Rev. Torstein Moen diaries, 1875-1888

Rev. Torstein Moen diaries, 1875-1888

NAHA 2023/020

1875-1888

Pastor Moen was born in Lysefjord, Strand Prestegjeld, Stavanger, Norway. He attended Strand Seminary for three years and then taught school for eight years. He attended Stavanges Misison School for five years and then took an examination to become a missionary to Zula. He emigrated to the United States in 1874. On November 8, 1874 he was ordained from Augsburg Seminary. 

He and another pastor served 18 congreations in the Osakis, Minnesota area. In 1881, Rev. Moen and his family moved to a farm in Nidaros Township, and he served congregations in the Henning, Battle Lake, Clitherall, and Leaf Mountain areas. He retired in 1914.

0.2 cubic feet (1 half archives box)

English

Norwegian

Diary

This collection is open to research.

[Indicate the cited item here]. Rev. Thorstein Moen Diaries. Norwegian-American Historical Association, Northfield, Minnesota.