Born "Per Anderson," Peter Monson arrived on the scene February 8, 1864 in Sweden. He was the son of Johanna and Anders Monson.

In 1883, at the age of 19, he came to Barnes County, at this time changing his name. He filed on land near what is now Litchville. On June 1, 1890, he married Hilma Evelina Solberg, who was born on January 1, 1872, also in Sweden. Her parents, the Franz Solbergs, came to Barnes County in 1883.

In 1891, the Monsons sold their homestead and moved to Section 12 (140-58). Anna, the eldest child, was only a few months old. Arthur, Nora and Helmer were born here. In 1901 , the family moved to Section 11 , Norma Township. Here Melvin, Pauline, Harry, Ellen, Ernest, Lawrence and Edward were born.

Thirteen years later, the family moved to Hobart Township with Arthur, Fred and Nora remaining on the old farm, which is now farmed by Fred and where Earnest also lives.

Peter Monson was interested in Community affairs and served on election, township and church boards over the years. He was a charter member of the Elks Club.

Hilma Solberg Monson passed away December 15, 1938, and Peter died May 29, 1942.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 161