A History of the Swedish Americans of Minnesota volume 2
A History of the Swedish Americans of Minnesota volume 2
A E Algot E Strand
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Hansen, chief engineer on one of the United States Steamship Company's steamers ; Peter Thompson, the subject of this sketch; and Jons Troedson, a merchant tailor in Copen- hagen, Denmark. From the foregoing record it will be seen that the children still living in Europe retain their father's Christian name, while those in America have adopted a name better understood in this country. Having obtained a practical education in the public schools, and been confirmed in the Lutheran church, Peter T...hompson went to Copen- hagen, Denmark, to learn the tailor's trade with Terkelson, tailor to the King of Denmark. When he had mastered his trade, he went to Lon- don, England, where he worked for seven months before starting for America. He landed in New York City in 1885, and, passing through Chicago, made his way to Red Wing, Minnesota, where he followed his trade for about two months. Coming then to Minneapolis, Mr. Thomp- son was employed in various tailoring shops until 1889, when, having become familiar with the customs of the country, he embarked in busi- ness on his own account, forming a partnership with George J.
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