Ole O. Skutle settled in Mitchell County in 1865. At that time he bought land in township 97, range 18. He worked that land two years, then in 1867, sold it and came to township 98, range 18, now known as Rock Township. In 1868 he bought land on section 15 of this township.
Having since improved the land and erected a good set of buildings, including a nice frame house and a good barn, he now has a very pleasant home.
He was born in Bergensteif, Norway, Jan. 1, 1837. He attended school until thirteen years of age, when he engaged with a tailor to learn the trade, working at that trade until 1856, when he left his native land for America and located in Columbia county, where he was employed carpentering and farming, remaining there until 1865, when he came to Mitchell county. He was married in 1860 to Martha Lee, also a native of Norway. They have eight children living -- Mathias, Michael, Mary O., Andrew, David, Sarah B., Clara R. and Oscar. Mr. Skutle has been prominent in town affairs, and has filled offices of trust in the township. He has been elected assessor six terms. He is an intelligent man and a worthy citizen.
From: HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883; Page 478
Transcribed by Gordon Felland, Copyright ©2004 G. Felland