Andrew Wahl came to Bartley Township in 1902, from River Falls, Wisconsin He worked in the Hannaford and Walum area on farms. In 1914, he married Minnie Larson, daughter of Richard and Mary Larson, In 1915, their son, Russell was born. In 1924, Elaine Jacobson came to live with them. In 1943, Andrew and Russell bought their own farm two miles west of Walum. Minnie Wahl died suddenly of a heart attack in March 1945. Andrew continued to live with his son and family until his death in 1966, at the age of 86.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 241