Rasmus Monson came to Barnes County with his parents, Ole and Kirsten Monson, in 1882. They settled near Kathryn, where Rasmus grew up. He homesteaded northwest of Litchville, and married Laura Hormon, a widow from Norway.

Two children were born to Rasmus and Laura Monson; Ole and Laura. Mrs. Monson died giving birth to Laura.

Ann Hansen, a widow from Denmark, was hired to take care of Ole and Laura. In due time, Rasmus and Ann were married, and to this second union were born Bertha, Albert, William, George, Henry, Ella and Mabel.

In 1918, the Monson farm was sold and Rasmus and Ann moved to Minneapolis. Mrs. Ann Monson passed away December 25, 1940. Rasmus returned to Valley City, and passed away in 1943 at the age of 79.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 162