All 3 of these names have been used in the States since my adopted father's dad came to the US when he was 17. His 1 brother was in CA and another in ND. My parents took Grandpa to see the one in CA, but no one knew where the rest of the family was. It is believed that a sister remained in Norway. Our Jhanson(sounds as J-an-son) name was supposed to be Johnson(Johan's son). Any input?
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Recently found out the name in the Bible is SHANK, not SKANKe. Herman Jhanson came to WA from ND where he m. Bertha Florence Sweet McCauley. Austads were/are in ND and one was in MN. It is believed that a sister Anna remained in Norway. Herman's ss app. says he was born in Hyls or Hyla, Norway. I wrote to some Austads in ND back in abt 1972, but they didn't have the courtesy to write back. Anyone have input on any of these names? Herman's oldest son, Arden Herman Jhanson had 2 sons--1 is in WA and 1 is in MI; 1 dau. His youngest son had 6 sons--1 died after birth; 2 daus.--1 died after birth.
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Re: Austad, Jhanson, Shank
Herman (Shank) Jhanson is my great grandfather. My grandmother is Arden Herman Jhanson's youngest sister....
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Re: Jhanson, Austad, Skanke
Hi, my name is Denise I am the wife of Randall arden Jhanson,the son of Arden D Jhanson,son of Arden H Jhanson, son of Herman Jhanson & Bertha Florence Sweet.I might be able to help you.
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Re: Jhanson, Austad, Skanke
Hi there, My name is Diana Muller (madien name Gill), My mother was Betty Diane Peek and her mother was Zelda Peek (Jhanson). The sister of Arden. I too am trying to do the geneology of my family. Uncle Arden never said much, except that his dad came from Norway. For a short while Summer of 1984 I lived with Uncle Arden and Viven in Port Townsend, but he was never great at letting in on the history of our family. If you have any information it would be wonderful. Thank you, Diana
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Re: Jhanson, Austad, Skanke
Hi Diane
I have lots of info on living family members, not so much on past. we got family info and photos last summer at the family reunion. I'm trying to make heads or tails of it now. This family is a mystery to Me. if you want any of living family info (living in Washington state) I might have it.
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Re: Austad, Jhanson, Shank
Forgot about this board that I'd started! You're Tavi's grandchild and the child of ???
Shirley Jhanson Spencer
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Re: Jhanson, Austad, Skanke
Hi Denise! Just letting you know that I've read your msg and we can exchange info!
Shirley
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Re: Jhanson, Austad, Skanke
Diana! I'm so sorry to be so late in getting back to you. I've got extensive info for the Jhanson's and would love to add to Aunt Zelda's family's data. My older brother and I were adopted by Ogden aka Swede and he and Mom had 8 kids!
Shirley
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Re: Jhanson, Austad, Skanke
Hi Shirley, Ok, Thanks. I'll add you you my list so you can see living family...I haven't added most of them yet...if you see any mistakes let me know... Denise
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