Roland Joseph Johnson, son of the late Carl O. and Emma Johnson, was born on the family farm, rural Hannaford. The Richard Johnson's live there now. He attended school both in rural Dazey and Hannaford.
He served in the U. S. Air Force, where he met Helen J. Poe. They were married May 26, 1956, in Hannaford. They moved to the farm they continue to live on today, three miles north and half mile east of Dazey. Roland farmed for 23 years and in 1981, had a farm sale. He is now the rural letter carrier for Hannaford. He began as a substitute carrier in 1974, when Homer Benson was the regular mail carrier. In March 1981, Roland received his regular carrier appointment.
On June 13, 1957, a daughter, Connie Ellen, was born in Cooperstown. Connie married Calvin D. Eslinger on September 17, 1983, and they live in Hannaford. They have two children: a son, Joshua Don, born August 24, 1985; and a daughter, Emily Faye, born May 17, 1988. Calvin works with his brother and father in the Eslinger Construction business. Connie works in the Griggs County Courthouse in the Treasurer's office as Deputy Treasurer.
On June 26, 1958, a son, Dean Allen, was born. Dean lives in Fargo and is a bookkeeper at the Evaluation Training Center. He has been there since June 1985.
Gail Jean and Gwen Joy, twin girls, were born on December 31, 1959. Gail lives in Hannaford with her husband, Allen Eslinger, and their three sons. She married Allen on December 2, 1978. Justin Lee was born May 7, 1979; Kody Joseph, July 1, 1981; and Davis Allen, December 31, 1985. Allen works with his brother and father in the Eslinger Construction business. Gail does babysitting in her home.
Gwen lives in Greenville, S. C., and is currently a truck driver.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 172