Ole Mossberg, who is filling the office of sheriff of Sheridan county was born in Sweden on the 12^th of August, 1867, and is a son of Olaf and Carolina (Johnson) Mossberg, who were natives of the same country. The father is now deceased but the mother is living and yet makes her home in Sweden. They had a family of ten children, seven of whom are still living.
    Ole Mossberg, whose name introduces this review, spent the days of his boyhood and youth in Sweden and is indebted to its educational system for the advantages which he received in that connection. He came to America in 1889, when a young man of twenty-two years, believing that he might have better opportunities to win a fortune on this side of the Atlantic. He first settled in Iowa but resided in that state for only a brief period and in the fall of 1890 removed to Omaha, Nebraska, where he resided until 1893. In the latter year he came to Sheridan, where he engaged in the stock business in the employ of T. L. Kimball. He then began farming on his own account and followed agricultural pursuits for a year but later entered the employ of William Cody as a horse breaker. In the spring of 1896 he helped to establish a colony of twenty-five German families near Cody. He continued in active connection with Mr. Cody until 1897 and in the following year he entered the service of Senator Kendrick, with whom he continued for two years. He then worked in the cattle business for the Hardin & Harskin Cattle Company, for some time and in 1901 accepted a position on the police force of Sheridan, serving in the capacity of patrolman for three years. He next entered the employ of the United States government as a forest ranger and after working in that capacity for a year was appointed deputy sheriff of Sheridan county in 1905 and so continued for six years. He then again went upon the police force and was employed in that way for two years. In 1915 he was elected to the office of sheriff and made so creditable a record in the position that he was reelected and is now serving for the second term.
    In 1903 Mr. Mossberg was united in marriage to Miss Helga Johnson, a native of Sweden, and to them was born a daughter. Margaret, who passed away at the age of three years. Mr. and Mrs. Mossberg are devoted members of the Lutheran church and his political allegiance is given to the republican party. He stands fearlessly at all times for what he believes to be right and he discharges his public duties without fear or favor. He is loyal to the trust reposed in him and has made a creditable record as a public official.