Aneta, North Dakota
is from Bergenskanten. He was born in Sveen Parish district on February 19, 1866 and emigrated to America in 1892 to Griggs County North Dakota. He took a homestead in Romnes Township and lived there as a farmer until now. He has purchased a house in Aneta and will live there and rent out the farm.
His wife, Malene Haugsgjerd is from the same region in Norway.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 84