“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


OLE SAUKERSAN,  farmer, Secs. 23 and 26;  P.O. Palmyra; born in 
Norway May 24, 1823; came to America in 1847, locating in Palmyra, 
where he has since lived; owns 187 acres of land.  Married Miss Isabel 
Oleson in 1847; they have four children – Mary, Gurena, Sevren and 
Otto.  Mr. Saukersan is a Republican; the family are members of the 
Lutheran Church.  He came to America a poor man, and, through honest 
industry, has a good farm and home.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)