Obit for OLFSON, Margaret (Olson) (Thompson) (b.1827 d.1906), Kandiyohi Co., MN 
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Margaret Thompson - Olfson (Wisconsin)

Obituary - Salem Cemetery
Mrs. Hans Olfson (Olson) Sr. died July 5, 1906. She is survived by a 
husband and two sons. Margaret Thompson was born in Sweden May 10, 1827. 
In 1850 she came to this country with her parents, who settled in the town 
of Farmington. On April 13, 1857(8), she was married to Hans Olfson and 
continued to reside in the same town until six years ago, when they left 
farm and moved into Sheridan. Four children were born to them, but only 
two survive her, H. Olfson Jr. of Sheridan; and P.M. Olfson of Waupaca. 
A daughter died in infancy and the youngest son Oliver passed away five 
years ago. Also one sister, Mrs. Sam Stoner of Lakota, Dakota; and four 
brothers, Peter and Oliver Thompson of Worthington, Minn.; John and Thomas 
of New London, Minn.