Cooperstown, North Dakota
was born in Iowa, Mitchell County, on February 4, 1871. His parents were from Valdres. He came to Cooperstown, North Dakota in 1905 and purchased a farm in Ball Hill Township and has lived in this area as a farmer ever since. He now llLives in Cooperstown, North Dakota. His wife, Elise Norbyhaugen, is from Hedalen in Valdres.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 130