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One side of my family settled in Marshfield Wisconsin and the other near Prairie-du-chien. A story is told about a Norwegian named Gling Pearson who settled Norwegians immigrants in Wisconsin, Texas and some other location I'm not sure of. During the Civil War Pearson was criticized for bringing Norwegians to the this country where they were caught up in a war, Norwegians killing Norwegians. Pearson died a lonely, Poor, man in Texas, His grave is out side Clifton Texas. It was very moving for me to visit his grave.

Many Norwegians are still farming along the Mississippi. They have a rich heritage of Scandinavia music. As a teenager I played my Guitar with Fey Allen, the local fiddle player. I wish I could turn back the clock to play with Fey Allen ounce again. This summer I had an opportunity to meet Fey Allens daughter, who is still playing his music. It took me back 45 years, I wrote a song about that time in my life, some time I will share with you.

One more comment. If you want a little insight as to life in that part of the world, see the movie "The Straight Story".