TORKELSON, Hans (1832-1911)

TORKELSON

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 2/1/2020 at 20:56:54

Hans Torkelson who has been an inmate of the County Farm for the past few months and who formerly resided near Miller, died Sunday March 6th [26th] of infirmities due to old age. He was 79 years old at the time of his death as was born in Denmark, coming to this country a number of years ago. The funeral was held Monday and the remains were laid to rest in the Concord cemetery.

source: Hancock Democrat, 30 Mar 1911, page 5, column 1