Mervin Askelson was born in 1907, the son of John and Elisa Askelson.

He married Helen Gunderson in 1941. She was born on July 19, 1921 in Romness, the daughter of Olaf and Hazel (Koloen) Gunderson.

They have farmed in Romness Township since 1944 on the former Hans Kastet farm.

They have one son, Jerome, who was married to Irene Beransky in 1968. They reside at Grand Forks.

Jerome and Irene have one daughter, Mary Marie.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 387