Amund T. Pladson was born in Gol. Halingdal, Norway May 30, 1860. His childhood and youth were spent in Norway. At the age of 32 years he came to Northwood, Iowa. There he met Sarah Wikbo, born September 23, 1875. They were married March 6, 1900. That same year they moved to Sharon, North Dakota, Steele County where they lived for one year.

In 1902 they came to Lenora Township, Griggs County and homesteaded on the East half of Section 20. Mr. Pladson bought Mr. Beldens old house and moved it over on this Section 20. He added a small addition to the house and this was to be their home for six years. In 1908 Mr. Pladson purchased the Shervea farm, the east half of Section 19, and moved his family there. Mr. Pladson raised cattle. He was also a cattle buyer and owned a steam-threshing rig. He lived here most of their married life, except for 8 years in Aneta, North Dakota In those days, they would hitch up the team to the bob sled, children along too, and take off for a neighbors. For a good time, visiting, cards and dancing and lots of good food. This type of recreation is but a memory but a nostalgic one.

There were six children, Nels, Beatrice, Alice, Gilma, Theodore, and Sophia.

Sarah Wikbo Pladson died June 27, 1931 and Amund Pladson died October 4, 1933.

Beatrice married to Dave Palmer lived on the original homestead for several years before moving to Steele County.

Nels married Myrt Palmer and live in Finley, North Dakota.

Alice married Joseph Forberg, farming in Lenora Township for many years before moving to Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Gilma married Obert Tharaldson they lived and farmed in Lenora Township. Gilma passed away August 31, 1950.

Theodore was married to Orpha Midstokke first living in Lenora Township then moving to Cooperstown, North Dakota where Theodore passed away August 31, 1969.

Sophia lives in California.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 346