Frederick Olson
Nov. 23, 1847-June 15, 1927
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, June 15, 1927, page 4 col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
FREDERICK OLSON, 79, TAKEN AFTER STROKE
HOWARD TOWNSHIP FARMER DIED EARLY THIS MORNING AT HIS HOME
Frederick Olson, 79, resident of Howard township for more than 50 years, and a highly respected farmer, died this morning at 4 o'clock at his home three miles east of Barron lake. Mr. Olson suffered a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago and no hope for his recovery had since been held.
Mr. Olson was born in Borgunda, Sweden, on November 23, 1847. He came to the United States when he was 26 years of age, on June 15, 1872.
He was married on May 26, 1887 to Miss Jennie Perkins, of Howard township, who survives. Their golden wedding aniversary[sic] last month was the occasion for a family gathering which both Mr. and Mrs. Olson thoroughly enjoyed and which will long be a happy memory for the children and grand children present.
Throughout his life he engaged in farming. For 34 years he had lived on the farm on which he died. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Olson and these survive with the widow. They are Mrs. Charles Garrett, Mrs. Ambrose Lamberton, Mrs. Archie Fowler and Charles Olson, all of Niles. Nine grandchildren also survive.
The funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at the home at 2:30. Rev. O.R. Grattan, pastor of the Methodist church will officiate. Burial will take place in Silver Brook cemetery.