DOROTHEA DUUS “DOROTHY” (FRANDSEN) PATTERSON

Dorothea Duus “Dorothy” (Frandsen) Patterson gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. August 28, 1928 in Hendricks, Lincoln County, MN
D. December 6, 1978 in Houston, Harris County, TX
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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

  • Mother: Helfrid Helene (Duus) Frandsen born May 24, 1890 in Sulsted, Denmark; Helfrid died May 1969 (See section pertaining to Helfrid Helene (Duus) Frandsen buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)
  • Husband: Floyd Byron Patterson, Jr. born September 20, 1923 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, OK, son of Floyd B. Patterson (1896-1964) and Gladys A. (Bay) Patterson (1899-1981); married (1) Dorothea Duus “Dorothy” Frandsen; married (2) Mary L. Rundell on April 19, 1980 in Orange County, CA; Floyd died February 24, 2003

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

“Name: Floyd Byron Patterson Jr; Place of Residence: 912 4th Ave, Aurora, Kane County, Ill (penciled in: 228 Stanly, Parkridge, Ill); Mailing Address: 912 4th Ave, Aurora, Kane County, Ill; Telephone: 2-0518; Age in Years: 18; Date of Birth: Sept 20-1923; Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Gladys Patterson -same-; Employer’s Name and Address: Buick Aviation Engine Plant; Place of Employment: Melrose Park, Cook County, Ill; Race: White: Height: 5′-9″; Weight: 150#; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Freckled; Other obvious physical characteristics that will aid in identification: Scar on middle finger left hand; Signed: June 30, 1942”

According to the Arizona Republic (Phoenix AZ) Tuesday, February 25, 2003, page 18:

“Floyd B. Patterson, 79, Sun City, Arizona, passed away February 24, 2003.  WW II U.S. Army Veteran.  Services private.  Menke Funeral Home.”

  • Children:
    1. Joyce Lynn Patterson born 1948 in Illinois
    2. Jamy Ralph Patterson born 1948 in Illinois
    3. Paul John Patterson born 1951 in Illinois
  • Siblings:
    • Henning Duus Frandsen born July 24, 1919 in Canby, Yellow Medicine County, MN; last residence in Hot Springs National Park, Garland, AR; Henning died February 2, 1999

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, U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Helfrid Frandsen; Relationship of That Person: Mother; Address of That Person: R.F.D., Round Lake, Lake County, Illinois; Employer’s Name: Mrs. Helfrid 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; U.S. Navy, WW II Veteran (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 209:

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 1950 U.S. Census for Avon Township, Lake County, IL living on Park Road, the household members were:

“Floyd B Patterson Jr., head, age 26, married, born in Oklahoma, Occupation: Tool service engineer – Carbide manufacture; Dorothy D Patterson, wife, age 21, married, born in Minnesota; Joyce L Patterson, daughter, age 2, never married, born in Illinois; Jamy R Patterson, son, age 1, never married, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S. Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970 for the Willow Springs Presbyterian Church, in Willow Springs, Cook County, IL:

    • Name in Full: Patterson, Dorothy; Date of Admission: Jan 25, 1953; How Received: Confession; Dismissed: Suspended 3-13-57; Remarks: Moved – 1953
    • Name in Full: Patterson, Floyd Jr.; Date of Admission: Jan 25, 1953; How Received: Confession; Dismissed: Suspended 3-13-57; Remarks: Moved – 1953
    • Names: Floyd Petterson; parents’ names: adult; When Born: Sept 20, 1923; When Baptised: Jan. 25, 1953; Came Into This Church: Jan 25, 1953; Received To Full Communion: Jan 25, 1953
    • Names: Patterson, Joyce Lynn; parents’ names: Dorothy & Floyd Byron Jr.; When Born: Jan. 12, 1948; When Baptised: April 5, 1953
    • Names: Patterson, Jamy Ralph; parents’ names: Dorothy & Floyd Byron Jr.; When Born: Dec. 13, 1948; When Baptised: April 5, 1953
    • Names: Patterson, Paul John; parents’ names: Dorothy & Floyd Byron Jr.; When Born: Sept. 22, 1951; When Baptised: April 5, 1953

According to Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982:

“Place of Death: Harris County, Houston; Length of Stay: 5 months; Name of Hospital: Center Pavillion Hospital; Usual Residence: Texas, Harris County, Houston; Street Address: 5801 Houston-Rosslyn Rd.; Name of Deceased: Dorothy Duss Patterson; Date of Death: December 6, 1978; Sex: Female; Color: White: Married; Date of Birth: August 4, 1928; Age: 50; Occupation: Housewife; Kind of Business: Own Home; Birthplace: Hendricks, Minnesota; Father’s Name: Peter Frandsen; Mother’s Name: Helfrid Duus; Informant: Floyd Patterson – Husband; Cause of Death: Metastatic Carcinoma of the Colon – 15 months; Burial Removal: Dec. 7, 1978; Name of Cemetery: Fort Hill Cemetery, Round Lake, Illinois; Funeral Director: Niday Funeral Home #7522 – Allen E. Williams”