James A. Littlejohn Genealogy and Family History Notes

1871 Ontario census
film C9980, 52 Victoria Co S, B-1 Ops Township,
Page 47, Line 12, Dwelling 169, Family 169, 15 April 1871
Littlejohn
Humphrey Male, 45, married, Farmer
Harriet Female, 46, married
Ascot Male, 23, Farmer
William Male, 21, Farmer
John Male, 19, Farmer
Ann C? Female, 17
Henry? Male, 15
Mellissa Female 11
Emanuel Male 9
Sam’l Male 7
James Male 6
Thomas Male 4
Albert Male 2
Thomy Male, 8/12 Aug

1881 Census of Canada View Census
James Littlejohn
Male
Other Information:
Birth Year <1863>
Birthplace Ontario
Age 18
Occupation Farmer Son
Marital Status
Ethnic Origin English
Head of Household Humphry Littlejohn
Religion Bible Christian
Source Information:
Census Place Ops, Victoria South, Ontario
Family History Library Film 1375878
NA Film Number C-13242
District 129
Sub-district A
Division 2 Page Number 12
Household Number 41

North Dakota Naturalization Records:
Name: Littlejohn, James
Country: Canada
Date: 4/30/1883
Page: 329
Volume: D-4
Papers: 1st
County: Pembina
Comments:

Name: Littlejohn, James
Country: Canada
Date: 11/30/1888
Page: 353
Volume: F-16
Papers: 2nd
County: Pembina
Comments:


1885 Dakota Territory Census Records:
Name: Littlejohn, James
Age: 22
Relationship:
Occupation: Farmer
County: Pembina
Town:
ED:
02-034-40

1885 Census
ED 02-034-40
Name Littlejohn, James
Age 22
Rel
Occupation Farmer
Nativity Canada
County Pembina

Pembina county, ND, BLM Records - "L" Surnames
Name Littlejohns James
Meridian 05
TWP 160 N
Range 052 W
Section 004
Acerage 160
Type 251101
Casetype PA
DocId 3790
Date 03/08/1895

1900 United States Federal Census View Census
State: North Dakota
County: Pembina
Locale: Midland Township
ED# 116
Series: T623
Roll: 1230
Page: 148
Enumerated Fifth June 1900
1. 39
2. 40
3. Name: Littlejohn, James
4. Relationship to head: Head
5. Color or race: W
6. Sex: M
7. Month and Year of Birth: 1865
8. Age at last birthday: 35
9. Single or Married: M
10. Number of years married: 5
11. Mother of how many children:
12. Number of living children:
13. Place of birth: Canada Eng
14: Fathers place of birth: England
15: Mothers place of birth: England
16. Year of immigration: 1982
17. Number of years in the United States: 18
18. Naturalization: NA
19: Occupation: Farmer
20: Months not employed: 0
21: Attended school:
22. Can read: Yes
23: Can write: Yes
24. Can speak English: Yes
25: Owned or rented: O
26. Owned free or mortgaged: M
27: Farm or home: F
28: Number of farm schedule: 41


Littlejohn Brothers 1906
Back row: James, Samuel, Albert, Thornley
Front Row: Emanuel, William, Arscott (In photo), John
Missing is Henry who lived in Ontario and Thomas who passed away in 1893 Thanks to Marian for the photo.

1910 United States Federal Census View Census
State: North Dakota
County: Pembina
Locale: Midland Township
ED# 146
Series: T624
Roll: 1145
Page: 251
Enumerated 28th April 1910
1. 85
2. 85
3. Name: Littlejohn, James
4. Relationship to the head of the household: Head
5. Gender: M
6. Race: W
7. Age at last birthday: 46
8. Single or Married: M1
9. Number of years married: 14
10. Mother of how many children:
11. Number of children living:
12. Place of birth: Can English
13. Place of birth of Father: Eng English
14. Place of birth of Mother: Eng English
15. Year of immigration: 1883
16. Naturalized or Alien: NA
17. Able to speak English: English
18. Trade or profession: Farmer
19. General nature of industry: General Farmer
20. Employer or employee on Account: Emp
21. Out of work on April 15, 1910:
22. Number of weeks out of work during 1909:
23. Able to read: Yes
24. Able to write: Yes
25. Attended school:
26. Own or rent home: O
27. Owned or free of mortgage: M
28. Farm or home: F
29. Number of farm schedule: 51
30. Whether a survivor of the Union or Confederate Army or Navy:
31. Whether blind (both eyes):
32. Deaf and dumb:

1920 United States Federal Census View Census
1920 U.S. Census • North Dakota • Pembina • Midland • ED# 96
Name: James A Littlejohn
Age: 56 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Canada
Race: White
Home in 1920: Midland, Pembina, North Dakota
Home owned: Own
Sex: Male
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Year of immigration: 1888
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Mother's Birth Place: England
Father's Birth Place: England
Image: 235

1930 United States Federal Census View Census
State: North Dakota
County: Pembina
Township or division: Midland Township
ED# 22
Series: T626
Roll: 1740
Page: 101
Enumerated April 16 1930
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Name: Littlejohn, James
6. Relationship to head: Head
7. Home owned or rented: O
8. Value or monthly rental:
9. Radio set: R
10. Whether on a farm: Yes
11. Sex: M
12. Race: W
13. Age at last birthday: 67
14: Marital status: M
15: Age at first marriage: 33
16. School attendance: No
17. Read and write: Yes
18. Birthplace: Canada English
19. Birthplace of Father: Canada England
20. Birthplace of Mother: Canada England
21: Language spoken before coming to United States: English
22. Year of immigration: 1880
23. Naturalization: Na
24. Able to speak English: Yes
25. Occupation: Farmer
26: Industry: General farm
27: Code (for office use only): 0
28: At work previous day: Yes
29: If not line number on unemployment schedule:
30. Veteran status: No
31.
32. Number of farm schedule: 38

The James Littlejohn Family

James Littlejohn, born April 25, 1863 in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, was one of ten sons and three daughters born to Humphrey Littlejohn and Harriet Metheral Littlejohn who moved to Lindsay, Ontario, Canada from England.

James Littlejohn arrived in Grafton, ND in the spring of 1882 and found work on a farm near Conway, ND. In 1884 he filed a homestead claim on SW1/4 Sec. 4-160-52 located four miles east of Glasston, ND.

He built a tar paper shack and began his pioneer farming career, living alone, determined to succeed. Life was hard in those days. Breaking a few acres of sod, planting by hand, and tending the livestock left little time for relaxation. Reminiscing about winters, he stated "there were several pioneers in the area, all living alone on their claims; in the morning we would go outside to see if there was smoke coming from all the chimneys, if not it meant trouble such as sickness or death. We would all converge on that shack to see if we could help."

On December 11, 1895 James married Iva Etta Van Camp who was born at Winchester, Ontario, Canada on February 5, 1872. Four children were born on the farm, Willard and Stanley, May 22, 1897; Raymond, February 13, 1899; and Estella May, August 14, 1901. There were four grandchildren.

In addition to his grain and livestock farming, James would take two teams of horses into the Northern Minnesota forests and skid timber during the winter.

James was on the school board of the "Littlejohn School" for several years which was located 3 miles east of Glasston, ND. He and Etta were members of the Glasston Methodist Church. They continued to farm the original until James and Etta passed away April 23, 1951 and January 8, 1954 respectively.

Name of book unknown (Local book for either Glasston or St. Thomas. If anyone has book could you please send name)
Pages 131 and 132

The James Littlejohn Family of Glasston

James Littlejohn was born at Lindsay, Ontario, Canada, on May 25, 1863, the son of Humphrey and Harriet Littlejohn. Harriet's maiden name was Metheral and Humphrey was a citizen of England before immigrating to Canada.

At the age of 19 he traveled by train by way of Chicago to Grafton, N. D., which was the end of the line at that time. Due to the fact he was too young to file a homestead claim, he worked on a farm at Conway, N. D., for two years.

At age 21 he filed a claim four miles east and one-fourth mile north of Glasston, N. D., where he resided and farmed until his death in 1951.

A short time after building a tar paper shack on his claim his father, Humphrey Littlejohn, nine sons and three daughters came to Glasston area and took up claims. One of the sons remained in Ontario most of his live and later moved to Detroit, Michigan.

After living several years in his tar paper shack, he built a farm home on the homestead where his son Willard Littlejohn still lives today.

On December 11, 1895, he married Etta Van Camp, daughter of George Van Camp of St. Thomas, N.D. James and Etta had three sons, Willard, his twin brother Stanley, who died at age 3 months, and Raymond, and a daughter Estella who lives in Grand Forrks at present.

Raymond married Florence Hanna, daughter of Stephen Hanna of St. Thomas, N. D. They have four sons, Earl, Harvey, Keith, and Duane. At present they have seven grandsons, nine granddaughters, five greatgrandsons and three great granddaughters. Raymond and Florence reside at their farm home three miles north of St. Thomas.

Submitted by Duane Littlejohn
(to the local history book)

Glasston Resident Dies in Grafton
Littlejohn Services Are Slated Today

James Littlejohn, a resident of Pembina County for over 60 years, died Monday at the Deaconess hospital in Grafton.

Born in Lindsay, Ontario April 26, 1863, Mr. Litttlejohn came to Midland township in Pembina County in 1890, and since that time has farmed in the Glasston area. He was married Dec. 11, 1895 to Etta Van Camp at St. Thomas.

Survivors are Mrs. Littlejohn; two sons, Raymond and Willard, and one daughter, Estella all of Glasston; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today (April 28) at 2 p.m. in the Methodist church at Glasston. Rev. Ralph Rowe and Rev. Henry Stiles will officiate. Internment will be in the Glasston cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Maurice Young, Gust Baiers, George Dickey, Douglas Cambell, Kenneth Young and Myron Stull.

The body is laying in state at the Adams Funeral home in Grafton and will lie in state at the church for one hour before the service.

The Walsh County Record
Thursday April 26, 1951 Page 1

North Dakota Vital Stastics - Death Index
51004108
Name (Last, First Middle) Littlejohn, James
Date of Death 04/23/1951
County of Death Walsh
Gender Male
Age 87 Years
Date of Birth 04/25/1863
State of Residence North Dakota
County of Residence Pembina





More About James A. Littlejohn:
Burial: 28 April 1951, Glasston Cemetery, Glasston, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA

Census images and headstone photos sent by Myrna.

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