Henry Pedersen was born January 27, 1901 to Andrew and Anna Sorensen Pedersen in Rolling Prairie Township.
On November 13, 1926 he married Mabel Anderson, daughter of Hans M. and Milla Ihlen Anderson at Carrington. Mabel was born at Pipestone, Minnesota on November 24, 1903.
The couple made their home on the farm they purchased in Rolling Prairie Township. Mabel taught school for several years.
The couple had five children: Stanley, Arlen, Bonita, Norma and Gloria.
Mr. Pedersen died April 7, 1953. He is buried at Glenfield.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 97B