HAUGEN, Anton Pederson 1861-1946
HAUGEN, BUCK
Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 5/1/2012 at 13:45:37
Anton Pederson Haugen – January 29, 1861 – June 23, 1946
Anton Haugen was born January 29, 1861, in Grue, Solor, Norway, and came to Mona, Iowa, April 18, 1870.
In 1885 he married Randine Buck, who was born in Aasness, Norway. She had come to Mona, Iowa in 1880.
In 1885 he filed a homestead claim where they started their home. They lived in a cellar the first winter, building a one room house the next summer. Born to this family were; Caroline, Peter, Henry,Anna, Anna Oline, Ida, Alma, Esther, and Chester.
They were members of St. Olafs Lutheran Church and active in its affairs. Mr. Haugen was active in community affairs, served as clerk of the school board for twenty-eight years.
He died June 23, 1946, and Mrs. Haugen on December 6, 1942. They are buried in Americus Cemetery near Reynolds, North Dakota.
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