Obituary: Adams County, Wisconsin: James ATTLESON ************************************************************************ Submitted by Joan Benner, May 2005 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ From the Friendship Reporter, Thursday September 27, 1923, Page 4 James Attleson was born in Norway on the 12th of July, 1851 and came to this country with his parents when he was one year old. His parents came to Adams County, and here Mr. Attleson lived until his death which occurred at his home in the town of Strong's Prairie, Sunday September 16th, at the age of 72 years, 2 months and 4 days. Mr. Attleson for years was prominent in town affairs and held many local township offices. He was also a devoted member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Arkdale and took an active interest in church work. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Charley, Tena, William, Dora, Sarah, Josie, Gertie and George; also by two brothers and one sister, Atley and Andrew Attleson and Dina Monson of Madison. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon Sept. 19th, at the house and at the Central Lutheran Church. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereaved family.