Translated from 'Nordmændene i Amerika' by Martin Ulvestad. 1907. Douglas County The first Norwegian settler in this county was Ole Rud from Ringerike. He came from Iowa and settled at Waterville in 1884. Next after him came Chr. Okland from Tysnes and Haldor and Sam Anderson from Os (which Os is not mentioned). They began at mixed farming. The newcomers' nearest marketplace was Spokane, ca. 150 miles away! In the vicinity of Quincy, there is a small Norwegian settlement now. The brothers Ingebrigtsen and a Mr. Odingaard, who came there in 1901, were the first. The aforementioned Ole Rud has held office as County Surveyor. See also, 'Sammenstilling af norske Sambygdinger i Amerika'