Aneta, North Dakota
was born in Vang on January 31, 1863 and emigrated to America in 1883 to Kindred, North Dakota and lived there for 20 years as a businessman in the hardware and machinery business. He moved from there to Marion, North Dakota and was a businessman there for nine years. He lived for 1 year in Valley City, North Dakota and was the schools Skyld. He moved to Concrete, North Dakota as a businessman. He came to Aneta in 1913. He purchased the Hotel Manhattan, a place where you will gladly return after you go there one time. It is nice and comfortable.
His wife, Serine Johansen, was born in Indiana of Danish Parents. They have one daughter, Ruth.
They have many friends throughout the entire Northwest.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 130