Melvin Floyd Larson1,2

M, b. 8 March 1921, d. 13 November 2008
Family Explorer
FatherAlbert Carl Larson2 b. 11 Oct 1896, d. 14 Dec 1968
MotherAmy D. Bjorkman2 b. 27 Jan 1898, d. Dec 1982
Relationships
5th cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
6th cousin of John William Van Dyke
6th cousin of Walter Carl Van Dyke
Melvin F. Larson, husband of Gladys ________
     Melvin Floyd Larson, son of Albert Carl Larson and Amy D. Bjorkman, was born on 8 March 1921 at Worcester, Massachusetts.1

     Melvin married Gladys "Surname Unknown" on 14 October 1944, at Thetford, England.3

     Melvin died on 13 November 2008, at Lynnwood, Snohomish, Washington, at age 87,1 and was buried at Floral Hills Cemetery and Funeral Home, Lynnwood, Snohomish, Washington.4

Census

     Melvin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 4 April 1930, of Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts in the household of his parents, Albert and Amy.5

     Melvin appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 9 April 1940, of Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts in the household of his parents, Albert and Amy.6

Obituary

Melvin F. Larson was born in Worchester MA, on March 8, 1921. A promising student who intended on becoming a surgeon at Tufts University, Melvin instead went to work to help support his family during the Great Depression. He volunteered for the Army Air Corps after the start of WWII. From November 1943 to July 1944 he flew 30 combat missions as a bombardier on B-17s with the 8th Air Force in England. His service in WWII earned him the Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the French Croix de Guerre, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. His combat career is detailed in the book GI Joe in France by J.E. Kauffman, published this year. On October 14, 1944, Melvin married his wife Gladys in Thetford, England. Their union lasted for 64 years. After WWII, Melvin served for 23 years in the US Air Force in bases across the globe. He was a Mason for 50 years. After the Air Force, Melvin put 15 years in the Post Office. During that time he earned a paralegal degree from Edmonds Community College. Later he would be ordained as first a deacon and then a priest in the Anglican faith, and earned his Bachelor of Religion from Geneva Theological College, NC, in 1983. As a member of the Free Protestant Episcopal Church, he rose to the position of Archbishop. He received his Doctor of Divinity degree from the FPEC Theological University in Bien, Switzerland, and eventually retired from ecclesiastical work as Archbishop Emeritus. Melvin is survived by his wife, Gladys; and their four children, each born in a different part of the world, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and his sister, Beverly. Melvin died at peace on November 13, 2008. He was laid to rest at Floral Hills Cemetery in Lynnwood, WA.7,4

Family: Melvin Floyd Larson and Gladys "Surname Unknown"

Last Edited=29 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    Name: Melvin F. Larson Born: 8 Mar 1921 Died: 13 Nov 2008 State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts - Before 1951.
  2. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Worcester, Massachusetts, Sheet 3 A, line 27.
  3. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Husband's obituary, published in The Herald (Everett) from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26, 2008.
  4. [S24] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 140727068.
  5. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Worcester, Massachusetts, Sheet 3 A, line 25 thru 29.
  6. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Worcester, Massachusetts, Sheet 6 A, line 17 thru 22.
  7. [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Published in The Herald (Everett) from Nov. 20 to Nov. 26, 2008.

Melvin John Larson1,2

M, b. 26 July 1907, d. 22 August 1968
Family Explorer
FatherCarl August Larsson2 b. 25 Aug 1872, d. 1933
MotherHannah Gustava Salgstrom2 b. 8 Nov 1871, d. 1937
Relationships
5th cousin of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
5th cousin 1 time removed of John William Van Dyke
5th cousin 1 time removed of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Melvin John Larson, son of Carl August Larsson and Hannah Gustava Salgstrom, was born on 26 July 1907 at Worcester, Massachusetts.1,3

     The U.S. officially entered World War II on 8 December 1941 following an attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Just about a year before that, in October 1940, President Roosevelt had signed into law the first peacetime selective service draft in U.S. history, due to rising world conflicts. After the U.S. entered WWII a new selective service act required that all men between ages 18 and 65 register for the draft. Between November 1940 and October 1946, over 10 million American men were registered. The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on 27 April 1942 and registered men who born on or between 28 April 1877 and 16 February 1897 - men who were between 45 and 64 years old - and who were not already in the military. Melvin filled out a draft card for World War II on 16 October 1940 (at age 33), while living at Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut. He was working at Connecticut Electrotype Company. Melvin was described, weight, 180, complexion light, eye color     blue, hair color brown, height, 6. A next of kin listed his brother, Frederick August Larson.4

     Melvin married Miriam "Surname Unknown".

     Melvin died on 22 August 1968, at West Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, at age 61.3,5

Census

     Melvin appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts in the household of his parents, Carl and Hannah.6

     Melvin appeared on the 1920 Federal Census, enumerated 10 January 1920, the household of his parents, Carl and Hannah of Worcester, at Fairbanks Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.7

     Melvin appeared on the 1930 Federal Census, enumerated 4 April 1930, of Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts in the household of his parents, Carl and Hannah. He was working as a electrotyper.8

Family: Melvin John Larson and Miriam "Surname Unknown"

Last Edited=16 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Worcester, Massachusetts, Sheet 20 B, line 72.
  2. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Worcester, Massachusetts, Sheet 12 A line 4.
  3. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Melvin Larson in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    Name: Melvin Larson Born: 26 Jul 1907 Died: Aug 1968 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951).
  4. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name:     Melvin John Larson Race: White Age: 33 Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head) Birth Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Birth Date: 26 Jul 1907 Residence Place: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940 Employer: Connecticut Electrotype Co Weight:     180 Complexion: Light Eye Color:     Blue Hair Color: Brown Height: 6 Next of Kin: Frederick August Larson.
  5. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012
    Name: Melvi J Larson Gender: Male Race: White Marital Status: Married Birth Date: abt 1907 Residence: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut Death Date: 22 Aug 1968 Death Place: West Haven, New Haven, Connecticut Age: 61 Years Spouse: Miri State File #: 17340.
  6. [S29] Census of the United States, 1910 U S Federal Census, Worcester, Massachusetts, Sheet 20 B, line 66 thru 73.
  7. [S43] Census of the United States, 1920 U S Federal Census, Worcester, Massachusetts, Sheet 11 B, line 98 thru 100 and Sheet 12 A line 1 thru 6.
  8. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Worcester, Massachusetts, Sheet 3 A line 14 thru 19.

Olof Larson1

M, b. circa 1860
Family Explorer
     Olof Larson was born circa 1860 at Sverige.1

     Olof married Anna M. "Surname Unknown" circa 1892.2

Census

     Olof and Anna appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chicago, Cook, Illinois, enumerated 17 April 1930. Olof owned his home, valued at $10000.00. He was a carpenter at an apartment building. Their daughter, Esther W., son-in-law, George Boström and grandchildren, George and Stanley were listed as living with them.3

Child of Olof Larson and Anna M. "Surname Unknown"

Last Edited=18 Nov 2022

Citations

  1. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Chicago, Illinois, Sheet 24 B, line 90.
  2. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Chicago, Illinois, Sheet 24 B, line 90 and 91.
  3. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Chicago, Illinois, Sheet 24 B, line 90 thru 95.
  4. [S42] Census of the United States, 1930 U S Federal Census, Chicago, Illinois, Sheet 24 B, line 93.

Patrica Larson1

F, b. 1938
Family Explorer
FatherFrederick August Larsson1 b. 12 Jun 1910, d. 18 Sep 1995
MotherMildred E. Lindgren1 b. 11 Jan 1910, d. 13 Nov 1991
Relationships
5th cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
6th cousin of John William Van Dyke
6th cousin of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     Patrica Larson, daughter of Frederick August Larsson and Mildred E. Lindgren, was born in 1938 at Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut.1

     Patrica married Robert B. Hickey on 14 September 1985, at Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut.2

Family: Patrica Larson and Robert B. Hickey

Last Edited=14 Apr 2018

Citations

  1. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Stamford, Connecticut, Sheet 7 A, line 17.
  2. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2001
    Name: Patricia A Larson Birth Year: abt 1939 Residence: Burlington, Hartford, Connecticut Age: 46 Race: White Spouse: Robert B Hickey Spouse Residence: Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut Spouse Age: 43 Spouse Race: White Marriage Date: 14 Sep 1985 Place of Marriage: Bristol, Hartford.

William Charles Larson

M, b. 23 October 1933
Family Explorer
FatherWilmer A. Larson b. 8 May 1908, d. 2 Mar 1995
MotherIrene R. Vistain b. 1914
Relationships
5th cousin 1 time removed of Astrid Elizabeth Bäcklund
6th cousin of John William Van Dyke
6th cousin of Walter Carl Van Dyke
     William Charles Larson, son of Wilmer A. Larson and Irene R. Vistain, was born on 23 October 1933 at Evergreen Park, Cook, Illinois.

     William married Barbara E. Gilmer on 2 June 1956, at Cook, Illinois.1

Census

     William appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 19 April 1940, of Chicago, Cook, Illinois in the household of his parents, Wilmer and Irene.2

Family: William Charles Larson and Barbara E. Gilmer

Last Edited=11 Nov 2018

Citations

  1. [S23] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960
    Name: William C. Larson Marriage Date: 2 Jun 1956 Spouse: Barbara E. Gilmer Marriage Location: Cook County, IL Marriage license: File Number: 2399917 Archive collection name: Cook County Genealogy Records (Marriages) Archive repository location: Chicago, IL Archive repository name: Cook County Clerk.
  2. [S14] Census of the United States, 1940 U S Federal Census, Chicago, Illinois, Sheet 19 A, line 6 thru 10.
 
Compiler: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke