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I've "rescued" an old photograph of Mr. & Mrs. G. S. RASMUSSEN which was
taken at the C. F. Baldwin Studio in Berrien Springs, MI. The photograph
appears to have been taken in the 1890's or early 1900's with the couple
likely in their 20's at the time. This appears to be their wedding picture
and includes the following information in addition to their names, "Mrs.
John FREDERICK of Ferdinand, Idaho " and "Lady Bust" and "on highway 95 West
end of town, next to last house on the west, unpainted 2 story, near Mrs.
GREIFE". Guess that this is the person to who the photograph was given, or
someone who ordered a "Bust of the Lady" in this photograph after it was
taken.
Based on limited research and thanks to the assistance of a RASMUSSEN Family
Researcher I have gathered the following information regarding this couple:
Gordon S. RASMUSSEN was b. Dec 1885 in Wisconsin to parents Christian
"Christie" H. RASMUSSEN (b. 6 Apr 1851 in Saaby, Denmark-d. 1911) and Inger
Marthea SORBYE (b. 24 Oct 1859 in Skien, Norway-d. 1948). Gordon was one of
9 children born to this couple including, Gordon S.; Clara Johanna; Chester
Martin; Orville Sorbye; Ruth Marie; Stanley David; Irene Caroline; Annette
Evalyne; and Leroy Berthin RASMUSSEN all born between 1885 and 1902. Gordon
married Phenie or Phemia or Phemie CHRISTENSEN or CHRISTENSON or
CHRISTIANSEN or CHRISTANSEN(b. abt 1888 in Wisconsin) and together they had
5 children including, Dorothy; Enid; Gladys; Carl; and unnamed RASMUSSEN,
all born between 1912 and 1924 in Wisconsin and Idaho.
Phenie died in Spokane, WA on 20 Apr 1929 and Gordon married two additional
times, a second time to Cora and a third to Tessie Viola DUTRO GOODALL
(1898-1989) in 1960. Gordon died in Washington, OR on 28 Apr 1965.
Census records provide the following details:
1910 census of Berrien Township, Berrien Co. WI:
Gordon RASMUSSEN, age 24, newly married, born WI, parents born
Denmark/Norway, a Farmer
Phemie RASMUSSEN, wife, age 22, newly married, no children, born WI, parents
born Denmark
1920 census of Ferdinand, ID:
Gordon S. RASMUSSEN, age 34, born WI, parents born Denmark/Norway, a Farmer
Phemie RASMUSSEN, wife, age 32, born WI, parents born Denmark
Dorothy RASMUSSEN, dau, age 8, born WI
Enid RASMUSSEN, dau, age 5, born ID
Gladys RASMUSSEN, dau, age 1 year + 10 months, born ID
I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be
returned to the care of this family. If you are a member of this family, or
you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley