Sutter-Yuba County Biographies


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THOMAS A. SYVERTSEN
 
            A wide-awake, thoroughly progressive firm in the Marysville 
industrial world, which has long set the pace for others, is that of Thos. A. 
Syvertsen & Sons, so ably represented by that popular man of affairs, Thomas A. 
Syvertsen.  He is a native of Norway, and was born at Christiansand on August 1, 
1867, the son of Syvert and Maria Syvertsen, both highly esteemed citizens of 
the old country, who lived and died in the land of their fathers.  Syvert 
Syvertsen was a teamster; and being a man of experience and absolute 
dependability, he never wanted for something to do.
            Thomas A. Syvertsen was educated in the public schools of his native 
land.  When fourteen years old he went to sea, continuing as a sailor before  
the mast, putting out from Norway, until 1890, when he came to San Francisco.  
For one year more he followed the sea after his arrival here; and then he 
located in Marysville.  Here he worked for the old Marysville coal-gas company 
for twelve years.  During this time he learned the gas-fitter�s trade and also 
became an electrician, having installed the first incandescent lights in the 
city.  Then he worked another twelve years for the Yuba Power Company, now the 
Pacific Gas & Electric Company.
            In 1915, Mr. Syvertsen engaged in electrical contracting; and later 
he was joined by his two sons, forming the present firm.  They have installed 
electrical appliances and service for the Ellamoore Candy Company, and in many 
homes, as well as in the Yuba City High School, the Presbyterian  Church, the 
Hall of Records, Yuba City Hall of Records, and the Court House.  Wherever he 
has contracted for work he has been looked upon as both experienced and 
dependable.  He is located at 404 D Street.  He also owns a fifteen-acre orchard 
in Sutter County.  In politics he is a Republican.
            On April 13, 1892, Mr. Syvertsen was married, the ceremony occurring 
 at Marysville, where he took for his bride Miss Betty Matilda Lann, of Sweden, 
who was born on Oland and came to California in 1888.  Three children blessed 
this union.  Alfred was in the service of his country during  the recent World 
War, and for a year served over seas in France; and the younger members of the 
family are Carl and Elsie.  Alfred and Carl are electricians, and partners with 
Mr. Syvertsen.  Mr. Syvertsen is a popular member of the Foresters of America 
and also of the Fraternal Brotherhood; and he is also a member of the California 
State Electrical Association and of the local Chamber of Commerce.
 
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p 545-546