Goodhue County, Minnesota - The whole text, 1878 (part 14 of 16)

GOULD, CHARLES, farmer, sec. 31, P. 0. Lake City. Born in Walpole Co., Mass., in 1821. Married Betsy Starbird in 1817. She was born in Somerset Co., Me., in 1826. Emigrated to this county in 1855, and settled on his present estate, consisting of 51 acres, which he secured by half-breed scrip, taking up 120 acres, upon which he erected a log hut, in which he lived four years, when he erected his present residence, and has since made it his home. Is one of the early settlers of this town and county, and has been prominently identified in its interest. Ida P., wife of E. W. Rossman, Charles A., Rosa A., and Eddie W., are their living children. Lost one child, Nellie.

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BAILEY, H. W., farmer, sec. 32, P. 0. Lake City. Born in Franklin county, Mass., in 1836. Emigrated from that State with parents to Delaware county, 0., in 1842; thence to La Crosse, Wis., where his parents still reside. Came to this county in 1856 and settled in Lake City, there being but three log houses there at that time. In 1859 married Harriet E. Knapp. She was born in St. Jo, Ind., in 1813. Settled on his present estate of 160 acres in 1862; value, $40 per acre. Was justice of the peace two years, clerk of the district six years, constable two years, and is a member of Ancient Order of United Workmen. Eva W., Leeland W., Alfred W., Raymond W., and Lewis W., are their living children. Lost one child, Everett W. Are members of M. E. Church.

COREY, ORYILLE S., farmer, sec. 30, residence Central Point, P. 0. Lake City. Son of Samuel Corey, who was born in Bennington county, Vt., in 1800. Married Sarah King, in 1827. She was born in 1809, and of the several children six are living, Elijah K., Lucretia L., Luther, Jacob and Orville. The family came to this county in 1853, when there were but three white families in this town, and purchased of the half breeds 160 acres upon which they settled, living in a log habitation until their present home was erected, where his father died in 1870, after an experience of all the hardships of earty pioneer life. The subject of this sketch, mother and one sister still reside on the homestead. Held the office of assessor two years, supervisor in '76-7, road supervisor, and otherwise prominently identified with the interests of the town and county.

CARPENTER, E. F., farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. Lake City. Born in Ashtabula Co., 0., in 1835. Married Anna Ford in 1862. She was born in same county in 1841. Same year of marriage emigrated to Wabasha county, where he resided five years, when he came to this county, and settled on present estate of 160 acres, valued at $5,000, where he has since made it his home. Was clerk of the district school, and otherwise prominently identified. Ford, Ruth, Paul, Frank, Charles, are their living children.

CHURCH, JOSEPH, farmer, sec. 7, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in district oi Three Rivers, Canada in 1830, and came to this county in 1856, settling on his present estate in 1859, consisting of 280 acres, 160 of which he secured by the homestead act. Same year married Mary Randall. She was born in Cataraugus county, N. Y., in 1831. Emojene, Benjamin, Alwin, James E., Amy, Wilford M., and Elmer J. are their children. Mr. C. is one of the early settlers of this town. Is treasurer of Good Templars' lodge, a member of the Grange, and well known throughout the State.

Frontenac. Born in Saco, Me., in 1850, and emigrated to this State with parents in 1860, settling in Wabasha county, where he lived until 1861, when he returned East and remained until 1865. Subsequently his father, Benjamin, had purchased a farm near Lake City, and on his return he attended school in that city two years, when he engaged in teaching, and in October, 1875, married Jennie H. Westervelt. She was born in Boston in 1851. Engaged in his present position in the spring of 1877, where he has since made it his home.

DIXON, JAMES L., farmer, sec. 31, residence Central Point, P. 0. Lake City. Son of Harvey Dixon, who was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., in 1796. Married Margaret Webster, who died in 1832, and of the several children, James L., Almira, Jane L., Ira W., and Emily W., are living. The subject of this sketch was born in Coldwater, Mich., where the family settled in 1837, and were early pioneers in that State; where he married Mary J. Palmes in 1849. She was born in Genesee county, N. Y., in 1827. Came to this county in the spring of 1855, and settled on his present estate of 170 acres, valued at $50 per acre, which he secured by the homestead act. Served as supervisor two terms, and is one of the early settlers of this town. Emma W., Maurice J., and George E., are their living children.

FOUNTAIN, ABRAM W., farmer, sec. 8, P. 0. Frontenac. Born in Hamilton county, N. Y., in 1822. Married Catherine Wheaton, in 1844. She was born in Steuben county, N. Y., in 1824. Came to this county in 1863, and settled in Belvidere township, where he purchased a farm and resided until 1877, when he came to this town and settled on his present estate, consisting of 80 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Was justice of the peace eight years, assessor one term, and town clerk three years, and always identified with the interests of the county. Betsy A., Melvina M., Ezra B., Jane M., Rosa D. and William P., are their living children. Lost two, Stephen and Jacob. The latter enlisted in 148th N. Y. I., Co. A, and served three years; was taken prisoner at Point of Rocks, Va., exchanged, and died while on his journey home.

FRANCISCO, STEPHEN, farmer, sec. 8, P. 0. Frontenac. Born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., in 1804. Married Elizabeth Fountain in 1826. She was born in Hamilton county, N. Y., in 1806. Emigrated in 1863, and settled in Sugar Loaf Valley, this town, where he lived one year, when he moved on his present estate, consisting of 80 acres, valued at $2,000. First took land under the homestead act, and has since made it his home. Mrs. F.'s mother lives with them, in the 94th year of her age. Their only living child, Oliver P., resides at Sugar Loaf. They lost two children, Harriet and John.

GARRARD, GENERAL ISRAEL, of Cincinnati, Ohio, visited this State on a hunting tour in 1854, camping six weeks on the shores of Lake Pepin in company with his brother, Dr. Garrard. Attracted by the beautiful scenery along the banks of the lake, and particularly with the grandeur at Frontenac, he made large investments in land, in and around the latter place, in 1857, but did not become a resident of the county at that time. In 1862 he was commissioned colonel of the 7th Ohio cavalry, and in command of his regimeut went into the field in the army of the Ohio; then in Kentucky, following John Morgan in his raid in Ohio until his capture. Joined Gen. Burnside, and took command of a brigade. In the summer of 186-1 he took command of one wing of the Union army in the fight at Cynthiana, in which John Morgan, the cavalry raider, was routed. Served in the Atlanta campaign with Gen. Sherman, going to the sea, and commanded the cavalry of the army of the Ohio during that march. On account of his being one of Gen. Sherman's brigade commanders, he has had the honor of receiving from the hands of that gentleman six illustrated maps of the " campaign to the sea, " prepared by him for his officers. He returned from his march to the sea to take part in the campaign of Nashville under Gen. Thomas, which resulted in the destruction of Hood's army. His last service was in the cavalry campaign under Gen. Wilson, through Mississippi, Atlanta and Georgia. The flag of truce., notifying him of the end of the war, reached him while burning railroad bridges and cotton warehouses within seven miles of Andersonville prison, on which he was marching. Returning from the war he came to Frontenac, which he has arranged for a summer resort, a full account of which is given in this work.

GARRARD, LEWIS H., residence Lake City. Born in June, 1829, at Cincinnati, 0., of Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey stock, all of active revolutionary antecedents. Left school on account of delicate health, and spent a year (1816-7) in the Rocky Mountains and New Mexico, a narrative of which, entitled " Wah-to-yah and the Taos Trail," was written by himself and published in 1850. Graduate in 1853 of the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1856 wrote a sketch entitled " Chambersburg in the Colony and the Revolution," which was published by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, of which society, and those of Ohio and Minnesota, he is a member. In July, 1851, came to Minnesota, remained a few months, returned to Ohio, and went to Europe for two years, and in August, 1858, came to this county and settled at Frontenac. Purchased 5,000 acres of land, much of which he improved. Introduced thoroughbred Devon cattle and Southdown sheep, and was the first person in Minnesota to cultivate orchard grass, the most valuable forage plant the State possesses for grazing or hay. Was in 1859 member of the county board of supervisors, and several times chairman of the township board. Was a member of the Republican State Convention of 1859, and elected to the legislature of 1859-60, and draft commissioner for this county. In Oct., 1862, married Florence Van Vleit, of Wabasha county, and of their several children, two - Edith and Anna - are living. Moved to Lake City, Wabasha county, in 1870, and same year, with others, organized the First National Bank, and was its president for three years, when he sold his entire interest. In April, 1876, was chosen mayor of Lake City, on the license issue, and in November of the same year was elected to the legislature. In 1877, was re-elected mayor of the city, and has always borne an active part in the interests of the county and State.

HERLINGER, W. G., farmer, sec. 14, P. 0. Frontenac. Born in Northampton county, Pa., in 1822. Married Nancy E. Phillips in 1848. She was born in Chenango county, N. Y., in 1831. Emigrated to this county in 1855, and settled in this town where he pre-empted 120 acres; traveling with oxen and securing his claim at midnight. Here he erected a rude cabin and lived some years in the full enjoyment and hardships of pioneer life. He subsequently sold, and moved on his present estate of 176 acres, valued at $40 per acre, where he has since made it his home. Is one of the earliest settlers of this town. Served one term as constable. Emma and Fannie are their living: children.

HEGGIE, DAVID G., farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. Lake City. Born in Scotland in 1826, and emigrated to this country in the fall of 1847, and settled in Oswagotchie, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., where he lived until 1852, when he returned to Scotland and enlisted in the 93d Southerland Highlanders, and served five years in the Crimean war. Participated in the battles of Alma, Inkerman, and the struggle of Redan Tower. Was wounded at Alma and again at Inkerman, and confined in the hospital some months. Served two years following the close of the war. In 1858 returned to America and settled in Janesville, Wis., where in September, 1861, married Margaret White. She was born in Scotland in 1844. In 1864 removed to Mount Pleasant, Wabasha county, where he lived until March, 1878, when he moved on his present estate, consisting of 332 acres. Was chairman of the board two or three years; and the family are members of the West Florence Church. Jane, James, John, Annie M., Jennette, Mary, Martha and Isabel, are their living children. Lost one, William D.

JOHNSTON, A. M. C, farmer, sec. 24, P. 0. Lake City. Bom in Alleghany county, Pa., in 1829, and emigrated from that State to this county in 1856, purchasing 160 acres of his present estate subject to scrip, and returned East, coming again in March of the following year. His present residence, formerly built and occupied as a hotel, was burned in 1857, and rebuilt, after which Mr. J. purchased it, where he has since made it his home. This house is situated opposite Maiden Rock, and commands an extensive view of Lake Pepin and its beautiful shore. Married Celia A. Canfield, May 16, 1861. She was born in Broome county, N. Y., in 1840. Her father, J. W. Canfield, came to this county and settled in Wacoota in 1855, and was one of the early pioneers. Clara L. is their only living child. Lost one child, George W.

KELLT, DR. JOHN, retired physician, residence Central Point, P. 0. Lake City. Born in Orange county, N. Y., in 1801, and with parents emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1817, where in 1820 he married Esther Bishop. She was born in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer county, N. Y., in 1795. In 1823 moved to Ohio, and in 1829 to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he pre-empted 160 acres of land, and lived until 1845, when he moved to St. Joseph county, and in 1849 crossed the plains to California, returning by way of the Isthmus the following year. In the spring of 1853 came to this county and settled near the town plat of Florence, where he purchased 160 acres under the half breed act, and is the oldest living settler in this township. In 1866 his wife died, leaving four children, Franklin, Moses, Elizabeth and David B. His present wife, Julia Doane, was born in Worcester county, Mass., in 1808. In the spring of 1869 he moved to Lake City, where he resided until 1874, when he moved to his present estate, where he lives in retirement. Was chosen one of the board of supervisors the first organization of the State and county, and is otherwise identified with the interests of the town and county. Mary, Sarah E., and Annie J. are their living children.

MCLEAN, N. C.j retired farmer, Frontenac. Son of Hon. John McLean, of Ohio, associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, was born in Warren county, 0., Feb. 2, 1813. At sixteen years of age he graduated at Augusta College, Ky., and went immediately to Harvard College, where lie passed through the studies of the senior classes as a resident graduate, and then entered the law school, followed his profession until his health failed, when he took a sea voyage to Europe. Returning benefitted, again commenced the practice of his profession. Married in 1858 Mary L. Thompson. She was born in Lewiston, Ky. Organized the 75th regt. 0. V. I.; Com. Col., Sept. 18, 1861. In Jan., 1862, was ordered to West Virginia. At Cross Keys was promoted to the command of a brigade of four regiments, and Nov. 29 commissioned as brigadier-general. Served with McLellan, Burnside, Hooker, and participated in all the active operations through the battle of Chancellorville. When Burnside was relieved of his command, he was ordered to the command of a brigade, and participated in the battles ofKenesaw, Lost Mountain and Saltville, Va. During the war he was off duty only thirty days. In 1866 he came to this county and retired to the quietness of his beautiful home in the village, which stands on a commanding eminence overlooking the waters of Lake Pepin. Also owns 394 acres, valued at $10,000. Jacob B., Caroline B., wife of H. A. V. Post, of New York; Evaline, wife of Charles W. Whipple; John, Elizabeth M., Mary L., Nathlie, Marshall, Henriette P., are their living children. Lost three children, Rebecca, Nathaniel C. and Larz A.

ROBERTS, W. H. H., farmer, sec. 18, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Royalton, N. Y., in 1836, and in 1837, his parents emigrated and settled in Jackson county, Mich., where his father is still living. Came to this county in 1858, and settled on his present estate in 1860. Has a farm of 160 acres, which he secured on homestead act, where he has since made it his home.

Is clerk of the school district, and a mason. Values his land at $40 per acre. In 1873, he married Mary A. Mann. She was born in Pulaski, Mich., in 1851. Louis, Harry and one not yet christened, are their children.

SCHNEIDER, WILLIAM, merchant, Frontenac. Born in Cincinnati, 0-, in 1852, and came to this county and village in 1862, and was clerk in his father's store. In 3 874 married Charlotte Fraund. She was born in Germany in 1854. In the spring of 1878 he opened his present place of business, where he has since made it his home, and is conducting a fair and prosperous trade. Is member of I. 0. 0. F., and well known. Henry C, and one not yet christened, are their living children.

SWEENEY, MICHAEL, farmer, sec. 30, P. 0. Lake City. Born in St. Johns, N. B., in 1827. Emigrated to this county in 1852, and settled in Red Wing. In 1858 he crossed the plains, traveling on foot up the Mississippi to St. Anthony, thence to Fort Garry and Fort Colvin, and was one of the founders of Virginia City. Was one of the vigilance committee that hung several notorious characters at that time; and the experience of his travels, together with incidents, are thrilling in the extreme. On his return from California, in 1864, and while a portion of his party were in camp on the Yellowstone River, they were attacked by the Indians and three of the party were killed and three wounded. Returned to this county in 1865, and in 1868 married Mary A. Warta. She was born in Bohemia in 1848. Owns farm of 160 acres, valued at $50 per acre. Ellen, Margaret, Elizabeth A., Mary and Francis, are their living children. Lost one child, Annie. Mr. S. has also traveled extensively through the different States of the Union, and is well known.

SOUTHERLAND, JAMES, farmer, sec. 6, P. 0. Wacoota. Born in Dutchess county, N. T., in 1813; emigrated to Fox River, Cook county, 111., in 1837. Married Ann McGinnis in 1839. She was born in Vermont in 1820, and died in 1855, leaving three children - Helen, Ella C. and Josephine. They lost one child, Harriet. In 1857 Mr. Southerland came to this county and settled in this town, where he pre-empted 160 acres of land, and was chosen by the citizens to pre-empt the town site. Here he engaged in the mercantile business three years, when he moved to Red

Wing, and became proprietor of the Kelly House, and in 1869, moved to Muskegan county, Mich., and resided until 1871, when he returned and purchased his present estate of 148 acres, valued at $50 per acre. His present wife, Emily Post, was born in Seneca county, N. Y., in 1822. Helen, second daughter, was educated at the university of Red Wing, and graduated from that institution in 1863, teaching in the same school some years, also High School at Minneapolis, and State University.

SCHNEIDER, JACOB, merchant, P. 0. Frontenac. Born in Germany in 1831, and emigrated to America in 1851, and lived one year in New York city, when he moved to Cincinnati, 0., where in 1856 he married Doretha Shale. She was born in Germany. In 1858 he came to this county and settled in Frontenac. In 1861 he enlisted in the 7th Minn. I., Co. G, and served three years; one of which was against the Indians. Participated in battles of Nashville, Mobile, and all the battles in which that regiment was engaged. Honorably discharged at the close of the war ; returned and opened hotel at Frontenac, where he resided until 1872, when he came to this village and erected his present residence and store, where he has since continued in business. Are members of Lutheran Church.

TERWILMGER, GILBERT, farmer, sec. 16, P. 0. Frontenac. Born in Orange county, N. Y., in 1827. Married Margaret A. Sandt, in 1848. She was born in Northampton county, Pa., m 1829. Came to this county in 1860, and settled on his present estate, consisting of 160 acres, which he purchased of the half-breeds, and where he has since made it his home. Filled the office of chairman of the town board ten years, and is well known. Elizabeth, Emma, George, Charles, Eugene and Irvine, are their children.

WEED, DAVID T., farmer and broom manufacturer, sec. 31, residence Central Point, P. 0. Lake City. Born in Fairfield, Conn., in 1818, from which State he emigrated to Kenosha county, Wis., and was one of the first settlers in that territory, taking charge of 1,000 acres of land. In 1855 went to Fox River, Wis., where he married Mary Northfield. She was born in England in 1 836. In 1856 moved to Fond du Lac, and in 1858 came to this county, bringing 3,000 head of cattle, which he lost by speculation, and has acquired his present position by his perseverance and industry. Now owns farm of 195 acres, valued at $75 per acre. Was justice of the peace three years, town treasurer and school treasurer, and was always interested and identified in the interests of the town and county. Josephine, Fannie, Martha, Charles, Lincoln and Jennie are their living children. Lost two, Jessie and David.

BENNEFELD, JOHN BARTHOLD, farmer, sec. 18, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Valdorf, Germany, Aug. 6, 1821. Was married in 1819 to Christina Vessel. She was born in Vandorf, Germany, Dec. 12, 1829. Came to the United States in 1852, settled in Warren county, Mo., where he remained till 1857, when he came to this county. While en route via steamer near Davenport, Iowa, the boat was burned, they lost everything except the clothes they had on at the time. A few days afterwards they reached Red Wing without money. Settled five miles west of Red Wing, where he cut cord wood and worked by the day at anything that presented, that he might recover from his misfortunes. On the 2nd day of December, same year, while returning late at night from Red Wing, where he had been for a doctor, he lost his way, and was compelled to wander about in the cold until morning when he finally reached his house, when it was discovered that his feet were so badly frozen that it was found necessary to amputate them. Came to this farm in the spring of 1858, where he prospered until 1874, when another misfortune overtook him, the destruction of his house by fire with all the contents, except one stove and two beds. He at once proceeded to erect the house he now occupies. Owns 184 acres of land. Have ten children, Louisa, Willie, Fred, John, Henry, Charlie, Ernest, Mary, Edward and Lydia. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

BEAUFORD, JOHN H., M. D., sec. 19, P. 0. Hay Creek. Born in Vergennes, Addison Co., Vermont, July 19, 1839. In the spring of 1864, he entered the Rutledge Commercial College, Springfield, 111. ; graduated in 1867. Commenced the study of medicine, and attended lectures in 1869, at Evansville, Ind. ; graduated as M. D. in 1872. Went to St. Louis, where he continued his studies with the advantage of lectures from the best medical talent. Remained there until the summer of 1875, when he came to Minnesota, landing in Red Wing, July 3d, where he resided one year. Came to this place in 1876, and has been engaged in the practice of medicine ever since. Has now in course of erection a residence, in which he will establish a drug store. Owns one acre of land. Was married June 24, 1873, to Lena Matz. She was born in Germany, in 1849. Have two children, Ida and Fred. M. Family attend the M. E. church.

BORGSHATZ, HENRY, farmer, sec. 30, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in West Phalen, Prussia, Oct. 18, 1843; came to United States in 1866; went to St. Louis and remained four months; came to this county in August, same year; worked at Red Wing about three years; was married June 7, 1870, to Mrs. Anna Mehrkins (maiden name Grotendick.) She was born in Vator, Prussia, in 1837. Came to this farm immediately after their marriage; own 160 acres of land. Mrs. Borgshatz is the mother of three children by first marriage - Louise H., Maria and Margaretta; have three by second marriage - Henry W., Katrina and Katie. Mr. Borgshatz is one of the directors of the Lutheran School. Family are members of that church.

DAMMANN, PETER, farmer, sec. 30, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Hadendorff, Hanover, Germany, Nov. 18, 1830. Served seven years in the 4th regt. infantry, German army; eighteen months inactive service; was honorably discharged in May, 1858. Soon after started for the U. S., landing in Red Wing Oct. 3d, and to this farm soon afterward. Owns 145 acres. Was married May 13, 1863, to Margaretta Buck. She was born in Hanover, Feb. 28, 1846. Have seven children - Henry, Metha, John, Louisa, Frederick, Hans and Emma. Mr. D. was roadmaster three years.

DICKE, FREDERICK W., farmer, sec. 11, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, March 12, 1826. Was married there in 1851, to Anna Schoregge. She was born in Germany, Dec. 20, 1831. Came to the U. S. in 1852. Made the voyage in sail vessel, being seven weeks on the way; landed first at New Orleans; went to St. Louis same year; was there two years; thence to this county, landing in Red Wing May 7, 1855. Worked in and about the town at anything that presented, until 1858, when he came to this farm. Owns 160 acres. Have one son living, Henry, who resides on the Home farm. Lost two, Christian and an infant unnamed. Mrs. D. died Nov. 13, 1868, aged 37 years. Mr. D. was school director three years. Family belong to the Lutheran church, of which Mr. D. has been treasurer ever since its organization.

HETES, HENRY, farmer, sec. 27, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Lancashire, England, June 27, 1818. Was married there to Fannie Crawshaw. She was born in same place, July 27, 1821. Came to the United States in

1849. After a residence of eight years on Staten Island, N. Y., he came to this county, arriving at this farm in Sept., 1857. Owns 160 acres of land. Have nine children living - Frances, Alice, Mary, Sarah, John, Albert, Nancy, George, Ida. The oldest son, Wm. H., enlisted 1861 in the 11th U. S. Inf. ; was promoted Sept. 18, 1863, to sergeant, and soon after appointed color bearer of the regiment. After serving nearly three years, and participating in many of the principal battles in which the army of the Potomac were engaged, he fell at the battle of the Wilderness, our troops being forced back at the time. His body was left in the enemy's hands, and was never recovered. Mr. H. has served as clerk of school board three years; has been connected with the grange of this county as lecturer, &c. Was also one of the first to espouse the Greenback cause in this State; has served on the State central committee ever since its organization; frequently writes on the subject in the local papers.

HINNEN, HENRY, farmer, sec. 29, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Hadendorf, Hanover, Germany, July 15, 1832. Came to this county in 1858. Remained in and about Red Wing three months, then came to this farm - then wild land, now under a good state of cultivation with substantial house, barn, etc., consists of 160 acres. Mr. H. was married Aug. 4, 1861, to Mary Lenkpiehl. She was born in Mecklenburg, Schwaren, Germany, March 10, 1811. Have six children - Wilhelmina, Christina, Lydia, Rudolf, John and Henry. Lost three - Willie, Frederick and Henry. Mr. H. was roadmaster three years. Family attend the Lutheran church.

HENNINGS, CHRIST., farmer, sec. 26, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Aug. 15, 1838. Came with his parents to this county in 1857. Settled on Wells Creek in this section. Enlisted in Oct., 1861, in Co. E. 3rd Minn. Inf. Was with the regiment in their campaign against the Indians. Afterward went south and participated in all the marches, scouts, and battles in which the regiment was engaged. Was among the captured in the action at Murfreesboro, Tenn, July 13, 1862. The surrender being made, owing to the inefficiency of the colonel commanding. Were paroled, afterward exchanged. Served till Nov. 28, 1861, at which time he was mustered out on account of expiration of term of service. Was married Nov. 9, 1868, to Margaret Jane Saunders. She was born in England in 1818. Have five children - Irvin, Willie, Ozro, Clarence, and Fred. Owns 240 acres of land. Family belong to the Presbyterian church.

KRUGER, HON. RUDOLPH, farmer, sec. 21, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Holstein, Germany, Dec. 22, 1827; was married in May, 1818, to Caroline Prigge; she was born in Germany, July 5, 1827. The following month after his marriage Mr. Kruger and wife came to New York city; followed his occupation (cabinet making;) at the expiration of two years he went to Pike county, Pa., where he remained until 1854, when he came west as far as Galena, 111., where he remained one year; thence to this county, reaching his farm some time in 1855; has resided here ever since. Owns 160 acres of land. Mr. Kruger has been prominently identified with the interests of the county, and especially the town, ever since he came here. Being among the first settlers; he assisted in organizing and naming this town. He was a member of the first board of supervisors, an office he has repeatedly held since ; ten years of the time as chairman of the board. He was the first tax collector in the town. Was county commissioner one term. In 1875 he was elected to the State Legislature, and re-elected in 1876; has been clerk of the school board ever since the district was organized. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Co. E, 3d Minn. Inf., accompanied the regiment in marches, scouts, etc. ; was engaged in several battles, and after being taken prisoner at Murfreesboro, Tenn., they were ordered home to defend the State against the Indians; participated in the battle of Wood Lake in 1862, accompanying the expedition to the Missouri River. He was mustered out as a sergeant at Fort Snelling in 1864. Has four children living - William, George, Rudolph and John. Lost four - Matilda, Barnhard, Lillie and Charley. Mr. Kruger is a member of Red Wing Lodge No. 8, F. and A. M. Family belong to the Lutheran Church.

OLSON, CHRISTAIN, farmer, sec. 23, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Norway, Jan. 29, 1825. Was married in 1852, to Ellen 0. Bjarke. She was born in Norway, June 29, 1829. Came to the U. S. in 1854; settled in Racine, Wis. ; came to this county in 1859, and to this farm the same year. Owns 120 acres of land. Have seven children living, Martin, Indiana, Lena, Charles, Oscar, Louis and Christina. Mr. 0. has been clerk of school board 3 years, and director 5 years. Family belong to the Lutheran church, of which Mr. 0. is a trustee. Republican.

SCHERF, FERDINAND, farmer, sec. 23, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1834. Came to the U. S. in 1854. Was engaged at chopping cord wood in Niagara county, New York, at 37^ cents per cord. Went to work on the Niagara suspension bridge in 1854, where he worked until it was completed in 1856, when he came to this county. Went to St. Louis and was married Oct. 25, 1861, to Lena Grasel. She was born in St. Louis, Jan. 30, 1843. Returned soon after, and settled on farm where he now resides. Owns 283 acres. Have four children living, Frederick, Henry, William and George. Lost five - Anna,. Amelia, Bertie and two in infancy. Was township supervisor. He is a member of L'Etoille du Nord lodge, 23, Red Wing.

STEELE, GEORGE, farmer, sec. 35, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Henderson, Ky., Feb. 12, 1820. When fourteen years old he left home, and crossing into Indiana, obtained work on one of the many flat boats then carrying produce, etc., down the Wabash; thence on the lower Mississippi to New Orleans. Was engaged in various capacities (chiefly as pilot) on rafts, flat boats, etc., for 21 years, along the Mississippi from Fort Swelling to New Orleans. Has considered this section of country his home since

1843. Confining himself chiefly to the Wisconsin side until 1852, when he bought a claim in sec. 10, where Fred. Saupe now resides. This he sold in 1855, and bought the farm where he resides at present. Owns 160 acres of land. Was married Aug. 26, 1855, to Junia Pingrey. She was born in Cataraugus county, N. Y., May 30, 1833. Have five children - Ira, Frank, Eva, Effie, and Eda. Eva, the eldest daughter, has been successfully engaged in teaching for some time, having taught six terms in this county. Mrs. S. has the honor of teaching in 1854-55 the first school organized in the vicinity of Wacoota - at that time known as Bullard's Landing. Mr. S. can be truly styled one of the pioneers of this county, who has had his full share of the hardships and privations incident to frontier life. Has served ten years as school director. Family attend the M. E. church.

STROMBERG, PETER, farmer, sec. 26, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Jan. 8, 1829. Came to this county in 1857; lived in Red Wing until the spring of 1859, when he moved to the farm where he now resides. Was married in 1862 to Margaret Studt. She was born in Germany in 1826; died in 1863, leaving one child which died at the age of five months. Was married again in 1864 to Eliza Fischer. She was born in Germany, Sept. 23, 1838. Have five children - Louis, Leonard, Eliza and a pair of twins, Girtie and Peter. Mr. S. was supervisor three years, town treasurer seven years, and school director four years. Family are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. S. is a member of the L'Etoile du Nord Lodge No. 23, I. 0. 0. F., Red Wing.

SANTELMAN, AUGUST, farmer, sec. 29, P. 0., Red Wing. Born in Stederdorf, Hanover, Germany, April 18, 1836. Came to the U. S. in 1855. Was in Ottawa, 111., until Sept., 1856, when he came to this county. After working about Red Wing some three years, he came to this farm. Was married Oct., 1859, to Mary, daughter of Peter and Mary Meincke, who now resides with them. She was born in Nottensdorff, Hanover, March 25, 1840. Have eight children living - Mary, Sophia, Edward, Henry, Amelia, August, Minnie, and William. Lost their eldest son, Willie, died Jan. 12,' 1861. Owns 200 acres of land. Was treasurer of the school board two years, and is serving his first term as school director. Family belong to the Methodist church, of which Mr. S. has been class-leader ten years, and superintendent of Sabbath School one year.

SENKP1EHL, CHRISTIAN, farmer, sec. 31, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Grosz Stromkendorf, Mecklenburg Schwerin, Germany, Dec. 4, 1833. Was married there April 12, 1858. On the 15th took passage on the sail vessel " Old Doctor" for the United States, reached New York city May 21st, continued their journey direct to this county, arriving in Red Wing May 28, and on the 1st of June, 1858, took up their abode on this farm, erecting buildings such as could be hastily constructed, which have since been replaced by an elegant dwelling and good barns, etc. Owns 240 acres. His wife's maiden name was Mary Zauder. She was born in Peblou, same duchy, Germany. Have seven children - Charles, Hennericka, Gustoff, Christina, William, Henry and Christian. Lost two in infancy. Mr. S. was supervisor four years, treasurer of schools board four years, and director one. Belongs to the Lutheran Church.

STAIGER, ALBERT, farmer, sec. 33, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Wittenberg, Germany, Feb. 11, 1828. Came to the U. S. in 1853. Spent about five years in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio, the greater part of the time working at a boarding school near Glendale. Was married Aug. 7, 1858, and came direct to this county, and settled on this farm, consisting of 190 acres. Wife's maiden name was Catherine Smith. She was born in Ireland, in 1833. Have living with them, Kresinz and Raymond Staiger, and David and Nellie O'Brien. Mr. S. was one of the first directors in this school district, which he assisted in organizing. Was also treasurer of board five years. Family belong to the Catholic church.

SCHERF, ANTON, farmer, sec. 15, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Oct. 7, 1831. Came to the U. S. in 1854. His brother Ferdinand and himself, accompanied by their father, Martin Scherf, (now a resident of Red Wing, age 78 years,) began life in this country by chopping cord wood in Niagara county, N. Y., at 37| cents per cord. After which they obtained work on the suspension bridge at the falls, where they all worked until it was completed in 1856. Came to this county in fall of the same year. Was married in Red Wing, in November, 1861, to Sophia Katlerjohn. She was born in Germany, June 18, 1837. Owns 360 acres of land. Have four children - Albert, Matilda, Martin and Frederick. Served one year as supervisor. Is a member of lodge No. 23, I. 0. 0. F.

SCHLUTER, HENRY, farmer, sec. 8, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Feb. 13, 1831; was married April 2, 1853, to Dora Kaltenbach; she was born in Germany, May 20, 1832. Came to the United States in 1856, landing in New York city, June 7; spent the remainder of summer in Schuylkill county, Pa. ; thence to Chicago, and from there to this county, where they landed Oct. 3, 1857. Moved to his farm in 1858; it then consisted of wild uncultivated land, now well improved with buildings and under good cultivation; owns 143 acres. Has eight children living - Henry, Dora, Charlie, Egon, Christine, Alfred, Tillie and Norbert. Lost five, Fred, and Edmund, and three in infancy. Mr. Schluter has served as constable six years, assessor six years, clerk of school board ten years, and supervisor one term. Family belong to the Catholic Church.

ANDERSON, JOHN, farmer, sec. 7, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden in 1826. Was married there in 1857, to Betsy M. Gustafson. She was born in Sweden in 1826. Came to this county in 1855. Settled within a mile of his present residence, when there was but eight or ten families in Featherstone Tp. Came to this farm in 1867. Owns 360 acres of land. Have six children - David A., Ida C, George Wm., Alexander P., Frank L. and Arthur E. Mr. A. has served six years as school director. Family belong to the Baptist Church.

ANDERSON, OLOF, farmer, sec. 18, P. 0. Vasa. Born in Sweden, Aug. 25, 1837. Came to this county in 1856. In September, 1861, he enlisted in company D., 3d Minn. Infty. Went direct to Louisville, Ky. Marched from there in the direction of Nashville, and arrived in front of Fort Donnelson just as the fort surrendered. Was taken prisoner at Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 13, 1862, Was soon after exchanged, and ordered home to fight the Indians in this State and Dakota. Returned in 1863 to Vicksburgh; was there at surrender of Pemberton's forces. Afterward done marching and fighting from Columbus, Ky., through Mississippi and up the Tennessee to Knoxville. Mustered out in October, 1865. Was married in 1867 to Nellie Nelson. She was born in Sweden, Oct. 25, 1841. Have five children - Nels J., Effie, Arthur, Selma and Anna M. Owns 185 acres of land. Family belongs to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

BROWN, ROBERT, farmer, sec. 16, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Ireland in 1831; accompanied his parents to Canada in 1838; was married May 13, 1856, to Martha McGarvey; she was born in Ireland. They came to this county same year of marriage. Owns 220 acres of land. Have four children living - Anna M., Alice A., Charles and Lulu A.; lost two, Bell and an infant son. Family belong to the M. E. Church, Red Wing, of which

BURKARD, ALBERT A., hotel, store and farm, sec. 24, P. 0. Hay Creek. Born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 27, 1835; came to this county in 1856. He made a claim of 160 acres in sec. 9, Hay Creek township; returned east as far as Chicago; staid till 1859, when he came again to this county, and found his claim "jumped," he then bought it. Was married May 1, 1860, to Ottilie Holtzman; she was born in Alsace, Germany, Nov. 25, 1837. Have seven children - Emma, Louise, Ottilie, Albert, Katia, Joseph A. and Clara. Mr. Br^own is postmaster, Hay Creek; a position he has held since 1875, when the office was first established. He is a member of the North Star Lodge No. 23, I. 0. 0. F., Red Wing. Family belong to the Catholic Church.

COOK, GEORGE W., farmer, sec. 1, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, April 8, 1831. Came to the U. S. in 1818. Was engaged in manufacturing cigars in Cincinnati, ()., till 1853, after which he kept a dry goods store near Marietta, 0., four years. Came to Red Wing in 1856, and in 1858 took up a claim where he now resides. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 6th regt. Miun. I., and was ordered to the frontier to repel the Indians, who were committing depredations at New Ulm, etc. Participated in the battle of Wood Lake, also assisted in rescuing the white prisoners at Camp Release. In 1864, went to Helena, Ark., and from there to New Orleans, where he was discharged for disability in June, 1865. Was married Sept. 11, 1865, to Sophronia Myers. She was born in Switzerland. Died Jan. 16, 1867. Was married again Oct. 2, 1867, to Mrs. Louisa Correll, (maiden name Fox.) She was born in Germany. Has two children by first marriage, Augusta and John; five by second, Clara, Alice, Laura, George and Sarah. Owns 130 acres of land. Family belong to the German M. E. Church.

FEATHERSTONE, GEORGE, farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Clinton county, N. Y., June 13, 1829. Was engaged several years as teacher in Ohio and Michigan. Came to this county in 1856, being among the first to settle on Featherstone Prairie. Owns 160 acres of land, less two acres donated for church purposes, in favor of the M. E. Church. Mr. F. was supervisor one year and town clerk, in all, about fourteen years. Raises a considerable amount of stock in connection with farming.

FRENN, LARS, farmer, sec. 30, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden, May 19, 1819. Entered the army in 1811. Served in Elfs Borgs regiment No. 15, till 1852. Was married in 1812, to Stina Svansdotter. She was born in Sweden, Feb. 9, 1801. Have three children - Per, John, Andrew, Joseph, and Charles Augustus. Came to the U. S. in 1852. Lived in Dupage county, 111., till 1861, when he moved to this county. Owns 211 acres of land. Was supervisor three years. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church, of which Mr. F. has been deacon twenty-one years.

FRYBERGER, WILLIAM, farmer, sec. 20, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Clermont county, Ohio, May 9, 1823. Went with his father to Hamilton county in 1831. Was married in 1853 to Margaret M. Burroughs. She was born in Shawnee town, 111., June 28, 1832. Came to this county in 1855. Owns 170 acres of land. Have six children living - Clara L, William 0., Margaret M., Herschel B., Lucien E., and Nellie M. Lost one. Alma; died Nov. 29, 1856. Mr. F. has been chairman board of supervisors sixteen years, town treasurer one vear, assessor two, and school trustee about 12 years. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

GOHEEN, GEORGE 0., farmer, sec. 4, P. 0. Red Wing. Lives with his father, Wm. G. Goheen, who was born in Lancaster county, Pa., Aug. 7, 1809, was married in 1840 to Susan B. Mayberry. She was born in Washington county, Maryland, Oct. 3, 1818. Moved West in 1811, settled in St. Clair county, 111., were he remained until 1863, when they moved to this farm. Owns 161 acres. Have five children - Wilbur F., now in Cincinnati, 0. ; Lycurgus, in Jacksonville, 111. ; Kate, George 0. and Ann V. Lost five - William M., Sylvanus, Davis, Samuel and Ann. Mr. G., sen., is serving second term as clerk of school board. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

HANCOCK, WM. B., farmer, sec. 1, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Oxford, N. H., Jan. 26, 1832. Accompanied his parents to Washington county, Vt. Came to this county in 1853. Was married in December, 1855, to Laura Smith. She was born in Washington county, Vt., Jan. 13, 1832. Owns 135 acres of land. Mr. H. enlisted in 1861 in the 6th regt. Vt. Infty. Was wounded in an action in front of Yorktown, Va., in consequence of which he was discharged and receives a pension. Have three children - Eugene, Arabella and Maud. Family attend the M. E. Church.

HAWKINSON, OLE, farmer, sec. 3, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden, Nov. 9, 1833. Came to the United States in 1851. Stayed the first winter in St. Charles, Kane county, 111. He finally landed in Red Wing in April, 1855, which then consisted only of a few houses, two stores and two taverns. Came to this farm in 1857. Owns 160 acres where he resides, and 320 in Nobles county. Was married the same year on the 31st day of October to Keirsty Nelson. She was born in Sweden, Nov. 5, 1836. Have nine children living - William, Hannah, Nellie, Anthony, Edward, Ferdinand, Oscar, Theodore and Selma. Lost one, Eugenia, born Feb. 16, 1869, died July 21, 1870. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

ISBEBG. JOHN P., farmer, sec. 7, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden, May 6, 1813; was married there in 1851, to Ingeri Olson; she was born in Sweden, July 27, 1811. Came to this State in 1855, settled in Washington county, remained there till 1865; thence to this county. Owns 145 acres of land. Had two children, Nels, who died Jan. 22, 1868, left a little girl, Hannah A., who resides here with her grandparents; and John B., died Oct. 11, 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Isberg belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

JOHNSON, REV. JONATHAN G., resides on farm, sec. 32, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Claremont, Sullivan Co., N. H., Aug. 31, 1816. At the age of twenty-one he entered the high school at Newberry, Vermont, preparatory to entering the ministry; was a member of Osmond C. Baker's Theological school, the first class of the kind formed under the auspices of the M, E. Church in the United States; was ordained a minister of that church in 1846, and has, with the exception of two years, been engaged as local preacher ever since. Was married in 1845 to Rosanna Huckins; she was born in Orange, Vermont, Oct. 10, 1814. Came to this county in Jan.,

1856. Made a claim and built near where J. Bryan now resides, in Burnside ; moved family there in August of same year. His wife, also, being zealous in the Christian work, they began holding meetings at their house at once. It was also the place where the first Sabbath School was organized in the township, with which and other schools in Featherstone the family have ever since been identified. Mr. J. was a member of the first board of supervisors that met in that township; was clerk and treasurer of town board; held same position up to the time of moving to this farm in 1867. Owns 100 acres; have three children living - Charley H., James A. and Rosa. Lost the eldest, Julia; died in New Hampshire, in 1852, aged three years.

LITTLE, FREDERICK F.,dry goods, groceries, etc., Trout Brook Tannery, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in N. H., Dec. 22, 1833. Went to Maine in 1843, where he was married June 20, 1853 to Nancy C. Williams. She was born in Maine in 1838. Have seven children - Ellen, Fred. W., Marrietta, Carrie, Frank L., Harry, Ada and Howard. Has been engaged in business here one year. Family attend the Episcopal church.

McMANUS, THOMAS J., farmer, sec. 33, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Stephenson county, 111., May 18, 1844. Came to this county in 1854; made a claim where he now resides, being only ten years of age at the time, and stayed here six weeks alone while his brother returned to 111. for his mother. Sold out to his brother; went to California in 1862, via overland route. Returned in Sept., 1867, bought back the farm, consisting of 80 acres; was married Oct. 11, same year, to Harriet Gaulter; she was born in Missouri, March 10, 1851. Have four children - Massena, Felix, Louis W., and John C. Has been clerk of school board three years.

MONSON, CHRISTINE, widow (maiden name Johnson,) farming, sec. 6, P. 0. Vasa. Born in Sweden, Aug. 8, 1836; came with her parents to La Crosse, Wis., in 1854, where they lived three years. She was married there Feb. 15, 1855, to Andrew Monson; he was horn in Sweden, June 30, 1826. They came to this county in 1857. She owns 152 acres of land. Have ten children - Charles J., Mary A., Emeline, Hannah C, Alma C, Frank L., Oscar A., Nancy A., Ebba T. V., and Anton P. Z. Lost one, Martha L., died Jan. 18, 1857. Mr. Monson was serving his second term as treasurer school board at the time of his death, which occurred April 13, 1878. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church, Vasa.

NELSON, HANS, farmer, sec. 2, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden in 1822. Was married in 1817 to Betsy Svenson. She was born in Sweden in 1822. Came to this county in 1866. Have three children - Carrie (Mrs. Ostegren,) Anna and Sven. Lost two - Ellen, died in 1866, and Livia in 1875. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

ODMAN, CHARLES, farmer, sec. 6, P. 0. Vasa. Born in Sweden in 1821. Was married there in 1850 to Christine Anderson. She was born in Sweden in 1824. They came to this county and to this farm in 1865. Owns 265 acres of land. Have seven children - Anna, Louise (now Mrs. Anderson,) Christine (Mrs. Youngdahl,) Mina (Mrs. Olson,) Alfred, Emma and Ella, all born in Sweden, and Mary born at this place. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

PEULM, WILLIAM, carpenter. Lives on sec. '26, P. 0. Hay Creek. Born in Germany, Oct. 20, 1812. Came with his parents to the United States in 1815. Settled in Indiana, where his parents died in 1819. Enlisted in 1861, in the 14th Ind. I. Was engaged principally in garrison duty at Chattanooga, Knoxville, etc. Mustered out in June, 1865. Came to this county in 1873. Owns 160 acres in sec. 34. Is a member of the German Lutheran Church.

PERKINS, HARTSON E., farmer, sec. 9, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Franklin county, Maine, April 12, 1835. Came to this county when 20 years old; landed in Red Wing Nov. 10, 1855; took claim of 160 acres, where he and his brother Charles, lived for two years, engaged at intervals working in the pineries on Apple River, Wis. The second winter he spent in banking wood on the Mississippi below Red Wing, an enterprise in which he lost every dollar he had. In 1867, he built the house where he now resides, having up to that time accumulated 480 acres of land, which he has since increased to 814, in this township, besides 800 acres in other localities. He has also an interest in several enterprises in Red Wing. Was married March 20, 1859, to Vilette P. Ellsworth. She was born in Franklin county, Maine, Oct. 10, 1842. Have five children, Marshall T., born Nov. 28, 1863; Alfred H., Oct. 26, 1868; Berton G., Sept. 9, 1870; Frank E., Sept. 4, 1874, and Elmer A., March 2, 1876. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

PHILLIPS? CASS A., currier and tanner. In charge of currying department of John F. Porter's Trout Brook Tannery. Born in Boston, Mass., July 27, 1840. 1858 came to Chicago, where he served his time with the Chicago Hide & Leather Co. Worked for them until 1861, when he was one of the first to respond to the call for troops. Was a member of what was known as Co. A. Went to Cairo, 111., for the defense of the border States. At the expiration of three months was mustered out. About May 20, 1862, he enlisted in Battery L, 1st Ohio Lt. Art., Captain Gibbs. Was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, where he participated in all the general engagements for the ensuing three years. Was mustered out July 4, 1865, at Todd barracks, Columbus, O. Returned to Chicago. Was married in Oct., 1868, to Kate A. Keene. She was born in Chicago in 1850. Came to this county in 1865. Has been connected with Trout Brook Tannery ever since. Have three children living - Josie, John and Emma. His youngest son, Frank, died Aug. 13, 1878, aged one year and eleven months. Family attend the Catholic church. Politics, Republican.

PORTER, JOHN F., tanner, sec. 2, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Monroe Co., Ohio, May 7, 1843. Came to Minnesota in 1864. Settled in St. Paul. Worked there seven years; then came to this county, where he is now proprietor of the Trout Brook Tannery, doing business amounting to about $25,000 annually. Owns 212 acres of land. Was married March 1,

Have three children - Bertha Louise, George F., and Edward H. Mr. P. was justice of the peace one year, also clerk of the school district. Family attend the Presbyterian Church, Red Wing.

PERKINS, TIMOTHY F., farmer, sec. 16, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Farmington, Franklin county, Maine, Dec. 30, 1804. Was married Sept. 22, 1829, to Theresa Ellsworth. She was born in same county, Aug. 14, 1809. Mr. P. followed farming in his native State more than 35 years, clearing a farm of 1O0 acres from the heavy timber land of that country. Served as town treasurer six years, collector one year, and constable a ! number of years. Came to this county in 1861. Owns 80 acres. Have

PORTER, JUDSON A., foreman Trout Brook Tannery. Born in Monroe county, Ohio, April 20, 1854. In 1871 he went to St. Paul, where he engaged in this business, working for his brother until 1872, when he commenced here, where he has been working ever since. Was married Sept. 12, 1876, to Amelia Rheim. She was born in St. Peter, Minn., May 21, 1858. Have one child, Bessie May, born Aug. 22, 1877. Belong to the Presbyterian Church.

ROSBY, SOLOMON C, farmer, sec. 6, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden in 1839. Came to this county in 1864. Was married May 7, 1877, to Anna G. Ekbaig. She was born in Sweden in 1849. Owns 162 acres of land. Mr. R. is serving his third term as treasurer of school board; was road master five years. Is a member of I/Etoile du Nord Lodge No. 23, I. 0. 0. P. Family attend the Swedish Lutheran Church of which Mrs. S. is a member.

RICE, EDSON, (deceased,) farmer, sec. 35, P. 0. Goodhue Center. Born in Oneida county, N. Y., in 1816. Married June 29, 1839, to Harriet Cabot; she was born in Henrietta, Genesee county, N. Y., May 24, 1818. Mr. Rice, in 1848, moved to the Tonawanda Reservation, where he bought land and remained until 1860, when he was forced to abandon his property m consequence of irregularities in Indian affairs. Came direct to this place in May, 1861, where he died in 1876. Two children living, William E. and George H. Lost one, Harriet Louise, died in New York, Dec. 15, 1846. Mrs. Rice owns 160 acres of land. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

SMITH, JAMES B., farmer, sec. 1, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Green county, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1822; came to Waukesha county, Wis., in 1847. Married in 1852, to Lucretia Drum; she was born in Gallatin, Columbia county, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1829. Came to this county in 1854, settled at Wacoota; served as justice of the peace six years, postmaster at Wacoota five years. Was instrumental in organizing the Presbyterian Church at West Florence, of which the family are members; Mr. Smith is one of the elders. Has lived on this farm two years; owns 100 acres. Have six children living - Anna E., Mary R., Estella G., Alured B., Jennie L. and James Leroy. Lost three - one infant died in Wisconsin, and Ellen M. and Adella M. died in this county, aged respectively five and six months.

STORKEL, PHILLIP, farmer, sec. 20, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Nov. 2, 1823; accompanied his parents to the United States in 1833; remained first summer in Cincinnati, 0.; moved from there to Fulton Co., 111. He was married there on Dec. 14, 1844, to Matilda Freeborn. She was born in Ohio, in March, 1825. Moved to this county in 1854. Owns twenty-three acres of land. Have eight children living - John, Carrie, Joshua, William, Freeborn, Richard, Hannah and Charlie. Lost pair twins in infancy, and Ira, third son, was drowned, June 19, 1854, near Red Wing, when two years of age. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

TAYLOR, B. J., farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Canada June 10, 1838. Came to this county in 1859; in Aug., 1862, he enlisted in Co. F 6th Minn. I. Served on the frontier of Minnesota and Dakota in campaign against the Indians, participating in the battle of Wood Lake. Was discharged on account of sickness, in July, 1864, just as the regiment was on the eve of departure for active service in the south. Was married Dec. 18, 1867, to Margaret Featherstone. She was born in Pa., Feb. 14, 1840. Have three children - Lily F., Clarence T., and B. Harold. Owns 210 acres of land. Served one term as supervisor of Goodhue Tp. Family attend the Methodist Church, of which Mrs. T. is a member.

TRIPP, MERRITT, farmer, sec. 15, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Tompkins county, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1837. Was engaged in farming there until 1861, when he came to this county, landing in Red Wing, May 17. Rented farm of Samuel Giles, in sec. 2. Was married Dec. 20, 1865, to Abbie S. Perkins. She was born in Franklin county, Maine, May 10, 1847. In 1866, he purchased this farm consisting of 160 acres. They have three children, Cora P., born Sept. 10, 1867; Timothy B., April 6, 1870; and Anna May, March 27, 1874. Family attend the M. E. Church.

ANDERSON, JACOB, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Vasa; was born in Sweden, Oct. 10, 1818. Came to America in 1852, remaining in Illinois; engaged in farming until 1856, when he moved to this township, which has since been his residence. Owns 200 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Jennie Danielson, in Feb. 1843; she was born in Sweden, in Feb. 1825. Their children are - Peter G., Hilda, Henry, John, Alfred, Eina and Albert.

BLOOM, CHARLES, farmer, sec. 36, P. 0. Vasa. Is a native of Sweden, but came to America many years ago, and is one of the pioneer settlers of Vasa township. Owns 240 acres of land, worth $50 per acre. Married Regina Erickson, Sept. 14, 1870. She is a native of Sweden. Their children are - Selma S., born June 23, 1872, and Amanda A., born July 19, 1878, and two children deceased.

ENGIJEIUi, L. Vasa; was born in Sweden, Nov. 7, 1838; emigrated to the United States and settled in Red Wing in 1856. In the spring of 1857 removed to Cannon Falls township, and was there married, April 25, 1863, to Miss Louise Williams; she was born in Sweden, Jan. 1, 1810. Mr. Engberg came to his present abiding place in the fall of 1870, was appointed postmaster of Vasa, Feb., 1871, and about that time engaged in the mercantile business; the firm name now being Engberg & Johnson. Of Mr. Engberg rs family there is one child, Ferdinand, born May 9, 1864. The family belong to the Lutheran Church.

HOFFLUND, D., music teacher, Vasa. Was bom in Norway, April 18, 1850. Came to America in 1872. Settled in the place where he now resides. He was married to Miss Christine Englund, March 17, 1875. She was born in Sweden, June 18, 1855. Mr. Hofflund graduated at the University of Christiania, Norway, and since his arrival in this country he has been steadily engaged in teaching music. Christian T. is their only child, born Feb. 18, 1876.

JONASSON, ERIK, farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. Vasa, was born in Sweden, Sept. 1, 1819. Came to America in 1857, settling on this farm, which consists of 160 acres, worth $50 per acre. Married Mary Peterson, June 21, 1811. She was born March 25, 1823 Their children are - Ellen, born May 6, 1815; Minnie, Sept. 28, 1859; and Jennie, Jan. 17, 1862. They have lost two children by death.

JOHNSON, CHARLES J., is a native of Hollands Lan, Sweden, Sept. 12, 1816; married Miss Jane Christensen, March 25, 1836; she was born Feb. 23, 1817. At that time Mr. Johnson was in the employ of the government to guard against smugglers, who infested that part of the country along the coasts of Sweden and Norway. He served in that capacity for a period of eighteen years. June 21, 1851, he sailed from Sweden for the United States and landed in Boston; from thence he removed to Chicago, next to La Crosse, where he remained until 1856, when he removed to Minnesota and settled in Featherstone township. Having resided four years in the latter place he again changed and located at Vasa.

After many trials and hardships, Mr. Johnson began to prosper in his new home, and now in his old age with his bosom companion, and surrounded by a family of grown up children, lie enjoys the fruits of his hard-earned industry, a competence for the remainder of his days. He was postmaster at Vasa from 1864 to 1866. The children are - Anna C, born Aug. 9, 1837; Anna B., born Oct. 19, 1839; Peter A., born Nov. 14, 1842; and Chas. H., born Oct. 1, 1855, the youngest of the family. At the age of twelve years, Charles entered the Farmers' Union store at Vasa, as clerk, where he served two years; he then went to Maiden Rock, Wis., where he was employed as clerk by A. Johnson. From there he returned to Cannon Falls in the employ of Scofield Bros. In the winter of 1873 he taught school in Swea, Iowa At the age of eighteen he began, business for himself. Married Emma Peterson, Oct. 7, 1876; she was born Sept. 29, 1856. Their only child is Hilnia H., born July 26, 1877. June 20, 1877, he entered into partnership with L. Engberg, and they still continue in the business. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church, and are among the first families of the town of their adoption.

LARSON, OLA, farmer, sec. 12, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, in 1834. Came to America in 1855, and to this county, where he remained a few weeks, and then went to Princeton, Beaver county, Ills. Enlisted July 24, 1861, in Co. I, 12fch Ills. V. I.; was with Sherman on his memorable march to the sea, and honorably discharged July 10, 1865. Came directly to this county, where he has since resided. Owns 160 acres of land worth $50 per acre. Married Hannah Nelson, June 26, 1866. She was born in Sweden, in 1847. Their children are - Edward F., born Sept. 17, 1867; Arthur A., Dec. 18, 1868; Nancy M., Aug. 20, 1870; Willie S., Aug. 27, 1873; Selma M., Oct. 2, 1875, and Frank S., Sept. 29, 1877. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

LARSON, ANDREW, farmer, sec. 25, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, April 15, 1843. Came to America in I860,. and settled in Washington Co., Minnesota. In 1866 he moved to this farm, consisting of 140 acres, worth $50 per acre. Married Anna S. Peterson, Dec. 30, 1871. She was born in Sweden, Jan. 29, 1850. Their children are - Oscar S., born Dec. 4, 1872; Edward R., April 29, 1874; and Victor C, March 18, 1876. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

LEWIS, ANDREW, farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. White Rock, was born in Sweden, in 1834. Came to America in 1857, first settling in McGregor, Iowa. Came to this county in 1864, and the following spring moved his family to this farm, where they have since resided. Owns 559 acres of land, worth $50 per acre. Married Carrie Johnson, March 4, 1865. She was born in Sweden, in 1844. Their children are - Anna M., born Feb. 5, 1866, and Emily M., born Feb. 14, 1870, and one child deceased.

MONSON, M. F., dealer in general merchandise ; was born in Sweden, in 1844. Came to America with parents, in 1858, and settled in this township. May 15, 1869, he commenced the mercantile business in this place, under the firm name of " Monson & Lindholm" In the fall of the same year the name was changed to "Monson & Co., " under which name it was conducted until the fall of 1871, when Mr. M. became the sole proprietor. In the spring of 1873, a post office was established by the postmaster general, and Mr. M. placed in charge, which position he still holds. Married Betsy Larson, Feb. 23, 1877. She was born in Sweden, June 9, 1852. They have one daughter, Carrie G., born Nov. 10, 1877.

MATTSON, PETER, (deceased.) Was born in Sweden, Nov. IT, 1816. Came to America in 1854, first settling at Chisago Lake, Minn., where he remained until June, 1863, and moved to the farm where his family now reside, on sec. IT, P. 0. Vasa. The farm consists of 160 acres, worth $40 per acre. He married Sissa Mattson, June IT, 1836. She was born May 9, 1817. Mr. M. died Aug. 2T, 1865. His children are - Sissa, Malena, Matt, who served eight mouths in the regular army; Carrie, Anna and Charles; the latter is now conducting the farm. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

MILLER, JOHN, farmer, sec. 18, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Germany in 1826. Came to America in 1853. First settled in Chicago; thence to Cedar Lake county, Ind., where he lived until 1858, when he came to this county, and settled in Cannon Falls, resided there one year and moved to this farm, consisting of 160 acres, worth $60 per acre. Married Mary Hogen, in 1849. She was born in Germany in 182T, and died in 18T6. His children are - Frederick, John, Mary, Henry, Willie, Anna and Tilma.

NORELIUS, JOHN, proprietor of the Vasa House. Was born in Sweden, March 13, 182T. Came to America in 1853, settling in Moline, Ills., where he resided until 1855, when he moved to Chisago county, Minn. May, 1857, he moved to this township, and in 18T1, engaged in mercantile business with L. Engberg. In June, 18TT, he sold his interest in the store, to C. H. Johnson, and built the Vasa House. Owns 115 acres of land, worth $16,000. Married Helen Olson, April 2, 1850. She was born in Sweden, Aug. 4, 1830. Their children are - Eliza M., born April 2, 1852; Andrew, April 24, 1856; Edward, June 14, 1863; Albert, March 24, 18T0, and Aaron, April 9, 18T3. The family are members of the Baptist Church.

OLSON, NELS. farmer, sec. 7, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, Feb. 2, 1818. Came to America in July, 1853, remaining in Boston three months; thence to New Orleans, where he lived four months; thence to Chicago, where he remained three months, and lived near that city until the spring of 1855, when he came to this county, and settled where he now resides. He owns 320 acres of land, worth $30 per acre, besides city property in Red Wing. Married Carrie Lawson, in 1856, who was born in Sweden, July 25, 1825. They have one daughter, named Mary E., who was born April 26, 1864, and one who died at the age of seven years. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

PEARSON, HON. T. G., farmer, sec. 32, P. 0. White Rock. Was born in Sweden, July 1, 1827; came to America in 1851, settling in Knox county, 111. In the fall of 1855, came to this county and pre-empted his present farm, which consists of J 60 acres, woith $7,000. He was elected Representative to the 14th General Assembly of Minnesota in the fall of 1871, and re-elected in 1877. Married Hannah Monson, in Galesburg, 111., March 6, 1854; she was born in Sweden, May 26, 1837. Their children are - Clara R., born Sept. 19, 1857; Agnes E., April 27, 1860; William A., Dec. 16, 1863; Hannah A., July 11, 1872; Esther E., May 27, 1875, and Ebba Victoria, born May 6, 1877; they have lost two children by death. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

PETERSON, HON. J. farmer, sec. 25, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden March 30.. 1838. Came to America July 1856. First settling in Chisago county, Minn., where he remained until Aug. 18, 1862. Enlisted in Co. I, 6th Minn. V. I.; served until May, 1865; was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and honorably discharged. Returned and settled on his farm of 200 acres, worth $50 per acre. In 1872 he was elected a representative to the 15th General Assembly of Minn., and was re-elected the following year; has also held the offices of town clerk and justice of the peace. Mr. P. came to America with his parents, and they now reside with him, having attained the ripe age of 70 years. Married Carrie Johnson, Nov. 11, 1868. She was born in Sweden, May 6, 1850. Their children are - Lizzie, born Sept. 21, 1869; Arthur, W., Sept. 2, 1871; Edith, Feb. 2, 1873; and Alma, May 12, 1877. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Church.

SWANSON, NELS, whose portrait appears in this work, resides on sec. 8, Vasa township, P. 0. Vasa. He was born in Southern Sweden, near the Baltic Sea, Oct. 30, 1822. Married in Sweden, Miss Elsa Nelson, July 11, 1844. She was born Oct. 10, 1824. They had three daughters born in Sweden, named - Nellie, Petronelli and Elsa, who were born respectively - Nov. 17, 1845; Feb. 24, 1847, and July 7, 1849. In 1853, he, with his family, consisting of wife and three daughters, arrived in Chicago, where in July, 1854, his wife and two oldest daughters died of cholera; and in October of the same year, he, with his youngest daughter, moved to St. Paul, where he resided until November, 1856, when he moved to this county, and in 1857, settled on this farm, which consists of 399 acres, worth $50 per acre. Was married again Nov. 9, 1856, to Elsa Olson. She was born in Sweden, Aug. 7, 1838. Their children are - Hillma E., born Nov. 15, 1857; Charles P., Nov. 22, 1863; Ester A., Nov. 29, 1866; Nels E., June 8, 1873, and Hannah C, Nov. 20, 1871. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, in which Mr. S. has held the office of deacon, trustee and treasurer.

RINDQUIST, P. 0., farmer, sec. 9, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, in 1825; came to America in 1863, and settled in this county, and in 1876 moved to his present farm, consisting of 160 acres, worth $6,000. Married Eliza Larson in Sweden, Dec, 25, 1855; she was born in 1826. Their children are - Ole, born Dec. 20, 1861; John A., Aug. 8, 1865; Gustaf, Jan. 10, 1868; and Albert, Aug. 10, 1870; and three deceased. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

SAMMOSON, F. A., farmer, sec. 23, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, March 6, 1833. Came to America in 1853, and settled in Kane Co., 111., where he remained until 1861, when he moved to this county, settling where he now lives. His farm was at that time unimproved, with the exception of a log cabin, which has long since disappeared, and in its stead is a large and commodious dwelling, good barn, granary and out-buildings. Married, in Geneva, 111., Johanna Peterson, in Jan., 1856. She was born in Sweden in Nov., 1828. Their children are - Helen, Emma, John, Matilda, Ferdinand, Oscar, Ida and Hilmer. Owns 170 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre.

SW ANSON, STVAN, farmer, sec. 13, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden in 1821. Came to America in 1855, and settled on his present farm, consisting of 200 acres, worth $50 per acre. Married Nellie Larson in 1848. She was born in Sweden in 1824. Their children are - Carrie, born Feb. 7, 1850; Betsey, June 12, 1852; Swan, March 14, 1854; Anna, July, 24, 1859; Henry, Jan. 24, 1864; and Amelia, April 18, 1866. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

SWARD, REV. P. J., was born April 1, 1845, in the parish of Styra, See of Lindkojring, Sweden. Was received into the missionary institute at Stockholm in 1863; passed examination for the ministry in the consistorio at Lindkojring in 1869, and was ordained on May 20, of the same year. He was sent from the consistorio to the parish of Svanshak, See of Lindkojring, as assistant pastor. He was next appointed by the missionary society at Stockholm, to the mission among the Scandinavian seamen, in the harbor of Constantinople, Turkey, and at the same time, became chaplain of the Swedish and Norwegian Embassy at the Sublime Porter and in 1870, was also assistant chaplain to the German Embassy. Was married June 27, 1872, to Selma Maria Thermaenius, who was born in Eskilstana, Sweden, March 1, 1816; she entered the Royal Seminary of Stockholm in 1867, and graduated in 1870, after which she was engaged in teaching school in the parish of Ofvansjo, in the Arch See. The missionary society at Stockholm resolved to establish a mission among the Scandinavian seamen in New York harbor, and Sward was appointed to take charge of the work, and accordingly arrived with his family in New York, Sept. 25, 1873. In connection with the mission among the seamen, a Swedish Lutheran congregation was established among the resident Swedes of Brooklyn, N. Y., where Mr. Sward also labored. In 1875 he was received into the Augustana Synod at its convention in Vasa, Goodhue county. In 1877 he was appointed to establish a Scandinavian Seaman's Mission in Baltimore, Md., where he remained until April, 1878, when he came to this township, pursuant to a call made the previous year by the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of this place. His children are - Ernst Joel Constantin, born in Constantinople, April 2, 1873; Johan Edward Timotheus, in Brooklyn, Sept. 20, 1874; Gustaf Ewald Nathaniel, Kojsing, Sweden, Nov. 22, 1876; and Lydia Sophia Christina, in this township, Aug. 19, 1878.

BORGEN, Ci M.» of the firm of Sather & Borgen, dealers in general merchandise. Was born in Norway, Oct. 6, 1851. Came to America in August, 1872, settling in Houston county, Minn. In 1873, went to Eau Claire, Wis., where he was engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes for one year; he then returned to Minn., and engaged as salesman in a boot and shoe store in St. Paul. In the spring of 1878, he came to this village and engaged in his present business. Was married in River Falls, Wis., May 22, 1878, to Miss Carrie Olson, who was born in Norway, May 31, 1857.

BERG, PETER A., farmer, sec. 35, P. 0. Cannon Falls. Was born in Sweden, July 13, 1835. Came to America in 1854, first settling in St. Charles, 111. In L861 he came to Minnesota, and Feb. 17 of the same year married in St. Paul Eveline Johnson. She was born in Sweden, Nov. 20, 1834. After their marriage they removed to Chisago county, Minn., where they resided till 1863, when they moved to this county, and settled in Yasa township. In 1872 they moved to their present farm, consisting of 120 acres, worth $6,000. Their children are - Charles, born Jan. 31, 1863, and Amelia, born June 11, 1872. They are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

COOK, HENRY, farmer, sec. 6, P. 0. Cannon Falls. Was born in St. John, N. B., April 9, 1829. Married Marion Goddard, April 26, 1860. She was born April 15, 1839. In 1866 they moved to this county, and settled in Welch township, where they lived till March, 1868, and moved to Cannon Falls, and in October of the same yean moved to their present farm, where he owns 180 acres of land, worth $30 per acre. Their children are - Cyrus H., born March 24, 1861; Henry S., born Nov. 14, 1863; Alberta, born Jan. 17, 1866 and Estella, born May 20, 1869. They are members of the Congregational Church.

DANIELSON, JOHN, of the firm of Westman & Co., was born in Sweden, Aug. 23, 1841; where he married Christina Magnuson, June 22, 1862. She was born Feb. 18, 1842. Came to America July 12, 1865, settling in Henry county, Ills. ; remained eight months, then moved to Wapello county, Iowa; lived there until 1871, then moved to this village, and engaged in business. Mr. D. is one of the directors of the First National Bank of this village; is also a member of the village council. His children are - Charley, born in Iowa, Jan. 1, 1867; Emily, born in Iowa, Aug. 19, 1870; Ester, born Nov. 17, 1872, and Amanda, born April 22, 1875. The last two were born in this village. Two children deceased - Victor and Augusta.

DAVIS, DAVID Li, whose portrait appears in this work, was born in Manlis, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Nov. 18, 1818. In 1829 he moved with parents to Parmley, Monroe Co., N. Y.; thence in 1835, to Yates, Orleans Co., N. Y., where he married Jemima Housel, Nov. 4, 1837; she was born in Lansing, Tompkins Co., N. Y., June 15, 1822. In December, 1837, he was engaged in the patriot war, Canada, where he held the office of 2nd lieutenant, and served two months. He then followed farming until 1841, when he moved to Summit Co. ; remained until May, 1855, then moved to this village, where he has since resided. Was a member of the Goodhue Co. Rangers, which assisted in the subjugation of the hostile Sioux, in the outbreak of 1862. In September, 1872, he opened the Falls House, in this village, of which he is now the owner and proprietor. Their children are - William H., born in Summit Co., 0., Jan. 20, 1846, now residing in Blue Earth Co., Minn.; and Manly A., also born in Summit Co., Dec. 19, 1847, and resides in Faribault Co., Minn. They have lost four children by death, named Harrison S., Frances 0., Lucy J. (an adopted daughter,) and an infant not named.

Daniels, C. H., physician, village. Erickson, Peter, farmer, sec. 9, P. 0. Cannon Falls. Erickson, Halver, farmer, sec. 10, P. 0. Cannon Falls. Elsworth, Eli, retired merchant.

FOLLETT. L. W.> assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Cannon Falls. Was born in La Salle county, 111., July 30, 1857. He, with his parents, moved to Hastings, Dakota county, in April, 1863, where he received a liberal education, and graduated at the Hastings high school in May, 1873, at which time he entered the First National Bank of that place as assistant cashier, which position he occupied till April, 1878, when the Cannon Falls National bank was established, and he was appointed to his present position.

FEIKER, EDWARD, wagon maker, Cannon Falls. Was born in Prussia, June 15, 1839. Came to America in 1852, settling in Northampton, Mass. In 1856, he came to Hastings, Dakota county, where he learned the trade of wagon maker, with T. Baker. In 1867, he started a wagon shop in that place, which business he conducted till 1874, when he moved to this village. Married Lizzie Stoudt, Aug. 27, 1870. She was born in Hanover, Germany, March 20, 1852. Their children are - Eddie, born Dec. 12, 1872, and Willie, May 1, 1875. They are members of the German Lutheran Church.

GARDNER, CHAS. J#, of the firm of Gardner & Stranahan, proprietors of livery, feed and sale stable, Cannon Falls, Minn. Was born in Cataraugus county, N. Y., July 31, 1844. Enlisted in Co. C, 13th N. Y. V. I., Sept. 1862; participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Chancellorsville and many others. Was discharged, July, 1864. July, 1869, came to this county. Has been engaged in his present business since 1874. Married Jennie Ward, Oct. 20, 1876. She was born in Boston, Mass., Sept. 22, 1852.

CrREAVES, J« C.j farmer, and dealer in McCormick reapers and mowers. Was born in Canada East, Nov. 17, 1842. Moved to Trumbull county, 0., with parents in 1850. In 1855 they moved to Henry county, Iowa. The subject of this sketch drove an ox team all the way, himself traveling on foot, a distance of over 600 miles. In 1856 they moved to this county, settling in Leon township. Married Elizabeth Cocker, Dec. 24, 1872. She was born in Brandt county, Canada, June, 1849. In 1872 he engaged with the McCormick Reaper Co., at Red Wing, Minn., and in 1876 established his present business at this place. Has since been known as one of the leading dealers in agricultural implements in this section of country. He is also largely engaged in farming, and owns 200 acres in sec. 32, this township, valued at $40 per acre. Their only child, Ella J., was born June 8, 1874. The family are members of the Methodist Church.

HAWKINS, OSCAR J., harness maker, Cannon Falls. Was born in La Fayette, Ind., May 27, 1855. Came to this village with his parents, in the fall of 1858. In May, 1873, he went to Minneapolis, at which place he served four years apprenticeship to the trade of harness maker, and returned to Cannon Falls, June 1, 1877, and established the business in which he is now engaged. Married Sept. 15, 1878, Miss Carrie Zackrison, who was born in Vasa township, Sept. 17, 1860.

HARNISCH, EDWARD, harness maker, Cannon Falls; was born in Ramsey county, Minn., April 17, 1847. At the age of twenty-two years he went to Hudson, Wis., engaged in farming until the spring of 1871, when he went to Hastings, Dakota county, served an apprenticeship to the trade of harness maker with Fred. Schurch. In 1872 he went to St. Paul, where he was employed at his trade during the winter, and in the spring of 1873, returned to Hudson, Wis., and opened a harness shop; moved to Minneapolis and worked at the harness business there until June, 1875; and in the fall of that year opened his present place of business. Married Cora S. Kirchner, of Hastings, April, 1872; she was born in Prussia, Sept. 15, 1851. Their children are - Edward F. and Bertha C. (twins,) born Jan. 28, 1873; and Frank G., born July 28, 1876. They are members of the German Lutheran Church.

HOLLAND, MARTIN, farmer, sec. 22, P. 0. Cannon River Falls. Was born in the city of Limerick, Ireland. Came to America in 1852, settling in the city of Springfield, Mass., where he was employed at tanning and currying. In 1855 he married, in South Brookfield, Mass., a daughter of Arthur and Lutecia Jarvis, of Castlereah, Donegal, Ireland. In 1860 he came to Cannon Falls with his family, consisting of a wife and three children. Moved his family from Cannon Falls to Two Rivers, and was employed by the Wisconsin Leather Co. In 1864 he returned to Cannon Falls, and purchased 160 acres of land for $1,100. A few years after he bought 160 acres more for $3,400. His property is now worth at least $10,000, and he is out of debt.

HARRISON, A., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Cannon Falls; was born in Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland, in 1820. At the age of seventeen years, went to sea, and was a sailor for many years. During the Mexican war he was engaged in the transportation of soldiers from Boston to New Orleans. In 1849 he went by water to California, and engaged in mining 3 years. He then went to Valparaiso, Chili and Peru, and at Callao shipped in an American ship for New Orleans; thence in an English ship to Liverpool, and home to Ireland. Married Margaret Jamieson, in Ireland, June 15, 1854; she was born May 2, 1822. Came to America in 1855, settling in Leon township, this county; thence to Stanton township, and in the fall of 1863, moved to this farm. Owns 160 acres of land, worth $35 per acre. Their children are - James, Belle (now Mrs. Robinson,) and Betsy (twins) Maggie (now Mrs. Simons.) The family are members of the Methodist Church.

HANSEN. JOHN J., hardware merchant and dealer in agricultural implements, Cannon Falls. Was born in Norway, Feb. 7, 1841. Came to America in July, 1865; first residing in Chicago, from which port he shipped and sailed until July, 1866, when he came to this State, first settling in Red Wing. While a resident of Chicago, he married Annie M. Brown, July 15, 1865, who is a native of Norway, and was born Aug. 6, 1814. On arriving at Red Wing, he engaged as clerk in the hardware store of E. L. Baker, which position he occupied until the spring of 1876, when he, in company with E. C. Howard, engaged in the hardware business at River Falls, Wis.; after a years' experience, he sold out to his partner, and in April, 1877, established his present business. Their children are - Jalmer B., born March 7, 1868; Ole L., born May 8, 1870; Henry A., born Aug. 29, 1872; Alfred J., born Sept. 19, 1874, and Arthur J., born March 19, 1877. They are members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

JONES & MCKENNEY, editors and proprietors of the "Cannon Falls Beacon" The former, 0. T. Jones, was born in Clyde, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1851. In 1868 he entered a printing office, and continued in that business in Ohio until 1872, when he came to Minnesota. Resided in Hastings, Dakota county, until June, 1877, when he became a partner with C. A. Cook in the purchase of the " Cannon Falls Beacon." In the spring of 1878, bought Mr. Cook's interest in the paper, and a few weeks after the present partnership was formed.

L. C. McKenney was born in Iowa county, Wis., Nov. 18, 1849, where his father was a practicing physician. Shortly after his birth, his parents moved to Burlington, Iowa, where they resided until 1853, and moved to Galena, 111.; thence, in 1858, to La Crosse, Wis., there he attended school during his boyhood, and then went to Ann Arbor College, Michigan, from which institution he graduated in 1868. He devoted five years to the publishing business in Nevada and California, then returned to Galesville, Wis., and edited the "Independent " in that place eighteen months. May, 1878, he came to this village, engaged as above stated. He married Hattie A. Bigelow, of Galesville, Wis., March 2, 1875. She was born in Omro, Wis., April 5, 1856. He has one son, Lewis, born Jan. 1, 1876.

JOHNSON, P. C, blacksmith, Cannon Falls. Born in Denmark, Oct. 17, 1845. At the age of eleven years he began blacksmithing, which occupation he has followed ever since. In 1867 he came to Hastings, Dakota county, Minn. 1869 went to California, and worked in the city of San Francisco until 1871, when be returned to Hastings; remained till the spring of 1872, came to this village and established his present business. Married Virginia Clark of this village, Dec. 31, 1873. She was born in McDonough county, 111., Feb. 2, 1851. His children are - Frank, born Sept. 25, 1874, and Jessie, Jan. 10, 1877.

KNOX, A. M., of the firm of Slocum & Knox, merchants, Cannon Falls; was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., Jan. 13, 1829; moved with parents to Holmes county, Ohio, in 1814, where he resided till 1851; moved to St. Paul and remained till the fall of 1855, and moved to this town, where he married Eveline Plumsted, in September, 1857; she was born in New York State, July 4, 1839, and died in December, 1863. In 1864 Mr. Knox went to Montana and engaged in farming and stock raising, which business he followed till 1869, when he returned and settled in this town, where he has since resided. He married his second wife, Rebecca Hutchison, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, March, 1870; she was born in Wayne county, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1846; by this marriage he has one daughter, Lillie A., born Dec. 6, 1872.

KNOX, R. II., miller and millwright, Cannon Falls. Born in Ross Co., 0., in 1811. Married in that county Isabella Hemphill, Aug., 1830; she was born in the same county in 1810, and died in this place May 11, 1858. Mr. Knox was raised on a farm until the age of twenty years, when he entered the mill of his uncle in his native county; remained four years; then entered the steam saw mill owned by his father-in-law, and in which he remained two and a half years; then entered what was known as the State Mills, near Chillicothe, where he remained four years. In 1843 he moved to Fayette Co., O., and engaged as a millwright. About this time he purchased a grist and saw mill, which he sold to his brother, in 1850, and moved to Greenfield, Highland Co., and with a partner, built and owned the Knox & Junkins Mill. In 1851, came to Minnesota, and built a mill for Jas. M. Winslow, on Trout Brook, near St. Paul, which was the first flouring mill in Ramsey county. In 1852 he moved to Pickaway Co., 0., and engaged as foreman in the millwright department of Bright & Co. ?s foundry two years; built several mills in that State, and in 1856 returned to Minnesota and erected the Oronoco mill, in Olmsted Co. In 1857 he came to this place and built for R. C. Knox the first flouring mill in Cannon Falls. Married Miss Melissa Clark, Sept. 15, 1859; she was born in Hillsborough Co., N. H., Aug. 1, 1822. In the fall of 1858 was elected representative to the 2nd Minnesota Legislature. Of ten children by his first marriage, but two are living, viz., Frank and Belle. His eldest son, Martin G., was a member of the 3rd Minn. V. I., and died at Murfreesboro.

LEE, A. J., dealer in general merchandise, Cannon Falls. Was born in Boone county, Ills., July 15, 1853. In 1856, he, with parents, moved to this county, settling in Leon township, where his parents still reside. In 1875, Mr. L. moved to this town, since which time he has been engaged in his present business; marrying Isabella Larson, May 19, 1876. She was born in Norway, Nov. 25, 1853. Their only child, Joseph, was born June 13, 1877. They are members of the Lutheran Church.

MCKENZIE, GEORGE, retired. Was born in Green county, N. Y., Sept. 5, 1805. Left his birthplace with parents in 1809, and settled in Stanford, Delaware county, N. Y. 1827 moved to Franklin county, N. Y. Was married in Danby, said county, to Julietta Smith, July 22, 1833. She was born in that county, July 16, 1813, and died in 1838. By this marriage he has one son, Herman, born Sept. 8, 1836. Married Mrs. Cyrus Hawes, Aug. 6, 1840. She was born in Franklin county, N. Y., Nov. 25, 1806. In 1844 he moved to Rock county, Wis., where he was engaged in the mercantile business, and was also postmaster at Magnolia P. 0. for seven years. In 1855 he came to this place; opened the McKenzie House, over which he presided until 1866. Was appointed first postmaster of Cannon Falls, which office he held four years. In 1866 he rented the Falls House, which he carried on for two years. His children are - Edwin, born in Tompkins county, N. Y., in 1841, who enlisted in the 7th Minn. V. I., company A, Aug. 12, 1862; participated in many severe engagements, and was honorably discharged, Oct. 20, 1865. He was married July 4, 1873, to Kate Thompson. She was born in Norway, Nov. 17, 1850, and died March 26, 1878. His children are - Eva M., Carrie B., Andrew, Caroline, deceased. Mrs McKenzie's children by her former marriage are wealthy; she is a mute, and is the founder of the institution for the education of the deaf and dumb in Delevan, Walworth county, Wis. ; Philo and J. C. are their children.

MEELLER, P. AUGUST., farmer, sec. 15, P. 0. Cannon Falls. Born in Saxony, Germany, Oct. 17, 1827. Came to America in 1855, and first settled in Cedar Lake county, Ind., where lie married Barbara Sebeck, Oct. 26, 1856. She was born in Westenburg, Germany, July 1, 1833. Mr. Meeller came to this county and settled where he now lives, July 4, 1858. Owns 500 acres of land, worth $40 per acre. Their children are - Ansmel, born Oct. 26, 1860, Julius, born March 23, 1863; Herman, born June 8, 1868; and Fred, born Nov. 27, 1871. They also have one adopted child, Fredericka, born Jan. 16, 1860. They are members of the German Lutheran Church.