Larson farm, about 1900.

The Dodgeville Sun, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, February 6, 1903

Miss Emma Abby, of this city, left Wednesday for Richland Center where she intends to remain a few weeks visiting relatives.

William Searle Abbey Family, 32nd Wedding Anniversary, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, October, 1906.

Olaus Larsson sitting in chair, with the Larson dog, Larson residence, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, 1907.

Almo Joshua Larson, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, 1910. Photos taken at Elite Studio, 523 Eagle Building, Corner Riverside & Steven Streets.

A picnic scene near Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, about 1910. Emma Larson identified them, which she had written on the back of the picture, as, L to R: Louie Meyer, Lydia Hutchinson, Almo Larson, Ethel Harris, Jannette Harris and Dave Everson.

Louis Philip "Louie" Meyers was born March 24, 1876, in Franklin Twp., Appanoose Co., IA, to George August Meyers of Germany, and Katherine Snider of Germany; Died about August 25, 1947. In 1909, he was president of the Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Spokane. In 1910 he was an unmarried Cashier for the Spokane Chamber of Commerce, and was living at the YMCA.

Jeanette Pearl "Nettie" Harris was born February 19, 1882, in Alpena, Alpena Co., MI, and died July 16, 1950, in Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 68. Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA. Married October 12, 1910, at the home of her mother, Mrs. M. J. Harris, S307 Adams Street, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 28 and single, to David "Dave" Emerson, born April 17, 1874, in County Down, Northern Ireland; Died February 28, 1939, in Los Angeles Co., CA (age 64). His parents are David Emerson of Scotland and Mary Jane Hillis of Northern Ireland. Ethel Harris was a witness to their marriage. Divorced before 1930 in Los Angeles, CA.

Ethel May Harris was born August 9, 1883, in Alpena, Alpena Co., MI, and died June 26, 1948, in Santa Barbara, Humboldt Co., CA, at age 64. Buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA. She is the daughter of Lott Forbes Harris of Michigan and Mary Jane Stewart of Michigan. Ethel May Harris and John Melville Willard were married August 26, 1926, in Santa Barbara, Humboldt Co., CA. John Melville Willard: Born July 4, 1881, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA; Died October 8, 1957, in Atlanta, GA (age 76). He is the son of John Frederick Willard of Collinsville, IL, and Ellen Sarah Melville Baker of Lewistown, MN. John then married May 15, 1950, in Los Angeles Co., CA, to Mary Emily Murphy: Born June 22, 1901, in Nelson, New Brunswick, Canada; Died Unknown.

Sara Lydia Hutchinson (age 24, single, born April 30, 1889, in Greensburg, Westmoreland Co., PA, and died June 6, 1986, in La Mirada  Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 97. Her parents are Robert Alhumbra Hutchinson of Wetzel, WV, and Cora Ganetta Fritchman of Westmoreland Co., PA. In 1910, Lydia was unmarried, living at her parents home, and was a bookkeeper at a drug store. Lydia was married October 30, 1913, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, to John David Foy (age 39, born December 18, 1874, in Monroe Twp., Guernsey, Co., OH, a widower, to Thomas Foy of OH and Mary Hanna of OH), and died August 23, 1932, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 57. Lydia then married December 28, 1939, in Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., MT, to Loren Ellis Van Winkle: born December 9, 1881, in IL and died May 5, 1966, in Billings, MT, at age 84, the son of John Van Winkle and Sophronia Benson. The Billings Gazette, Friday, May 6, 1966. Loren was first married to Susan E. Rouse: Born about 1880 in Smyth, VA; Died Unknown in Newport, WA. They were married about 1904. Their child was Marion Ernest Van Winkle: Born September 6, 1909, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA; Died September 13, 2003, in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA (age 94). Marion married Alice L. Ott: Born November 17, 1910, in Unknown; Unknown.

Sara Lydia Hutchinson

John David Foy, Sara Lydia (Hutchinson) Foy, and their two children, John Daniel Foy and Mary Roberta Foy, about 1923, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

John David Foy, about 1935, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

The Hutton Building, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, where Almo Joshua Larson was Building Manager in 1912 before he and Emma returned to Wisconsin.

The Spokane Press, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, Tuesday, October 4, 1910

MISS HARRIS WILL WED NEXT WEEK.

Will be solemnized at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, October 12, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. M. J. Harris, S307 Adams street. The wedding will be a very quiet, unpretentious home affair, only the immediate family being present. Dr. Gibson, district superintendent of the Methodist church, will officiate. Both young people have lived in the city about four years and are well known in social and church circles.

David Emerson and Jeanette Pearl Harris Marriage Records.

The Spokane Press, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, Thursday, October 13, 1910

EMERSON - HARRIS WEDDING.

Miss Jeanette Harris and David Emerson were married Wednesday evening at the bride's home, 307 Adams street. Rev. C. E. Gibson read the ceremony. The young couple will spend two months visiting in Oregon and California, after which time they will reside in Spokane.

From Left to Right: Unknown; Flo Nye; Joe Nye; Almo Joshua Larson; Emma Abbey; Gale Brown, and Orman Wellington Young, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, ca 1911.

Flo Somes Nye (age 28, a maiden), born April 11, 1885, in Hampton, Franklin Co., IA, and a Secretary, and Orman Wellington Young (age 29, a bachelor), born in Minnesota and who is in Charities, were married June 10, 1913, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. E. J. Nye, E508 Ninth Avenue, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Flo died June 7, 1977, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 92). Orman Wellington Young was born January 6, 1884, in Wadena Co., MN, and died July 21, 1975, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 91).

Ina Josephine "Jo" Nye was born March 30, 1889, in Franklin Co., IA, and died October 8, 1958, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 69). Josephine first married October 14, 1916, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, to Fred Hadcliffe Lloyd: born September, 1883, in Pennsylvania; died November 16, 1920,  in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 37). She then married (2) September 15, 1924, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, to George Edgar Nevers (Born January 28, 1884, in Brainerd, MN; Died August 8, 1960, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 76).

Margaret Gale Brown was born September 16, 1883, in Wadena, MN, and died November, 1962, in Washington, at age 79. Married September 27, 1915, in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, to James E. Webb: Born July 19, 1881, in Minnesota, and died February 5, 1934, in Pasco, Franklin Co., WA (age 52). James was first married to Minnie S. Peterson "Minnie Nye" Her mother was Frances H. (Canterbury) Brown, who died 1932 in Spokane at age 89. Her father was W. Frank Brown.

The Spokane Chronicle, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, Tuesday, June 27, 1911

ANNUAL BANQUET FOR BIBLE CLASS

Young Men of First Methodist Church to Entertain This Evening.

The annual banquest of the Young Men's Bible class of the First Methodist church will be held this evening in the church parlors. There will be a social hour from 7 to 8 o'clock, and the banquet, including speeches, from 8 to 10 o'clock. B. P. James, the class president, will preside, and the Rev. Dr. W. A. Betts, the pastor, will officiate as toastmaster. The speakers will include Mayor W. J. Hindley, Judge L. F. Chester and Dr. E. L. House. On the reception committee are A. J. Larson, Roy E. Mason, L. P. Meyers, George Libby, W. O. Young, Flo Nye, Mattie Reed, Emma Abbey and Pearl Andre. The ushering committee is B. P. James, L. Cobb, Charles Strausz, W. McEachran, E. G. Clam, R. L. Chaffrin, W. Edson, J. H. Pulver and William Colliver. Circle No. 1 of the aid society will serve the banquet.

A photo postcard from Jessie Unknown to Miss Emma Abbey post marked July 29, 1911, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.

Almo Joshua Larson at Hayden Lake, ID, ca 1911.

C. T. Abbey and Almo Larson near Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, ca 1911.

Almo Joshua Larson and Emma Jane Abbey Marriage Records.

Almo Joshua Larson and Emma Jane Abbey wedding picture, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, September 6, 1911.

Almo Joshua Larson and Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson, probably at Lake Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID, September, 1911.

Almo Joshua Larson and Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson Marriage Announcement, September, 1911.

Wilbur Almo "Bill" Larson Birth Certificate.

Wilbur Almo "Bill" Larson, age 7 months.

Almo, Wilbur and Emma Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1914.

Wilbur Larson on box, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1914.

John David Foy and Lydia Hutchinson Marriage Record.

Cora Ethel Olivia Johnson and Wilbur Almo Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about spring, 1914.

Wilbur Almo Larson and Shep, the dog, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about spring, 1914.

Wilbur Almo Larson feeding chickens, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about spring, 1914.

Wilbur Almo Larson with wagon, and black puppy, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1915.

Emma, Almo and Wilbur Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1915.

Wilbur Almo Larson and horse, Peggy, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1915.

Wilbur Almo Larson on Peggy, the horse, Larson Farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1915.

Laurel Nelson, Wilbur Larson and Olive Nelson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1915.

From Left to Right: Emma (Abbey) Larson; Wilbur Larson; Almo Larson; the farm dog; Norma (Nelson) Larson; Arthur Larson; Carl Larson; Mrs. Emil Nelson, and Mildred Wilson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1915.

From Left to Right: Emma (Abbey) Larson; Wilbur Larson; Almo Larson; Norma (Nelson) Larson; Freeda (Larson) Lewis; Arthur Larson; Olaus Larson; and Carl Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1916.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows Almo Joshua Larson, age 33, born June 29, 1885, is a married Farmer, and is living in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

The Olaus Larson remaining family, except for Christine (Larson) Nelson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1918.

Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, July, 1920.

Almo Larson dressed in a bowler hat, ca. 1920.

Ladies in School District No. 5, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1920.

Wilbur Larson, Farmington Country School Group, Jo Hoy, teacher, about 1920.

Wilbur Larson Swimming, probably at the Chain o' Lakes, King, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1920.

Almo's cows at the Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

Farmington School students, with their teacher, Johanne "Jo" Hoy, about 1920.

Pupils in School District No. 5, Johanna "Jo" Hoy, teacher, about 1920.

Johanne Andrea "Johanna" Hoy with her students, Farmington Twp., Waupaca Co., WI, about 1920. Johanne Andrea Hoy was born May 21, 1896, in Waupaca Co., WI; died January 1, 1981, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI (age 84). Her Mother was divorced from her father in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, on March 8, 1921. Johanne Andrea Hoy married Walter Emil Anderson (Born February 21, 1892, in St. Lawrence Twp., Waupaca Co., WI; died January 21, 1955, in Unknown (age 61). Both are buried in Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. They had several children, and lived on a farm in Lanark Twp., Portage Co., WI.

Almo Larson with two horses and the family dog, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1920.

Wilbur Larson on Colonel, the horse, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, June, 1920.

Wilbur Larson and Colonel, the horse, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, June, 1920.

Wilbur Larson and Ethyl Lewis on Colonel, the horse, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, June, 1920.

Almo Joshua Larson and Wilbur Almo Larson with two horses, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about June, 1920.

Ethel Clara Lewis (Born December 11, 1914, in the Village of New Leipzig, Grant Co., ND) and Wilbur Almo Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, June, 1920.

Olaus, Almo and Wilbur Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about June, 1920. This is the last known picture of Olaus Larson, who died November 11, 1920.

Almo, Emma and Wilbur Larson in their cornfield, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, June 6, 1920.

Almo Joshua Larson cultivating cornfield, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about June, 1920.

Almo Larson and Crew digging Stones, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about June, 1920.

Almo Larson's cows, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about June, 1920.

Almo Larson's farm wood shed and cows, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about June, 1920.

Almo Larson with first catch of trout, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about June, 1920. Please note the same hat Almo is wearing as the Stone Digging picture.

Emma and Wilbur Larson with two trout, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about June, 1920.

Emma Larson, Wilbur Larson, and Freeda (Larson) Lewis, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, June, 1920.

Wilbur Larson feeding chickens, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, July, 1920.

Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, July, 1920.

Almo Larson with Bull Calf Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

Almo Larson with his bull that took 3rd Place at the Wisconsin State Fair, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

November, 1920.

OLAUS LARSON DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS AT FARMINGTON HOME

Olaus Larson of Town of Farmington passed away at his home last Thursday evening, November 11, 1920, after a brief illness of only three days. Deceased was born on Smaland, Sweden April 23, 1851 and came to this country in 1872. He located at Marquette, MI where he was united in marriage to Katherine Olivia Larson, May 13, 1874. During the same year they moved to Marin Co., CA where they lived for nearly six years. In 1880 Mr. Larson with his family came to this city and purchased the farm in Farmington, 2 1/2 miles northwest of this city, on which he lived until his death. To this union were born seven children, Emily, Mrs. G. Alfred Johnson who passed away in 1905; Emil, who died in 1892; Arthur, on Route 1, Sheridan; Almo, on the old homestead; Edith, Mrs. C. C. Nelson, living at Iona, SD; Walter, of Pittsburgh, PA; and Freeda (Mrs. Robert Lewis) now living at Birmingham, AL. The two oldest, Mrs. Johnson and Emil, were born in California and the other five were born in Farmington. Besides his five children he leaves to mourn his death five brothers, Gus Lewis of this city, Swen Freeberg of Miles City, MT, and three brothers in Sweden, fifteen grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. After the death of Mrs. Larson, the home was maintained by the youngest daughter, Miss Freeda, until six years ago when the homestead was sold to Almo Larson. From that time Mr. Larson made his home at the old homestead to which he was so strongly attached. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the home at one o'clock and at the Salem church in Farmington at two o'clock, Rev. F. G. Olson of Wisconsin Rapids, officiating. The relatives attending the last rites were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Larson and daughter Ellen of Pittsburgh, PA; G. Alfred Johnson and daughter Cora of Boyceville, Swen Freeberg of Miles City, MT. Deceased was a very true and active member of Salem Lutheran church of which he had been a member since 1880. For supervising the extensive improvements that have been made to the church during the past few weeks, Mr. Larson was appointed a committee of one and was on the job every day and was gratified to note that a day or two more would mark the completion of the work he was entrusted to supervise. The habits of thrift and industry which characterize so many of the Scandinavian people were deeply impressed upon the subject of this sketch and were the basic reasons for the success he attained after the purchase of eighty acres of unimproved land which, with forty acres that he homesteaded, were later turned from an unbroken tract into a splendid farm with most convenient and up-to-date home buildings. 

Standard History of Waupaca County, Wisconsin, Edited by John M. Ware, 1917.

OLAUS LARSON. One of the well-to-do families of Waupaca County is represented by Mr. Olaus Larson, who has lived in one locality of Farmington Township over thirty five years, and has long been enjoying the splendid fruits of his early toil and industry. Like the majority of Americans who were born in the Scandinavian countries, he started his career in the United States without special advantages or capital, and has relied entirely upon hard work and good judgment to put him ahead in the world.

Mr. Larson was born in Sweden April 23, 1851, a son of Lars Pehrsson and Christina Olsdotter. His mother died in 1856 and his father in 1886. The training afforded by the common schools of Sweden was the education Olaus acquired as a boy. He grew up with the habits of industry firmly fixed in his character, and was competent to make his own way when he reached America. In 1872 he located at Marquette, Michigan, but in 1875 went west to California, and remained in the Golden State for five years. In 1880 Mr. Larson came to Waupaca County and bought eighty acres of the farm which he now owns and occupies. At the same time he homesteaded forty acres nearby, and all of this land is now under improvement. The commodious buildings found on the farm are the product mainly of his own handiwork as a practical carpenter, and he has added some improvements or item of value to his farm almost every year since he located there.

He now has a complete lighting system installed for use in his home and outbuildings and has many of the comforts which are usually found only in city homes. Mr. Larson features the Holstein cattle as the principal revenue producers on his farm.

Having children growing up in his home, he has naturally been interested in the welfare of the local schools and served a number of years on the school board. For two terms he was supervisor of his township. He is a republican in politics and a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church.

In 1874 in Marquette, Michigan, he married Miss Olivia Larson. She was born in Sweden in 1848. Her father died in the old country and her mother subsequently came to America and lived at St. Paul, Minnesota, where she died at the home of a son in 1901. Mrs. Larson was a splendid companion and helpmate to her husband, and during the thirty years of their married life she reared a family to self-respecting manhood and womanhood. Her death occurred in August, 1906. There were seven children, a brief record of them being as follows: Emilia Sophia, who was born in California and died at Sheridan, in Waupaca County, in August, 1905; Emil, who died when fifteen years old; Arthur, who is a mail carrier and farmer at Sheridan; Edith Christine, wife of Clarence C. Nelson, living in South Dakota; Almo, who has bought his father's farm, married Emma Abbey, daughter of William Abbey, of Milladore, Wisconsin, and they have one child, Wilbur; Walter, who is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in the technical course, is now a successful young mechanical engineer at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Freeda is a graduate nurse, having taken her training in the Cook County Hospital, of Chicago, and is now practicing her profession in that city.

Emma Larson and Ford Model T, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1920.

Mrs. Sandstedt, Mr. Jacobson, Wilbur, Emma and Almo Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1922.

Frida Maria Constance (Norlin) Roche and son, Norlin Joseph Roche, Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson and son, Wilbur Almo "Bill" Larson, and Carl Cornelius Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, June, 1923.

The family dog, dear old Carlo, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, June, 1923.

The Larson/Lewis Family Reunion was held Sunday, August 2, 1925, at the Almo Larson residence, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. According to Freeda (Larson) Lewis, "All were related to either Gustav Larsson Lewis on my father's side of the family, or to Aunt Sophia Larsdotter Lundgren on my mother's side of family. Uncle Gust. was my father's brother. Aunt Sophia was my mother's sister."

All were related (related only through marriage shown in italics): Lars Pehrsson: Magnus Larsson, Lars Pehrsson: Gustaf Larsson Lewis, Lars Pehrsson/Lars Nilsson: Olaus Larsson, Lars Nilsson: Sophia (Larsdotter) Lundgren, Lars Nilsson: Fredrika (Larsdotter) Larson, Lars Pehrsson: Andreas Larsson, Lars Nilsson: Anders Larsson Dahlquist, Lars Nilsson: Amanda Albertina Larsdotter, Lars Nilsson: Carl Johan Alfred Larsson Dahlberg.

Shown below is the people list according to Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson (edited):

Second Row from top: Clarence Norlin - son of August and Christine Norlin), Andrew Andersen (Julianne Andersen Lewis' brother), Olga M. (Larson) Swenson - daughter of Fredrika Larsdotter Larson and Lewis Larson, Karl Ludwig Swenson - Husband of Olga M. Larson, Verona Swenson - daughter of Karl Ludwig and Olga Swenson, Lucille Anderson - daughter of Lewis and Amanda Anderson, Olga (Dahlberg) Larson - daughter of Carl Johan Alfred Larsson Dahlberg and wife of Charles Oscar Anderson Larson - son of Lewis Anderson and Amanda Albertina Larsdotter, Cora (Johnson) Johnson - daughter of Alfred and Emily (Larson) Johnson, Helen (Fraser) Larson - wife of Walter Larson, Walter Larson - son of Olaus Larsson, Edith (Larson) Nelson - daughter of Olaus Larsson, Freeda (Larson) Lewis - daughter of Olaus Larsson, Almo Larson - son of Olaus Larsson, Emma (Abbey) Larson - wife of Almo Larson, Wilbur Larson - son of Almo Larson.

Front row: Lorraine (Lewis) Arndt - daughter of Irving Lewis, Carol (Peterson) Callahan - daughter of Clarence and Clara Peterson, Juliann (Peterson) Harris - daughter of Clarence and Clara Peterson, Laurence Lewis - son of Albert and Cora Lewis, Edith Anderson - sister of Esther Anderson Larson, Esther Anderson (Larson) Pletenik - adopted daughter of Arthur and Norma Larson, Olive (Larson) Worthing - daughter of Walter and Helen Larson, Kenneth Lewis - son of Irving and Esther Lewis, Naomi (Lear) Harmacek - daughter of Frank and Edith Lear, Marian (Lewis) Neuman - daughter of Ed Lewis, Betty (Larson) Steele - daughter of Walter and Helen Larson, Gordon Lewis - son of Robert and Freeda Lewis, Clifford Lewis - son of Irwin and Esther Lewis, Jean Anderson - daughter of Signe (Dahlquist) Anderson, John (Bud) Anderson - son of Signe (Dahlquist) Anderson, Signe (Dahlquist) Anderson - daughter of Anders and Emma (Larsson) Dahlquist.

The Appleton Post-Crescent, Appleton, Outagamie Co., WI, Monday, August 3, 1925

A family reunion of the Larson and Lewis families was held at the home of Almo Larson in Farmington, Sunday.

Almo Larson and James Copeland, Larson farm, Town  of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, August, 1926.

James and Marie Copeland, Wilbur Larson, Marian Stratman, and dog, Carlo, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, August, 1926.

This picture from July 27, 1927, shows Roy Edward Mason, Almo Joshua Larson and Charles Truman Abbey at the Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI. Roy Edward Mason moved from Spokane, WA, to St. Paul, MN, in the fall of 1923.

William Searle Abbey Family 53rd Wedding Anniversary, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, June 22, 1927.

Abbey relatives gathering, at the Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co, WI, July 19, 1927.

The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Eau Claire Co., WI, Sunday, July 10, 1927

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trumann Abbey and Miss Olive Eppler of San Antonio, Texas, and G. A. Albey of Park Ave., Prince, Haiti, West Indies are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Anderson of 522 Union St. Messieurs Abbey are brothers of Mrs. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Abbey and Miss Eppler leave for Chicago and San Antonio on Sunday. Mr. G. A. Abbey, who is secretarial attache at the American Legation at Port au Prince will make a tour of the east before returning to his post.

The Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Friday, July 22, 1927

Waupaca, Wis. - C. T. Abbey, of San Antonio, Tex. and G. A. Abbey, of Haiti, spent Tuesday in the city guests of the Almo Larsen family.

The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Tuesday, September 18, 1928

Sisters Meet First Time in 35 Years

RICHLAND CENTER - Six sisters met for the first time in 35 years Sunday at the home of Mrs. Lou Pugh, Gotham. The sisters are the daughters of Simon and Mary Blake, pioneer residents of Richland county. One of the sisters has lived in the state of Washington for many years and this was her first visit to Wisconsin since 1907. She is Mrs. Viola Mason. The others are Mrs. William Abbey, Dodgeville; Mrs. Mary E. Davis, and Mrs. Charles Lovell, Madison; Mrs. Lou Pugh, Gotham; and Mrs. Pearl Lawton, Richland Center. Friends who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Mayfield, Marvin and Ruby Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Klousia, Letha and Gerald Klausia of Ash Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stratman, Marian Stratman, Melva Perkins, Dodgeville; Clifford Pugh, Stevens Point; Harold Lovell, Muscoda; Martha and Helen Louise Lovell, Madison; Raymond Lawton, Richland Center; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Waite, Pern Pugh and Lou Pugh, Gotham. A picnic dinner was served.

Wilbur Almo "Bill" Larson Confirmation Picture, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1927.

Wilbur Almo "Bill" Larson Graduated from the 8th Grade, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, on May 27, 1927.

Leonard Mason and Wilbur Larson, ca 1928

Maude Stratman, Emma and Almo Larson, Wilbur Larson, and Carlo the dog, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1929.

Back row, L to R: Helen M. (Frazer) Larson, Walter Emanuel Larson, Norma Victoria (Nelson) Larson, Arthur David Larson, Unknown man, Unknown woman, and Almo Joshua Larson. Front row, L to R: Olive Wilma Larson, Carlo the dog, Elizabeth Ellen "Betty" Larson, Esther Elvira Adele Anderson, Gustav Alfred "Fred" Johnson, and Cora Ethel Olivia (Johnson) Johnson, at the Almo Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1930.

Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1930.

Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1930.

Almo Joshua Larson's WWII Draft Registration Report.

Almo Joshua Larson's Brochure as a candidate for Director, Farm Credit Board of St. Paul.

Almo Larson and Leigh Larson, at the Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1944.

Joe Kunz, Leigh Larson, a dog, and a horse and plow, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, May, 1944.

Rear of house after Bathroom addition, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1950.

Larson farm, Joe and Ruth Kunz on a hay wagon, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1950.

Larson farm, Almo Larson with horses Nell and Tom, pulling a manure spreader, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1950.

Almo Larson with a manure spreader, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1950.

Joe and Ruth Kunz on a hay wagon, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1950.

Almo Larson with horses, Nell and Tom, pulling a manure spreader, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1950.

Almo Joshua Larson with a manure spreader, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1950.

Almo and Wilbur Larson at Pine Lake Bickett Cottage, about 1950.

Abbey Picnic at the Anderson's Lake Cottage on Elk Creek Lake, Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI, about 1951.

Abbey Picnic at the Anderson's Lake Cottage on Elk Creek Lake, Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI, about 1951.

Abbey Picnic at the Anderson's Lake Cottage on Elk Creek Lake, Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co., WI, about 1951.

Almo Larson's horses, Nell and Tom, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, 1953.

Almo Larson barn, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, 1953.

Ruth Larson and Susie, the dog, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1953.

Susie, the family dog, and her two puppies, ca. 1953. Wilbur Larson at right.

Joe and Ruth Kunz, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1953.

Almo Larson barn and house in Winter, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI.

Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1960.

Almo Joshua Larson and Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson at the Larson residence, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, about 1960.

Almo Joshua Larson and Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson at the Bickett residence, Watertown, Jefferson Co., WI, about 1960.

Almo and Emma Larson on couch, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1960.

The former Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1960.

Almo and Emma Larson on house steps, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 1960.

Almo and Emma's 50th Wedding Anniversary at their home, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, September 6, 1961.

Almo Larsons Mark 50th

An open house for 100 friends and relatives from the Waupaca area marked the 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 6 of Mr. and Mrs. Almo Larson at their farm home 3-1/2 miles northwest of Waupaca on Larson road. The Larsons, now semi-retired, have lived on the farm since April 1912 after returning to the area from Spokane, Wash. They were married Sept. 6, 1911, in Wesley Methodist church of Spokane, where they had originally met. Larson moved west after growing up near Waupaca and graduating from Waupaca high school in 1904. His wife was born in Richland Center, Wis. and grew up in Dodgeville, Wis. The Larsons operated a dairy farm on their 250 acres for many years, but now have the land in the soil bank. Attending the celebration were the Larson's only child, Wilbur and his wife from Watertown; Larson's brother, Arthur, R. 4, Waupaca; a cousin, Irving Lewis, Waupaca; a niece, Mrs. Cora Johnson, Waupaca; and a sister of Mrs. Larson's, Mrs. Maud Stratman, Waupaca. The Larsons three grandsons were unable to attend.

Back Row: Almo, Edith, Arthur; Front Row: Cora Johnson, Vonita, Velma, at the Almo Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., W, in 1961. This was the last time siblings Almo, Edith and Arthur, were together.

The last page of Almo Larson's last letter sent to his wife Emma in December, 1961.

To Uncle Almo Larson, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, 1962.

Larson barn, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, November, 1962.

Almo Joshua Larson Death Certificate.

Almo Joshua Larson Last Will and Testament, dated January 27, 1953.

The Appleton Post-Crescent, Appleton, Winnebago Co., WI, Tuesday, November 20, 1962

Waupaca Man Dies of Heart Attack

WAUPACA - Almo J. Larson, 77, route 4, Waupaca, died unexpectedly of a heart attack about 8:30 a.m. Monday while building a bridge on his farm. Efforts of the Waupaca Fire Department failed to revive him. The fire department was called at 8:47 a.m. Monday after a hunter, James Guderjohn, discovered him laying in the field. Larson served many years as clerk on the Farmington Town Board, was chairman of the Production Credit Association here and at Appleton, chairman of the draft board and active in Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church affairs.

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial in the Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the Bammel Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Tuesday until Wednesday noon and then at the church until the time of service. He is survived by the widow, one son, one brother, two sisters and three grandsons.

The Daily Northwestern, Oshkosh, WI, Tuesday, November 20, 1962

Elmo Larson

WAUPACA - Elmo J. Larson, 77, of route 4, Town of Farmington, Waupaca County, died Monday morning of a heart attack while working in a field near his home. Mr. Larson was born June 29, 1885, in the Town of Farmington. He was married Sept. 11, 1911 to Emme Abbey of Spokane, Wash. Mr. Larson farmed his entire lifetime on the Rt. 4 homestead. Active in civic organizations, Mr. Larson was a former clerk of the Town of Farmington, chairman of the Production Credit Association, chairman on the local draft board during World War II, and chairman of Waupaca County Soil Conservation committee. Survivors include his wife; a son, Wilbur, Watertown; a brother, Arthur, Waupaca; two sisters, Mrs. Frieda Lewis, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Edith Nelson, Hot Springs, S.D.; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Waupaca, the Rev. P. R. Kuske officiating. Burial will be in the Town of Farmington Cemetery. Friends may call at Bammel Funeral Home after 1 p.m. today until time of services.

The Waupaca County Post, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, Thursday, November 22, 1962

Almo Larson

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Immanuel Lutheran church for Almo J. Larson, 77, route 4, Waupaca, died died suddenly of a heart attack Monday morning while working on a culvert at his farm home in the town of Farmington. He was discovered by a passing hunter, James Guderjohn, of Waupaca, and was pronounced dead about 9 a.m. by acting coroner Dr. John Steiner. Mr. Larson a retired dairy farmer, was prominent for many years in community affairs. He was formerly town clerk of the town of Farmington, chairman of the Production Credit Assn., and chairman of the Soil Conservation committee. Mr. Larson was born June 29, 1885, on the homestead farm on Larson road, a son of Claus and Olivia Larson. He married Emma Abbey on Sept. 6, 1911, in Spokane, Wash. They marked their golden wedding anniversary last year. Mr. Larson was a member of Immanuel Lutheran church. Rev. P. R. Kuske officiated at the Wednesday services. Interment was in Salem cemetery in the town of Farmington. Bammel Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Obert Engebretson, Gerald Swan, Rudolph Hidde, Raymond Moe, Jean Jorgensen, and Joseph Kunz. Surviving are his widow, a son, Wilbur, Watertown; three grandsons, a brother, Arthur D. Larson, Waupaca, and two sisters, Mrs. Frieda Lewis, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Edith Nelson, Hot Springs, S. Dak.

Emma Larson, and possibly Arthur Larson, following Almo Larson's funeral, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, November, 1962.

Almo Joshua Larson Estate Valuation, dated February 15, 1963.

Almo Joshua Larson Final Estate Valuation, dated April 9, 1963.

Larson farm house and farm buildings, Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, June, 1964.

Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson Last Will and Testament, dated December 9, 1966.

Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson appointed her son, Wilbur Almo "Bill" Larson as her Power of Attorney on October 30, 1972, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI.

Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson on her xxxx birthday, Birthday, with sister Maude, Riverview Nursing Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, February, 198x.

Mary Maude (Abbey) Stratman, age 101, at the Riverside Nursing Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Photo taken December 10, 1982.

Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson bulletin board picture, Riverside Nursing Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Photo taken July, 1983.

Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson on her 100th birthday, Riverview Nursing Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, February 22, 1984.

Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson on her 100th birthday, Riverview Nursing Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI, February 22, 1984. Clockwise, from left: Julie Larson, Reed Larson, Leigh Larson, Emma (Abbey) Larson, Mary Maude (Abbey) Stratman, and Rob Larson.

Pictures from Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson's 101st birthday. As usual, her son Wilbur Larson, was there to help her celebrate. Emma's older sister, Mary Maude (Abbey) Stratman, who also resided there, was always included in these birthday celebrations.        

Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson funeral pictures, A. J. Holly & Sons, Ltd. Funeral Home, Waupaca, Waupaca Co., WI. Pictures taken April 13, 1985, by her son, Wilbur Almo "Bill" Larson.

Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson Death Certificate.

Emma Jane (Abbey) Larson Funeral Card, dated April 13, 1985.

The former Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 2015.

The former Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 2015.

The former Larson farm, Town of Farmington, Waupaca Co., WI, about 2015.