Bio of Nygren, Charles J. (b.1846) Wabasha Co., MN
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Nygren, Charles J. (page 343), an extensive landowner, now deceased, was
known for many years throughout southeastern Minnesota and southwestern
Wisconsin as a large dealer in horses and mules. He was one of those men
who came to this county with absolutely nothing, and by hard work, native
shrewdness and sterling integrity achieved a respected place among the
most prosperous men of the county, and left to his large family the
memories of a worthy life, and the heritage of a respected name. He was
born in Orobo, Sweden, March 5, 1846, the son of Erick Nygren. Left
motherless at an early age, he was reared in his native land, and was
thrown on his own resources when but eleven years old. As a young man he
married Maria Johanson. In 1869 they came to America, reached the
Mississippi by railroad, came up that stream on a boat, and disembarked at
Hastings with practically no worldly possessions. Securing such work as he
could, Mr. Nygren made his way through Goodhue County into this county,
where he was variously employed, in general labor, as a teamster, and as a
farm renter. After awhile he bought a place of his own. Gradually he added
to his possessions until he owned a large tract of good farm land lying in
Mt. Pleasant and Gilford Townships. Of this tract, two of the sons, Oscar
M. and Charles Elmer now each own a farm of 240 acres in Mt. Pleasant
Township, on each of which Mr. Nygren put up a dwelling and a good set of
buildings. In addition to the busy cares of operating his broad acres, Mr.
Nygren dealt in horses and mules, buying, feeding, breeding and shipping.
His principal shipping point was Lake City, and his principal market at
St. Louis. It was through this trading, that Mr. Nygren became so widely
and favorably known throughout this entire region. In 1903 he moved to
Lake City and purchased a home at the corner of Prairie avenue and Dwelle
street. He continued from this point in horse dealing and shipping. After
a long and useful life filled with worthy accomplishment, he died June 21,
1912, and his death was sincerely mourned. His wife still makes her home
in Lake City. Mr. And Mrs. Nygren were the parents of ten children: Carl
Herman, Ida M., Carl Sigfred, Huldah, Oscar William, Edla M., John Herman,
Charles Elmer, Anna Louisa and Selma Eugenia. Carl Herman was left with
relatives in Sweden, and died at the age of four years. Ida M. was born
August 17, 1870, and lives at home. Carl Sigfred was born April 3, 1873,
and is in the real estate business at Lake City. Huldah Maria was born
April 14, 1874, and is now dead. Oscar William was born April 7, 1876, and
is a farmer in Mount Pleasant Township. Edla M. was born April 12, 1878,
who is now Mrs. Louis Walther, of Waseca, Minn. John Herman was born April
27, 1880, and is a veterinary surgeon at Waverly, Ia. Charles Elmer was
born January 8, 1883, and is now a farmer in Mount Pleasant Township. Anna
Louisa was born may 1, 1885, married Oscar Olson, and resides at Brooten,
Minn. Selma Eugenia was born October 1, 1887, and is a teacher in the Lake
City high school. She lives with her mother.