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Located in the N 1/2 of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4, of Section 35.
The Erickson Cemetery is located on land once owned by Olof and Maria Erickson and later their son, Axel. This is a family cemetery with four graves. The cemetery is fenced but at the present time in need of work. A tree has fallen and knocked down Maria's tombstone and the underbrush is taking over. This cemetery is located on private property.
Information submitted by Ann, March 2007
NAMES
DATES
REMARKS
Erickson, Erick May 6, 1873 -- Nov 15, 1887 Erickson, Maria N Mar 25, 1843 -- May 19, 1896 Erickson, Olof Apr 12, 1843 -- Mar 12, 1937 (The 1915 Farmers' Directory of Fisher Township lists Olaf Erickson, R1, Sec 34 - 160 acres, Sec 35 - 80 acres, children Axel, 42 years in the county, with an Eldred Post Office.) Axel Erickson Feb 13, 1879 -- Jun 10, 1964 Unmarked grave (Axel's obituary states he was born in Fisher Township and lived there all his life with the exception of the past year when he lived with his brother Abel Erickson in Crookston. It also says he died at the Crookston Hospital at the age of 85.)
Updated March 29, 2007
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