The Anderson Families of Boone County, Iowa

ANDREW MONGUS ANDERSON.

Andrew Mongus Anderson, who was born on the farm in Douglas township which he now owns and occupies, belongs to one of the early pioneer families of Boone county. His birth occurred March 23, 1857, and he is a son of.-Vndrew Peter and Melinda (Johnson; Anderson, natives of Sweden, the former born January 15, 1828, and the latter June 29, 1835. The father came to America in 1846 and after many years of successful agricultural labors died in Douglas township, September 20, 1895. The mother emigrated to America in 185 1 and died in Madrid, November 20, 1904. They had twelve children, as follows: Andrew.Mongus, of this review-; Mrs. Mary Anderson, born January 3, 1859, who makes her home with her brother Andrew on the home farm in Douglas township; John Peter, who was born October 10, 1860, and resides in Garden township; Greta Elizabeth, born April 23, 1862, who married C. M. Anderson and died January 6, 1891; Mte, Oscar Oakleaf, who was born September 4, 1864, and is now a resident of Madrid; Carl Gustav, who was born December 12, 1866. and died February 26, 1910; Swen Albert, whose birth occurred October 9, 1868, and who died October.8, 1897; Joseph Edward, born March 22, 1870, a resident of Garden township; Samuel, born October 2, 1872, of Madrid; an infant. born February 26, 1875, deceased; Malinda, born December 29, 1875; and Ida Christina, who was born March 24, 1877, and died in 1905. All of this family were born and reared in Douglas township. Mrs. Mary Anderson, who resides with our subject, had two children, but one, born July 12, 1893, died in infancy. The other, L. F., born August 2, 1894, is attending school in Madrid. At her death Greta Elizabeth Anderson left one daughter, Esther Elizabeth, who is now the wife of Vidus Swansen of Madrid and has two sons, [name withheld], born April 7, 1912; and [name withheld], born February 10, 1914-

Mr. Anderson gives his allegiance to the republican party. Both he and his sister are members of the Swedish Lutheran church of Madrid. His valuable farm comprises two hundred and twenty-two acres of choice land on section 26, Douglas township, and includes the old Anderson homestead. He has always followed the most modern agricultural methods, having up-to-date equipment upon his land and having erected a large number of barns and sheds, all of which are substantially built and kept in good repair. One of the earliest buildings in Boone county is to be found on this farm. Mr. Anderson's home is conveniently arranged and equipped with modern comforts. Besides giving attention to general farming he has for many years been identified with the raising of pure blooded shorthorn cattle and has met with success along this line, being a leader in the movement to bring this stock to the highest perfection. In that way he has not only acquired individual prosperity but has largely contributed toward promoting the stock interests of the state. All who know him speak highly uf Mr. Anderson, recognizing in him a thoroughly progressive and public-spirited citizen. Such success as has come to him has been the reward of years of efficient labor and judicious management. There is no man to be found in Boone county who more justly merits prosperity.

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CLARENCE R. ANDERSON.

Clarence R. Anderson is a member of the mercantile firm of Anderson Brothers at Ogden. They follow progressive methods, are energetic and in their close application, keen business sagacity and unfaltering industry is found the secret of their growing success. Clarence R. Anderson was born in Ogden on the 5th of August, 1891, and is, therefore, yet a young man. but the position to which he has attained is one which would be creditable to a man of twice his years. His parents, Charles and Sarah (Carlson) Anderson, were natives of Sweden. Crossing the Atlantic to the new world, Charles Anderson established his home in Illinois in the '60s, but after remaining there for a brief period came to Boone county, where he purchased a tract of land and improved a good farm in Marcy township. He continued its cultivation year after year with gratifying success in the production of the cereals best adapted to soil and climate. His methods were at once practical and progressive and resulted in good crops, for which he found a ready sale. He was thus engaged until 1904, when he retired and removed to Ogden, where he spent his remaining days in the enjoyment of a well earned and well merited rest. His death occurred September 17, 1912, while his wife survived him only until the 26th of February, 1913.

Clarence R. Anderson, reared in Ogden, pursued his education in its public schools and when his text-books were put aside he secured a clerkship in a general store, owned by his brother. In the summer of 1913, they erected a modern two-story business block and are now engaged successfully in general merchandising under the firm style of Anderson Brothers. They carry a large and carefully selected line of goods, and their stock is attractive both in quality and price. They make earnest effort to please their patrons, are prompt, faithful and at all times thoroughly reliable and honorable in their dealing. Clarence R. Anderson is also a stockholder in the Ogden State Bank and is recognized as one of the rising young business men of the city. His political views accord with the principles of the progressive party, and he is not afraid to announce his opinions, yet is never bitterly aggressive. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Swedish Mission. Well known in Boone, he has many sterling traits of character, that have gained for him high personal regard.

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SIXTEN T. ANDERSON.

Sixten T. Anderson is a member of the mercantile firm of Hagge (- Anderson of Beaver and also serves as postmaster of the town, having held that position for the past decade. His birth occurred in Norrkoping, Sweden, on the 23d of January, 1875, his parents being Gus and Christina Anderson, who are likewise natives of that country. They emigrated to the United States in i88t. locating in Ogden. this county, where Gus Anderson worked in the employ of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway for some time. Subsequently he cultivated rented land for a time and later purchased a farm in Union township, which he operated during the remainder of his active business career. He now lives retired in Bouton, Dallas county, this state, enjoying the fruits of his former toil in well earned ease.

Sixten T. Anderson, who was a little lad of six years when he accompanied his parents on their emigration to the new world, acquired his education in

Boone county. After leaving the Ogden high school he was employed as a clerk by D. Nebbe of Ogden for a period of eight years and in 1902 came to Beaver. Here he embarked in the mercantile business in partnership with his father-inlaw, Claus Hagge, and has remained a member of the firm of Hagge & Anderson to the present time. The concern carries an extensive and well selected stock of goods at reasonable prices and is accorded a gratifying patronage, both the members being widely recognized as enterprising, progressive and reliable merchants and capable business men. Mr. Anderson owns a third interest in a quarter section of land in Beaver township and is a stockholder in the Farmers Cooperative Company and the Grocers Wholesale Company of Des Moines, Iowa.

In Jime, 1902, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Hagge, her parents being Claus and Margaret (Hensen) Hagge, of whom more extended mention is made in connection with the sketch of Henry D. Hagge, brother of Mrs. Anderson. Mr. Anderson is a republican in politics and is now making a creditable record as a member of the town council. He has likewise served as secretary of the school board and for two years held the office of mayor, his administration being characterized by valuable measures of reform and improvement. For the past ten years he has acted as postmaster of Beaver, satisfactorily discharging the duties devolving upon him in that capacity. The period of his residence in Boone county covers a third of a century and he has long been 'numbered among its respected, representative and public-spirited citizens.

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ANDREW G. ANDERSON.

Andrew G. Anderson is engaged in the plumbing business in Boone, where for twelve years he has conducted his present establishment, enjoying growing success as time has passed on. He was born in Sweden, July 26, 1867, and is a son of John and Sarah Anderson, both of whom were natives of that country, where the mother still resides, while the father has passed away. He was a sailor, devoting his life to that calling.

Andrew G. Anderson was one of a family of six children. The days of his boyhood and youth were spent in his native land, and his education was acquired in its schools. Hearing favorable reports concerning the new world and its opportunities, he determined to try his fortune on this side the Atlantic and, bidding adieu to friends and relatives, he left Sweden on the 4th of September, 1887. He did not harry upon the eastern coast, but with Boone county as his destination made his way at once into the interior of the country, reaching Moingona in October. His financial condition rendered it imperative that he seek immediate employment and for one month he worked for the Northwestern Tailroad Company, while later he spent thirty days in the coal mines.

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JOHN M. ANDERSON.

John M. Anderson is a representative business man of Boone, being the senior partner in the firm of Anderson & Haleen, who are engaged in general blacksmithing, repair work and the manufacture of wagons and carriages. Mr. Anderson was born November 30, 1866, in Sweden. He is a son o-f Anders and Johanna Anderson and a grandson of Peter Anderson. The latter followed farming throughout life in his native country, where he passed away In earlier years he served in the Swedish army. He had the following children: John; Swan; Christine; Annie; Mattie; and Anders, the father of our subject. The last named also followed farming throughout life and died in Sweden in September, 1869. His widow subsequently married John Johnson, who died two years later. In 1887 she and two of her sons, Andrew and Emit, sailed from Gottenborg, Sweden, to New York and thence made their way to Boone county, where her two daughters, Josephine and Annie, had preceded them. In Boone, Mrs. Johnson married John Aim, who is also deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Anders Anderson the following children were born: Matilda, who married John Anderson and died in Sweden in 1909; Josephine, who married in Princeton, Illinois, and is now a widow residing in Boone: Annie, who married Augus Alt, of Boone; John M. of" this review; Andrew, of Chicago, who married Matilda Wenstrom; and Emil, who died in Fort Dodge, Iowa. By the subseijuent marriages of the rriother no children were born.

John M. Anderson attended the public schools in Sweden until fourteen years of age and then spent three years in a military institution. He came to the United States in 1888, one year after his mother's arrival here. He located in Boone and worked for the Northwestern Railway as bridge foreman. Then he learned blacksmithing and wagon making in the employ of Thompson & Peterson, with whom he remained for eighteen years, gaining valuable experience of a practical kind and also thoroughly acquainting himself with the business end in connection with such an enterprise. In February, 1913, he formed a partnership with Mr. Haleen in the establishment of the firm of Anderson & Haleen, who are now doing an extensive and most profitable business. They are known as reliable, punctual and trustworthy, and it may be said that no piece of work ever leaves their shops unless it is of the very best workmanship.

In October, 1893, Mr. Anderson married, in Boone, Miss Annie Edling, of Dayton, Iowa, a daughter of John and Christina Edling. To Mr. and Mrs. Anderson the following children were born: Clarence, who is an electrician in the employ of a coal mine in Ogden; Fred, a lineman on the interurban road, residing at home; Esther, at home: Harold, now six years old; Mary, deceased; and Oscar. The parents are members of the Christian church and helpfully interested in its work, while politically Mr. Anderson is independent, giving his support to the candidates whom he considers best fitted for the office to which they aspire, irrespective of party affiliation. Fraternally he is a Modern Woodman, a Domestic Worker of the World and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He is a distinct factor in the development of Boone and has contributed to its growth by pursuing his private affairs. He is ever ready to give his support to public enterprise and can be found in the front ranks of those men who have at heart the welfare and betterment of the city.

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CHARLES V. ANDERSON.

( charles F. Anderson, now deceased, was a man who merited and received the trust. confidence and friendship of his fellow men, because they bad learned to appreciate his worth and to value his regard, lb was a native of Sweden and came to the United States when eighteen years of age. His birth had occurred in December, 1844. His mother died when he was quite young and the father passed away in Sweden after the subject of this review bad attained to years of maturity. Crossing the Atlantic to the new world. Mr. Anderson landed at New York and remained in that city for some time, removing thence to Delaware, Xew Jersey. He was a carpenter and contractor, having learned the trade in his native land, fie was also a bridge builder and for some time followed that department of industrial activity in the state of Xew York.

In the spring of 1881 Mr. Anderson came to the west, locating in Eagle Grove, Iowa, where be resided for eight years, during which time he worked in the water supply department of the Northwestern Railroad Company, repairing pumps, tanks, etc.. along the line of the road. In the fall of iSSii he removed with his family to the city oil li n me. where he spent his remaining days, still continuing in the employ of the same company and at the same work until his demise.

In 1885 Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Joyce, the wedding ceremony being performed in the month of July in Webster City. The lady is a native of Ujica, New York, and a daughter of John and Elizabeth 1 Bott) Joyce, both of whom were natives of England, in which land they were reared and married. After coming to the United States they look up their above in Utica, Xew York, and the father was employed as a gardener, but both he and his wife are now deceased. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Anderson was born one son, Charles Edward, whose birth occurred in Eagle Grove, Iowa, and who at the age of fifteen years is now attending school.

Mr. Anderson was a valued member of the Independent Order of Odd bellows', belonging to the lodge at Eagle Grove, lie held membership in the Lutheran church, but attended the Presbyterian church at Boone, because his wife was not able to understand the Swedish language, in which tongue the sermons were preached in the Lutheran church. In politics he was a Republican and had firm faith in the principles of the party, but never sought or desired office. His death was the result of an accident in one of the wells of the railroad company that he was repairing. He passed away October 10, 1898, and was laid to rest in the cemetery in Boone. He was a trusted employe, an exemplary and useful citizen, a devoted, kind and loving husband and father, and a man who enjoyed and deserved the respect of all who knew him. His widow still resides in Boone, having a pleasant home at No. 1.2 1 3 Carroll street, and throughout the city she has many friends.

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