Rasmus Olson emigrated to America first settling at Granite Falls, Minnesota, where he farmed for several years. Journeying westward by team and wagon he came to Cooperstown where he engaged in blacksmithing.
In 1907, he came to Hannaford continuing in blacksmithing, this time in partnership with John Ober. They continued in business together for a number of years. Mr. Olson passed away October 29, 1940. His son Otto took over the business until ill health forced him to retire. He passed away May 19, 1973, in the Griggs County Nursing Home in Cooperstown.
The blacksmith shop was sold to Orville Ramsey and was used for storage. In 1974, it was torn down and the site is now used by the Farmland Co-op Oil Co., as a bulk plant.
Source: Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 25