Gunder Ellingson was born March 30, 1889, in Norway. He and his wife Inger were married in Norway. She was born December 12, 1901. Gunder came to North Dakota to be with his brother Fanuel and he bought land in Haven Township.

The couple had five children: Einer, Gerhard, Arvill, Lester and Dennis.

Mrs. Ellingson died October 6, 1969. Mr. Ellingson died June 8, 1970. They are buried in the James River Lutheran Cemetery in Haven Township.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 55B