NELSON

JOHN L. NELSON, of the firm of Lund & Nelson, furniture and undertaker,
is a native of Sweden. In 1867, he came to Galesburg, Ill.; in 1869,
came to Rock Island, Ill., and there worked at this business till
September 1, 1881, when he came to Oakland and engaged in this business.
He was married, in 1872, to Caroline Chillstrum, of Henry County, Ill.
They have four children, one son and three daughters. 

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

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