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Note: N4575 Ole H. Turvold came to Worth County, Iowa approximately 1870. He married Marta (Maita) Holstad after coming to the United States, but the date of marriage is not known. His father, mother, brother and sisters, who arrived in the US in 1876, probably followed him at his encouragement and advice. His wife, Marta, was born at Vik, a daughter of Bendick Endreson Holstad and Brita Sjursd. Honsi. Ole H.died July 6, 1925, while his wife, Marta, died on May 3, 1922.
OBITUARY OF OLE H. TURVOLD - Northwood Anchor, Northwood, Iowa
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.
Ole H. Turvold Summoned After Long Useful Life:
Ole H. Turvold, who came to Worth County in 1864, passed away on July3, at the home of his son, Ole O. Turvold, southwest of town at theage of eighty-three years.
The funeral services were held on Monday, July 6th at the home, andlater at Shell Rock Church, conducted by The Rev. Carl B. Ylvisaker.Burial was held in the Shell Rock Cemetery. This is a complete sketchof the life of this early pioneer.
OLE HERMUNDSON TURVOLD.
Ole Hermundson Turvold was born on August 10, 1842, at Vik, in Sogn,Norway. His parents were Hermund and Synnove Turvold. He was laterbaptized and confirmed in the parish of Vix (sic). He emigrated from Norway in 1863, and coming first to Winneshiek County and a year later to Worth County. He homesteaded on a tract of land southwest of town which remained his home until death and where he performed his lifework. He was one of the sturdy, stout-hearted pioneers, the ranks of which are rapidly thinning.
He was united in marriage to Martha Holstad during the Christmas of1870. She passed on before him in May of 1922. Seven children were born to them: Henry, who died in January of 1896, Bertha, who passed away shortly before, in October of 1895; Sitona, now Mrs. Carl Vold,of Northwood; Bertin, who also died in 1896; Anna, now Mrs. John Johnson, living west of Northwood, Ole O. Turvold, who farms the homeplace, and Sina, the late Mrs. Iver Hopperstad, who died in March of1923, leaving a large flock of children. The deceased is alsosurvived by a half brother, Elling Hermandson, living in Winnebago; a brother, Elling Turvold, living SW of Northwood, a sister, Mrs. Albert Harmon, Northwood, and 25 grandchildren. Another sister, Kari Turvold, passed away several years ago.
During his long residence in this community, he was a member of the Shell Rock Congregation. He had been in failing health the past several years, during which time he rarely left home. His great affliction was blindness, relieved only temporarily by an operation,but he was fortunate enough to have about him those who were willing to be eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. He often spoke of the tender care he enjoyed from day to day. He was very appreciative of the visits of his pastor and eagerly listened to the reading of Scripture, song and prayer. He asked for the Lord's Supper frequently, and partook the last time in May.
He was in bed only four days, sinking unusually fast. It seemed to bethe heart which gave way, but even though the flesh and heart failed,he appeared confident and hopeful. When asked whether he knew The Way and knew Him so well that he was persuaded He was able to grant that which he had entrusted to Him against that day, he replied without hesitation, 'Yes!" He slept away early Friday morning, July 3rd,lacking a little over a month of the high old age of eighty-three years.
A letter from Edna Turvold to Cynthia Vold Forde, January 15, 1979
Dear Cynthia,
I received your letter, but I don't know if I am any help to you.Grandpa and Grandma Turvold came from Sogn, Norway. I know Grandpa came from there; but I am not certain about Grandma Martha. They immigrated to Northwood and settled on a farm west of Northwood. It was a small farm at first, but Grandpa kept adding to it. I don'tknow if they came together at the same time or if they met here. Grandma was a Holstad and her family settled west of Northwood in the same neighborhood. I don't know when they came to America but it must have been in the early 1800's. They were farmers, but Grandpa's trade was shoemaker at first. I think he did shoemaking in Norway. I don't think there are relatives in Norway. I don't really know. I know grandfather's dad was Herman, and his oldest son took the name of Hermanson and settled near Lake Mills (SW of Lake Mills). His name was Ole Hermanson and he was a half brother of Grandpa Turvold. Joe and Juhr or Sever as they called him (sic). Grandma Turvold did not have any sisters.
Grandma passed away at 77 years old and Grandpa at 83 years old, Ithink. I was still home at that time, so I remember that. Glad to hear your mother and Frances are well, and I hope your mother is adjusting nicely after she was left alone without your dad. I Enjoyed your picture, it is good to keep in touch with relatives.Thank you so much. Marilyn's address is Ventura Heights (Mrs. Phil Peters), Ventura, Iowa 50482
I am glad you had those beautiful moments with your dad. He seemed such a nice man, although I did not know him as well as his older brothers and sisters. He was much younger than I was. I remember Mabel and Alice walking to our place and bringing things to Grandpa and Grandma. And Hazel (Lau) and I would walk to their place. This was when they lived near Elk Creek in the Vold neighborhood. That is many years ago when we were small about ten or eleven years old.
I don't know if this will help you much, but I hope so. When you come to Northwood, please stop in to see me.
With love, Edna (Anderson) Johnson
PS Greet Della (Turvold) Newlin for me...I haven't seen her since Grandma Nellie Turvold's funeral.
A letter to Edna from Cynthia, July of 1999:
"Edna, you and I did have some good phone visits; I only wish I couldhave made that visit to see you, too, before you passed on. You would be so delighted to know that Aunt Fran and I traveled to Norway in1995. She had a wonderful time; we were able to meet Turvoldrelatives. And, yes, they still live on the Turvold farms. A year later, Stan and I visited Norway, and we stopped for dinner at Kjell Hellelands in Sogn. Kjell is the mayor of the city and a fantastic host who made us feel like celebrities.
The Hellelands visited Northwood, too. Lou Leidal wrote about their visit, " They came to my home to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They toured the cemeteries for relatives' graves."There is no doubt they paused at yours, Edna."
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