Kathryn, North Dakota
is farmer. He was born in Tyldalen on November 18, 1857 and emigrated to America in 1883 to Kathryn, North Dakota and took a homestead in Oak Hill Township and lives on the farm at this time.
His wife, Mari H. Holjebakken, is from Gudbrandsdalen. They have two daughters. Clara has gone to Oak Grove Ladies Seminar in Fargo, North Dakota and Minie goes to High School in Kathryn, North Dakota.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 155