Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Olson, Martin 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

OLSON, Martin. - Every branch of industrial endeavor is represented at Morris, 
for the whole county looks to it as a source of supply, and depends upon its 
business men to provide for it needs. One of the prosperous business men of 
Morris, who is known throughout Grundy County as an expert in his line, is 
Martin Olson, proprietor of a first-class blacksmith and general repairing 
shop. He was born in Kendall County, Ill., December 25, 1880, a son of Albert 
and Isabell (Soram) Olson, natives of Norway, who were married in Illinois. 
They were farming people who operated a large property in Kendall County but 
since coming to Morris, in 1898, Albert Olson has lived retired. Twice 
married, he lost his first wife in 1897. Later he married Sarah Eng.

Until his mothers death, Martin Olson remained at home, but following that, 
rented land in Kendall County, and operated it. Coming to Grundy County, he 
farmed in Wauponsee Township for six years, when he moved to Morris, and was 
engaged for a time in clearing off stumps on wild land. In 1911 Mi. Olson 
opened a blacksmith shop, and since then has done all kinds of expert 
blacksmithing and general repair work. Owing to his thoroughness and his 
knowledge of his trade, Mr. Olson commands a large patronage and his volume of 
business shows a constant and healthy increase.

In February, 1902, Mr. Olson was married to Josie Thompson, born in Grundy 
County. They have two children: Agnes and Lawrence. Mr. Olson is a member of 
the Norwegian Lutheran Church, and gives liberally toward its support. Ever 
since casting his first vote, Mr. Olson has supported the candidates of the 
Republican party. He is a hard-working, industrious young man, and his 
progress has been earned through perseverance and thrift.

page 876

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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