Ole Olstad (1873-1956) the son of Ole Anderson Olstad and Petrinila Johansdatter, was born in Totem. Norway and came from Norway to Norma Township, Barnes County in 1896. He worked on the farm for Erick Olson in Norma Township and there he met his wife. In 1898 Ole Olstad and Minnie Olson were married. Minnie Olson was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota and came to Barnes County with her parents, Erick and Helene (Johnson) Olson in 1880 to their homestead in Norma Township. Ole Olstad purchased a farm in Nelson Township, Barnes County and the family lived there until 1928 when Mr. and Mrs. Olstad moved into Valley City, North Dakota. Seven children were born to the Olstads:
Palma married Jens Rensby. Their children are Orville, Jeanette, Lorraine, Leroy and Bernice; Olga married Alfred Aase. Their children are: Donald, Jeanne, Duane; Edward married Vivian Davidson - one daughter Lural; Helma; Martha married Carl Monson - one daughter Marion; Leonard - foster son Larry; Clara married Barney Doering.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 188