Olive Mae Newman
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John Arvid Arvidson was born February 28, 1891, in Sweden and died 1948 in Canada at about age 57 He was the son of Unknown.

Olive Mae Newman was born November 18, 1900, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN, and died January 22, 1990, in Lynden, Whatcom Co., WA, at age 89. She is the daughter of Charles Grant "Charlie" Newman of Minnesota and Della May Harris of Minnesota City, Winona Co., MN.

John Arvid Arvidson and Olive Mae Newman were married 1920 in Unknown.

John Arvid Arvidson and Olive Mae (Newman) Arvidson had two children:

  1. Dennis John Arvidson: Born June 2, 1928, in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada; Died June 8, 2004, at Island Hospital, Anacortes, Skagit Co., WA (age 76). Married June 12, 1950, in White Center, Seattle, King Co., WA,  to Anne E. Johanson: Born Unknown.
  2. Unknown Arvidson: Born Unknown; Living.

Olive Mae (Newman) Arvidson left her husband in Saskatchewan about 1930 and returned to North Dakota, where she married Melvin Olander Heggem.

Melvin Olander Heggem was born March 23, 1909, in Calmar, Winnesheik Co., IA, and died April 13, 1948, in Nooksack, Whatcom Co., WA, at age 39. He is the son of Ole Johan Berdinessen Heggem of Heggheim, Skudenes, Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway, and Anna Marie Olsdotter Vik Hillesland of Vik, Skudenes, Karmøy, Rogaland, Norway. Melvin was buried in Greenacres Memorial Park, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA.

Melvin Olander Heggem and Olive Mae (Newman) Arvidson were married about 1930 in Unknown.

Melvin Olander Heggem and Olive Mae (Newman) (Arvidson) Heggem had three children.

  1. Marjorie Heggem: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Married Unknown to Unknown Perry: Born Unknown; Unknown.

  2. Bessie L. "Bess" Heggem: Born April 4, 1934, in Unknown; Died Unknown. Married February 15, 1953, in Whatcom Co., WA, to Ross S. Tillotson: Born July 17, 1933, in Unknown; Living.

  3. Joyce Heggem: Born 1944 in Unknown; Living. Married to Unknown Green: Born Unknown; Unknown. Joyce is living in San Jose, CA




TIMELINE

John Arvid Arvidson was born February 28, 1891, in Sweden.

Olive Mae Newman was born November 18, 1900, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN.

Melvin Olander Heggem was born March 23, 1909, in Calmar, Winnesheik Co., IA.

The 1885 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1885, shows D. Newman (age 72) born in New York and having lived in Minnesota for 39 years and having lived in this district for 27 years is a Farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, Matilda Newman (age 49) born in Iowa. Also living there are his two children, both born in Minnesota: Charles Newman (age 23) having lived in Minnesota for 23 years and having lived in this district for 23 years; and Mina M. Newman (age 19).

The 1895 Minnesota State Census taken on June 11, 1895, shows Darius Newman (age 83) born in New York is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him are: Matild Newman (age 39) born in Iowa; W. O. Newman (age 23) born in Minnesota; C. G. Newman (age 13) born in Minnesota; and M. M. Newman (age 9) born in Minnesota.

Charles and Della were married about 1897 in Minnesota.

John B. Harris died May 17, 1899, in Regal, Stearns Co., MN, at age 68.

The 1900 U.S. Census taken on June 2, 1900, shows Charles G. Newman (age 29) born September 1871 in Minnesota to New York and Iowa-born parents is a Merchant owning his own mortgaged home and is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of two years, Della M. Newman (age 24) born February 1876 in Minnesota to New York-born parents, with the only child born to her still living. However, that child is not in the household.

The 1900 U.S. Census taken on June 11, 1900, shows Darius Newman (age 88) born April 1812 in New York to New York-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and is living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is his wife of 40 years, Matilda Newman (age 56) born April 1844 in Iowa to Missouri-born parents, with all 4 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there is a Boarder, who is a Farm Laborer.

The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 16, 1905, shows D. Newman (age 93) born in New York to New York-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 50 years and having lived in this district for 36 years is a Farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is Matilda Newman (age 59) born in Iowa to Canadian-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 46 years and having lived in this district for 36 years is a Farm Laborer. Also living there is Minna M. Newman (age 29) born in Minnesota to New York and Canadian-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 29 years and having lived in this district for 29 years, a High School Teacher.

The 1905 Minnesota State Census taken on June 2, 1905, shows Chas. Newman (age 33) born in Minnesota to New York and Iowa-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 33 years and having lived in this district for 33 years is a Farmer living in Roseville Twp., Kandiyohi Co., MN. Living with him is Della Newman (age 29) born in Minnesota to Pennsylvania-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 29 years and having lived in this district for 29 years is a Farm Laborer. Also living there are two children, both born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents: Olive Newman (age 4); and Pearl Newman (age 3).

Darius Newman died February 26, 1909, in Kandiyohi Co., MN, at age 96.

Matilda Newman died March 22, 1910, in Kandiyohi Co., MN, at age 65.

The 1910 U.S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Charles Newman (age 38) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his own mortgaged farm and is living in Bjornson Twp., McHenry Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Della May Newman (age 38) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents, with 4 of the 5 children born to her still living. His children living at home, born to Minnesota-born parents: Olive Newman (age 9) born in Minnesota; Pearl Newman (age 7) born in Minnesota; Earnest Newman (age 2) born in North Dakota; and Archie Newman (age 1-6/12) born in North Dakota.

The 1910 U.S. Census taken on May 23, 1910, shows John Heggem (age 30) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having immigrated in 1899 and with Al Citizenship is a Farm Operator renting his farm and is living in Blanchard Twp., Traill Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 7 years, Anna Heggem (age 28) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having immigrated in 1900 and with Al Citizenship, with all 4 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his children, all born in Iowa to Norwegian-born parents: Bennie Heggem (age 7); Conrad Heggem (age 5); Hilda Heggem (age 3); and Melvin Heggem (age 1). Also living  there is his unmarried brother-in-law, Ole Hillesand (age 26) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having immigrated in 1900 and with Al Citizenship, a Farm Laborer Working Out.

The 1910 U.S. Census taken on April 29, 1910, shows Ernest E. Wilson (age 30) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents is a Hardware Store Merchant who is renting and is living in Ruso, Butte Lake Twp., McLean Co., ND. Living with him are: his wife of 2 years, Anna Wilson (age 28) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having immigrated in 1900, with both of the children born to her still alive; his daughter, Ester F. Wilson (age 1) born in North Dakota to Illinois and Swedish-born parents; his daughter, Mabel R. Wilson (age 9/12) born in North Dakota to Illinois and Swedish-born parents; his brother, Sherman R. Wilson (age 21) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents; and his unmarried brother-in-law, John A. Arvidson (age 19) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having immigrated in 1909, a Farm Laborer.

The 1915 North Dakota State Census taken 1915 shows Gustave Ardvidson (age 20) born in a foreign country is living in Bjornson Twp., McHenry Co., ND. Living with him is John Ardvidson (age 22) born in a foreign country.

The 1915 North Dakota State Census taken 1915 shows John Heggem born in a foreign country is living in Velva Twp., McHenry Co., ND. Living with him are: Anna Hegem, born in a foreign country; Bennie Heggem; Conrad Heggem; Hilda Heggem; Melvin Heggem; Agnes Heggem; Joseph Heggem; and Olga Heggem.

John and Gaston Arvidson are living in the east end of Velma, Canada in 1917-1918.

The 1920 U.S. Census taken on January 21, 1920, shows John Ardvidson (age 28) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having immigrated in 1907 and with Pa Citizenship is an unmarried Grain Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage and is living in Bjornson Twp., McHenry Co., ND.

The 1920 U.S. Census taken on January 30, 1920, shows Chas. Newman (age 49) born in Minnesota to New York and English Canadian-born parents is a General Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and is living in Bjornson Twp., McHenry Co., ND. Living with him is his wife, Della Newman (age 45) born in Minnesota to New York and French-born parents. His children living at home, born to Minnesota-born parents: Olive Newman (age 19) born in Minnesota; Pearl Newman (age 17) born in Minnesota; Earnest Newman (age 12) born in North Dakota; and Archie Newman (age 11) born in North Dakota.

The 1920 U.S. Census taken on January 27, 1920, shows John Hegem (age 40) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having immigrated in 1898 and with Pa Citizenship is a General Farm Farmer renting his farm and is living in Velva Twp., McHenry Co., ND. Living with him is his wife, Anna Hegem (age 38) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having immigrated in 1900 and with Pa Citizenship. Also living there are his children, all unmarried and born to Norwegian-born parents: Benhard Hegem (age 16) born in Iowa, a Farm Laborer who Works Out; Conrad Hegem (age 14) born in Iowa, a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; Hilda Hegem (age 12) born in Iowa; Melvin Hegem (age 10) born in Iowa; Agnes Hegem (age 8) born in North Dakota; Joseph Hegem (age 7) born in North Dakota; Olga Hegem (age 5) born in North Dakota; Morres Hegem (age 3-5/12) born in North Dakota; and Casper Hegem (age 1-11/12) born in North Dakota.

Della May (Harris) Newman is in the center, holding one of her grandsons, probably Ernest Skoglund. Pearl Ann (Newman) Skoglund, Della's daughter, is on the left. The back of the photo says the woman on the right is "Grandma Newman." However, Matilda (Jarrett) Newman died in 1910. This is likely "Grandma Harris," in which case this would be Sarah Ann (Abbey) Harris. This photo was taken in 1924, two years before Della passed on, at her daughter Olive's house in Canada.

The 1925 North Dakota State Census taken 1925 shows John Haggen (age 45) born in a foreign country is living in Brown Twp., McHenry Co., ND. Living with him are: Anna Haggen (age 43) born in a foreign country; Conrad Haggen (age 20); Melvin Heggen (age 16); Agnes Haggen (age 14); Joseph Haggen (age 12); Olga Haggen (age 10); Moris Haggen (age 8); Kasper Haggen (age 7); Louisa Haggen (age 5); Gladys Haggen (age 3); and Magnus Haggen (age 1).

Della May (Harris) Newman died July 7, 1926, at the home of her daughter, Olive, in Canada at age 50.

Sarah Ann (Abbey) Harris died October 15, 1927, in Paynesville, Stearns Co., MN, at age 84.

The 1930 U.S. Census taken on April 10, 1930, shows Ernest Newman (age 22) born in North Dakota to Minnesota-born parents is a Farmer who is renting his farm and is living in Bjornson Twp., McHenry Co., ND.

The 1930 U.S. Census taken on April 10, 1930, shows Emmuel J. Skoglund (age 34) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1914 and a Naturalized citizen and first married at age 26 is a Farmer owning his farm and is living in Bjornson Twp., McHenry Co., ND. Living with him is his wife, Pearl Skoglund  (age 27) born in Minnesota to Minnesota-born parents and first married at age 19. His children living at home, born to Swedish and Minnesota-born parents: Ernest E. Skoglund (age 7) born in Montana; Melvin L. Skoglund (age 17) born in North Dakota; and Eilene Skoglund (age 3-11/12) born in North Dakota. Also living in the household is his unmarried brother-in-law, Archie Newman (age 21) born in North Dakota to Minnesota-born parents, who is a Farm Laborer.

The 1930 U.S. Census taken on April 16, 1930, shows Ben O. Heggem (age 27) born in Iowa to Norwegian-born parents is an unmarried Farmer renting his farm and is living in Bjornson Twp., McHenry Co., ND. Living with him is his mother, Anna Heggem (age 48) born in Norway to Norwegian-born parents and having immigrated in 1900 and a Naturalized Citizen and first married at age 21. Also living there are his brothers and sisters, all unmarried and born to Norwegian-born parents: Melvin Heggem (age 21), born in Iowa, a Farm Laborer; Morris Heggem (age 13) born in North Dakota; Casper Heggem (age 12) born in North Dakota; Louise Heggem (age 10) born in North Dakota; Gladys Heggem (age 8) born in North Dakota; and Magnus Heggem (age 5) born in North Dakota.


Skagit Valley Herald, Anacortes, Skagit Co., WA, Friday June 11, 2004

Dennis John Heggem, Sr.

Dennis J. Heggem, Sr., 76, of Anacortes, died Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at Island Hospital in Anacortes. He was born June 2, 1928 in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of John & Olive (Newman) Arvidson. In 1936, Olive and her second husband, Melvin Heggem, moved west to Washington where Dennis and his three sisters grew up in Whatcom County. After high school Dennis joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served aboard the Coast Guard Cutter "North Wind" from 1946 to 1947. Upon discharge from the service he moved to White Center in Seattle where he met and married Anne Johanson on June 12, 1950. The couple then began to raise their family of five children, four boys with a girl born in the middle. After transferring to the Anacortes refinery, they built a house near Dewey Beach in 1963, where he delivered fuels to Texaco service stations in northwestern Washington until his retirement in 1987. His hobby was working on an assortment of cars and his favorite pastime was listening to a Seattle Mariner's baseball game while getting down and dirty on an engine or drive train of one of his vehicles. After retirement, Dennis and his wife of 54 years spent, their golden years split between Dewey Beach and their motor home, in which they traveled extensively throughout the western United States. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marjorie Perry and Bess Tillotson. He is survived by his wife, Anne, at the family home in Anacortes; four sons, Dennis Jr. & Connie Heggem of Springville, UT, Richard Heggem of Mount Vernon, WA, David Heggem of Marysville, WA, Ronald Heggem of Mount Vernon, WA; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara & Clifford Bertelson, of Oak Harbor, WA; 8 grandchildren in Washington and Utah; and one sister, Joyce Green of San Jose, CA. Memorials may be made to Deception Pass State Park, 41229 State Route 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 or Island Hospital, 1211 - 24th, Anacortes, WA 98221. At his request there will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes, WA.