Betsy (Knutson) Swenson (1843-1920)

KNUTSON, TEIG, SWENSON, HUSTOP

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 6/13/2024 at 15:27:04

From Story City Herald May 20, 1920 (page 4)

Mrs. Betsy (N. A.) Swenson*

Mrs. Betsy Swenson, who died May 6 at her home in Story City, was a daughter of Ole and Malinde Knutson-Teig of Sovde, Norway. She came to America in 1871 and was married in 1873 to N. A. Swenson Hustop*. For a number of years they made their home on a farm in Hamilton Co., Iowa, but for the last 24 years they have been living in Story City. She is survived by her aged husband, their five children having all preceded her to the home above. She was buried from Immanuel church May 10th, Rev. Heimarck officiating both at home and in the church.

*SUBMITTER'S NOTE: Betsy Knutson was married to Nels Andreas Swenson.