Gullikson, Theodore 1867 – 1937
GULLIKSON, THOMPSON, OLSON, JACOBSON, RUE
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Date: 3/16/2015 at 09:39:07
THEODORE GULLIKSON.
Theodore Gullikson, the owner of one hundred and eighty-three acres of valuable land on sections 15 and 16, Lincoln township, devotes his attention to farming and stock-raising and enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the prosperous and representative citizens of his community. That place has remained his home from his birth to the present time, his natal day being November 5, 1867.
His parents, Gullick Thompson and Sarah (Olson) Gullikson, were both natives of Norway. They came to this county in the early '50s, locating on the farm in Lincoln township which is now in possession of our subject. The father devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits throughout his active business career and met with success in his undertakings. His demise occurred April 1, 1903, while Mrs. Gullikson was called to her final rest June 9, 1890. They had won many friends in the community and were deeply and sincerely mourned. Their children are seven in number, as follows: Ann, the wife of Gunder Olson, of Grafton, North Dakota; Ole, a resident of Lincoln township, this county; Caroline, who is the wife of Charles Jacobson and resides in Bismarck, North Dakota; Julia, living in Grafton, North Dakota; Theodore, of this review; and Alfred and Anton, both residents of Buford, North Dakota.
Theodore Gullikson was reared to manhood on the old homestead place and early became familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist as he assisted his father in the work of the fields. As above stated, he has always remained on the home farm, the property coming into his possession when he purchased the place in 1894, being then a young man of twenty-seven years. At that time it embraced one hundred and forty-three acres but he has since extended its boundaries by an additional purchase of a tract of forty acres on section 16. His barns are up-to-date and substantial and he is now erecting a two-story modern residence. He cultivates the cereals best adapted to soil and climate and also devotes considerable attention to stock-raising, both branches of his business bringing him a gratifying annual income.
As a companion and helpmate on the journey of life Mr. Gullikson chose Miss Tilda Rue, by whom he has four children, Alice Beatrice, Grace, Olive Luella and Bessie, all at home.
In politics Mr. Gullikson is a stanch republican, while his religious faith is that of the Lutheran church. He has never figured conspicuously in local affairs, although he is not remiss in the duties of citizenship but gives his support to movements which will promote the welfare of the community. He is well known as a member of one of the old families of the county, and the work begun by his father in pioneer times has been continued by the son with the result that he is now the owner of an excellent farm, highly improved, and his labors are an element in the agricultural progress of this part of the state.
Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913
Transcriber's Note: The gravestone shows year of birth as 1868.
Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery gravestone
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