Karen Marie "Katie" Abelseth was born in Alesund, Norway to Kristian and Nikoline (Tosse) Abelseth. Her siblings were: Anna Marie, Anna Louise, Nels Petter, Lisa Olivia, Laurits and Bertha Karoline. The family home was in Sjoholt, Norway. (Her Norwegian name was "Karn", her spouse called her "Kalla" and others "Katie". Her grandchildren called her "Nama")
Karen's mother died when she was about twelve years old. When she was sixteen years old, it was decided that she would travel to America to live with her older sister, Anna, in Los Angeles. On April 10, 1912, Karen boarded a ship called the Titanic in Southhampton, England. She traveled as third class passenger with Olaus Abelseth (not related), Peter Soholt, Sigurd Moen, Anna Salkjelsvik,and Adolf Humblen from Norway. Olaus, a family friend, promised Karen's father that he would take care of her on the trip. Only Karen, Olaus and Anna were saved from the sinking. She was put on lifeboat 16, the last to leave on the port side. They were rescued by the Ship Carpathia which sailed for New York arriving on April 18th. Karen spent some time at St. Vincent's Hospital recuperating before beginning her new life in America. She then traveled by train to Los Angeles with a Swedish family who were also survivors.
Karen is mentioned in Walter Lord's book "A Night to Remember". She did attend a luncheon, sitting with the producer of the movie (1958), William MacQuitty at the premiere.
It was 50 years after her death, when her daughter Wanda and family learned that Karen had written a letter to her father while at St. Vincent's about the tragic event. Written in her native language it was translated for them.
Karen and Harry lived for a time in Goldfield, Nevada where their first child, Phyllis, was born. They also lived in Yerington, Nevada for sometime before moving to Inglewood, California.
Karen married Harry Sylvester Little. They had five children: Phyllis Kalla, Norman Harry, Francis Clarence, Wanda Mae and Iris Ellen. In her later years, Karen suffered from the effects of Parkinson's disease. She passed away on July 27, 1969 in Inglewood. She rests in Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Olaus Abelseth #8202450
Anna Salkjelsvik #162509756
Sigurd Moen buried in Norway
Adolf Humblen #162518429
Karen's mother died when she was about twelve years old. When she was sixteen years old, it was decided that she would travel to America to live with her older sister, Anna, in Los Angeles. On April 10, 1912, Karen boarded a ship called the Titanic in Southhampton, England. She traveled as third class passenger with Olaus Abelseth (not related), Peter Soholt, Sigurd Moen, Anna Salkjelsvik,and Adolf Humblen from Norway. Olaus, a family friend, promised Karen's father that he would take care of her on the trip. Only Karen, Olaus and Anna were saved from the sinking. She was put on lifeboat 16, the last to leave on the port side. They were rescued by the Ship Carpathia which sailed for New York arriving on April 18th. Karen spent some time at St. Vincent's Hospital recuperating before beginning her new life in America. She then traveled by train to Los Angeles with a Swedish family who were also survivors.
Karen is mentioned in Walter Lord's book "A Night to Remember". She did attend a luncheon, sitting with the producer of the movie (1958), William MacQuitty at the premiere.
It was 50 years after her death, when her daughter Wanda and family learned that Karen had written a letter to her father while at St. Vincent's about the tragic event. Written in her native language it was translated for them.
Karen and Harry lived for a time in Goldfield, Nevada where their first child, Phyllis, was born. They also lived in Yerington, Nevada for sometime before moving to Inglewood, California.
Karen married Harry Sylvester Little. They had five children: Phyllis Kalla, Norman Harry, Francis Clarence, Wanda Mae and Iris Ellen. In her later years, Karen suffered from the effects of Parkinson's disease. She passed away on July 27, 1969 in Inglewood. She rests in Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Olaus Abelseth #8202450
Anna Salkjelsvik #162509756
Sigurd Moen buried in Norway
Adolf Humblen #162518429
Karen Marie "Katie" Abelseth was born in Alesund, Norway to Kristian and Nikoline (Tosse) Abelseth. Her siblings were: Anna Marie, Anna Louise, Nels Petter, Lisa Olivia, Laurits and Bertha Karoline. The family home was in Sjoholt, Norway. (Her Norwegian name was "Karn", her spouse called her "Kalla" and others "Katie". Her grandchildren called her "Nama")
Karen's mother died when she was about twelve years old. When she was sixteen years old, it was decided that she would travel to America to live with her older sister, Anna, in Los Angeles. On April 10, 1912, Karen boarded a ship called the Titanic in Southhampton, England. She traveled as third class passenger with Olaus Abelseth (not related), Peter Soholt, Sigurd Moen, Anna Salkjelsvik,and Adolf Humblen from Norway. Olaus, a family friend, promised Karen's father that he would take care of her on the trip. Only Karen, Olaus and Anna were saved from the sinking. She was put on lifeboat 16, the last to leave on the port side. They were rescued by the Ship Carpathia which sailed for New York arriving on April 18th. Karen spent some time at St. Vincent's Hospital recuperating before beginning her new life in America. She then traveled by train to Los Angeles with a Swedish family who were also survivors.
Karen is mentioned in Walter Lord's book "A Night to Remember". She did attend a luncheon, sitting with the producer of the movie (1958), William MacQuitty at the premiere.
It was 50 years after her death, when her daughter Wanda and family learned that Karen had written a letter to her father while at St. Vincent's about the tragic event. Written in her native language it was translated for them.
Karen and Harry lived for a time in Goldfield, Nevada where their first child, Phyllis, was born. They also lived in Yerington, Nevada for sometime before moving to Inglewood, California.
Karen married Harry Sylvester Little. They had five children: Phyllis Kalla, Norman Harry, Francis Clarence, Wanda Mae and Iris Ellen. In her later years, Karen suffered from the effects of Parkinson's disease. She passed away on July 27, 1969 in Inglewood. She rests in Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Olaus Abelseth #8202450
Anna Salkjelsvik #162509756
Sigurd Moen buried in Norway
Adolf Humblen #162518429
Karen's mother died when she was about twelve years old. When she was sixteen years old, it was decided that she would travel to America to live with her older sister, Anna, in Los Angeles. On April 10, 1912, Karen boarded a ship called the Titanic in Southhampton, England. She traveled as third class passenger with Olaus Abelseth (not related), Peter Soholt, Sigurd Moen, Anna Salkjelsvik,and Adolf Humblen from Norway. Olaus, a family friend, promised Karen's father that he would take care of her on the trip. Only Karen, Olaus and Anna were saved from the sinking. She was put on lifeboat 16, the last to leave on the port side. They were rescued by the Ship Carpathia which sailed for New York arriving on April 18th. Karen spent some time at St. Vincent's Hospital recuperating before beginning her new life in America. She then traveled by train to Los Angeles with a Swedish family who were also survivors.
Karen is mentioned in Walter Lord's book "A Night to Remember". She did attend a luncheon, sitting with the producer of the movie (1958), William MacQuitty at the premiere.
It was 50 years after her death, when her daughter Wanda and family learned that Karen had written a letter to her father while at St. Vincent's about the tragic event. Written in her native language it was translated for them.
Karen and Harry lived for a time in Goldfield, Nevada where their first child, Phyllis, was born. They also lived in Yerington, Nevada for sometime before moving to Inglewood, California.
Karen married Harry Sylvester Little. They had five children: Phyllis Kalla, Norman Harry, Francis Clarence, Wanda Mae and Iris Ellen. In her later years, Karen suffered from the effects of Parkinson's disease. She passed away on July 27, 1969 in Inglewood. She rests in Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Olaus Abelseth #8202450
Anna Salkjelsvik #162509756
Sigurd Moen buried in Norway
Adolf Humblen #162518429
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