Magnus, Enoch 1878 – 1949

MAGNUS, KETTLESON, RINGON, BACH, BAKKEN

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Date: 4/9/2015 at 07:36:12

ENOCH MAGNUS.

Among the active and progressive farmers of Winneshiek county is numbered Enoch Magnus, who owns and operates a fine property of one hundred and sixty acres on section 12, Lincoln township. He was born in this township, May 12, 1878, and is a son of Samuel and Anna (Kettleson) Magnus, natives of Norway, who came to America when their son was thirteen years of age, locating in Lincoln township, where the father passed away. The mother survives him and makes her home with the subject of this review. To Samuel and Anna Magnus were born eleven children: Martin S., who lives with his mother and brother; Ole, who resides in Lincoln township; Sarah, the wife of O. Ringon, of Ridgeway; Emma, who married E. A. Bach, also of Ridgeway; Morris, Alfred and Samuel, all of whom have passed away; Enoch, of this review; Joseph and Morris, second of the name, who reside in Montana; and Alfred, who is cultivating the family homestead in Lincoln township.

Enoch Magnus acquired his education in the public schools of Lincoln township and in his youth assisted his father with the work of the homestead, becoming thus before he was of age a practical and progressive agriculturist. He remained at home until he was twenty-four years of age and then turned his attention to farming independently, renting one hundred and sixty acres of fine land on section 12, Lincoln township. In 1904 he purchased this property and he here carries on general farming and stock-raising, both branches of his business proving important and profitable, owing to his practical methods and able management.

On the 26th of January, 1902, Mr. Magnus was united in marriage to Miss Hilda Gustena Bakken and they became the parents of five children: Mabel Blanche; Samuel Andrew; Marguerite; Elmer Clifford, who has passed away; and Helen, who was born May 4, 1913.

Mr. Magnus is a member of the Lutheran church and is a republican in his political beliefs, serving at present as school director. His business success is well merited, for he is capable in management and displays untiring energy in carrying forward his interests.

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

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