On the 13th of November, 1896, Mr. Dueland was united in marriage to Miss Mary Sydnes, of Huxley township, a daughter of R. T. Sydnes, a prominent farmer now living retired at Huxley. Five children have blessed this union: Lillian, Raymond, Myrtle, Glendora and Carl.
Politically Mr. Dueland gives his support to the prohibitionist party. He is a valued member of the school board of Slater and for several years has served as judge of election. He and his wife are identified with the Lincoln Lutheran church and for eleven years he has been a member of the board of trustees of that organization. Having worked his way through many obstacles, Mr. Dueland, as shown in this brief sketch, is not an individual that becomes easily cast down. He has been successful in business, gaining the confidence of the community by his straightforward dealings and a spirit of helpfulness to others, which is one of his prominent characteristics. His friends are many and under all conditions it is recognized that his word is as good as his bond.
MAURITS Malmin.
Among the children of Scandinavia who have become subjects of Uncle Sam and citizens of Story county must be included Maurits Malmin, who was born in Norway on the 15th of September, 1846. He acquired his education in his native land and when he had reached the required age entered the Norwegian army, spending five years of his early manhood in the service of his country. He became an expert shot and two of his most prized possessions now are medals he won because of his ability in this direction.
Mr. Malmin became a resident of Story county in 1881, engaging in farm work by the month for the first two years and then by the day for a year thereafter. At the end of that period he had acquired sufficient capital to enable him to begin the cultivation of land as a renter. After following this for eight years, by means of close application, unceasing energy and careful management he had accumulated the requisite savings to permit him to become a property owner and bought the first one hundred and sixty acres of his present homestead. He established his residence here in 1893 and has added to his holdings from time to time until he now has the title to three hundred and twenty acres, owning one of the most valuable farms in the township. It is well stocked, the improvements are good and always in repair, while its carefully cultivated fields yield abundant and profitable harvests. His specialty is the feeding and raising of cattle and hogs, and he is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company as well as the creamery.
Mr. Malmin completed his arrangements for a home of his own by his marriage to Miss Karen Hoverson Lura, a daughter of Hover Lura. Nine