A Clinton settler married Miss Halverson, daughter of Halver Halverson.

The evidence

• “Clinton ; born in Norway July 13, 1812 ; came to New York Sept. 27, 1839, and was in Chicago when it was in its infancy ; settled in Clinton same year on forty acres ; had but $50 when he came here ; through hard work and patient labor, has now a fine home and farm of 160 acres. Married, in fall of 1843, Miss Halverson, daughter of Halver Halverson ; have had five children — Christopher (died in infancy), Oliver (living at home), Christopher 2d (at home), Torrena (married Gustav Nelgbn, and living in Clinton), Christiana (at home). Himself and family are honored members of the Lutheran Church.”

  1879-history-of-rock-county/20-bios-clinton.md, PDF p. 778 / book p. 782

  Butterfield, C. W., et al. The History of Rock County, Wisconsin: its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871585.

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