LAST G.A.R. ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS FRI.
John Larson, Last of Evansvilles Civil War Veterans Falls Dead at the Home of Dr. N.J. Larson Here Friday Evening
John Peterson Larson, last of the Civil War Veterans of this community, died very suddenly at the home of his son, Dr. N.J. Larson, here last Friday evening at about seven o'clock. Mr. Larson, despite his 78 years of age, had enjoyed the best of health and had enjoyed a hearty supper together with his son and family that night and had conversed with Dr. Larson about a proposed trip to visit a cousin in the northern part of the state. He was left at home while his son went down town, and had gone to his most enjoyable place on the front porch to enjoy his evening smoke when death suddenly overtook him. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy and death was almost instantaneous. No indication of ill health was apparent, although he had remarked that he would not go down town because of the heat.
John Peterson Larson was born in Norway, June 9, 1848 and came to this country at the age of four years with his parents, and settled for a period of ten years there [Wisconsin] before moving to Goodhue County, Minn. Here he enlisted in the Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Co. B. for the duration of the war, taking part in two major engagements at the Battle of Mobile, and Nashville, as well as in many smaller skirmishes. He was discharged at Demopois, Alabama, September, 1865. On July 24, 1866, he was married to Miss Mary Barsness in Wannamingo [sic], Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Larson moved to Dane Prairie, near Fergus Falls, and lived on the old homestead until a few years ago when his wife died. Since that he has made his home with his son, Dr. N.J. Larson, of this place most of the time, and also with Dr. H.J. Larson of Fergus Falls.
Mr. Larson was one of the few remaining members of the Stanton Post of the G. A. R. at Fergus Falls and he attended the Memorial Day Services there this year, together with his grandson. He is survived by four children, Dr. N.J. Larson of this village, Dr. J.J. Larson of Battle Lake, P.C. Johnson of Dalton, and Mrs. E.L. Parker, of Coronation, Alberta, Canada; also one brother Louis Larson of Fergus Falls, one step-sister, Mrs. Larson of Fergus Falls and three step-brothers, Dr. L.P. Larson of Finley, N.D., and Martin and Christ Larson of Dalton. Mr. Larson was of a kindly disposition and was a great friend of the children especially. His genial countenance will be missed in the sphere in which he was wont to be found. His service to his country in a time when it meant most is evidence of his true patriotism. His sacrifices have been rewarded by a happy home and pleasant surroundings. Funeral services were held from the Swedish Lutheran church here at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.B.Raun of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiating. Military honors were tendered by the American Legion Post of this village, members of which acted as pallbearers. The pallbearers were V.J. Eastman, L.N. Greenquist, V. Ostlund, Oscar Carlson, Art Dybdahl, and F.R. Johnson. The Fergus Falls Post of the American Legion furnished the firing squad and Bugler. He was laid to rest beside his wife in Mt. Faith Cemetery at Fergus Falls.
John Larson, Last of Evansvilles Civil War Veterans Falls Dead at the Home of Dr. N.J. Larson Here Friday Evening
John Peterson Larson, last of the Civil War Veterans of this community, died very suddenly at the home of his son, Dr. N.J. Larson, here last Friday evening at about seven o'clock. Mr. Larson, despite his 78 years of age, had enjoyed the best of health and had enjoyed a hearty supper together with his son and family that night and had conversed with Dr. Larson about a proposed trip to visit a cousin in the northern part of the state. He was left at home while his son went down town, and had gone to his most enjoyable place on the front porch to enjoy his evening smoke when death suddenly overtook him. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy and death was almost instantaneous. No indication of ill health was apparent, although he had remarked that he would not go down town because of the heat.
John Peterson Larson was born in Norway, June 9, 1848 and came to this country at the age of four years with his parents, and settled for a period of ten years there [Wisconsin] before moving to Goodhue County, Minn. Here he enlisted in the Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Co. B. for the duration of the war, taking part in two major engagements at the Battle of Mobile, and Nashville, as well as in many smaller skirmishes. He was discharged at Demopois, Alabama, September, 1865. On July 24, 1866, he was married to Miss Mary Barsness in Wannamingo [sic], Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Larson moved to Dane Prairie, near Fergus Falls, and lived on the old homestead until a few years ago when his wife died. Since that he has made his home with his son, Dr. N.J. Larson, of this place most of the time, and also with Dr. H.J. Larson of Fergus Falls.
Mr. Larson was one of the few remaining members of the Stanton Post of the G. A. R. at Fergus Falls and he attended the Memorial Day Services there this year, together with his grandson. He is survived by four children, Dr. N.J. Larson of this village, Dr. J.J. Larson of Battle Lake, P.C. Johnson of Dalton, and Mrs. E.L. Parker, of Coronation, Alberta, Canada; also one brother Louis Larson of Fergus Falls, one step-sister, Mrs. Larson of Fergus Falls and three step-brothers, Dr. L.P. Larson of Finley, N.D., and Martin and Christ Larson of Dalton. Mr. Larson was of a kindly disposition and was a great friend of the children especially. His genial countenance will be missed in the sphere in which he was wont to be found. His service to his country in a time when it meant most is evidence of his true patriotism. His sacrifices have been rewarded by a happy home and pleasant surroundings. Funeral services were held from the Swedish Lutheran church here at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.B.Raun of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiating. Military honors were tendered by the American Legion Post of this village, members of which acted as pallbearers. The pallbearers were V.J. Eastman, L.N. Greenquist, V. Ostlund, Oscar Carlson, Art Dybdahl, and F.R. Johnson. The Fergus Falls Post of the American Legion furnished the firing squad and Bugler. He was laid to rest beside his wife in Mt. Faith Cemetery at Fergus Falls.
LAST G.A.R. ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS FRI.
John Larson, Last of Evansvilles Civil War Veterans Falls Dead at the Home of Dr. N.J. Larson Here Friday Evening
John Peterson Larson, last of the Civil War Veterans of this community, died very suddenly at the home of his son, Dr. N.J. Larson, here last Friday evening at about seven o'clock. Mr. Larson, despite his 78 years of age, had enjoyed the best of health and had enjoyed a hearty supper together with his son and family that night and had conversed with Dr. Larson about a proposed trip to visit a cousin in the northern part of the state. He was left at home while his son went down town, and had gone to his most enjoyable place on the front porch to enjoy his evening smoke when death suddenly overtook him. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy and death was almost instantaneous. No indication of ill health was apparent, although he had remarked that he would not go down town because of the heat.
John Peterson Larson was born in Norway, June 9, 1848 and came to this country at the age of four years with his parents, and settled for a period of ten years there [Wisconsin] before moving to Goodhue County, Minn. Here he enlisted in the Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Co. B. for the duration of the war, taking part in two major engagements at the Battle of Mobile, and Nashville, as well as in many smaller skirmishes. He was discharged at Demopois, Alabama, September, 1865. On July 24, 1866, he was married to Miss Mary Barsness in Wannamingo [sic], Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Larson moved to Dane Prairie, near Fergus Falls, and lived on the old homestead until a few years ago when his wife died. Since that he has made his home with his son, Dr. N.J. Larson, of this place most of the time, and also with Dr. H.J. Larson of Fergus Falls.
Mr. Larson was one of the few remaining members of the Stanton Post of the G. A. R. at Fergus Falls and he attended the Memorial Day Services there this year, together with his grandson. He is survived by four children, Dr. N.J. Larson of this village, Dr. J.J. Larson of Battle Lake, P.C. Johnson of Dalton, and Mrs. E.L. Parker, of Coronation, Alberta, Canada; also one brother Louis Larson of Fergus Falls, one step-sister, Mrs. Larson of Fergus Falls and three step-brothers, Dr. L.P. Larson of Finley, N.D., and Martin and Christ Larson of Dalton. Mr. Larson was of a kindly disposition and was a great friend of the children especially. His genial countenance will be missed in the sphere in which he was wont to be found. His service to his country in a time when it meant most is evidence of his true patriotism. His sacrifices have been rewarded by a happy home and pleasant surroundings. Funeral services were held from the Swedish Lutheran church here at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.B.Raun of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiating. Military honors were tendered by the American Legion Post of this village, members of which acted as pallbearers. The pallbearers were V.J. Eastman, L.N. Greenquist, V. Ostlund, Oscar Carlson, Art Dybdahl, and F.R. Johnson. The Fergus Falls Post of the American Legion furnished the firing squad and Bugler. He was laid to rest beside his wife in Mt. Faith Cemetery at Fergus Falls.
John Larson, Last of Evansvilles Civil War Veterans Falls Dead at the Home of Dr. N.J. Larson Here Friday Evening
John Peterson Larson, last of the Civil War Veterans of this community, died very suddenly at the home of his son, Dr. N.J. Larson, here last Friday evening at about seven o'clock. Mr. Larson, despite his 78 years of age, had enjoyed the best of health and had enjoyed a hearty supper together with his son and family that night and had conversed with Dr. Larson about a proposed trip to visit a cousin in the northern part of the state. He was left at home while his son went down town, and had gone to his most enjoyable place on the front porch to enjoy his evening smoke when death suddenly overtook him. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy and death was almost instantaneous. No indication of ill health was apparent, although he had remarked that he would not go down town because of the heat.
John Peterson Larson was born in Norway, June 9, 1848 and came to this country at the age of four years with his parents, and settled for a period of ten years there [Wisconsin] before moving to Goodhue County, Minn. Here he enlisted in the Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Co. B. for the duration of the war, taking part in two major engagements at the Battle of Mobile, and Nashville, as well as in many smaller skirmishes. He was discharged at Demopois, Alabama, September, 1865. On July 24, 1866, he was married to Miss Mary Barsness in Wannamingo [sic], Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Larson moved to Dane Prairie, near Fergus Falls, and lived on the old homestead until a few years ago when his wife died. Since that he has made his home with his son, Dr. N.J. Larson, of this place most of the time, and also with Dr. H.J. Larson of Fergus Falls.
Mr. Larson was one of the few remaining members of the Stanton Post of the G. A. R. at Fergus Falls and he attended the Memorial Day Services there this year, together with his grandson. He is survived by four children, Dr. N.J. Larson of this village, Dr. J.J. Larson of Battle Lake, P.C. Johnson of Dalton, and Mrs. E.L. Parker, of Coronation, Alberta, Canada; also one brother Louis Larson of Fergus Falls, one step-sister, Mrs. Larson of Fergus Falls and three step-brothers, Dr. L.P. Larson of Finley, N.D., and Martin and Christ Larson of Dalton. Mr. Larson was of a kindly disposition and was a great friend of the children especially. His genial countenance will be missed in the sphere in which he was wont to be found. His service to his country in a time when it meant most is evidence of his true patriotism. His sacrifices have been rewarded by a happy home and pleasant surroundings. Funeral services were held from the Swedish Lutheran church here at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. H.B.Raun of the Norwegian Lutheran church officiating. Military honors were tendered by the American Legion Post of this village, members of which acted as pallbearers. The pallbearers were V.J. Eastman, L.N. Greenquist, V. Ostlund, Oscar Carlson, Art Dybdahl, and F.R. Johnson. The Fergus Falls Post of the American Legion furnished the firing squad and Bugler. He was laid to rest beside his wife in Mt. Faith Cemetery at Fergus Falls.
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