Finding My Ancestors: Ernest Andrew Larsen (1882-1960) 52 Ancestors #11

My paternal great grandfather, Ernest Andrew Larsen is the subject this week in the 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge from Amy Johnson Crow.

Ernest Andrew Larsen (1882-1960)

Born: July 8, 1882 in Hyrum, Utah
Died: August 23, 1960 in Hyrum, Utah

Parents

Andrew Larson (1852 - 1893)
Caroline Christena Jensen Larson (1859 - 1942)

Spouse & Children

Anna Hansina Petrea Albretsen (1885 – 1960)

Garnel Ernest Larsen (1904 – 1992)
Iver Lavon Larsen (1905 – 1987)
Oda Juanita Larsen (1906 – 1993)
Mabel Lucille Larsen (1908 – 1963)
Melvina Elizabeth Larsen (1910 – 1994)
Lloyd Odell Larsen (1912 – 1988)
Effie Cecilia Larsen (1915 – 2000)
Marie Kathrine Larsen (1917 – 2001)
Donna Bell Larsen (1920-1995)
Ila Mae Larsen (1923-2008)

Ernest was the eldest son of a Swede (Andrew Larson) and a Dane (Caroline Christena Jensen - born in Utah to Danish parents). He had an older sister (Agnes) and a younger sister (Effie) and two younger brothers (Archie and Amos). His childhood nickname "Ernst" stuck with him throughout the rest of his life.

Ernest's father died in a farming accident on March 6th, 1893, when Ernest was only 11 years old. As the eldest son, was forced to become the man of the house and took care of the family farm after his father passed away. Because of his responsibilities at home, he only completed the 4th grade in school.

Ernest married Anna Hansina Petrea Albretsen December 1st, 1902 in Hyrum, Utah. They were blessed with 10 children, all of whom lived to adulthood.

After a long and prosperous life, Ernest passed away on August 23rd, 1960, leaving his wife, 10 children, 49 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren behind. His wife, Anna died a few months later and both are buried in the Hyrum Cemetery. I wish I could have met my great grandpa Ernest Larsen. He died six years before I was born.