Gabriel Berntson Rossaland

Folketelling 1865 for Lye prestegjeld: Gabriel Berntsen. Bosted: Bryne, Thime sogn.

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Richard's Story about Jacob's Family: Gabriel and Ane (Vagle) Bryne had 10 children in all with Mary being their first born. Mary was born in Norway and was 9 months old when they came to this country in the fall of 1879. The other children were all born In the U.S. as follows: Lena Helland, Betsy Wenneson, Lillie (died as an infant), Esten Bryne, Anna Shefte, Alma Solhiem, Martha Bolme, Esther Krueger and Ambrostius Bryne. Gabriel, Ane, Esten, Ambrose and Lillie are buried at the Nordheim Cemetery on the Sand Prairie. Jennie was the first child to be baptized at the Nordheim Church. Gabriel was a tall, strong man, a hard worker and a good carpenter. He had a large family to provide for. Ane Bryne died in 1931 at 73 years of age. Alfie said she had gotten the flu and pneumonia and later bad a relapse. Alma and Mary came to stay with her, but there was nothing they could do for her. In those days there wasn’t much medicine for pneumonia, and many people young and old died from it.
Gabriel also died in 1931, a coincidence it would seem. He was found by the creek in Kathryn, just barely alive. It seemed his whole side was crushed as though being hit by a vehicle. There was foul play suspected as his money and a fine gold watch was missing. Alfie remembers her folks talking about it. It was said that 2 strangers were in town that night and that they had walked to Valley City. They were suspected, but no sure evidence was located so the incident was never solved. Lars had sung for Gabriel’s funeral.

Genealogy.com: Obituary in Kathryn Recorder, Kathryn, North Dakota, Friday March 20, 1931:
Gabriel Bryne was born April 4, 1856 in Stavanger, Norway. His parents were Malinna and Bernt Bryne. He died at his home early last Friday, August 14, at about 5.45 pm after being found in the creek bottom in an unconscious condition, that morning at about 7 o'clock. He was either the victim of robbery or a hit and run driver. At the time of his death he was 75 years, 4 months and ten days old.
In August 1876 he was married to Ane Nelen Thorson Vagle in Norway, a little later coming to America. In 1881 they came to this section and took up a homestead about four miles southwest of Kathryn, where they were occupied with extensive farming interests until about 22 years ago, when they moved into town and he has made his home here since.
His wife passed to the Great Beyond only last March the 12 (1929).
He leaves to mourn his departure seven daughters and two sons, viz: (Mary) Mrs. J. L. Birklid, Nome; (Lena) Mrs. C. Helland, Ardill, Sask., Canada; (Bessie) Mrs. John Wenneson, Litchville; Esten, Seattle, Wash; (Annie) Mrs. Harry Shefte, Harvey, N.D.; (Alma) Mrs. Theo. Solheim, Kathryn; (Martha) Mrs. Nels bolme, Jamestown; (Esther) Mrs. Henry Krueger, Jamestown and Ambrosius, Kathryn. All the children were present except Esten in Seattle and Mrs. Helland in Canada. One daughter, Lilly, died when only a few weeks old, about 35 years ago. He was also survived by one sister, Maria, who lives in Norway. He also leaves 43 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
He was born to his last resting place by six grandsons. Funeral services were held at the St. Paul Church in Kathryn last Sunday, August 16 and interment made in the Nordheim Cemetery on the Sand Prairie, beside his wife. Rev. Mykland of Preston officiated in the Norwegian language by Rev. Sandanger of Fort Ransom who spoke in the English language.
We join the many friends of the bereaved family in wishing them condolence in this their hour of sorrow.
Card of Thanks:
We wish to take this means of extending our sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbours for the assistance and condolence during the brief illness and death of one dear father. Especially do we wish to thank the Quartette for the songs and the two pastors for their comforting words of sympathy. Our sincere thanks are extended to all for the many beautiful flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Birklid.
Mr. and Mrs. Christ Helland.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wenneson.
Mr. and Mrs. Esten Bryne.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shefte.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo Solheim.
Mr. and Mrs. Nils bolme.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krueger.
Ambrosius Bryne.