Otto Davidson was born in Skads Schlevig Holstein, Denmark, May 19, 1877. At the age of 10 he came to America and settled in Daily, North Dakota. After he was grown up he spent 18 years blacksmithing in the Davidson Blacksmith Shop and later was employed for 26 years at the Pegg Garage. In 1901 he was united in marriage to Marie Skretting who was born February 23, 1882 in Sandnes, Norway. At the age of 14 she came to the United States. To this union three children were born, Ralph, Leonard and Margaret. Ralph passed away in 1912 at the age of nine years.

Otto Davidson's hobby was photography.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 55