Anton, with brother Fredrick, known as Fred, owned and operated a business known as, custom sod breaking and custom steam threshing. Anton later moved to Cooperstown where he worked as a bookkeeper for Hammer and Condy Company. Anton Oien married Emma Hovde from the Mayville, Portland community. They had one daughter, Ardis, who now lives at Valley City, North Dakota. Anton built a Standard Service Station at Cooperstown, which is now operated by Francis Anton. Anton Oien operated the station until his death.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 186