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Andrew E. Aldeen

He belonged to the firm of Engdahl & Aldeen, at Geneseo, was born in Sweden on April 10, 1845 . He was instructed in the practical knowledge of the details of his business in his native country, whence he came in 1868. On his arrival in the United States he came immediately to Henry County . He came to the city in which he is now in business in 1872, and obtained a situation to work at his trade. The years inclusive from 1875 to 1878, he passed at Ottawa . At the expiration of of that time he returned to Geneseo and formed the partnership in which he has since been interested.

His marriage to Anna Anderson took place at Geneseo in 1871. The young wife died 15 months after she was married. In 1879, Mr . Aldeen was again married, to Carrie Olson. They have two children: Stella L., was born Aug. 7, 1880. Della was born Oct. 5, 1883 .

The parents are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church . In political connection and action Mr. Aldeen is a Republican.

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