Carl Otto Elsaas was born July 18, 1881 in Ottertail county, Minnesota. In 1889, he moved with his parents to Griggs County where he made his home.

He married Amanda Mathilda Johnson in 1905. Amanda was born January 7, 1885 in Romness Township.

To this union were born two sons:

Mancer and Chester.

Carl Otto Elsaas died October 1, 1922, in Romness Township as a result of a farm accident.

In 1925, Amanda Elsaas married Swen Fors. She died February 8, 1972.

Both Carl and Amanda are buried at the Ringsaker church cemetery.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 391