Peter Lewis Hogenson and Gena Olson were married December 14, 1911 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hilstad in Romness Township. Gena is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert (Maria Kajsa Anderson Punland) Olson, pioneers of Romness Township, and Lewis's parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Hogenson, pioneers of Romness since 1880.

Before the 1920's, he homesteaded in Alberta, Canada. Prior to his marriage and years after his marriage, he was employed by the North Dakota State Highway where he served for twenty years.

Before he retired, he farmed his land in Romness Township.

To this union were born twin daughters, Karline Gene and Mary Lois, who passed away shortly after birth in October 1925.

Mrs. Hogenson passed away on September 30, 1970 at the McVille Nursing Home. They are buried at Ringsaker Lutheran Church cemetery.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 395