John Halvorsen Hugos

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Joe was born out of wedlock (uægte) on Sep. 15, 1851, in Melhus kommune, Sør-Trøndelag fylke, Norway. He was baptized John on Nov. 10, 1851.

At the age of 17 John (called Joe) came to America from Trondheim, Norway, in 1869, coming to Wisconsin, and making his home there for four years.

At the age of 21 years he came to Norway, Kansas, residing with his parents on their homestead, until he homesteaded the adjoining farm, where he suffered all the hardships of a pioneer.

In the fall of 1877 he purchased the farm of his late residence and on October 25, 1881 he united in marriage with Caroline Erickson. Later they were divorced. To this union were born three children, who live to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father.

He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith, and was a charter member of the Norway Lutheran church. For over a period of 50 years he served as deacon of the congregation He leaves to mourn his loss Ida 0. Morton, Omaha., Neb., Adolph B. Hugos, Enid, Okla., Carl J. Hugos, Scandia, and eight grandchildren.