Conrad Kjelland was the youngest one in the Lars Kjelland family. He was born in 1865. He came to America in 1880 and lived with his parents at Harwood, North Dakota, until they all moved to Green Township. He met Emma Olson, married her and settled in Heman Township, Section 12. They had seven children. One little girl died in infancy. Those living include Anne S. (who passed away in 1969). She was a teacher for many years. Leonard and Thomas, who both served their country at time of war. Selma, Esther and Cecelia, all married and raised their families near their parents' farm. Emma died in 1919. For many years Conrad kept farming but when his boys left, he started harness repair in the neighborhood. Ill health forced him to retire and he spent a few years at the Bethany Nursing Home in Fargo. He died in 1955. Conrad and Emma are both buried in Zion Cemetery in Green Township.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 125