Bio of Carlson, Oliver (b.1845) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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Carlson, Oliver, carpenter, Lake City, is a native of Sweden, born in
Blikinge county, in the southern part of that kingdom, October 16, 1845.
His early life was passed on a farm, and he received the common-school
education of his native tongue. When sixteen years old he was apprenticed
to the carpenter's trade, and this has ever since occupied his attention.
In 1869 he set out for America, and came direct to Lake City. He at once
entered the employ of E. Alexander, a contracting builder, and served this
till 1880, when he became the partner of his employer. In 1883 this firm
built the county poorhouse, and the handsome brick schoolhouse in the
second ward of this city. Mr. Carlson is a member of the A.O.U.W., and an
independent republican. In January, 1872, he was married to Hannah
Johnson, who was born three years previous to her husband, near the same
place. Their offspring are christened and aged as here noted: Caroline,
thirteen; Ethan Elmer, seven, and Julia, five years.