Oliver Clarence Thorson
1895–1985
Birth 6 AUGUST 1895 • Kendall County, Illinois, USA
Death 17 MARCH 1985 • Kanawha, Hancock Co, IA USA
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When Oliver Clarence Thorson was born on August 6, 1895, in Kendall County, Illinois, his father, Oliver, was 51 and his mother, Carrie, was 36. He married Allie Groce foster and they had one son and two daughters together between 1923 and 1932. He then married Edith Helen Casperson on May 29, 1958, in Garner, Iowa. He died on March 17, 1985, in Kanawha, Iowa, at the age of 89, and was buried there.
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- 6 Aug1895
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Birth
Oliver Clarence Thorson was born on August 6, 1895, in Kendall County, Illinois to Carrie Thorsdatter Fatland, age 36, and Oliver Halvor Thorson, age 51.
Explore The Map 6 August 1895 • Kendall County, Illinois, USA
- 6 Aug1895
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Sears, Roebuck and Company
Oliver Clarence Thorson most likely read or shopped from the Sears catalog from 1893–1940.
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- 1900Age 5
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Residence
Oliver Clarence Thorson lived in Big Grove, Illinois, in 1900.
Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
Explore The Map 1900 • Big Grove, Kendall, Illinois, USA
- 8 Jan1905Age 9
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Death of Father
Oliver Clarence's father Oliver Halvor passed away on January 8, 1905, in Kendall County, Illinois, at the age of 61.
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Oliver Halvor Thorson
1843–1905
8 January 1905
- 10 Sep1910Age 15
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Death of Mother
Oliver Clarence's mother Carrie Thorsdatter passed away on September 10, 1910, in Kendall County, Illinois, at the age of 51.
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Carrie Thorsdatter Fatland
1859–1910
10 September 1910
- 9 Apr1920Age 24
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Marriage
Oliver Clarence Thorson married Allie Groce foster on April 9, 1920, in Clinton, Illinois, when he was 24 years old.
Explore The Map Allie Groce foster
1901–1955
9 Apr 1920 • Clinton, De Witt, Illinois
- 4 Apr1923Age 27
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Birth of Daughter
His daughter Darlene Lois was born on April 4, 1923, in Kanawha, Iowa.
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Darlene Lois Thorson
1923–2006
04 Apr 1923
- 1925Age 30
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Residence
Oliver Clarence Thorson lived in Goodell, Iowa, in 1925.
Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
Explore The Map 1925 • Goodell, Hancock, Iowa, USA
- 1 Mar1926Age 30
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Birth of Daughter
His daughter Darlene Laverne was born on March 1, 1926, in South Dakota.
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Darlene Laverne Thorson
1926–1996
1 Mar 1926
- 1930Age 35
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Residence
Oliver Clarence Thorson lived in Amsterdam, Iowa, in 1930.
Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
Explore The Map 1930 • Amsterdam, Hancock, Iowa, USA
- 1932Age 37
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Birth of Son
His son Paul Foster was born in 1932 in Iowa.
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Paul Foster Thorson
1932–1934
1932
- 15 Jun1934Age 38
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Death of Son
His son Paul Foster passed away on June 15, 1934, at the age of 2.
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Paul Foster Thorson
1932–1934
15 Jun 1934
- 1935Age 40
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Residence
Oliver Clarence Thorson lived in Kanawha, Iowa, in 1935.
Explore The Map 1935 • Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa
- 1 May1937Age 41
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Death of Sister
Oliver Clarence's sister Edna died on May 1, 1937, in Kanawha, Iowa when Oliver Clarence was 41 years old.
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Edna Thorson
1893–1937
1 May 1937
- 1 Apr1940Age 44
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Residence
Oliver Clarence Thorson lived in Kanawha, Iowa, on April 1, 1940.
Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
Explore The Map 1 Apr 1940 • Kanawha, Hancock, Iowa, USA
- 16 Sep1948Age 53
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Death of Brother
Oliver Clarence's brother Thomas Theodore died on September 16, 1948, in Chickasha, Oklahoma when Oliver Clarence was 53 years old.
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Thomas Theodore Thorson
1882–1948
16 Sep 1948
- Jun1955Age 59
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Death of Wife
His wife Allie Groce passed away in June 1955 at the age of 54. They had been married 35 years.
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Allie Groce foster
1901–1955
Jun 1955
- 26 Nov1956Age 61
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Death of Brother
Oliver Clarence's brother Nels Severin died on November 26, 1956, in Kanawha, Iowa when Oliver Clarence was 61 years old.
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Nels Severin Thorson
1886–1956
26 Nov 1956
- 7 Jan1958Age 62
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Death of Brother
Oliver Clarence's brother Nels died on January 7, 1958, in Kendall, Illinois when Oliver Clarence was 62 years old.
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Nels Thorson
1888–1958
7 Jan 1958
- 29 May1958Age 62
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Marriage
Oliver Clarence Thorson married Edith Helen Casperson on May 29, 1958, in Garner, Iowa, when he was 62 years old.
Explore The Map Edith Helen Casperson
1902–1979
29 May 1958 • Garner, Hancock, Iowa
- 2 May1964Age 68
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Death of Sister
Oliver Clarence's sister Sarrah died on May 2, 1964, in Sandwich, Illinois when Oliver Clarence was 68 years old.
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Sarrah Thorson
1888–1964
2 May 1964
- 19 Mar1979Age 83
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Death of Wife
His wife Edith Helen passed away on March 19, 1979, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, at the age of 76. They had been married 20 years.
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Edith Helen Casperson
1902–1979
19 Mar 1979
- 17 Mar1985Age 89
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Death
Oliver Clarence Thorson died on March 17, 1985, in Kanawha, Iowa, when he was 89 years old.
Explore The Map 17 March 1985 • Kanawha, Hancock Co, IA USA