Bio: Johnson, Nels (1881)
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---Source: 1881 History of Northern Wisconsin, pg. 211.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF NELS JOHNSON

NELS JOHNSON, merchant tailor and dealer in pianos, organs and sewing machines, Chippewa Falls, was born in Norway, Nov. 25, 1847; came to America in 1869; located at Eau Claire, April 3. of that year; remained there about two and one-half years, then came to Chippewa Falls. He has worked at tailor's trade most of the time since he was fourteen years of age. Mr. Johnson sells ocean steamship tickets. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Temple of Honor. He was married in Eau Claire, Oct. 14. 1872, to Martha Mary Prydtz, a native of Norway. They have five children: Nicolai B., Frank N., Emma K., Charles C. and Oscar M.