History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa
Springfield, Ill: Union Publishing Co., 1884.

Worth County
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Isaac M. Bolton, one of the early and enterprising farmers of Worth Co., Iowa , settled here in July, 1856. He resides on section 17, Northwood township, where he owns a fine farm on 157 acres, valued at $40 per acres. He is a native of England , born June 2 , 1834 . He came to the United States in 1851, making his first stop in Dane county, Wisconsin . In November, 1854, he returned to England and on the voyage was wrecked on the coast of Wales . He remained but a short time in his native land, returning to the States in 1856, when he settled on his present farm. In 1860 he was united in marriage to Miss Dinah J. Bickell, a daughter of John Bickell. She was born in Canada . They have eight children – Thomas E., John C. F., Livingstone, James M., Mary E., George Isaac, Theodore and Laura J. Mr. Bolton in politics is a republican, and is now chairman of the board of supervisors, having been re-elected for another term. He is a Master Mason and Comrade of G. A. R. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. In 1862 Mr. Bolton enlisted in Company A, 21st Iowa Volunteer Infantry, he being the first man to enlist in the regiment and was after one years' service as sergeant commissioned 1st lieutenant. He took part in the following engagements: Hartsville , Missouri , where 800 Union soldiers held 5,000 rebels at bay all day; Port Gibson, Miss. , Champion Hills, Black River Bridge , where he was one of the first men on the rebel works; the siege and capture of Vicksburg . Having lost is health in the army, he resigned in August, 1863, and came home, and has resided on his present homestead ever since.

Erick O. Brunsvold was born in Norway, Oct. 9, 1833, where he was married to Maggie Norhagen. In 1868, they went to Hanson Co. Minn., remaining until 1871, when they came to Fertile and settled on section 12, where he has a farm containing 160 acres. They have 10 children - Ole, Betsy, Nels, Albert, Julia, Mary, Alma, George, Edward and Theodore. The family are members of the Lutheran Church.

Nels O. Brunsvold was born in 1829, in Norway, here he was married in 1857, to Maggie Oleson, born in 1835. In 1867 he went to Winneshiek Co., Iowa, where he engaged in farming until 1871. He then came to Fertile Township, and settled on section 13, where he still resides. He owns 240 acres of good land. Mr. and Mrs. Brunsvold have eleven children - Ole, Betsy, Mary, Ole, Halver, Bell, Julia, Sarah, Olive, Nellie M. and Henry P. The family worship with the Lutheran Church.

Ole N. Brunsvold is unmarried and lives on section 10. He is a native of Norway, born in 1857. He is the son of Nils O. Brunsvold. He came with the family to Fertile township, where he lived until 1878, when he bought 160 acres on section 10, in Danville township. His house is kept by an aunt.

Ole O. Brunswold was born in Norway, June 4, 1819, whre he grew to manhood. He was married in 1848 to Sarah Olsen, one week previous to his emigrating to the United States. Mrs. Olsen died in Buffalo on their way to Wisconsin. Mr. Brunswold again married in Rock Co., Wis., May 8, 1851, to Ascelia Astra, born in Norway, Feb. 17, 1825. They remained in Rock County until 1870, when they came to Worth county and settled on section 12 (Fertile Township), where they still reside. Their farm contins 250 acres. the have five children living - Ole, Erick, Sarah, Michael and Betsy. He is a republican and has held several township offices. The family are members of the Lutheran Church.