Aneta, North Dakota
is a smith. He was born in Nelson County North Dakota. His father, Ole Holen, was from Vaage and his mother was from Øier. No wonder that he became such a large strong fellow and a good smith. He and his companion, Otto Groseth, are filled with work all the time.
Holen’s wife, Emma Hovde, was born in Portland, North Dakota. Her father, Erik Hovde, has a farm there.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 41