Olmsted County MINNESOTA Biographies.....Theodore Nelson September 21 1871 - 
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Mike Oiseth MOISETH@mn.rr.com March 10, 2005, 11:19 am

Author: Joseph Leonard, History of Olmsted County, Minnesota

THEODORE NELSON was born in Rock Dell township, September 21, 1871, and
is one of six children born to the marriage of Thore and Christina, both
of whom were natives of Norway. In 1853 the father came to the United
States and for two years was engaged in farming in Rock county,
Wisconsin. He then went to California and remained there for two years,
working at various jobs, and then returned to this county in 1861 and
settled in Rock Dell township, taking up a tract of government land in
section fourteen. Here he lived until 1896, when he retired from the
farm and came to Stewartville where he resided until the day of his
death in 1905. He was an upright and useful citizen and during his stay
here built up a large and valuable property and left behind him a name
without reproach. He was prominent and liked by everybody and occupied
various local offices with ability and faithfulness. His widow Christina
is still living at an advanced age, though in the enjoyment of fair
health. Theodore Nelson was put to work on the farm at an early age and,
beside the common school, did not have good opportunities for acquiring
an education. Before reaching his majority he married March 24, 1892,
Miss Serine Rime, who was born December 31, 1875, on an adjoining farm,
her parents being pioneer settlers of this county. To this union nine
children have been born, as follows: Thomas M., born May 25, 1893; Edwin
M., born December 7, 1894, died May 31, 1902; Ella E., born July 28,
1896; George William, born September 19, 1898, died in infancy; George
William (2), born May 23, 1900; Ida S., born November 7, 1902; Miner E.,
born December 3, 1904; Norman T., born March 16, 1906; Tillie L., born
January 23, 1910. Since Theodore has had charge of the place he has made
many improvements. The farm now is one of the best in this portion of
the county. He owns 220 acres, well provided with good buildings and
machinery. He is the sort of man to secure and retain a large circle of
friends, and this he has done. He and family worship at the United
Lutheran church. He holds stock in the Zumbro Creamery, Farmers'
Elevator and Farmers' Lumber Yard. He is a Republican and takes much
interest in the success of his party and its principles.

Additional Comments:
Joseph Leonard, History of Olmsted County, Minnesota: together with sketches of many
of its pioneers, 
citizens, families, and institutions. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association,
1910. Pages 453-454.

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