Lars Tollefson, born in Skudeneshavn, Norway on April 23, 1888, came to Foster County in 1905 because he had an uncle living near Barlow. When he arrived he worked as a carpenter with his uncle and also helped out as a farm hand.
Lars met and married on February 6, 1910, Deana Elton while helping build a barn for her father, Ole Elton. Deana was born September 25, 1887 in Larrabee Township and moved to Rose Hill with her parents when she was very young.
Lars and Deana built the buildings on their farm in Rose Hill Township where they spent the rest of their lives. He was County Com€ missioner for 12 years and Township Supervisor for 28 years.
The couple had four sons: Gerald, Olaf, Edwin and LeRoy.
Mrs. Tollefson died February 5, 1969 and Mr. Tollefson died August 11, 1972. They are buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 102B