From HISTORY OF MITCHELL AND WORTH COUNTIES, IOWA, 1883, Page 866.

G. Gulson was born in Norway, in the fall of 1826, where he was brought up on a farm. He emigrated to the United states in 1852, making his first settlement in Rock Co., Wis., where he remained three years, and then located on his present home on section 13, Silver lake township, Worth Co., Iowa. He was married in 1856 to Isabelle Thompson also a native of Norway. By this marriage they have five children living-Esther, Ole, Mary, Julia and Gilbert. Mr. Gulson in politics is a republican, and has held several local offices. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church.

Transcribed by Gordon Felland, April 24, 2008