Ole Borgerson Rusten, son of Borger and Eli Rusten, was born at Hamar, Norway on August 5, 1863. He came to America with his sister, Lena, in 1882. They lived in Rothsay, Minnesota and Fargo before coming to Nordmore, where Ole filed on a homestead and tree claim. In 1903 he married Elise Hjelseth, the daughter of Martin and Eli Hjelseth. She had been born in Norway and came to America in 1901.
The couple's children were: Edwin, Emma, Olga, Margaret, Hilda and Borghild (Mrs. Paul Black).
Ole Rusten died March 9, 1950; Elise Rusten died July 5, 1956. They are buried at Kvernes Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 93B