Asbjorn J. Sad was born in 1861 at Hardanger, Norway. He married Martha Berge also of Hardanger, who was born in 1855. The couple came to the United States in 1888 with their infant son, John. They first settled in Valley City where he was in the tailoring business until 1903 when they moved to a homestead six miles east of Dazey. They spent the rest of their lives in the Dazey community and raised 6 children.
Their eldest son was John (separate biography).
Jonas was born in 1890 in Valley City but grew to manhood in Dazey where he married Christine Rogne in 1912. He farmed in Canada for a time and later near Dazey. They had 3 sons and 2 daughters. Jonas died in 1943, and his wife in 1975. She was living in California with a daughter at the time of her death.
Bernt, also born in Valley City in 1892, farmed near Dazey until his death in 1946. He left his wife, the former Gudrun Gunderson, whom he married in 1914, and 9 children. His widow passed away in 1965.
Albert, born in 1895, married Josephine Stromme of Hannaford in 1918. They lived in Valley City and Pingree, where he was employed by the N. P. Railroad. They had 4 sons and 2 daughters. Albert died in 1957 and his wife in 1967.
Gena, born in Valley City in 1898 was married to Carl Rogne of Dazey. They farmed in that community and raised 9 children. She died in 1954. Her husband still lives near Dazey.
Gladys, the youngest, was born in 1904. She married Melvin Quick of Dazey in 1924 and they still reside on a farm southwest of Dazey. They are the parents of 4 sons and 2 daughters.
A. J. Sad died in 1942 at age 81. His wife, Martha, died in 1925.
John and Mae (Stee) Sad wedding picture, 1913
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 211