Vincent John DAVIDSON

Notes:

Orlen worked for the Hy-Line Poultry Farm.

Lived in Janesvillle, Minnesota, in 1988.

In August of 1975, he was involved in a “traffic mishap” near Neillsville, Wisconsin. He was driving a truck that was towing a mobile home when he struck two highway signs while making a turn at Highways 10 and 73.

ORLEN HARRY DAVIDSON, age 98, of Janesville died on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Whispering Creek in Janesville.

Born on October 17, 1923 near Elko in Scott County, Minnesota, he was the son of Adolph and Inga (Bergstrom) Davidson. Dave, as he was known since high school, served in the Navy until WWII ended. He married Lorraine Sammon on May 29, 1947 and began his business career in Faribault as manager of Wilson Co. of Chicago. When the plant closed, they moved to Owatonna where Dave began working for HyLine Poultry Farms, part of the large Pioneer Corn Corp. of Des Moines, IA. He quickly rose to management while he and Lorraine remodeled a farm, raised five children, and built an egg production business of their own. In 1966, Dave left HyLine and doubled production in his own business. He and Lorraine sold the business in 1976 and moved to Arizona for seven years before retiring in Janesville.

Dave had excellent organizational and problem-solving skills that he taught his children, contributing to their successes. Lorraine always said he could fix anything!

He is survived by his daughters, Joyce (Mark) Powell of Elysian, Gwen Davidson (Douglas Lubotsky) of Portland, OR, and Joan Davidson of Hollywood, FL and son, Gary (Debra) Davidson of Silver City, NM. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Courtney (Terry) Strean, Alec Powell, Landis Davidson, Larisa (Jonathan) Wilson, Kai Davidson, Tai Davidson, and Indigo Davidson; and five great grandchildren, Allie and Arya Strean, Rohan, Khaimus, and Tiden Wilson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Vincent John; one sister, Lillian Gladys Aronson; and one brother, Arthur Maynard Davidson.

Orlen married Lorraine Mary SAMMON on 29 May 1947 in Rice County, Minnesota. Lorraine was born on 30 Aug 1927 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 12 Jan 2019 in Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1910 census Adolph and Inga were living with Adolph’s parents, right next door to the George and Thea Tonsager farm.

Adolph was a friend of Ole Ellingboe (#3235) and introduced Ole to his wife Rose (see notes for Rose, #3236). Ole and Rose were friends of Adolph and Inga all of their married lives.

An obit:

NORTHFIELD -- Adolph Davidson, 78, passed away at his home in the Webster Community on Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Solar Lutheran Church in Webster with the Rev. Mr. Jensen officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Friends may call on Friday afternoon and evening and on Saturday until noon at the Anderson Funeral Home and at the church from 1 p.m. until the hour of the services.

Adolph married Inga BERGSTROM on 30 Sep 1909 in Scott County, Minnesota. Inga (daughter of Ole BERGSTROM and Berit (Betsy) NELSON) was born on 29 Jun 1887 in Minnesota; died on 19 Aug 1969 in Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An obit:

Hans Davidson was born in Eidsvold, Norway, June 12, 1848, of parents, Mr and Mrs Dave Mokjubakken. Twenty-five years old he set out for America, arriving in Chicago in the spring of 1873. In the early summer he decided to go farther west and went to Milwaukee, the later, toward fall, came to the then sparsely settled Christiania community. That same fall he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Anderson of Chicago. Their union was blessed with two children, Dina and Adolph, both now residing on farms close to Elko. The daughter is now Mrs Chris Christensen. In 1878 Hans Davidson purchased a farm in Scott county where he continued to farm until his health broke down. Eight years ago he suffered a stroke in which he lost his speech, and has been poorly ever since, suffering several minor strokes. For the last three months he has been confined to his bed. On Tuesday morning, November 14, 1935, he slumbered away peacefully. His wife preceded him in death on April 22, 1921. They are now entered side by side in the old Christiania Lutheran Free Church cemetery where the family tombstone marks their last resting place. The funeral took place Monday afternoon, 1 o'clock at the home, and 2 o'clock at the church, Rev J. P. Langsjoen officiating. Rev C. L. Christensen of Northfield, student pastor Hinderaker, and the son, Adolph Davidson spoke in turn at the church service which was attended by a church-full of mourners. Many wreaths were placed on the casket, and several gifts of money were given to charitable institutions, the missions, and one to WCAL radio station. Hans Davidson issurvived by two children, Mrs Chris Christensen, and Adolph Davidson. Both of these survivors and their families had done all that human love and strength could do to make his last years as comfortable as possible. He also leaves to mourn his death, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and a community of distant relatives and friends who learned to love the quiet old man who did not complain of his hard lot these last years.

Hans married Carolina STRAND. Carolina was born in 1846; died on 22 Apr 1921 in Scott County, Minnesota; was buried in Highview Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1930-MN-014229

Notes:

Ole was a farmer in New Market Twp. He came to the U.S. in 1882 according to the 1900 census.

In the 1910 census, Hans, Henry, Joseph, and Sophia were still living at home.

In the 1930 census Ole and Betsy were living in the village of Elko, New Market Twp, Scott County, not far from Martin Tonsager, a widower with a 6 year-old daughter, and Ole and Betsy’s son John. Ole came to the U.S. in 1875 and his wife in 1876.

Birth:
IGI gives his birthdate as September 8, 1860

Ole married Berit (Betsy) NELSON on 7 Jan 1886 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Berit (daughter of Ole Nielsson KATTEVOLD and Sigrid Olsdatter (Sarah) ELLINGBØE) was born on 26 Sep 1867 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Feb 1933 in Scott County, Minnesota; was buried in Solor Lutheran Church Cemetery, Webster, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1933-MN-013923
• Baptism: 25 Dec 1867, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Living with her parents and brothers in the 1885 census.

In the 1900 census she had had 5 children, all 5 still living. She came to the U.S. in 1870. In the 1910 census those numbers are 7 and 7.

Notes:

Married:
Christiania church