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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 376 SWEN O., of the firm of Swen & Lara Xielson, merchants and farmers, son of Ole and Pernellie Bonim, was born in Christianstade, Swe- fc/lELSON, JM I January 1, 1854: In '55 the family removed to Denmark, where at the age of 7 Swen began working in a den, chicory factory at 3 cents a half day, attending school the other half; followed that work till '63, when he and his mother, brother and sister came to Utah, stopping at Mt. Pleasant, and in 'G7 located in Fairview. Father came in '65 and died here in February, 1S76. Mother is still living. Swen worked at herding and farming and attended school until 17, when he went to Pioche, Xev., and engaged in driving team for six years. He returned to Fairview, took up 160 acres of land, now he and his brother Lars have 1,200 acres, with line improvements. In '79 he and his brother built a sawmill in Dry Creek Canyon, and later put in others, which they operated for ten years. In '85 they opened a general store in a little adobe building, and the following year built their present one, where they carry a stock of $12,000 to $15,000, consisting of everything usually kept in a first-class country store. They buy and ship sheep, cattle and grain and have imported Cotswold sheep. He is superintendent of the Fairview Creamery Company and member of the City Council. Is a member of the Mormon church and has performed a short mission, being forced to return on account of ill health. Is a Republican and chairman of the county committee and member of the State committee. Served as chairman of the County Commissioners and was nominated for member of the Legislature, but the ticket was defeated. Was married in St. George February 14, 1S78, to Rachael, daughter of William and Rachael Atkin, born in Salt Lake City March 14, 1S61. They have had nine children: Swen W., Annie N., Sarah L., Estella M., Sina C, and Peter F., living; Rachael M., Ole M. and Venice, deceased. IELSON, LARS P., of the firm of Swen & Lars Nielson, the largest landowners, sheepraisers and busiI ness men in northern Sanpete, son of Ole and Pernellie, was born in Denmark June 27, 1857. He came to |yf \\ |
