Obit for SORBY, Hans C. (d.1915), Polk Co., MN

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Hans C. Sorby



The Thirteen Towns, 7/30/1915, p1



One of the pioneers of this section of the state, few citizens of his 

home community have been as well known as Hans C. Sorby, who died last 

Sunday the 25th at his home is Hill River, from heart failure.



The departed came from Norway in 1883, the year the Thirteen Towns were 

opened to settlement, and has made Hill River his home from that time 

until his death.  His birthplace was Jyperpen, Norway. Before coming to 

this country and engaging in farming he followed the calling of a sailor 

for twelve years and visited the ports of many eastern countries.  Both 

his father and mother died after coming to this country.



Nine years ago Mr. Sorby was married to Manett Paulson, a daughter of 

Nicoli Paulson, of Eden.  His wife and five children survive him, two 

boys and three girls, Melvin, Christopher, Helga, Alvina and Selma.  

Three brothers, Andrew, Louis, and Christian, are residents of Hill 

River, and one sister, Mrs. Christian Olson, lives in Eden Township.



Mr. Sorby was in his 64th year, a member of the Salem Synod Lutheran 

church and the funeral will be held tomorrow - Saturday - afternoon, from 

the residence at 2 o'clock and service in the above church at 2:30, with 

interment in Salem cemetery.



The family and other relatives have the universal sympathy of the 

community in their deep bereavement over the loss of one who will be 

greatly missed in the district where he has made his home for half of his 

lifetime.  A sturdy, respected citizen, he has labored industriously and 

prospered.

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