Henry Pedersen was born January 27, 1901, to Andrew and Anna Sorenson Pedersen in Rolling Prairie Township.

On November 13, 1926, he married Mabel Anderson, daughter of Hans M. and Milla Ihlen Anderson at Carrington. Mabel was born at Pipestone, Minnesota, on November 24, 1903.

The couple made their home on the farm they purchased in Rolling Prairie Township. Mabel taught school for several years.

The couple had five children: Stanley, Arlen, Bonita, Norma and Gloria. Mr. Pedersen died April 7, 1953. He is buried at Glenfield Cemetery.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 155