Charles Maurice Kjelland was born October 24, 1882 in Cass County. His parents Charles T. (Carl) and Marie Kjelland were from Norway and moved to Barnes County when Charles M. was a young lad.
Charles M. Kjelland married Anne Christian Borg on June 20, 1908 at Valley City. Anne was the daughter of Ole and Sarah Borg, neighbors of the Kjelland family. Four sons and daughters of the Kjellands were to marry into the Borg family.
Farming in Green Township three daughters were born to Charles and Anne: Stella (Mrs. Eddie Haarsager); Amanda (Mrs. Anton Engebretson); and Edna (Mrs. Ole S. Olson.
Charles and Anne celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with Lizzie Borg Kjelland and Louis Kjelland. Their 60th anniversary was noted by letter of congratulations from President Lyndon Johnson and Governor William Guy. Charles passed away in 1970 followed by Anne's passing in 1971.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 125