Christ Belle

Stanley, North Dakota

is a farmer. He was born in Bellestuen Eikesdalen, Romsdalen and emigrated from Lesje where he grew up and from where his mother was from. He came to Madelia, Minnesota in 1903 and after that to Souris, North Dakota where he worked for Klint Olson for several years. Christ came here four years ago. He took a homestead and married Christine Skjeldbostad from Romsdalen, who also had taken land. They now have two children. Christ follows everything and is interested reading the daily newspaper (O. R.)

Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 52

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