James Wenstrom was born at Fergus Falls, Minnesota on October 10, 1874.
He came to Wells County in 1897, settling near Dover in Bilodeau Township on a farm, He served in several township and school offices.
He was elected to the state senate from the 33rd district in 1918, and served several sessions.
On June 16, 1900, he married Anna Kringstad at Carrington. She had been born in Norway on February 22, 1874. She had come to Fergus Falls in 1893.
The Wenstroms had four children: Frances, Franklin, Richard A., and Merle.
The Wenstroms spent their last few years in Carrington.
Mrs. Wenstrom died in 1963. Mr. Wenstrom died in 1967.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 108B