Bergman, Hans. "History of Scandinavians in Tacoma and Pierce County with brief history of Tacoma and early settlement." Tacoma, WA, 1926. p. 104. Iver F. Belsvig Was born in Hevne, Sondre Trondhjems Amt, Norway, June 23, 1862. He emigrated to America in May, 1880, and came to Sauk Center, Minnesota. He lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin until the summer of 1907, when he moved to Tacoma, Wash., where he has been engaged in grocery business ever since. His store is located at 2110 North 30th Street. He is married to Emalie Orkedaloren. With his family he lives in a fine residence and good will of those whom he has been brought in contact, and he has been successful in his undertakings. ******************* Submitted to the Washington Bios. Project in September 2005 by Teressa Lenkey. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.