Olaf Olauson, son of Martin and Marie Olauson, was born in Norway on February 13, 1904. He came to the United States and to Sacred Heart, Minnesota, with his parents when he was seven months old. In 1907, they moved to Driscoll, North Dakota. There he was educated and grew to manhood. In 1931, he came to Fingal, North Dakota, where he was employed.

On October 3, 1932, Olaf married Louise Schlegel in the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Louise was born on June 29, 1906, to Michael and Theresia Schlegel at Fingal. She went to School at Saint Gerhardt Sister School, east of Fingal. In 1920, her family moved to Brownsville, Texas, but returned to Fingal in 1927.

Since their marriage, Olaf and Louise have lived and farmed in the Lucca-Fingal area. Olaf was active on School and Township boards, and was also a church trustee.

Three children have blessed their home. Melvin, the oldest, married Annette Winkels. Three sons were born to them. A daughter, Marie, passed away in 1948 at the age of ten years. Robert married Linda Johnson. They reside on tire home place and have two sons; Michael, born on November 16, 1967, and Matthew, born on December 2, 1968.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 181