2. | Knut Nilsson VIKEN (1.Nils1) was born in 1849 in Viken Under Tildem Vs; died in 1936 in Renville City, Renville Co MN USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, USA
Notes:
Han fulgte etter broren Erik fra Goodhue til Renville Co og fikk land der i 1872, like ved brorens farm.
Marilyn Holien Ettesvold skriver: "Knut had a girl in Goodhe Conty too, and on 18 June 1874, they were married. After the wedding Knut and Betsey's wedding, the two young couples left for Renville County, (Hun sikter her til Knut og Betsey og halvbroren Erik og hans kone Berith Kattevold), wher they established their homesteads. Their journey was probabl y by ox-drawn wagons to St. Peter, across the Minnesota River to Fort Ridgely, and then over Abercrombeie Trail. They lived in sod houses on arrivel and began breaking ground and planting crops. Knut and Betsey homesteaded section 14 of Wang Township and were the parents of eleven children, including two sets of twins. Three died as children and five married, the girls moving from their home. The youngest, Joseph, died in France in 1918 , and the American Legion Post in Sacred Heart is named in his honor. Knut served as a constable in the township and he and Betsey were members of Vestre Sogn Church. They both are buried in the cementery there. Marilyn Hollien Ettesvold kaller ham Knut Knutsen Viken
Occupation:
farmer
Knut married Betsy Jane (Christine) VEBLEN on 18 Jun 1874. Betsy (daughter of Thomas Anderson VEFLEN and Kari Torsteinsdatter BUNDE) was born on 10 Dec 1850 in Wisconsin, South Dakota USA; died in Jan 1931 in Renville City, Renville Co MN USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 5. Maria Knutsdtr VIKEN
was born in 1875 in Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, USA; and died.
- 6. Clara Knutsdtr VIKEN
was born on 6 Mar 1875 in Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, USA; died in Jan 1933.
- 7. Oscar William VIKEN
was born on 9 Jul 1877 in Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, USA; died on 5 Feb 1898.
- 8. Maria Dy Knutsdtr VIKEN
was born on 11 Nov 1880 in Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, USA; died on 11 Jul 1906.
- 9. Emma Knutsdtr VIKEN
was born on 11 Nov 1880 in Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, USA; was buried on 11 Dec 1966.
- 10. Thomas VIKEN
was born on 1 May 1883 in Wang Township, Renville County, Minnesota, USA; died on 26 Feb 1978.
- 11. Gertrude Knutsdtr VIKEN
was born on 28 Mar 1886 in Renville City, Renville Co MN USA; died on 8 May 1907.
- 12. Laura A. VIKEN
was born on 2 Nov 1888 in Renville City, Renville Co MN USA.
- 13. Nellie Cora VIKEN
was born on 10 Jun 1891 in Renville City, Renville Co MN USA.
- 14. Joseph Alfed VIKEN
was born in 1894 in Renville City, Renville Co MN USA.
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