Neils and Bertha Pedersen are the parents of the other Pedersens in this photograph. They were among the first Scandinavian settlers in Palmerston North. Back Row, from left: Edie (Mrs Byles), Albert (farmer, Te Matai), Josephine (Mrs Hansen), Martin (farmer, Whakarongo and Bunnythorpe). Middle Row: Pete (farmer, Shannon), Mrs Bertha Pedersen (nee Olsen), Mr Neils Pedersen (farmer, Awapuni and Whakarongo), Emma (Mrs Hill), Billy (farmer, Whakarongo). Front Row: Sarah (Mrs Puklowski), Minnie (Mrs W. Littlejohn).