BIOGRAPHIES: Nels H. NELSON, Elk Mound Township, Dunn 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: Laura Abood 20 November 2004 ********************************************************************* Nels H. NELSON, an early settler in the town of Elk Mound, now deceased, was born near Christiania, Norway, July 29, 1841, son of Henry and Partrenella (Tilleson) Nelson. The family came to the United States in 1953, settling first at Waupun in Fond du Lac County, Wis., whence they came to Dunn County in 1959. On arriving here they settled on a tract of land near the site of Elk Mound village, and for the remainder of their lives were engaged in farming here, both being now deceased. Nels H., who came to America with his parents in 1853, attended school both in Norway and in Waupun, Wis. After coming to Dunn County he continued to reside with his parents until 1869. He then began farming on his own account, buying 120 acres of wild land in Section 25, town of Elk Mound. The first house he built on it was a small frame one of 16 by 24 feet in ground plan, was gradual but sure and was continued over many years. In 1911 he built a modern barn of 36 x 60 feet in ground plan, and with a full basement, also a complete set of modern out-buildings, besides a residence, substantial and comfortable and with every desirable convenience. In 1919 he retired from active work, renting the farm to his son-in-law, Carl Hanson, but continuing to reside on it until his death, which occurred Oct. 21, 1923, when he was in his eighty- third year. He had a long career and had made a worthy record as a good practical farmer, and agreeable neighbor, and kind husband and father. He was married Oct. 29, 1865, to Georgianna Bye, who was born in Norway, March 12, 1828, and who, after a happy wedded life of nearly 43 years, passed away on the farm, Oct. 23, 1908. They had but one child, Helma M., who was born July 19, 1868, and is now Mrs. Carl Hanson, having been married June 30, 1894. On the death of her father the home farm became her property, and she and her husband are now conducting it. A fine piece of agricultural property, it is known as Meadow Spring Farm to everybody throughout this part of Dunn County. -Transcribed from the "History of Dunn County Wisconsin, 1925," page 872 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm