Peter C. Nelson was born near Trondheim, Norway. He came with his parents and three brothers, Christ, John and Stengel and one sister, Petrene, to the United States. Petrene married Andrew Nelson. Peter lived with them until he homesteaded in Bartley Township in 1882.
Later Walum had a post office, but in the meantime Peter hiked to Sanborn to bring mail to the community. He and ANDREW NELSON cut wood at the river, as there was no coal available. He married Anna Regina Swanson, daughter of Ole Swanson. They had three children:
Elmer lives in Maucos, Colorado.
Willard and wife Marjorie live near Clatskaine, Oregon.
Clara and her husband J. B. Stafney live at Woodburn, Oregon. Staff Sergeant Eldred Stafney was shot down while on mission during WW II. Jalmer Jr., and Donald live near Woodburn, Oregon
Peter Nelson served as Bartley Township treasurer for 36 years. He passed away at the farm home in 1928 and his wife in 1961 at Woodburn, Oregon.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 page 227