Carl Nelson was born in Farmington, Minnesota. He came to the Walum area with his parents Charles and Isabelle Nelson in 1881. The Nelsons helped to develop the Lutheran Church, the school and community. They farmed in South Greenfield Township. Carl attended pioneer schools and grew to manhood here.
He married Margaret McInnes of Kelso, North Dakota. He was the second grain buyer in Walum and was so engaged most of his life until he retired. They had one son, Percy. Margaret Nelson died in 1918. Carl served as township clerk for 55 years. He died in 1955.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 206