John P. Nelsen

NELSEN, DANIELS

Posted By: Peter Gausmann (email)
Date: 1/7/2010 at 04:47:55

JOHN P. NELSEN

John P. Nelsen, who at the time of his demise was living upon the farm now owned by his widow, on section 30, Linden township, Winnebago county, was a man of many admirable qualities, and his memory is cherished by his friends. He was born in Germany, July 21, 1846, and remained there until he was eleven years old, when the family removed to Denmark, where he finished his education. He was married in that country where he continued his residence until 1878, when he came to the United States and located at Monmouth, Illinois. For thirteen years he maintained his home there but in 1891 removed to Hancock county, Iowa, whence two years later he came to section 30, Linden township, Winnebago county, and bought a good farm of eighty acres. He gave his time and attention to the operation of that place until he was called by death on March 17, 1895. Although he had resided in Winnebago county but two years he had gained the unqualified respect and warm regard of those who had come in contact with him, and his demise was deeply regretted. His remains were interred in Crystal Lake cemetery.

Mr. Nelsen was married in Denmark to Miss Matilda Nelsen, and to their union were born seven children, four of whom survive, as follows: Louisa, the wife of M. Daniels of North Dakota; John and George, who are living in Mason City, Iowa; and Arthur, living at Woden, Iowa. Mrs. Nelsen resides upon the farm in Linden township purchased by her husband in 1893. She holds membership in the Lutheran church, of which Mr. Nelsen was a life-long and consistent member. He was a man of sterling character, his conduct at all times conforming to high standards of ethics.

Source: History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol. II. Pioneer Publishing Company (Chicago), 1917. p. 306.