The Calvin Vincents have lived in the Hannaford area since 1968 when they moved here from Binford.

Calvin came to North Dakota from Minnesota in 1948. He was working in that area and in 1950 he married Alna Larson. They stayed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Larson, while Calvin worked for a Contractor from McVille.

In August 1951, a son David was born, and in August 1953, a son Owen was born, and in September 1959, a daughter Barbara was born.

In 1960, Calvin came to the Hannaford area to start a contracting of his own. He opened his office in 1961 which is now the Hannaford Beauty and Barber Shop. In 1962, he built his own office and shop of which he is presently in.

In the fall of 1967 they purchased the home LeRoy Paulson had built, but were unable to move in until January 1968. In March 1970, a daughter Becky was born.

In August 1974, Owen was married to Naomi Jacobson who are presently living here in Hannaford. Owen works with his Father.

David is not married but also works with his Father.

Barbara will be a Junior at Hannaford High School and Becky will start Kindergarten in the spring of next year.

Calvin had served as Mayor since 1968, and still holds this position.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 page 161