Related by Jane Willis Barfoot-Hodde:
Emma Jane Viereck, third daughter and fifth child of John and Maria Viereck, traveled from the Viereck homestead at Doe Bay on Orcas Island to visit her eldest sister, Louise (Lizzie) Sluyter on Whidbey Island, where Lizzie's husband, Clarence Sluyter was tending the lighthouse at Admiralty Point.
During the visit, Emma met Charles Carlson, a young man from Finland, who was working to pay his debt for his passage to America from Europe. Charles and another man from Russia were sharing living quarters, saving up for the day when they would be free men. One evening, Charles returned from work to find that his can of savings was gone from under his bed, along with his Russian roommate.
It took Charles another seven years to work off his debt. But Emma had found her love and waited for Charlie for all those years.
They were married December 30, 1886 in San Juan County. They settled at what is now known as Buoy Bay on the east side of Orcas on farmland with a low-bank gravel beach, and raised their family there. Emma was a much-appreciated midwife in the community.
Children with no cemetery record are Louise, Della, and Chester.
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From Contributor: Small Town Girl (FAG#47399384)
The Bellingham Herald
Bellingham, Washington
Monday, September 28, 1959
Page 3
Funeral Scheduled For San Juan Pioneer Emma Carlson, 91
Funeral services for a pioneer of the San Juan Islands, Mrs. Emma Carlson, 91, will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church at East-sound.
Known as "Mother Carlson" to Orcas Island residents, she was born at Olga on that Island and lived there her entire life until she entered a local rest home several years ago. She died in a local hospital Saturday night.
Before doctors arrived in the islands, she assisted in the births of many of the present residents of the area. She was active in civic affairs and community welfare projects during her entire adult life. Many times in past years she received plaques as being the oldest resident of Orcas Island.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, which will hold graveside services following the church rites.
Survivors include two sons, Oscar Carlson of Olga and Chester of Bellingham; two brothers, Barney and Herbert Viereck of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral services will be performed by the Rev. George Rodenberger. King Funeral Home at Friday Harbor and Westford Funeral Home of Bellingham are making arrangements for the services and interment at the Olga Cemetery.
Emma Jane Viereck, third daughter and fifth child of John and Maria Viereck, traveled from the Viereck homestead at Doe Bay on Orcas Island to visit her eldest sister, Louise (Lizzie) Sluyter on Whidbey Island, where Lizzie's husband, Clarence Sluyter was tending the lighthouse at Admiralty Point.
During the visit, Emma met Charles Carlson, a young man from Finland, who was working to pay his debt for his passage to America from Europe. Charles and another man from Russia were sharing living quarters, saving up for the day when they would be free men. One evening, Charles returned from work to find that his can of savings was gone from under his bed, along with his Russian roommate.
It took Charles another seven years to work off his debt. But Emma had found her love and waited for Charlie for all those years.
They were married December 30, 1886 in San Juan County. They settled at what is now known as Buoy Bay on the east side of Orcas on farmland with a low-bank gravel beach, and raised their family there. Emma was a much-appreciated midwife in the community.
Children with no cemetery record are Louise, Della, and Chester.
~~~~
From Contributor: Small Town Girl (FAG#47399384)
The Bellingham Herald
Bellingham, Washington
Monday, September 28, 1959
Page 3
Funeral Scheduled For San Juan Pioneer Emma Carlson, 91
Funeral services for a pioneer of the San Juan Islands, Mrs. Emma Carlson, 91, will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church at East-sound.
Known as "Mother Carlson" to Orcas Island residents, she was born at Olga on that Island and lived there her entire life until she entered a local rest home several years ago. She died in a local hospital Saturday night.
Before doctors arrived in the islands, she assisted in the births of many of the present residents of the area. She was active in civic affairs and community welfare projects during her entire adult life. Many times in past years she received plaques as being the oldest resident of Orcas Island.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, which will hold graveside services following the church rites.
Survivors include two sons, Oscar Carlson of Olga and Chester of Bellingham; two brothers, Barney and Herbert Viereck of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral services will be performed by the Rev. George Rodenberger. King Funeral Home at Friday Harbor and Westford Funeral Home of Bellingham are making arrangements for the services and interment at the Olga Cemetery.
Related by Jane Willis Barfoot-Hodde:
Emma Jane Viereck, third daughter and fifth child of John and Maria Viereck, traveled from the Viereck homestead at Doe Bay on Orcas Island to visit her eldest sister, Louise (Lizzie) Sluyter on Whidbey Island, where Lizzie's husband, Clarence Sluyter was tending the lighthouse at Admiralty Point.
During the visit, Emma met Charles Carlson, a young man from Finland, who was working to pay his debt for his passage to America from Europe. Charles and another man from Russia were sharing living quarters, saving up for the day when they would be free men. One evening, Charles returned from work to find that his can of savings was gone from under his bed, along with his Russian roommate.
It took Charles another seven years to work off his debt. But Emma had found her love and waited for Charlie for all those years.
They were married December 30, 1886 in San Juan County. They settled at what is now known as Buoy Bay on the east side of Orcas on farmland with a low-bank gravel beach, and raised their family there. Emma was a much-appreciated midwife in the community.
Children with no cemetery record are Louise, Della, and Chester.
~~~~
From Contributor: Small Town Girl (FAG#47399384)
The Bellingham Herald
Bellingham, Washington
Monday, September 28, 1959
Page 3
Funeral Scheduled For San Juan Pioneer Emma Carlson, 91
Funeral services for a pioneer of the San Juan Islands, Mrs. Emma Carlson, 91, will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church at East-sound.
Known as "Mother Carlson" to Orcas Island residents, she was born at Olga on that Island and lived there her entire life until she entered a local rest home several years ago. She died in a local hospital Saturday night.
Before doctors arrived in the islands, she assisted in the births of many of the present residents of the area. She was active in civic affairs and community welfare projects during her entire adult life. Many times in past years she received plaques as being the oldest resident of Orcas Island.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, which will hold graveside services following the church rites.
Survivors include two sons, Oscar Carlson of Olga and Chester of Bellingham; two brothers, Barney and Herbert Viereck of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral services will be performed by the Rev. George Rodenberger. King Funeral Home at Friday Harbor and Westford Funeral Home of Bellingham are making arrangements for the services and interment at the Olga Cemetery.
Emma Jane Viereck, third daughter and fifth child of John and Maria Viereck, traveled from the Viereck homestead at Doe Bay on Orcas Island to visit her eldest sister, Louise (Lizzie) Sluyter on Whidbey Island, where Lizzie's husband, Clarence Sluyter was tending the lighthouse at Admiralty Point.
During the visit, Emma met Charles Carlson, a young man from Finland, who was working to pay his debt for his passage to America from Europe. Charles and another man from Russia were sharing living quarters, saving up for the day when they would be free men. One evening, Charles returned from work to find that his can of savings was gone from under his bed, along with his Russian roommate.
It took Charles another seven years to work off his debt. But Emma had found her love and waited for Charlie for all those years.
They were married December 30, 1886 in San Juan County. They settled at what is now known as Buoy Bay on the east side of Orcas on farmland with a low-bank gravel beach, and raised their family there. Emma was a much-appreciated midwife in the community.
Children with no cemetery record are Louise, Della, and Chester.
~~~~
From Contributor: Small Town Girl (FAG#47399384)
The Bellingham Herald
Bellingham, Washington
Monday, September 28, 1959
Page 3
Funeral Scheduled For San Juan Pioneer Emma Carlson, 91
Funeral services for a pioneer of the San Juan Islands, Mrs. Emma Carlson, 91, will be held 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church at East-sound.
Known as "Mother Carlson" to Orcas Island residents, she was born at Olga on that Island and lived there her entire life until she entered a local rest home several years ago. She died in a local hospital Saturday night.
Before doctors arrived in the islands, she assisted in the births of many of the present residents of the area. She was active in civic affairs and community welfare projects during her entire adult life. Many times in past years she received plaques as being the oldest resident of Orcas Island.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, which will hold graveside services following the church rites.
Survivors include two sons, Oscar Carlson of Olga and Chester of Bellingham; two brothers, Barney and Herbert Viereck of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral services will be performed by the Rev. George Rodenberger. King Funeral Home at Friday Harbor and Westford Funeral Home of Bellingham are making arrangements for the services and interment at the Olga Cemetery.
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