1921 Yearbook Translations

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Born: September 20, 1882 in Hickson, Cass County ND. Emigration: Parents came to Ameria in 1872 aboard the "Scandinavia" of the Allen Line, landing in Quebec. Residences: Cass County ND 1882-1892; SIlverton OR, 1892-1907; Seattle WA, 1907-1909; Decorah IA, 1909-1916. Occupation: Was pastor in the NOrwegian Synod at Ballard (Seattle) WA 1907-1909. Since that time a professor of psychology and education at Luther College, Decorah IA. Was assistant manager of the:Luther College Concert Band and choir concert tour of Norway in 1914, "The Religious Element in American School Readers" ; Church: The Norwegian Synod School: Pcific Lutheran Academy, Parkland WA 1900, 1901-1902; Silverton (OR) High School, 1900-1901; Luther College Decorah IA, 1902-1905 (A.B.); Luther Seminary, St Paul MN, 1905-1907 (candidate for theology) and ordained in the Norwegian Synod on July 14, 1907. University of Chicago, 1909, 1910, 1912-13, 1914, 1915 (A.M. 1913) Married: Alfield S Tvete on August 4, 1909. Parents: Bent Tingelstad (born November 5, 1852; farmer near Silverton OR since 1892, prior to that a farmer for 14 yrs in Cass County ND 1872-1878) and Beret Livdalen Siblings: Martin Theodor Tingelstad, farmer, Silverton OR , born July 17, 1885; Marie Tingelstad, Silverton OR, born September 7, 1887; Edwin Tingelstad, Decorah IA, born September 2, 1890, he studied at Luther College. Paternal Grandparents: Ole Larsen Melbostadbakken (died 1893, was a school teacher and church song leader in Hadeland for over 44 years; after his retirement from government service and in his later years he worked as a lay preacher in the Inter-Mission Society) Maternal Grandparents: Amund N Livdalen of Hallingdal and Turi (born on Sundet) from Krødsherred. Father's Siblings: Lars, Læge who died in Norway; Ole, farmer on Brørby, Jevnaker; Anders Olsen, schoolteacher and church song leader in in Toten, retired official who now lives in Hadeland near Jevnaker; Peder, 48 yrs teacher at Kongsvinger, who died in Kristiania in 1915; Berte Maria, married to teacher Kolsrud in Toten; Johan, teacher at the state university in Grand Forks ND. Mother's Siblings: Paul, Gunhild, Amund (and Virginia), all deceased, Albert (the Honorable A A Lindahl), died in Maddock ND in 1915; Knute Lindahl, Devils Lake ND; Nils Lindahl, Davenport ND; Erik Lindahl, Spring Grove MN; Mrs. Else Ellingsen, Spring Grove MN.

Born: September 5, 1877 on Grymyr in West Gran. Emigration: 1893, aboard the "Celtic," arriving in Mayville ND on April 27. Residences: 1893-1897 Mayville ND; since 1897 in Aneta ND. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married: H I Ulvick on July 1, 1897. Children: Henry Martin, July 2, 1898; Sidney Abner, September 23, 1900; Agnes Christine, August 13, 1902; Newman Burns, May 12, 1904, died June 20, 1905; Newell Bartlet, September 19, 1905. Parents: Peder Grymyr (born on Bilden) and Anne Grymyr (born on Elken). Siblings: Paul Grymyr, Norway; Lars Grymyr, died in Norway at 29 yrs of age; Mrs. Peter Hanson, Mayville ND; Mrs. Arnold Olsen, Genesee ID; Ole Grymyr, Crookston MN. Paternal Grandparents: Paul and Marthe Bilden Maternal Grandparents: Lars and Kari Elken.

Name changed from Ole B Røssum. Born: June 4, 1854 on Røssum. Emigration: May 18 1883 aboard the Egypt-National Line landing in New York. Residences: Town of York, Green County WI Occupation: Farmer b Church: Free Church Married: Bertha E Ragnildrud on December 10, 1881. Parents: Farmer Brede G Røssum and Kari O Hvamstad. Siblings: Siri Utforbakke, Marthe Svensbakken, Lise Delrud, Kari Thingelstadstøkket, all Jaren Station, Norway. Paternal Grandparents: Gudbrand Røssum and Berthe Røssum. Maternal Grandparents: Ole Hvamstad and Marthe Hvamstad. Father's Siblings: Gudbrand G Røssum; Hans G Røssum, Ole G Røssum, Anne G Røssum, Oline G Røssum; Bertha G Røssum.

From tenant farmer's place Huserbakken in Gran. Born: February 29, 1888 Emigration: March 2, 1909 aboard the SS Mauretania, landing March 12. Residences: Vienna SD Occupation: Farm worker Church: The Lutheran Church School: 7 years of public school in Norway Parents: Hans Andersen Lia, 54 yrs old, born on Skapalen in Gran, tenant farmer's place on the Hvaleby farm and Marthe N Framstad, abt 60 years old. Siblings: Anders, Nils, Kjersti, Berthe, Marie and Ivar, all with the same address: Gran Station, Hadeland. Paternal Grandparents: Anders and Bertha Lia Maternal Grandparents: Nils and Kjersti Framstad Father's Siblings: Peder, Lars, Marthe and Anne all married and living in Gran, Hadeland. Mother's Siblings: Fredrik, Hans, Lars, Amund, Nils, Kjersti and Ingebord. Fredrik and Ingeborg are deceased, the rest live in America.

Name changed from Torger Anderson Hvaleby. Born: October 15, 1861 on Skapalen, hadeland. Emigration: Aboard the "Angelo, landing in New York on June 19, 1879. Residences: Deer Park, Cylon and Hudson WI. Occupation: Businessman; General agent for Champion Harvester Company; district manager for International Harvester Company, now a special Salesman. Chairman of the town board, town of Cylon; Superintendent of the poor farm and house, 4 yrs; Chairman of the Republican County Committee, 4 yrs; sheriff, factor inspector, State WI, 6 yrs; member of Hudson Political commission; member of the committee for the 100 yr festival at Tvillingbyerne, May 17, 1914; elected chairman for the Norwegian fair fall committee, 1921. Church: Norwegian Synod School: Public school in Norway; trained as a blacksmith; Married: Olive Arnesdatter, born on Aabogen near Konsvinger. Children: Arthur, Sigvald (died at 15 yrs of age); Elmer Kenneth 21; Ella Mathilde, 18; Orville Perry, 16; Herbert Merian, 11. Daughter Pearl was still born. Parents: Anders Larson, tenant farmer on Hvaleby farm (1822-1892; born on Skapalen) and Sesslina Pederson (born 1830 on Gran, died in 1864 on Skapalen). Siblings: Berthe Olson, Sandefjord, Norway; Christ A Walby, Deer Park WI; Anders, Anne Sophie and Marie Hvaleby, Grans P Aab, Hadeland. Maternal Grandparents: Nils Framstadgjerdingen and Berthe. They came to America and lived with son Martin Nilson in Black Brook, Polk County Wi until they died. Father's Siblings: Karen Dynnabraaten, Hadeland.

Concerning my political affiliations, I belong to the Progressive wing (of the Republican Party), which I have belonged to since its beginning. I have supported LaFollette's political ideas since 1897 and I worked as his guide in St Croix County during the last election. I heard 12 different political speeches that he delivered in two days. That was in 1904 when for the third time he was elected Governor (of Wisconsin). When I guided him, it was by automobile. .

Organized the Hadelandslaget in 1910 with 12 other Hadelanders at the Minnesota State Fair. Was elected President in 1911 and have been reelected every year since.

On my way to the United States from Norway I lost my hat on the trip between Chicago and Hudson (WI) and came thus to Hudson with a bare head and only 25 cents in my pocket. I had no friends or relatives (in America) except my brother who lived in Black Brook, Polk County. I had little or no education in Norwegian and I didn't understand a single word in English. I was an apprentice to a Blacksmith for 2 1/2 years and worked all that time without a salary.

Name changed from Christen Anderson Skapalen Born: November 26, 1855 on Skapalen. Emigration: May 18, 1877 aboard the "Montana, " landing in New York June 5-6. Residences: Black Brook, Polk County WI. Occupation: Farmer and painter; 5 yrs member of the school board, clerkfor 18 yrs and an assessor for 3 yrs; secretary and deacon of the congregation for 15 yrs. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married: Malla Eugene Olson on December 20, 1887. Children: Alma Bergum, June 7, 1889; Arthur Manuel, December 5, 1891; Stella Christine, April 15, 1893; Harry Norman, December 4, 1894; Casper Mellen, November 26, 1896; Ida Borghild, September 12, 1898; Thomas Leonard, June 6, 1900; George Clarence, April 27, 1902; Otto Bernhard, December 23, 1904; Mamie Sophia, November 13, 1905; Elma Bernice, June 11, 1907; Louis Christoffer, October 5, 1909; Alvin Merriah, July 20, 1913. Parents: Anders Larson Skapalen and Sesseline Pederson.

Born: April 17, 1878 in Mitchell County IA. Occupation: Farmer, deputy county auditor for Mitchell County, 1903-1906. Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church School: St Ansgar Seminary; graduate Normal Course. Married: Katherine Rone Children: Constance Ingeborg Parents: Anders O Hvamsted and Ingeborg Flatla Siblings: Ingeborg Andrea Wamstad, Osage IA; Ludvig L Dynna (half-brother), deceased; Mrs. Lise Klemesrud, Nora Springs IA (half-sister).

Born: March 3, 1880 on her father's farm in Rock Township, Mitchell County IA. Residences: Rock Township Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Parents: Anders B Wamstad (born May 14, 1850 on the Wamstad farm in Hadeland) and Ingeborg Wamstad (born on the Flatla farm, Hadeland on November 28, 1840) Siblings: Ludvig L Dynna, 1st Lieutenant, Co D 1st SD Infantry, Spanish-American War 1898, deceased); Lise Marie, Mrs. Herman Klemesrud (farmer) Nora Springs IA; Brede Wamstad, Osage IA R1; Oline (deceased). Paternal Grandparents: Ole and Berthe Wamstad Maternal Grandparents: Lars Flatla and wife Ingeborg, born on Svinning. Father's Siblings: Anne, married to Guldbrand Guldbrandsen (deceased); Marie Holm, Norway; Berthe Helgagerbraaten, Norway; Thorstein, Jahren Station, Norway; Iver, quartermaster at Helgelansmoen, Norway; Ole, Nora Springs IA; Brede, Clifford ND. Mother's Siblings: Ingvald, Hans, Anne and Marie, all deceased.

Name changed from Lars Hansen Haugsgjerdingen. Born: January 14, 1850 on Raastadshagen. Emigration: Spring of 1872 aboard the "Hibernian," final destination, Nora Springs IA. Residences: Cedar Township, Mitchell County IA. Occupation: Farmer and Carpenter Church: The Lutheran Church at Rock. Married: Augusta Ovidia Mathilde Brenne from Trondhjem on July 2, 1879. She has been dead for 7 yrs. Children: Hilda Sophie, 30; Gina Josephine, 26; Oscar Julius, 24; Olga Victoria, 22; Ruth Magdalena, 14; all born in Cedar, Mitchell County IA. Parents: Hans Pedersen Mohagen (born April 8, 1822) and Gulbjør Hansdtr. Raadstadhagen. They lived in America for 28 yrs before returning to Norway; adddress Jaren Station, Hadeland. Paternal Grandparents: Peder and Kari Hvamstad (Note: What appears to be a more current biography is found on page 65.)

From South Flatla, Hadeland. Born: November 28, 1840. Emigration: Pentecost, 1868 aboard the "Peruvian" landing after 4 weeks voyage in Quebec. Residences: Mitchell County IA, about 8 miles west of Osage. Occupation: Farmer Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Married: Lars L Dynna in 1868; he died in an accident, 1872.Children: Ludvig L Dynna, November 28, 1870-June 15, 1910; Lise Marie Dynna, December 2, 1872 (child of first marriage); Brede Wamstad, April 17, 1878; and Ingeborg Andrea Wamstad, March 3, 1880; Oline Wamstad, born & died March 20, 1882. All born in Mitchell County, Rock Township. Parents: Lars Flatla (born on South Flatla and died in 1852. Was for a time mayor of Lunner and in his younger years was also a candidate for the Storting) and Ingeborg, born on Svining. Siblings: Ingvald, emigrated to America in 1852; Hans, who lived on Farsgaarden Flatla; Anne, married to farmer Kristofer Lynner; Marie married to Torgrim Dynna. All are deceased. Paternal Grandparents: Ingvald Flatla (born on S. Flatla) and wife Anne (born on Haakenstad, 1790). Maternal Grandparents: Hans and Marie Svining. Father's Siblings: Ingeborg, married to Ole Bolken; Marie, married to Master of the Guards Frøslie and, after his death, Mons Svining; Karen, married to Master Sergeant Peder Kragerud.

Born: March 21, 1883 in Worth County IA Emigration: Her father emigrated in 1870. School: St Ansgar Seminary; graduated from "Normal Course" in 1900. Married: Farmer Brede Wamstad on June 29, 1905. Children: Constance Ingeborg Wamstad September 25, Mitchell County IA. Parents: Tollev Christensen Rone [Røen] (April 27, 1854, Surendalen Romsdal) and Caroline Mellem (born in Worth County IA, May 19, 1857). Siblings: Geneva Rone, Hilda Rone, Carl T Rone, Elinore Rone, all in Northwood IA. Paternal Grandparents: Christen Røen and Ingeborg Røen. Maternal Grandparents: Gulbrand O Mellem and Karine Ellingsen Svensrud. They were among the first settlers in Worth County, arriving in 1853. Grandfather was a "Halling," grandmother was from Kongsberg. Father's Siblings: Lars C Rone, Strum WI; Hans C Rone, Strum WI; Mrs. Lars Hoel, Randall KS; Mrs. Espelund, KS.

Born: June 14, 1863 in Norway. Emigration: In 1868 aboard the "Rofunda," landing in New York. Residences: Town of Moscow, Iowa County WI. Occupation: Farmer Parents: Jens Watrud and Anne Watrud. Siblings: Ole Watrud, Dawson MN; Martin Watrud, Siver Watrud, Mrs. Mary Ingwell, all in Blanchardville WI.

Born: June 14, 1863 on Watrud in Jevnaker. Emigration: In 1868 aboard the "Rofunda" Residences: Blanchardville WI Occupation: Farmworker Church: The United Norwegian Lutheran Church Parents: Farmer Jens Vatrud, Jevnaker and his wife. Siblings: Ole Watrud, Dawson MN; Martin, siver and John Watrud, Blanchardville WI; Maren Watrud, Ingell WI. Paternal Grandparents: Ole and Martha Vatrud Father's Siblings: Gulbrand Vatrud

Born: December 3, 1853 in Wisconsin Residences: 1 yr in Wisconsin, since then in Iowa. Church: The Norwegian Synod Married: Gust Westby on February 12, 1872 Children: Claus Albert, August 7, 1872; Iosefine Sophie, November 4, 1873; Julius, January 7, 1876; Mathilde, December 2, 1878; Anthon, May 1, 1881; Clara Gustava, February 19, 1885. Parents: Christoffer Evensrud, born August 2, 1823 in Brandbu.

Born: 1846 in Brandbu Emigration: 1868 Residences: Near Decorah IA, 3 1/2 yrs; Richaldn Wisconsin until 1900; since then in Stanley WI. Occupation: Farmer Married: Marie Andersdtr Jægersborg of Onsager, Hadeland, in 1873. Parents: Truis Eriksen Vestern and Gulbjørg Olsdatter Malkjern (Note: A more detailed biography is found on page 66.)

From Jordbro, Vindeneie. Born: February 14, 1842. Emigration: May 7, 1869 aboard the "Nebraska," landing in New York on May 22nd. Residences: Town of Blanchard Occupation: Farmer Church: The Norwegian Lutheran Church Married: Maren Nilsdtr in September, 1880. Children: Thora Nicoline, November 18, 1881; Peter Oscar, June 8, 1885; Lewis Melvin, July 8, 1889; Ena Christine, November 26, 1893. Parents: Paul Iverson Glarud and Kari Larsdtr from Ragnerud, born in 1802. Siblings: Iver P Winden (deceased) and Berte (her address unknown). Paternal Grandparents: Iver and Berte Glarud Maternal Grandparents: Lars and Kjersti Halvorsen Father's Siblings: Martin Iverson Glarud,

Name changed from Lars Hansen Haugsgjerdingen. Born: January 14, 1850 on Raastadshagen. Emigration: Spring of 1872 aboard the "Hibernian," final destination, Nora Springs IA. Residences: Cedar Township, Mitchell County IA: Calmar, Winnishiek County IA. Occupation: Farmer in Mitchell County IA since 1909; before that a Carpenter in Calmar. Church: The Lutheran Church Married: Augusta Ovidia Mathilde Brenne from Trondhjem on July 2, 1879. She has been dead for 7 yrs. Children: Hilda Sophie, married to A B Brokett, Nora Springs IA, died in 1915 at 34 yrs of age; Gina Josephine, 31, married to William F Adrian, Pierre SD; Oscar Julius, died in 1914 at 27 yrs of age; Olga Victoria, 27; Ruth Magdalena, 20, married to Arthur A Geisz, farmer near Muscoda, Richland County WI; all born in Cedar, Mitchell County IA. Parents: Hans Pedersen Mohagen (born April 8, 1822. He spent 28 yrs in America, returned to Hadeland where he died in 1913) and Gulbjør Hansdatter Raastadhagen. Paternal Grandparents: Peder and Kari Hvamstad

(Note: What appears to be a biography written a few years earlier is found on page 64.)

Name changed from Gudbrand Klinkenberg Wangsness. Born: September 19, 1886 in Horten. Emigration: In 1902 aboard the "Oscar II," landing in New York. Residences: Willmar MN, 1902-1906; Seattle WA, 1906-1909; Willmar MN, 1909-1910; Aberdeen SD, 1910-1911; Willmar, 1911-1912; Appleton MN since 1912. Occupation: Photographer, elected Justice of the Peace in 1916. School: Public school Parents: John Thorson Wangsness (born on Wangsness in Sogn, taught at Kristiania University, died in Norway in 1908) and Mari Gudbrandsdatter Klinkenberg (born on Klinkenberg, Hadeland, emigrated in 1910 and lives in Minneapolis). Siblings: Thormod Wangsness, Mrs. E Rostad, Mrs. L Rostad, all in Minneapolis MN. Maternal Grandparents: Gudbrand Klinberg and Sophie Kinge.

Born: April 16, 1846 on Engeløkken, Krokserud, Randsfjorden. Emigration: April 1868 aboard the Allen Line, landing in Quebec on April 20. Residences: East Washington Prairie IA, 3 1/2 yrs; New Richland County WI, 25 yrs; Vernon County WI, 4 yrs, Stanley, 14 1/2 yrs. Occupation: Farmer, postmaster in Wood pos office 4 yrs; member of the town board. Church: The Norwegian Synod. School: public school Married: Marie Andersdatter, Jægersborg, Onsagereie. Children: Anne Gurine, born in Richland County and died at the age of 21; Mathilde, 39; Anders, died at 1 1/2 yrs old; Theodore, died at 2 yrs old; Hannah Andrine, 31 yrs; Theodore, died at 15 yrs of age; Albert, 29; Otto Martinius, died at 15 yrs of age; Ella Mathea, 25; Alfred Gilman, 18. Parents: Truls Eriksen Engerlie (born 1821 in Aadalen, came to America in 1877 and died that same year) and Gulbjør Olsdatter Ødegaarden, near Sørums Church in Malkjernseie. Siblings: Ole and Gulbrand, Stanley WI; Hans, New Lisbon WI. Paternal Grandparents: Erik Nilsen and Berthe Nubsen Maternal Grandparents: Ole Hansen and Anne Olsdatter. Father's Siblings: Hans, Nils, Inger and Berthe, Aadalen; Guri, Hadeland. Mother's Siblings: Halvor, Hans, Ole, Mari, Kjersti, Marthe and Anne. (Note: A briefer biography is found on page 65.)

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