Erling Stokes, son of Solomon and Amelia Stokes, was born at Cathay on May 1, 1912. He married at Cathay June 29, 1939 Erma Helm who was also born at Cathay. She was born August 14, 1918, to Jacob and Emma Putz Helm.
They had four children: Douglas, Lavon, Charlene, and Kim.
The family moved to Carrington in 1943. Their son Douglas now farms the land in Section 20 Carrington Township.
Mr. Stokes died October 6, 1977. He is buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 40B