Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Kit Carson County Pioneers:
George Paulsen , 8 South 51 West
MINNIE AMANDA BENGE
Amanda Benge, 36, born in Milwaukee to James and Bridget Benge, married
George Paulsen on April 18, 1900 in Omaha. George said he was born in Germany to Marcus and Sophia Paulsen.
George is a teamster in 1900 Omaha, born May 1869 in Germany, with Minnie 37 born in Wisconsin.
George applied for a passport in 1904, born at Oldenhuitten, Germany on July 30, 1868, immigrating from Hamburg on April 27, 1885, living in Omaha, and was naturalized in 1904.
Amanda Benge, 45, married George B. Dodson on November 29, 1907 in Jackson County, Missouri.
In 1909 George Paulsen of Benson, near Omaha, had a daughter.
1909 Omaha 
In 1910 Omaha, George is a salesman, 42, with Minnie 43, Emma 20, all three born in Nebraska.
Minnie A. Dodson 1865-1937 is buried in Omaha # 170795061.
George Paulsen of Flagler and Mary Andrews of Omaha, Nebraska, married in Kit Carson County on February 28, 1910.
In 1910, George is farming, 41,
born in Germany, with Mary 26 born in Arkansas.
Her father was born in Michigan, mother in Canada.
In 1910 George Paulsen, of Flagler, bought 160 acres of school land for $1,320.
George claimed a quarter in section 31, 8S 51W in 1912.
1915 Omaha 
In 1920 George, Mary, and George Jr. 9 are in Omaha.
In 1930 Omaha, George is a hotel clerk,
Mary 45 a cook in a hospital, and George 19 a hardware store clerk.
"PAULSEN, Mary (Mrs. George); 52; 5 Feb 1937 WH morn p 26-4 & -6 @ Forest Lawn"
Mary Paulsen is buried in Omaha # 73049933.
In 1940 Los Angeles, George is 71, born in Germany. He was living in Omaha, Nebraska in 1935. He's
living with George Jr. 29 and June L. 28 born in Minnesota.
George Paulsen registered for WWII
in Los Angeles, born November 28, 1910 at Flagler. His wife is June Larue Paulsen.
June L. Paulson, born June 12, 1911 in Minnesota, died in Ventura County December 4, 1990.
She's buried in Camarillo, California # 77624171.
September 8, 1980 Santa Monica "George Paulsen, 82, died Friday at
his home in Arroyo Grande. Arrangements are pending at the Sunset
Funeral Chapel, Grover City."
NOT THIS ONE
George Paulsen passed away August 14, 1940, at Porter Sanatorium, Denver,
following a long illness of five years duration.
Mr. Paulsen was born September 20, 1902, in Denmark. Previous to his retirement,
he did lawn work at Fairmount Cemetery. He is a member of the
Danish Brotherhood Lodge No. 43. He is survived by his wife, May Paulsen
and a son, George, Jr. Mr. Paulsen was interested in everything for the
improvement of his community, and his passing is much regretted by his neighbors and many friends."
"Mrs. May Paulsen, late of Cunningham District, passed away quietly
Thursday evening, January 7, 1943, at her home. She and her only son,
George Paulsen, Jr., had just returned January 6th, from spending
Christmas with her folks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. Bielas, are here making arrangements for the future.
Mrs. Paulsen was born in New York City on May 1, 1908.
The services were held at Olinger Drawing room, Monday, January 11, 1943
by Rev. George F. Sevier. She is at rest in Fairmount cemetery. The sincere sympathy of everyone Is extended to the sorrowing family."
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