Part I of this saga saw Lars Nilsen Rued depart Hattfjelldal for Wisconsin, early, alone, and in secret on Christmas morning of 1880. This quite upended family festivities planned at Groli Farm, home of his father-in-law, Hemming Paulsen. Lars' wife, Pauline Hemmingsdatter, stayed behind with their three surviving children. Why the secrecy? Part II here, … Continue reading Uproar at Groli Farm, Hattfjelldal; Christmas 1880: Part II →