Ola Torsteinson GRIHAMAR

Notes:

Birth:
Grihamar 4/

Family/Spouse: Ingeborg Marie Olsdatter EDSVOLD. Ingeborg (daughter of Ole EDSVOLD and Cecelia Katharine Jørgensdatter BRATT) was born in 1773 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He married his first cousin.

Birth:
Grihamar 4/

Ola married Sissel Persdatter HAUGEN in 1834. Sissel (daughter of Per Knutsen KVAM and Karen Olsdatter EDSVOLD) was born in 1815 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He and Anne were living on Korsekeren (Jim calls this Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra)) in Vang in the 1865 census with their children Ole, age 14, and Torsteen, age 13.

Birth:
Grihamar 4/

Family/Spouse: Anne Tostensdatter KJERSTEIN. Anne (daughter of Torstein Ivarsen KJERSTEIN and Kari Olsdatter ØYLO) was born in 1816 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1869. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marie Magenta says 1808-1899.

Vang A, p. 103, says 1805-1897.

Family/Spouse: Randi Trondsdatter ØYE. Randi (daughter of Thron Johansen ØYE and Anne Johnsdatter NYSTØGA) was born in 1823; died in 1855. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown in the church book as the daughter of Ole Olsson Qvam and Sissel Pedersdatter; sponsors Christopher Qvam, Gulbrand Berge, Karen Olsdatter K, Berith Gulliksdatter Qvam, Marith Anfinsdatter.

Birth:
Kvam 32/4 Nørre

Family/Spouse: Ole Knudson GAASEDELEN. Ole (son of Knut Knutson GAASEDELEN and Rangdi Nilsdotter STELE) was born on 30 Jun 1827 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 16 Jan 1890 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Jun 1842, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Not listed in JIm’s VS.

Shown in church book as son of Ole Olsen Qvam and Sessel Pedersdatter; sponsors Christopher Qvam, Gulbrand Berge, Knud somebody, Ingeborg Grehamar, Sessel Grihamar.

The Bednark Quam Family Tree shows him marrying Margaret Stende in the U.S.

Birth:
presumably Kvam 32/4 Nørre

Family/Spouse: Margrete Andrisdatter STEINDE. Margrete (daughter of Andris Trondsen SKJØRE and Marit Thomasdatter LO) was born in 1841 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 9 Oct 1853, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Buried:
as Torsten O. Lensmanshougen

Family/Spouse: Sigrid Gudbrandsdatter LO. Sigrid (daughter of Knud Iversson ELTUN and Gjartrud Thomasdatter ELTUN, daughter of Gudbrand Olsen HØVERSTAD and Marit Ivarsdatter ELTUN) was born on 19 Feb 1853 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 23 May 1946 in Chippewa County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Their sons Tosten, Nels, and Lars came to the U.S.

Birth:
Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra) Lensmannshaugen

Family/Spouse: Ingeleiv Knutsdatter GÅSEDELEN. Ingeleiv (daughter of Knut Knutsen GÅSEDELEN and Ambjørg Andrisdatter TUNE) was born in 1847 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1929 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 24 Sep 1848, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Some sources, including Norway Select Baptisms, say b. 1 Apr 1851, bapt. 27 Apr 1851. This is incorrect. According to the church birth records on Digitalarkivet, that 1851 Anne Tostensdatter is the daughter of Tosten Olsen Sonderol and Randi Olsdatter.

The 1848 Anne (b. 23 Jul 1848, bapt. 24 Sep 1848) is the daughter of Tosten Olsen and Randi Thronsdatter Grihammer.

Family/Spouse: Jørgen K HERMUNDSTAD. Jørgen (son of Knut Jørnsson KVÅLE and Ingebjørg Knutsdotter LAJORD) was born on 7 Oct 1850 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Hermundstad i Øye according to Marie Magenta

Family/Spouse: Ole Knutson ELTUN. Ole was born on 2 Feb 1840 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 9 Apr 1891 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1946-MN-004699

Notes:

In the 1900 census, as “Rosia,” she had had 8 children, all 8 still living. In 1910 those numbers are 11 and 11.

Rangdi married Haaken (Henry) O BROIN about 1881. Haaken (son of Ole Jensen BRØYN and Martha Haakonsdatter KVAMME) was born in Oct 1858 in Minnesota; died in 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Church records say this child died in August of 1864 and is buried in Holden.

Gravestone, which he shares with Edward, says 12 Oct 1863 to 18 Aug 1865.

Sissel married Knute PRESTRUDE on 22 Aug 1894 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Knute was born in 1862; died on 25 Oct 1938 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1953-MN-011546

Notes:

He is probably the Knut Gaasedelen who attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy starting in the year 1886-1887.

Knute and Maria and family live next door to the Neseths in Holden Twp in the 1905 state census.

In the 1920 census, Knut is a 52 year-old widower in Holden Twp. All six of his children are still living with him.

Knute was Treasurer of the Nerstrand Farmers Mercantile Elevator Co. for over 30 years between 1921 and 1953.

Knute married Maria NESETH on 29 May 1897 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Maria was born about 1872 in Wisconsin; died on 22 Sep 1917 in Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He may be the Ole Gaasedelen who attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy starting in the year 1883-1884.

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Death Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1942-MN-018385

Notes:

He is probably the Nils Gaasedelen who attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy starting in the year 1886-1887.

Nils and family lived at 2011 Portland Avenue S. in Minneapolis in the 1920 census. Nils was a 48 year-old retired meter reader. Isabelle was a dressmaker.

His death certificate shows he was a retired real estate and investment broker. His residence was 2011 Portland Avenue S. where he had lived for 30 years. He died of bowel cancer.

Buried, at least according to Lakewood’s record, as Nels C. Gaasedelen.

Birth:
his death certificate showed 1872

Buried:
Section 44, Lot 141, Grave 1

Nils married Isabel NESETH on 17 Apr 1912 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Isabel was born on 15 Nov 1884 in Minnesota; died on 20 Sep 1960 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried on 23 Sep 1960 in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Church records say 17 Mar 1873 to 3 May 1874.

Gravestone, which he share with Knut, says 18 Feb 1872 to 3 May 1873.

Notes:

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. He was a cream buyer for North American Creamery in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. He was described as tall and stout with gray hair and dark eyes. He gave his nearest relative as Enga Gaasedelen.

Birth:
birthdate from WWI draft registration

Family/Spouse: Enga Serene. Enga was born on 26 Mar 1878; died on 19 Jun 1958; was buried in Gol Cemetery, Kenyon Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anders married Clara Belle Marie STENBAKKEN on 14 Jun 1904 in Rice County, Minnesota. Clara (daughter of Erik STENBAKKEN and Randi HALVORSON) was born on 5 Mar 1884; died on 10 Jan 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1966-MN-001047
• Baptism: 24 May 1874, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Anne married Thrond (Thomas) S SOINE on 2 Jun 1900 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. Thrond (son of Sigurd Kristofferson (Syver C) SOINE and Synneva Trondsdotter ELLINGBØE) was born on 23 Oct 1871 in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota; died on 1 Nov 1959 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1 Jul 1877, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Family/Spouse: Christine HEDIN. Christine was born on 8 Nov 1882 in Minnesota; died on 9 Oct 1972 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota; was buried in Wangs Lutheran Church Cemetery, Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he was a physician living with his wife and his wife’s sister in Chicago.

Died:
indexed as Dr. Gilbert T Haugen

Notes:

In the 1920 census, he was a carpenter in Minot.

Birth:
Haugen 30/1 (Krøsseikra) Lensmannshaugen

Family/Spouse: Carrie Trondsdatter HAMRE. Carrie (daughter of Trond Endresen KATTEVOLD and Berte Helgesdatter LEINE) was born in 1880 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died in 1969 in Ward County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Of 30/1.

From an article in the Minot Daily News, November 26, 2021:

ALEXANDER – The Haugen Ranch of Alexander was honored recently with the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association’s Rancher of the Year award.

The award was presented at a special awards banquet held during the organization’s annual convention in Fargo this past September. Seventy-five-year NDSA members and ranch proprietors Les and Shelly, along with their son Lane and daughter-in-law Kristan, run the cow-calf operation in McKenzie County.

In 1912, Lars and Christine (Dahl) Haugen homesteaded Haugen Ranch, 15 miles south of Alexander. They had made the voyage from Vang, Valdres, Norway, unwed at the time, and arrived at the port in Boston, Mass., one month apart from each other. In November 1912, Lars filed for land in Bowline Township in northwestern North Dakota and he began living on the land shortly after. Lars and Christine were married March 17, 1915. They began their married life on an empty prairie with empty hands, ready to work. In 1916, the land was officially patented as their own.

“One-hundred-and-five years later, Haugen Ranch lives on,” said Shelly, noting the family’s centennial celebration, which took place in 2016. “It has been fun and honorable to see Lars’ and Christine’s vision when they settled here mold into something they could only dream of. We keep building and we strive to be better each day.”

Lars and Christine had three children, all born on the homestead. Their sons, Orville and Luther, were farmers and ranchers living south of Alexander and their daughter Inga became a nurse and moved to town.

Luther Haugen married Florence and, in 1946, they purchased the family’s ranch and became North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) members. In 1949, Luther relocated the ranch to its present location, two miles north of the original homestead. The homestead’s outbuildings still function as usable facilities today.

Luther passed away at the age of 50 in 1972. Florence and their four children, Les, Judy, Laura and Kay, continued to live and work on the ranch after Luther’s death. Florence retired in 1980 and, in 1981, Les and Shelly began purchasing the ranch from Florence and Les’s sisters. Les and Shelly continued to expand the ranching and farming operations, growing and adding acreage with each generation. They made it a point with their three children, Callie, Lane and Tess, to instill the tight-knit, hardworking family values of the western heritage. Les and Shelly give a lot of credit to the success of the ranch to their children for their hard work and continued dedication to the operation.

Les and Shelly introduced Charolais cattle into the commercial herd. The cattle herd presently consists of black and black baldy cows and still uses Angus and Charolais genetics. They calve in April, wean in the fall and sell to repeat private buyers. In addition, they keep black replacement females when able.

The Haugen family also hosts a large branding each year. “We do it the traditional way — with a rope and drag,” said Les. “Our neighbors come from all around. They play a vital part in our operation on branding day, and every other day of the year.” The Haugens credit not only the family for good help, but the indispensable and strong neighbor relationship the community around them has. “We are family-oriented and neighbor-oriented,” said Kristan. “Everyone around here helps each other and makes the world go round. It’s truly special.”

Today, Les, Shelly, Lane and Kristan operate Haugen Ranch and hold the Haugen Ranch’s NDSA membership. They’ve been a member for many years because the NDSA has the best of North Dakota cattle producers in mind, Les said.

Before returning to the ranch full-time, Lane received a welding degree and worked in the oilfield, while staying active on the family’s operation. Now, that education serves as a means for making the ranch more self-sufficient. “From being able to do the repairs that are necessary to raising our own feed and making our own hay, we prefer to be self-sufficient in every way possible,” said Lane. “Everyone has a hand in the operation to do so, including our children, Henri and Ledger.” The family also said, with self-sufficiency, comes the ability to be sustainable and push the ranch’s goals to the next level. “We improve every day and strive to make things better,” said Lane.

“Being a rancher is a proud way to live,” said Les. “You make the best of your cattle, make a living and spend time with your family that is alongside you every day.” The next generation agreed as Kristan noted, “We are able to set our own goals and be self-motivated. We take pride every day in what we do.”

Les and Shelly look forward to seeing the next generation — their eight grandchildren, Hadley, Harley, Rio, River, Henri, Ledger, Tay and Rye — playing their own roles on the ranch and in life.

The Haugen Ranch is a North Dakota Centennial Heritage Ranch, receiving the honor in 2016. The Haugen family is a member of the NDSA, MonDak Stockgrowers Association, McKenzie County Grazing Association, North Dakota Farm Bureau, American Quarter Horse Association and MonDak Quarter Horse Association.

“The Haugen Ranch embodies North Dakota’s ranching spirit and work ethic,” said NDSA President Jeff Schafer, a New Rockford, N.D., cow-calf producer and feeder. “They are deserving of this prestigious award. Congratulations, Haugen Ranch.”

Lars married Kirsti DAHL on 17 Mar 1915 in North Dakota. Kirsti (daughter of Endre N ROGN and Ingebjørg Larsdatter HEEN) was born on 24 Jul 1895 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 19 Jul 1991 in Watford, McKenzie County, North Dakota; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 13 Mar 1881, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Baptismal sponsors: Berit Trondsdatter Opdal, Anders Andersen Hermundstad, Ole Tostensen Grohammar, Haaver Knudsen Hermundstad, Guri Tostensdatter Grihammar.

The Concordia Lutheran record of his marriage says he was born on Berge in Valdres and that his wife, Annie Weflen, was born in Granite Falls.

In the 1910 census, he and Annie and Jorgen and Marie live in Fillmore Twp, Divide County, North Dakota, on a farm Knute owns with a mortgage.

In the 1920 census, his wife was Guri. She was 36 and born in Norway. Included in the household was Maria C. Together, Knute and Gura had a daughter Gladys, 1 month old.

The Odegard Family Tree on Ancestry has an incorrect mother shown for Knute.

Baptism:
Øye?

Knute married Annie WEFLEN on 18 Mar 1909 in Divide County, North Dakota. Annie (daughter of Thomas K WEFLEN and Ragnild Andersdatter HAGEN) was born on 20 Jan 1886 in Minnesota; died on 13 Jun 1917 in Divide County, North Dakota; was buried on 16 Jun 1917 in Concordia Cemetery, Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Guri. Guri was born about 1884 in Norway; died on 15 Mar 1949 in Divide County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth:
Øye

Family/Spouse: Thor HOIVIK. Thor was born on 3 Dec 1879 in Norway; died in Mar 1980 in Ramsey County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]