Peder Florhaug was born in Norway on August 11, 1896. He married at Moorhead, Minnesota, on March 2, 1920, Mary Pitra, born February 21, 1897 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Florhaug's lived at Kensal after moving from their farm in Bucephalia Township. They were the parents of four children: Myron, Peder Jr., Phyllis and Mary Jean.

Mr. Florhaug died October 22, 1970 and is buried at Kensal.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 13B