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

     Jerome E. Torkelson Jr. was born on 1 March 1965 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹ He was the son of Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. and Patricia Wenger Schnaidt. Jerome E. Torkelson Jr. died on 5 August 2008 at Ipswich, Edmunds Co., South Dakota, at age 43. 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

     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 Wenger Schnaidt. Jerome E. Torkelson Sr. died on 11 February 2009 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 73.

     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 Wenger Schnaidt.¹

     Quin Marie Torkelson is the daughter of Christopher S. Torkelson.

     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.

     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.

     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 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 D. 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 E. Towle was born in 1868.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Higgins Towle and Amanda Smith Ellsworth. Emma E. Towle died in 1944.¹ She was buried at Hope Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota.¹

     Lena M. Towle was born in 1871. She was the daughter of Daniel Higgins Towle and Amanda Smith Ellsworth. Lena M. Towle married Charles Brown on 26 December 1894 at Minnesota. Lena M. Towle died in 1952. She was buried at Burnside Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 July 2020), memorial page for Lena M Towle Brown (1871–1952), Find a Grave Memorial no. 94409778, citing Burnside Cemetery, Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by Mookie (contributor 47515129) .

     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 D. Towle was born on 26 December 1879 at Minnesota.¹ He was the son of Daniel Higgins Towle and Amanda Smith Ellsworth. Merton D. Towle married Luella M. Larson in 1907. Merton D. 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 Trabing married Charles Ernest Scheller, son of Charles Frederick Scheller and Delma Ruth Harn, circa 1930 at Baltimore, 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 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.² She died in November 1979 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana, at age 88. She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Plot: 6a-121-17.

     Charles Thomas Tracey was born circa April 1885 at Taylor, Stark Co., North Dakota, CENSUS: 1900 ND, Stark Co., E.D. 161, pg 28.¹ He was the son of John Michael Tracey and Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy. Charles Thomas Tracey died circa 1927.¹

     Dewey Florence Tracey was born on 6 November 1898 at Taylor, Stark Co., North Dakota.¹ 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 Washington. Dewey Florence Tracey died on 23 October 1995 at Beaverton, Washington Co., Oregon, at age 96.^2,3 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.³

     Florence Ellen Tracey was born circa 1915 at Montana CENSUS: 1920 MT, McCone Co., E.D. 148, pg 9723. She was born on 29 March 1915 at Weldon, McCone Co., Montana, Certificate Number:     62 426. She was the daughter of Bernard Stanislaus Tracey and Letha Ellen Payne. Florence Ellen Tracey married Clifford Wolvington, son of J.W. Wolvington and Mary Hamilton, on 6 July 1937 at Choueau, Teton Co., Montana. Florence Ellen Tracey and Clifford Wolvington were divorced on 8 July 1963 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana. Florence Ellen Tracey married Nathan Hill on 13 August 1964 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho. Florence Ellen Tracey died on 16 August 1976 at Montana at age 61.

     Frances Maurice Tracey was born on 4 November 1916 at Weldon, McCone Co., Montana.¹ He was the son of Bernard Stanislaus Tracey and Letha Ellen Payne. Frances Maurice Tracey was born circa 1917 at Montana CENSUS: 1920 MT, McCone Co., E.D. 148, pg 9723. He died on 29 September 2002 at Whitefish, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 85.¹ He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls, Flathead Co., Montana.^2,1

     Francis J. Tracey was also known as Frank. He was born circa December 1887 at Taylor, Stark Co., North Dakota.^1,2 He was the son of John Michael Tracey and Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy. Francis J. Tracey married Anastacia Margaret McManus on 18 November 1919 at McCone Co., Montana. Francis J. Tracey lived in January 1948 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.³ He died circa July 1951.¹ Frank J. Tracey was informant on his mother's death certificate. He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana, PLOT     1a-61-16.⁴

     Harland Bernard Tracey was born on 3 May 1913 at Montana. He was the son of Bernard Stanislaus Tracey and Letha Ellen Payne. Harland Bernard Tracey was born circa 1914 at Montana CENSUS: 1920 MT, McCone Co., E.D. 148, pg 9723. He died on 5 September 1942 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 29.¹ He was buried at Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.^2,3

     Harry John Tracey was born on 23 November 1893 at Taylor, Stark Co., North Dakota.¹ Harry John Tracey was a Farmer. He was the son of John Michael Tracey and Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy. Harry John Tracey married Elsie Gleason on 28 November 1917 at Cascade, Cascade Co., Montana. Harry John Tracey and Elsie Gleason were divorced. Harry John Tracey married Amelia Louise Matilda Manke, daughter of Julius Manke and Emilie Redmond, on 6 October 1943 at Glasgow, Valley Co., Montana.² Harry John Tracey lived in January 1948 at Harlem, Blaine Co., Montana.³ Alice Morgan has Harry married to an Amelia Manke. Soc Security has last residence as Kalispell, MT. His Social Security Number was 534-20-3701 issued in WA. He died on 13 May 1985 at Whitefish, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 91.⁴ He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.⁵

     John Tracey was born circa 1826.¹ He married Eleanor Paxmax. John Tracey died circa 1910.¹

     John Michael Tracey was born circa 1848 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of John Tracey and Eleanor Paxmax. John Michael Tracey married Bridgett Cecilia McCarthy, daughter of John McCarthy and Saraphine Sheehy, on 8 September 1877 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota; Marriage Record shows name as Bridgette Tracy.² John Michael Tracey died circa 1903 at Minnesota.¹ Had lived in Montana. Most records show name as TRACEY rather than TRACY.