Meeker County MN Archives Biographies.....Lindell, Ole Nelson 1844 - 
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    OLE NELSON LINDELL, one of the leading, enterprising merchants of the village of
Grove City, is a native of Sweden, born March 9, 1844, and made his home in the land
of his birth until after his marriage which took place Nov. 7, 1867, on which day he
wedded Miss Ella Nelson. In 1869, the young couple decided to leave their home
beneath the frowning rocks and rocking pines of Norway, and seek in the new world
that easier road to competence that America affords. On their arrival they came at
once to Minnesota, and Mr. Lindell bought a homestead claim in Swede Grove township,
of O. Levander. This was in the southeast quarter of section 26, and constituted the
south half, and upon this farm he lived some eight years. In 1871 he bought sixty
acres more; his father’s family emigrated to this country. Renting his place to an
individual for six years, Mr. Lindell removed to the village of Grove City, and
engaged in the furniture business and gave some attention to his trade, which was
that of a carpenter. A year’s trial satisfied him that the venture would be a
judicious one, he added a full and complete stock of hardware and has now as large
an assortment in both lines as is needed by the necessities of the trade. In the
cellar of his store building he carries all kinds of heavy hardware; on the first
floor shelf and fancy hardware, and the second story is packed with furniture of
every description.

   Mr. and Mrs. Lindell are the parents of four children, three on earth and one in
Heaven. Their records are as follows— Mary Christine, who was born Nov. 27, 1871;
Mina Albertina, born in September, 1880; Otto, born Dec. 23, 1885, and died March
25, 1886; Otto Anton, born Feb. 19, 1887.

   Mr. Lindell in politics affiliates with the Democratic party and usually supports
the candidates of that organization, He has held the position of village trustee for
two years, and in March, 1888, was elected president of the village trustees, and is
looked upon as a representative citizen. Mrs. Lindell is a consistent member of the
Swedish Lutheran Church.

   In 1884 our subject became a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, was
elected financier and served for two years and was then chosen master workman of the
lodge.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from
Illustrated Album of Biography
Meeker and McLeod Counties, Minnesota
1888


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