JOHNSON, Amund 1854-1901

JOHNSON

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 9/14/2015 at 23:07:15

Amund Johnson

1854-1901

Amond (sic) Johnson, living one mile north of the village, was killed by the south bound passenger train on the Milwaukee road about eight o'clock Wednesday evening. He attempted to cross ahead of the train at the crossing near Hughson's. His horse got across and was not hurt but the train struck the wagon body throwing Johnson out and killing him. The train backed up and brought the body to the station.

Deceased was a carpenter by trade and was an industrious and honest man. He was born in Norway in 1855 and came to this country when about 18 years old. He was married Jan. 28, 1885. He was a member of Alma lodge, A. F. & A. M.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the M. E. church which was filled to overflowing. Rev. C. D. Belden officiated. The Masons had charge of the services. Interment at Mona.

Source: from the Mower County Transcript, 6 Feb. 1901, page 7, column 2, under the heading "LYLE"

Note: His name was "Amund Johnson"

Credit: Mitch Helle, Sept. 2015
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NOTE: The cemetery listing for Mona (Farley) cemetery at Mona shows:

Johnson, Amund -- 24 DEC 1854 - 30 JAN 1901