Bernt Helmer Tande was born October 14, 1886 in Griggs County. He farmed in Willow Township, Section 26, south 1/2. He married Josephine Nodland Larson June 14, 1911. She was born March 26, 1883 in Norway. They had four children:
Joel Tande born February 24, 1912
Esther Leonora Tande born November 10, 1913, died February 23, 1940
Conrad Leonard Tande born November 18, 1917 and
Bernard Julius Tande born November 25, 1922.
Bernt Helmer Tande died May 10, 1947 at his home on Willow Township.
Josephine Tande died June 5, 1946 at the same place.
Joel Tande is the oldest son of Bernt Tande and is unmarried.
Esther Lenora Tande also was unmarried.
Conrad Leonard Tande is married to Delores Rickford and they have two daughters.
Constance Delaine Tande was born September 19, 1950 at McVille, North Dakota.
Her sister was born August 27, 1952. Her name is Cynthia Rae Tande.
Bernard Julius Tande is married to Leona Rachel Saxberg. He was married September 10, 1952. They have two daughters:
Beverly Tande Jean born July 29, 1959
Barbara Joan Tande born February 10, 1963
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 507