| Summary: | Bottolf Nelson came from Norway to Wisconsin, and to Mayville in 1882. Farmed land bordering the Goose River between Portland and Mayville. Married Gertrude Evanson whose folks came to Dakota Territory in covered wagon in 1872. They had ten children, nine of whom are living: Edwin, Norval, Alvin, Bernard, Mrs. Clara Norslebon, Mrs. Alma Aasen, Mrs. Mary Kaldor, Mrs. Inez Sandvik and Mrs. Manda Boedeker. Harry A. Gummer, born in England, came to the United States with his family al the age of six years. They came in a sailing vessell, taking three months to make the voyage. He came to Dakota Territory in 1872, and was employed by the Hudson Bay Company, He fanned south east of Mayville, along the Goose River. In 1881 he married Mathilda Aslakson, who came here with her parents from Aroca, Wisconsin in 1879. Five children were born: Alfred, deceased; Laura, Mrs. T. B. Rugland; George; Mildred, Mrs. 0. J. Hanson; and Ella, Mrs. Lindaas Lee. Mr. and Mrs. 0, J. Robinson came to Mayville as pioneers. He was employed at the Beidler and Robinson Lumber Company for years. He was a brother of Col. W. H. Robinson. Their children: Roy, Arthur, Wiliam, Ollie, and Florence. Evan E. Ellertson and Julia Huseby were married at Kindred, 1883. They made their home in Mayville where Ellertson had a livery stable and bus service lo Cum- mings. Later managed the Hotel Cady. There were eight children, five still living: Edgar, Otilia Ramstad, Dr. Carl, Selmer and Oscar. The Ellertson's moved to Minneapolis, where he was president of Russell Grader Mfg., later Pioneer Engineering Works. Mrs. Ellertson died 1944, Mr. Ellertson 1945. Wm. Ely came to Mayville 1878 to manage three sections of land his father had bought north of the present Mayville, married Mabel Mcquire who had come to this community with her father, Tom Mcquire in 1882. They were successful farmers and later moved to Mayville into the Gibbs house. After Mr. Ely's death; Mrs. Ely married Ed. Severson. She now lives with Noral Severson's in Chicago. Ole C. Erickson, 1861, Riceford, Minn. Arrived at Mayville, 1879, and in 1882 married Anna Marie Olson, who was born 1862. She was a waitress at the Farmers Home, later known as Central Hotel. He was a licensed auctioneer, also in Meal Market business with A. Mathiason for several years. Later John Chantland, Ole Haugen and Erickson were partners in Machinery business. Died in 1894. Six children: Clara Morstad, Mabel Neset, Nettie Brown, Gertie Sparrow, Clarence Erickson and Cora Luekon. Thomas Arnold was a Mayville business man lot many years. He operated and owned the Arnold Hotel. His children are: Arlina, Domier, Gladys, Francis, Hattie and Grace. 0. P. Bakke came to Mayville in 1878, farmed east of Mayville. In 1881 built the Mayville House, was also an auctioneer. Married Carrie Erickson, 1879, whose family also pioneered in the Goose River Valley. Children are: Ida, Oscar, Clarence, Emil, Mamie, Ella, Norris. George, Walter and Ludia. Magnus C. Barr was born Waukon, Iowa, 1866. Came to Mayville in 1891. Married Mary Peterson of Wisconsin Dells in 1896. Was manager of Elevator at Portland Junction and Clifford. In the Plumbing Business here for forty-two years. Member of the Masonic, Shrine, and Elks Lodges. Belonged to Congregational Church. Married Harriet B. Schultz in 1946. Mr. Barr died in 1951. Chantland Bros, were among the pioneer business men in Mayville, having established a general merchandise store in old Mayville in 1878 and moved to the present site in 1881. Wm. Chantland married Maria Welt- zen who died in 1879. He married Olive Berg in 1881. Both brothers were postmasters in Mayville. Dr. L. V. W. DuPuis, a Mayville dentist came here in 1895. He married Louise Larin. Their children were: Harold, Francis and Doris. For many years he was a member of the school board and of the Library Board. He retired in 1940. Later moved west. Died in 1950. Robert Lovell and Francis Tindall were married in Fargo in 1889 and came to Mayville in 1892. He was the engineer al the old Goose River Mill on the south end of town, then at Mayville Flour Mill and in 1900 was electrical engineer at the City electric light plant. Their children: Vincent, Edna, Flossie, Grace, Robert Jr., William, Harvey, Charles, Francis, Mary and Avis Mary (Mrs. Paul Leupp) lives in Mayville. Peder 0. Morstad, 1837, emigrated to America by sailboat, lived first Wisconsin, later Iowa. Came to Dakota Territory 1878 by covered wagon. Lived in a dug-out until their bouse was built on adjoining tree claim. They lived there until their son, Olaves started farming. He married Marie Halvorson 1862 in Norway. They had two children Marie and Olaves. After his wife died, he made a trip to Norway, also went to Oregon, where he died in 1916. Olaves P. Morstad, 1866, Wisconsin. Came to Dakota Territory in 1878. In 1905 moved to Mayville where he operated a livery business until 1920. He returned to farming until 1940, again moved to Mayville. Attended first school in Mayville Township in log cabin which is now on College Campus. In first confirmation class a! Gran Church. Served on City Council. Married Marie Ellingson 1889. She died in 1896. Married Clara Erickson in 1908. Four children: Martin, Corinne, Earl and Lloyd. Also four children by former marriage: Emil, Clara, Anna and Myrtle. Mr. Morstad died in 1950. I. 0. Fosse came to Mayville in 1895, operated a confectionery and restaurant for two years, was postmaster for many years, and held other public offices, then went into the Flour and Feed business. Married Sarah Severson. There were three children Adeline, (deceased), Ivan and Mrs. Corrine Kaiser. Mr. Fosse died in 1927, Mrs. Fosse in 1955. Guttorum Pederson Fyre, his wife Tonette ami their children, Marie, Mathea, Olianna, Peder and Gilbert, (Valdres. Norway), came to America in 1877, settled in Minnesota. A year later, came by covered wagon and oxen to Dakota Territory, home-steading southwest of Portland. Their home a log cabin. Mrs. Fyre died 1893, Mr. Fyre 1906. Mrs. Gilbert Fyre and son Alfred live on the Guttorum Fyre homestead. Torsten C. Kopseng, Egedal, Norway. Homesteaded in Morgan Township, Dakota Territory, 1879. Married Aase Kodalen, had two children: Clarence, who died, and Selma, (Mrs. M. 0. Bjerke). Wife passed away while children were young. Married Gunhild Heie, 1901 who was boni in Hallingdal 1881, and came to Mayville 1897. They had one son, Melvin, of Mayville. Mr. Kopseng died in 1903. Mrs. Kopseng lives in Mayville. David Larin was born in Montreal, Canada, 1869. he was apprenticed to the Printer's trade in Michigan at the 70 Scanned with a Zeutschel Zeta book scanner at 300 dpi. Edited with Multi-Page TIFF Editor.
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