From left to right: Jakobina, Johnny, Pjetur, Sara, Maria and Steinie.
Pjetur Finnson was born at Fitjum, Midfjord, Iceland on October 29, 1869. His father was Finnur Finnson of Fitjum, Midfjord, Iceland who was married to Kristin Arnadottir. Pjetur's mother was Margret Tomasdottir, unmarried. According to Jakobina, Pjetur was raised by his older half-brother, Jacob, until he was 14, then he left home to become a fisherman. He died in Blaine, Washington on July 13, 1944.
Maria Stefania Johannesdottir, of Ljosavatin, Iceland, was born on June 16, 1870. She was the daughter of Sigurbjorg Kristjansdottir (presumably unmarried) and Johannes Johannesson. Maria was placed on a farm when she was 5 years old and never lived with her mother again.
Maria had an older sister, Sigridur Hall (January 01, 1869- August 13, 1949), who married Steingrimur (Hallgrimursson) Hall (December 26, 1868 - December 23, 1950). The Halls had emigrated to North America in 1888. They were living in North Dakota in 1890, the year Maria emigrated. Maria lived with the Halls until she married Pjetur in 1892 or 1893 (sources vary).
Pjetur and Maria moved to the West Coast in 1894, moving first to Seattle, then Marietta (near Bellingham, Washington) and then finally settling in Blaine, Washington in 1906. The Halls also moved to the West Coast, arriving in Seattle in 1902 (estimate), and also moving to Marietta before settling south of Blaine, Washington.
Maria died in Whatcom County, Washington on July 28, 1956.