Cooperstown, North Dakota
was born of Norwegian parents in Benson, Minnesota on March 14, 1888. His father, Rasmus Rekkedal, was from Hjorundfjord and his mother, Randine Hustad, was from the same region. He emigrated to America in 1887 to Benson, Minnesota. He has worked in Cooperstown since 1911 and is now working for the King, Brown Auto Company.
His wife, Nora Peterson, was born in America of Norwegian parents. They live near Mayville, North Dakota.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 70