Ahlman & Mattson Families

Ahlman & Mattson Family Tree

Blanche's Mother
Young Emily Amanda Mattson

An unknown friend with Emily Amanda

Blanche's Father
John Oscar Ahlman, top left, with his brothers?




Harriet Blanche Mini Ahlman

Harriette Blanche Minnie Ahlman was born on May 17, 1911, in the rural area of Chisago County, Minnesota, to Emily and John Ahlman.

Blanche, far left.

Fish Lake Lutheran Church - Blanche was baptized here.

Margaret, LaVonne, Ardis and Blanche

Blanche at her confirmation, bottom right.

Two girlfriends and Blanche, their freshman year of Cambridge High School, Cambridge, MN..

Blanche's High School Graduation Photo.

Blanche's High School Diploma.

Senior Photo.

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Blanche became a registered nurse through St. Peter State Hospital School of Nursing and affiliated schools. She was employed as a nurse at Anoka State Hospital, Anoka, MN.

Fun with her fellow nursing students.


Operating Room - Yikes!

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Blanche with her boyfriend Wally Aldolfson. She said he wanted to marry her. She also said she broke up with him because he hit her once. "One time is all it took" she said. Smart woman!

Camping


Monson & Nelson Families

The Monson Family Tree

Betsy Nelson’s mother, Karna Nelson.


Walter's mother, Betsy Nelson, bottom right.

Walter's father, Swan (Swanson) Monson

Swan Monson, top right

Wedding photo, Swan and Betsy

Walter Monson

Walter’s Childhood farmhouse in Prosper, N.D.

Walter playing with a bucket.


Walter and his dog.

I wonder what he is reading?

Top row: Mrs. Elda Johnson, Betsy Monson, Swan Monson, Ernest
Bottom row: Herb Johnson and Walter Monson acting silly

Walter and Florence with Betsy Monson and others


Walter's confirmation. Top row center.



Walter is bottom row, far right


Walter is bottom row, 2nd from the right.



Signed, Your loving son, Walter

Blanche & Walter