 1848 - 1928 (79 years)
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| Name |
John Andersen Eggen |
| Born |
28 Sep 1848 |
Skogn, Nord Trondelag, Norway  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Baptism |
1 Jan 1849 |
Alstadhaug Church, Levanger, Norway [1] |
| Occupation |
Wagon maker, Ford Dealer |
| Died |
22 Jan 1928 |
Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota [2, 3] |
| Buried |
25 Jan 1928 |
Rushford Lutheran Cemetery, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota [4] |
| Notes |
- Christened as Johan
Witnesses at christening were: Leaseholder Nils Olaus Janassen of Store, Ingeborg Nilsdtr, cottager Peder Anderssen Gilstad, Lisabeth Nilsdtr, bachelor Andreas Christophersen of Eide, maiden Ane M. Olsdtr of R_s_den
Alternate date of birth: 29 Sep 1847 on Burial record at Rushford Lutheran Church
Source: 1992 trip to Norway by E. Allan and Thelma Eggen.Photocopy of 1849 birth and baptismal record, Skogn. John was listed on emigration document as John Andersen Eggen from Skogn, age 19. Sailed to Quebec on SS Franklin, 1867. He came to Rushford via Chicago, Grand Haven MI, Muskegon, LaCrosse and Spring Grove MN. (History of Fillmore County), 1912 Baptismal record shows father's name as Anders Andersen-Lower Eggen, mother as Bereth Andersdatter. It also shows his birth and baptism date and his name as Johan. His daughter Florence (via her son Robert) had his birth date as 29 Sep and his date of marriage as 11 Jun 1871. John and his brother Andrew became plow and wagon makers in Rushford and later John became a Ford dealer.
History of Fillmore County, Minnesota-1912
John Eggen, who for over forty years has been one of the
representative citizens of the city of Rushford and who has
been actively engaged in business for nearly that period of time,
was born in Throndhjen, Norway, September 29, 1848, son of
Andreas and Beret (Buratad) Anderson. He received bis education
in the land of his birth, and there grew to manhood. In
1868 he left the shore of his native land and sailed across the
Atlantic to establish for himself a home in a new and strange
country, the trip consuming nine weeks and three days. Upon
his arrival in the United States, Mr. Eggen proceeded west to
Chicago, and thence to Grand Haven, Mich,, where he was
employed on railroad work for a period of two months. From
Grand Haven he went to Muskegon, and there secured work in a
sawmill for a. period of three months, after which he moved to
LaCrosse, Wis., remaining for a short time. He then moved to
Spring Grove, Houston county, Minn., remaining there for a year
and a half. In the spring of 1870 he came to the city of Rushford,
where for three years he worked at his trade as carpenter.
About 1874 Mr. Eggen, together with his brother, Andrew,
engaged in the manufacture of plows and wagons. This undertaking
proved a great, success and their wagons and plows became
known far and wide for durability and service. They continued
together in this business until 1892, when Mr. Eggen, the subject
of this sketch, engaged in his present business on his own responsibility, taking as a partner his son, Conrad. The firm name is
now J. Eggen & Son. They handle a full and complete line of
up-to-date farm machinery, wagons, automobiles, and do the
leading business in the city along their line. Mr. Eggen is a
man who aims to please; and by his untiring efforts, his far-
sightedness and honest dealings, has won a host of friends
throughout the community. He has ever taken an active inter-
est in the affairs of his city, having served both on the city
council and the board of education. On June 27, 1871, Mr.
Eggen was united in the bonds of matrimony to Olena Emelia
Colherg, a native of Norway, and their home has been blessed
with eleven children; Alvilde Berntine, born April 18, 1872, died
March, 1900; Alfred Julius, born September 29, 1873, died August
19, 1874; Alfred Julius, born August 6, 1875; Conrad Angel,
born March 1, 1878; Ingvald Ambrosias, born December 17, 1879;
Edward Amalie, born June 22, 1881, died July 27, 1881; John
William, born June 7, 1882, died September 18, 1882; Daniel
Ludvig, born June 4, 1883; Alice Christine, born April 19 1885,
died September 7, 1885; Henry Edgar, born November 20, 1888,
and Florence Leona, born October 20, 1890. Alfred married
Olive Smith. They reside in British Columbia and are the parents
of two children, Fred and Olive. Conrad is in partnership with
his father. He married Carrie James. Ingvald Ambrosius resides
at home. Daniel is a traveling salesman for the Western Grocery
Company and resides in Dubuque, Iowa. He married Katie
Arnold and they have two daughters, Mariam and Florence.
Florence and Henry Edgar reside at home. Andreas Eggen,
father of John Eggen, was born in 1807 and died at seventy-six
years of age. Beret (Burstad) Eggen, the mother, was born in
1810, and died at seventy years of age. They were the parents
of six children; Anders, a merchant at Throndjem, Norway,
now deceased; Daniel, deceased; Andrew, of Rushford; Karen,
now Mrs. Gjertinus Rangul, who, with her husband, has made
several trips to America; John, of Rushford, and Albenus,
deceased.
A PIONEER GONE John Eggen, for more than half a century a successful businessman and highly respected citizen of Rushford, was born in Trondhjem, Norway, September 29, 1848.
He received his education in land of his birth and there grew manhood. In 1868, when 20 years of age, he left the shore of his native land and sailed across the Atlantic to establish for himself a home in America. The trip consumed nine weeks and three days. Upon his arrival in New York he proceeded to Chicago, and then to Grand Haven, Mich. (where he was employed on the Railroad for two months). After remaining at that place and Muskegon, Mich. (where he worked in a sawmill for three months), for a few months he came to La Crosse, and then to Spring Grove (where he lived for a year and a half). In the spring of 1870 he came to Rushford, which has since been his home. For the first three years of his residence here he was employed at carpenter work. (He was employed as foreman with the O. Foss and Co. contractors of churches, schools, houses and grain elevators in the city). About 1874 he entered into partnership with his brother, Andrew Eggen, engaging in (the business of blacksmithing, repairs, and) the manufacture of wagons and plows. This business proved successful, the products of their factory becoming known far and wide for their durability and service. In 1892 Andrew Eggen retired from the firm, and was succeeded by Conrad Eggen, the firm being known as John Eggen & Son. Later other sons became associated with their father, first Alfred J. now of Chicago, and then Edgar, the title becoming John Eggen & Sons. Some years ago, Alfred was succeeded by Daniel L. In the meantime the manufacturing business was discontinued and the firm became extensive dealers in farm machinery and automobiles. In recent years they have also engaged in the wholesale and retail oil business.
Mr. Eggen was a life long member of the Lutheran church, and lived a consistent Christian life. His activity in the cause of prohibition won for him the admiration and esteem of many who were opposed to his views. The writer has heard the remark: "John Eggen would fight for what he honestly believed to be right if the whole community was against him."
In the prime of his manhood Mr. Eggen engaged actively in civic affairs. In his declining years his mantle of service has been handed over to his sons to carry on. On June 27, 1871, Mr. Eggen was united in marriage to Miss Olena Emelia Colberg. After a happy married life of some fifty years, Mrs. Eggen passed away about eight years ago. Of the eleven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Eggen, the following six survive: Alfred Julius, Conrad Angell, Ingvald Ambrose, Daniel Ludvig, Henry Edgar and Florence Leona (Mrs. Nels Colbenson.)
In the summer of 1921 Mr. Eggen paid a several months' visit to his old home in Norway. Last summer he was visited by a nephew, Johannes Eggen, a highway engineer in the employment of the Norwegian government, sent here to study highway building in the United States. These visits with his Norwegian kinsmen were among the pleasant events of the closing years of his life.
Although in declining health for the past year, Mr. Eggen was active until the last few months. Suffering from ailment of the stomach, he had been confined to his home since last fall. In these months of confinement he was given every care that loving hands could bestow. Mr. Eggen passed peacefully away early Sunday morning on January 22.
In the passing of John Eggen to eternal rest this community mourns a good citizen, one whose influence was ever cast on the side of right and justice, though he pioneered the way.
The funeral services were held from the family home and from the Lutheran church and were
largely attended by many long time friends, neighbors, and business acquaintances, on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. P. J. Nestande of Lanesboro conducted the services. Pallbearers were his near neighbors: W. H. Krockow, S. Hoegh, Jos. Bendel, Mandius Johnson, W. F. Baerman, Edw. Quickstad. (History of Rushford, MN, by Dravold)
Eggen Bros. have decided to move their plow works to Moorehead.
1875 MN State Census: John Eggen 27, Lena E 25, Alvilda 3, Christophersen Lund 23 born Norway, Rushford, p. 238
1880 US Census, Minnesota, Fillmore, Rushford, John Eggen, 31, plow maker, born Norway, parents born Norway, wife Amelia, 29, keeping house, born Norway, parents born Norway, daughter Bertha, 8, attending school, born MN, son Alfred, 4, born MN, son Conrad, 2, born MN, son Ambrose, 6/12, born MN, living at 144 Mill St.
1885 MN State Census, Rushford City, Fillmore Co., John Eggan 36, Olina 34, Bertha 13, Alfred 9, Conrad 7, Ambrose 5, Daniel 1, Baby 1/12
1895 Minnesota State Census, Fillmore, Rushford, page 6, John Eggen 47, wagon maker, Emmilia 44, Bertha 23, Alfred J. 20, wagon maker, Conrad 17, butcher, Elbrose 15, school, Daniel 12, Edgar 6, Florence 4
1900 US Census, Minnesota, Fillmore, Rushford, John Eggen, born Sep 1848, 51, married 30 years, born Norway, parents born Norway, immigrated to US in 1866, 34 years in US, naturalized citizen, wagon manufacturer, owns home free of mortgage, with wife Emelia, born Nov 1849, age 50, married 30 years, mother of 12 children 7 living, born Norway, parents born Norway, immigrated to US in 1867, 33 years in US, son Alfred J., born Aug 1875, 24, born MN, 1st machinist U.S. Navy, son Conrad A., born Mar 1878, age 22, born MN, salesman farm machinery, son Daniel L., born Jun 1881, 18, born MN, salesman groceries, son Edgar, born Nov 1888, 11, born MN, at school, daughter Florence L., born Oct 1890, 9, born MN, at school, boarder William Krockow, born Feb 1879, 21, born MN, blacksmith, servant Mary Peterson, born Feb 1883, 17, born MN
1905 Minnesota State Census, John A. Eggen, 57, blacksmith, with wife Olina A. 55, children Conrad A. 26, blacksmith, Daniel L. 21, merchant, Florence L. 14, Edgar H. 16
1910 US Census, Minnesota, Fillmore, Rushford, John Eggen, 61, married once for 39 years, dealer farm machinery, with wife Amalia 59, mother of 12 children 6 living, children Henry E. 21, bookkeeper farm machinery dealer, Florence L. 19
1920 US Census, Minmesota, Fillmore, Rushford, John Eggen, owns home free of mortgage at 12 Harry Street, age 71, immigrated to US in 1868, naturalized citizen in 1896, partner auto implements, with wife Oline E. 69, immigrated to US in 1867, naturalized in 1896, children Brose I. 40, agent railroad, Edgard H. 31, partner auto implements, Florence L. 29, no occupation
18 May 1922, John Eggen and Sons opened their new, handsome service station on May 13
New Garages, John Eggen & Sons, Rushford, Minn,, 18 Jul 1917
The Franklin was owned by Chr. Paus and Hans Hauen in Skien. Tonnage was 281 Norwegian Commercial lasts.The Franklin sailed with emigrants from Norway to Quebec 1867 - 1871. Master was Christian Winsnæs. In 1868 the bark Franklin departed from Trondheim Apr. 30, and arrived at Quebec July 4. She was carrying 331 passengers. Mastered by Capt. Chr. Winsnæs.
Filed declaration of intention to become a citizen of the United States, 30 Dec 1896, Rushford, Minnesota
Final Decree of Distribution filed in Fillmore County Probate Court, 25 Mar 1929.
Mr. John Eggen has returned from his land near Stanley, Wis., being accompanied by John Arnold who also has interests there.
John Eggen and brother Andrew Eggen are razing the old buildings formerly occupied by them as places of business way back in the 70's and in their stead will be erected two modern dwelling houses. The changes will make a great transformation in the street's appearance and the houses will no sooner be finished than they will be occupied, so great is the demand for homes here.
The work of excavating has commenced for the two new residences soon to be erected by John and Andrew Eggen. The site chosen is that of the Eggen blacksmith shop and wagon works, east of the Tagland warehouse. Two houses will be built there for rental and both will make pleasant homes.
The new residence in course of construction for John Eggen of this city will greatly change the aspect of the street upon which it is situated. Of the bungalow type it will prove a roomy and homelike structure. Mr. Eggen contemplates residing there himself with his family; the residence which he has occupied for so many years will then be either for sale of rental.
John Eggen's new bungalow on Jessie street is being finished rapidly; the family hoping to move in in a short time
The new bungalow recently erected for John Eggen and family will soon be ready for occupancy and upon removal of the Eggen family from their old home on South Ferry street, it will be leased to Henry Wilson and family.
Rapid work is being carried on for the new garage to be erected by John Eggen and sons.
Five workmen from Peterson are busily engaged in putting up the concrete garage fro John Eggen and Sons on the site of their old blacksmith shop near the depot.
In the early spring, Dan Eggen now of Decorah will move his family back to Rushford for a permanent home. Mr. Eggen will buy out the interest of his father, John Eggen, in the Eggen garage here.
November 2, 1873, John Eggen og hustru Oline Emelie, admitted to Trinity Lutheran Church, Rushford
March 14, 1875, John Eggen & hustru listed at Comuniserede at Trinity Lutheran Church [1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33]
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| Person ID |
I12503 |
Mindrum |
| Last Modified |
1 Jul 2019 |
| Father |
Anders Andersen Holmstrø Eggen, b. 30 Jul 1807, Holm farm in Hegra near Størdal, Norway , d. 6 Jan 1886, Eggen farm, Skogn, Norway (Age 78 years) |
| Mother |
Beret Andersdtr Børstad, b. Abt 19 Apr 1807, Borstad farm, Stordalen, Norway , d. 10 Jun 1873 (Age ~ 66 years) |
| Married |
14 Apr 1834 |
Stordal, Norway [34] |
| Family ID |
F8521 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Oline Emilie Colberg, b. 11 Nov 1850, Levanger, Nord-Trondelag, Norway , d. 15 Feb 1920, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota (Age 69 years) |
| Married |
27 Jun 1871 |
Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota [2, 35] |
| Children |
| | 1. Avilde Berentine Bertha Eggen, b. 18 Apr 1872, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 27 Mar 1901, Forest City, Winnebago, Iowa (Age 28 years) |
| | 2. Alfred Julius Eggen, b. 29 Sep 1873, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 19 Aug 1874, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota (Age 0 years) |
| | 3. Alfred Julius Eggan, b. 6 Aug 1875, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 20 May 1965, Rosemead, Los Angeles, California (Age 89 years) |
| | 4. Conrad Angell Eggen, b. 1 Mar 1878, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 28 Jul 1960, Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois (Age 82 years) |
| | 5. Ambrose Ingvald Eggen, b. 17 Dec 1879, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 23 Aug 1932, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota (Age 52 years) |
| | 6. Edwarda Amalia Eggen, b. 22 Jun 1881, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 27 Jul 1881, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota (Age 0 years) |
| | 7. John William Eggen, b. 7 Jun 1882, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 18 Sep 1882, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota (Age 0 years) |
| | 8. Daniel Ludvig Eggen, b. 5 Jun 1883, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 15 Apr 1975, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota (Age 91 years) |
| | 9. Alice Christine Eggen, b. 8 Apr 1885, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 18 Sep 1885, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota (Age 0 years) |
| | 10. Samuel Angus Eggen, b. 17 Aug 1886, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 17 Sep 1886 (Age 0 years) |
| | 11. Edgar Henry Eggen, b. 20 Nov 1888, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 26 May 1948, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota (Age 59 years) |
| | 12. Florence Leona Eggen, b. 16 Oct 1890, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota , d. 27 Dec 1982, Rushford, Fillmore, Minnesota (Age 92 years) |
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| Photos |
 | Eggen, John and family
Back: Conrad, Alfred, Bertha
Middle: Dan, John, Oline, Brose
Front: Edgar, Florence |
| Last Modified |
26 Aug 2014 |
| Family ID |
F8586 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Photos
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 | Eggen, John
John Eggen 1848-1928 |
 | Eggen's Service Station
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 | Eggen Garage, Rushford, Minnesota
L-R, John Eggen, Bill Krockow, Conrad Eggen, John Backman |
 | Eggen, John and family
L-R, Oline Kolberg Eggen, Bertha Eggen, John Eggen |
 | Eggen Family
L-R, John Eggen, James Eggen, Carolyn James Eggen, Olive Smith Eggan, Frederick Russell Eggan |
 | Eggen Garage, Rushford, MN
L-R, John Eggen, Bill Krockow, Conrad Eggen, John Backman |
 | Eggen Garage, Rushford, Minnesota
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 | Eggen, John and Frederick
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 | Eggen, John
Passport Photo |
 | Eggen's Oil Service
L-R, Edgar Eggen, unknown, Leon Schonsby, John Eggen, Conrad Eggen, ? Sheldahl |
 | Eggen, John
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 | Eggen relatives
Johs (Johan Emil Eggen, John Eggen, Andrew Eggen |
 | Eggen, John
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 | Eggen, Monson, McMullin families
Unk., Ida Monson, Ina Monson McMullin, John Monson, John Eggen holding Doug Eggen, Mabel Monson, Ambrose Eggen holding Elaine Eggen, John Monson Jr., Herschel McMullin holding son William |
 | Eggen, John and Francis Colbenson
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