Almer Myer was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota in 1882, after working on the Section as a Railroad hand for a few years, married Alva Olson, and decided to move West.

Almer H. Myer, his wife Alva and son Milo, age two, moved from Whalen, Minnesota in 1910 to Binford, North Dakota, and worked on a farm for Nels Halvorson. It was customary for whole families to work for a farmer in those days, when many horses, cows and other domestic animals made hours of chores necessary. (Now the Henry Miller farm.)

The family was able to put together sufficient funds to rent the Christianson Farm by 1913 where they lived for about 5 years. Muriel was born there in May of 1913. Another farm offered greater opportunity (now called the Skarsbo Farm) and they lived there until 1920. Son, Vernon was born there in 1916.

Vernon died in the flu epidemic of 1918. Many memories remain of the hardships of that epidemic.

Almer Myer passed away in December of 1957. His funeral at West Prairie Church was attended by his many friends. He is remembered by all for his constant interest and concern for the well-being of others.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 376