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     Christopher Steven Torkelson is the son of Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. and Patricia Jean Wenger.¹

     James D. Torkelson was born on 29 January 1895 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa. He was the son of James D. Torkelson and Matilda Larson. James D. Torkelson married Estelle Marie Sklenar, daughter of Frank James Sklenar Jr. and Mary Matilda Kocourek, on 17 June 1929 at Pierce Co., Washington.¹ James D. Torkelson died on 6 May 1946 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 51. He was buried at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington, Section 5.²

     James D. Torkelson was born on 3 July 1850 at Norway.¹ He married Matilda Larson. James D. Torkelson died on 18 November 1922 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 72.¹ He was buried at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington, PLOT     Section 5.¹

     James D. Torkelson Jr. is the son of James D. Torkelson and Estelle Marie Sklenar.¹

     Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. was born on 8 May 1935 at Seattle, King Co., Washington. He was the son of James D. Torkelson and Estelle Marie Sklenar. Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. married Patricia Jean Wenger. Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. lived in January 2009 at Burien, King Co., Washington. He died on 11 February 2009 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 73. He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, Washington.

     Jerome Edward Torkelson Jr. was born on 1 March 1965 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,2 He was the son of Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. and Patricia Jean Wenger. Jerome Edward Torkelson Jr. died on 5 August 2008 at Ipswich, Edmunds Co., South Dakota, at age 43.² He was buried on 8 August 2008 at Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., Washington.^1,2

Jerome E. Torkelson, Jr.
March, 01, 1965 - August, 05, 2008

Jerome "B.J." E. Torkelson Jr.
Born March 1, 1965 in Seattle; died suddenly August 5, 2008 at age 43. Survived by his father, Jerome Torkelson Sr. and mother, Patricia Wenger Schnaidt; siblings, Michael W. and Christopher S. Torkelson; Jason and Albert Schnaidt Jr., Darla Clark, Alfred Green Jr., and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. B.J. was a wonderful son, brother and friend to many. He will be missed by everyone. Graveside Service will be held Friday, August 8, 1:00PM; Evergreen Memorial Park 11111 Aurora Ave N. Seattle. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the American Heart Association.¹

     Joel Allen Torkelson married Brooke Marie Swearingen, daughter of Gary Lyle Swearingen and Denise Marie Richards, on 24 February 2012 at Wright Co., Minnesota; Certificate Number:      F52-105.

     Michael W. Torkelson is the son of Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. and Patricia Jean Wenger.¹

     Quin Marie Torkelson is the daughter of Christopher Steven Torkelson.

     Jose Fidel Torres was born on 5 November 1893 at New Mexico. He married Elviria Struck, daughter of Francisco Grant Struck and Rumalda Aragon, circa 1921. Jose Fidel Torres died on 13 July 1969 at Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico, at age 75.

     John Erling Torske was born on 1 November 1902 at Bud, More Org Romsdal, Norway.¹ He was the son of Olaf Kristian Torske and Olise Olsen Bjørnsvig. John Erling Torske married Esther Alvina Halvorson, daughter of Henry Theodore Halvorson and Siri L. Nelson, on 2 October 1970 at Parshall, Mountrail Co., North Dakota. John Erling Torske lived in 1992 at New Town, Mountrail Co., North Dakota. His Social Security Number was 502-07-6458. SSDI lists born 01Nov1902 and died 19Oct1997, and last residence as New Town, ND. He died on 19 October 1997 at Tioga Medical Center, Tioga, Williams Co., North Dakota, at age 94.

     Olaf Kristian Torske married Olise Olsen Bjørnsvig.

     Mary Ellen Toth also went by the name of Mariska. She was born on 28 August 1922 at Carteret, Middlesex Co., New Jersey. She married Frederick James Albertson in 1943 at New Jersey. Mary Ellen Toth died on 22 February 2010 at Westfield, Union Co., New Jersey, at age 87.

     Estella Marie Tourville was born on 13 December 1897 at Washington Co., Minnesota. She married Joseph Veno Jr. in 1918. Estella Marie Tourville died on 4 January 1987 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 89.

     Charles Howard Towers was born on 7 July 1884 at Stewartville, Olmsted Co., Minnesota.¹ He married Gertrude Abbie Tripp, daughter of Merritt Tripp and Sarah V. Perkins, on 5 November 1913 at Goodhue Co., Minnesota. Charles Howard Towers died on 16 March 1974 at Minnesota at age 89.¹ He was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen, Brown Co., South Dakota.¹

     Daniel Higgins Towle was born on 12 April 1841 at Maine.¹ He married Amanda Smith Ellsworth, daughter of Thomas Ellsworth and Miriam Maddocks, on 22 March 1864. Daniel Higgins Towle married Mary Ann Crandall on 1 January 1884. Daniel Higgins Towle died on 24 November 1918 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 77.¹ He was buried at Hope Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹

     Diane Dorothy Towle is the daughter of Ellsworth Merton Towle and Dorothy Gustava Johnson. Diane Dorothy Towle married Allen Glen Nelson on 14 June 1964 at Rice Co., Minnesota; Certificate Number:      M13-171.

     Ellsworth Daniel Towle is the son of Ellsworth Merton Towle and Dorothy Gustava Johnson. Ellsworth Daniel Towle married Marilyn (?)

     Ellsworth Merton Towle was born on 2 February 1914 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Merton Daniel Towle and Luella M. Larson. Ellsworth Merton Towle married Dorothy Gustava Johnson on 13 September 1937 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota. Ellsworth Merton Towle died on 15 November 1952 at Waterford Twsp., Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 38.¹ He was buried at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹

     Emma Electa Towle was born in 1868 at Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Higgins Towle and Amanda Smith Ellsworth. Emma Electa Towle died in 1944 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ She was buried at Hope Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹

     Lena Miriam Towle was born in 1871 at Featherstone, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Higgins Towle and Amanda Smith Ellsworth. Lena Miriam Towle married Charles Brown on 26 December 1894 at Minnesota. Lena Miriam Towle died on 29 April 1952 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ She was buried at Burnside Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹

     Merry Carole Towle is the daughter of Ellsworth Merton Towle and Dorothy Gustava Johnson. Merry Carole Towle married James Norman Backstrom on 6 August 1977 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota.

     Merton Daniel Towle was born on 26 December 1879 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Daniel Higgins Towle and Amanda Smith Ellsworth. Merton Daniel Towle married Luella M. Larson in 1907. Merton Daniel Towle died on 17 January 1964 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 84.¹ He was buried at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹

     Majorie Townsend married Kenneth VanKirk Hyatt, son of Louis Eugene Hyatt and Anna Laura Van Kirk.

     SOURCE: Gary C. Harn letter 24 July 1995. Mary Lena Trabing was born on 7 May 1910.¹ She married Charles Ernest Scheller, son of Charles Frederick Scheller and Delma Ruth Harn, circa 1930 at Baltimore, Maryland.² Mary Lena Trabing died on 1 December 1989 at age 79.¹ She was buried at Taylorsville United Methodist Church Cemetery, Taylorsville, Carroll Co., Maryland.¹

     Bernard Stanislaus Tracey was born on 13 May 1890 at Taylor, Stark Co., North Dakota.¹ Bernard Stanislaus Tracey was a Farmer. He was the son of John Michael Tracey and Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy. Bernard Stanislaus Tracey married Letha Ellen Payne circa 1912. Bernard Stanislaus Tracey lived in January 1948 at Columbia Falls, Flathead Co., Montana.² He died on 13 May 1970 at age 80.¹ He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls, Flathead Co., Montana.³

     Celestine B. Tracey was born on 19 April 1891 at Taylor, Stark Co., North Dakota.¹ She was the daughter of John Michael Tracey and Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy. Celestine B. Tracey was born on 26 November 1892 at Taylor, Stark Co., North Dakota.² She married Norris Keith Boice on 18 April 1917 at Weldon, McCone Co., Montana. Celestine B. Tracey lived in January 1948 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.³ She died in November 1979 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana, at age 88.² She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Plot: 6a-121-17.²

     Charles Thomas Tracey was born on 25 April 1886 at Taylor, Stark Co., North Dakota.¹ He was the son of John Michael Tracey and Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy. Charles Thomas Tracey married Andrea Rasmussen on 12 September 1910 at St. Mary's Abbey, Richardton, Stark Co., North Dakota. Charles Thomas Tracey lived in 1918 at Dawson Co., Montana. He died circa 1927.¹

     Darrell Leroy Tracey was born on 20 January 1933. He was the son of Dewey Florence Tracey and Lola Blanche Speed. Darrell Leroy Tracey died on 1 August 2004 at age 71.

     Dewey Florence Tracey was born on 6 November 1898 at Taylor, Stark Co., North Dakota.^1,2 He was the son of John Michael Tracey and Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy. Dewey Florence Tracey married Lola Blanche Speed, daughter of Roe Ellis Speed and Eunice Edith Proffitt, in 1923 at Chelan Co., Washington. Dewey Florence Tracey died on 23 October 1995 at Beaverton, Washington Co., Oregon, at age 96.^3,2 Name in 1900 Census, appears to be Denny?

Alice Morgan has name listed as Dewey James, married to Lola Speed. World War I Draft record has name as Dewey Florence.

His Social Security Number was

539-10-2843 issued in WA. Soc Security lists last residence as Beaverton, Washington Co., OR.

He was buried at Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan, Okanogan Co., Washington.²