As a young man John came from Bergen, Norway to the U. S. After serving in World War I, he went back to Norway. He married Anne Limmesand and they returned to the U. S., and settled in Iowa for a while, then came to Griggs County.

While in Griggs County, their sons Conrad and Arthur were born. In the late '20s, the family moved to Section 22, and later to Section 26, Glenfield Township. The boys attended school in Glenfield.

In 1935, the family moved to Juanita. John passed away in 1942, and Anna in 1959. Conrad and Arthur are still living on the family farm.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 175