Lars Anderson was born in Lanesboro, Minnesota May 10, 1890. He came to North Dakota in March of 1903 with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ole L. Anderson, who settled on a farm known as the J. C. Thingelstad farm in Pilot Mound Township Griggs County North Dakota In March 1908 they moved on to a farm in Willow Township known as the Ness farm where he grew to manhood.

On January 1, 1915 he married Neva LaPlante, who lived in Tyrol Township Griggs Company North Dakota. To this union eight children were born, five preceded him in death. Raymond Anderson who passed away in 1958 and 4 who were infants who passed away at birth. Lars Anderson passed away July 3, 1970. His widow Neva Anderson and three children survive:

Oliver Anderson, Cooperstown, North Dakota

Mrs. Paul Satrom (Loretta), Galesburg. North Dakota

Carol Anderson, Fargo, North Dakota

Six grandchildren and four great -grandchildren.

He started farming in 1913 on NE quarter of 33-148-59 and NE quarter of 20-148-59.

He was active in community affairs and made his home in Pilot Mound Township until his death.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 365