Carl J. Watne was born December 10, 1876 and died January 28, 1938. He married Judith Amelia (Millie) Eastwold on March 10, 1909. Millie was born February 18, 1887. They lived on their farm 29 years in Helena Township. When Carl passed away, Millie and sons Earl, Leo, and Clair lived on the farm for several years. Their children were:

Earl Wallace Watne born November 29, 1911

Leo Merle Watne born April 5, 1912

Carmen Adelaide Watne born October 24, 1913 - died November 3, 1925

Clair Allen Watne born January 22, 1927.

They all went to school in Helena Township. Earl and Leo graduated from Hannaford High School. Clair graduated from Cooperstown and also has his B. S. from the University of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He served two years in the Army in WW II and is now President of Watne Realty Company in Minot, North Dakota, where Clair, wife Darlene, and family live.

Earl Watne served in WW II for 3 years. He and wife Hazel live in El Sobiante, California and he is employed as a machinist.

Leo Watne married Agnes Strend on June 22, 1942. Agnes died May 4, 1970. Agnes taught school for 24 years, 11 years in Cooperstown. They lived on their farm in Helena Township. They had one son, Lee John Watne. Lee John married Jean Shafer and moved to Anchorage, Alaska in June 3, 1972, where they now reside. Leo has retired but lives on his farm in Helena Township.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 161