Ole Thune was born November 2, 1845, and passed away May 17, 1904, at 59 years. He came to America in 1882 with his mother, two brothers, and two sisters from Vang Valdres, Norway. His grandparents were Knut Johanneson and Ingeborg Iverson. He lived on a small place called Fossum, Norway, belonging to the Thune estate. He spent a short time in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Then he moved to Griggs County, North Dakota, where he homesteaded near Binford and lived until he passed away.
Ole Thune married Karrie K. Skatteboe in 1887. She was born in Ostre Slire Valders, Norway, on November 6, 1854. She immigrated to America in 1881 and lived in Goodhue County, Minnesota, for a few years before coming to Cooperstown, North Dakota, on November 6, 1886. After her marriage, she lived on the homestead until she passed away November 13, 1924.
Five children were born to this union of Ole Thune and Karrie Skatteboe. They are Knut Thune, Mrs. Louis (Emma) Trelstad, Mrs. Ole (Caroline) Knutson, Mrs. Oscar (Christine) Ongstad, and Carl Thune. They were all born at Binford, North Dakota. The son Carl died at one year of age in August 1895.
After Karrie's husband passed away, she kept the farm going. She had a good head for business.
She bought and gave the bell at the Lutheran Free Church at Binford. She also boarded many peddlers in the horse and buggy days. They were always welcome at her home at no charge.
Besides the quarter they homesteaded she bought a quarter of land for each of the children.
She sheared her own sheep and supported a missionary from her church.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 252