Jacob Olson

OLSON, SANDE

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Date: 1/8/2010 at 04:45:22

JACOB OLSON

Jacob Olson, devoting his attention to general agricultural pursuits on the old homestead farm in Norway township, Winnebago county, was born upon that place January 14, 1881, a son of Soren Olson. At the usual age he became a public school pupil and continued his studies until he reached the age of sixteen, when he left the schoolroom to concentrate his efforts and attention upon assisting his father in the work of the home farm. He was employed by his father until he reached the age of twenty-six, when he rented the old homestead, which he still cultivates, and in addition he has become the owner of forty acres, of land on section 30, Norway township. He is a busy man, constantly occupied with his farm cares and duties, and his activities are bringing him a growing measure of success.

On the 18th of February, 1914, Jacob Olson was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Sande, a daughter of Hans N. and Carrie Sande, of Logan township, and they have one child, Katherine Adeline, who was born October 13, 1915. The parents are members of the United Lutheran church and Mr. Olson votes with the republican party. His entire life has been spent upon the farm which he now occupies and cultivates, and while there are no spectacular phases in his career, his activities have made him one of the substantial citizens of his community.

Source: History of Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol. II. Pioneer Publishing Company (Chicago), 1917. pp. 316-317.