Harry Anthony Mikkleson

Harry Anthony Mikkleson was born March 22, 1897, in Sioux Twp., Monona Co., IA, and died August 14, 1945, in Virginia at age 48. He is the son of  Nels Anton Mikkleson of Denmark and Christina Mattison of Denmark.

Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Bothwell was born November 26, 1897, in Little Sioux Twp., Harrison Co., IA and died May 1973 in Herman, Washington Co., NE, at age 75. She is the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Bothwell of Hamburg, IA, and Sarah Ann Armstrong of Wichita, Brown Co., KS.

Harry Anthony Mikkleson and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Bothwell were engaged to be married, but before the wedding Harry decided not to get married. Bessie was left to have their child out of wedlock.

Harry Anthony Mikkleson enlisted in the U. S. Navy December 28, 1917, and was released July 24, 1919.

Harry Anthony Mikkleson and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Bothwell had one child:

1. Cleo Elizabeth Mikkleson: Born March 11, 1918, in Grinnell, Poweshiek Co., IA; Died July 27, 2000, in Green Valley, Pima Co., AZ (age 82).

Harry Anthony Mikkleson may have joined the U. S. Navy, and soon married Gladys Noel Smith.

Gladys Noel Smith was born December 24, 1899, in Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, and died June 11, 1995, in Fort Pierce, Saint Lucie Co., FL, at age 95. She is the daughter of Calvin Pinkham Smith of Hempstead, Nassau Co., NY, and Lillian Dickson of New York.

Harry Anthony Mikkleson and Gladys Noel Smith were married November 10, 1920, in Nassau Co., NY.

Harry Anthony Mikkleson and Gladys Noel (Smith) Mikkleson had one child:

1. Calvin Raymond Mikkleson: Born September 2, 1922, in New York; Died July 23, 2006, in Massapequa Park, Nassau Co., NY (age 83). Married (1) Unknown to Harriet E. Unknown: Born March 2, 1926, in Unknown; Died October 14, 1999, in Massapequa Park, Nassau Co., NY (age 73). She is buried in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, Suffolk Co., NY. U. S. Veteran's Affairs record. Married (2) 2006 to Catherine (Unknown) Thompson: Born September 11, 1930, in Unknown; Died October 20, 2009, in Unknown (age 79). James F. Thompson was born December 1, 1929, in Unknown and died July 26, 1999, in Wantagh, Nassau Co., NY, at age 69. He is the son of Unknown.

Catherine was first married to James Thompson.

Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Bothwell then married George Adam Bartelt.

George Adam Bartelt was born February 18, 1891, in Coon Rapids, Audubon Co., IA, and died Unknown. He is the son of Fred Bartelt Sr. of Germany and Elizabeth Prollaska of Germany.

George Adam Bartelt and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Bothwell were married about 1910 in Iowa.

George Adam Bartelt and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" (Bothwell) Bartelt had one child:

1. Thomas F. "Tony" Bartell: Born Born about 1922 in South Dakota; Died Unknown.

Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" (Bothwell) Bartelt then married Carl John Forsen.

Carl John Forsen was born August 29, 1896, in Umes, Sweden, and died January 27, 1990, in Herman, Washington Co., NE, at age 93. He is the son of Carl Forsen and Lottie Johnson.

Carl John Forsen and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" (Bothwell) Bartelt were married February 28, 1925, in Onawa, Monona Co., IA.

Carl John Forsen and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" (Bothwell) (Bartelt) Forsen had two children:

1. Charlotte Forsen: Born about 1928 in Unknown. Married (1) June 7, 1951, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, City of Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA, to Frederic Leon Brown: Born about 1922 in Unknown; Unknown. Divorced or annulled. Married (2) November 30, 1957, in St. John's Lutheran Church, Council Bluffs, IA, to Richard C. Turner: Born September 30, 1927, in Avoca Twp., Pottawattamie Co., IA; Died September 1986 in West Des Moines, Polk Co., IA (age 58). Married (3) to Unknown: Born Unknown.
2. John Kenneth Forsen: Born about 1931 in Unknown. Married July 1952 in Council Bluffs, IA, to Darlene E. Meeker: Born about 1930 in Unknown.

TIMELINE

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1900, shows Fred Bartell (age 42) born January 1858 in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1872 and a Naturalized Citizen is a married Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage and is living in Andrew Twp., Audubon Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 19 years, Elizabeth Bartell (age 39) born November 1860 in Iowa to German-born parents, with all 9 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his unmarried children, all born in Iowa to Iowa and German-born parents: Elizabeth Bartell (age 17) born July 1882; Jennie Bartell (age 16) born January 1884; Fred Bartell (age 15) born February 1885; Anna Bartell (age 13) born December 1886; Burtha Bartell (age 11) born November 1888; George Bartell (age 9) born February 1891; Lilly Bartell (age 5) born January 1895; Willy Bartell (age 2) born November 1897; and Charles Bartell (age 1) born May 1899.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1910, shows Fred Bartell Jr. (age 25) born in Iowa to German and Iowa-born parents is a married General Farm Farmer renting his farm and is living in Audubon Twp., Audubon Co., IA. Living with him are: his childless wife of 0 years, Alice Bartell (age 21) born in Iowa to Wisconsin and German-born parents; his widowed father, Fred Bartell Sr. (age 51)  born Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1872 and a Naturalized Citizen, who has his Own Income; his unmarried brother, William Bartell (age 13) born in Iowa to German and Iowa-born parents; and his unmarried brother, Charles Bartell (age 11) born in Iowa to German and Iowa-born parents.

The 1920 U.S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows Thos. Bothwell (age 49) born in Iowa to Pennsylvania and New York-born parents is a Grain Farm Farmer renting his home and is living in Sioux Twp., Monona Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Sarah Bothwell (age 39) born in Kansas to Irish and Virginia-born parents. Also living there are his six unmarried children, all born in Iowa to Iowa and Kansas-born parents: Bessie Bothwell (age 22); Bertha Bothwell (age 17); Leona Bothwell (age 15); Thomas Bothwell Jr. (age 13); and Lloyd Bothwell (age 9). Also living there is his granddaughter, Cleo Mikellsen (age 1-9/12) born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents.

The 1925 Iowa State Census U.S. Census taken on January 1, 1925, shows Thos. Bothwell (age 54) and having lived in Iowa for 54 years is renting his home in Sioux Twp., Monona Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Sara Bothwell (age 44) and having lived in Iowa for 43 years. Also living there are his children: Loyd Elmer Bothwell (age 14) and having lived in Iowa for 14 years; Joseph L. Bothwell (age 4) and having lived in Iowa for 4 years; Josephine L. Bothwell (age 4) and having lived in Iowa for 4 years; and married daughter, Bessie Bartell (age 27) and having lived in Iowa for 27 years. Also living there are Thos.'s 2 grandchildren: Cleo E. Bartell (age 6) born in Iowa and having lived in Iowa for 6 years with mother of Bessie Bothwell, born about 1898 in Iowa, and father of Geo. Bartelt, born about 1893 in Iowa, who were married in Sioux City, IA; and Thos. F. Bartell (age 3) born in South Dakota and having lived in Iowa for 2 years.

The 1925 Iowa State Census U.S. Census taken on January 1, 1925, shows nephew of Jake Wahlert, Tony Bartell (age 3) born in Iowa with mother of Bessie Bothwell, born in Iowa, and father of Geo. Bartelt, born in Iowa, is living with his aunt, Elizabeth Wahlert (Father of Fred Bartell of Germany and mother of Elizabeth Prohaska of Germany, and husband of Jake Wahlert) in Greeley, Audubon Co., IA. Augusta Elizabeth Bartell (born July 2, 1882, Died June 4, 1970 in Atlantic, IA. Married February 11, 1908, in  Audubon, IA, to Jacob Fredrik "Jake" Wahlert Jr. Buried in Exira Cemetery, Exira, Iowa

Leigh Larson note: The above 1925 census reports show that Thomas F. "Tony" Bartell was resided in two places.

George and Bessie divorced about 1913.

Bessie then married Carl John Forsen.

Carl John Forsen was born August 27, 1896 in Umes, Sweden, and died January 27, 1990, in Herman, NE, at age 93. He is the son of Carl Forsen of Sweden and Lottie Johnson of Sweden.

Carl John Forsen and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Bothwell were married February 28, 1925, in Onawa, Monona Co., IA.

Carl John Forsen and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" (Bothwell} Forsen had two children:

1. Charlotte Forsen: Born about 1928 in Harrison Co., IA; Living.
2. Kenneth Forsen: Born about 1931 in Harrison Co., IA; Living.

Charles and Cleo were married about 1939 in Iowa.

Charles and Cleo had three children:

1. Stillborn Daughter Fuller: Born about 1940 in Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA; Died about 1940 in Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA (age Stillborn Infant).
2. Patricia Lynn Fuller: Born in Missouri Valley, Harrison Co., IA; Living.
3. Mary Elizabeth Fuller: Born in Webster City, Hamilton Co., IA; Living.

Charles and Cleo divorced on August 4, 1972 in Arizona.

Cleo then married Edward R. Anderson on August 4, 1972 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

Edward R. Anderson was born May 21, 1912 in Montana and died May 1985 in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ at about age 73. He was the son of Andrew G. Anderson of Denmark and Signe H. Unknown of Sweden.

Cleo and Edward R. Anderson were married August 4, 1972 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

Edward R. Anderson died May 1985 in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ at about age 73.

Cleo then married Wilbur Almo Larson on July 11, 1987 in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ.

Wilbur Almo Larson was born June 14, 1913 in Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI and died October 19, 1996 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 83. He was the son of Almo Joshua Larson of Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI and Emma Jane Abbey of Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.

TIMELINE

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1880 shows John Walter (age 19) born in Baden to Baden-born parents is an unmarried Laborer Servant living with a farmer family in Flushing, Queens Co., NY.

Harry A. Mikkleson was born March 22, 1897 and died August 14, 1945 with last residence in Virginia (per the SSDI).

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1900 shows John Walter (age 37) born July 1863 in Germany to German-born parents having emigrated in 1878 and a Naturalized citizen is a Farm Laborer owning his home at 100 S. 16th Street, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens Co., NY. Living with him is his wife of 13 years, Lena Walter (age 33) born November 1866 in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1883, with 2 of the 5 children born to her still living. Living with him are his children, all born in New York to German-born parents: William Walter (age 12) born January 1888; Henry Walter (age 10) born June 1889; Annie Walter (age 9) born February 1891; John E. Walter (age 6) born December 1877; and Lena Walter (age 2) born March 1898.  

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 18, 1900 shows Rasmus Mickelson (age 57) born February 1843 in Denmark to Danish-born parents and a Naturalized citizen emigrating in 1873 is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Sioux Twp., Monona Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 38 years, Ameala Mickelson (age 58) born September 1841 in Denmark to Danish-born parents and emigrating in 1873, with 7 of the 8 children born to her still alive. Also living with him are his three children: Viriel Mickelson (age 25) born March 1873 in Massachusetts to Danish-born parents, an unmarried Farm Laborer; Tora Mickelson (age 16) born January 1884 in Iowa to Danish-born parents, unmarried; and Anthone Mikkelson (age 34) born February 1866 in Denmark and a Naturalized citizen emigrating in 1873, a Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage; Anthone's wife of 10 years, Stena Mikkelson (age 32) born May 1868 in Denmark to Danish-born parents and having emigrated in 1888, with 3 of the 4 children born to her still alive; and Anthone's children, all born in Iowa to Danish-born parents: Sphis Mikkelson (age 6) born October 1893; Sena Mikkelson (age 4) born September 1895; and Harry Mikkelson (age 3) born March 1897. A Boarder also lives in the Household.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 13, 1900 shows Frank Bartell Jr. (age 30) born December 1869 in Illinois to German-born parents is a Tea Company Solicitor renting his home at 815 West 7th Street, 6th Ward, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 12 years, Edith Bartell (age 29) born April 1871 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1887, with 4 of the 5 children born to her still living. Living with him are his children, all born to Illinois and English-born parents: Frank C. Bartell (age 8) born May 1891 in Iowa; George E. Bartell (age 6) born November 1893 in Nebraska; Carl J. Bartell (age 4) born February 1896 in Iowa; and Freda Bartell (age 1) born September 1898 in Iowa.

Charles Fischer was born January 25, 1902 in Germany.

The 1905 Iowa State Census U.S. Census shows N. A. Mikkleson is living in Little Sioux Twp., Harrison Co., IA. Living with him are: Steania Mikkleson; Sophs Mikkleson; Seana Mikkleson; Harry Mikkleson; Raymond Mikkleson; and Stella Mikkleson.

Evelyn J. Walter was born October 16, 1906 in Queens Co., NY.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910 shows John Walter (age 47) born in Germany to German-born parents having emigrated in 1885 and a Naturalized citizen is a Milk Driver owning his home at 141 S. 17th Street, Queens Borough, New York City, Queens Co., NY. Living with him is his wife of 22 years, Lena Walter (age 43) born in Germany to German-born parents having emigrated in 1884 with all 9 of the children born to her still alive. Living with them are their children, all single and born in New York to German-born parents: William Walter (age 22) a Plumber Helper; Annie L. Walter (age 19) a Dry Goods Saleslady; John A. Walter (age 16) a Florist Helper; Madilen Walter (age 12); Cornelia F. Walter (age 9); Theodore C. Walter (age 5); Edith G. Walter (age 5); and Evilyn J. Walter (age 5). An Italian family also rents from John. 

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 9, 1910 shows Nels Anton Mikkleson (age 44) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents having emigrated in 1871 and a naturalized citizen is a General Farmer owning his own farm in Little Sioux Twp., Harrison Co., IA. Living with him is his wife of 20 years, Christena Mikkleson (age 42) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents and emigrating in 1885, with 5 of the 6 children born to her still living. Also living at home are their unmarried children, all born in Iowa to Danish-born parents: Sophus Mikkleson (age 17) a Home Farm Laborer; Harry Mikkleson (age 13); Raymond Mikkleson (age 11); and Stella Mikkleson (age 5).

The 1915 Iowa State Census shows Harry Mikkleson (age 18) born in Iowa to Danish-born parents and having lived in Iowa for 18 years is unmarried and is living in Little Sioux Twp., Harrison Co., IA.

The 1915 Iowa State Census shows Bessie Bothwell (age 17) born in Iowa to Iowa and Kansas-born parents and having lived in Iowa for 17 years is unmarried and is living in Sioux Twp., Monona Co., IA.

The WWI Draft Registration Card dated June 5, 1918 shows Carl John Forsen (age 21) born August 29, 1896, in Sweden is living in Mondamin, IA. His nearest relative is Carl Forsen, Umeo, Sweden.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 15, 1920 shows John Walter (age 58) born in Germany to German-born parents having emigrated in 1877 and Naturalized in 1888 is a Stable Boss for Bordens Milk renting his home at 141 S. 17th Street, Flushing Borough, New York City, Queens Co., NY. Living with him is his wife Lena Walter (age 54) born in Germany to German-born parents having emigrated in 1884 and Naturalized in 1888. Living with them are their children, all single except William, and all born in Flushing, L. I., except William born in Bayside, L. I.: William Walter (age 31) a Steamfitter Helper in a Steamfitter Room; John Walter (age 35) Milk Driver for Bordens; Madeline Walter (age 21) a Packer in a Factory; Caroline Walter (age 18) a Bookkeeper in a Shoe Store; Theodore Walter (age 14); Evelyn Walter (age 14); and Jean Walter (age 14). Renting in the house from John is Harvey Walter (age 20) born in New York to German-born parents, who is a Driver for a Baker. Living with him is his wife Mary E. Walter (age 20) born in New York to New York-born parents, with her only child living: Madeline Walter (age 8/12) born in New York to New York-born parents.

The 1920 U.S. Census taken on January 23, 1920 shows Nels A. Mikkleson (age 54) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents and a naturalized citizen emigrating in 1870 and naturalized in 1876 is a General Farmer with Real Estate worth $8,000 owning his own farm in Little Sioux Twp., Harrison Co., IA. Living with him is his wife Christiana Mikkleson (age 50) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents and a naturalized citizen emigrating in 1871 and naturalized in 1890. Also living at home are their unmarried children, all born in Iowa to Danish-born parents: Harry A. Mikkleson (age 22) a General Farm Laborer; Raymon R. Mikkleson (age 20) a Home Farm Laborer; Estella P. Mikkleson (age 16); and Glenn Mikkleson (age 6).

The 1920 U.S. Census taken on January 7, 1920 shows Thos. Bothwell (age 49) born in Iowa to Pennsylvania and New York-born parents is a General Farmer renting his own farm in Sioux Twp., Monona Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Sarah Bothwell (age 39) born in Kansas to Ireland and Virginia-born parents. Also living with him are his unmarried children, all born in Iowa to Iowa and Kansas-born parents: Bessie Bothwell (age 22); Bertha Bothwell (age 17); Leona Bothwell (age 15); Thos. Bothwell, Jr. (age 13); and Lloyd Bothwell (age 9). Also living there is his granddaughter, Cleo Mickellsen (age 1-9/12) born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents.

The 1925 Iowa State Census U.S. Census taken on January 1, 1925 shows Nels Antone Mikkleson (age 58) born in Denmark to Erasmus Mikkleson of Denmark and Turslia Henson of Denmark who were married in Denmark and are not now living, and having lived in the U. S. A. for 54 years and having lived in Iowa for 52 years with 4th grade education owns his home worth $3,500 and is living in Little Sioux Twp., Harrison Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Christine Mikkleson (age 56) born in Denmark to Peter Matheson of Denmark and Christine Matheson of Denmark who were married in Denmark and are not now living, and having lived in the U. S. A. for 39 years and having lived in Iowa for 39 years with 8th grade education. Also living there are his two unmarried sons, both born in Monroe Co., IA to Nels A. Mikkleson (age 58) and Christine Matheson (age 56) who were married in Monroe Co., IA: Raymond Mikkleson (age 24) with an 8th grade education; and Glenn E. Mikkleson (age 12) with a 7th grade education. Others are also living in the household.

The 1925 Iowa State Census taken on January 1, 1925 shows Thos. Bothwell (age 54) born in Iowa and having lived in Iowa for 54 years is renting his home in Sioux Twp., Monona Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Sara Bothwell (age 44) and having lived in Iowa for 43 years. Also living there are his children: Loyd Elmer Bothwell (age 14) and having lived in Iowa for 14 years; Joseph L. Bothwell (age 4) and having lived in Iowa for 4 years; Josephine L. Bothwell (age 4) and having lived in Iowa for 4 years; and married daughter, Bessie Bartell (age 27) and having lived in Iowa for 27 years. Also living there are Thos.'s 2 grandchildren: Cleo E. Bartell (age 6) and having lived in Iowa for 6 years with mother of Bessie Bothwell, born about 1898 in Iowa, and father of Geo. Bartelt, born about 1893 in Iowa, who were married in Sioux City, IA; and Thos. F. Bartell (age 3) and having lived in Iowa for 2 years.

The 1925 Iowa State Census U.S. Census taken on January 1, 1925 shows Tony Bartell (age 3) born in Iowa with mother of Bessie Bothwell, born in Iowa, and father of Geo. Bartelt, born in Iowa, is living with his aunt, Elizabeth Wahlert, in Greeley, Audubon Co., IA.

Charles and Evelyn were married April 15, 1928 in Flushing Borough, Queens Co., NY.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1930 shows Charles Fischer (age 26) born in Germany to German-born parents and having emigrated in 1924 and a Naturalized citizen first married at age 24 is a Butcher in a Store renting his home for $50/month at 6516 Roosevelt Avenue, 3rd Assembly District, New York City, Queens Co., NY. Living with him is his wife Evelyn Fischer (age 23) born in New York to German-born parents. Also living there is their daughter Evelyn Fischer (age 1) born in New York to German and New York-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930 shows John Foreson (age 33) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated in 1917 and a Naturalized citizen and first married at age 28 is a General Farm Farmer renting his farm and living in Cincinnati Twp., Harrison Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Bessie Foreson (age 32) born in Iowa to Iowa and Kansas-born parents and first married at age 20. Also living there is his step-daughter, Cleo Foreson (age 12) born in Iowa to Iowa-born parents. Also living there is his daughter, Charlotte Foreson (age 1-11/12) born in Iowa to Swedish and Iowa-born parents. A hired man also lives in the household.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on May 20, 1930 shows Antone Mikleson (age 64) born in Denmark to Danish-born parents emigrating in 1870 and a naturalized citizen is a widowed General Farmer with Real Estate worth $8,000 owning his own farm in Little Sioux Twp., Harrison Co., IA. Living with him are his two sons, both born in Iowa to Danish-born parents: Rayman Mikleson (age 29), a General Farmer; and Glen Mikleson (age 18), a Public Road Laborer. 

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1930 shows Charles Fischer (age 26) born in Germany of German-born parents is a butcher in a store renting for $50.00/month at 65-16 Roosevelt Avenue, New York City, Queens Borough, NY. He emigrated from Germany in 1924, is a Naturalized citizen, and was first married at age 24. Living with him is his wife, Evelyn Fischer (age 23) born in New York of German-born parents, and their daughter Evelyn Fischer (age 1) born in New York of German and New York-born parents. An Irish widow and her three children also live there.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1930 shows Calvin P. Smith (age 51) born in New York to New York-born parents is Railroad Locomotive Engineer first married at age 21 who owns his own home  with real estate worth $7,000 living at 211 Morris Avenue, Inwood, Hempsted Twp., Nassau Co., NY. Living with him is his wife Lillian D. Smith (age 51) born in New York to New York-born parents, who was first married at age 21. Also living in the household is their daughter, Gladys Mikkleson (age 30) born in New York to New York-born parents, who was first married at age 21, and their son-in-law, Harry Mikkleson (age 33) born in Iowa to Danish-born parents, who is a Lineman at an Electric Light Company, who was first married at age 24. The son of Gladys and Harry also lives there: C. Raymond Mikkleson (age 7) born in New York to Iowa and New York-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930 shows Theodore Walter (age 27) born in New York to German born parents is a married Clerk in a Butcher Shop. Possibly not relevant.

Charles deserted his family and left the country sometime after 1930. When he returned several years later, his name was Charles Fuller. He located in Iowa and married Cleo Elizabeth Mikkleson.

Charles and Cleo were married about 1940 in Iowa. Charles apparently was never divorced from his first wife, Evelyn J. (Walter) Fischer.

Charles and Cleo eventually divorced.

Council Bluffs Iowa Nonpariel, Council Bluffs, IA, May 8, 1955

Visit Little Sioux

LITTLE SIOUX - Pvt. Harry Mikkleson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mikkleson, and Pvt. Harlan Gahm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gahm, are home on leave from Ft. Bliss, Texas. They just completed basic training.

Cleo then married Edward Anderson on August 4, 1972 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

Edward R. Anderson died May 1985 in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ at about age 73.

Cleo then married Wilbur Almo Larson on July 11, 1987 in Sun City, Maricopa Co., AZ

Charles (Fischer) Fuller died August 1987 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 85.

Wilbur Almo Larson died October 19, 1996 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV at age 83.

Cleo Elizabeth (Mikkleson) (Fuller) (Anderson) Larson died July 27, 2000 in Green Valley, Pima Co., AZ at age 82.

1915 Harrison County, Iowa History, pp. 963, 964, 965

N. A. Mikkleson - The Danish-American citizens of Harrison county, Iowa, have been universally successful in whatever line of work they choose to follow. Some of the most substantial farmers of the county have come from Denmark, and among this number N. A. Mikkleson occupies a prominent place. Starting out in a very humble way, as a farmer, Mr. Mikkleson now has more than three hundred acres of excellent land in Little Sioux township, and his prosperity is the direct result of his own individual efforts. Notwithstanding the fact that he has been so successful in a material way, he has not neglected to take an active part in the civic life of his community, and has held various official positions with satisfaction to his fellow citizens.

N. A. Mikkleson, the son of Rasmus and Amelia (Hansen) Mikkleson, was born on February 9, 1866, in Denmark. His parents came to the United States about 1870, and landed at Boston, Massachusetts. His father had been a weaver in his home country, but upon coming to the United States, he worked as a day laborer in Boston for the first two years. The family came west and located in Monona county, Iowa. Some Mormons had squatted on a claim in the hills, but the senior Mikkleson bought them out for ten dollars, and in a dug-out which the Mormons had constructed, the family lived for three years. There were seven in the family and the dug-out had only one room, but it was the best they could do. When the family left the train at Dunlap, there were nine of them and their worldly assets consisted of five dollars in cash. Rasmus Mikkleson settled down to work with that energy which characterizes the people of his race and eventually became a substantial and influential citizen of Monona county. Several years ago he retired from active work and is now living a life of ease and retirement in Onawa, Monona county, Iowa. Mr. Mikkleson does not know very much concerning his mother's family. It is known that they were originally from France, and fled from that country during the French Revolution and took refuge in Denmark.

N. A. Mikkleson was four years of age when his parents came from Denmark to Boston, Massachusetts, and six years of age when they located in Iowa. He received his education in the district schools of Monona county, and remained at home until he was married. He then bought one hundred and twenty acres of land in Monona county, for which he paid thirteen dollars an acre. He improved this farm and, a few years later, bought sixty acres more. He lived on his Monona county farm for ten years and then sold it for thirty-five dollars an acre. He invested his money in land in Harrison county in 1901, buying three hundred and twenty-seven and one-half acres in Little Sioux township. He paid thirty-five dollars an acre for this land and since then has been offered one hundred and twenty-five dollars an acre for it, which shows the remarkable increase in land values since he first acquired the farm.

When Mr. Mikkleson came here with his parents, the farmers in Iowa did all their plowing with oxen, and, in fact, they hauled their grain to market with oxen. Today, Mr. Mikkleson hauls his grain to market in more modern ways, and he even uses a gasoline engine to do all of his plowing. He can now plow more land in half a day than his father could plow in a week with oxen, and do it better and with infinitely more ease. With his farm of more than three hundred acres, Mr. Mikkleson is an extensive grain and stock raiser, feeding most of his grain to stock, which he fattens for the market. Few farms in the state are better equipped for progressive farming and Mr. Mikkleson ranks among the most progressive of his county.

N. A. Mikkleson was married on February 4, 1889, to Christina MATTISON, who is also a native of Denmark, a daughter of Peter Mattison and wife. Her mother died when she was a small girl. Her parents came to the United States in 1886 and located in Monona county, Iowa. N. A. and Christina (Mattison) Mikkleson have seven children, six of whom are living, Rasmus, October 15, 1890, died on March 22, 1898; Sophia, born on October 15, 1892; Sena, September, 1894; Harry, March 22, 1898; Raymond, July 5, 1900; Stella, July 27, 1904; Glenn, March 9, 1912. Sena is the only child married. She married Floyd Alton and lives on a farm in Little Sioux township, and has one son, Leo M.

The family are loyal members of the Lutheran church and are greatly interested in all of its activities. Mr. Mikkleson is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He has always given his loyal support to the Democratic party. He has served on the school board and was treasurer of that body in his township for four years. He has also been trustee and at the present time is serving as treasurer of his township. In every official position, he has rendered his fellow citizens faithful and efficient service, and, consequently, is eminently deserving of the high esteem in which he is held by everyone who knows him.

George Adam Bartelt was born February 18, 1891 in Audubon Twp., Audubon Co., IA, son of Fred Bartell of Germany and Elizabeth (Unknown) of Iowa. Fred was a Farmer living in Audubon Twp., Audubon Co., IA. In 1917 he was an unmarried farmer.