Knute M. Thompson

Knute M. Thompson was born in Hardanger, Norway, June 13, 1873.  He came to the United States at the age of 19 in 1892.  Homesteaded in Sargent County in 1905 and came to Griggs County in 1906 where he bought a farm in Dover Township and lived there until his death in February 1950.  Martha continued living on this farm until the fall of 1958 when she moved to Sutton and lived there until her death in June 1971.  He was a member of the Dover school board for many years.  He also served on the Eidfjord Church board, and was a member of this church until his death.

Martha Amanda Jacobson was born at Bruce, South Dakota, September 21, 1888.  She came with her parents to North Dakota in 1896.  They were married November 17, 1907 by Reverend Thoreson at the home of the bride's parents and went to the farm that Knute had been farming before their marriage.  They lived on this farm all their married life.

Ten children were born to this marriage.  

  1. Two girls died in infancy 
  2.  
  3. One son, Clarence, died in France November 1, 1944 during World War II.  The other seven children are
  4. Morris of Sutton,
  5. Casper of Hannaford,
  6. Oscar of Cooperstown,
  7. Mrs. Ray Walks (Clara) of Wimbledon,
  8. John of Hannaford,
  9. Albert of Cooperstown,
  10. Mrs. Gordon Michaelson (Marion) of Lake Park, Minnesota. 

 

At the time of this writing they have 29 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren.

Their children were all baptized and confirmed at Eidfjord Church and at this time, Casper, John, and Clara are still active members of Eidfjord Church.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 page 303