Background
GILBOE, Christian Frank was born on April 5, 1880 in Oslo, Norway. Son of Amund and Helene (Sigverson) Gilboe.
GILBOE, Christian Frank was born on April 5, 1880 in Oslo, Norway. Son of Amund and Helene (Sigverson) Gilboe.
High School, Oslo, Norway.
Clerk, General Mdse. Store, Colfax, Wisconsin, 1902-1910. Clerk, Hank of Colfax, Colfax, Wisconsin, 1910-1912. Moved to Valier, Montana, 1912.
Engaged in mdse, business, 1912-1928. Agent, Montana Life Insurance. Company, Helena, Montana, 1928.
Mayor, Valier, Montana, 6 years, furnished town with electric lights and modern water system. Elected State Senator, Pondera Company, Montana, 1924, re-elected since 1928. Chairman, Oil and Leases Commn.
Member: Knights Templar. Masons; Odd Fellows: Scandinavian Fraternity of America, Lodge No. 253, Helena, Montana (Honorary).
Spouse Gena Norfllie, June 9, 1909, Menominee, Wisconsin.