Biographical Sketch of
Nels Paulson
Transcribed by Robert Schieber Source: Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography of Citizens of Columbia, Sauk and Adams Counties, Wisconsin, published 1901 by G. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, 1901, Pages 666 - 667 Nels Paulson, who, with his son, Edward, conducts one of the finest farms in Strong's Prairie township, Adams county, is a foreign born citizen, but since taking up his residence in America he has contributed to the growth and upbuilding of her better interests, and can be truly classed among the public-spirited men of this community. He has followed the occupation of a farmer for over forty years, and has gleaned a knowledge of his calling which makes his judgment sure, and he is a gentleman of broad mind and excellent habits and is willingly accorded the esteem of his fellow men. Mr. Paulson was born in Norway, January 23, 1828, and was the son of Paul and Paulina (Johnson) Paulson, who were farmers in their native land and remained there during their lives. Our subject was given as good an education as was afforded the youth of that time, and at the age of sixteen years learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked until 1855. With a young man's desire to see more of the world he came to America in that year, and located in Chester township, Dodge county, Wisconsin, where he plied his trade for abut seven years. He then purchased a farm in Fond du Lac county, remaining there about fifteen years, after which he moved to Rudolph, Wood county, and conducted farming in that county about ten years. He purchased his present farm in Strong's Prairie township, in 1887, and has since resided thereon. The farm comprises three hundred and sixty acres, and he has succeeded in clearing for cultivation about two hundred acres, and in company with his son engages in general farming. Mr. Paulson was married to Dorotha Christianson, daughter of Elling and Guline Christianson, of Dodge county, Wisconsin. One child was born to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paulson, A son, Edward. He has always resided with his parents, and was given a good education. He has spent his life working with his father, with the exception of three years, when he was attending the Luther College at Decorah, Iowa. He was married, April 17, 1881, to Sigrid Reierson daughter of Germund and Gunnil Reierson, of Numedal, Norway, who came to the United States in 1862, and located in Strong's Prairie. To this union of Edward and Sigrid Paulson eight children have been born, seven of whom are living, as follows: Nels, Germun, Dorotha, Salmar, Gustav, Maria and Martha. They are an intelligent family of children and all are at home with their parents on the homestead farm. Both our subject and his son are members of the Lutheran church, and in political sentiment are Republicans. Mr. Paulson, Sr., is not an active worker for his party, but his son takes an active interest in political movements, and attends as delegate many state and county conventions of the party. He has held various local offices of trust, including township clerk, treasurer and chairman of the board. The father and son are able, representative citizens of the community in which they reside, and the township of Strong's Prairie may well be proud to number them among the influential men.Transcribed by Robert Schieber
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