Jacob Stokka the eldest son of Ole and Maria Stokka was three years old when he came to America in 1881 with his parents from Stavanger, Norway.

He grew to manhood in Sverdrup Township together with his five brothers:

Olaf, Bernard, Arnt, Hans, and Martin.

In 1906 he struck out for Balfour, North Dakota with a team of horses and a few belongings including a guitar. Here he took a homestead and also operated a hardware store.

It was there he met his bride-to-be Isabella Raaket, who had come to America in 1901 from Norway at the age of 21. They returned to Sverdrup Township and were married in 1907 by Pastor Hendrik Voldal.

Mr. Stokka became engaged in farming. They were active members of the Saron Evangelical Free Church.

Jacob passed away in 1957 at his farm home and Mrs. Stokka in 1966.

Children:

Elmer married Gladys Berg of Litchville, North Dakota in 1940. She passed away in 1948. Children:

Roger and Glen of Cooperstown, North Dakota, Carol (Mrs. Jerry Gomsrud) Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Orville - farming the home place Section 16. Anne - Mrs. D. L. Collins of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Myrtle - spent many years in Denver, Colorado. At present living on home place Section 16. Murray - (deceased 1940).

Melvin Stokka married Luella Berge daughter of Albert and Betsy Berge in 1941. Their home is in Section 21.

Children are:

Melvyn, married to Patricia Haines (two sons Micheal, and Matthew)

Elaine married to Casper Aarestad Jr. (two sons Aaron, and Endre)

Milton married to Susan Thompson

David

Gerald married to Connie Haerter (one daughter Candice)

Janel and Murray. They are all living in Griggs County with the exception of Milton who resides in Fargo, North Dakota.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 440