Portland, North Dakota
is a farmer. He is from Hestemarken and was born in Ringsaker on January 1, 1861. He came to Traill County in 1878 and has been a farmer in Roseville Township since 1891.
His wife, Karoline Redden, is from Valdres. They have twelve children. Two of his sons are in Alberta, Canada and one is in Minot, North Dakota. The remaining children are home on the farm.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 139