Bio of Utigard, Knute E. (b.1858) Wabasha Co., MN
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Utigard, Knute E. (page 342), engaged in agricultural pursuits in the
townships of West Albany and Oakwood, was born in Trondhjem, Norway,
September 24, 1858, son of Erie and Mary (Therstein) Utigard. The parents
were farmers by occupation, and died in their native land, never having
come to America. Their son, who is the subject of this sketch, remained
with them until arriving at his majority. In 1880 he emigrated to the
United States, coming directly to Wabasha county, Minn. Here he entered
the employ of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, and remained with
that company for fifteen years., being foreman of a section gang. In 1895
Mr. Utigard resolved to take up farming, and accordingly bought 80 acres
of land in Oakwood Township, adjoining West Albany, and has since added
100 acres to his farm, which lies partly in section 35, West Albany
Township, where he has his residence. The property was partly improved
when he purchased it, having fair buildings. Mr. Utigard keeps grade Red
Poll cattle and Duroc-Jersey hogs, having full-blooded sires for his
herds. He also raises Shropshire sheep, keeping a herd of about 100. He
has a good equipment, and 140 acres of his land is under cultivation, the
rest being in timber and pasture. The soil is fertile and produces good
crops, and Mr. Utigard through industry has brought his place into good
condition and is doing a prosperous business as a general farmer. He is a
Republican politically, though not a strong party man. On November 26,
1893, he was united in marriage with Minnie McCracken, who was born in
Glasgow Township, May 27, 1862, daughter of William and Johanna McCracken.
He and his wife are affiliated religiously with the German Lutheran church
of Theilman.