Andrew C. Knutson was born in Christiania, Norway in December 1851. He came to America and settled in Griggs County in 1880. For some time he had a store and post-office in his home, as his house was much larger than most of his neighbors', but it was closed when the town of Mardell got started and had a store where people could pick up their mail.
In 1888, he was married to Gena Haugen who came from Hallingdal, Norway, arriving in this county in 1887, after spending a year in Barrett, Minnesota.
The children of the Knutsons were as follows:
Karine (Mrs. Alfred Bisberg) who died in 1928
Kittel, who died in 1972
Gunhild, who died in 1974
Alvina (Mrs. Michael Honaker)
Minnie (Mrs. Thor Auren), deceased
and Otis, who married Goldie Arndt.
The Otis Knutsons lived on the Andrew C. Knutson farm. Their oldest son Odin was married to Esther Mostad in March 1952. Odin spent some time in the service. Their children are:
Nancy and Michael.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Knutson have one granddaughter, Gloria, born October 23, 1932, who is married to James Lindsay. The Otis Knutsons' have lived in Cooperstown for several years.
Andrew Knutson died October 23, 1933, and his wife, Gena, died January 12, 1931. They are buried at the Ringsaker Cemetery.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 399