CARLSON, Gus A. - 1914

CARLSON, GUNNESON

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HISTORY OF
Cherokee County
IOWA
VOLUME II
ILLUSTRATED
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1914
by Thomas McCulla

GUS A. CARLSON.

Gus A. Carlson, engaged in the plumbing and heating business in Washta, was born in Sweden in October, 1872, a son of John and Nora Christina (Gun neson) Carlson, also natives of that country. The father was a lumber dealer there until his death, which occurred in 1910. He is survived by his wife, who still makes her home in Sweden.

Gus A. Carlson acquired his education in the public schools of his native country, and when he was a young man came to America, locating in Cherokee county, Iowa, where for some time he worked as a farm hand. In 1903 he moved to Washta, where he established himself in the plumbing and heating business, with which he has since been connected. He has built up a large and representative patronage, for he follows always the most honorable and straightforward business methods and his prices are reasonable.

Mr. Carlson is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and gives his political allegiance to the republican party. He is a young man of resource and ability and has gained a representative place in business circles of the city where he makes his home.