Johannes Larsson (1822-1879)
The following are based on biographies published in the 1912 "History of Crawford County Volume II":
Son: ANDREW LARSON
Andrew Larson has been actively and successfully identified with the agricultural interests of Crawford county for many years past and is now the owner of a well improved farm in Otter Creek township. He is a native of Sweden, born August 19, 1849, and is a son of John and Mary (Anderson) Larson, both of whom were born in Sweden. They came to America in 1867 and established their home in Pennsylvania, where the mother died. In 1877 the father removed to Crawford county, Iowa, and engaged in farming. He was killed by a tornado about 1882. There were nine children in his family, seven of whom are still living.
Andrew Larson came to America with his parents when he was eighteen years of age and continued at home until after reaching manhood. He began his business career by working in the coal mines in Pennsylvania but subsequently became connected with farming in Crawford county, Iowa, and carried on his work with such energy and good judgment that he was enabled to purchase two hundred and twenty acres of land on sections 25 and 26, Otter Creek township. He has made many improvements upon his farm, building barns, corn-cribs and fences, and setting out trees, etc., thus greatly enhancing its value. He engages in general farming but makes a specialty of raising and feeding stock for the market and has met with gratifying success.
In 1888 Mr. Larson was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Falk, a native of Chicago and a daughter of Erick Falk, who emigrated to America with his wife from Sweden and is now deceased. The mother is still living and makes her home in Minnesota. Five children came to bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Larson, namely: Hollis L., who was born October 10, 1889; Ive E., born June 22, 1892; Ervin E., born August 7, 1894; Ruby I., born January 9, 1897; and Orange H., born February 19, 1899. All are living at home.
Mr. Larson was called upon to mourn the death of his beloved wife, who passed away August 22, 1906, and whose remains were interred in Kiron cemetery. She was a faithful member of the Methodist church and was a woman of many excellent qualities which endeared her to all with whom she was associated. Mr. Larson is a man of genial disposition and is recognized as one of the reliable citizens of Crawford county, whose word is entirely to be depended upon and who aims to perform his whole duty in everything he undertakes. He is a sincere friend of education and a lover of his adopted country. He has set an example of unflagging industry well worthy of imitation by those who come after him, as it leads to almost certain victory. He is not identified
with any religious denomination but is a firm adherent of the Republican party whose principles appeal to him as being highly essential to the perpetuity of a free government.
Son: CHARLES A. LARSON
A member of a family that is well known in Crawford county, C. A. Larson has gained an established reputation as one of the substantial citizens of his locality, being the owner of a well improved farm in Stockholm township. He is a native of Sweden, born December 10, 1854, a son of John and Mary Larson, a record of whom is presented in the sketch of Andrew Larson, which appears elsewhere in this work.
C. A. Larson received his education in his native land and at thirteen years of age crossed the ocean to America and lived for several years in Pennsylvania. He then came to Crawford county, Iowa, continuing with his parents until after reaching manhood, when he began farming on his own account and rented land for five years. In 1887 he purchased the place on which he now lives, embracing one hundred and sixty acres on section 5, Stockholm township. Subsequently his wife inherited one hundred and fifty acres on section 6, the same township, and both farms are now being cultivated by Mr. Larson. As they are provided with modern facilities, the work is carried forward very satisfactorily. Mr. Larson makes a specialty of raising and feeding stock and as he keeps a gook grade of animals and thoroughly understands farm management, he has attained a large measure of success.
On March 20, 1882, Mr. Larson was united in marriage to Miss Ereka Erickson, who was born in Sweden, October 22, 1861, a daughter of Herman and Julia Erickson, both natives of Sweden. They came to America in 1862 and lived for eight years in Minnesota and then located in Crawford county, Iowa, where they continued during the remainder of their lives, the mother passing away April 18, 1888, and the father November 6, 1896. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, the wife of our subject being the only one now living. Twelve children constitute the family of Mr. and Mrs. Larson, one of whom died in infancy, the others being: Lillie E., born February 22, 1883, who received a musical education and is now the wife of Rufus Morgan, of Crawford county; Alma B., who was born January 15, 1885, and is a graduate of Highland Park College of Des Moines, Iowa; Alfred O., who was born December 9, 1886, and is now farming upon the old homestead; Julia J., born June 7,1888, Etta I., born February 15, 1890, and Eldred R., born March 16, 1892, all of whom are at home; Alvin L., who was born February 18, 1895, and died on the 8th of March following; Russell A., born April 25, 1897, Edna F., born April 14, 1898, Earlin L., born June 28, 1900, and Lafe Theodore, born July 7, 1902, all of whom are at home.
Mr. Larson owes his present prosperous condition to his habits of industry and a laudable ambition to win a reputable place for himself in the community. His success is proof of the possibilities in America for young men of good habits who are willing to apply themselves in early life in order to enjoy an abundance in later years. Politically he gives his adherence to the Republican party and although he has not sought the honors of office, he has served with marked ability as school director and road superintendent. He and his wife are stanch members and supporters of the Baptist
church.
Son: FRANK F. LARSON
Many of the most prosperous and public-spirited citizens of Iowa are natives of Sweden or escendants of Swedish ancestry. The traits of frugality, industry and self-reliance so prominent in the people of the mother country have been exemplified by their representatives in the new world, and it is seldom we meet with a Swede in America who is not self-supporting or financially independent. Frank F. Larson, who owns a valuable farm of two hundred and twenty acres in Crawford county, is a striking example of success in agricultural pursuits accomplished by one who was born in Sweden and sought a home in this republic. His eyes first opened to the light of day November 22, 1862. He is a son of John and Mary (Anderson) Larson, a record of whom appears in the sketch of Andrew Larson, which may be found elsewhere in this work.
Frank F. Larson came to this country with his parents and remained at home until arriving at maturity. He worked in the coal mines of Pennsylvania and subsequently engaged in farming in Crawford county, Iowa, prosecuting his work with such ability that he now owns one of the most beautiful farms in Otter Creek township. He has made many improvements thereon, erecting buildings and fences, and putting in drainage, etc., and as he is very energetic and enterprising he meets with a goodly measure of prosperity. He specializes in the raising and feeding of stock, which he handles to excellent advantage, being thoroughly acquainted with this line of business.
In March 1896, Mr. Larson was united in marriage to Miss Anna Meyers, who was born in Sweden, March 7, 1873, and came to America when she was seventeen years of age. She is a daughter of Charles and Martha (Falk) Meyers, both of whom were born in Sweden. The mother died in 1887, but the father is still living in the old country. There were six children in their family. Four children have come to bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Larson, namely: Rudolph, Edith, Erma and Ray C.
Mr. Larson and his wife are members of the Lutheran church and are rearing their children in the same faith. Politically, he gives his support to the Republican party, believing that in so doing he is advancing the permanent interests of the nation. In business affairs he is prompt and reliable, and in all the relations of life he aims to perform his duty to the best of his ability and has thus gained a reputation as one of the substantial men of this section.
Descendants of Johannes Larsson and Mia Lisa Andersdotter
1-Johannes (John) Larson (1822-1879)
sp: Mia Lisa (Mary) Andersdotter (bef 1825-May 1879)
2-Lena Lesa Larson (1843-10 Jun 1879)
sp: Sven Johnson (-)
2-Gustav Larson (1846-27 May 1919)
2-Andrew John Larson (19 Aug 1849-21 May 1936)
sp: Rachel Amanda Falk (1857-22 Aug 1906)
3-Hollace L. Larson (10 Oct 1889-19 Dec 1961)
sp: Rachel Falk (3 Jun 1891-3 Apr 1967)
4-Ruby Hattie Larson (1914-1914)
4-June Larson (8 Jun 1915-)
sp: Harry Stewart (3 Mar 1921-26 Oct 1996)
5-Mary Ann Stewart
sp: Arthur James Buechner
6-James Arthur Buechner
6-Amanda Rachelle Buechner
5-Marvin Eugene Stewart
4-Wallace Larson (26 Oct 1918-22 Sep 1982)
sp: June Long (5 Jun 1923-26 Nov 1996)
5-Gary Wallace Larson (14 Feb 1946-13 Aug 1954)
5-Mark Alan Larson (15 Apr 1962-10 Sep 1988)
3-Ivy (Ive) Elcester Larson (22 Jun 1892-7 Feb 1971)
sp: Carl Bernard Spjut (18 Apr 1888-26 Jan 1966)
4-Carl Bert Spjut (11 Apr 1923-2 Sep 1938)
4-Verlie Lou Spjut
sp: Donald Edward Staberg
5-Barry James Staberg
sp: Mary Anne Lethart
6-Kelsey Anne Staberg
5-Cory Donald Staberg
sp: Lucille Ruth Hintz Langager
6-Travis Donald Staberg
6-Sara Rose Staberg
6-Carla Ann Staberg
6-Andrew James Staberg
5-Keith Alan Staberg
5-Daniel Edward Staberg
sp: Jane Carol Egan
6-Bridget Staberg
5-Linda Kay Staberg
sp: Philip M. Mitchell
6-Samantha Lynn Mitchell
6-Kevin Monroe Mitchell
3-Irvin Erick (Ervin,Irwin) Larson (7 Aug 1894-1 Jul 1978)
sp: Olga Marie Anderson (7 Nov 1895-3 Sep 1971)
4-Donald Andrew Larson
4-Dorothy Vernita Larson
sp: Weldon Oscar Mickelson (13 Aug 1918-16 Sep 1984)
5-James Weldon Mickelson
sp: Debra Lynn Avery
6-Robert Weldon Mickelson
6-Anne Elizabeth Mickelson
5-Joyce Vernita Mickelson
sp: Duane Charles Ellison
6-Sheryl Vernita Ellison
sp: Robert Annonson
6-Michelle Joy Ellison
6-Debra Kay Ellison
5-Ted Erick Mickelson
sp: Teresa Anne Storebo
6-Andrew E. Mickelson
6-Alexander Ted Mickelson
5-Connie Marie Mickelson
sp: David Leroy Wallace
6-Joseph David Wallace
6-Elizabeth Jane Wallace
5-Amy Beth Mickelson
sp: Mark Lucker
6-Willi Neuman Lucker
4-Darrell Joe Larson (15 Apr 1929-9 Sep 1993)
sp: Barbara Jean Ledin
3-Ruby Ione (Rubie) Larson (9 Jan 1897-21 Jul 1972)
sp: Lawrence Ernest Busch (4 Apr 1902-4 Apr 1973)
4-Bonnie Lee Busch
sp: Wilbert H. Schramm
5-Karen Kay Schramm
sp: Dennis Duane ?
6-Denise ?
sp: Thor Reed Holmgren
7-Emilie Reed Holmgren
7-Sara Kay Holmgren
6-Robbyn Lee ?
sp: Paul Emgen
7-Kaylyn Molecule Emgen
7-Paige Element Emgen
6-Laurie Sue ?
sp: Mark Raymond Weller
7-Joshia Duane Weller
7-Tara Sue Weller
6-Jeffrey ?
4-Norman Leonard Busch
sp: Lillian Stephenson
5-Candace Lynn Busch
sp: Daniel Paul Mesenbrink
6-Daniel Scott Mesenbrink
6-Brian Todd Mesenbrink
sp: George Dibbs
5-Deborah Ann Busch
sp: Donald Lee Namanny
6-Stephanie Jo Namanny
sp: Donavon Gierstorf
7-Madison Jo Gierstorf
6-Heather Lynn Namanny
4-Vernon John Busch
sp: Inez Bernice Stephenson
5-Rebecca Ann Busch
sp: Ernest Allen Trickey
6-Jill Erin Trickey
sp: Kevin Dingeman
5-Gayle Lee Busch
sp: Gary Darrell Wilkinson
6-Jason Eugene Wilkinson (17 Nov 1970-17 Nov 1970)
6-Nicole Jean Wilkinson
6-Summer Lindsay Wilkinson
6-Andrea Cherie Wilkinson
6-Eric Ian Wilkinson
5-Michael Anthony Busch
sp: Pamela Rose Christensen
6-Gabriel Michael Busch
6-Melony Ann Busch (9 Jan 1978-15 Apr 1978)
sp: Nadine Amble
6-Rachael Elizabeth Busch
sp: Susan Wingert
3-Orange Harlie Larson (19 Feb 1899-20 Dec 1970)
2-Nels Peter Larson (22 Feb 1852-23 Sep 1911)
sp: Ereka Christina Young (12 Jul 1858-30 Nov 1919)
3-Mildred Victoria Larson (9 Oct 1886-)
sp: August Olson (-)
4-Laura Mildred Olson (11 Nov 1912-12 Nov 1918)
3-Elvira Larson (26 May 1892-1892)
3-Elwood L. Larson (abt Jul 1897-)
sp: Irene Lindberg (7 Jan 1897-17 Mar 1967)
4-Joyce Larson
sp: Meyers (-)
4-Carmen Larson
sp: Radke (-)
4-Marvel Jean Larson (-)
3-Louise Larson (-)
2-Charles A. Larson (10 Dec 1854-30 Jul 1915)
sp: Christina Ereka Erickson (22 Oct 1861-1 Dec 1955)
3-Lillie Easter Larson (22 Feb 1883-May 1964)
sp: Rufus Morgan (26 Dec 1882-May 1963)
4-Sarena Marena Morgan (7 Sep 1909-)
4-Jack Morgan (28 Apr 1911-Feb 1996)
4-Beryl Morgan (4 Aug 1913-May 1993)
4-Eleanor Morgan (13 May 1917-)
3-Alma B. Larson (15 Jan 1885-25 Oct 1956)
sp: Herman W. Schreiber (1882-7 Jun 1955)
3-Alfred Olander Larson (9 Dec 1886-18 Sep 1931)
sp: Maude T. Tellgren (1 Jun 1890-27 Apr 1982)
3-Julia J. Larson (7 Jun 1888-24 Aug 1968)
sp: Clifford A. Nelson (1894-16 Sep 1971)
3-Etta Ione Larson (15 Feb 1890-24 Feb 1981)
sp: Carl Theodore Johnson (7 Oct 1892-12 Mar 1958)
4-Phenetta Maurine Johnson
sp: James Joseph Umatum
5-Constance Renee Umatum
sp: Michael Xavier McIntosh
6-Michelle Ann McIntosh
6-Michael McIntosh
6-Patrick McIntosh
5-Marlene Frances Umatum
sp: Chris Mads Richardson
6-Daniel Mads Richardson
6-Sara Richardson
5-Kathleen Annette Umatum
sp: George Robert Rybin
sp: Larry Braga
6-Gina Braga
5-Jamie Joanne Umatum
sp: Dale Zabrocki
6-Katie Zabrocki
6-Natalie Zabrocki
4-Charlyn Joan Johnson
sp: Peter Anthony Hammond
5-Karla Sue Hammond
sp: Kent Bohlmann
6-Miranda Bohlmann
6-Natalie Bohlmann
sp: Burdell Edward Schultz
5-Thomas Edward Schultz
sp: Elizabeth West
5-Paula Rae Schultz
sp: Robert Bradley
6-Kyle Bradley
6-Ryan Bradley
6-Kylie Bradley
5-Jacqueline Kay Schultz
sp: Jerrod Lawrence
6-Reigan Lawrence
5-Theodore Jay Schultz
sp: Marsha Huisman
4-William Richard Johnson
sp: Jeannine Rushing
5-Linda Johnson
sp: Andy McConnell
6-Kelly McConnell
6-Rebecka McConnell
5-Laura Johnson
sp: Mark Clark
6-Brian Clark
6-Whitney Clark
6-Riley Clark
6-Daniel Clark
3-Eldred R. Larson (16 Mar 1892-12 Mar 1928)
sp: Marion Benedict
4-Burdette Charles Larson (12 Oct 1918-14 Mar 1928)
4-Donna Larson
4-Audrey Larson
3-Alvin Leander Larson (18 Feb 1893-8 Mar 1893)
3-infant Larson (22 Oct 1894-22 Oct 1894)
3-Russell A. Larson (25 Apr 1897-23 Apr 1965)
sp: Anna Kahl (17 Feb 1906-1 Jan 1990)
4-Lois Larson
sp: Leonard Curd
5-Larry Curd
sp: Bette Byfield
6-Laurie Curd
6-Larry Curd
sp: Stowell
4-Charles Larson (22 Aug 1934-2 May 1977)
3-Edna F. Larson (14 Apr 1898-15 Feb 1991)
sp: Jubel Emanuel Mauritz (25 Sep 1892-12 Mar 1983)
4-Phyliss Cleo Mauritz (5 Dec 1916-23 Oct 1951)
sp: Richard Smolnik
sp: John Dobbs
4-Norma Jean Mauritz (1925-1992)
sp: Dean Irving Richardson (1927-5 Apr 1996)
5-Joanie Richardson
5-Diane Richardson
3-Earland L. Larson (28 Jun 1900-14 Jan 1981)
sp: Ruth Dunbar (20 Sep 1908-1997)
4-Leila Larson
4-Lozetta Larson
4-Loretta Larson
3-Lafe Theodore Larson (7 Jul 1902-8 Jun 1967)
sp: ? Larson?
2-Frank F. Larson (23 Nov 1857-30 Dec 1933)
sp: Anna Carolina Meyers (7 Mar 1873-3 Jul 1970)
3-Rudolph Larson (6 Dec 1897-6 Nov 1981)
3-Edith Larson (25 Jun 1898-22 Apr 1994)
sp: Raymond Ford Hawley (2 Feb 1898-1989)
4-Raymond Frank Hawley
sp: Elizabeth Griffen
5-Janelle Rae Hawley
5-Alisa Ann Hawley (Jun 1963-Jun 1963)
5-Gregory Frank Hawley
sp: Andrea Brigette Martin
5-Erica Lee Hawley
4-Charles Ford Hawley
sp: Mary Ann McNeely
5-Dawn Ann Hawley
sp: John Farmer
3-Erma (Irma) Larson
sp: Herman Knief
4-Cyrennes Knief
sp: Lois Kastner
5-Gayle Knief
5-Gary Knief
5-Arla Knief
4-Gloria Knief
sp: Gene Bergman
5-Kimberly Kay Bergman
sp: Jay Heiden
6-Conrad Jay Heiden
6-Jacob Quaid Heiden
5-Craig Alan Bergman
sp: Debbie Sue Wareham
6-Brandon James Bergman
6-Amber Nicole Bergman
4-Marian Knief
sp: Bruce Bergren (21 Mar 1924-bef 1985)
5-Clayton Bergren
sp: Annie Darrow
6-Britini Jannell Bergren
6-Jordan Bruce Bergren
5-Corrinne Bergren Bergren
sp: Willis Van Sickler
6-Ami Corrinne Van Sickler
6-Melissa Lyn Van Sickler
6-Travis Todd Van Sickler
sp: Wayne Peterson
3-Ray C. Larson (21 Aug 1909-19 Nov 1993)
sp: V. Margaret Linden
4-James Ray Larson
sp: Margaret Helen Wills
5-Victoria Lynn Larson
sp: Larry Turner
4-Avis Ann Larson
sp: Richard Goldy
5-Greg Alan Goldy
4-Ross Richard Larson
sp: Giselle Ann Brede
5-Matthew Thure Larson
sp: Kathleen A. Benson
5-Elizabeth Renee Larson
2-Emma Larson (28 Jul 1863-17 Feb 1934)
sp: Charles W. Carlson (1858-aft 1934)
3-Alma Mabel Carlson (20 Jun 1885-)
sp: D. A. Moore (-)
3-Lizzie Carlson (-)
sp: O. J. Smith (-)
3-Arthur Carlson (-)
3-Jesse Carlson (-)
3-Charles Carlson (-)
2-Otto W. Larson (29 Nov 1862-17 Apr 1911)
2-Abraham Larson (1865-1868)
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