Charles Johnson

JOHNSON, TROPSEE

Posted By: Clay County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 11/21/2010 at 10:03:09

JOHNSON, Charles

Farmer, PO Spencer. Was born in Hallan, Sweden, Sept. 26, 1856, and where he lived until coming to this country in 1871. After arriving at Castle Garden, he went to Illinois, where he staid until 1881, when he came to this county to reside. He has leased a farm of 640 acres, which he manages carefully and successfully. He usually employs from three to five men the year round. He was married in 1883 to Miss L. M. Tropsee. They have three children, Ellen, Annie and Emma.

Source: A History of Clay County, Iowa, by W. C. Gilbreath, 1889, p. 216.