HENRY HALVORSON
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GRAND FORKS COUNTY
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July 25th 1900 to March 9th 1952
Died as a result of injuries he received in a three vehicle accident near Tappen ND. He was transporting two prisoners to the North Dakota State Prison in Bismarck at the time of the accident.
Born July 25th 1900 in Northwood Township, Grand Forks County
Was married to Corella Ida Bakken September 7th 1933
Was in Farming for several years
Was Chief of Police in Northwood for 9 1/2 years
While in Northwood, he was also a member of The Commercial Club and Fire Department
1944-46 worked as a defense plant guard in Seattle Washington
1946 to 1948 he served as Police Chief in Larimore ND
Elected Sheriff in 1948
When he resided in Grand Forks he actively engaged in church work
Was a member of the Assembly of God Church
Was a prominent in the work of the Christian Business Men's Committee and Youth for Christ organization
Was Secretary of Grand Forks Gideon Society at the time of his death
Was in the last year of his second two year term as Sheriff at the time of his death
Survived by his Wife, Son - Ardell 24 years old of Everatte Washington, Daughter-Darlene 12 years old
E-mail: sheriffs.office@gfcounty.com