Daniel Bertheus Olson

Daniel emigrated to America with his older sister Nikoline andbrother Mikkel in 1887. Per-Harald Jensen, Evenskjer, Norway writes:"Trondheim Policedep. emigrantprotokoll tells under no. 1788-89-90 thatDaniel Olsen, 26 years old, Mikkel Olsen, 22 years old and NecolineOlsen, 33 years old, all from Salten county, emigrated to Emmerson,Manitoba, reference to their contract with Allan-linjen by 18 May1887. They leaved by the ship "Juno", [The Wilson Line of Hull,England,] from Trhondheim. The churchbook says they left Dragland inTjeldsund 10 May 1887." Their "Port of Entry" to United States was St.Vincent. [St. Vincent, Minnesota is a few miles from Emmerson,Manitoba, Canada.]
Daniel married Anna Louise Eriksen and their story will follow.
The 1900 census for Steele County, Westfield Twnshp. notes thatDaniel was 39 years, 13 year resident of the United States, he couldread, write, and speak English. Included in his household were AughusHousewich, 25, Laborer and Carry Anderson, 23, servant. See copies of1910 and 1920 census.
Other facts: Daniel's homestead was recorded November 14, 1890[Rec. November 17, 1890 - Book F, Pg. 32/ #11893/ 160 AC @@ $1.25 =$200.]
Daniel donated land for Hoff Lutheran Church across the road fromthe farmhouse and two acres for the purpose of burial recorded July 25,1893 - Book H, Pg. 453 with Claus England - see picture taken in 1991.Daniel was charter member of Hoff Lutheran Church. See pictures of HoffCemetery, Book E, Deeds, Pg. 460, Doc #5921, Certificate #11895 Finly, ND.
The farmhouse and barn were built 1900 - 1910. See Daniel Olsonstory.
The story of Daniel and Anna Olson follows Family Group Sheets.