DOCK, Peter P. (1836-1921)

DOCK, FARLEY, THOMPSON, PETERSON

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 5/14/2008 at 14:29:23

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From the Mitchell County History

Peder P. Dock was born in Norway March 25, 1838**, son of Peder Dock** and Thuri Haagensdatter**. His father died in the old country when Peter was a small boy, and Peter had to help his mother in every way he could. He remained in Norway until 1861 when his mother and his brother, Knute P. sailed for America. His mother and brother settled in Blooming Prairie Township, where the former took a homestead of 160 acres, and remained until her death. The brother, Knute P., remained on the homestead until his death, in the spring of 1910.

After coming to America, Peter P. first worked out on a farm for two years in Iowa earning little but room and board. After this he took a homestead in Bloming Prairie Township, Steele County where he remained for four years. Times were hard, money was scarce and provisions hard to obtain, and often Mr. Dock had to do without the bare necessities. He sold his claim and moved to Mitchell County, Iowa where he purchased 120 acres of land, which he broke, tilled and developed, erecting a fine home and other buildings and later adding another 120 acres, making 240 acres in all, it being one of the finest places in is township. There he lived, prospered and carried on general farming until 1903 when he sold the farm and moved to otranto Township, Mitchell County, Iowa where he purchased a 160 acre farm. There he lived until 1910, whe he rented his farm and purchased a home in the village of Lyle, Minnesota where he lived until January 10, 1920 when he died. He was a Republican in politics and a member of the Lutheran Church.

Mr. Dock was married in August 1865 to Synove Peterson a native of Norway. To this union seven children were born: Peter P. Jr, Sever, Theodore, Oliver, Caroline, Mina Rosina (Rosa) and Penilla (Lena)

[Mitchell County History, published 1989, written by Henry Farley}
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Peter P. Dock, a retired farmer of Lyle village, is one of the estimable citizens of the county, who has made the most of the opportunities presented in this country. With little encouragement, and no help but his own energy, he has worked his way up and has overcome difficulties and hardships that would have discouraged many.

He was born in Norway, March 25, 1836**, son of Peter Thompson** and Caroline Peterson**, his good wife. The father died in the old country when Peter was a small boy and Peter had to help his mother in every way he could. He remained in Norway until 1861, when with his mother and his brother, Knute P., he sailed for America. His mother and brother settled in Blooming Prairie township, where the former took a homestead of 160 acres, and remained until her death.

The brother, Knute P., remained on the homestead until his death, in the spring of 1910.

After coming to America, Peter P. first worked out on a farm for two years in Iowa, earning little but his board. After this he took a homestead in Blooming Prairie township, Steele county, where he remained for four years.

Times were hard, money was scarce and provisions hard to obtain, and often Mr. Dock had to do without the bare necessities.

He sold his claim and moved to Mitchell county, Iowa, where he purchased 120 acres of land, which he broke, tilled and developed, erecting a fine home and other buildings, and later adding another 120 acres, making 240 acres in all, it being one of the finest places in his township. There he lived, prospered and carried on general farming until 1903, when he sold the farm and moved to Otranto township; Mitchell county, where he purchased a 160-acre farm.

There he lived until March, 1910, when he rented his farm and purchased his present home in the village of Lyle. He has remodeled the buildings, and there in well deserved comfort he now lives a retired life. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the Lutheran church.

Mr. Dock was married in August, 1865, to Susan Peterson, a native of Norway.

To this union was born seven children: Peter P., Jr., of Hawley, Minn.; Sevar, of Burvick, N. D.; Theodore, of Sank Center, Minn.; Oliver, of Lyle; Caroline, deceased; Rosa, now wife of Harry Farley, station agent for the Illinois Central, and Lena, who lives at home.

From HISTORY OF MOWER COUNTY, (Minnesota) 1911

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NOTES:

** There are significant differences between these two articles, both in dates and in names. See IaGenWeb GPP for photo of tombstone, which says 1836-1921.

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