Levor A. Bjella

1876 - 1967  (91 years)

• Name	Levor A. Bjella
  Birth	31 Mar 1876	Norway
  Christening	Levor A. Bjella Source: Compendium of History and Biography of Polk County, Minnesota (1916) Submitted By: Cathy Danielson Levor A. Bjella, a well known contractor and builder, of McIntosh, is a native of Norway, where he was born March 31, 1876. He grew to manhood in his native land, and came to the United States when nineteen years of age. He came directly to Minnesota, and for two years was employed in farm labor, in Norman county. In 1897, he entered the carpenter business and during the three years of his operations in that trade, became an efficient and successful workman. He located in McIntosh, in July 1900, and for two years was employed with his brother in black-smith work and then engaged in the contracting and building business and has since given his attention to his rapidly growing trade; his thorough technical training and business ability, marking him as the leading contractor in McIntosh. Mr. Bjella is a member of the Synod Lutheran Church. His marriage to Emelia Erickson, occurred July 10, 1903, at McIntosh. She was born in Freeborn county, Minnesota, and is of Norwegian parentage. Mr. Bjella and his wife have six children: Anna, Oscar, Laura, Oliver, Kalmer, and Mabel.
  Gender	Male
  _UID	D297B05E809A4F28A259FA5ED59475B5EE5B
  Death	9 Aug 1967
  Person ID	I61423	Lanark County Origins
  Last Modified	13 Apr 2024

  
  

  Family	Amelie Erickson,   b. 21 Jul 1883, Minnesota, United States d. 11 Jun 1969 (Age 85 years)
  Family ID	F21487	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2024

  
  

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  Birth - 31 Mar 1876 - Norway  = Link to Google Earth