Eilert Hjelseth, the son of Eilert Sr. and Elisa Johnson Hjelseth was born in Nordmore Township on August 1, 1913. He grew up and attended school in Nordmore and farmed on Section 20, Nordmore Township.
On October 19, 1944, he married at Carrington, Lois Graham, the daughter of William and Lottie Gilbertson Graham, who was born in Haven Township on October 19, 1922.
The couple had four children: Joy, Lynn, Jeffrey and Joel.
Their son, Lynn, who now operates the farm is the third generation of the family to farm the land.
Mr. Hjelseth died November 12, 1979 and is buried in the Kvernes Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 91B