Weld County, History of Colorado, BIOS: BOSTROM, William (published 1918)
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"History of Colorado", edited by Wilbur Fisk Stone, published by The S. J. 
Clarke Publishing Co. (1918)  Vol. II


p. 404, 406
photo p. 405



	WILLIAM BOSTROM.

	William Bostrom, now living retired in Greeley and spoken of by 
his fellow townsmen in terms of the highest regard, was born in Sweden 
January 6, 1868, a son of C. R. and Christine Louise Bostrom. He came 
to this country when eighteen years of age, after acquiring a limited 
education in his native land. The reports which he heard concerning the 
opportunities of the new world led him to the determination to leave 
Sweden and cross the Atlantic. He arrived in Winnipeg but spent only a 
few months there, earning a little money by doing anything that came 
his way and scorning no employment that would yield him an honest 
dollar. He then decided to go to Chicago but remained in that city for 
only a few days and subsequently proceeded westward to Iowa, where he 
obtained a position in the coal mines. He spent a few months there and 
then determined to seek his fortune still farther west. Proceeding to 
Cheyenne, Wyoming, he there obtained a position with the Union Pacific 
Railroad Company, and during the time which he spent with them he 
worked very hard, winning promotion to the position of foreman, in 
which capacity he continued to serve until 1894. He then decided to 
come to Eaton and try and interest himself in farming and general 
agricultural pursuits. He rented a tract of land, which he carefully 
and systematically cultivated until 1897, and by reason of his close 
application, his earnest study of the best methods and his unfaltering 
perseverance he made good, so that he was able to purchase a tract of 
land northeast of Greeley, buying one hundred and sixty acres from P. 
E. Smith. In 1901 he sold that property, having cultivated it for four 
years, and then purchased another tract of land from Governor Eaton, 
situated southeast of the city of Eaton. This was eighty-seven acres of 
deeded land. He then carried on general farming and sheep feeding, and 
owing to his foresight, his business discernment and enterprising 
methods he won a very substantial measure of prosperity. He is still 
interested in the farm but is now leading a retired life and occupies a 
beautiful home in Greeley.

	In 1895 Mr. Bostrom was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Hager, 
who was born in Sweden and came to the United States in 1889. Their 
children are: Arthur R., who is married and is engaged in farming near 
Greeley; Eben R., who is married and is living on the Eaton road, where 
he follows farming; Olga Louise; Hettie Elizabeth; Florence; and 
Clarence W.

	Mr. Bostrom votes with the republican party. He has seen many 
changes in Greeley and Eaton, there being very few houses in Greeley 
when he arrived. A genial disposition and pleasing manner have won for 
him the warm regard of all with whom he has come in contact. He is 
greatly respected for his straightforward dealing and genuine worth and 
all who know him speak of him in terms of high regard. He and his 
family are connected with the Swedish church of Eaton and the 
hospitality of the best homes is freely accorded them.