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History of Story County Iowa M MAURITS MALMIN submitted by Dick Barton Among the children of Scandinavia who have become subjects of Uncle Sam and citizens of Story county must be included Maurits Malmin, who was born in Norway on the 15th of September, 1846. He acquired his education in his native land and when he had reached the required age entered the Norwegian army, spending five years of his early manhood in the service of his country. He became an expert shot and two of his most prized possessions now are medals he won because of his ability in this direction. Mr. Malmin became a resident of Story county in 1881, engaging in farm work by the month for the first two years and then by the day for a year thereafter. At the end of that period he had acquired sufficient capital to enable him to begin the cultivation of land as a renter. After following this for eight years, by means of close application, unceasing energy and careful management he had accumulated the requisite savings to permit him to become a property owner and bought the first one hundred and sixty acres of his present homestead. He established his residence here in 1893 and has added to his holdings from time to time until he now has the title to three hundred and twenty acres, owning one of the most valuable farms in the township. It is well stocked, the improvements are good and always in repair, while its carefully cultivated fields yield abundant and profitable harvests. His specialty is the feeding and raising of cattle and hogs, and he is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company as well as the creamery. Mr. Malmin completed his arrangements for a home of his own by his marriage to Miss Karen Hoverson Lura, a daughter of Hover Lura. Nine children have been born of this union, they are as follows: Carrie, who became the wife of Ole Hougen; Harry; Bertha, deceased; Gerhard; Adolph; Martin; Bertha, now the wife of Ole V. Oleson; Clara, at home; and Laura Matilda, the wife of Thomas Grimslay. The family attend
the Lutheran church, in which the parents hold membership. Ever since
he has acquired the right of suffrage through naturalization, Mr. Malmin
has cast his vote for the republican party, feeling that its policy
is best adapted to serve the interests of the majority. His fellow citizens
have honored him by election to the office of road supervisor, in which
capacity he is now serving his eighth year. He is one of the esteemed
citizens of Warren township and is highly regarded by the community
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