Valstad was an elementary school teacher until 1899 .
He was the son of Andreas Olsen Valstad ( 1828 -- 1911 ) and Lisa Johansdatter Solstad ( 1836 -- 1906 ) .
son was an son     until 1899 .
He was the son of Andreas Olsen Valstad ( 1828 -- 1911 ) and Lisa Johansdatter Solstad ( 1836 -- 1906 ) .