North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history . n, ilin-nesota, who was born in Sweden and in her girlhood days came to the new world, beingreared and educated at Benson, whore she passed away in 1893, leaving two children: John,who is now manager of the McGregor store; and Ida. Both were born in Benson. In June,1894, Mr. Simon was again married, his second union being with Miss Anna Hoverud, of Ben-son, who was born in Norway and in young womanhood becante a resident of Minnesota. Tothis marriage have been born six children: Oliver, who was born in Benson, Minnesota, and isnow
North Dakota history and people; outlines of American history . n, ilin-nesota, who was born in Sweden and in her girlhood days came to the new world, beingreared and educated at Benson, whore she passed away in 1893, leaving two children: John,who is now manager of the McGregor store; and Ida. Both were born in Benson. In June,1894, Mr. Simon was again married, his second union being with Miss Anna Hoverud, of Ben-son, who was born in Norway and in young womanhood becante a resident of Minnesota. Tothis marriage have been born six children: Oliver, who was born in Benson, Minnesota, and isnow a practicing physician connected with a liospital at Erie, Pennsylvania; Clarence, whois assisting his father in the store; Alma, Lillian and Mabel, all born in Benson; and Neva,who was born in Tioga. In his political views Mr. Simon is an earnest democrat and has always been active incommunity affairs. He helped organize the village and has served for some time on theschool board of Tioga. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church, to the teachings. NELS W. SIJION HISTORY OF XORlII DAKOTA 605 of wliieli liL- Uiyally iuilicres. l-ratiiiuilly lie is (•(inmctril with tlic Jlasons aiul is a chartermember of the liidependunt Order of Odd Iellows, liavin; passed tlirough all tlie chairsin the local lodge and served as a delegate to the grand lodge. He is likewise a chartermember of the Elks lodge at Williston and has filled all of the ptiices in the Jlodern Woodmencamp at Tioga and is connected with the Ancient Order of United Workmen. His life hasbeen well spent and has been fruitful of good results. He has been both the architect andbuilder of his own fortunes and he has builded wisely and well, placing his dependenceupon the substantial qualities of energy, determination and enterprise, and through theutilization of those qualities has gained notable success. MARTIN OLSEN. Ramsey county has been signally favored in the class of men who have occupied herpublic oflices,
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