Fillmore County, Minnesota - The whole text, 1912 (part 6 of 20)

G. Grandle, and they have one daughter, Helen. Mrs. Sarah Stork died March 12, 1881. For his second wife, Mr. Stork married Josephine, the daughter of Hiram and Madonna (Beaty) Burnham. Hiram Burnham was born in New York state, moved to IJlinois, lived there a time, and then went to Missouri, where his daughter, Josephine was born. To Edwin Stork and Josephine (Burnham) Stork, his wife, have been born two children: Allen B. and Walter E. Allen B. was born April 17, 1886, graduated from the Harmony high school and the University of Minnesota and engaged in newspaper work. He died of typhoid, November 11, 1909. Walter I. was born in November, 1892, and is now engaged in business in St. Paul. While living in the country, Mr. Stork occupied many local offices, being at different times town treasurer, town supervisor and a member of the school board. In 1904 he retired from active work, and moved to the village of Harmony, where he erected a beautiful dwelling where he and his wife now reside. The home farm is now operated by his son, William H. William H. Stork married Agnes Catheart, and they have five beautiful children: William B., Wilmer L., Marjory E., Adrian C. and Joyce Rosamond.

Theodore A. Sorenson, furniture merchant in Harmony village, was born in White Water, Walworth county, Wis., Jannary 15, 1858, son of Andrew and Isabelle (Haugen) Sorenson. The father, Andrew Sorenson, a native of Norway, was born October 4, 1833, and came to America in 1856, a year after which he married and located in Walworth county, Wisconsin, where he engaged in the sheoemaker's trade. In 1863 he came to this county and settled in Pilot Mound township, followed a year later by his family, who arrived April 10, 1864. Theodore A. left home when he was in his eighteenth year and went to Preston, where he worked for J. P. Tibbetts one year in his drug store. Then he went to Chatfield and worked in the drug store of John §. Gove one year. After his marriage, he lived in Pilot Mound township two years. In 1885 he purehased the drug store of J. P. Tibbetts at Fountain, and conducted this business until 1889, when he was elected county auditor, taking office January 1, 1889, and serving for two terms, making his home in the meantime in Preston, the county seat. After the completion of his four years of service he went to Spring Valley and organized the Citizens' Bank which afterward became the First National Bank of that place. Shortly afterward he disposed of the bank, and in 1896 loeated in Harmony where he is now engaged in the furniture business. He married Jennie Jacobson, and this union has been blessed with three children: Ida, Alfred R. and Harry S. Ida is the wife of 8. B. Johnson and they have two children,

Edward F. Kidder And Family

John Thompson, a retired farmer living in the village of Harmony, was born in Tiny Pravre te Norge, Norway, May 23, 1833, son of Tuv Tosten, in whose home he remained until 1852, when with his sisters, John Thompson came to America and located in Racine county, Wisconsin, where he worked ont at farming until May, 1856, when be eame to this county and purchased 160 acres of land in section one, Harmony township. Three years later, after working out by the day and month, he located on this farm, started to break and cultivate it and ereeted a log cabin, This cabin in 1878 was replaced by a frame dwelling. and such barns and outbuildings as were necessary were construeted from time to time. Here he lived until 1900 when he retired from hard work and moved mto the village. He still. owns the home place, which is worked by his son-in-law. Mr. Thompson married Caroline Herbjon, a native of Norway, and they are the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are living. They are: Thomas, who is living in Otter Tail county, this state; Tilda is the wife of Austin Halverson; Gusta is the wife of Henry Knudson; Ole, Henry and Theadore live in Harmony; Annie is the wife of Nels Fosse. Mr. Thompson is well preserved for a man of seventy-nine years. He is one of the pioneers of the county and loeated in [larmony two years before the village was incorporated. His dwelling is very pretty and homelike; and his garden, decorated with trees and flowers, is attractive and pleasant to.look at, and reflects credit on the good taste of his wife and himself.

Edward Franklin Kidder, an estimable citizen of the village of Harmony, is a descendant of one of America's oldest families, his ancestor, James Kidder, having settled in Chelmsford. Mass., about 1681. The subject of this sketch was born November 20, 1869, at Rice Lake, Dodge county, Minn, son of Martin Van Buren and Mary T. (Stratton) Kidder. He was taken to Ossian, Towa, while still a Jad and there received his early schooling. In 1877, the family moved back to Minnesota, and lived a time in Lansing, returning in 1877, to Ossian, Iowa, where the father purehased property. The mother dicd in 1879, leaving three young children. Edward, as a young boy, was obliged to work out, and for seven years labored on a farm, working nine months and attending school three months each year. For a long time he worked simply for his board and lodging. After the family moved to Decorah, he attended the Normal sehool and the Breckenridge Institute as well as the Valder Business and Nor- mal College from which institutions he graduated. It is worthy of mention that Mr. Kidder paid his own tuition from what he earned by work during the summer months. When he was eighteen years of age, he established the West Side Business College in St. Paul, which he later disposed of and elerked in a drug store, studying medicine at the same time. In 1891 he took the position of conductor on the street ear in St. Paul. In 1893 he returned to Decorah, Iowa, built a residence, and in 1894 married Estella May Child, by whom he has three children, Mary F., Vera M., and Fauntine L., all at home. In 1895 he purchased a farm at Blufton, Jowa. In 1897 he sold the farm and purchased a hardware business in Harmony, which he is successfully conducting at the present time. In addition to this business, Mr. Kidder has for the past few years been studying courses leading to the degrees of Doctor of Mechano-Theraphy and Doctor of Chiropractic, taking all the courses as time would permit, and graduating with high honors. Mr. Kidder has held many offices of private and public trust and honor, and has been justice of the peace for eleven years.

The Kidder Family. The founder of the Kidder family in America was James Kidder who came from England and set-. tled in Chelmsford, Mass., about 1681. IIs descendant, Martin Van Buren Kidder was born in Vermont, July 18, 1839, and came west at an early age. Ilis first wife, Mary L. Stratton, to whom he was married March 16, 1868, died February 24, 1878, and for his second wife he married November 23, 1878, Sophia Allison, born at Penn Yan, N. Y., July 4, 1847. She died at Bowman, N. D., January 28, 1911. Lewis H. Stratton, fatherof Mrs. Mary L. (Stratton) Kidder was born in Nashua, N. IL, and married Lueinda Prinee, who was born in Boston, Mass. The Prinee family was one of the old ''blne-blooded' families of Massachusetts.

Andrew Walsh, an up-to-date agriculturist, living on one of the finest farms in Harmony township, was born in Ireland, May 30, 1839, son of John and Mary Walsh. They came to America in 1849, and lived in Dane county, Wisconsin, until 1869, when they eame to Harmony and loeated in section thirty-five. At that time there was simply a log house on the land. There the family lived, breaking and cultivating the land. The father died in September, 1873, and the mother in 1878. In 1890, Andrew Walsh ereeted his present dwelling. His farm consists of 240 acres, all of which, with the exception of thirty-eight acres on the flat-land, is under eultivation. While Mr. Walsh earries on general farming, he makes a specialty of shorthorn eattle. He married Annie, daughter of Jolin Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Walsh are the parents: of: John, Arthur (deceased), Patrick, Edward, Arthur, Andrew P., Mary, Breezy and Lizzie. Mary married John Daley, and they have five children: Mary, Liona, Edna, Dorris and Wiliam G. (deceased). Mr. Walsh is a Democrat in politics and a member of the Catholic church. He is a stockholder in the Harmony Telephone Company, of which he was president four years.

J, A. Lund, whose career as a merchant is the oldest in the village of Harmony, was born in Norway, March 8, 1849, and came to America in 1870, living two months in Houston county, and then located in Fillmore county, following his trade as a carpenter and builder. In 1884 he came to Harmony and engaged in the mercantile business with Thomas E. Thompson, the partnership continuing until 1891, when Mr. Thompson withdrew by reason of poor health. For the next ten years Andrew Ruthe became a partner. Since 1901 Mr. Lund has conducted the business alone. He has been a witness of the growth and development of the village and of the many business changes that have taken place in the past twenty-seven years, and his memory is as fresh and clear as though all these events transpired yesterday. Mr. Lund married Olina Halgesson, and they have four children living: Anna, Stella, Ingolf and Arthur. Mr. Lund is a Democrat, has been town clerk and town treasurer, and has served as mayor of the village one term.

Ed. A. Kirkelie, real estate dealer of Harmony, is a native of Harmony township, having been born in section two, April 11, 1858, son of Arne and Guro Hofto, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1863, and settled in Fillmore county the following years, here spending the remainder of their days, the father dying October 20, 1896, and the mother in December, 1910. Ed. A. Kirkelie was reared on the home place, assisting his father with the farm work and attending school in the neighborhood, after which he engaged in farming on section seventeen, Harmony township, until 1906, when he took up his residence in Harmony village. In 1879 he homesteaded Jand in Mayville, North Dakota.

He is now successfully engaged in real estate dealing, and other ventures. In July, 1878, he married Betsy Olson, and by her has eight children, of whom seven are living. After her death he married Anna Olson (Trydal) daughter of Osmund and Isabel Olson (Trydal) and to this union one daughter, Helen, was born October 24, 1906. Mrs. Kirkelie is an educated woman of many accomplishments, and is one of the popular hostesses ot the community. She received her early education in the district schools of York, and in the graded schools at Spring Valley, afterward attending the Breckenridge Institute at Decorah,

Towa. She taught school in Bennington township, Mower county, one term, in Trail county, North Dakota, two terms and in York township, this county, four terms.

Gunder Berg, one of the wide-awake and progressive farmers of Harmony, was born in Kragero, Norway, July 22, 1856, son of Tarald Berg. He came to this country with his parents in 1874, and located on section fifteen, Harmony township, this county. After a year he went to Lyle township in Mower county, and worked as a carpenter for a year. Then he returned to Harmony, where he engaged in various work for a couple of years. Later he purchased land of his own. He now has one of the best farms in the township. It is located in section sixteen, and comprises 223 acres. The dwelling is homelike, and the outbuildings are large enough to accommodate his produce, stock and implements. Mr. Berg is an independent voter, and has served as 'town supervisor and on the school board of district thirty-nine for many years. He married Gunhild Gulbrands, and they have seven children: Annie, Peter, Knut, Louis, Julius, Gustav and Clara. Annie married John Knutson, and they live in North Dakota. Peter married Gertrude Benson, and they also live in North Dakota. Louis married Genova Gulleckson, and they live in Montana. The members of the family belong to the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Osmund Olson (Trydal), a pioneer, was born m Norway and married there. About 1854, he came to America with his wife, Isabel, and one child, and settled in Jefferson Prairie, Ill. About 1857 he came to this county and located in York township, where he started farming and lived until his death in 1871. His wife passed away in April, 1909. They were sturdy pioneers and respected and God-fearing people. They had four daughters and three brothers. One of the daughters, Anna, now Mrs. Ed. Kirkelie, of Harmony, furnishes the information for this sketeh.

Ole O. Scrabeck, who resides on section seventeen, in the township of Harmony, was born near Madison, Dane eounty, Wisconsin, May 1, 1848, son of Ole and Astri (Felland) Serabeck, who brought him to Minnesota in 1854. Until twenty-two years of age he remained at home on the farm and assisted his father, and also spent considerable time in learning the carpenter's trade. In 1868, he bought 40 acres in Bristol township, which he later disposed of, after which he purchased his present property in Harmony. This farm comprises 160 acres of valuable land, and is under a high state of cultivation, yielding large crops each vear. Mr. Serabeck has made many improvements on his farm, and erected good buildings. JIe has grown more prosperous with each succeeding year, as the well cared for home and farm bear witness. In addition to his Harmony farm, he owns a tract of land in Pipestone county, this state, which is operated by one of his sons. Politically, Mr. Scrabeek affiliates with the Republican party and he has served, for some time on the school board in district 39, On December 18, 1879, he was united in marriage with Geloine A. Olsen, born May 15, 1862, daughter of Christ and Aagot (Ligarden) Olsen. To this union were born four children: Oscar is deecased; Christian Elmer married Bertha Hetzel and lives in Harmony; Alfred is at home; and George Tillman married Mathilda Losen and resides in Pipestone county. The family are members of the Lutheran church and contribute toward the support of that body.

Ole Scrabeck and his good wife, Astri (Felland) Serabeck were born in Norway and in that country grew up, were educated and fitted for useful citizens. The former came to America in 1843 and the latter two years later. They settled in Dane county, Wisconsin, where they met and were warried. In the spring of 1804 they came to Minnesota and located in Bristol township, there purchasing 160 acres of government land. They later disposed of 40 acres, and broke and developed the remainder, planted crops and carried on general farming. They built a comfortable home and good outbuildings and overcame many difficulties, which were a part of the life of pioneers at that time. In 1885 they moved from the farm into the village of Harmony, there to spend the rest of their lives. The mother was summoned by death September 16, 1911. They were the parents of eleven children: Ole O., of Harmony township; Gunder, Carrie, now Mrs. Wosted, also of Tlarmony; George, of St. Louis county; Samucl, on the old homestead in Bristol; Carl, of Harmony Village; Gertrude, now Mrs. Gilbert, of Rochester, Minn. and John, at home with his father. Three died in infancy.

Christian Olsen was born in Ragstad, Norway, May 15, 1834, eame to America in June, 1854, and resided in Racine county, Wisconsin, where he met his wife Aagot Ligarden, who was born in Tinn, Norway, September 19, 1832, and came io Racine county, Wisconsin, in August of the same year. They were married in Muskego, Wis., June 16, 1858, and in 1860 came to Fillmore county and located in Bristol township. In 1867 he purchased 120 acres in Harmony township where he built a good and eomfortable home, and where they resided until 1904 when he built a comfortable home in Harmony village, to whieh they moved, November 30, 1904. Mrs. Olsen died December 31, of that year. Mr. and Mrs. Olsen were blessed with ten children, all of whom were baptized in the Greenfield Lutheran ehureh, with the exception of the oldest, who was baptized in Muskego, Wis. Mrs. Martha Ellis lives in Wendte, 8. Dak. Mrs. Ella Johnson lives in Elgin, DJ. Mrs. Mary Williams lives in Lanesboro, Minn. Tenry E, lives in Kerkhoven, Minn. Theodore A. resides on the home place. Gunder, Mrs. Geloine Serabeck, Mrs. Oliva Ilegg, and Mrs. Caroline Kwammen live in Harmony township. Theo. L. lives with her father in Harmony village.

John Gill, a territorial pioneer, was born in Wilmington, Del., in 1824. When only one year old he was taken by his parents to Pennsylvania where he received a good education and there remained until 1839. Subsequently he moved to Ohio and there learned and engaged in the manufacture of brick, remaining in Ohio until 1856, That year he came to Minnesota, locating in Forestville township, where he pre-empted land and also engaged in the mannfacture of brick with his yards at Forestville, this brick being the first that was manufactured in Fillmore county. The brick in the original body of the Court house at Preston and those in the residence and store now owned by T. J. Meighen of Forestville, are of his manufacture. Mr. Gill served in several of the town offices and was always interested in the welfare of his town and community in which he lived and died. He was married in Ohio to Margaret Jane Riddle, a native of that state, and they were the parents of nine children. He died in 1896 and the wife and mother passed away in 1907.

Alvin West, one of Forestville's early settlers and most highly honored citizens, was boru in Orange county, Vermont, December 1, 1811, and there reecived a thorough public school edueation, after which he learned the trade of shoemaking, which he followed in Vermont until 1848. That year he removed ta Janesville, Wis., where he engaged at his trade, later going to Stoughton, Wis., building the first house in that town and also keeping the first hotel. In 1856 he came to Minnesota, took up land in seetion fifteen, Forestville, and engaged in farming. Mr. West was a man of sterling qualities and one of those citizens who are looked upon by his fellow men as a leader and guide, a man who was adapted and eapahle of performing the duties of the many responsible offices to which he was elected by his fellow men. It is worthy. of note that he served as town clerk, assessor and treasurer for over twenty years, holding all three offices at the same time. This may be counted as remarkable as it was an honor which never was tendered to another man in Fillmore county and it bespeaks of the esteem and confidence in which he was held by the public. For a great many years he also served as justice of the peace. The name of Alvin West will never pass from memory in Fillmore county. In 1883 he moved to Saratoga, Iowa, where he died October 15, 1895. Mr. West was first married in 1838 to Lucia Waterman, who died in 1853 at the age of forty-one years. They were the parents of two children, now both deceased. May 19, 1856 he was married to Melissa Groat, a native of Canada, born August 2, 1833. When she first came to the United States she located in Michigan, later going to Wisconsin where she met and married Mr. West. Three children blessed this union: Fred A., who died February, 1911; Fannie E. now Mrs. John C. Gill of Forestville township, and Jennie E. now Mrs. Charles Pickett of Riceville, Iowa. Jennie is the mother of five children, Maud, Lloyd, Leslie, Alice and Avis, deceased. Mrs. West now makes her home with her daughter Mrs. J. C. Gill of Forestville township.

John C. Gill, one of the progressive farmers of Forestville township, was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, September 12, 1850, son of John and Margaret J. (Riddle) Gill, pioneers of 1856. John C., subjeet of this sketch, reeeived his education in the district schools of Forestville township, coming here with his parents in 1856. After his school days he engaged with his father in farming and brick making and this voeation he followed until thirty-three years of age. At this time he purchased a farm in section 20, Forestville township, broke and improved the land, erected a commodious and comfortable home, and is now engaged in general diversified farming. He was married March 20, 1883, to Fannie E. West, born December 11, 1862, a daughter of Alvin and Melissa (Groat) West. Their home has been blessed with four children of whom three are living: Sadie B., Agnes M., and Fred W. Melissa L. died May 5, 1909. Politically Mr. Gill is a socialist.

Thomas Riddle, deceased, was one of the old and well remembered settlers of Forestville township and made this his home for more than fifty years. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, October 15, 1835, and grew up and was edueated in his home town. When twenty-three years of age he came to this county and settled in Forestville township where he homesteaded on section fourteen. The old homestead was his home the remainder of his life and is the present residence of his widow who finds it a pleasure to make the home of her young life the shelter of her declining years. At first a log house was.built as was customary in the early days and later tbis was replaced by a frame house which five years later was burned, afler which the present home was built. Here Mr. Riddle cleared the land and made a good quarter section farm, and raised his family. On August 2, 1859, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Paxton, a daughter of Addison Paxton, a prominent man of Muskingum county, Ohio. To this union were born five children. Emma married Polk Turner and now lives at Stacy, Minn. James C. was born August 2, 1863, and received his education in the common schools of the county. He had a desire to be in some business enterprise for himself and after a few years assisting his parents on the farm he went to the Dakotas where by close application to business he won the confidence of men of high financial standing and seven years ago undertook a business enterprise of his own in Kansas City which has proved an entire suecess. Ele now has his business thoroughly established and spends a part of each year at home with his mother. Johnny and Frank L. died in infaney. Laura married Henry. Grabau of Chatfield. When the war broke out Thomas Riddle wished to serve his country in the army to preserve the Union. Believing he was not strong enough to stand the hardships of soldiers' duty the physicians refused to enlist him, much to his regret. In politics he was a Democrat and although a publie spirited man he never sought public office. At five more than his three score years and ten he died September 30, 1910.

James Riddle, son of James and Elizabeth (Gill) Riddle, was born in Steubenville, Ohio, January 26, 1832. James Riddle, Sr., was a farmer in Ohio and came west to this county in 1853, loeating on section fourteen. Forestville. He here carried on farming until his health failed and later lived im retirement until his death, which oecurred in 1880. The subject of this sketch grew up in Ohio and there attended school until about sixteen years of age. He later Iearned the blacksmith trade in Steubenville in about two years. Having been bound out for three years, he bought his release from the third year and in eompany with several of his friends went to California gold fields. On reaching California Mr. Riddle prospected for some time. As his prospecting did not prove to be profitable he worked at his trade at various points in California and Nevada. After several years he went to British Columbia, where he worked at his chosen ocenpation in the mining districts. In 1869, having spent nineteen years in the far West, he decided to return east. Embarking at San Francisco he crossed the isthmus and landed in New York, after which he eame directly to Forestville township and in 1874 bought cighty acres in section sixteen, where he still resides. Here for more than twenty years Mr. Riddle conducted a blacksmith shop and also followed general farming. [He is a member of the Presbyte- rian Chureh, and, in polities, is a Socialist. In October, 1871, he married Barbara Graling, of Forestville, born in Germany, November 22, 1833. To them were born two children: Charles N., and Jane, who married Elmer Mensing. Mrs. Riddle died October 22,1907. About seven years ago Mr. Riddle retired from active work and since that thne he has lived on his farm with his son.

Charles N. Riddle was born in Forestville township December 9, 1873, son of James and Barbara (Graling) Riddle. Te received his education in the eonmon schools and later attended the Spring Valley High School for two years. Having completed his studies, the subject of this sketch returned home and relieved his father of the farm duties. He now carries on general farming and stock raising. To facilitate the handling of his sheep, he has the whole farm divided into well fenced tracts of small acreage and usually keeps on hand about 100 head. Ma. Riddle is an industrions and progressive citizen. He was one of the active advocates of the agricultural school in Spring valley and was instrumental in having his school district 170, of which he has been clerk for four years, take advantage of this sehogl. He is at present a member of the associated board of the agricultural school. For three years he has been president of the Wykoff and Cherry Grove Telephone Company. He is a member of the Spring Valley Farmers' Shipping Association.

Martin Quinn, an enterprising farmer of Forestville township, was born in County Wexford, Ireland, September 16, 1835, son of John and Dorothy (Shaughnessy) Quinn, natives of County Wexford, Ireland. The father died in his native land in 1838, and in 1850 the mother, with her family, came to America and located in New York state for seven years, after which she removed to Wisconsin and there died in 1872. Martin Quinn, subject of this sketch, attended the schools of his native land, came to America with his mother in 1850, located in Oneida county, New York, for a period of five years, then removed to Herkimer county, New York, where he remained two years, after which he came west to Columbia county, Wisconsin, and there engaged in farming until 1863. That vear he came to Minnesota and located in Forestville township on 160 acres in seetion fifteen, which he had previously purchased. Later, in 1866, he purchased 160 acres iv section sixteen, on which he now resides. He first built a log shanty, in which the family lived for a few years, and then erected a frame house. He broke and improved his land, eularged his house and, as he prospered, erected a fine set of. outbuildings and added another 160 acres to his farm, making a total of 480 acres. On this farm he toiled and labored and by dint of hard labor and untiring efforts forged ahead from year to year until now the conditions of his farm hespeak the thrift and good management of its owner. In 1910 he sold 160 acres of the farm, which leaves him 320 acres, where Mr. Quinn is living a practieally retired life, his farm being managed by his son. He was married October 30, 1862, to Bridget O'Connor, born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1837, and this union has been blessed with eleven children, of whom seven are living: Dora, Mary, Cora, - William, Matthew, Winnie and Bertha. Mary married James Healy, and they reside at Wykoff. Bertha married William Mulhern; they reside in Fillmore township.

Mr. Quinn has been one of the men who has ever taken an active part in the progress and advancement of his town and county and for forty-three consecutive years served as clerk of school district 155. He has served as chairman of the town board, also as one of its supervisors and has done efficient service as town clerk and justice of the peace. He is a stockholder in the Spring Valley, Wykoff and Chester creameries. He is also a stockholder in the First State Bank of Wykoff, and for a number of. years served as one of its directors. The family faith is that of the Catholic Church.

Charles Frederick Graling, of Forestville, was born in this township August 28, 1876, son of Charles and Fredericka Graling, natives of Germany. He began the rudiments of his education in the country school near home and later attended Naperville Business College in Illinois. My. Graling then returned to his home in this county, and has since had charge of the old homestead, where he earries on general diversified farming. He is 2 member of the Prohibitionist party and has never sought public office. October 24, 1904, Mr. Graling married Edith Kruegel, of Forestville, and they are the parents of two sons: Roland, born June 1, 1906, and Everett, born May 10, 1911. Mr. Graling attends the Evangelical Church at Cherry Grove, is a respected member of that denomination, and one of its most active wotkers and supporters.

Charles Graling (deceased) will long be remembered as one of those pioneers whose industry and perseverance had much to do with the advancement and progress of early settlement in Fillmore county. He was born in Germany in 1827, and was educated in that country. In 1847 he came to America and settled first in New York, but later, in 1855, came to Minnesota and located in Forestville. Here he purchased 280 acres of government land, also seventy-five acres of timber. Shortly after this Mr. Graling started for California with a team of oxen and for three years he worked at mining in that state. He then came back on a pony and went to Philadelphia, where he had his gold coined. After this he returned to the farm in Forestville, which was largely covered with brush. He set about clearing the property, after which he broke the soil and began farming, at which oceupatiou he continued for the rest of his life. To Mr. Graling and his wife, Fredericka Zoske, whom he married in Preston, seven children were born; Mary, now the wife of William Crandall, of Minneapolis; Charles F., farmer of Forestville township; Alice, who teaches in Everett, Wash.; Eva and Reca, now traveling in Europe; Florence, of Minneapolis, a teacher of music, and William, who is at home. Mr. Graling made many improvements on his home farm and erected the fine brick residence which now stands there. The wife and mother dicd December 13, 1901, and Mr. Graling's death oceurred May 17, 1904.

Cortland R. Morgan, well known us a successful hortieulturalist in Forestville, was born in La Salle county, Illinois, February 19, 1843, son of Rees and Rebecca (Reeder) Morgan. Mr. Morgan grew to manhood in Iinois and there acquired his education in the common schools, after which he went into the cattle business. For several years he continued in this occupation, buying and selling stock with his brother, David; and later he became a grain dealer, in which industry he remained for a period of seven years. In 1878 he came to Minnesota and located in Forestville township, where he entered into partnership with his fatherin-law, Barnett Taylor, and for three years carried on a nursery and bee business. After dissolving partnership with Mr. Taylor, the subject of this biography bought the nursery business and also a farm in section fourteen, and here began the ''Nursery Hill Fruit Farm.'' Until 1907 Mr. Morgan earried on this business, and he was most successful, but during the year mentioned his health failed and he was forced to discontinue active labor. He owns fifty-five acres, which are devoted to general farming and nursery interests, and of which twenty acres are in an orchard. Among the many varieties of apple trees which this orchard contains are Duchess, Wealthy, Northwestern Greenings, Patton's Greenings, Snow, Taylor Seedling, Plum Cider, Red Annis, Walbridge and MeMeighns White. Mr. Morgan now earries on a general farming with some dairying, for whieh purpose he keeps Jersey cows. He also owns four good horses for general farm work and driving. On November 29, 1878, he married Alice L. Taylor, daughter of Barnett Taylor, one of the early settlers in this county. To My. and Mrs. Morgan three children have been born: Jesse T., now a farmer near Alberta, Canada; Estelle, the wife of LeRoy Hard, of Alberta, Canada, and Weaver J., now at home on the farm. Mr. Morgan is a Socialist, but has never cared for public offices, though he has been elected to serve as town clerk for ten years, school clerk for four years, and supervisor of the township for one year. Rees Morgan, father of Cort- \and Morgan, of Forestville, was a native of Pennsylvania, where he spent his early years and was educated. He studied and fitted himself for the profession of a lawyer and for many years followed this calling. Te eventually moved to Illinois, where he became prominent in politics in the early fifties, and at one time superintendent of schools in La Salle county. He gave up the practice of law some time later and bought a farm, where he spent the remaining years of his life, and his death occurred in 1885. Mr. Morgan married Rebecca Reeder, a native of Ohio, and they became the parents of Cortland R., David Foster, Philander, Mary, Rebecea, Sarah, Laura and Nettie. Mrs. Morgan entered into rest in 1889.

John Foster, who has been elected to serve as supervisor of Forestville township for the past thirteen years, was born in this county, near Forestville village, on April 6, 1856, son of Major and Jane (Riddle) Foster. When a boy, the subject of this sketch attended the common school and assisted his father with the work on the home farm, and after he became eighteen years of age left his studies and devoted his time and attention to general farm work, thus preparing himself for a successful and prosperous farmer. Ile remained at home, working with his father until 1882, during which year he rented some land and engaged in agricultural industries on his own responsibility. Some years later Mr. Foster purchased 160 acres, which were located in seection two, Forestville, and here he has since resided. He carries on general diversified farming, also stock raising and dairying, and makes a specialty of breeding blooded horses. He keeps Shorthorn cattle, Shropshire sheep and many Duroe Jersey hogs, and he also is a poultry fancier. Mr. Foster has independent political opinions, but he has been prominently identified with various publie offices in his township. On January 31, 1882, he was united in marriage with Martha Becker, who was born in Gerinany, November 11, 1861. She came to America when nine years old with her parents, Frederick and Johanna (Rakow) Becker. They located for four years in Galena, JJ1., after which they came to Minnesota and located in Forestville township, where they spent the balance of their life in agricultural pursuits. He died in 1899 and the mother in 1897. To Mr. and Mrs. Foster have been born two children. Major was born in Forestville township November 16, 1882. He married Laura LeFever, of Bloomfield. Cora was born in Sherwood, Franklin county, Tennessee, August

Mr. And Mrs. Abraham Dl. Sileldon

Major Foster, one of the early pioneers of Fillmore county, was born in Ohio in 1823. He grew to manhood in his native state and was there educated in the common schools. In 1854 Mr. Foster came west to Minnesota and located in Forestville, where he pre-empted land on which he lived for one year, after which he moved into the village of Forestville. Here he built the hotel, known as the Freemont [louse, and for fifteen years successfully conducted its business. In 1871 Mr. Foster again moved to a farm, located in section eleven, and there he passed the remainder of his days, dying on December 12, 1886. Mr. Foster married Jane Riddle, who was born in Ohio in 1829, and she bore him six children, of whom J. W. now lives in Stevens county, this state ; Catherine married William Meighen, deceased, and now resides in Wykoff; Sarah Elizabeth is the wife of H. A. Wilbright, of Hubbard county; John is a well known farmer in Forestville; Mary married Thomas Flynn, of Preston, and Josepbine inarried D. }. Chandler, but is now deceased. The devoted wife and mother passed away on May 6, 1871.

Abraham L. Sheldon, retired farmer living in Forestville, was born in Vermont, October 16, 1830, son of Abraham C. and Marinda (Comfort) Sheldon, natives of that state. The father met with an accidental death in 1534, and the wife and mother came west from New York, where she had made her home for several years after the father's death. In 1856 the subject of this biography came to Minnesota, took a homestead in section twentynine, Forestville township, settled down to breaking the grub land, made many improvements, and erected a log house, where he resided for many years. His present comfortable dwelling was built in 1873. Ma. Sheldon underwent many of the hardships and privations which were a part of the lives of the early pioneers, but he toiled and prospered, each year overcoming difficulties and meeting with success. He enlisted in the volunteer service in 1864, durmg the month of March, and is now a pensioner. About 1891 Mr. Sheldon retired from aetive farm life and his son, Arthur l., has sinee conducted the home farm. For ten years he was employed by the Baptist Publication Society in southeastern Minnesota. At one time owning between 200 and 300 acres, he has now disposed of all but sixty-five. Politically, Mr. Sheldon is a member of the Prohibitionist party, and he has been selected to serve on the school board of district ninety-three for many years. In March, 1860, he was united in marriage with Mar- garct Hueston, born in Canada, November 12, 1841, daughter of Thomas and Eleanor Hueston, both now deceased, and this union has been blessed with five children: Arthur L., a farmer in Forestville; Sarah, now Mrs. William Root, of Walla Walla, Wash.; Edna, the wife of Milo Benjamin, of Chicago; Winnie, a teacher, living at home, and Edith May, who died at the age of five years.

John Ryan, a prosperous and well known farmer who resides in Forestville township, was born in Carrolion, November 3, 1874. His parents, James and Winnefred (Constentine) Ryan, were married in Carrolton and there reared their family of five children: John, William, Margaret; who is now the wile of John L. Delaney; Mary, now Mrs. John Toomey, and Eliza, married to Thomas Travers. The father was of Irish birth and parentage and came to the United States with his father and mother in 1851. Upon their arrival here they came directly to Minnesota, where their son, James, grew to manhood and later married. He is living in Winona county at the present time, but his devoted wife passed away in 1895. John, the subject of this sketch, was brought up on the home farm and acquired his education in the eountry school. While not occupied with his studies, his time was spent working for his father on the farm. He married Jane Meighen, daughter of William and Catherine Meighen, and to them have been born the following: Catherine W., Margaret L., Mary F., John L., who died March 13, 1912, and James W. Mr. Ryan owns a large farm of 320 acres in sections two and three, which is well eared for, equipped with modern farming inachinery. He engages in stock raising aud dairying, and has a very fine residence, built in 1902, which is one of the beautiful landmarks of the township. In educational advancement and public improvements Mr. Ryan has ever taken an active interest, and assists not only financially but also in giving his time and labor.

Copeland Richardson, a retired farmer living in Forestville, was born March 9, 1837, in Clinton county, New York, son of Nathan and Hulda (Waters) Richardson, natives of New Hampshire and Massachnsetts, respectively. The subject of this biography was edueated in the common schools of New York and grew to manhood on his father's farm. At the age of sixteen he completed his studies, and then devoted his energies to farm work and, until he attained his majority, remained at home assisting his father. In 1856 he came west to Minnesota and settled in this county. He made this trip by boat from Ogdensburg to Milwaukee, and from there by stage to Burr Oak, Iowa. This was Mr. Richardson's second trip to Minnesota, as he had been here two years previous to ascertain whether this would be a desirable.

Mr. And Mrs. Copeland Richardson John Marzolf And Family

place in which to establish his home. In 1859 he proved up a claim of 160 acres m sections thirty and thirty-one, Forestville, and there found a rude house of logs, which served as a home for twenty-three years. In 1882 he erected his present dwelling whieh is situated just north of the old house. For many years Mr. Richardson earried on general farming, cultivating his land, which was originally mostly wild prairie and timber. He later went into the cattle business raising Shorthorns, of which he now keeps but pure bred stock. He formerly raised hogs, preferring Poland-China and Chester Whites. Mr. Richardson purchased forty acres located in section thirty, which makes a total of 200 aeres which he owns. In 1865 he enlisted in Company K, First Minnesota Heavy Artillery, and went to Chattanooga, where he remained until the close of the war. He is now a member of the Burdick Post, No. 3, G@. A. R., of Spring Valley. He is an independent Republican. On April 28, 1858, he married Mary Eleanor Douglas, of New York, a native of Canada. To this marriage have been born Perry, of Bloomfield; Sarah; Nettie, now Mrs. Arme LeFever ; Luella May, deceased at the age of cighteen; Herbert Washington, of Bloomfield; Clark Douglas, of Spring Valley township; Ernest, who died in infancy, and Roy Copeland, at home. The devoted wife and mother entered into rest on January 8, 1911. Mr. Richardson has served as assessor and was school clerk for thirty years. He owns stock in the Spring Valley Creamery, and also in a creamery in Iowa.

John Marzolf, for nearly forty years an influential resident of Carimona, was born in Alsace, Germany, November 9, 1851, son of John, Sr., and Katie Marzolf, and came to the United States in 1871 at the age of twenty years. After working in Tilinois for a period of ten weeks he came to Minnesota, and worked a year for his uncle, Michael Marzolf, in Presten township. About this time, in 1872, the parents arrived with the two other children, Michael and Eva, and purehased the Colburn farm, in section 18, Carimona township, where they farmed the remainder of their days, the father dying in 1901 and the wife and mother in 1897. John, the subjeet of this sketch, has devoted his life to farming. He owns a fine farin of 200 acres adjoining the old homestead, and has made it one of the well-improved and modern farms of the community, having erected a large comfortable home and convenient barns and outbuildings, which mark his place as the home of one of the prosperous and industrious farmers of the township. Mr. Marzolf is a communicant of the German Lutheran chureh, and is prominently identified with the Iowa Lutheran Society of that church. He was married in 1882 to Lizette Ohmacht, who was born in Preston township,

February 11, 1863, and they are the parents of six children: Jacob, living in Canada; John, a resident of Chatfield; Mary, the wife of Adam Kern; Herman, living in Canada; Arnold R. and Osear W., at home. Myrs. Marzolf was the daughter of Carl F. and Hanna (Rode) Ohmacht, natives of Mecklenburg, Germany. They came to America in 1854 and lived in Illinois until coming to Fillmore county in 1856, when they settled at Big Spring, section thirty-two, Preston township, where they spent the remainder of their days, the father dying in 1902 and the mother in 1871. In the Ohmacht family are eight children. Of these, the son Charles still lives on the old homestead, having the original farm of 152 acres, and enough in addition to make a fine place of two hundred aeres.

E. 8. Holton was born in Carimona township, this county, June 10, 1861, son of Wilkam and Mary (MeGown) Holton, the former being a native of Crawford county, Pennsylvania, who came to Minnesota in 1855, and located in Carimona where he acquired a farm in section four. E.5., the subjeet of this sketch, has spent practically his whole life on the farm where he was born and reared. As a youth he attended the district school near his home and assisted his father. April 17, 1887, he married Agusta Wagner, a daughter of Daniel Wagner, and their marriage has been blessed with four children: Mary A., William D., Julia and Laura. Mr. Uolton carries ou general and dairy farming and his farni has been improved and made more preductive each year by constant industry and eare. In the many offiees of the township he has given efficient service and is the present town clerk of Carimona, having also been a member of the town, school and creamery boards at different intervals for several years. He is a member of the I. QO. O. F., of the M. W. A, and also the A. O. U. W. He is one of the stockholders in the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Preston, and one of the progressive men in the county. Ilis farm, which comprises 500 acres, is onc of the most extensive in the township.

Thomas Healy was born in Carimona township, where he now resides, July 6, 1866, son of Thomas and Mary (Kelly) Healy, natives of Ircland, who came to the United States in the early days, met and were married in Syracuse, N. Y., and then came west to Minnesota. Thomas, the subject of this biography, was reared on his father's farm, and attended the country school near his home. After reaching manhood's estate, he began farming on his own responsibility and later was married to Nora Callan, daughter of Martin and Mary (Flannery) Callan of Fountain township. To Mr. and Mrs. Healy four children have been born, Mary F., Bernard P., Clara M., and Thomas M. Mr. Healy is engaged in general farming together with dairying and makes a specialty of raising Shorthorn cattle and Oxford sheep. His well improved farm comprises 180 acres of tillable soil, which by careful cultivation is rendered more productive each year. He has been honored by the people in his township by being elected to serve in many offices of trust and responsibility, among which are chairman of the board of supervisors, clerk of the school board, and justice of the peace, in which latter office he has given excellent satisfaction for twenty years. Mr. Healy belongs to the Knights of Columbus, in which order he is a popular member. He is a stockholder of the Farmers' Elevator of Preston, also of the Co-operative Creamery Association. The family worships at the Roman Catholie church.

Charles Utley, one of the many prosperous farmers who reside in the township of Carimona, was born May 8, 1878, son of derome and Lydia (Day) Utley. He spent his boyhood days on the old homestead, and attended the neighborhood district school and the Preston high sehool. Early in life he began to fit himself for the occupation of a farmer, and as he grew older, he gradually assumed the management of the home farm which he now successfully conducts. Active in public affairs, he has been treasurer of the town; a believer in the betterment of farm conditions, he is now secretary-treasurer and manager of the Preston creamery; and being of a fraternal disposition, he has allied himself with Preston Lodge, No. 36, A. F. & A. M. Mr. Utley's industrious habits and farsightedness have won him an enviable place in the community, and he is respected by all with whom he has to deal. He married Elizabeth Hutton, daughter of David and Mary (Vickerman) Hutton, and they have three children: Douglas, Esther and Ruth.

Jerome Utley, one of the early settlers, and in i{imes past a prominent official of Fillmore county, was born in Tioga county, New York, May 4, 1835, son of Elijah and Louisa B. (Tidd) Utley, natives of New York state, where they both lived. Jerome received his early education in the schools of Tioga county, Pennsylvania, and at the age of seventeen vears started working out for himself. In 1856, at twenty-one years of age, he came to Minnesota, and located on section 1, Carimona township, where he took a claim of 160 acres and paid 60 per cent interest for money to pre-empt it with, He broke and developed this land, built a home, and followed general diversified farming. He is still living on the same homestead, making his home with his son Charles. The subject of this sketch enlisted in 1864, in

Company B, Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He served as county commissioner six years and was chairman of that body five years. He was aiso chairman of the board of supervisors of his town for several years. Tle was married January 17, 1859, to Lydia E. Day, a native of Broom county, New York, and they are the parents of eight children. Mary L. is now Mrs. N. E. Barnes, of Carimona. Ida M. is dead. Nellie J., wife of Mr. Fred Calkins, is dead. Hattie and Anna B. are also deceased. George L. lives at home. Charles H. conducts the home farm. Lillie E., who married A. M. Hopeman, died March 5, 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Hopeman were both graduated from the Preston high school and from the Minnesota State University, the former being a civil engineer. Mrs. Jerome Utley passed away April 21, 1907. Her mother, born in Groton, Conn., May 27, 1819, is still living, and on May 27, 1912, passed her ninety-third year.

John Sikkink, now deceased, was born in the Netherlands, and eame to the United States in 1867. After living in Wisconsin eight years he came to this county and loeated in section thirty-three, Carimona, where he carried on farming for some years. In 1893 he went to Holland, Nebr., and lived there until 1898, when he went to Hinkley, Minn., where he remained until 1903, when he returned to this county and lived with his son on the home farm until his death, June 1, 1904. His widow, who was Janne Onnink, still lives in Holland, Nebr.

J. B. Sikkink, a successful farmer of Carimona township, is a native of Wisconsin, having been born near Cedar Grove, in that state, Jannary 20, 1871, son of John and Janne (Onnink) Sikkink, natives of the Netherlands. He was brought to Carimona by his parents as a small boy, and attended school in district 71, near the home place. Early in life he applied himself to Jearning the duties which constitute the success of a farmer's life. Jn 1893 he rented the home farm, and in 1903 purehased it. The place is well equipped with the necessary machinery, and the comfortable dwelling house and substantial outbuildings are convincing evidence of the good management and farsightedness of Mr. Sikkink. At various intervals he has served in publie offices of various sorts, and is now a member of the board of supervisors of his town. The subject of this sketeh was married January 4, 1894, to Dena Te Selle, born in HolJand, Nebr., March 4, 1875, and this union has been blessed with seven children. They are: Mary Jane, born December 6, 1894; Anna I., April 18, 1897; Lizzie I, November 4, 1901; Ella L., February 25, 1903; Laura R., Apri] 2, 1905; John A., August 12, 1907; Cleora May,

Hans E, Barnum, of Carimona township, was born at Telemarken, Norway, September 12, 1856, son of Austin and Anne (Berge) Barnum, natives of Telemarken, where they spent their lives. Hans E. attended school in Norway, and when twentythree years of age, embarked for America. On Apri] 15, of that year, he arrived in this county and immediately located in Bristol township, there remaining for a period of one year. In 1880 he went to North Dakota, there taking a claim, which he homesteaded and where he carried on agricultural operations until 1892. During the latter year, he returned to Fillmore county, and has since made his home here. He bought 215 acres located on sections thirty-four and thirty-five, Carimona and on section two in Bristol. This property he has greatly improved, erecting good buildings, a fine and ecomforiable house and commodious barns, and as the years have rolled by he has grown prosperous. That he has succeeded in his chosen oceupation is evidenced hy the trim and well cared for appearance of his home and farm, with its broad acres under cultivation and its equipment of farm machinery. On this place a specialty is made of breeding Polled- Angus eattle. Politically Mr. Barnum is affiliated with the Republican party but he has devoted his time and attention to managing his farm rather than seeking publie office. He is a member of the Greenfield Lutheran church. In November, 1886, Mr. Barnum married Susan Applen, and to them have been born three children, Anna, Clarence, and Emma. who died at fourteen years of age. Through the years of their married life, the devoted wife and mother proved a real helpmect, and she will loug be remembered hy her husband and children as an example of unselfishness and loving service. Her death occurred November 20, 1910.

S. F. Miner, one of the estimable citizens of Fillmore county, m whose development and progress he has assisted in various ways, has been a resident of Carimona township some fifty years, and in all that time has maintained a reputation as a desirable citizen and a good neighbor. THe was born in Harmony, Chautauqua county, New York, August 15, 1840, son of William F. and Emily (Buckingham) Miner, both born in Vermont of Scotch parentage. The subject of this sketch received his early schooling in his native state, and learned the principles of suecessful farming from his father. At the age of twenty-two years he came to Minnesota, and purchased a farm in section thirteen, Carimona township, this county. Later he removed to section twenty-four, where he still resides. He has ereeted a comfortable home and the neeessary outbuildings, and has brought his farm to a high state of cultivation. For the past fifteen years he has been a representative of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Harmony, and has done a considerable amount of business in this line of work. Owing to the severity of the weather in Minnesota, Mr. Miner has spent the past ten winters in Fruitdale, Ala., where he has many friends, and where he passes the cold months most pleasantly. Mr. Miner's life has been an active and useful one. When the Farmers' Elevator was projected in Preston he was one of its most ardent supporters, and himself sold no less than seventy-two shares in the venture. Insuring to a large degree its success. For a time he was identified with the Farmers' Co-operative Creamery at Fountain, as director and stockholder, and he has labored ardently for the cause of farmers' co-operation in this part of the county. In 1887-1888 he had the honor of serving as president of the Fillmore County Agricultural Society. In his town he has occupied several political offices and has been town supervisor for many years. In addition to his holdings in Fillmore county, he owns considerable property in Oklahoma. Mr. Miner was married July 5, 1860, to Clarissa M. Daniels, born in Chantaugua county, New York, January 8, 1840, daughter of Lyman and Angeline (Green) Daniels, natives of New York. The Miner home has been blessed with two children: Emma Ann and Everett. Emma Ann was born Mareh 21, 1864, and died in July, 1906. She married Charles Voorhies, and left one son, Clarence, who is now in Schuyler county, Missouri. Everett A. was born June 29, 1870, and married Minnie Durst. He lives in Waukokee, and has two children: Alice Marie and Sidney Bryan.

Fred Young, one of the successful farmers of Carimona, was born iu Addison, Steuben county, New York, July 21, 1830. His parents, Martin and Lottie (Martin) Young were early settlers in Carimona, having come here in the early fifties, and settled in section sixteen. The father was born in Germany and eaime to America with his parents when a young man, locating in New York, where he was married, and later in life he came to Minnesota. In 1856 Fred, the son, left New York and came to Carimona for the purpose of looking after lands which had beeu purchased by residents of New York. He returned to the state where he was born and later, in 1860, came again to Minnesota and worked for his father ou the farm. He enlisted in Company A, Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, in 1863 but did not join his regiment until the following year. He was with Sherman in the famous ''March to the Sea'' and in July, 1865, received au honorable discharge, having been wounded in the battle of Bentonville, 8. C. After his discharge he returned to his home in Minnesota, where he now resides, and resumed his occupation of farming. He married Frances Wilson, daughter of Thomas Wilson, and this marriage has been blessed with five children: Eugene, Edna, Dell, Edith, and May (deceased). Eugene lives in the village of Carimona. Edna married John Shafer, of Carimona township; Dell conducts the home farm, is a well-known citizen, and has served as town assessor two years; Edith lives at home. Mr. Young, in the earlier days of his life, was a mechanic of more than ordinary ability and he was well known for his excellent work as a cooper. Te is now a member of the Underwood Post, No. 122, G. A. R., and has ever been an: industrious man, respected for his many admirable qualities. It is interesting to note that Mr. Young's grandfather Young was in the Hessian troops of the British forees, and his grandfather Martin in the Colonial forces under General George Washington, during the Revolution, and the subject of this sketch has been on the very ground at Yorktown where his grandfathers fought against each other, and where Cornwallis surrendered to Washington.

George Ibach was born in Baden, Germany, son of Joseph and Mary Ibach, and came to the United States with his parents in 1853, remaining for one year in Buffalo, where he went to publie school, after which the family came west to Iowa, and two years later to Minnesota, where they settled in Carimona township. George, the son, attended school in district sixty-seven in the fall of 1860, and was employed by his father, who required his help with the work necessary for the upkeep and improvement of the home farm. He married Julia Schwah, who is also of German parentage and birth, and they are the parents of the following: Helen, the wife of R. Greben; Mary, married to W. R. Parker; Louise, now Mrs. Ben Eek; Clara, the wife of Frank Cameron; Florence, now Mrs. John P. Fields; Walter; Isabel; Annie, now Mrs. C. Wentmer, and Lorin. Mr. Ihach, at the beginning of the Civil War, enlisted in Company B, Twelfth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and participated in all the battles, campaigns and skirmishes of that regiment. He never failed in a single duty, and was always ready to volunteer for any service that promised service for his country, pleasing adventure or healthy exercise. For six months and eleven days he was confined in a Confederate prison. During his service he was elected first sergeant, but five votes in the entire company being cast for his opponent. After serving four years and four months he was honorably discharged in January, 1866, and returned to his home in Minnesota, where, owing to the disability of the father, he assumed charge of the home farm. The father died in 1888. The homestead now comprises 160 acres, and in addition to this Mr. Ibach owns forty-two acres, all of which are in a careful state of cultivation and show the result of years of frugality ind perseverance.

Fernando C. Wood, a progressive farmer ef Carimona, has lyeen a resident of that township since 1867. He was born in Onondaga county, New York, September 28, 1848, son of Nelson and Maria (Sharp) Wood, the former of whom was born November 7, 1805, and died July 29, 1885, and the latter of whom was born May 20, 1809, and died November 22, 1886. The father came west to Minnesota early in 1867 and settled in Carimona township on section nine, where he purchased a farm which was worked and eared for by the son, Fernando C. The subject of this biography was educated in New York and there reached his majority. He married Margaret O. Hendershott, born in Steuben county, New York, December 1, 1850, and to this marriage have been born: Frederick, residing in Minneapolis; Julia, who died in infancy; May, who married Peter Wilson, and has three sons, Harry W., Roy F. and Fred; William D., of Carimona, who married Bertha Statler, and has had two children, Marion C. and Violet M.; and Julia Carmi and Clarissa, who are deceased. Mr. Wood's farm comprises eighty acres, of which one-half is in timber, and he is interested in general diversified farming, together with dairying. He has made many improvements on his property and has made it more productive and valuable each year. Hie belongs to Preston Lodge, No. 11, I. 0. O. F.

James Thompson, of Fountain township, is one of the early pioneers in this county. He was born in Canada April 1, 1836, and came to the States about 1859, stopping for a few days in Chatfield, Minn., and from there going on to Jordan, where he rented a log house and here with his family lived for two years. He then moved to Fountain and lived in Rev. Hitehcock's home for a period of five months, the owner having gone east for a visit. In 1861 Mr. Thompson purchased a farm in section four and engaged in agricultural industries. His house was made of logs, but was soon replaced by a frame dwelling of substantial dimensions and modern architecture. This home was not entirely satisfactory to Mr. Thompson, and as the years passed and his labors on the farm were rewarded with prosperity, be built a larger and more pretentious residence, in which he lives at the present time. He married Anna Gorrid, daughter of John and Julia (Golt) Gorrid, and to them has been born a daughter, Lucy, who married William H. Page. Mr. Page was a butter maker for many years in Fountain, and later in life operated a farm in Chatfield township. He died January 7, 1908, and his widow, Mrs. Luey Page, lives with her parents and has the responsibility of managing the home farm. To Mr. and Mrs. Page three children were born: Anna L., a milliner; Melvina J., a student at the Southern Minnesota Normal College of Austin, and Bertha S., a student of the Fountain High Sehool. Mr. Thompson and his estimable wife are enjoying a life of retirement and eomfort which is well deserved and their friends are many. Mrs. Page, their daughter, is recognized as a capable business Woman, and is respected for her good qualities and common sense.

John Kemple, a progressive farmer, has heen a resident of Minnesota since the spring of 1861. He was born in Union county, Pennsylvania, January 26, 1842, son of John and Margaret (Ginter) Kemple. The earlier years of his life were spent in the county where he was born, and there he grew up, attending school and acquiring the rudiments of his education. In 1860 he started for the West, stopping en route in Illinois, where he spent the winter. The following spring he arrived in Preston, and in this city remained for three years. In 1864 Mr. Kemple bought a farm located in section thirty-four, township of Fountain, and began carrying on general farming. In November, 1863, he married Mary Jane Sturgeon, born at Sheboygan Falls, Wis., June 2, 1847, and to them have been born five children: Charles J., Robert L., Effie, Thomas H. and Ella, deceased. [Effie married Cory Means. and they have two children, Lottie and William. Thomas H. married Emma Picket, and they are the parents of five children: Lulu, Hazel, Russell, Bulah and Louis. Mr. Kemple has a productive place, which is well tilled, and he engages in stock raising and general farming. His many good qualities have placed him in the high esteem of his fellow men, and his friends are many.

A. H. Peterson is well known in the town of Fountain as a popular merchant, and his store in that village is well stocked and meets the demands of the large trade which patronizes it. Mr. Peterson has always lived in this vicinity, having been born in the township, on section twenty-two, January 7, 1860, son of Norwegian parents. His father, Hans, came from the old country about 1854 and upon his arrival in the United States proceeded to Illinois, where he spent a year, after which he came west and settled in Minnesota, passing the remainder of his life in the township of Fountain. A. H. was brought up on his father's farm and attended the district school, his early eareer being similar to that of other boys who live on farms. In 1910 he moved into the village and entered the mereantile business, in which he is highly regarded and most suecessfnl. He married Lizzie Learberg, and to them four ehildren have been born: Bertha, Harvey, Arthur and Eva, all at home. In the various public offices of tbe township, Mr. Peterson has been prominently identified, serving as a meinber of the board of supervisors for a period of four years, as well as holding offices of minor importance. His business ability and good judgment have contributed greatly to his success and popularity, while his habits of industry and perseverance have aided him financially. He attends the Lutheran Church.

Calvin S, Powers, writer, lecturer, scientist and sculptor, now deceased, was a native of Canada, his father being a native Bf Vermont and his mother of Ireland. A self-educated man, he early in his life turned his attention to the study of literature and science, and for many years was editor of the ''New Castle (Canada) Garland.'' In 1858 he gave up this position to become a lecturer, and in this capacity traveled in many localities, acting at the same time as a reporter for a Toronto paper. In 1860 he located in Wisconsin, remaining a few months, after which he moved to Minnesota and settled on a farm in Fillmore county. For many years he was identified with the Republican party, but in 1876 endorsed the Greenback movement and was one of its staunchest supporters. Two years later he became editor of the 'Dollar Weekly,'' a paper published at Wykoff in the interest of the Greenback party. The following year, the ''Fillmore County Radieal'' was established and Mr. Powers became the editor. He twice represented his district in the state senate and was a man possessed of a great variety of ability. Together with his gift of oratory he evidently inherited some of that talent displayed so markedly by his distant kinsman, Hiram Powers, the eminent sculptor, for in the later years of his life he devoted his time to working in marble, being decidedly facile in this artistic profession. His death occurred June, 1896, and was profoundly mourned by sincere friends and by the residents of the community and county.

Henry Graskamp, a prominent farmer and dairyman, was born in Germany, April 15, 1862, son of Diedrich and Mary (Koop) Graskamp, who brought him to America in 1869 when he was seven years old. Before coming to Fillmore county he lived with his parents near La Crosse, Wis. After reaching this country, at about the age of sixteen years, he attended school in a district near Spring Valley, and after attaining suitable years, left school and went to work on his own responsibility, helping farmers in. that vicinity for some five years. He now owns 160 acres in section five, Fountain, and 160 acres in section eight, in the same.

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township. Te devotes much of his time to the raising of stock and takes particular pride in his Durham cattle, his specialties being dairying and the raising of grain. His commodious dwelling house and substantial outbuildings bear witness to the thrift and suecess of their owner, and the excellent condition of the farm shows that Mr. Graskamp is industrious and energetic. He has been identified with many of the public offices of the township, and is vice-president, agent and director of the Germapn- American Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance Company, representing that company in Mower, Olmsted and Fillmore counties. Ile married Ida Matilda Brandt, of German birth and parentage, and this union has been blessed with eight children, the hving being Edward D., Fred, Frank, Mary, Ernest and Walter.

Fred D., the oldest, completed a eommon school course in the graded schools of Fountam, and during the winter of 1906-07 spent a few months as a student in the Globe Business College at St. Paul. In the spring he returned to Fillmore county and took up work on the farm. The following winter he spent as a student in the Southern Minnesota Normal College, of Austin, Minn., and remained there until the summer of 1908. After proving himself a successful teacher in the rural schools of Polk county, Minnesota, he again took up the courses at the Southern Minnesota Normal College. Through diligent study he was deemed worthy of graduation in the spring of 1910, receiving the degree of bachelor of accounts, and having the honor of being the president of his class. Desiring a still better education he took a post-graduate course in science at the same institution. He is now an efficient teacher in the school of district No. 75, Fillmore county.

Fred, in 1907, completed a common school course in the graded schools of Fountain. After that he remained on the farm to take up duties as they faced him until the close of 1911, when he became proprietor of the Preston Livery and Feed Stable in Preston.

Diedrich Graskamp, a retired farmer now living in Wykoff, was born in Germany, and there married Mary Koop. In 1869 he came to America, bringing his wife and children, and locating in Bostwig Valley, near La Crosse, Wis., where, after being employed at various occupations, he took up farming. In 1878 he brought his family to Minnesota and scttled near Spring Valley, where he rented a farm which he worked for several years, event- ually purchasing property south of Wykoff, which he worked for a number of years, finally selling to his son, Charles, and moving to Wykoti, where he now lives in retirement.

A. W, Powers, M. D., prominent citizen aud successful physician of the village of Fountain, was born in New Castle, upper Canada, March 31, 1850, son of Calvin S. and Mary (Bailey) Powers. THe eame to Wisconsin with his parents in 1860, and that same year on to Minnesota, where they settled in the town of Carimona. Dr. Powers attended sehool in Waukokee and as he grew to manhood entered the office of Dr. Redman, of Preston, where for a time he studied medicine, later goingsto Chicago, where he attended the Rush Medical College. During his studies in this institution the college was destroyed by fire, and he completed his medical course in Cook County Hospital. In February, 1872, he opened an office in Fountain, where he has since established a large practice, being most successful in his chosen profession. He married Justina Bickford, daughter of Ira Bickford, a native of New Hampshire, and to this union have been born: Fred, of Texas; Alta, who is assistant principal in the Fountaim grammar school; Glenn C. S., a student in the Upper Towa University; Elsie and Albert, deecased. Dr. Powers has been town clerk of Fountain for the past thirty years and is now mayor of that village. At the time that his father was in the senate he acted as clerk for that assembly. He is a member of the Preston Lodge, No. 36, A. F. & A. AL, and also belongs to the M. W. A. and the Royal Neighbors.

D. J. Danielson, a retired merchant, residing in the village of Fountain, was born in Norway, May 15, 1863, and came to the United States with his parents, Edward and Christine Danielson, in 1872. For six years after their arrival in this country the family made their home in Chatfield township, this county, after which they moved to the township of Fountain, locating in section seventeen, where the father carried on general farming. The wife and mother passed away in 1882, and the father has disposed of his farm and now makes his home with his son, Carl, of Fountain township. D. J., the subject of this biography, passed the days of his youth in attending school and working for his father on the farm, remaining at, home with his parents until he became eighteen years old, at which time he became a clerk in a general store at Fountain, working five years for Bellus & Case, and four years for their suecessor, A. Peterson. After severing his connection with Mr. Peterson he secured a position as clerk for E. K. Blexrud. Six years later, when Mr. Blexrud was elected sheriff, Mr. Danielson, in partnership with his brother-in-law,

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OQ. N. Thorson, purchased the Blexrud business. For ten years this partnership continued, and then Mr. Danielson assumed entire charge of the store and conducted the busincss on his own responsibility for a period of four years, disposing of his interest to A. H. Peterson. Caroline Johnson, a daughter of John and Annie Johnson, became his wife, and they are the parents of Clara A., Jasper, Raymond, Luella, Dena and Kenneth. Mr. Danielson has ever been an active worker in his township and county, occupying many public offiees with eredit to himself and the satisfaction of his fellow citizens. For a period of eight years he was county commissioner of the second district; has served as town and village treasurer; has been president of the village council; and now occupies the offices of school clerk, in which capacity he has served for nine years. Of him it may be truthfully stated that the increasing years have brought incrcasing honor; and the high regard in which he is held by his fellow men testifies to his ability and worth. Mr. Danielson, his son, Jasper, and Mr. Herbst now conduct a general store at Hartley, Towa, under the firm name of the Herbst-Danielson Company.

Rasmus Johnson was born on the island of Falster, Denmark, May 27, 1842. After coming to this country he proceeded west to Wisconsin and located in Racine, where for two years he was employed at various occupations. He came to Minnesota in 1868 and located in Fountain township, and for three years worked for Mr. Watson, at the end of which time he made use of his hard earned money and bought the 145 acres in section thirtythree, on which he resides at the present time. At the date of his buying this farm, the only building on it was a rough shanty, which was replaced in a very few years by a comfortable frame dwelling house. Mr. Johnson now carries on general and dairy farming, and makes added improvements to his place year by year, this resulting in its well kept and prosperous appearance at the present time. He married Annie Nelson, a native of Denmark, who died March 14, 1908, leaving two children, Walter, of Spring Valley and Edward, of Iowa. Mr. Johnson has held many offices at different times, and has been school treasurer in district 78 for the past seven years. The family worships at the Norwegian Lutheran church.

C. J. Boyer, a progressive farmer, was born in the township where he now resides, Jannary 9, 1874, son of Carl and Wilhemena (Willbright) Boyer. His father came from Germany in 1854, and at once settled in section cighteen, Fountain township, this county, where for the remainder of his days, he was engaged in diversified farming, and where he reared his family of chil- dren. He died in 1904 and his widow survived him five years, passing to her eternal rest in 1909. C. J., the subject of this sketeh, was educated in the district school near his father's home and there reached his majority. Then, in partnership with his brother Fred, he purchased a farm in section twenty-five, which they cultivated and attended for six years. Mr. Boyer is now the owner of a large farm of 320 acres, in section twentyfive, divided into pasture, meadow and grain fields, and on which he conducts general and dairy farming. His large dwelling house and substantial outbuildings are well eared for and present a pleasing aspect to passers by. He was united in the bonds of matrimony with Laura Gilbert, and to them three children have been born, Bernice C., Howard M. and Ruth. Mr. Boyer is an honorable and upright citizen, respected by all with whom he is associated. Ile is a director of school district 78.

Hiram Johnson, the genial cashier of the First State Bank of Fountain, is one of the substantial men of the community. His grandparents, worthy people of Norwegian birth, brought his father, John Johnson to America in 1862 and located in the township of Fountain, where they became well known citizens. John Johnson was for many years engaged in the lumber business in Fountain village, dying in 1906. Hiram, the subject of this sketch, attended school in district 74, which was near his home, and grew to manhood in Fountain. [is first position in the business world was as clerk in a hardware store, where he was employed for two years. After severing his relations with this firm, he became interested in banking, and went to lowa, where he accepted a position in the bank at Nora Springs, remaining in the employ of that institution for a period of two years, after which he returned to Minnesota and was made cashier of the First State Bank of Fountain. In this capacity My. Johnson is admirably fitted to give satisfaction and he is held in high esteem by the citizens of that community.

E. U. Arnold, a well known farmer residing in the township of Fountain, is a native of this connty, having been born in Fountain, Oetober 26, 1865. His parents were John W. and Harriet (Hyde) Arnold, who came to Minnesota from Trumbull county, Ohio, in 1857, first locating in Olmstead county, where they remained one year; after which they came to this connty and settled on section twenty-six, in the township of Fountain, where he carried on general farming until summoned by death, October 1, 1900. The wife and mother dicd June 26, 1910. Ezra U., the subject of this sketch, was brought up on the old home farm and passed the years of his boyhood similar to other boys of his cireumstances and generation, going to school and assisting his father with the work required to make farming a suecess. He married Ella Davis, a daughter of Wilbur Davis, and they are the parents of five children, Raymond, Roland, Ruby, Nina and Wesley. Mr. Arnold has a valuable, well cultivated farm which comprises 200 acres of fertile soil, on which he engages in general farming together with dairying. TIlis present, comfortable home was built in 1910, an earlier dwelling having been destroyed by fire. He has also erected suitable outbuildings, for the shelter and protection of his farming implements, stock and grain, and his industrious habits have resulted not only in his prosperous condition at the present time, but have won the respect of his many friends and associates. Mr. Arnold is elerk of school district 78 and a stockholder in the Wykoft creamery.

William A. Bolles was born in New York state, and came from Albany, in that state, to Fountain township, in 1861, For two years after his arrival here he worked out as a farm hand, and his frugal habits, together with his perseverance and untiring industry enabled him to purchase a farm by the time he had attained his majority. This property was located in Fountain, section seven, and here Mr. Bolles built a rude log house, broke and tilled the soil, and brought the place to a high stage of cultivation. He prospered with the years, and carried on general farming until the time of his lamented death, April 24, 1910. His wife, who was Louisa Winslow, died in 1881.

Byron O, Bolles is one of the modern and progressive farmers of Fountain township, and has been prominently identified with its public affairs. He was born, August 1, 1872, in the town where he now makes his home, son of William A. and Louisa (Winslow) Bolles. As a boy he assisted with the farm work at home and attended school in his neighborhood. His whole life has been devoted to farming. His place consists of 140 aeres of well eultivated land, which is gradually being converted into a dairy farm, with a fine herd of Guernsey cattle. Few men have given the careful consideration thai Mr. Bolles has to farm conditions, and some of his improvements are widely known. Ilis modern barn has been the eause of more than state-wide comment. This barn, with an expensive sanitary silo in the middle, is cireular in form, with the stalls for the stock arranged about this silo. A series of modern sanitary stancheons adds to the comfort and convenience of the stock, the eement floor provides sanitary conditions, and numerous modern appliances for feeding and cleanliness, add to the general desirability of this model structure. The idea of the barn is Mr. Bolles' own. The milk room is also a revelation of what may be accomplished in sweetness and purity in the handling of dairy products. The subjeet of this sketch was married, May 28, 1896, to Grace Drew, who was born near Zumbrota, Goodhue county, Minnesota, May 13, 1876, daughter of Henry and Julia (Wright) Drew, and this union has been blessed with five children: Marvin, Vera, Allene, Carol and Harriet. Mr. Bolles has been supervisor of his town in times past and is pow clerk of the school board in his district. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Co-operative Association of Wykoft. ~

Theron H. Bolles was born in the township of Fountain, June 8, 1868, son of Jason L. and Mary Eliza Bolles. His father was a native of Oneida county, New York, born September 16, 1823. He was an expert hammersman by trade and manufactured caraxes, seythes, log chains and augers. In 1854, he came west and settled in section seven, Fountain township, this county, where he established his home, built a log house, and followed general farming until the infirmities of age made active labor an impossibility. The log house was replaced by one of more modern material and style of architecture, in 1567, and in this, Mr. Bolles spent the remainder of his declining years, dying in 1904. Theron H., the son, spent the early years of his life helping with the farm work and attending sehool in district 75, and as he reached young manhood, he went to St. Paul, where he took a commercial course and fitted himself for « position as bookkeeper, and in this capacity he was employed by a grocery firm for six years. After severing his connection with this firm, Mr. Bolles returned to his home on the farm and assumed charge of the home estate. He now owns 280 aeres in sections six and seven, Fountain. He was married Mareh 29, 1899, to Frances Buckingham, who has borne him two children, Ellen and Howard EF. Together with his farming interests, Mr. Bolles is engaged jn real estate business, and his resolute industry and perseveranee have added to his prosperity each succeeding year. Mr. Bolles is treasurer of school district 75, and has served in that capacity for the past five years. He is a stockholder in the Wrvkoff Co-operative Creamery Association, and is vice president of the Wykoff Shipping Association, having charge of handling and shipping live stock for that concern.

August Zincke was born in Germany, in the kingdom of Saxony, March 3, 1832, and came to America in 1847. For a few years he lived in New York, and then took up his home in Cook county, Minois. In 1868 he brought his family to Bloom- field township, this county, and two years later moved to Wykoff, where he spent two years, after which he lived in California for four years. Then he returned to Fillmore county and took up his residence on a farm near Wykoff, where he lived until 1900, when he moved to Olmsted county, where he died February 14, 1912. His wife, who was Sophie Brandt, born February 3, 1850, 'is still residing in Olmsted county.

Herman W. Zincke, a well-known farmer of Fonntain township, was born in Cook county, Illinois, April J, 1867, son of August and Sophie (Brandt) Zincke, natives of Germany. He was brought to this county by his parents, attended the district schools, and was reared on the home farm near Wykoff. After attaining the years of manhood, Herman W. assumed the responsibility of the farm for three years with his sister as honsekeeper, and then went to Chicago, where he remained for a period. In 1892 he went to South Dakota, but later came back to Fillmore county, where he has since resided. He owns a fine farm of 200 acres near Wykoff, and is interested in general farming, stock raising and dairying. He is a member of Preston Lodge, No. 36, A. F. & A. M., having been made a Mason at Spring Valley. The subject of this sketch was married June 15, 1899, to Ursa Arnold, a daughter of John W. and Harrict (Hyde) Arnold, and this union has resulted in three children: Sophia, Clarence and Hyde.

David Hutton, a well known farmer of Fountain township, was born in Dumbartonshire, Parish of Drymand, Seotland, in 1838, came to America in 1866, located at once in Fillmore county, and for about ten years was employed working on farms in and about Preston. At the end of this time, he had aceunulated enough money with which to purchase a farm in section thirtysix, Preston township, and here for several years he resided. He later moved to Carrolton, from which locality, in 1892, he moved to Laneshoro; where he made his home for two years, and then located im section thirty-six, Fountain, where, at the present time he is living, and following his chosen occupation. Mr. Hutton married Mary E. Vickerman, daughter of Thomas Vickerman, and their marriage has resulted in the following: Maggie, now Mrs. W. T. Hanning of Reardon, Wash.; Lizzie, the wife of Charles H. Utley, of Carimona township; David, married to Elma Grimley, of Fonntain township; Thomas, of Rochester; Peter d., of Reardon, Wash.; and Hannah A., of Adams county, South Dakota. Mr. Iutton is now operating the flour mill at Preston, in partnership with his son David, having taken possession of this mill October 16, 1904. The particular brands of flour to which the greatest care and attention are given are Hutton's

Pride and World's Desire, and the mill also turns out a new breakfast food whieh is known as Hutton's Hunger Cure. Mr. Hutton is respected for his many admirable qualities and is an industrious citizen, who takes a keen interest in the welfare of the county and community in which he resides. He is a Republican in politics, and a popular Mason, belonging to the blue lodge, chapter and commandery in Preston, and the Consistory at Winona. He is a stoekholder in the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Preston.

Andrew Healy, now living in Fountain township, wa' born in Carimona, April 19, 1858, son of Thomas and Mary (Kelly) Healy. Ilis father came to the United States from Ireland in 1847, going to Syraeuse, where for six years he was employed in various ¢capacitics. In this city he met and married Mary Kelly, also of Irish birth and parentage. In 1853 they started west, stopping for a year in Gelena, Illinois. There Thomas [Healy secured work on the railroad, thus obtaining his passage. After reaching Winona he and his wife eame to Carimona by means of a team of oxen. Tlere, in 1857, he homesteaded a claim, built a log house, cleared and cultivated the land, established a permanent home, and reared his family of children. He passed away in June, 1906, his wife having gone to her eternal rest in 1872. Andrew, their son, was oeeupied while a boy with studying in the log school house near his home, and helping his father with the many tasks which constitute the daily routine of a farmer's life. He was united in the bonds of matrimony with Mary Weir, daughter of James Weir, and to them have been born five children, Zeta A., Edward C., Hugh R., James T. and Nellie I. Myr. Healy's farm comprises 200 acres of land and is located on the very place where the first town meeting was held, in section nine. [Fle formerly was a director of the Harmony Fire Insurance Company, and in the many offiees to which he has been chosen has given conscientious service.

George Drury, the pioneer, was born in England, and eame to Bristol township, this county, in 1854, being married in 1858 to Katherine Pfremmer, who was born in Lyons, Franee. This worthy couple started farming under pioneer conditions, and were prominent citizens of the township until 1881, when they removed to Eugene, Ore., where Mrs. Drury died January 14, 1898. In March, 1907, Mr. Drury returned to Bristol township, where he died May 11, 1907. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom seven are living. Elizabeth married John W. Broadwater. Mary J. married Darius Broadwater. George lives in Oregon. Andrew, Frank and Sarah, grew to adult years and are now dead, while Edward and Ilelen died in infancy, Marvin lives in Oregon. Minnie married Fred Fisher of Oregon. Robert lives in Oregon. Anna E. is the wife of Samuel Ogg, of Minneapolis.

Robert Broadwater, and Rebecea (Ogg) Broadwater, his wife, were among that sturdy band of pioneers, who in the middle fifties, left their homes in the East, and settled in Carimona and Bristol township, and established the Chureh of the Brethren. This pious couple, Robert and Rebecea Broadwater, upon arriving in Fillmore county, in 1855, located two years in Carimona township, and then took wp their residence on their claim in section four, Bristol township, where they passed the remainder of their lives, the former passing away June 26, 1890, and the latter in June, 1907. They were the parents of six children, four sons and two daughters. Benjamin lives in Bristol township. Joseph lives in North Dakota. Darius lives in Preston. John W. lives on the old homestead. Elizabeth E. is the wife of Henry W. Bellingham, of Bristol township. The youngest, Rebecea, died in infaney.

Darius Broadwater, a retired farmer now livmg in Preston village, was born in Alleghany county, Maryland, now Garrett county, Maryland, June 4, 1851, son of Robert and Rebecca (Ogg) Broadwater, both of whom were also natives of Maryland. Darius was brought to Fillmore county by his parents in 1855, and here grew to manhood, attending the district schools, and remaining at home until twenty-four years of age. Then he purchased a farm of eighty acres in section nine, Bristol township. Later he sold this and acquired 160 acres in section six, Bristol township, where he engaged in general farming. His son, Frank W., now eonducts this place. Later he purchased another farm of 160 aeres in section seven, in the same township, which he conducted in connection with his other farm until 1910, when he retired and moved to Preston, the place in section seven now being conducted by his son, George A. In Preston, Mr. Broadwater has aeqrired a beautiful home surrounded by four aeres of land on ''West Columbia Heights,'' overlooking the village, and here he is spending his declining years in well deserved rest, after a hard and useful life. My. Broadwater is a member of the German Baptist Brethren church, of Bristol, which his parents assisted in founding. He is an independent voter, has been supervisor of his town, and for over thirty years served as elerk in his school district. The subject of this sketch was married July 18, 1882, to Mary J. Drury, born in Bristol township, on March 29, 1861, daughter of George and Katherine (Pfremmer)

Drury, the pioneers. This union has been blessed with five children. Urse 8. is the wife of Joseph Hahn, of Preston township. George A. is on the home farm in section seven, Bristol township. He married Jennie Sikkink. Elsie R. is the wife of the Rev. J. I'. Souders, of Bristol township, pastor of the German Baptist Brethren Church. Frank W. lives on the home farm in section six, Bristol township. Earl D. is a student in the Preston high school.