Mekkel Elton, the son of Ole Elton, Sr. was born in Norway on April 13, 1856. Mr. Elton came to the United States in 1903. He served as janitor at the Courthouse. Mr. Elton was a master sea captain and was an expert navigator.

He died August 11, 1924 and is buried in the Kvernes Cemetery in Nordmore Township.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 99B