BIOGRAPHIES: Edward SOLUM #2, Stanley Township, Barron County, WI

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Edward Solum, a well known farmer owning 80 acres in Section 9, Stanley
Township, was born on a farm in Modum, Norway, Dec. 20, 1863, the son of
Nels and Nicolena Solum. He was reared and educated in his native land, and
in the spring of 1882 like so many of his countrymen, determined to try his
fortunes in America. He was then a youth still in his teens. After landing
he found his way to Eau Claire, in this state. That summer he worked on a
farm at Sand Creek, in Dunn County, and then, with headquarters at Rice
Lake, worked for the Knapp, Stout & Co. for many years. In 1898 he bought
his present farm, then a tract of wild land. Here, by hard work, by toiling
early and late, and by careful management and good judgment, he has built
up a good place. He first built a frame house and a log barn. The house he
has continued to keep in good repair and has improved it from time to time.
The log barn has been replaced with a frame structure, 32 by 48 feet, with
a full stone basement. A silo has also been erected, and sheds and other
buildings put up. Mr. Solum now has a good farm, and is one of the
successful men of his community. He raises the usual crops, and makes a
specialty of Holstein cattle and Red Duroc swine. His home is always open
to his friends, and is one of the popular social centers of the town. His
wife has been his able helpmeet in all his undertakings. As a father, he is
interested in education, and has done good service as a member of the
school board. Mr. Solum was married in Stanley Township on Oct. 8, 1891, to
Catherine Berger, who was born in Germany, Dec. 4, 1865, the daughter of
John and Regina Berger, and came to this country in 1882. Mr. and Mrs.
Solum have eight children: Edna, Florence, George, Clara, Mildred, Alice,
Nellie (deceased) and Nellie. Edna is the wife of John Rauchenstein, of
Stanley Township. Florence is the wife of Erling Anderson, of Stanley
Township. Clara is a teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Solum have taken especial pride
in their fine family, and all are turning out to be a credit to their
parents and to their home training.

--Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr. & Co.,
1922, pg. 753.