- O. P. TANBERG, was born in Norway, Aug. 4, 1832, and came
to Wisconsin June 18, 1853,
- locating in Norway, Racine Co.; he learned the painter's
trade with his father in Norway, and when 21 years of age, went
to Norway, Racine Co., and engaged at his trade for five years
in Watertown and Rochester; he then went to Beloit and opened
a paint store on his own account, after which, he had charge
of the painting department of PARKER & STONE for five years,
then took charge of the painting department of J. THOMPSON &
Co.'s plow and wagon works. Mr. TANBERG married, on Aug. 26,
1858, Caroline GULBRANDSON, of Norway; he has four children living
- George Edward, Charles Oscar, Martin Elmer and Edmond Christopher.
Mr. and Mrs. TANBERG are members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, pp. 767-768.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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