Mathias Rorvig

Mathias Rorvig was born in Ringebu, Gudbransdalen, Norway, on January 29, 1861.  He came to America in 1880, and to Griggs County in 1885.

He married Janna Myhre on November 5, 1896.  Janna was born on March 11, 1875, in Minnesota.  They resided in Willow Township until their deaths, 1943 and 1952 respectively.

Mr. and Mrs. Rorvig were members of West Prairie Church from November 13, 1886 to 1907.  They then transferred to Trinity Lutheran Church in Binford, where they were active, as well, as in school and community affairs.

Mr. Rorvig raised registered Shorthorn cattle and imported Belgian horses, besides his other farming interests.

Their children are: 

  1. Clara Rorvig,

  2. Mrs. Ole (Jeanette Rorvig) Barclay,

  3. Mrs. Adolph (Magdalena Rorgiv) Lysne,

  4. Ernest Rorvig,

  5. Anton Rorvig (deceased) He married Thea Quanbeck,

  6. Olaf Trygve Rorvig,

  7. Martin Rorvig.  He married Inga Dybwad,

  8. Wendell Rorvig.  He married Jeanette Falla.

Clara, Ernest, Trygve, and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rorvig are residing and operating the farm.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 504