Meeker County MN Archives Biographies.....Ahlstrom, Charles M. 1859 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mn/mnfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00001.html#0000031 January 8, 2020, 8:32 pm Source: Alden, Ogle & Co. Author: See Below CHARLES M. AHLSTROM. The subject of this sketch is an enterprising and successful farmer and stock-raiser, who resides on section 31, Harvey township. Hie is a native of Chisago county, Minn., where he was born on the 8th of August, 1859, and he is a son of Andrew M. and Carrie Ahlstrom. In 1S64 he removed, with his parents, to Meeker county, and the family settled on section 30, where Charles M. still resides. His parents were both natives of Sweden. They came to the United States in 1854. They are both still living. The subject of our sketch, Charles, grew to manhood in Meeker county, attending school as opportunity offered, and assisting his father on the farm. On the 27th of May, 1882, he was married to Mary Peterson, of Swede Grove township. Their marriage has been blessed with three children, whose names are Stacie, Carl M. and Clearence A., the last named being an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Ahlstrom are exemplary members and active supporters of the Lutheran Church. In political matters Mr. Ahlstrom is a republican. He now owns 100 acres of land, and has a good start and good prospects for future success. Additional Comments: Extracted from: Illustrated Album of Biography Meeker and McLeod Counties, Minnesota 1888 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mn/meeker/bios/ahlstrom145nbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mnfiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb