Martin J. HUSEBY (1867-1929)

Martin J. HUSEBY was born 29 Dec 1867 in Decorah, Winneshiek, IA. The Evangelical Church of America record for his confirmation (24 Jun 1883) also offers corroboration of his birth date.


Detail of Confirmation record, Martin HUSEBY (24 Jun 1883). Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Records, 1875-1940. Image courtesy of Ancestry.com.

In 1870 and 1880, Martin was living with his family in Decorah and Glenwood respectively. On 24 May 1893, he married Kjersti Helena Bakkemoen (b. 16 Feb 1862, Springfield, Winneshiek, IA).


Detail of Marriage record. Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1937. Image courtesy of Ancestry.com.

On 15 Feb 1894 Martin and Kjersti had twin daughters who they named Alma and Mabel.