Biography of Nils B. Nilson
Nils B. Nilson, born October 11, 1837, in Norway, became a pioneering farmer in Lincoln County, South Dakota. After emigrating to the U.S. in 1867, Nilson initially settled in Fayette County, Iowa, before moving to Canton Township in 1869, where he began farming with limited resources. Despite hardships like living in a wagon and enduring grasshopper plagues, he established a successful 210-acre farm. A dedicated Republican and Lutheran, Nilson married Carrie Anderson in 1863, and they raised nine children. His farm’s success, built from humble beginnings, stands as a testament to his perseverance and hard work.