1921 Yearbook Translations
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Ole Ellingsen Hilden
Northwood ND
Born November 22, 1844 in Gran Emigration: 1872 Residences: Until 1882 in Fillmore County MN, since then in Grand Forks County, ND Occupation: Farmer and Carpenter Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Berthe Iversdatter Knotterud in 1875 Children: John, born June 27, 1877; Iver, born July 13, 1889; Anne, born January 5, 1880 and died July 7, 1889; Iver, born February 23, 1883 in Grand Forks County ND; Ida, born April 26, 1886 and died July 7, 1889.
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Ingeborg G. Horgen
Osage, Mitchell County, IA
Born June 6, 1859 on Paulsrud, Framstadeidet Emigration: April 5 1881 aboard the "Algeria" Residences: 1 yr in Fayette County IA; 4 yrs in Clayton County IA; since then in Mitchell County IA. Occupation: G Married Gulbrand Halvorsen Stubberud (G H Horgen) on February 7, 1881 in Gran Children: (listed under G. H. Horgen, Osage IA) Parents: Peder Torstensen (born April 15, 1835 on Paulsrud, Framstadeidet, emigrated to America in 1882) and Kari Eriksdatter Svenserud (born 1831 in Gran) Siblings: Ragnhild, married Halvor Iversen Dammen, Rock Creek IA; Elina married Ole Hetland, Osage IA. Maternal Grandparents: Erik Andersen and Ingeborg Andersdtr Svensrud Father’s siblings: Anne Torstensdatter; Nils Torstensen, died in America Mother’s siblings: Erik,came to America and fought and died in the Civil War; Anders E. Svenrud; Johan E. Svensrud; Johanna E. Svensrud; Anna E. Svensrud.
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G. O. Hovland
Forest City, Winnebago County, IA
Name changed from Gulbrand Olsen Hovlandseidet. From Lunner Born June 1, 1835 on Talang in Gran. Emigration: September 17, 1869 aboard the "Peruvian" from Glasgow, landing in Quebec. Residences: Winneshiek County IA; Northwood IA; Fertile IA; Forest City IA. Occupation: Farmer and church song leader for 16 yrs. Military Service: Served 5 years in the Military in Norway Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married twice; First wife died October 15 1873. Second wife, Guro Christoffersen was born in Telemark. Children: Six children from the first marriage, of which 1 has died; three children from the second marriage. Parents:Ole Hansen and wife.
26-4 Amund G. Hagen Sacred Heart, Renville County, MN
Name changed from Amund Gulbrandsen Linderudshagen. Born March 13, 1846 on the Retrum farm in Brandbu Emigration: 1867, aboard the sailing ship "Manilla", landing in Quebec in June. Residences: Freeborn County MN, 5 yrs; Renville County since 1872. Occupation: Farmer; aslo served on the town board for many years. Church: The Norwegian Synod School: Omgangsskole Married Rønaug C Narvesen (born in Ringerike) on December 25, 1870. Children: H Parents:Gulbrand Olesen Tretrumsmoen (born 1803 and died 1865 on Linderudshagen and Elina Amundsdatter Friskop (born 1805 and died 1903 in Freeborn County MN) Siblings: Mrs. O. H. Jacobsen (Siri) died in Freeborn County MN; Mrs. Paul Iversen (Kari), died in Woodville WI. Half-siblings: Ole G. Hagen, Flaming, Norman County MN; Anne Baalerud, Minot ND Maternal Grandparents: Amund, from the Upper Egge farm, was in the War 1812-1814; and Anne,also from Upper Egge. Father’s siblings: Iver Olesen Retrumsmoen
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Kjersti Huseby
Mayville ND
Born August 8, 1845 on Lovbraathen, Gran, Hadeland. Emigration: 1849, aboard the "Vesta" landing in New York. Residences: Yorkville WI, 3 yrs; Waukon IA; Decorah IA; 1899 moved to Kindred ND; Mayville ND. Church: The Norwegian Synod Married Johannes Huseby in 1864. Children: Julia, Martha, Marie, Henry, John, Albert, Emma , Klara, Oscar, Mina, Wilhelm, Ida. all married but John and Albert. Parents: Hans Pederson Vigen, living on Vigen and Lovbraathen in Brandbu Parish and Marthe Paulsdatter SKari, from the Skari farm in Brandbu.. Siblings: Mrs. Helene Horsund, Decorah IA; Mrs. Christ Peterson, Waukon IA; Mrs. L. N. Valding, El Campa TX; H. M. Peterson, Clarkson WA. Paternal Grandparents: Peder and Kjersti Vigen Maternal Grandparents: Paul and Helene Skari Father’s siblings: Halvor Vigen, John Aabraathen; Ingeborg, married Mons Korsen; and Kjerstine, married to Nels Svenserud. Mr. and Mrs. Huseby were among the first settlers in the Red River Valley.
27-2 Halvor P Haakenstad Minneapolis MN, 2939 Lindale Avenue South
Name changed from Haakenstadhagen. Born January 24, 1866 on Lynner. Emigration: February 1883 on the White Star Line, landing in New York. Occupation: Farmer for 31 yrs in Fillmore County MN; now a "retired farmer." Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Sofia Olson first. She died in 1891; then married Evine Larsen. Children: Lilli, 24; George died at 18; Herbert, 21; Leonard, 18; Gladys, 14. Parents: Peder Thorstensen (participated in the Danish-German war of 1849; emigrated to America in 1886 and settled in Mabel, MN; died in 1912) and Anne Simeonsdatter. Siblings: Simeon, Grua, Hadeland. Maternal Grandparents: Simeon Paulserud and Anne, born on Molden. Father’s siblings: Hans Taaihaugen, Kristopher Bjorgebraaten, Paul Thorstensen.
Born April 16, 1853 on Slothagen, Gran. Emigration: 1868 aboard the "Onelia," landing in Quebec on June 15. Occupation: Farmer Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Gjertrud Gjerdalen from Laan on January 1, 1878. Children: Henry O Hanson, born February 11, 1881; Gunnel Evans, born August 30, 1883; Bennie R. Hanson, born April 27, 1887. Parents: Hans Christofersen Bakken, Moen, Hadeland, and Ragnild Carlsen Venorem. Siblings: Bertha Gunderson, Argyle WI; Anne Beer, Alden IA; Maria Hanson, Mayville ND. Maternal Grandparents: Carl Venorem Carlson and Anne Elling Carlson, Lake Park MN Mother’s siblings: Paul Bjorge, Gunnar Huskbakken, Elling Carlson, Lake Park MN; Anne Prestekven, Gulbjør Johnson, Blanchardville WI; Karrei Varskven, Engebjør Røkenvigen.
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Anders H. Haug
Willow Lake SD
Name changed from Anders H. Haugsbakken. Born July 23, 1866 in Gran Parish in Hadeland. Emigration: July 11, 1888 aboard the Cunard Line, arriving in New York on July 20th. Residences: Willow Lake SD Occupation: Farmer Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Anne H. Vindeneie on May 3, 1888. Children: Martha, Amos, Hilma, Alma, Osmar, Carl, all born in Willow Lake. Parents: Hans H. Haugsbakken, farmer on South Haugived Ransjforden and Helena Johnson Haugsbakken. Siblings: John Haug, Nellie Olson, Willow Lake SD; Anne, married to Dr. H P Hanson, Beresford SD; Hans H. Haug, Mrs. Marie T. Milestone, both deceased. Paternal Grandparents: Hans Hansen and Pernille Holekanten Maternal Grandparents: John Halvorsen
28-1 Anders Paulson Haug Canton SD
Born November 10, 1843 on Kalvsjøe, Lunner, Jevnaker. Emigration: May 7, 1877 aboard "City of Berlin" landing in New York on May 21. Residences: Mitchell County Iowa, 3 months; Canton, Lincoln County SD, 39 yrs. Occupation: Farmer Church: Lutheran Church School: High school Married Pernille A. Sørum on May 7, 1877. Children: Bertha, June 15, 1881, married to Arthur Sogn; Gena Marie, nurse, born August 14, 1883; C. Alfred, farmer, born October 30, 1885; Lorenee Adan, teacher and graduate of N.W.U. in Chicago. Parents: Paul Anderson Kalvsjøe and Marie Eriksdatter, born on Dahlen. Siblings: (all living) Mrs. Lars Lunder, Mrs. John Juel, Guldbjør Dahlen, all of Canton SD. Paternal Grandparents: Anders and Goro Bjelmen Maternal Grandparents: Erik Hanson from East Dahlen and Anne Dahlen. Father’s siblings: Tosten Anderson Hjelmen, Gulbjør Haug, born on Hjelmen.
28-2 John H Haug Willow Lake SD
Name changed from John Hanson Haugsbakken. Born August 15, 1854 on Haugsbakken (tenant farm) owned by the Haug farm in Vaslia. Emigration: 27 June 1881, aboard the "Tingvalla," and arriving in Monroe WI. Residences: Monroe WI, 2 yrs; since 1883 in Willow Lake SD. Occupation: Farmer Military Service: Served in the artillery Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Helene Maria Hansdatter, Lufplandsen in Gran Parish, Hadeland. Children: Hannah Bertha, 35, Green County WI; Henry Alfred, 33; Jennie Helene, 31; Clarence Hjalmer, 27; Anna Elise, 24; Jørgen Herman, 22; all Willow Lake SD. Parents: Hans Hansen Haugsbakken, farmer from Tingelstad, and Helene Johnsdatter.
28-3 C P Horgen Decorah IA, R. 5
Name changed from C P Horgen Kals. Born March 6, 1840 on Pladsen Kals in Aal, Hadeland. Emigration: 1869, aboard the sailing ship "Anna Delius," landing in Quebec on June 27. Residences: Skoopenong WI; Decorah IA Occupation: Farmer Church: The Norwegian Synod Married Siri Gudbrandsdatter in 1863. Children: Gulbrand; Mariie, married Andreas Haaland, died in 1905 remarried Mgnus Skogen; Peder, died at 8 yrs of age; Mathilde, died at 11 yrs of age; Inga, married to Olavus Engen.
28-4 Thron O. Hokenstad Garretson SD
Born July 20, 1842 in Lunner. Emigration: April 24, 1868, landing in Quebec on May 16. Residences: Green County WI, 1868-1871; Minnehaha County SD for the last 46 yrs. Occupation: Farmer and Carpenter Church: Norwegian Synod Married Rønnaug Borgersdatter Helmed, Gran on July 5, 1869. Children: Oben, BEllo, Conrad, Gilbert, Marthinus, Berthe-Marie, Theodore and Rudolph. Parents: Ole Hansen born on Hokenstad, and Marie Thorstensdatter, born on Gagnum in Gran.
28-5 Ole P Hoff State House, Salem Oregon
Born May 17, 1853 on Hoff in Hadeland. Emigration: April 24, 1870 aboard the "Colonist" landing in Detroit MI on June 27, 1870. Residences: 4 yrs in WI; 4 yrs in CA; 39 yrs in Oregon. Occupation: 4 yrs a farm worker; 7 1/2 yrs a lumber and mill worker; 21 yrs a railroad worker; 9 yrs "State Labor Commissioner and Factory Inspector" for Oregon. Church: Lutheran School: High school in Norway Married Alice C. Parsons on May 13, 1880. Children: Norma Marie, born January 3 1883 in Irving OR, died November 25, 1887; Norlyn Paul, born December 2, 1890 in Irving OR. Parents: Peder P. Hoff (farmer born March 22, 1824 on Hoff, Hadeland) and Marthe Bolken, born on Bolken, Hadeland. Siblings: Ingeborg, Paul P. Hoff, Anne Marthea Hoff, Hadeland; Hans P. Hoff, Portland OR. Paternal Grandparents: Paul P. Hoff Maternal Grandparents: Ole Bolken Father’s siblings: A brother and two sisters are deceased; two are alive. Mother’s siblings: One brother is alive, one sister, deceased.
29-1 Isaac E. Ingwell Blanchardville WI
Born August 12, 1857 in Lafayette County WI Residences: Lafayette County WI Occupation: Farmer Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Maren Jensdatter Watrud on January 15, 1885. She was born on the Vatrud farm in Jevnaker Children: Martin A, born Octobert 12, 1885; Johnnie E, born April 5, 1888; Mayme J, born July 2, 1890; C Albert, born November 25, 1892; J Wilmer, born April 26, 1895; Grant L, born July 3, 1897. Parents: James Ingwell ( born May 28, 1834 on Finrud, Jevnaker, Hadeland and emigrated in 1853 settling on a farm in Lafayette County where he still lives) and Marie Eriskdtr Gisleberg (born on the Gisleberg farm, Gran, Hadeland). Siblings: Anton Ingwell, Woodford WI; Mrs. Syver Watrud, Blanchardville; Mrs. Martin Paulson, Blanchardville; Mrs. Peter Holmgren, Ironwood MI; Mrs. Axel Johnson, Findley WI; Miss Mina Ingwell, Blanchardville; Miss Josephine Ingwell, Blanchardville. Paternal Grandparents: Ingvald Olsen Finrud and Karen Jensdtr Maternal Grandparents: Erik Eriksen Gisleberg and Else Bjørge. They emigrated in 1853 and settled first in Iowa County WI and then moved to Green County. Father’s siblings: Andrew Ingwell, Iowa County WI; Gunder Ingwell, Iowa County WI; Mrs. C. Norsen (deceased); Mrs. Oline Sørum, Buffalo County WI. All are farmers.
29-2 Erling E. Jacobson Hudson WI
Name changed from Erling E. Jacobson Trulserud Born October 4, 1891 on Trulserud Emigration: aboard the "Adriatic" landing August 21, 1910. Residences: Hudson WI Occupation: Carpenter Church: Lutheran School: West Oppland Folk High School (See Per Jacobson, Hudson WI)
29-3 Kari Jacobson Minneapolis MN, 1813 1/2 6th Street South
Born October 4, 1856 on Bredgaden in Gran Emigration: June 15, 1881 Residences: 1/2 year in LeMars IA; 2 1/2 yrs in Sioux City IA and since then in Minneapolis. Married Lars Jakobson on May 13, 1882. Parents: Farmer John Johnsen Rubrud and Buldbjørg Olsdatter.
29-4 Nels C Jacobson Albert Lea MN, R. 2
Born November 3, 1872 in Richland, Freeborn County MN. Residences: Richland Occupation: Farmer Church: Lutheran Married Thilda Dahlen on August 16, 1898. Children: Sophie, 12; Carl, 9; Theresa, 7; Emil, 5; Joseph, 4; and Bennett, 3 months. Parents: Christian Jacobson Storhaugen (farmer, born on Storhaugen in Gran April 6, 1836) and Siri Gulbrandsdtr (born May 5, 1846 in Grans Parish) Siblings: Jacob C. Jacobson, Wilson WI; Gilbert C. Jacobson, Wilson WI; Oscar C. Jacobson, WIlson WI; Ener C. Jacobson, Lindsay MN; Albert C. Jacobson, Nissen ND; Mrs. Gilbert Johnsrud, Cyrus MN; Robert C. Jacobson, Albert Lea MN; Sander C. Jacobson (deceased). Paternal Grandparents: Jacob and Anne Storhaugen Maternal Grandparents: Gulbrand and Elina Hagen Father’s siblings: Nils Jacobsen Storhaugen (deceased); Erik Jacobsen Storhaugen (deceased); Carrie Milsten; Marie Kvenvold (deceased); Jacob Jacobsen Storhaugen. Mother’s siblings: Ole Hagen, Anne Ballrud, Carrie Iversen, Amund Hagen.
Name changed from Peder Jacobson Trulserud. Born October 13, 1881 on Trulserud Emigration: aboard the "Celtic" and landing May 30, 1909. Residences: Hudson WI Occupation: Carpenter Military Service:Second Brigade Non-Commissioned officer school; sargeant's examination. Served as a minor military official during four summers. Church: Lutheran Ragna Olson from Jarisberg February 17, 1912. Parents: Farmer Johan Jacobsen (born December 6, 1851 in Vinger) and Kjersti Andfossen (born March 5, 1855) Siblings: Jacob Johansen. Mrs. Mari Mysen, Jøran Jacobson, Eline Jacobson, Leif Jacobson, Jaren Sta. Hadeland; Erling Jacobson, Hudson WI. Paternal Grandparents: Jacob Larsen and Elline Larsen Maternal Grandparents: Peder Andfossen and Marie Andfossen Father’s siblings: Member of Norwegian parliament (Storting) H. Jacobsen, Hadeland; Lars Vinger, Decorah (Farmer); Else Molstadkværn, Hadeland; Kari Riste, Deocrah; Marie Haakenson, Decorah; Ingina Rossum, Hadeland. Mother’s siblings: Peder Molstad-kværn; Anna Rognstad; Kristian Andfossen; Oline Bergit.
30-2 L. Jacobsen Minneapolis MN, 1813 1/2 6th Street South
Born May 12, 1857 on Sletbraaten, Malden, Gran. Emigration: April 22, 1880 landing in New York on May 12. Residences: LeMars IA, 1 1/2 yrs; Sioux City, 2 1/2 yrs; since then in Minneapolis MN. Married Kari Jensdatter Parents: Jakob Andersen Sletbraaten and Randi Larsdatter Plomaasen. Father’s siblings: Ole, Fredrik, Anders, John and Ingeborg.
Name changed from Engebret Johannesen Born March 3, 1844 on Hallum in Lunner. Emigration: June 1865 aboard "Specifides" and arriving in Iowa in July of 1865. Residences: 2 yrs, Winneshiek County IA; since then in Menomonie WI. Occupation: Businessman; city mayor 1901-1906. Married Maren Johanna Johnson.
30-4 Reinhart Jackson Argyle, Lafayette County, WI
Name changed from Reinhart Pedersen. From Jevnaker. Born May 24, 1846. Emigration: with parents aboard "Vesta" landing in Quebec in 1849. Residences: Argyle WI. Occupation: Farmer Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church. School: Public school. Married Anne Iversdtr Prestkværn on July 30, 1870. Children: Even, Maria, Perry, Alvilda, Rose, Clara, Mabel, Alvin. Parents: Peder Jenson ( born Feb. 30 1812 on Gaardsrud in Jevnaker) and Inger Maria Nilsdtr (Jelmenbo, Ringerike) Siblings: Henry Jackson, Blanchardville WI; Jens Jackson, deceased. Paternal Grandparents: Jens Hansen Gaardsrud and Maria Gaardsrud. Maternal Grandparents: Nils Jelmenbo and Rønø Jelmenbo. Father’s siblings: Anders, died in Iowa; Ole, died near Argyle WI; Mrs. Mari Jackson, died in Iowa County WI.
31-1 E O Jerdee Star Prairie WI
From Lunner Born June 24, 1850. Emigration: Arrived in Quebec the summer of 1852. Residences: Dane County, Blue Mounds WI Occupation: Farmer; 1876-1877 Justice of the peace; chairman Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church School: Public School Married Anne Lovise Christoffersen (Nydalen, Kristiania, Norway) on February 13, 1871. Children: Oskar, Emil Laurits, Inger, Petter, Anna Matilde Elise, Albert Arnold. Parents: Carpenter Ole Pedersen (b. 1806) and Pernille Larsdtr (Nerhellen, Gran)
Name changed from Anders Johansen, Lille Augedahl. Born December 21, 1857 on Elken, Gran, Hadeland. Emigration: March 18, 1882 landing in Philadelphia April 6. Residences: Hudson Wisconsin since April 10, 1882. Occupation: foreman in a railroad yard. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Kari Johnsdatter Kjølveien on December 27, 1877. Children: Marie, born February 7, 1878 in Norway; John, born Febraury 4, 1881 in Norway; Jeronimus, born June 4, 1883; John, born 1886; Alma, born November 17, 1890; and Netta, born February 23, 1892. Thelast four all born in Hudson. Parents: Johan Erikson Solberg (born June 19, 1827 in Gran, Hadeland) and Marie Halvorsdatter Fallang (born November 26, 1830 in Gran, Hadeland). Siblings: Marie K. Jørgensen, Hudson WI; J A Johnson, Hudson WI; Ottilde Anderson, Hudson, WI; Halvor Johnson, Lunner, Hadeland. Paternal Grandparents: M Maternal Grandparents: A Father’s siblings: Anders, Karl, Marte, Gulbjør.
31-3 Abraham Johnson Blanchardville WI
From the Kjævlingstuen farm, Lunner Annex. Born March 26, 1834. Emigration: July 3, 1852 aboard the "Kristiania" commanded by Captain Muller, landing in Quebec. Residences: Town of Argyle, Lafayette County, WI Occupation: Farmer, town supervisor, justice of the peace, and member of school board. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church School: Ambulatory school in Norway (The teacher moved from farm to farm teaching the children)Married Inger Karine Johnsdtr on July 20, 1856. Children: Randi Kristine; John William; Louise Nikoline; Lewis (deceased); Joseph Franklin; Caroline Amalie; Henry Oscar - all born in Argyle Township, Lafayette County WI. Parents: Farmer and blacksmith John Johnson (born on Moe, Jevnaker) and Abigal Vaskjø. Siblings: Mrs. Lisa Hanson, Bellingham WA; John Johnson, Lake City TX; Tobias Johnson, MN; Mrs. Severson, Brockeneer OK; Andreas Johnson, Darlington WI. Paternal Grandparents: Lage and Abigal Johnson Maternal Grandparents: Lars Hansen Vasjkø and wife Abigal. Father’s siblings: Lage, Hans and Karen. Mother’s siblings: Hans, Lage, and Marthe Hanson.
31-4 Iver T. Johnsrud St Cloud MN
Born May 2, 1866 in Hadeland Emigration: Spring of 1868 landing in Quebec. Residences: Dane County WI 1868-1869; Waseca County MN 1869-1872; Renville County MN 1872-1893 and since then in St Cloud MN. Occupation: Teacher at the Normal school Church: The Norwegian Synod School: Graduated from the state normal school, University of Minnesota (member of Sigma Chi). Married Married Mollie Elizabeth on December 28, 1869 (American). Parents: Tobias Hanson Johnsrud (born in Hadeland abou 1826 and died a farmer in Renville County in 1886 about 60 years old) and Mary (born in Hadeland in 1825 and died in the spring of 1903) Siblings: Mrs. Anne K. Rolie, Sacred Heart MN; Mrs. Helena Gulbrandson, Benson MN. Both are married to farmers.
Name changed from Kari Johnsdatter Kjølveien Born December 24, 1851 on Kjølveien, Gran, Hadeland. Emigration: March 18, 1882 landing in Philadelphia April 6. Residences: Hudson WI Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Anders Johansen Lille Augedahl on December 27, 1877 Children: (See Andrew Johnson, Hudson WI) Parents: John Andersen Kjølveien (born in Hadeland in 1817) and Ingeborg Olsdatter (born in Gran, Hadeland in 1830) Siblings: Pernille Paulsen, Monroe County WI; Olina, Gran, Norway; Anders Johnsen, Toten, Norway;Hellen, Gran, Hadeland; Marie Andersen, Walsh County ND; Ingeborg Nilsen, Walsh County ND; Olaf Johansen, Walsh County ND; Johanne, Thief River Falls MN.
Born June 4, 1883 in Hudson WI Residences: Hudson WI Occupation: Banker Military Service: 6 years Musician in the Wisconsin National Guard Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Anne Moe on August 27, 1907 Children: Carmen, born July 12, 1908 and Dorothy, born December 22, 1909. (See Mrs. Mary Olson, Hudson WI for extended family information)
32-3 Mrs. Elina Johnson Star Prairie WI
Born December 17, 1851 Emigration: 1866, landing in Quebec. Residences: 1866-1871 Green County WI; since then Polk County WI Married P H Johnson on September 17, 1874 (see P H Johnson, Star Prairie WI for family information)
32-4 John P Johnson Deronda, Polk County WI
Name changed from John Peter Amundson Born June 18, 1855 on Nygaard in Gran. Emigration: 1870, landing in Quebec. Residences: 2 yrs in Green County WI; since then in Polk County WI Occupation: Farmer Married Ingeborg Larson from Hadeland. Parents: Amund Jensen ( born on Kvarud in Gran) and Guro Pedersdtr, Gran.
32-5 P H Johnson Star Prairie WI
Name changed from Peder Halvorsen Risendahl Born April 18, 1849 in Hadeland. Emigration: April 18, 1869 aboard the "Anna Delius" landing in Quebec in June. Residences: 1869-1871 Green County WI; since then Polk County WI. Occupation: Farmer; county treasurer 1896-1900 and have held various "town offices." Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church School: Folk school in Norway Married Elina Nilsdtr Briskebakken on September 17, 1873. Children: Fourteen, of whom 9 are alive. Netta Pauline, Henry Emil, Alfred Julius, Emma Mathilde, Ida Josefine, Ottilde Marie, Klara, Perry Rudolf and Hilmar Frithjof. Parents: Halver Risendahl (called "Skrædder-Halvor", emigrated to America in 1874, died March 9, 1905) and Pernille Paulusdatter (born 1823, emigrated to America in 1874, died in Hudson WI, 1876). Siblings: Anna Maria Olson, Star Prairie WI; John H. Johnson, Goodwin SD
32-6 Lars P. Johnsrud Canby MN
Born May 22, 1850 in Lunner Emigration: May 16, 1873 Residences: 6 yrs in Iowa, since then in Canby MN. Occupation: Farmer; rural and municipal judge ; two years on 'the council'; Director, National Citizen's Bank of Canby. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married 14 June 1877 the daughter of Anders and Mathea Kongskoven, Hakkedalen.
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