Andrew Carlson, born November 25, 1891, in Sweden, came with his parents to Minnesota. At seventeen he began working for the railroad being built north from Jamestown toward Carrington and in 1883 he homesteaded in Pleasant Valley Township.
He married on November 25, 1891, Mary Johnson, born April 27, 1871, in Luehe, Sweden, who came to America in 1890. Four children were born to the couple: Louis, Howard, Helmer and Eva.
Mr. Carlson died in 1932. Mrs. Carlson died in September 1964. They are buried in Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 67B