Gullikson, Ole 1861 – 1933

GULLIKSON, THOMPSON, OLSON, BOTNER, BUTZ

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OLE GULLIKSON.

Ole Gullikson, who since 1897 has been prominently connected with agricultural interests of Lincoln township, owning and operating his present farm of eighty acres on section 16, was born in this part of Winneshiek county, March 21, 1861. He is a son of Gullik Thompson and Sarah (Olson) Gullikson, of whom further mention is made elsewhere in this work in connection with the sketch of Theodore Gullikson.

Ole Gullikson remained at home until he was seventeen years of age and then went to South Dakota, where he remained for about two months. He then spent eight months in North Dakota and in the spring moved to Minnesota. After a short stay in that state he returned to Winneshiek county and at the end of eight years went again to Minnesota, where he spent two years in the Red River country. However, his property was destroyed at the time of the floods in that district and he returned home. Here he farmed on rented land for three years but in 1897 purchased the eighty acre tract upon which he has since resided. This property has been improved with substantial barns and outbuildings and Mr. Gullikson has neglected nothing that would add to its attractive appearance or its value. He engages in general farming and stock-raising and as the years have gone by his energy, industry and capable management have brought to him well earned and justly merited success. For the past thirty years he has operated a threshing machine for himself and his neighbors, and this branch of his activities has proven very profitable.

On the 2d of February, 1885, Mr. Gullikson was united in marriage to Miss Dena Botner, a daughter of Erick and Maren Botner, natives of Norway, both of whom have passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Gullikson have become the parents of six children: Alma, who is the wife of Bert Butz, of Ridgeway; Edna, of North Dakota; Alfred, whose home is in Saskatchewan, Canada; Lillian, at home; Gleora, also residing in North Dakota; and Henry, at home.

Mr. Gullikson gives his political allegiance to the republican party and is a devout member of the Lutheran church. One of the successful farmers and business men of Lincoln township, he is well known throughout Winneshiek county. During his life he has carefully noted and utilized his opportunities, making each moment count, and his example of unremitting industry and perseverance is one well worthy of emulation.

Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913

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