Sam Thronson

THRONSON, NELSON, JOHNSON

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Date: 1/11/2010 at 04:41:45

SAM THRONSON

Sam Thronson, who is engaged in general farming on section 30, Norway township, Winnebago county, has always devoted his life to the tilling of the soil and his energy and determination have brought to him success. He was born on his father's farm in Norway township, December 25, 1885, a son of Thron and Inger (Nelson) Thronson, who were natives of Norway, where they were reared and married. Before leaving that country one child was born to them, Lena, who is now the wife of II. W. Johnson, of Emmons, Minnesota. On coming to the United States in 1879 they made their way at once to Norway township, Winnebago county, and the following year the father purchased the east half of the northeast quarter of section 30. To his original purchase he added from time to time as his financial resources permitted, acquiring the entire northeast quarter of section 30 and also purchasing eighty acres on section 19 of the same township, so that his farm covered two hundred and forty acres. This he carefully and systematically cultivated and improved throughout his remaining days and became recognized as one of the substantial and valued farmers of his community. He deserved much credit for his success, which was attributable entirely to his persistent effort. Becoming a naturalized American citizen, he gave loyal support to movements and interests for the benefit of the community and he voted with the republican party. He held membership in the Lutheran church and when called to his final rest on the 16th of January, 19] fi, his remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery at Scarville. He had the following children: Lena, Nellie, Thomas, Sam and Inga.

Sam Thronson obtained his education in the common schools of Norway township, which he attended until eighteen years of age, after which he worked for his father until the latter's death. He is now farming the old homestead and he also rents and cultivates the southwest quarter of section 30, so that he is giving his time and energies to the cultivation of four hundred acres of land. He is leading a busy, useful and active life and his energy and thrift are evidenced in the splendid appearance of his place. The fences and buildings are kept in a state of good repair and there are fine improvements upon the farm, while in the cultivation of his fields he utilizes the best machinery. He also raises quite a number of cattle and hogs. In a word, he is a progressive agriculturist and his labors are being attended by gratifying results. He is a stockholder in the Scarville elevator and in the creamery. His political allegiance is given to the republican party but he has never sought nor desired office. His religious faith is manifest in his membership in the Synod Lutheran church.

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. 358-359.