Could not speak English at the time of the 1900 census.
Applied for US Citizenship Oct 31 1892 in Richardton ND
2593March 20 1893 Richardton ND: purchased section 9-139-92 for $4500
2593July 6 1898 Acquires Homestead
25931898 Buys registered Percheron stud colt from HT Ranch in Amidon ND
2593His estate was divided among his children:
2593• Ray received a quarter section of land southeast of Richardton
• Christ , Steve , and John receive other quarters of homestead section
• Pete got other land at Lemmon +$1,000
• Brothers agree to lease to Ray their 1/4 sections, as well as the breeding stock for 5 years
• Sisters received $3,000 apiece
• Marianna lived with Ray