Fargo, North Dakota
was born in Brevikstranden on November 10, 1877 and emigrated to America in 1902 to Canby, Minnesota to Ole and Anton Brevik. He was there for three years. He moved to Portland, Oregon and was in San Francisco during the earthquake. He came to Fargo in 1908 and has lived here since and now has a shoemaker workshop at 115 Broadway.
His wife, Hanna Nielsen, is from Trysil. They have two children.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 53