Moen

[gj05515]

Hello,

I think these two men were brothers:

Erik H. Moen, born 18 Sep 1856 in Norway
Gilbert H. Moen, born 5 Jul 1862 in Norway - arrived in the US ca. 1882


Both came to America and lived in Otter Tail county, Minnesota

Both men named their first son Henry!

I am looking for their home "Moen" in Norway.

Tusen Takk,

Brian

[Margit R Bakke]

GILBERT G. MOEN.
Gilbert G. Moen, a well-to-do farmer of Sverdrup township, Otter Tail county, Minnesota, was born in Norway on June 23, 1855. Mr. Moen is a son of Gulbrand G. Moen and Rangdi Erickson (Skatebo) Moen, both of whom were born in Norway, and both of whom died in that country.
In 1883 Gilbert G. Moen came to America, and settled in Sverdrup township, Otter Tail county, where he subsequently purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land, and it is upon this farm that Mr. Moen now lives. He has erected all of the buildings which now stand on the farm, and which are now used, including the house in which the Moen family now live. Mr. Moen has also cleared the land of trees and stumps, and has put it under cultivation. Jt is a very fertile farm, and Mr. Moen raises crops equal to any raised in this part of the county.
In 1876, before coming to America, Mr. Moen was married to Berit Haldorson, who was born in Norway, June 10, 1854. Mrs. Moen's parents died in their native land. Gilbert G. Moen and wife are the parents of eight children, as follow : Gilbert, Haldor, Edwin, Martin. Olaf, Carl, May and Ida, all of whom are living. Gilbert and Haldor live in Underwood; Edwin, in Duluth; Martin lives on a farm in Sverdrup; the others live at home.
The Moen family are all members of the Unitarian church at Under- wood, Minnesota. Mr. Moen is a stockholder in the Co-operative Creamery Company, and in the co-operative store at Underwood. He is one of the well-to-do farmers of Sverdrup township, and one of its most highly respected and substantial citizens.

[Margit R Bakke]

Sorry Brian, it was ocr'd

GILBERT MOEN
Gilbert Moen, a well-known fanner of Sverdrup township, this county. is a native of x orway, where he was born on July 5, [862. Mr. Moen is a son of Helge and Kan (Skatebol Moen, both of whom died in Norway. Helge Moen and wife were the parents of a large family of children. among whom were Even. Erik. Kari, Gilbert. Christ. I labor, Ole and Knut. besides two who died early in life.
Gilbert Moen received bis education in the public schools ~<\ his native land, and when be was twenty years old. in lSSj. made the voyage to America and settled eventually in Sverdrup township, this county. Five years after coming to the United States, Mr. Moen was able to purchase ..lie hundred and twelve acres of laud, and on this tract he has since lived.
He has greatlj increased the value of this place by the addition of main mporti in and substantial improvements
In iSS- Gilberl Moen was married to Marit 1. Roble, who is a native of Norway, born in 1865. and to this union have been born five children, Henry, John, Clara, Minnie and Edward.
Mr. and Mrs. Moen and family are all earnest and faithful members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Moen is independent in politics. He has served as school treasurer in Sverdrup township, and here where he has lived for the past twenty-five years, is well known and is a highly-respected citizen of the township, and is especially popular in the neighborhood where he has lived for so manv vears.

[Margit R Bakke]

Information on domicile
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Data on domicile:

Census year: 1865
Municipality: Øystre Slidre
Municipality number: 0544
Name of domicile: Haughovd

Number of persons in this domicile: 7
Name Family status Marital status Occupation Birth year Place of birth Ethnicity
Helge Evensen Husfader g Husmand med Jord 1828 Østre Slidre
Kari Eriksdatter hans Kone g 1832 Østre Slidre
Even Helgesen deres Søn ug 1855 Østre Slidre
Erik Helgesen deres Søn ug 1856 Østre Slidre
Kari Helgesdatter deres Datter ug 1858 Østre Slidre
Gudbrand Helgesen deres Søn ug 1862 Østre Slidre
Kari Christensdatter e Føderaadskone 1784 Østre Slidre
Norwegian Historical Data Centre (NHDC)

[gj05515]

Hi Margit,

Thanks for your input. There are so many Moens in Otter Tail county, it is unbelievable!

The Gilbert and Berit Moen were neighbors of the Gilbert and Marit Moen.....

I could have saved hours of work by asking you first! The info on Gilbert and Marit taht you posted matches, so I should find what I am lookng for now.

Thanks a million , Margit! You always amaze me...

Brian