Mr. Jorgensen was the first Clerk of District Court since its origin in April of 1882. He was also engaged land business, that is, in locating settlers on choice quarters, buying and selling, loaning money on final proofs, and attended to all branches of land business. By December of 1883 the Courier states:
"Mr. Jorgensen has a complete set of abstracts for Griggs County which enables him to give newcomers quick and positive information as to what land is vacant and what is taken."
In 1886 Mr. Jorgenson was still here making final proofs and conducting contests.
Source: Cooperstown, North Dakota 1882-1982 page 19