Thomas Barstead/Tobias J. Barstad came to America,from Barstad, Norway, on April 8, 1902. He settled at Elk Point, SD, and worked for an uncle. His future wife, Esther/Askerd Ousdal, came to America from Tonstad, Norway, in October of 1905, settling in Chicago, Illinois. their marriage on September 25, 1907.
farmed in Elk Point area for a time, 1910, purchased a farm in Silver Creek Township, Sanborn Co., SD Mrs. Barstead passed away January 3, 1928 and Mr. Barstead died on March 28, 1942.
six children, Percival, Arnold, Amos, Kenneth, Leonard, and Elaine,
Source:Reminiscing A Centennial History of Sanborn County and Woonsocket