Sunday, July 29, 2012
2012 Reunion cancelled!!
I am sad to announce that the reunion planned to 2012 has been cancelled.
We are planning a 2013 reunion, and want to get all the information we can to include everyone.
Please send us your contact information including addresses, email etc., so we can update the mailing list.
Also any suggestions you might have on where you would like to meet, the activities we should include, etc.
Look for more information in the next few weeks and months.
lets make this a great reunion.
Kevin Marsh
Kevin Marsh olchev@gmail.com 801-856-6575
Jensine (Cena) Marsh 208-852-2260
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Come join us in Logan, Utah for the
Johannessen Family Reunion!
Dates: August 7th and 8th, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009:
We have reservations for dinner at the famous Bluebird Restaurant in Logan. Cost will be $11 per person, and will get you a delicious two meat buffet (chicken and beef tips), a tossed salad, fruit salad, potato salad, baked potato, homemade rolls with butter, a drink and a delicious dessert. You will not be disappointed! On top of the delicious food, you will have a great opportunity to reunite with family members you haven’t seen in a while! RSVP for this dinner no later than July 20, 2009. Thanks!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Logan Park Luau!
Join us at Lundstrom park from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for an afternoon of fun and games! Reunion dues are $5.00 per household. We will be having a potluck lunch, pulled pork and drinks will be provided, and we need your help to supply the rest! Ideas include: Chips, Salads (any kind), fruit, desserts, baked beans, etc. Cost will be $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. Please call or email and tell us what you will bring. Please also bring items for the famous family auction! Come ready to mingle with family and renew friendships!
Lundstrom Park Address:
1600 E. 1350 N.
Logan, UT 84323
Immediately following we will take a trip to the Logan Cemetery to visit family graves, all are encouraged to join us!
RSVP no later than July 20, 2009 to:
Kevin Marsh (801) 856-6575 or email olchev@aol.com
Lizz Marsh (801) 694-2535 or email carsinutah@aol.com
Or Shanna Myers (801) 879-2672 or email adamandshanna@gmail.com
Please pass this information on to all members in your family that may have moved or we don’t have current addresses for, and update us with new information if possible.
Also visit our NEW family blog for more information (and hotel ideas if needed):
http://johannessenreunion.blogspot.com/
Johannessen Family Reunion!
Dates: August 7th and 8th, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009:
We have reservations for dinner at the famous Bluebird Restaurant in Logan. Cost will be $11 per person, and will get you a delicious two meat buffet (chicken and beef tips), a tossed salad, fruit salad, potato salad, baked potato, homemade rolls with butter, a drink and a delicious dessert. You will not be disappointed! On top of the delicious food, you will have a great opportunity to reunite with family members you haven’t seen in a while! RSVP for this dinner no later than July 20, 2009. Thanks!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Logan Park Luau!
Join us at Lundstrom park from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for an afternoon of fun and games! Reunion dues are $5.00 per household. We will be having a potluck lunch, pulled pork and drinks will be provided, and we need your help to supply the rest! Ideas include: Chips, Salads (any kind), fruit, desserts, baked beans, etc. Cost will be $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for children. Please call or email and tell us what you will bring. Please also bring items for the famous family auction! Come ready to mingle with family and renew friendships!
Lundstrom Park Address:
1600 E. 1350 N.
Logan, UT 84323
Immediately following we will take a trip to the Logan Cemetery to visit family graves, all are encouraged to join us!
RSVP no later than July 20, 2009 to:
Kevin Marsh (801) 856-6575 or email olchev@aol.com
Lizz Marsh (801) 694-2535 or email carsinutah@aol.com
Or Shanna Myers (801) 879-2672 or email adamandshanna@gmail.com
Please pass this information on to all members in your family that may have moved or we don’t have current addresses for, and update us with new information if possible.
Also visit our NEW family blog for more information (and hotel ideas if needed):
http://johannessenreunion.blogspot.com/
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Some Johannessen fun facts....
In looking through some of the information passed along with the reunion paperwork, I found some tidbits I thought I would share.
The early members of the Johannessen family lived, worked and died in the mining district of Ulefos Norway, the families earliest records date back to 1612. Ulefos was, and still is known for it's foundries, and the Johannessen men were mostly foundry men. Anders Johannessen (Jorgen's father) was a Foreman at the Holden Iron Works.
The ironworks at Ulefos were established in 1657, and are one of the oldest industrial companies in Europe. They still make the famous Ulefos wood burning stoves, but primarily famous for Manhole covers used throughout Europe.
Jorgen Johannes Johannessen was born to Anders Johannessen and Aasta Katrina Hohnsdatter in Christiania Norway (Oslo) on October 31, 1853. So now we have two things to celebrate each Halloween. There were a total of six children born to Anders and Aasta, but two died in infancy. If you like wonderful Norwegian names here are the children; Ingeborg, Johanne, Maren, Jorgen Johannes, Julius Oscar and Nils Ingerart.
Ulefoss is located along lake Norsjo, with an altitude of 196 feet above see level and about 2200 residents.
The Johannessen boys all worked in the foundry, but Aasta wanted better for Jorgen and Julius. She influenced them to attend business school in Christiania. Jorgen and Julius complied with their mothers wishes, becoming bookkeepers and office managers throughout their lives, but Jorgen would state in later life that they "ruined a good mechanic".
In 1880 those pesky missionaries from the Mormon Church were spreading the Gospel in Norway. Julius Oscar became interested and was converted, he was then instrumental in converting his parents and brother Jorgen and several other family members.
In 1886, Anders, Aasta, Julius and his wife, left Norway to join the Saints in America and settled in Logan, Utah. Meanwhile Jorgen had a merchandising business in Christiania, but sales were poor, being ostracized because of his beliefs in the Mormon Church. Jorgan and family left Norway in 1887 to join his family in America.
Traveling on the ship Wyoming, after a very rough voyage, some passengers were landed in New York, while others were carried to Charleston, South Carolina. From there Jorgen and family traveled by train westward to Utah arriving on June 27, 1887, almost 40 years after Brigham Young had brought the first group of Pioneers to Utah.
Reunited, Jorgen and Julius went to work for the United Order Lumber Co. in Logan Utah, as bookkeepers and salesmen. On May 21, 1889 Jorgen applied for American citizenship, which was not granted until March 24,1894.
In 1892, they were asked to go to Idaho Falls, Idaho on a pioneering mission as employees of the Church owned Zions Cooperative Mercantile Institution (ZCMI). Being faithful members of the Church, they complied and moved their families to Idaho. Prior to moving to Idaho Falls Jorgen received his Patriarchal Blessing at the hands of O.N. Lolyenquist in Logan, on January 7, 1892. (I will post the blessing in full later).
So there are a few tidbits of history of our early Johannessen ancestors. Please spread the word and lets add to the postings and find out what happened to each of Jorgens children, and his childrens children.
For more information and photos of Ulefos visit http://www.wolpy.com/places/3133402 and click on the photo link.
The early members of the Johannessen family lived, worked and died in the mining district of Ulefos Norway, the families earliest records date back to 1612. Ulefos was, and still is known for it's foundries, and the Johannessen men were mostly foundry men. Anders Johannessen (Jorgen's father) was a Foreman at the Holden Iron Works.
The ironworks at Ulefos were established in 1657, and are one of the oldest industrial companies in Europe. They still make the famous Ulefos wood burning stoves, but primarily famous for Manhole covers used throughout Europe.
Jorgen Johannes Johannessen was born to Anders Johannessen and Aasta Katrina Hohnsdatter in Christiania Norway (Oslo) on October 31, 1853. So now we have two things to celebrate each Halloween. There were a total of six children born to Anders and Aasta, but two died in infancy. If you like wonderful Norwegian names here are the children; Ingeborg, Johanne, Maren, Jorgen Johannes, Julius Oscar and Nils Ingerart.
Ulefoss is located along lake Norsjo, with an altitude of 196 feet above see level and about 2200 residents.
The Johannessen boys all worked in the foundry, but Aasta wanted better for Jorgen and Julius. She influenced them to attend business school in Christiania. Jorgen and Julius complied with their mothers wishes, becoming bookkeepers and office managers throughout their lives, but Jorgen would state in later life that they "ruined a good mechanic".
In 1880 those pesky missionaries from the Mormon Church were spreading the Gospel in Norway. Julius Oscar became interested and was converted, he was then instrumental in converting his parents and brother Jorgen and several other family members.
In 1886, Anders, Aasta, Julius and his wife, left Norway to join the Saints in America and settled in Logan, Utah. Meanwhile Jorgen had a merchandising business in Christiania, but sales were poor, being ostracized because of his beliefs in the Mormon Church. Jorgan and family left Norway in 1887 to join his family in America.
Traveling on the ship Wyoming, after a very rough voyage, some passengers were landed in New York, while others were carried to Charleston, South Carolina. From there Jorgen and family traveled by train westward to Utah arriving on June 27, 1887, almost 40 years after Brigham Young had brought the first group of Pioneers to Utah.
Reunited, Jorgen and Julius went to work for the United Order Lumber Co. in Logan Utah, as bookkeepers and salesmen. On May 21, 1889 Jorgen applied for American citizenship, which was not granted until March 24,1894.
In 1892, they were asked to go to Idaho Falls, Idaho on a pioneering mission as employees of the Church owned Zions Cooperative Mercantile Institution (ZCMI). Being faithful members of the Church, they complied and moved their families to Idaho. Prior to moving to Idaho Falls Jorgen received his Patriarchal Blessing at the hands of O.N. Lolyenquist in Logan, on January 7, 1892. (I will post the blessing in full later).
So there are a few tidbits of history of our early Johannessen ancestors. Please spread the word and lets add to the postings and find out what happened to each of Jorgens children, and his childrens children.
For more information and photos of Ulefos visit http://www.wolpy.com/places/3133402 and click on the photo link.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Reunion Date, Place and Time
Hey everyone!!
After a bunch of debate, wonderful suggestions from family, and just wanting to get this done!!! We have reserved the 13 acre Lundstom Park in Logan on Saturday August 8th, for the 2009 Johannessen Family reunion. Visit http://www.loganutah.org/ go to Parks and Recreation link on left hand side, and look for pictures and description of Lunstrom Park.
We have the park reserved from 9:00am to 4:00pm, which should give us ample time to enjoy lunch, the traditional family auction, and plenty of time to chit chat and compare notes about our family history. There is also swimming facilities near by and a nature hiking trail as well as plenty of lawn to throw a football, Frisbee or maybe a softball game.
We thought that because Logan played such a large part of the early Johannessen history, it would be nice to meet there this year. The park is in close proximity to the Logan Cemetery, and we are planning a field trip to the cemetery after the activities at the park, for those who would like to visit the Johannessen ancestors buried there.
We hope this change of venue will add a fresh perspective to the reunion. Because Sealander Park has become so popular with the locals, the past several reunions have had to limit the time we could use the facilities, as other groups have also been scheduled in the Park on those days. We want to give everyone plenty of time to enjoy the reunion, and the facilities. Logan is a beautiful city, with plenty of Hotels for those traveling, and is close enough for those living in Idaho and Utah, that we anticipate a wonderful turnout.
We have not confirmed the final plans for the traditional Friday night dinner. Any suggestions? Logan has a large selection of restaurants, buffets, etc, so finding just the right spot should not be a problem.
Please pass the message along, we are still hoping to compile a large database of email addresses, so let us know of any family members we can contact via email.
We will keep you posted.......
After a bunch of debate, wonderful suggestions from family, and just wanting to get this done!!! We have reserved the 13 acre Lundstom Park in Logan on Saturday August 8th, for the 2009 Johannessen Family reunion. Visit http://www.loganutah.org/ go to Parks and Recreation link on left hand side, and look for pictures and description of Lunstrom Park.
We have the park reserved from 9:00am to 4:00pm, which should give us ample time to enjoy lunch, the traditional family auction, and plenty of time to chit chat and compare notes about our family history. There is also swimming facilities near by and a nature hiking trail as well as plenty of lawn to throw a football, Frisbee or maybe a softball game.
We thought that because Logan played such a large part of the early Johannessen history, it would be nice to meet there this year. The park is in close proximity to the Logan Cemetery, and we are planning a field trip to the cemetery after the activities at the park, for those who would like to visit the Johannessen ancestors buried there.
We hope this change of venue will add a fresh perspective to the reunion. Because Sealander Park has become so popular with the locals, the past several reunions have had to limit the time we could use the facilities, as other groups have also been scheduled in the Park on those days. We want to give everyone plenty of time to enjoy the reunion, and the facilities. Logan is a beautiful city, with plenty of Hotels for those traveling, and is close enough for those living in Idaho and Utah, that we anticipate a wonderful turnout.
We have not confirmed the final plans for the traditional Friday night dinner. Any suggestions? Logan has a large selection of restaurants, buffets, etc, so finding just the right spot should not be a problem.
Please pass the message along, we are still hoping to compile a large database of email addresses, so let us know of any family members we can contact via email.
We will keep you posted.......
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Updated mailing list for family members
OK....
Here we go....we would like to compile an updated list of family members, preferably with current email addresses to save on postage.
So spread the word....contact everyone on your email lists and lets get this going.
We want suggestions on the reunion scheduled for this August, so we need everbodys input.
My daughters Shanna and Lizz have some wonderful ideas, and it is going to be fun, so spread the word.
Kevin
Here we go....we would like to compile an updated list of family members, preferably with current email addresses to save on postage.
So spread the word....contact everyone on your email lists and lets get this going.
We want suggestions on the reunion scheduled for this August, so we need everbodys input.
My daughters Shanna and Lizz have some wonderful ideas, and it is going to be fun, so spread the word.
Kevin
Let's get started
This is the start of something wonderful. A place where the descendants of Jorgen Johannes and Jensine Jensen Johannessen can visit to learn of our rich family heritage. To share their own family histories, and encourage others to search out their own.
Also where we as the Johannessen descendants can plan our reunions, and network to improve these gatherings.
So spread the word!!! Feel free to contribute and add your thoughts, suggestions, family and personal histories, stories, photographs and memories.
You can add links to your own personal and family blogs, what a wonderful way to keep in touch and share life's wonderful moments.
So lets get going!!
Kevin Marsh (grandson of Henry Johannessen)
Also where we as the Johannessen descendants can plan our reunions, and network to improve these gatherings.
So spread the word!!! Feel free to contribute and add your thoughts, suggestions, family and personal histories, stories, photographs and memories.
You can add links to your own personal and family blogs, what a wonderful way to keep in touch and share life's wonderful moments.
So lets get going!!
Kevin Marsh (grandson of Henry Johannessen)
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