Fillmore County, Minnesota - The whole text, 1912 (part 5 of 20)

Rev. Daniel Jones, pastor of the church and parish of the Assumption, at Canton, and of the church and parish of Nateting the Blessed Virgin, at Harmony, has been a secular priest olf the Roman Catholie Church for over thirty-eight years, and has given the best years of his life to the glorious service of the Mother Chureh. IIe is a man of sound scholarship and deep piety, tempering justice with merey, admirably fulfilling the ideal of the village pastor, being in its fullest sense, the spiritual father of his people. He was born in Silver Center, Mich., October 5, 1841, son of Richard and Mary (McLoughlin) Jones, natives of County of Caven, Ireland. He spent his boyhood in his native town and at Yellow Bank, near Keokuk, Iowa. At the age of fifteen, his father's death threw him on his own resources, and for several years he was engaged in various pursuits in order to support himself. He finally heard the call of the church to enter its priesthood, and in 1865 went to Rome, where he was ordained in 1873. During his theological course, he traveled in the Holy Land, Egypt, France and Switzerland. After his ordination he returned to his native land and assumed the pastorate of the Catholic Church at Natehes, Miss. There he remained until 1884, when he came to St. Paul and erected a church at White Bear, where he served two years. He also erected a church at Montview, near the farm of James J. Hill. After two years' service at Watertown, Minn., he came to Fillmore county and took charge of the parishes at Preston and Fountain. In the meantime he served other parishes, and the church at Canton was erected under his efforts in 1889. In 1898 he settled permanently in Canton and took charge of his present parishes. Richard Jones, father of Rev. Daniel Jones, was born in County of Caven, Ireland, and after coming to America engaged in railroad contracting in Michigan, the clearing of the right-of-way and the grading of the roadbed for the Michigan Central from Jackson to what is now Niles, Mich., being done under his supervision. About 1848 he moved to Yellow Bank, near Keokuk, Iowa, and there died in 1856. Mrs. Richard Jones died in 1842.

Anson C. Seelye, for many years a nota)le figure in the village of Lenora, where he conducted the famous old Tavern, was born in Oneida county, New York, May 24, 1819. He was reared on the farm and when twenty-six years of age commenced learning the moulders' trade. He married for his first wife, Selina Miller, on October 17, 1843. She died in 1852, leaving one child, Emma. For his second wife, Mr. Seelye married on October 18, 1854, Janette 8. Washburn, and to this union three children were born: Cora, Frank and Wallaee. Anson and Janctte S. Seclye came westward in 1855 and located in Rockford, II]. A year later they came to Canton, in this county, and remained a year. Later he purchased a farm in Preble and lived there several years, subsequently moving to Newburg, where he lived three years. In May, 1877, he purehased the hotel in Lenora and there lived the balance of his days, with the exception of two and one-half years, when he had charge of the Fillmore county poor farm and alms house. He died January 9, 1894. His wife is still living and makes her home with her son, Frank W., in Lenora.

Frank W. Seeyle, a well known and popular citizen of Lenora, Canton township, this county, was born in Newburg township, August 20, 1865, son of Anson C. and Janette 8. (Washburn) Seelye. He received his schooling in district nineteen and grew to manhood in Lenora. He now operates the famous old Tavern, built in 1859. The farm which is conducted in connection with the Tavern consists of cightv-eight acres all under cultivation. Mr. Seeyle married Gurena Lund, and they have three children: Ralph, Louise and Ocea. He is an Independent voter, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and a stockholder in the Amherst Creamery.

Leonidas Woodle, a retired farmer and veteran of the Civil War, now living in the village of Canton, has for many years been an active factor in the progress and development of the eounty. He was born in Greeu county, Wisconsin, July 4, 1840, son of Thomas and Rachael (Palmer) Woodle, the Wisconsin pioneers. Leonidas was fourteen years of age when his father died and he was then thrown on his own resources, In 1864 he came to Canton and located on section eight, where he purchased 200 acres of land which had been entered in 1856. On this tract he carried on general farming aud dealt extensively in stock until the year 1904, when he moved to Canton village, where he now lives. He enlisted in the Furst Minnesota Battery, Independent Light Artillery, in 1861, and reinlisted in March, 1864, being honorably discharged July 1, 1865. He displayed his courage and valor at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing, the siege of Corinth, the second battle of Corinth, the siege of Vicksburg, the siege of Atlanta, on the march with Sherman to the sea, and around Richmound. He also participated in numerous battles and skirmishes of minor importanee, and was present at the Grand Review in

Washington, the scenes of which he will never forget. Mr. Woodle has been an active, go-uhead man all his life. He is a Republican in polities, and of a progressive temperament, having been instramental in the organization of the Harmony Creamery, in which he served on the board of directors for a number of years. He secured the money to build the Farmers' Elevator in Canton in 1894, and was president of the company for two years. Up to the time of his retirement in 1904 he was one of the most active workers in the county. The subject of this sketch married Nancy J., the daughter of Jonathan Franklin, and they are the parents of six children: Charles F., of Austin; Allen A., of Castor, Canada; Ernest F., of Canton township; Etta; Leonidas; and Frances (deceased). Charles F. married Luella Hervey, and they hare two children, Loren and Dorothy. Alen A. married Nora VandeWauker, and they have one daughter, Trella Ione. Ernest F. married Edith Harsh, and they have four children: Helen, Carroll, Florence and Carmen. Eiia is the wife of Roy Norton, and they are the happy parents of twins, Frances and Alton. Mr. and Mys. Roy Norton live on the old homestead.

Mrs. Leonidas Woodle, who was Nancy J. Franklin, was born in Oswego county, New York, March 7, 1844, daughter of Jonathan and Polly (Near) Franklin, natives of New York state. They came west in 1856 and located in Canton township, where they took « quarter section of land, and there engaged in agricu!- tural pursuits the balance of their days. The mother dicd February 2, 1896, the father having passed away several years before. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin were the parents of seven children. Harvey lives in Lae qui Parle county, Minnesota. Martha, Emily, Demster and Peter are dead. Naney Jane married Leonidas Woodie. The youngest daughter is now Mrs. Mary Wiltsie, of Missoula, Mont.

Judge Thomas Woodle and Rachael Palmer, his wife, parents of Leonidas Woodle, were natives of Pennsylvania. They eame west to Green county, Wisconsin, in an early day, and there followed agricultural pursuits until 1851, when they removed to Fayette county, Iowa, where Mr. Woodle was eleeted county judge, and there conducted a store until the time of his death, which occurred in the spring of 1854. He left a family of eight ehildren: Leonidas, of Canton village, Minnesota; Mrs. Martha Dauchey, of Oregon ; Mrs. Elizabeth Keenan, of McDonald county, Missouri; Mrs. Cornelia Franklin, of Canton, Minn.; Mary Frances, deceased; Thomas P., of Blue Earth City, Minn.; Isaae M., of Portland, Ore.; and Rachael, who died in infancy. After the death of Mi. Woodle, Mrs. Woodle, with her children, moved to Green county, Wisconsin, and there, in the winter of 1855, married Joseph Woodle, a brother of her first husband, and by this marriage was born one child, Joseph, of Oregon, with whom the mother lived until her death several years ago.

Dr. James M, Wheat, a pioneer physician, was born in Franklin, Delaware county, New York, April 5, 1825. He was reared ou the home farm, received his preliminary education in the district schools and later attended the Delaware Litcrary Institute. He studied medicine in the Albany Medical College, Albany, N. Y., and graduated in 1858. Thus equipped he came west to Fillmore county in 1856 and located in Lenora, where he commenced the practice of medicine, also teaching school two or three winters. From 1875 to 1877 he was a member of the lower house of the Minnesota State Legislature, and for the next succeeding ten years he was a member of the senate of the same body. While a member of this body Dr. Wheat introduced and seeured the passage of a bill forbidding the sale of several millions acres of state lands which were at that time considered of little value, owing to their being swamp lands, but whieh have now increased wonderfully in value through drainage. The result of this legislation is that a large amount of money has been added to the Minnesota State School fund, which is now probably in the best condition of that of any state in the Union. June 10, 1862, Dr. Wheat was married to Almira E. Foote, of Spring River, Wis. In 1887 Dr. Wheat moved to Redlands, Cal., where for a short time he practiced medicine. In 1891 he was appointed a member of the board of health of the city and was elecied its secretary, serving continuously in this capacity until a few months before his death. Dr. Wheat died November 27, 1910. Almira E. Foote was born in the town of Kirkland, Oncida county, New York, August 31, 1836. In 1847 she went with her father's family to live in Spring Prairie, Walworth county, Wisconsin, there remaining until the spring of 1861, when she came to Henrytown, Minn., where she was engaged to teach school for the summer term. The next winter she tanght the Lenora school. Her marriage to Dr. J. M. Wheat June 10, 1862, was blessed with two children: Ida M. and James F. Ida M. is a musie¢ teacher and lives with her mother in Redlands, Cal. James M. is a real estate dealer and insurance agent, living in Redlands, Cal. Both children were born in Lenora, this county.

W. T. Stevens, a prosperous merchant, and for twenty-two years postmaster of the village of Lenora, was born in Concord, N. EL, February 17, 1839, son of Jotham and Eliza (BJliott) Stevens. He and his brother, Sherburn, came to Canton township in 1858, another brother, Lyman, having come in 1855. The subject of this sketch carricd on farming and drove a stage. In the spring of 1863 he was made lieutenant in a company of state militia, the commission being signed by Gov. W. R. Marshall, and later he enlisted in Company A, Second Minnesota Cavalry, serving until his discharge in 1866, one year after the close of the war. Then he returned to Fillmore county, and started farming in section thirty-three, Amherst township. After a year he sold out and bought a place in section ten, Canton, where he farmed nearly five years. In 1872 he purchased the store which W.S. Hoyt had established at Lenora, in Canton township. In this business he is still engaged, ably assisted by his wife. March 29, 1883, he received his appointment as postmaster, and served until 1905, when the office was discontinued. Mr. Stevens married Adele, daughter of Demas and Jane (Harmond) Bryant, both natives of Buxton, Me. Mr. Bryant was of Enghsh descent and was born in 1801, his death taking place in 1876. Mrs. Bryant was of Scotch descent and was born in 1807, dying in 1900. Mrs. Stephens was born in Kirtland, Ohio, in which place her parents had located in 1833, her father being a earpenter who was emplayed on the first Mormon temple ever built. She obtained her early education in Kirtland, and there grew to womanhood. Her father enjoyed the unusual distinction of having served on the first board of trustees of the Western Reserve Teachers' Seminary. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens have one daughter, Ida. She married C. EH. McKinney, and they live in Decorah, Iowa, their home having been blessed with three children: Harold S., Claire E. and Francis V. Mr. Stevens comes of an old Revolutionary family. His grandfather, Ephriam Stevens, was born in England and came to America with his brother previous to the Revolutionary War, in which he served. He married and reared a family in Golfstown, N. H. There his son, Jotham Stevens, was born, and there also Jotham married Eliza Elliott. In 1862, Jotham Stevens and his good wife, with their two daughters, came west to Canton and took up their home with their son, Lyman. Here Eliza Stevens died in the spring of 1867, her hushand, however, surviving her until the spring of 1903, when he, too, passed away, ripe in years and character. Mrs. Stevens is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution from her mother's side, the Harmons. Her great-grandfather, Jonathan Harmon, being in the Revolution. She received the papers of acceptance in April, 1911, her number being 85,483.

Tollef Sanderson, banker and former county official, was born in Racine county, Wisconsin, October 7, 1852, son of Steen and Siri Sanderson, natives of Norway. He attended the district school of his neighborhood and then took a one year's course in Beloit College, Beloit, Wis. In 1869 he came with his parents to Winneshiek county, Iowa, and entered Luther College, at Decorah, Towa. After this he taught school for a while. Then he took up farming, operating a place in section twenty-seven, Harmony township, for six years, from 1882 to 1888. That year he was elected county treasurer and served four years. In the spring of 1893, after having retired from office, he started the Bank of Harmony, which on June 4, 1904, was incorporated under the name of the Ilarmony State Bank. Of this institution Mr. Sanderson beeame the president, a position he has retained to the present time. In 1911 when the Farmers' and Merchants' State Bank of Preston was organized he also became president of that institution, a position which his excellent service in Harmony had warranted. At various times Mr. Sanderson has held different local offices. He is a member of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church at Harmony. In addition to his banking inter. ests Mr. Sanderson has several real estate holdings in different places. The subject of this sketch was married February 15, 1877, to Ann Sophia Jacobson, and- this union has been blessed with five children: Anna, who married Theodore Taraldson, dicd May 12, 1908, leaving two children, Theodore and Evelyn, who live with their grandparents. Stina Jose)ma is at home. Elmer died in infancy. Ella is a student at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn. Tollef is at home.

Steen and Siri Sanderson, parents of Tollef Sanderson, were 'born in Hallingdal, Norway, and came to America in 1846, locating with their fellow countrymen near Muskego, Racine county, Wisconsin. There they engaged in farming until 1869, when they came to Winneshiek county, lowa, where they lived until 1886, when they immoved to Harmony and spend their declining years. Steen Sanderson passed away December 13, 1893, and his wife in June, 1890.

D. A. Mosher, chairman of the board of commissioners of Fillmore county, was born in Madison, Madison county, New York, December 21, 1843, son of Martin and Angeline (Alden) Mosher, who in 1850 brought their family to Columbia county, Wisconsin. There D. A. received his boyhood education, remaining on the home farm until 1864, when he located near the Fillmore county line, in Winneshick county, Iowa. In 1886 he located in Harmony township, where he has since continued to reside, owning eighty acres in Fillmore county and 160 acres adjoining in Winneshiek eounty. This farm he brought to a high stage of cultivation and improvement, In 1892 he retired from farm life and devoted his attention to publie affairs and to selling western land. In former years, Mr. Mosher served in various town offices, and was ou the town board eight years, being chairman of that body a greater part of this period. In 1903 he beeame a member of the county board, and in 1908 was appointed to his present position as chairman, in which office he has done excellent service, having ever the interests of the taxpayers and the progress of the county as his official and personal aim. In addition to his public offices, Mr. Mosher is a stockholder and the vice-president of the Harmony State Bank. The subject of this sketch was married July 4, 1866, to Emma Jacklin, born in Lincolnshire, England, in April, 1844, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe Jacklin, both now deceased. Mrs. Mosher died June 16. 1892. Their union was blessed with four children: Florence, Frances, Angeline and Martin. Florence is the wife of George Easler, of Winneshieck county, Iowa. Frances is the wife of J. A. Rye, of Bucyrus, N.D. Angeline is the wife of John Easler, of Winneshiek county, Iowa. Martin married Mary Kimball and conducts the home farm. Mr. Mosher is of a fraternal nature and has allied himself with Canton Lodge, No. 194, A. F. & A. M., and with Preston Chapter, No. 32, R. A. M., and Malta Commandery, No, 25, K. T. It is interesting to note that Mr. Mosher, on his mother's side, is a direet descendant of John Alden, being of the ninth generation. He has taken a great interest in early New England history, has joined the Alden Society, and has visited the historic scenes where the early Puritans flourished. Martin and Angeline (Alden) Mosher, the parents of D. A. Mosher, were born in New York state, 'there married, and in 1850 brought their family to Columbia county, Wisconsin. In 1865 they came to Winneshiek county, Iowa, and here Martin Mosher followed his trade as a mechanic. He died November 19, 1879, and his wife Mareh 21, 1902. In the family were six children. D. A. was the oldest. Rosaltha, Henrietta and Nettic are dead. Flora is the wife of John Norton, of Spokane, Wash. Zora, the twin sister of Flora, is dead.

Peter McKay was born in Scotland, parish Port of Monteith, Perthshire, on March 11, 1835, son of Alexander and Margaret (MeLarin) MeKay. He grew to manhood in his native land, there acquired his education, and when twenty-one years of age came to America, making his first home in the United States in the town of Bradford, Rock county, Wisconsin, where he remained for six years. After leaving Wisconsin, Mr. McKay came to Minnesota and settled in section thirty, township of Amherst, where he made his home for many years and engaged in general farming. He married Margaret MecNee, daughter of Peter and Margaret (Drummond) MeNee, of Seotland, and to them have been born the following: Margaret, now the wife of

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Alexander Ferguson; Peter; Alexander, married to Ada Elder; Mary, wife of Edson Willford; John married to Minnie Thompson and living in Montana; Isabelle, now Mrs. William Shail; George married.to Lydia Hahn; Charles married to Jane MeNee and residing on the home farm; James and William deceased. Mr. MeKay moved inio the township of Preston in 1880 and purchased a farm in section twenty-five, where he built a fine stone house and the necessary outbuildings. Ilis farin comprises 400 acres of land and in 1893 he gave the management of this valuable property to his son Charles and moved into the village of Harmony, where he is now living a retired life of well earned leisure, surrounded by many comforts, and possessing many friends. He is a director and stockholder in the First National Bank of Harmony.

William J. Jacobson, an active and progressive farmer and dairyman of Ilarmony, is a native of this county, born in Canton township, March 4, 1860, son of John and Anne (Bergan) Jacobson. Jie was reared on the home farm, attended the district schools, and spent his times much as other farm boys of his time. He came to Harmony from Canton in 1883 and purchased 140 acres in section eleven which is now within the corporate limits of Harmony village. He has a fine home and suitable outbuildings, and his land is in a high stage of eultivation. The grounds about the house are especially neat and well kept, 'presenting a scene of prosperity and contentment. The subject of this sketch was married February 8, 1884, to Olena Willburg, and this union has been blessed with three children: Elmer, Walter L. and James L. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church. For the past fourteen years Mr. Jacobson has conducted a milk and cream route in Harmony and during that period of time there have been only five days that his team has not been seen on the streets.

Austin Morem, a progressive farmer and respected citizen of Harmony township, was born in that township on October 14, 1868. His parents, Ole and Esther (Nelson) Morem were natives of Norway, the former of whom came to the United States when eighteen years of age and the latter, at ten. They were married in Fillmore county and settled on section twenty, in Harmony township, where they carried on general farming for many years and where the father still lives, the mother having passed away in 1895. Austin, the son was given a common school education and early in life began fitting himself for a farmer. He remained at home working on his father's farm until twenty-six years of age, after which he rented land until he purchased eighty-five acres in Harmony township, which bordered on the Iowa state line. On this property, Mr. Morem carried on agricultural operations for a period of five years, after which he disposed of it and moved to Wright county, Minnesota. There, he bought 320 acres of good land, which he cultivated and cared for six years, later disposed of, and returned to his former home in Harmony. He purchased 160 acres of Tollef Sanderson in section twenty-seven and here resides at the present. Mr. Morem's home and farm are among the best in the township; he has good substantial outbuildings and a comfortable, attractive housc; and the well eared for appearance of his place evidences his thrift and excellent management. Politically, he affiliates with the Republican party, and while a resident of Wright county was elected to serve as supervisor of the town board. On January 15, 1894, he married Betsey Harstad, born in this township February 2, 1872, daughter of Tollef Harstad and wife, the pioneers. To Mr. and Mrs. Morem six children have been born: Anna, born October 31, 1894 (deceased); Arnold, born January 1, 1896; Tillman, born March 18, 1898; George T., May 2, 1902; Anna B., May 26, 1904; Harold A., August 9, 1906. The family are members of the Lutheran chureh and liberal supporters of that body.

After Hoag, one of the earlicst pioneers of Harmony township, now deceased, was born in Grand Isle, V1., in 1809, and married Harrict Goodrich. They later settled in St. Lawrence eounty, New York, moving in 1843 to Illinois. In May, 1858, they came to Fillmore county, and settled on section thirty-four, near the state line. There, After Hoag followed general farming the remainder of his days, dying April 7, 1875. One of the sons, Calvin, who died in the army, was the first white settler in Harwony township, having come here in 1852, before any surveying was done. He located on the state line. It is interesting to note that four of the sons served in the Union Army. James served in Company H., First Minnesota Heavy Artillery. Seth was iu the Eleventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and is now living in Oregon. Ephriam, the youngest, was in the Ninth Iowa Cayalry and died at St. Louis. Calvin served in the Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry and died in the army.

James Hoag (deceased), many years a resident of the village of Harmony, and one of the earliest settlers of the township, was born in St. Lawrence county, New York, May 15, 1838, son of After and Ilarriet (Goodrich) Hoag. He caine with his parents to Dinois in 1848 and to Harmony, May 15, 1853. After he grew to manhood, he purchased 160 aeres of government land which he broke and cultivated, and where he kept house for himself for two years. In 1864 he enlisted in the First Minnesota Heavy Artillery, serving in Company H, until the close of the war. Then he returned to his farm, and continued his agricultural operations. Mr. Hoag married for his first wife, Jane, the daughter of Jason Damon, an early settler of Bristol township. To this nnion were born five children: Harriet, James, Alice, Burd and Lester. Harriet married Frank Edliott, and they have three children: Amos, Nora and Frances. Amos married Josie Todd and they have one child, Donald. Nora married Fred Dybvik and they have one child, Wilma. Frances lives at home. James [loag, Jr., living in Oregon, marricd Etta Udell and they have three children: Lee, Karl and Grace. Alice, now deceased, married George Kohle aud they have three children: Lester, Mary, and Elner. Burd, now living on the home farm, married Mary MeEvitt, and they have three children: Cleve, Fern and Hazel. Lester is dead. Mrs. Jane Hoag died July 7, 1886, and on February 9, 1887, Mr. Hoag married Eliza A. Smith, daughter of Lorenzo and Adaline (Wade) Smith, who came from Pottsdam, N. Y. Mrs. Hoag has one brother and two sisters. Abner lives in Pottsdam, N. Y. Mrs. Harriet Benson lives in Harmony and Mrs. Sarah Ernst lives in Chatfield. Mr. and Mrs. Hoag lived on the home farm until 1902, when they moved to the village of Harmony, where Mr. Hoag had previously built and furnished a comfortable home. Mr. Hoag died on Sunday, February 25, 1912.

Herbert A. Daniels, mill owner and farmer, was bom in Harmony township, section two, September 13, 1863, son of Alonzo. and Flavia (Merrick) Daniels. He passed through the usual routine of a boy on a farm, and remained at home and operated the home farin until 1901. Since that time he has resided in the village of Harmony. In addition to his interests in farming he is operating a feed and flour null. ''The Best'' is a special brand of flour which he manufactures and which is used extensively throughout this part of the county. Mr, Daniels served as member of the vilage council four years, two years of which he was President.

Theodore G. Moore, one of the pioncer settlers of Harmony, was born in Marshall, Oneida county, New York, September 22, 1831, son of Nathaniel Ford and Mary (Munger) Moore, natives of Massachusetts. He was brought by his parents to Walworth county, Wisconsin, in the spring of 1851, and remained there for ten years. In the spring of 1861, he came to Harmony township, and settled in section three, where he built a frame house and ecommodious barns, and where he successfully carried on gen- eral farming. Mr. Moore is a remarkably well preserved man for his age, still hale and hearty, although his years now number four score. In 1872 he retired from active work. Ile is an extensive land owner and well known throughout the county. Ie was on the board of supervisors for many years and has served in other offices of publie and private trust and honor, including the presidency for ten years of the Harmony Fire Insurance Company, which he helped to organize. The subject of this sketch was married as 2 young man, to Rose Hannah Merrick, daughter of Roderick and Rebeeca Merrick, by whom he had three children: Addie, Warren F. and Elbert O. Addie died in infancy. Warren F. was born in November, 1859, and devotes his time to farming in Preston township. He married Susie Hart and has three children: Ray, Mildred and Ruth. Elbert O. was born in April, 1875. Ile married Clara Eriekson, and they have three children: Vern, Orrin and Mary Louise. Mrs. Theodore G. Moore died in April, 1906. Nathaniel Ford Moore was born in Massachuseits, and there married Mary Munger, a native of the same state. They moved to New York state at an early day, and settled in Oneida county. In the spring of 1850 they came westward to Spring Prairie, Walworth county, Wisconsin, and remained some years. <After the death of Nathaniel F. on August 1, 1852, his wife moved to Milwaukee. In the family were eight children: Helen A. is eighty-five years of age, and lives in Stockton, N. Y. Chapman also lives in Stockton, and is cighty-two years old. Theodore G. lives in Harmony, Minn., at the age of eighty years. Charlotte was drowned in Casadago Lake, New York, Guerette E., aged seventy-three lives in Salem, Oreg. Julia D. died in 1906. John T. died in June, 1911, at the age of seventy years, Jennie died at the age of twenty.

Nicholas C, Vought, residing in the village of Harmony, is the son of Jacolh and Margaret (Andrews) Vought, who were married January 22, 1833.

Jacob Vought was born in Westchester county, New York, January 21, 1810, and as an infant was taken by his parents to Orange county, New York, where his father died in 1819 and his mother in 1822. Jacob came to Janesville, Wis., in 1847, and in April, 1853, started for Fillmore county. Upon reaching here he located on a farm near Lenora, but after a short time he selected another claim in the township of Amherst. Mr. and Mrs. Vought were the parents of ten children: James, Andrew, John, [lenry, Nicholas, Isabel, Emily, Ella, Mary and Julia. Andrew married Fannie Prescott. He served fonr years in the Union Army and received a rheumatic affection from which he never recovered.

John also served in the army. He died December 6, 1869. Henry served in the Seventh Minnesota Infantry. Isabel married John Sever. Emily married J. G. Finney. Ella married Frauk Neweil. Mary beeame the wife of William Emmons. Jwia married J. Turner.

Nicholas was born in Amherst, this county. He was reared on the home farm, attended school in Henrytown, and married Susan, the daughter of John and Susanna (Riee) Stahl, this union being blessed with two children: Harry Tl. and Julia.

John Stahl, the father of Mrs. Nicholas Vought, was born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, February 10, 1823. When he was fifteen years of age he accompanied his parents to Indiana. In 1846 he married Susanna Rice, and in 1856 came with his family to Harmony and settled in seetion eighteen. Eight children were born to them. Mrs. Stahl died April 26, 1869. For his second wife, Mr. Stahl marned Mrs. Aliee Barber, who is also now deceased. Mr. Stahl died March 9, 1906.

Mrs. Susan Stahl Vought obtained her schooling in Harmony, Preston aud Spring Valley, and started teaching at the age of eighteen. She taught at the Stork school two terms, at Waukokee two terms, in Kennedy district two terms, in the E:mpire district one term, in the Red schoolhouse one term, at Lenora one term, at Canton one year aud also at Forestville, making in all a period of service extending through twelve years.

Tallak Brokken, a shrewd, substantial and hard working citizen, now deceased, departed this life, November 17, 1910, leaving to his children a goodly heritage of honor and honesty, as well as of lands and property. His career, indeed, was little short of remarkable, and shows in agriculture and business, the great possibilities of our glorious country for a man of pluek, industry and intelligence. He was born in Valle, Satterdalen, Norway, February 3, 1828. He was confirmed in 1842, and spent his early manhood in his native land. But the country of promise becka fa a a = @] A Zz < faq 7) EA re ig ro) ia] a ni a oned him, and on April 24, 1853, he and kis good wife, Aase, wha were married just twelve days before, left Norway for America, landing in New York, August 10. They went at once to Watertown, Wis., where they lived about a year, after which, on July 18, 1854, they came to Fillmore county and settled on 120 aeres in sections twenty-one and twenty-two, Harmony township, making the trip in a prairie schooner, drawn by a yoke of oxen, a maode of travel much in vogue in those primitive days. He bnilt a home of logs, broke the land, and worked and planned until the log hut was replaced by a fine dwelling, and the 120 acres was inereased to thousands. To this worthy couple, ten children were born. The three oldest died in infancy. The seven living are: Tilda, Isabelle, John T., Julia, Thaddeus T., Amy, and Ole T. These children, in turn, have augumented the family with fortythree grandchildren and one great-grandehild. Tilda married George Wralstad; they live at Waupeton, N. D., and have four children. Isabelle married A. Ilarstad, and they have six children. John T. married Julia Ericksou (Solseth) and they have nine children, Julia married Sainnel T. Harstad, a farmer, and they have ten children. Thaddeus, who is also a farmer in Harmony township, married Anna Olson, and they have eight children. Amy married Edward 8. Haugrud, a farmer, and they have six children. Ole T. married Oline Olson. Tallak Brokken's first wife died Septemher 5, 1894, and in 1895 he was again married, this time to Mrs. Guro Bakken, after which they moved into the village of Harmony, where Mr. Brokken spent the remainder of his days. Mr. Brokken was a man of sound common sense and of strong convictions, and was honored with many olfiees of a public nature. He served in the legislature of 1876, was oue of the organizers of the Greenfield Congregation in the early sixties, and was one of the organizers of the Harmony State Bank, of which he was a director and vice president until his death. Through hard work and excellent judgment, he gained a compentency, and is reported to have been one of the wealthiest men in the county, all his holdings having been gained honestly through hard work, good sense and self denial.

The Brokken grandchildren whose group picture appears in this work are: Tilda's children : H. Ingemann, Tallak E., George S., and Elmore Crocker, Wralstad. IJsabelle's children: Anna Maline, Tallak Edmund, Ausye Gertrude, Alma Isabella, James Tillman and Tollef Edwin, Harstad. John T.'s children: Ole Theo., Amy R., Tillman A., John J. H., Ruben O., Edwin 5., Rebecea A., Orlando B., and Ruth E., Brokken. Julia's.children : Amy M., Eugene T., Margaret Stella C., Helmer T., Hilda M., Stephen F., Tilden O., Edella 0., and Victoria I. T., Harstad.

Thaddeus T.'s children: Julia A., Sabin T., T. Arnold, Evelin, George M., Ole L., Helma and Irene, Brokken. Amy's children: G. A. Edna, Allen Sherman, Ada Gorda I., Tallak B., Otelia B., and Aurelia G. Haugrud. There is one great-grandchild, Jerome George Wralstad.

Thaddeus T. Brokken, a highly esteemed citizen, was born in Harmony township, Deeemher 2, 1866, son of Tallak and Aase Brokken, the sturdy old early settlers. He was brought up on the farm, atiended sehool in the ''little old red schoolhouse'' in district forty, and after he was married went to the farm which his father had prepared for him in section twenty-eight. His well-kept place consists of 240 acres, and his dwelling is comfortable and well furnished. His barns and outbuildings are commodious and furnish ample housing for his stock, grain, tools and implements. Mur. Brokken is well liked in the community, and is a substantial, law-abiding citizen in every respect. Mr. Brokken married Anna Olson, a native of Preston. This union has been blessed with eight children: Julia A., T. Sabin, T. Arnold, Evelin, George M., Ole L., Helma and Irene. Julia is a teacher, and Sabin is assistant cashier in the Harmony State Bank, of which her father is a stockholder. Mr. Brokken was assessor of Harmony township, two terms, and has been a member of the school board for seventeen years. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church. Mrs. Brokken was born in Bristol township, Jane 30, 1864. Her parents, Samuel and Gertie (Erickson) Olson, came to America from Norway in 1858, and the following year located in Bristol township, where the father still lives, the mother having passed away October 17, 1911.

John T. Brokken, a prosperous farmer, was born on section twenty-one, Harmony township, January 29, 1863, son of Tallak and Aase Brokken, the venerable pioneers. He grew to manhood on the home farm, helping his father and attending school in district forty. In 1882 he started farming on his own account on the northeast quarter of section twenty, and kept house for himself until February 24, 1884, when he married Julia, who was born February 12, 1868, on section twenty-four, daughter of Ole S. Solseth, generally known as Ole S. Erickson, one of the early pioneers of Harmony. Mr. Brokken has continued to reside on his farm, and has reared a good family of children. His fine farm of 220 aeres is nearly all under cultivation, and in 1905 he erected a fine modern dwelling, which speaks well of his progressiveness and prosperity. His barns and other buildings are in every way in keeping with his house, and Mr. Brokken is one of the desirable citizens of the locality, the worthy son of a worthy father. To Mr. and Mrs. Brokken nine children have been born: Ole T., Amy R., Tillman A., John J. IL, Ruben O., Edwin §S., Rebecca A., Orlando B., and Ruth &. Ole T. and Amy R. and Tilman A., have been efficient school teachers. Amy RK. was married March 6, 1912 to William F. Schroeder and they live at Murchison, S. D.

Samuel T. Harstad, a modern agriculturist of Harmony township, has resided on his present farm in seetion twentyeight, for the past twenty-six years, and has brought it to a high degree of cultivation and improvement. His new home is a beautiful structure, well located, and accompanied by a fine complement of barns and ontbuildings. His 207 acres are nearly all under enltivation, and his farming operations are conducted along the lJatesi approved lines. The subject of this sketch was boru in Mlinois, in 1864, son of Tallef Harstad, who eame to America in 1861, and lived in Ilhnois until 1867 when he brought his family to Harmony township, and remained here until his death in 1907, his wife dying a year later. Saninel T. was reared on his father's farm, and received his schooling at the Rockney schoolhouse. He was married in 1884 to Julia, the daughter of Tallak and Aase Brokken, her father, who recently passed away, being a man of remarkable perseverance and judgment, who by economy and hard work acquired a considerable fortune. My. aud Mrs. Harstad are the parents of ten children: Amy M., Eugene T., Margaret, Stela G., Helmer T., Hilda M., Stephen F., Tilden O., Edella O., and Victoria I. T. Stella G., is a teacher in the Scotland school.

A. Harstad, a respected citizen, was born im Seneea, IU., June 13, 1862, and came to Harmony with his people in 1867. He grew to manhood in this county, and was confirmed June 3, 1878. His education was received in the common sehools, and at the Luther College, Decorah, Iowa.

Isabelle Brokken, now Mrs. A. Harstad, was born Novetvher 16, 1860, in section twenty-one, Harmony township, being the daughter of Tallak Brokken. She was reared on the home farm, was duly baptized, and on June 27, 1875, was confirmed at the Greenfield Lutheran church by Rev. Tobias Larson. Her edueation was received in the distriet school at Greenfield. March 10, 1886, she married A. Harstad, the ceremony taking place at the Greenfield Lutheran church, and Rev. Tobias Larson being officiating clergyman. The bridal couple went to reside on section thirty-four, Harmony township, aud there their oldest daughter, Anna Maline, was born. November 10, 1888, they moved to section twenty-eight, in the same township. On this place was born, Tallak Edwin, Ausye Gertrude and Alma Isabelle. April 4, 1893, the family moved to Harmony village. Here was born Amanda Rebeeea, now deceased; James Tillman and Tollef Edwin. Tollef Edwin is a harness maker, being associated with his father in the firm of A. Harstad & Son. The rest of the children are still at school.

Edward 8. Haugrud is a native of this county, born in Preston, January 22, 1870, son of Samuel Olson Haugrud, who is still living in Preston township. Edward 8., was reared on the home farm, and attended the ''Windy Ridge'' school. After attaining the years of manhood, he married Amy X., the daughter of Tallek and Aase Brokken, the former being one of the most progressive and proseprous men that ever lived in Harmony. Mr. and Mrs. [augrud are the parents of G. A. Edna, Allen Sherman, Ada Groda I., Tallak B., Otelia B., and Aurelia G. The family lives on the old Brokken homestead, the original pioneer log cabin which Mr. and Mrs. Brokken erected being still standing. The present dwelling was erected in 1876. The farm which is well cared for under Mr. Haugrud's intelligent Management, consists of 260 acres, practically all under cultivation. The members of the family are regular attendants of the Exangelieal Lutheran ehureh.

Samuel Olson (Hangrud), a farmer of Preston township, was born in Norway, and caine to America in 1861. After locating in Bristol township, in this county, he worked at his trade as a stone mason, and later started farming in Preston township. Ife worked on a number of important contracts and has the honor of having done the mason work on Tibbett's Hotel, at Preston, then known as the Stanwick House. His wife died October 18, 1911. They had nine children: Ole, of North Dakota; Austin, of Preston township; Edward S., of Harmony township; Anna, wife of Thad. T. Brokken; Betsy, wife of Ole Haugrud, of Wadena, Minn.; Anon, deceased; Andrew, of Preston; Oline, wife of Ole Brokken; and Matilda, wife of A. K. Colburn, who lives on the old homestead.

William Miller, a venerable figure im the township of Harmony, was born in Prussia, Germany, Mareh 11, 1833. He caine to Ameriea with his father, Frederic, and his mother, in 1852, and lived for a time in Canada West, where he worked at his trade for five years. In 1857 the family came to section three, Tlarmony township, and here lived for a time in a log house. Later they moved into a partially completed stone house. After the death of the father, William put on a frame addition in 1874. William received his schooling in Germany and supplemented this by home study and reading in this country. Ile is in many ways a remarkable man for his years. He is well informed on the matters pertaining to the United States, an intelligent talker and a pleasant gentleman. His splendid success speaks for itself as to what he has accomplished. The home farm comprises 308 aeres, located in sections three and ten. Mr. Miller married Minnie Schultz, a native of Germany, who died August 17, 1896. They were the parents of six children: Charles A., Herman, Hulda, Albert M., Malvina, and Minnie. Mrs. Miller came to Ameriea with her parents in 1857 and settled in Preston township.

Frederic Miller, an early pioneer, many years deceased, was born in Prussia, Germany, and canie to America with his wife and son, William, in 1852. He worked as a stone mason in Canada West until 1857, when he brought his family to Harmony township, this county, and settled in section three. Here he built a log house. He burned the lime for the building of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran church at Harmony, and had started a stone house for himself at the time of his death, January 2, 1872. His wife died September 28, 1883.

A, Mi. Miller, a commen-sense farmer, living in the township of Harmony, is a native born son of this county, having first seen the light of day on the old homestead in section three, Ilarmony township, where his father, William, still resides. He was reared on the home farm and obtained his schooling in the Grub district. Ile now suecessfully carries on general farming and owns 160 acres all of which with the exception of fifty acres of timber land is under cultivation. His dwelling is modern, and his barns are large and commodious. He was married in December, 1895, to Emma Burmeister, daughter of Charles Burmeister, and they have two children: Mabel and Ada.

Erick S. Erickson, V. &., is the son of Sven Solseth, who was generally known by the name of Thomas Erickson, and the grandson of Erick. Erick, the grandfather of the subject of this sketeh, was born in Norway, in 1798 and migrated to America with his wife and family in 1845, settling in Racine county, Wisconsin, where they lived for several years, coming to Fillmore county in July, 1854, and locating in Harmony township. He died September 13, 1874, leaving a wife and four children. Thomas (Sven Solseth), the son of Erick, Sr., was born in Hollingedall, Norway, in 1838, and came with his parents to America in 1845, locating in Muskego, Racine county, Wis., where he worked in a bindery until he was twenty-four years of age. Then he came to the home of his parents in Harmony. He marricd Julia Riste, who is still living at the age of seventy-five years, her husband, Sven Solseth, having died in February 1], 1895, leaving three children: Julia, the wife of Halver Johnson, living at Napoleon, N. D.; Eriek S8.; and Ole, who died March 14, 1912. Erick 8., who is living on the home place where he was reared, attended the district schools of his neighborhood, and the Breckenridge Institute at Decorah, Iowa. December 30, 1886, he married Ingar Blexrud, born February 2, 1865, daughter of K. Blexrud and sister of the present sheriff of Fillmore county. Mr. and Mrs. Erickson are the parents of nine children: Selma, born February 19, 1888; Sibert, born April 3, 1889; Casper, born Oetober 22, 1890; Minnie, born October 19, 1892; Raymond, born Angust 17, 1894; Grace, born July 18, 1897, Ruth, born April 28, 1899; Ella, born July 25, 1902, and Ethel, born October 28, 1904. Selma is the wife of Emil Nupson. Minnie is teaching school in York. The historic home of Mr. Erickson is beautifully situated among the trees. His farm comprises 243 acres, all under cultivation with the exception otf four acres. In addition to farming, Mr. Erickson is a shipper of cattle, and much of his time is devoted to his profession as a veterinary, his practice covering the states ol Minnesota and Towa.

C. A. Miller, one of the young and progressive farmers of Harmony township, now living in seetion eight, is the son of Wilham and Minnie (Sehwtz) Miller, natives of Prussia, Germany. He was reared on the home farm in section three, and received his early training in the Grub schoolhouse. His farm consists of 240 acres, all under cultivation with the exception of about ten acres. His home was formerly the residence of one of the old pioneers, Richard Duxbury. Mr. Miller married Annie, the daughter of Ferdinand and Anstenia Prey, natives of Germany, and they have three children: Sarah, Clara and Wilham F.

H. G. Bruflodt, a resident of Harmony, is a genial and accomplished gentleman whom it is a pleasure to meet. Ile is a believer in the agricultural progress of the country, and has beautified his own plaee until it bas the appearance of a baronial estate. He was born in Norway, in December 11, 1847, son of Gunnuf and Live Sagflodte, and came with his parents to America in 1851. After living in Muskego, Wis., for four years, they moved to Hesper, Iowa, and from there eame to section six,

Canton township. Here the son, H. G. was reared, being initiated into the art of farming by his father. He married Isabel Gustad, born in Norway, September 3, 1848, daughter of Nels Gustad and Anna Klavken, settlers of 1867, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Bruflodt after their marriage came to Harmony and took up their residenee on the Gustad farm, where they still reside, and where they have raised their four children: Lena, the wife of William Coyle; Mary, the wife of Christ Vik; Annie, the wife of Martin Olson; and Minnie, now living in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Bruflodt live in a very pleasant home, surrounded by flowers and shrubbery. In the immediate grounds is a profusion of fruit, such as apples and grapes. An unusual sight is the trellis-covered wind-mill frame, whieh is concealed by a luxurious growth of grape vines almost to the very top. My. Bruflodt and his family are members of the Norwegian Imtheran Evangelical chureh of Harmony.

Ole N. Thundale, a progressive merchant of Harmony village, was born in Norway in 1864, and came to America, June 1, 1885, coming directly to Newburg township, where he worked as a farm hand, for some two years being employed by M. H. Hansohn and others. In 1890 he went into the mereantile business with Mr. Hansohn, under the firm name of Thundale & Hansohn. In 1900, they consolidated with the Johnsdén Brothers and the firm became O. N. Thundale Company. In the spring of 1907, they sold out to Tollefson & Hellieckson, and this firm continued in business until 1910, when Mr. Thnundale bought them out, since which time he has continued in business alone, snuecessfwly building up a large trade. He is a director in the Harmony State Bank, and a stockholder in the First National Bank of Harmony. The subject of this sketch has taken an active part in public affairs. In 1905 and 1907 he served in the lower house of the Minnesota legislature, and at vavions times has served on different Republican congressional and eounty committees. He has been trustee and president of the village of Harmony, and has also been elerk of the township. Fraternally, Mr. Thundale is allied with Greenfield Lodge, No. 234, I. O. O. F., of Harmony; Canton Lodge, No. , A. F. & A. M., of Canton. He married Betsie Benson, daughter of Evan Benson, and they have two children: Emma G. and Ruth E., who are at home. The family faith is that of the Lutheran chureh.

Gunder Christoferson Selvig was born two imiles east of Stavanger, Norway, April 13, 1842, and in that locality received his early schooling and grew to manhood. He was married in Norway in 1871 te Guri Marie Hanson, and the next day they sailed for America. After a stay of some months in Rushford, this county, he went to Chicago and for two years followed the lakes as a sailor, being employed most of that time on boats between Chicago and Buffalo, N. Y. Returning to Rushford, he was engaged by the Southern Minuesota Railroad and continued in its employ for more than eighteen years, ten of which he spent as section foreman. To Gnunver C. Selvig and Guri M, Hanson, his wife, were born four children. Hans is a merehant in Fremont, Minn. He married Ada Nesbet and to them have been born five children: Ilarold, Neil, Milton, Mabel and Marian. Severine, who lives in Norway township, married Louis Paulson and they are the parents of five children, Clarence, Ruth, Selmar, Agnes and Francis. Conrad is principal of the Crookston Agricultural School. He married Marian Wileox and they have three children, Helen, Margaret and George. Carlus is a successful dentist of Harmony, where be has practiced sinee he completed his dental course in University of Minnesota. He has an extensive practice and is one of the progressive men of the locality. Dr. Selvig married Blanche Hellickson, daughter of H. C. and Anna Hellickson.

G. C. Selvig lost his wife in 1881. In 1885, he married Rachel Olson and to them three children were born: Thorwald, who is a student in the Dental College at the University of Minnesota; Odin and Geneva, who are at home. G. C. Selvig, who has spent nearly half a century in Rushford, now lives a retired life. He is a member of the Lutheran chureh and in polities is a Repnbliean.

James 8, Jacobson, Harmouy banker, now deceased, was born near Lenora, township of Canton, December 15, 1857, the oldest son of John and Annie (Bergen) Jacobson, pioneer settlers, who came to America in an early day and located in Waukesha county, Wiseonsin. In 1853, they inoved to the town of Hesper, in Iowa, and in 1854 located on a farm in Canton township. James 8. Jacobson attended the district schools of his neighborhood, and attended Luther College at Decorah, Iowa. He early learned the watchmaker's trade, and followed this line for several years, being employed at Decorah, Lanesboro, Albert Lea and Forest City. Later he became interested in pharmacy and opened a store in Tacoma, Wash., which he sueeessfully eondueted until his business was destroyed by fire. In 1898 he returned to Harmony, and became assistant eashier in the Harmony Bank, which in 1904 was incorporated as the Harmony State Bank, at which time, Mr. Jacobson was elected its cashier. In this position he served well and faithfully until a short time before his death whieh oceurred April 7, 1911. He married

Anna (Aaberg), daughter of Samuel and Emily (Nelson) Aaberg, and their children are: Aleda and James §., Jr. Mr. Jacobson belonged to the blue lodge, chapter, commandery and shrine of the Masons, also to the Eastern Star, the M. W. A., and the B. A. Y.

Samuel Aaberg, merchant, lJumberman and farmer, was born in Norway in 1847, and came to America in 1867. He resided in Stoughton, Dane county, Wis., for a time, then went to Howard county, lowa, and engaged in farming. While there he married Emily Nelson, daughter of Sondry Nelson, an early settler of that county. This union has been blessed with the following children: Anna, Sander (deceased), Albert, Carl, Carrie, Sabin (died July 10, 1906), Henry, Helga, Sander and Arnold, the latter two being twins. In 1880, Mr. Aaberg came to Harmony, and took charge of the Day Brothers' lumber yard. When the yard was purchased by Edwards & Osborne, July 26, 1881, he continued with them in the same capacity. He also engaged in the hardware business for a time, and was postmaster at Harmony for twelve years. He is held in high esteem and has heen elected at different times to various offices. Mr. Aaberg moved in May, 1911, to North Dakota, where he lives with his two sons.

Austin Maland, an early settler of Harmony township, was born in Norway, and in 1842 came to America and located in Muskego, Racine county, Wis., where in 1844, he assisted in building the first Norwegian Lutheran Evangelical church ever erected in America. This historic building has been moved, log for log, and now adorns the campus of the St. Augsburg Seminary, midway between St. Paul and Minneapolis. August 4, 1857, Austin Maland brought his family to Harmony township, and located on a piece of land in sections twenty-six and thirtyfive, where he pursued farming the remainder of his days, dying in 1878. His wife passed away in 1894.

Ole A, Maland, proprietor of the Deer Creck stoek fanu, and one of the pioneers of Harmony township, was born in Dover township, Racine county, Wisconsin, February 16, 1852, son of Austin Maland. He came to Harmony with his parents in 1857, and was reared on the home farm in sections twenty-six and thirty-five. He attained his schooling in district forty-one, and has always remained on the home place. He has one of the finest farms in the township, having 400 acres, all except forty acres of timber land being under a high state of cultivation. His dwelling is comfortable and homelike, and his outbuildings commodious. He also has ten acres of timberland in section thirty-four. Mr.

Maland has never aspired to publie office, but has done good service as supervisor of the town and as a member of the school board. He married Nellie, daughter of Lars Olson, known in the old country by his farm name of Dumrud. Mr. and Mrs. Maland are the parents of four children: Amelia, Alford L., Enos E. and Melvin W. Alford L. married Hilda Johnson, and they have one son, Freeman Lester. Enos E. and Melvin W. cultivate the home farm, Mr. Maland having practically retired. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church. Mr. Maland votes the Republican ticket, and belongs to the blue lodge, chapter and commandery pf the Masons.

Hugh F. Jones, a retired farmer of Bristol township, now living in the village of Harmony, was born in Columbia county, Wisconsin, December 29, 1858, son of John O. and Margaret (Jones) Jones. The father was born in Wales and brought his wife and one child, John, Jr.,to America in 1839, locating in Columbia county, Wisconsin, where the remainder of their children were born and reared. In 1865 the family came to Bristol township, this county, and settled in section twenty-one, where the parents remained for twenty years. The father finally retired from active life and moved to Granger, where he died April 14, 1893. The mother died November 20, 1905. Hugh F. came to this county with his parents, was reared on the home farm, attended the district schools, and remained on the home place until 1903, when he brought his family to Harmony, and located in the north end of the village. Later he moved to the lower end of the village, and now has one of the most attractive residences in the community. As a farmer he was most successful and is now enjoying the hard-earned fruits of a well-spent life. Although living in the village he still retains his fine farm of 320 acres in Bristol township, which he rents. He married Maggie Reynolds, born in Juneau county, Wisconsin, September 6, 1862, the daughter of John and Margaret Reynolds, and this union has been blessed with five children: John H., Richard E., Rosina M., Mary A. and Pearl R. While living in Bristol township, Mr. Jones served in various town and school offices. Being of a sociable nature, he has allied himself with Greenfield Lodge, No. 234, I. 0. O. F. He and his wife are both highly respected in the community in which they have made their home. Mr. and Mrs. John O. Jones had nine children: John O., Jr., Ann, Charlotte, Jane, Maggie, Owen, Lizzie, Hugh F. and Riehard. Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds came from Wisconsin to this county in 1870, and settled in Bristol township. In 1910, they moved to Bristol township, where they still live. They had three children, Edward G., John W. and Maggie, and also reared another child, Jennie.

Oscar Heg'g, a successful farmer of Harmony township, was born in Bristol! Grove, Bristol township, June 26, 1875, son of Brynild and Isabella (Dommrud) Hegg, thus being one of the native born sons of this county and state. He was reared in Bristol and Harmony, and lived mneh the same life as other farm boys of his neighborhood and period. Growing to manhood, he started farming on his own account by purchasing a place in section twenty-two, Harmony, His farm comprises 160 acres all under cultivation. Myr. Hegg also has a tract of forty acres and another of eighty acres, both in section fifteen. His dwelling is a comfortable one, and his outbuildings are spacious and well kept, making his home very attractive to the passerby. He married Helen Gunderson, daughter of Gunder and Helga Halversen, who eame to Fillmore county in 1888.

Brynild Hegg, now deceased, came to America in the early fifties with his brother Nels, and went to work in the pineries near Buffalo, N. ¥Y. The brother Nels for some unaccountable reason was called by his employer, Nels Thompson, a name he retained for the remainder of his days. Brynild later came westward and located in Muskego, Racine county, Wis. <A few years afterward he settled in section seventcen, Bristol township, this county, and there the family lived until 1882, when they moved to section fifteen, Harmony township. There they followed general farming for several years. Mr. Hegg then retired and lived in the village of Harmony until his death in 1900. His wife, whose maiden name was Isabella Dommrud, died 1903.

Mrs. Clarice Eddy Gilmore, now living in the village of Harmony, taught school in Fillmore and Houston counties for over thirty years. She received her first term's schooling from Liueinda Miller in Canton, and also attended district four school in Newburg. Later she entered the select school at Hesper, Jowa, and in 1865, attended the first session of the State Normal School, at 'Winona, this-state. She commenced teaching in 1862, when she was but seventeen years of age, ber first school being in the old slab sehoolhouse near Riceford. Later she taught in Henrytown and Lenora. Ms. Clarice Eddy Gilmore was born in Amherst, Loraime county, Ohio, August 30, 1845, daughter of Ethan P. and Julia (Onstine) Eddy, the former of whom was prominently identified with the settlement and growth of the county, the story of his life being told elsewhere in this history. Clariee Eddy; as was then her name, married for her first husband, Judge M. Bigelow. Mz. Bigelow was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting January 4, 1864, in Company D, Second Minnesota Cavalry. and serving until December 2, 1865, being wounded in service. After the elose of the war, he went to Martin county, Minnesota. In 1873 he bought a home in Riceford, and here remained until his death, February 14, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow had two children: Amy E. and Hattie A. Amy is the wife of Grant B. IKXenyon, and they have one son, Glen B. Hattie A. is living in Amherst. For her second husband, Clariee Eddy Bigelow married Woleot N. Gilmore.

Wolcot N. Gilmore was born in Ohio, April 18, 1830. When he was ten years of age he came with his parents to Racine, Wis., where he resided until he was twenty-two years old, at which time he started on foot for Lansing, Iowa, with a capital of $100.00 in his pocket. Reaching that town he engaged in cutting eord wood. In 1855 he came to Spring Grove, and purchased land near that place. In 1859 he sold this tract and settled in Newburg township, where he lived until going to California. He also lived a number of years in Mabel. Mr. Gilmore married three times. In 1858 he married Mahala Rowe, who bore him three children: Addison H., Vernon H. and Mary. Mrs. Mahala Rowe Gilmore died March 22, 1871. Mr. Gilmore afterward married Lucy Van Dorn, who bore him four children: Norman, Osear, Anson and Charles. Mrs. Lucy Van Dorn Gilmore died a number of years ago. For his third wife, Mr. Gilmore married Mrs. Clarice Eddy Bigelow. Mr. Gilmore died Jannary 17, 1908. Ile was one of the early settlers and was prominently identified with the business affairs of the community. In 1873 and 1874 he served in the lower house of the Minnesota legislature.

Hans 8. Johnson, a staunch old citizen, known in the old country by the name of Bergen, was born near Tinn, Prestegeld, Norway, June 9, 1833. He came to America with his father in 1847, and lived with him eight years in Muskego, Racine county, Wis. Then they lived in Locust Lane, Iowa, eight years, subsequently coming to Harmony about 1860, and settling on section twentythree, where the father built a log house, and where he lived until his death, December 13, 1863, at the age of sixty-one years. The mother had died in the old country. Hans 8. was reared in his parents' home, and received his schooling in Norway, and in Muskego, Wis. After his father's death he took charge of the home farm, which he now owns. The place comprises 140 acres, all under cultivation. In addition to this he owns two other farms, one of 120 acres and one of 160 acres. He has now practieally retired from active life, and his son, Theadore, operates the home farm. Mr. Johnson married Turine Elks, a native of America, daughter of John Ellis, who came from Norway and settled in this county in an carly day. To this union ten children have been born: Samuel B., John A., Elizabeth, Bernhardt, Martin, Julius, Ida, Wilda, Theadore and Helmer. Samuel B. is a clothing merchant in the village of Harmony. He married Ida Sorenson, and they have two children: Harold T. and Ruth. Elizabeth is the wife of P. M. Oistad. Ida is the wife of H. M. Oistad. Hilda is the wife of Alfred Maland. John A. lives in Montana; Bernhardt lives in Canada; Martin lives in Harmony ; Theodore is on the home farm; Helmer and Julius live in Ilarmony.

Ole Erickson (Solseth), an early settler, now deceased, generally known as Ole Solseth, was born in Norway in 1831, and came to America with his parents in 1845, living with them in Muskego, Racine county, Wis., where he was confirmed in the historic old first Norwegian Lutheran church in America. In 1854 the family came to Fillmore county, and settled in section twenty-four, Harmony township, where Ole was married in 1861. The original home was built of logs, but this building was burned many years ago, and replaced on the same spot by the present dwelling. During his lifetime, Mr. Erickson held various offices, among which may be mentioned those of justice of the peace and town supervisor. He died in 1874. The home farm consisted of 240 acres but has now been divided among the children, Martin J., the youngest, looking after the old home and the surrounding land. The subject of this sketch was married in 1861 to Randa, daughter of Helge Helgeson, of Newburg township, and this union was blessed with seven children: Ellen J., Julia, Emma, Edward, Oliver, Martin J. and Ole R., the latter being dead. Julia married John Brokken. Ellen J. married Knut Knutsen.

R. W. Daniels, who is identified with the business life of ITarmony, was born in the township where he still resides, October 25, 1860, son of Alonzo and Flavia (Merrick) Daniels. He was reared on the home farm, and attended school in district thirty-seven, better known as the ''Grub'"' distriet. When he grew to manhood, he started farming on his own account in section twelve, where he built a comfortable home and commodious outbuildings. In addition to farming, Mr. Daniels has given considerable time to working at his trade which is that of a carpenter. He has also been connected with many important enterprises. He has been seeretary of the Tlarmony Mutual Life Insurance Company twelve years and has given excellent service in this capacity. In 1908, he became vice-president of the First National Bank of Harmony, and after the death of Jacob 8. Jacobson, he became cashier of the Harmony State Bank. Mr. Daniels married Alice, the daughter of Samuel and

Henry T. Gregerson, a well-to-do farmer known in the old country by the name of Boen, was born in Tinn, Prestegeld, Norway, December 5, 1858, and came to America with his parents in 1860, locating with them in Harmony township, where they lived with an uncle about eighteen months. Then the father built a log house in section twelve, broke and cultivated the land and continued to carry on general farming. Henry T. was reared on the home farm, attending school in district 140. He married Anna Kvammen, and had four children: Theresa, Thenora, Adolph and Harry. After his marriage, Mr. Gregerson rented the Nupson farm, which he operated six years. In 1892 he came to his own farm in section twelve. That summer he built a fine dwelling and some commodious and suitable outbuildings. The farm consists of 160 acres, practically all under cultivation, and Mr. Gregerson is regarded as one of the prudent and successful men of the community. The tamily faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Evangelical ehureh.

Alonzo Daniels was born in Wayne county, New York, July 13, 1832, and was taken by his parents to Onondaga county, in the same state, when he was thirteen years of age. In the fall of 1855, he eame to Spring Prairie, Walworth county, Wis., and the following spring came to Fillmore county, and purchased 160 acres in section two, Harmony township. He did not however, locate here until 1858. Mr. Daniels was a mechanie in early life and followed the trade of carpentry for many years in addition to farming. He was prominently identified with the progress and development of the town and held many of the town offices. In 1901 he moved to the village of Harmony where he now resides. His wife died June 6, 1900.

Charles Bramer, of the Bramer Brothers' livery at Harmony, was born abont twelve miles west of Milwaukee, Wis., May 10, 1864, son of Christ Bramer, who was born in Germany and came to America in the early sixties. Charles spent his early life in Bristol township, this county, and there attended school, subsequently working ont as a farmer. After his marriage he started farming on his own account in section thirty-six, where he remained two years. Then he came to Harmony, and was variously employed for two years. He made his first venture in the hotel business at Lima Springs, Iowa, but after a year there, he returned to Harmony and for two and a half years operated the Arlington Hotel. Subsequently he tried the restaurant business a year and the livery business a year, still later econducting a restaurant in Chester, Iowa, for two years. Once more he returned to Harmony, and conducted a livery two years. This he disposed of and took up the grocery and restaurant business for some two years. Then he engaged in his present business. Being of a genial disposition, Mr. Bramer has allied himself with the M. W. A. and his wife is a member of the Yeomen. He was married February 8, 1891, to Kate, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Hally) MeCarty, the former of whom was an early pioneer, and is stil) living in section thirty-one, township of Harmony, at the good old age of cighty-seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Bramer are the parents of two children: Clare and Emma.

Ole J. Sanden, a reliable farmer, living in Harmony towuship, was born in Norway, July 26, 1845, son of John Austerson. He came to America alone and reached Harmony, June 7, 1866. After looking the country over, he went to the Dakotas. Returning to Harmony in 1874, he purchased the farm where he now resides in section one. The farm consists of 112 acres, all under cultivation with the exception of fifteen acres of timber land. Mr. Sanden married Susan Blomhaugen, a native of Wisconsin. They have ten children: Nettie, Sophia, John, Henry, Clava, Theodore, Hilda and George (twins), Selma and Thomas. Nettie is the wife of Ole Fellen, and they have two boys, Oryl and Alden. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Evangeliean Lutheran Church of Harmony, which institution is planning to build @ new house of worship at a cost of over $20,000. John Austerson, the father of Ole J. Sanden, after having buried his wife in the old eountry, came to America in 1882. Ile had a large family. Ole J. came to this eountry alone in 1866, as before stated. Gere lives in Alberta, Canada. Susan is now Mrs. Mehlan, and lives in Grant county, Minnesota. John J. lives in section twelve, Harmony township. He was born July 31, 1855, and came to America in 1882. He married Esther Johnson and they have three children, Inga, Norah and Glenn.

Michael McCarty, a merchant of Harmony, was born in Fremont, Winneshiek county, Iowa, July 14, 1838, son of Charles and Margaret (Holly) MeCarty. He was brought by his parents to this county in 1864, lived in Canton township with them a year, and then with them located in section thirty-one, Harmony township, where he remained until he was twenty-eight years of age. Then he carried cream for about three years and in 1890 entered into the business which he is now successfully conducting in Harmony. Mr. MeCarty is a member of the M. W. A. and the

R. N. A. Under Grover Cleveland, he did the village good service as postmaster. The subject of this sketch married Annie Daskam, daughter of George and Bridget (Ely) Daskam, the former of whom was born in New York state, December 5, 1832, and died February 27, 1865, and the latter of whom was born in Ireland, February 14, 1837, and died January 31, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. McCarty are the parents of three children: Jennie, John and Charles, Jennie is the wife of Perry Wheeler and they have two children, Willard and Loren.

Charles McCarty was born at Granby, Canada, and marricd Margaret Holly, a native of the same place. They eame to the United States about 1850, and located in Illinois. In 1856, they came to Winneshiek county, Iowa, where he preémpted land, also working a year in a sawmill. In 1863 he sold out his farm, and in 1864 negotiated for a farm in Canton, this county. After living on the place a year he found that it would be impossible for hun to get a clear title, and aceordingly he purchased a farm in seetion thirty-one, Harmony township, where he still resides at the good old age of eighty-seven years. His wife, Margaret, died in 1884 at the age of fifty-two years.

A. E. Barnes, living in the village of Harmony, is the son of Augustus and Jane (Hawley) Barnes, and a grandson of Moses Barnes, the pioneer hotel keeper at Big Spring. He was reared on his father's farm in seetion eight, Harmony, and obtained his early education in the old log schoolhouse in district thirty-eight. He remained at home until his mother's death, in 1874, at which time he moved to Wisconsin. There he lived a year, then went to South Dakota and remained four years, finally going to Butler county, Iowa, where he stayed one year. Afterward he came to Harmony village where he has been in the employ of O. N. Thundale for thirteen years. He married Phebe, daughter of Erwin and Margaret M. Rolfe, and they have one son, Clyde.

Augusts M. Barnes, was a son of Moses Barnes. He came west with his parents in 1853 and helped them in running the old Big Spring hotel for several years. He also assisted on the home farm. His own farm was just west of his father's in section eight, Harmony. His wife's maiden name was Jane Hawley. To them was born ten children, Calista, the oldest, was the only girl. The ten children are all living at the present time.

Moses Barnes, pioneer hotel proprietor, was born in New York state, was married to Polly Bingham, and remained there until coming to Dane county, Wisconsin. In 1853, the family eame to Fillinore county, and located on section eight, Harmony township. Big Spring was on this property, and it was here that the famous old hotel was built, in 18538, being opened to the public that same year. As this place was on the Duhbuque- St. Paul stage line and was the most noted camping ground in Minnesota the hotel under the management of Mr. Barnes did a big business for several years, especially in the winter time when navigation on the Mississippi was closed. Moses Barnes Was a prominent man in his day and took an important part in the development of the town. When the town was organized, May 11, 1858, he with John H. Addison and William Walter were the judges of election. Not until he was well along in years would he consent to part with the old Big Spring home, but was finally persnaded to sell and moved to Lyon county, Minnesota, where he lived with his son R. D. until his death.

F, A. Gowdy, M. D., a successful physician and surgeon, living in the village of Harmony, was born in Fond du Lae, Wis., in 1871, son of F. O. and Ida (Averill) Gowdy.

FO. Gowdy, the father, came from Oneida, Onondaga county, N. Y., to Wisconsin, in 1859. In the fall of 1878 he settled in Spring Valley township, this county, and carried on farming until 1903, when he moved to Koochiching county, Minnesota, where he still resides.

F. A., the subject of this sketch, was reared on the home farm in Spring Vailey, and attended school in the Dunbar Leach and the Hellickson districts. His medical training was received at the Hahnemann Medica) College, in Chicago. Upon receiving his diploma, he commenced practice in Granger, Bristol township, this county, where he remained in practice five years. In 1902 he moved to Harmony, where he has since resided. Although he has been here but nine years he enjoys a large and luerative practice which extends for miles around. Being thoroughly ethical in his practiee, he has allied himself with the Fillmore and Houston County Medical Association and the American Medical Association. Fraternally he affiliates with Canton Lodge, No. 194, A. F. & A. M., Harmony Lodge, I O. O. F., and Camp No. 2910, M. W. A. He married Jessie Rix, and they have two daughters, Maxine and Mildred.

Timothy F, Hallisy, a suceessful groceryman and restaurant keeper, of Harmony, was born in McHenry county, Dlinois, June 12, 1858, son of Jeremiah and Julia (Sullivan) Hallisy, the former of whom was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and came to America as a single man, following the occupation of farmer until his death. The home farm in MellIenry county, MWinois, is now oper- ated by a son, Thomas. Timothy came to Minnesota and located in Harmony township in 1880. He stopped for a while with his cousin, and worked for Patrick Kroony in Carimona and for Joe Whalen in Winneshiek county, Iowa. Then he went to Spink county, South Dakota, and took up wild land which he broke and developed, operating the same seven years. Upon returning to Harmony, in 1890, he entered into partnership with his brotherin-law, Michael MeCarty, in the drygoods and grocery business. This partnership continued twelve years, after which Mr. Hallisy and Thedore Applen opened a hardware store which they condueted together ten years. In Jwy, 1911, Mr. Hallisy bought out a grocery and restaurant business, which he is now managing. The subject of this sketch married Maggie, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Hally) MeCarty. Her father is one of the pioneers of Fillmore county, and is still living at the age of eighty-seven years.

Lyman H. Boice, living in the township of Harmony, is a descendant of one of the early pioneers of that place. He was born on section five, March 11, 1881, the son of Howard V. and Mary (Milne) Boice and the grandson of Susan and Wiliam, early settlers of Preston, the latter of whom was born in Dutchess eounty, New York, October 3, 1803. In 1855 he came west, spent the winter in Chicago, and in the spring of 1856 came to Fillmore county, settling in the township of Preston, where he lived until his death, which occurred March 27, 1866, his wife surviving until 1902. Mr. and Mrs. William Boice were the parents of: Caroline, who married William Oakley; William, who died in 1866; Phoebe J., who died in 1897; Aaron, Martin, Sarah A., now wife of John Mills; Emily, wife of Wiliam Duxbury; Howard V. (deceased), Willard and Clayton. Howard V., the father of Lyman F., was born in Herkimer county, New York, in 1845, and came with his parents to Preston township in the spring of 1856. He remained on the home farm until 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and went 'to the frontier of this state to protect the settlers from the Indians. In April of the same year he was wounded by an accidental discharge of a gun, and was in the hospital until Mareh, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. His wife, whose maiden name was Mary Milne, was the daughter of Henry Milne, and was born in Scotland, December 25, 1849. Mr. and Mrs. Howard V. Boice had three children: Jessie, the wife of Dell Horton; Gertrude, wife of Hobert Engle, and Lyman H., who married Lena Aug, and has three children: Howard, Harold and Wendle. Lyman Boice, who furnished the data for this family record, received his schooling in district No. 129, Preston township. He was brought up on

Mahlon Newell, living in the village o! Harmony, was born in Monroe county, Pennsylvania, in 1851, son of Daniel and Mary (Young) Newell, the former of whom was born and reared in Pennsylvania, Mahlon came west to Lenora in 1871, and three months later his parents followed him, and located about two and a half miles west of Henrytown, on a farm where they remained one year, after which they moved to Lenora, where they conducted a hotel for five years. Then they went to Rockwell, near Mason City, Iowa, where the father, Daniel, operated a coal yard, and the son Mahlon conducted a meat market for five years. Mahlon then went to Frederick, Brown county, 8. D., preémpted land and bought out a meat market, which he managed for nine years until he moved to Duluth, Minn., where he was employed three months, and where, after the expiration of that period, he purchased a meat market which he earried on for six years. In 1893 he returned to the old home farm near Lenora, remaining two years. In 1895 he came to Harmony and purchased a meat market, which he is still conducting. Mr. Newell married Julia Eddy, said to be the first white child born in Fillmore couuty, danghter of Ethan P. and Julia (Onstine) Eddy, the former of whom was one of the first settlers of Amherst and named that town in honor of Amherst, Ohio, from whence came his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Newell are the parents of five children: Ethan D., Stella, Mahlon Q., Floyd V. and Vernon L. Stella is the wife of J. W. Smiley, and they have one child, Lucille. Ethan D. married Tona Mark, and they have one child, Marion. Mahlon Q., married Mabel Hudson. Mr. Newell is a member of the M, W. A. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Newell, also reside in the village of Harmony, where they are substantial and highly regarded citizens.

Ethan P, Eddy, now deceased, an early settler, who has the distinction of naming the town of Amherst, from the town of Amherst, Ohio, where his wife was born, was a native of New York state, born in Wyoming county, January 12, 1819, When he was an infant his parents moved to Allegany county, and when he was twelve years old they moved to Chautauqua county in the same state, soon afterward locating in Loraine county, Ohie. In 1832 they went to Michigan. In 1836 Ethan left home to learn the carpenter trade. Three vears later he returned to, Ohio, and was employed on the farm of Henry Onstine. February 28, 1841, he married Julia Onstine, and subsequently continued at his trade as a ship builder until 1850, when he moved to Green county, Wisconsin, where he took one hundred acres of wild land. In 1853 his father-in-law, Henry Onstine, came to the west with a party of pioneers, and Mr. Eddy joined them in Iowa. They arrived in what is now Amherst, in August, and soon afterward he purchased land of A. and J. Lashmit, who were the first settlers in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Eddy were the parents of five children: Clarice, now Mrs. Woleot N. Gilmore; Celia E., now Mrs. Edwin 8. Streator; Alice I., the wife of John W. Jones; Julia, the wife of Mahlon Newell, and Henry, living in Newburg. Mr. Eddy was one of the first commissioners of the county. He held about all of the town offices, and also represented his district in the legislature. Ethan P. Eddy died at his home in Amherst township, June 24, 1894. Mrs. Eddy died September 9, 1890.

Daniel Dayton, now deceased, was a pioneer intimately connected with the early history of this part of the country. He was born August 29, 1800, at Bennington, Vt., went to Canada as a young man, and there married Meribah Dunham, who was born in Canada, of American parentage. In 1839 they removed to Genessee county, Michigan, where Mr. Dayton filled the office of county judge, and where he resided until 1854. In November, 1854, the family came west and located in Prairie du Chien, Wis. The following spring they came to Harmony township, this county, and settled on section six, where they soon afterward opened a hotel in a log house known as ''The Ravine.'"' A stone addition was erected in 1857. Mrs. Dayton died in 1858, having borne seven children. Daniel Dayton died in 1895 at the age of ninety-five years. He was a member of the state Icgislature in 1859 and 1860, chairman of his township for some time, clerk of his township several years, and one of the first justices of Harmony township, in which office he served several years; and he also held minor county and town offices. It is interesting to note that one of his sons, Aaron H. H., enlisted in Company E, Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and by promotion became first Lieutenant.

Hans C. Horsrud, the present mayor of Ilarmony village, is one of the popular men of the vicinity in which he lives. He was born in Toten, Norway, February 25, 1862, son of Christian Hulvorson and Mary Olson, his wile. He came to America alone, in 1882, and landed in Philadelphia. Then he came to Canton, this county, the same year and worked on a farm for Christian Helgeson for eight months. Then he worked for his brother Ole about two years. He concluded, however, that he was best suited for a mercantile life. Accordingly he entered the employ of L. T.

Mr. And Mrs. Zara Dayton

Tollefson & Son at Canton, and worked for them two years. Then he moved to Lanesboro, and worked for Nelson Brothers ten years. Subsequently he was sent by Nelson Brothers to Stewartsville to manage their store there, and after eighteen months purchased the business from them, taking the Robin Brothers as partners. This partnership was dissolved five years later, and Mr. Horsrud moved to Harmony, where he entered the employ of the International Ilarvester Company, He was with this company ten years. His next business venture was in selling twine three years for the International Flax Twine Co. Now he is employed by the Minnesota Implement Company. Before assuming his present high office in the village he was village recorder four years. He has done his part toward the civie progress of the coinmunity, and his residence is one of the most comfortable and attractive places in Harmony. The subject of this sketch married Annie, the daughter of John and Ingebor (Moen) Ellis, pioneers, who owned a part of the present townsite of Harmony. Mr. and Mrs. Horsrud are the parents of one daughter, Geneva, born June 28, 1899.

Zara Dayton, a pioneer of Harmony township, and one of its most substantial citizens, was born in Canada, February 3, 1832, son of Daniel and Meribah (Dunham) Dayton, being the oldest of seven children. In 1889 he came with his parents to Genesee county, Michigan, and in 1854 to Prairie du Chien, Wis. The following year he came with them to Harmony, having in the meantime supplemented his common school education with a commercial course in Detroit, Mich. Toward the close of the Civil War, he enlisted in the Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, but before he reached the South, the hostilities were over. Since then he has continued to live on the home farm which he now owns. The place consists of 380 acres, of which eighty acres are in timber land, and here Mr, Dayton carries on general farming on au extensive scale. For several years he made a specialty of breeding full blooded Chester white hogs for the market, and was considered the leading swine breeder and fancier in Fillmore county. He has the record of having delivered at the Harmony yards at one time, a drove consisting of 155 lat porkers in prime condition for the market. Aside from his splendid farm in Har. mony, My. Dayton owns over $7,000 worth of residence property at Decorah, Iowa, considerable real estate and mining property in Mexico, and several thousand dollars' worth of property in Los Angeles, Cal. The latter locality has proven of considerable intcrest to Mr. Dayton, he having taken a pleasure trip there in 1908, alone, and one in 1907 with his wife. Although Mr. Dayton is nearly eight-one years of age he is still hale and hearty, and conducts his own farm, his skill as an agriculturist, indeed, being such that in 1911 he cleared $2,500 from his farm. The subject of this sketch married Carrie A. Brown, who was born at Cox~- sackie-on-the-Hudson, February 29, 1848, daughter of William Brown. This union has been blessed with two children, Daniel D. and De Orra Clair.

Daniel D. Dayton received his preliminary education in the publie schools, and then attended the University of Iowa, at Iowa City, Iowa, after which he took up the profession of pharmacy. He worked two years at Freeman, South Dakota, and then came to Lime Springs, Iowa, and purchased the drug store of Dr. Reed, which he eonducted until the fall of 1901, when the business was destroyed by fire. As he was in ill health at that time he decided not to rebuild, and in the spring of 1902 went to Los Angeles, Cal., where he engaged in the realty business. At the present writing he is proprietor and manager of a large ranch at. Imperial Valley, California, his specialty being thoroughbred swine, of which he is a fancier. Mrs. Daniel D. Dayton was formerly Elizabeth Armstrong, of Iowa.

De Orra Clair Dayton, after receiving a thorough public school education, entered St. Mary's Academy, at Prairie du Chien, Wis., from which she graduated. One year later she returned to the same school and took a post-graduate course. Then she taught two years in the public schools of Watertown, 8. D., after which she was married to C. 8. Boice. At once after their marriage they went to Ann Arbor, Mich., where Mr. Boice took up the study of law, and she the study of art. They now reside in Decorah, Iowa, where Mr. Boice is a suceessful lawyer and where Mrs. Boice is regarded as a most accomplished artist, both in oils and in water colors.

German Johnson, a staunch old citizen, living in Harmony township, where he has one of the finest farm residences in the county, was born in Norway, June 22, 1832. Ile came to America in 1843, and located in Muskego, Racine county, Wis. There he was confirmed in the historie first Norwegian Lutheran Evangelical church in America, the original edifice of which has been removed and reconstructed, log for log, on the campus of the Augsburg Seminary, midway between St. Paul and Minneapolis. In 1856 he came to Harmony township. For a time he lived alone on his farm in section thirteen, but at the age of twenty-nine years, April 7, 1861, he married Julia Kroso, who proved a most able helpmate throughout all his activities. Mr, Johnson has been active in publie affairs and was one of the founders of the Norwegian Lutheran Evangelical Church of Harmony, of which he has been trustee. He has now practically retired from aciive life, and his son John looks after the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have been blessed with twelve children: Edward (deceased), Augusta, John, Albert G., Henry, Emmaline, Hilda, Sophia, James, Emma, Gerhard and Ada. Henry lives in Minot, N. D. Eimmatine is the wife of Theodore Olson. Hilda is the wife of H. Melan. Sophia lives in Minneapolis. James lives in San Francisco. Ada is the wife of Albert Rouk, of Spring Grove.

William Stork, one of the sturdy old pioneers, now deceased, was prominently identified with the early history of Harmony. He was born in Otsego county, New York, February 27, 1808, and learned and earried on the hatter's trade in Cooperstown, N. Y. He married Angeline Johnson, of Cooperstown, September 7, 1885. In 1837 he brought his wife and daughter west and settled in Geneva, Walworth county, Wis., where they lived until June, 1854, when they came to Harmony and settled on section ten, the family consisting at this time of William Stork and wife, and the children, Adaline, Edwin, Wiliam Ellis, Ann Louise, Charles Franklin and Rosalia Gertrude. On this farin, Myr. Stork continued to live for many years. He was a useful citizen, assisted in laying out many of the early roads, was chairinan of the board of supervisors many years aud also served in minor offices such as assessor and justice of the peace. May 17, 1873, he was stricken with partial paralysis. For this reason he retired and moved to Lime Springs, Iowa. He died at Rose Dell, Rock county, Minn., February 26, 1901, at the good old age of ninetythree years. His wife died October 1, 1899 at the age of eighty- SIX years.

Edwin Stork, one of the prominent citizens of Fillmore, county, now retired and living in Ilarmony village, was born in Geneva, Walworth county, Wis., son of William and Angeline (Johnson) Stork, the pioneers. In June, 1854, he came to section ten, Harmony township, with his parents and remained on the farm natil the outbreak of the Rebellion. In 1862 he enlisted in the Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served three years, being honorably discharged June 8, 1865. While on a furlough, in September, 1864, he married Sarah, the daughter of William Kimber, and at the close of the war they established their home on a farm adjoining that of his father in sections two, eleven and ten, Harmony township. Their home was blessed with five children: Fred B., born March 29, 1866; Ben Franklin, October 2, 1867; Laura, born September 10, 1870 and died May 24, 1898; William H.. born September 24, 1875; and Mabel R., born June 15, 1877. Mabel R. is the wife of Frank