Ole Benson was born in Bremnes, Norway, on August 27, 1881. He immigrated to the United States in March of 1909, and settled in Litchville, North Dakota. Ole had learned photography in Norway and owned and operated the "Benson Studio" in Litchville from the time of his arrival until his passing in 1960. In the early days, he also had a studio in Kathryn to which he would go twice a week by horse and buggy.

Ole had never married. He is buried along with his brother, Mike, and other family members in the Elim Evangelical Free Church Cemetery in Svea Township.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 27