Peter Ovren
History of Montana,by Joaquin Miller, 1894
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Peter Ovren, a contractor and painter at Billings, was born 
in Norway, in 1855, a son of Ole anad Martha Ovren. The
father was a prominent farmer and mill owner in that 
country. Peter received a liberal education in his 
native land, but when 16 years of age, decided to 
seek larger fields for work, and accordingly, in 
1871, came to America. He worked at his trade 
principally in Iowa until March 1882 when he 
came to Billings, but at that time the place contained
only one house. He has taken an active part in the 
welfare of the city, has decorated all the principal 
buildings, and has a good and comfortable home. Mr. 
Ovren is a well informed gentleman and is an interesting 
conversationalist. In 1875 he was united in marriage 
with Mary Thompson, a native of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 
they have three sons, Oscar C.,Theodore M and Arthur. 
Mr. Ovren is Permanent Secretary of the I.O.O.F. and is 
Overseer of the A.O.U.W. In his political relations he 
is independent. Both he and his wife are members of the 
Lutheran Church. Mr. Ovren is well and favorably known, and 
has the confidence and respect of all who know him. 

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