Robert Schwehr married Mary Deardorff on January 1, 1931 at Modesto, California, with Father Fahey officiating. People in love were foolish back then too, as Robert and Mary were married at 7 A.M.

Four children were born to this couple: Mariana, Genevieve and John R., James L.

Mariana Elaine, was born May 1, 1932, at Mercy Hospital in Valley City. Attended school in Sanborn, North Dakota, for two years and to Bowers School Dist. 96 through the 8th grade. Attended St. Catherine's High School and entered nurses training and graduated in 1953. Married Don Rumber of Wimbledon on June 1, 1953 where they still reside. Have four children: Gary, Gerene, Genelle (who attends V.C.S.C.) and Gwynne.

Genevieve was born July 25, 1935 at Valley City. She attended Bowers School and St. Catherine's through her sophomore year. She married Curtis Kjelland September 28, 1953 at Sanborn, North Dakota. They resided in Valley City until two years ago when they moved to Mandan, North Dakota. They have three boys: Thomas, Gerald and Robert.

John Robert was born July 11, 1939. He attended Bowers School and graduated from Sanborn High School. He married Adeline Zubrod June 3, 1958; he farms and lives on his Dad's farm. They have four children: Diane Marie, Teresa Ann, Janet Louise and Thimothy John.

James Lynn was born September 1, 1942 at Valley City. Attended Bowers School and North Central of Barnes. He married Viola Ringsaker on November 9, 1963 at Lidgerwood, North Dakota. They live on a farm near Valley City and have four children: James Lynn, Jr., Randall Allen, Tracy Ann and Kelly Jo.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 219