Anna (Unknown) Anderson (1841 - 1920)

Born 8 Jun 1841 in Nittedal kommune, Akershus fylke, Norway

Wife of Eli Anderson — married about 1860 in Norway

Descendants

Died Dec 1920 at age 79 in Franklin Township, Putnam County, Indiana, USA

ALERT: One record has been found that clearly shows maiden name as Kuhl. Before changing profile name, find her Norwegian Birth/Baptismal Record and confirm not only her full maiden name but the names of her biological parents. (see research notes)

Biography

Anna Kuhl (possibly Kühl or Kuehl or Kyul) (less likely Iven) was born on 8 Jun 1841in Nittedal kommune, Akershus. Substantiating Primary Birth/Baptismal Records have yet to be found. At time of her death, her husband Eli was the informant on the death certificate. He gave her father's name as Hann Halvor (last name cannot be read but OCR transcribed as Iven). He did not know his mother-in-law's name.^{[1][2] [3]}, OR abt. Jan 1840 in Norway.^[4] (Parental names are not yet known and/or fully substantiated. (Note what appears to be mismatched parents have yet to be properly substantiated. One record exists that clearly and distinctly shows her maiden name to be Anna Kuhl . That record is the death certificate of Anna and Eli's daughter, Matilda Louise (Anderson) Pickel (abt.1861-abt.1927)^[5]. See research notes. [Wendell374] on 7-29-2023])

[[Anna Kühl or Kuhl) and Eli Anderson (abt.1839-abt.1928) married abt 1860.^[4] Note: This marriage is not accurately substantiated by any primary record but appears to have been in Norway . (NOTE: Discrepancy exists regarding names of her parents - some records appear to show father and mother's surnames as Iven as well; No mention of Kühl or Kuhl]], both born in Norway,) Note: I believe three of eight known children were born in Norway, four in Indiana, and one child has yet to be found who was born and died prior to 1900). Need to check this last sentence for accuracy after all the children have profiles.

Eli and Anna emigrated to the USA in 1870 and settled in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana.^[4] Son, John Anderson (abt.1872-1917), was born in indiana, USA in Aug 1872.

On 17 Jun 1880, "Ely" (42) and Annie (40) and their 6 children - Matilda Louise (Anderson) Pickel (abt.1861-abt.1927) (18), Hans Anderson (16), August Anderson (abt.1867-) (13), John Anderson (abt.1872-1917) (7), William C Anderson (4) and Clara Mabel (Anderson) Cline Tevis (abt.1881-1955) (2), were seen living in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA. Ely and John were working as blacksmiths. Matilda, Hans, and August were all born in Norway, the balance of the children in Indiana, USA.^[6]

In 1900, Anna (57) and her husband, Eli Anderson (abt.1839-abt.1928) (60), had been married for 40 years, and were now living in their own, unmortgaged home in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana with two of their eight children, John Anderson (abt.1872-1917) (27) and Ina Maurine Anderson (abt.1883-1971) (16), Eli was naturalized and working as a blacksmith. All could read, write, and speak English. At the time of this census on 15 Jun 1900, seven of their eight children were living, one deceased.^[4]

In 1910, Ely (71) and Anna (68), now married for 49 years, and their son John (37) were still in Franklin. Ely was still working in his own blacksmith shop on their farm which was free from mortgage. Both Ely and Anna were shown as not being able to read or write. John, who could read and write, was now working as a clerk in a furniture shop.^[7] This son died at age 41, on 25 Dec 2017 in Jackson Township, near the home of his sister in Roachdale, IN.^[8]

In 1920, "Eric" (sic) (i.e. Ely) (81) and Anna (78) were living on Jefferson Street in Franklin and are shown as now being able to read, write and speak English. Ely was still working as a "machanic" in his blacksmith shop. Two children now deceased.^[9]

Anna died on 20 Dec 1920 in Franklin Township, Putnam, Indiana^[10] and was placed to rest at the Bainbridge Cemetery in Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana.^[1]

NO BIRTH/BAPTISMAL RECORD has been found Need Norwegian Primary Birth/Baptismal Record This is needed to confirm the accuracy of her full given name and parentage BEFORE changing her profile name.

One mismatched passenger list shows similar names with father and mother's surnames as IVEN but shows an incorrect emigration/immigration date and wrong nationality (Germany) - not a match to this Norwegian family; No mention of Kühl or Kuhl]]

Question

How would she have gotten maiden name of Kuhl or one of those variants IF her father was Iven? Was her mother's maiden name Kuhl? One ancestry tree shows Iven's wife's given name was Martha (no maiden name) and NO substantiating source ... just put this here in case something more concrete develops.

PARENTS: Need to be identified and substantiated. Norway. Surnames to consider: Kuhl, Kühl (Kuehl), Kuyl. Name Iven needs to be ruled in or out.

Need to locate Anna's Norwegian Birth Record

Need birth/baptism records for both parents as well.

The Willis Family Tree - owner "br" (i.e. bridgetetcheson) - shows Hann Halvor Iven's wife's given name as Martha but no source is shown to substantiate her name.

HUSBAND's GIVEN NAME: Eli vs. Ely Andersen_ Most commonly seen as Eli

Need his birth/baptismal record Norway

NORWAY EMIGRATION and USA IMMIGRATION: About 1870

Need accurate departure and arrival records

MARRIAGE: About 1860 Date estimated on 1900 US Census ("married 40 years")

Need Marriage Record (Location not known - most likely NORWAY)

CHILDREN: Substantiating Records are needed for accurate full name and birth location of each child. Most of the children need to have profiles of their own. One of eight completed. I've added red brackets as a reminder that profiles are needed for referenced relationships.

1. Matilda Louise (Anderson) Pickel (Born abt.1861 in Norway - Died abt.1927 USA)
2. Hans Anderson (Born 26 Jan 1864 in Norway - 5 Feb 1962 in Bainbridge, Putnam, IN, USA). Photo of Hans and wife, Jennie, can be seen at Ancestry.com.
3. August Anderson (Born abt 1867 in Norway - Died? - most likely in USA) Shown as female age 13 on 1880 US Census
4. John Anderson (abt.1872-1917) Born abt. Aug 1872 in Indiana. Needs birth record; Died at age 41 on Tues, 25 Dec 1917 in near Jackson Township, Indiana, near Roachdale, Indiana. See The Indianapolis News, Greencastle, IN Suicide Notice. Dates and age don't seem to be accurate ... need to review source.
5. William C Anderson (Born abt. 1876 Most likely in Indiana, USA - Died ? - most likely in USA
6. Clara Mabel Anderson Cline Tevis (Born abt. 1878 in Indiana- Died 14 May 1955 - most likely in USA)
7. Ina Maurine Anderson (abt.1883-1971), (Born abt. 1883 in Indiana. Died abt. 1971 - most likely in USA)
8. Name not known. (Born and died prior to 1900). Referred to as not living in 1900 US Census. No additional info.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Ancestry.com. Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: Indiana State Board of Health. Death Certificates, 1900–2017. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana. Father Hann Halvor (last name cannot be read but OCR read as Iven); Mother's name not known, her name shown only as Iven; Informant Eli Anderson (spouse)
2. ↑ Needs Norwegian Birth Record showing full name, dates, location, and parentage
3. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41815200/anna-k-anderson: accessed 29 July 2023), memorial page for Anna K Iven (?) Anderson (8 Jun 1841–20 Dec 1920), Find A Grave: Memorial #41815200, citing Bainbridge Cemetery, Bainbridge, Putnam County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Jon Rice (contributor 46896745).
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3} Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004; Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
5. ↑ Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 for Matilda Anderson Pickel, DOB 19 Aug 1861; DOD 1 Jan 1927; cause of death being mitral insufficiency; distinctly and clearly naming father as Eli Anderson and mother as Anna Kuhl
6. ↑ Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
7. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA
8. ↑ Death Notice; The Indianapolis News, Greencastle; 26 Dec 2017; John Anderson
9. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).
10. ↑ Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920; Greencastle County Health Office; H22; pg. 99 Anna Anderson, 20 Dec 1920