Niels T. Kjerland

KJERLAND

Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 1/13/2006 at 22:11:39

Niels T. Kjerland came to Worth county in 1870. He bought 160 acres on section 2, Kensett township. He was born in Norway, Feb. 11, 1827. He emigrated in 1854, landing at Quebec. He went to Decorah, Iowa; then went to Pleasant township and worked until 1869. He removed to another farm and lived five years upon it. He then returned to Norway, remaining eight months. He then returned to Iowa and bought a farm in Winneshiek county, where he lived three years. He sold that and purchased his present home. He married Ragnilde C. Kjerland Nov. 1, 1852. She was born in Norway, Jan. 21, 1833. They have eight children, five of whom are living— Signy, Thorsten, Ole, Josephine and Sarah. They all belong to the Norwegian Lutheran Church. He has held various offices of trust. He is a republican. He is a thrifty, industrious farmer and raises stock and grain of all kinds.

Source: History or Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, Page 779.