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"Halver L. Skavlem"

HALVER L. SKAVLEM, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Beloit; the son of Lars H. and Groe
SKARLEM [SKAVLEM]; born in Newark Oct. 3, 1848. He was educated in Newark, and lived on the farm with his parents, with the exception of a few years that he lived in Iowa, up to the time of his marriage. He then bought a farm for himself, and married Cornelia OLMSTEAD in Plymouth. She was the grand-daughter of the widow GUNALE; they have two children - Lulu and Louis. He owns about 120 acres of land in Sec. 10, with his residence, barns, etc. He was elected to the office of Chairman of the Board of Supervisors in 1875 and 1876; has been a member of the Board for five years; and also Justice of the Peace.
 
Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis." (c)1879, p. 773.
 
Courtesy of Carol

This page last updated June 2, 2002
 
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