Kristi (Clara) Luckason (Olson) was born February 3, 1872 at Ness, Hallingdal, Norway. She was the youngest daughter of Lucas and Ingeborg Luckason.
When she was twelve years old her father died and Kristi and her mother came to America in October 1884. Their destination was Dakota Territory where her brother, Arne Luckason, was a settler. They came to his log cabin, 6 1/2 miles southeast of Cooperstown near the Sheyenne River in Sverdrup Township, Section 10-145-58.
There were many hardships and their faith with hard work sustained them. Neighbors were kind and helpful.
On October 2, 1899, Clara married George N. Olson. They moved to a larger house located in Section 9-145-58 and were busy farming and active in the community.
They raised seven children:
Ella Gilbertson, Lila Brace (deceased), Leland, Gillman (deceased), Georgie, Garfield and Lorraine Anderson.
Some of the children and families continue to reside in the area.
Georgie married Marie Sansburn. He farmed in Washburn Township and was elevator manager at Egeland, North Dakota, until retirement. He now resides in Cooperstown. Their three children are:
Lavonne Roland, Darleen Trent and David Olson.
Garfield married Evelyn Rasmusson. He farms in Romness Township and serves on the Township board. They have four children, Gale, Jeanne Aasmundstad, Richard and Deane.
Gillman (GILLY) married Dolores Erickson. He resided in Sverdrup Township, Section 9-145-58 until his death in 1967. His wife still resides there. Gilly was a farmer, livestock trucker, State Representative 195565, school board member and REA director. There were five children, Beverly Tranby, Jacqueline Evenson, Susan Olson, Gloria Thompson and George Oscar Olson (deceased).
Mr. and Mrs. George Olson observed their 50th wedding anniversary October 2, 1949. George died in 1950 and Mrs. Olson in 1960.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 438