Pekin, North Dakota
is a farmer. He was born in Veo on September 26, 1875 and emigrated to America in 1896 to Nelson County. He took a homestead in Ward County in 1901, then sold it and purchased some land in Osego Township.
His wife, Kristine Quam, was born in Nelson County. Her father was from Gudbrandsdalen and her mother from Tromso.
He is vice president of the Sons of Norway regional society "Luren". He is a farmer and wants to make it important to everyone to have a district with good roads, what the Northwest people need more and more of. He is a beloved, capable and public spirited Man.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 56