Farmer & Carpenter.
Before 1870, Anders P moved to Thompson, Carlton County, Minnesota where he operated a boarding house. In 1871 he joined his two brothers in Parkers Prairie. In the early years many civic and church functions were held in his 2 storey log house since it was the largest building around. Anders P build many of the houses and barns around Parkers Prairie as well as the first church and other buildings.
Chronology
- 08 Jan 1835 born , Furuby (Olsagard), Kronobergs Lan, Sweden.
- 13 Sep 1854 (age 19) immigrated , New York, New York.
- 28 Feb 1859 (age 24) married Johanna Christina Petersdotter, Chisago Lake, Chisago County, Minnesota.
- 22 Jan 1860 (age 25) daughter Helena Charlotta Judith Nelson was born, Chisago Lake, Chisago County, Minnesota.
- 08 Jun 1865 (age 30) daughter Eva Christina Wilhelmina Nelson was born, Chisago Lake, Chisago County, Minnesota.
- 24 May 1873 (age 38) son Nels Peter Rudolf Nelson was born, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
- 13 Jul 1875 (age 40) daughter Martha Sarah Betsey Amanda Nelson was born, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
- 13 Jun 1880 (age 45) son John Andrew Reynold Nelson was born, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
- 08 Mar 1883 (age 48) son John Gustaf Vasa Nelson was born, Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
- 23 Mar 1914 (age 79) died , Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
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