Anderson, Ragnhild 1830 - 1922

ANDERSON, MOEN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/2/2014 at 18:53:11

A Pioneer Mother Passes
Mrs. Andrew B. Anderson, beloved mother of Andrew Anderson the well known Decoah horse buyer, passed away last Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Moen in Cresco. If she had lived until the 4th of next May she would have reached her 93d birthday.

The deceased was born in Norway and was married there to Andrew B. Anderson. They came to this country in 1867, settling in Fremont township, the family home being here for 55 years. Seven children were born to the union, four of whom survive. They are Albert Anderson, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Andrew Anderson, Decorah; Mrs. John Rygg and Mrs. Frank Moen, Cresco. The husband and father passed away eighteen years ago. The deceased was a good wife and mother and was beloved by everybody during her long life here.

The funeral services were held Friday from the Lutheran church in Fremont township. Rev. Norman, of Cresco, officiated.

Source: IAGenWeb Special Project Iowa Old Press: Decorah Public Opinion Nov. 29, 1922

Transcriber's Note: Cemetery records Mrs. Anderson's first name was Ragnhild and was born on May 4, 1830

Fremont Lutheran Cemetery
 

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