Carl Walter Olson (1892 - 1953)

Born 31 May 1892 in Manhattan, NY, USA

Died 24 May 1953 at age 60 in NY, USA [uncertain]

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Biography

New York, New York City Births

Name Carl Walter Olsson

Event Type Birth

Event Date 31 May 1892

Event Place Manhattan, New York, New York, United States

Gender Male

Race White

Father's Name Gustaf Olsson

Father's Birthplace Guterborg, Sweden

Father's Age 32

Mother's Name Augusta Haytrone

Mother's Birthplace Sweden

Mother's Age 30

During the 1930 US Census, 1. John Furman (age 63, born in NY), was living in North Tarrytown, Westchester, New York, with his wife, 2. Anna C Furman (age 64, born in NY).

John and Anna own their home (and Irving School) valued at $250,000, located in Tarrytown, NY. The family owns a Radio. John was age 22 when he first married, and Anna was age 23. John's occupation is "School Master" of "Int (Intermediate) School", Anna is "None". John is not a Vetran of the US Military.

John's parents were born in NY. Anna's parents were born in NY.

Family I can identify family that is living and/or working at the school (on same census image as John and Anna):

John and Anna's youngest Daughter, Helen C Mattern, her husband, Walter G Mattern, and two of their sons:

1. Walter G Mattern (age 54, born in PA)

2. Helen C Mattern (age 35, born in NY)

3. John W Mattern (age 6, born in NY)

4. Walter A Mattern (age 3, born in NY)

Walter and Helen have been married for about 8 years and are renting their home (monthly rent is "Unknown") located at Irving School, Tarrytown, NY. Walter was age 46 when he first married, Helen was age 27. Walter's occupaiton is "Musician" for "Private".

John and Anna's oldest Daughter, Rae-Alcha Olson, her husband, Walter Olson, adn their Son:

1. Walter Olson (age 38, born in NY)

2. Rae-Alcha Olson (age 37, born in NY)

3. William Olson (age 1 month, born in NY)

Walter and Rae have been married for about 4 years and are renting their home (monthly rent is "Unknown") located at Irving School, Tarrytown, NY. Walter was age 34 when he first married, Rae-Alcha was age 33. Walter's occupation is "Registrar" at "School".

During the 1940 US Census, 1. Anna Furman (age 74, born in NY), was living in North Tarrytown, Mount Pleasant Town, Westchester, New York, with her family,

2. Carl Olson (Son-in-law, age 47, born in NY)

3. Rae-Alcha Olson (Daughter, age 47, born in NY)

4. William Olson (Grandson, age 11, born in NY)

5. Walter Mattern (Son-in-law, age 47, born in PA)

6. Helen Mattern (Daughter, age 44, born in NY)

7. John Mattern (Grandson, age 15, born in NY)

Turn the Census Page,

8. Walter Mattern (Grandson, age 13, born in NY)

Following Grandson, Walter, are two "Boarders", seemingly at this same address, on the Census.

Anna and her family are living at the Irving School located in Westchester, NY. Anna owns her home valued at $50,000. Anna is now Widowed. Carl's occupation is "Head Master" of "Private School" (1939 salary/wages were $2,400.), Walter is "Teacher" on "Own Account" (self employed), Helen is "Stenographer" at "Private School". Anna, Rae-Alcha, and Helen, in 1939, received $50. or more that was other than wages/salary.

Anna completed 4 years of High School, Carl completed 4 years of College, Rae-Alcha completed 4 years of High School, William completed 5th Grade, Walter "Blank Space", Helen completed 4 years of High School, John completed 2 years of High School, and Grandson, Walter Mattern has completed 8th Grade.

On same Census page, several individuals are teachers and other professionals living and working at Irving Institute "Private School".

Find A Grave Index

Name Carl Walter Olson

Event Type Burial

Event Date 1953

Event Place Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York, United States of America

Photograph Included Y

Birth Date 31 May 1892

Death Date 24 May 1953

Affiliate Record Identifier 149763917

Cemetery Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Inscription:

Headmaster of Irving School

Sources

New York City Birth: ["New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2W9Z-PJJ : 20 March 2015), Carl Walter Olsson, 31 May 1892; citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 20739 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,263.]

1930 US Census: ["United States Census, 1930", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X4GC-MPM : 8 December 2015), John ? Furman, 1930.]

1940 US Census: ["United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7S4-BQK : 17 May 2014), Helen Mattern in household of Anna Furman, North Tarrytown, Mount Pleasant Town, Westchester, New York, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 60-118, sheet 67A, family 285, NARA digital publication T627 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012), roll 2805.]

Find A Grave: ["Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK1G-PRLW : 15 December 2015), Carl Walter Olson, 1953; Burial, Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York, United States of America, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery; citing record ID 149763917, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.]