Bio of ERICKSON, Erick, Wright Co., MN
(Partial bio)
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468            HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY 

born November 14, 1869 (died in Norway); Ole, born January 7, 1861; Julia,
born July 17, 1863; Annie, born November 15, 1865; Andrew, born January 
29, 1874; Mary, born March 8, 1887. The two youngest were born in the 
United States, the rest in Norway. Erick Erickson, the father, came to 
America in the spring of 1868, and in the fall arrived in Carver county, 
Minnesota. In 1871 he reached Wright county, and purchased sixty-eight 
acres in section 18, Middleville township. This tract, situated on the 
banks of the Crow river, was entirely wild and covered with woods. He 
erected a log cabin, and with the assistance of a yoke of oxen started to 
clear the land. He worked on the railroad from Smith's Lake, then the end 
of the line, westward through Wright county, and was thus enabled to secure 
sufficient funds to send for his wife and family. On this place in 
Middleville township Andrew Erickson was born and reared and here he has 
since continued to reside. He manages the place in a capable manner and 
carries on general farming. He is highly regarded, he is a useful citizen, 
and his worth is fully appreciated throughout the community. Erick Erickson, 
now nearly ninety-three years of age, is still living on the old home farm 
with his son Andrew, and despite his advanced years is still quite active.