John J. Leraas Jr. John J. Leraas Jr.  ‎(I0174)‎
Given Names: John J.
Surname: Leraas
Suffix: Jr.

Gender: MaleMale
      
Birth: 10 November 1889 Bessaker, Norway
Death: 17 June 1958 ‎(Age 68)‎ Minot, Ward county, North Dakota
Personal Facts and Details
Birth 10 November 1889 Bessaker, Norway
Address:

Bessaker
Norway
MarriageY
Ebba C. Anderson -
Immigrationon the Danish steamship Tingvalla
1891 ‎(Age 13 months)‎
CensusCensus Place: Lien, Grant, Minnesota; Roll: T623 765; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 51
12 June 1900 ‎(Age 10)‎ Lien township, Grant county, Minnesota
Address:

Lien township, MN
USA
CensusCensus Place: Lien, Grant, Minnesota; Roll: T624 699; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 103
5 May 1910 ‎(Age 20)‎ Lien township, Grant county, Minnesota
Address:

Lien township, MN
USA
Military Servicein U.S. Army during World War I (Machine Gun Battalion)
between 10 May 1918 and 18 February 1919 ‎(Age 28)‎
CensusCensus Place: Minot, Ward, North Dakota; Roll: 1744; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 983.0.
11 April 1930 ‎(Age 40)‎ Minot, Ward county, North Dakota
Address:

Minot, ND
USA
Occupation Bank cashier
Death 17 June 1958 ‎(Age 68)‎ Minot, Ward county, North Dakota
Address:

Minot, ND
USA
Last Change 29 September 2009 - 20:04:41
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Parents Family  (F1029)
Johannes J. Leraas
1857 - 1942
Neline Johnsdatter "Lina" Vikaunet
1866 - 1939
‎[stillborn daughter]‎ Leraas
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Anna Marie Benson
1881 - 1970
John J. Leraas Jr.
1889 - 1958
Mattie Maria Leraas
1891 - 1957
Joseph Leraas
1893 - 1918
Agnes Matilda Leraas
1895 - 1963
Nellie Josephine Leraas
1898 - 1976
Olaf J. Leraas
1900 - 1969
Arnold Leraas
1902 - 1948
Judith Berglioth Leraas
1905 - 2003
Lillian Mildred Leraas
1907 - 1996
Harold J. Leraas
1908 - 1985

Immediate Family  (F1460)
Ebba C. Anderson
1901 - 1972
Private
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Notes

Shared Note 		John served in the U.S. Army during World War I ‎(Machine Gun Battalion)‎. Attended business college in Fergus Falls and Glenwood, MN. Banker and Real Estate business. Was deeply interested in history and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Member of Rotary International and was active in church and community affairs.


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Sources

Source		 Leraas Family in America, The
Publication: Craftsman Press Seattle, WA
‎[excerpt from]‎ The Leraas Family in America‎[excerpt from]‎ The Leraas Family in America



Source		 Roster of the Men and Women Who Served in the Army or Naval Service ‎(including the Marine Corps)‎ of the United States of its Allies from the State of North Dakota in the World War, 1917-1918
Publication: Bismark, ND; Bismarck Tribune Co.
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Media

Multimedia Object		John J. Leraas originalJohn J. Leraas original  ‎(M509)‎

Multimedia Object		Johannes J. Leraas Family 1903 originalJohannes J. Leraas Family 1903 original  ‎(M213)‎

Multimedia Object		John J. Leraas, Jr portraitJohn J. Leraas, Jr portrait  ‎(M507)‎
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Family with Parents
Father
Johannes J. Leraas ‎(I0108)‎
Birth 12 November 1857 Stamnes, Brukvik parish, Hordaland county, Norway
Death 9 September 1942 ‎(Age 84)‎
8 years
Mother
 
Neline Johnsdatter "Lina" Vikaunet ‎(I0170)‎
Birth 18 February 1866 Bessaker, Norway
Death 26 September 1939 ‎(Age 73)‎ Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota

Marriage: 13 July 1885 -- Roan Church, Norway
#1
Sister
#2
Sister
Anna Marie Benson ‎(I0172)‎
Birth 18 September 1881 Bessaker, Norway
Death 25 February 1970 ‎(Age 88)‎ Fargo, Cass county, North Dakota
8 years
#3
John J. Leraas Jr. ‎(I0174)‎
Birth 10 November 1889 Bessaker, Norway
Death 17 June 1958 ‎(Age 68)‎ Minot, Ward county, North Dakota
2 years
#4
Sister
Mattie Maria Leraas ‎(I0176)‎
Birth 3 December 1891 Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
Death 1 August 1957 ‎(Age 65)‎ Alexandria, Douglas county, Minnesota
2 years
#5
Brother
Joseph Leraas ‎(I0178)‎
Birth 21 September 1893 Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
Death 20 November 1918 ‎(Age 25)‎ Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
2 years
#6
Sister
Agnes Matilda Leraas ‎(I0179)‎
Birth 12 November 1895 Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
Death 27 February 1963 ‎(Age 67)‎ Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
2 years
#7
Sister
Nellie Josephine Leraas ‎(I0181)‎
Birth 18 February 1898 Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
Death 19 April 1976 ‎(Age 78)‎ Alexandria, Douglas county, Minnesota
2 years
#8
Brother
Olaf J. Leraas ‎(I0183)‎
Birth 27 July 1900 Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
Death 9 June 1969 ‎(Age 68)‎ Douglas County Hospital; Alexandria, Minnesota
2 years
#9
Brother
Arnold Leraas ‎(I0185)‎
Birth 14 August 1902 Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
Death 5 April 1948 ‎(Age 45)‎ Beulah, Mercer county, North Dakota
3 years
#10
Sister
Judith Berglioth Leraas ‎(I0188)‎
Birth 19 March 1905 Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
Death 27 May 2003 ‎(Age 98)‎ Augustana Home; Hastings, Dakota county, Minnesota
2 years
#11
Sister
Lillian Mildred Leraas ‎(I0190)‎
Birth 31 August 1907 Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
Death 1996 ‎(Age 88)‎
16 months
#12
Brother
Harold J. Leraas ‎(I0192)‎
Birth 30 December 1908 Barrett, Grant county, Minnesota
Death 7 May 1985 ‎(Age 76)‎ Tacoma, Pierce county, Washington
Family with Ebba C. Anderson
John J. Leraas Jr. ‎(I0174)‎
Birth 10 November 1889 Bessaker, Norway
Death 17 June 1958 ‎(Age 68)‎ Minot, Ward county, North Dakota
12 years
Wife
 
Ebba C. Anderson ‎(I0175)‎
Birth 3 July 1901 Beach, Golden Valley county North Dakota
Death 14 March 1972 ‎(Age 70)‎ Yellowstone county; Montana

Marriage: Y
#1
Daughter