Julius H Graff was born June 22, 1867, near Elverum, Norway, to Hans Pederson (Graff) and Berthe/Bertha Olesdatter Meyer (Graff). He died February 3, 1939, in Solar Township, Roseau County, Minnesota, USA.
Julius married Emma Hellickson/Hallickson on September 23 , 1902, in Roseau, Minnesota.
Julius and Emma's family:
Clarence David(Plush) Graff born September 8, 1899, in Park River, Walsh County, ND. Died March 13, 1936, in Havre, Montana. Died (Married Ruth Bergan)
Jude Betel Graff born July 20, 1903, in Soler Township, Roseau County, Minnesota. Died 1929 in Montana (Married Palmer Bergan)
Hector Charles Graff born April 8, 1905, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died in Roseau County (Married Gladys Hudson).
Juel Efford Graff born September 18, 1908, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died in Roseau County (Married Agnes Hudson)
Oscar Paul Graff born December 18, 1911, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died November 11, 1991, in Roseau County.(Married Alma Sather)
Eleanor (Bertha) Graff born January 15, 1915, in Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Richard Hudson)
Deborah Juella Graff born October 15, 1917 in Soler Township, Roseau County, Minnesota. Died November 6, 2010, Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Alfred Sather)
Ruben Manford Graff born January 18, 1926 in Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Jannit Hvumstad; married Martha)
The following is a copy of an obituary owned by Ruth Graff. It is unknown which newspaper this article is from, but the penciled date on the back is 2-9-1939.
The unexpected passing of Mr. Julius Graff of the town of Soler (township), came as a great shock to his many friends. Death came without previous warning. Although Mr. Graff suffered from high blood pressure, he seemed otherwise to have been in the best of health.
Julius Graff was born on June 22, 1867, on Gaarden Fliesberg, near Elverum, Norway. He died on February 3, 1939, at his homestead in Soler (township). His heart failed him during the night while he slept. The deceased was at the time of his death 71 years, 7 months, and 21 days old. He came to Lac Qui Parle County, MInnesota, when he was 21 years of age and lived there until 1895 when he moved to Roseau County. Here he took up a homestead, where he has lived since. Mr. Graff was an active member of the Oiland Church since the spring of 1902.
Those who are left ot mourn the death of Mr. Graff are his wife and children, Hector, Juel, Oscar, Reuben, Eleanor (Mrs. Richard Hudson), Deborah (Mrs. Alfred Sather). All of the children with the exception of Jude (Mrs. Palmer Bergan), who died in 1929, survive him. Besides these are his nine grandchildren and two sisters, namely Mrs. Ed Jackson of Badger and Mrs. Charlie Thompson of Greenbush. Also a brother Ludvik Graff of Scobey, Montana, and a large circle of friends and relatives.
Funeral services were conducted last Tuesday afternoon at the Oiland Church with Rev. Elmer G. Olson officiating. Melvin Melby sand several Norwegian hymns. A very large number of people attended the service in spite of a severly cold day with snowstorm. Interment took place at the Oiland Cemetery.
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The following obituary also is owned by Ruth Graff. According to a penciled note on the bavk of this one it was published by the Badger Herald-Rustler, February 9, 1939.
Death came unexpectedly for Julius Graff at his home in the town of Moose (??) some time during the night or early morning on Friday, February 3. His lifeless body was found fully dressed lying on the bed by members of his family. He was in the habit of lying down and reading and then before retiring for the night would replenish the fire. He had not been in the best of health of late but never complained of any special trouble.
[The next paragraph, the survivors list is almost word for word the same as in the above obit so I will not transcribe it here.]
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Oiland Lutheran Church of which he had been a member since 1901. Rev. Elmer G Olson officiated. Mr. Melvin Melby sang several beautiful solos. The large church was filled to capacity with sorrowing relatives and friends, in spite of a severe snow storm and cold weather. Interment took place at the Oiland Cemetery.
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The following from "The Descendants of Hans Graff and Bertha Meyer: Family Tree/History"
Julius Graff was born June 22, 1867, on Gaarden Flisberg (farm) near Elverun, Norway. He immigrated in 1888 landing at Ellis Island, New York. Expecting fabulous wonders including gold paved streets as rumored in Norway, he was sorely disappointed with New York City. Arriving in a rainstorm, he rode a carriage over cobblestones and mud wishing he could return to Norway. He felt the rains were the "tears of the angels" sympathizing with him. Unable to turn back as his passage was paid on bond, he proceeded to Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. to fulfill his obligations as an indentured servant.
In 1895, he homesteaded a land of "nothing but trrees, water, and mosquitoes" in Soler Township, Minnesota. Here he built a log cabin and created a farm.
(The remainder of this article appears on the Emma Hellickson Graff (Spouse link below 104709) page of "Find A Grave."
This article, written by Eunice (Sather Udstrand) Korczak also appears in "Roseau County Heritage" (1992)and is used with carte blanche permission from the Roseau County Heritage Society.
Julius married Emma Hellickson/Hallickson on September 23 , 1902, in Roseau, Minnesota.
Julius and Emma's family:
Clarence David(Plush) Graff born September 8, 1899, in Park River, Walsh County, ND. Died March 13, 1936, in Havre, Montana. Died (Married Ruth Bergan)
Jude Betel Graff born July 20, 1903, in Soler Township, Roseau County, Minnesota. Died 1929 in Montana (Married Palmer Bergan)
Hector Charles Graff born April 8, 1905, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died in Roseau County (Married Gladys Hudson).
Juel Efford Graff born September 18, 1908, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died in Roseau County (Married Agnes Hudson)
Oscar Paul Graff born December 18, 1911, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died November 11, 1991, in Roseau County.(Married Alma Sather)
Eleanor (Bertha) Graff born January 15, 1915, in Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Richard Hudson)
Deborah Juella Graff born October 15, 1917 in Soler Township, Roseau County, Minnesota. Died November 6, 2010, Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Alfred Sather)
Ruben Manford Graff born January 18, 1926 in Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Jannit Hvumstad; married Martha)
The following is a copy of an obituary owned by Ruth Graff. It is unknown which newspaper this article is from, but the penciled date on the back is 2-9-1939.
The unexpected passing of Mr. Julius Graff of the town of Soler (township), came as a great shock to his many friends. Death came without previous warning. Although Mr. Graff suffered from high blood pressure, he seemed otherwise to have been in the best of health.
Julius Graff was born on June 22, 1867, on Gaarden Fliesberg, near Elverum, Norway. He died on February 3, 1939, at his homestead in Soler (township). His heart failed him during the night while he slept. The deceased was at the time of his death 71 years, 7 months, and 21 days old. He came to Lac Qui Parle County, MInnesota, when he was 21 years of age and lived there until 1895 when he moved to Roseau County. Here he took up a homestead, where he has lived since. Mr. Graff was an active member of the Oiland Church since the spring of 1902.
Those who are left ot mourn the death of Mr. Graff are his wife and children, Hector, Juel, Oscar, Reuben, Eleanor (Mrs. Richard Hudson), Deborah (Mrs. Alfred Sather). All of the children with the exception of Jude (Mrs. Palmer Bergan), who died in 1929, survive him. Besides these are his nine grandchildren and two sisters, namely Mrs. Ed Jackson of Badger and Mrs. Charlie Thompson of Greenbush. Also a brother Ludvik Graff of Scobey, Montana, and a large circle of friends and relatives.
Funeral services were conducted last Tuesday afternoon at the Oiland Church with Rev. Elmer G. Olson officiating. Melvin Melby sand several Norwegian hymns. A very large number of people attended the service in spite of a severly cold day with snowstorm. Interment took place at the Oiland Cemetery.
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The following obituary also is owned by Ruth Graff. According to a penciled note on the bavk of this one it was published by the Badger Herald-Rustler, February 9, 1939.
Death came unexpectedly for Julius Graff at his home in the town of Moose (??) some time during the night or early morning on Friday, February 3. His lifeless body was found fully dressed lying on the bed by members of his family. He was in the habit of lying down and reading and then before retiring for the night would replenish the fire. He had not been in the best of health of late but never complained of any special trouble.
[The next paragraph, the survivors list is almost word for word the same as in the above obit so I will not transcribe it here.]
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Oiland Lutheran Church of which he had been a member since 1901. Rev. Elmer G Olson officiated. Mr. Melvin Melby sang several beautiful solos. The large church was filled to capacity with sorrowing relatives and friends, in spite of a severe snow storm and cold weather. Interment took place at the Oiland Cemetery.
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The following from "The Descendants of Hans Graff and Bertha Meyer: Family Tree/History"
Julius Graff was born June 22, 1867, on Gaarden Flisberg (farm) near Elverun, Norway. He immigrated in 1888 landing at Ellis Island, New York. Expecting fabulous wonders including gold paved streets as rumored in Norway, he was sorely disappointed with New York City. Arriving in a rainstorm, he rode a carriage over cobblestones and mud wishing he could return to Norway. He felt the rains were the "tears of the angels" sympathizing with him. Unable to turn back as his passage was paid on bond, he proceeded to Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. to fulfill his obligations as an indentured servant.
In 1895, he homesteaded a land of "nothing but trrees, water, and mosquitoes" in Soler Township, Minnesota. Here he built a log cabin and created a farm.
(The remainder of this article appears on the Emma Hellickson Graff (Spouse link below 104709) page of "Find A Grave."
This article, written by Eunice (Sather Udstrand) Korczak also appears in "Roseau County Heritage" (1992)and is used with carte blanche permission from the Roseau County Heritage Society.
Julius H Graff was born June 22, 1867, near Elverum, Norway, to Hans Pederson (Graff) and Berthe/Bertha Olesdatter Meyer (Graff). He died February 3, 1939, in Solar Township, Roseau County, Minnesota, USA.
Julius married Emma Hellickson/Hallickson on September 23 , 1902, in Roseau, Minnesota.
Julius and Emma's family:
Clarence David(Plush) Graff born September 8, 1899, in Park River, Walsh County, ND. Died March 13, 1936, in Havre, Montana. Died (Married Ruth Bergan)
Jude Betel Graff born July 20, 1903, in Soler Township, Roseau County, Minnesota. Died 1929 in Montana (Married Palmer Bergan)
Hector Charles Graff born April 8, 1905, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died in Roseau County (Married Gladys Hudson).
Juel Efford Graff born September 18, 1908, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died in Roseau County (Married Agnes Hudson)
Oscar Paul Graff born December 18, 1911, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died November 11, 1991, in Roseau County.(Married Alma Sather)
Eleanor (Bertha) Graff born January 15, 1915, in Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Richard Hudson)
Deborah Juella Graff born October 15, 1917 in Soler Township, Roseau County, Minnesota. Died November 6, 2010, Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Alfred Sather)
Ruben Manford Graff born January 18, 1926 in Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Jannit Hvumstad; married Martha)
The following is a copy of an obituary owned by Ruth Graff. It is unknown which newspaper this article is from, but the penciled date on the back is 2-9-1939.
The unexpected passing of Mr. Julius Graff of the town of Soler (township), came as a great shock to his many friends. Death came without previous warning. Although Mr. Graff suffered from high blood pressure, he seemed otherwise to have been in the best of health.
Julius Graff was born on June 22, 1867, on Gaarden Fliesberg, near Elverum, Norway. He died on February 3, 1939, at his homestead in Soler (township). His heart failed him during the night while he slept. The deceased was at the time of his death 71 years, 7 months, and 21 days old. He came to Lac Qui Parle County, MInnesota, when he was 21 years of age and lived there until 1895 when he moved to Roseau County. Here he took up a homestead, where he has lived since. Mr. Graff was an active member of the Oiland Church since the spring of 1902.
Those who are left ot mourn the death of Mr. Graff are his wife and children, Hector, Juel, Oscar, Reuben, Eleanor (Mrs. Richard Hudson), Deborah (Mrs. Alfred Sather). All of the children with the exception of Jude (Mrs. Palmer Bergan), who died in 1929, survive him. Besides these are his nine grandchildren and two sisters, namely Mrs. Ed Jackson of Badger and Mrs. Charlie Thompson of Greenbush. Also a brother Ludvik Graff of Scobey, Montana, and a large circle of friends and relatives.
Funeral services were conducted last Tuesday afternoon at the Oiland Church with Rev. Elmer G. Olson officiating. Melvin Melby sand several Norwegian hymns. A very large number of people attended the service in spite of a severly cold day with snowstorm. Interment took place at the Oiland Cemetery.
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The following obituary also is owned by Ruth Graff. According to a penciled note on the bavk of this one it was published by the Badger Herald-Rustler, February 9, 1939.
Death came unexpectedly for Julius Graff at his home in the town of Moose (??) some time during the night or early morning on Friday, February 3. His lifeless body was found fully dressed lying on the bed by members of his family. He was in the habit of lying down and reading and then before retiring for the night would replenish the fire. He had not been in the best of health of late but never complained of any special trouble.
[The next paragraph, the survivors list is almost word for word the same as in the above obit so I will not transcribe it here.]
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Oiland Lutheran Church of which he had been a member since 1901. Rev. Elmer G Olson officiated. Mr. Melvin Melby sang several beautiful solos. The large church was filled to capacity with sorrowing relatives and friends, in spite of a severe snow storm and cold weather. Interment took place at the Oiland Cemetery.
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The following from "The Descendants of Hans Graff and Bertha Meyer: Family Tree/History"
Julius Graff was born June 22, 1867, on Gaarden Flisberg (farm) near Elverun, Norway. He immigrated in 1888 landing at Ellis Island, New York. Expecting fabulous wonders including gold paved streets as rumored in Norway, he was sorely disappointed with New York City. Arriving in a rainstorm, he rode a carriage over cobblestones and mud wishing he could return to Norway. He felt the rains were the "tears of the angels" sympathizing with him. Unable to turn back as his passage was paid on bond, he proceeded to Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. to fulfill his obligations as an indentured servant.
In 1895, he homesteaded a land of "nothing but trrees, water, and mosquitoes" in Soler Township, Minnesota. Here he built a log cabin and created a farm.
(The remainder of this article appears on the Emma Hellickson Graff (Spouse link below 104709) page of "Find A Grave."
This article, written by Eunice (Sather Udstrand) Korczak also appears in "Roseau County Heritage" (1992)and is used with carte blanche permission from the Roseau County Heritage Society.
Julius married Emma Hellickson/Hallickson on September 23 , 1902, in Roseau, Minnesota.
Julius and Emma's family:
Clarence David(Plush) Graff born September 8, 1899, in Park River, Walsh County, ND. Died March 13, 1936, in Havre, Montana. Died (Married Ruth Bergan)
Jude Betel Graff born July 20, 1903, in Soler Township, Roseau County, Minnesota. Died 1929 in Montana (Married Palmer Bergan)
Hector Charles Graff born April 8, 1905, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died in Roseau County (Married Gladys Hudson).
Juel Efford Graff born September 18, 1908, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died in Roseau County (Married Agnes Hudson)
Oscar Paul Graff born December 18, 1911, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Died November 11, 1991, in Roseau County.(Married Alma Sather)
Eleanor (Bertha) Graff born January 15, 1915, in Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Richard Hudson)
Deborah Juella Graff born October 15, 1917 in Soler Township, Roseau County, Minnesota. Died November 6, 2010, Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Alfred Sather)
Ruben Manford Graff born January 18, 1926 in Roseau County, Minnesota (Married Jannit Hvumstad; married Martha)
The following is a copy of an obituary owned by Ruth Graff. It is unknown which newspaper this article is from, but the penciled date on the back is 2-9-1939.
The unexpected passing of Mr. Julius Graff of the town of Soler (township), came as a great shock to his many friends. Death came without previous warning. Although Mr. Graff suffered from high blood pressure, he seemed otherwise to have been in the best of health.
Julius Graff was born on June 22, 1867, on Gaarden Fliesberg, near Elverum, Norway. He died on February 3, 1939, at his homestead in Soler (township). His heart failed him during the night while he slept. The deceased was at the time of his death 71 years, 7 months, and 21 days old. He came to Lac Qui Parle County, MInnesota, when he was 21 years of age and lived there until 1895 when he moved to Roseau County. Here he took up a homestead, where he has lived since. Mr. Graff was an active member of the Oiland Church since the spring of 1902.
Those who are left ot mourn the death of Mr. Graff are his wife and children, Hector, Juel, Oscar, Reuben, Eleanor (Mrs. Richard Hudson), Deborah (Mrs. Alfred Sather). All of the children with the exception of Jude (Mrs. Palmer Bergan), who died in 1929, survive him. Besides these are his nine grandchildren and two sisters, namely Mrs. Ed Jackson of Badger and Mrs. Charlie Thompson of Greenbush. Also a brother Ludvik Graff of Scobey, Montana, and a large circle of friends and relatives.
Funeral services were conducted last Tuesday afternoon at the Oiland Church with Rev. Elmer G. Olson officiating. Melvin Melby sand several Norwegian hymns. A very large number of people attended the service in spite of a severly cold day with snowstorm. Interment took place at the Oiland Cemetery.
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The following obituary also is owned by Ruth Graff. According to a penciled note on the bavk of this one it was published by the Badger Herald-Rustler, February 9, 1939.
Death came unexpectedly for Julius Graff at his home in the town of Moose (??) some time during the night or early morning on Friday, February 3. His lifeless body was found fully dressed lying on the bed by members of his family. He was in the habit of lying down and reading and then before retiring for the night would replenish the fire. He had not been in the best of health of late but never complained of any special trouble.
[The next paragraph, the survivors list is almost word for word the same as in the above obit so I will not transcribe it here.]
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Oiland Lutheran Church of which he had been a member since 1901. Rev. Elmer G Olson officiated. Mr. Melvin Melby sang several beautiful solos. The large church was filled to capacity with sorrowing relatives and friends, in spite of a severe snow storm and cold weather. Interment took place at the Oiland Cemetery.
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The following from "The Descendants of Hans Graff and Bertha Meyer: Family Tree/History"
Julius Graff was born June 22, 1867, on Gaarden Flisberg (farm) near Elverun, Norway. He immigrated in 1888 landing at Ellis Island, New York. Expecting fabulous wonders including gold paved streets as rumored in Norway, he was sorely disappointed with New York City. Arriving in a rainstorm, he rode a carriage over cobblestones and mud wishing he could return to Norway. He felt the rains were the "tears of the angels" sympathizing with him. Unable to turn back as his passage was paid on bond, he proceeded to Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. to fulfill his obligations as an indentured servant.
In 1895, he homesteaded a land of "nothing but trrees, water, and mosquitoes" in Soler Township, Minnesota. Here he built a log cabin and created a farm.
(The remainder of this article appears on the Emma Hellickson Graff (Spouse link below 104709) page of "Find A Grave."
This article, written by Eunice (Sather Udstrand) Korczak also appears in "Roseau County Heritage" (1992)and is used with carte blanche permission from the Roseau County Heritage Society.
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