I don't have a direct connection, but I am working on the Thompson family. My line dropped the farm name, Ellestad when they emmigrated.
My great great grandparents are Andrew Thompson (formerly Ellestad) 1831-1911 and Randi Kvale 1833-? Both are buried in East Christiania Cemetery, Eureka Township, Dakota Co., MN.
I can't help but think there's a connection somewhere in your line.
Alison Fuchs
afuchs2000@attbi.com