C. F. BODINS0N, dealer in general stock--groceries, queens-ware and
glassware; established the business in June, 1878, and carries about
$6,000 worth of stock to supply his trade; employs four men. He was born
in Sweden June 29, 1846; came alone to America in 1865, and settled at
Bishop Hill, Henry Co., Ill., and engaged as clerk in a general store
about two years; then to Galva, Ill., in same business as before until
1870. He then began the grocery trade, in company with another party,
continuing three years; sold out to his partner and opened the grocery
business alone, and continued until he moved to Kearney, Neb., in 1878.
He was married, December 28, 1870, to Miss Louisa Dahlgren, of Knox
County, Ill. They have three sons--Perry Fred, Frank Axel and William
Leroy. He is a member of I. O. O.F. of Kearney, Neb., also the K. of H.
Lodge, No. 1,335.

Source: Andreas' History of Nebraska 1883, Buffalo County, Town of
Kearney
Contributed by: Susie Martin-Rott
rootbound2@geocities.com

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