Pekin, North Dakota
is a farmer. He was born in Ørkedalen on September 12, 1874 and emigrated to America in 1893 to Nelson County where he has lived since as a farmer.
His wife was born in America of Norwegian parents on a farm near the Sheyenne River. Her parents were from Holtaalen. They have three daughters and a good home.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 34