Ole O. Tenold

TENOLD

Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 8/23/2005 at 22:54:50

Ole O. Tenold, postmaster after whom the post office received its name, came to Brookfield township in 1868. He in company with Ole O. Harmon bought 400 acres, which they worked together a year. They then dissolved partnership, Mr. Tenold retaining 240 acres. He was born in Norway, Nov. 28, 1843. His parents emigrated to America in 1846 and settled in Boone County, Illinois, where they were pioneers. Ole resided with his parents on a farm and received a common school education. In 1861 he emigrated to Winneshiek Co., Iowa, and worked until 1862; then bought land on section 21, Hartland township, which he made his home until 1868. On June 20, 1880, he married Carrie T. Iverson, a native of Rock Co., Wis., born Oct. 28, 1853. they have one child - Oscar. They are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a republican and has been assessor three terms; is also justice of the peace and road supervisor. He is an enterprising citizen.

Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, page 726.