Aged: 83yrs, 5mos, 8dys; diabetic coma
ASLAG EIELSON, the veteran lumberman of Springfield, 111., was born near Arendal, Norway, Aug. 27, 1829, the son of Eiel and Anna Tharaldson. He attended the common schools and also night school for a time, and then clerked in a department store, owned by Christopher Dedekam, in Arendal. At the age of 17 years he went to sea as a cabin boy, but was advanced rapidly to more responsible duties. He sailed from Arendal, Norway, to the Isle of Man f6r about three seasons, and in 1849 came to America, landing at New York. Shortly after his arrival he went to Milwaukee, Wis., and sailed on the lakes for a time, later locating in Michigan. In the summer he was a fisherman and in the winter he worked in the pineries. From Michigan he went to St. Louis, Mo., and for a short time clerked in a
store in that city.
In 1852 he located in Springfield, 111., and soon secured employment in the lumber yard of Aaron Beidler, and later with George Huntington. Mr. E. R. Ulrich soon after opened a lumber yard and Mr. Eielson entered his employ. After the close of the Civil War a yard was started by Mr. Eielson and others. This continued until 1878, when Mr. Eielson bought out his partners' interests, becoming the sole owner of the business. He continued doing a general lumber business and purchased additional ground as his business increased. He has now eight lots 40x157 feet, centrally located, on which his lumber yard stands, on Tenth street from Monroe to Adams streets. Of recent years he has given the management of his business over to his sons Joseph, John and Oscar while he is practically living a retired life.
In 1854, in Springfield. Mr. Eielson was married to Miss Martha J. Olson, who was also born in Arendal, Norway, Dec. 17, 1831. She died Sept. 5, 1891. Eight children were born to them, namely: Eilert, born May 1, 1857; Mary is the wife of Louis R. Nelson, foreman at the Eielson lumber yards; Joseph married his brother Eilert's widow and is connected with his father in business; Ida M., born April 5, 1866, died Aug. 30, 1900; John and Oscar A. are both connected with their father in business. Oscar A. married Miss Lilian L. Smith, Feb. 4, 1896. They have one son, Harry A. Two daughters (Annie T. and Martha J.) remain at home with their father.
Mr. Eielson has always been a member of the English Lutheran Church and has served almost continually upon the official boards. In politics he is a republican.
Excerpts from: A HISTORY OF THE NORWEGIANS OF ILLINOIS, COMPILED AND EDITED BY A. E. STRAND, PUBLISHED BY JOHN ANDERSON PUBLISHING COMPANY CHICAGO, 1905
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ASLAG EIELSON, the veteran lumberman of Springfield, 111., was born near Arendal, Norway, Aug. 27, 1829, the son of Eiel and Anna Tharaldson. He attended the common schools and also night school for a time, and then clerked in a department store, owned by Christopher Dedekam, in Arendal. At the age of 17 years he went to sea as a cabin boy, but was advanced rapidly to more responsible duties. He sailed from Arendal, Norway, to the Isle of Man f6r about three seasons, and in 1849 came to America, landing at New York. Shortly after his arrival he went to Milwaukee, Wis., and sailed on the lakes for a time, later locating in Michigan. In the summer he was a fisherman and in the winter he worked in the pineries. From Michigan he went to St. Louis, Mo., and for a short time clerked in a
store in that city.
In 1852 he located in Springfield, 111., and soon secured employment in the lumber yard of Aaron Beidler, and later with George Huntington. Mr. E. R. Ulrich soon after opened a lumber yard and Mr. Eielson entered his employ. After the close of the Civil War a yard was started by Mr. Eielson and others. This continued until 1878, when Mr. Eielson bought out his partners' interests, becoming the sole owner of the business. He continued doing a general lumber business and purchased additional ground as his business increased. He has now eight lots 40x157 feet, centrally located, on which his lumber yard stands, on Tenth street from Monroe to Adams streets. Of recent years he has given the management of his business over to his sons Joseph, John and Oscar while he is practically living a retired life.
In 1854, in Springfield. Mr. Eielson was married to Miss Martha J. Olson, who was also born in Arendal, Norway, Dec. 17, 1831. She died Sept. 5, 1891. Eight children were born to them, namely: Eilert, born May 1, 1857; Mary is the wife of Louis R. Nelson, foreman at the Eielson lumber yards; Joseph married his brother Eilert's widow and is connected with his father in business; Ida M., born April 5, 1866, died Aug. 30, 1900; John and Oscar A. are both connected with their father in business. Oscar A. married Miss Lilian L. Smith, Feb. 4, 1896. They have one son, Harry A. Two daughters (Annie T. and Martha J.) remain at home with their father.
Mr. Eielson has always been a member of the English Lutheran Church and has served almost continually upon the official boards. In politics he is a republican.
Excerpts from: A HISTORY OF THE NORWEGIANS OF ILLINOIS, COMPILED AND EDITED BY A. E. STRAND, PUBLISHED BY JOHN ANDERSON PUBLISHING COMPANY CHICAGO, 1905
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Aged: 83yrs, 5mos, 8dys; diabetic coma
ASLAG EIELSON, the veteran lumberman of Springfield, 111., was born near Arendal, Norway, Aug. 27, 1829, the son of Eiel and Anna Tharaldson. He attended the common schools and also night school for a time, and then clerked in a department store, owned by Christopher Dedekam, in Arendal. At the age of 17 years he went to sea as a cabin boy, but was advanced rapidly to more responsible duties. He sailed from Arendal, Norway, to the Isle of Man f6r about three seasons, and in 1849 came to America, landing at New York. Shortly after his arrival he went to Milwaukee, Wis., and sailed on the lakes for a time, later locating in Michigan. In the summer he was a fisherman and in the winter he worked in the pineries. From Michigan he went to St. Louis, Mo., and for a short time clerked in a
store in that city.
In 1852 he located in Springfield, 111., and soon secured employment in the lumber yard of Aaron Beidler, and later with George Huntington. Mr. E. R. Ulrich soon after opened a lumber yard and Mr. Eielson entered his employ. After the close of the Civil War a yard was started by Mr. Eielson and others. This continued until 1878, when Mr. Eielson bought out his partners' interests, becoming the sole owner of the business. He continued doing a general lumber business and purchased additional ground as his business increased. He has now eight lots 40x157 feet, centrally located, on which his lumber yard stands, on Tenth street from Monroe to Adams streets. Of recent years he has given the management of his business over to his sons Joseph, John and Oscar while he is practically living a retired life.
In 1854, in Springfield. Mr. Eielson was married to Miss Martha J. Olson, who was also born in Arendal, Norway, Dec. 17, 1831. She died Sept. 5, 1891. Eight children were born to them, namely: Eilert, born May 1, 1857; Mary is the wife of Louis R. Nelson, foreman at the Eielson lumber yards; Joseph married his brother Eilert's widow and is connected with his father in business; Ida M., born April 5, 1866, died Aug. 30, 1900; John and Oscar A. are both connected with their father in business. Oscar A. married Miss Lilian L. Smith, Feb. 4, 1896. They have one son, Harry A. Two daughters (Annie T. and Martha J.) remain at home with their father.
Mr. Eielson has always been a member of the English Lutheran Church and has served almost continually upon the official boards. In politics he is a republican.
Excerpts from: A HISTORY OF THE NORWEGIANS OF ILLINOIS, COMPILED AND EDITED BY A. E. STRAND, PUBLISHED BY JOHN ANDERSON PUBLISHING COMPANY CHICAGO, 1905
Info contributed by:
BJJ
ASLAG EIELSON, the veteran lumberman of Springfield, 111., was born near Arendal, Norway, Aug. 27, 1829, the son of Eiel and Anna Tharaldson. He attended the common schools and also night school for a time, and then clerked in a department store, owned by Christopher Dedekam, in Arendal. At the age of 17 years he went to sea as a cabin boy, but was advanced rapidly to more responsible duties. He sailed from Arendal, Norway, to the Isle of Man f6r about three seasons, and in 1849 came to America, landing at New York. Shortly after his arrival he went to Milwaukee, Wis., and sailed on the lakes for a time, later locating in Michigan. In the summer he was a fisherman and in the winter he worked in the pineries. From Michigan he went to St. Louis, Mo., and for a short time clerked in a
store in that city.
In 1852 he located in Springfield, 111., and soon secured employment in the lumber yard of Aaron Beidler, and later with George Huntington. Mr. E. R. Ulrich soon after opened a lumber yard and Mr. Eielson entered his employ. After the close of the Civil War a yard was started by Mr. Eielson and others. This continued until 1878, when Mr. Eielson bought out his partners' interests, becoming the sole owner of the business. He continued doing a general lumber business and purchased additional ground as his business increased. He has now eight lots 40x157 feet, centrally located, on which his lumber yard stands, on Tenth street from Monroe to Adams streets. Of recent years he has given the management of his business over to his sons Joseph, John and Oscar while he is practically living a retired life.
In 1854, in Springfield. Mr. Eielson was married to Miss Martha J. Olson, who was also born in Arendal, Norway, Dec. 17, 1831. She died Sept. 5, 1891. Eight children were born to them, namely: Eilert, born May 1, 1857; Mary is the wife of Louis R. Nelson, foreman at the Eielson lumber yards; Joseph married his brother Eilert's widow and is connected with his father in business; Ida M., born April 5, 1866, died Aug. 30, 1900; John and Oscar A. are both connected with their father in business. Oscar A. married Miss Lilian L. Smith, Feb. 4, 1896. They have one son, Harry A. Two daughters (Annie T. and Martha J.) remain at home with their father.
Mr. Eielson has always been a member of the English Lutheran Church and has served almost continually upon the official boards. In politics he is a republican.
Excerpts from: A HISTORY OF THE NORWEGIANS OF ILLINOIS, COMPILED AND EDITED BY A. E. STRAND, PUBLISHED BY JOHN ANDERSON PUBLISHING COMPANY CHICAGO, 1905
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