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Magnuson, John A., farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Wastedo. Magnuson, Carl M., farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Wastedo.
Magnuson, Carl L., farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Wastedo. McAlonan, James, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Hader. Medje, T. S., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Wastedo. Medje, Ole S., farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Wastedo. Monson, Iver, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Wastedo.
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MALBERG, JOHN, farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Cannon River Falls. Was born in Sweden, April 23, 1827. Came to America in 1853, settling in Tippe- canoe county, Ind., where he remained until the spring of 1857, working at his trade, that of carpenter and joiner. In the latter named year, he came to Red Wing, where he was engaged at his trade until 1860, when he moved to this township, and pre-empted 120 acres of land, where he now lives. He now owns 160 acres, worth $6,000. Married Christine Johnson, in Red Wing, in 1857. She is a native of Sweden. Their children are-Peter B., Ida H., (now Mrs. Albert Miller, who was married July 18, 1877, and has one son, named John Rutherford, ) Phebe M., Olive, Amos, Adelia, and John S. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.
MILLER, LEWIS, farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Wastedo. Owns 80 acres of land, worth $3,500. Was born in Sweden, Oct. 13, 1833. Came to America in 1854, and worked in a machine shop in Chicago a number of years. In 1862, he came to this county, and settled where he now lives. Married Mary Johnson, in 1859. She is 'a native of Sweden. Their children are- Ida M., Albertina, Hetty R., Adelf E., Julia, Nancy, Frederick R., Ellen, and Anna. Politically a Republican, and is a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church.
Miller, Albert, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. White Rock.
NELSON, JOHN, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. White Rock. Owns 160 acres of land, worth $7,000. Was born in Sweden Sept. 27, 1843. Came to America in 1855, settling in Chisago county, Minn., from there he enlist- ed, Aug. 1862, in Co. I, 6th Minn. V. I. Was engaged in protecting the settlements from Indian raids till 1864, when his command was ordered south, and they joined the 16th army corps at New Orleans. Participated in the battles of Mobile, Spanish Fort, and was discharged Aug. 19, 1865. He then spent one year and a half traveling through Montana, Kansas and other portions of the west, and in 1867, returned to Minnesota and settled on his present farm. Married Sarah Tholander, in 1869. She is a native of Sweden. Their children are-Mary, Henry W., Aaron W., and Her- man B.
Nelson, Christian, farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Wastedo. Norman, John, farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Wastedo.
Nelson, Gulbrand, farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Wastedo. Nesse, Ole P., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Wastedo. Ottarness, E. L., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Wastedo. Osterbo, Knut E., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Wastedo. Onstad, Ole J., farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Wastedo. Onstad, Rognold J., farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Wastedo. Ottarnes, Andrew, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Wastedo.
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OLSON, WILLIAM, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Wastedo. Was born in Norway, December 2, 1826. Came to America in 1849, stopping in Summit, Wau- kesha county, Wis., remained about six months and moved to Lake Mills, Jefferson county, Wis., and lived in that portion of the State until the fall of 1855, when he moved to this county, settling where he now lives. Owns 180 acres of land, worth $7,500. Has held the office of township treasurer fifteen years, and other offices. Married Anna Olson, in Stoughton, Wis., in 1855. She was born in Norway. Their children are-Lewis J., Oliver, Christine, Isabella, Caroline, William, George and Lovise.
Onstad, Elling O., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Wastedo.
Ottarness, Guttorm P., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Wastedo.
OPSAL, M. T., dealer in general merchandize, hats, caps, boots and shoes, groceries, patent medicines, &c., store on sec. 21, P. O. Wastedo. He was born in Norway, Sept. 22, 1837. Came to America in 1862, settling in Red Wing. Enlisted in March, 1864 in the 2d Minn. V. I., Co. I. Was discharged in July of the same year, and returned to this county, where he has since resided. Has been postmaster, township clerk, and is now town - ship treasurer. Married Gunnild Christopher, in this county in 1870; she is a native of Norway. Their children are Christine M., born Oct. 22, 1873; Hannah, born Dec. 6, 1875; and Caroline, born April 9, 1878. Polit- ically is a Republican, and a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Parson, Jacob, farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Wastedo.
Peterson, Anders, farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Wastedo. -
Peterson, Andrew, farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Wastedo.
Pagel, Ferdinand, farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Pagel, Wm., farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Qvam, Iver J., sec. 7, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Qvam, Jens J., farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Robertson, Thomas, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Hader. Robertson, John, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Hader. Roiseim, Rognold J., farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Wastedo.
Ryden, G. A., merchant, sec. 22, P. O. Wastedo. Rasmuson, Jacob, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Wastedo. Sherman, T. P., farmer, sec. 13, P. (). White Rock. Skog, Nils, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. White Rock. Swenson, C. W., farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Hader. Stunddal, Mons C., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Wastedo. Swenson, Magnus, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Hader.
Swenson, Peter N., farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Wastedo.
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- Swenson, Mons N, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Wastedo. Swenson, John, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Wastedo. Sandebrekli, Thor E., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Wastedo. Tiller, Ole I., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Hader. Urevig, Mons S., farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Wastedo. Urevig, Thos. S., farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Wastedo. Vegum, Andrew T., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Hader. Vangen, Ole, farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Cannon Falls. Wing, Chas. J., farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Hader. Wolf, John, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Wastedo.
WANAMINGO.
Anderson, Charles, farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Spring Creek. Anfinson, Ole, farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Wanamingo. Anderson, Bjorn, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Wanamingo. Abrahamsen, I., farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Wanamingo. Aaby, Thorstein A., farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Norway. BORLANG, BOTOLF J., merchant, sec. 19, P. O. Norway; was born in Norway, July 18, 1842. Came to America in 1854, first settling in Wis. Worked six years on a farm; attended the Com. College at Madison three years. Came to Red Wing in 1863; clerked in the store of W. Eisen- brandt two years; he then returned to Wis., stayed a short time, came back to Red Wing; was clerk with Olson & Bush, about two years; came out here in 1867; bought out Robert White, who kept a store across the street from where Mr. B. now keeps. In 1870, built a part of his present store; in 1873 enlarged it to its present proportions; has been successful in business. He married Susan Lowe, March 6, 1868; she is a native of Norway. Their children are-Joseph E., Carl H., Randi M., Julius and Arthur. Is a member of the Nor. Ev. Luth. Church.
DAHL, P. E., dealer in groceries, hats and caps, boots and shoes, ready-made clothing, and patent medicines. Was born in Norway, Aug. 30, 1846; came to America in 1870, and in 1877 he established his present business. Although but a short time in his present location, he has made a host of friends, as one can readily see by his numerous customers and the large amount of goods he sells annually. His post office is Hader.
Borstad, John A., farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Wanamingo.
Barsnes, Jens O., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wanamingo. Baar, Johan O., farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Wanamingo.
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Bonhus, Gunnar A. K., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Aspelund. Barsnes, Hans J., blacksmith, sec. 33, P. O. Spring Creek. Broyn, Augrim O., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Spring Creek. Brekke, N. L., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Norway. Bonhus, Gunnar K., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Norway. Barsnes, Peter O., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Spring Creek. Breidalen, Aslak O., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Norway. Bygd, Hans O., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Aspelund. Breidalen, Ole A., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Aspelund. Brokke, Halvard A., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Norway. Braarud, Helleik H., farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Aspelund. Bredsten, Ole H., farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Wanamingo. Broyn, Jens K., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Spring Creek. Barsnes, Michael O., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Spring Creek. Chrislock, C. R., blacksmith, Wanamingo village. Chilson, Asaph.
Christopherson, A., farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Hader. Drugsvold, Ole A., harness maker, sec. 9, P. O. Aspelund: Dalevang, Ole J., farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Norway. Dalevang, Paul J., farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Norway. Egen, Botolf P., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Aspelund. Erickson, Gunder.
Eidsvaag, Erick N., farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Aspelund. Elstad, Ole O., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Aspelund.
Eiketveit, Thorkel K., farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Hader. Eyre, John J., farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Wanamingo. Egen, Botolf P., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Aspelund. Eilifsstol, Botolf P., farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Wanamingo. Eiketveit, Lars L., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Aspelund.
FOLLINGSTAD, OLE O., farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Wanamingo. Was born in Norway, Aug. 15, 1834. Came to America in 1861. Settled in this town- ship. In 1869 moved to this farm, where he now owns 260 acres of land. Mr. F. came to this township a poor man, without any money, but has by enterprise and industry risen until he is now regarded as one of the solid men of the township. He married Emma Baker, in 1869. They have four interesting children named, Olaf, Maria, Julia and Ida. The family are members of the N. E. Lu. Church.
Floan, Ole P., farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Aspelund.
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Flaten, Harald J., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Norway.
Fenne, Nels K., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Spring Creek. Follingstad, Martin O., farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Hader. Finne, Ole R., farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Spring Creek. Fossan, Henry E., farnier, sec. 18, P. O. Aspelund.
GRÓNVOLD, JUST CHRISTIAN, physician and surgeon; resides on sec. 19. Post office address is Norway. Was born Feb. 27, 1833, in Fron, Norway. He was at the Cathedral School of Christiana; prepared for the university, where he was admitted as a student in 1851, and passed "examen philosophicum" in 1852. He then commenced the studies of mathematics and natural sciences, in which he graduated in 1857, 1858 and 1859, (the three divisions of "real examen.") He was during that time engaged as teacher in the mathematical branches at Sylow's Polytechnical School in Christiana. He was also for several years occupied in surveying and map drawing, relative to the adjustment of divided lands, and assistant engineer in a railroad survey. As every Norwegian has to serve in the army, he discharged his obligations in that respect as a reserve lieutenant. When he came to America, in 1865, it was for the purpose of entering the United States army. On his arrival he found this government discharg- ing instead of enlisting troops, hence was disappointed. He then went to St. Louis, where he, advised by Prof. Hammer of the Humboldt Medical College, entered that institution; the study of medicine was made easier by his previous study of natural sciences. He graduated in 1869, came same year to this township, where he has since resided. He is a member of the Goodhue County Medical Society and of the Minnesota State Medical Asso- ciation. Since Dec., 1876, has been a member of the Minnesota State Board of Health. He married, Nov. 3, 1874, Elen, daughter of Ole Brandt, of Valders, Norway. Has three children-Maria, Anna and Frederik Orning.
Glestad, Andras P., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wanamingo.
Geisme, Lars T., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Aspelund.
Geisme, Lars L., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Aspelund.
Geisme, Gens P., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Aspelund. Grotte, Anderson Peter, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Spring Creek. Grotte, Lars Anderson, farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Spring Creek. Gror, Thrond L., farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Wanamingo. Gjemser, Lars L., farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Hader.
Herberg, Thorleif, blaksmith, sec. 20, P. O. Aspelund. Haugesag, Eilif O., farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Aspelund. Haller, Andrew, carpenter, sec. 24, P. O. Wanamingo.
Haugen, Knut S., farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Norway.
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HUSET, OLE O., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Norway. Was born in Norway, Nov. 27, 1842. Came to America with parents in 1844, they settling in Wis. 1846, moved to Dane county, Wis. 1855, moved to this county, settling in Holden township. His father, Ole O. Huset, entered United States service in 1861; took sick and returned home in March, 1862, died in June, 1863, aged 43 years. In 1868, the subject of this sketch, went to Pope county, Minn., where he remained 8 years, and while there held the office of justice of the peace and town clerk; returned to this town in 1876; holds the office of justice of the peace here. He married Kirsten Holman, in 1863. She was born in Norway. Their children are -Lauritz, Lettie M., Maria, Caroline, Anna and Carl O. Is a member of the N. E. Lu. Church.
Hanson, Gunder.
Huset, Ole H., farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Norway.
Holman, Lars H., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Norway.
Hjartdal, Halvard H., farmer, sec. 1, P. O. Hader. Hesjudal, Anders M., farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Aspelund. Histakr, Ole N., farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Wanamingo. Holand, Ole Salmson, farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Aspelund. Haller, Anders A., carpenter, sec. 24, P. O. Wanamingo. Haslelle, Elling A., farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Wanamingo. Homme, Thorgrim G., farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Aspelund. Holtan, Lars H., farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Wanamingo. Hauglum, Christen J., farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Aspelund. Holum, John Larsen, clerk, sec. 16, P. O. Aspelund.
HOLTAN, HANS H., farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Wanamingo. Was born in Nor- way, Dec. 14, 1820; came to America in 1845, settling in Chicago. 1849 moved to Belvidere, Ill. In the spring of 1850 moved to Portage city, Wis., where he lived one year; he then bought a farm on what was known as the "Indian land," about six miles from Portage city, where he lived until the spring of 1856, when he moved to this county, first settling on section 17, this township, but soon took sick and sold his claim, and a few years after regained his health and purchased the land on which he now lives; he owns 400 acres. His residence just completed is one of the finest houses in the county. Mr. Holtan was a representative to the 1st General Assembly of Minnesota, and has filled many positions of honor and trust in his township and county since that time. He married Aline Svenungsdatter, July 4, 1848, who died in Wis., Aug. 12, 1855. He had by this marriage two sons-Hans, who was born in Ill., and died in Red Wing, Dec. 17, 1873; and Samuel, born in Wis. He married again in · Faribault, Oct. 31, 1857, Anna Maria Pedersdatter Nostebiae, who died . Jan. 13, 1876. His children by this marriage are-Charley; Peder and
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Gunnil, twins; Andrew; Hendry and Christina, twins, deceased; and Christina. Married again, July 11, 1877, Sophia J. Moslet. Has by this marriage, one daughter, Anna Maria. The family are member of the N. E. L. Church.
Hesjudal, Arnfin L., farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Aspelund.
Hauglum, Erling O., farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Aspelund.
HANSEN, REV. O., was born in Norway, July 8, 1836. Came to America with parents in 1851, settling in Wisconsin. In 1856 came to this county, where he has since resided. He was ordained June 5, 1861; has since been pastor of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wanamingo; has also another congregation in Roscoe township. Married Mary Sophia Gulbrandson, March 11, 1859, who died May 9, 1867. He has four children by this marriage-Martin Gustav, Guneld Andria, Hans Adolph and Annette Mathelda. Married again Anna Thomason Hoven, July 29, 1868. Their children are-Maria Sophia, Thomas Laurentius, Simon Elieser and Lisa Mastine. His post office address is Aspelund.
HUSET, H. O., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Norway. Was born in Norway, Feb. 3, 1824. Came to America in 1844, settling in Wisconsin. In the spring of 1856 moved to this county, settling where he now resides. Married Aslang Aakar, in Wisconsin, in 1849. She was born in Norway, May 19, 1828. Their children are-Ole A., Anna M., Knut, Isaac, Adolph H. and Maria E. The family are members of the N. E. L. Church.
HALVERSON, MARTIN, Wanamingo village, merchant; was born in Nor- way, in 1842. Came to America in 1866; to this township the same year. Soon after his arrival he engaged as clerk for H. C. Serum, who kept a store where Mr. H. now keeps; became proprietor, in 1872, of his present establishment; he has been postmaster since 1873. Married Greatha Bjoruethun in 1873; she is a native of Norway. Their children are- Henry, Lena, (now deceased, ) and Jens. Mr. H. is a member of the Nor- wegian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
HVEEM, C., physician and surgeon, resides on sec. 1, P. O. Hader. Was born in Norway, June 2, 1835. Came to America in 1867; settled in Wis .; moved to this county in 1868, where he has since resided. Is a graduate of one of the leading Chicago medical colleges. He married Andrea Eggen, in Norway, in 1861; he has recently purchased a farm of 73 acres, within half a mile of the little village of Hader, and just completed a beautiful residence. Is a successful practitioner.
Ingebrigtson, Eilif, farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Wanamingo. Imsdalen, Tarald G., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wanamingo. Jarshon, H. O., merchant, Hader.
Juveland, J. Geirmudson, farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Aspelund. Kyljum, Erik S., farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Hader.
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Kyljum, Sigund E., farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Hader.
Kivle, Ole O., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Norway.
Kaardal, Lars E., farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Aspelund. Kroken, Niels Sigurdson, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Spring Creek. Kleiven, Thorstein T., farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Hader.
LAAVEN, T. I., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Aspelund. Was born in Norway, 1830. Came to America in 1850, settling in Dane county, Wis., where he remained till 1860, when he moved to this county, where he now owns 213 acres of land. Married Gudrid Sveinsdatter Finneberg, in Dane county, Wis., in 1854. Their children are-Maria, Edward and Wilhelm. They are members of the N. E. Lu. Church.
Lunde, Einar B., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Spring Creek.
Lilleskog, John J., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Spring Creek. Larson, Edward, farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Wanamingo. Lie, Erik J., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Aspelund. Lie. Stephen J., farmer, sec 16, P. O. Aspelund. Lunde, Botolf B., farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Wanamingo.
Lonar, Thor Gudleikson, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Hader. Lauve, Gunnar H., farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Wanamingo.
MUUS, REV. B. J., was born in Norway, March 15, 1832. Graduated from Christiana University in 1854, and in 1859 came to this county, and took charge of all the Norwegian congregations in Minnesota; settled in Wan- amingo township, and was the first established minister of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Goodhue county. For several years after coming here, he had sole charge of congregations in eight counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He has been a faithful worker in the cause of Christ, and has organized congregations in Red Wing, Goodhue Centre, Minneola, Belle Creek, Cherry Grove and Leon. He now has charge of all the Holden congregations, which are comprised of seven different con- gregations and districts, but is assisted in his duties by two clergymen from Norway, who are graduates of the same college. In 1876 he was elected president of the Minnesota District of the Synod of the N. E. L. Church of America. He is also president of St. Olaf School, Northfield, Minn. He married in Norway, Oline Christine Kathrine Pind, in 1859. Their children are-Birgitte Magdalena, Nils, Jeus Ingebrigt Ryuning, Paul Johan Elster, Petter Herman and Harald Steen. His post office address is Aspelund.
Maeland, Lars A., farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Aspelund. Melhus, Ole A., farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Aspelund.
Melhus, Johannes, farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Aspelund. Miller, William, hotel keeper, Wanamingo village.
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Moe, Jens A., carpenter, sec. 23, P. O. Wanamingo. Moeslet, Ole J., farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Wanamingo.
Monson, M., boot and shoemaker, Wanamingo village. Melhus, A. B., farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Aspelund. Marifjaere, Johannes J., farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Wanamingo. Naeset, Halvard T., farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Hader. Naeset, Rangdid, farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Hader. Nygaard, Ole K., farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Hader. Nordby, Nils O., miller, sec. 25, P. O. Wanamingo. Nordgarden, Svein O., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Aspelund.
Nordgarden, Knut S., clerk, sec. 30, P. O. Norway. Nelson, Aufin, farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Wanamingo. Naeset, Tjostulf Gunnarson, farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Hader.
Nes, A. Gertson, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Wanamingo.
Naeset, Gunnar T., farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Hader. Neshaug, Aasta W., farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Hader.
OTTUN, HON. N. J., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Aspelund. Was born in Norway, Feb. 25, 1843; came to America with parents in 1850, they settling in Dane county, Wis., but only remained about six months, and moved to Iowa county, Wis., where they remained till the spring of 1854, and came with the earliest settlers to this township. In 1861 the subject of this sketch went to Decoralı, Iowa, where he attended the Norwegian Lutheran College two years; he then returned home and has taught a religious school eleven years, and has also taught district school three terms. In 1873 he was elected by the Republican party, representative to the 16th General Assembly of Minn., was re-elected the following year. Is a prominent man in his township; has been justice of the peace, town clerk, and held nearly every other office in the township. Married Elen Lovise, in 1861, who died Oct. 21, 1877. His children are-Petrine Josephine, Julius, Nicolaus, Oelgerine Rosine and Jens Henrick, (five.) Is a member of the N. E. L. Church.
Oakland, O. O., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Norway.
Olson, Amund, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wanamingo.
Oftelid, Audem O., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Norway.
Purdy, W. H., hotel keeper, Hader village.
Paulsness, Peter B., farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Aspelund.
Paulsness, Lars P., farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Aspelund.
Qual, John L., farmer, sec. 1, P. O. Hader.
Queinbergsund, Gudbrand N., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Spring Creek.
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RYGH, ANDREW T., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Norway. Was born in Nor- way, April 18, 1833. Came to America in 1844, settling in Chicago. In 1855 came to this township and pre-empted 160 of land, returning to Chi- cago working as ship carpenter. In 1858 he married Andreana Anderson in Chicago, who is a native of Norway. In 1861 he moved to his new farm, and stayed three years; again returned to Chicago, again removed to his farm in 1870. His children are-George, Theodore, Lena, Anna, Bergitte, Tobia, Alma, Julia and Emma, and Andrew, deceased. Mr. R. owns 180 acres of land. Family are members of the N. E. L. Church.
RYGH, TORGER T., farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Aspelund; owns 195 acres; was born in Norway, in June, 1844. Came to America in 1845; settled in Chicago; moved to this township in 1856; has since resided here. Married Rachel Germon, in this township, in 1870; she is a native of Norway. Their children are-Tabitha G., Theodore, Gerhard, Gurine and Rachel Josephine. Mr. R. has held the office of school district treasurer, and is now a member of the board of directors. The family are members of the N. E. L. Church. His father, Torger O. Rygh was born in Norway in 1808, and married Torber Anderson. They both reside with their son, who is the subject of this sketch.
Rodland, A. P., blacksmith, sec. 16, P. O. Aspelund.
Ronningen, Ole L., farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Wanamingo.
Rorg, Sigurd K., farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Aspelund.
Ryden, John, merchant, Hader.
Re, Johan J., tailor, sec. 16, P. O. Aspelund.
Ramstad, Ole A., farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Norway.
Rolfseng, Ivar Ivarson, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Wanamingo.
Rorvik, Lasse O., farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Aspelund.
SANDE, HANS M., farmer, sec. 5; P. O. Aspelund. Was born in Norway, May 8, 1873. Came to America in 1852, settling in Dane county, Wis .; from there to Boone county, Ill., 1856. Came to this township, 1856, where he has since resided. Owns 125 acres of land. Has held the office of supervisor, and is now justice of the peace. Married Lucy Lee, in 1859. Their children are-Sarah, Joseph, Maria, Gertrude, Henry and Edward. The family are members of the N. E. L. Church.
Scott, Anna, farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Norway.
Stillaugson, Hans.
Sanden, Knut, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Aspelund. Stai, Ole J., farmer, sec. 36, P. O Wanamingo. Skaar, Ole E., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Aspelund. Slepen, Johannes S., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Aspelund. Straume, Askell J., farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Aspelund.
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Skaar, Johannes A., farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Wanamingo. Sundby, Ole A., tailor, sec. 15, P. O. Aspelund. Skaar, Eindria J., farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Wanamingo. Sovde, Christopher C., farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Aspelund. Slepen, Steinar A., farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Wanamingo. Saetram, Nils H., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Wanamingo.
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