Obit: Obourn, Charles K. (1812 - 1881)

 

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Surnames: Stevens, Obourn, Oleson, Kent

 

----Source: Spencer Advance, 12 May 1881, pg. 1, Federal Census Records

 

Spencer Advance, Spencer, Wisconsin (20 Jan. 1881 - 14 Jul 1881), Elias W. Stevens, publisher; Elbert E. Stevens, Local Editor.

 

DIED.

 

Charles K. Obourn died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Oleson, in this village, Tuesday May 10th, 1881, after a long and painful illness.  Mr. Obourn was born in Pennsylvania, February 2nd, 1812, and was 69 years of age last Feb.  He has been a resident of this state 27 years.  His home prior to his residence here was Richfield, Adams County.  He has been confined to the house most of the time here and had formed but few acquaintances, but was highly respected by those who knew him.  The funeral service takes place at two o'clock today.

 

 

1880 Federal Census, Richfield, Adams, Wisconsin

 

Name: Charles K. Obourn
Birthdate: 1812
Birthplace: Pennsylvania, United States
Relationship to Head: Self
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: England
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Widowed
Age (Expanded): 68 years
Occupation: Blacksmith
Household
Head: Charles K. Obourn M 68
Son: Child Thomas Obourn M 44
 

 

1880 Federal Census, Spencer, Marathon, Wisconsin

 

Name: Gilbert Oleson 
Birthdate: 1845
Birthplace: Norway
Father's Birthplace: Norway
Mother's Name:
Mother's Birthplace: Norway
Race or Color (Expanded): White
Ethnicity (Standardized): American
Gender: Male
Martial Status: Married
Age (Expanded): 35 years
Occupation: Carpenter & Joiner
Household
William Kent M 19 (1861 Wis.), father b. England, mother b. Mich.
Head: Gilbert Oleson M 35
Spouse: Jane Oleson F 36  (1844 PA), married, parents b. PA
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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