John S. Danielson

John S. DANIELSON, although not a native of this State, has resided in New Jersey, during the past thirty years. He was born in the southern part of Sweden, February 15, 1863, and emigrated to America in 1883, at the age of twenty years. He is a son of Victor and Annie (SELLERGREN) DANIELSON, the former of whom is now seventy-five years of age and the latter of whom died in 1907. The father came to the United States in 1887 and engaged in farming operations in the vicinity of Succasunna, Morris county, New Jersey. He is now living on Crane Hill with a daughter. He and his wife became the parents of twelve children, six sons and six daughters as follows: John S., of this notice; Emma, wife of Peter LARSON, a liveryman in Dover; Charles, a grocer at Lake Hopatcong; Henry, a mason by trade and a resident of Connecticut; Jennie, wife of Manuel NURBURG, of Crane Hill, Morris county, New Jersey; Agnes, unmarried, resides at Bayonne, New Jersey; David, a carpenter in Dover; August, a carpenter in Dover; Ellen, single, resides in Bayonne, New Jersey; Julius; two deceased.

The early schooling of John S. DANIELSON was obtained in Sweden. In 1883, after his arrival in America, he located in Sussex county, New Jersey, where for two years he was in the employ of the government. Subsequently he worked in the mines at Mount Hope, this State, remaining in that place for two years, at the expiration of which time he went to Hibernia, where he worked as a miner for three years. In 1889 he came to Dover and began to learn the trade of carpenter. He has since given his undivided attention to work of this nature and has been employed on some of the big business buildings of Morris county. In 1909 he contracted for and erected a three-story structure, twenty-four by fifty feet, at No. 69 West Blackwell street, Dover. His work is distinguished for its thorough, substantial quality and as a business man is strictly reliable. In connection with his trade he is a valued member of the local branch of the Carpenter’s Union, and he is affiliated with the Order of Buffalo. His political support is given without stint to the Republican party, and he is an active factor in promoting the general welfare of his home community.

Mr. DANIELSON married Annie ANDERSON, daughter of Andrew ANDERSON, who is now deceased. Charles O. ANDERSON, only brother of Mrs. DANIELSON, is a prominent merchant in Dover. Mr. and Mrs. DANIELSON are the parents of three children, namely: Pauline, unmarried, resides at home; George, a carpenter in a piano factory in New York City; Helen, at the paternal home. Mr. and Mrs. DANIELSON are devout members of the Lutheran Church at Dover, and they command the unqualified confidence and esteem of their neighbors. They own an attractive residence in this city and are hospitable entertainers.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)