Both Joseph Firlus born in 1857 and Marie Dzuick born on November 1, 1864, were German natives. They were married in Germany October 23, 1883.
They came to Carrington in January 1903 where Joe was blacksmith for many years.
They had four children: Mary, Pauline, Anna and Rosie.
Mrs. Firlus was a lover of flowers and found great pleasure in her garden.
Mrs. Firlus died in May 1945 and her husband in 1941.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 23B