Arthur Langseth was born November 22, 1911 at Barnet', North Dakota, the son of Nels and Dolly Griggs Langseth. He attended school at Cleveland, North Dakota and the Valley City Teachers College. He moved to Rose Hill Township in 1928 where he farmed for several years. On March 16, 1938 he married Iva College at Mountain Lake, Minnesota. Mr. Langseth served in the State Legislature from 1947 to 1959. After retiring from farming in 1960 he was engaged in various business activities.

On son, Lynn, was born to the couple.

Arthur Langseth died February 8, 1982 and is buried in the Carrington Cemetery.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 101B