Born: 11 Dec 1840 Trysil, Østerdalen, Norway
Married: 2 Jan 1875, Elverum, Hedmark, Norway
Died: 11 Mar 1920, Rosewood, New Solum twp, Marshall co, MN
Buried: Rindal cemetery, Rosewood, New Solum twp, Marshall co, MN
Spouse: Andreas Olsen Opseth
Parents: Ole Persen Sørby Oppigarn
Gullaug Olsdatter Nordhagen
Thief River Falls Times, Thief River Falls, MN. March 18, 1920, p 10 Rosewood News
Mrs. Andreas Opseth died at 6 o’clock last Thursday evening following a stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. Opseth had been subject to this disease and last Friday evening suffered an attack which left her unconscious until death. Mrs. Opseth, whose maiden name was Hannah Nordhagen, was born in Trysil, Norway, Dec. 11, 1841*, and was at her death 79 years and three months old. In January 1875 she was married to Andreas Opseth, who, with four children survives. The children are Olaf and Gust Opseth and Mrs. Benhard Ranum, residing at this place and Mrs. Roy Skinner of Minneapolis. Deceased emigrated to the United States 38 years ago, coming then to Fargo, where the family remained for three years before coming to Rosewood. Mrs. Opseth was a kind, loving Christian woman, whose chief aim in life was the welfare of her family. The funeral was held at the Rindal church Saturday afternoon with Rev. George Larson of Thief River Falls officiating, and was attended by a large number of friends of the family.
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With her family she emigrated to the United States 38 years ago, coming first to Fargo, where they remained for three years before moving to Rosewood.
Tempted by the governments offer of free lands to new settlers, they took up their present homestead on which they have resided ever since..
Mrs. Opseth was a kind, loving Christian natured woman, whose chief aim in life was the welfare of her family, and to which attainment she sacredly devoted her entire time and energy. She will for always be remembered as a faithful wife and mother and a noble and generous friend and neighbor. The funeral was held at Rindal Church and cemetery last Saturday afternoon, conducted by Reverend G Larson. Peace to your memory, long will thou be remembered!
*Trysil churchbook records Hanna’s birth in 1840.