John Olsen Nokleby

9 May, 1883 Johan Olsen Nøkleby (b. 1846), Ole Peder Johansen Nøkleby (b. 1879 - Johan Olsen Nøklebyes uekte barn Utflyttar - Uekte barn) & Birthe Marie Pedersdatter Bæverstadeie (b. 1855 - Tjenestepike / unmarried) left Stange, Hedmark, Norway for Amerika.

John Nokelby was born in Stange, Hedemarken, Norway, July19, 1846. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He grew to manhood there and came to America in 1883. The same year he married Maria Pederson. In 1884 they moved to the farm in the Town of Hale, this county, which continued to be Mr. Nokelby’s home until his death. To this union six children were born, all living: Ole, Martin, Anton, Peter, Elsie, Mrs. Carl Bye and Edward. Mr. Nokelby died September 8, 1934, at the age of 88 years, one month and 20 days. Funeral services were held at the home September 12, the Rev. N.E. Halvorsen officiating. The pallbearers were his five sons and Carl Bye. He was laid to rest in the Elk Creek Cemetery. THE WHITEHALL TIMES - SEPTEMBER 27, 1934