| Andrew Anderson |
| Andrew Anderson, P.O.
Elon; farmer, sec. 33; son of Andrew and Christine
Anderson; born in 1824 in Sweden, emigrated to the U.S.
in 1853, locating in Rock Island County, Illinois, till
the fall of 1854, when he came to Allamakee County, Iowa,
locating on the farm he still owns, now containing 176
acres, well improved and worth $4,000. He married Miss
Sophia Palmgren in 1859, she was also a native of Sweden.
They have four children, John A., Peter A., Mary S. and
Samuel C. He is a member of the Baptist Church. pg 465 |