at the "Pleasant View" Cemtery, Burly, Idaho;
She attended and Graduated from Coin Consolidated School in 1943;
Attended "Business School, Omaha, Nbr. for a short time;
At age 18yrs she married on 10 Sep. 1943, at College Springs, Iowa to:
Need Photo of Mary Lois CHRISTENSEN Vernon Lloyd GRAFFT;
b. 19 Feb 1923, Unknown Co., Minnesota
d. 15 Dec 1999, age 76yrs, Burly, Cassia Co., Idaho; [SSD# 477-12-2256 MI]
Buried at the "Pleasant View" Cemtery, Burly, Idaho;
Relocated to Burly, Idaho with Sister & her Family;
 They had 3 Children born to this Union: (1 Son & 2 Dau's)
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.3.2.1. 1st Dau:   Kathleen Joan GRAFFT,  IA. c194?-Living  Married: Mr HORN,   2Ch
 1.1.3.2.2. 2nd Dau:   Martha Elaine GRAFFT,  IA. *1949-Living  Married: Mr NELSON,   2Ch
 1.1.3.2.3. Only Son:   Duane Brian GRAFFT,  IA. c195?-Living  Married: *1988 Wife Unknown  
  Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins 


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.5.  Kathleen Joan GRAFFT;
(1st Dau of:  Dorothy Irene CHRISTENSEN & Father: Vernon L. GRAFFT, of Burly, Idaho
(GrandDau of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 16 Oct. 194?, Shenandoah, Iowa;
Attended [Date & Location Unknown (to me]
She Married [Date & Location Unknown (to me]
Need Photo of Mr. HORNE;
b. Unknown; Son of Unknown parents;
Dicorced, Lives in Phoenix, Arozona
They had two children born to this union:
     1.1.3.2.1.1 1st. Dau: Cindy Irene HORN; b. ? Not Traced!
     1.1.3.2.1.2 2nd. Dau: Kristi Rose HORN; b. ?Not Traced!


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.5.  Martha Elaine GRAFFT;
(2nd Dau of:  Dorothy Irene CHRISTENSEN & Father: Vernon L. GRAFFT, of Burly, Idaho
(GrandDau of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 18 Dec. 1949, Shenandoah, Iowa;
Attended [Date & Location Unknown (to me]
She Married [Date & Location Unknown (to me]
Need Photo of Mr. NELSON,
b. Unknown; Son of Unknown parents;
Dicorced, Lives in Corvalles, Oregon
They had two children born to this union: (1 Son & 1 Dau)
     1.1.3.2.2.1 1st. Dau: Melissa Ann NELSON, b. ? Not Traced!
     1.1.3.2.1.2 2nd. Dau: Jason NELSON; b. ?Not Traced!


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.5.  Duane Brian GRAFFT;
(Only Son of:  Dorothy Irene CHRISTENSEN & Father: Vernon L. GRAFFT, of Burly, Idaho
(GrandSon of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 07 Nov. 195?, Shenandoah, Iowa;
d. 28 Oct 2006, Geneseo, Henry, Illinois 61254
Burial: Cremated, Ashes scattered
Click on FAGrave Memorial for More Info. <---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 104032609 [Created by: Kathie Grafft Horn, Jan 23, 2013 ]
Attended [Date & Location Unknown (to me]
He Married 23 Dec 1988, Location Unknown (to me]
Need Photo of Miss Unknown Wife?
b. Unknown; They had two children born from a previous Marriage!

Obituary Clarinda Herald-Journal, Newspaper
 Obituary: Duane B. GRAFFT,

 Publication Date: October, 30, 2006
Duane B. GRAFFT, 52yrs - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!  Duane B. GRAFFT, age 52yrs, a resident of Hillcrest Home, rural Geneseo, IL died Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo. As per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held in honor of Duane at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6th at Hillcrest Home in rural Geneseo. Memorials may be given to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1300 50th St. Suite 106 West Des Moines, IA 50266. Stackhouse-Moore Funeral Services, Geneseo is assisting the family with arrangements. Duane was born Nov. 7, 1953 in Coin, IA the son of Vernon and Dorothy (Christenson) GRAFFT. He had owned and operated the GRAFFT Nursery and Landscape in Burley, Idaho before returning to Iowa where he had worked for Earl May Nursery, Coin Grain and Page County. He enjoyed woodworking and being outdoors. Duane is probably best remembered as always having a joke to tell.
 Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-laws,
 Jonathan and Ann GRAFFT, Geneseo, IL and
 Tom and Dana GRAFFT, Storm Lake, IA;
 a daughter Sonya (Grafft) FRUENDT, Van Alstyne, TX;
 seven grandchildren, Taylor, Chloe, Bryan, Payton, Mikayla, Elisabeth, and Aidan;
 and two sisters,
 Kathie GRAFFT and
 Martha (Grafft) NELSON.
 He was preceded in death by his parents

Fourth Generation!
Need Photo of Mary Lois CHRISTENSEN 1.1.3.3.  Merle Richard CHRISTENSEN;
(1st Son of:   Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen)
(GrandSon of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (WILSON) & MADISON PETER CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(Gr-GrandSon of: Nels B. & Anna Kristina (MADISON) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
b. 30 Aug. 1927, on his fathers farm south of Coin, Washington Twp., Page Co., IA.
d. 05 Nov 2006, age 79yrs, Page Co., IA.
Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me)
He attended and Graduated from Coin Consolidated School in 1944;
Occupation Unknown;
He married twice, first age 22yrs on 10 Dec. 1949, Page Co., Iowa to:
17 year old Miss Carolyn BROWN;
b. 29 Aug. 1932, Location Unknown;
They had three children born to this union; They were divorced about Jul. 1968,
He married a second time, age 45yrs on 17 Jan. 1972, Page Co., IA., to:
46 year old Miss Ila N. TAYLOR;
b. 15 Aug. 1926, at Keokuk, Iowa;
No issue to this 2nd. marriage;
Last known address is 5200 S.W. Pine Ave.; RR3, Box 162 Des Moines, Iowa. 50321
 FIRST MARRIAGE: *1949 IA. Miss Carolyn BROWN
 They had 3 Children born to this Union: (3 Son & 2 Dau's)
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.3.3.1. 1st Dau:   Sheryl Lynn CHRISTENSEN,  IA. *1951-Living  Not Traced!  
 1.1.3.3.2. 2nd Dau:   Sharon R. CHRISTENSEN,  IA. *1955-Living  m. *1970 Vic CANNON,   2Ch.
 1.1.3.3.3. Only Son:   Roger Jay CHRISTENSEN,  IA. *1958-Living  Not Traced!  
  Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins 


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.1.  Sheryl Lynn CHRISTENSEN;
(1st Dau of:   Merle R. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: Carolyn BROWN, of Coin, Iowa
(GrandDau of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 01 Jan. 1951, Des Moines? Iowa;
Attended Schools Location Unknown (to me]
Not Traced!


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.2.  Sharon R. CHRISTENSEN;
(2nd Dau of:   Merle R. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: Carolyn BROWN, of Coin, Iowa
(GrandDau of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 03 Jul. 1955, Des Moines? Iowa;
Attended Schools Location Unknown (to me]
Occupation: Unknown (to me)
At age 15yes she married on 21 Mar 1970, Location Unknown (to me) to:
Vic CANNON,
b. Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
They have two daughters born to this union;
No more Information.
1.1.3.1.2.1 1st. Dau: Jamie Rennae CANNON; b. 24 Oct. 1970 Not Traced!
1.1.3.1.2.2 2nd. Dau: Stacy Gene CANNON; b. 06 Jun. 1975 Not Traced!


Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.1.3.  Roger Jay CHRISTENSEN;
(Only Son of:   Merle R. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: Carolyn BROWN, of Coin, Iowa
(GrandSon of: Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
b. 14 May 1958, Des Moines?, Iowa.
Need More Information!

Fourth Generation!
Kenny E. CHRISTENSEN, 63yrs - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo! 1.1.3.4.  Kennard "Kenny" Ermal CHRISTENSEN; [REF:#7]
(2nd Son of:   Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen)
(GrandSon of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (WILSON) & MADISON PETER CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(Gr-GrandSon of: Nels B. & Anna Kristina (MADISON) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
b. 30 Dec 1929, South of Coin, Washington Twp., Page Co., Iowa;
d. 11 May 1996, age 66yrs, 4mths, 11 days at Christensen Home-Place, Coin IA.
Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, South of Coin, Colfax Twp., Page Co., IA.
Where a Mounment marks his grave. [See: Cem.Rec.]
At age 21yrs he married on 30 Dec. 1950, Page Co., to
Theresa (Laughlin) CHRISTENSEN, 61yrs - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo! 19 year old Miss Florence "Theresa" LAUGHLIN;
(Dau of: Bernie LAUGHLIN and Mother: Irene GUTCHENRITTER)
b. 13 Oct 1931, Imogene, Fremont Co., Iowa;
d. 23 Feb 2015, 83yrs, 4mths. & 10 days, Richardson, Collin Co., Texas
Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, South of Coin, Colfax Twp., Page Co., IA.
Where a Mounment marks her grave. [See: Cem.Rec.]
Living with Dau JoAnn M. (Christensen) Murrell in Richardson, Collin Co., Texas. per [REF:#12.b]
They had four children born from this union:
 They had 4 Children born to this Union: (2 Sons & 2 Dau's) per Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [FOPC©REF:#7]
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.3.4.1. 1st Son:  Stephen R. CHRISTENSEN,  IA. *1950-Living  m. *1970 Janet Lee GOLD,   2Ch
 1.1.3.4.2. 1st Dau:  JoAnn M. CHRISTENSEN,  IA. *1953-Living  m. *1979 George Ray MURRELL,
"Divorced"
  2Ch
 1.1.3.4.3. 2nd Son:  Michael P. CHRISTENSEN,  IA. *1956-Living  Not Married, Living in Richardson, TX.  
 1.1.3.4.4. 2nd Dau:  Doris L.     CHRISTENSEN,  IA. *1958-Living  m. *1985 to John Thomas CHRISTEN,   ?Ch
  4 Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins! 

Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map!  The M.P. CHRISTENSEN Homeplace, Page Co., IA. ~ 1902
 Section 30, Lincoln Twp., Page Co., IA.


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Sec 30, Christensen Homeplace! - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map!  Kennard and "Theresa" lived on Section 30, his Grandfather M. Peter CHRISTENSEN family homeplace. This has been in the CHRISTENSEN family over 104yrs (1892-1996) since M. Peter CHRISTENSEN & Sarah/Sadie WILSON got married on March 31 1892, (Wedding gift from Father-In-Law. Mr. Abraham WILSON, my Gr-Grandfather ..prsjr  80 acres of land lying on the S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of Section 30, Township (68) North, (Lincoln Twp.) Range (38) West of the 5th. Principal Meridian.
In 1902 this farm was bounded by Alex. McGINNES on the North; Albert BRUSH, on the Northeast; A.C. BOARDMAN, on the East; Adam McMICHAEL, on the South; with W.T. GOODMAN, on the West.
Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map! M. Peter CHRISTENSEN & Bride: Miss Sadie WILSON
 In 1902 their Children attended: Click on Redball for E-Mail to this Source<--- See: "Snow Hill" Rual School Dist. #4
 1. 1st Son: Glenn B. CHRISTENSEN, age 9yrs, b. *1893
 2. Only Dau: Grace N. CHRISTENSEN, age 7yrs, b. *1895
 3. 2nd Son: Rollo "Ray" CHRISTENSEN, age 5yrs, b. *1897
 4. 3rd Son: Orville F. CHRISTENSEN, age 2yrs, b. *1904

 SOURCE: Plat of Page County, Iowa; 1902, Page 13, provided by M. Lucille (Wilson) SARRETT]
Sec 30, Christensen Homeplace, Century Farm! - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map! Sec 30, Christensen Homeplace, Century Farm! - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map! Sec 30, Christensen Homeplace, Century Farm! - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map! Sec 30, Christensen Homeplace, Century Farm! - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map! Sec 30, Christensen Homeplace, Century Farm! - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map! Sec 30, Christensen Homeplace, Century Farm! - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map!
 Photo's from the personal collection of Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [REF:#014] JoAnn (Christensen) Murrell, Click on Redball for More Info.<--- ([email protected]) sent to this writer 04th July 2011.

Kenny E. CHRISTENSEN, USMC 1948 ~ 1951 - Click on Thumbnail Larger Photo!  SSgt. Kenny E. CHRISTENSEN, USMC 1948-1951
 1st Division, 1st Battalion ~ Korea War
<----Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!
 Co-Arthor of Click on Redball for More Info.<--- Korean War Profile© with Cpl. Paul R. Sarrett
 Source:
 Photo from the personal collection of Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [REF:#014] JoAnn (Christensen) Murrell, Click on Redball for More Info.<--- ([email protected]) sent to this writer 04th July 2011.

Mrs. M. Lucille (Wilson) SARRETT, 1917-1987, age70yrs - Click on Thumbnail for larger Photo!  2nd Cousins & Best of Friends!
 My Mother M. Lucille (Wilson) SARRETT, (1917-1987, age70yrs) and he 1st Cousin Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, (1929-1996, age 66yrs) who owned and operators of the "CHRISTENSEN TOY SHED" which they buy, Sell, and Trade Farm Toys, Trucks and such. In the late 1980's I visted several times their "Toy Shed" on the Christensen Homeplace in Page Co., Iowa, which KEnnard took the time to show this "City Boy", some relics I have never seen or new about. He was a very warm and friendly person, and those occurrence was deeply appreciated....prs.
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- See: WILSON/CHRISTENSEN "Cousin-Finder"
Toys from the "Toy Shed", Coin, Iowa. ~ Owner Kennerd E. CHRISTENSEN
Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, The Toy Shed, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, The Toy Shed, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, The Toy Shed, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, The Toy Shed, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, The Toy Shed, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!  
1920's Grain Wagon with Two Draft Horses
Hand Made "Team Harness" by: Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN ~ June 1995
Hand made c1920's 2 Horse team with Grain Wagon by: Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Hand made c1920's 2 Horse team with Grain Wagon by: Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Hand made c1920's 2 Horse team with Grain Wagon by: Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Hand made c1920's 2 Horse team with Grain Wagon by: Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Hand made c1920's 2 Horse team with Grain Wagon by: Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN, photo from the Personel Collection of Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. June, 1990 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!  

Click on RedBall for More Info. on this Source<--- Elmwood Cemetery, South of Coin, Colfax Twp., Page Co., IA.

5,000ft Vicinity Map by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dec 7th, 2010 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   1,000ft Vicinity Map by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dec 7th, 2010 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   500ft Vicinity Map by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dec 7th, 2010 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Aerial Map of Coin, & Cemetery, IA.   Elmwood Cemetery Internment Section Map by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dec 7th, 2010 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Aerial Map of Coin, & Cemetery, IA.   Directions Map from Clarinda, 26 Mins; 16.9 Miles through Yorktown to Elmwood Cem.   by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dec 7th, 2010 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Directions Map from Clarinda, 32 Mins; 19.5 Miles through Shambaug  to Elmwood Cem.   by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. Dec 7th, 2010 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!  
Click on Thumbnail for Larger Map! FAGrave Photo by: Shelia Bunting, Jun 12, 2010 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   FAGrave Photo by: Shelia Bunting, Jun 12, 2010 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   FAGrave Photo by: Shelia Bunting, Jun 12, 2010 - Click on Thumbnail for larger Map!   Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!
"Mother"
Florence "Theresa" (Laughlin) CHRISTENSEN,
b. 13 Oct. 1831 - 23 Feb 2015
age 83yrs, 4mths. & 10 days
Click on RedBall for More Info. on this Source<--- (See: FOPC© Section X, Row 1, Lot 24)
[Created by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr., Dec 01, 1996]

Click on Redball for More Info. <---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 150164855
[Created by: Paul R Sarrett, Jr, Aug 03, 2015]

Married: December 30, 1950
Our Children:
Stephen,
JoAnn
Michael
Doris
"Father"
Kennard Ermal CHRISTENSEN,
b. 30 Dec 1929 - d. 11 May 1996,
age 66yrs, 4 Mths, 11 days
Click on RedBall for More Info. on this Source<--- (See: FOPC© Section X, Row 1, Lot 24)
[Created by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr., Dec 01, 1996]

Click on Redball for More Info. <---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 54841223
[Created by: Shelia Bunting, Jun 12, 2010]

Click on RedBall for More Info. on this Source <---See: FAGrave.com Map! GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 40.64970, Longitude: -95.24110
Click on RedBall for More Info. on this Source <---See: Google.com Map!    GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 40.65668, Longitude: -95.24048
Click on RedBall for More Info. on this Source <---See: www.co.Page, list Address: 2725 H Ave., Coin, Sec. 6, Colfax Twp., Page Co., IA.; Trustee: Coin, City Clerk

 Driving Direction's Driving directions from Clarinda, Iowa (by York town, IA.) to Elmwood Cemetery, Coin, Iowa 26 mins; IA-2 W/210th St and Hackberry Ave. 16.9 miles. 1. Head west on W State St toward N 17th St.; 1.2 miles; 2. Continue straight onto IA-2 W/210th St.; 8.7 miles; 3. Turn left at Hackberry Ave.; 6.1 miles; 4. Turn right at 270th St/Lincoln St. Continue to follow 270th St.; 0.5 mile; 5. Turn left at H Ave. Cemetery will be on the right. 0.3 mile.

The Following are the Children of:
Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: Florence "Theresa" LAUGHLIN

Fifth Generation!
Need Photo of 1.1.3.4.1.  Stephen "Steve" Richard CHRISTENSEN;
(1st Son of:               Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: "Theresa" LAUGHLIN, of Coin, Iowa.
(GrandSon of:         Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
(Gr-GrandSon of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (Wilson) & "Madison Peter" CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(2Gr-GrandSon of: Nels B. & Anna Kristina (Madison) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
b. 02 Dec. 1951, Page Co.,Ia.;
Living Location at: Unknown (to me)
Occupation: Unknown (to me)
At age 28yrs he married on 02 Jun. 1979, (Location Unknown (to me) to:
Need Photo of 22 year old Miss Janet Lee GOLD,
b. 18 Jun. 1956; (Location Unknown (to me)
Living Location: Unknown (to me)
 Steve & Janes "Divorced" many years ago! per [REF:#12.b]
Two daughters born to this union:
     4.1.1 1st   Dau: Lindsey Lannae CHRISTENSEN; b. 30 Oct. 1981;
     4.1.2 2nd Dau: Larissa Lee CHRISTENSEN; b. 19 Apr. 1985;


Fifth Generation!
1.1.3.4.2.  JoAnn Marie CHRISTENSEN;
(1st Dau of:               Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: "Theresa" LAUGHLIN, of Coin, Iowa.
(GrandDau of:          Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
(Gr-GrandDau of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (Wilson) & "Madison Peter" CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(2Gr-GrandDau of: Nels B. & Anna Kristina (Madison) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
JoAnn (Chritensen) MURRELL & Only Dau Kristy Murrell, 2005  - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo! b. 12 Apr. 1953, Page Co., Iowa
Living Location at: Richardson, Dallas Co., Texas [REF:#12.b]
Graduated 1971 from South Page High School in College Spring, Page Co., IA.
Occupation: Unknown (to me)
At age 23yrs she married on 12 Feb. 1977, Page Co., Iowa to:
Need Photo of 27 year old George Ray MURRELL,
b. 20 Oct. 1949; (Location Unknown (to me)
Living Location: Garland, Texas [REF:#12.b]
George and JoAnn are now [2010] Divorced! [REF:#012.b]
 They had 2 Children born to this Union: (1 Son & 1 Dau)
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.3.4.2.1. Only Dau:   Kristy M. MURRELL,  TX b. 23 Sep. 1985- Living Collin Co., TX.  m. *2009 TX. Nathan J. SMITH,   1Ch
 1.1.3.4.2.2. Only Son:   Brendan J. MURRELL,  ??. b. 07 Oct. 1988- Living St?  Not Married, Liv'g in Richardson, TX.  
  1 Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins 


Sixth Generation!
(1st Dau of:               George Ray MURRELL & Mother: JoAnn Marie CHRISTENSEN,
(GrandDau of:          Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: "Theresa" LAUGHLIN, of Coin, Iowa.
(Gr-GrandDau of:    Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
(2Gr-GrandDau of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (Wilson) & "Madison Peter" CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(3Gr-GrandDau of: Nels B. & Anna Kristina (Madison) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
Need Photo of 1.1.3.4.2.1.  Kristen "Kristy"Marie MURRELL;
b. 23 Sep. 1985, (Unknown Co., & State)
They currently reside in Anna, Collin Co., Texas. [2010]
Graduated: TWU, Summer 2011 Occupation: ???
At age 24yrs she married on October 24, 2009 in Richardson, Dallas Co., Texas. to:
Need Photo of 24 year old Nathaniel "Nathan" Jacob SMITH,
b. 03 Apr 1985, in Ann, Collin Co., Texas
Graduated: University of Oklahoma in 2008 and is currently [June 2011] teacher in Prosper, Collin Co., Texas.
Nanthan's E-Mail: Address: [email protected] [Jun 2010]
Kristy's E-Mail Address:      [email protected] [Jun 2011]
Typical Marriage Ceremony - Click on Thumbnail for larger Photo  They had 3 Daughters born to this Union:
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 1.1.3.4.2.1.1. 1st Dau:  Kinley Marie SMITH,  b. 14 Mar 2011,  b. McKinney, Collin Co., Texas     ?Ch
 1.1.3.4.2.1.2. 2nd Dau:  Adler SMITH,  b. __ ___ 201?,  b. McKinney, Collin Co., Texas     ?Ch
 1.1.3.4.2.1.3. 3rd Dau:  Charlie SMITH,  b. __ ___ 201?,  b. McKinney, Collin Co., Texas     ?Ch
     Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins 

Kristy (Murrell) & Nathan Smith, 2009  - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!  Nathan & Kristy (Murrell) SMITH, 2009
Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [FOPC©REF:#12] is one of our Source & Reference Contributors]


Sixth Generation!
(Only Son of:            George Ray MURRELL & Mother: JoAnn Marie CHRISTENSEN,
(GrandSon of:          Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: "Theresa" LAUGHLIN, of Coin, Iowa.
(2Gr-GrandSon of:    Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
(3Gr-GrandDau of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (Wilson) & "Madison Peter" CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(4Gr-GrandDau of:  Nels B. & Anna Kristina (Madison) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
Brendan J. MURRELL & Only Son of Kristy Murrell, 2005  - Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo! 1.1.3.4.2.2.  Brendan James MURRELL;
b. 07 Oct. 1988, (Unknown Co., & State)
b. At 11:23 P.M. PSTime, wt.7 lbs., 6 oz. and 21 1/4" long. (Location Unknown (to me)
Living: Richardson, Collin Co., Texas
Occupation: Unknown (to me)
Will Marry in May 2016, Garland, Texas to:
Need Photo of Miss Page GEACH,
b. Unknown Date!


Fifth Generation!
1.1.3.4.3.  Michael Paul CHRISTENSEN;
(2nd Son of:               Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: "Theresa" LAUGHLIN, of Coin, Iowa.
(GrandSon of:          Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
(Gr-GrandSon of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (Wilson) & "Madison Peter" CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(2Gr-GrandDau of: Nels B. & Anna Kristina (Madison) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
Need Photo of b. 16 March 1956;
Living at: Plano, Collin Co., Texas.
Occupation: Unknown (to me)
He married (Date & Location Unknown (to me) [REF:#12.b]
Need Photo of Mrs. Susan (Unknown Maiden Name), (Unknown 1st Married Name)
b. Unknown (to me)
Libing: Unknown (to me)
Occupation: Unknown (to me)
She has two Children from a previous marriage: [REF:#12.b]
     1.1.3.4.3.1 Son: Greg Unknown, b.?
     1.1.3.4.3.2 Son: Eric Unknown, b.?


Fifth Generation!
1.1.3.4.4.  Doris Louise CHRISTENSEN;
(2nd Dau of:               Kennard E. CHRISTENSEN & Mother: "Theresa" LAUGHLIN, of Coin, Iowa.
(GrandDau of:          Ray & Mary Margaret (Richmond) Christensen) of Coin, IA.
(Gr-GrandDau of:   SARAH "SAIDE" (WILSON) & MADISON PETER CHRISTENSEN; of Page Co., IA.
(2Gr-GrandDau of: Nels B. & Anna Kristina (MADISON) CHRISTENSEN) of Norway to IL. to Page Co., IA.
Need Photo of b. 15 Feb. 1958, Page Co.,Ia.;
Living Location at:
Occupation: (Unknown to me)
At age 23yrs she married on 15 Jun. 1985, to:
Need Photo of 27 year old John Thomas CHRISTEN,
b. 05 Dec. 1958; (Location Unknown (to me)
Living Location:
They had 2 Children born to this union: [REF:#12.b]
     1.1.3.4.4.1 Dau: Jennifer CHRISTEN, b.?
     1.1.3.4.4.1 Son: Matthew CHRISTEN, b.?

     

End of Ray Christensen Chapter.

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My Gr-Grandma Mrs. Cora B. (Mannasmith) WILSON, 1872-1947, age75yrs - Click on Thumbnail for larger Photo! These records are part of the "Genealogy Computer Package" *** PC-PROFILE *** Volume - III. WILSON & Related Families© Compiled and self Published in Oct. 14, 1993 by Paul R. Sarrett, Jr. with the assistance of my late mother Mrs. M. Lucille (WILSON) SARRETT. (1917-1987, age age 70yrs) & My Grandmother:   Click on RedBall for More Info. on this Source <---Mrs. Vera B. (DUNCAN) WILSON (1896-1988, age 92yrs) The "Work-Books" were compiled by listing the various families, born, married, died, and a history of that family branch. In 1996 I started "Up-Loading" this material on the now called Friends of Page Co., site...prs
Would like any Corrections/Additions to these Families!

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