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    1. [WIBARRON] Biography of Charles E. Moseng
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    3. Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Charles E. Moseng, a leading farmer of Section 32, Arland Township, was born in Perry, Wis., Jan. 23, 1873, the son of Ole and Bertha (Troan) Moseng, who brought him to his present place in 1875. He was reared here, attended the district school, and learned farming from his father. He took over the place in 1896, and has since conducted it, carrying on general farming and dairying. He has rebuilt the house, put up buildings, and made general improvements. His herd consists of mixed Guernseys and Jerseys. He is interested in everything that has for its object the betterment of the community, and he has been especially active in school affairs, serving his school district as director and being the present school clerk. He is well liked throughout the community, and stands well with all who know him. Mr. Moseng was married May 4, 1900, to Emma Aker, who was born in Arland Township on Sept. 30, 1884, the daughter of John and Bertha (Erlien) Aker, natives of Norway, and for some time farmers of Arland Township, the former of whom died in September, 1895, and the latter of whom died Dec. 31, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Moseng have a fine family of six children: Ole J., born Aug. 6, 1901; Adolph B., born May 31, 1905; Orvel B., born Feb. 12, 1906; Clarence E., born Sept. 26, 1909; Selmer O., born Dec. 1, 1912, and Sigurd M., born March 5, 1916. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 899-900.

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