Chris Furaas came to Bartley Township, perhaps being urged by his Uncle Andrew Fortney. He worked for him and bought a quarter of land, building a home there.
In 1898 he married Hattie Kins from Modina, Wisconsin at the home of Reverend N. Njust. Mrs. Njust had prepared a lovely dinner for them while they were in Cooperstown getting their license. They lived in Bartley Township until 1931 when they moved into Hannaford.
Six children were born - the three still living are:
Mrs. Furaas passed away in 1954 and Mr. Furaas in 1964.
As Mrs. Furaas' sisters came, they stayed with her until they found work. They were Seva and Emma Kins and Mary Hovland and family. The Hovlands established a home at once, Seva became Mrs. Donald Campbell and Emma married Mr. Wangansteen of Lake Park, Minnesota.
Mr. and Mrs. Furaas celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Hannaford.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Furaas
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 220