| Born: |
September 18, 1849
Norway
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| Resided: |
Sargent Township,
Minnesota
Mower County
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| Death: |
December 25, 1915
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| Gender: |
Man
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| Occupation: |
Farmer
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| Political Party: |
Republican; Independent
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| Offices Held: |
Sargent Township Superviser. Sargent Township School Board member.
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| Notes: |
Gjernes came to the United States in 1868 locating in Kasson, Dodge County. He eventually settled in Sargent Township in 1874. Gjernes served as Sergeant of the Gallery of the Minnesota Senate from 1897 to 1901.
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| Sources: |
Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1915-MN-008191). United States Census, 1910. The Minneapolis Tribune, January 5, 1897 (p. 2). Mower County Transcript, September 7, 1910 (p. 2). Mower County Transcript, January 5, 1916 (p. 1). |
