OLE ULNESS (HEMSDAL, HALLINGDAL)
Ole Ulness was born April 2, 1852 at Hemsedal, Hallingdal, Norway. As a young boy he moved to Valders, Norway, where he was united in marriage to Joran Ulness in 1876. In 1880 he came to American and stayed about one year in Insteness Valley, Town of Chimney Rock, after which he moved to Eleva, where he had his home a few years. About 35 years ago he bought the farm in Chimney Rock, which since has been his home. His wife died November 27, 1932, and following her death he went on a visit to his daughters living in Illinois. While there he was taken sick and after an unsuccessful operation, passed away January 7, where friends and neighbors paid their last tribute. He is survived by four sons, namely, Hans of Oberon, North Dakota; Julius, Humbird; Ole and Oscar at home; Mrs. Instenes, Chippewa Falls; Mrs. Onofrio, Steger, Illinois and Mrs. Depoyster, Chicago, Illinois; and 37 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. THE WHITEHALL TIMES - JANUARY 19, 1933