I was just working on the Kvistad family sheet sent to me by Russell. I have been able to find the families in the 1801 and in the 1900 Census (online) Have not been able to locate any yet in the 1900 Census. Ilived on Camano Is. from '73-82, and was at WWU in '86-8. Talked much with Clark. My grandfather, Lorentz Pederson Kvistad was one of the first to leave Norway and in 1902 came to Halstad (homesteaded at Lark Park in 1871, coming to Halstad after death of first wife.). I was born on the Halstad farm in '36. You may e-mail me directly at
lthompson@mvtvwireless.com At this point all I know is that both families came from the same Kvistad farm on Inderoy. There is also a Kvistad farm southwest of Trondheim. We have Kvistads here from that area, whom I looked up right away to see if we were related (not so). I would love to correspond with any of your family.
141 Chestnut Ave., Hazel Run, MN 56241-3006