Vincent Ableidinger Sr. was born in Austria on January 1, 1872. He came to the United States with parents, settling in Wisconsin.

In 1903 he married Mary Leibel, who had been born in Minnesota, May 8, 1878.

Vincent homesteaded on Section 19 in Bucephalia in 1897, where he lived the remainder of his life.

Five children were born to the family‑ Leo, Sylvester, Mildred, Edward and Vincent Jr.

Vincent Sr. died in August 1948, Mrs. Ableidinger died in May 1942. They are buried in the St. John's Catholic cemetery at Kensal.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 13B