E.O. Gullord was born in Gullord, Beri, Oppland, Norway, on February 15, 1824. The son of Ole Tostensen Standbakken Gullard and Randi Pedersdatter. In 1846 he came to the United States and first located at Galena, Illinois where he remained until 1848, when he made the trip afoot along the Mississippi River to near La Crosse, Wisconsin. Here he set stakes and was the first settler in what is now one of the most prosperous farm communities in the state.
In 1849, he was united in marriage to Miss Helena Hansdatter Neprud. He was a leader among the Norwegian immigrants who flocked to that part of the country. In the history of the settlement, in the development of its churches and schools, his name is honorably mentioned.
In 1973 he left the farm and moved to Black River Falls, where he operated a large saw mill until 1886. When he disposed of the mill he came to Murray county and purchased a half section of land in Slayton township and a ten acre of tract adjoining the Slayton village.
After his wife passed away, July 29, 1894, Mr. Gullord sold the farm land and with the help of S.O. Morse, plotted the ten acres adjoining Slayton into building lots for residences surrounding a large square in the center. He donated the center square to Slayton Village for a public park, which is known as Gullord Park. He also donated a site for the Lutheran church in that area and furnished the bell. He built a home at the park and resided there until death, October 25, 1908.
Twelve children were born to this union: Regine Sophia, Olaus, Karoline Sophie, Halfred, Regine Matilde, Emilie Mathilde, Adolph, Otto, Nina, Julius, Hilman and Emma
In 1849, he was united in marriage to Miss Helena Hansdatter Neprud. He was a leader among the Norwegian immigrants who flocked to that part of the country. In the history of the settlement, in the development of its churches and schools, his name is honorably mentioned.
In 1973 he left the farm and moved to Black River Falls, where he operated a large saw mill until 1886. When he disposed of the mill he came to Murray county and purchased a half section of land in Slayton township and a ten acre of tract adjoining the Slayton village.
After his wife passed away, July 29, 1894, Mr. Gullord sold the farm land and with the help of S.O. Morse, plotted the ten acres adjoining Slayton into building lots for residences surrounding a large square in the center. He donated the center square to Slayton Village for a public park, which is known as Gullord Park. He also donated a site for the Lutheran church in that area and furnished the bell. He built a home at the park and resided there until death, October 25, 1908.
Twelve children were born to this union: Regine Sophia, Olaus, Karoline Sophie, Halfred, Regine Matilde, Emilie Mathilde, Adolph, Otto, Nina, Julius, Hilman and Emma
E.O. Gullord was born in Gullord, Beri, Oppland, Norway, on February 15, 1824. The son of Ole Tostensen Standbakken Gullard and Randi Pedersdatter. In 1846 he came to the United States and first located at Galena, Illinois where he remained until 1848, when he made the trip afoot along the Mississippi River to near La Crosse, Wisconsin. Here he set stakes and was the first settler in what is now one of the most prosperous farm communities in the state.
In 1849, he was united in marriage to Miss Helena Hansdatter Neprud. He was a leader among the Norwegian immigrants who flocked to that part of the country. In the history of the settlement, in the development of its churches and schools, his name is honorably mentioned.
In 1973 he left the farm and moved to Black River Falls, where he operated a large saw mill until 1886. When he disposed of the mill he came to Murray county and purchased a half section of land in Slayton township and a ten acre of tract adjoining the Slayton village.
After his wife passed away, July 29, 1894, Mr. Gullord sold the farm land and with the help of S.O. Morse, plotted the ten acres adjoining Slayton into building lots for residences surrounding a large square in the center. He donated the center square to Slayton Village for a public park, which is known as Gullord Park. He also donated a site for the Lutheran church in that area and furnished the bell. He built a home at the park and resided there until death, October 25, 1908.
Twelve children were born to this union: Regine Sophia, Olaus, Karoline Sophie, Halfred, Regine Matilde, Emilie Mathilde, Adolph, Otto, Nina, Julius, Hilman and Emma
In 1849, he was united in marriage to Miss Helena Hansdatter Neprud. He was a leader among the Norwegian immigrants who flocked to that part of the country. In the history of the settlement, in the development of its churches and schools, his name is honorably mentioned.
In 1973 he left the farm and moved to Black River Falls, where he operated a large saw mill until 1886. When he disposed of the mill he came to Murray county and purchased a half section of land in Slayton township and a ten acre of tract adjoining the Slayton village.
After his wife passed away, July 29, 1894, Mr. Gullord sold the farm land and with the help of S.O. Morse, plotted the ten acres adjoining Slayton into building lots for residences surrounding a large square in the center. He donated the center square to Slayton Village for a public park, which is known as Gullord Park. He also donated a site for the Lutheran church in that area and furnished the bell. He built a home at the park and resided there until death, October 25, 1908.
Twelve children were born to this union: Regine Sophia, Olaus, Karoline Sophie, Halfred, Regine Matilde, Emilie Mathilde, Adolph, Otto, Nina, Julius, Hilman and Emma
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