Hamar, North Dakota
was born on June 10, 1875 and emigrated to America in 1893 to Canton, South Dakota and was there for five years. He moved to Nelson County to Lakota. He took a homestead in Calvin Township, Eddy County, and lives there that this time.
His wife, Bertha Borgersen, was born in America of Norwegian parents in Minnesota. They have five children. He has worked as Supervisor in Calvin Township for six years.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 120