Description: December 4, 1920 Farmers State Bank Check – Nome, North Dakota This vintage 1920 Farmers State Bank check from Nome, North Dakota, is a unique collectible featuring a Pay to the Order of Brorby & Brye, a General Merchandise, Grocery & Mortician business and an erased A A Frydenlund signature. Issued just two years before the bank closed in 1923, this check offers a rare glimpse into early financial transactions in the area and carries significant historical weight. Anders Frydenlund was born on April 28, 1847, in Sweden and passed away on January 21, 1923, in Thordenskjold Township, Barnes County, North Dakota. He is buried in Fillmore Cemetery, located in Enderlin, Ransom County, North Dakota. Bernt Andersen Brorby, born on October 15, 1869, passed away on March 4, 1925, in Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, and is buried in Hamar Cemetery in the same county. Theodore K. Brye, another individual related to the transaction, was born on September 28, 1861, and passed on February 26, 1932, also buried in Hamar Cemetery, Rothsay, Otter Tail County, Minnesota**. This check is an excellent piece of paper memorabilia for collectors of bank checks and drafts, offering not just a glimpse into early 20th-century banking but also a personal connection to historical figures of the area. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear around the edges and corners. A Frydenlund name is wore off or partially erased as the signer of the check. Some discoloration and staining. No tears. The watermarks are not on the original. See pictures for more details. Add this piece of history to your collection today! Founded in 900, Nome is a small yet historically significant town located in Barnes County. Its early settlers were drawn by the fertile lands and opportunities for agriculture, establishing a close-knit farming community that contributed to the growth of the region. Like many rural North Dakota towns, Nome’s history is rooted in the perseverance and hard work of its early pioneers, who built a thriving agricultural economy despite the challenges of unpredictable weather and economic hardship. Nestled near the scenic Sheyenne River Valley, Nome enjoys a rich landscape that has long supported farming and rural life. Though the town has seen changes over the years, the legacy of its early residents remains in the form of historical records, community stories, and enduring family traditions. Today, Nome serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience that have characterized North Dakota’s rural communities for more than a century.
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