Ole Evanson

EVANSON

Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 3/2/2008 at 16:49:37

Ole Evanson was born in Norway in 1847. In 1867 he went to Rock Co., Wis., remaining there until March, 1868, when he came to Brookfield township and settled on section 20, where he still lives. He married Margaret Gulbranson, a native of Norway, born in 1844. They have two children—Evan and Gulbran. Mr. Evanson is a republican and a member of the board of township trustees. The family are connected with the Lutheran Church. Mr. Evanson is extensively engaged in stock raising.

Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, page 726.