Iver Alfred Olson, Sr.

Iver Alfred Olsen was born January 3 1908 in Vinger, Norway. His father, Johannes, emigrated June 8, 1907. Iver emigrated June 13, 1908 with his mother, Carrie, his brother, Christian and his sister, Anette.

They settled in Niagra, North Dakota and his parents had three more children. Elmer, Hazel and George. By 1930, the family moved to Helena, MT.

On July 12, 1937 in Marysville, Montana. Iver Alfred Olsen married Catherine Helen Hartmiller, They moved to Anaconda, MT. Iver worked for the Anaconda Co. as a smeltermen. They had nine children Iver, Kenny, Gloria, Sidney, Elvina, Wayne, Zelma, Marylou, and Terry. They lived in Anaconda the remainder of their lives. Iver passed away December 12, 1971 and Catherine died in June 2,1996.