Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2025 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== History of Buffalo & Pepin Counties, Wisconsin - Vol. 1 pub. H. C. Cooper, Jr. & Co., Winona, MN - 1919 [page 156-157] THOMAS ALME, one of the thriving farmers of Canton township, Buffalo county, bears a name that is familiar to all who are acquainted with the pioneer annals of this county, his father, ERIK ALME, a native of Norway, having settled in Nelson town- ship, as early as 1856. There, in Norwegian valley, the subject of this sketch was born, April 26, 1871, the scene of his birth being a typical log house. In that valley he also went to school, first in a log building and later pursuing his studies in the frame structure which replaced it. After residing on the parents homestead until reaching the age of 24 or 25 years, during which time he acquired a good practical knowledge of agriculture, he began working for other farmers in the neighborhood, and so con- tinued for several years. At the age of 28 he was united in marriage with SENA URNES, daughter of OLE J. and JULIA URNES, and he and his wife located on the KNUTE JOHNSON farm, in Church valley, where they lived for two years. After that they spent two years on his father's farm, and then, in 1903, he came to his present place in section 30, Canton township, a tract of 133 acres, on which stood an old shack which had answered the purpose of a residence for the previous owner. As it seemed to have some enduring qualities about it, MR. ALME remodeled and improved it, also increasing its size, thus converting it into a respectable residence. Among his later improvements was the barn which he erected in 1914, 80 by 36 feet in dimensions. Both these buildings, as well as all the others on the farm, and even the yard, are lighted by electri- city, and the farm is well supplied with water from two good wells. MR. ALME has been successful in general farming and also as a breeder of Hereford cattle, Poland-China hogs and Belgian horses, all branches of his business being in a thriving condition. In addition to this farm he also owns 40 acres of good farm land in Maxville township, and is a shareholder in the Burn- side creamery and the St. Paul Packing plant. He has served three years on his district school board, while his religious affilia- tions and those of his family are with the Norwegian Lutheran church. His family circle, in addition to his wife, who has proved a worthy helpmate, includes four children: EBERT OLE, JOHN, GEORGE INGWALD and EMMA CATHERINE. All are living at home. ===========================================================================