Frans August Carlson

FRANS AUGUST CARLSON

Frans August Carlson was born in Switzerland, Sweden, on January 21, 1850, and died December 24, 1922, aged 72 years, 11 months and 3 days.

He came to America in 1875 and made his home in Red Oak, Iowa, until 1877, when he came to Nebraska and took a homestead, upon which he since lived.

He was one of the oldest settlers in Howard county. He was married to Ingrid Nelson on August 10, 1888, and to this union were born seven children, two daughters who died in infancy. The rest, together with his widow, survive him.

For many years he had been in poor health, but during this long sickness he sought and found Christ as his Savior and was a firm believer in the blood of Christ. He was baptized and brought up in the Lutheran church.

The funeral took place December 27, 1922, from St. Petri Church at Logan, Rev. J. Magnussen officiating, assisted by Rev. Mr. Moline, and the remains laid to rest in the St. Petri cemetery.

Wolbach Messenger, Wolbach, Nebraska, Thursday, January 11, 1923

23rd Avenue and Highway 281. Ten miles north of St. Paul, Nebraska

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