Melvin Hellickson was born at Kathryn on May 17, 1896, to John and Thea Hellickson.

Melvin married Clara Billet, who was born June 4, 1904, to Haakon and August Billet. They were married March 1, 1923, in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Melvin served his country in World War I, and has farmed in Skandia Township, Barnes County, until 1974.

Melvin and Clara have two children; Harriet of Chicago, Illinois, and Loraine of Selah, Washington. They have nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Melvin and Clara are members of Hastings Lutheran Church, and were both baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.

Their 50th Wedding Anniversary was observed in the Hastings church in 1973.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 100