I have a Lars Odegaard born in Vestre Toten on 20 Sept 1864. He married Sigrid Holdahl born in Nord Aurdal (Valdres) in Ross, Minnesota in 1899. Sigrid died in 1904 leaving two small children, Oliver and Lawrence. I am wondering what became of Lars, Oliver, and Lawrence. Lars died in 1947, but am unsure where. If anyone has knowledge of this family, I would like to hear from you. Thanks. Shirley Holdahl

I have some information. I am from Roseau, MN. The Ross, MN postoffice is now closed and people in that area are on the Roseau mail route. Lars and Lawrence are buried at the Concordia Lutheran cemetery in Roseau. Lars had a general store in Ross, and (it seems) became quite prosperous, but spoiled his two sons. My aunt, whose maiden name is Skrutvold, is related to the Holdahls and thus a cousin of Oliver and Lawrence. She is going to do some checking about this, specifically with a Bob Holdahl who lives in Minneapolis. I would be happy to put you in touch with her if you would like. Rod Kjersten (rodk@wiktel.com) (218)463-3369 ----- Original Message ----- From: <ERLINGSHIRL@aol.com> To: <VALDRES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 7:59 PM Subject: [VALDRES-L] Odegaard and Holdahl > I have a Lars Odegaard born in Vestre Toten on 20 Sept 1864. He married > Sigrid Holdahl born in Nord Aurdal (Valdres) in Ross, Minnesota in 1899. > Sigrid died in 1904 leaving two small children, Oliver and Lawrence. I am > wondering what became of Lars, Oliver, and Lawrence. Lars died in 1947, but > am unsure where. If anyone has knowledge of this family, I would like to > hear from you. Thanks. > Shirley Holdahl > > > ==== VALDRES Mailing List ==== > ============================= VALDRES SAMBAND ========================= > VALDRES SAMBAND web page at http://www.valdressamband.org > Future Stevne's > June 22-24, 2000 - Kelly Inn - St. Cloud, MN > June 14-16, 2001 - Decorah, IA > June 20-22, 2002 - Oaks Hotel - Sioux Falls, SD >