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Olson, Edmund (Thomas Edmund), 1864-1953

 Person

Biographical History

Edmund Olson (1864-1953) was employed by the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company.

Edmund Olson was born on November 26, 1864 in Fillmore, Utah to parents Delilah King Olson and George Daniel Olson. He married Emeline Little on April 1, 1883 in Littleton, Utah. He worked for the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company in 1887.

Edmund Olson died on November 26, 1864 in Los Angeles, California.

Citation:
FamilySearch.com, via WWW, Oct. 17, 2017 (Edmund Olson; b. Nov. 26, 1864 in Fillmore, UT; p. Delilah King Olson and George Olson; m. Emeline Little on Apr. 1, 1883 in Littleton, UT; d. Nov. 26, 1864 in Los Angeles, CA)

Olson family papers, 1871-1947, Oct. 17, 2017 (work for Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway Company)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Edmund Olson papers, 1887

 Series — Box 2: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197239242057], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 6
Content Description

Collection contains a letter from Edmond Olson to his sister Eva Olson in Farmington, Utah. The letter provides an interesting perspective on 19th century Utah rural life and social customs. Dated 1887.

Dates: 1887

Eva Olson papers, 1887-1893

 Series — Box 2: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197239242057], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 5
Content Description

Collection contains materials pertaining to the life of Eva Olson from Fillmore, Utah. Included is a photograph, marriage certificate, and letters from Eva's friends, family and suitors which provide an interesting perspective on the late 19th century courtship customs and social life in rural Utah. Materials dated 1887-1893.

Dates: 1887-1893

Olson family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9056
Scope and Contents

Collection contains a variety of correspondence, papers, photographs, and ephemera of the Delilah King Olson family. Collection materials document the life of Delilah King Olson in Fillmore, Utah, and the lives and the careers across the world of three generations of her family, including insight into everyday rural Utah life and political campaigns. Dated 1871-1947.

Dates: 1871-1946

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Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 1
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