Knute Peterson
Knud Peterson
b. December 23, 1820 in Sannidal, Norway
m. Jenisine (Jennie) Jensdatter
d. June 15, 1898 Chicago Illinois. 78 years old.
Internment at Graceland Cemetery Chicago Illinois June 19, 1898. Internment number 65412.
Children - Nicklous (wife Caroline), John Charles (wife Bertha and child Allice), Pauline, Lizzie, Joseph Pederson, Benny Pederson, Frank, Clara, and Frank.
Knude was born in Norway, and the 1870 census shows him living in Chicago Cook County with his family and possibly 2 other families. His occupation was ship carpenter. He owned $2000.00 in real estate and had a personal estate of $500.00 and was a citizen of the United States. He emigrated in 1853 with his whole family.
Note: 1870 Census - Peter Ellefsen Male age 33 years old occupation Sailor, Real estate worth $6000.00 and personal estate worth $500.00 married to Caroline Peterson.
Note Graceland Cemetery Ledger Card was in Knude Pederson's name originally.