Lars D. Klove

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Date: 11/7/2022 at 21:49:29

Lars Davidson Klove

L. D. Klove, one of North wood's enterprising business men, came to Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa, in 1864. He was born in Norway, April 2, 1838. In 1860 he came to the United State, settling in Decorah, Winneshiek Co., Iowa, where he was employed as clerk for Ellsworth & Landers, remaining with them four years, and then came to Northwood, where he engaged in mercantile business. In 1867 he made a visit to his native country, where he remained but a short time, and again returned to Northwood, where he has since resided. He has been married twice. His first wife was Carrie D. Klove, who he married in 1869, and by whom he had three children, one of whom is living- David. Mrs. Klove died May 6, 1874. His second wife was Julia Somve, to who he was married in 1876. By this union they had four children, three of whom are living-Louisa, Ida and Eddie. Mr. and Mrs. Klove are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Klove came to this country poor, but by fair dealing and close attention to business, has accumulated a comfortable property. Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1884, p.844