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- O. H. NELSON, merchant, of the firm of Finch, Lord & Nelson, cametoKansas in April 1868. Engaged in farming and stock-raising for five years.In1870-71 was in partnership with Mr. Filley in the hardware business. Moved intotownin 1875. Has been engaged in stock business since. In 1880 became a partnerinpresent firm. In 1881 commenced buying, driving and shipping from the PanHandleof Texas. The firm handled about 10,000 native steers the first year. Inthespring of 1882 they purchased a ranch of 18,000 acres of land in MotleyCounty,Texas, being 150 miles from the Texas Pacific Railroad and 350 miles fromDodgeCity, Kansas. Handled about 13,500 head of cattle in 1882, and have tenmenemployed. Mr. Nelson usually goes down in April and remains until winter. Wasbornin Warren County, Ohio, October 9, 1850, where he continued to resideuntilcoming to Kansas. Completing his education at the Southwestern NormalInstitute,at Lebanon, Ohio. Was married December, 1869, at Burlingame, to MissFloraLord, of Connecticut, and have five children - Clifford, Hattie, Marie,Carryand Hunter. Was mayor of Burlingame two terms - 1879-80. Is a member of I. O. O.F.and K. of H
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