Cooperstown, North Dakota
was born in Elverum in Hernesbygden on January 11, 1863 and emigrated to America in 1882 to Valley City, North Dakota. He has lived in Cooperstown for 26 years and has the clothing store.
His wife, Thora Olsby, is from Toten. They have six children and a good home.
Source: Norwegians and Norwegian Homes in America by Hans Jervell - 1916 - Page 156