Martin and Clara Moen Husband's Full Name: Martin Moen Husband's Place of Birth: Trysil, Hedmark, Norway Husband's Father's Name: Mattias Stoa Husband's Mother's Name: Berta Flotlien Husband's Siblings' Names: John, Borah, Eric Wife's Full Name: Clara Oline Ongstad Moen Wife's Place of Birth: Pelican Rapids, MN Wife's Father's Name: Hans Peder Hendrickson Wife's Mother's Name: Nicoline Olson Ongstad Wife's Siblings' Names: Hilda, Alfred, Emil, Anna, Henry, Olaf, Oscar, James, Lottie, Ida, Minnie, Edna Children's Names: Harry, Myrtle Hustoft Sund, Ben, Jewel Johnsrude, Alma Johnson, Gladys Beil, Lillian Booth, Ruth Curry, Roy, Florence Murbach, Arnold, Leila, Delbert Clara Oline Ongstad, born October 31, 1882 near Pelican Rapids, MN, was the second child of Hans and Nicoline Ongstad. She married November 16, 1903 in Ringsaker Church of Pelican Rapids, MN to Martin Moen. Martin (birth name Mathias Stoa) was born January 16, 1873 at Trysil, Hedmark, Norway to Mathias and Berte Stoa. Mathias’ name was Mattias Flotlien, and when he married Berte Stoa and moved to the Stoa farm, his name changed to Mattias Stoa. Also, their sons had worked on different farms and so each had taken the name of that farm resulting in different last names as: Borrah Johnson, John Skovlie, Eric Stoa, and Martin Moen. The family came to Ottertail County in about 1889, when Martin was 16. He worked for Hans Ongstad in MN, and also helped a horse trader drive horses to settlers in ND. In 1902, he homesteaded NW of Manfred in Heimdal Township. After Martin and Clara married, they settled on this homestead and raised thirteen children in their very small house: Harry, Myrtle, Ben, Jewel, Margaret, Gladys, Evelyn, Ruth, Roy, Florence, Arnold, Leila, Delbert. They lived here the rest of their lives, and were members of East Vang Lutheran Church. Clara became ill with a kidney disorder and died in the Harvey hospital on February 20, 1936 at the age of 53. Martin died on July 22, 1952. Both are buried at East Vang Cemetery. Their son Harry continued on with the farming tradition at the Moen farm and has since passed away.

Axel and Jennie LeGrand Husband's Full Name: Axel LeGrand Husband's Place of Birth: Sweden Husband's Father's Name: Joseph LeGrand Husband's Mother's Name: Anna Christian Lidstrom Husband's Siblings' Names: Esther, Inez, Sarah, David, Hulda, Gertrude, Harry and Clara Wife's Full Name: Jennie Fincher Wife's Place of Birth: Milan, Michigan Wife's Father's Name: Herbert J. Fincher Wife's Mother's Name: Eliza Cone Fincher Wife's Siblings' Names: Jessie, Cora, Grace and Nellie Children's Names: Norman (Theresa Rogers), Evelyn (Art Carter), Herbert (Esther Janz), Helen (George Ruben), Lyle, Genevieve (Jean) (Edward Thomas) Joseph Le Grand and his family were early settlers in Manfred, having emigrated from Sweden, when Axel, their oldest son, was four years old. They settled in Northwood, and then later moved to Manfred. Joseph's grandfather had moved to Sweden from France, at the time of Napoleon. He was an aide of Gen. Bernadette, who became king of Sweden. Eventually Joseph, the grandson, married a Swedish girl, Anna Lindstrom, and they immigrated to the United States, where they lived and raised nine children. Axel, the oldest, grew up in North Dakota, and married Jennie Fincher, whose parents homesteaded in Pony Gulch near Harvey, living in a cave in the hills, until a cabin could be built. During these years of farming on a homestead, Jennie, as a young girl, remembered the hardships, and having Sioux Indians as their only neighbors, who often came to her father for help. These two hardy pioneers, Axel and Jennie, lived and farmed in Manfred, raising six children, three boys and three girls. They are: Norman LeGrand, deceased; Evelyn LeGrand Carter, El Cajon, CA; Herbert LeGrand, deceased, had a daughter, Jeanette; Helen LeGrand Ruber, Folsom, Calif.; Lyle LeGrand, Del Mar, Calif.; Jean LeGrand Thomas, Hemet, Calif., a son, Eddie. Axel passed away in 1928 and Jennie lived until 1971, having married Guy Fisher, in 1938. Of the original Joseph LeGrand family of nine, only one remains at this time, Harry Le Grand of Lynwood, Calif., who was Axel's youngest brother. This is the last of the LeGrands, there is no one to carry on the family name.

Nels O and Hannah Fjeld Husband's Full Name: Nels O. Fjeld Husband's Place of Birth: Husband's Father's Name: Husband's Mother's Name: Husband's Siblings' Names: Wife's Full Name: Hannah Schie Fjeld Wife's Place of Birth: Wife's Father's Name: Wife's Mother's Name: Wife's Siblings' Names: Children's Names: Alvin, Erastus, Camilla Picture taken 1899, Source Vang 75th Anniversary Book Pastor Fjeld served the Vang Lutheran Church from 1896 – 1899. He came to Manfred Township from South Dakota. He was married to Hannah Schie. Three children were in this family: Alvin, Erastus, Camilla. In addition to the church at Manfred he also served the Harvey Lutheran Church. It was noted in the church history of the Harvey church that in March 1900, a meeting was called to take steps toward the building of a church in Harvey, however, the sudden death of their faithful pastor, Rev Fjeld, stopped any further planning at this time. Source: Fessenden Diamond Jubilee book – 1893-1968

Eilert and Tillie Nelson Husband's Full Name: Eilert Norman Nelson Husband's Place of Birth: Manfred Township, ND Husband's Father's Name: Knut E Nelson Husband's Mother's Name: Randi Ulberg Nelson Husband's Siblings' Names: Ida, Anna Wife's Full Name: Ottilla Ramstad Nelson Wife's Place of Birth: Hatton, ND Wife's Father's Name: Erik Ramstad Wife's Mother's Name: Marie Sletten Wife's Siblings' Names: Gunder, Carl, Gilman, Evelyn, Lillian, Orville, Ernest, Sanford, Leonard, Wallace, Elnor Children's Names: none Eilert was associated with his father Knut Nelson in the farming enterprise ever since he was old enough to help out, and he took over full operations after his father's death in 1947. He owned the place jointly with his mother until her death. This farm was located in Manfred Township, just three miles north of Manfred along the county road. The farm unit comprises some 520 acres, of which 425 are under cultivation. The family owned considerably more acreage at one time, but sold out some of their holdings several years ago to bring the farmstead into operating size for one man and one set of machinery. Eilert had about 30 head of cattle on the place, and also kept four head of horses - almost a record in those days. He combined most of his crop, but also threshed some of his own grain to get a supply of straw, and has also did some custom threshing for his neighbors. The barn was built in 1915 and other buildings added including the granaries, machine shed, blacksmith shop, chicken house and garage. The last additions to the house were made in 1926. Eilert married Tillie Ramstad of Hatton in March of 1936. He served as a deacon at Vang Lutheran Church. He died in 1976. Tillie grew up and attended school near her farm home near Hatton. After her marriage to Eilert they lived and farmed north of Manfred. She moved into Harvey in 1977 and entered the St. Aloisius Nursing Home in March of 1994. She was a member of Vang Lutheran Church and was active in the Ladies Aid and as a Sunday School Teacher. She died in 1995.

Mathias and Elizabeth Biever Husband's Full Name: Mathias Biever Husband's Place of Birth: Germany Husband's Father's Name: Mathias Biever, Sr. Husband's Mother's Name: unknown Husband's Siblings' Names: unknown Wife's Full Name: Elizabeth Schneider Wife's Place of Birth: Germany Wife's Father's Name: unknown Wife's Mother's Name: unknown Wife's Siblings' Names: unknown Children's Names: Joseph, Anna Jenny, Albert, Ella Parries, Mathew, Frank and Josie Breyer Mathias "Math" Biever, 78 years old, died last Wednesday, January 16, 1935, at Manfred. The cause of death was due to complications brought about by old age. Mr. Biever was one of the well-known old timers of the county and has lived near Manfred for many years. He was actively engaged in farming up to a few years ago when he was rendered unable to continue further along those lines. He was a highly esteemed member of the community and was honored by being elected as a School Director and he was Treasurer of the school association. Mathias Biever was born in Germany on December 19, 1857, where he grew to manhood. In the year of 1881, he came to the United States where he located in New York for one year. In 1882 he came to North Dakota and settled in Cass County for seven years. In 1889 he moved to Wells County and took a Homestead near Manfred. They were very early settlers in this township. Living close to the site of the town of Manfred, they saw the Soo Line Railroad and the town built. He has resided there ever since and still owns that land. He married Elizabeth Schneider at Moorhead, Minn., in 1885 and to them were born the following children: Joe of Fessenden, Mrs. Mike Jenny of St. Anna Twp., Albert, Math Jr. and Frank all of Manfred and Mrs. John Parries of Moorhead. One daughter, Mrs. Anton Breyer, preceded him in death. Mr. Biever had 20 grandchildren. Mr. Biever was affiliated with the St. Augustine Catholic Church of which he has been a member for many years. Funeral services will be held from the Catholic church in this city on Saturday afternoon. Mathias Biever was born on 19 Dec 1857 in Germany. He died on 16 Jan 1935 in Manfred, Wells, North Dakota, USA. He married Elizabeth Schneider on 11 Nov 1885 in Moorhead, Clay, Minnesota, USA. She was born on 10 May 1861 in Germany. She died on 09 Oct 1938 in Manfred, Wells, North Dakota, USA. (source obituary) Elizabeth Schneider (Mrs. Joe Biever) Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Biever, 77, were conducted yesterday, October 11th, from the St. Augustine's Catholic Church of Fessenden, with Rev. Father Harte of Carrington in charge. She passed away on Sunday, October 9th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mike Jenny, west of Fessenden. Elizabeth Biever, nee Schneider, was born in Germany on May 10th, 1861, where she grew to womanhood. At the age of 20 years she came to the United States to make her home, and on November 11, 1885, she was united in marriage with Math Biever at Moorhead, Minnesota. They first lived near Leonard, in Cass County, ND. In the year 1889 they came to Wells County, and settled on a homestead near Manfred, which was their home until they broke up farming activities in 1934. Mr. Biever had preceded her in death, passing away in January, 1935. Since that time Mrs. Biever has made her home with her children. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Joe Biever of Fessenden; Mrs. Mike Jenny of Fessenden; Albert Biever of Harvey; Mrs. John Parries of Moorhead, Minn., and Matt and Frank Biever of Manfred. One daughter, Mrs. Anton Breyer, also preceded her in death, passing on in 1931. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Following the funeral services here in town, interment was made at Hillside cemetery. Pallbearers were H. H. Parsons, J. P. Morgan, P. E. Fahey, E. W. Vancura, John A. Layne and Calvin Neuenschwander. (source - obituary)

Dick and Emma Hirschkorn Husband's Full Name: Dick Emanuel Hirschkorn Husband's Place of Birth: Wilton, North Dakota Husband's Father's Name: Frederick Hirschkorn Husband's Mother's Name: Otilia Lucas Husband's Siblings' Names: Dan (Bertha) and Emil Wife's Full Name: Emma Anita Oster Wife's Place of Birth: St. Boswells, Sask Wife's Father's Name: Adam Phillip Oster Wife's Mother's Name: Katherine Meyer Wife's Siblings' Names: John, Adam and Rosina, Katherine, Magdeline, Ida, Lily, Helen and Bertha Children's Names: Richard (Betty Knoedel); DeWayne (Dyana Schander) Curtis (Pamela Davis) Dick Emanuel Hirschkorn was born to Frederick and Otilia Hirschkorn at Wilton, North Dakota. The family later moved to rural Wells County and he grew up on a farm near Manfred. Emma Anita Oster was born to Adam and Katherine Meyer Oster near St. Boswells, Saskatchewan, Canada. In 1931 she moved to the United States and lived near Manfred with her sister Katherine. Dick and Emma were married in Fessenden by Judge J. L. Johnston. They lived in Harvey for a time, and then moved to a farm in the rural Manfred area. They were active members of the Manfred Seventh Day Adventist Church. They became parents of three sons: Richard, DeWayne (Fritz), and Curtis. They retired from farming in 1970 and moved into Fessenden where Emma was active in the Specialist Club and the Thrift Shop Store. They enjoyed spending time with their family and their four grandchildren, Todd, Carol, Darin and Doran. Dick passed away on March 5, 1974. Emma continued to live in Fessenden until she passed away on March 1, 1982.

Martin and Olga Bendickson Husband's Full Name: Martin Alfred Bendickson Husband's Place of Birth: Marshfield, Wisconsin Husband's Father's Name: Knut Bendickson Husband's Mother's Name: Astrid Tollefson Husband's Siblings' Names: Thorwald, Mary Wife's Full Name: Olga Mary Lunde Wife's Place of Birth: Lillehammer, Norway Wife's Father's Name: Ingvald Lund Wife's Mother's Name: Kristine Olsdatter Wife's Siblings' Names: Martha Lunde Children's Names: Adeline, Helen, Marvin, Florence, Fern, Glen, Joanne, Lucille, Donna, Bernice (1918-1921) Martin Alfred Bendickson was born August 16, 1880 at Marshfield, Wisconsin. On December 18, 1917 he married Olga Mary Lunde, who was born November 10, 1899 in Lillehammer, Norway. They had seven daughters and two sons: Adeline Clara, born July 31, 1920 at Manfred, married Gordon Hendrickson. Helen Bernice, born February 7, 1922 at Manfred, married Alvin Springer. Marvin Orville was born November 4, 1924 at Manfred Florence Lillian, born December 27, 1926 at Manfred, married Arthur D. Schimke. Fern Christine, born November 26, 1928 at Manfred, married Arthur Heisler. Glen Martin was born March 14, 1931 at Manfred. Joanne Elaine, born June 9, 1933 at Manfred, married Milfred Telehey. Lucille Yvonne, born July 19, 1935 at Manfred married Willard Schuler. Donna Jean, born September 4, 1941 at Manfred, married Larry Riba. Source: “Growing with Pride” Manfred News - March 17, 1938 - Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bendickson rented the Emil Pepple farm and will move there soon. Bendickson Home, West of Manfred

Ervin and Evelina Boese Husband's Full Name: Ervin Boese Husband's Place of Birth: South of Manfred, ND Husband's Father's Name: Louis Boese Husband's Mother's Name: Ella Mennegar Boese Husband's Siblings' Names: Richard, Raymond, Harley, Mildred Soiseth, Louella Harrison Oglesby, Violet Kittelson, Wesley Wife's Full Name: Evelina Haluska Boese Wife's Place of Birth: Manfred, ND Wife's Father's Name: Anton Haluska Wife's Mother's Name: Martha Haluska Wife's Siblings' Name: Darlene, Lawrence, Alvina Bakula, Ed, Fred, Roy, Levi and Edna Children's Names: Paul, Timothy and Loren (who died as an infant) Ervin Boese Ervin Boese, 83, Grand Forks, formerly of Manfred, N.D., died Tuesday, August 2003 at an Aneta, ND nursing home. Mr. Boese was born Aug. 16, 1920, to Louis and Ella Boese on their farm south of Manfred where he grew up and began farming with his father at an early age. He attended Manfred Public School. On June 16, 1946, he married Evelina Haluska in Chaseley, ND. They farmed in the Manfred area and he also drove school bus for several years. In 1952, they purchased the Manfred Cash Store. In 1956, they sold the store and purchased the R. O. Reistad farm north of Manfred where they farmed until 1986. They remained in the Manfred area until moving to Grand Forks in 2002. He had recently entered the Parkview Health Center, Aneta. Ervin played tuba with bands in the Manfred and Harvey areas over 35 years. He sang with various church and community groups. He served on Manfred and Harvey's school boards, the Manfred Elevator Board, Wells County ASCS Board and was Manfred Township clerk 45 years. He was a member of Church of the Nazarene of Fessenden where he taught Sunday School many years. He was a 4-H leader for a number of years. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Paul (Jane), Tim (Lyn), both Grand Forks; a brother, Wesley, Manfred, a sister, Louella Harrison Ogelsby, Enderlin; and seven grandchildren. Visitation Friday from 2 - 7 in the Nelson Funeral Home, Fessenden. Funeral Saturday at 10:30 in Church of the Nazarene, Fessenden. Burial Hillside Cemetery, Fessenden. Evelina Boese Evelina Boese, 87, Grand Forks, formerly of the Manfred area, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at Valley Elder Care in Grand Forks. Evelina Haluska, daughter of Anton and Martha (Draha) Haluska, was born February 28, 1923, at rural Manfred, ND. She received her early education in Chaseley and Bowdon schools, and, following her high school graduation, attended Minot State College where she received her teaching certificate. She then taught in rural schools in the Martin, Harvey and Chaseley areas. On June 16, 1946, she was married to Ervin L. Boese in Chaseley. They made their home in the Manfred area where they owned and operated the Manfred Cash Store from 1952 to 1956. They then purchased a farm north of Manfred where they farmed until their retirement in 1986. In 2002 they moved to Grand Forks. Ervin passed away on August 26, 2003. While living in the Manfred area, Evelina attended the Church of the Nazarene in Fessenden. Since moving to Grand Forks, she has attended the Faith Evangelical Free Church. . She is survived by her sons, Paul (Jane) Boese and Tim (Lyn) Boese both of Grand Forks; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Lawrence Haluska of Anamoose; and two sisters, Alvina Bakula of North Hills, CA and Darlene Flick of rural Chaseley. She was preceded in death by her husband; infant son, Loren; her parents; four brothers, Ed, Fred and two infant brothers, Roy and Levi; and one sister, Edna Hattel. Funeral service: Saturday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Fessenden. Visitation: Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home in Fessenden. Burial: Hillside Cemetery in Fessenden. Source: Obituaries

2019 Annual Pioneer Festival A program of former Manfred students shared their favorite memories and appreciation of the school’s extensive restoration. They enjoyed demonstrations of blacksmithing, historic clothes washing, bonnet making, knot tying, and doll clothes crafting. Kids partook in the water balloon toss, gunny sack and 3-legged races and class time. People enjoyed food from M&M Munchies food truck and ice cream provided by MHP. Throughout the day, they took in Manfred and pioneer history with church talks and guided tours. MHP Inc is looking at options for other days and times next year and are thinking of activities that will draw people to Manfred and the Pioneer Festival. They are hoping to grow the Pioneer Festival and people’s interest in Manfred. Schedule of Events 1pm: Introductions and Short Program of School Memories 1:30-5pm: Old-fashioned games with prizes Demonstrations of blacksmithing, clothes washing, class time, bonnet making, knot tying Standing-still parade Ice cream social Scavenger Hunts All Day: Touring of Historic Manfred Food available for purchase from M & M Munchies food truck

Clifton and Audrey Albrecht Husband's Full Name: Clifton Myron Albrecht Husband's Place of Birth: Hamberg Township, North Dakota Husband's Father's Name: Clifford Albrecht Husband's Mother's Name: Mabel Olson Albrecht Husband's Siblings' Names: Jerald, Marilyn Driesner, Dennis, ElRita Nelson, Joyce Olschlager Wife's Full Name: Audrey Hoefs Albrecht Wife's Place of Birth: Chaseley, ND Wife's Father's Name: Henry Hoefs Wife's Mother's Name: Christine Hoefs Wife's Siblings' Names: Darvin, Mylon, Henry, Arlette Sucket Children's Names: Ron, Joleen Schultz, DeeAnn Skolness Clifton Albrecht was born to Clifford and Mabel Albrecht on a farm northeast of Fessenden in Hamberg Township. He attended rural schools and graduated from Fessenden High School. Clifton married Audrey Hoefs of Chaseley, at the Chaseley Methodist Church. He was a shop foreman in the Ford garage in Fort Benton, MT for several years, and farmed in the Manfred area beginning in 1959. He also owned and operated an aerial crop spraying service in the Manfred area. Audrey was a talented seamstress and artist who loved to crochet and knit. She was an excellent cook, baker and hostess. Clifton and Audrey moved to Fargo in 2001 and both passed away in 2006.

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Roy and Esther Rodacker Husband's Full Name: Roy Rodacker Husband's Place of Birth: West Norway Township, ND Husband's Father's Name: Thomas Rodacker Husband's Mother's Name: Minnie Pepple Husband's Siblings' Names: Betty (Gene Melby), Margaret (James Watson) Wife's Full Name: Esther Knodel Rodacker Wife's Place of Birth: Granville Township, ND Wife's Father's Name: Fredrick Jr. Knodel Wife's Mother's Name: Eva Dockter Knodel Wife's Siblings' Names: Leonard Knodel, Hilbert Knodel Children's Names: Paulette (Curt Hillestad), Tom (Judy Alley) Roy and Esther were married in 1947 in McClusky, ND. The couple farmed in the Butte and Underwood areas for several years before moving to Manfred, ND. They had two children, Paulette and Tom. Paulette married Curt Hillestad, Tom married Judy Alley. Tom passed away in 1999. Paulette and her family live in Minot. During the time they lived in Manfred, Roy first farmed, and later worked at the Farmers Union Elevator. They first moved to the parsonage, and later lived in the elevator house. They were active members of Vang Lutheran Church. In 1960, they moved to Minot where Esther was employed at the Anderson Nursing Home, which later became the Americana Nursing Home and then Manor Care Nursing Home where after 29 years she retired. Esther passed away in 2007, Roy passed away in 1994.