BIOGRAPHIES: Hans T. SOLUM, Cumberland 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 18 June 2005 ************************************************************************ Hans T. Solum, for nearly twenty-five years a resident of Section 3, Cumberland Township, was born in Norway, Jan. 24, 1858, and was there reared and attended school. As a youth he worked on farms and in the woods. He came to America in 1880, landed in New York, and found his way directly to Cumberland. He first purchased 80 acres in Section 3, and later added 40 more. Still later he sold 40 acres to his brother, Iver. He put up a log cabin, and in time brought his bride there. He built up a good set of log buildings and cleared about 30 acres. In 1904 he took up his home in Crosby, N. D. Mr. Solum was married Dec. 5, 1885, to Olia Olson, who was born in Norway on Oct. 9, 1854, the daughter of Arnie and Inga (Severson) Olson, both now deceased. This union has been blessed with eight children. Theodore was born Jan. 1, 1887. Albert was born Sept. 26, 1888. Edwin was born July 12, 1890. Ida A. was born Sept. 11, 1891, and is now the wife of John Worsley, of Superior, Wis. Henry was born March 25, 1 893. Helnia O. was born Dec. 4, 1894, and is the wife of Lester M. Bonett. John was born Nov. 17, 1896. Sophia was born July 5, 1898. For many years Mrs. Solum successfully conducted the home farm with the assistance of her sons. They have cleared and broken 30 more acres. In 1906 they erected a comfortable and pleasant home. In 1912 they put up a chicken coop and hog house. In 1910 they built a good barn, furnished with modern barn equipment. They successfully carry on general farming and dairying, and have a good herd of Holsteins with a full-blooded sire. They have stock in the Cumberland Light & Power Co., and in the Star Cheese Co. The youngest son, John, has been the manager of the farm since 1915. Mrs. Solum is a most worthy woman, of good business mind, and an excellent mother and neighbor. The sons are energetic and capable, and the family enjoys a most excellent standing in the community. The home is one of hospitality and good cheer, and the doors are always open to the family friends. --Transcribed from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 425. © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm