Mary Vold b. April 18, 1865 in Norway
Mary Vold was born in Norway, April 18, 1865.She came to America in 1882 and settled with her folks in Delavan township, Blue Earth Co., MN. Her parents were Bertolf Vold (b. 1823 in Axelen cottage, Lom parish, Oppland, Norway) and Anne Olsdatter (b. abt1826 in Lom Parish, Oppland, Norway.In 1885 Mary Vold was united in marriage to Mr. Botolf Thompson, and soon afterwards the young couple bought the farm, known since as the Thompson farm, five miles southeast of Amboy, Blue Earth Co., MN.Mary and Botolf had two children that survived to adulthood (Bennie Thompson 1886-1926 unmarried, and Bertha Thompson 1888-1963 married to Iver Kveen).Mary's mother died young and her father married Mary's aunt, Marit Olsdatter, as his second wife.This second marriage had one son, Ole Vold b. 1855, who married Unknown and had at least one daugther, Edna Vold.Any information on this Vold family would be appreciated.Thanks Dale
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