Source: History of Otter Tail County, Minnesota (1916)
Their story
What the record says
Youngest of five children of Peter Anderson.
Family came to Otter Tail county 1870.
Began renting a farm in Nidaros township, then clerked at a general store in Clitherall one year.
Came to Battle Lake 1904, managed the Larson & Hansen general store five years, purchased it in 1909, operated as A. A. Petterson & Company.
Married Julia Holstemon of Clayton county, Iowa, in 1885.
Prominent member of the Lutheran church at Battle Lake.
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