Both David Ober and Anna Samel were born in Pennsylvania. He was born on November 30, 1855. D. K. and Anna were married December 26, 1878.
They had seven children: Ross, George, Clarence, James, Florence, Dessie and Ada.
The Obers came to Carrington in 1896. Both were active in the Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges.
Mr. Ober died in September 1923.
They are buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 34B