My great great grandfather was Niels Haagenson, the son of Haagen Simenson of Rendal, Hedmark. His wife was Berit
Eriksdatter. Niels and Berit came to America in 1871 with Berner, Marit and Nekone. Their son, Ole Nelson, arrived in Clayton County, IA in 1869.
Marit married Lars Peterson from Nore, Numedal in Grand Meadows Township, IA on 9 June 1875. The Haagensons had gone ahead to Camp Township, Renville County, Mn,where they lived out the rest of their days. The couple is buried in the Fort Ridgely and Dale Cemetery.