Vangsness, Elizabeth, 1878-1962,

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Born Elizabeth Johnson, daughter of Andrew and June (Anderson) Johnson at Viroqua, Wisc. The family moved to N.D. in the 1880s and settled near Leonard, N.D. She began working as assistant to Helendale Farm cook, Annie Anderson. Wed Ludvig (Louis) Vangsness in 1892. She moved to Sheldon, N.D. and worked as a maid and took in laundry.

From the description of Collection, 1955-1956. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 30330930

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creatorOf Vangsness, Elizabeth, 1878-1962,. Collection, 1955-1956. North Dakota State University Library
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associatedWith Johnson, Andrew. person
associatedWith Sackett, Leonard, 1901-1971, person
associatedWith Vangsness, Louis (Ludvig Olaus), 1863-1955. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Leonard (N.D.)
Helendale Farm (N.D.)
North Dakota
Sheldon (N.D.)
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Agricultural laborers
Alcoholics
Alcoholics' spouses
Bonanza farms
Laundries
Tutors and tutoring
Occupation
Laundresses
Women domestics
Women pioneers
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Birth 1878

Death 1962

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