Cooperstown, North Dakota
is a farmer. He was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota on October 14, 1871. His father, Kristian Bersunli, is from Aadalen. His mother, Thorine Kvaernstuen, was also from Aadalen, She is dead. His father lives with him on the farm. The came to America in 1867. He came to Griggs County 1881. He took a homestead in Ball Hill Township. Gilbert Lee has been on the farm for the last 25 years.
His wife, Clara Hemnes, was born in Wisconsin of Norwegian parents from Nordland. Her father Ole Hemnes is dead. Her mother Mrs. Sara Hemnes lives on a farm near Centerville, Wisconsin. They have six children. He has worked as the sheriff in Griggs County for two terms and has had several positions of trust in the town.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 130