From "The History of North Washington" Published 1904

Transcribed by: Nancy Grubb (nancyg@theofficenet.com)
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PETER RASMUSSEN
Peter Rasmussen. Many of our most susbstantial and capable citizens have 
come to us from the land across the water. Not least among this class are 
those from Denmark, whence comes the subject of this article. He was born in 
Holland, on October 24, 1862, the son of Rasmus and Lena Rasmussen, natives
of Denmark, where they remained until their death. They were engaged in 
farming and fishing and were the parents of five children, Fred, Carl, Rasmus,
Sophie, and Peter. Our subject was educated in the public schools of his
native place and at the age of sixteen began to learn shipbuilding. Four
years were spent in this occupation, after which he engaged in farming for
two years, then served in the army for one year. The year 1886 marked the 
date of his immigration to the United Stated and location was made in Wis-
consin. Here he did railroad construction work for a short time, then 
repaired to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he was engaged for two years. In 1889 
Mr. Rasmussen came to Stevens county and worked on the Spokane Falls and 
Northern railroad construction, then took a homestead and later secured his 
present place. He has one hundred and sixty acres of land, forty of which are 
under cultivation and improved with good buildings, fences, orchards, and so 
forth. In addition to general farming, Mr. Rasmussen raises stock and does 
some logging.
   On Christman eve, 1899, Mr. Rasmussen married Miss Hattie Johnson, whose
parents were natives of Sweden. She came to this country in 1884 and her
marriage occured at Chewelah. One child has been born to them, Clara L. Mr.
Rasmussen is liberal in political matters and has manifested a keen interest
in educational affairs, while at the present time he is filling the position 
of school director. 
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