Ole Reinhart

Ole Reinhart was born in Lom, Gudbransdalen, Norway on July 5, 1870.  When quite young he came to America with his parents.

As a young man Ole homesteaded near Sutton.  He drove with horses ana buggy to Ada, Minnesota to visit Sina Boyer, a young lady who later became his wife.  They were married on January 1, 1901.

Sina Boyer was born on August 21, 1877 in Sjak, Gudbransdalen, Norway, and came to America when young.

After Sina and Ole were married they lived for a time in Grigla, Minnesota.

In 1907 they came to North Dakota and bought the Rukke farm, which is on the Sheyenne River near the Lee flourmill.  Across the river was a beautiful picnic spot, which was often used by the pioneers for picnics and outdoor events.

Ole and Sina had seven children - Obert died in infancy

 Severin and Olaf (deceased)

 Ralph, Melvin and Selma (Mrs. Ted Trostad) live in Griggs County and Gladys (Mrs. Gulbran Ramstad) lives in Ada, Minnesota.  The youngest son, Melvin, is now owner of the home farm.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 378