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     Arne Arnesen Askehuset Nedre Lier was born on 6 November 1851 at Hedmark, Norway.¹ He died on 28 November 1854 at Norway at age 3.¹

     Søren Arnesen Askehuset Nedre Lier was born on 2 September 1853 at Hedmark, Norway.¹ He died on 24 November 1854 at Norway at age 1.¹

     Søren Arnesen Askehuset Nedre Lier was born on 25 July 1856 at Hedmark, Norway.¹

     Sofie Gundersdatter Gjermshus was born in 1853 at Norway.¹ In 1876 Sofie Gundersdatter Gjermshus married Ole Arnesen Askehuset Nedre Lier, son of Arne Arnesen Askehuset Nedre Lier and Karen Olsdatter.¹ Sofie Gundersdatter Gjermshus died on 15 July 1907 at Norway.¹

     Andreas Karoline Olsdatter was born on 29 November 1876 at Norway.¹ Circa 1900 Andreas Karoline Olsdatter married Karl Eriksen.¹

     Karl Eriksen is estimated to have been born perhaps circa 1870? Circa 1900 Karl Eriksen married Andreas Karoline Olsdatter, daughter of Ole Arnesen Askehuset Nedre Lier and Sofie Gundersdatter Gjermshus.¹

     Andreas Olsen Askehuset Nedre Lier was born on 3 September 1880 at Norway.¹ He died on 28 March 1882 at Norway at age 1.¹

     Andreas Olsen Askehuset Nedre Lier was born on 3 January 1883 at Norway.¹ He died on 29 February 1912 at Norway at age 29.¹

     Olaf Olsen was born on 21 June 1885 at Norway.¹

     Ragna Sofie Olsdatter was born on 29 September 1887.¹

     Karen Otilie Olsdatter was born on 2 March 1890.¹ Circa 1910 Karen Otilie Olsdatter married Emil Olsen Høgaasen.¹

     Emil Olsen Høgaasen is estimated to have been born perhaps circa 1870? Circa 1910 Emil Olsen Høgaasen married Karen Otilie Olsdatter, daughter of Ole Arnesen Askehuset Nedre Lier and Sofie Gundersdatter Gjermshus.¹

     Rolf Bjarne Emilsen Høgaasen was born on 3 April 1915.¹ In 1948 Rolf Bjarne Emilsen Høgaasen married Hjørdis Karlsdatter Solaas.¹

     Gustav Emil Olsen was born on 13 July 1892.¹

     Hans Alfred Olsen was born on 26 June 1896 at Norway.¹

     Census data indicate Arne O. Holm was born circa 1863 at Norway.² Circa 1892 Arne O. Holm married Clara Leverson.^1,2
     Arne O. Holm was naturalized before 1910.² In 1910 Arne farmed at Cromwell Township, Clay County, Minnesota.² He died on 8 November 1917 at Clay County, Minnesota.³

     Census data indicate Alf Holm was born circa 1893 at Iowa.² He hosted a wedding dinner for his brother Olaf Holm and Gerda Alida Nelson on 29 October 1935 at the parsonage of the Trinity Lutheran church, Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota.^3,1,4,5

     Marlyn Nordling was born on 20 May 1929 at Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.¹ She was christened at Lysne Lutheran Church, Clay County, Minnesota.¹
     Marlyn Nordling assisted at the wedding reception for Lowell Carleton Johnson and Jewel Aune on 29 June 1945 at Lysne Lutheran Church, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,3
     Marlyn Nordling was a waitress at Ruben Ulven's and Eveleth Berdelle Anderson's wedding reception on 20 October 1945 at Lysne Church, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,4,5,6 On 8 August 1946 Marlyn Nordling married Marvin Tilford Thompson, son of Theodore Andreas Thompson and Thora Ekvall, at Lysne Lutheran church, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,7
     Marlyn Nordling was invited to the wedding of Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner on 25 June 1949 at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota, but apparently did not attend.^8,9,1,10,11
     Marlyn Nordling was invited to the wedding of Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner on 25 June 1949 at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota, but apparently did not attend.^8,9,1,10,11
     On 16 May 1958 Marlyn attended the wedding of Nancy Holvik and Roland Holm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,12 Marlyn Nordling died on 27 April 1983 at Clay County, Minnesota, at age 53.^13,14,15 She was buried at Aspelund Lutheran Church cemetery, Flom, Norman County, Minnesota.¹⁵

     Marvin Tilford Thompson was born on 9 August 1919 at Twin Valley, Norman County, Minnesota.^3,4,5 On 8 August 1946 Marvin Tilford Thompson married Marlyn Nordling, daughter of Leonard Walfred Nordling and Gerda Alida Nelson, at Lysne Lutheran church, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^3,6
     Marvin Tilford Thompson was invited to the wedding of Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner on 25 June 1949 at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota, but apparently did not attend.^7,8,3,9,10
     Marvin Tilford Thompson was invited to the wedding of Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner on 25 June 1949 at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota, but apparently did not attend.^7,8,3,9,10 Marvin Tilford Thompson died on 2 May 2005 at Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minnesota, at age 85.^4,5 He was buried at Aspelund Lutheran Church cemetery, Flom, Norman County, Minnesota.⁵

     Census data indicate Carl Holm was born circa 1904 at Minnesota.² He died on 14 December 1956.^1,3

     Census data indicate Inger Cornelia Holm was born circa 1902 at Minnesota.² Circa 1935 Inger Cornelia Holm married Otto Issacson.¹

     Otto Issacson was born circa 1910?. Circa 1935 Otto Issacson married Inger Cornelia Holm, daughter of Arne O. Holm and Clara Leverson.¹

     Census data indicate Betta Idora Holm was born circa 1894 at Iowa.² Circa 1935 Betta Idora Holm married Leonard Sahlberg.¹
     On 29 June 1945 Betta attended the wedding of Lowell Carleton Johnson and Jewel Aune at Lysne Lutheran Church, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^3,4
     Betta Idora Holm assisted at the wedding reception for Marvin Tilford Thompson and Marlyn Nordling on 8 August 1946 at Lysne Lutheran church, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^3,5

     Leonard Sahlberg was born on 24 August 1894.² Circa 1935 Leonard Sahlberg married Betta Idora Holm, daughter of Arne O. Holm and Clara Leverson.¹ Leonard Sahlberg died in June 1970 at Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota, at age 75.²

     Carl C. Aune was born on 10 September 1893 at Mower County, Minnesota.^4,2,5,6 On 30 March 1917 Carl C. Aune married Jennie Nelson, daughter of Johan Nelson and Marie Arneson, at the Ambrose Sauer home, Spring Prairie, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,4,3,7 On 2 February 1920 Carl farmed at Spring Prairie township, Clay County, Minnesota, on rented land.² He was a pallbearer at the funeral for Ambrose Sauer on 14 July 1943 at Lysne church, Clay County, Minnesota.⁸ Carl C. Aune was a pallbearer at the funeral for Anne Sofie Arnesdatter on 28 February 1944 at the Thysell Funeral Home and Lysne church, Clay County, Minnesota.⁹ Carl C. Aune died on 28 February 1958 at Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota, at age 64.⁴ He was buried on 3 March 1958 at Lysne Cemetery near Hawley, Minnesota.^4,10

     Arnt C. Aune was born on 8 February 1887 at Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.^3,4,2,5,6 In 1910 Arnt was a farm laborer.⁵ On 28 December 1916 Arnt C. Aune married Nettie Nelson, daughter of Johan Nelson and Marie Arneson, at Lysne Lutheran Church, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,3,2,7,8 After 28 December 1916 Arnt and Nettie Nelson farmed at Clay County, Minnesota.^2,9 Arnt C. Aune also went by the nickname of Erney.¹⁰
     On 25 June 1949 Arnt attended the wedding of Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner (his wife's nephew) at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota.^{11,12,3,13,14}
     On 25 June 1949 Arnt attended the wedding of Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner (his wife's nephew) at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota.^{11,12,3,13,14} On 8 January 1967 Arnt C. Aune and Nettie Nelson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house. According to the newspaper, "Hosts were the couple's three children, Mrs. Gordon Sander, Mrs. Myron Geldreich and Clifford Aune, all of Hawley.
     "Mrs. Olaf Holm of Moorhead, sister of Mrs. Aune, was at the guest book. Clifford Aune was master of ceremonies for the following program:
"Song by the grandchildren 'Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet,' accompanied by Mrs. Holm on the accordion; humorous reading of incidents of the life of the couple by a nephew, Arnold Aune of Moorhead; an accordion medley by Mrs. Holm, and a closing hymn by everyone 'Blest Be The Tie That Binds'.
     "Friends and relatives of the couple extended greetings and good wishes.
     "The yellow and white wedding cake, baked by Mrs. Kate Arneson of Hawley, was cut and served by Mrs. Edward Aune, sister of Mrs. Aune, and Jane Aune of Moorhead. Punch was served by Linda Norman and Jerry Sander.
     "Mrs. William Huebner of Moorhead, sister of Mrs. Aune, poured.
     "Nettie Nelson and Arnt Aune were married December 28, 1916, at Lysne Lutheran Church by the late Rev. S.G. Hauge.
     "Attendants were Mrs. Carl Aune (Jennie Nelson) and Mrs. Oscar Anderson (Borghild Nelson), sisters of Mrs. Aune and Edward Aune and Carl Aune (now deceased), brothers of Mr. Aune. Mrs. Carl Aune, Mrs. Anderson and Edward Aune were present for the golden anniversary.
     "They have 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends from Moorhead, Lake Park, Ulen and Hawley attended." at their home, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.¹⁵ Arnt C. Aune died on 29 April 1974 at the farm home, Spring Prairie Township, Clay County, Minnesota, at age 87.^4,16 The funeral for Arnt C. Aune was held on the "Monday afternoon" after his death, at Lysne Lutheran Church. Rev. Jerry Hanson officiated, Becky Williams was organist, and Mrs. Lyle Nelson was soloist. The pallbearers were Arnold Aune, Casper Aune, Rick Aune, David Norman, James Sander, and Jerry Sander. He had ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild at the time of his death.² He was buried at Lysne Lutheran Cemetery near Hawley, Minnesota.²

     Oscar Frank Anderson was born on 24 June 1888 at Bohuslen, Sweden.² He was also reported to have been born on 25 June 1888 at Sweden.^3,4 On 22 August 1917 Oscar Frank Anderson married Borghild Nelson, daughter of Johan Nelson and Marie Arneson, at Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,2,4 On 26 January 1920 Oscar farmed at Hawley, Cromwell Township, Clay County, Minnesota, on rented land.⁵ He was a pallbearer at the funeral for Ambrose Sauer on 14 July 1943 at Lysne church, Clay County, Minnesota.⁶ Oscar Anderson was a pallbearer at the funeral for Anne Sofie Arnesdatter on 28 February 1944 at the Thysell Funeral Home and Lysne church, Clay County, Minnesota.⁷ Before 1945 Oscar was a farmer at Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^3,4 Between 1945 and 1953 Oscar was employed by Cass-Clay Creamery, Inc. at Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota.^3,4
     On 20 October 1945, Oscar Anderson gave away the bride at the wedding of Ruben Ulven and Eveleth Berdelle Anderson at Lysne Church, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^2,8,9,10
     On 8 August 1946 Oscar attended the wedding of Marvin Tilford Thompson and Marlyn Nordling at Lysne Lutheran church, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^2,11
     On 25 June 1949 Oscar attended the wedding of Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner (his wife's nephew) at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota.^{12,13,2,14,15}
     On 25 June 1949 Oscar attended the wedding of Dolores Mae Lamb and Wayne Vincent Huebner (his wife's nephew) at the Glyndon Lutheran Church, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota.^{12,13,2,14,15} 20 August 1967 Oscar Anderson and Borghild Nelson their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house at Lysne Lutheran Church. The celebration lasted from 2:00 to 5:00 with a program at 2:30; their children hosted it and all friends and relatives were invited.^16,17 Oscar Frank Anderson died on 24 April 1973 at Moorhead, Clay County, Minnesota, at age 84.^2,4 The funeral for Oscar Frank Anderson was held on 28 April 1973 The Revs. Walther Tolo and Jerry Hanson officiated, Becky Williams was the organist, and Mrs. Lyle Nelson was soloist. The pallbearers were Curtis Nelson, Lyle Nelson, Edward Dallmann, Rodney Ulven, Gary Nelson, and William Anderson. At the time of his death he was recorded as being survived not only by his wife and six children, but by his sisters Anna Anderson and Mrs. Agnes Johanson in Sweden, 23 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. The family ran the following Card of Thanks in the Hawley Herald: "We would like to thank everyone for their expression of sympathy, cards and memorials given in memory of our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. A special thanks to Pastor Tolo and Pastor Jerry Hanson for their conforting [sic] words; to the pallbearers; the ladies aid for serving lunch; Mrs. Lyle Nelson soloist and Becki Williams organist; to all who brought food to the home. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. God bless you all."^4,3 He was buried on 28 April 1973 at Lysne Cemetery, rural Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^2,4,3

     Edward Aune also went by the nickname of Eddie.³ He was born on 26 March 1891 at Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.^2,4,5,6,7 In 1910 Edward was a farm laborer.⁶ He was best man at the wedding of his brother Carl C. Aune and Jennie Nelson on 30 March 1917 at the Ambrose Sauer home, Spring Prairie, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,2,8,9 On 27 April 1920 Edward Aune married Johanna Marie Nelson, daughter of Johan Nelson and Marie Arneson, at Rev. Hauge's parsonage, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^1,2,5,10 After 27 April 1920 Edward and Johanna Marie Nelson farmed at Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.⁵ Edward Aune was a pallbearer at the funeral for Ambrose Sauer on 14 July 1943 at Lysne church, Clay County, Minnesota.¹¹ Edward Aune was a pallbearer at the funeral for Anne Sofie Arnesdatter on 28 February 1944 at the Thysell Funeral Home and Lysne church, Clay County, Minnesota.¹²
     On 29 June 1945, Edward Aune gave away the bride at the wedding of Lowell Carleton Johnson and Jewel Aune at Lysne Lutheran Church, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.^2,13 On 8 January 1967 Edward Aune helped Nettie Nelson and Arnt C. Aune celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house. According to the newspaper, "Hosts were the couple's three children, Mrs. Gordon Sander, Mrs. Myron Geldreich and Clifford Aune, all of Hawley.
     "Mrs. Olaf Holm of Moorhead, sister of Mrs. Aune, was at the guest book. Clifford Aune was master of ceremonies for the following program:
"Song by the grandchildren 'Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet,' accompanied by Mrs. Holm on the accordion; humorous reading of incidents of the life of the couple by a nephew, Arnold Aune of Moorhead; an accordion medley by Mrs. Holm, and a closing hymn by everyone 'Blest Be The Tie That Binds'.
     "Friends and relatives of the couple extended greetings and good wishes.
     "The yellow and white wedding cake, baked by Mrs. Kate Arneson of Hawley, was cut and served by Mrs. Edward Aune, sister of Mrs. Aune, and Jane Aune of Moorhead. Punch was served by Linda Norman and Jerry Sander.
     "Mrs. William Huebner of Moorhead, sister of Mrs. Aune, poured.
     "Nettie Nelson and Arnt Aune were married December 28, 1916, at Lysne Lutheran Church by the late Rev. S.G. Hauge.
     "Attendants were Mrs. Carl Aune (Jennie Nelson) and Mrs. Oscar Anderson (Borghild Nelson), sisters of Mrs. Aune and Edward Aune and Carl Aune (now deceased), brothers of Mr. Aune. Mrs. Carl Aune, Mrs. Anderson and Edward Aune were present for the golden anniversary.
     "They have 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends from Moorhead, Lake Park, Ulen and Hawley attended." at their home, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota.¹⁴ Edward Aune died on 30 January 1968 at Hawley area, Clay County, Minnesota, at age 76.^2,4 The funeral for Edward Aune was held on 3 February 1968 Rev. Duane Sorum officiated.⁵ He was buried on 3 February 1968 at Lysne Cemetery near Hawley, Minnesota.^2,5
     His obituary appeared and read as follows:

     Virgil Leonard Weiser was born on 21 December 1907 at not Minnesota.^3,2 Virgil Leonard Weiser married Ruth Jensine Halderson.⁴ Virgil Leonard Weiser presumably attended the wedding of James H. Weiser and Wanda Gail Westerberg on 16 September 1961 at Messiah Lutheran church, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota.^1,4,5,6 Virgil Leonard Weiser died on 25 May 1987 at Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 79.^3,2

     Ambrose Sauer and Anne Sofie Arnesdatter had no children.^4,5,6 Ambrose Sauer was born on 4 November 1855 at Telemarken, Norway.^2,7,6,8
     Ambrose Sauer was naturalized in 1876.^7,6 He married Anne Sofie Arnesdatter, daughter of Arne Arnesen Askehuset Nedre Lier and Maren Andersdatter Gusterudlien, on 20 November 1889 at Spring Prairie township, Clay County, Minnesota, with Rev. John Haugen of Fargo officiating.^1,2,4,5,6 Between 1910 and 2 February 1920 Ambrose farmed at Spring Prairie Township, Clay County, Minnesota, and owned his land.^7,6 He witnessed the marriage of Carl C. Aune and Jennie Nelson on 30 March 1917 at the Ambrose Sauer home, Spring Prairie, Clay County, Minnesota.^9,10,11,12 Ambrose Sauer died on 10 July 1943 at home, Hawley, Clay County, Minnesota, at age 87.^2,13 His obituary was      "Ambros Sauer, 87 who died at his Hawley home last Saturday, July 10, was born November 4, 1855 in Telemarken, Norway. He came to this country with his parents in 1864--This brings us back to Civil War days when this country was torn by that terrible conflict which made it weak and far from inviting to the thousands coming her from foreign shores. It was a crucial period in our history, as we think of a possibility of defear for the north, or a stalemate which would have left this country as a second or third class power for ages to come.
     The family came to Winisheck county and remained there until 1877 when they came here and settled on a farm in Spring Prairie township, and were among the very first settlers in this entire community.
     Fifty four years ago he was married to Sophie Arneson who survives him. They lived on their farm in Spring Prairie until seven years ago, when they moved into Hawley where they have had their home ever since. Mr. Sauer was one of the most congenial personalities we have ever met. The constant smile on his kind countenance, under all circumstances, in good days and evil days, was so outstanding that any one coming in contact with him couldn't help but notice it, and be impressed thereby. His was a life of peace and good will to all. This his blessed contribution to us all brought balm and healing into many a troubled and restless soul, and shall remain as a lasting monument, far greater than any material possession, to his blessed memory.
     No children were born to this union, and besides his wife, he is survived by two sisters and five brothers: Mrs. Leif Sem and Belle Sauer, both of Hawley; the brothers are: James of Brainerd and Sam of Los Angeles, California; Andrew Sauer of Fargo and Ole and John of Hawley.
     Funeral services were held from Lysne church, Wednesday afternoon, July 14. Rev. S.G. Hauge officiating. The Lysne church choir assisting with Eunice Brunsvold serving as organist. A large audience was present to bid farewell to this good neighbor and esteemed citizen.
     The floral offerings were large and several memoriams gifts were presented.
Pall bearers were: Carl Aune, Edward Aune, Oscar Anderson, John Nordling, Andrew Quam and Edwin Johnson. Enterment was made at the Lysne cemetery.".² The funeral for Ambrose Sauer was held on 14 July 1943 at Lysne church, Clay County, Minnesota, with Rev. S.G. Hauge officiating. "The Lysne church choir assisting with Eunice Brunsvold serving as organist. A large audience was present to bid farewell to this good neighbor and esteemed citizen.
     The floral offerings were large and several memoriams gifts were presented.
Pall bearers were: Carl Aune, Edward Aune, Oscar Anderson, John Nordling, Andrew Quam and Edwin Johnson. Enterment was made at the Lysne cemetery."² He was buried on 14 July 1943 at Lysne Cemetery, Clay County, Minnesota.²

     Lewis N. Quam was born on 25 October 1854 at Owatonna, Steele County, Minnesota.⁴ He was born in 1856 at near Owatonna, Minnesota.⁵ Census data from to Norwegian parents indicate Lewis N. Quam was born circa 1858 at Minnesota.^1,2 In 1885 Lewis N. Quam married Karen Arneson, daughter of Arne Arnesen Askehuset Nedre Lier and Maren Andersdatter Gusterudlien, at Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota.^6,4,2,5
     Lewis N. Quam witnessed the marriage of Marie Arneson and Johan Nelson on 4 September 1893 at home of Rev. A. Offtedahl, Spring Prairie township, Clay County, Minnesota.^7,6,8,9
     Lewis N. Quam was named executor in the will of administrator Johan Nelson.¹⁰ On 2 February 1920 Lewis farmed at Spring Prairie township, Clay County, Minnesota, on his own mortgaged land.¹ He became a widower when his wife Karen Arneson died on 3 April 1925 at Spring Prairie Township, Clay County, Minnesota.^4,11 Lewis N. Quam attended the funeral of Karen Arneson on 6 April 1925 at the parlor and Zion Church, Spring Prairie Township, Clay County, Minnesota.¹² Lewis N. Quam died after being hit by a train while crossing the railroad tracks on a visit to his daughters on 15 January 1932 at the hospital, Morris, Stevens County, Minnesota.^4,13,14 The funeral for Lewis N. Quam was held on 18 January 1932 at "the old homestead" and "the Spring Prairie Church" with Rev. Hauge and Rev. Runsoolf officiating. The Nelson sisters of Cromwell and other members of the Lysne Church Choir sang, as did members of the Glyndon Lutheran church.¹³ He was buried on 18 January 1932 at Riverside Cemetery, Glyndon, Clay County, Minnesota.^4,13
     His obituary appeared and read as follows:

     Andre Ambrose Sauer is estimated to have been born perhaps circa 1830? Before 1855 Andre Ambrose Sauer married Ragnild (?).² Andre Ambrose Sauer died on 29 December 1916 at Clay County, Minnesota.^2,3

     (?) Sauer is estimated to have been born perhaps circa 1860? (?) Sauer married Leif Sem.¹

     Leif Sem married (?) Sauer, daughter of Andre Ambrose Sauer and Ragnild (?).¹ Leif Sem died on 15 December 1933 at Clay County, Minnesota.²

     Belle Sauer was born on 19 May 1862.³ She died on 15 March 1955 at Clay County, Minnesota, at age 92.³

     James A. Sauer was born circa 1864 at Norway.³ He died on 16 March 1947 at Clay County, Minnesota.^3,2

     Sam Sauer was born on 2 January 1873 at Benton County, Iowa.^2,3 He died on 3 December 1956 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 83.³

     Andrew Sauer was born before 1869 at Norway.²

     Ole Sauer was born on 14 December 1876 at Benton County, Iowa.^2,3 He died on 28 August 1964 at Clay County, Minnesota, at age 87.³

     John Sauer was born circa 1871? At Benton County, Iowa.²

     Netta Johanne Nilsen and George Randal had no children.³ Netta Johanne Nilsen was born circa 1846 at Norway.^2,3 She was christened on 26 September 1858 at Norderhov, Buskerud, Norway.¹ Census data from 1865 indicate Netta Johanne Nilsen was born in 1863 at Norderhov Parish, Buskerud, Norway.⁴ Between 1890 and 1891 Netta was employed by Peerless Steam Laundry at Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota.⁵ Netta Johanne Nilsen married George Randal. They supposedly married when Nettie was 60 years old.^2,6,3

     Maren Nilsen was never married.⁴ She was born on 1 June 1853 at Norderhov Parish, Buskerud, Norway.^2,3,5 She was christened on 6 August 1854 at Norderhov, Buskerud, Norway.¹

     George Randal and Netta Johanne Nilsen had no children.¹ George Randal is estimated to have been born perhaps circa 1840? George Randal married Netta Johanne Nilsen, daughter of Niels Gulbrandsen and Johanne Mikkelsdr. They supposedly married when Nettie was 60 years old.^2,3,1

     Niels Gulbrandsen was incorrectly reported as born on 7 June 1789 at Norderhov, Buskerud, Norway.³ He was born on 25 August 1830. If parents were Gulbrand Jonsen and Olaug Hansdr.⁴ He was born on 24 December 1830 at Norderhov Parish, Buskerud, Norway.^5,2 He was born on 26 December 1830.⁶ He was christened on 13 February 1831 at Norderhov, Buskerud, Norway.⁶ On 20 August 1851 Niels Gulbrandsen married Johanne Mikkelsdr, daughter of Michel Hansen and Martha Jensdr, at Houg church, Norderhov, Buskerud, Norway.^1,7,8 Niels Gulbrandsen is believed to have died circa 1865 at Hane, now Hönefos, Buskerud, Norway.⁹