Saari Families

1. Joseph Nilsson¹ Fröki was born 1745 in Övre Vojakkala, Sweden. He married Ella Persdotter. She was born Abt. 1745.

2. Pehr Josepheson² Fröki (Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 1776 in Övre Vojakkala, Sweden. He married Ulrika Johanisdotter Lohde, daughter of Johan Lohde and Cajso Regot. She was born 1772 in Kukkola, Karl-Gustavs, Norrbotten, Sweden.

3. Per Persson³ Hök (Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹)¹ was born 23 Oct 1801 in Kukkola, Karl-Gustavs, Norrbotten, Sweden, and died 29 Sep 1875 in Keräsjänkä, Nedertorneå förs, Sweden. He married Kallionjemi Ulrika Pehrsdotter Abt. 1826, daughter of Koutojärvi Pehrsson and Tolpi Jöransdotter. She was born 16 Jun 1803 in Kukasjärvi, Hietaniemi, Norbotten, Sweden, and died 18 Sep 1883 in Keräsjänkä Nedertorneå förs, Sweden.

In the year of 1745 the Karl Gustav Parish was named Karungi kapellag. In 1783 it was renamed Karl Gustav. The Church books give births beginning in the year of 1793. Nedertorneå - Haparanda became a city in 1848. In 1809-09-05 that area was created as Neder-Torneå from part of Nedertorneå fg in Finland (when Sweden lost Finland to Russia after the war). Kukkola and Kattilasaari are in Norbotten and near Haparanda but Kukkola was once in Karl Gustav or Carl-Gustavs and is also near the Haparanda area and in that same municipality.

The words in brackets are the English translation for the Swedish words that was located on the Swedish census records. Those records are to follow:

Pehr Pehrsson Hök f. [born] 1801 - i [at] Karl Gustaf, bos. [area] Kattilasaari gård i [yard at] Nedertorneå: Landskap: Norrbotten: Pehr Pehrsson Hök f. [born] 1801 i [at] Karl Gustaf. He was living in Kukkola, Karl-Gustavs, Norrbotten, Sweden but later moved to Keräsjänkä, Nedertorneå förs, Sweden and was there sometime before 1836 when Per was born.

Per Persson Hök f. 1801 - Karl Gustaf - gift med [married with] Ulrika Pehrsdotter f. [born] 1803 (troligen i) [likely at] Karl Gustaf.

Hök från [from] Kattilasaari, barns [children] fmfff var [where] Per Persson Hök född [born] 1801 23 oktober i [at] Kukkola, Carl-Gustavs förs. [an area of Sweden] död [died] 1875 29 sept. i Keräsjänkä Nedertorneå förs. gift [married] med [with] Ulrika Persdotter född [born] 1803 16 juni i Kukasjärvi i Hietaniemi förs. Död [died] 1883 18 sept.

1803-6-16, Kallionjemi Ulrika Pehrsdotter, birth, Koutojärvi Petrus Pehrsson / Tolpi Anna Jöransdotter

Kukasjärvi, Hietaniemi, Norbotten, Sweden Ref: Births in the parish of Hietaniemi, Norbotten, Sweden, 1800-1849 Parish Records

7. Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök (Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹)² was born 25 Jan 1836 in Neder-Torneå, Sweden, and died Aft. 1900 in Neder-Torneå, Sweden. He married Brita Kajsa Larsdotter Forss 08 Feb 1865 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden, daughter of Lars Forss and Brita Henriksdottter. She was born 21 Oct 1845 in N - Kalik, Norrb 1, Sweden, and died Aft. 1900 in Neder-Torneå, Sweden.

The general background of the Norbotten area may help to understand where the Pehr Pehrsson Hök was living and perhaps even why he was using the name of Kattilasaari. Nedertorneå, is in the county of Norrbotten, and lies just where the Torneå River flows into the Gulf of Bothnia, on the border between Finland and Sweden and Kattilasaari is a town or an area in that location. The main source of livelihood was farming and also forestry, and even with fishing as a secondary occupation. Many of the villages in the parish had a pretty large population. Nedertorneå suffered some hardships after periods of famine and war that came during the 18th and the 19th centuries. The region was seriously affected during the 1808-1809 war with Russia. Their contact with the foreign army caused a large amount of deaths that came in numbers that were even someVerdana referred to as epidemics. And then on 1809-09-05 it was created as Neder-Torneå from part of Nedertorneå fg in Finland (when Sweden lost Finland to Russia after the war). So in 1810 it transferred from Västerbottens län to Norrbottens län.

The city of Haparanda, which became a town in 1842, was founded to replace Torneå which was ceded to Russia in 1809. A new Centre for trading and for guarding of the frontier was then began and founded. This was not very good because it resulted in a Swedish-speaking class of shopkeepers and civil servants in an area where the main part of the population was Finnish-speaking. In 1850 the town had 472 inhabitants and in 1895 the population had almost tripled to 1,291 inhabitants so there was some growth there in these early days.

A complete examination of the registers have been recorded for 1818-1896 and the birth and baptismal registers for 1818-1896 with some information completed from earlier sources. The information on barns [children] and marriages is registered for 1783-1895 and the information on death and burials for 1814-1895. The migration registers have been recorded for the time between 1820 and 1895. In 1810 Västerbottens län transferred to the name of Norrbottens län.

One problem is that there are hardly any causes of deaths in the registers after 1840. Another problem is that there seems to be some peculiarities with the catechistic assessments. Many parishioners did get the same assessments, which indicates that there is some arbitrariness in the judgement. Study for this area is most interesting and adds to the knowledge that we already have about these early families of the Nedertorneå Norrbottens län areas of Sweden.

In the year of 1910 the name changed to Nedertorneå. And then on 1923-05-01 Seskarö kbfd was created. [kbfd means community or town]. On 1928-04-13 the name changed to Nedertorneå-Haparanda. Split into 3 kbfd: Nedertorneå, Haparanda and Seskarö kbfd. Haparande already had its own books for some time. It wasn't until 1975 that Nedertorneå and Haparanda kbfd joined. In 1976 Seskarö kbfd dissolved, i.e. and the area remains in Nedertorneå-Haparanda fg. So the church books give birth records from 1865 to1923.

On the 1870, 1880, and 1900 census the Pehr Hök or the Kattilasaari family was located as living in Nedertorneå Norrbottens län in Sweden. The name was reported in both ways and the record can be view below. Notice that in the brackets is the English translation of some of the Swedish words.

Pehr Pehrsson Kattilasaari f. 1836 Nedertorneå Norrbottens län [land or county]

Year of birth: 1836 Place of birth: Parish of birth: Nedertorneå Norrbottens län [Norrbottens County]

In 1890 the Per Kattilasaari family was still in Norrbottens. That census record reads that were living in Keräsjänkkä. The record is to follow:

Year of birth: 1836 Place of birth: Parish of birth: Neder-Torneå Occupation: Hemmansegare [a farmer] Title: Marital status: G (Married) Gender: M (Man)

In 1900 Frank Saari had returned to Sweden and he and his new wife were now living in the Per Persson household. That record is to follow:

Year of birth: 1836 Place of birth: Parish of birth: Neder Torneå Country of birth:

The Swedish Church records listed another record that is important for this family. That record reads: Maria Gustava Kattilasaari - Sweden, Gender: Female Birth: 11 Feb 1872 Hietaniemi, Norrbotten, Sweden, dt of Pehr Kattilasaari and Brita Kaisa.

This genealogy was of Brita and her ancestors was taken from the Saari Ferrell History that was completed by James Saari of Cokato, MN.

13 i. Johan Petter⁵ Kattilasaari, born 07 Jul 1865 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 28 May 1919 in Sweden.

+ 14 ii. Willhelm Isak Saari, born 09 Mar 1867 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 17 Mar 1950 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN.

+ 15 iii. Catharina Sofia Persson, born 26 Mar 1869 in Nedertorneå Norrbottens län, Sweden.

16 iv. Brita Johanna Kattilasaari³, born 06 Apr 1870 in Nedertorneå Norrbottens län, Sweden.

Notes for Brita Johanna Kattilasaari:

In 1890 Brita Johanna Kattilasaari was living in a separate household from her parents. That record reads:

ANNO 1890. Folkräkningen 1890. Karl Gustafs församling

Brita Johanna Kattilasaari f. 1870 Nedertorneå

Om personen Om hushållet

Hemförsamling: Karl Gustafs

Hemort: Keräsjoki

Kontrakt: Westerbottens 4de

Län: Norrbottens län

Födelseår: 1870

Födelseort:

Födelseförs: Nedertorneå

Yrke: Inhyseshjon Titel:

Civilstånd: O

Kön: K

Familjest:

Famstkod: E

Hushåll nr: 520

Familj nr: 1

Frånvaro:

Övrigt: finne [Finish]

SVARvolym: 000396 Kort nr: 11

Sida: 37 Rad: 18

Personer i hushållet:

Fam nr: 1

Brita Johanna Kattilasaari f. 1870, Inhyseshjon

17 v. Maria Gustava Kattilasaari, born 11 Feb 1872 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in To America.

Notes for Maria Gustava Kattilasaari:

One of the two sisters of William Saari may have been named Margaret. Bill Saari who supplied this information wasn't sure about their names but he did say that one of them died in Sweden and one of them died in Mohawk, Michigan.

Maria was born in Hietaniemi, Norrbotten, Sweden, daughter of Pehr KattilasaariI and Brita Kaisa. Ref: church records.

18 vi. Eva Karolina Kattilasaari, born 01 Jun 1874 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden.

Notes for Eva Karolina Kattilasaari:

One of the sisters died at Mohawk, Michigan, according to Bill Saari, who supplied this information in 2003. He, at that time, was age 83 and lived at Hinckley, MN.

19 vii. Emma Josefina Kattilasaari, born 08 Oct 1875 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in Strolberg, Tossa.

+ 20 viii. Frans Oskar Saari, born 09 Apr 1877 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 01 Jun 1938 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN.

21 ix. Anna Henrika Kattilasaari, born 18 Oct 1879 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in To America.

+ 22 x. Alexander Saari, born 27 Mar 1883 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died Jul 1968 in Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw County, Michigan.

23 xi. Carl Leo Saari, born 15 Jun 1884 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in Michigan⁴.

Notes for Carl Leo Saari:

Leo Saari apparently had no children and never married. According to family, Leo died in a hospital of some sort and was said to have been an alcoholic who never married.

In 1930 Leo Saari was a boarder in a home in Calument Twp., Houghton, Michigan. He was age 40, working in a copper mine. He spoke Finish and was born in Sweden and listed that both of his parents were born in Sweden. He came to the US in 1910. No death certificate was located for him.

Name: Leo Saari

City: Not Stated

County: Houghton

State: Michigan

Birth Date: 15 Jun 1884

Race: White

Roll: 1675754

DraftBoard: 3

Family records have his birth date as July 13, 1884.

+ 24 xii. Oskar Arvid Höök, born 28 Nov 1887 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 22 Feb 1974 in Haparanda, Norrbotten, Sweden.

14. Willhelm Isak⁵ Saari (Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹)^5,6,6,7 was born 09 Mar 1867 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden, and died 17 Mar 1950 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN⁸. He married Hilda Caroline Kenttä 28 Feb 1891 in Tower - Soudan, Saint Louis County, MN, daughter of Peter Kenttä and Eva Isaksson. She was born 03 Aug 1865 in Sweden, and died 22 Apr 1939 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN⁹.

William's name was either Willhelm Isak Saari or Isak Willhelm Saari. It was located in the records both ways.

From records that were obtained it is known that William Saari was naturalized in Saint Louis County, MN, July 28, 1900. His wife Hilda, stated on the federal census that she had become a citizen in 1900 but no record of that was located. Perhaps her marriage and through William's naturalization, gave her citizenship.

William Saari may have moved to Meeker County area some time around 1897 or 1898 according to the farm directory records. The 1913 Farm Directory for Meeker County, MN listed William Saari with wife Hilda and children Walter, Wilbert, and Verner. He was on Section 9 and had been 15 years in the county of Meeker. He was listed in Kingston Township with a postal address of Kimball, MN. Ref: Kurth, Ann, comp. Benton, Meeker, and Todd Counties, Minnesota Farm Directory, 1913-14. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original data: Webb Publishing Co. of St. Paul, MN. Collection of Minnesota County Atlases, #175, Roll 8. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Historical Society, 1913-14.

Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingston, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1106; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 0908. Listed as head of household was William Saari, age 63, born Finland and he also listed that his parents were born in Finland. His wife was given as Hilda, age 64, born in Finland and she listed that both of her parents were also born in Finland. She was age 25 when she first married and William was age 24 when he first married. William was a farmer, doing general farm work and came to the US in 1888. Hilda listed that she too came in 1888. Both were speaking Finish. Children were listed as William J., age 36, single, born MN, son, doing farm work; and son Verner F., age 25, born in MN, and he listed that he was doing farm work. He first married at age 22. His wife, Irene M., was listed as age 21, and she first married at age 18. She was listed as a daughter-in-law, and was born in MN with both of her parents born in Sweden. The Saari family lived between the Isaacson and the Peterson families. And the Rumsey and the Lakander families lived nearby.

Meeker County, MN death certificate for William N. Saari listed his death date as March 17, 1950. Certificate ID# 1950-MN-008925 in Meeker County, MN. State File Number: 008925. Record is not clear and may read William I. Saari rather than William N. Saari.

Comment 2: 1910 Federal Population Schedules, US Census states William was born in Sweden/Finland.

SomeVerdana the record states the spelling of Hilda as Hulda. And also Kenta was spelled three different ways on Hilda and William's marriage certificate. It is often seen as Kentta, Genta, and Kenta or Kanta. Not a lot is known about Hilda, but the family lore states that she came to the US with a sister.

In 1920 Hilda Saari stated that she came to the US in 1888 and that she became a citizen in 1900.

Hilda Caroline Saari died April 22, 1939 in Meeker Co., MN. The Death Certificate number was given as # 1939 MN-008481. She was born Aug 3, 1865 in Sweden and died of uremia, nephritis, and chronic endocarditis. She was ill for many years and died after 2 to 3 days of illness. Her parents were Peter and Eva Kenta. She died in Kingston, MN. And she was listed as a housewife. MN State File Number: 008481.

Marriage record for William Saari and Hilda Genta [sic] was located in book H, page 39, and it stated that they were of Soudan, MN. Witnesses were Albert and Greta Nelson. Rev A. Sandetron of Ev. Lutheran Church performed the ceremony.

25 i. John N.⁶ Saari, born Oct 1891 in Saint Louis County, MN; died 01 Mar 1953 in Medicine Lake, Hennepin County, MN¹⁰.

Notes for John N. Saari:

John Saari died in a hospital at Medicine Lake for alcoholics or a home for those who were suffering from the health condition of alcoholism.

John is buried at Apostolic Lutheran Church, Kingston Cemetery, Meeker County, MN, but there is no stone to mark his grave. John N. Saari, died March 1, 1953 in Hennepin County, MN. Death Certificate ID# 1953-MN-020498. State File Number: 020498.

More About John N. Saari:

Burial: Apostolic Lutheran Church, Kingston Cemetery, Meeker Co., MN

26 ii. William A. Saari, born 15 Mar 1892 in Minnesota; died 08 Jan 1931 in Meeker County, MN¹¹.

Notes for William A. Saari:

In 1930 William was listed as William J. Saari, age 36, single, in the home of William and Hilda Saari in Kingston Twp., of Meeker Co., MN.

William Saari was born Mar 15, 1892 and died Jan 8, 1931. He was age 38 years, 9 mos, and 23 days old and died of meningitis. His illness was 48 hours. His parents were listed as born in Sweden. They were given as William Saari and Hulda Kanta. Death Certificate ID# 1931-MN-008120. State File Number: 008120.

More About William A. Saari:

Burial: Apostolic Lutheran Church, Kingston Cemetery, Meeker Co., MN

Comment 1: Died of Meningitis at age 38 years, 9 mos, and 23 days.

+ 27 iii. Walter Saari, born 07 Oct 1894 in Meeker County, MN; died 30 Dec 1972 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN.

+ 28 iv. Wilbert Saari, born 28 Nov 1899 in Meeker County, MN; died 30 May 1961 in Hennepin County, MN.

+ 29 v. Verner Frans Saari, born 07 Jul 1904 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN; died 01 Jul 1966 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN.

15. Catharina Sofia⁵ Persson (Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹)¹² was born 26 Mar 1869 in Nedertorneå Norrbottens län, Sweden. She married (1) Isak Marhinhuhla?. He was born Abt. 1869. She married (2) Isak Alatalo Abt. 1884 in Sweden. He was born 1860.

20. Frans Oskar⁵ Saari (Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹)^{13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20} was born 09 Apr 1877 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden, and died 01 Jun 1938 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN²¹. He married (1) Anna Teresia Isaksdotter Abt. 1899 in Neder-Torneå, Sweden. She was born Abt. 1877. He married (2) Johanna Katarina Ruonala 09 Mar 1907 in Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan. She was born 24 Apr 1886 in Overtornea, Norrbotten, Sweden, and died 20 Nov 1958 in Kimball, Meeker County, MN.

Frank Saari went to the Mohawk, Michigan area in the late 1890's and according to records was a miner and was employed at a copper mine. According to family, after the death of Frank's wife, he returned to his home land at Kattilasaari, Sweden. In Sweden he purchased some land, which he disposed of around 1902 and returned to the United States. In 1902 upon returning to Michigan he went back to work in the copper mines. He applied for citizenship in 1904 and March of 1907, he married Johanna Katrina Runola. They had ten children and lived near Kimball, MN, in Meeker County on the Tyna farm. Frank died there in 1938 and his wife died in 1958. [Ref: Bill Saari's family information, and his son's booklet of the Saari-Ferrell History]

In 1900 Frank Saari was listed in his father's household. And also Alex and Karl Leo are still in Sweden at this time. That reading is to follow:

Year of birth: 1836 Place of birth: Parish of birth: Neder Torneå Country of birth:

In 1910 Frank Saari was living in Kingman Co., Michigan. He had two children at the time. That record reads: 1910 Federal Population Schedules, US Census listed in house # 5 and family # 5 as head of house hold Frank Saari in Kingman County, Michigan, age 31, born in Finland and listed both of his parents as born in Finland and he spoke Finish. He was listed as a Miner. His wife was listed as Hanna, age 24, and she has had 4 children and 3 are living. Children listed are Helen, daughter, age 2 born in Michigan; Minnia, daughter, age 1 born in Michigan; and Roy, son, age 7 mos old, born in Michigan.

In 1913 on a farm's altas Frank Sarri [sic], with wife Hannah, and daughter Minnie and, son, Oscar on Section 10 of Meeker County. He had lived there for one year and was in Kingston Township and had a Kimball address. Also listed in the same county was his brother, William Saari, with wife Hilda and their children Walter, Wilbert, and Verner. He was on Section 9 and they had been in the county for 15 years. William had a Kimball, MN address. Ref: Kurth, Ann, comp. Benton, Meeker, and Todd Counties, Minnesota Farm Directory, 1913-14. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original data: Webb Publishing Co. of St. Paul, MN. Collection of Minnesota County Atlases, #175, Roll 8. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Historical Society, 1913-14.

In 1920, Frank Saari's family was listed in Kingston Township. That record reads: 1920 Federal Population Schedules, US Census listed in house # 75 and family # 83 as head of household Frank Saari in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN, Ed # 126. He was age 45 and he came to the US in 1877 and was naturalized in 1903. [1903 is not clearly written] He was born in Sweden and listed both of his parents as born in Sweden. He spoke Finish and was a farmer. His wife's name was given as Hania, age 33, born in Sweden. She listed both of her parents as born in Finland and she was speaking Finish. She came to the US in 1877 and was naturalized in 1933. Children were given as Minnie, daughter, age 15, born in Michigan and she spoke Finish; Oscar, son, age 7, born in Michigan and he was speaking Finish; Charlie, age 3 mos old, born in MN; and William age 3 mos old born in MN. The census was taken Jan of 1920. [Research Note: Carl may be incorrectly listed and given as Charlie 3 mos old.]

In 1930 Frank was living in Kingston Township of Meeker County. That record reads: 1930 Federal Population Schedules, US Census listed in house # 77 and family # 80 as head of household Frank Saari in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN. He was age 52, and married at age 30, born in Sweden, a farmer, who listed both of his parents as born in Sweden. He spoke Finish and his wife was Hana, age 43, and she married at age 21 and was born in Sweden but spoke Finish. She listed both of her parents as born in Sweden. Their children were listed as Carl H., son, age 15, born in MN; William A., son, age 11, born in MN; Mildred E., age 6, born in Minnesota; Gunnar E., age 5, born in MN; Richard E., age 5, born in MN; Ruth H., age 2, born in MN; and Gustal A., 1 year and age 2 mos old, born in MN. Ref: Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingston, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1106; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 0907.

The death record for Frank Saari is listed on Death Certificate ID# 1938-MN-008360, and in Meeker County, MN. He died June 1, 1938. His father was listed as Peter Saari. He was ill for 5 hours and died of bronchitis. Certificate ID# 1938-MN-008360. State File # 008360.

Information from Frank Saari's Bible reads: Frank and Johanna Katarina Runoala were married in Calumetisa, Michigan on Mar 9, 1907 by Pastor L. Heitmann.

Comment 1: Death Certificate states he died of bronchitis and was ill for 5 hours.

+ 33 i. Elmina Minnie⁶ Saari, born 17 Dec 1907 in Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan; died 17 Oct 1970 in Meeker Co., MN.

+ 34 ii. Oskar Arvid Saari, born 08 Aug 1910 in Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan; died 20 Jul 1992 in Hennepin Co., MN.

35 iii. Carl Harold Saari, born 20 Mar 1915 in Meeker County, MN; died 07 Dec 1933 in Meeker County, MN²².

Notes for Carl Harold Saari:

In 1930 Carl was living at home in Meeker County, MN, and was age 15.

Death Certificate for Carl Harold Saari states that he died Dec 7, 1933 in Meeker Co. MN. His Death Certificate ID# 1933-MN-008102. State File Number: 008102.

More About Carl Harold Saari:

Comment 1: Died age 18 years, 8 mos and 17 days old.

36 iv. Marvin William Saari, born 30 Oct 1917 in Meeker County, MN; died 07 Nov 1917 in Meeker County, MN²³.

Notes for Marvin William Saari:

Meeker County, MN, death certificate listed Marvin William Saari born Oct 30, 1917 and died Nov 7, 1917 in Meeker County, MN. The doctor did not see the child until 8 days after its death. Infant convulsions was the cause and was ill one day. He was born in MN and his father and mother were both born in Sweden. Parents were given as Frank Saari and Hannah Rounila. The doctor was Dr. George E. Sherwood and L. L. Olson was the undertaker. The child lived at Kimball, Rt. 3, Kingston, MN, in Kingston Twp. [Research Note: this document stated 8 days after the death that the doctor viewed the child, it was likely 8 hours after the death and transcribed incorrectly at the county vital statics office in Meeker County.]

+ 37 v. William Arnold Saari, born 20 Feb 1919 in Kimball, Meeker County, MN.

+ 38 vi. Mildred Evelina Saari, born 24 Aug 1921 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN.

+ 39 vii. Gunnar Elmer Saari, born 10 May 1923 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN.

40 viii. Richard Ellis Saari, born 15 Mar 1925 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN.

Notes for Richard Ellis Saari:

In 1930 Richard E. was age 5 on the census and was living at home in Meeker County, MN.

41 ix. Ruth Hellin Saari, born 10 Jun 1927 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN; died 29 Mar 1983 in Hennepin Co., MN²⁴. She married Hall Abt. 1947; born Abt. 1927.

Notes for Ruth Hellin Saari:

In 1930 Helen Ruth Saari was listed as a two year old and at home with her parents in Meeker County, MN.

Helen R. Hall, born 06/10/1927 and died 03/29/1983 in Hennepin Co., MN. Mother's maiden name was listed as Ruonala. State File Number: 006895

42 x. Gustof Albert Saari, born 24 Jan 1929 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN.

Notes for Gustof Albert Saari:

On 1930 the census Gustof's age was reported as 1 year and 2 mos old and was living at home in Meeker County, MN.

22. Alexander⁵ Saari (Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 27 Mar 1883 in Keräsjänkkä, Neder-Torneå, Sweden, and died Jul 1968 in Eagle Harbor, Keweenaw County, Michigan. He married Anna E. Kransi 01 Oct 1910 in Keweenaw Co., Michigan. She was born 02 Sep 1886 in Finland, and died 27 May 1977 in Laurium, Houghton, Michigan.

In 1920 Alex was living in Michigan. He was listed there on the census. That record reads: 1920 Federal Population Schedule, US Census, Keweenaw, Michigan, Allovez Twp., listed in house # 34 and in family # 41 was head of household Alex Saari, age 35, born in Sweden. He listed both of his parents as born in Sweden and that he came to the US in 1904. His wife, Anna, came in 1905. She was age 33 born in Finland and was speaking Finish. Children were Etlold, daughter, age 7, born in Michigan; Arthur, son, age 5 born in Michigan; and Albert, son, age 2 years and 3 mos. and he was born in Michigan.

In 1930 Alex was in Keweenaw, and may not have moved since the census was taken in 1920, because he is still in the same township that he was listed in 1920. That census record reads: 1930 Federal Population Schedule, US Census, Keweenaw, Michigan, Mohawk Town, Allovez Twp., listed in house # 402 and in family # 459 was head of household Alex Saari, age 47 born in Sweden and listed his parents as both born in Sweden. He married at age 26 and his wife was age 24 when she married. Anna, his wife, was listed as born in Finland and was age 42. She listed that both of her parents were born in Finland. She and Alex both spoke Finish. And Alex was listed as a copper miner and as a timber man. He listed that he came to the US in 1904 and Anna listed that she came in 1903. Children listed were given as Ethel, daughter, age 17, born in Michigan; Arthur, age 15, son, born in Michigan; Albert, son, age 12, was born in Michigan; Aage, son, age 8, born in Michigan; Eleanor, daughter, age 6, born in Michigan. Living in the house as boarders were Nila Kinkinen, female, age 41 born in Sweden, and Alexander Markki, male, born in Sweden, and age 25. They lived on 258 Phoeniz Street and the census was taken April 21, 1930. [Research Note: Aage is Auggie.]

Social Security Card for Alex Saari was number 385-20-1376, issued in MI. It states that he was born 27 Mar 1883 and that he died Jul 1968 in MI. Last payment was sent to Mohawk, Michigan 49950.

Social Security card for Anna Saari was number 367-68-4678, and the card was issued in MI. She was born 2 Sep 1886 and died May 1977 in MI. The last payment was sent to Mohawk, Michigan 49950.

Death Certificate is registered for Anna E. Saari with a death date of 27 May 1977 and a birth date of 02 September 1886. She died at Laurium, Houghton, Michigan and lived at Allouez, Keweenaw, Michigan.

43 i. Ethel⁶ Saari, born Abt. 1913 in Keweenaw County, Michigan.

44 ii. Arthur A. Saari, born 01 Jun 1914 in Keweenaw County, Michigan; died 15 Jan 1994 in Marquette, Marquette, Michigan.

Notes for Arthur A. Saari:

Arthur A. Saari, SSN 367-16-9356 and was living at zip code 49950 at Mohawk, Keweenaw, MI, when his last benefit was paid. He was born 1 Jun 1914 and died 15 Jan 1994. His card was issued in Michigan. He lived at Allouez, Keweenaw, Michigan and died at Marquette, Michigan.

Death Certificate is registered for Arthur A. Saari with the death date of 15 January 1994 and a birth date of 01 06 1914. He lived at Allouez, Keweenaw, Michigan and died at Marquette, Marquette, Michigan.

45 iii. Albert Saari, born Abt. 1917 in Keweenaw County, Michigan.

46 iv. Agge Saari, born Abt. 1922 in Keweenaw County, Michigan.

47 v. Eleanor Saari, born Abt. 1925 in Keweenaw County, Michigan.

24. Oskar Arvid⁵ Höök (Pehr Pehrsson⁴, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 28 Nov 1887 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden, and died 22 Feb 1974 in Haparanda, Norrbotten, Sweden²⁵. He married Fanny Matilda Rumaniemi Jul 1914 in Sweden. She was born 15 Sep 1895 in Keräsjoki, Neder-Torneå, Sweden, and died 07 Oct 1970 in Haparanda, Larareh, Neder-Torneå, Sweden.

Arvid, William's brother, was known as Arvid Hook. According to Bill Saari, Arvid Hook died at Kattilasaari, Sweden. Bill visited his grave site when he toured his Swedish and Finish homeland in 1991. Chart and information added by descendants Jim Sandström & Gull Brit Larsson, included charts and dates, photos.

48 i. Allan Arvid⁶ Höök, born 06 Mar 1915 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 16 Feb 1993 in Sweden.

49 ii. Fanny Selina Höök, born 18 Nov 1916 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 19 Mar 2004 in Kärrbäck, Sweden.

50 iii. Frans Oskar Höök, born 27 Jun 1919 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 11 Feb 2001 in Leipijärvi, Sweden.

51 iv. Sigrid Medilda Höök, born 14 Apr 1920 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in Svenljunga, Sweden.

52 v. Göra Cecilia Höök, born 05 Jan 1921 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in Sweden.

53 vi. Petter Erik Höök, born 03 Dec 1923 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died Abt. 1934 in Drunknade, (drown).

54 vii. Signe Julia Höök, born Bet. 1924 - 1925 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in Dogsom Liten (died young).

55 viii. Signe Julia Höök, born 29 Jan 1926 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 10 Mar 1999 in Västra Frölunda.

56 ix. Lydia Margaretta Höök, born 28 Dec 1927 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in Õrebro, Sweden.

57 x. Helga Elvira Höök, born Bet. 1928 - 1930 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in Dogsom Liten (died young).

58 xi. Ture Edvin Höök, born Bet. 1930 - 1933 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in Dogsom Liten (died young).

59 xii. Göte Edvin Höök, born 30 Jan 1934 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died in Kåge, Sweden.

+ 60 xiii. Helga Elvira Höök, born 1937 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 28 Apr 1986 in Rosvik, Sweden.

61 xiv. Ethel Yvonne Höök, born 1940 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden; died 1941 in Dog 7 månader gamal (7 months).

27. Walter⁶ Saari (Willhelm Isak⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹)²⁶ was born 07 Oct 1894 in Meeker County, MN, and died 30 Dec 1972 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN²⁷. He married Selma M. Abt. 1919 in Minnesota. She was born 17 Jun 1891 in Michigan, and died 30 Jun 1968 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN²⁸.

1930 Federal Population Schedules, US Census, Anoka County, MN, Columbia Heights, District 13, House # 224, Family # 227, 4347 Monroe Street, listed Walter Saari, age 35, born in Minnesota, and he listed both of his parents as born in Finland. He was a truck driver and for a coal retail company. He spoke Finish. Selma, his wife, was age 31 and was born in Michigan. She spoke Finish. She listed both of her parents as born in Finland. Evelyn, a daughter, age 10, was born in Minnesota; Bernard, a son, was age 8, born in Minnesota; Lorraine, a daughter was age 6 born in Minnesota; and June was age 4 years and 10 months and was born in Minnesota. Walter first married at age 24 and Selma was age 20 when she first married.

Saari, Walter, Death Certificate # 1972-MN-034083, born 10/07/1894, died 12/30/1972 in Hennepin County, MN. Mother's maiden name Kenta. State File Number: 034083

Selma M. Saari, death certificate Certificate ID# 1968-MN-016270, died 6/30/1968 and she was born 6/17/1891. Her mother's maiden name was Watjus. Selma died in Hennepin County, MN.

28. Wilbert⁶ Saari (Willhelm Isak⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 28 Nov 1899 in Meeker County, MN, and died 30 May 1961 in Hennepin County, MN²⁹. He married Mable E. Johnson³⁰ Abt. 1924 in Minnesota, daughter of John Johansson and Albertina Johnson. She was born 07 May 1901 in Meeker County, MN, and died 11 Jun 1983 in Hennepin County, MN^31,32.

Wilbert Saari was born 11/28/1899 in Minnesota and he died May 30, 1961. His death certificate # was Certificate ID # 1961-MN-006963. State File Number: 006963.

In 1930 Mable and Wilbert lived neighbors to Jack and Jennie. Esther was living with Jack in his household and they lived on Irving Street and were renters. That 1930 record reads: Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1092; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 0305. House # 28, Family # 48: A two family dwelling in Minneapolis was the home of Mable and her husband. Wilbert Saari, head of household, age 29, was born in MN. He listed that both of his parents were born in Finland. His wife was given as Mable E. Saari, age 28, born in MN. She listed that both of her parents were born in Sweden. She first married at age 23 and Wilbert was age 24 when he first married. Wilbert was a wood worker at a wood manufacture. Kenneth N. Saari was age 5, son, born in MN. Esther E. Johnson, sister-in-law, lived in the household. She was age 31 and single. She was born in MN and listed both of her parents as born in Sweden. Esther was working as a power machine operator at a clothing factory.

Mable E. Saari, died June 11, 1983, Hennepin Co., MN. She was born May 7, 1901 and her mother's maiden name was given as Johnson. Certificate ID# 1983-MN-014935. State File Number: 014935.

Mable Saari, SSN # was 472-10-0961. Her last known residence was at zip code 55412 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN. She was born 7 May 1901 and died Jun 1983. Her Social Security card was issued in Minnesota.

29. Verner Frans⁶ Saari (Willhelm Isak⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹)³⁴ was born 07 Jul 1904 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN, and died 01 Jul 1966 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN³⁵. He married Irene Mildred Johnson³⁶ 06 Nov 1926 in Meeker Co., MN³⁷, daughter of John Johansson and Albertina Johnson. She was born 14 Jun 1908 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN, and died 22 Dec 1966 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN³⁸.

Verner is often spelled Werner on the old records, but his name was probably Verner. He lived all his life in the Meeker County, MN, area and farmed in the Kingston Twp. of that same county. He and his wife Irene took care of Verner's parents after they were old. Irene, Verner's wife, did not speak Finish and interestingly enough, Hilda and William Saari, Verner's parents only spoke Finish.

Irene Johnson Saari, Verner's wife, could speak Swedish and also could write and read Swedish. She corresponded with family members in Haparanda, Sweden, which may have been Arvid Saari and his wife or even perhaps Arvid's sister who also may have lived in the Haparanda area.

In 1930 on the Federal Census Verner and Irene Saari were listed as living with William and Hilda Saari in Meeker County, MN. That record reads: Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingston, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1106; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 0908. Listed as head of household was William Saari, age 63, born Finland and he also listed that his parents were born in Finland. His wife was given as Hilda, age 64, born in Finland and she listed that both of her parents were also born in Finland. She was age 25 when she first married and William was age 24 when he first married. William was a farmer, doing general farm work and came to the US in 1888. Hilda listed that she too came in 1888. Both were speaking Finish. Children were listed as William J., age 36, single, born MN, son, doing farm work; and son Verner F., age 25, born in MN, and he listed that he was doing farm work. He first married at age 22. His wife, Irene M., was listed as age 21, and she first married at age 18. She was listed as a daughter-in-law, and was born in MN with both of her parents born in Sweden. The Saari family lived between the Isaacson and the Peterson families. And the Rumsey and the Lakander families lived nearby.

Verner Frans Saari, born July 7, 1904, died July 1, 1966 Meeker Co., MN. He was born in MN. And his parents were William Saari and Hilda Kentta. Certificate ID# 1966-MN-017942.

Meeker County, MN, Newspaper Clipping, 1951: Open House for 25th Wedding Anniversary: Mr and Mrs. Verner Saari will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday, Nov 4th, afternoon and evening. No card have been issue. Ref: From the scrapbook of Vivian Weller Kling

Irene Mildred Saari, Minnesota Death Certificate ID# 1966-MN-031603, born June 14, 1908 in Minnesota. She died Dec 22, 1966 in Meeker County, MN. John Johnson and Albertina Johnson were her parents.

Irene Johnson to Verner Saari 6th Nov 1926 in Meeker County, MN, John L. Johnson and Sophia K. Leppa were witnesses.

33. Elmina Minnie⁶ Saari (Frans Oskar⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 17 Dec 1907 in Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan, and died 17 Oct 1970 in Meeker Co., MN³⁹. She married Harry Carl Linderholm⁴⁰ 15 Jul 1929 in Litchfield, Meeker Co., MN, son of Swan Lindarholm and Cecila Swanson. He was born 19 Jun 1901 in Minnesota, and died 12 Mar 1977 in Hennepin County, MN^41,42.

The death certificate states that Minnie Elmina Linderholm was born 12/17/1907 and died 10/17/1970 in Meeker Co., MN. Her mother's maiden name was Ruonala. State File Number: 026103.

In the Swan Lindarholm house was listed Harry and his wife Elmira in 1930. They were in house # 96, family # 97 in Meeker Co., MN, Dassel. Harry C., age 27, first married at age 26. Elmira M., age 22 and she first married at age 21. Elmira was born in Michigan, listed that both of her parents were born in Sweden. Harry C. was born in Minnesota and listed that his parents Swan and Cecila were both born in Sweden. Swan was age 65 and Cecila was age 70 and they both spoke Swedish and listed that their parents were born in Sweden. Ref: Year: 1930; Census Place: Dassel, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1106; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 0790.

Harry Carl Linderholm was born June 19, 1901, died Mar 12, 1977 in Hennepin Co., MN. He was born in Minnesota and his mother's maiden name was Swanson. His Death Certificate number was given as ID # 1977-MN-005647.

Social Security Number for Harry Linderholm was 474-05-2799. He was born 19 Jun 1901 and died Mar 1977 and he had lived at Darwin, Meeker, Minnesota. His card was issued in Minnesota and at the time of his death his zip code was 55324.

34. Oskar Arvid⁶ Saari (Frans Oskar⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹)⁴⁵ was born 08 Aug 1910 in Mohawk, Keweenaw County, Michigan, and died 20 Jul 1992 in Hennepin Co., MN⁴⁶. He married Lydia Lampher 05 Dec 1928 in Litchfield, Meeker Co., MN. She was born 1910 in Sweden.

In 1930 Oskar was living at Saint Cloud. He was first married and had one child. That record reads: Year: 1930; Census Place: Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1130; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 1145. Household # 168, family # 163 listed Oscar Saari, head of household, born in Michigan. He was listed that both of his parents were born in Sweden. He was a waiter at the hospital and his wife was listed as Mrs. Saari, born in Sweden, age 20, and she listed that she spoke Swedish and that both of her parents were born in Sweden. She married at age 19 and Oscar was age 18 when he married. They had one child, a daughter, Lillian, who was age 1 and who was born in MN.

Oscar A. Saari died July 20, 1992 in Hennepin Co., MN. His mother's maiden name was Rounala and he was born Aug 8, 1910. State File Number: 017977.

37. William Arnold⁶ Saari (Frans Oskar⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 20 Feb 1919 in Kimball, Meeker County, MN. He married Delilah Elaine Abrahamson 24 Aug 1937 in Litchfield, Meeker Co., MN, daughter of H. Abrahamson and Selma Lahti. She was born 23 Dec 1915 in Dassel, Meeker County, MN, and died 24 Apr 1942 in Dassel, Meeker County, MN⁴⁷.

Bill Saari lived at Hinckle, MN in 2003 and was raising horses on twenty acres that was situated somewhat near town. At the time that he said that he liked breaking horses when the snow was on the ground because the fall was easier, he was over eighty years old.

Delilah Elaine Saari was born Dec 23, 1916 and died April 24, 1942 at age 26 years, 4 mos and 1 day old. Death Certificate listed cause of death as an accident but her family indicated that her death was by sucide and that she drank a bottle of Lysol. The Cohato Funeral Home took care of the arrangements and her death was listed in Meeker County. Death Certificate # 1942-MN-008306.

38. Mildred Evelina⁶ Saari (Frans Oskar⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 24 Aug 1921 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN. She married John Edwin Tapio 07 Nov 1941 in Cokato, Wright Co., MN. He was born 08 May 1916 in Minnesota, and died 13 Aug 1973 in Meeker County, MN.

Bill Saari said that Mildred had remarried and that she was still living in the year of 2003 but that she was not in very good health. He said that she went to Sweden with him and his son a few years prior to 2003.

John Edward Tapio was born May 8, 1916 in Minnesota and died in Meeker Co., MN on Aug 13, 1973. His mother's maiden name was Autio. Death Certificate # 1973-MN-020828.

39. Gunnar Elmer⁶ Saari (Frans Oskar⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 10 May 1923 in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN. He married Beverly Delores. She was born 28 May 1923 in Mangha, Minnesota, and died 28 Nov 1996 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

In 1930 Gunnar Saari was listed in Meeker Co., MN, living with his parents and was age 5.

An abstract of obituary, which was published Dec 4, 1996 in the Mountain News reads: Beverly Delores Saari, age 73, of Denver, died Nov. 28 in Wheat Ridge. Services will be Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5350 West 52nd, Sheridan Glen. Mrs. Saari was born in Mangha, Minn., on May 28, 1923. She married Gunnar Elmer Saari. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; sons Jeffrey of Denver, Willie Bigelow of Morrison; sister Mary Ann of Minnesota. [Ref: Rocky Mountain News, Denver, Colorado] Obituary was compiled by Naomi Seldin and Darlene Trujillo.

60. Helga Elvira⁶ Höök (Oskar Arvid⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 1937 in Kattilasaari, Neder-Torneå, Sweden, and died 28 Apr 1986 in Rosvik, Sweden. She married Jonas Henry Sandström 30 Apr 1956 in Sweden, son of Jonas Sandstrom and Elin Nyberg. He was born 15 Jul 1936 in Storsand, Marhburgden, Sweden.

67. Kenneth⁷ Saari (Wilbert⁶, Willhelm Isak⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹)⁴⁹ was born Abt. 1925 in Hennepin County, MN. He married Ina Abt. 1945. She was born Abt. 1925.

In 1930 Kenneth was age 5 and living at home with his parents in Hennepin County, MN.

Kenneth Saari was one of the groom's attendants for Euine E. Weller and Leslie Ranta's marriage. [Ref: From the scrapbook of Vivian (Weller) Kling]

69. Carol⁷ Saari (Verner Frans⁶, Willhelm Isak⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 1931 in Meeker County, MN, and died Jun 2004. She married Edwin Juka Abt. 1952. He was born Abt. 1931 in Wolfe Lake, MN, and died 2004.

71. Kermit Verner⁷ Saari (Verner Frans⁶, Willhelm Isak⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 12 Oct 1939 in Meeker County, MN, and died 17 Jun 1999 in Crystal, Hennepin Co., MN. He married Marlene Joyce Abt. 1980 in Minnesota. She was born 08 Nov 1939 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN, and died 25 Dec 2002 in Robbinsdale, Hennepin Co., MN.

Kermit V. Saari, SSN 477-42-4101, and was born 12 Oct 1939 and died 17 Jun 1999. His social security card was issued in MN.

Kermit V. Saari died June 17, 1999, born October 12, 1939 at Kingston, MN. Died Crystal, MN in Hennepin Co., MN. State File Number: 1999-MN-017980.

Kermit Saari is buried Section 6, Block 74 of Lot 2, Gr 3 in Gethsemane Cemetery at New Hope, MN in Hennepin County.

Marlene Joyce Saari born November 8, 1939 died Dec 25, 2002 at Robbinsdale, MN in Hennepin County. Her mother's maiden name was Gazin. State File Number: 2002-MN-044130.

Obituary: Saari Marlene J., age 63, of Crystal. Preceded in death by husband, Kermit; her parents; and husband, Ronald Doty and their children, Ronnie, Cindy, and Marlene. Survived by son, Paul; sisters, Dorothy (Warren) Talbot & Karen (James) Roback; nieces, nephews and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Sat. 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Parish Center, 36th & Boone Ave N., New Hope. Visitation Fri. 4-8 p.m., with prayer service 7 p.m. at the Kapala-Glodek-Malone Chapel, 7800 Bass Lake Road. Visitation also one hour prior to Mass at church. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Kapala-Glodek Malone Funeral Home. Published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on 12/27/2002.

72. Clayton William⁷ Saari (Verner Frans⁶, Willhelm Isak⁵, Pehr Pehrsson⁴ Höök, Per Persson³ Hök, Pehr Josepheson² Fröki, Joseph Nilsson¹) was born 25 Aug 1947 in Litchfield, Meeker County, MN.

2. Nedertorneå Norrbottens län [Norrbottens County], 1870, 1890, 1900 Federal Census, Pehr Pehrsson Hök, aka Kattilasaari, Listing of all family members appears between the years of 1870 and 1890.

3. ANNO 1890. Folkräkningen 1890. Karl Gustafs församling, Brita Johanna Kattilasaari.

4. Calument Twp., Houghton, Michigan, 1930 Federal Census, US Population Schedules, Carl Leo Saari.

5. Microfilm, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingston, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1106; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 0908., William Saari, Hilda, William and also Verner, & wife Irene.

6. Kurth, Ann, comp. Benton, Meeker, and Todd Counties, Minnesota Farm Directory, 1913-14. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original dat, William Saari and family.

12. ANNO 1890. Folkräkningen 1890. Neder-Torneå församling, Catherine Sofia Persson.

14. 1920 Federal Population Schedules, US Census listed in house # 75 and family # 83 as head of household Frank Saari in Kingston Twp., Meeker County, MN, Frank, Johanna and children.

15. Kurth, Ann, comp. Benton, Meeker, and Todd Counties, Minnesota Farm Directory, 1913-14. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original dat, Frank Saari and family, farmer.

16. 1910 Federal Population Schedules, US Census, Kingman Co., Michigan, Frank Saari and family.

18. 1900 Census, Parish: Neder Torneå, Frank Saari and wife in his father's household.

19. Microfilm, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingston, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1106; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 0907., Frank Saari and family.

20. Bill Saari's family information, and his son's booklet of the Saari-Ferrell History, Frank Saari.

26. 1930 Federal Population Schedules, US Census, Anoka County, MN, Columbia Heights, District 13, House # 224, Family # 227, 4347 Monroe Street,, Walter Saari and family.

30. Microfilm, Year: 1930; Census Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1092; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 0305, Wilbert and Mable Saari.

34. Microfilm, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingston, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1106; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 0908., Verner and Irene Saari.

36. Microfilm, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingston, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1106; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 0908, Irene Johnson, Verner Saari.

37. Meeker County, MN, Newspaper Clipping, 1951, Irene Johnson, Verner Saari 25th Wedding Anniversary.

40. Microfilm, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dassel, Meeker, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1106; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 0790., Harry Linderholm.

41. Death Certificate number was given as ID # 1977-MN-005647., Harry Carl Linderholm.

45. 1930; Census Place: Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota; Roll: T626 1130; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 61; Image: 1145. Household # 168, family # 163, Oskar, Mrs., and daughter Lillian.

49. Kenneth Saari was one of the groom's attendants for Euine E. Weller & Leslie Ranta's marriage, Scrap book of Vivian (Weller) Kling.