Lloyd and Blanche (Bijold) Erickson

Lloyd Erickson was born August 9, 1901 to George and Louise Zeigler Erickson at Peotone, Illinois.

He came to Foster County with his parents in 1915. Later he farmed the land on section 33 in Birtsell township, formerly owned by his parents.

He was married to Blanche Bijold of Sykeston on July 31, 1928 at Jamestown. Blanche, the daughter of Fidele and Yvonne Mador Bijold, was born September 17, 1905 at Sykeston.

They have four children: George, James, Robert and Muriel.

The family is active in the church and community. They came to live in Carrington as Mr. Erickson is a J. I. Case dealer.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 2B