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Jonathan Alderson married Agnes Knewstubb 18 Mar 1872 Darlington, Wisconsin The Aldersons came to Plymouth county approx. 1882 and settled in Elgin township where they lived out their lives together. Mr. Alderson engaged in farming and later lived in Seney, where he conducted a general merchandise store and was postmaster for several years. He was a leading figure in the community and enjoyed the trust and confidence of all who knew him and took a live interest in affairs. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, joining the organization when a young man. Jonathan and Agnes had five children, four of which lived into adulthood. Their last child, Ruth Leone, was born 11 Aug 1895 at Seney, Iowa, and died just over two years later on 24 Oct 1897.
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Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Alderson born 23 Mar 1873 married Elam Chapman 28 Dec 1893 died 19 May 1967 Lizzie's daughter, Fern, kept up her mother's journal and added to it as the years passed. |
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Ida Jane Alderson born 16 May 1877 married Watson D. Kennedy on 22 Jul 1903 died 20 Dec 1920 |
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Sarah Albertha Alderson "Sadie" born 28 Jul 1874 died 1 Aug 1972 Sadie (standing) is pictured with her sister, Ida Sadie never married. |
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The FOUR children of Jonathan & Agnes Alderson Left to right: Back row: Sadie & Lizzie Front row: Ida Jane & John William Alderson born 30 Sep 1878 died 13 May 1962 Johnny never married. |
| Compiled family news happenings from the LeMars paper and also journal entries from family members. |
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