Erick Larson came from Norway and settled in Meeker County, Minnesota. Here he met and married Johanna Truelson, who had come from Norway in 1863 by sailboat.

To this marriage were born Thea Caroline (February 9, 1875), Oscar and Tillie.

In 1881 , Erick and Johanna homesteaded three miles southeast of what was later the village of Litchville. The nearest town was called Griswold, which was located two miles south of Litchville. Here they attended church in the upstairs of the creamery and did their trading until the railroad came and Litchville was founded.

On November 23, 1895, Thea Caroline married Gabriel Torin Nelson.

Johanna Truelson Larson passed away at Valley City at the age of 88.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 136