BIOGRAPHIES: Gustave M. INSTENES, Chimney Rock Tsp., Trempealeau Co., WI

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Gustave M. Instenes, who is engaged in operating the old Instenes farm in 
section 26, Chimney Rock Township, was born on this farm April 24, 1888, 
son of Sven and Ragnil (Rosgaard) Instenes, who had settled in this township 
in 1874.  Reared on the homestead, he became familiar with every branch of 
agricultural work, and was associated with his father until his death, 
since which time he has operated the farm alone, acquiring it by purchase 
in February 1914.  On Dec 30, 1914, he was married to Elise Haakenson, who 
was born in Chimney Rock Township, April 21, 1882, daughter of John and Eli 
(Erickson) Haakenson.  Her father, born in Soler, Norway, Aug. 26, 1846, 
died Dec. 4, 1891.  Her mother, also a native of that place, born March 11, 
1852, is still living on the old homestead.  Mrs. Gustave M. Instenes, who 
received a good education, taught school for fourteen years and a half.  
The Instenes farm is a well improved and productive piece of property and 
is kept up to a high standard of value.  Mr. Instenes has served as school 
clerk for three years.  He and his wife are members of the Norwegian 
Lutheran Church of America.

--Transcribed from the "History of Trempealeau County Wisconsin, 1917," 
page 633.