Biography of O. C. Melbye of Ulen Minnesota
…is one of the key proponents and developers of Ulen village and Clay County. He immigrated to America in 1877 from Christiania, Norway, where he was born in 1852. He received his education and preparation for life’s challenges in Christiania. After completing his education in the public schools, Mr. Melbye enrolled in the Military Academy in Christiania. He graduated with honors in the class of 1876 and subsequently pursued newspaper work, engaging in writing and editorial tasks for the next year. Intrigued by the positive reports from his brother about Becker County, Minnesota, he decided to venture there in search…
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