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Biographies

Anderson, M. C. – Volume 2, page 427
Anderson, Martin – Volume 3, pages 777-778
Anderson, P. A. – Volume 3, page 938
Beighle, Calvin S. – Volume 2, pages 455-456
Beighle, Marcus M. – Volume 2, page 311
Booth, John F. – Volume 2, pages 460-461
Bowker, Daniel W. – Volume 2, pages 730-733 [portrait]
Bryans, John E. – Volume 3, pages 116-117
Bunn, I. M. – Volume 2, page 260
Burtch, Guy S. – Volume 3, pages 140-143 [portrait]
Carroll, William J. – Volume 2, pages 174-175
Clark, Charles J. – Volume 2, pages 396-397
Cole, Percy M. – Volume 3, pages 934-937 [portrait]
Colvert, L. R. – Volume 2, pages 717-718
Coyle, John J. – Volume 2, pages 83-84
Dahl, Mads – Volume 2, pages 414-415
Dill, Albert B. – Volume 2, pages 188-189
Egan, Hugh – Volume 3, pages 194-195
Engdahl, A. Godfrey – Volume 3, pages 726-729
Erickson, George T. – Volume 2, pages 863-864
Fox, Thomas E. – Volume 2, pages 747-748
Fugelso, Peter – Volume 2, pages 135-136
Graves, C. W. – Volume 2, pages 773-774
Gray, Argalus W. – Volume 2, pages 500-501
Gross, Edward H. – Volume 2, pages 406-407
Grow, Charles A. – Volume 2, pages 159-160
Hage, Ragnvald T. – Volume 2, pages 489-490
Hogy, Hans T. – Volume 2, pages 226-227
Jacobson, Daniel R. – Volume 2, page 138
Johnson, James – Volume 2, pages 20-21 [portrait]
Jones, Richard W. – Volume 2, pages 427-428
Kahellek, Theodore – Volume 2, pages 872-875 [family portrait]
Kaldor, Ole A. – Volume 2, pages 175-176
Keith, Mr. – Volume 3, pages 808-809
Kelley, Edward D. – Volume 2, pages 89-90
Keup, Fred A. – Volume 2, pages 397-398
Kluver, Henry A. – Volume 2, pages 225-226
Krick, Walter E. – Volume 2, pages 249-250
Lano, Charles – Volume 2, pages 509-510
Lee, John J. – Volume 2, pages 37-38
Lord, Bertram E. – Volume 2, page 698

Madson, Einar A. – Volume 2, pages 390-393 [portrait]
Marlenee, John B. – Volume 2, page 507 [Loretta Strong]
Martin, Henry E. – Volume 2, pages 770-771
McGahan, Luther D. – Volume 2, pages 494-497 [portrait]
McKoane, James E. – Volume 3, pages 577-578
Miller, Rasmus – Volume 2, pages 796-797
Morrow, Edgar L. – Volume 2, page 360
Murray, William – Volume 2, pages 60-61
Nedreloe, John J. – Volume 2, pages 88-89
Nelsen, Nels – Volume 2, pages 373-374
Olsen, Jens C. – Volume 3, pages 865-866
Olsen, Martin – Volume 3, pages 452-455
Overgard, Simon – Volume 2, page 99
Peck, William A. – Volume 2, pages 91-92
Podhola, Peter D. – Volume 3, pages 835-836
Rinde, Nils H. – Volume 3, pages 621-622 [Leonora Halvorson]
Roach, Joseph – Volume 2, pages 308-310
Rogers, Joseph – Volume 3, pages 616-619 [portrait]
Rohe, J. M. – Volume 2, pages 348-349
Ryerson, George L. – Volume 3, pages 122-123
Scholberg, Martin H. – Volume 3, pages 390-393 [portrait]
Shaw, Walter S. – Volume 2, pages 630-633 [portrait]
Smallwood, James C. – Volume 2, pages 198-199
Spaulding, J. Ira – Volume 3, pages 11-12
Steffeck, Fred J. – Volume 3, pages 403-404
Stenvick, Elias H. – Volume 2, pages 668-671 [portrait]
Stevenson, Charles L. – Volume 2, pages 245-246
Strand, J. Edward – Volume 3, page 450
Thompson, Lyle J. – Volume 2, page 65
Tofflemire, F. S. – Volume 2, pages 336-337
Truax, Charles F. – Volume 2, pages 246-249 [portrait]
Vandenoever, Peter – Volume 2, pages 176-177
Varty, Charles F. – Volume 3, page 202
Weber, Henry P. – Volume 2, page 465
Weible, Earl B. – Volume 2, pages 284-285
Welo, Tobias – Volume 2, pages 4990-491
Wendt, William D. – Volume 2, pages 417-418
Werner, John H. – Volume 2, pages 304-307 [portrait]
Williams, Minor S. – Volume 3, pages 56-57
Wilson, George W. – Volume 3, pages 738-739
Wilson, William D. – Volume 2, pages 242-243

Contributed 2021 Aug 31 by Norma Hass, compiled from North Dakota History and People volumes 1-3, published in 1917. The above list is only a sampling of the many biographies.

GARDNER Family

Donald G. & Myrtie (Rosborough) Gardner, with daughter, Loreen, and son, Donald, on their homestead, which was located south of Makoti in Hiddenwood Township.

MELVOLD / MELVILLE Family

I have an old postcard photograph of Marion and Irvin MELVOLD which was taken 18 Sept 1916. A note on the back says it was "taken in Staples when we were on the way back from Washington". Also says "write us in Almora, Minn, not Elmore". The two children are infant to about 5 years old at the time the photograph was taken. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this family:

First it appears that the family name was changed from MELVOLD to MELVILLE sometime after the photograph was taken.

Marion or Marian Lucille MELVOLD or MELVILLE was b. 26 Nov 1909 in Douglas, ND to parents Iver Severinson or Severin or Severinsen Arn MELVOLD (1875-1965) and Lydia Emilie or Emelie HETLAND (1880-1961) who were married 23 Jun 1906 in Richland, ND. Marion was one of 5 children born to this couple including Grace Vivian Myrtle; Marion Lucille; Irvin or Irwin Spencer or Seymour; Russell Vernon; and Ralph Lester MELVOLD, all born between 1907 and 1918. Marion married Harvey Daniel SMALLEY (b. 1912) and they had two sons, Ross Evan SMALLEY (1945-1954) and one other. Marion died 1 Dec 1965 in Glenwood, MN and she is buried in the United Cemetery in Henning, MN.

Irvin Seymour MELVOLD or MELVILLE was b. 26 Jan 1916 in Ogema, MN to the same parents and he married Mayva Vione LOUGHLAN or LAUGHLAN (1916-1993) on 20 Aug 1938 in Norcross, MN, and they had two sons, Jeffrey Scott MELVILLE (1954-2021) and James Irvin MELVILLE (born and died in 1941). Irvin died 28 Sept 1955 in Stevens County, MN and is buried in the Lakeside Cemetery in Herman, MN.

I am hoping to get the photograph to their family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be. Thanks, Shelley Cardiel shelleyrcardiel@gmail.com

John Pollert Family

Minot, N.D. Feb, 2003

I was asked by Lila to write a history of the John Pollert family.

In doing so, I am indebted to Mildred Roberts and her articles printed in the McLean County Heritage book that I borrowed from Ken Hopkins, and the memories of my sister Selma and myself. I am only doing 4 generations-if I try and cover the 5th generation, I'll get all mixed up.

In the beginning-we start in Germany:
Casper Henry Pollert was born in Atdindorf, Germany. Dec. 14, 1820.
Johanna Lahni was born in Hanover, Germany, Feb. 14, 1830.
Both immigrated to the United States, and were married in Jackson County, Indiana, Nov. 17, 1853. They became the parents of eight children.

A son, John Lewis Pollert, was born in Jackson County, Indiana, Dec. 6, 1860. He married Anna Tuelker around 1887. They became the parents of six children. Five sons: Clarence, Andolph, Fred, Phillip and Albert, and the daughter, (my Mother) Johanna, Marie, Lucinda, Anna.

In May 1913, John Pollert, a widower, moved with four of his sons and his daughter, by train, to Ryder, N.D. They were picked up and taken by wagon to a farm south of Ryder, and close to the old Roseglen area. They had no idea of where they were going, as there were only trails across the fields.

John and his sons, Andolph, Fred, Phillip, Albert and daughter moved into a two room house close to the old Roseglen store.

He bought a team, wagon, and a cow from John Snippen, and borrowed their cook car stove. In Oct. of 1913, they moved to a farm across the road from the John Haugen farm and bought beds. That summer, they had a big garden and raised chickens. He worked for various farmers in that area.

The east line of the Fort Berthold Reservation was moved farther west in 1916, and John Pollert drew number seven, which meant he was the seventh new homesteader allowed to pick and file on a quarter of land. He did file, and moved to a quarter south west of Parshall. He built a 14' x 16' house there. Things did not go well on the reservation, and he moved back to the Roseglen area. He passed away Dec. 8, 1924. He is buried in the Roseglen cemetery.

It must have been a big change for the Pollert family to leave the heavy, black soil of the land along the Muscatatuck River in south central Indiana, and move to North Dakota-however, many of his family remained in the Ryder-Roseglen-Douglas area for many years after their father's death.

The oldest son, Clarence H. Pollert, did not move to N.D. with the rest of the family. Clarence was born at Brownstone, Jackson County, Ind. on March 27, 1888. He married Dona Brown Sept. 17, 1911, and with his wife and son, Marshall, who was six weeks old, moved to North Dakota in July, 1913.

He worked for farmers and farmed south of Ryder. Find later moved to the Douglas area-first by Nelson Lake and later in town. He operated heavy equipment for several years. They moved to Minot, where he worked for Don Moe Dodge. Clarence and Dona had seven children-Marshall, Mildred, Orin, Lawrence and Bruce. One son passed away in infancy.

Clarence Pollert passed away July 25, 1971. His wife passed away Oct. 20, 1978. Both are buried in the Douglas cemetery.

Marshall was born June 1, 1913. He married Marian McKay. They had six children. They lived on a farm east of Douglas. Marshall later moved to Douglas where he passed away on Jan. 28, 1987.

Mildred was born May 20, 1917 on the farm south of Ryder. She did house work for several families, and at one time, did so in California. She returned to N.D. and worked in the Douglas Post Office.

Mildred married Joyce Roberts Jan. 2, 1944. They farmed and ranched southwest of Douglas until moving to Minot in 1984, her husband passed away March 14, 1993. Mildred continues to live in a condo in Minot.

Orin was born April 5, 1923. He served in the army and worked for several farmers in the Douglas area. He was married to Lita Bevers. They had one daughter. His life is unknown.

Orel was born Nov. 16, 1927. He served many years in the United States Navy. He married Joyce House. They were the parents of eight children. After he left the navy, he worked on a boat out of New Orleans. He spent two years in Brazil, and returned to N.D. in ill health. He passed away in the V.A. hospital in Fargo, on March 27, 1989.

Lawrence was born Oct.3, 1929. He also served in the army. He married Annabelle Kolden. He had two daughters. They lived in Bismarck. Lawrence worked as a barber as well as a teacher. He barbered in several towns on weekends. Lawrence passed away from cancer on Aug. 15, 1982.

Bruce was born March 20, 1933. He also served in the army. He was a teacher, and married one of his students, Ardell Rogers. They had three children. He quit teaching and worked for the Pfizer drug firm. He is on disability leave and lives in the Chicago area.

All of the deceased members of the Clarence Pollert family are buried in the Douglas cemetery.

Andolph Pollert was born Aug. 9, 1890. He came to North Dakota with his father, but returned to Indiana and married Ivas Garis in 1915. They returned to N.D. and farmed until moving to the Litchville area in 1938. They had two children, Wilbur and Dolores.

Wilbert was born Feb. 26, 1917. He married Grace Bickett. They had four children. They lived and farmed in the Litchville area, until he passed away July 22, 1985. He is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Church cemetery. Grace lives in Valley City.

Dolores was born Nov. 8, 1918. She married Selmer Bubach. They had four children. Selmer and Dolores farmed in the Litchville area until they moved into Litchville. Dolores cooked in the school for many years, and also cooked for many celebrations. She passed away Oct. 8, 2000 and is buried in the Trinity Lutheran church cemetery.

Andolph PoIlert continued to farm. He lived with the Bubachs for a short time. He passed away April 18. 1967 and is buried in the Trinity Lutheran church cemetery.

Johanna, Marie, Lucinda, Anna Pollert was born in Jackson county, Indiana, Sept. 21, 1893. She used the name "Lucy". She walked, along with her four brothers, four miles to a German speaking school-while an English teaching school was right across the road. She came to N.D. and kept house for her father's family, and moved with them across the road from the John Haugen farm in Oct. 1913. She married Rudolph Haugen, who was farming with his brother, John, on Jan. 4. 1916 in a double wedding ceremony at Washburn N.D. They moved to Ryder. N.D. where Rudolph was the Manager of a grain elevator for the next 25 years.

Lucy was active in the Presbyterian Ladies Aid, the Rebecca Lodge, and community affairs. They had three children-a daughter, Bernice, who passed away at the age of two and a half years, a son, Wendell, and a daughter, Selma.

Rudolph retired from the elevator in 1941, and they bought a farm in Hiddenwood Township, where they rebuilt and repaired all the buildings. They moved to Minot where they lived until Lucy passed away May 10, 1971, Rudolph moved to the Lutheran Home complex and passed away Nov. 8, 1980. Both are buried in the Roseglen church cemetery.

Wendell E. Haugen was born upstairs in a two room house on a farm near Roseglen, N. D. He was raised and attended school in Ryder. He worked with his father in the elevator. In 1941, he married Frances Hatfield, a nurse at Trinity hospital in Minot. She is a direct descendent of the Hatfield’s of Tennessee. They established a home on the farm S.W. of Ryder, and lived there for the next fifty-two years. Wendell was active in the community, and Farmers Union. He was deeply involved with the Rural Electrics and served on the local, state, and national Boards. He made many trips to Washington, D.C. In 1993, they moved to a condo in Minot.

Selma Haugen was born in Ryder, July, 7, 1927. Her brother had every kid in town come and look at his sister. She played the piano for the Presbyterian Church. Her dad played violin and her brother played guitar, and together they would have a few good old time waltzes many evenings before retiring to bed. After high school, she was a bookkeeper for the F. U. Oil Co. in Velva, N.D. She married Lawrence linrud Sept. 1, 1946. They had three children, find farmed north of Velva. Lawrence passed away May 21, 1979. Selma married Kenneth Hopkins, member service manager for McLean Electric, Oct. 16, 1982. They live in Minot. She is still active in the North Prairie Lutheran church and does volunteer work for Trinity hospital.

Fredrick John Pollert was born in Jackson County, Indiana, .Aug. 31, 1897. He came to North Dakota with his father in 1913. He married Mabel Mathiesen. They had four daughters-Helen, Evelyn, Freda and Irene. They lived on a farm S.W. of Ryder until moving to McLeary, Wash. In 1925. Fred worked in a mill and was injured in a railroad accident, and passed away Feb. 10, 1927.

Helen Pollert was born Oct. 23, 1920 in the Ryder area, she moved with her parents to Washington State. She married Alvin Rach, an electrician, and they lived by Lake Washington in Seattle. Helen worked for a wholesale meat firm. She and Alvin were campers and traveled many miles in their different units. Alvin passed away Jan. 8, 1976. They had one son, Frederick, who lives in Spokane. Helen married Clarence Sommers and they lived in Quartzite, Ariz. in the winters. He passed away Dec. 29, 2002. Helen lives in an apartment in Spokane, Wash.

Evelyn Pollert was born near Ryder, N.D. on Sept. 7, 1922. She moved with her parents west in 1925. She lived in Washington, then moved to Shelby. Mont. after being married to Harris McKecknie. Harris was a meat cutter by trade. They later moved to the Seattle area, and both worked for Boeing aircraft until they retired. They had three children. Evelyn has health problems.

Freda Pollert was born near Ryder, N.D. Sept. 9, 1924. She moved with her parents to McLeary Wash. in 1925. She had two sisters at that time. She married Halver Halverson, an accountant, and they lived in McMinnville. Ore. They had two children. Freda goes to Alaska in the summer and works in the gift shop at the entrance to the Denali National Park.

Irene Temple Burger was born in McLeary, Wash. Nov. 26, 1926. Her husband, Chet, is a mortician, and still works even if he is 78 years old. Irene worked at the same funeral home. Irene had three boys and three girls. They live in Puyallup, Washington.

Phillip Pollert was born in Jackson County, Indiana, on Jan. I, 1904. He came to N.D. with his father in 1913. His age went with the years. He worked for various farmers in the area, and at one time, worked for Rudolph Haugen in the grain elevator in Ryder. He married Inez Talbott in 1927. They had three children. They farmed in the Ryder, Douglas area. At one time, they lived on a quarter of land now owned by Wendell and Frances Haugen. They moved to the Litchville area in 1938, and continued to farm until moving into Litchville. Phillip passed away July 18, 1989, and is buried in the United Methodist Cemetery at Marion. N.D.

Doris Pollert was born near Ryder an Oct. 17, 1929. She married Wilbert Wallner, and they live in Berlin, Wisconsin. He is a truck gardener. They have three children. Doris has worked for many years in a leather factory as a sewing machine operator. They make black leather clothes for the people who ride motorcycles.

Duane Pollert was born in the Ryder, Douglas area on July 6.1932. He moved to Litchville area in 1938. He served in the army in the Korea conflict. He married Elaine Hardee and they had four children. Elaine cooked at the school for many years, and also worked in a green house. They live in Katherine, N.D. where Duane worked at the elevator and delivered propane. He helps several farmers during harvest after he retired from the elevator. They winter in Arizona.

Clifford Pollert was born in the Ryder, Douglas area May 26, 1934. He moved to the Litchville area with his folks in 1938. He married Ruthie Webber and they had five children. They live in Miles City, Montana. He was a mechanic and worked for many years at the Ford garage, and later for the state of Montana. They have a 5th wheeler. Cliff likes to hunt, and they spend the winters in Arizona.

Albert Pollert , the youngest of the John Pollert family, was born in Jackson County, Indiana, May 9, 1903. He came to N.D. at age 10, and lived in the Ryder, Roseglen area. He married Edna Simonson Oct. 12, 1926. They had seven children. They farmed S.W. and west of Douglas, and moved to the Litchville area in 1938, and continued to live on a farm. Albert lost an arm in a corn shredder accident. His wife lost an arm in a grain auger accident. They both loved to dance. Albert passed away Nov. 19, 1970. Edna passed away May 2. 1986. Both are buried in Trinity Lutheran cemetery, Litchville.

Mural Pollert was born in the Douglas area, May 29, 1926. He moved with his parents to the Litchville area in 1938. He married Leola Bickett Sept. 25. 1948. They had five children. Lee lives in Jamestown. N.D. Mural played in a dance band and managed a grain elevator until he retired and they moved to Jamestown, where he was janitor of the library. Mural passed away March 14, 1989 and is buried in Trinity Lutheran cemetery, rural Litchville.

Leona Pollert was born in the Douglas area, May 29, 1928. She moved with her parents to the Litchville area in 1938. She attended beauty school and practiced her trade as a fully licensed operator. She married Don Severson, an electrician on May 1, 1949. They lived in Minneapolis, Minn. She and Don had three children. Leona passed away Nov. 29, 1973. She is buried in the Trinity Lutheran cemetery, rural Litchville.

Lila Pollert was born Jan. 3, 1930 in the Douglas area. She moved to the Litchville area in 1938. She married Raymond LeBahn June 15, 1948 and they had four children. They farmed south of Litchville for fifty years and then moved into Litchville. Ray and Lila were active in community affairs, including the Farmers Union. Lila taught school for forty years - she actually taught several parents and then their children. Their home in Litchville is surrounded with flowers.

Donald Pollert was born in the Douglas area, May 24, 1934. He moved to the Litchville area in 1938. He married Georgine Klaver June 1, 1957. They farm south west of Litchville. Donny drives a school bus and does custom work for other farmers. Georgine does public relations work for the bank in LaMoure. They had three daughters and one son. They built a fine new home and continue to live on their farm.

Phyllis Pollert was born in the Douglas area on Sept. 27. 1936. She moved to the Litchville area in 1938. She married Curtis Smedshammer, April 24. 1955. They live on a farm on highway #1, south east of Litchville. They had four daughters. Curtis has been a county commissioner for many years. Both have been involved in the Farmers Union. Phyllis recently retired after many years as a Farmers Union worker.

Clayton Pollert was born near Litchville, June 16, 1944. He married Verginea Olefson, June 4, 1966. They have four children. Clayton teaches at the W.C.T.U University and they live in LaCross, Wis. Verginea works in the insurance field.

Kenneth Pollert was born at Litchville, Sept. 30. 1948. He married Pat Mauck on May 22, 1971. They have two children. Kenneth has some machines used in the operating rooms at hospitals. His wife was a nurse, and now works at the Merit Care hospital in Fargo. They live in Horace, North Dakota.

Conclusion: March 8, 2003.

This history of the first four generations of the John Pollert family, consisting of thirty-two individuals. Nineteen men and thirteen women.

I have attempted to be fairly accurate in some small part of each member's life. I believe all of the dates used are correct.

I could not have done this without the help of Lila Lebahn and Mildred Roberts. I thank my sister for typing, and my good wife, Frances, for all the patience and editing.

It would be interesting to have someone in the fifth generation do a similar work. Your comments are solicited.

Respectfully submitted,
Wendell E. Haugen

Past Query

I’m looking for information, photos, etc on the country school that was near Drady in the early 1900’s. It was called Hillside School. My KILLMER family lived on a farm in Burt/Afton Townships from about 1915 to 1940. I’ve seen a photo and a 1919 school directory posted on FB, but I would like to know and see more about the school. My father and his 9 siblings went to that school. --Diane Killmer, 15 Oct 2020 Behm behmsbakery@gmail.com

Pioneers

Aasberg, John Nelson ~ born 11 May 1859, Varmland, Sweden
Ackerman, Wenzel ~ born 15 Mar 1868, Wisconsin
Anderson, Christine Westom ~ born 21 Nov 1873, Torpa, Norway
Asplund, V. A. ~ born 06 Dec 1871, Lake City, Minnesota
Atkinson, J. B. ~ born Forest City, Minnesota
Aune, Edward ~ born 22 Sep 1871, Norway
Auslander, Henry ~ born 16 Apr 1872, West Price, Passenham, Germany
Baillergeon, Louise ~ born Minot, Ward, North Dakota
Baker, Charles Elmer ~ born 30 Sep 1863, Marion, Grant, Indiana
Balerud, Andrew ~ born 03 Mar 1869, Norway
Balerud, Bent ~ born 23 May 1864, Haldeland, Norway; died 04 Feb 1903
Barke, Fred ~ born 06 Jun 1870, West Prussia, Germany
Bates, Delilah A. Waldref ~ born 17 Jan 1862, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Becwar, Earl R. ~ born 25 Aug 1886, Milbank, South Dakota
Benno, Leslie ~ born 08 Nov 1890, Kent, Washington
Blackstead, Annie Peterson ~ born 04 Jun 1867, Sigdahl, Norway
Boe, Tosten ~ born 14 Dec 1856, Valders, Norway
Bond, Walter ~ born 14 Feb 1871, Mayville, New York
Bowman, John H. ~ born 01 May 1873, Littlefield, Minnesota
Boynton, Homer E. ~ born 19 Mar 1859, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Brosnahan, James S. ~ born 05 Sep 1857, Osceloa, Wisconsin
Brown, C. L. ~ born 11 Sep 1856, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; died 20 Apr 1936
Burgess, Charles ~ born 28 Oct 1866, Lyle, Minnesota
Burke, Thomas R. ~ born 1875, Faribault, Minnesota
Busek, Frank ~ born 08 Nov 1893, Czech, Slovakia
Bye, John ~ born 30 Sep 1880, Rinsaker, Norway
Cain, Joseph ~ born 02 Jul 1870, DesMoines, Iowa
Cale, Kate Becker ~ born 03 Jan 1858, New York, New York
Callahan, Mary ~ born 17 Aug 1854, Ripon, Wisconsin
Carroll, William J. ~ born 16 Feb 1861, Inverness, Canada
Charlesbois, John Hycentha ~ born 03 Sep 1857, St. Dominic, Quebec
Christianson, Louisa Walter ~ born 27 Jan 1859, Denmark
Christianson, Olaf N.
Christopher, Louise Mathilda Eeg ~ born 27 Jan 1853, Christiana, Norway
Clark, John ~ born 05 Mar 1867, Cottage Grove, Minnesota; died 02 Mar 1932
Clark, John D. ~ born 10 Sep 1869, Almena Township, Van Buren, Michigan
Clementich, Joseph ~ born 07 Jun 1864, Austria
Clouse, Frank ~ born 19 Apr 1879, Stearn, Minnesota
Clouse, John ~ born 22 Aug 1841, Chicago, Illinois; died 15 Aug 1913
Coiner, Anna Oaks ~ born 23 Jan 1859, Dayton, Ohio
Colcord, G. D. ~ born 07 Jan 1879, Coleta, Illinois
Colton, Joseph ~ died 1897
Combs, Ben E. ~ born 29 Jul 1879, Chester, Iowa; died May 1924
Cover, J. H. ~ born 22 Oct 1852, Chambersberg, Franklyn, Pennsylvania
Cox, C. N. ~ born 13 Apr 1869, Cornwall, New York
Cranston, Alex Sandy ~ born 09 Nov 1877, Bruce County, Ontario
Crider, Mayme Magner ~ born 12 Sep 1875, Waseca, Minnesota
Crow, Edith ~ born Minot, North Dakota
Crow, Joseph A. ~ born 31 Dec 1864, Canyon City, Iowa
Davis, Thomas Dewey ~ born 14 Nov 1854, Cora, Gallia, Ohio
Dierdorff, D. T. ~ born 05 Nov 1860, Franklin Grove, Illinois
Duesch, Joseph ~ born 19 Dec 1864, Richmond, Minnesota
Duhamel, Jane ~ born 26 Oct 1864, Circle Lake, Fairbault, Minnesota
Eby, C. L. V. ~ born 26 Aug 1863, Dayton, Ohio
Elker, Karl ~ born 10 Dec 1874, Baden, Germany
Elvrom, Tom ~ born 02 Oct 1861, Trondjhem, Norway
Enders, L. A. ~ born 24 Aug 1868, Saxony, Germany
Fauchald, Inga Nerseth ~ born 20 Aug 1865, West Toten, Norway
Fedje, Ella A. ~ born 24 Mar 1859, Vinkin Sogin, Norway
Finke, C. H. ~ born 22 Nov 1877, Hills, Minnesota
Finlayson, Mary A. ~ born 10 Jun 1861, Glengary, Canada
Fisher, Lester ~ born 20 May 1883, Mandan, North Dakota
Flemming, John ~ born 07 Sep 1888, German
Flom, Anna Haugen ~ born 16 Dec 1862, Christiania, Norway
Fossum, George ~ born 06 Apr 1873, Wausau, Wisconsin
Frank, Frank E. ~ born 03 Nov 1869, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Frost, Jacob ~ born 21 Apr 1864, Trier, Germany
Fugelso, Peter ~ born 28 Mar 1862, Surnadahl, Snaasa, Norway
Gad, Charles ~ born 26 Jan 1874, Rolfe, Iowa
Garrison, Howard William
Garrity, Mary D. ~ born 13 Oct 1882, Fulton, Indiana
Gasmann, Charles ~ born 24 Oct 1882, Minot, North Dakota
Gilderhus, Andrew ~ born 29 Mar 1861, Dodge County, Minnesota
Glein, Bertha ~ born Harrison, Ward
Glein, Peter B. ~ born 04 Aug 1886, Minot, North Dakota
Goebel, John A. ~ born 05 Oct 1852, Perry, Wisconsin
Goebel, Laurence M. ~ born 26 Sep 1884, South Dakota; died 18 Sep 1933
Gran, Mary Odegard ~ born 27 Mar 1870, Valders, Norway
Grandbois, Joseph ~ born 1840, Fort Garry, Winnepeg
Greenberg, Mary Ann Norberg ~ born 17 Oct 1854, Tronjem, Norway
Greenwood, Kathryn ~ born 14 Jul 1851, Wabasha, Minnesota
Grondahl, August ~ born 10 Mar 1867, Toten, Norway
Groninger, Charles ~ born 03 Jul 1872, Miffintown, Pennsylvania
Grothe, Iver ~ born USA
Gulson, Ole ~ born 08 Aug 1854, Dane County, Wisconsin
Hall, Dave A.
Halvorson, Henry L. ~ born 19 Aug 1879, Casnton, Wisconsin
Hannaford, John S. ~ born 27 Jul 1875, Racine, Wisconsin
Hanson, Hans Jacob ~ born 22 Jan 1846
Harmon, J. E. ~ born 16 Aug 1876, Grove Lake, Minnesota
Harris, Gilford S. ~ born 15 Dec 1836, Dusden
Havlichek, Charles ~ born 24 Sep 1897, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Heitman, Hans Peter ~ born 27 Nov 1861, Helgeland, Norway; died 29 Oct 1937
Helgeson, Ingeborg ~ born 04 Dec 1872, Numdahl, Norway
Herigstad, Inger Thu ~ born 07 Oct 1859, Stavanger, Norway
Herigstad, O. B. ~ born 07 Jan 1885, Sheyenne River, Cooperstown, North Dakota
Hermanson, L. ~ born 23 Dec 1863, Ogden, Illinois
Hills, Cyrus ~ born 30 Oct 1859, Freeport, Illinois
Hoffine, Frank ~ born 31 Aug 1861, Peru, Indiana
Holme, Knut ~ born 04 Nov 1860, Norway; died 05 Jul 1931
Holvorson, John ~ born 23 Jun 1875, Norway
Hooke, Gretha Peterson ~ born 22 May 1887, Foxholm, North Dakota
Hooke, John E ~ born 29 Jan 1879, Corydon, Iowa; died 12 Nov 1927
Huff, Gertrude Weber ~ born 24 Jul 1865, Illingien, Germany
Hushy, Lawrence H. ~ born 11 Dec 1862, Stjordalen, Norway
Hustad, Erick ~ born 28 Feb 1857, Norway
Inkster, John H. ~ born12 Mar 1879, Inkster, North Dakota
Jacobsen, Andrew ~ born 27 Dec 1872, Denmark
Jacobsen, D. R. ~ born 05 Oct 1876, Randers, Denmark
Jacobson, T. T. ~ born 19 Dec 1862, Vermillion, D. T.
Jensen, James H. ~ born 22 Oct 1867, Silkeborg, Jyllen County, Denmark
Jenson, Amelia ~ born 28 Oct 1853, Dodge, Wisconsin
Jenson, Ole ~ born 23 Feb 1846, Jerpen, Norway; died 29 May 1936
Johnson, Aasta ~ born 23 Jan 1856, Skien, Tellemarken, Norway
Johnson, Albert S. ~ born 25 Nov 1865, Sweden; died Jun 1937
Johnson, Carl J. ~ born 03 Sep 1860, Oslo, Norway
Johnson, Hans ~ born 25 Aug 1848, Ottum, Sogn, Norway
Johnson, James ~ died 1932
Johnson, Jermias ~ born 18 Oct 1860, Norway
Johnson, John E. ~ born 24 Dec 1874, Norbjord, Norway
Johnson, John O. ~ born 19 May 1870, Norway
Johnson, Mary E. ~ born Mandan, North Dakota
Johnson, Perry W. ~ born 07 Sep 1865, Medford, Minnesota
Johnson, Peter Alfred ~ born 22 Apr 1879, Henning, Minnesota
Johnson, Robert F. ~ born 21 Dec 1856, Gratiot, Michigan; died 28 Apr 1904
Johnson, Thomas ~ born 24 Feb 1851, Tellemarken, Norway; died 06 Oct 1923
Jones, George Arthur ~ born 31 Aug 1875, Rochester, Minnesota
Joslin, E. E. ~ died 1936
Kamp, Olga ~ born 18 Jan 1863, Copenhagen, Denmark
Kamrud, Edward T. ~ born 09 Jul 1877, Starbuck, Pope, Minnesota
Kane, William ~ born 26 Apr 1882, Bootle, England
Keating, T. F. ~ born 09 Sep 1879, Blakely, Minnesota
Kelley, Charles ~ born 25 Apr 1870, Lainsburo, Minnesota
Kelley, Edward D. ~ born 04 Oct 1862, Winnebago County, Wisconsin; died 15 Dec 1936
Kelly, Mary Mullen ~ born 01 Dec 1873, Nesida, Wisconsin
Kilbourn, Fred G. ~ born 13 Apr 1866, Waterloo, Iowa
Kimball, Daniel H. ~ born 19 Sep 1851, Bedford, Maine; died 30 Jul 1914
Kinser, William L. ~ born 29 Apr 1870, Illinois
Klimple, Albert ~ born 28 Aug 1870, Brandenburg, Germany
Kluver, William ~ born 14 Apr 1876, Butterick County, Iowa
Krantz, Anna Nelson ~ born 17 Feb 1873, Sweden; died 23 Nov 1939
Krantz, August ~ born 14 Sep 1865, Sweden
Kulaas, Toten Peter ~ born 03 Nov 1854, Trondhjem, Norway; died 10 Mar 1910
Kunde, E. C. ~ born 18 Aug 1868, Stillwater, Minnesota
Lafleur, Napolean ~ born 15 Oct 1867, Ottowa, Canada
Lambert, C. D. ~ born 22 May 1864, New Windsor, Maryland
Landers, John E. ~ born 1851, Sweden
Larkin, Mary ~ born 06 Aug 1858, DeWitt, Iowa
Larkin, Robert ~ born 14 May 1884, Oxford, Wisconsin
Lawson, James ~ born 28 Aug 1877, Denmark
Lee, A. G. ~ born 21 Sep 1866, Telemarken, Norway
Lee, C. A. ~ born 29 Sep 1891, Minot, North Dakota
Lee, Henry ~ born 06 Mar 1879, Norway
Lee, Ole ~ born 18 Feb 1858, Norway
Lee, P. P. ~ born 18 Mar 1861, Lesje, Norway; died 31 May 1937
Letraille, Louis ~ born 21 Feb 1843, Walhalla
Lieberg, Harold ~ born 13 Sep 1865, Nes Romerika, Norway
Linha, Frank ~ born 26 Jun 1882, Checkslovakia
Linster, Frank ~ born 31 Dec 1879, Belgrade Township, Minnesota
Lorn, M. L.
Lowe, Albert ~ born 25 Dec 1880, Wild Rose, Wisconsin
Lowe, Elizabeth Allen ~ born 06 Feb 1855, Lanford, Ireland
Lynch, John ~ born 08 Feb 1858, Claire, Ireland; died 23 Feb 1937
Lynch, John H. ~ born 27 Dec 1873, Owatonna, Minnesota
Lystad, Amund K. ~ born 03 May 1842, Telemarken, Norway; died 06 Dec 1930
Madden, Katherine ~ born Oct 1858, Maple Grove, Illinois
Mahoney, Joseph V. ~ born 10 Mar 1880, Wisconsin
Mangan, Thomas J.
Marlenee, Eliza Wilson ~ born 01 Dec 1867, Vermont
Marlenee, Frank Allen ~ born 04 Jun 1861, Morrisburg Guthrie; died 23 Oct 1935
Marlenee, James ~ born 16 Jan 1857, Ohio; died 20 Mar 1835
Marlenee, Maggie Bell Pendroy ~ born 26 Sep 1865, Otley, Iowa
Marshall, Henry J. ~ born Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Mattson, Isak ~ born Norway
McBride, Andrew ~ born 05 Dec 1865, Ontario, Canada
McClue, C. C. ~ born 23 Dec 1855, Lake Port, New York
McConnell, J. M. ~ born 11 May 1871, St. Josephs, Montana
McConnell, Lillie Cooper ~ born 28 Apr 1873, Mount Forrest, Ontario
McDonnell, Benjamin ~ born 04 Aug 1870, Woen Sound, Ontario
McDougall, J. R. ~ born 02 Apr 1872, Ontario
McEown, J. B. ~ born 01 Feb 1872
McFadden, Belle Oln ~ born 20 Feb 1869, Valders, Norway
McFarland, George
McGee, George ~ born 13 Sep 1878, Amboy, Illinois
McKoane, J. E. ~ born 01 Apr 1862, Chicago
McKone, Mary E. ~ born 23 Mar 1869, Rochester, Minnesota
McLane, A. F. ~ born Illinois, Iowa
Melvin, Amy Rodwin ~ born Mandan, North Dakota
Might, William ~ born 08 Sep 1865, Rockville, Salem Township, Ohio
Moller, Fredinand ~ born 11 Oct 1865, Sherron, Denmark
Monagin, H. A. ~ born 11 Mar 1871, Cambridge, Michigan; died 13 Dec 1939
Monnes, Erling ~ born 22 Jul 1885, Veardalen, Norway
Mormon, Christina ~ born Minot, Ward, North Dakota
Mortenson, A. L.
Mostad, Thorwald
Moyer, George Henry ~ born 04 Oct 1883, Selings Grove, Pennsylvania
Muhs, Louis ~ born 01 Nov 1872, Davenport, Iowa
Mulvihill, Mary Agnes O'Brien ~ born 12 Jul 1868, Howard Center, Iowa
Murphy, Thomas ~ born 04 Dec 1870, Swinford, Ireland
Murray, William ~ born 22 Dec 1851, Maxwellton, Braes Lockerby, Scotland; died Jun 1937
Muus, Einar ~ born 01 Jun 1881, Norway
Myers, Henry A. ~ born 19 Aug 1872, Ontario
Myers, Margaret ~ born 18 Dec 1863, Balavena, Limerick, Ireland
Nelson, Nels Martin ~ born 24 Jun 1847, Balsfjord, Norway; died 28 Dec 1939
Nelson, Ole ~ born 04 Jun 1883, Norway
Ness, Peter ~ born 08 Sep 1866, Waseca, Minnesota
Nordquist, Marie ~ born 23 Jul 1867, Karlstad, Varmlaning, Sweden
Nutting, Hans ~ born 26 May 1876, Stormer, Norway
Obrine, William M. ~ born 31 Jul 1884, New Richmond, Wisconsin
Oen, Mikkel ~ born 05 Jun 1860, Hestekinoen, Norway
Oen, Ole A. ~ born 08 Jul 1862, Valders, Norway
Oeth, Lewis Lawrence ~ born 28 Apr 1863, Canton, Missouri
Olson, Oscar ~ born 15 Dec 1881, Michigan
Ostrand, Annie Hjort ~ born 08 Jan 1870, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Otterness, Carrie Flom ~ born 05 Dec 1862, Molstein, Norway
Otterness, Jens H. ~ born11 Jun 1864, Dennison, Minnesota
Palda, L. J. ~ born 04 Mar 1872, Cleveland, Ohio
Parker, Clarence H.
Paulson, Soren K. ~ born 01 Apr 1870, Denmark
Pederson, Eiler ~ born 06 Jun 1868, Viles, Denmark
Pederson, Nels L. ~ born 14 Nov 1868, Osterhasenge, Denmark
Peterson, A. E. ~ born 04 May 1880, Atwater, Minnesota
Peterson, Martin ~ born 27 Jul 1855, Norway; died Oct 1919
Peterson, Peter E. ~ born 19 May 1851, Lindus, Sweden; died 30 May 1928
Peterson, Sina Husby ~ born 01 Sep 1866, Norway
Petry, D. S. ~ born 24 Dec 1865, Westminster, Iowa
Piper, C. W. ~ born 02 Oct 1847; died Jan 1937
Porter, George A. ~ born Nova Scotia, Canada
Poter, J. ~ born 20 Jul 1869, Pennsylvania
Pratt, Charles ~ born 04 Jun 1867, Wabasha, Minnesota
Quast, Reinard ~ born 17 Mar 1880, Meno, South Dakota; died 17 Feb 1935
Raith, J. J. ~ born 12 Oct 1875, Tionach, Bovaria
Ramstad, Erik ~ born 17 Jan 1860, Sigdal, Norway
Ramstad, Mary Legvold ~ born 09 Jul 1864, Christianson, Norway
Rassmussen, S. J. ~ born 13 Jan 1866, Bergen, Norway
Ray, Joel B. ~ born 09 Aug 1881, Franklyn County, Virginia
Rebrud, Agnethe Hanson ~ born 19 Sep 1859
Reed, Samuel M. ~ born 04 Apr 1849, Pedee, Iowa
Reickert, John ~ died Dec 1905
Reishus, G. S. ~ born 06 Apr 1860, Rushford, Minnesota
Renwald, T. F. ~ born 11 Sep 1867, Summitville, Iowa; died 1921
Renz, Fred ~ born 08 Dec 1899, Eureka, South Dakota; died 16 Aug 1936
Reynolds, L. R. ~ born 1883, Hollenberg, Kansas
Ringstead, George ~ born 20 Mar 1881, Norway
Roach, Phillip A. ~ born 16 Mar 1868, Castle Rock, Minnesota
Robinson, J. E. ~ born 30 Jan 1879, Pontiac, Illinois
Rowan, Gertrude Frances ~ born 12 Jun 1881, Sauk Center, Wisconsin
Rowan, Robert
Rubbelke, Louis ~ born 18 Apr 1880, Hampton, Minnesota
Rude, Martin ~ born 18 Jan 1883, Sigdal, Norway
Rue, Thorwald ~ born 09 Nov 1878, Yellow Medicine
Rutten, Lou Michael ~ born01 Jan 1871, Litchfield, Minnesota; died 08 Mar 1937
Rutten, Mary Louise LeDue ~ born 18 Jun 1874, Montreal, Canada
Sandberg, U. E. ~ born 1884, Ljunby, Sweden
Schiefer, George ~ born 24 Nov 1869, Sauk Center, Minnesota
Schmelling, C. F. ~ born 03 Oct 1870, Copenhagen, Denmark
Scofield, Mary Moylan ~ born 26 Mar 1866, Rochester, Minnesota
Scott, Peter ~ born 16 Jun 1865, Lucknow, Canada
Sevenson, Laura H. ~ born 15 Sep 1880, Perth, Ontario
Severson, I. R.
Sheets, Samuel M. ~ born 09 Jan 1877, Staunton, Virginia
Shervold ~ born 24 Jun 1872, Norway
Shields, Elizabeth ~ born 17 Apr 1862, Gray, Ontario
Shirley, E. A.
Shorb, D. M. ~ born 10 Sep 1864, Uniontown, Maryland
Shortridge, Lily ~ born 16 Sep 1867, Delphi, Indiana
Showers, John E. ~ born 28 Mar 1875, Madison, Wisconsin
Skeem, William ~ born 05 Aug 1898, Spencer, Iowa
Smart, Winfield Mathews ~ born 13 Oct 1879, Wildrose, Wisconsin
Smith, Isabell ~ born 28 Dec 1870, Highland, Wisconsin
Sorenson, Karen ~ born 08 Dec 1858, Virle, Denmark
Spoklie, Alfred ~ born 10 Aug 1892, Minot, North Dakota
Spoklie, Knute ~ born 29 Jul 1843, Norway
Stamen, John H. ~ born 11 Jun 1832, Germany; died 1923
Stammen, William ~ born 04 Aug 1889, Foxholm, North Dakota
State, George A. ~ born 19 Jun 1882, Chambersberg, Pennsylvania
Stead, William ~ born 08 Nov 1865, Antrem, Ireland
Steffeck, Fred J. ~ born Carlton, Wisconsin
Stevens, Jean McNaughton ~ born 12 Feb 1856, Dumfreshire, Scotland; died 1936
Stockwell, P. ~ born 21 Sep 1864, Ontario
Stompro, Ole ~ born 28 Sep 1872, Norway; died 01 Dec 1933
Stormen, Karen ~ born 04 Dec 1875, Stormer, Norway
Stredwich, Emma Ellen Steer ~ born 04 Nov 1828, Woondsworth Surrey, England
Stredwick, Earley ~ born 13 Feb 1874, Epsom Surrey, England
Strommen, John
Strong, George W.
Sveen, Oscar ~ born 28 Jun 1888, Minot, North Dakota
Teets, Frank ~ born 10 Aug 1869, Ohio
Theis, John ~ born 25 Sep 1880, Humbird, Wisconsin
Thompson, H. L. ~ born 02 May 1883, Grafton, North Dakota
Thomspon, A. M. ~ born 03 Nov 1877, Blair, Wisconsin
Tompkins, Ernest ~ born 27 Nov 1886, Minot, North Dakota
Tompkins, Jarvis H. ~ born 04 May 1865, Grafton
Tompkins, Jenny McLean ~ born 11 Jun 1873, Argyle, New Brunswick
Traux, C. F. ~ born 19 Oct 1869, Sauk Center, Minnesota
Trulson, John ~ born 11 Apr 1865, Skane, Sweden
Vadnais, William L. ~ born 05 Aug 1895, Kandigohi, Minnesota
Valker, Henry Herbert ~ born 05 Feb 1859, Long Prairie, Illinois; died 30 Jul 1935
VanBuskirk, John L. ~ born 25 Nov 1879, Utica, New York
Varnes, Marrion ~ born DesLacs, North Dakota
Vennes, Albert
Verry, Charles R. ~ born 02 Jul 1879, Herefordshire, England
Voorhees, Mallie ~ born 10 Sep 1870, Wyando, Kansas
Wagher, Sophie Reich ~ born Spencer, North Dakota
Walton, Anthony ~ born 17 Sep 1859, Durham, England
Wartchow ~ born 08 Sep 1872, New Albin, Allamakee, Iowa
Wayne, Ludwig ~ born 27 Sep 1854, Evenwik Song, Norway
Wehr, John E. ~ born 28 Dec 1878, Tulsa, Rumania
Wenferg, John ~ born 19 Aug 1844, Sweden; died 1912
Westlie, Henry H. ~ born 12 Nov 1884, Hills, Minnesota
Westom, Christopher ~ born 06 Aug 1857, Oslo, Norway
Wetmur, Ervie ~ born 03 Nov 1881, Argosville, North Dakota; died Jun 1938
Wheeler, Herbert E. ~ born 19 Nov 1866, Pittson, Pennsylvania
Wheelon, F. E. ~ born 24 Feb 1877, Wheaton, Illinois
Wilson, James Albert ~ born 25 May 1866, Athens, Ohio
Winters, Harry L.
Wisen, Charles ~ born 17 Dec 1865, East Gothland
Wuttke, Wilhelmina ~ died 1923
Yoder ~ born 04 Mar 1854, Fairfield County, Ohio
Youngman, F. W. ~ born Wisconsin; died Jun 1927
Yuly, Herbert J. ~ born 09 Dec 1877, Dassell, Minnesota
Zook, Homer ~ born 09 Jan 1890, Reedsville, Manchester, Pennsylvania

Contributed 14 Nov 2020 by Norma Hass, compiled from FamilySearch.org North Dakota, Red River Valley Genealogical Society, Pioneer Files, 1880-1953 collection, where more pioneers and more information about the pioneers can be found.

John Rolfnes

In researching the lost brothers of my grandfather, I've found a John Rolfnes, who was sold a quarter section by homestead patent sale in 1908 for $500 in Section 12 of Rice Lake Township. As best as I can tell he must have lived on the land for the required 5 years, got title, and then sold out in 1909.

A photo of John Rolfnes, taken when he left Norway is attached for your information. Also in the same Land Office Sales database is an enter for a Rolfsnas, Asten A, also within Rice Lake Township, sections 12 and 13. I'm not sure but this maybe the other brother and his name has been changed somehow.