Henry Mostad

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mostad and son, Arthur, moved to Cooperstown from Montpelier, North Dakota in the fall of 1918.  They moved to a farm northeast of Cooperstown, which was at that time owned by R. C. Cooper.  This farm is now property of Norman Edlund.  Daughter, Helen, was born on this farm in the fall of 1919.

On March 1, 1920, the Mostad family moved to the Iver Udgaard farm.  This farm consisted of 6 quarters Sections or 960 acres.  Another 320 acres were also rented later.  All farming at this time was done with horses and about 24 head of workhorses were kept on hand.  There were also approximately 100 head of beef cattle, some hogs and at one time, 150 head of sheep to care for.  Up to seven men were hired at one time to care for all this.

In the spring of 1929, Mr. Mostad purchased 320 acres of land in Romness Township from Mr. Udgaard.  This farm is now owned by Mrs. Helen Udgaard.  Son, Robert, was born on this farm in the fall of 1925.  The Mostad children attended the Seim School and Arthur and Helen completed all eight grades in this school.  Helen graduated from the Cooperstown High School in 1936.

The Mostad family were members of the Ringsaker Lutheran Church and Arthur and Helen were confirmed there.  Mr. Mostad served on the Romness town board for several years before moving away in 1936.  He was president of the Farmers Union Local of Romness Township.

The Mostad family moved to Osakis, Minnesota, in September 1936, where they farmed until 1952.  Mr. and Mrs. Mostad retired to Glenwood, Minnesota, where they lived until Mr. Mostad passed away in 1969.  Mrs. Mostad now lives at the Memorial Home, Osakis, Minnesota Mrs. Mostad is the daughter of Eliza Crawford, who was an early pioneer resident of Cooperstown.

Arthur Mostad married Ruth Frigaard of Cooperstown in 1941.  They now reside in Wanamingo, Minnesota.

Helen Mostad married Harlan Christensen, Osakis, Minnesota where they now reside.

Robert Mostad married Janet Husmann and they now farm near Osakis, Minnesota.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 400