Oscar Holden

Oscar Holden came as a young child, with his parents, Anton and Lina Holden to Eckelson, North Dakota. He was the fourth born of nine children. He spent his early years around Eckelson and worked for Albert T. Anderson on his farm, finally purchasing the farm. On June 5, 1940 he married Adeline Ussatis, who was born to Gustav and Wanda (Semke) Ussatis. She graduated from the Pingree High School and in 1936 enrolled at Valley City State College.

Oscar, a life long farmer, also was a barber and barbered in several small towns in Barnes County. He is noted for his dry sense of humor and his eternally optimistic attitude.

 

  1. Arven, the first son, was born June 10, 1947 at Eckelson;

  2. LuAnne was born May 6, 1950 and

  3. Douglas was born August 17, 1953, both in Valley City.

Oscar retired in October 1975. Adeline has taught in several schools in Barnes County, including ten years in Valley City. Since 1968 she has taught at Fair Oaks, California. A new home will be built in 1976 in Valley City for their total retirement.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 104