Lars Jacobsen Miklethun

LARS JACOBSON MIKLETHUN (EIDFJORD, HARDANGER) Lars Jacobson Miklethun was born in Eidfjord, Hardanger Norway, February 9, 1848.

His early years were spent on the Micklethun farm in Norway and he was baptized and confirmed in that country.

On May 6, 1871 he married Britha Asbjornsdatter Maureseth and together they have spent a long and happy wedded life. The widow survives him.

Mr. Miklethun was 35 years old at the time when he came to this country. He lived at Fergus Falls for a time and then moved to Wisconsin. Mr. Miklethun later located near Brookings, South Dakota, where he made his home for 17 years.

Twenty years he left Brookings County, South Dakota and located in Dover Township, Griggs, County, North Dakota, where he lived until last fall when he and his wife came to Blair to spend the winter with their son, Anton. He had intended to return to North Dakota but a Devine Providence willed otherwise.

He died Monday morning March 6 at 7:30 o’clock of acute diabetes. He was 74 years old.

Those of the family who survive to mourn the loss of a beloved member are: Jacob L. Miklethun of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Senator John L. Miklethun of Dover, Griggs County, North Dakota; Anton Miklethun of Blair; Lewis Miklethun of Wimbledon, North Dakota; Mrs. Anna Tompkins, White, South Dakota; and Mrs. Louisa Seljestad of Scotsguard, Sask., Canada. A brother, Ole Miklethun of Dover, Griggs County, North Dakota and three sisters also survive him; Mrs. Anna Brovold of Crookston, Minnesota; Mrs. Margritha Vik in Norway and Mrs. Sigrid Klaboe of Seattle, Washington. The two sons, Jacob and John and the daughter, Anne, arrived in Blair the 5th but came to see their father alive. The remains were taken to North Dakota for burial.

The funeral was held Saturday, March 11th, interment was made in Eidfjord cemetery in Dover, Griggs County, North Dakota. Rev. George S. Natwick officiating.

THE BLAIR PRESS - MARCH 30, 1922