Herbert and Mary Vorland Husband's Full Name: Herbert Vorland Husband's Place of Birth: Wellsburg, ND Husband's Father's Name: Hans Storkson Vorland Husband's Mother's Name: Anna Johanneson Husband's Siblings' Names: Ellen Jantzen, Stella Carlson, Kermit, Ruby Skinner, and Arlie Tuttle Wife's Full Name: Mary Fleming Vorland Wife's Place of Birth: West Norway Township, Wells Co, ND Wife's Father's Name: David Fleming Wife's Mother's Name: Anna Hanson Fleming Wife's Siblings' Names: Madge Larson, Myrtle Johnson, Raymond, Clifford, Agnes Johnson, Willard, Joseph, Lynn, Helen Emrick, Ethel Severson, Robert Children's Names: Dean Vorland, Sandra Weisenberger Herb and Mary Vorland were married on October 20, 1938 in Fessenden. The young couple made their first home at the farm with the groom’s mother and brother, near Wellsberg. The Vorlands continued to farm until October 1945. By this time their two children Dean and Sandi were born and it was time to move on. The Standard Oil Bulk dealership in Manfred was available, and Herbert took on this dealership. At first they lived in the M. K. Melby house and later moved to the Manfred Parsonage. They were willing participants in the Manfred community, active members of the Vang Lutheran Church, which included the Ladies Aid, Sunday School, Choir, Brotherhood, and other church functions, they were members and officers of the Sons of Norway, and attended all community events. In 1959, they moved to Fessenden. Herb worked as manager of the men’s department and dry goods departments of the Quarve Store in 1959; they leased the Fessenden Theatre in 1959 as well. In 1960 he was appointed Deputy Wells County Treasurer, and two years later ran for the treasurer’s spot and won. After 22 years of taxes he retired to spend more time with his wife Mary. In 1994 Herb passed away. Mary lived in New Rockford at the Home of the Good Shepherd for a number of years and died in 2014.

Evind and Esther Kodalen Husband's Full Name: Evind Severtson Kodalen Husband's Place of Birth: Eggedal, Buskerud, Norway Husband's Father's Name: Stevert or (Severt) Kodalen Husband's Mother's Name: Beret Larsdater Husband's Siblings' Names: Tilda Kodalen Wife's Full Name: Astrid (Esther) Larsdater Berget Wife's Place of Birth: Eggedal, Buskerud, Norway Wife's Father's Name: Lars Berget Wife's Mother's Name: Kristi Nelson Wife's Siblings' Names: unknown Children's Names: Bertha Ligaaden, Lars (Lois), Sigurd (Hannah Johnson) Christina (Pete Peters), Edgar, Thorwald (Lila Neibauer), Alpha, Ida, Astrid (James Alcorn) Lillie (Lionel Wynn), Arthur Pictured are Evid and Esther Kodalen taken in 1893 Both Evind and Esther were born in Eggedal, Buskerud, Norway and were married there on December 31, 1884. Their first child, Bertha, was born in 1885 in Norway. Lars was born in 1887 in Norway, Sigurd was born in 1889 in Norway, and Christina was born in Norway in 1891. They arrived in Portland, Traill County, North Dakota in 1893. Their fifth child, Edgar, was born in that year. In 1898 the joined the Vang Lutheran Church in Manfred. Thorwald was born in 1899 in Manfred. Their residence on the 1900 census was listed as the James River Traill, which place name was later changed to Manfred. They owned and operated the Kodalen Hotel in Manfred until 1903. Evind was also listed as a butcher in Manfred. From 1898 to 1900 the children attended school at Manfred. By 1903 they had moved on to Carpio, North Dakota and five more children were born there. The youngest of the children Arthur was born and died in 1910 along with Esther, his mother. In February 1942, Evind died in Dodson, Phillips County, Montana at the home of his son Ted. Evind died in February 1942.

Local Accommodations Eat Hotels Gas Fessenden Rosa's Pizza (supper only) Cornerstone Coffee The Bunker Bar and Grill Main Street Diner (breakfast and lunch only) Motorheads Harvey JW's Restaurant Hornbacher's Cafe (breakfast and lunch only) Spectators Bar and Grill Krafty's Bar Subway Tastee Freeze (summer months only) Pizza Ranch Bowdon Bowdon Cafe Harvey CobbleStone Inn Artos Motel R and R Motel New Rockford Bison Lodge RV Parks Fessenden City Park Harvey Off-Main RV Park West-Side Park Campground Haven Campground Bowdon Bowdon Park Campground Martin Martin City Park Campground New Rockford Schuster RV Park, LLC Fessenden Cenex Vining Oil Harvey One-Stop Cenex Little Mart Arco Gas Farmer's Union Oil Co. New Rockford Cenex Casey's Harvey St. Aloisuis Medical Center Carrington CHI St Alexius Hospital

Johnson-Jacobson-Ostrem House 1906 - Nennie Johnson built the home on the right for his family. Additions to the house were added after this initial building was built. 1907 - Sold to Rasmus and Maggie Jacobson. 1917 - Sold to John and Emma Nelson. Stayed in Nelson Family for 35 years. 1942 - Purchased by Lars Ostrem. The picture at left is from the 1950s when the Ostrems occupied it. 1987 - Last year as residence. 2004 - Ostrem family gathered for fellowship prior to beginning the restoration project. 2004 - Restoration begins with new roofing. 2006 - New porches installed and front columns restored. 2012 - Installed lath and hardwood flooring where missing. 2015 - Ceiling panels painted and installed. 2016 - Exterior of house painted. This is an ongoing project. 2019- Cleaning out and restoration of garage. Future Plans: Finishing interior and exterior painting Plaster interior Install home exhibit

Edwin and Sophie Opdahl Husband's Full Name: Albert Edwin Opdahl Husband's Place of Birth: Forward Township, Manfred, ND Husband's Father's Name: Per Opdahl Husband's Mother's Name: Kristine Maria Rustad Husband's Siblings' Names: Mathilda, Emma, Marie Wife's Full Name: Valborg Sophie Opdahl Wife's Place of Birth: Manfred, ND Wife's Father's Name: Nikolai Rogness Wife's Mother's Name: Everina Lunderness Hauge Wife's Siblings' Names: Selma, Elvina, Lars, Martha, Ole, Nora, Anna, Elvin, Ellen Children's Names: Jean, Verneil, Dale, Phyllis, Dennis, Gary Ed and Sophie were married on July 24, 1927 at the home of Sophie’s parents. They made their home on the homestead of Ed’s parents. Six children were born to them while living there: Jean, Verneil, Dale, Phyllis, Dennis and Gary. In 1944, they moved to the present Dale and Shirley Opdahl farm, previously owned by T. O. Roble. As the years passed, more land was purchased, and the farm became a little larger. Electricity and running water now became part of their lives along with the things that accompany it – things such as a refrigerator, electric lights, and electric toaster and electric milkers replaced even milking cows by hand. Edwin and Sophie were very cordial people and guests were always welcome. There was never a problem to make a big dinner. They had home canned meat, fruit, jam, potatoes and so on in the root cellar and a well stocked pantry. They were active in community activities, including their church. Edwin died on November 4, 1989, and Sophie died February 14, 2000. Both are buried at Vang Cemetery.

Soo Line Depot The Minneapolis, St Paul, & Sault Ste Marie Railway, popularly known as the Soo Line Railroad, was extended from Hankinson to Portal, ND beginning in 1891. Construction was; 1891 Hankinson to Valley City 1892 Valley City to Cathay 1893 Cathay to Portal The station of Manfred was established in 1893 with a 2013 ft house track, or industry track, for loading or unloading freight cars. A section crew, or track maintenance crew, was located at this station at this time. They were supplied with a 9x10 tool shed and a 24x28 living house for the Section Foreman. A Water Station for providing water for the steam locomotives was built in 1893 also. This consisted of a water tank, windmill, and pump house. Water was obtained from the river and the railroad built a dam and a water line, 875 ft long, to supply water to the tank. The pump house had a steam pump. In 1903 the pump house was replaced with a 14x14 concrete block building and the steam pump was replaced with a gas engine. At this time a well was dug, 8 ft wide and 30 ft deep, located near the pump house. The Water Station was discontinued in April 1926 and the structures removed. The pump house may have lasted longer, used as a tool house. A siding, 2700 ft long, was built in 1903 for meeting and passing trains. A small portable depot was supplied; possibly about 12x32 ft shortly after the railroad came through. Manfred was opened as a regular billing station Sep 6, 1899 with Floyd Ford as the agent. This portable depot was replaced with a 24x80 building with living quarters on the second floor for the agent-operator. The portable depot was moved to Ruso, ND in 1907. Other facilities installed were a 2 pen Stockyard for shipping live-stock in 1905 and a Loading Platform for unloading and loading machinery in 1907. A bunkhouse for section crew laborers was placed in 1913. It is unknown when these facilities were removed. The depot was closed about 1969 or 1970 and removed some time after 1971. There is no complete record of personnel assigned to stations on the Soo Line. From what can be determined from sketchy records, the following can be determined. Between 1899 and 1927 no record.(see updates below) updates from old Manfred news supplemented information provided by Soo Line) Sept 15, 1905 – Station agent Ruff bid adieu to Manfred Monday night and departed for the big city of Minneapolis. Mr. Richie, formerly operator for the N.P. at Verndale, MN succeeds Mr. Ruff as agent here. Old Manfred News item ? to 1905 Agent Walter Ruff departed from his position in Manfred for the city of Mpls 1905 Mr. Richie (formerly of NP at Verndale, MN) 1906 to 1908 C-N Vincent (2 years) 3/1908 to 4/1908 C. E. Anderson temporary 1908 1912 J. E. Turner (still there in 1912) 1913 S. V.Salven or maybe T Salven 1914-to 1936 Greenfield was a depot agent (this disagrees with next entry) maybe a depot agent and an agent operator are different positions – can’t find that although he lived in Manfred, he ever served as a depot agent) 1927 to 1932 L C Grinney was Agent-Operator 1933 to 1947 Norman H McCain 1948 V J Munt or Mundt gap in records 1951 to 1957 Victor E Harrison 1958 L V Bjork gap in records 1960 to 1964 Fred J Sommerfield gap in records Agent-Operator position was abolished about 1969-70 and a traveling agent from Carrington handled agency services between Kensal and Manfred. About mid-1980’s the system was changed again and all contact was by telephone from Harvey or Minneapolis. Stuart J Nelson Nov 26, 2006 Articles from the Old Manfred News Soo Line New depot info 24 Aug 1906 Is Manfred to have a new loading platform this year? We saw a petition to that effect some time ago, all ready for signing but what became of it since, that we do not know. The well diggers have been here for some time; the depot crew arrived Thursday with a crew of four and is engaged in repairing the water tank. It has been in a dangerous condition for some time, as foundation posts are fearfully decayed. The agent has had orders for some time to carry only eight feet of water in it. Foreman K. Kleven and crew of men arrived here last Sunday night and are engaged in erecting a new depot for Manfred. It will be east of the old one 24 x 80 office and waiting room 2 stories high with living quarters in the upper story. The old depot will be loaded on a flat car and taken to a smaller town. It came from Emrick some 7 – 8 years ago. Soo Line change Anderson, C. E. 27 Mar 1908 There has been a change in the depot lately. C. N. Vincent who had been the Soo agent for more than two years departed with his family for Bowman and C. E. Anderson from Condee, S.D. has taken his place. Harry N. LeGrand is serving as helper and puts up the danger signals. Soo Line Anderson, C. E. 17 Apr 1908 C. E. Anderson, temporary agent for the Soo has left and J. E. Turner has taken his place. Soo Line windmill 22 May 1908 The high wind Wednesday forenoon tore the R. R. windmill to pieces and scattered the broken pieces all over. Soo Line Agent 19 Feb 1909 G. K. Van Sickle who was agent for the Soo at this place some time ago, stepped off the east bound freight Monday to greet old friends and see how our town has grown. He is now in a bank at Ryder. Soo Line Depot 27 Aug 1909 There has been a change at the depot, Agent J. E. Turner has been moved to Fessenden and P. E. Rutter from Barret has taken his place. Sysaken, Ole depot 28 July 1911 Ole Sysaken is now assistant at the depot. Stackinger, M. Depot 11 Aug 1911 M. Stackinger came up Monday on the Soo from St. Joseph, Minnesota, to act as assistant at the depot Turner, H. J. Depot 8 Mar 1912 H. J. Turner and family of Gilbert, Minn. are visiting with E. Turner, the brass collar at the Soo Depot, who feels very proud of being a grandfather and delighted with the grandchild who is now filling the depot with childish glee. Salven, S. W. Soo Line Depot agent 14 Mar 1913 S. W. Salven, agent for the Soo Line here, returned Monday after a few days absence. Soo Line 11 Feb 1915 The Soo Line water tank is receiving much needed repairs this week. Soo Line depot 4 Nov 1915 The Soo Line painters are painting the depot. Greenwood, Ed. 22 April 1915 Ed. Greenwood resigned his position as Soo helper and returned to Harvey. Hedahl, O. S. 16 Dec 1915 P. A. Anderson of Manfred gave a party to a few of his friends Sunday, December 12, the occasion being his 56th birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Melby, Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Hedahl, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jacobson, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Onstad, Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Roble and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Greenfield, Miss Nina Swedlund of Manfred, Nils Nertrost. Cowan, M. F. 15 Feb 1917 W. S. Sorenson who assisted at the depot for about 8 months was promoted, and given a depot at Foxholm, N. D. Mr. Sorenson came here from Sanger, N. D. He was a hard worker and deserves the promotion. M. F. Cowan of Enderlin, N. D. is the new assistant here. Manfred 07 Feb 1924 A crew of Soo Line carpenters are busy building a new foundation under the depot. Manfred 10 Mar 1927 A fire of unknown origin started in the Depot Tuesday evening about eleven o'clock, but it was seen before much damage was done. Lawler, Dan 10 May 1928 We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Dan Lawler will move in the rooms over the depot in a few weeks. Mrs. Lawler was a Fiebeck. Greenfield, Mr. 06 Jun 1929 Mr. Greenfield of Fessenden was a Manfred caller Friday morning. Grinny, L. C. 20 Jun 1929 Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Grinny moved back to the Depot this week. Erickson, Mr. 29 Sep 1932 The new Soo Line Agent, Mr. Erikson, arrived Monday. We hope he will enjoy his stay with us. Soo Line 09 Oct 1930 The Soo Line is repairing the depot and section house this week. McCain, Mr. 03 Nov 1932 Mr. Norman McCain, the new depot agent, arrived Saturday from Emrick. Mr. and Mrs. McCain are busy getting settled in their new home over the depot. McCain, N. H. 23 Jun 1938 N. H. McCain is building a garage and wash room near the depot, as he is now sporting a new car. Manfred Depot 15 Feb 1940 A Soo line crew is repairing the depot at Manfred this week. Munt, V. J. 16 Dec 1948 The Manfred Homemakers Club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Emil Schepp. After the business meeting. Mr. V. J. Munt gave an interesting lesson flower arrangements. This was followed by a demonstration on the making of winter bouquets by Mrs. Russell Johnson. The hostess served a delicious lunch. The next meeting will be in the form of a New Year’s party Jan 15 at the H. S. Solheim home. Mundt, V. J. 17 Mar 1949 Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Munt left Wednesday on a few days vacation trip. Relief Agent Johnson has taken care of the depot during their absence. Munt, V. J. resigns 24 Mar 1949 Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Munt have resigned their position here to become the Soo Line station agent at Wimbledon, ND. Munt, V. J. 7 July 1949 Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Munt of Wimbledon were Friday callers in Manfred. [ he was the depot agent in Manfred in 1948] Harrison, Vic 1 Mar 1951 Mr. and Mrs. Victor Harrison and family formerly of Kief, ND moved here last week. Mr. Harrison is Manfred’s new depot agent. Mrs. Harrison is the former Louella Boese. Depot 17 Dec 1953 Oil burners were installed at the Soo Line Depot here.

Jacob and Norma Rogness Husband's Full Name: Jacob Sylvester Rogness Husband's Place of Birth: Rural Manfred, Wells Co, ND Husband's Father's Name: Andrew Jonson Rogness Husband's Mother's Name: Liva Berg Rogness Husband's Siblings' Names: John, Anna Hauge, Sam, Selmer, Anton, Elmer, Martin, Lars Wife's Full Name: Norma Rodne Rogness Wife's Place of Birth: Rural Manfred, Wells Co, ND Wife's Father's Name: Ole Johan Rodne Wife's Mother's Name: Margit Ølsdatter Knutson Wife's Siblings' Names: Louis, Sarah Georgeson, Mabel Skiftun, Lilly Anderson, Lloyd, Henry, Clarence, Caroline Children's Names: none 2nd Wife: Fern Johnson (Grant) Hakanson Rogness Wife’s Parents: J. Henry Johnson and Nora Wife’s Siblings Names: Lyle, Duane, Clarence, Earl and Grant Jacob and Norma were both born in rural Manfred of Norwegian immigrant parents. They were married and farmed in rural Manfred. They were active members of the Bethel Lutheran Church located in rural Manfred. Norma served as organist for the Bethel church for many years. They were proud of their Norwegian heritage and traveled to Norway, as well as entertaining relatives from Norway at their home. After Norma passed away Jacob married Fern Hakanson, widow of Grant Hakanson. They lived in Heimdal. Both are now deceased. After the Bethel church was closed, they joined the Hoff Lutheran Church in Heimdal.

Clarence and Clara Dybing Husband's Full Name: Clarence Dybing Husband's Place of Birth: Fram Township, Manfred, ND Husband's Father's Name: Tannes Dybing Husband's Mother's Name: Ingrid Kopseng Dybing Husband's Siblings' Names: Anna, Mary Rogelstad, George Wife's Full Name: Clara Solberg Dybing Wife's Place of Birth: Manfred Township, ND Wife's Father's Name: Andrew Solberg Wife's Mother's Name: Kjersti Gunderson Solberg Wife's Siblings' Names: Martha Helland, Edwin, Gilman, Malvin, Arthur, Carl, Nels Children's Names: LeRoy [Carol Wilcox], Wayne [LoAnn Anderson] Carol and LeRoy with the family organ donated to MHP, Inc. Clarence and Clara Dybing were the second generation of Dybings to farm on the original homestead began in the late 1920's. Clarence Dybing, born October 8, 1901, the eldest son of Tannes Dybing began to take over the operation, and Tannes gradually worked into retirement. Farming methods changed drastically during the 1930's and 1940's. Tractors replaced horses and combines replaced thrashing crews. Clarence purchased his first tractor in 1939 and his first combine in 1947. It is interesting to note here that because of the need for much hired help, prior to mechanization; Clarence met his wife Clara Solberg. She was hired by the Dybings to assist with cooking and housework. On November 5, 1931, she and Clarence were married. Clara Solberg was born May 28, 1904, on a farm in Manfred Township, her parents being Andrew and Kjersti Solberg. Clarence and Clara became the parents of two sons, LeRoy and Wayne. Besides farming, Clarence was very active in community affairs. Prior to his marriage, he was appointed to be clerk of the South Fram School District, which position he held for 30 years. In addition, he was a director of the Harvey Co-op Creamery Association for approximately 30 years. Many of those years he served as president of that board. His longest tenure of public service was with the Fram Township Board. He served 50 consecutive years as treasurer--truly an indication of his willingness to serve. In addition to the above, he was called upon to serve on the Church Council of Trinity Bethany Lutheran Church in various capacities. Clara also has been very active in church affairs. They were long-time members of Trinity Bethany Lutheran Church prior to their current membership at First Lutheran Church in Harvey. Clarence and Clara Dybing continued farming until 1968. They then retired, leased the land, but continued to live on the farm. At the time of Clarence's death, Clara moved from the farm to Harvey. She sold the building site to Donovan Seltvedt, who now resides there. LeRoy and Wayne purchased the balance of the farm in 1977. LeRoy Dybing was born to Clarence and Clara on September 13, 1935. He attended grade school in the South Fram Country School and graduated from Harvey High School in 1953. His college education was completed in 1958 when he graduated with a B.S. degree in chemistry from North Dakota State University. After graduation, he began his career as a quality control supervisor for various paper mills in Oregon, Louisiana, Kentucky and is currently employed by the Plainwell Paper Company at Plainwell, Mich., as manager of Mill Technical Services. He is married to Carol Wilcox of St. Francisville, Louisiana. They have two children, Brian and Kay. Wayne Dybing, the younger son of Clarence and Clara, was born June 7, 1939. He also attended grade school in the same one room country school as his brother, except for the eighth grade, which he completed in Harvey. During the first seven grades, he was the only student in his class, and it should be noted that the last year of country school, there were only seven students enrolled in all eight grades. Wayne graduated from Harvey High School in 1958 and attended the University of North Dakota. He graduated in 1961 with a degree in Business Administration. For 10 years, he was employed by the Federal Land System in Bismarck, LaMoure, and Fargo. In 1974, he returned to LaMoure and was employed by the First State Bank of LaMoure. He then served as vice-president and director of that bank. He is now retired and has moved to Fargo, ND. On June 6, 1965, Wayne married LoAnn Anderson, daughter of Perry and Lilly Anderson of Harvey. They have two children, Paul and Eric. Source: Growing With Pride

Frank and Gertrude Anderson Husband's Full Name: Frank Harmon (Trass) Anderson Husband's Place of Birth: Sweden Husband's Father's Name: Herman Trass Husband's Mother's Name: unknown Husband's Siblings' Names: Wife's Full Name: Gertrude Ramsey Wife's Place of Birth: Norway Wife's Father's Name: unknown Wife's Mother's Name: unknown Wife's Siblings' Names: unknown Children's Names: Henry, Herman, Irene, Florence, Alice, Agnes, Francis, Roy, Allen, Norma Frank Anderson ran the Hotel Johnson in Manfred; his wife Gertrude was the cook in 1920.

Ole and Anna Berve Husband's Full Name: Ole Jonson Børve Husband's Place of Birth: Hjelmeland, Norway Husband's Father's Name: Jone Olson Børve Husband's Mother's Name: Johanna Hermannsdatter Husband's Siblings' Names: Herman, Taletta, Inger, Gabriel, Johanna, Olava, Johannes Wife's Full Name: Anna Maria Eilertsdatter Wife's Place of Birth: Hjelmeland, Norway Wife's Father's Name: Eilert Olson Wife's Mother's Name: Sissel Osmundsdatter Wife's Siblings' Names: Karina Eilertsdatter, Ole Eilertson, Osmund Eilertson, Gustava Eilertsdatter Rogness (Mrs. Daniel) Children's Names: Jone Berve, Egert Berve, Johanna Berve Ramsfield, Celia Berve Broe, Olida Berve Ravnaas, Eilert Berve, Oliver Berve, Olga Berve Knudsvig, Casper Berve Ole Jonson Berve was born March 24, 1854 in Hjelmeland, Norway, near Stavanger. His father was Jone Olson Børve from Hjelmeland, and his mother was Johanna Hermannsdatter from Hjelmeland. Ole’s father was a fisherman who owned a boat large enough to use nets for fishing. He was also a shoemaker and a “small” businessman; he sold eggs and lumber and hunted birds to sell. Anna Eilertsdatter Berve was born July 5, 1857 in Hjelmeland, Norway. Her father was Eilert Olson from Jelsa, and her mother was Sissel Osmundsdatter from Skiftun. Anna’s father was also a fisherman. Ole and Anna Berve were married April 22, 1881 in Hjelmeland, Norway and emigrated in the fall of 1884. They brought with them their firstborn child, a son, Jone. Their second child, another son, Egert, died in Norway in 1883 at the age of 6 months. They first settled in Traill County, Dakota Territory, near Buxton, building a one-room sod house in 1886 and living there until 1896. They made their own furniture; the beds were wooden and they used straw for the mattresses. They heated the house with wood and flax straw and used wood in the cook stove. They made candles from tallow, and Anna spun yarn to make clothing. Ole made shoes from wood. Ole and Anna had 6 more children while living in Traill County: Egert O. (named, as was the custom, after the child who had died), Johanna, Celia, Olida Johanna, Eilert Laurentius and Oliver. In about 1896, Ole and Anna moved to Wells County, North Dakota, settling north of Manfred. They had 2 more children: Olga Andrine and Casper M. Ole had applied for his “first papers” for naturalization in Trail County in 1887, and in 1900 in Wells County, he received his “second papers”, finalizing his citizenship. Ole was issued a land patent in Wells County in 1900. They lived and farmed on this land just north of Manfred, in Fram Township. Ole and Anna Berve were charter members of the Bethel Lutheran Church, organized on June 2, 1896 under the leadership of Pastor Andreansen. (Source: Growing with Pride) Four of their children remained lifelong residents of Wells County: Eilert, Oliver and Casper and Olida who married Ingvald Ravnaas. Anna also had a brother, Osmund Eilertson, who lived in Wells County. Ole Berve passed away on Feb. 2, 1925 at his home north of Manfred after an illness lasting 2 weeks. He’s buried in the Bethel Church Cemetery. Anna Berve passed away on October 13, 1935 in her home after a prolonged illness and is buried in Bethel Church Cemetery.

Christ and Anna Roble Husband's Full Name: Christian Roble Husband's Place of Birth: Øystre Slidre, Norway Husband's Father's Name: Ole Johannssen Rabøle Husband's Mother's Name: Guri Mikkelsdotter Rogne Husband's Siblings' Names: Knut, Johannes, Gulbranr, Torstein, Ole, Tollef and Torleif Wife's Full Name: Anna Wife's Place of Birth: Valdes, Norway Wife's Father's Name: unknown Wife's Mother's Name: unknown Wife's Siblings' Names: unknown Children's Names: none 1900 Census lists Christ as living at James River Pet Twp 1492 Christ homesteaded in 1892 on land that later became part of the town site of Manfred. The town of Manfred was a thriving community, and it seemed the Soo Line would build their round house on his property. When the round house was built at Harvey, the prospect of Manfred becoming a large city diminished. Mrs. Anna Roble was a charter member of Vang Ladies Aid. She was born January 14, 1862 in Norway and came to South Dakota in 1897. She married Christen O Roble in 1898 and for 25 years ran a boarding house at Manfred, Christian passed away in 1941. On September 27, 1945, she was assaulted and was so badly injured that she was entered in St. Aloisius hospital in Harvey. She identified her assailant. On Sunday morning, October 1, 1945, she passed away at the Harvey hospital. Pallbearers were Ole Rudi, Even Ostrem, Ole Onstad, Oscar Melby, T. T. Jorstad, Halvor Olsen.

Emil and Linda Onstad Husband's Full Name: Emil Onstad Husband's Place of Birth: Manfred, North Dakota Husband's Father's Name: Ole E. Onstad Husband's Mother's Name: Gina Rogne Onstad Husband's Siblings' Names: Annie Solheim Wife's Full Name: Linda Brusven Onstad Wife's Place of Birth: Toring Township, Ward County, ND Wife's Father's Name: Anton Brusven Wife's Mother's Name: Mary Heskin Brusven Wife's Siblings' Names: Oscar and Nels Child’s Name: Mary Louise Hauf Emil, attended school at Manfred, and as a young man enjoyed hunting with his friend Russell Johnson. (See March 2003, Page 10) Emil married October 1, 1949 to Linda Brusven born 1918 in Ward County, North Dakota. They farmed in the Manfred area for a number of years. Later, they moved to Minot where Emil was employed by Minot State College, the city of Minot and Trinity Medical Center. They were members of Zion Lutheran Church and Emil was a member of the Minot Moose Lodge. Emil died June 18, 1972 and Linda died January 19, 1999, and buried at Rosehill Memorial in Minot. They had one daughter Mary who married James Roberts and had two children, Lisa and Stacy. Later, Mary married Tom Hauf and they have a son Anthony.