Thomas A. Brekke, Aneta, ND
Thomas A. Brekke, is a farmer born in Fitiar on Stordøen, on March 6,1850 came to America in 1873 to Allamakee County, Iowa, moved to Adams, Mower County Iowa, was there 8 years, came to Steele County, ND and took homestead in Franklin Township in 1884. He lives in Aneta where he has a fine home. His wife Johanne Dahl is from Nitedalen. They have 7 children - 2 sons and 5 daughters. Anton, oldest son, is in Nebraska.
Helmer, graduated from Aneta High School.
Clara, married Nils A. Kloster, farmer.
Hilda, married Arne Luckaisen, (Griggs County pioneer), store keeper of Aneta, ND.
Surine married Oscar F. Anderson, Reg. Of Deeds, lives at Devils Lake.
Julia is employed in 1st Nat'l Bank in Hatton, ND.
Thomas A. Brekke was chairman for 13 years of the township board of Sharon Township, is a Director of Augsberg, Seminary. Photo in book.
Bibliography transcribed from Hans Jervell, 1916, pages 22-78.