OLE AND SOREN BALLESTAD
From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901:
In Town Cato the brothers Ole and Soren Ballestad died within 15 mins. of each other. The two brothers, who had come here from Norway many years ago, resided together in a house in Cato. One was 84 and the other 79.
(Note: This is the only cemetery with the Ballestad surname. Apparently Ole's
tombstone was mis-read or there was a typo.)
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BOTH WITHIN THE HOUR
Two Brothers, Who Were Life Long Companions, Are Called By Death.
SEPARATED BUT 15 MINUTES.
Ole and Soeren Ballestad, For Many Years Residents of Cato, Together In Death – A Life Story.
Born of the same parents, in the same home in the village of Jerpen, Norway; reared in childhood together and in mature years privileged to continue the association of companionship without separation and, finally to pass from earth within the hour is the story of the lives of Ole L. and Soeren L. Ballestad, brothers, who died in the village of Cato Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the two deaths, which occurred within fifteen minutes of each other, are pathetic and reveal the story of a love that for years has been the absorbing interest of two lives.
For many years the Ballestad brothers have been residents of Manitowoc county, coming here in early youth and locating on adjoining farms in Cato. Several years ago they determined to make a home together, and one farm was disposed of. Soeren becoming a member of his brother's family occupying a room adjoining that of the other. Thus they have lived in the happiness of their surroundings, and close companionship. Often has the hope been expressed by one or the other that when the time came for them to leave the world that there might be no long separation, and Fate fulfilled the desire.
The death of Ole Ballestad occurred at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon and fifteen minutes later his brother Soeren, peacefully breathed his last.
The two occupied adjoining rooms and were within call of each others voices. The illness of the former dates back but a few days when he contracted a cold, which developed pneumonia and quickly terminated his career. The other had been in ill health but only recently was confined to his bed. He too suffered from pneumonia.
From early childhood the brothers had been close companions, leaving the old home together and never having been separated for any length of time. Soeren Ballestad was 84 years of age while his brother had passed his seventy-ninth birthday. Both were well and favorably known in the vicinity where they resided and had an extensive acquaintance throughout the county. The double funeral will be held from the home in Cato Thursday afternoon, Rev Alfsen officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 22, 1901, p. 1
From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901:
In Town Cato the brothers Ole and Soren Ballestad died within 15 mins. of each other. The two brothers, who had come here from Norway many years ago, resided together in a house in Cato. One was 84 and the other 79.
(Note: This is the only cemetery with the Ballestad surname. Apparently Ole's
tombstone was mis-read or there was a typo.)
********
BOTH WITHIN THE HOUR
Two Brothers, Who Were Life Long Companions, Are Called By Death.
SEPARATED BUT 15 MINUTES.
Ole and Soeren Ballestad, For Many Years Residents of Cato, Together In Death – A Life Story.
Born of the same parents, in the same home in the village of Jerpen, Norway; reared in childhood together and in mature years privileged to continue the association of companionship without separation and, finally to pass from earth within the hour is the story of the lives of Ole L. and Soeren L. Ballestad, brothers, who died in the village of Cato Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the two deaths, which occurred within fifteen minutes of each other, are pathetic and reveal the story of a love that for years has been the absorbing interest of two lives.
For many years the Ballestad brothers have been residents of Manitowoc county, coming here in early youth and locating on adjoining farms in Cato. Several years ago they determined to make a home together, and one farm was disposed of. Soeren becoming a member of his brother's family occupying a room adjoining that of the other. Thus they have lived in the happiness of their surroundings, and close companionship. Often has the hope been expressed by one or the other that when the time came for them to leave the world that there might be no long separation, and Fate fulfilled the desire.
The death of Ole Ballestad occurred at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon and fifteen minutes later his brother Soeren, peacefully breathed his last.
The two occupied adjoining rooms and were within call of each others voices. The illness of the former dates back but a few days when he contracted a cold, which developed pneumonia and quickly terminated his career. The other had been in ill health but only recently was confined to his bed. He too suffered from pneumonia.
From early childhood the brothers had been close companions, leaving the old home together and never having been separated for any length of time. Soeren Ballestad was 84 years of age while his brother had passed his seventy-ninth birthday. Both were well and favorably known in the vicinity where they resided and had an extensive acquaintance throughout the county. The double funeral will be held from the home in Cato Thursday afternoon, Rev Alfsen officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 22, 1901, p. 1
OLE AND SOREN BALLESTAD
From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901:
In Town Cato the brothers Ole and Soren Ballestad died within 15 mins. of each other. The two brothers, who had come here from Norway many years ago, resided together in a house in Cato. One was 84 and the other 79.
(Note: This is the only cemetery with the Ballestad surname. Apparently Ole's
tombstone was mis-read or there was a typo.)
********
BOTH WITHIN THE HOUR
Two Brothers, Who Were Life Long Companions, Are Called By Death.
SEPARATED BUT 15 MINUTES.
Ole and Soeren Ballestad, For Many Years Residents of Cato, Together In Death – A Life Story.
Born of the same parents, in the same home in the village of Jerpen, Norway; reared in childhood together and in mature years privileged to continue the association of companionship without separation and, finally to pass from earth within the hour is the story of the lives of Ole L. and Soeren L. Ballestad, brothers, who died in the village of Cato Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the two deaths, which occurred within fifteen minutes of each other, are pathetic and reveal the story of a love that for years has been the absorbing interest of two lives.
For many years the Ballestad brothers have been residents of Manitowoc county, coming here in early youth and locating on adjoining farms in Cato. Several years ago they determined to make a home together, and one farm was disposed of. Soeren becoming a member of his brother's family occupying a room adjoining that of the other. Thus they have lived in the happiness of their surroundings, and close companionship. Often has the hope been expressed by one or the other that when the time came for them to leave the world that there might be no long separation, and Fate fulfilled the desire.
The death of Ole Ballestad occurred at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon and fifteen minutes later his brother Soeren, peacefully breathed his last.
The two occupied adjoining rooms and were within call of each others voices. The illness of the former dates back but a few days when he contracted a cold, which developed pneumonia and quickly terminated his career. The other had been in ill health but only recently was confined to his bed. He too suffered from pneumonia.
From early childhood the brothers had been close companions, leaving the old home together and never having been separated for any length of time. Soeren Ballestad was 84 years of age while his brother had passed his seventy-ninth birthday. Both were well and favorably known in the vicinity where they resided and had an extensive acquaintance throughout the county. The double funeral will be held from the home in Cato Thursday afternoon, Rev Alfsen officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 22, 1901, p. 1
From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1901:
In Town Cato the brothers Ole and Soren Ballestad died within 15 mins. of each other. The two brothers, who had come here from Norway many years ago, resided together in a house in Cato. One was 84 and the other 79.
(Note: This is the only cemetery with the Ballestad surname. Apparently Ole's
tombstone was mis-read or there was a typo.)
********
BOTH WITHIN THE HOUR
Two Brothers, Who Were Life Long Companions, Are Called By Death.
SEPARATED BUT 15 MINUTES.
Ole and Soeren Ballestad, For Many Years Residents of Cato, Together In Death – A Life Story.
Born of the same parents, in the same home in the village of Jerpen, Norway; reared in childhood together and in mature years privileged to continue the association of companionship without separation and, finally to pass from earth within the hour is the story of the lives of Ole L. and Soeren L. Ballestad, brothers, who died in the village of Cato Sunday. The circumstances surrounding the two deaths, which occurred within fifteen minutes of each other, are pathetic and reveal the story of a love that for years has been the absorbing interest of two lives.
For many years the Ballestad brothers have been residents of Manitowoc county, coming here in early youth and locating on adjoining farms in Cato. Several years ago they determined to make a home together, and one farm was disposed of. Soeren becoming a member of his brother's family occupying a room adjoining that of the other. Thus they have lived in the happiness of their surroundings, and close companionship. Often has the hope been expressed by one or the other that when the time came for them to leave the world that there might be no long separation, and Fate fulfilled the desire.
The death of Ole Ballestad occurred at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon and fifteen minutes later his brother Soeren, peacefully breathed his last.
The two occupied adjoining rooms and were within call of each others voices. The illness of the former dates back but a few days when he contracted a cold, which developed pneumonia and quickly terminated his career. The other had been in ill health but only recently was confined to his bed. He too suffered from pneumonia.
From early childhood the brothers had been close companions, leaving the old home together and never having been separated for any length of time. Soeren Ballestad was 84 years of age while his brother had passed his seventy-ninth birthday. Both were well and favorably known in the vicinity where they resided and had an extensive acquaintance throughout the county. The double funeral will be held from the home in Cato Thursday afternoon, Rev Alfsen officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 22, 1901, p. 1
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