In 1891, S. J. Aandahl filed on his homestead quarter, the southwest quarter of section 26-138-60; in 1898, he purchased section 27-138-60, and later acquired the northeast quarter of section 34-138-60.
On March 2, 1896, S. J. Aandahl married Mamie Lawry, daughter of John and Margaret Lawry, settlers from England who reached Dakota Territory in 1879 and homesteaded in northern Barnes County. Two sons were born of the marriage of S. J. and Mamie Aandahl: Fred, born in 1897, and Sam, born in 1902.
S. J. Aandahl built a large and splendid home on the southeast quarter of section 27 in 1910, and he continued his farming interests in Svea township throughout his lifetime; however, he and his family traveled extensively an spent many winters in California. S. J. Aandahl served in the 1903 session of the North Dakota Legislature, and in 1918 and 1919 he was a member of the North Dakota State Railroad Commission. S. J. Aandahl died in 1922; Mamie Aandahl died in 1923.
"Barnes County History" published 1976 by the Barnes County Historical Society. p 11
53 years, 1 month, 14 days
Farmer
Married
Parents:
Jorgen S. Aandahl (b. Norway)
Marthine Ericksen (b. Norway)
Søren was born in former Grytten kommune, today part of Rauma kommune.
Church book from Grytten confirms birth:
https://media.digitalarkivet.no/view/2268/76
Contributor: Torkel (48106268)
In 1891, S. J. Aandahl filed on his homestead quarter, the southwest quarter of section 26-138-60; in 1898, he purchased section 27-138-60, and later acquired the northeast quarter of section 34-138-60.
On March 2, 1896, S. J. Aandahl married Mamie Lawry, daughter of John and Margaret Lawry, settlers from England who reached Dakota Territory in 1879 and homesteaded in northern Barnes County. Two sons were born of the marriage of S. J. and Mamie Aandahl: Fred, born in 1897, and Sam, born in 1902.
S. J. Aandahl built a large and splendid home on the southeast quarter of section 27 in 1910, and he continued his farming interests in Svea township throughout his lifetime; however, he and his family traveled extensively an spent many winters in California. S. J. Aandahl served in the 1903 session of the North Dakota Legislature, and in 1918 and 1919 he was a member of the North Dakota State Railroad Commission. S. J. Aandahl died in 1922; Mamie Aandahl died in 1923.
"Barnes County History" published 1976 by the Barnes County Historical Society. p 11
53 years, 1 month, 14 days
Farmer
Married
Parents:
Jorgen S. Aandahl (b. Norway)
Marthine Ericksen (b. Norway)
Søren was born in former Grytten kommune, today part of Rauma kommune.
Church book from Grytten confirms birth:
https://media.digitalarkivet.no/view/2268/76
Contributor: Torkel (48106268)
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