Albert Berge came to this country from Stavanger, Norway in 1905 at the age of seventeen. He worked on farms near Valley City before coming to Cooperstown, where he became engaged in farming in Sverdrup Township with his brother Elias.

In 1918 he purchased the farm of Richard Blow in Section 14.

In 1919 he married Betsy Vigesaa daughter of Torkel and Louisa Vigesaa. They are members of the Zion Lutheran Church.

Albert passed away in 1959. Betsy is living on the homeplace where the sons are farming.

Children:

Luella married to Melvin Stokka. Children

Melvyn, Elaine, Milton, David, Gerald, Janel, and Murray.

Torrey married to Janet Zoll. Children

Louanna, Gail, and Betsy.

Robert married to Adeline Kirkeby. Daughter

Sally.

Ronald married to Ruth Benson. Children

Debra, Ronald, Rhonda, Kathrine, Elizabeth, and Daniel.

Ellen married to Bruce Kubert. Children

Jon, Gena, Paul, and Kari-Ann.

Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 424