Anton J. Holmen

Anton Holmen had a handle factory in Cameron, Wisconsin. He also erected many barns and houses in the area.

Anton Holman, contractor and builder, Cameron, was born in Norway, June 4,

1881, the son of John and Mary Holman, and was brought to America when he

was a year and a half old. He was reared in Cameron, and early became

interested in woodworking. For fifteen years he operated a handle factory

at Cameron. Then he became a contractor and builder. He is a good workman

and a conscientious estimator, and the buildings which he has erected are

all testimonials to his skill and fidelity. He has erected many of the best

houses and barns in this vicinity and his services are greatly in demand.

Mr. Holman was married at Cameron on April 9, 1902, to Hannah Gusta Lempke,

who was born at Cameron on Aug. 8, 1884, the daughter of Albertine Ott and

Herman Lempke. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Holman has been blessed with seven

children: Raymond, Walter, Vernon, Harland, Harris, Adaline and Eugene. The

family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church.

--Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co.,

1922, pg. 539.