1771 - 1835 (64 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Ole Julson KVÅLE was born in 1771 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 28 Jan 1835 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Family/Spouse: Berit Engebretsdatter FAUSKE. Berit was born in 1773 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 8 Feb 1837 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Ingeborg Olsdatter KVÅLE
was born on 21 Jan 1805 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1885 in Minnesota.
- 3. Marit Olsdatter KVÅLE
was born on 30 Oct 1799 in Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in Norway.
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Generation: 2
2. | Ingeborg Olsdatter KVÅLE (1.Ole1) was born on 21 Jan 1805 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1885 in Minnesota. Notes:
Birth:
Qvale
Family/Spouse: Anders Olsen HAUGE. Anders (son of Ole Olsen ULVEN-EGGE and Ambjørg Gulliksdatter EGGE) was born on 21 Oct 1808 in Lomen, Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1849. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Ambjør Andersdatter (Emily) HAUGE
was born on 20 Oct 1835 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 29 Nov 1906 in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
- 5. Berit Andersdatter HAUGE
was born on 4 Apr 1838 in Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 7 Apr 1913 in Minnesota; was buried in Garness Lutheran Church Cemetery, Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- 6. Marit Andersdatter HAUGE
was born on 7 Jul 1844 in Hauge, Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Oct 1911 in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
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3. | Marit Olsdatter KVÅLE (1.Ole1) was born on 30 Oct 1799 in Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in Norway. Family/Spouse: Tollev Tordsen. Tollev was born on 21 Oct 1804 in Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Nov 1846 in Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Knut Tollefsen HAUGEN
was born on 2 Nov 1833 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 20 Apr 1920 in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
- 8. Ole Tollefsen HAUGEN
was born on 10 Mar 1831 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 5 Aug 1905 in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
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Generation: 3
5. | Berit Andersdatter HAUGE (2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 4 Apr 1838 in Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 7 Apr 1913 in Minnesota; was buried in Garness Lutheran Church Cemetery, Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 12 Apr 1838, Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway
Notes:
Birth:
Lomen, Røn or Slidre local parish
Berit married Alv Alvson RØVANG on 6 Aug 1855 in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Alv (son of Alv Thomassen RØVANG and Ambjørg Olsdatter LOME) was born on 7 Jun 1831 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 15 Apr 1915 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; was buried in Garness Lutheran Church Cemetery, Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Anders REDWING
was born on 18 Jul 1857 in Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 17 Mar 1932 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
- 11. Alfred Thomas ROVANG
was born on 21 Jun 1864 in Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 21 Jan 1911 in Winneshiek County, Iowa.
- 12. Martha REDWING
was born on 9 Oct 1866 in Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1925 in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- 13. Martin A REDWING
was born on 28 Jul 1880 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.
- 14. Gustav Adolphus REDWING
was born on 15 Jan 1885 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 26 Jan 1961 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
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6. | Marit Andersdatter HAUGE (2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 7 Jul 1844 in Hauge, Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 21 Oct 1911 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Family/Spouse: Ole Jøgersen HELLE. Ole (son of Jøger Knudsen VIK and Marit Olsdatter LOMEN) was born on 4 May 1838 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 15 Dec 1905 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Anton Olson HELLIE
was born on 16 Jun 1872 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; died on 20 Apr 1912 in Stevens County, Minnesota.
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8. | Ole Tollefsen HAUGEN (3.Marit2, 1.Ole1) was born on 10 Mar 1831 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 5 Aug 1905 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Family/Spouse: Syneve Larsdatter. Syneve was born on 8 Feb 1845 in Norway; died on 1 Sep 1873 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. Gunvor HAUGEN
was born in Jan 1866 in Bancroft, Freeborn County, Minnesota; died on 3 Jun 1948 in Freeborn County, Minnesota.
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Generation: 4
10. | Anders REDWING (5.Berit3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 18 Jul 1857 in Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 17 Mar 1932 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Family/Spouse: Julia KNUTSON. Julia was born on 6 Dec 1868 in Minnesota; died on 19 Aug 1895 in North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Cora Bellita REDWING
was born on 2 Mar 1892 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota; died on 8 May 1977 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
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12. | Martha REDWING (5.Berit3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 9 Oct 1866 in Winneshiek County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1925 in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Family/Spouse: Joseph Idso THOMPSON. Joseph (son of Nils Nilsen THOMPSON and Ingebjørg Isabel KVÅLE) was born on 19 Sep 1865 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 21 May 1952 in Houston County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Vernon Theodore THOMPSON
was born on 15 Jul 1909 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 8 Nov 1962 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa.
- 21. Mary Josephine THOMPSON
was born on 24 Dec 1892 in Minnesota; died on 21 Dec 1989 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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13. | Martin A REDWING (5.Berit3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 28 Jul 1880 in Fillmore County, Minnesota; died in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota. Family/Spouse: Rose Agnes HASSEN. Rose died on 16 Sep 1992 in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Evelyn Julia REDWING
was born on 11 May 1916 in Rusk County, Wisconsin; died on 2 Dec 2007 in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota.
- 23. Chester Martin REDWING
was born on 24 Oct 1927 in Mower County, Minnesota; died on 2 Sep 2005 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
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16. | Gunvor HAUGEN (8.Ole3, 3.Marit2, 1.Ole1) was born in Jan 1866 in Bancroft, Freeborn County, Minnesota; died on 3 Jun 1948 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. Family/Spouse: Ole SELSTAD. Ole was born on 10 Sep 1863 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; died on 1 Dec 1941 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Valborg Lillian SELSTAD
was born on 14 Apr 1898 in Freeborn County, Minnesota; died on 18 Jul 1986 in Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota.
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Generation: 5
17. | Hazel HAUGEN (9.John4, 4.Ambjør3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 17 Aug 1922 in Woodburn, Marion County, Oregon; died on 22 Mar 2011 in Clark County, Washington. Hazel married Richard R HARMON on 3 Aug 1952 in Multnomah County, Oregon. Richard was born on 30 Oct 1919 in Albion, Michigan; died on 29 May 2007 in Clark County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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22. | Evelyn Julia REDWING (13.Martin4, 5.Berit3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 11 May 1916 in Rusk County, Wisconsin; died on 2 Dec 2007 in Austin, Mower County, Minnesota. Notes:
Evelyn Julia (Redwing) Christopherson, age 91, She left this life on Dec. 2, 2007 at Our House Memory Care in Austin, Minn.
Evelyn entered this life in Bruce, Wis. on May 16, 1916. Evelyn graduated from Austin High School in 1934. She married Loren E. Christopherson in 1939. He passed away in 1976. To this union three daughters were born. She worked in her husband's two grocery stores during the early years of her marriage and later as bartender/waitress at Lefty's Bar earning her gold union card for 44 years of membership. She was a longtime member of the VFW, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion auxiliaries.
"Evie" was loved and respected by her family and the many people she served over the years. Her two rules, "always be a lady" and "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything" are her legacy. She left us quietly and quickly, never wanting to be a bother. Her way. We miss her.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters: Lora Lee Bauer, Austin, Minn., Linda (Steve) Hoag, Austin, Minn., Lisa Ramirez, Farmington, Minn.; Seven grandchildren: Tara Anderson, Wade (Jody) Bauer, Lia, (Jason) Culbert, Christyn, (Brandon) McFarland, Chelsea Hoag (Brandon Smith), Rose and Riki Ramirez and nine great-grandchildren; brother: Alvin (Geraldine) Redwing, Austin, Minn.; sisters-in-law: Delores Redwing, Portland Ore., Vernyce Austin and Delphy Voorhees, Austin, Minn.; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters Bernice Vedder, Myrtle Carlson, Doris Ness, brother Chester Redwing.
Birth:
or 16 May
Family/Spouse: Loren Elward CHRISTOPHERSON. Loren was born in 1914; died on 28 Feb 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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23. | Chester Martin REDWING (13.Martin4, 5.Berit3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 24 Oct 1927 in Mower County, Minnesota; died on 2 Sep 2005 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Notes:
US Navy, WWII
Family/Spouse: Delores LaVonne BJERKE. Delores was born on 9 Apr 1930; died on 19 Aug 2008; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 6
29. | Beulah ULVEDAL (18.Cora5, 10.Anders4, 5.Berit3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) died on 8 Dec 2005 in North Dakota. Notes:
Beulah B. Nelson, Crookston, MN, formerly of East Grand Forks and Grand Forks, died December 8, 2005 at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home with family members at her side.
Beulah Beatrice Ulvedal was born on April 23, 1913 in Grand Forks at the St. Anne's Hospital. She was the eldest daughter of Cora (Redwing) Ulvedal and A. J. Ulvedal. She began her education in Emerado, ND and graduated with a teaching certificate from Mayville Teaching College in 1930. She was a rural schoolteacher at an early age and taught students of all ages, some even older than she was.
She married LeRoy E. Nelson in 1936. They farmed near Inkster, N.D. and Thompson, N.D. They moved to Grand Forks in 1952 to continue raising their family.
Both Beulah and LeRoy were active in the Thompson PTA and were instrumental in starting the school lunch program. After the move, they were active in the Belmont PTA and its fundraising activities. Beulah played a part in the writing of the history of Belmont School. She was also active in the United Lutheran Ladies' Aid and was president of the organization in the late 1950's. She combined homemaking and career as her children got older. She worked at Willey's Jewelry, Norby's and later served as the store manager of the Fanny Farmer Candy shop until her retirement.
Beulah was known as a fantastic cook, which also included baking breads, doughnuts, and Swedish rice pudding. Many holidays, she decorated homemade Yule Kaka and had her children deliver it to friends and family. Education and hard work, ""If you want to teach kids to work, you must work beside them' were priorities for Beulah. Mother of her seven and many neighborhood kids, Beulah had an uncanny ability to understand children and their needs. She had a quiet personality but was firm in her conviction; she volunteered as needed and put in long hours in her many roles.
LeRoy E. Nelson died on December 10, 1986. She is survived by her sister, Vivian (Don) Bye, Bemidji, MN and Mesa, AZ. Children: Gayle (Jerome) Birkeland, Grand Forks, ND, Maureen (Ordean ) Jacobson, Fargo, ND, Sandra ""Jo' (James) Dunn, Mentor, MN, Donald P.(Cathy) Nelson, North Oaks, MN. Thomas L. (Joyanne) Nelson, Eugene, OR, Kathleen ""Tootsie' (John ""Gino') Gasparini, Grand Forks, ND and Gary J. M. Nelson, Fort Collins, CO. She has nineteen grandchildren who will serve as pallbearers/honorary pallbearers, twenty-four great-grand children, and two great-great grand children. brother-in-law, Gordon Caldis, Grand Forks, sisters-in-law, Lillian Ulvedal, Portland, OR, and Betty Ulvedal, Fairplay, CO and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, sisters, Mildred Ulvedal, Evelyn Erickson, LeNore Caldis, and brothers, A.L. ""Bud' Ulvedal and Lincoln Ulvedal. The family is especially grateful for the care that Beulah received while at the Villa St. Vincent which was her home for twelve years. Funeral Services will be at the United Lutheran Church, on Monday, December 12, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery of Grand Forks.
Family/Spouse: LeRoy NELSON. LeRoy died in 1986. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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30. | Lois Kathleen AMDAHL (21.Mary5, 12.Martha4, 5.Berit3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 20 Apr 1921 in Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota; died on 11 Jul 2016 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Notes:
Towne, Lois Kathleen Age 95, of Bloomington, MN, passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2016. Born in Preston, MN, she grew up in South Minneapolis. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roland Edward Towne, her parents and 3 siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Pamela Payne and Cynthia Towne, her grandson Gabriel Towne, her great-granddaughter ElleAnna Towne, her sister Dee Oughtred and a myriad of nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews.
Family/Spouse: Roland Edward TOWNE. Roland was born on 18 Jan 1917 in Minnesota; died on 31 Aug 1991 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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31. | Tilford HELLIE (25.Tilford5, 15.Anton4, 6.Marit3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 18 May 1939 in Stevens County, Minnesota; died on 23 Jan 2011 in Wisconsin. Notes:
Tilford E. Hellie Jr, age 71 of St. Croix Falls, WI passed away in his sleep at his home on Sunday, January 23, 2011. Tilford was born May 18, 1939 to Tilford and Clara Hellie of Morris, MN; where he was raised. After graduating from Morris High School in 1957 he attended college and earned his Bachelors degree in Education. After college, Tilford was an active member of the Army National Guard for several years. In 1967 Tilford married Gretchen Dokken of Benson, MN. Benson became their home and they had two sons, Christopher and Erik.
Tilford eventually lived and worked in Minneapolis for many years before moving to St Croix Falls, WI; where he and Gretchen enjoyed retirement. There’s nothing Tilford enjoyed more than visiting with friends and being active in different community groups. He also loved spending time with his sons and grandchildren and being a part of their lives. He was a proud father and grandfather.
Tilford was preceded in death by his parents, Tilford and Clara Hellie, his younger brother Keith, and his granddaughter Madeline. Survivors include Gretchen Dokken-Hellie, sons Christopher (Michelle) Hellie and Erik (Jennifer) Hellie, and grandchildren, Emily, Bennett, Marty and Stuart.
Family/Spouse: G.J. DOKKEN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 7
32. | Lorna Beth CALDIS (28.Cora6, 18.Cora5, 10.Anders4, 5.Berit3, 2.Ingeborg2, 1.Ole1) was born on 6 Sep 1957 in Grand Forks County, North Dakota; died on 14 Jul 2012 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Notes:
Lorna Fair, 54, of Denver, CO, formerly of Grand Forks, ND, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Denver Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lorna was born September 6, 1957 in Grand Forks, ND to LeNore and Gordon Caldis. She was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church. She attended Grand Forks Schools, graduating from Red River High School. Lorna also graduated from Cottey College, Nevada Missouri and from Metropolitan State College of Denver School of Business, magna cum laude, with a Degree in Management and a concentration in Human Resources.
Lorna was involved with PEO Sisterhood, Reopening of Slavens Elementary, Net/post grad program at Littleton High and was a recipient of Littleton High School's Community Appreciation Award in 2011.
Lorna's proudest achievements are her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling the world, reading, shopping, cooking, baking, decorating, entertaining and any/all activities that her children were involved in.
Lorna is survived by her husband Paul; sons Jensen and Cole; her father, Gordon Caldis; siblings Jack and Lynda Caldis, Coke and Gary Oines, Bill and Roxanne Thurman Caldis, Cammy and Jerry Johnson. Nieces and nephews include Rick Caldis, Susan and Hayden Yeagley, Corey, Candace, Cora, Oliver Caldis, Leif and Margaret Feinberg Oines, Hans and Susan Oines, Cleve, Psalm, Klyr and Noelani Oines, Cache and William Caldis, Talia, Ryan, Sienna Sundstrom, Whitney Johnson, Madison and Marley Fair.
Family/Spouse: Paul FAIR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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