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Family HistoryFamily History - Noah C. Amsden


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Noah C. Amsden and nine of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Noah C. Amsden,1 born ca. 1820 in New York (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4 died 15 November 1891.1 Noah married Sarah Hulbert (born ca. August 1825 in New York, parents not determined;2, 3, 5, 6 Sarah died 10 January 19065). Noah and Sarah are buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1, 5

Children of Noah C. Amsden and Sarah Hulbert:

 3i. Charles M. Amsden, born 12 April 1849 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois; twin;2, 3, 4, 7 died 2 December 1920.7 Charles M. Amsden was born 12 April 1849 in Belvedere, Boone County, Illinois, the son of Noah C. and Sarah (Hulbert) Amsden. He was educated in public schools in Dubuque, Iowa, and attended business college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He worked in the produce commission house and in the office from the time of leaving school until he removed to Minneapolis in 1879, except for two years in the general merchandise business at LEmars, Iowa. He was with Pullsbury & Hulbert Co., Minneapolis, until 1882, and then was with the Pillsbury & Hulbert Elevator Co., from 1882 to 1885 when the firm was changed to the Minneapolis & Northern Elevator Co., of which he was president and treasurer. He was a managing director of the Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Co., and director of the Swedish American National Bank. He was a member of the Minneapolis, Minikahda, and Lafayette clubs. He attended Plymouth Congregational Church.8 Charles is buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.7
+2ii. Monroe R. Amsden, born 12 April 1849 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois; twin; died 22 October 1921. Married Francis ‘Frank’ Hinds.
+4iii. William S. Amsden, born 11 April 1851 in Illinois; died 13 January 1906 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Married Ella Isabella Masterton.
 5iv. Ella Amsden, born ca. 1853 in Illinois.2, 3

  1. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Noah C. Amsden, born: 1820; died: 15 November 1891 [from record].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Iowa, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Page No. 47, family of N. C. Amsden (50, New York, produce dealer); Sarah Amsden (45, New York); Charles Amsden (21, Illinois, book keeper); Monroe Amsden (21, Illinois, clk, book store); William Amsden (19, Illinois, clk, drug store); Ella Amsden (17, Illinois); Mary Lucas (23, Bohemia, domestic servt); Kate McCanna (22, Iceland, domestic servt).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Iowa, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Enumeration District 174, Page No. 1A, family of N. C. Amsden (54, N.Y., cmmr. mercht); wife Sarah S. Amsden (52, N.Y.); son C. M. Amsden (31, Ill., twin, cmmr. mercht); son M. R. Amsden (31, Ill., twin, cmmr. agent); son W. S. Amsden (29, Ill, druggist); mother Anna H. Amsden (80, N.Y.); daughter Ellen Amsden (24, Ill.); son [sic, probably grandson] Melvin Amsden (4, Iowa); son [sic, probably grandson] Chas. M. Amsden (1, Iowa); servant Martha Qualy (20, Ireland, servant).
  4. Minnesota Territory and State Census, 1895, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, 5th Ward, 7th Precinct, Pages 75, 76, family of W. S. Amsden (44, Illinois, elevator); C. M. Amsden (46, Illinois, elevator); M. H. Amsden (18, Iowa); C. M. Amsden Jnr. (16, Iowa); N. C. Amsden (70, New York).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Sarah H. Amsden, born: 1825; died: 10 January 1906 [from record].
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 63, Sheet No. 17B, family of Sm. Amsden (49, Minn., Apr. 1851, grain dealer); mother S. S. Amsden (74, Minn., Aug 1825); son Mervy H. Amsden (23, Minn., Aug. 1876, grain dealer); border Florence Buffan (36, Mass., Sept 1863, stenographer); border Chas Dahlgren (25, Minn., June 1874, carpenter). [The birth states shown here for the Amsdens are most likely incorrect compared with other records.]
  7. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Charles M. Amsden, born: 1849; died: 2 December 1920 [from record].
  8. Little Sketches of Big Folks, Minnesota, 1907, R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers. Available at Google Books. Biographical sketch of Charles M. Amsden.
Second Generation
2. Monroe R. Amsden2 (Noah1), born 12 April 1849 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois; twin;1, 2, 3, 4 died 22 October 1921.1 Monroe married Francis ‘Frank’ Hinds4 (born ca. 1864 in Iowa, parents not determined;4, 5 Frank died 3 December 19385). Monroe and Frank are buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1, 5

Children of Monroe R. Amsden and Francis ‘Frank’ Hinds:

 6i. Donna H. Amsden, born ca. 1892 in Iowa.4
 7ii. Francis H. Amsden, born ca. 1899 in Iowa.4

4. William S. Amsden2 (Noah1), born 11 April 1851 in Illinois;2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 died 13 January 1906 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.6, 7 William married, 10 August 1875 in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, Ella Isabella Masterton17 (born 28 October 1854 in Communipaw, Hudson County, New Jersey, the daughter of David Masterton and Anna Sophia _____;8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Ella died 8 November 1889 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota11, 16). William and Ella are buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.11, 6, 7

Children of William S. Amsden and Ella Isabella Masterton:

+8i. Mervyn Holbrook Amsden, born 18 August 1875 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; died 4 November 1945 in Los Angeles County, California. Married (1) Cora L. Sims Married (2) Effa Blanch Hone.
 9ii. Charles M. Amsden, Jr., born ca. 1879 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa;3, 8, 9, 18, 19 died 16 October 1898 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.18, 19 Charles is buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.18

  1. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, M. R. Amsden, born: 1849; died: 22 October 1921 [from record].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Iowa, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Page No. 47, family of N. C. Amsden (50, New York, produce dealer); Sarah Amsden (45, New York); Charles Amsden (21, Illinois, book keeper); Monroe Amsden (21, Illinois, clk, book store); William Amsden (19, Illinois, clk, drug store); Ella Amsden (17, Illinois); Mary Lucas (23, Bohemia, domestic servt); Kate McCanna (22, Iceland, domestic servt).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Iowa, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Enumeration District 174, Page No. 1A, family of N. C. Amsden (54, N.Y., cmmr. mercht); wife Sarah S. Amsden (52, N.Y.); son C. M. Amsden (31, Ill., twin, cmmr. mercht); son M. R. Amsden (31, Ill., twin, cmmr. agent); son W. S. Amsden (29, Ill, druggist); mother Anna H. Amsden (80, N.Y.); daughter Ellen Amsden (24, Ill.); son [sic, probably grandson] Melvin Amsden (4, Iowa); son [sic, probably grandson] Chas. M. Amsden (1, Iowa); servant Martha Qualy (20, Ireland, servant).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 11B, family of Monroe R. Amsden (70, Illinois); wife Frank H. Amsden (55, Iowa); daughter Donna H. Amsden (28, Iowa, teacher); daughter Francis H. Amsden (21, Iowa).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Mrs. Frank Hinds Amsden, born: 1864; died: 3 December 1938 [from record].
  6. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, William S. Amsden; born: 11 April 1851; died: 13 January 1906 [from record].
  7. Minnesota Death Records, 1866-1916, Amsden, William S.; died: 13 January 1906 in Minneapolis, Hennepin [County], Minnesota; age 54; born: 11 April 1851 in Illinois; widowed; occupation: elevator and crain business; cemetery: Lakewood Cem.; father: Noah C. Amsden, born in New York; mother: Sarah Hulbert, born in New York.
  8. Minnesota Territory and State Census, 1885, Stearns County, Village of Sauk Center, Page No. 1, family of Wm. S. Amsden (34, Illinois [sic]; Alas [sic] H. Amsden (32, Norway [sic]); Marvin H. Amsden (8, Iowa); Charles M. Amsden (6, Iowa); Anna Larson (21, Norway); Hans Larsen (19, Norway).
  9. Minnesota Territory and State Census, 1895, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, 5th Ward, 7th Precinct, Pages 75, 76, family of W. S. Amsden (44, Illinois, elevator); C. M. Amsden (46, Illinois, elevator); M. H. Amsden (18, Iowa); C. M. Amsden Jnr. (16, Iowa); N. C. Amsden (70, New York).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 63, Sheet No. 17B, family of Sm. Amsden (49, Minn., Apr. 1851, grain dealer); mother S. S. Amsden (74, Minn., Aug 1825); son Mervy H. Amsden (23, Minn., Aug. 1876, grain dealer); border Florence Buffan (36, Mass., Sept 1863, stenographer); border Chas Dahlgren (25, Minn., June 1874, carpenter). [The birth states shown here for the Amsdens are most likely incorrect compared with other records.]
  11. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Ella Isabel Amsden; born: 1854; died: 8 November 1889 [from record].
  12. Find a Grave (website). Stockton Rural Cemetery, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Rev. John Calvin Holbrook, born: 7 January 1808 in Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont; died: 1900, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California [from record, which provides brief biographical details, the names of his parents, his two marriages, to Cynthia Tuttle and Ann Louisa Clark, and his two adopted daughters along with their dates of birth; his grave marker shows the same birth and death years and states].
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Iowa, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Page No. 116, family of John C. Holbrook (52, Cong. clergyman); Ann S. Holbrook (37, Conn.); Martha W. Holbrook (8, New York); Ella J. Holbrook (6, New York); Mary Ryan (20, Ireland, servant); Carnie Muller (24, Switzerland, servant).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Cortland County, Homer, Page No. 92, family of J. C. Holdbrook [sic] (60, New Hampshire, clergyman); Anna L. Holdbrook (50, Conn.); Martha W. Holdbrook (17, New York); Ella Holdbrook (15, New York).
  15. New York State Census, 1875, Onandaga County, Syracuse, Second District, 6th Ward, Page 27, family of John C. Holbrook (67, Vt., clergyman P.); wife Ann L. Holbrook (52, Conn.); daughter Ella I. Holbrook (20, New York).
  16. Deaths, The Homer Republican, Homer, New York, 21 November 1889: AMEDEN [sic, AMSDEN] - In Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 8, 1889, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Ella I. Ameden, youngest daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Holbrook, formerly of this village, aged 85 years.
  17. Boards at Ancestry.com; Post by Adine Wakefield, 12 December 1999, indicating that her great aunt Ella I. Holbrook married William S. Amsden on 10 August 1875 in Syracuse, New York, by her father Reverend Holbrook. The newly married couple returned to Dubuque, Iowa and then later moved to Minn.
  18. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Charles M. Amsden, Jr., born: 1879; died: 16 October 1898 [from record].
  19. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Amsden, Mervyn Holbrook, died: 4 November 1945 in Los Angeles [County], California; born: 15 August 1875 in Iowa; father: Amsden; mother: Holbrook.
Third Generation
8. Mervyn Holbrook Amsden3 (William,2 Noah1), born 18 August 1875 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 4 November 1945 in Los Angeles County, California.3, 12 Mervyn married, first, 8 January 1896 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, Cora L. Sims14 (born ca. January 1875 in Minnesota, parents not determined13). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1899.14 Mervyn married, second, ca. 1903, Effa Blanch Hone8 (born 2 October 1877 in River Falls, Pierce County, Wisconsin, parents not determined;8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17 Effa died 7 June 1942 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California15, 16, 17). Mervyn is buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.12 Effa is buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.15

Child of Mervyn Holbrook Amsden and Cora L. Sims:

+10i. Helen Elizabeth Amsden, born ca. April 1897 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota. Married Frank John Lawler.

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Mervyn Holbrook Amsden, Serial Number 3786; born: 18 August 1876; underwear manufacturer; nearest relative: Effa Blanche Amsden.
  2. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Registrar No. 18687, Frank John Lawler; age 56, born in Minneapolis, Minn.; physician; father: Lawrence H. Lawler, born in Virginia; mother: Margaret Kelly, born in Wisconsin; and Helen Elizabeth Amsden; age 46, born in Alexandria, Minn.; father: Merbyn Holbrook Amsden, born in Dubuque, Iowa; mother: Cora Sims, born in Minnesota; married on 12 June 1946 in Beverly Hills.
  3. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Amsden, Mervyn Holbrook, died: 4 November 1945 in Los Angeles [County], California; born: 15 August 1875 in Iowa; father: Amsden; mother: Holbrook.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Iowa, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Enumeration District 174, Page No. 1A, family of N. C. Amsden (54, N.Y., cmmr. mercht); wife Sarah S. Amsden (52, N.Y.); son C. M. Amsden (31, Ill., twin, cmmr. mercht); son M. R. Amsden (31, Ill., twin, cmmr. agent); son W. S. Amsden (29, Ill, druggist); mother Anna H. Amsden (80, N.Y.); daughter Ellen Amsden (24, Ill.); son [sic, probably grandson] Melvin Amsden (4, Iowa); son [sic, probably grandson] Chas. M. Amsden (1, Iowa); servant Martha Qualy (20, Ireland, servant).
  5. Minnesota Territory and State Census, 1885, Stearns County, Village of Sauk Center, Page No. 1, family of Wm. S. Amsden (34, Illinois [sic]; Alas [sic] H. Amsden (32, Norway [sic]); Marvin H. Amsden (8, Iowa); Charles M. Amsden (6, Iowa); Anna Larson (21, Norway); Hans Larsen (19, Norway).
  6. Minnesota Territory and State Census, 1895, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, 5th Ward, 7th Precinct, Pages 75, 76, family of W. S. Amsden (44, Illinois, elevator); C. M. Amsden (46, Illinois, elevator); M. H. Amsden (18, Iowa); C. M. Amsden Jnr. (16, Iowa); N. C. Amsden (70, New York).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 63, Sheet No. 17B, family of Sm. Amsden (49, Minn., Apr. 1851, grain dealer); mother S. S. Amsden (74, Minn., Aug 1825); son Mervy H. Amsden (23, Minn., Aug. 1876, grain dealer); border Florence Buffan (36, Mass., Sept 1863, stenographer); border Chas Dahlgren (25, Minn., June 1874, carpenter). [The birth states shown here for the Amsdens are most likely incorrect compared with other records.]
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 80, Sheet No. 12A, family of Marvin Amsden (33, Iowa, 2nd marriage, traveling auditor, grain elevators); wife of 7 years Effa Amsden (32, Wisconsin). daughter Helen Amsden (12, Minnesota).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 11B, family of Mervyn H. Amsden (43, Iowa, proprietor, lingerie shop); wife Effa B. Amsden (43, N. Dakota, proprietor, lingerie shop); daughter Helen E. Amsden (22, Minnesota.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 27-163, Sheet No. 19B, family of Mervyn H. Amsden (53, Iowa, first married age 25, late proprietor, lingerie factory); wife Effa Blanch Amsden (51, Wisconsin, first married age 23); daughter Helen Amsden (30, Minnesota); servant Cecelia Gayke (30, Minnesota, servant, private family).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills City, Enumeration District 19-40, Sheet No. 16A, family of Mervyn Amsden (63, Iowa, retired); wife Effa Amsden (62, Wisconsin); daughter Helen Amsden (38, Minnesota); cheufer Earl Jamry (34, Oklahoma, cheuffer, private family); maid Margaret Jamry (56, Holland, maid, private family).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Mervyn Halbrook [sic] Amsden, born: 1875; died: 4 November 1945 [from record].
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 58, Sheet No. 7A, Cora L. Amsden (25, Minneapolis, Jan 1875, divorced); H. Edith Amsden (3, Minnesota, Apr 1897). [Both are roomers among 5 other roomers in the residence of F. C. Williams and wife Addie.]
  14. Divorce, The Lake Review, Osakis, Douglas County, Minnesota, 18 May 1899, article announcing that Mrs. Cora L. Amsden is bringing an action for divorce from her husband, Merwyn [sic] H. Amsden. The article indicates they were married on 8 January 1896 at Alexandria [in Douglas County, Minnesota], and that they have a two-year-old child, Helen. The article indicates the maiden name of Mrs. Amsden was Cora L. Sims. Transcription by Joel Watne, posted 29 April 2006 at Ancestry Boards.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Effa Blanch Amsden; born: 1878; died: 7 June 1942 [from record].
  16. California Death Index 1940-1997; Ancestry (website), and Familysearch (website). Amsden, Effa Blanch; died: 7 June 1942 in Los Angeles [County], California; born: 2 October 1877 in Wisconsin; father: Hone; mother: Schofield.
  17. Obituary, Los Angeles Times, California, 9 June 1942, Mrs. Effa Blanche Amsden, died 7 June 1942 at her home in Beverly Hills. The article indicates she was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, and she leaves her husband Mervyn H. Amsden.
Fourth Generation
10. Helen Elizabeth Amsden4 (Mervyn,3 William,2 Noah1), born ca. April 1897 in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Helen married, 12 January 1946 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, Frank John Lawler1 (born ca. 1890 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, the son of Lawrence H. Lawler and Margaret Kelly1).

  1. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, Registrar No. 18687, Frank John Lawler; age 56, born in Minneapolis, Minn.; physician; father: Lawrence H. Lawler, born in Virginia; mother: Margaret Kelly, born in Wisconsin; and Helen Elizabeth Amsden; age 46, born in Alexandria, Minn.; father: Merbyn Holbrook Amsden, born in Dubuque, Iowa; mother: Cora Sims, born in Minnesota; married on 12 June 1946 in Beverly Hills.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 58, Sheet No. 7A, Cora L. Amsden (25, Minneapolis, Jan 1875, divorced); H. Edith Amsden (3, Minnesota, Apr 1897). [Both are roomers among 5 other roomers in the residence of F. C. Williams and wife Addie.]
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Enumeration District 80, Sheet No. 12A, family of Marvin Amsden (33, Iowa, 2nd marriage, traveling auditor, grain elevators); wife of 7 years Effa Amsden (32, Wisconsin). daughter Helen Amsden (12, Minnesota).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 11B, family of Mervyn H. Amsden (43, Iowa, proprietor, lingerie shop); wife Effa B. Amsden (43, N. Dakota, proprietor, lingerie shop); daughter Helen E. Amsden (22, Minnesota.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 27-163, Sheet No. 19B, family of Mervyn H. Amsden (53, Iowa, first married age 25, late proprietor, lingerie factory); wife Effa Blanch Amsden (51, Wisconsin, first married age 23); daughter Helen Amsden (30, Minnesota); servant Cecelia Gayke (30, Minnesota, servant, private family).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Los Angeles County, Beverly Hills City, Enumeration District 19-40, Sheet No. 16A, family of Mervyn Amsden (63, Iowa, retired); wife Effa Amsden (62, Wisconsin); daughter Helen Amsden (38, Minnesota); cheufer Earl Jamry (34, Oklahoma, cheuffer, private family); maid Margaret Jamry (56, Holland, maid, private family).