Bio of OLSON, John N. (b.1862), Wright Co., MN
(Partial bio)
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317   HISTORY OF WRIGHT COUNTY                          317 

John N. Olson, proprietor of a popular summer resort on Olson's Point, 
Buffalo lake, is familiarly known as "Johnny Olson" to all the leading 
outdoor sportsmen of the Northwest. He has achieved success in life and 
has done much to advertise Wright county as an ideal place in which to 
spend a vacation. He was born in Sweden, August 2, 1862, son of Olaf 
Nelson and Mary Storfall, who brought the family to Goodhue county, 
this state, in 1868, and in 1869 secured a homestead in Renville 
township, Renville county. They underwent many severe experiences as 
pioneers. During the hard winter of 1870-71, the cabin was completely 
covered with snow, so that they were unable to get