Mr. Jacobson was an attorney and counsel or-at-law, born in Norway in 1851. He went to Wisconsin in 1867 and located at Waupun. After remaining there for two years, he went to LaCrosse, Wisconsin. There he received his education and studied law with Judge Mills of Arcadia. He was admitted to the Bar in the same district. He came to Dakota March 29, 1882, moving to Cooperstown in 1883. He set up the law and land office of Jacobson and Serumgard. He was still here in 1892 and possibly later.
Source: Cooperstown, North Dakota 1882-1982 page 19