Arthur was born November 13, 1924, at Garrison, North Dakota, to David and Lydia Eslinger. In 1938, they moved to Akley, Minnesota. In 1942, they bought a farm seven miles west and one mile south of Hannaford, North Dakota. This is still the Eslinger farm, where Arthur's three brothers, Emil, Reuben and Benhart are still living.
Arthur served in the U. S. Army from April 1946 to April 1947. He worked at home with the farming and building-moving business the Eslinger's had. Arthur later worked in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin He married Irene Himmerich March 29, 1952, at East Troy, Wisconsin. Irene was born November 23, 1929, to Phillip III, and Christina Himmerich at Napoleon, North Dakota. Irene came to Hannaford with her parents in 1949. She worked in Fargo in 1950, and at the Hannaford Locker Plant in 1951. After their marriage, they lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for one year. In 1953, they bought a farm six miles west of Hannaford. Arthur did farming and dairying until retiring in 1986. His son, Myron, took over the farming and dairying. Arthur and Irene still live on the farm.
Arthur and Irene have eight children: Bruce, born May 17, 1953, at Valley City, North Dakota, graduated from Hannaford High School. He worked at Melroe Manufacturing Company in Cooperstown for a time. He lives in Cooperstown and does backhoe work and carpentering.
Karen was born June 1, 1954, at Valley City. She graduated from Hannaford High School and Minot State College. She worked as a dental assistant in Jamestown, North Dakota, and Billings, Montana. She married David Stensrud October 6, 1984, at Jamestown. David was born to John and Ilene Stensrud September 29, 1952, at Moorhead, Minnesota. Karen and David have one child, Jamie Beth, born July 19, 1987, at Billings, Montana, where they live.
Donna was born June 7, 1955, at Valley City. After graduating from Hannaford High School, she moved to San Jose, California, where she is employed at a computer company.
Myron was born September 1, 1957, at Valley City. He graduated from Hannaford High and went to Wahpeton State School of Science. He worked with his dad farming. He married Debra Fiebiger October 23, 1982, at Cooperstown. Debra was born June 30, 1963, to Lawrence and Ruth Fiebiger at Valley City. Myron and Debbie have two children. Michael was born May 1, 1983; and Phillip was born August 9, 1986. Both children were born in Valley City. They live on the farm with Myron's parents in a trailer house and Myron farms and dairies.
Garry was born December 22, 1958, at Valley City. He graduated from Hannaford High School, worked in Cooperstown and on farms. He married Barbara Vincent November 1, 1986, at Hannaford. Barbara was born September 7, 1959, to Calvin and Alna Vincent at McVille, North Dakota. She is working as a secretary for Vincent Construction and Arbuckle Trucking. They live in Hannaford.
Randy was born January 3, 1962, at Valley City. He graduated from Hannaford High and went to San Jose, California. He spent six years there working, returning in 1988. He is working on the farm and lives with his parents.
Elaine was born December 28, 1964, at Valley City. She graduated from Hannaford High and attended Moorhead State College. She married Lannes Edlund July 14, 1984, at Hannaford. Lannes was born January 24, 1961, to Lyle and Lorraine Edlund at McVille, North Dakota. They live in Binford, North Dakota, where Lannes is owner of Edlund Motors. They have two children, both born in Valley City. Tyler on November 10, 1984; and Kelsey on January 29, 1987.
Greg was born July 12, 1971, at Valley City and is attending Hannaford High School.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 108