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Obituary: Gladys Anderson of Lessor, Wisconsin

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Lorelle VanFossen

Gladys Anderson was the daughter of Antone Anderson and Lilly (Peterson) Anderson, niece of Johan (John/Jack) and Helena (Blickfeldt) Anderson, and granddaughter of Hans Anderson and Sigrid (Olson) Anderson of Norway, and great-granddaughter of Andrias Anderson, the first Anderson immigrant … Continue reading →


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Otto Anderson (1870-1916)

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Lorelle VanFossen

Otto Anderson (1870-1916) was a surprising find in my Anderson lineage, a successful businessman well-known and respected in his community. We’re still researching information about him, but I’ve found enough to help us paint the picture of my not-so-distant relative, … Continue reading →


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Searching for Grandfather Hans Anderson of Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Posted on May 23, 2006 by Lorelle VanFossen

The past two weeks has found me searching for Grandfather Anderson. All of them. Well, some I’ve found, but a lot I haven’t. Let me tell you about the first of two Grandfather Andersons we’re looking for. Hans Anderson from … Continue reading →


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