Mrs. Amon (Karen) Amunson

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Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 4/22/2015 at 14:18:34

Monona County History
1982

Mrs. Amon (Karen) Amunson page 87

Mrs. Amon Amunson was born in Eidskog, Norway October 1st, 1820, and came to America in the late 1880s, with a daughter, Mary. Her husband passed away, while they were still living in Norway.

Karen lived among her children. She was the mother of Arnt Amunson, Mrs. Chris (Oliva) Norby, Mrs. Hans (Anna) Holt, Mrs. Ole (Julia) Foss, and Mrs. O. (Mary) Newhaus. Another daughter, Caroline passed away in Norway as a child.

Karen died September 21st, 1908, and is buried in the Soldier Cemetery.