Levor A. Bjella

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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.

Family/Spouse: Amelie Erickson. Amelie (daughter of Ole Erickson Olsenbranten and Anna Erisdtr Solland) was born on 21 Jul 1883 in Minnesota, United States; died on 11 Jun 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]