Andrew C. Berg Biography


	This biography appears on pages 584-587 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915) and was 
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				ANDREW C. BERG. 

	Andrew C. Berg is one of the partners in the firm of Berg & 
Estensen, who carry on a general merchandise and hardware business in 
Sherman. They have one of the leading business houses of Minnehaha 
county and are accorded a liberal patronage, which is drawn not only 
from the town of Sherman but also from the surrounding country. 

	Mr. Berg was born in Norway in 1860, a son of Christopher A. and 
Agata Berg, who brought their family to the United States in 1872. They 
first located in Michigan, but in 1874 came to South Dakota, locating 
in Highland township, Minnehaha county. The father homesteaded land on 
section 19 and took up a tree claim on section 32. He continued to 
cultivate his land until 1907, when he removed to Sherman, where he is 
still residing. His wife, however, has passed away. 

	Andrew C. Berg was educated in the common schools and after 
laying aside his textbooks assisted his father in the work of the farm 
until 1888, when he entered upon his career as a merchant. Beginning 
with a small stock, the firm of Berg & Estensen has gradually added to 
the lines of merchandise carried, and as their business methods are 
above reproach, it is but natural that theirs is now one of the leading 
stores of the county. In addition to his connection with this business 
Mr. Berg is president of the Farmers Elevator. 

	Mr. Berg was married in 1886 to Miss Emma Estensen, a daughter of 
E. and Christina Estensen, and they have become the parents of the 
following children: Alma Charlotte, now Mrs. J. A. Johnson; Emily Mabel 
Louise, the wife of Helmer Docken; Curtis Leroy, deceased; and Ethel 
Lillian. All of the children were born in South Dakota. 

	The family give their religious allegiance to the Lutheran church 
and are among the prominent members of the congregation in Sherman. Mr. 
Berg supports the platform and candidates of the republican party and 
is chairman of the school board, doing much to further the cause of 
public education. He still owns the homestead, although he resides in 
Sherman, and maintains a keen interest in the agricultural development 
of this section of the state as well as in the maintenance of good 
business conditions in Sherman. He has found in this country 
opportunities for advancement, and as he has utilized them, he is now 
one of the most prosperous and esteemed men of his community.