Torval Gunderson was born in Fillmore County, Wisconsin in 1861, a son of Gunder and Marit Enerson.

He came to Griggs County in 1882 with his parents to Romness Township NW quarter of Section 6-147-58, where they settled. This land was later homesteaded by Torval Gunderson.

He married Olava Sletten in 1891. Olava was born in Osterdalen, Norway, a daughter of Ole and Oleane (Oleana) Sletten, in 1866. She came to Griggs County in 1883 and settled with her parents in Lenora Township.

There were four children:

Olaf, Mabel, and two children who died in childhood.

Torval Gunderson's continued living on the farm until 1920, when they moved to Cooperstown. They were members of the Ottawa Church.

Mr. Gunderson passed away in 1932 and Mrs. Gunderson passed away in 1956.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 392