Niels O. Wikko

WIKKO

Posted By: Gordon Felland (email)
Date: 3/4/2008 at 09:21:02

Niels O. Wikko located on section 19, Hartland township, Worth Co., Iowa, in 1864, where he owns l50 acres of fine farming land, and is a successful farmer. He was born in Hallingdahl, Norway, in November, 1822, where he was raised on a farm, receiving a common school education. He emigrated to the United States, in 1847, settling in Rock Co., Wis., where he lived until 1856. He then came to Mitchell Co., Iowa where he was one of the pioneers of St. Ansgar township. Here he resided for eight years, at which time he removed to his present home in Worth county. He was married May 8, 1855, to Biret Halverson in Rock Co., Wis. By this union they had nine children, six of whom are now living— Ingborg, Guri M., Olara, Gustava, Sara, and Clara S. The family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Wikko is a republican, and has several local offices. Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1883, page 775.

Nels Olsen Wikko came to Mitchell Co., Iowa, in 1856. He was one of the pioneers of St. Ansgar township, where he lived eight years. He then moved to Hartland township, Worth county, on section 19. He was born in Hallingdahl, Norway, November, 1822. He was reared on a farm and received a limited education. He emigrated to America in 1847. He went at once to Rock Co., Wis., and remained nine years. His occupation is farming. Source: History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, 1884, p.876