Engebret Anderson, a prosperous & highly esteemed citizen on Langhei Township (Pope County, Minnesota) resides on section 11. He is a native of Norway, born in Nordre Aurdal, July 6, 1861, & is a son of Andrew Engebretson & Mary Swenson, who were also natives of that kingdom. They came to this country in 1866, & after landing in Quebec, Canada, proceeded to La Crosse, Wisconsin via Chicago, Illinois. In 1869, they came to Pope County, Minnesota, & took a homestead of 160 acres on sections 11 & 12, Langhei Township, where they still live. He was one of the earliest settlers in the township & is a man highly esteemed by all who know him. The parents have three sons – Swen, Ole, and our subject, Engebret.
Engebret Anderson received his education in Pope County and remained at home working on the farm during the summers. He was married Nov. 4, 1885 to Miss Hannah Olson, a native of Christiania, Norway, born July 2, 1861. She was the daughter of Ole S. & Martha Olson, who were also natives of Norway. They came to America in 1866, & settles in La Crosse, Wisconsin where they remained one year, & then came to Pope County, Minnesota. The father is residing in Rolling Forks township, & the mother died in 1879. Mrs. Anderson, the wife of our subject, is one of six children, & was educated in Rolling Forks township.
Our subject & wife have been blessed with two children – Minda & Anna. The subject of this article is a representative man of this township, and has held the following offices – supervisor, school treasurer, etc.
Mr. Anderson has a well-improved farm of some 220 acres, with good buildings. He is engaged in general farming & stock-raising, in connection with which he owns & runs a threshing machine. In political matters he affiliates with the republican party.
From ”Illustrated Album of Biography of Pope & Stevens Counties, Minnesota” 1888, pages 346-7.
Contributor: Bev Boyer (47167308) • [email protected]
Engebret Anderson received his education in Pope County and remained at home working on the farm during the summers. He was married Nov. 4, 1885 to Miss Hannah Olson, a native of Christiania, Norway, born July 2, 1861. She was the daughter of Ole S. & Martha Olson, who were also natives of Norway. They came to America in 1866, & settles in La Crosse, Wisconsin where they remained one year, & then came to Pope County, Minnesota. The father is residing in Rolling Forks township, & the mother died in 1879. Mrs. Anderson, the wife of our subject, is one of six children, & was educated in Rolling Forks township.
Our subject & wife have been blessed with two children – Minda & Anna. The subject of this article is a representative man of this township, and has held the following offices – supervisor, school treasurer, etc.
Mr. Anderson has a well-improved farm of some 220 acres, with good buildings. He is engaged in general farming & stock-raising, in connection with which he owns & runs a threshing machine. In political matters he affiliates with the republican party.
From ”Illustrated Album of Biography of Pope & Stevens Counties, Minnesota” 1888, pages 346-7.
Contributor: Bev Boyer (47167308) • [email protected]
Engebret Anderson, a prosperous & highly esteemed citizen on Langhei Township (Pope County, Minnesota) resides on section 11. He is a native of Norway, born in Nordre Aurdal, July 6, 1861, & is a son of Andrew Engebretson & Mary Swenson, who were also natives of that kingdom. They came to this country in 1866, & after landing in Quebec, Canada, proceeded to La Crosse, Wisconsin via Chicago, Illinois. In 1869, they came to Pope County, Minnesota, & took a homestead of 160 acres on sections 11 & 12, Langhei Township, where they still live. He was one of the earliest settlers in the township & is a man highly esteemed by all who know him. The parents have three sons – Swen, Ole, and our subject, Engebret.
Engebret Anderson received his education in Pope County and remained at home working on the farm during the summers. He was married Nov. 4, 1885 to Miss Hannah Olson, a native of Christiania, Norway, born July 2, 1861. She was the daughter of Ole S. & Martha Olson, who were also natives of Norway. They came to America in 1866, & settles in La Crosse, Wisconsin where they remained one year, & then came to Pope County, Minnesota. The father is residing in Rolling Forks township, & the mother died in 1879. Mrs. Anderson, the wife of our subject, is one of six children, & was educated in Rolling Forks township.
Our subject & wife have been blessed with two children – Minda & Anna. The subject of this article is a representative man of this township, and has held the following offices – supervisor, school treasurer, etc.
Mr. Anderson has a well-improved farm of some 220 acres, with good buildings. He is engaged in general farming & stock-raising, in connection with which he owns & runs a threshing machine. In political matters he affiliates with the republican party.
From ”Illustrated Album of Biography of Pope & Stevens Counties, Minnesota” 1888, pages 346-7.
Contributor: Bev Boyer (47167308) • [email protected]
Engebret Anderson received his education in Pope County and remained at home working on the farm during the summers. He was married Nov. 4, 1885 to Miss Hannah Olson, a native of Christiania, Norway, born July 2, 1861. She was the daughter of Ole S. & Martha Olson, who were also natives of Norway. They came to America in 1866, & settles in La Crosse, Wisconsin where they remained one year, & then came to Pope County, Minnesota. The father is residing in Rolling Forks township, & the mother died in 1879. Mrs. Anderson, the wife of our subject, is one of six children, & was educated in Rolling Forks township.
Our subject & wife have been blessed with two children – Minda & Anna. The subject of this article is a representative man of this township, and has held the following offices – supervisor, school treasurer, etc.
Mr. Anderson has a well-improved farm of some 220 acres, with good buildings. He is engaged in general farming & stock-raising, in connection with which he owns & runs a threshing machine. In political matters he affiliates with the republican party.
From ”Illustrated Album of Biography of Pope & Stevens Counties, Minnesota” 1888, pages 346-7.
Contributor: Bev Boyer (47167308) • [email protected]
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