Fact: 21 OCT 1887 Mondovi Paper: OPERATION: “A babe abt. 6 mo. Old, born blind, was brought to the Dr. Bury Eye & Ear Infirmary last week by it's father Iver Johnson, of Mondovi and Dr. Reynolds successful operated on the child's eyes by breaking up the cataracts.”

Note: Listed 1900 Federal Census living with grandparents (his mother's parents) Halvor & Johanne Veum at Chimney Rock, Trempealeau County, WI John age 13.