Larson, Even Tienderholdt 1833 –

LARSON, NELSON, BAMBLE, MYHRE, NORDHOUS, ANDERSON, GOTTLEMAN, DEE, POLSEN, TEIGEN

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Date: 4/5/2015 at 13:53:44

EVEN TIENDERHOLDT LARSON.

For over fifty years Even Tienderholdt Larson has carried on general farming and stock-raising upon his fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres near Ossian and each year has witnessed an increase in the success which has rewarded his industry, perseverance and well directed labors. He is now in control of an excellent property and is one of the best known and most popular farmers of Military township, his half century of upright living and fair dealing having gained for him the confidence and respect of all who are in any way associated with him.

He was born in Norway on the 17th of January, 1833, and is a son of Lars and Christine Maria (Bamble) Nelson, also natives of that country. The parents came to America in 1844 and located first in Wisconsin, where they: remained for several years, finally removing from that state to Winneshiek county, Iowa. The father was a farmer by occupation and engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock-raising in this locality until his death, becoming one on the prosperous farmers and representative citizens. He died in 1893 and his wife passed away in 1885. To them were born seven children: Nels, deceased; Hans, who has also passed away; Peter, who resides in Winneshiek county, Rosina, deceased; Even T., of this review; Soren, also of Winneshiek county, and Maria, the widow of Martin Myhre.

Even Tienderholdt Larson was eleven years of age when he accompanied his parents on their removal to America and a great deal of his childhood was spent upon his father's farm, where he assisted with the work of cultivation, becoming a practical and able agriculturist. In 1855 he purchased one hundred and twenty acres in Military township, Winneshiek county, and to this he has since added forty acres, being today in possession of a fine property of one hundred and sixty acres. Upon this he has resided since 1862 and has engaged continuously in general farming and stock-raising, success steadily attending his well directed efforts. He has made substantial improvements upon his farm in the course of years and it is now splendidly equipped with buildings and machinery, nothing being neglected which will add to its attractive appearance or its value. Its excellent condition at the present time is a striking evidence of the many years of care and labor which have been bestowed upon it by the owner, who is not only a progressive and practical farmer but a resourceful, farsighted and discriminating business man as well.

Mr. Larson married Miss Barbara Nordhous, a daughter of Andrew and Anna (Anderson) Nordhous, natives of Norway, who came to America about the year 1875 and located in Fayette county, Iowa. To them were born nine children; Ole and Carrie, deceased; Ellen, who has also passed away; Barbara, twin to Ellen, and wife of the subject of this review; Andrew, who resides in Claremont, Iowa; Anna, the wife of H. Gottleman of North Dakota; Gundwar. who married Harry Dee of Denver, Colorado; Ivan of Steele, North Dakota; and Halvarina, the wife of Lars Polsen of Claremont, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Larson have become the parents of three children; Anna Louisa, the wife of Hans Teigen of Lake Mills, Iowa; Fridtjof Cornelius, who lives at home; and Cora Agnetta. who died November 29, 1910.

Mr. Larson is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church, and politically gives his allegiance to the republican party. Although he neither seeks nor desires public office he is interested in the cause of education and has done much constructive and beneficial work in promoting it during his term of service on the school board. He is a progressive, able and upright citizen, and the high place which he now holds in the respect and esteem of his neighbors has been worthily won by many years of honorable and straightforward dealing.

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

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