Martin Nevland was born in Stavanger, Norway on February 29, 1872. He married Dina Hetland, November 1, 1895, in Norway, who was born April 17, 1878.

They came to the United States settling first at Cooperstown in 1916. He bought Section 14 in Haven Township.

Before coming to America Martin was a carpenter.

The Nevland's had nine children: Harold, Jorgine, Carsten, Magnus, Alf, Jens, Fred, Edwin and Arnold.

Mr. Nevland died in April 1946. Mrs. Nevland died August 1947. They are buried in the James River Lutheran Cemetery.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 56B