Peterson, Nels 1847-1922

PETERSON, KING, LESTER, RICHARDSON

Posted By: Sheryl McClure (email)
Date: 3/28/2023 at 14:09:59

Last Friday morning word was circulated about town that Nels Peterson, another of the old and respected citizens had passed away to the great beyond. He had been in poor for some five months, having a paralytic stroke the first part of September. His death had been expected for some time, nevertheless, it was a shock to the community. As owing to his splendid courage he was not confined to his bed until retiring Feb. 9, going into a sleep in which he passed away at 3 o'clock Friday morning.

Mr. Peterson enjoyed the reputation of always being honest and just in his dealings with his fellow man.

Deceased lived for 25 years on a farm 3 miles southeast of Ledyard, coming to town and making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Lester, after selling his farm.

Deceased was born in Skonic Sweden, August 22, 1847 and died February 10, 1922, being at the time of his death, 74 years, 5 months, 12 days.

He was married in Moline, Ill., to Margaret King and to this union six children were born, two of whom died in infancy, Mrs. Peterson dying 1899. The remaining children are: Mrs. Amelia Lester, of Ledyard; Mr. Fred Peterson, of Ledyard, Mrs. Margaret Richardson, of Algona and Mr. August Peterson, living on a farm west of Lakota. Also, seven grandchildren.

He was a kind and loving father. Burial will be in the cemetery at Lakota, Iowa.

The Bancroft Register
Feb. 16, 1922