Helji Johnson Solim was born in Tuddal, Norway on August 24, 1850 to John Torbjarsen and wife Thore.

Margit Johnjens was also born at Tuddal on June 20, 1852. Her parents were Hans and Liv Johnjens. Helji and Margit were married on June 20, 1880 in Norway. Lon, the youngest child was born March 22, 1881. Liv was born June 15, 1884.

In 1885 the family emigrated to Barnes County, staying at first with Rev. Botne until their home was purchased from Hans Hogen, located in Section 18, Thordensjold township. The new home was a log cabin and here Turine, Hans and Theodore was born. Helji by this time had Americanized his name to Helge Solheim.

A new home was later built of stone within a half mile of the log cabin and here the children grew up. John lived with his parents until their passing and became the owner of the farm, later selling it to Theodore. Liv married Albert Lee; Turine married Thorsten Thorstenson. Hans married Martha Anderson and Theodore married Alma Bryn.

Mrs. Margit Solheim passed away January 21, 1918. Mr. Helge Solheim passed away October 23, 1922. In their passing they left 23 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, 46 great great grandchildren and 7 great great great grandchildren.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 228