1865-?; poet who homesteaded in North Dakota in 1900. Much of his poetry has a North Dakota flavor

Somers, J.J. (James Joseph) (1865-?)

James Joseph Somers was born in 1865, the son of Martin Somers. He wrote his first piece of poetry when he was twelve years old. He was a farmer and homesteaded in North Dakota in 1900. By 1913, he was living in Minneapolis. He also appears to have spent some time around the area of Duluth, Minnesota. He composed songs and also published several works of poetry. His first book, The Beauties of the Mouse River Loop, was published in 1904. He published several other titles before his last book, Jim's Western Gems, was released in 1913.