Carl Charlie Michaelson was born at Courtenay, North Dakota on December 4, 1891, the son of Ole and Mary Michaelson. Ole Michaelson operated a livery barn and blacksmith shop there. In 1902 they moved to Dover Township, Section 11-144-61, 8 miles west of Hannaford where they farmed until he passed away March 14, 1905. Carl and Melvin, sons, then operated the farm.
On June 14, 1922 Carl was married to Esther Pederson, daughter of Lars and Sigrud Pederson, early settlers in Dover Township. In 1924 he built on Section 19-144-60 in Bartley Township and farmed until 1947. Esther taught school for 25 years, five years in Bartley and also in Dover, Walum, rural Cooperstown and Wimbledon.
Three sons were born to Carl and Esther. Conrad resides in Turner, Oregon and is an employee of the Sprout Waldron Company Carl Dennis of Marion, Iowa is employed by Collins Radio of Cedar Rapids. JOHN farms the home farm west of Walum.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 page 226