1921 Yearbook Translations

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Born July 22, 1851 on Storhaugen, Brandbu Emigration: April 1, 1861 on the sailing shep "Drebak", arriving in Quebec on June 1, 1861. Residences: Blanchardville WI, 3 years; Freeborn County near Albert Lea until 1881; since then in Norman County MN. Occupation: Farmer, postmaster for Sundahl post office from 1880-1904 Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married Susanna Olsdatter Linderudshagen, Brandby, on March 17, 1874 Children: Ole, 28, born in Freeborn County; Erik, 34; Bernt, 32; Siri, 29; Albert, 26; Anton, 24; Mari, 19; all born in Sundahl, Norman County. Parents: Erik Jacobsen, wheelwright in Norway, farmer in Freeborn County MN, and Berthe Aarsensdatter, Betrum, Brandbu Siblings: Anders E Eid, Flaming, MN; Hans Eid, Albert Lea MN; Bernt Eid, Phoenix ND Father’s siblings: Nils Sletmoen, died in ND; Christian Jacobsen, Jacob Jacobsen, both farmers in Freeborn County MN; Randi Melqvist, died in Freeborn County; Mari Milsten (Trulsebøie) died in Sundahl, Norman County MN

Maiden name: Susanna Olsdatter Linderudshagen Born Late June 1855 on Retrum, Brandbu, Hadeland. Emigration: 1869, aboard the sailing ship ":Anna Dellus", landing in Quebec in the month of June. Residences: Town of Riceland, Freeborn County MN Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married March 17, 1874 to Jacob E. Eid Children: (See Jacob E Eid) Parents: Ole Gulbrandson Linderudshagen, Brandbu, Hadeland and Siri Olsdatter Reetrum (born in Brandbu, Hadeland) Siblings: Ole Mikkelson, Boring OR; Iver O. Hagen, Flaming MN Paternal Grandparents: Gudbrand and Siri Hagen Father’s siblings: Amund G. Hagen, Sacred Heart MN

Born October 10, 1840 on Fragodt farm Emigration: May 13, 1870 aboard the "Nova Scotian" arriving May 28, 1876 in Quebec. Residences: Mitchell IA, 2 1/2 yrs; Yellow Medicine County MN, 41 yrs; Chippewa County MN, 4 yrs. Occupation: Farmer and blacksmith; held township government postions for many years besides various positions in the congregation Military Service: 1876 Second Battery, Hospital Guard Church: Lutheran Married Josefine Borgeson Havkloen from Nordmarken on November 6, 1876. Children: Maria, Dina, Tilla, Petter, Caroline, Lise, Bernhard, Bjalmar, Eyvind, Olaf. Parents: Father, Lage Larson born on the Wadsjø Farm in Jevnaker parish in Hadeland on March 5, 1800. Mother, Kari Gulbrandsdatter born on Fragodt farm in February 1806. Siblings: Lars, Gulbrand, Erik and Abigael are deceased. Marie lives in Carpenter IA and Erik and Abigael in Montevideo MN Paternal Grandparents: Lars and Abigael Uradsjø Maternal Grandparents: Gulbrand and Mari Fragodt, Lunners Annex, Hadeland

Born June 3, 1882 in Rock Township, Mitchell County IA Residences: Mitchell County IA Occupation: Farmer School: Public school and a short time at St Ansgar's Seminary Parents: Borger Olsen Flatla (b. August 31, 1836 in Lunner) and Kjersti Flatla (born on Skjervum in Gran August 19, 1855). Siblings: Mrs. Randi Bilden, Osage IA; Mrs. Anna Koehler, Plymouth IA Paternal Grandparents: Ole Borgerson and Wife Anna Maternal Grandparents: Haavel and Randi Skjervum Father’s siblings: Torger, Ole, Hans, Lise, Anne, Siri. Mother’s siblings: Paul Wattum and Torstein Wattum.

Born Born on Framstad March 4, 1824 Emigration: Arrived in Milwaukee Setpember 14, 1850 Residences: Green County Occupation: Farmer Military Service: Served in the US Army from September 30, 1862 until July 16, 1865 Church: Lutheran Married Line Andersdatter Lyngstad on June 11, 1866 Children: Ingeborg Marie (October 3, 1864); Marie (March 25, 1871); Emma (October 3, 1870); Edvard (September 2, 1877). Parents: Hans G. Framstad, farmer, born on Røsum farm, and Ingeborg Andersdatter Huser Siblings: Gulbrand H. Framstad, Erik H. Framstad, Simen H. Framstad Paternal Grandparents: Gulbrand and Berte Røisom Maternal Grandparents: Anders and Siri Huser Father’s siblings: Gulbrand Røisom, Brede Røisom, and Erik G. Molstad

Born July 15, 1865 on Sandberg Emigration: 1884 arriving in Portland on April 1, 1884 Residences: Osage, 3 yrs; since then Polk County WI Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church School: Public school in Norway Married Nils Olsen Framstad in West Emanuels Church, Black Brook WI on December 10, 1887 Children: Carl Oscar, April 22, 1889; Otto Melville, November 25, 1891; Nora Karoline, December 10, 1896; Henry Kenneth (deceased). Parents: Shoemaker Kristen Anderson (b. 1830 in Jørnsløkken) and Inger Marie Gullikson (b. 1834 on Humle in Hurdalen). Siblings: Farmer Ole Kristian Kristenson, Montevideo MN; Shoemaker Peter Kristenson, star Prairie; Farmer Hans Kristenson, Osage IA; Tailor Aug. Kristenson Paternal Grandparents: Anders and Kari Jørnsløkken Maternal Grandparents: Gullik Gullikson and wife. Father’s siblings: Carpenter Ole Anderson (b. on Jønsløkken. 1834; emigrated to America 1882, died in New Richmond WI, 1908); Kari Anderson (born on Jørnsløkken in 1838, married Ole Andreassen, Myrvold, Hadeland). Father’s half-siblings: Lars and Mikal Olsen Mother’s siblings: Marthe, married and living in Osage IA; Ingeborg, married and living in ND; Berthe, married and living in Norway; Hans Gullikson and Gullik Gullikson, Adams County WI; Ole Gullikson, MN; Amund Gullikson, Guldbergsæteren, Nannestad Norway. Visited Norway in 1908 with husband.

Born September 28, 1850 on Friskop in Brandbu, Hadeland Emigration: May 1, 1877 landing in New York on May 23. Residences: Washington Pr. IA, 5 yrs; Sargent County ND, 28 yrs. Occupation: Farmer, County Commissioner, school treasurer, township treasurer Military Service: 5 years in Norway Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church School: Public school Married Helmine Strandbakker on March 27, 1883 in Washington Pr, IA. Children: Edwin, 27; Albert, 25; Nora, 23; Alma, 21; Henry, 19; Clara, 17; Hilda, 10; and George 6. Parents: Amund A. Friskop (born September 20, 1815; cotter on Nestegge, Brandbu, Hadeland; emigrated 1886 and died while living with his son Anders on February 1, 1897) and Kjersti Pedersdatter Lynnebakken (born in Gran, Hadeland and died while living with her daughter Mrs. Hans J. Ostern, DeLamere ND, in 1902) Siblings: Nils A Friskop, DeLamere ND; Mrs. Anne H. Ostern, DeLamere ND; Maline O. Korsen, Brandbu; Ole and Peder died in America Paternal Grandparents: Anders Hanson Friskop and Anne Nilsdatter Maternal Grandparents: Peder Lynnebakken and wife Father’s siblings: Brother died in Norway; Sisters, three died in Norway, one died in Freeborn County MN near Albert Lea Mother’s siblings: Two sisters that died in Norway

Name changed from Michael H. Frøslee. From Lunner, Hadeland Born July 25, 1868 Emigration: January 22, 1892 aboard the sailing ship "Teutonic," White Star Lines, arriving in New York. Residences: Vining MN Occupation: General store and Farming Military Service: Experiences in Norway were begun as a corporal and later became a sergeant Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church School: Noderhov Middle School, Ringerike Married Ragnhild T. Rustad on November 29, 1906 Children: Hans, born September 16, 1907; Rønaug Margaret, born April 26, 1909. Parents: Hans M. Frøslie (born July 12, 1836 in Lunner, died December 9, 1904. Farmer with two farms: Frøslie and Melaas. Established and became president of Frøslie Creamery Siblings: Mons H. Frøslie, Lunner; Anders H. Frøslie, Lunner; Karoline H. Frøslie, Lunner; Thorvald H. Frøslie, Vining MN; Hans H. Frøslie, Regent ND. Paternal Grandparents: Mons Svining and Marie Frøslie. Maternal Grandparents: AAnders Gjefsen and Kari Klaestad Father’s siblings: Lars L. Frøslie; Marie, married and living on Dahlen, Brandbu; Ingeborg, married to Paul Rakstad, Gran. Mother’s siblings: Kjersti, married and living in Bent Horn; Marte, married to I. T. Svinning; Ingeborg, married to Hans M. Frøslie; Margrete, married to Brede Gjefsen; and Thron, wife Kjersti died after one year together.

Name changed from Frøslie. Born October 30, 1865 on Frøslie in Hadeland Emigration: June 25, 1886 aboard the "Germanic" landing in New York. Residences: Spring Grove MN, 2 wks; Des Moines IA, 1-2 yrs; Vining since April 1, 1887. Occupation: Lumberman; town clerk, 1890, elected to the legislature, 1896. Appointed postmaster on December 11, 1914. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church School: Received a diploma from the Ringerikes Middleschool in 1884. Married Oline Greftegreff on November 7, 1898. She died on January 2, 1913. Parents: Hans M. Frøslie (born July 12, 1836, farmer on Frøslie, died April 6, 1904) and Ingeborg Gjefsen (1836-1918) Siblings: Mons and Anders, Lunner, hadeland; Mikkal, Vining MN; Hans, Regent ND; Karoline, living on Frøslie in Norway. Paternal Grandparents: Mons Svinning and Marie (born on Flatla) Maternal Grandparents: Anders Gjefsen and Kari (born on Klaestad) Father’s siblings: Lars Froslee, Ingeborg who married a Rakstad; Marie married Paul Dahlin living in Brandbu. All deceased.

Born October 31, 1868, in Argyle WI Church: Yellowstone Lutheran Church. Parents: Farmer Ole Gilbertson (June 21, 1841-January 14, 1913) and Sophia Gilbertson (born September 11, 1851, deceased) Siblings: Mrs. Tom Hermanson, Mrs. Herman Hermanson, Ole Gilbertson, John Gilbertson, Mildred Gilbertson, all Blanchardville; Mrs. Albert Hermanson, Herman Gilbertson, both Darlington WI; Mrs. Nick Ulsrud, Argyle WI; Mrs. Joe Bainbridge, Scottard SD Maternal Grandparents: Peter Paulson and Elisabeth Paulson, both deceased Father’s siblings: Mary Souls, Darlington WI

Born March 24, 1851 on Raadstad in Gran Emigration: April 5, aboard the "Concordia" landing in Quebec on May 15. J Residences: Green County WI, 1 yr; Chicago IL, 2 yrs; from 1895 Clayton County IA and after 1905 Floyd County IA. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married P H Gisleson on September 25, 1875. Children: Henry Oscar, 1876; Clarence Siguvald, 1878; Peter Wilhelm, 1883; Pauline Cecelie, 1889; Clarence Sigvald, 1894. Parents: Painter Ole Gunderson Framstad (born on Gran, came to America in 1881 and died the same year) and Pernille Pedersdatter. Siblings: Mrs. Bertha Anderson, Osage IA; Mrs. Kari Knudson, Osage IA; Mrs. Oline Steen, Penturen MN; Mrs. Sestine Roog, Charles City IN; Mrs. Johanna Holm, St Ansgar IA; Mrs. Marie Framstad, Osage IA; Miss Trena Olson, Canton SD. Paternal Grandparents: Gunder Gulden and Kjersti Brynhildsdtr Maternal Grandparents: Peder Johansen Dvergsteneidet and Bertha Thorstensdatter

Born October 3, 1862 in Gundalen. Emigration: About 35 years ago Residences: Hollandale WI Occupation: Farmer Church: Hollandale Norwegian Lutheran Church School: Public school in Norway. Married Anna Westlund in 1888. Children: Selma, 25; Martin, 22; Christine; 20;Oline, 17; Ellen, 14; Raymond, 8; all born in Hollandale. Parents: Gilbert Gulbrandsen and Carrie Olson Siblings: Gilbert Gilbertson, New Richmond WI; Mrs. Christ Hanson, New Richmond WI; MRs. Tom Paulson, Blanchardville, WI; Mrs. Erick Thompson, Moorhead IA; Mrs. Tom Halvorson, Nebraska; Mrs. Ed Thompson, Blanchardville WI.

Name changed from Ole Kjorvenvolden. Born in Lunner Emigration: 1888 aboard the "Pennsylvania" landing in New York, May 26. Residences: Blanchardville, 43 years Occupation: Farmer, school director, town supervisor Military Service: Artillery, 3 years in Norway Church: Lutheran Married Sophia Paulson on July 4, 1869. Children: 4 boys and 9 girls, all born in Blanchardville. Parents: Farmer Gilbert Olson and Carry Vike Siblings: Christopher and Martha, deceased; Maren, Darlington WI. Paternal Grandparents: Ole Finius and wife Ingeborg Maternal Grandparents: Jacob and Martha Paulson.

Born January 25, 1873 on Grinager. Emigration: April 1892 aboard the "Service." Residences: Clarkfield, Yellow Medicine County, MN Occupation: Businessman; member of the city council for 3 yrs; town treasurer, one year. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church, church trustee for 3 yrs. Married Anne Bredesen Molstad on April 29, 1897. Children: Gifford Burnell, born March 17, 1898; Martha Alvine, 8; Alette, 2 1/2 years.

Born January 29, 1866 on Grinager Emigration: May 17, 1897 aboard "Servia" landing June 7th. Residences: Lisbon, Yellow Medicine County, MN Occupation: Farmer, town clerk until 1898. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church School: Began with private school and tehn high school. Married Mathea A. Sørum Bjonroen on November 24, 1893. Children: Amanda, 19; Mabel, 17' George, 13. Parents: Farmer Gudbrand G Grinager (d.1892) and Anne O. Melbostad. Siblings: Ole Grinager, Brandbu; Karoline Skjager, Gran; Gilbert Grinager, Pierpont SD; A. Grinager, Clarkfield MN; Berthe, Marie, Anna, Lise and Martha Grinager, all in Norway. Paternal Grandparents: Gudmund Grinager and wife. Maternal Grandparents: Ole and Kjersti Molbostad Father’s siblings: Peder Grinager, Kristiania; Karl Grinager, deceased; Berte Grinager. Mother’s siblings: Ole, Kjersti, Erik, Gudbrand, Thron, Amund, Karen, Anders, Marie; the last three named are all deceased.

Born May 25, 1869 in Hadeland. Emigration: 27 years ago, landing in Quebec. Residences: Mayville ND. Occupation: Businessman, President Mayville City School Board. Church: Congregational Church School: High School graduate Married Inga B. Lowe on February 5, 1895. Parents: Farmer Knut H. Grinager and Kjersti Pedersdatter Grinager Siblings: H K Grinager, Pete Grinager, Ole C. Grinager, all of Fergus Falls MN; Mikkel Grinager, Vining MN. Paternal Grandparents: Haavel Aschim and wife Father’s siblings: Jens Grinager (He used to perform with Ole Bull); Mikkel Grinager, manager of the Ness Distillery; Maren Grinager, married to Ole Bakke, Brørby.

Born September 23, 1853, Blockhouse. Emigration: August 29, 1879 aboard the "Allan" line, arriving in Norman ND September 23. Residences: Near Kindred ND Occupation: Farmer; National Guard service. Church: Norwegian Synod Married Martha E. Vien on March 23, 1882. Children: Hilda Emelie, Albert Henry, Sophis Leonard, Lillie Eliza Miranda, Anna Melvine. Parents: Halvor Logeson (born Lovelien) and Sigri Steffensdatter Gulstue. Siblings: Steffen Halvorson, Erie MN; Mrs. Valborg Erickson, Deering ND.

Name changed from Erik Gundersen Svenbalrud. Born on Svenbalrud in Lunner Annex, Jevnaker. Emigration: April 16, 1866 aboard sailing ship "Olaf" landing in Quebec June 9. Residences: Waseca County MN until the fall of 1869 when we left with oxen for a week's trip the 130 miles to Renville County. Occupation: Farmer (no longer); town supervisor, 3 yrs; town treasurer, 3 yrs; town clerk, 17 yrs; justice of the peace, 3 yrs; postmaster for 3 yrs. Military Service: Soldier in Norway for 2 years Church: The Norwegian Synod School: Ambulatory school (Editor's Note: this type of school met in various places in the sparsely settled rural areas of Norway) Married Karen Olsen October 27, 1864. Children: Petra, November 27, 1864; Ole Gunnerius, August 14, 1869-July 4, 1879; Knut Emil, August 30, 1885; Eba Bertine, February 1, 1888-May 25, 1891. Parents: Guner Eriksen, farmer (born May 18, 1810 on Svenbalrud, died December 26, 1866) and Pernille Ingvalsdatter (April 1, 1816-December 29, 1866). Paternal Grandparents: Erik Paulsen Maternal Grandparents: Ingval Olsen Father’s siblings: Siri, Ingeborg, Paul and Mari, all emigrated to America; Erik died in Norway, 1808. Mother’s siblings: Iver Gundersen, Born february 8, 1851, emigrated to America 1868 and died December 22, 1886.

Born February 18, 1861 on Gullerud farm in Brandbu. Emigration: May 12, 1882 aboard the "Baltic" landing in New York on June 30th. Residences: Fargo ND; Colfax ND. Occupation: Farmer, member of the ND Legislature 1903; count central commission; township supervisor; township assessor. Church: The Norwegian Synod School: High school, then higher education, county school. Married Kjersti H. Lysen on December 16, 1890. Children: Edwin Howard, 22; Anna Caroline, 18; Nora Kristine, 13. Parents: Erik H. Gullerud and Kari Olsdatter, born on Rustaden farm, Aadalen.

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