Background
Ericson, Charles John Alfred was born on March 8, 1840 in near Vimmerby, province of Kalmer, Sweden. Son of Erik Nelson and Carrie Clemetson (Nelson) Ericson.
Ericson, Charles John Alfred was born on March 8, 1840 in near Vimmerby, province of Kalmer, Sweden. Son of Erik Nelson and Carrie Clemetson (Nelson) Ericson.
Educated in common schools of Sweden and United States. (Doctor of Laws, Augustana College, 1902).
8, 1873 (died 1899). Came to the United States, 1852. Resided in Rock Island and Knox companies, Illinois, 1852-1859, removing to Boone Company, Iowa, 1859, engaging in merchandising and live stock business at Mineral Ridge, until 1870. then in business at Boone, Iowa. President City Bank of Boone.
Iowa In 1901 built memorial library and presented to city of Boone. Was instrumental in securing large park for Augustana College, Rock Island. Illinois, named Ericson Park.
Member Iowa House of Representatives, 14th Legislature.
Married Nellie Linderblood, Not.