John Nysted, the son of Isak and Anna Johnson Nysted was born August 8, 1902, in Haven Township. He married Ruth Schlotman on November 15, 1928. Ruth, born September 15, 1905, was the daughter of John W. and Gertrude Whipple Schlotman. Ruth attended high school in Carrington and Valley City Teacher's College. She was a schoolteacher before she was married. John and Ruth lived on Section 20 in Haven Township until moving into Carrington.
The Nysteds have four daughters: Mrs. Henry (Phyllis) Gussiaas, Mrs. Evan (Inez) Brown, both of Carrington, Mrs. Charles (Elsie) Polulnik and Mrs. Jack (Carol) Sutherland, both of Missoula, Montana.
John Nysted died November 5, 1963 and. his wife on March 29, 1982. They are buried in the Carrington Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 57B