Vernon Peterson was born at Binford, North Dakota, September 5, 1913 to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peterson.
Anna Osmundson was born in willow Township, August 30, 1917 to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Osmundson.
They were married November 11, 1939 at the West Prairie Church, and have since farmed in Willow Township.
They have three daughters:
Karen Peterson (Mrs. Richard Gardiner) McVille, North Dakota
Virginia Peterson (Mrs. Ronald Grove) Grey Eagle, Minnesota and
Phyllis Peterson (Mrs. Larry Sandval) Aberdeen, Idaho.
They have five grandchildren, Paul Grove, Bethany Grove, Peter Grove, Christopher Grove and Timothy Grove of Grey Eagle, Minnesota
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 502