PAUL DUUS FRANDSEN

Paul Duus Frandsen gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. June 6, 1927 in Denmark
D. December 18, 1941 in Wauconda, Lake County, IL
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  • Father: Peder “Peter” Frandsen born April 10,  1887 in Vestbjerg, Denmark; immigrated in 1911; married Helfrid Helene Duus on October 5, 1918 in Tyler, Lincoln County, MN; Peder died January 13, 1933; buried in Swedish Mission Covenant, Astoria, Deuel County, SD

According to the New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957:

“LIST OR MANIFEST OF ALIEN PAASENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION OFFICER AT PORT OF ARRIVAL

ALL ALIENS arriving at a port of continental United States from a foreign port or a port of the insular possessions of the United States, and all aliens arriving at a port of said insular possessions from a foreign port, a port of continental United States, or a port of another insular possession, in whatsoever class they travel, MUST be fully listed and the master or commanding officer of each vessel carrying such passengers must upon arrival deliver lists thereof to the immigration officer

This (white) sheet is for the listing of STEERAGE PASSENGERS ONLY
S.S. “United States”, Passengers sailing from Copenhagen Denmark, April 25, 1928 Arriving at Port of New York, May 7th, 1928

 No. on List: 19; Family name: Frandsen; Given name: Peter Chrs. Duus; Age-Yrs.: 40; Sex: m; Married or single: m; Calling or occupation: farmlab; Able to Read: yes; Language: Danish; Write: yes; Nationality: Denmark; Race or people: Scandinavian; Place of birth Country: Denmark; City or town: Vestbjerg; Immigration Visa Number: Quota 1198; Issued at: Copenhagen; Date: Apr. 4- 28; Last permanent residence Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; The name and completed address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came: mother, Kathrine Svendsen, Vestbjerg; Final destination State: Minn; City or town: Hendricks; By whom was passage paid? self; Whether ever before in the United States: yes; and if so when: 1910 1920; and where?: Minn; Whether going to join a relative or friend: friend, John Frederiksen, Hendricks, Minn; Color of Hair: blonde; Eyes: blue

 No. on List: 20; Family name: Frandsen; Given name: Helfred Helene; Age-Yrs.: 37; Sex: f; Married or single: m; Calling or occupation: wife; Able to Read: yes; Language: Danish; Write: yes; Nationality: Denmark; Race or people: Scandinavian; Place of birth Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; Immigration Visa Number: Quota 1199; Issued at: Copenhagen; Date: Apr. 4- 28; Last permanent residence Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; The name and completed address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came: mother, Kathrine Svendsen, Vestbjerg; Final destination State: Minn; City or town: Hendricks; By whom was passage paid? husband; Whether ever before in the United States: yes; and if so when: 1916 1920; and where?: Minn; Whether going to join a relative or friend: friend, John Frederiksen, Hendricks, Minn; Color of Hair: blonde; Eyes: blue

 No. on List: 21; Family name: Frandsen; Given name: Henning Duus; Age-Yrs.: 8; Sex: m; Married or single: s; Calling or occupation: child; Able to Read: yes; Language: Danish; Write: yes; Nationality: Born USA; Race or people: Scandinavian; Place of birth Country: Minn; City or town: Canby; Immigration Visa Number: July  24 – 1919; Issued at: Copenhagen; Date: (blank); Last permanent residence Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; The name and completed address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came: mother, Kathrine Svendsen, Vestbjerg; Final destination State: Minn; City or town: Hendricks; By whom was passage paid? father; Whether ever before in the United States: born in U.S.A.; and if so when: (blank); and where?: (blank); Whether going to join a relative or friend: friend, John Frederiksen, Hendricks, Minn; Color of Hair: blonde; Eyes: blue

 No. on List: 22; Family name: Frandsen; Given name: Niels Duus; Age-Yrs.: 6; Sex: m; Married or single: s; Calling or occupation: child; Able to Read: no; Language: Danish; Write: no; Nationality: Denmark; Race or people: Scandinavian; Place of birth Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; Immigration Visa Number: Quota 1200; Issued at: Copenhagen; Date: April 4 – 28; Last permanent residence Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; The name and completed address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came: mother, Kathrine Svendsen, Vestbjerg; Final destination State: Minn; City or town: Hendricks; By whom was passage paid? father; Whether ever before in the United States: no.; and if so when: (blank); and where?: (blank); Whether going to join a relative or friend: friend, John Frederiksen, Hendricks, Minn; Color of Hair: blonde; Eyes: blue

 No. on List: 23; Family name: Frandsen; Given name: Kathrine Duus; Age-Yrs.: 4; Sex: f; Married or single: s; Calling or occupation: child; Able to Read: no; Language: Danish; Write: no; Nationality: Denmark; Race or people: Scandinavian; Place of birth Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; Immigration Visa Number: Quota 1201; Issued at: Copenhagen; Date: April 4 – 28; Last permanent residence Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; The name and completed address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came: mother, Kathrine Svendsen, Vestbjerg; Final destination State: Minn; City or town: Hendricks; By whom was passage paid? father; Whether ever before in the United States: no.; and if so when: (blank); and where?: (blank); Whether going to join a relative or friend: friend, John Frederiksen, Hendricks, Minn; Color of Hair: blonde; Eyes: blue

No. on List: 24; Family name: Frandsen; Given name: Poul Duus; Age-Yrs.: (blank); Mo: 8; Sex: m; Married or single: s; Calling or occupation: child; Able to Read: no; Language: Danish; Write: no; Nationality: Denmark; Race or people: Scandinavian; Place of birth Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; Immigration Visa Number: Quota 1202; Issued at: Copenhagen; Date: April 4 – 28; Last permanent residence Country: Denmark; City or town: Sulsted; The name and completed address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came: mother, Kathrine Svendsen, Vestbjerg; Final destination State: Minn; City or town: Hendricks; By whom was passage paid? father; Whether ever before in the United States: no.; and if so when: (blank); and where?: (blank); Whether going to join a relative or friend: friend, John Frederiksen, Hendricks, Minn; Color of Hair: blonde; Eyes: blue

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Henning Duuis Frandsen; Address: R.F.D., Round Lake, Lake County, Illinois; Telephone: none; Age in Years: 21; Date of Birth: July 24, 1919; Place of Birth: Canby, Minnesota; Country of Citizenship: U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Helfried Frandsen; Relationship of That Person: mother; Address of That Person: R.F.D., Round Lake, Lake County, Illinois; Employer’s Name: Mrs. Helfried Frandsen; Place of Employment: R.F.D., Round Lake, Lake County, Illinois; Race: White; Height: 5′ 6 1/2″; Weight: 156; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Blonde; Complexion: Ruddy; Signed: October 16, 1940”

    • Niels “Nels” Duus Frandsen born September 14, 1921 (NOTE: Helfrid listed the date of birth as August 1, 1921 on her Petition for Naturalization) in Sulsted, Denmark; veteran of the U.S. Navy, WW II (1943-1946); married Marie; Niels died October 25, 1996 in Milwaukee, WI; buried in Highland Memorial Park, Libertyville, Lake County, IL

According to the U.S.,  World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Niels Duis Frandsen; Place of Residence: Round Lake, Lake County, Ill; Mailing Address: Same; Telephone: none; Age in Years: 20; Date of Birth: Sept. 14 1921; Place of Birth: Denmark; Town: Denmark; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Pete Frandsen, Round Lake, Ill; Employer’s Name and Address: Henry Ericsson Co., 228 North La Salle, Chicago, Ill.; Place of Employment: U.S. Navy, Great Lakes, Lake County, Ill.; Race: White; Height: 5-6; Weight: 142; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Sallow; Signed: 2-16-42”

According to the Daily Herald (Chicago IL) Monday, October 28, 1996, page 251:

“Niels D. Frandsen, 75, of Grayslake, died Friday, Oct. 25.  Arrangements were made by Strang Funeral Chapel, Ltd., Grayslake, (847) 223-8122.”

According to the U.S., Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1914-1966:

“LIST OF OUTWARD-BOUND PASSENGERS
Sailing from NEW YORK, MAY 19th, 1951y 19, 1951
S.S. Stockholm bound for port of COPENHAGEN

Line No.: 10; Family Name – Given, Name Address in United States: FRANDSEN Marian, Round Lake, Ill.; Age (Years): 20; Sex (F-M): f; U. S. Passport No.: 429137; Place of Birth, Date and Place of Naturalization: Astoria, S. Dak.; Length of Time Passenger Intends To Remain Abroad: 3 months”

Additional Information:

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Scandinavia Township, Deuel County, SD the household members were: 

“Peter Frandsen, head, age 43, married at age 33, born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, immigrated in 1911, occupation: farm – general farm; Hilfried Frandsen, wife, age 39, married; born in Denmark, parents born in Denmark, immigrated in 1916; Henning Frandsen, son, age 11, single, born in Minnesota; Nels Frandsen, son, age 8, single, born in Denmark; Kathryn Frandsen, daughter, age 6, single, born in Denmark; Paul Frandsen, son, age 2 10/12, single, born in Denmark; Dorathea Frandsen, daughter, age 1 1/12, single, born in Minnesota; Mary Frandsen, daughter, age 1/12, single, born in South Dakota.”

According to the 1935 South Dakota, State Census for Scandinavia Township, Deuel County, SD with a Astoria, SD post office:

    • “Helford Frandsen, age 45, born 1890 in Denmark, widowed, married 1918
    • Henning Frandsen, age 15, born 1920 in Minnesota
    • Niels Frandsen, age 13, born 1922 in Denmark
    • Katherine Frandsen, age 11, born 1924 in Denmark
    • Paul Frandsen, age 7, born 1928 in Denmark, parents born in Denmark
    • Dorothy Frandsen, age 6, born 1929 in Astoria, Deuel County, SD
    • Marian Frandsen, age 5, born 1930 in Astoria, Deuel County, SD”

According to the 1940 U.S. Census for Round Lake Village, Avon Township, Lake County, IL living on Renehan Road, the household members were:

“Hilford Frandsen, head, age 49, widowed, highest grade completed: 7; born in Denmark, residence in 1935: Deuel, South Dakota; Henning Frandsen, son, age 20, single, highest grade completed: 8; born in Minnesota, residence in 1935: Deuel, South Dakota, occupation: farm laborer – farm; Nels Frandsen, age 18, single, highest grade completed: 8; born in Denmark, residence in 1935: Deuel, South Dakota, occupation: laborer – tannery; Katherine Frandsen, daughter, age 16, single, highest grade completed: H-1, born in Denmark, residence in 1935: Deuel, South Dakota, occupation: maid – private home; Paul Frandsen, son, age 12, single, highest grade completed: 6, born in Denmark, residence in 1935: Deuel, South Dakota; Dorothy Frandsen, daughter, age 11, single, highest grade completed: 6, born in Minnesota, residence in 1935: Deuel, South Dakota; Marian Frandsen, daughter, age 9, single, highest grade completed: 3, born in South Dakota, residence in 1935: Deuel, South Dakota; Elden Anderson, lodger, age 22, single, highest grade completed: 8, born in Minnesota, residence in 1935: same place, occupation: farm laborer – farm; Soren Pedersen, lodger, age 32, single, highest grade completed: 8, born in Denmark, residence in 1935: same place, occupation: plumber – building construction.”

According to the Chicago Tribune (Chicago IL) Friday, December 19, 1941, page 1:

“TRUCK-AUTO COLLISION
IN LAKE COUNTY KILLS
4 COMING FROM SHOW

   “Four young men were killed and a fifth was believed dying today after their auto collided with a truck and trailer on route 120 near Volo in Lake county.  The dead:
   Carl Davis, 18 years old; Harold Hansen Jr., 19; Paul Franzen (sic), 17, and George Johnson, 17, all of Round Lake or near by.  The car belonged to Hanse, who was understood to be awaiting a call to service after enlistment in the navy.  Johnson was a high school pupil.
   In St. Therese hospital at Waukean is Reed M. Frost, 15, also a high school pupil.
   The driver of the truck, who was treated for slight injuries before he was taken to jail, is Lawrence Lufkin, 31, of Mauston, Wis.
   The young men were returning from a show in McHenry.  Lufkin said they swerved to avoid his truck too late to prevent a crash.  The car went upside down in a seven foot ditch with the trailer on top. [Details of other automobile speed deaths on page 23.]”

According to the Lake County Illinois Genealogical Society. “Strang Funeral Home – Grayslake, Illinois – 1908-1964”. Mundelein IL. 2015:

“Surname: FRANDSEN; Name: Paul Duns (sic); Birth Date/Place: 06 Jun 1927 DEN; Death Date/Place: Volo; Cause of Death: Auto Accident; S (single); Occupation: Schoolboy; Minister – Funeral Home: Funeral Home; Burial Place – Next of Kin: bur: 21 Dec 1941, Fort Hill, Peter FRANDSEN (DEN)-Father, Hiefcid DUNS (sic) (DEN)-Mother”