Ole P. Gaarder
Ole P. Gaarder (June 9, 1844 – September 8, 1927) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician. [1]
Ole Peder Gaarder was born in Rock County, Wisconsin Territory. He was the son of Norwegian immigrants. [2] Gaarder lived in Orfordville, Wisconsin and was a farmer. He was also president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Orfordville which was established in 1901 as well as of the Orfordville Telephone Company. Gaarder served as assessor and supervisor of the town. He also served on the Rock County Board of Supervisors and was a Republican. In 1891, Gaarder served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was married to Anne (Hansdtr) Gaarder (1846-1929), who was an immigrant from Norway. Gaarder died at his home in Orfordville, Wisconsin. He was buried at the Luther Valley Cemetery in Beloit, Wisconsin.[3][4][5]
Notes
- ^ Gaarder, Ole P. (1879) in History Of Rock County, Wisconsin page 859
- ^ Gerhard B. Naeseth. "The 1842 Immigrants from Norway". The Norwegian-American Historical Association. (Volume 25: Page 225). Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1891,' Biographical Sketch of Ole P. Gaarder, pg. 500-501
- ^ 'O. P. Gaarder, Former Assemblyman, Dies,' Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, September 9, 1927
- ^ Gaarder, Ole P. (1889) in Portrait And Biographical Album Of Rock County, Wisconsin Page 818
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