In 1878 Syverin Lahlum and Bertha Marie Simonson were united in marriage in Norway. In 1879 they migrated to Ottertail County, Minnesota, but in 1881 they homesteaded in Norma Township in Barnes County. They raised a family of seven, of whom Simen was the only one to remain in Barnes County. Born in Norway, Simen came to the United States when but one year old. He attained manhood and married Hilda Jungren, also from a pioneer family. They raised a family of four sons and one daughter as follows: Arthur (1904) married Anna Anderson in 1932, Arthur died in 1973; Selma (1905) married Edwin Olstad in June 1927; Albert (1908) married Evelyn Rodlin in 1942; Henry (1912) married Mary Robson in 1940, Henry died in 1972; Simen, Jr. (1929) married Eileen Polsfut in 1959. Simen Sr., retired to Valley City and passed away in 1971 at the age of 92. Hilda is now 91 years of age.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 134