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Kittle O. Gedstad

Birth	:	22 Oct 1853 Norway
Death	:	13 Jun 1935 USA
Burial	:	Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3418999, -96.9041977
Description	:	Kittle was born to Ole A. and Tilda (Gryte) Gedstad. Kittle married Anna J. Lukken on Oct. 22, 1888. 5 children were born to this union; Tena, John C., Oscar P., Bennie A. and Eddie M. Kittle attained the age of 81 years, 7 months and 22 days. The following is from the Lennox Diamond Jubilee Book. Witnessing the progress of this community for several decades, Mr. and Mrs. Kittle O. Gedstad rank among the well-known pioneer residents. Mr. Gedstad was born in Telemarken, Norway, October 22, 1853. In 1866 his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole A. Gedstad, with other members of their family,... Read More	Kittle was born to Ole A. and Tilda (Gryte) Gedstad. Kittle married Anna J. Lukken on Oct. 22, 1888. 5 children were born to this union; Tena, John C., Oscar P., Bennie A. and Eddie M. Kittle attained the age of 81 years, 7 months and 22 days. The following is from the Lennox Diamond Jubilee Book. Witnessing the progress of this community for several decades, Mr. and Mrs. Kittle O. Gedstad rank among the well-known pioneer residents. Mr. Gedstad was born in Telemarken, Norway, October 22, 1853. In 1866 his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole A. Gedstad, with other members of their family, boarded a sailing vessel enroute to Quebec, Canada. The trip required six weeks, and three more weeks from that Canadian seaport to their ultimate destination, overland by rail, to Houston County, Minn. In 1873 the Gedstad family renewed their trek—in company with the Gulbrand and Abraham Fodness families—and with covered wagons drawn by oxen teams; they headed for the fertile, unbroken prairies of Dakota Territory, and located in Delaware Township where the older Gedstads took up homesteads. Kittle filed on a homestead in Grant Township in 1874. Later he operated a blacksmith shop at Beloit, IA., where he remained three years before going to Hyde County where he resumed his profession. However he returned to Lennox where in 1882 he located his first blacksmith shop east from the corner of the present Courey store. This trade he followed continuously for 40 years. In 1886 he erected a large and commodious shop on the corner of main street now occupied by the Gedstad Garage. Here he developed an extensive trade. In 1886 he also erected his residence, just west of his shop, in which he made his home until his death. On October 22, 1888 he was married to Anna Lukken and five children were subsequently born to this union. These include: Mrs. H. L. (Tena) Hofmeister, of Lennox; Bennie A. Gedstad, of Lennox; John C. Gedstad, of Howard S, D.; Oscar P. Gedstad, of New Ulm, Minn., and Eddie M. Gedstad of Canton, S. D. Mr. Gedstad's earlier experiences here included the hauling of wheat by oxen team to LeMars, la., with groceries, lumber, and other provisions being transported back—- necessitating a week to make the round trip. At other times similar trips were made to Vermillion for flour and other essentials. In 1875 an Indian scare resulted in many settlers taking refuge at Beloit, IA. On another occasion Mr. Gedstad made his first trip over the newly constructed Milwaukee railroad through Lennox. He was in Beloit at the time and joined the excursion on board the first passenger train run through Lennox, going as far west as Marion Junction. Mr. Gedstad passed away on June 13, 1935. Mr. Gedstad was a charter member of the West Prairie and Lennox First Lutheran churches.

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Where is Kittle O. Gedstad's memorial?
Kittle O. Gedstad's memorial is located at: Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln County, USA.
When did Kittle O. Gedstad death?
Kittle O. Gedstad death on 13 Jun 1935 in USA
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Latitude: 43.3418999
Longitude: -96.9041977

Family Members:

Parent

Ole A. Gedstad

(1821 - 1903)

Tilda Gedstad

(1822 - 1910)

Spouse

Anna J. Lukken Gedstad

(1864 - 1924)

Siblings

Signe Gedstad Lier

(1858 - 1947)

Hattie Gedstad Larson

(1861 - 1933)

Edwin Gedstad

(1866 - 1937)

Children

Tena L Gedstad Hofmeister

(1889 - 1962)

Bennie Alexander Gedstad

(1897 - 1971)

PVT Eddie M. Gedstad

(1897 - 1979)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lennox Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3418999, -96.9041977

2. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3516884, -96.8560791

3. Chancellor Reformed Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3442001, -96.9646988

4. Turner County First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3016205, -96.9447327

5. West Prairie Lutheran Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3014900, -96.8480800

6. Chancellor Baptist Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3964005, -96.9741974

7. Forever Friends Pet Cemetery and Memorial Park
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3446000, -96.7975100

8. Delaware Reformed Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2573509, -96.8887863

9. Saint Edwards Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3300018, -96.7863998

10. Germantown Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4170990, -96.9645996

11. Faith LaValley Cemetery
Lennox, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3750992, -96.7880020

12. Davis Cemetery
Davis, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2644005, -96.9903030

13. Worthing Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3236008, -96.7658005

14. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Tea, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4229300, -96.8063000

15. Norwegian Pioneer Lutheran Cemetery
Chancellor, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4468994, -96.9539032

16. Melhus Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2285995, -96.9246979

17. Frieling Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2186012, -96.9816971

18. Hurley Cemetery
Hurley, Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2743988, -97.0982971

19. Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3590800, -96.6878600

20. Pleasant View Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4247017, -96.7067032

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1716995, -96.9105988

22. Hattervig Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1925011, -97.0438995

23. Swan Lake Catholic Cemetery
Turner County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2567700, -97.1251300

24. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026