Oscar Dahl, born in Tuddel, Telemarken, Norway, arrived in Valley City, North Dakota in 1901 and was engaged in the tailoring business. His wife, Carrie Peterson, who was born in Otto, Gudbransdalen, Norway, arrived in Valley City in 1905. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Alice) Bryant of LaCanada, California and Mrs. Lawrence Halvorson (Margaret) of Valley City, North Dakota. Mr. Dahl died March 20, 1944. Mrs. Dahl died July 13, 1964.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 53