Anyone know where Skottsgaard would be located? Martin Thompson died in Canada 25 Dec 1919 His death certificate states his father's name was Thorsden Thompson and his mother's name was Mary Martin. all born in Norway. Territory Of Dakota, County of Cass records for the United States shows Martin Thompson and a brother Hans Thompson both emigrated in 1866 and came through the Port of Detroit. The obituary for Martin Thompson states he was born in Skottsgaard Norway. It would appear that they came as children with their parents... The birth year for Martin Thompson is between 1855 - 1860 depending on what document or census record you are looking at. I tried the 1860 census for a farm named Skottsgaard but did not find one ... I also tried for a Thorsden Thompson but did not located the name either.... Any ideas?