BYSON, C.

BYSON, PETERSON

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Date: 6/1/2005 at 16:35:59

Biography reproduced from page 399 of the History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa published in 1884:

C. Byson, real estate agent, was born in Denmark, Feb. 22, 1842, being there reared on a farm. In April, 1869, he emigrated to America, settling in Warren Co., Penn. He divided his time between Jefferson and Clarion counties, Penn., until 1882. He then came to Algona, taking charge of the real estate business of A. Boysen until October, 1883, when he established his present business. When Mr. Byson arrived at Castle Garden, N. Y., he had but $1 in his pocket, and his success may be judged from the fact that he is now quite a large property owner in the city of Algona. In June, 1870, Mr. Byson was married to Anna M. Peterson, also a native of Denmark. They have three children—John R., Kinnie E. and Anthony.