John Kittelson, a resident of St. Ansgar since 1863, was born near Kongsberg, Norway, June 18, 1830. He emigrated to America, in 1853, and settled in Dane Co,, Wis., living there about ten years, when he removed to his present home (St. Ansgar township).

He was married April 30, 1862, to Betsey Holtan a native of Norway, born March 20, 1836, in the same place with her husband, and emigrated to America in 1846. They are the parents of four children: Charles E., born Dec. 5, 1864; Martin G., born June 13, 1867; Carrie L., born Aug. 5, 1869, and Andrew L., born Aug. 5, 1869, died Oct. 30, 1870.

They are members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. In politics he is a republican, and has held local offices.

Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, page 493.

 

Transcribed by Gordon Felland -- Posted on IAGENWEB by Kermit Kittleson -- April 2006