Erick H. Myli is the owner of an excellent farm property situated on section 7, Danville township, Worth county. He, moreover, is numbered among the native sons of Iowa, his birth having occurred near St. Ansgar, Mitchell county, on the 13th of March, I870, his parents being Halgrim H. and Ingeborg (Teigen) Myli. At the usual age he began his education in the public schools and mastered the branches of learning therein taught. His training in farm work was received under his father's direction and he early became familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. He was ambitious to engage in business on his own account and in early manhood he purchased his present farm of his father, who removed to Hartland township and there bought another tract of land. Erick H. Myli has practically spent his entire life on the farm which is now his place of residence. He has an excellent tract of land, the soil being naturally rich and productive, so that his fields respond readily to the care and labor, which he bestows upon them. Everything about his place is indicative of his careful supervision and progressive methods. The farm is divided into fields of convenient size by well-kept fences and the latest improved machinery is used in promoting the cultivation and care of the crops. There are also good buildings upon the farm to provide ample shelter for grain and stock. In addition to producing the crops best adapted to soil and climatic conditions here, Mr. Myli has become a director of the Farmers' Savings Bank of Hanlontown.
In 1896 was celebrated the marriage of Erick H. Myli and Miss Clara Knutson, a daughter of Elling and Randi (Gilbertson) Knutson Mrs. Myli was born in Danville township, Worth county, while her parents were natives of Norway and came to the new world in one of the old-time sailing vessels, establishing their home near Spring Grove, Minnesota. In 1875 they crossed the border into Iowa and took up their abode in Danville township, Worth county, where Mr. Knutson purchased farm land north of the present home of Mr. Myli. He secured two hundred acres, which he developed and improved, becoming recognized as one of the most progressive agriculturists of the community. He is now living in Kensett, but his wife died a number of years ago. They were both consistent members of the Norwegian Lutheran church. To Mr. and Mrs. Myli have been born ten children: Ruth, Blanche, Hilma, Alva, Ida, Thelma, Edna, Nina, Ethel and Gail.
Mr. and Mrs. Myli adhere to the religious faith in which they were reared and are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church. His political endorsement is given to the republican party and for twenty years he has filled the office of township clerk, making a most creditable record in that position, the duties of which he discharges with marked promptness and fidelity. He has also served as a school director and the cause of education finds in him a stalwart champion. He is actuated by a progressive spirit in all that he undertakes and whatever he attempts he carries forward to successful completion. He is today a prosperous farmer and is highly esteemed by all who know him, having many admirable and sterling traits of character which have won him warm regard and friendship.
Additional information provided by Gordon Felland:
Erick retired from farming and moved to Northwood in 1946. He died there in 1966 and is buried in Sunset Rest Cemetery.
Erick Myli and Family
From left ot right, first row: Blanche, Clara (mother), Gail, Erick and Ruth.
Second row: Thelma, Ida, Edna, Alva, Ethel, Hilma and Nina.
Transcribed by Gordon Felland - July 15, 2005
Picture added by Gordon Felland on July 20, 2013