Excerpt from History of Boone County, Iowa, Vol. 2: Illustrated
It was his political career that perhaps won Mr. Ericson widest fame, vet who can say upon what line his life reached out in greatest helpfulness, for he assisted many philanthropic and public projects, was a friend to the poor and needy and gave hearty cooperation to many plans and projects for the public good.
The first office which Mr. Ericson held was that of postmaster of Mineral Ridge, and he also served in other local positions. Including that of road super visor, school director, school treasurer and township clerk. After his removal to Boone he was elected to represent his ward in the city council. Was elected for several terms to the office of city treasurer and was president and treasurer of the school board.
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