Gro Gudbrandsdatter SKOGSTAD

Notes:

Birth:
Skogstad 3/1

Family/Spouse: Gjermund Gjermundsen HERMUNDSTAD. Gjermund was born in 1694 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1766. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Hermundstad 5/

Died:
Strand 10/1 Nordigarden

Family/Spouse: Sjugurd Guttormsen STRAND. Sjugurd (son of Guttorm Sjugurdson STRAND and Inger Knutsdatter GRØV) was born in 1708; died on 6 Jun 1790 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Hermundstad 5/

Gjermund married Ragnhild Gulliksdatter HØVERSTAD in 1750. Ragnhild was born in 1715 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1783. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Strand 10/1 Nordigarden

Guttorm married Ragnhild Ovesdotter WANGENSTEEN in 1776 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Ragnhild (daughter of Ove Bøyesson WANGENSTEEN and Gjartrud Trondsdotter (KATTEVØL) KVAM) was born in 1751 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1821 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vang A, p. 112.

Birth:
Hermundstad 5/

Gullik married Marit Olsdatter Skogatræet BERGE in 1774. Marit (daughter of Ola Olsen HEEN and Ingebjørg Thomasdatter BERGE) was born in 1754 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1823. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Strand 10/1 Nordigarden

Family/Spouse: Ola Olsen Øye-Eiga STRAND. Ola (son of Ola Torgeirson GRØV and Ingeborg Olsdatter Leine LO) was born in 1788 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1843. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Strand 10/1 Nordigarden

Died:
Lunde 17/

Family/Spouse: Andris Knutsen HERMUNDSTAD. Andris was born on 6 Nov 1771 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 30 Nov 1852 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Strand 10/1 Nordigarden

Family/Spouse: Else Johannesdatter SVIEN. Else (daughter of Johannes JOHAN-HENRIKSSON and Berit Nilsdatter SVIEN) was born in 1781 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1820. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Hermundstad 5/

Family/Spouse: Guttorm Sjugurdson STRAND. Guttorm (son of Sjugurd Guttormsen STRAND and Else Johannesdatter SVIEN) was born in 1804 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1884 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marit Andrisdotter SVEJI. Marit was born in 1790 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1864. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Strønd Nordigarden (lnr. 127a, no 10/1) 1843-1869.

In the 1870 census, he may be the Ole Strand, age 55, living in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, with his wife “Ingebor,” also 55, and their son Nels, age 10. The next entry after them on the census form is Ole and (their daughter) Kari Grove.

Ole married Ambjør Helgesdatter KASA in 1842. Ambjør (daughter of Helge Eiriksson KASA and Berit Johannesdatter SVIEN) was born in 1818 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Strand 10/1 Nordigarden

Died:
Søyne 50/

Family/Spouse: Ola Knutsen Kvame Strand SØYNE. Ola (son of Knut Håvardson STEINDE and Dorthe Arnfinnsdatter BERGE) was born in 1813 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 4 Dec 1902 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vang A, p. 196.

Sever married Guri Guttormsdatter BØE (ØVRE BØAHAUGEN) in 1867. Guri (daughter of Guttorm Eiriksson KASA and Anne Andrisdatter LO (STENDE)) was born about 1837 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Jun 1834, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Greg Fearon says he was born in 1845 and came to the U.S. in 1854.

In the 1880 census, Torger lived in Warsaw in Goodhue County.

Birth:
Strand 10/1 Nordigarden

Torgeir married Anne Kristoffersdatter SØYNE on 10 Sep 1856 in United States. Anne (daughter of Christopher Larssen SØYNE and Anne Sjugurdsdatter LAJORD) was born on 9 Aug 1833 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 5 Apr 1911 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Simon Tostensen MYHRE. Simon (son of Tosten Simonsen SØYNE and Marthe Throndsdatter MYHRE) was born on 10 Apr 1831 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1898 in Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They came to the U.S. in 1857 with their five children. They had another child in the U.S.

Birth:
Lunde 17/2 Øvre

Anna married Johannes J H SVIEN in 1833 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Johannes (son of Johan-Henrik Johannesen SVIEN and Ingebjørg Larsdatter GRØV) was born on 8 Nov 1812 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 3 Jul 1897 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The bygdebok (Vang A, p. 65) calls him Helge Andrisson Lunde. He came to the Uvdal Sygarden farm in 1850 after first working on Øye. The bygdebok (Vang A, p. 284) says that his children Ingeborg and Trond were born on Øye 14/3.

Helge married Berith Thronsdatter ØYE on 2 Oct 1844 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Berith (daughter of Thron Johansen ØYE and Anne Johnsdatter NYSTØGA) was born on 10 Sep 1826 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Strand 10/

Family/Spouse: Marit Gulliksdatter HERMUNDSTAD. Marit (daughter of Gullik Gjermundsen HERMUNDSTAD and Marit Olsdatter Skogatræet BERGE) was born in 1795 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1862 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Strand 10/

Family/Spouse: Knut Olsen TURTNES. Knut (son of Ola Knutson STEINDE and Marit Knutsdatter KVAME) was born in 1793 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1939-MN-013173

Notes:

From the Budstikken, December 1996:

Was the Valdres Sjugurd Strand America's oldest Hardanger fiddler? A Valdres bygdebok refers to him thus, "When the fiddler, J.O. Quale and Knut Ellingboe visited Sjugurd Strand when he was 100, he played a few tunes." Not many men lived to be a hundred and two generations ago, and still fewer played the hardingfele at that age! So, who was he?

The bygdebok elaborated on him: Sjugurd often played the fiddle in the evening or while resting after work. Quale and Ellingboe heard him play "Teigen" and a springar, "Krosshaugen," which he learned from Ola Strand paa Soyne. Ola was one of the great-est Hardanger fiddlers in his area and, if he was Sjugurd's mentor, the latter may have been a good fiddler, too. Valdres Samband genealogist Betty Rockswold discovered that Ola Strand paa Soyne was married to Sjugurd's cousin.

But Sjugurd was more than a fiddler. The bygdebok continued, "Sjugurd was unusually spry and agile. There is hardly a ceiling in the Øye area which he could not reach with "a stempla rundkast" (a type of halling dance in which the dancer becomes air-borne and kicks the ceiling beams)."

Sjugurd was born in Vang, Valdres, on Oct.25, 1837, and had worked on the Sveji farm south eight summers before he immigrated to the Northfield, Minn., area in 1866, settling on a small farm (possibly in Goodhue County). That same year he married Engeborg Thomasdatter Elton on Oct.25, the birthdays of bride and groom. They had four children while living near Northfield: Thomas, Gilbert, Thomas (the first Thomas died) and Martin. In 1871, the family moved with their ox-drawn wagon to Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, where nine more children were born. Four died in infancy.
Torger, Sarah (Mrs. Iver Soine), Ella (Mrs. Olaf Holien), Mary (Mrs. Andres Brekke) and Sever survived childhood diseases.

Sjugurd Strand's name became Americanized to Sever Guttormson Strand, Guttorm being his father's given name. But in Wang Township, he continued to be called Sjugurd Strond, Strond being a dialect form of Strand.

The centenarian enjoyed good health and was active until he fell and injured his hip the year before he died. Until then he carried himself "in a true soldier manner," said one obituary. After his accident, he was confined to bed but was congenial and cheerful.

Except for his injury, he enjoyed good health and at all times had full possession of his faculties. He began using tobacco at age nine, always ate three good meals and two lunches, with coffee each meal.

Sjugurd died March 13, 1939 after a few days of illness. His wife had died January 13, 1937, at age 92.

Sjugurd married Ingeborg Thomasdatter ELTUN on 25 Oct 1866 in Minnesota. Ingeborg (daughter of Thomas Torgeirson ELTUN and Sigrid Ivarsdatter KJERSTEIN) was born on 25 Oct 1844 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 13 Jan 1937 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her father was Einar Gulliksson Hermundstad, Vang A, p. 114.

Birth:
Hermundstad 5/

Died:
Stele 21/

Ingebjørg married Andris Nilson LUNDE in 1844. Andris (son of Nils Helgesen KJERSTEIN and Gunvor Andrisdatter LUNDE) was born in 1777 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1865 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Sep 1842, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

She is not included in Jim’s VS.

In the 1865 Norwegian census, she is 24, unmarried and living on Strand 127c in Øie, Vang, with her parents and siblings. She has a son, Ole Olsen, age 2.

The bygdebok, p. 196, says that she married Ola Olsen Grøv in 1869 and the couple came to the U.S. where they went by the name of Grove. She had two children in Norway, according to bygdebok: Ola in 1864, and Berit in 1866.

Kari married Ola Olsen GRØV on 10 Jan 1869 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Ola (son of Ola Knudsen SKOGSTAD and Magelin Nilsdatter GRØV) was born on 11 Jul 1843 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Søyne 50/

Died:
Bøe 41/2, Sørebø

Family/Spouse: Nils Thomassen BØE. Nils (son of Thomas Nilsen ROGN and Ingeborg Nilsdatter WANGENSTEEN) was born on 10 Jul 1848 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 28 May 1929 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Aug 1861, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Ole Knudsen NORDSVEEN. Ole (son of Knut Gudmundsen NORDSVEEN and Ingeborg Bøyesdatter BÖE) was born on 11 Aug 1856 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 11 Apr 1921 in Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Maynard Lutheran Cemetery, Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 20 Oct 1867, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Ane Marie HANSEN. Ane was born in 1886 in Denmark; died on 2 Sep 1971 in Itasca County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Find A Grave has her born 30 Nov 1857 in Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin.

Birth:
according to Jim’s VS, sourcing Candice

Family/Spouse: Knut Olson HOLIEN. Knut (son of Ole Knudson HOLIEN and Ingeborg Andrisdatter ELTUN) was born about 1854 in Minnesota; died on 28 Feb 1928 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1900 census, he and his family live in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Children living at home are Henry, 6, Anna, 4, and Ida J., 2.

An article on his death said he fell to the ground outside of the Wangs post office at about 8 pm and expired a few minutes later. The coroner decided that the death was due to excessive drinking and no inquest was held. He left behind a wife and four children.

Died:
Jim’s VS

Christopher married Anna SVIEN about 1890. Anna (daughter of Anders Johannessen SVIEN and Velgjerd Torsteinsdatter NYSTUEN) was born about 1870 in Minnesota; died in 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marit married John GJEVRE on 4 Nov 1884 in Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. John was born on 21 Jun 1862 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 21 Jan 1887 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christine married Johannes Olsen LITSHEIM about 1889. Johannes was born on 8 Aug 1863 in Voss, Hordaland, Norway; died on 16 Aug 1943 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
she was probably born in the U.S.

Ingeborg married Andris Johnsen KVÅLE about 1876. Andris (son of Jon Dy Pedersen KVÅLE and Guri Trondsdatter MYRE) was born on 4 Mar 1857 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 9 Feb 1939 in Mitchell County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary ENNER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Surname may have been Thostenson.

Family/Spouse: Thron OLSON. Thron was born about 1854 in Wisconsin; died on 12 Jan 1934 in Polk County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

gmyhre311

Family/Spouse: Marit SVIEN. Marit (daughter of Østen Johansson SVIEN and Marit Asgrimsdatter OPDAHL) was born on 26 Feb 1866 in Minnesota; died in 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Oct 1844, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptismal sponsors were Thomas Elthon, Endre Ingebretsen something_dalsiet, Berith Johanneshenrichsdatter Øye, Gjertrude Svien, and Kari Nilsdatter Hermundstad.

He is I13470 in Jim’s VS. No wife’s name shown although their daughter Berit is listed as I5705.

He and his family were living on his retired parents’ farm in Warsaw, Goodhue County, at the time of the 1880 census. The younger John’s family consisted of John, 35, Berith, 34, John, 12, Erik, 10, Johan, 6, Anne, 4, and Berit, 2.

Birth:
Svien 6/3-4 Nordigarden i Øye

Buried:
buried with Henry and Johannes J.

Family/Spouse: Beret Eiriksdatter KASA. Beret (daughter of Eirik Helgesson KASA and Berit Johnsdatter NYSTUEN) was born on 18 Jun 1846 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 5 Jul 1908 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Svien 6/3-4 in Øye

Family/Spouse: Sissel Ivarsdatter. Sissel (daughter of Ivar Helgesson LEINE OLDRE and Ingebjørg Øysteinsdotter BØ) was born about 1853 in Norway; died on 11 Apr 1942 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 16 May 1837, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

In the 1870 census, he is Andrew Johnson, a farmer in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County. The household consists of himself, 33, Ellen, 28, Cara, 8, John, 5, Tosten, 3, and a farm laborer, Peter Nelson, 22.

In the 1880 census, he is the Andrew Johnson who lived with his family in Northfield. He ran a restaurant. The household consisted of himself, age 40, his wife Ellen, 36, Carin, 18, John, 16, Thomas, 12, Annie, 9, and adopted daughter Susie Peterson, 2.

In the 1900 census, he is Andrew J Svien, 63, living with Ellen and Susie in Northfield.

In the 1910 census, he, 72, and “Allen,” 65, lived in Northfield. They had been married 48 years.

Birth:
Svien 6/3-4 Nordigarden i Øye

Anders married Velgjerd Torsteinsdatter NYSTUEN in 1860 in Iowa. Velgjerd (daughter of Torstein Jonsen NYSTUEN and Berit Iversdotter UVDAL (UPDAL)) was born on 10 Oct 1842 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 Jan 1953 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Jun 1834, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Marit Sjugurdsdatter TURTNES. Marit (daughter of Sjugurd Olsson TURTNES and Dorte Nilsdatter HERMUNDSTAD) was born on 10 Aug 1842 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 4 Mar 1883 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 28 Oct 1844, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

In the 1865 census, she is probably the unmarried tjenestepige Ingebor Helgesdatter, b. 1844, living on Anders Knudtsen’s Nystuen farm in Vang.

Birth:
Øye 14/3

Family/Spouse: Nels Nilson MYHRE. Nels (son of Niels Thoresen MYHRE and Ingrid Øysteinsdotter BÖE ELLINGBØE) was born on 19 Apr 1847 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 4 Jun 1930 in Nordland, Lyon County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The bygdebok, Vang A, p. 65, says he came to the U.S. in about 1870.

In the 1900 census, he was a farmer in Westerheim Twp, Lyon County, Minnesota.

Family/Spouse: Ingeborg IVERSON. Ingeborg was born in Oct 1850 in Norway; died in 1925; was buried in Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Minneota, Lyon County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vang A has a photograph of his funeral on p. 66.

He worked at, and owned at least part of, the hotel in Tyin.

Family/Spouse: Ragnhild Olsdatter BØE. Ragnhild (daughter of Ole Gulbrandsen BØE and Ambjør Thostensdatter HAMRE) was born on 18 Jul 1855 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1939-MN-013173

Notes:

From the Budstikken, December 1996:

Was the Valdres Sjugurd Strand America's oldest Hardanger fiddler? A Valdres bygdebok refers to him thus, "When the fiddler, J.O. Quale and Knut Ellingboe visited Sjugurd Strand when he was 100, he played a few tunes." Not many men lived to be a hundred and two generations ago, and still fewer played the hardingfele at that age! So, who was he?

The bygdebok elaborated on him: Sjugurd often played the fiddle in the evening or while resting after work. Quale and Ellingboe heard him play "Teigen" and a springar, "Krosshaugen," which he learned from Ola Strand paa Soyne. Ola was one of the great-est Hardanger fiddlers in his area and, if he was Sjugurd's mentor, the latter may have been a good fiddler, too. Valdres Samband genealogist Betty Rockswold discovered that Ola Strand paa Soyne was married to Sjugurd's cousin.

But Sjugurd was more than a fiddler. The bygdebok continued, "Sjugurd was unusually spry and agile. There is hardly a ceiling in the Øye area which he could not reach with "a stempla rundkast" (a type of halling dance in which the dancer becomes air-borne and kicks the ceiling beams)."

Sjugurd was born in Vang, Valdres, on Oct.25, 1837, and had worked on the Sveji farm south eight summers before he immigrated to the Northfield, Minn., area in 1866, settling on a small farm (possibly in Goodhue County). That same year he married Engeborg Thomasdatter Elton on Oct.25, the birthdays of bride and groom. They had four children while living near Northfield: Thomas, Gilbert, Thomas (the first Thomas died) and Martin. In 1871, the family moved with their ox-drawn wagon to Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, where nine more children were born. Four died in infancy.
Torger, Sarah (Mrs. Iver Soine), Ella (Mrs. Olaf Holien), Mary (Mrs. Andres Brekke) and Sever survived childhood diseases.

Sjugurd Strand's name became Americanized to Sever Guttormson Strand, Guttorm being his father's given name. But in Wang Township, he continued to be called Sjugurd Strond, Strond being a dialect form of Strand.

The centenarian enjoyed good health and was active until he fell and injured his hip the year before he died. Until then he carried himself "in a true soldier manner," said one obituary. After his accident, he was confined to bed but was congenial and cheerful.

Except for his injury, he enjoyed good health and at all times had full possession of his faculties. He began using tobacco at age nine, always ate three good meals and two lunches, with coffee each meal.

Sjugurd died March 13, 1939 after a few days of illness. His wife had died January 13, 1937, at age 92.

Sjugurd married Ingeborg Thomasdatter ELTUN on 25 Oct 1866 in Minnesota. Ingeborg (daughter of Thomas Torgeirson ELTUN and Sigrid Ivarsdatter KJERSTEIN) was born on 25 Oct 1844 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 13 Jan 1937 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She left for the U.S. in the spring of 1873 with her son Ola Torsteinsson, b. 1859, whose father was Torstein Sjugurdsson Brekke. Somewhere along the line, at about the time she went to America or perhaps after she was there, she married the much younger man Jon Jonssen Sveji who was 29 years old.

Family/Spouse: Anders Sÿversen THUNE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ola Gudbrandsson UVDAL. Ola (son of Gulbrand Olsen OPDAL and Marith Olsdatter SKOGSTAD) was born in 1817 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Most probable, and shown here, is that she is the Guri born in Vang in 1836 to Knud Olsen Svien and Berith Syvertsdatter. However, that Guri was born in August of 1836, the exact day of which was not legible in either copy of the church book. That Guri is I22087 in Jim’s VS, no spouse or children shown.

Birth:
Svien 6/1 Sygarden i Øye

Family/Spouse: Lars Knutson GAASEDELEN. Lars (son of Knut Knutson GAASEDELEN and Rangdi Nilsdotter STELE) was born on 19 Sep 1819 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 29 Apr 1886 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Henrik JOHNSON. Henrik was born in 1827 in Norway; died on 31 Dec 1910 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gilbert and Bertha were farming in Golden Valley Twp, Williams County, North Dakota in the 1920 census.

Gilbert was a widower with three daughters farming in Tioga Twp, Williams County, North Dakota in the 1930 census.

Gilbert married Berit ELLINGBOE on 22 Dec 1914 in Renville County, Minnesota. Berit (daughter of Andris Trondsson ELLINGBØE and Berit (Betsey) E LIEN) was born on 10 Apr 1879 in Minnesota; died on 12 Aug 1928 in Williams County, North Dakota; was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he was a farmer in Wang Twp, Renville County.

They were still there in the 1940 census.

Thomas married Marith SOINE on 31 Jul 1904 in Renville County, Minnesota. Marith (daughter of Ola Kristofferson SØYNE and Gertrude Torgeirsdatter (Jane) ELTUN) was born on 28 Dec 1878 in Minnesota; died on 22 Oct 1964 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1964-MN-016327

Notes:

Shown in the 1900 census as having borne 3 children, all still living. Those numbers are 7 and 5 in the 1910 census.

Birth:
birth year 1872 in her death certificate

Died:
called Sorene Soine in her death certificate

Sarah married Iver S SOINE on 17 Dec 1895 in Renville County, Minnesota. Iver (son of Sigurd Kristofferson (Syver C) SOINE and Synneva Trondsdotter ELLINGBØE) was born on 2 Jun 1874 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; died on 18 Sep 1957 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1950 census, she was living with her son Glenn and his family in Tioga Twp, Williams County, North Dakota.

Marit married Anders A BREKKE on 8 Jul 1893 in Renville County, Minnesota. Anders (son of Anders Asbjørnsson ELTON and Berit Andrisdatter BREKKE) was born on 9 Feb 1870 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 Feb 1941 in Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Olaf HOLIEN. Olaf (son of Nils Olsen HOLIEN and Berith Christophersdatter GJEVRE) was born on 10 Mar 1885 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 24 Dec 1959 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Skogstad 3/1

Died:
Stele 21/2 Uppigarden

Family/Spouse: Lars Nilsen STELE WANGENSTEEN. Lars (son of Nils Larsson STELE WANGENSTEEN and Sigri Gulbrandsdatter DE ØYLO) was born on 23 May 1845 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 11 Sep 1864, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

According to the church book, his parents were unmarried and were Ole Olsen Grøv and Kari Olsdatter Strand.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 22 Apr 1867, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

The church book shows that her parents were unmarried and were Ole Olsen Grøv and Kari Olsdatter Strand.

In the ELCA records, a Berit Lerold, apparently a few days old, died in November of 1894 and was buried through the Wang Lutheran Church in Maynard. This may have been Berit Olsdatter because Anders Lerohl is shown in the 1900 census as having a 2nd wife Dina, with whom he has been married for 2 years.

Died:
see notes

Berit married Andris Kristofferson LEROHL on 28 Jun 1887 in Renville County, Minnesota. Andris (son of Kristoffer Kristofferson LEROHL and Randi Andrisdatter HERMUNDSTAD) was born on 3 Dec 1857 in Norway; died on 2 May 1927 in Renville County, Minnesota; was buried on 6 May 1927 in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 Jul 1869, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Birth:
ELCA

Baptism:
ELCA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 2 Apr 1871, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

He may be the Ole H Grove, b. 5 Dec 1870, who died 5 Jan 1955 in Yellow Medicine County. His mother’s maiden name was Strand.

Birth:
ELCA

Baptism:
ELCA

Henry married Anna HUSEBY on 7 Jun 1903 in Renville County, Minnesota. Anna was born on 28 May 1880 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; died in Apr 1949. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 10 Jun 1878, Sacred Heart Twp, Renville County, Minnesota

Notes:

Birth:
ELCA

Baptism:
ELCA

Family/Spouse: Lena KORTGAARD. Lena was born on 16 Aug 1884 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 16 Nov 1969 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is I1 in Jim’s VS.

Jim’s notes:

Lærer, kirkesanger, klokker, lærebokforfatter og dirigent bl.a. for Vang Sanglag, Bygdelagskoret og Kjelsås skoles jentekor (som han også stiftet). Han har utgitt flere lærebøker, bla grammatikkhefter og en synonymordliste sammen med Fossestøl. Den er bygd på Sandveis ordliste. Han er født på Tango og er den eneste kjente person som er født der. På hans 90 års dag ble 27. juli utropt til Tangadns nasjonaldag.

Han gikk den 3-årige lærerskolen på Hamar og tok eksamen i 1915. Deretter var han i 2 år lærer ved framhaldsskolen i Vang, den var på Fredheim. Da bodde han hjemme hos sin mor og far i Bøe. Vi har skolebilde fra den tid på Tango. Mange av bygda s "gamle" gikk der. I 1917 dro han til Åsnes i Solør, hvor han var i 2 år på Toverud skole, fram til 1919. Han har fortalt at en gang var det så kaldt der at de ikke fikk varmen opp i skolestua og elevene måtte gå hjem. Mens han var i Solør fikk han spanskesyken, da syklet han hjem til Vang for å ligge syk der. På et stevne møtte han styreren for Vestmar folkehøyskule i Drangedal (Telemark), Andreas Ystad, som spurte om han ville bli lærer der. Far kom dit i 1918 og ble der i seks år. Han kaller det selv noe av den mest interessante lærerperioden sin. Mens han var på Vestmar ble han syk, legen fant ikke ut hva det var og far var ett år og 6 mnd på sjukeheimen i Vestre Slidre. Ystad skulle til Marcello Haugen for ett eller annet , og far ba ham også spørre for seg. Da Ystad var ferdig med sine spørsmål, fortalte han at han hadde noen spørsmål fra en venn. "Et øyeblikk", sa Marcello, og holdt Ystad i hånden en stund, "Nå har jeg han", sa han og sa at far skulle skrive ti l ham. Det gjorde far og Marcello svarte at han hadde noen utposinger nederst på en lunge. Det viste seg å være pleuritten. Ystad forsøkte å få far til å bli lenger ved Vestmar, men far valgte hjembygda si, i alle fall for noen år. Men skoleåret var bare 6 måneder, det var både for lite å gjøre og 6 mnd uten lønn var også lite å leve av. Ystad ville ikke at han skulle slutte, men da det ble ledig en lærerpost ved barneskolen i Vang, flyttet far hjem igjen. Han bodde da på Kl ukkarhaugo, som nå er fredet. Foreldrene hans flyttet fra Bøe og til ham på Klukkarhaugo, hvor de hadde noen kyr. I Vang ble han også klokker og kirkesanger hos den tyskfødte sogneprest Fürwald. Sammen med ham opplevde far mye moro. Han sier selv at det var et utviklende samarbeid. Bl.a. var de sammen i Tyskland. I 1930 satte de opp og spilte "Olavsbilete " i øsende regn for Kong Håkon, til minne om slaget på Stiklestad på 900 års jubileet for innføringen av kristendommen i Norge. Han har satt ut sangen "Alla mina geita" som han kunne etter sin far. Gurvin har også skrevet ned den sangen, etter notater som far har gjort. Far hadde skrevet en note litt slurvete, dermed skrev Gurvin sangen ned med en note feil. Ilse hørte de n i et kor, og oppdaget at det var en liten feil i sangen.

Far var en god felespiller, helt til han brakk lillefingeren og den ble gipset feil av dr. Novotny. Han fortsatte å spille fele etter det, men som han selv sa var det bare som en skygge av hvordan han egentlig hadde kunnet spille. Jeg og alle andr e barn som hørte han spille var veldig imponert over et stykke han spilte som hadde med seg alle slags lyder fra fjøset. Han hadde en nydelig sangstemme, tenor, som gjorde ham kjent som kirkesanger. Han hadde lært stemmebruk hos Marie Irgens, og opptrådte ofte ved festlige anledninger, f.eks. i Valdreslaget.

En sommerdag nellom omkring 1915, kom den senere krigshelten og professoren Arnold Restad, til Tangadn. (Restad ble også senere den første styreformannen i Norsk rikskringkasting). Restad forteller selv om denne turen i en av sine mange bøker, ha n ble rodd fra Vassenda til Helestrønd, og gikk sammen med sitt følge gjennom Tangelia. Der ble han betatt av den vakre naturen og plukket seg ut en tomt på Mehankberget. Far var på stølen da, og Restad kom opp for å snakke om tomten. Far skull e spørre grunneierne om Restad kunne få bygge en hytte på Mehankberget. Andris J Bøe (Andris Sygarde) sa nei, men da far spurte om han selv kunne få sette opp en hytte, var det ikke nei i Andris sin munn. Far og onkel Nils (Nils N Bøe 1881- ) kjøpe en gammel stue fra Syndrolsbøkko, og satte den opp på Mehankberget i 1917, etter at de hadde spurt alle grunneierne om lov. Det var Nils på Kjelvo (se denne ) som satte opp selet, etter at bestefar (Nil s T Bøe) hadde kjørt det opp om vinteren. Selet er antakelig fra midten av 1600-tallet. Den siste som ble født i det, døde i brannen på Kvåle 39/1 i 1936.

Far var et meget klokt menneske, som har tenkt gjennom de fleste sider ved livet. Selv om han var gift med mor, som var tysk, gikk han inn i tysk fangenskap under krigen. Han satt i lærerleiren i Kirkenes, da jeg ble født. Jeg har aldri hørt ha n snakke stygt om noe menneske. Selv om jeg er hans sønn, vil jeg kalle ham en "meget høvisk mann" i tråd med det OBW skriver i Wangensteenslekten. For meg er det ingen overdrivelse når jeg kaller ham "DET BESTE MENNESKE JEG HAR MØTT", selv da ha n gikk i sitt 100 år, hadde han omsorg for andre mennesker, og snakket om livets mening og hvor viktig det er å ta vare på hverandre. Fysisk påsto han at han ikke er sterk, og jeg husker godt han sa at han aldri ville bli så gammel som brødrene sine, da jeg var ung. Likevel overlevde han alle sine søsken og var den av dem som ble eldst. Han ville alltid bli med til Tangadn i pås ken, uansett hvor strevsom det kunne være å komme opp dit. Da han var 98 år gammel, kjørte han selv snøscooter ned til Briskebu.

Han døde på Ullevål sykehus 18. mars 1995, nesten 101 år gammel. Ilse og Eva var hos ham. Selv var jeg på et møte i styret i Cricom regional i Portugal.

Birth:
Bøe 41/2, Sørebø

Lars married Lotte BACH on 15 Oct 1935 in Oslo, Norway. Lotte was born on 2 Jan 1908 in Munich, Germany; died on 17 Sep 1944 in Oslo, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and his wife resided in Minneapolis at the time of their marriage in South Dakota.

In the 1940 census, he was an engineer for a steam railroad. He and his wife and daughter lived in Montevideo in Chippewa County, Minnesota. In 1935, the family had lived in Big Stone County, Minnesota.

George married Ruth Rose TANDBERG on 6 Apr 1932 in Clark County, South Dakota. Ruth was born in 1907 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; died in 1997. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ethel Florence POWERS. Ethel was born on 20 Jul 1907 in Polk County, Wisconsin; died on 25 Jul 1985 in Fremont County, Wyoming. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 Feb 1878
• Confirmation: 11 Dec 1892, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Her baptism record shows her parents as Knut Olsen Holien and Caroline Torgersdatter.

In the 1900 census, she had had two children, both still living. Her father was born in Iowa, her mother in Minnesota.

Confirmation:
Vang Lutheran, Dennison

Died:
or 28 November

Ida married Erick HAGEN on 29 Aug 1895 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Erick (son of Ole Eriksen HAGEN and Marit Knutsdatter BAKKEN) was born on 26 Jun 1868 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 17 Sep 1932 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Shown as age 2 in 1900 census

Ida married Austin STRAND on 11 Jul 1921 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Austin (son of Ole Olson STRAND and Martha TUFTE) was born on 11 Jul 1890 in Northfield Twp, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 20 Apr 1951 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral services for Edward A. (Dewey) Litsheim were held at the Parker Funeral Home in Faribault on Monday afternoon, July 16, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. A. L. Rustad of Faribault officiating. Mrs. John Parker sang "Beautiful Saviour" and "Abide With Me" accompanied by Mrs. Flora Parker. Pallbearers were: Clyde Sears, Paul Koring, Axel Thompson, Willis Steele, and Earl Gravelin all of Faribault, and Joseph Hudak of St. Paul. Interment was made at the National Cemetery at Fort Snelling. Members of the Faribault Barracks No. 949 Veteran's Of World War I, The American Legion Post 43 of Faribault, the Rice county Post 1562 Veteran's Of Foreign Wars, and the Faribault Chapter of the Disabled American Veteran's provided an honor guard and military rites at the cemetery. Included were the following members: John F. Kenney, commander; Frank Miller and Maurice Van Thomme, color bearers; Lloyd Zuehlke and Everette Brandemeuhl, color guards; Bert Murphy, Robert Thiffault, William D. Miller and Sylvester Fiebiger, firing squad; William Juhnke, bugler; and Enis Sahl, escort. Relatives and friends attending the services from away were from: El Cajon, Calif.; Tucson, Ariz.; Ironwood, Mich.; New Orleans, La.; Eau Claire, Wis.; Minneapolis, St. Paul and Kenyon. Edward A. Litsheim, the son of Johannes and Christine Strand Litsheim, was born at Madison, Minn., on January 21, 1893. He moved with the family to Kenyon where he attended school and grew to young manhood. As a young man, he received training in barbering and worked at that trade in Kenyon for several years. During World War I, he served overseas in France with the A.E.F. Following discharge from military service, he returned to Kenyon, where he barbered for several years. He then went to North Dakota, and following that, he came to Faribault, where he has since made his home, and continued in the barbering trade. Mr. Litsheim passed away suddenly at his home at 306 7th St. NW on Thursday morning, July 12. He is survived by two sons, Dewey L. Litsheim of El Cajon, Calif.; and Richard D. Litsheim of Faribault; by five grandchildren; by five brothers, Theodore Litsheim of Eau Claire, Wis.; Obert Litsheim, Robert Litsheim and Carl Litsheim all of Minneapolis and Earl Litsheim of Ironwood, Mich.; by five sisters, Mrs. Hiram Broin (Anna) of Kenyon, Mrs. Christine Bates of Minneapolis, Mrs. Doris Gibson of New Orleans, La., Mrs. Theresa Wolters of Faribault and Mrs. Selma Whitmore of North Dakota; by a number of nieces, nephews and by other relatives. he was preceded in death by his parents and by three sisters. He was a member of the Faribault Barracks, The American Legion Post 43, the Rice County Post 1562 VFW and the DAV; and the Faribault Barber's Union.

Family/Spouse: Irene HUDAK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ben J WHITMORE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An article in the Minneapolis Star, Wednesday, 18 Aug 1926:

The charred body of Miss Inga Litsheim, 26, missing daughter of Mrs. J. O Litsheim of Kenyon, was found in the ashes of a haystack here by searchers. Identification was made by the mother through metal buttons on the daughter’s clothes. Miss Litsheim was discharged from the Rochester state hospital last Monday and has been missing since Thursday.

Family/Spouse: Margaret SORENSEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and his wife were “former Carleton College students” according to an article in the Minneapolis Star.

Carl married Ruth MAXHAM on 22 Aug 1931 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obert August Litscheim, 86, of Faribault, has died. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in First English Lutheran Church, Faribault. A private internment will be held in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; two sons, James (and Mary) and John (and Paula); one daughter, Jean Holm; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Gibson of Menomonee, Wis., and Teresa Wolters of Santa Monica, Calif.; and one brother, Earl Litsheim of Houston, Texas.

Notes:

Robert D. Litsheim, 73, of Kenyon, died Monday at the Kenyon Sunset Home. Services are 1 p.m. Friday in the First Lutheran Church, Kenyon, the Rev. Bruce Kjellberg officiating. Burial will be in Kenyon Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hanson Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and at the church one hour before services Friday. He is survived by two brothers, Obert of Faribault and Earl of Sugarland, Texas; four sisters, Christine Bates of Minneapolis, Selma Whitmore of Stanley, N.D., Theresa Walters of Faribault and Doris Gibson of Menomenee, Wis. and nieces and nephews.

Family/Spouse: Walter PIKE. Walter was born on 26 Dec 1880 in Worth County, Iowa; died on 5 Jun 1976 in Mitchell County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Martin C JOHNSON. Martin was born on 21 Dec 1886 in St. Ansgar, Mitchell County, Iowa; died on 12 Dec 1936 in Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Carl BERG. Carl was born on 16 May 1906 in Clay County, Minnesota; died on 9 Aug 1963 in Pembina County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

gmyhre311

He married Clara Tanem in Thief River Falls in 1944.

Sandy married Eva Gertrude LEET in 1931 in Ramsey County, North Dakota, and was divorced. Eva was born on 7 May 1911 in North Dakota; died on 11 Jul 2003 in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
buried with his father and brother Henry

Notes:

In the 1895 census, he and his wife Anna, 26, lived in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota, very near the Henry Sviens (on one side) and his mother and siblings (on the other).

Listed as a widower, living with his mother and siblings, in the 1900 census.

In the 1910 census, he is a farmer in Lien Twp, Grant County, Minnesota, living with his wife Lovise J., 26, and their children Johny E., 5, and Edward, 2. The couple had been married for 6 years.

In the 1920 census, he is a drayman living with his family in the village of Dennison in Goodhue County.

In the 1930 census, he was a 60 year-old widower in Warsaw Twp living with his children Edward, 22, Beatrice M., 15, and Vernon L., 10.

His obituary was in the Faribault Daily News:

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 19, at the Vang Church east of Dennison for Erick Svien who passed away at the Mineral Springs Sanatorium, July 15, at the age of 78 years. The Reverend Adolph Egge officiated. Pallbearers were: Clarence, John and Bernard Svien, Iver and Erick Ellingboe and Melvin Kasa. Mrs. Adolph Egge sang two songs at the service. Interment was at the Vang cemetery. Erick Svien was born in Warsaw township on Nov. 20, 1869. He was the son of the late John and Betsy Svien, pioneer residents of the community. On December 15, 1921, he was united in marriage to Lavina Johnson, also of this neighborhood. To them were born four children: John of Farmington, Mrs. Ed Kimbrel (Beatrice) of St. Paul, Vernon of St. Peter and Edward of Cannon Falls. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Anna Tasa and three grandchildren. Mr. Svien spent his whole life in this community and leaves a large number of friends.

Family/Spouse: Anne Sophie TASA. Anne (daughter of John Knutsen TASA and Ingeborg Gulbrandsdatter BAKKEN) was born on 23 Sep 1868; died on 8 Nov 1896 in Minnesota; was buried on 11 Nov 1896 in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Erik married Lovina JOHNSON about 1904. Lovina was born about 1884 in Minnesota; died on 21 Feb 1929 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the information in Erick Svien’s obit, she may be the Anna B. Tasa, wife of Knute, living in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, in the 1930 census.

Anne married Knute Johan TASA about 1897. Knute was born in Nov 1866 in Minnesota; died on 6 Dec 1936 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is I5705 in Jim’s VS, the only child of Johannes listed.

She may be the Betsy J. Svien who attended St. Olaf Academy starting in the 1893-1894 school year.

Notes:

Buried:
buried with her mother

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1945-MN-013464

Notes:

Living at home with her widowed mother and two of her brothers in the 1900 census.

Refrerred to as Josie on Amanda’s birth certificate.

ELLINGBOE, JOHANNA  

CertID# 1945-MN-013464   
Date of Birth: not indexed
 Place of Birth: not indexed
 Mother Maiden Name: not indexed
 Date of Death: 06/06/1945
 County of Death: RICE

Buried:
252 HN 4 S

Johanna married Erick Iversson ELLINGBOE on 24 Jun 1905 in Holden Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Erick (son of Ivar Trondsson ELLINGBØE and Ambjørg Eiriksdotter KASA) was born on 21 Mar 1877 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 10 Oct 1943 in Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
buried with his father and brother Johannes

Notes:

Or Ivar. Or Iver.

He is probably the person indexed as “Jow K. Svien” who died in Goodhue County on 21 Sep 1912. (1912-MN-004184)

Family/Spouse: Randi. Randi was born about 1884 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Funeral services for Andrew K. Svien, were held at the Parker Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. G. H. Huggenvik, pastor of the First English Lutheran Church officiating. Mrs. John Parker sang "Behold A Host, Arrayed In White" and "In The Garden" accompanied by Mrs. Flora Parker. Pallbearers were nephews of Mr. Svien, and included Lyle Brekken, Iver Halvorson, Arnold Jacobson, Burnett Jacobson, Norville Jacobson, and Julius Jacobson, all of Dennison. Interment was made in the family lot in the Vang's Lutheran church Cemetery near Dennison. Relatives and friends attending the services from away were from: Tucson, Ariz., Dennison, Northfield, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Cannon Falls, Red Wing, Kenyon, and Kasson. Andrew K. Svien, the son of Knute and Sisal Svien, was born at his parents farm home in Renville County, Minn., on August 27, 1878. When he was a young boy, he moved with the family to a farm in the Sogn community in Goodhue County, and there he attended the rural public schools and was also confirmed, at the Vang's Lutheran Church, located there. On Dec. 9, 1909 he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Jellum, at Harvey, N.D. They made their home there for several years, during which time, Mr. Svien was employed with the railroad. Following that, they homesteaded land at Parshall, N.D. They then moved to Dennison, where they resided for several years, following which, they moved to Kenyon. In 1942, they moved to Faribault, where Mr. Svien was employed at the Wilson Packing Company until his retirement in 1953. Since then, they have made their home at 216 4th St. N.W. Mr. Svien passed away at the St. Lucas Hospital on Tuesday evening Jan. 5, following a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow, Martha; by two sons, Merle of Faribault and Arlon of Tucson, Arizona; by a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Naseth (Inez) of Faribault; by four grandchildren; by two brothers, Knute Svien of Dennison and Austin Brekken of Northfield; by two sisters, Mrs. Anna Halvorson of Dennison and Mrs. Ingebord Jacobson of Dennison; and by a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by three sons, Siegfried, Howard, and Myron; and by four brothers, Helge, Iver, Henry and John.

Family/Spouse: Martha JELLUM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 6 Jan 1889

Notes:

Funeral services were held for Austin B. Brekken Sr., at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, at the Vang Lutheran Church with Rev. Terrence Fretheim officiating. At the church service Mrs. Fretheim sang "The Lord Is My Sheperd". Mrs. Cyrus Midge presided at the organ. Honorary pallbearers were LeRoy Brekken, David Lenway, and Mark Lenway. Dennis Brekken, Robert Reko, Richard Lenway, Burnett Jacobson, Merle Svien and Iver Halvorson served as pallbearers. Interment took place a the Vang Cemetery. Austin was born Dec. 7, 1888 to parents Knut and Sissel Ives Svien. After baptism on Jan. 6, 1889 he was taken to live with foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Even S. Brekken of Dennison. Mrs. Brekken was his aunt. He grew to manhood on their family farm, later moving to Northfield where he attended High School and Saint Olaf college. He also attended college at Saint Ansgar, Iowa. Dec. 14, 1910, at the Methodist Church at Monticello, he was united in marriage to Tulie Read. They established their home on the Brekken farm for 46 years, then retired to Northfield where they resided until May of 1968 when due to ill health they became residents of the Kenyon Sunset Home. Mr. Brekken served as Warsaw Township Clerk for many years and on the School board. He was a life member of Vang Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Evan who was a casualty of Pearl Harbor, two grandsons; Bruce Sunde and Larry Brekken, five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Tulie, five sons; Austin, Jr. of Dennison, Lyle of Cannon Falls, Levi of Portland, Oregon, Wilfred and Harvey both of Northfield, and four daughters; Caroline (Mrs. Vernon Reko) of Kenyon, Adeline (Mrs. Harold Lenway), Bertha (Mrs. Sanford Sunde) both of Faribault and Avis of Minneapolis, also 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one brother Knut Svien of Red Wing.

Family/Spouse: Tulie READ. Tulie died on 22 Aug 1970 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In Jim’s VS, her birthdate is 13 Dec 1868. Other’s say 13 Dec 1869. Neither are correct since she is not listed in the 1870 census.

In the 1900 census, she is shown as age 28, born in June of 1871. She had had four children, only three still alive, and she had been married to Christopher Strand for 10 years.

Anna married Christopher STRAND about 1890. Christopher (son of Torgeir Olsen STRAND and Anne Kristoffersdatter SØYNE) was born on 27 Sep 1864 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 20 Nov 1903 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Susie attended St. Olaf College in 1903-1904, studying in its Music department. She did not graduate.

Susie married Harry E FRAZEE on 7 Jun 1909 in Rice County, Minnesota. Harry was born on 18 Jan 1873; died on 24 May 1945; was buried in Lake View Cemetery, Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Thomas Helgesen BAKKEN. Thomas (son of Helge Gudbrandsen BAKKEN and Kari Knutsdatter TASA) was born in 1864; died on 8 Oct 1940 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married his first cousin.

John married Ambjorg (Emma) OPDAHL on 30 Dec 1903 in Lyon County, Minnesota. Ambjorg (daughter of John Helgesen OPDAL and Ragnhild Olsdatter BØE) was born on 3 Sep 1881 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 26 Aug 1968 in Lyon County, Minnesota; was buried in Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Minneota, Lyon County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 18 Sep 1881, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name Boe.

She married her first cousin.

The bygdebok (Vang A, p. 66) says she departed for the U.S. in the autumn of 1900.

Baptism:
Øye

Ambjorg married John N MYHRE on 30 Dec 1903 in Lyon County, Minnesota. John (son of Nels Nilson MYHRE and Ingeborg Helgesdatter OPDAHL) was born on 22 Jan 1881 in Lyon County, Minnesota; died on 10 Jan 1968 in Lincoln County, Minnesota; was buried in Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Minneota, Lyon County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Gilbert and Bertha were farming in Golden Valley Twp, Williams County, North Dakota in the 1920 census.

Gilbert was a widower with three daughters farming in Tioga Twp, Williams County, North Dakota in the 1930 census.

Gilbert married Berit ELLINGBOE on 22 Dec 1914 in Renville County, Minnesota. Berit (daughter of Andris Trondsson ELLINGBØE and Berit (Betsey) E LIEN) was born on 10 Apr 1879 in Minnesota; died on 12 Aug 1928 in Williams County, North Dakota; was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he was a farmer in Wang Twp, Renville County.

They were still there in the 1940 census.

Thomas married Marith SOINE on 31 Jul 1904 in Renville County, Minnesota. Marith (daughter of Ola Kristofferson SØYNE and Gertrude Torgeirsdatter (Jane) ELTUN) was born on 28 Dec 1878 in Minnesota; died on 22 Oct 1964 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1964-MN-016327

Notes:

Shown in the 1900 census as having borne 3 children, all still living. Those numbers are 7 and 5 in the 1910 census.

Birth:
birth year 1872 in her death certificate

Died:
called Sorene Soine in her death certificate

Sarah married Iver S SOINE on 17 Dec 1895 in Renville County, Minnesota. Iver (son of Sigurd Kristofferson (Syver C) SOINE and Synneva Trondsdotter ELLINGBØE) was born on 2 Jun 1874 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; died on 18 Sep 1957 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1950 census, she was living with her son Glenn and his family in Tioga Twp, Williams County, North Dakota.

Marit married Anders A BREKKE on 8 Jul 1893 in Renville County, Minnesota. Anders (son of Anders Asbjørnsson ELTON and Berit Andrisdatter BREKKE) was born on 9 Feb 1870 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 Feb 1941 in Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Olaf HOLIEN. Olaf (son of Nils Olsen HOLIEN and Berith Christophersdatter GJEVRE) was born on 10 Mar 1885 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 24 Dec 1959 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 27 Oct 1850, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

His baptismal sponsors were Knud Hermundstad, Iver Sÿversen Eltun, Kari Böe-ejet. Berith Knudsdatter Böe, and Anne Sÿversdatter Eltun.

In the 1900 census, he was a farmer in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County. He owned his farm, albeit with a mortgage, and had come to the U.S. in 1871.

Baptism:
Øye

Anders married Marit Asbjørnsdatter BREKKE about 1872. Marit (daughter of Asbjørn Andrisson HAGASTRØND and Sigri Endresdatter TWEDT) was born on 15 Dec 1847 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 2 Feb 1933 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 29 Sep 1851, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

The Val Ulstad Family Tree shows different parents for Gulbrand.

Gulbrand married his first cousin.

In the 1880 census, he was a farmer in Deer Creek in Worth County, Iowa.

Family/Spouse: Marit Gulbrandsdatter OPDAL. Marit (son of Gulbrand Gulbrandsen OPDAL and Ingebor Olsdatter) was born on 6 Jul 1852 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1940 in Worth County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 17 May 1855, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1944-MN-004516

Notes:

He is probably the Knut Gaasedelen who attended the St. Olaf academy in 1886-1887.

He and Jossie live next door to the Kasas in Warsaw Twp in the 1905 state census.

He is a farmer living in Northfield Twp, Rice County, in the 1910 census.

Knut married Marie Josephine (Jossie) SORUM on 2 Jun 1900 in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Marie was born on 25 Mar 1866 in Norway; died on 24 Mar 1941 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1918-MN-015869

Notes:

Cemetery records or inscription says “Sp. Nels L.”

Notes:

Buried:
Per Dave V.

Notes:

She was 11 years old at the time of the 1885 Minnesota census.

Notes:

He is probably the Nils Gaasedelen who attended the St. Olaf Academy in the school year 1886-1887.

Family/Spouse: Uni UREVIG. Uni was born on 25 May 1871 in Urland, Norway; died on 26 Aug 1959 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-05344

Notes:

Info from Eric G Bostrom’s Bostrom, Frank Family Tree. He calls Erik “Koppar Erik Ersson.”

Died:
as Iola Warford

Bertha married Clarence O GILBERTSON on 6 Mar 1937 in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Clarence was born on 9 Dec 1904 in North Dakota; died on 1 Jul 1960 in Mountrail County, North Dakota; was buried in United Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was a student at Moorhead State Teachers College in 1937.

In the 1940 census, she living with her widower father and her younger sister in Tioga, North Dakota. She was 23, unmarried, and working as a saleslady at a general store.

From her entry in Find A Grave:

Esther Nelson, 102, a lifelong resident to the Tioga community, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Tioga Medical Center Long Term Care Unit.

Esther Signora Agnes Strand was born on a farm in Golden Valley Township, northwest of Tioga on March 23, 1917 to Gilbert and Bertha (Ellingboe) Strand. She was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from Tioga High School in 1935.

On January 30, 1944 she was united in marriage to LeRoy Nelson. They lived on the Nelson farm southeast of Tioga through the ensuing years. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, being one of the organists for many years and also accompanied the Zion Trio.

After LeRoy died on April 4, 1968, she moved to Tioga, where she enjoyed her little garden and flowers. She always had a positive attitude and looked on the bright side of things. She entered the Tioga Nursing Home in January of 2006 where she resided until her death.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Sandra) Nelson of Tioga, ND; grandchildren, Hannah (Jesse) Nelson-Diaz, of Seattle, WA, Gretchen (Steve) Bitz of Bismarck, ND and Everett Nelson of Tioga, ND. Other survivors include four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Also preceding her in death are her parents; sisters, Iola Warford and Beulah Hanchett.

Family/Spouse: LeRoy NELSON. LeRoy was born on 28 Jul 1912 in North Dakota; died on 4 Apr 1968 in Williams County, North Dakota; was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Beulah (Strand) Hanchett, 89, passed away 6/17/2009 in Sparks, NV. Beulah was born in Tioga, ND on 2/24/1920 to Bertha and Gilbert Strand, the youngest of 3 girls.

She graduated from Tioga High. Marrying Lloyd Hanchett in 1948, Beulah worked as a house wife and mother to their son, Vaughon. In 1967, the family moved to Plymouth, MI where Lloyd worked for GMC and Beulah worked for the City of Plymouth. In 1986, they moved to Sparks, NV near Vaughon and his children. Lloyd passed away in 1996.

A proud Norwegian, accomplished at cooking and baking traditional foods, sewing, knitting, and most proud of her son and grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Vaughon and his partner, Nancy Cise of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Susan Hanchett, Erik and his wife, Susie of Reno; two sisters in ND; a niece and three nephews.

A service will be held later in Tioga, ND.

Beulah married Lloyd HANCHETT in 1948. Lloyd was born on 4 Mar 1922; died on 26 Apr 1997; was buried in United Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, rising to the rank of corporal.

Birth:
or 9 Feb

Notes:

Or Justine

Gertina married Jacy Olander JOHNSON on 5 Jan 1929 in Renville County, Minnesota. Jacy died on 7 Nov 1988 in Carlton County, Minnesota; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Dawson, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is not the Sever Strand who died in Minneapolis in July of 1929.

Notes:

She had a daughter with her 2nd husband, Ole Olstad, in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, in 1946. That child, Carol Ann, died soon after birth.

Ida married Sandy Abner JORDET on 28 Jul 1928 in Renville County, Minnesota. Sandy was born on 16 Jun 1903 in Sacred Heart Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; died on 5 Aug 1943 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

One child.

Family/Spouse: Waldo GREGERSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Blenda Alstad was born November 11, 1915, to Thomas and Mary (Soine) Strand in rural Sacred Heart, Wang Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Wang Lutheran Church of rural Maynard.

She married Conrad Alstad on April 23, 1934, in the Methodist Parsonage in Montevideo and to this union three children were born.

Blenda was called to our Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom from the Granite Falls Health Care Center in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the age of 101.

She is survived by her sons: Ronald and Terry; six grandchildren: Tamara, Ronita, Kari, Amy, Jennifer and Jessica; and six great grandchildren.

Blenda was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary; husband Conrad; daughter Mary Jo; five brothers and four sisters.

Blenda married Conrad ALSTAD on 22 Apr 1934 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and Beulah had no children.

Lloyd married Beulah Mae BARBER in 1965. Beulah was born in 1920; died in 2015; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marian married Norman Lemont TOLLEFSON on 2 Feb 1947 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was a machinist’s mate, 3rd class, in the U.S. Navy in World War II.

A different Ernest Strand, middle name Grover and suffix Jr, was born in St. Paul in May of 1925. That Ernest Strand died in 2008.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1968-MN-015787

Notes:

He registered for the draft in Wang Twp, Renville County, on 5 June 1917 Siver I Soine of Maynard, Minnesota. He was single and employed on his father’s farm. He was of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

The Valdris Book lists him as a Wagoner in the 4th Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun Battalion in France in World War I.

Birth:
because Maynard is near the border, he could have been born in Renville County

Family/Spouse: Ruth Nelson KLOBONSKI. Ruth was born on 1 Oct 1904; died in Jul 1993 in Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
as Eva S. Soine

Eva married Martin O SOINE on 26 Nov 1916 in Renville County, Minnesota. Martin (son of Ola Kristofferson SØYNE and Sigrid Gudbrandsdatter LO) was born on 7 Jun 1892 in Minnesota; died on 18 Nov 1983 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1948-MN-018274

Notes:

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, as Christ I. Soine of Route #1, Maynard, Chippewa County. He was farming with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Soine. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

In the 1930 census, he (indexed as Saine) and his new wife are living in the village of Maynard. Living with them are his brother Sever, 34, and Sever Strand, 30. Christopher is an auto mechanic with his own garage.

The Valdris Book lists him as serving in World War I but doesn’t describe his service.

Christopher married Mabel SKEEKRUDE on 25 Jul 1929. Mabel was born on 25 Jul 1908; died in Sep 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Martin was a Tec 5 in the U.S. Army in World War II.

Buried:
Section J, Site 1423

Family/Spouse: Myrtle Effie SIVERHUS. Myrtle was born on 26 Aug 1900 in Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota; died on 1 Sep 1973 in Maynard, Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Saron Lutheran Cemetery, Chippewa County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SANFORD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hun var først gift med Otto Radeschat og deretter med Edward Harris.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1912-24751

Notes:

In the 1940 census, he and his wife and son David lived in Wang Twp, Renville County, where Thomas was a farmer.

Family/Spouse: Frances Eleanor OFSTHUN. Frances was born on 1 Nov 1909 in Kittson County, Minnesota; died on 21 May 2000 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1950 census, he was a farmer in Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota.

Family/Spouse: Lucille Ione MAKI. Lucille was born on 24 Nov 1916 in Minnesota; died on 16 Sep 2012 in Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Lola Virginia ANDERSON on 7 Feb 1948. Lola was born on 28 Feb 1934 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; died on 15 Aug 2014 in Redwood County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived in Lethbridge, Canada, at the time of his sister Christine’s death.

Family/Spouse: Christopher Nilson HOLIEN. Christopher (son of Nils Olsen HOLIEN and Berith Christophersdatter GJEVRE) was born on 9 Jul 1883 in Renville County, Minnesota; died on 20 May 1980 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
as Mrs. Christine Flatin

Family/Spouse: Ole THEODORSON. Ole was born in 1885 in Gjøvik, Oppland, Norway; died in 1916 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lewis FLATIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1950 census, he was a farmer in Hayes Twp, Swift County, Minnesota.

Family/Spouse: Rosella Bertina STAI. Rosella was born about 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kenneth PHILCOX. Kenneth died in 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HOFF. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHULTE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wilhelmina REINHOLT. Wilhelmina was born on 12 May 1913 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; died on 23 Nov 2015 in Stearns County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is I5 in Jim’s VS.

He and Jim Ellingboe created the huge Valdres database at ellingboe.us which is no longer available.

Jim’s notes:

Eksamen fra Bodø lærerskole, Lærer på Kjelsås skole. Journalist i Dagsnytt Radio og Dagsrevyen. Opplæringsleder og distriktssjef i Finnmark. Det er Harald Bøe som har samlet denne slektshistorien på data, som har laget noen høyst personlige merknader til enkelt personer, pluss sitater fra tidligere slektsbøker fra Vang.

Kildene er bl.a Bygdebøkene for Vang og Slidre - Samtaler med personer i og utenfor Vang, spesielt med min far Lars Bøe, og Sigrid Haugen, Ingebjørg Netrøst, Ola og sønnen Knut Bøland, Guri Bøland, Boye H Skeie og mange, mange, mange andre - Kirk ebøkene i Vang - Statsarkivet på Hamar - Boye Kattevolds "Gamalt frå Vang" Ove B Wangensteen; "Wangensteen-Slægten en Personalhistorisk oversikt" -

Knut Hermundstads mange boker om ættarminne - Marilyn Holian om "Holien - Viken i USA. Valdres Historielags Tidsskrifter, Snorres Kongesagaer, Sagaen om Håkon Håkonson, Grimberg og andre historiske boker. bl.a. "Hjort og Personalhistorisk Tidsskrift"

Jeg har også hatt stor hjelp av Skolestyrer Johannes Nepstads (Nefstad) bok "Paal Eriksen - Wangensteen-ætten i Valdres", det er mange sitater fra den i denne oversikten. Forkortelser: "BK" = Bøye Kattevold "Gamalt fra Vang" Utgitt og bearbeidet av Helge B Skeie og broren Thomas B Skeie, som var sønnene til Bøye Kattevold (Skulemeistar'n) "OBW" = Ove B Wangensteen-Slægten en Personalhistorisk oversikt" "Frøholm skriver:" Dette er fra de tre bygdebøkene om Vang som Frøholm har gitt ut. Johannes T Nefstad skriver i sin bok: dette er fra "Riksråd Paal Erikson og Wangensteen-ætten" Dessuten har jeg hatt stor hjelp av Helge Hammerstad (redaktør av Statskalenderen mm). og etter hvert av mine amerikanske "slektninger" John Bruce Simmons og James (Jim) Ellingboe , Betty Rocksvold og Candice Soine i USA.

Inebjørg Valstad, Vang, har ydet verdifull hjelp ved innsamling av opplysninger om "nye" verdensborgere i Vang. Årstallene fra hennes forfedre stammer også fra henne.

Notes:

Ramona Jean Norsving (Bjorson) was born October 2, 1932 in Ortenville, Minnesota to George and Ruth Norsving. She graduated to heaven on May 19, 2020 at age 87. She was at the Villages of Rockville (formerly National Lutheran Home) in Rockville, Maryland.

She lived in Montevideo, Minnesota until after she graduated high school then moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the FBI. She was on the midnight shift which she loved… she was a “night owl”! After working there for a year or so she got a job at O’Boyle’s Tank Lines working for the owner as an Executive Secretary until early 1956.

She went to Augustana Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C. She met Charles August Bjorson while they were singing the “Hallelujah Chorus” in the choir (he sang bass and she soprano). They were married at the church on April 16, 1955. At the time of her death they had been married 65 years.

In February of 1958, they moved to Rockville, Maryland and have been at this house ever since.
They had three (3) children:
Theresa (Terri), Donnaruth, and George Martin

She worked part time as a dental receptionist and a telephone answering service. She also did a lot of community volunteer service positions.

We joined Crusader Lutheran Church in Rockville, MD in 1957. She worked on the council, led Bible Studies, main speaker on women’s retreats and sang in the choir.

Ramona was preceded in death by her parents and in-laws.
Ramona is survived by:

Husband: Charles

Children: Theresa (nee Bjorson) Mark King

Donnaruth Bjorson and Luke her 4-legged child

George Martin Bjorson

Grandchildren:

Sarah Marie (nee King) and husband Lamonte Wiggins

Step grandson: Brian and wife Annie King

Alishia (nee Bjorson) and husband Joshua Smith
Joshua Bjorson
Jonathan Bjorson

Great Grandchildren:
Nathaniel, Andrew, and Rebekah King
Morgan, Dakota and Matthew Smith
Isaac Leo and Jacob Lee Wiggins

Ramona married Charles BJORSON on 16 Apr 1955 in Washington, D.C.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel

Family/Spouse: Grace Cornelia LETENDRE. Grace was born on 27 Oct 1942 in North Carolina; died on 15 Jul 2018 in Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Confirmation: 10 Dec 1911, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

She may be the Clara Hagen who married Balthasar Lonien in Goodhue County on 9 Nov 1915.

She is probably not the Clara who married Morris O Hagen. That couple was in Grafton in Walsh County, North Dakota, in the 1930 census. Morris was born in Norway in about 1888. Clara’s father is shown as born in Germany. They had a daughter Vivian born ca 1923 in North Dakota. That Morris died at the end of 1930. In the 1940 census, Clara, now a widow, and Vivian still live in Grafton.
Vivian married Paul Sell in Grand Forks in February of 1947. He was three years older than her. She married again in Washington in 1960 and indicated that her mother’s maiden name was Clara Miller.

Confirmation:
Vang Lutheran, Dennison

Notes:

Funeral services for Richard D. Litsheim were held at the Parker Funeral Home on Friday afternoon, Sept. 20, at 1:30 p.m. with Leonard Coffeen of St. Paul officiating. Pallbearers were James Hoffmaster, Robert Newcombe, Allan Forcelle, James Ebert, Fred Malecha, and Delmar Schafbuch, all of Faribault. Interment was in the National Cemetery at Fort Snelling. A military escort and veteran's graveside rites were provided at the cemetery by members of the veterans service organizations of Faribault. Included were the following: Commander of the military escort and firing squad was John F. Kenney; color bearers were Frank Miller and Everett Brendemeuhl and color guards were Ike Zuehlke and John Carver. The firing squad consisted of Art Shields, Robert Kern, Sylvester Fiebiger, Roy Winjum and Bert Murphy. Bulger was Kenneth Berndt, United States Navy. Relatives and friends attending the services from away were from Tucson, Ariz., Milwaukee, Wis., Menominie, Wis., St. Paul, Minneapolis, Kenyon, Nerstrand, Sebeka, Morristown, and Northfield. Richard Dean Litsheim, the son of Edward and Irene Hudak Litsheim, was born in Faribault on Feb. 13, 1933. As a child, he moved with the family to St. Paul, and there he attended the public schools and grew to young manhood. Following that, he enlisted in the United States Navy during the time of the Korean Conflict and served for a four year period. He also served for a number of years with the Naval Reserve. Following his discharge from military service, he returned to St. Paul, where for several years he was employed with a sheet metal firm. On June 2, 1956 he was united in marriage to Miss Carolyn Warmington at St. Paul. They made their home in Faribault where Mr. Litsheim was employed at McQuay's and later, at the Mercury Aircraft in Faribault. Following that, he had been employed with the Engineer's Specialty Company in Lakeville. Mr. Litsheim passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning Sept. 18, following an illness of several years. He is survived by his widow, Carolyn; a daughter, Christian Ann of Faribault; his mother, Mrs. Melvin Oswald of Tucson, Arizona; a brother, Dewey Litsheim Jr. of El Cajon, Calif.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hudak of Sebeka, Min.; a number of uncles and aunts and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward A. Litsheim, in July of 1962. Mr. Litsheim was a member of the Rice County Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post 1562 of Faribault.

Family/Spouse: J.Q. NICHOLS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gwendolyn WILDER. Gwendolyn was born on 14 Apr 1907 in Iowa; died on 25 Aug 2003 in Mitchell County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Her obit said Deer Creek in Worth County

Died:
Austin Medical Center

Truly married Rudolph NELSON in 1933 in Northwood, Worth County, Iowa. Rudolph was born in 1906 in Minnesota; died on 4 Aug 1964. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Truly married Arthur HANSEN in 1974 in Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Imogene married Howard BRADSHAW on 19 Feb 1942 in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota. Howard was born on 28 Feb 1920 in Oklahoma; died on 24 Jan 2018 in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona; was buried in Prescott National Cemetery, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1905-08886

Notes:

Of Farmington at the time of his father’s death.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1907-08547

Notes:

Of Cannon Falls at the time of his father’s death.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1914-10116
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1970-MN-030383

Notes:

Mrs. Ed Kimbrel of St. Paul at the time of her father’s death.

Birth:
as Berit Marian

Died:
as Beatrice

Family/Spouse: Ed KIMBREL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1982-MN-006343

Notes:

Of St. Peter at the time of his father’s death.

Died:
SSDI last residence Hopkins, Hennepin County, Minnesota

Notes:

She probably married Joseph Flom and died on 4 November 1928 with burial in Urland Cemetery.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1905-08459
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1985-MN-024839
• Baptism: 12 Nov 1905, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 28 Nov 1920, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Family/Spouse: Arthur A EGLAND. Arthur (son of Ole EGLAND and Martha W) was born on 18 Jan 1900 in Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1976 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1908-08825
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1985-MN-011040
• Baptism: 17 Feb 1908, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 21 Oct 1923, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Mother’s maiden name shown as Svien on birth certificate.

In the 1950 census, he was head of a farm household in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County. The rest of the household was his unmarried brother Edward, his married brother Erik, Erik’s wife Doris, and Erik and Doris’s daughter Karen. Iver had been educated through the 7th grade.

Buried as Ivar John.

From the Dalby Database:

Ellingboe Ivar J. Northfield News Apr/1985 Ivar Johan Ellingboe, 77, formerly of the Dennison area, died Monday, April 8, 1985, at the Dilley Unit of Northfield Hospital where he had resided 7 1/2 years. Ellingboe was born Feb. 3, 1908, at Dennison, the son of Erick and Johanna (Svien) Ellingboe. He attended rural Goodhue County schools and as an adult, farmed near Dennison. He was known for his special love for animals. He farmed as long as his health permitted. He never married. He was a life-long member of Vang Lutheran Church. Surviving him are a brother, Edward of Dennison; a sister, Amanda Egland of Northfield Retirement Center; a sister-in-law, Doris Ellingboe of Northfield; a niece, Karen Schuette (Mrs. Dale) of Northfield; a nephew, Arlie Egland of Dennison. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Erick. A funeral service was held April 11 at Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. Curtis Schneider officiating. Ruth Hinderaker was the organist and special music was presented by the Dilley Unit staff. Burial was at Vang Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dale Schuette, Arnold Ellingboe, Arlie Egland, Carroll Bestul, Myron Heggedahl, and Morris Johnson. Arrangements were handled by Benson Funeral Home.

Buried:
252 HN 4 S

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1910-08913
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1996-MN-014579
• Baptism: 20 Nov 1910, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 8 Nov 1925, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Or Edward Joel. Registered for the draft as Edward Joal.

Veteran of World War II, U.S. Army.

He may be the Edw Ellingboe in the 1948 Minneapolis city directory who lived at 2428 Nicollet Avenue. He was an office worker.

An obit in the Faribault Daily News:

Edward Ellingboe, 85, of Northfield, died Tuesday, April 23, 1996, at his home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Vang Lutheran Church, rural Dennison, with the Rev. Gerald Gengenbach officiating. Burial will be in Vang Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Benson Funeral Home, Northfield. He was born on Oct. 9, 1910, to Erick and Johanna (Svien) Ellingboe in Dennison. He attended Dennison Public Schools. He never married. With the exception of his time in the U.S. Army, he lived and farmed on the family farm east of Dennison all his life until moving into Northfield three years ago. He retired from farming in 1977. He was a a member of Vang Lutheran Church and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Doris Ellingboe of Northfield , a niece, Karen (and Dale) Schuette of Northfield; and a nephew, Arlie Egland of Dennison. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ivar and Erick; and one sister, Amanda Egland.

Buried:
252 HN 4

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1913-10122
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1983-MN-019008
• Social Security Number: 473-40-9625
• Baptism: 18 Jan 1914, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
• Confirmation: 21 Oct 1928, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Notes:

Other sources, including his death certificate, shows his year of birth as 1914. However, the birth certificate ought to be authoritative. He is also shown as 6 years old in the 1920 census.

Veteran of WWII.

In the 1950 census, he and his wife and daughter lived on a farm in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, for which the head of household was his older brother Iver. The household also contained his younger brother Edward.

Erick was a janitor and food service worker at St. Olaf College from 1959 to 1972 according to the Northfield city directory.

Zip Code of last known address: 55057 Northfield, MN. Although he initially lived in Dennison, he had moved to Northfield by 1964 and lived for many years at 212 N. Linden St.

An obit in the Faribault newspaper, via the Dalby Database:

Erick Ellingboe, 69, Northfield, died Friday, June 3 at the Northfield City Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. Curtis Snyder officiating. Burial will be in the Vang Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Benson-Anderson Funeral Home 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church one hour prior to services on Monday. He is survived by his wife, Doris; a daughter, Mrs. Dale (Karen) Schuette of Northfield; two brothers, Iver Ellingboe of Northfield and Edward Ellingboe of Dennison; and a sister, Mrs. Amanda Egland of Northfield.

An obit in the Northfield News, via the Dalby Database:

Ellingboe Erick Northfield News 08/Jun/1983 Erick Ellingboe, 68, 212 N. Linden, died at the Northfield City Hospital Friday, June 3, 1983. He was born Dec.15, 1914, to Erick and Johanna (Svien) Ellingboe at Dennison. He attended rural Goodhue County schools. He was married to Doris Zimmerman June 14, 1947. He farmed near Dennison before moving to Northfield several years ago. He was a custodian at St. Olaf College for 22 years. He was a member of Vang Lutheran Church and the Northfield Eagles. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Doris; a daughter, Karen Schuette (Mrs. Dale), Northfield; two brothers, Iver Ellingboe, Northfield, and Edward Ellingboe, Dennison; and one sister, Amanda Egland, Northfield. The funeral service was Monday, June 6, at Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. Curtis C. Schneider officiating. The organist was Helen Midje and the vocalist was Jimmilee Miller. Interment was in the Vang Lutheran Cemetery with full military rites. Pallbearers were Ron Taubman, Arlie Eg- land, Arnold Ellingboe, James Hauge, William Dugan and John Esfeld. Arrangements were made by the Benson-Anderson Funeral Home.

Birth:
Find A Grave says 15 Dec 1914

Erick married Doris Anna ZIMMERMAN on 14 Jun 1947 in Rice County, Minnesota. Doris was born on 30 Aug 1928 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 3 Jul 2023 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1941-MN-004714

Notes:

In the 1920 census, she was ten years old and living with her widowed mother Randi Svien in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County.

Birth:
She was 6 months old in the 1910 census.

Ida married Oscar DETLIE on 16 Jan 1932 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Oscar was born on 23 May 1906 in Minnesota; died on 29 Apr 1974 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the Faribault Daily News, Nov. 15, 1947:

Burial services for S 1/C Evan Brekken were conducted at the Vang cemetery, Friday, November 14 at 2 o'clock following the arrival of the casket in Kenyon in the morning from Kansas City, Mo. Leo C. Dangers, guard of honor, accompanied the remains, and served as one of the pallbearers. Other pallbearers were Herman Aase, Jim Feeley, Shirley Cole, Clair Knowlton and Oscar Jorstad of Kenyon. Full military services were conducted by Joseph A. Gates Post No. 78 of the American Legion and Conrad Osthum Post No. 141, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of Kenyon. At the services Mrs. Brekken was presented with the flag by the honor guard. Rev. Crouch, American Legion chaplain, had charge of the services with Rev. Virgil T. Foss of Kenyon representing Vang church in the absence of Rev. Egge, who is recovering from an operation. Taps were sounded by Ronald Teigen. A firing squad took part in the services and sounded the final salute.

Evan Benhart Brekken, S 1/C, son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Brekken who live near Wangs, was killed in action at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii, while at his station, on December 7, 1941, in the first Japanese attack. He is survived, besides his parents, by four sisters: Mrs. Sanford Sunde of Faribault, Mrs. Vernon Reko, Mrs. Harold Lenway and Miss Avis Brekken of Kenyon; also five brothers, Austin, Wilfred and Ormenzo of Dennison, Lyle of Faribault and Levi of Portland, Oregon. He was the first Warsaw man killed in action in World War II and perhaps the first in Goodhue county. His parents received letters of sympathy from his commanding officer and from his shipmates. He was awarded the Order of the Purple Heart, the American Defense medal and World War II Victory medal, posthumously. Memorial services were held in Vang church, Sunday, Oct. 25, 1942. Seaman Brekken entered the U.S. naval training station at Great Lakes, Ill., October 17, 1940. He graduated November 25, 1940 and was transferred to the USS Pennsylvania at Bremerton, Washington, Dec. 6, 1940.

Notes:

Birth:
Shown as age 2 in 1900 census

Ida married Austin STRAND on 11 Jul 1921 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Austin (son of Ole Olson STRAND and Martha TUFTE) was born on 11 Jul 1890 in Northfield Twp, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 20 Apr 1951 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2016-MN-024663

Notes:

Fremont Frazee of Fergus Falls, age 98, passed away on July 28, 2016, at PioneerCare. He was born on November 1, 1917 to Harry and Susie Frazee in Pelican Rapids, MN.

Fremont was a no-frills, independent-minded man. He lived his life on his terms, with his family and faith at the forefront. If his life was made into a movie, the song “My Way”, sung by Frank Sinatra, would be the theme song.

His parents and grandparents were involved in flour milling, lumber milling, and banking in northern Minnesota. Fremont began his work life at the age of 12, necessitated by the losses his family endured as a result of the Great Depression. He was a news boy for the Minneapolis Tribune. He continued in this role until he graduated from Pelican High School in 1935. After graduating, he moved to Thief River where he supervised delivery of the Tribune for northern Minnesota. He developed close relationships with the newsboys he supervised and remained in contact with some of them his entire life. He joined the US Army when World War II began. He served as an operating room technician/medic in northern France and England. Many stories were told of his experiences in the war and he remained in contact with several friends that he met during the war throughout his life.

When he returned from his service in World War II, he began his career as a wholesale produce dealer. He delivered locally grown produce (a novel idea at the time), mostly potatoes, to area stores, restaurants, schools, and nursing homes. He continued in this job until larger companies took over that market. The most important event that occurred when he returned from World War II was meeting Pauline Ekeberg in 1948 in Pelican Rapids. After several years of courtship, they married in 1953 in Ft. Collins, CO. This was followed by a six-week honeymoon along the West Coast. They began their married lives in Pelican Rapids and at Fish Lake. They later moved to Fergus Falls, where they have lived for over 50 years. They had three children: Paula, Linda, and Jana. He was very proud of his children and later, his 3 grandchildren, Luke, Ryan, and Laura, children of Paula and Dan. There was nothing more important to him than attending their events and supporting their endeavors. Linda, their Down Syndrome daughter, held a very special place in his heart. She passed away in December of 2015 and was missed terribly.

Fremont enjoyed travel with his family, especially visiting extended family across the country. He insisted on family pictures to commemorate those events and every other family event, much to the dismay, at times, of those involved. He also loved tape recording/interviewing family members, friends, and sometimes even tour guides at places the family visited. He was always curious and enjoyed learning as much as he could about where we were.

One of his favorite places to be was Fish Lake, north of Pelican Rapids. He purchased the land where their cabin still stands in the 1940s. It has been the go-to gathering place for family and extended family from the beginning. One of his favorite memories was of their young grandchildren running to greet them when they got to the lake. It continues to be a gathering place for family to this day.

Another one of Fremont’s loves was big band Jazz! He saw almost every well-known jazz band from his era, with the exclusion of Glenn Miller, which he still regretted into his 90s! He even went to see Louie Armstrong in Fargo the week after his first daughter was born, leaving his wife and daughter behind. You can see why their marriage lasted 63 years ~ his wife, Pauline, understood the importance of his passion! When he was in basic training and/or leave in the Army, he would often visit New York and, and as a soldier in uniform, was given the royal treatment when attending jazz events. He never had any qualms about starting up a conversation with anyone, and would simply walk up to the bands and visit with the band members during their breaks. Another favorite memory of his was when he was assigned to be an army escort for Jimmy Durante when he was performing in a club in New York City.

Fremont was a voracious reader, especially non-fiction. If he finished a book he was reading, an encyclopedia was just as fun until he got his next book! He had a terrific memory for facts, dates, and people that amazed many, even until his last day when he recalled the family members of his Hospice nurse who grew up in Pelican Rapids over 60 years ago.

He will be terribly missed by his family and those that knew him. As Clarence said in “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “A man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?” There is/will be a definite hole in many of our lives. But, quoting from “It’s a Wonderful Life” again, “All you can take with you is that which you've given away... that things of true worth are not measured in dollars, but in the currency of friendship and family, and the good karma one puts out into the world.” He gave so many so much, most of which did not cost a dime or give him any recognition. He has now received his reward. May he rest in peace.

Fremont is survived by his wife, Pauline Frazee of Fergus Falls; daughters, Paula (Dan Sperling) Frazee-Sperling and Jana Frazee, all of Fargo, ND; and grandchildren, Luke (Megan) Sperling of Omaha, NB, Ryan Sperling and Laura Sperling, both of Fargo, ND.

Died:
Pioneer Care Center, Fergus Falls

Family/Spouse: Pauline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Harvey Charles Myhre was born on February 24, 1925, to John and Emma (Opdahl) Myhre on the family farm in Nordland Township. He attended District 77 Country School and graduated from Minneota High School. On August 23, 1958, he was united in marriage to Wanda Risting and to this union were born nine children. Wanda died in 1986. Later, Harvey began spending time with Lois Widmark. The couple enjoyed dancing, travelling and spending time together. Harvey’s primary passion was the farm. He was very self-sufficient and creative. He typically made his own tools and fixed all of his own equipment. Harvey was very staunch in his beliefs. He enjoyed taxidermy and Sudoku among other hobbies. When he was in his late 80s, he moved to the Madison Ave apartments and later to the Minneota Manor. Harvey died on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at the Minneota Manor. He is survived by his children Harvey Jr. of Porter, Richard (and Diane) of Minneota, Robert (and Lisa) of Minneota, Tom (and Traci) of Minneota, Ardis Truwe of Willmar, Donald (and Nancy Kerr) of Sioux Falls, Eric (and Paula) of Taunton, Steven (and Char) of New Hope, daughter-in-law Allison of Minneota, 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, relatives and very special friend Lois Widmark of Ivanhoe. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wanda, son Ronald and all of his siblings.

Harvey married Wanda Jolene RISTING on 23 Aug 1958 in Lyon County, Minnesota. Wanda was born on 30 Dec 1933 in Murray County, Minnesota; died on 30 Nov 1986 in Minneota, Lyon County, Minnesota; was buried in Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Minneota, Lyon County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1915-05344

Notes:

Info from Eric G Bostrom’s Bostrom, Frank Family Tree. He calls Erik “Koppar Erik Ersson.”

Died:
as Iola Warford

Bertha married Clarence O GILBERTSON on 6 Mar 1937 in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Clarence was born on 9 Dec 1904 in North Dakota; died on 1 Jul 1960 in Mountrail County, North Dakota; was buried in United Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She was a student at Moorhead State Teachers College in 1937.

In the 1940 census, she living with her widower father and her younger sister in Tioga, North Dakota. She was 23, unmarried, and working as a saleslady at a general store.

From her entry in Find A Grave:

Esther Nelson, 102, a lifelong resident to the Tioga community, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Tioga Medical Center Long Term Care Unit.

Esther Signora Agnes Strand was born on a farm in Golden Valley Township, northwest of Tioga on March 23, 1917 to Gilbert and Bertha (Ellingboe) Strand. She was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from Tioga High School in 1935.

On January 30, 1944 she was united in marriage to LeRoy Nelson. They lived on the Nelson farm southeast of Tioga through the ensuing years. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, being one of the organists for many years and also accompanied the Zion Trio.

After LeRoy died on April 4, 1968, she moved to Tioga, where she enjoyed her little garden and flowers. She always had a positive attitude and looked on the bright side of things. She entered the Tioga Nursing Home in January of 2006 where she resided until her death.

She is survived by her son, Richard (Sandra) Nelson of Tioga, ND; grandchildren, Hannah (Jesse) Nelson-Diaz, of Seattle, WA, Gretchen (Steve) Bitz of Bismarck, ND and Everett Nelson of Tioga, ND. Other survivors include four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Also preceding her in death are her parents; sisters, Iola Warford and Beulah Hanchett.

Family/Spouse: LeRoy NELSON. LeRoy was born on 28 Jul 1912 in North Dakota; died on 4 Apr 1968 in Williams County, North Dakota; was buried in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Beulah (Strand) Hanchett, 89, passed away 6/17/2009 in Sparks, NV. Beulah was born in Tioga, ND on 2/24/1920 to Bertha and Gilbert Strand, the youngest of 3 girls.

She graduated from Tioga High. Marrying Lloyd Hanchett in 1948, Beulah worked as a house wife and mother to their son, Vaughon. In 1967, the family moved to Plymouth, MI where Lloyd worked for GMC and Beulah worked for the City of Plymouth. In 1986, they moved to Sparks, NV near Vaughon and his children. Lloyd passed away in 1996.

A proud Norwegian, accomplished at cooking and baking traditional foods, sewing, knitting, and most proud of her son and grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Vaughon and his partner, Nancy Cise of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Susan Hanchett, Erik and his wife, Susie of Reno; two sisters in ND; a niece and three nephews.

A service will be held later in Tioga, ND.

Beulah married Lloyd HANCHETT in 1948. Lloyd was born on 4 Mar 1922; died on 26 Apr 1997; was buried in United Cemetery, Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, rising to the rank of corporal.

Birth:
or 9 Feb

Notes:

Or Justine

Gertina married Jacy Olander JOHNSON on 5 Jan 1929 in Renville County, Minnesota. Jacy died on 7 Nov 1988 in Carlton County, Minnesota; was buried in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Dawson, Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He is not the Sever Strand who died in Minneapolis in July of 1929.

Notes:

She had a daughter with her 2nd husband, Ole Olstad, in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, in 1946. That child, Carol Ann, died soon after birth.

Ida married Sandy Abner JORDET on 28 Jul 1928 in Renville County, Minnesota. Sandy was born on 16 Jun 1903 in Sacred Heart Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; died on 5 Aug 1943 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Sunset Memorial Park, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

One child.

Family/Spouse: Waldo GREGERSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Blenda Alstad was born November 11, 1915, to Thomas and Mary (Soine) Strand in rural Sacred Heart, Wang Township. She was baptized and confirmed at Wang Lutheran Church of rural Maynard.

She married Conrad Alstad on April 23, 1934, in the Methodist Parsonage in Montevideo and to this union three children were born.

Blenda was called to our Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom from the Granite Falls Health Care Center in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 20, 2017, at the age of 101.

She is survived by her sons: Ronald and Terry; six grandchildren: Tamara, Ronita, Kari, Amy, Jennifer and Jessica; and six great grandchildren.

Blenda was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary; husband Conrad; daughter Mary Jo; five brothers and four sisters.

Blenda married Conrad ALSTAD on 22 Apr 1934 in Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]