John Henry was born May 15, 1903. He married Esther Elsie Koyn of Slayton, who was born August 27, 1904, on February 10, 1927. They have two children, Duane John, born February 3, 1931, and Shirley Ann who was born November 3, 1938.

        Lena was born September 22, 1905. She married Chris Voss, February 14, 1924. They have four children: Leone, born November 22, 1924, who married Bueford Peterson. They have one daughter, Doreen Leona, August 10, 1946. They live at Mound. The boys, Duane, born December 16, 1928; Gerald, born December 21, 1932; and Raymond, born January 10, 1936, are at home. Mr. Voss was born October 24, 1896.

        William August, born August 8,1907, married Lila Oclaire of Spencer, Iowa, December 20, 1934. They have two boys: Allen Eldridge, born December 29, 1935; and Eldon Elbert, born November 26, 1942. Mrs. Helmke was born December 12, 1913.

        Fred was born August 15, 1909, and married Olena Knudson, November 15, 1945. They live at Pipestone. Fred was a veteran of World War II and came out a top Sgt. He served in the European sector. Mrs. Helmke was born November 15, 1921.

        Sophia was born December 29, 1910. She married Carl Neuhalfen February 9,1935. They have two children: Phillip Lee, born March 9,1936; and Richard, born February 27, 1940. They live at Omaha. Mr. Neuhalfen was born January 27, 1909.

        Herman was born December 29, 1911, was married to Leila Bjerke on September 26, 1933. They have three children: Donna Agnes, born April 11, 1935; Sherill Herman, born April 8,1938; and Jacqueline Leila, born January 29, 1944.

        Mary was born November 26, 1914. She married Douglas Johnson. (See Johnson biography.)

        Ella Bertha was born June 6, 1918. She married Dale Ohme, who was born January 14, 1913, on January 21, 1937. They have two children: Ardis Fern, born April 24, 1941; and Dianne Margaret, born January 4, 1946.

        Ralph Julius married Ann Aga. (See Aga biography.)


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THE ROLF HARMSEN FAMILY

        Rolf and Elsabe Harmsen came to Cameron township in 1888 from Nebraska. They were the parents of 12 children: Ralph, Catherine, Herman, Mary, Elsie, Marcus, Hans, Emma, John, Herbert, Margaret and Adelia.

        Ralph, who was cashier of the Hazen and Krem banks in North Dakota, during the 20's, married Nina McAllister in 1901. They have four children: Rhea, Rolf, Lyle and Lucas.

        Rhea married Albert Beilke in 1927. They have 3 children: Mary, Gerald, and Richard.

        Rolf married Ruby Grady. They live at Bismarck, North Dakota. They have 3 children: Lois, Rolf and Wilbur.

        Lyle married Walter McDonald in 1932; was widowed in 1935; has 3 children: Shirley, Thomas and Barbara.

        Lucas married Chloris Gass in 1939.

        Catherine married Peter Wrigg in 1897. Mr. Wrigg died in 1908. She then married Peter Fredrickson. They raised 7 daughters: Clara, Hulda, Edna, Esther, Helen Marie, Verna and Helen Louise.

        G. H. or Herman married Emma Beal in 1904. Four children were born: Laura, Walter, Charlie and Edna.

        Laura, a graduate nurse was married in Hawaii to Voler Viles; has one daughter, Kathleen.

        Walter married Lenore Nelson of Hills. They have a daughter, Carol Jane, and a son, Larry.

        Charles married Marjorie Colby of Rock Rapids, Iowa. They have one daughter, Patricia.

        Edna married Robert Stewart and has two sons, Michael and Robert.

        Mary married Fred Edwards in 1907. They lived at Woodstock until Mr. Edwards died in 1939.

        Marcus died at the age of 21 in 1907.

        Hans was 17 when he died in 1905.


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