Albert J. Lindahl Biography


	This biography appears on pages 283-284 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915) and was 
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				ALBERT J. LINDAHL. 

	Albert J. Lindahl, the efficient treasurer of Grant county, is 
one of the valued citizens of Milbank. A native of Minnesota, his birth 
occurred in Willmar, August 6, 1883, and he is a son of Thomas and 
Hadda (Rungquist) Lindahl, both of whom were born in Sweden, the former 
in 1847 and the latter in 1853. The maternal grandfather, John 
Rungquist, emigrated to America and for a number of years followed 
farming in South Dakota. Thomas Lindahl came to the United States not 
long after the close of the Civil war and first settled in St. Paul, 
after which he removed successively to Chicago and to Willmar, 
Minnesota. He purchased land in that locality and was for five years a 
resident of Kandiyohl county. In 1884 he removed to Grant county, South 
Dakota, purchased a relinquishment and proved up a claim on which he 
still resides. He has added to his holdings, which now comprise four 
hundred and eighty acres, and his farm is recognized as one of the most 
valuable properties in the county. He is also president of the Farmers 
State Bank of Strandburg. When he came to this state he was a 
comparatively poor man but, utilizing the opportunities here offered, 
has gained financial independence. In religious faith he is a Free 
Baptist and his political allegiance is given to the republican party. 
He was married in Chicago and to him and his wife have been born nine 
children, namely: Edward, who is deputy treasurer; Clara and Fred, both 
at home; Albert J.; Harry, who is living in northern Minnesota and who 
is assistant cashier of a bank; and Robert, Emil, Arthur and Joseph, 
all at home. 

	Albert J. Lindahl received his education in the public schools 
and in the State Agricultural College at Brookings, which he attended 
for two years. He grew to manhood upon his father's farm and continued 
to give his time to agricultural pursuits until 1909, when he became 
deputy county treasurer. He held that office until the fall of 1912, 
when he was elected treasurer, which position he is still filling He 
devotes his entire time to the duties of his office and is accurate, 
systematic and prompt in the performance of the work devolving upon 
him. He has demonstrated that the confidence placed in his ability and 
integrity is well founded and his services are very satisfactory to his 
constituents. 

	Mr. Lindahl is a stalwart supporter of the principles of the 
republican party as he believes that they are best calculated to 
promote the welfare of the country. Fraternally he belongs to Milbank 
Lodge, No. 20, A. F. & A. M., of which he is secretary, and Milbank 
Chapter, No. 15, R. A. M. All who know him esteem him highly and he has 
also made many warm personal friends.