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GUSTAVUS NORBERG. The father of Gustavus Norberg, E. U. Norberg, is a native of Sweden, who emigrated to the new world in 1842. He settled in Michigan, but is now a resident of Toulon, Ill.

The subject of this sketch was born December 6, 1853. He was educated at Urbana University, Urbana, Ohio, and began the study of law under the supervision of Hon. T. E. Milchrist, of Galva, Ill., for several years United States district attorney. He also pursued his studies under the tuition of Martin Shellenberger, of Toulon, Ill. After having acquired a thorough knowledge of the elementary principles of the law, he was admitted to the bar in the supreme court of that state. He came to Nebraska in 1883 and began the practice of his chosen profession at Phelps Center, Phelps county, whence he removed to Holdrege, in December, 1883, continuing the practice of the law at that place. His legal ability and moral worth as a citizen were soon recognized. He forged his way steadily to the front, and was elected county attorney in 1886. He gave almost universal satisfaction as an officer and was re-elected in 1888. He married Miss Carrie E. Burnett, a native of New York and a daughter of C. H. Burnett, Esq., now a citizen of Holdrege. Mr. Norberg is very popular among his agricultural friends, in whose affairs he takes great interest, and is an earnest advocate of the diversification of farm products. Possessing an ample store of snap and energy, he is a recognized leader in matters of public import. Endowed with a keen appreciation of the busy scenes of active life, he nevertheless loves the peaceful quiet of his cheerful home life. The cares and responsibilities of his professional career he banishes from his mind the moment he crosses the threshold of his delightful home.