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OLOF LUNDQUIST, the proprietor of a fine clothing and gents’ furnishing store at No. 112 Main street, Jamestown, is a son of Samuel and Brita (Belling) Lundquist, and was born in Sweden, October 21, 1841. His parents were also natives of Sweden, and reared a family of six sons and three daughters, but none of them excepting Olof ever came to America.

Olof Lundquist received his education in the schools of his native land. While still in the mother country he had learned the hatter’s trade and upon arriving in the United States settled at Boston where he followed this calling, remaining only one year. After this he went to Illinois, which at that time was considered pretty far west, and visited various parts, finally coming back and locating at Jamestown, which he considered the most advantageous business opening he had seen, and commenced the manufacture of silk hats. This occupation he continues in a lesser degree at present, but is principally engaged with his fine store where he now has a large patronage from first-class customers. Mr. Lundquist is the owner of valuable real estate in the city, No. 211 Prendergast avenue belonging to him.

On the 16th of October, 1868, before emigrating to America, he married Anna C. Anderson, and with her made the long journey in 1869. Their marriage has been blest with eight children, of whom five are living: Ellen B., O. Samuel, A. Cecelia, Arvid N. and Robert, while those dead are: John, Joseph and Robert.

In politics Mr. Lundquist adheres to the principles of the Republican party, and while not a politician, is sufficiently interested in the elections to desire the best men obtainable. He is a member of the Swedish Mission church besides being connected with the Swedish Temperance and Benevolent Society of Jamestown, which have for their purpose the relief of all unfortunates of that nationality.