Aslak Johnson came to New York City with his children in 1874. His wife died in Norway. He had a stepson Avien Hanson and a son Ole Aslakson (Hegstal). Aslak was born in Telemarken, Norway, date unknown, as the church with records was destroyed by fire. He lived to be between 103-109 years old. He came to Griggs County around 1895 by train to Cooperstown. He made his home with the Ole Aslakson (Hegstal) family who had come to North Dakota in 1882. He became a United States Citizen November 18, 1897. He was blind quite a few years before his death January 2, 1903. He is buried at West Prairie Church Cemetery north of Jessie, North Dakota.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 372