Holte from Strand, Rogaland, Norway

I'm looking for clues about Andreas Holte, (b. 1855 possibly son of Nils) who claimed to be from Strand, Rogaland, Norway. I have looked into the digitalized archives for the parish Strand and also the census, but cannot find anyone by that name. He stated that he migrated to the US in 1879. There isn't any sign of him on the passenger lists for immigration either. He settled in Ashland, Wisconsin. Can anyone relate him to your Holte research or give me clues to where I can search further?