Jordet, Ole, 1864-1956,

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Born at Hallingdal, Norway. Took the last name Jordet which was the name of his father's farm; his father was Iver Otterson. Emigrated 1882 to Kindred, N.D. Laid railroad track and worked as farm laborer for Arne Otterson, an uncle. Worked one season on the Leach Farm (also known as the Kennedy Farm). Married Margit Forset (1861-1914) in 1886. Sold his farm in 1946, died at Kindred.

From the description of Interview, 1954-1955. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 29211681

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creatorOf Jordet, Ole, 1864-1956,. Interview, 1954-1955. North Dakota State University Library
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associatedWith Hatlen, Caroline Jordet, b. 1886 person
associatedWith Herman, Frank, person
associatedWith Jordet, Albert, 1883-1954. person
associatedWith Sackett, Leonard, 1901-1971, person
Place Name Admin Code Country
North Dakota
Leach Farm (N.D.)
Kindred (N.D.)
North Dakota--Cass County
Subject
Bonanza farms
Frontier and pioneer life
Norwegian Americans
Railroads
Occupation
Agricultural laborers
Farmers
Railroads
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Birth 1864

Death 1956

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