Fredolph H. Melquist Biography


	This biography appears on page 1048 in "History of Dakota 
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				FREDOLPH H. MELQUIST. 

	Fredolph H. Melquist, engaged in the practice of law at Sioux 
Falls as a member of the firm of Christopherson & Melquist, was born in 
Carver county, Minnesota, October 18, 1887, a son of S. A. and Sophia 
(Johnson) Melquist. About 1890 they removed with their family to Sioux 
Falls, where they now reside. To them were born six children. 

	Fredolph H. Melquist acquired his education in Gustavus Adolphus 
College at St. Peter, Minnesota, in the University of Minnesota and in 
the University of South Dakota, graduating in law from the last named 
institution in 1911. He then removed to Sioux Falls and on the 1st of 
October, 1913, entered the office of C. A. Christopherson. The 
partnership between them has been maintained under the firm style of 
Christopherson & Melquist and their ability is evidenced in the large 
clientage accorded them, connecting them with much important 
litigation. 

	Mr. Melquist married Miss Gertrude Walsh, a daughter of John 
Walsh, of Marshall, Minnesota. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias 
and he and his wife are well known socially in Sioux Falls, where the 
hospitality of the best homes is freely accorded them.