A. W. Fossum, D. D. S. Biography


	This biography appears on pages 420 in "History of Dakota Territory" 
	by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was scanned, 
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				A. W. FOSSUM, D. D. S.  

	Dr. A. W. Fossum, who since 1898 has engaged in the practice of 
dentistry at Aberdeen, winning a  place among the leading 
representatives of his profession in the city, was born in Lansing, 
Iowa, June 22, 18,4. He is a son of A. C. and Walborg (Engobretsen) 
Fossum, the former a pioneer in South Dakota. He came to this state in 
1881 and was joined by his wife and children in the following year, the 
family making their home for some time in a sod shanty on a tract of 
government  land which the father had taken up. He afterward engaged in 
the building and contracting business  and became widely and favorably 
known in this locality.

	After acquiring a public-school education Dr. Fossum entered the 
Chicago College of Dental  Surgery, from which he received his degree 
of D. D. S. in 1898. In the same year be came to Aberdeen and opened an 
office. Here he has since engaged in the practice of his profession. 
His patronage has increased yearly and has now reached extensive 
proportions, being an excellent evidence of Dr. Fossum's skill and 
ability and of his standing in the eyes of the community.  

	On the 9th of August, 1899, Dr. Fossum was united in marriage to 
Miss Nellie Louise Wilson, a daughter of F. D. Wilson, of Aberdeen, and 
they have become the parents of two daughters. Dr. Fossum is a member 
of the Masonic lodge, chapter, commandery and Shrine and belongs also 
to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Pythias, 
of which he is the keeper of records and seals of Aberdeen Lodge, No. 
55. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and gives his political 
allegiance to the republican party. He keeps in close touch with the 
advancement of his profession along all lines and his ability in his 
chosen field is pronounced.