Alvin E. Clauson

CLAUSON, ELLSWORTH, LEWIS

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Date: 1/21/2010 at 04:51:54

ALVIN E. CLAUSON

Alvin E. Clauson, junior partner in the firm of Thompson & Clauson, general merchants of Forest City, has thus been identified with the business interests of the town since 1908 and has concentrated his attention and efforts upon the development and extension of his trade. He was here born December 20, 1889, a son of Nels C. and Hannah C. Clauson, both of whom were natives of Sweden. Coming to America, they settled in Forest City in 1886 and for some time the father was connected with railway interests, but is now living retired, enjoying the fruits of his former toil.

Spending his boyhood days under the parental roof, Alvin E. Clauson acquired a public school education which he completed by graduation from the high school. He was a young man when in 1908 he purchased an interest in the general store of Ole A. Thompson, thus forming the present firm of Thompson & Clauson. To the experience and understanding of the senior partner was added the enterprise of the young man and they have made a strong firm, occupying an enviable position in the business circles of their city.

On the 31st of December, 1911, Mr. Clauson was married, to Miss Mabel Ellsworth, of Forest City, a daughter of H. T. and Emogene (Lewis) Ellsworth. They occupy an enviable social position and the hospitality of their own home is greatly enjoyed by their many friends.

Mr. Clauson is independent in politics, while religiously he is connected with the Baptist church. His life has been guided by high and honorable principles and he is neglectful of none of the duties of citizenship but on the contrary cooperates in many well devised plans and measures for the public good.

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. 258.