Agnet Stevens, daughter of Ole and Ingeborg/Isabel (Anderson) Longseth, was born in Torpen Nordre Land, February 17, 1859. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Norway. She came to America in 1878. She was united in marriage to Knut Stevens in 1879 and they settled on a farm in Bennett Valley.
To this union eleven children were born. They resided in Bennett Valley until 1898 when they moved to their farm south of Eleva. Her husband died July 16, 1934. She continued to live on the farm until November 1, 1943 when she moved to Eleva where she resided until her death, March 2, at the age of 86 years, one month and 11 days.
She leaves to mourn her loss ten children:
1. Oliver (1880-1952) of Saskatchewan, Canada; married Petra
2. Stephen Stevens, Bergen, North Dakota;
3. Arthur Knut Stevens and
4. Alvin Clarence Stevenson, of Eau Claire; (married Adelaide)
5. Emma, Mrs. Palmer O Lee of Whitehall;
6. Clara, Mrs. Arnt Fossum,
7. Anna Mrs. Knut Berg and
8. Belle, Mrs. Theodore Berg,
9. Oscar M Stevens and
10. Theodore, all of Eleva;
40 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren;
one brother and two sisters,
1. Johan Longseth and
2. Mrs. Ellen (Gustav) Berndt, both of Bennett Valley and
3. Mrs. Marie (Anton) Randen of Eau Claire, also a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by brothers
4. Hans O Longseth in 1918,
5. Ole O Longseth Jr. in 1924 and
6. Sever O Longseth in 1938.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, April 2. The brief service at the home was followed by rites at the Eleva Lutheran church, the Rev. H.A. Wichmann officiating. Interment was in the Eleva cemetery. Two selections Rock of Ages" and "The Lord is My Shepherd" were sung by Lyle Heck. Rev Wichmann sang "Set Mig Saa Jeg Ser Dig Jesus," this being the favorite hymn of the deceased. Five grandsons and one nephew acted as pallbearers. Many memorials were given in her memory to various church organizations.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - APRIL 12, 1945
Born in Torpen, Nordre Land, Norway emigated 1878, married Knudt Stevens in 1879. They had 11 children: Oliver, Stephen, Clara (Arndt Fossum), Arthur, Theodore (Annie Berg), Emma (Antone Berg and Palmer O Lee), Oscar, Alvin
Parents: Ole (3/1831-1910) and Ingbor Longseth (6/22/1831- 11/28/1921, some of founders of East Bennett Valley Church.
To this union eleven children were born. They resided in Bennett Valley until 1898 when they moved to their farm south of Eleva. Her husband died July 16, 1934. She continued to live on the farm until November 1, 1943 when she moved to Eleva where she resided until her death, March 2, at the age of 86 years, one month and 11 days.
She leaves to mourn her loss ten children:
1. Oliver (1880-1952) of Saskatchewan, Canada; married Petra
2. Stephen Stevens, Bergen, North Dakota;
3. Arthur Knut Stevens and
4. Alvin Clarence Stevenson, of Eau Claire; (married Adelaide)
5. Emma, Mrs. Palmer O Lee of Whitehall;
6. Clara, Mrs. Arnt Fossum,
7. Anna Mrs. Knut Berg and
8. Belle, Mrs. Theodore Berg,
9. Oscar M Stevens and
10. Theodore, all of Eleva;
40 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren;
one brother and two sisters,
1. Johan Longseth and
2. Mrs. Ellen (Gustav) Berndt, both of Bennett Valley and
3. Mrs. Marie (Anton) Randen of Eau Claire, also a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by brothers
4. Hans O Longseth in 1918,
5. Ole O Longseth Jr. in 1924 and
6. Sever O Longseth in 1938.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, April 2. The brief service at the home was followed by rites at the Eleva Lutheran church, the Rev. H.A. Wichmann officiating. Interment was in the Eleva cemetery. Two selections Rock of Ages" and "The Lord is My Shepherd" were sung by Lyle Heck. Rev Wichmann sang "Set Mig Saa Jeg Ser Dig Jesus," this being the favorite hymn of the deceased. Five grandsons and one nephew acted as pallbearers. Many memorials were given in her memory to various church organizations.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - APRIL 12, 1945
Born in Torpen, Nordre Land, Norway emigated 1878, married Knudt Stevens in 1879. They had 11 children: Oliver, Stephen, Clara (Arndt Fossum), Arthur, Theodore (Annie Berg), Emma (Antone Berg and Palmer O Lee), Oscar, Alvin
Parents: Ole (3/1831-1910) and Ingbor Longseth (6/22/1831- 11/28/1921, some of founders of East Bennett Valley Church.
Agnet Stevens, daughter of Ole and Ingeborg/Isabel (Anderson) Longseth, was born in Torpen Nordre Land, February 17, 1859. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Norway. She came to America in 1878. She was united in marriage to Knut Stevens in 1879 and they settled on a farm in Bennett Valley.
To this union eleven children were born. They resided in Bennett Valley until 1898 when they moved to their farm south of Eleva. Her husband died July 16, 1934. She continued to live on the farm until November 1, 1943 when she moved to Eleva where she resided until her death, March 2, at the age of 86 years, one month and 11 days.
She leaves to mourn her loss ten children:
1. Oliver (1880-1952) of Saskatchewan, Canada; married Petra
2. Stephen Stevens, Bergen, North Dakota;
3. Arthur Knut Stevens and
4. Alvin Clarence Stevenson, of Eau Claire; (married Adelaide)
5. Emma, Mrs. Palmer O Lee of Whitehall;
6. Clara, Mrs. Arnt Fossum,
7. Anna Mrs. Knut Berg and
8. Belle, Mrs. Theodore Berg,
9. Oscar M Stevens and
10. Theodore, all of Eleva;
40 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren;
one brother and two sisters,
1. Johan Longseth and
2. Mrs. Ellen (Gustav) Berndt, both of Bennett Valley and
3. Mrs. Marie (Anton) Randen of Eau Claire, also a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by brothers
4. Hans O Longseth in 1918,
5. Ole O Longseth Jr. in 1924 and
6. Sever O Longseth in 1938.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, April 2. The brief service at the home was followed by rites at the Eleva Lutheran church, the Rev. H.A. Wichmann officiating. Interment was in the Eleva cemetery. Two selections Rock of Ages" and "The Lord is My Shepherd" were sung by Lyle Heck. Rev Wichmann sang "Set Mig Saa Jeg Ser Dig Jesus," this being the favorite hymn of the deceased. Five grandsons and one nephew acted as pallbearers. Many memorials were given in her memory to various church organizations.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - APRIL 12, 1945
Born in Torpen, Nordre Land, Norway emigated 1878, married Knudt Stevens in 1879. They had 11 children: Oliver, Stephen, Clara (Arndt Fossum), Arthur, Theodore (Annie Berg), Emma (Antone Berg and Palmer O Lee), Oscar, Alvin
Parents: Ole (3/1831-1910) and Ingbor Longseth (6/22/1831- 11/28/1921, some of founders of East Bennett Valley Church.
To this union eleven children were born. They resided in Bennett Valley until 1898 when they moved to their farm south of Eleva. Her husband died July 16, 1934. She continued to live on the farm until November 1, 1943 when she moved to Eleva where she resided until her death, March 2, at the age of 86 years, one month and 11 days.
She leaves to mourn her loss ten children:
1. Oliver (1880-1952) of Saskatchewan, Canada; married Petra
2. Stephen Stevens, Bergen, North Dakota;
3. Arthur Knut Stevens and
4. Alvin Clarence Stevenson, of Eau Claire; (married Adelaide)
5. Emma, Mrs. Palmer O Lee of Whitehall;
6. Clara, Mrs. Arnt Fossum,
7. Anna Mrs. Knut Berg and
8. Belle, Mrs. Theodore Berg,
9. Oscar M Stevens and
10. Theodore, all of Eleva;
40 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren;
one brother and two sisters,
1. Johan Longseth and
2. Mrs. Ellen (Gustav) Berndt, both of Bennett Valley and
3. Mrs. Marie (Anton) Randen of Eau Claire, also a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by brothers
4. Hans O Longseth in 1918,
5. Ole O Longseth Jr. in 1924 and
6. Sever O Longseth in 1938.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, April 2. The brief service at the home was followed by rites at the Eleva Lutheran church, the Rev. H.A. Wichmann officiating. Interment was in the Eleva cemetery. Two selections Rock of Ages" and "The Lord is My Shepherd" were sung by Lyle Heck. Rev Wichmann sang "Set Mig Saa Jeg Ser Dig Jesus," this being the favorite hymn of the deceased. Five grandsons and one nephew acted as pallbearers. Many memorials were given in her memory to various church organizations.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - APRIL 12, 1945
Born in Torpen, Nordre Land, Norway emigated 1878, married Knudt Stevens in 1879. They had 11 children: Oliver, Stephen, Clara (Arndt Fossum), Arthur, Theodore (Annie Berg), Emma (Antone Berg and Palmer O Lee), Oscar, Alvin
Parents: Ole (3/1831-1910) and Ingbor Longseth (6/22/1831- 11/28/1921, some of founders of East Bennett Valley Church.
Family Members
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Johan Olsen "John" Longseth
1854–1923
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Ole Andreas Olsen Longseth II
1856–1924
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Hans Christian Olsen Longseth
1861–1918
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Johannes Olsen "John" Longseth
1864–1948
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Olava Longseth Wik
1867–1916
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Sever (Syver) Olsen Longseth
1870–1938
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Ellen Olsdatter Longseth Berndt
1873–1952
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Marie "Mary" Olsdatter Longseth Randen
1877–1952
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