Elias Kjormoe - born in Stavanger, Norway, June 19, 1863. Entered United States A. 1878. Julia Eithum - born in Hardanger, Norway, May 10, 1872. Entered United States A. 1890. They were married in Marshalltown, Iowa, April 5, 1898. Farmed in Marshall County, Iowa until 1910 when they moved to Pipestone County, Minnesota. Moved to Griggs County, North Dakota in November of 1917 and lived in Clearfield Township until they passed away. Elias Kjormoe died March 8, 1924. Julia Kjormoe died September 28, 1947. They are survived by three sons:
1. Elmer of Aberdeen, South Dakota
2. Oliver of Binford, North Dakota
3. Carl of Duluth, Minnesota.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 261