Bernhard Berntson was born August 1, 1903, the son of Martin and Bergetta Berntson, pioneer settlers in the Sanborn community. Bernhard was raised on the family farm and attended the local schools.

On September 27, 1930 he was married to Alice Hesch at Valley City. Alice, a former rural school teacher, was born on May 16, 1911 on the family farm of her parents, Frank and Harriett Hesch. The Hesch farm was located south of Eckelson.

After the marriage, Bernhard and Alice began farming in Heman Township. To this marriage were born four children as follows: Roger, of Sanborn; Mrs. Kenneth (Jeanette) Reid, of Rochester, Minnesota; Kenneth, of Lisbon, North Dakota and James, of Michigan, North Dakota.

Bernhard and Alice are still engaged in farming but now live in Sanborn, North Dakota.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 29