Alver Abrahamson, the second son of Peter and Anna Abrahamson of Edna Township, attended the North Dakota State University and served in the U.S. Air Force in the Philippines. Upon returning from his service duties he, with his father Peter, went into farming on the home farm. He married Lillian Amundson, daughter of Albert and Christiania Amundson of Sanborn, North Dakota. Lillian had attended the University of North Dakota and the Valley City State College and had been a teacher for eight years before her marriage to Alver Abrahamson.

In addition to farming with his father, Alver also was the Standard Oil agent in Leal and later the position of division representative at Fergus Falls, Cavalier and Jamestown.

Four children were born to Alver and Lillian: Janet, Carol, Alver, Jr., and Ronald Peter. Both parents were active in and leaders in community activities. Lillian in Homemakers Clubs, 4H and was the first president of the Woman's Division of the Winter Show. Alver was a teacher of tractor maintenance at the N. Dakota S. U. and in 4H clubs throughout the State. He is now retired.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 12