Moorhead, Minnesota.
was born in Urland on March 20, 1857 and emigrated to America in 1870 to Goodhue County, Minnesota. He came to Moorhead in 1892. He has been the president of the First National Bank since it became organized.
His wife is of Swedish Ancestry. They have recently built themselves a fine home near Coneordia College.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 99