Larson, Christen

LARSON

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Christen Larson came to Carpenter, Mitchell Co., Iowa, in October, 1881, where he engaged in general merchandising in a store room 20 x 60 feet. In this business he has met with great financial success. He was born in Langland, Denmark, Feb 18, 1843. He grew to manhood in his native land. In 1864 he came to America, settling first in McHenry Co., Ill., but being of a roving disposition he only remained there a short time, and traveled from south to north. He was married May 28, 1870 to Laurentine Larson who was also born in Langland, Denmark. They have four children - Lauritz, Edwin, Anna and Martha. Mr. Larson is a good citizen, enjoys the respect and confidence of his fellow townsmen, and has held the office of town clerk, recorder and justice of the peace. In politics he is a republican, and is connected with the Lutheran Church. (Christen Larson lived in Newburg Township)

~History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa
Springfield, Ill: Union Publishing Co., 1884; pg 383

(transcription source: Iowa Biographies Project)