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- J. E. Winjum and his wife emigrated to the U. S. in 1851 settling at Koshkonong, WI. One year later, they moved to Washington Prairie and the following year to Houston County. Two children died in Norway and one when they crossed Lake Michigan. Jens is considered to be one of the first Norwegians to come to Black Hammer. They (Jens and his wife) left Bergan in 1851 and came to Koskonong, WI. after 16 weeks. After living at Koshkonong for a time, theymoved to Washington Prairie, Iowa where they lived several months. Then they came to Houston County and purchased land in Black Hammer twp. in 1853.
Baldwin said Jens married his cousin.
Caledonia Journal - February 13, 1918 - J. J. Winjum of Black Hammer called in Saturday and renewed the subscription to the Journal for his brother E. J. Winjum. E. J. owns the old homestead formerly owned by a couple of the oldest pioneers of Black Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Jens Winjum, who now live with E. J. The last named is kept busy caring for his father, who has been confined to his bed for over a year. The old gentleman is 89 and his wife (still in fair health) is 94 years of age. The Winjum families, from the oldest to the youngest, belong to the best known and most highly respected people in that township.
April 18, 1918 - Jens Ellingson Winjum - One of the oldest and most highly respected men of Black Hammer Township passed away Wednesday morning, April 10th at the age of 89 years, 2 months and 29 days. He died at his farm home which he homesteaded in 1863 and converted from a dense woods to one of the finest farms in Houston County
The funeral of this early pioneer, respected by all, took place on Saturday afternoon, April 13 at the Black Hammer church and was attended by a large gathering of neighbors and friends, Rev. Frost officiated.
The late Mr. Winjum was born in Sogn, Norway, January 12, 1829 and grew to sturdy manhood in his native land. In the spring of 1849 he was united in marriage to Anna O. Otterness, and two years later they immigrated to America settling at Koshkonong, WI. In the spring of 1852, they moved to Washington Prairie, Iowa, remaining one year and then moved to the homestead on which he died.
Beside his aged widow, who has passed the ninety-second milestone and has enjoyed his companionship for nearly seventy years, he leaves seven of ten children born to them. They are Elling, on the home farm and who has for the past two and a half years faithfully attended to his every want at the side of his bedridden father; Ole, Jens and Guttorm of Black Hammer; Butler and Mrs. H. J. Hermanson of Dell Rapids, SD and Mrs. Gilbert Bergsrud of Spring Grove, all of whom were at the last sad rites. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren.
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1829 - 1918 (89 år)
