BERNHARD BJØRNSEN NORNES, Born Feb. 22, 1866, Skudesneshavn, Norway, to Børe Bj¢rnsen, and wife Gunhild.

Immigrated in 1884, to Perley, Minn. Married Petra Bertine Melbo, July 8, 1888, who had immigrated that year. Petra was born Apr. 14, 1866, Skudesneshavn, to Kristofer and Serine Didrikke Melbo. Died, 1954. Petra died, 1936.

Eleven children, all living (1961) :Carl; Gunhild; Selma; Bergit; Didrik; Paul; Louise, Ruth, Agnes; Esther, Helmer;

31 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren; and one great great

grandchild; 80 direct descendants.

"I am happy that we can do this for the Oslo Memorial Fund, to honor our forefathers, and our good and faithful friend, Dr. Oscar Hanson, who has put in so much time and effort to establish the church in Oslo." (Paul B. Nornes, Ada, Minn.)