J. O. was the son of Isaac Wilhelm and Maria (Danielson) Isaacson. His parents died in Sweden in 1909 and 1914 respectivley. John immigrated to the US in 1873 and settled in Cokato, Wright county, MN. Around 1878, Pastor Isaacson moved to Bandon township, Renville county, Minnesota and farmed in section 17 and then bought more acreage in section 9. He married Margaret Salvala, born July 9, 1846, on April 11, 1873.
-The History of Renville county. 1916. |