I am researching a Knutson connection from Norway to Minnesota: THORE Knutson (b.1854?) m. Petra (Petrine?) ______ (b.1855?). Looks like they may have had two children before entering USA: Toland (b.1877)& Martin (1883?). Their children may include the following: CARL, Henry, Marie, Thilda, & Clara (all born in Minnesota).

My connection is CARL Knutson 1885-1923 who seems to have been born in Minnesota. He married EMMA OLSON around 1910. They lived in Benson, Swift, Minnesota. Their children include the following: Carl, Inez, Mildred, CHESTER STANLEY, & Willard "Bill".

Their children included my grandfather CHESTER STANLEY Knutson 1920-2006 who married/divorced my grandmother CATHERINE MARAS Knutson CONKLING 1924-2004. They lived in Benson, Swift, Minnesota.

I am looking for information and/or possible connections to these families.

Thanks!