August Walen, son of Henry and Ellen Westvig Walen, married Mary Barclay, daughter of James and Hannah Herd Barclay, on October 4, 1947, at Carrington, North Dakota.

One year after we were married we purchased our farm in Glenfield Township from Edward Willows. The farm had been established by the Thurlow family. The house is the only original building left. It was built in early 1902. All the out buildings and granaries were built since 1950. Shelterbelts and trees were planted over the years.

We are all confirmed members of Glenfield Lutheran Church. Our children have moved their memberships as they established their new homes.

Our six oldest children graduated from Wahpeton State School of Science and youngest from North Dakota State University. They all work in their chosen professions.

In 1984, we built our retirement home in Cooperstown. We now live six months in each of our homes.

August Walen's children: David Allen, born August 8, 1948 (twin). Married Hazel Britton, July 1975. Live in Hill City, Minnesota. Donald August, born August 8, 1948 (twin). Married Sherry Halvorson, August 1969. Children are Tawnya Sue, 1970; and Chad August, 1974. They live in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Melvin Wayne, born November 7, 1949. Married Arlis Knodel, September 1970. Children are Bradley Wayne, 1971; and Trisha Lynn, 1975. They live in Shakopee, Minnesota. Marie Annette, born April 2, 1951. Married Clinton Harrington, May 1971. Children are Rebecca Lynn, 1975; Jeffrey Ward, 1979. They live in Midland, Michigan Glen Edwin, born November 19, 1954. Married Kay Talle, May 1977. Children are Timothy Niel, 1980; Emily Ann, 1985. They live in Pueblo, Colorado Kathleen Ellen, born March 1956. Married James Campbell, December 1978. Children are Jason Edward, 1981; and Danielle Elizabeth, 1984. Janet Eileen, born December 29, 1959. Married Michael Campbell, June 1984. They live in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 187