Hans Tilleraas
Hans Tilleraas, one of the progressive and successful
agriculturist of Allamakee county, owning one hundred and eighty
acres of fine land in Waterloo township, is a native of Norway,
born in 1860, and a son of Isaac and Olava Tilleraas, the former
of whom passed away in 1875. His wife survives him and still
resides in her native country. To them were born six children,
there of whom are still living: Hans, of this review; Ole, who
resides in Hanover township, Allamakee county; and Isaac, a
resident of Norway.
Hans Tilleraas was reared in his native country and acquired his
education there. In 1883 he crossed the Atlantic to America and
in the same year settled in Waterloo township, Allamakee county,
where he has since resided. In 1894 he purchased one hundred and
twenty acres, one hundred of which are under a high state of
cultivation. Mr. Tilleraas follows the most practical and
progressive methods in the development of his property and it is
today valuable and productive, reflecting everywhere his years of
careful supervision. He owns in addition one hundred and sixty
acres of land in the Panhandle of Texas and this property is
bringing him a gratifying annual income.
Mr. Tilleraas was married in 1885 to Miss Caroline Juleson, a
native of Norway, who when she was a child of six was brought to
America by her parents. The mother died in 1882 and is survived
by her husband, who makes his home in Waterloo township. Mr. and
Mrs. Tilleraas became the parents of five children: Julius, who
has passed away; Olaf, who was born in 1890; John, whose birth
occurred in 1893; Julia, born in 1895; and Carl, born in 1897.
Mrs. Tilleraas died in 1900.
Mr. Tilleraas is a member of the Lutheran church and give his
political allegiance to the republican party. He has always been
active and progressive in matters of citizenship and has been
honored by his fellow citizens by election to various important
local offices, now serving his third term as township trustee.
Since starting out in life for himself he has given evidence of
possessing the perseverance and foresight as well as the
executive ability essential to success in any occupation and he
has today reached a position of prominence among the
representative and substantial agriculturist of his township.
-source: Past & Present of Allamakee County; by
Ellery M. Hancock; S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.; 1913
-transcribed by Diana Diedrich
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