Carvell O. Fossum, D. D. S. Biography


	This biography appears on pages 443-444 in "History of Dakota Territory" 
	by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was scanned, 
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				CARVELL O. FOSSUM, D. D. S. 

	Dr. Carvell 0. Fossum, engaged in the practice of dentistry in 
Aberdeen in partnership with his brother, Dr. A. W. Fossum, was born in 
Chicago in 1878, and is a son of A. C. and Walborg (Engobretsen) 
Fossum, of whom further mention is made elsewhere in this work. In the 
family were eight children: Dr. A. W., a partner of the subject of this 
review; Mrs. Nels Johnson, of Aberdeen; Dr. Carvell O.; George, who 
follows the profession of architecture; Thor, practicing dentistry in 
Groton, South Dakota; Andrew, Jr.; Louise, who holds the position of 
department clerk of courts; and Harry, who died at tie age of 
seventeen. 

	Dr. Carvell O. Fossum spent his boyhood upon a farm and acquired 
his early education in the district school. Following this he entered 
the Chicago College of Dental Surgery, from which he was graduated with 
the degree of D.-1). S. in 1901. He immediately located in Aberdeen, 
where he has since engaged in practice in partnership with his brother. 
He is a worthy exponent of the most advanced methods of dental practice 
and his ability is widely recognized and has brought him a large and 
growing patronage. 

	On the 13th of December, 1903, Dr. Fossum was united in marriage 
to Miss Daisy M. Shaft, a daughter of Fred S. Shaft, and they have 
become the parents of two children, a son and a daughter. Dr. Fossum is 
a member of the Masonic lodge, the Knights of Pythias and the 
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and he belongs to the Presbyterian 
church. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and 
he is now serving capably and conscientiously as a member of the city 
park board. He enjoys a large practice, is a progressive citizen and 
one whose position in the community is enviable, as the expression of 
public opinion regarding him is altogether favorable.