The family of Anton Anderson Sonsthagen arrived in Barnes County in the year of 1882. Homesteading in Section 32, Spring Creek Township, the family endured all of the privations of the typical early settlers during the early years of their lives.

Four sons and one daughter were born to the Sonsthagens; Ludwig, Albert, Andrew, Gustaf and Anna. Anton Anderson Sonsthagen passed away in 1912 and at that time his son Albert took over the management of the family farm. His mother died in 1923 and Albert married Nellie Mickelson the following year. Nellie Mickelson came from Colfax, North Dakota. To this union were born three children, Gordon, Bernie and Betty.

The family home has been in the family for three generations, Gordon taking over the farm upon the death of Albert in 1959. His mother, Nellie, passed away in 1971.

Gordon, the son of Albert, married Frances Sorenson and they have one daughter named Shelly. Shelly attends high school in Litchville, North Dakota.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 229