The Pederson farm, four miles south of Valley City, on the Kathryn road, has been in the family for four generations. Three generations of Pedersons have attended the King School.
Russell is the son of Carl F. Pederson and Elna (Hougaard) he has three brothers; Clayton of Rural Valley City, Carl, Los Altos, California and Roy of Seattle, Washington, two sisters; Peggy and Jean (Mrs. Wm. Miller) of Valley City.
Clara is the daughter of Dan O. Rood and Anna (Gunderson). She has two brothers; Dan (Bud) of LaMoure, North Dakota and Harold of Kathryn, North Dakota, two sisters: Dorothy Byberg and Olive (Mrs. Mylo Olstad) of Valley City. A sister Ilene (Bonde) passed away in 1956.
Russell and Clara are parents of a son and daughter. Susan Mrs. Tony Schmitt, of Phoenix, Arizona and Larry of Carrington, North Dakota. He is married to the former Patricia Nelson, daughter of Marvin Nelsons of Kathryn, North Dakota. Larry is an electrician and is also engaged in farming with his Dad. They raise grain and beef cattle.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 193