Victor was born in Morton, Richland County, North Dakota on February 16, 1889. He served in the American Army during World War I. On September 14, 1918, Victor married Zelma Christine Sanderson. They had four children. Victor and Christine lived in Saskatchewan until 1927, when they moved to the South Peace and settled in Sexsmith. They lived there for two years before moving to Deer Hill (northeast of Fairview). Victor died in Fairview on December 7, 1972.
Sources: Wagon Trails Grown Over p. 230