Alfred Emanuel Håkansson
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Alfred Emanuel Håkansson |
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Alfred Emanuel Håkansson was born May 28, 1888, in Blekringe, Sweden, and died about August, 1973, in Salina, Saline Co., KS, at age 85. He is the son of Håkan Pettersson of Sweden and Christina Maria Larsdotter of Fröbbestorp, Torsas, Kalmar lan, Småland, Sweden. Ella Katherine Thorsen was born March 26, 1890, in Minnesota and died January 11, 1977, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, at age 86. She is the daughter of Peter Thorsen and Mary (Unknown), both of Norway. Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ella Katherine Thorsen were married about 1917 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Alfred Emanuel Hawkinson and Ella Katherine (Thorsen) Hawkinson had three children:
Alfred married Ada Mae (Unknown). They did not have children. Ada Mae (Unknown) was born December 17, 1925 and died March 18, 2000 in Herington, Dickinson Co., KS at age 74. Alfred took the name Alfred Ellsworth Hawkinson upon coming to the USA in 1906. He was a naturalized citizen by 1930. TIMELINE Alfred Emanuel Håkansson was born May 28, 1888 in Blekringe, Sweden. Ella Katherine Thorsen was born March 26, 1890 in Minnesota. The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1880 shows Peter Torson (age 30) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents is a Stone Mason living in the Village of Kasson, Dodge Co., MN. Living with him is his wife Mary Torson (age 32) born in Norway. Children living at home, all born in Minnesota: Mary Torson (age 9); Janie Torson (age 7); Libby Torson (age 4); Thuly Torson (age 3); and Carl Torson (age 1). The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900 shows Peter Thoreson (age 50) born March 1850 in Norway to Norwegian-born parents having immigrated in 1870 and having applied for citizenship is a Bricklayer renting his house at 1408 18th Street, 11th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 29 years, Mary Thoreson (age 51) born October 1848 in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having immigrated in 1870, with all 9 of the children born to her still alive, and all were born in Minnesota, are unmarried and living at home: Mary Thoreson (age 27) born July 1872, who is a Milliner; Jenny Thoreson (age 25) born January 1875, who is a Dressmaker; Libby Thoreson (age 24) born October 1875, who is a Saleslady; Thore Thoreson (age 22) born September 1877, who is a Machinist; Carl Thoreson (age 21) born February 1879, who is a Student; Albert Thoreson (age 17) born November 1882, who is a Machinist; Anna Thoreson (age 15) born July 1884, who is a Milliner; Ella Thoreson (age 10) born March 1890; and Alfred Thoreson (age 8) born June 1892. The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 15, 1905 shows Peter Thorsen (age 45) born in Norway and having lived in Minnesota for 25 years and 6 months and in this district for 2 years and 9 months is a Mason living Hayfield, Dodge Co., MN. Also living there are: Mary Thorsen (age 46) born in Norway; Albert Thorsen (age 13) born in Minnesota; Anna Thorsen (age 11) born in Minnesota; Ella Thorsen (age 5) born in Minnesota; and Fred Thorsen (age 3) born in Minnesota. On May 27, 1906 Alfred Ellsworth Hawkinson (age 18), a Laborer, arrived at the Port of New York with $10 in cash, with his final destination being Minneapolis, with that ticket paid for by his uncle. He departed from Glasgow on May 19, 1906. He is going to meet with his brother, Gust Hakansson, 227 34th Ave., Minneapolis.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910 shows Alfred Hockenson (age 24) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents is an unmarried Wall Plasterer rooming at 3244 Longfellow Avenue, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910 shows Peter Thorsen (age 60) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents having immigrated in 1870 and a naturalized citizen is a Building Brickmason owning his house at 3435 10th Avenue South, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 39 years, Mary K. Thorsen (age 62) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having immigrated in 1870, with 8 of the 9 of the children born to her still alive, and all were born in Minnesota. Those living at home include: Marie Thorsen (age 38) unmarried, who is a Proprietor of a Millinery Shop; Anna C. Thorsen (age 25) unmarried, who is a Milliner in a Store; Ella K. Thorsen (age 20) unmarried; and Alfred F. Thoreson (age 18) unmarried. Also living in the house is married daughter Libbie O. Christensen (age 34), and her husband of 9 years, Ellsworth P. Christensen (age 36) born in Wisconsin to Norwegian-born parents, who is a Miller in a Flour Mill. Alfred and Ella were married about 1917 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. On June 5, 1917 the WWI Draft Registration Report shows Alfred E. Hawkinson born in Blekinge, Sweden is a Naturalized citizen and is living at 3949 11th Avenue, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. He is a married Plasterer working for C. O. Hawkinson at 3304 Longfellow Ave.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 17, 1920 shows Alfred E. Hawkinson (age 30) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents having emigrated in 1906 and Naturalized in 1914 and first married at age 27 is a Plasterer renting his home at 3359 Elliott Avenue South, 7th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife Ella K. Hawkinson (age 29) born in Minnesota to Norwegian-born parents. Also living there is their daughter, Jane M. Hawkinson (age 1-9/12) born in Minnesota to Swedish and Minnesota-born parents. Ada Mae (Unknown) was born December 17, 1925. The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930 shows Alfred E. Hawkinson (age 41) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents having emigrated in 1907 and Naturalized and first married at age 27 is a Plastering Contractor owning his own home valued at $11,000 at 4818 South Second Avenue, 13th Ward, City of Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. Living with him is his wife Ella Hawkinson (age 40) born in Minnesota to Norwegian-born parents and first married at age 26. Also living there are their three children, all born in Minnesota to Swedish and Minnesota-born parents: Jane M. Hawkinson (age 12); Robert E. Hawkinson (age 9); and Richard H. Hawkinson (age 4-3/12). Also there is Alfred's unmarried sister-in-law, Marie Thorsen (age 57), born in Minnesota to Norwegian-born parents who is a Seamstress in an Apron Shop. Alfred Emanuel Håkansson died about August, 1973 in Salina, Saline Co., KS at age 85. Ella Katherine (Thorsen) Hawkinson died January 11, 1977 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN at age 86. Ada Mae (Unknown) Hawkinson died March 18, 2000 in Herington, Dickinson Co., KS at age 74.
Jane Marie Hawkinson |
