Anderson, Hans Peter 1848-1914

ANDERSON

Posted By: Linda Zieman (email)
Date: 12/22/2005 at 21:39:45

Source: Akron Register newspaper
Dated July 23, 1914

DIED
H. P. Anderson, a pioneer resident of Akron and vicinity, passed away at his farm eleven miles west of this city, Tuesday morning, July 21, 1914, at 8 o’clock, aged 65 years, 9 months and 9 days of tuberculosis. Deceased had been in poor health for a long time, and on July 11 was taken to Sioux City hospital by his nephew, W. C. Anderson, of this city, for treatment. He was found to have tuberculosis and the later part of last week was taken from the hospital to his old homestead near Spink, S.D., where he was cared for in a tent during his last days, a trained nurse attending him.

Hans Peter Anderson was born in Fostad, Halland, Sweden, October 12, 1848, where he spent his young manhood. He came to the United States in the spring of 1870, locating for a short time in Sioux City, Ia., and then taking a homestead in Union County, S.D., a mile north and a mile east of Spink. He was married there about the year 1874 to Anna Thompson. A son was born to them in August 1877, but died in infancy and was buried in the Akron cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson moved from the farm to Akron in 1876 and this has since been their home, making them among the early residents of the town. For about ten years Mr. Anderson clerked in the Newman and McGinnis stores, after which he engaged in contracting and carpentering for a number of years, building many houses in this vicinity. Peter Anderson, as he was familiarly known, was one of the most liberal and whole-souled men that has lived in these parts. Faults and failing he had, in common with mankind, but they were of the head and not of the heart. His many helpful and generous deeds will long be remembered by many friends. He was a good husband and a kind neighbor and loyal friend. Besides his widow, he leaves three sisters -- Mrs. Christine Anderson, of Fostad, Sweden; Mrs. Bengt Carlson (who came with him to this country), and Mrs. Pilla Peterson, both residents of Union county, S.D., the latter living on his homestead. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of the community.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ford, of Dalesberg, S.D., this (Thursday) afternoon in the Akron Scandinavian Lutheran church, and many old-time friends were in attendance. Five nephews of deceased acted as pallbearers. Interment was made in Riverside cemetery.

Among the bequests made by Mr. Anderson was $500 to the Scandinavian Lutheran church of Akron, $200 to the Swedish Lutheran church near Spink, S.D., and $200 to Riverside Cemetery association.