Meeker County MN Archives Biographies.....Osterlund, Lewis 
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Source: Alden, Ogle & Co.
Author: See Below

 LEWIS OSTERLUND, of the mercantile firm of Osterlund & Leighton, prominent dealers
in general merchandise, in Dassel village, came to Meeker county in the year 1881.
In March, 1882, he entered the postoffice in this place as clerk, under Louis
Rodberg, postmaster, with whom he remained until January 1, 1883, when he was
himself appointed postmaster. He occupied this official position until May 1, 1887,
after which the present firm was formed and the store opened under their auspices.
He is a native of Sweden, born October 17, 1853, and remained a resident of his
native land until he had attained the age of twenty-seven years, but on the 23d of
May, 1881, embarked for the promised hind, the home of the poor man beneath the
folds of our starry banner, and upon setting foot upon the free soil of America,
came to Meeker county as mentioned above. After a short time he went to Minneapolis,
but five months later returned to Dassel where he now lives.

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


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