Holsten Holstenson is a native
of Norway, born June 30, 1830. He was married in Iowa,
1853, to Rachel Knudson, who was born Aug. 13, 1830. They
left their native land for America in 1851, and settled
in Clayton County, Ia., where they now own a finely
cultivated farm of 280 acres on section 5, Marion
Township. Mr. And Mrs. Holstenson have been blessed with
eleven children; seven are living; one pair twins died at
birth - Knute, born Feb. 4, 1855; Olena, born May 5,
1856, died Oct. 19, 1861; Holsten, born June 6, 1858;
Isabella, Apr. 29, 1860; Olena, June 26, 1862; Kittil,
born Mch. 5, 1864, died Oct. 19, 1868; Sarah, born Apr.
23, 1867; Kittil, born Feb. 24, 1869, and Rose Helena,
Aug. 19, 1872. The family are members of the Norwegian
Lutheran church. Mr. Holstenson affiliates with the
Republican party. source: History of Clayton
County, Iowa, 1882, p. 932 |