BIOGRAPHIES:  Nels TYNI, Arland Township, Barron Co., WI

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Submitted by:  Vic Gulickson <vic@indy.net>  24 February 2004
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Nels Tyni, who started the farm in section 7, Arland Township that is now
operated by his son, John, was born in Finland, Sept. 11, 1862. He attended
school in his native land and afterwards engaged in farm labor, at which he
continued until 1884. He then emigrated to Canada, landing at Quebec, where
he resided for three years engaged in railroad work. In 1887 he settled in
Iron County, Mich., where he made his home until 1896, being employed in
the iron mines. At the end of that period he came to Barron County and
bought 80 acres of wild land in section 7, Arland Township, on which he
erected a set of log buildings, of which the house is still standing. He
then began the work of clearing his land, but could only devote a part of
his time to it, as to earn a living he was obliged to cut cordwood, which
he shipped to various places. During three years he cut several hundred
cords. In 1899, becoming discouraged with the slow progress he had made,
Mr. Tyni went back to Iron County, Mich., and again took up work in the
mines, remaining there until 1904. He then returned to Barron County and
again took up his residence on his farm, but his life was near its end, and
on Feb. 5, 1905, he passed away. Mr. Tyni was married July 31, 1892, at
Mansfield, Mich., to Elizabeth Lamme, who was born in Finland, July 8,
1871, and came to America in 1890. Their family circle was enlarged by the
birth of seven children: John, born July 10, 1893; Hilda, born Oct. 27,
1894, now Mrs. Peter Branson of Minneapolis; Velma, born July 26, 1896,
also residing in Minneapolis; Ina, born April 28, 1899; Nels, born April
19, 1901; Esther, born Nov. 19, 1902, and George, born April 19, 1905.
After her husband's death Mrs. Tyni carried on the farm as best she could
with the assistance of her son, John, then but twelve years old. A few
years later, having gained strength and experience, he became the active
manager, which he still remains. Forty-five acres of the land are now
cleared and broken, and in 1916 he and his mother rebuilt the house and
erected a barn 36 by 60 feet. They keep Holstein cattle, with a pure bred
sire, and the farm is now being conducted on a paying basis. The family
worships at the Finnish Synod Church in Arland Township. John Tyni is a
popular member.of the M. W. A. Camp at Almena.

--Transcribed from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper,
Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 920.


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