Born Aug. 9, 1862, Lesjaskogen, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, to Per N. and Anne (Loftingsmoe). Immigrated in 1884 to Goodhue Co., Minn. Married Marie

Morken (also from Lesjaskogen ) Jan. 15, 1886, Madelia, Minn.

Honored by his five children: Peder, a pastor, Viroqua, Wis.; Bella,in Walla Walla, Wash.; Anna (Married Rev.

Albert Moberg), Jackson, Minn.; Inga; Harold, Souris, N.D.