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THE LARS AGA FAMILY

        Lars Aga was born in Aga, Hardanger, Norway. He came to America in 1910 and to Murray county in 1914. He was married to Margaret F. Vallance June 11, 1918. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Vallance, prominent early day settlers. Mr. Vallance took an active part in all township, county, and civic affairs.

        Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Aga: Gordon Lewis, John Raymond, Anna Margaret, George Eugene, and Doris Marjorie.

        Gordon saw a lot of service in World War II. He was attached to the 24th Mech. Cay. He was severely wounded at St. Lo. He has five battle stars, purple heart, etc.

        John Raymond, born August 7, 1921, was a private in Co. D. Signal Corps Division.

        Anna Margaret married Ralph Helmke September 26th, 1942. They have a daughter, Carol Ann. They live at Lake Wilson.

        George Eugene was in the navy for a year and 11 months. He spent most of his service in the vicinity of Norfolk, Va. He was in the LSM rocket division.

        Doris Marjorie was married to Vinal Severeid on March 23, 1946.


THE L. M. ADAMS FAMILY

        Few men can boast as long an American ancestral line as L. M. Adams, better known as "Bunt." The Adamses came to America way back in the 1600's. But a pedigree does not mean as much to "Bunt" as a piece of International machinery, having been associated with that organization for almost a life time in various towns. Mr. Adams is a son of John Quincy Adams and Dora Yearington, both residents of New York, and was born in Houston county, August 31, 1876. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Skaar, May 10, 1898. To this union three children were born: Hazel Lorena, November 4, 1899; John Quincy, June 27, 1913; Samuel Andrew, July 4,1917. Mrs.

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