Ernest Stangeland, born December 19, 1894 in Sandnes, Norway, came to North Dakota in 1910. He lived near Hannaford until he came to Rolling Prairie Township to farm.
At Juanita on November 10, 1923 he married Emma Norheim who was born November 12, 1894 at Kensal, the daughter of Carl J. and Anne Norheim.
The couple had four sons: Elleri, Lawrence, Carl, and Gustav.
Mr. Stangeland served in the First World War. He died January 21, 1953. Mrs. Stangeland died June 29, 1981. They are buried in the James River Cemetery.
Their farm in Section 30 of Rolling Prairie Township is now operated by their son, Lawrence.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 98B