Methias Larson Biography


	This biography appears on page 1877 in "History of South 
	Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. II (1904) and was scanned, 
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	METHIAS LARSON was born in Norway and there he spent the days of 
his childhood and youth, remaining in his early life with his parents, 
also natives of Norway. In 1850 the parents left that country and 
became residents of Dane county, Wisconsin, and after coming to America 
he assisted his father in the arduous task of developing a new farm. 
When the country became involved in civil war he espoused the cause of 
the Union and became a valiant soldier. He arrived in Dakota in 1862 
and entered one hundred and sixty acres of government land and soon 
afterward he planted seven acres to timber. All the improvements upon 
the place have been made by him and he now has a valuable property. He 
raises cattle, most of which is of common grades, but he also has some 
full-blooded shorthorn and good Hereford cattle. He likewise raises 
Poland-China and Berkshire hogs.

	Mr. Larson was united in marriage to Miss Lena Hoesgard, and unto 
them were born four children. The family are identified with the 
Lutheran church and Mr. Larson votes with the Republican party.