Mrs. Kjerstie Rye was born July 3,1846, in Valders, Norway. At the age of 19 years she came to America with her parents, Nels and Ingeborg Methus.
They settled in Dane County Wisconsin. Eight years later they moved to Fertile township where they secured land . She had been a resident of Worth County for over 50 years, spending the largest portion of 25 years with her son Clarence.
She was a mother of seven children, six sons and one daughter. One son, Johan, died in infancy. Nels, Henry and the only daughter Johnna died after reaching maturity. Their passing was a sad blow to this loving mother. Her husband died in 1886 leaving the widow with six children to raise.
Her health began to fail about 15 years ago. She was very patient in her illness.
She was noted for her hospitality. Her relatives and friends were assured of a welcoming hand and to share the comfort of her home. While struggling to raise her family she had great sympathy for the poor and needy.
She will be sadly missed by her children,their families and friends.
The children are A.O Rye president of the Worth County State Bank; T.O. Rye,farmer near here,and C.S.Rye,cashier of the Manly State Bank. She also had ten grandchildren,a sister, Mrs. Ingre Peterson, and one brother, Haldor Methus.
The remains were laid to rest at Brush Point Cemetery beside her husband and children who have gone before her. O
Married Ole Arneson Rye on Jan.21,1869 at East Blue Mound Lutheran Dane Co.,Wis.
Younger sister Ingri was married to Ole Pederson on same day.
SIBLINGS; Kari,Siri,Ingri,Torn,Halvor
Research Harriet A.Rye Madson
They settled in Dane County Wisconsin. Eight years later they moved to Fertile township where they secured land . She had been a resident of Worth County for over 50 years, spending the largest portion of 25 years with her son Clarence.
She was a mother of seven children, six sons and one daughter. One son, Johan, died in infancy. Nels, Henry and the only daughter Johnna died after reaching maturity. Their passing was a sad blow to this loving mother. Her husband died in 1886 leaving the widow with six children to raise.
Her health began to fail about 15 years ago. She was very patient in her illness.
She was noted for her hospitality. Her relatives and friends were assured of a welcoming hand and to share the comfort of her home. While struggling to raise her family she had great sympathy for the poor and needy.
She will be sadly missed by her children,their families and friends.
The children are A.O Rye president of the Worth County State Bank; T.O. Rye,farmer near here,and C.S.Rye,cashier of the Manly State Bank. She also had ten grandchildren,a sister, Mrs. Ingre Peterson, and one brother, Haldor Methus.
The remains were laid to rest at Brush Point Cemetery beside her husband and children who have gone before her. O
Married Ole Arneson Rye on Jan.21,1869 at East Blue Mound Lutheran Dane Co.,Wis.
Younger sister Ingri was married to Ole Pederson on same day.
SIBLINGS; Kari,Siri,Ingri,Torn,Halvor
Research Harriet A.Rye Madson
Mrs. Kjerstie Rye was born July 3,1846, in Valders, Norway. At the age of 19 years she came to America with her parents, Nels and Ingeborg Methus.
They settled in Dane County Wisconsin. Eight years later they moved to Fertile township where they secured land . She had been a resident of Worth County for over 50 years, spending the largest portion of 25 years with her son Clarence.
She was a mother of seven children, six sons and one daughter. One son, Johan, died in infancy. Nels, Henry and the only daughter Johnna died after reaching maturity. Their passing was a sad blow to this loving mother. Her husband died in 1886 leaving the widow with six children to raise.
Her health began to fail about 15 years ago. She was very patient in her illness.
She was noted for her hospitality. Her relatives and friends were assured of a welcoming hand and to share the comfort of her home. While struggling to raise her family she had great sympathy for the poor and needy.
She will be sadly missed by her children,their families and friends.
The children are A.O Rye president of the Worth County State Bank; T.O. Rye,farmer near here,and C.S.Rye,cashier of the Manly State Bank. She also had ten grandchildren,a sister, Mrs. Ingre Peterson, and one brother, Haldor Methus.
The remains were laid to rest at Brush Point Cemetery beside her husband and children who have gone before her. O
Married Ole Arneson Rye on Jan.21,1869 at East Blue Mound Lutheran Dane Co.,Wis.
Younger sister Ingri was married to Ole Pederson on same day.
SIBLINGS; Kari,Siri,Ingri,Torn,Halvor
Research Harriet A.Rye Madson
They settled in Dane County Wisconsin. Eight years later they moved to Fertile township where they secured land . She had been a resident of Worth County for over 50 years, spending the largest portion of 25 years with her son Clarence.
She was a mother of seven children, six sons and one daughter. One son, Johan, died in infancy. Nels, Henry and the only daughter Johnna died after reaching maturity. Their passing was a sad blow to this loving mother. Her husband died in 1886 leaving the widow with six children to raise.
Her health began to fail about 15 years ago. She was very patient in her illness.
She was noted for her hospitality. Her relatives and friends were assured of a welcoming hand and to share the comfort of her home. While struggling to raise her family she had great sympathy for the poor and needy.
She will be sadly missed by her children,their families and friends.
The children are A.O Rye president of the Worth County State Bank; T.O. Rye,farmer near here,and C.S.Rye,cashier of the Manly State Bank. She also had ten grandchildren,a sister, Mrs. Ingre Peterson, and one brother, Haldor Methus.
The remains were laid to rest at Brush Point Cemetery beside her husband and children who have gone before her. O
Married Ole Arneson Rye on Jan.21,1869 at East Blue Mound Lutheran Dane Co.,Wis.
Younger sister Ingri was married to Ole Pederson on same day.
SIBLINGS; Kari,Siri,Ingri,Torn,Halvor
Research Harriet A.Rye Madson
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