A. E. Lundeen Biography


	This biography appears on page 1140 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was 
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				A. E. LUNDEEN. 

	One of the leading business interests of Bristol is the implement 
house of A. E. Lundeen, an enterprising merchant who belongs to that 
class of representative citizens that Sweden has furnished to this 
state—a class that has done much toward the upbuilding and material 
development of South Dakota. He was born in Sweden, July 8, 1880, his 
parents being Magnus P. and Benta Lundeen, also natives of Sweden, born 
in 1841 and 1843 respectively. Coming to the United States in 1880, 
they settled in Day county, Dakota territory, where the father secured 
a homestead claim which he owned and occupied throughout his remaining 
days, winning success as the reward of the industry and determination 
which he displayed in the conduct of his business interests. He died in 
1887, while his wife survived until 1911. They were members of the 
Lutheran church and in his political views Mr. Lundeen was a 
republican. To them were born four children, three of whom survive, 
namely: Peter, an agriculturist residing in Bristol; A. E., of this 
review; and Emma, who gave her hand in marriage to Albert Ziegenhagen, 
a farmer living in North Dakota. 

	It was during his infancy that A. E. Lundeen was brought to 
Dakota territory and in the schools of Day county he pursued his 
education, supplemented by a commercial course at Valparaiso, Indiana. 
His early experiences were those of the farm and he continued to engage 
in agricultural pursuits until 1905, when he removed to Bristol, 
turning his attention to the implement business, in which connection he 
has built up a good trade. He handles farm machinery of standard makes 
and his reliability in trade transactions, combined with his energy and 
experience have brought to him a gratifying patronage. He also owns two 
farms in Day county and his property is the evidence of a life of well 
directed energy and thrift. 

	In 1907 Mr. Lundeen was united in marriage to Miss Emma Vehe, a 
native of Day county, South Dakota, and a daughter of John L. Vehe, who 
is a retired agriculturist residing in Bristol. Our subject and his 
wife have two children: Roumelle, who is attending school; and Lloyd. 

	The religious faith of Mr. and Mrs. Lundeen is that of the 
Lutheran church, while his fraternal connections are with the Odd 
Fellows lodge of Bristol, in which he has passed all of the chairs. He 
exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of 
the republican party and for three years served as mayor of Bristol, 
carefully directing its interests and seeking at all times to uphold 
and promote those movements and projects which are a matter of civic 
virtue and civic pride.