Anderson, Benedict (Benedikt)
Biography: Born Iceland 1882;
Claims: Built several buildings in the Bru district. House on 14-6-13 –
occupied by Andersons until very recently.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 274
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Hallgrimson, Byring
Biography: Born Iceland 1853; Died 1941
Claims: Carpenter, woodworker.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 454
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Nordman, Gudmundur
Biography: 1847 Iceland
Claims: Came with first party of Icelanders from Gimli in 1881.
Carpenter and woodworker – log homes, axe handles, yokes and sleigh.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 585
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Ramage, Nelson
Biography: Born ON.
Claims: Carpenter – many local buildings. Homesteaded 1882
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 321 / 610
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
Stewart, George
Biography: Dies 1906
Claims: Carpenter. Homesteaded in 1882. Dry River. First Post
Office in his home 1884. Built St. George’s Anglican Church
(Marringhurst / Glenora)
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 620
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Sveinsson, Arni
Biography: Born Iceland 1851: Died 1928
Claims: In 1880 Mr. Sveinsson from the “New Iceland” colony at Gimli,
visited the district south of Glenboro. He was impressed with the
agricultural potential of the region and influenced several others from
New Iceland to come south. He homesteaded N23-6-14. Built Grund Church
with Byring Hallgrimsson. Head Carpenter - St. Immanuel Lutheran Church
Went to Iceland in 1919 as a delegate to the annual shareholders
convention of “Einiing”, “Icelandic Steamship Co.”. Municipal Councillor
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 669 : The Diary of Arni Sveinsson 1851
-1928
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
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