Nils August Samuelson (Gustavsson) 1863–1939

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August's name in Sweden was 'Nils August Gustavsson,' at the Spring Lake Church it was 'Nils August Samuelson.' August was born in Holmahult at Södra Sandsjö, Kronobergs län, Sweden.

In the 1900 census Nels and his family are living in the village of North Branch. With them are two boarders - Charles Burglund (born May 1868 in Sweden) and Charles Peterson (born June 1875 also in Sweden). There is probably no family connection to them.

The 1914 Atlas and Farmers' Directory of Chisago County Minnesota shows him (N. G. Samuelson) owning 160 acres in section 17 and 16 acres in section 16 of North Branch Township. In Lent Twp. he owned 160 acres of section 8 and 80 acres of section 17. He had been in Chisago County for 29 years.

>From Trinity Lutheran's 125th anniversary book--

Nels was born Nils August Gustafsson 19 January 1863 in Södra Sandsjö, Kronoberg, Sweden. His parents were Gustaf Samuelsson and Eva Helena Gustafsdotter. Gustaf Samuelson was also a member of Trinity. Nils arrived in America in 1864. He was married to Elina Maria Olsdotter 26 December 1886. Elina was born 14 May 1868 in Kristianopel, Blekinge, Sweden. Her parents were Olaus Samuelsson (Sederberg) and Johanna Holjarsdotter. Elina came to America in 1871. Nils and Elina were received at Trinity 29 May 1897 from Spring Lake.

Nils was a long time member of the A.O.U.W. Lodge #44. He served on the town board for many years. Nils also served on the board of trustees at Trinity from 1898-1906 and 1924-1926. Elina died at home after a lingering illness on 15 July 1935. She was cared for by her daughter Tena for many years. Nels August died 16 October 1939 in Ramsey County. Nils, Elina and several of their children are buried in Trinity Cemetery.

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SOURCE: Email update received from Doug Swanson #47186839 on 23-Jun-2014.