BIOGRAPHIES: Anders G. RAHM, Stanfold Township, Barron Co., WI *********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Submitted by: Vic Gulickson 24 February 2004 *********************************************************************** Anders G. Rahm, a respected resident of Section 26, Stanfold Township, was born in Sweden, July 3, 1852, and was there reared. He received a good education, and being a man of considerable mathematical ability, he became a government surveyor. This profession he followed for many years. In 1906, however, he decided to seek his fortune in America. Accordingly, he came to this country and in time found his way to Barron County, where he purchased 120 acres of land in Section 26, Stanfold Township. This farm was partly improved, and a small barn had been built. Mr. Rahm put up a good frame house, a barn, machinery sheds and other buildings, and started to develop the place. It is now as good a farm as can be found in the neighborhood, with well-kept buildings, well-tilled acres, suitable fences, good stock, and an adequate equipment of tools, implements and machinery. One of the features of the place is an excellent and productive orchard. Mr. Rahm successfully farmed until 1919, when he turned the management over to his sons, Gustave and Warren A. He and his wife still live on the home place. He is well thought of by all who know him, and is highly regarded for his worth, his character and his ability. Mr. Rahm was married in Sweden, to Anna Shieldburg, who was born July 29, 1852, and this union has been blessed with seven children: Warner A., Frieda, Hedwig, Jernon, Gustave, Andrea, and Signa. Warner A. was born July 17, 1893, came to this country with his parents, received his education in the common schools of Sweden and America, and learned farming from his father. He is interested with his brother, Gustave, in the management of the home farm, but is working as a motorman on the street railway system in Minneapolis. Frieda was born March 7, 1882. She is the wife of Ferdinand Ahlstrom, of Sweden, and has seven children. Hedwig was born Oct. 19, 1884. She is the wife of Charles Ingstrum, and lives in Vineland, N. J. Jernon was born in Sweden, Aug. 25, 1890, married Anna Steel, and lives in Minneapolis, Minn. Gustave was born Sept. 23, 1902, and is in partnership with his brother, Warner A., in the management of the home farm. Andrea was born Aug. 22, 1887, married Julmer Freeman, of Stanfold Township, and has one child, Rune. Signa was born July 16, 1880, married A. L. Ingstrom, of Minneapolis, Minn., and has one child, Wesley. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran Church. --Transcribed from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 176-177. © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm