William Andrew Norlin

William Andrew Norlin was born January 31, 1891, in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI, and died February 3, 1975, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 84. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. He is the son of August Matias Norlin and Louisa Andersdotter, both of Sweden.

Mette Eleanor Hansen was born October 19, 1881, in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI, and died October 9, 1960, in Route 1, Amherst, Lanark Twp., Portage Co., WI, at age 78. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. She is the daughter of Jacob Hansen and Christina Peterson, both of Denmark.

William Andrew Norlin and Mette Eleanor Hansen were married July 23, 1916, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.

Mette Eleanor Hansen was born October 19, 1881, in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI.

William Andrew Norlin was born January 31, 1891, in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows August Norlin (age 43) born November 1856 in Sweden to Swedish parents is a blacksmith living in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 14 years, Louisa Norlin (age 39) born January 1861 in Sweden to Swedish-born parents. Four of her eight children are still alive. Also in the household were their children, all born in Wisconsin: Grace Norlin (age 12) born January 1888; Willie Norlin (age 9) born January 1891; Mae E. Norlin (age 4) born April 1896; and Ester L. Norlin (age 2) born June 1898. Also living in the household was Louisa's mother, Mary Anderson (age 64) born November 1835 in Sweden of Swedish parents, with her only child alive. August is shown as having emigrated from Sweden in 1882 and had Pa naturalization. Louisa is shown as having emigrated from Sweden in 1884.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1900, shows Jake Hanson (age 49) born August 1850 in Denmark to Danish-born parents and having emigrated in 1868 is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 23 years, Christen Hanson (age 44) born October 1854 in Denmark to Danish-born parents, with all 5 of her children still alive. Also living in the household are his five unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents: Ameiah Hanson (age 22) born February 1878; Ed Hanson (age 20) born February 1880, a Farm Laborer; Nora Hanson (age 17) born October 1882; Emma Hanson (age 16) born April 1884; and Elmer Hanson (age 14) born October 1887.

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows August M. Norlin (age 48) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents is a Blacksmith living in Lind Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Christina Norlin (age 33) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents. Also living there are his five children, all born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents: Willie A. Norlin (age 14); May E. Norlin (age 8); Esther L. Norlin (age 6); Sylvia S. Norlin (age 2); and Freda Norlin (age 6/12).

The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Jacob Hanson (age 54) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Christin Hanson (age 50) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents. Also living in the household are his four unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents: Carrie E. Hanson (age 27), who does Housework; Edward P. Hanson (age 25), a Farm Laborer; Nora Hanson (age 23), who does Housework; and Elmer Hanson (age 19), a Farm Laborer.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1910, shows William A. Norlin (age 20) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents is an unmarried Miller in a Grist Mill boarding in Lanark Twp., Portage Co., WI. He lives in the household of a married Farmer, Louis Lundquist. He boards with an unmarried man: Fred Norlin (age not listed) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents, who is a Surgical Instrument Machinist.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 10, 1910, shows Elmer Honsen (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents is an unmarried General Farm Farmer living in Lanark Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his unmarried sister: Nora Honsen (age 28) born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents, who is a Housekeeper.

William Andrew Norlin and Mette Eleanor Hansen were married July 23, 1916, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken January 24, 1920, shows William A. Norlin (age 29) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents owns his own farm and is living in Lanark Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Nora M. Norlin (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents and first married at age 34. Also living there are renters, Frank and Flora Lewis. They are living on the farm adjacent to Eleanor (Hanson) Norlin's sister, May Emma (Hanson) Stedman. Mary Hanson, a widow, is living on another adjacent farm. Mother of Julia (Hanson) Meyers.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken April 22, 1930, shows William A. Norlin (age 39) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 26 is a farmer who owns his own farm and is living in Lanark Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Eleanor M. Norlin (age 48) born in Wisconsin to Danish-born parents and first married at age 34. They are living on the farm adjacent to Eleanor (Hanson) Norlin's sister, May Emma (Hanson) Stedman.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken April 22, 1930, shows Leman Stedman (age 42) born in Wisconsin to New York and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 24 is a farmer who owns his own farm and is living in Lanark Twp., Portage Co., WI. Living with him is his wife May E. Stedman (age 40) born in Wisconsin to Wales and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 22. Also living there is their son Phillip C. Stedman (age 11) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. They are living on the farm adjacent to May's sister.

Mette Eleanor (Hansen) Norlin died October 9, 1960, in Route 1, Amherst, Lanark Twp., Portage Co., WI, at age 78. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Tuesday, October 11, 1960

Mrs. Mette Norlin, Route 1, Amherst, Wis. Age 78, died Sunday, October 9, at 6:15 p.m. at her home, after a lingering illness. She was born Oct. 19, 1881 in the town of Farmington, Waupaca County. Survivors are her husband William, a brother, Edward Hansen, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Stedman, both of Amherst. Funeral services will be from the Trinity Lutheran Church, Waupaca, Wednesday, October 12, at 1:30 p.m. with burial in Lakeside cemetery, Waupaca. Rev. A. S. Peterson will officiate. Friends may call at the Holly Funeral Home, Waupaca, after 3 p.m. Tuesday and at the church after 12:30 Wednesday.

Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, WI, Tuesday, October 11, 1960

Obituary

Mrs. William Norlin

Funeral services for Mrs. William Norlin of the Town of Lanark will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Waupaca. Mrs. Norlin died at her home Sunday evening at 6:15, following an illness of a number of months. Born in the Town of Farmington (Waupaca County) on Oct. 9, 1881, she was the former Mette E. Hansen, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hansen. Her marriage to Mr. Norlin took place in Waupaca on July 23, 1916, and the couple moved to their present farm in Lanark many years ago. Mrs.. Norlin's survivors include her husband; a brother, Edward Hansen, Amherst, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Stedman, Lanark. her husband William, a brother, Edward Hansen, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Stedman, both of Amherst. The Rev. A. S. Peterson will officiate at the funeral services, and burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery at Waupaca. Friends may call at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca this evening and Wednesday morning, and at the church after 12:30 p.m. tomorrow.

William Andrew Norlin died February 3, 1975, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, at age 84. Buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Wednesday, February 5, 1975

Winnebagoland

William A. Norlin

WAUPACA - William A. Norlin, 84, a resident of Bethany Home, died Monday at Riverside Community Memorial Hospital. He was born Jan. 31, 1891, in the Town of Farmington. He was married to Mette Hansen July 23, 1916, in Waupaca, who preceded him in death Oct. 9, 1960. Mr. Norlin was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He is survived by one brother, Clarence of Wild Rose, and three sisters, Mrs. Esther Graff of Round Lake, Ill., Mrs. Earl (Sylvia) Roche of McHenry, Ill., and Mrs. Freeda Roche of Neshkoro. Services will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, the Rev. Peter Kirkegaard officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Waupaca. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of services.