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SIMONSON, Aanen 'Amos' 1867-1938

SIMONSON, HAALAND, BARSTAD

Posted By: Linda (email)
Date: 12/1/2011 at 03:57:57

Amos Simonson was born in Lyngdal, Norway, January 27, 1867. He passed away, July 1, 1938 at the age of 71.

In 1885 he came to America and settled in Lyon county, Iowa, which has been his home, all but two years of his life in this country. He spent that time on a claim in western south Dakota.

In 1895, he was united in marriage to Anna Barstad, and to this union two children were born. His wife and infant daughter passed away in 1900, and his son died in 1911.

For a number of years Mr. Simonson has made his home with his brother, Tobias Haaland. He leaves to mourn, two brothers. Tobias and Ole Haaland, besides other relatives and friends.

Lyon County Reporter, Rock Rapids, Iowa, Thursday, July 7, 1938, page six.

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