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Christian Nils “Chris” Charlson

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Birth	:	8 Nov 1855 Primrose, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	2 Mar 1933 Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Lake Mills, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4260370, -93.5326110
Plot	:	1-71
Description	:	Christian Nilsen Charlson born November 8, 1855 Primrose, Dane, Wisconsin to Nels Charlson and Elen Sigbjornsdatter Oksendal. ***** History of Winnebago and Hancock Counties, Iowa, 1917, Vol. II, Page 537. Christian Nilsen Charlson, living on section 18, Center township, has always devoted his life to general agricultural pursuits and his labors have won for him a creditable position among the substantial farmers of Winnebago county. He now owns four hundred acres of rich and valuable land which is the visible evidence of his life of well directed energy and thrift, and, moreover, his is one of the finest improved... Read More	Christian Nilsen Charlson born November 8, 1855 Primrose, Dane, Wisconsin to Nels Charlson and Elen Sigbjornsdatter Oksendal. *** History of Winnebago and Hancock Counties, Iowa, 1917, Vol. II, Page 537. Christian Nilsen Charlson, living on section 18, Center township, has always devoted his life to general agricultural pursuits and his labors have won for him a creditable position among the substantial farmers of Winnebago county. He now owns four hundred acres of rich and valuable land which is the visible evidence of his life of well directed energy and thrift, and, moreover, his is one of the finest improved places of the county. Mr. Charlson is a native of Wisconsin. He was born in Dane county on the 8th of November, 1855, and is a son of Nels and Ellen Charlson, who are mentioned on another page of this work. Reared in his native county to the age of ten years, Christian N. Charlson then accompanied his parents to Iowa and has since made his home in Winnebago county. His education, begun in the schools of Wisconsin, was continued in this state and in the school of experience he has also learned many valuable lessons. Through the period of his boyhood and youth he worked with his father upon the home farm, remaining with his parents until he attained his majority, after which he started out independently, renting land for a year. He was ambitious, however, to own land and engage in farming on his own account, so carefully saving his earnings, he was after a year able to purchase forty acres of his present place, to which he has added from time to time as his financial resources have increased until he is now the owner of four hundred acres, of which two hundred and forty acres is situated on sections 7 and 18, Center township, the buildings being on the latter section. He also has one hundred and sixty acres on section 13, Newton township, also a highly improved tract which adjoins the two hundred and forty acres on the west. There are three sets of buildings upon his farm. He has a thoroughly up-to-date farm supplied with all modern equipments, conveniences and accessories, no feature of the model farm of the twentieth century being lacking. In addition to his farming interests Mr. Charlson is a stockholder of the Farmers Elevator Company, of the Lake Mills Lumber Company and the Lake Mills Creamery Company and of the first two he is a director. He is much interested in dairy farming and he now milks twenty-two cows. On February 13, 1877, Mr. Charlson was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Jensen, a daughter of Jens and Mary Jenson, who are mentioned in connection with the sketch of L. A. Jensen, an attorney of Forest City, on another page of this work. To Mr. and Mrs. Charlson have been born eleven children, as follows: Jens C., who married Miss Mattie Twito; Nels C., who wedded Miss Sarah Tistel; Martin, who married Miss Ada Twito; Chris, who married Miss Emma J. Olson; Samuel, who wedded Miss Esther Meyer; Ole; Richard; Lester; Ella, who became the wife of Oscar Dahlen and passed away in September, 1907; Clara, who gave her hand in marriage to Gilbert Thompson, an agriculturist residing near Leland; and Wilma. Mr. Charlson votes with the republican party, which he has supported since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He and his family are connected with the United Lutheran church and his religious beliefs guide him in all life's relations, making him a man whom to know is to esteem and honor. He has many sterling qualities and everywhere is spoken of in terms of high regard. Obit: Chris and Bertha were loved by all who knew them. They started out without money but built up a home consisting of 400 acres of land which they later diposed of. Eight of his children were called to his bedside when he died He knew death was coming, he bid them all goodbye and admonished them to live on in Christian lives and asked them all to meet him in heaven. A great many people of Forest City attended the funeral of the late Christian Nils Charlson last Monday, including the Rev Salvesen family and the L A Jensen family who were relaitves of the decendent. Rev Salvesen was one of the speakers and Miss Rachel Jensen rendered two musical selections. The services were held from the Salem Lutheran Church at Lake Mills, which was crowded to it's capacity. The deceased left surviving, 11 children, 48 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. *** Emigrated 1850 from Norway to Wisconsin Found in the 1855 - 1860 censuses at Primrose, Dane, Wisconsin: 1860: Nels Carlson 48 Norway, farmer, Elle 38 Norway, Ingeborg 12 Norway, Sigbjorn 9 Norway, Anne S 7 Wisconsin, Christian 4 Wisconsin, Nels E 2 Wisconsin 1865: Moved family to Winnebago County, Iowa Found in the 1870 census at Iowa, Winnebago, Iowa: Nels Charleson 58, Ellen 49, Ann 17, Christian 14, Eli 12, Caroline 8, Josephine 6 Found in the 1880 - 1925 censuses at Center, Winnebago, Iowa: 1880: N. Christian Charlson 23, Bertha 21, Jens 2, Nils 2 mos 1900: Christian Charlson 44, Bertha M 40, Marten E 16, Christian 15, Ella 12, Samuel C 9, Ole H L 6, Clara M 3, Richard A 1, Jens Jenson 83 1910: Christian N Charlson 54, Bertha Marie Jensen Charlson 51, Samuel 19, Ole 17, Clara 14, Richard 10, Wilma 8, Lester 5, Joseph Lingdas 21 1915: Berthe Marie Charlson age 54 1920: Christian N Charlson 64, Bertha 60, Richard 21, Lester 14 1925: C N Charlson 69, Bertha 66, P Lester Charlson 20 Contributor: Deidre Badker (47589104)

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Christian Nils “Chris” Charlson's memorial is located at: Salem Lutheran Cemetery, Lake Mills, Winnebago County, USA.
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Christian Nils “Chris” Charlson death on 2 Mar 1933 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4260370
Longitude: -93.5326110

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Bertha Marie Jensen Charlson

(1859 - 1925)

Siblings

Helena Nilsdatter Charlson Groening

(1844 - 1925)

Isabelle M Charlson Johnson

(1847 - 1935)

Sam Charlson

(1850 - 1917)

Nels Eli Charlson

(1859 - 1931)

Children

Jens C Charlson

(1877 - 1963)

Christian C. Charlson

(1885 - 1965)

Ella Josephine Charlson Dahlen

(1887 - 1907)

Clara Marie Charlson Thompson

(1895 - 1989)

Richard Elmer Charlson

(1898 - 1947)

Wilma Caroline Charlson

(1901 - 1919)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Salem Lutheran Cemetery
Lake Mills, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4260370, -93.5326110

2. Sunnyside Cemetery
Lake Mills, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4091988, -93.5325012

3. Synod Cemetery
Lake Mills, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4094009, -93.5235977

4. Salem Memorial Cemetery
Lake Mills, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4455986, -93.5143967

5. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4160995, -93.4775009

6. Bristol Protestant Cemetery
Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4141200, -93.4627100

7. Lime Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Lake Mills, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4812000, -93.5160400

8. Center Lutheran Cemetery
Leland, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4008000, -93.6122000

9. Charlson-Bergland Cemetery
Center Township, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3623300, -93.5577480

10. Stene Family Cemetery
Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4991990, -93.5334310

11. Lime Creek Cemetery
Emmons, Freeborn County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4999084, -93.5327148

12. North Prairie Cemetery
Scarville, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4225300, -93.6359200

13. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Emmons, Freeborn County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5003014, -93.5017014

14. Immanuel Cemetery
Scarville, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4803009, -93.6177979

15. Winnebago Lutheran Cemetery
Lake Mills, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3432200, -93.5570800

16. Scarville Lutheran Cemetery
Scarville, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4878006, -93.6177979

17. Somber Lutheran Cemetery
Somber, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4150009, -93.4047165

18. Sion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Bristol, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4186096, -93.3986130

19. South Silver Lake Cemetery
Silver Lake Township, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4508330, -93.3988890

20. Bristol Cemetery
Joice, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3866200, -93.3993700

21. Hanna Cemetery
Forest City, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3207884, -93.5568788

22. Bethel Lutheran Cemetery
Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3283310, -93.4680634

23. Mount Valley Luther Lutheran Cemetery
Leland, Winnebago County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3344200, -93.6167400

24. Beaver Creek Cemetery
Joice, Worth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3208313, -93.4805603