Cooperstown, North Dakota
is an Accountant in the First National Bank. He was born in America of Norwegian parents in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on August 26, 1879. He came to Cooperstown in 1902. His father Gilbert Hoel emigrated from Gran, Hadeland. His mother, Karen Fingelstad, was also from Hadeland. He has worked in the bank for five years.
His wife, Ruth Almklov, is the daughter of Pharmacist Almklov of Cooperstown, North Dakota.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 135