Ellen, the youngest daughter, married Bert A. Olson in 1907. They have eight children Kenneth L. is teaching and coaching at Maxwell, Iowa. He married Marjorie Wood in 1940. They have two children: Lowell and Marlys. Thelma married Harry Eager. They have a son, James Allen. Lenora married Emil Dvorak. They have four children: David, Sandra, Bruce and Douglas. Luther married Maxine Lundgren. He teaches at Stanton, Iowa. They have two children: Gerald and Tressa. Helen married Paul Wilke. They have a son, Paul. Naomi married Robert Merryman in 1945. Eugene is attending Luther College. Gerald is with his parents at Fort Dodge. He is attending Junior College. The father, Rev. B. A. Olson, was ordained in the Lutheran church in 1915. He served at Stavanger, Seneca, and Marseilles, Illinois and at Badger, Iowa.
Hans Nelson was one of the founders of Leeds township. He signed the petition for the formation of the township.
THE JULIUS F. NEPP FAMILY
Julius Frederick Nepp was born January 15, 1868. He came to America in 1882. He came to Minnesota in 1886 with his father and mother, Frederick and Augusta Nepp. Julius worked on the farm in the summer. In the winter he would work in the coal mines at Streator, Ill. He married Linna Bauman at Streator, Ill., March 26, 1891. They came to Minnesota that year and started farming for themselves. Seven children were born to them.
Carl, married Tena Nelson of Absaraka, N. D. in 1914. They have two children: Kathryn, a graduate of University of Minnesota, taught in schools in Michigan, Minnesota and North Dakota. Alice did secretarial work for the N. W. Air Lines and North Dakota Agricultural College. She married Harold Goble, September 1946. They live at Fargo, N. D. Carl has been depot agent at Absaraka since 1911.
Walter married Bertha Reese in 1916. Farmed in Cameron Township until 1945 when they retired. Walter was town clerk for 24 years and school treasurer for 24 years. They live at Pipestone.
Elmer married Myrtle Peterson in 1923. They have two children: Derald, who farms with his father, and Donald, a sen-
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ior in high school. Elmer was a corporal in World War I, serving in England and France.
William married Delia Harmsen in 1919. They live on the farm his grandfather bought in 1885. Four children were born to them: Mahlon, married Una Lopau of Pipestone, is farming with his father; Marion died at the age of seven in 1932; Howard went into the Merchant Marine in 1944, now an ensign, was active in sports, all star District Basketball team in 1944; Roger was Valedictorian of the class of 1945, played on All Star Basketball team '44-'45. Received two medals. Roger died in 1946 at the age of 18.
Irene is a graduate of Stout Institute and taught Home Ec. in schools in Iowa and Minnesota. Was married to Stephen Stephenson in 1926. They have two children: Audrey, born August 17, 1928 who is attending St. Olaf and Norris, born February 26, 1931, is attending Slayton High School. Mr. Ste-phenson is a veteran of World War I; he was a Sergeant in the 88th Division.
Ewald attended U. of Minn., is connected with the Investors Syndicate, married Ray McCauley of Mobridge, S. D. in 1929. They have two children: Nancy and John, who are attending school in Albert Lea.
Paul died at the age of two in 1906.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius F. Nepp assisted in organizing the German Evangelical Church, the first church in Lake Wilson. They later joined the Lutheran Church.
Mr. Nepp helped organize the Farmers' Elevator and Lumber Company, and was on the board for several years. Was a charter member and President of the First National Bank of Lake Wilson.
The J. F. Nepps, Sr., celebrated their golden wedding anniversary March 26, 1941. J. F. Nepp died in 1944, age 76. His widow lives in Lake Wilson.
THE HENRY NETT FAMILY
Henry B. Nett was born November 6, 1883 at Wershoven, Germany. In 1904 he and his brother, Herman, immigrated to America; he settled in Lake Wilson, Minnesota. He was united
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