Lannes Ellingson was born March 14, 1907 in Eddy County to Joseph and Gertrude Bjorgo Ellingson.
Lannes Ellingson and Susan Falla were married November 27, 1935. Susan was born December 16, 1915 to Anton and Gena Kassa Falla.
Both of the parents were pioneers who homesteaded in North Dakota.
The Ellingsons purchased their farm in 1943 which is on Section 1 in Florence Township.
Mr. Ellingson served as county commissioner for ten years. He has also served on the township board.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Ellingson are active in their church.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 47B