(From HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883, Page 847)

Gilbert Gullickson has been a resident on section 7 of Northwood township since the spring of 1869. He has 160 acres valued at $35 per acre. He was born in Norway, Feb. 24, 1837. He emigrated to Walworth Co., Wis., in 1857, and remained one year. Started to California in the year of 1858. Remained till 1873 and went to Idaho and remained three years and started back to Norway. Remained there one year then started back to Iowa and purchased his present home in Worth county. He was married June 13, 1871, to Anna Peterson, sister of Henry and S. O. Peterson. By this union there were nine children, four of whom are living. Henry W. was born May 18, 1874; Albert C., born March 6, 1877. Lina B., born May 21, 1880; George E., born July 26, 1882. Mr. Gullickson is a thorough farmer. Though he came with little means he has secured a competence and ranks among the well-to-do farmers of Northwood township. They are members of the Lutheran Church. He is a republican.

Transcribed by Gordon Felland, March 21, 2008