TorskeMrs Ole Torske - June 24,1848 - March 4,1914 Carrie O Hoaas was born June 26,1848, at Sundal, Norway, here she received her education and grew to womanhood. In the year of 1881, she came to this country landing at San Francisco, California. She was married to Andrew Sjoland in the same year. God blessed this union with two children. Three years were spent in this great western city. In 1884 they came to Holt County Nebraska. In August the following year her husband died. She was married to Ole E Torske in 1890. To this union two children were born, one dying in infancy. Mrs Torske passing softly away on March 4,1914. Her age being 66 years, 8 months and 10 days. She leaves to mourn, husband, three daughters, Emma (Mrs Stansberry), Dorthea and Anna, two grandchildren, relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the house and interment made at the Celia Cemetery. J H Oehlerking officiating. Atkinson Graphic newspaper clipping (no date) Celia News We had a funeral in Celia Sunday a week ago when we laid our old neighbor and friend Ole Torske to rest in the cemetery. He and his family had lived on the paririe for 30 years, part of which time among people of his own nationality, who were early discouraged and moved away. Mr Torske stayed with his adopted country, and being an old sailor, was fairly well initiated in hardship and toil. He succeded in selling his place in 1914 and built a fine home in Atkinson which he and his children enjoyed tillhis death. The same years his wife passed away and was buried on the prairire. There are 25 bodies buried in the Celia Cemetery. It was his wish to be laid away at the same place. This acre is deeded to the Norweigian Lutheran Synod and was dedicated by the Synod. Mr Forske had the foresight before giving away, to have a substantial fence erected around this acre as protection, therefore it really should be considered a legacy to the neighborhood from Mr Torske, who was the last member of the Synod here and to be in some manner cared for by the Community. |