Goodhue County, Minnesota - Lives of Leading Men, 1909 (part 10 of 13)

lives, August 16, 1869, son of Iver "Wan gen and Ingeborg (Loven) Wangen, natives of Norway, who emigrated to America in 1864 and settled first at Stoughton, Wis., remaining one year, subsequently locating in Ked Wing and later in Leon township, where the father farmed and worked at masonry. Again they moved, this time settling in Warsaw township, where they purchased eighty acres of land which the father broke and improved, and built a log house, in which they lived for a time. Later he built a more comfortable house, with barns and other outbuildings, and continued to improve the land, carrying on a general line of farming, adding to his land, as he was able, until he owned 200 acres in all. In 1899 they retired from active life, but continue to live on the homestead. John I. received his education in the common schools of the township and worked on the farm until in 1899, when he and his brother assumed the management of the homestead, improving and carrying on general farming and dairying. They also rent forty-six acres. In the family there were seven children, six boys and one girl. The boys are : Andrew I., who is a farmer in Becker county; Hans I., John I., Christian I., Elias I., and Martin I. The girl, Betsy I., died in 1889. Mr. Wangen is a Kepublican, having served as supervisor for one year, and treasurer of school distrid 147. He is also interested in the Farmers' Elevator at Dennison.

John T. Wangen, formerly known as Johannes Tostenson, enjoys the distinction of having been chairman of Warsaw township twenty-two years, lie was born in Aurlands Vangen, Bergens Stift, Norway. September 26, 1839, son of Tosten and Breta Wangen, the former of whom died in 1874 and the latter in 1864. He received his education in the public schools and clerked in a store in Bergen until coining to America in 1858. The voyage was long and dangerous, and the ship was disabled, making it doubtful at one time whether the passengers would ever reach the shore in safety. After working in Dane county, Wisconsin, and working in a sawmill in the city of Winona, Minn., he came to Warsaw township in 1866 and bought 160 acres of land, which he broke, cultivated and improved. Previous to this, however, he enlisted in the Civil War and served honorably from April 22, 1862, to April 22, 1865. Mr. Wangen now owns 270 acres of highly cultivated land, and until 1906, when he retired, conducted general farming and stock raising on a large scale. April 9, 1869, he was married to Carrie J. Buene, daughter of Jens and Ragnald Buene, the former of whom died in 1895 and the latter in 1897. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wangen has been blessed with seven children: Thomas; Betsy M., wife of William Dunn; Roggine, wife of Anton Daniels ; Joseph, wife of John Owoumb ; and John, Jensine and Carl, who live on the farm. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church, Mr. Wangen having been trustee of the Erland church. Aside from his rich farm, Mr. Wangen owns an interest in the cheese factory and elevator at Stanton, and in the elevator at Dennison. For many years past he has been an honored member of the G. A. R. Post at Cannon Falls. Highly esteemed and honored, he is one of those citizens who go to make up the rank and file of the substantial, law-abiding and God-fearing citizens of Goodhue county.

James L. Crump, of Warsaw township, was born in Canada, September 2, 1860, son of Michael and Elizabeth (Browmcll) Crump, natives of Canada. The father, a farmer, came to Minnesota in 1863, and located in AYarsaw township, where he worked until in 1867, after which he purchased 160 acres of prairie land, which he broke and cleared, built a home and barn and carried on general farming until he retired from active life in 1893. Four brothers arrived here from Canada a few years previous to James, and the youngest brother came here eight years later, in 1871. James Crump died October 27, 1899, but the mother is still living near Dennison, at the old homestead, at the old age of 83. James received his education in the public schools of Warsaw and the Northfield high school. After leaving school, he took up farming at home until he wTas twenty-one years of age, when he purchased eighty acres 'of improved land and carried on dairy farming and stock raising. He also owns a half interest in the homestead, a farm of 160 acres. James is one of a family of six children : Hannah, married Martin Olson, farmer and lumberman, now of Hubbard county, Minnesota; Emma, married Charles Saxe, now of Morris, Minn. ; Georgie, married Bradford Saxe, of Morris, Minn.; Elizabeth lives at home; Alice lives at home, and James is the subject of this sketch. Mr. Crump is a Republican in politics, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He has served as clerk of the school district No. 51 for twelve years.

Charles Monson, of Vasa township, was born in Sweden, April 27, 1853. His parents wrere Andrew and Nancy (Swanson) Monson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1856 and located in Vasa township, where they pre-empted government land, consisting of 160 acres which the father broke and cleared, living in a dugout for a year. Later the father built a log house, and carried on general farming increasing his land until he had 240 acres, and also improving by erecting a more comfortable home and other outbuildings. Three years before his death he retired from active life. He died in the month of July, 1899. The mother perished in a snow storm on December 13, 1856, being lost on the prairie. The body was found by a searching party a few days later. Charles received his education in the district schools of

Vasa, and worked on the farm with his father until 1875, when he bought 160 acres of land in Murray county, which he broke and improved. In 1879 he sold this land, returned home and located in Belle Creek township, where he purchased 120 acres of land in Section 21. Here he built a home and other buildings, and has since carried on general and diversified farming, also raising horses, cattle and sheep.

Mr. Monson was married August 428, 1878, to Mary Hobart, daughter of Peter and Inger Hobart, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1872 and located in St. Peter, Minn., later removing to Yasa township, and again removed to Murray county, where they bought eighty acres of land and carried on general and diversified farming until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Monson have been blessed with ten children: Agnes, now of St. Paul; Airs. A. V. Anderson, of Belli' Creek; Hilman, Harry, Andrew, Ksther, Edith and Mary X.. and Elizabeth and Edgar (deceased). Mr. Monson is a Republican in his politics. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church.

Swan G. Jackson, of Belle » 'reek township, was born in Sweden December 2, 1870, son of John and Anna L. Jacobson, natives of Sweden, who emigrated to America in the spring of 1871, located in. Leon township, and after six months came to Belle Creek township ;iik1 purchased eighty acres of land/of which fourteen acres was improved and the rest all timber. This the father proceeded to clear, the family living in a dugout at first. As soon as they were able they built a home, barn and other buildings, and carried on a general line of farming until the father died, in 1901. The mother still lives on the homestead with her son. Swan G. received liis education in the public schools of Belle Creek and worked on the farm with his father, and in 1904, at the death of his father, he took charge of the farm, carrying on general farming and dairying. Mr. Jackson is a Republican in politics, and is a member of the Good Templar's lodge, of which he has been Chief Templar for three years. He is secretary of the Belle Creek Creamery and of the Belle Creek Co-operative Mercantile Company, which office he has beld since their organization. He is also a stockholder of the Farmers' Elevator at Goodhue. Mr. Jackson has one brother, who is a farmer in Yasa.

Ole O. Odden, of Belle Creek township, was born in Norway .March 15, 1835, and came to America in 1854, locating in Dane county, Wisconsin, where he remained six years. In 1860 he came to this county and purchased eighty acres in Belle Creek. To this he soon added eighty more, now owning a fine farm of 160 acres, and in addition a ten-acre timber traet. On this place he conducts general farming and raises horses and cattle. In

1880 the family moved to Red Wood county, Minn., and lived five years, breaking and improving 160 acres and owning in addition forty acres of timber claim, lie disposed of his Red Wood property in L885 and returned to the home place in Belle Creek township, where he 1ms since remained. He was married in the fall of 1861 to Anna Larson, by whom he has had twelve children, Ole, Mary, [ngeborg, Lizzie, Salvina E., Elling, John, Andrew, Laura, Lars 0., Reinert J. and Elling.

Lars 0. Odden, son of Ole 0. and Anna (Larson) Odden, was born in Belle Creek township and received his education in the schools of his neighborhood. He also had the advantages of a course in the Red Wing Business College. While the greater part of his life has been devoted to farming and threshing, he has, nevertheless, found time to take an interest in public affairs. He was assessor in 1905. In 1900 he took the government census and in 1901 was elected justice of the peace of Belle Creek township, which office he held for four years. He has been chairman of the Republican town committee for the past five years. He is a member of the Sons of Norway and of the Red Men. Lars O. Odden was married April 21, 1906, to Ingerborg Stormoe. daughter of Rollang and Jonnetta Stormoe, natives of Norway. Two children have blessed this union, Ralph O., born March 31, 1907, and Alf J., born February 22, 1908.

James O'Neill, Jr., of Belle Creek township, was born in New York state December 22, 1852, and was brought to this county by his parents while still an infant. He received his education in the public schools of his neighborhood and took up farming with his father until 1871, when he purchased eighty acres of land and carried on general farming until 1908, when he took a vacation and made an extended visit to the West, taking in the principal points in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and the Dakotas. Since that time he has rented his farm and now lives with his brother. He is a Democrat in politics and has served on the school board a number of years. Fraternally he associates with the Modern AVoodmen.

James O'Neill, Sr., one of the earliest settlers of Belle Creek, was born in County Wexford, Ireland, and married Margaret Edwards. He came to America in 1848 and lived in New York state three or four years. Subsequently he resided a few years in Illinois, and in July, 1854, came to Belle Creek and purchased 160 acres of land, which he broke and improved. Later he purchased 160 acres more, and upon this large farm carried on general agricultural pursuits until his retirement, in 1894. Mr. O'Neill is still living, at the honored old age of eighty-eight years, being one of the very few actual pioneers of the county now alive. When he arrived many of the townships were still unsettled, and Red Wing was a tiny village. He has watched the county grow from a barren wilderness in which life at best was accompanied by all sorts of hardships, into a blossoming and fruitful land, with busy cities and thriving hamlets, and with all the luxuries within the reach of all, even those of the most modest means. In March, 1901, he was called upon to mourn the loss of the partner of his toil and wife of his youth. Three of his five children are still living to give him comfort in his old age., James, Jr., is a retired farmer; John lives in "Washington county. Minnesota, and owns a large farm; Anna, born in 1856, was the third white child born in Belle Creek township, the other two being, according to the records, May Cook, born in August, 1855, to Jacob Cook, and John Cavanaugh, born in November. 1855. to Patrick Cavanaugh. Charles, the third son of James O'Neill, Sr., is dead, and Henry lives on the old homestead with his father. The family faith of the O'Neills is that of the Roman Catholic church.

Erick 0. Hagman, of Belle Creek township, was born in Vasa township October 1, 1864, son of Ole and Mary (Munson) Hagman, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1861 and located in Vasa township. Here they bought forty acres of wild prairie land, which the father broke, cleared and improved, built a home, barn and other outbuildings and carried on general farming for twenty years, a Tier which he removed to Belle Creek township and continued farming on a farm of 133 acres, which he purchased in 1S65. The father died in March, 1891, and the mother in February. 19()S. Krick O. received his education in the public schools of Vasa and worked on the farm with his father until 1889, when he rented 133 acres from his father in Belle Creek and started general farming and stock raising, which he has since successfully conducted. He has five brothers and four sisters. The brothers are : Andrew 0., now of North Dakota; John R., and Ole R,, living at home; Henry, now of Cannon Falls, and Peter, now of White Rock. The sisters are: Annie, married to Peter Holm, now of Douglass county; Betsy, married to Swan AVaganeus, of Belle Creek; Carrie, married to Claus Lind, employed by the Chicago, Minneapolis & St. Paul railroad at Minneapolis; Christina, married to Peter Ferstad, of Belle Creek. Mr. Hagman is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Vasa.

Andrew M. Anderson, of Belle Creek township, was born in Sweden December 24, 1842, son of Andrew and Betsy (Olson) Anderson, natives of Sweden, where the father was a blacksmith and wagon maker. He died September 26, 1856, the mother having passed away in October, 1848. Andrew received his education in Sweden and worked at farming until June 1, 1864, when he left his native land and emigrated to America, landing at Quebec August 3. He went to Chicago, where he stopped two days, then went to Michigan and was employed in the copper mines for nine months, after which he came to Red Wing, where he was employed as stone mason from 1865 to 1867. He then removed to Leon township, and six months later purchased eighty acres of wild land in Belle Creek township, which he improved, erecting a house, barn and outbuildings. He now does general farming and raises Cylde horses and Shorthorn cattle, owning in addition to his farm seventeen acres of timber land in Vasa township. Mr. Anderson was married June 1, 1868, to Betsy Johnson, daughter of Olaf and Margaret (Paulson) Johnson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1858, locating in St. Peter, Minn., where he pre-empted land, and in 1862 was forced by the Indians to leave, losing everything, and he and his family barely escaping with their lives. They then settled in Belle Creek township, where the father died in 1900, the mother having passed away in 1881. Andrew M. and Betsy Anderson had four children : Julia A., married to John Anderson, a business man of Red Wing; Anton F., of Red Wing; Lawrence G., living at home ; Arthur A., of Red Wing. February 6, 1889, the mother of these children died, and in the fall of 1894 Mr. Anderson married Hilma Josephine Swanson, daughter of Swan and Lizzie (Larson) Swanson, natives of Sweden, Avhere they were farmers. The father died April 22, 1909, and the mother died December 25, 1904. To this marriage three children were born : Hattie Josephine, Nancy Julia and Clarence Gerhard, all living at home. Mr. Anderson is an independent 'voter. He has served as town supervisor for nine years, also treasurer for school district 38 for the long period of eighteen years, and road overseer. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran church.

Anton V. Anderson was born in Vasa October 31, 1873, son of John and Hannah (Hanson) Anderson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1868 and located in Vasa township, where they purchased eighty acres of improved land and carried on general farming until 1875, wrhen they sold, removed to Belle Creek township and bought 120 acres of land, where the subject of this sketch now lives. Here the father built a home and other buildings and carried on farming until his death, December 11, 1882. In 1888 the mother was married to P. M. Ljungren. Anton V. received his education in the public schools of Belle Creek, and afterward took a course at Beeman's Business College, of Red Wing. He also attended the State Agricultural School in 1903 to 1906. During this time, in 1905, he took up farming on the old homestead. He has since continued agricultural opera- tions on a large scale, raising excellent crops, horses and dairy cattle. He believes in scientific farming, and all his farm machinery is of the latest approved design. His progressiveness is shown by the fact that for the past year and a half he has used a milking machine which milks four cows at a time. Its power is furnished by a fine gasoline engine. Mr. Anderson is an up-todate farmer in every way, standing in the front rank of those who have endeavored to better farm conditions in this county. February 11, 1907, he was married to Emma Monson, daughter of Charles and Mary i Hobarl I .Monson. both of whom are living in Belle Creek township. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have two children : Leonard A., born December 3, 1907, and Edgar J., born January 22, 1909. Mr. Anderson is a Prohibitionist in his political views and has always taken an active interest in the welfare of ins community, having held the positions of constable for four years and justice of the peace for the past six years. In L908 he was a candidate on the Prohibition -ticket for the state legislature. He has been president of the Belle Creek Mercantile Co-operative Company since 1904, and of the Belle Creek Creamery since 1901. He is a member of the Good Templar's Mutual Benefil Association of Wisconsin, and he and Ins family belong to the Swedish Lutheran church.

Johannes Boraas, a substantial farmer, of Belle Creek township, was born in Norway March 18, 1850, son of John and Elizabeth (Storsel I Boraas, who came to America in 1866 and located in Minneola township, remaining until 1871, when they came to Belle Creek township. Here the father, in partnership with -Johannes, purchased 130 acres of land and carried on general farming until his death, in November, 1893, the mother having died many years before. Johannes received his education in the schools of Norway, and '-a me to tins country in 1866 with his parents. Since his father's death he has added eighty acres to the original purchase of 130 acres, and on this farm he carries on general agricultural operations. He was married June 30, 1871, to Ellen Anna, daughter of Erick P. and Anna Hegge, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1867 and located in Minneola township, where they engaged in farming for the remainder of their life. To Johannes and Ellen Boraas have been born thirteen children. The oldest, Prof. Julius, is superintendent of county schools ; Anna is the wife of Rev. O. J. Alarken, of Lac qui Parle county, this state; Lena is the wife of Prof. E. O. Ellingson, of Northfield, Rice county, this state; Ingmar is superintendent of the high school at Ida, Norman county, this state; Joseph, married to Mary Nerison, is a farmer in Belle Creek; Julia, a normal school graduate, is a school teacher; Lydia, Nora, Justinus, Esther, Ethel and Herman are

Erick P. Erickson is now serving his second term as a member of the board of supervisors of Belle Creek township and has been on the School board for a number of years. He was born in Sweden November 12. 1867. and received his education in the schools of his native land, also in Rock [sland, 111., where he lived from 1884 to 1887. He has devoted his time to farming since early boyhood, and still continues in that occupation, with his father and brother in this township, making his home with his parents. Politically he is an independent voter and fraternally he associates with the .Modern Woodmen, the Royal Neighbors and the Red Men. Peter and Betsy (Johnson) Erickson, parents of Erie 1< 1\. came from Sweden to America in 1884, and after remaining in Rock Island, 111., three years, came to Belle Creek, where the father, in company with his four sons, rented 320 acres of land, upon which they have since conducted general farming and stock raising. In the family are four brothers and three sisters. Erick P. is the oldest. John P. was born March 24. 1869; Carl P. was born December 14. 1870, and lives in San Francisco; Nels P. was born July 24. 1874, and died November 20, 1907: Ellen was born January 31, 1877. and lives in St. Paul; while Margaret, born November 14, 1878, and Anna, born April 2. 1881, both live at home. The family faith if the Ericksons is that of the Swedish Lutheran church.

Walfred Anderson, of Belle Creek township, was born in Sweden November 20, 1852, son of Andrew and Catherine Anderson, natives of Sweden, who came to America July 3, 1864, locating in Leon township, where they purchased eighty acres of land, remaining until 1869, when they sold and purchased 120 acres in Belle Creek township, section 19, which the father broke and improved, following general farming until his death, January 19, 1908. at the age of eighty-nine years. The mother died February 12, 1893. "Walfred received his education in the common schools and worked on the farm with his father. In 1877 he took charge of the old homestead, made many improvements, built a new house and barn and has since followed general farming. In addition to his farm, upon which he resides, he owns 101 acres adjoining and fifty acres of timber land in Leon township, a total of 271 acres. Mr. Anderson was married November 26, 1880, to Christine Johnson, daughter of John and Johannah Johnson, natives of Sweden. They came to America in 1854, locating in Chicago, where they remained for two years, after which they came to Leon township and took up a claim of 160 acres and engaged in farming until the father's death, five years later. The mother died in July, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Ander- son have four children: Selnia married Arthur Swenson. who has a share in the G. 0. Miller & Co. store at White Bock, where he resides; Alice. Clifton and Whilmer live at home. Mr. Anderson is a Kepublican in politics, has held the office of supervisor for seven years, and has been director on the school board for twelve years. He owns stock in the Farmers' Elevator at Goodhue and in the Belle Creek Creamery. Air. Anderson has achieved success through his own efforts.

John C. Jacobson was born in Belle Creek township September 15, 1872, son of Colbin and Mary 'Burg) Jacobson, natives of Norway, who emigrated to America in 1870, locating in Illinois, where the father Avas employed at form work. In 1871 they removed to Minnesota, settled in Belle Creek township and purchased eighty acres of wild land, which the father broke and improved, built a home and other buildings, and carried on general farming and stock raising. He has now retired and his son. Aron ().. manages tin- farm. Joint C. received his education in the public schools of Belle Creek and worked at home on Hie farm until 1896, when he boughl eighty acres in Belle Creek township, where he has made many improvements and carries on farming and stock raising. .Mr. Jacobson was married November 15, L896, to Hilda C Vanberg, daughter of Charles and Augusta Krickson) Vanberg. The mother was a native of Sweden and the father of America. They farmed in Goodhue county until Hie death of the father, in 1^77. The mother is now living in California. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson have three children: Mabel A., born Augusl Ifi. 1897; Conrad II. J., born February 16, 1900, and Esther A., born September 20, 1001. Mr. Jacobson is a Republican in politics, and is serving his second term as town supervisor. He is also a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator of Goodhue. The Family attend the Norwegian Lutheran church.

John P. Mark, proprietor of Belle Rock Farm, of Belle Creek, was born in AVisconsin August 2, 18~>7. son of John and Louise Peterson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1845, settling in Boston. Alass.. where they remained until 1840. Avhen they emigrated west to California, the father engaging in prospecting for four years, after which he returned to Boston, and removed to AVisconsin the same year, locating at Stoughton. Here he purchased eighty acres of land, of which a part was improved. They remained in AVisconsin until 1862, after which the father sold his farm and moved to Alinnesota, settling in Leon township, where he bought eighty acres of prairie land, which he improved, and carried on general farming, built a home and other buildings necessary, remaining twelve years. In 1874 he sold and came to Belle Creek township and purchased lit) acres of land. 'which he improved in many ways. The father died in 1902 and the mother in 1901. John P. received his education in the public schools and the Swedish parochial schools and worked on the farm -with his father until in 1880. when lie look up a homestead of L60 acres of land in Dakota territory, which he proved up, and boughl 160 acres more, built a home and all hnildings necessary and carried on general farming for fourteen years, after which he returned to Belle (reek township on account of the death of his brother, to assume the management of his father's farm, which he has since continued, carrying on general farming and stock raising, also making a specialty of dairying. He has now under construction a barn 36x64. Mr. Mark was married March 15. 1880, to Christine Anderson, of Red Wing, daughter of Peter and Katie Anderson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1870 and located at Eed Wing, where the father worked at various labors. The mother died in 1892, but the father is still living with his daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Mark have beeii blessed with five children: Louise C, Chester, Levi E., Inez H. and Ward J. Mr. Mark has held several prominent offices, and is a member of the Episcopal church. Fraternally he affiliates with the A. O. U. W.

John P. Schweiger was born in Belle Creek township February 5, 1871, son of Henry and Martha C. (Chandler) Sclrweiger, who were natives of Canada and Maine. The father, a farmer, came to Minnesota in October, 1855, landed at Red Wing and located in Belle Creek township, wdiere he purchased 160 acres of land, a part of which was improved. He continued to improve, erecting a home and other buildings, and carried on general farming and stock raising. He added more land from time to time until he had 285 acres, which he managed until his death, July 5, 1907, at the age of sixty-six years. He was treasurer of the township and school district many years. The mother resides on the homestead with her son, the subject of this sketch. John P. received his education in the Belle Creek schools and worked with his father on the farm until 1907, when he assumed the management of the homestead. He has one sister, Louisa Ellen, living at home, and one brother, Carl B., also living at home, working on the farm with his brother. Mr. Schweiger is an independent voter. He is a stockholder in the Belle Creek Creamery. Fraternally he affiliates with the M. W. A., venerable council, and holds the office of advisor. The family faith is that of the Episcopal church.

J. Albert Swanson was born in Belle Creek township February 1, 1860, son of John F. and G. Albertina (Carlson) Swanson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1851, settling in Boston, Mass., where the father worked at his trade of shoemaking until 1858, when they emigrated west to Minnesota, and settled in Yasa township, where they took up a homestead of 160 acres of land, which the father broke, cleared and improved, remaining there until 1865. when they removed to Belle Creek and bought a farm consisting of 160 acres, of which Gustaf Carlson owned a half interest, and carried on a general line of farming. Later Mr. Swanson purchased Mr. Carlson's interest. J. A. Swanson received his education in the public schools of Belle Creek and worked on the home farm, where he still remains. J. E. Swanson. the father, died in 1902 and his wife is still living. J. A. is one of four children, of whom two are living. Alary Louise and Emma < '. arc dead, and ( '. E. and Albert live on the farm. Albert was married in issti to Elizabeth Smithson, daughter of Roberl and Sarah Smithson. natives of England, who emigrated to America in 1858 and settled in Belle Creek township, where they purchased 320 acres of land and have since carried on general farming. The father, Roberl Smithson, died in 1906 and the mother in 1874. To Albert Swanson and his wife have been born nine children, of whom the six living are: Arnold, Charlotte, Gladys, Harold. Raymond and Laura. The Swanson brothers are Republican in polities, and attend the Swedish Lutheran church.

Hans Mattson, pioneer and soldier, was horn December 23, 1832, in Omiestad. Skane, Sweden: died .March 5, 1893. The "North," at the time of his death, gave the following biography of him : "He received a good education in Kristianstad ; served a year and a half in the Swedish army as cadet of the artillery. Emigrated in the spring of 1851, arriving at Boston June 2!). Suffered in the hardships and disappointments incident to ignorance of the English Language, and inability to perform hard manual labor. AVenl west to Illinois in 1S.V2. settling the next year in Minnesota, which henceforth remained hfs home. Was married in 1855 at Yasa, Goodhue county, Minnesota, to Cherstin Peterson, who, with five children, survives him. Quit farming and went into mercantile business, but was caught in the crisis of 1857. Read law at Red Wing and was admitted to the bar, but soon gave up practice to become county auditor of Goodhue county. Commenced to take active part in politics as a Republican. During the summer of 1861 organized a company of young Goodhue county Swedes and Norwegians, with whom, in the fall, he reported at Fort Snelling, was elected its captain and went south with the Third Regiment in November. Was promoted to major the following year ; was on his way back after having been home, sick, on furlough, when the regiment surrendered at Murfeesboro. Was made lieutenant colonel after the surrender of Vicksburg, and in April, 1863, was promoted to colonel, remaining in command of the regiment until September lii. L865, when ii was mustered out at Fort Snelling, .Minn. Assisted in establishing 'Svenska Amerikanaren' in Chicago. \\';is in L867 appointed secretary of the Minnesota board of emigration, returning on his first visit to Sweden in 1868. "Was in 186!) elected secretary of state for Minnesota, !>nt left before agent in northern Europe for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Returned to the United States early in 1876. Was elected a presidential elector the same year. Helped establish 'Svenska Tribunen,' of Chicago, having previously commenced the publication of the Minnesota "Stats Tidning,' at Minneapolis, with which latter he remained identified until 1881. On July 2, 1881, was appointed consul general to India. Filled this important position with greal credit for two years, when he returned home and tendered his resignation. Was appointed manager of a land grant company in New Mexico and Colorado. In 1886 was elected secretary of slate for Minnesota, and re-elected in 1888, serving two terms. In 1887 he organized the Security Savings and Loan Association, of Minneapolis, whose president he was at the time of his death. Two years later he formed a company for the publication of 'The North.' Was one of the principal promoters, in 1888, of the 250th anniversary celebration of the landing of the first Swedish settlers on the Delaware, and collected the addresses delivered on this occasion in a small souvenir. In 1891 wrote and published a volume of recollections, which in the Swedish version is known as 'Minnen,' while the English edition is entitled 'The Story of an Emigrant.' Mattson's knowledge was confined to no particular class of people. Swedish-Americans naturally looked up to him as a leader, for he possessed in an eminent degree many of the requirements of leadership." The "Valkyrian" for August, 1897, says of Mattson: "His character shows us, in general features, the product of the two factors, Swedish birth and education combined with a long and active life under the protection of the American flag. Very few Swedish-Americans have led such a romantic life as his. It was rich in sudden changes and new departures; and behind the outlines of this life lay an interesting world which at first sight looked less important, but which in fact is more instructive to him who desires to study it in the light of the spirit of the times in which he most vigorously appeared as the Swedish pioneer in America."

Friedrich Busch was born October 8, 1839, in Reuthen, Westphalia, Germany. He attended the Catholic parochial school of his native place, later entered the Gymnasium of Brilon, at Westphalia, and afterward pursued higher studies at Muenster with the Jesuit Fathers. The opportunities of the United States attracting him, he came to Red Wing in 1860 and entered the employ of Friedrich & Hack. Some years later he went into business himself, under the firm name of Olson & Buseh, groceries and dry goods, the business continuing for eleven years. In 1875 Mr. Buseh left Red "Wing and engaged in the hardware business in Mankato, Minn., under the firm name of Meagher & Buseh. His exceptional qualities as a financier became well known and the position of cashier in the First National Bank was offered him. This position he held until he was called to a wider field of operation as cashier in the Goodhue County Bank, at Red Wing, through the inducement of his elder brother, William. Mr. Buseh in course of time became one of the directors, the largest stockholder and president of the bank, which position he held until compelled by ill health to resign, in 1906. Mr. Buseh was connected with the following enterprises : President of Goodhue County Bank, president of the La Grange Mills, director in Red Wing Union Stoneware Company, director in Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company, director in Red Wing Hat Company, and director in Red Wing Cigar Company. Mr. Buseh was a heavy investor in farm lands in Goodhue and Pierce counties. He was a member of the German Roman Catholic Benevolent Society, of the Knights of Columbus, and of the Commercial Club. Mr. Buseh was a devout member of the Roman Catholic church and deeply interested in church work. He died January 27, 1908, leaving nine children : Joseph F., now Rev. J. F. Buseh, director of Mission Band of the archdiocese of St. Paul; Mary, now Ven. Sr. M. Hildegard of Sisters of Christian Charity; Friedrich A., residing at Red Wing; Clement, residing at Bismarck, N. D. ; Francis, now with Jesuit Fathers, St. Louis, Mo., to be ordained three years hence ; Lucy, wife of Patrick W. McKasey, residing at Le Sueur. Minn. ; William, now Rev. William Buseh, assistant priest at St. Luke's church, St. Paul; Bernard, student at St. Paul Seminary ; Margaret, residing with her mother at St. Paul.

Elias P. Lowater was born July 20, 1820, at Dunham, Canada, and in 18.11 came to Red Wing, where he opened a shoe store, afterward conducting a book, stationery and jewelry business where the St. James hotel now stands, which he sold to Rosenbloom & Sheldon and engaged in the grocery business on the corner of Fourth street and West avenue. He took an active part in the affairs of the little settlement that he found here, and in his store was discussed the future greatness of the recently settled village. To Mr. Lowater, it is believed, belongs the credit for having proposed the introduction of the alley system, when the place was first platted and laid out. In politics he was a Republican, and held the office of postmaster in the early sixties.

lie was an earnesl advocate of temperance, belonged to the Sons of Temperance and Good Templars, and was one of the founders of the Methodist church, to which he belonged for many years. He was married October 27, 1847, to Susan J. Mclntire, of Hanover, N. H., and six children blessed this union, three of whom are living: AVallis S., of Red Wing; Mrs. Fred Tebben, of Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. L. P. CordelL of La Crosse, Wis. Effie, Edith and Lettie, the other sisters, are deceased. Mr. Lowater died in 1888.

Wallis S. Lowater, proprietor of a boat livery on the levee at Red Wing, is a native of the city, born April 10, 1869, son of Elias P. and Susan J. (Mclntire) Lowater, early pioneers. After attending the public and high schools of Red Wing Wallis S. worked in the store with his father, and after his father's death took charge of the business for his mother several years. The store, together with the house and lot, was sold after the death of the mother, and in 1901 Mr. Lowater took up his present business, in partnership with H. E. Sayles, with whom he also engaged in wood sawing. He has never married and has never cared for public life, either in a fraternal or political way. He has, however, since his first vote, consistently voted the Republican ticket. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church.

F. W. Kohn, of Florence township, was born in Hay Creek township April 24, 1856, son of Frederick and Sophia (Vesphal) Kohn, natives of Mecklenburg, Germany, who came to America in 1853 and located in New York state, remaining three years. In 1856 they came to Hay Creek township, where they took up a homestead, which the father cleared and improved, and carried on general farming until a few years before his death, when they moved to Florence township. The father died in 1900 and the mother in 1906. F. W. Kohn received his education in the public schools of the township, and after being employed by others for a while, engaged in farming for himself on a place of 264 acres, of which 140 is under cultivation. He has made many improvements on the place, built a fine house and barns, and carries on general and diversified farming, also dairying. He was married March 14, 1882, to Louise Isensee, daughter of Henry and Caroline (Opperman) Isensee, natives of Brunswick, who came to the United States in 1852, remaining in New York for one year, after which they came to St. Paul. They remained only a short, time in St. Paul, and then went to Florence township, where the father engaged in his trade of plasterer and stone mason. He plastered the first house in Red Wing. He carried all his supplies to Florence from Red Wing, sometimes using ox teams. Mr. and Mrs. Kohn have three children living: Clara married John Steffenhagen ; Caroline and Fred live at home. Louis, the oldest, died in 1898, at the age of fifteen years. Mr. Kohn is a Republican in polities, has served on the town board four years, and has been clerk of school district No. 93 for the past twenty-two years.

Nels J. Olness, vice-president of the Farmer's State Bank, of Wanamingo, since its organization, was born in Norway .May 7, 1855. son of Jacob and Carrie (Quam) Olness, the latter of whom died in the late fifties and the former of whom is still living in Norway at the grand old age of ninety-seven years. Nels J. received his education in the public schools and farmed in his native country until 1877, when he came to America, located in Adams Mower county, -Minnesota, and two years later went to Moorehead, Clay county, this state, and did farm and railroad work for several years, after which, in 1879, he purchased a quarter-section. Some seven years later he came to Cherry Grove and acquired 145 acres, to which he afterward added by purchase until he now owns 305 acres, upon which he conducts general farming and stock raising. He also owns seventeen acres of timber land in Dodge county. Minnesota. In addition to his banking and farming interests, he has been president of the Wanamingo Lumber Company sine its organization, and was director in the Wanamingo Creamery Company for twelve years. Politically he is a Republican, and has been school director of district 84. .Mr. Olness was married November 12. 1886, to Christina Anderson, who has borne him four children-. Josephine deceased!. Annie .[. deceased . Arthur (deceased) and Jacob. The family faith is thai of the Norwegian Lutheran church, of which Mr. Olness has been trustee for several years. Arne A. and Carrie Bjorg, parents of Mrs. olness, came from Norway to Wisconsin, and in 1862 to Cherry Grove, where they purchased the farm where the Olness family now resides. The father, who served in the Civil War, died in 1894, and the mother lived until 1900, when she. too, passed to her eternal reward.

Rollcf 0. Lund, a retired farmer of Minneola, was horn in Norway, June 28, 1851, son of Ole and Jennette (Opem) Lund, who emigrated to America in 1857. After stopping at Red Wing "ne month, they came in March to .Minneola, where they acquired 160 acres of land, which they broke and improved, following general farming until 1879. At the end id' this time they lived a retired life until Mr. Lund's death. January 6, 1885. Mrs. Lund still lives with her son. being ninety-two years of age. Rollof came to America in 1857 with his parents, at the age of six. Receiving a common school education, he took up farming with his father, until 1879, when he purchased the old home farm. This, with an addition of 210 acres, he has continued to cultivate, erecting thereon a pleasant home and a 36x84 barn. In 1908 he sold L15 acres of his farm, Leaving 285, which hie still owns Besides this, he owns :>'Ji» acres of wild land in Edmunds county, South Dakota. In 1897, at the opening of the Security State Bank in Zumbrota, INI r. Lund was called as its assistant cashier, which position he faithfully filled for three years, after which he succeeded Mr. Noeseth as manager of the Farmers' Elevator of Zumbrota, a position which he held for three years. He then removed to Wanamingo Tillage, at which place he conducted an elevator of his own for one year, after which he sold it to the Milwaukee Elevator Company. Tins company retained him as manager of the elevator for three years, and he then returned to his farm, which is now conducted by his sons. Mr. Lund was married May 8, 1879, to Johannah Hembre, daughter of Oie and Anna Hembre, natives of Norway, who Located in Red AVing, wherp Mr. Hembre followed his trade as a carpenter until his death, in 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Lund are the parents of nine children : Ole, Nettie. Oaf, Inga. Einar, Oscar. Robert, William McKinley and Harold. Of these, Inga leaches school. In polities Mr. Lund is a stanch Republican and in religion a true Lutheran. He has served in many official capacities. haA^ing been supervisor of his village, a member of the village council and director of his school district, while for many years he was treasurer and one of the directors of Zumbrota Hospital. For sixteen years he held the office of treasurer of the Wanamingo, Cherry Grove and Minneola Fire Insurance Company, and for seven years he conducted a creamery of his own at Zumbrota. He operated a threshing machine for twenty-five years. Mr. Lund's life has been a busy one and the success gained by him is due to his own work, honestly and faithfully performed. He is loved by his friends and esteemed by all.

Iver J. Lunde, of Roscoe township, was born in Norway April 11, 1843, son of Johannes and Karen (Joranlid) Lunde, natives of Norway, where the father was a farmer and owned 200 acres of land. He died in 1896, the mother having passed away in 1880. Iver J. received his education in the public schools of Norway, completing his studies with a course at a seminary. After leaving school he took up teaching for five years, after which he emigrated to America, in 1866, locating in Roscoe township, remaining for one year, during which time he worked for farmers. In 1867 he bought 120 acres of land in the township, which he improved, erecting a home, barn and other buildings necessary. He also taught parochial school in Land's church for two years. In 1906 he purchased 120 acres more of improved land, also eleven acres of timber, and carried on general farming. Mr. Lunde was married October 24, 1869, to Nicolme Aasen, daughter of Hans and Marie (Roste) Aasen, natives of Norway.

Both parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Lunde have had eight children: Hilda. John, Mary, and Norman, of Roscoe township ; Susie, married to Albert Peterson, of Red Wood county: Carl, Gunda, Josephine and Karen Martha, deceased. Mr. Lunde is a Republican, and he and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod church.

Josiah Lothrop, formerly of Roscoe township, now of Zumbrota. retired farmer and veteran of the Civil War, is of New England parentage, but a native of Canada, born in the province of Quebec October 15, 1839, son of Howard and Olive (Leavitt) Lothrop, the former born in Massachusetts and the latter in New Hampshire. The parents went to Canada in 1817, and there the father engaged in farming until 1852, when they returned to Somersel county, Maine, and farmed until 1856. From that year until 1860 they lived on a farm near La Crosse. Wis. In Goodhue county, where they next located, they took up a quartersection on section 10, Roscoe township. They soon had this wild land broken and cultivated and in fine shape for general farming, an occupation which they followed for the remainder of their lives. The father laid down the duties of life May 15, L883, and the mother August 10, 1880. Josiah Lothrop received his education in Wisconsin and Minnesota, working as a farm hand with his father until 1865, when he took charge of the home plaee. He assisted his father with the developments, and after the latter's death built a new home and made other improvements. While still working for his father he enlisted in the Union army, August 15, 1862. After signing his enlistment papers in St. Paul he was assigned to Company H, 8th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, with which company he served until mustered out as corporal, July 25, 1865. He returned to St. Paul under arms, and was discharged July 25, 1865. Among the scenes of bloody carnage in which Mr. Lothrop participated were the battles of Kill Deer Mountain, August 28, 1864; Bad Lands (three days' engagement) ; Murfeesboro, December 5, 1864; Nolanville Pike, December 7, 1864; Kingston, N. C, March 8, 1865. Returning from the war, he again took up life on the farm. He retired in July, 1908, and purchased the pleasant home in Zumbrota village where he now resides. Mr. Lothrop was married December 29, 1867, to Sarah E. Libbey, daughter of Charles W. and Mary J. (Mayberry) Libby, early settlers of Roscoe township. They migrated from Maine, their native state, to Boone county, Illinois, in 1847, and engaged in farming there until 1856, when they came to Roscoe township and farmed until 1865, when they went to Wisconsin. After three years there they removed to Kansas in 1868, remaining until the end of their days, August 5, 1885, and February 7, 1900, respectively. To

Mr. and Mrs. Lothrop were born six children: .Mary 0., bom October 31, L868, is a school teacher, who has recently laken a post-graduate course in the University of Minnesota; Josiah H. was born March 20, 1872, and lives on the old homestead; Charles K.. born September 7. 1874, died January 16, 1890; Seth \\\, born July 10, 1881, died January 9, 1883; Sarah E., born June 7. 1886, is a stenographer at the University of Minnesota, and Hugh L., born October 19, 1888, is a bookkeeper and lives at home. Mr. Lothrop lias occupied public office since reaching the age of twenty-six years. He has occupied practically all the offices in Roscoe township, including chairman, and is commander of Scofiehl Post. No. 121, G. A. R. He is an independent voter. Mrs. Lothrop, who comes of an old family, is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a charter member of the Woman's Relief Corps and a member of the Eastern Star. The Lothrops take an active interest in everything that is improving and ennobling.

Charles 0. Roe, Hie efficient manager of the Farmers' Elevator Company, at Ken yon, is a native of this state, born in Lyon county, Minnesota, Augusl 5, 1873. His parents, Ole and Dena (Loken) Roe, natives of Hedemarken, Norway, came to America in the early sixties and located in Wanamingo township two years. They then went to Lyon county, homesteaded 160 acres of land,, and on this farm, which they broke and improved, carried on general farming for several years. Later they returned to Wanamingo township, where the father died in 1874. The mother now makes her home in Kenyon. Charles O. received a common school education and took up farming on a place which he rented in Holden township. His first experience in the grain business was in the employ of the Farmers' Elevator Company, of Kenyon, with whom he remained eight years. He then worked at the same business as manager of the Farmers' Elevator at Ellendale, Steele county, this state, and in the fall of 1905 located in "Wanamingo, where he remained until August 1, 1909, when he took his present position. As an elevator manager he has given much satisfaction, and is highly regarded by all with whom he has business relations. In the past four years he has taken an interest in the business growth of the village of Wanamingo, and is a director of the Farmers' State Bank, secretary of the Farmers' Mutual Telephone Company, of Wanamingo, and secretary of the Wanamingo Lumber Company. Mr. Roe was married in September, 1899, at Faribault, to Caroline Kleven, daughter of Thomas Kleven, of Kenyon. To this union have been born two daughters, Lillian Othelia and Dorothy Evelyn, the former born August 20, 1900, and the latter June

Rev. Gunder S. Froiland, pastor of Lands' and Minneola congregations of the United Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran church, is an ideal village pastor in every particular, the father of his people, eloquent in the pulpit, comforting and encouraging in family life, and an insipration at all times toward those things for which the church stands. He was born in Stavanger, Norway, January 13, 1867, son of the pioneers, Sven and Rachel Froiland, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1869, and remained in Fillmore county. Minnesota, until 1873, when they went to Brookings county, in what was then Dakota territory, being among the first settlers there. "With true pioneer vigor and energy they homesteaded 160 acres, which they at once brought under cultivation. The father remained on this homestead and farmed until his death. December 1, 1896. The mother is still living on the home farm. Gunder S. was brought to this country by his parents in 18(i!) and lias consequently spent almost his entire life in this country. He received his preliminary training in the schools of his native county and in 1883 entered the Augustana College, at Beloit, Iowa. He wenl with this college when it was removed to Canton, S. D., and graduated in 1891. Thus equipped with a thorough classical education, he took up his theological training at Minneapolis, studying two years in the Augsburg Seminary and one year in the United Church Seminary. He graduated in 1894, and was ordained June 17 of the same year. His fust charges were in Chippewa county, Minnesota, where he faithfully and satisfactorily served the Milan and Watson congregations until 1908, when he received a call to the pastorate of his present churches. These churches have a combined membership of about 1.150 souls, making a very busy life indeed for the pastor. In addition to his pastoral duties, Rev. Froiland served for several years as elder of the Montevidio circuit. The Froiland home is filled with a goodly number of bright-faced children. Sven, born March 24, 1895, and Martinus, born April 11, 1897, are the children of Molla Teterud, whom Rev. Froiland married July 6, 1894, and who died April 19, 1897. He wras married the second time May 3, 1899, at Milan, Minn., to Alma Gorder, by whom he has five children: Marius, born February 26, 1900; Gerhard, born January 9, 1902; Rudolph, born March 1, 1904; Margaret, born June 13, 1906, and Alfred, born August 14, 1908.

John Banks conducts the family homestead in Leon township, which has not changed hands since it was first pre-empted in 1858. He was born in Sweden May 3, 1843, son of Bengt Anderson and Anna Anderson, who came to America in the early days and lived for a time in Chicago and La Crosse. Then they came up the river to what was then the little village of Red Wing, and in 1858 came to Leon township and took up a claim, where they erected a log cabin, and started breaking the tough prairie glebe. They were hard at work developing the place when came the outbreak of the Civil War. Filled with love for his adopted country, John Banks enlisted August 21, 1862, as a private, and later was promoted to corporal. Company D, 10th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, in which he served, was stationed at frontier posts until June, 1863. when ordered on the Indian expedition. It engaged with the Indians July 26 and 28, 1863, and wras ordered to St. Louis. Mo., October, 1863, thence to Columbus, Ky., April, 1864; thence to Memphis, Tenn., June, 1864, and assigned to the 16th Army Corps, in which it did valiant service until the close of the war. being discharged at Fort Snelling August 19, 1865. Mr. Banks then returned to the old homestead, and after a few years took entire charge of the place, making a home for his parents until the time of their death. On this place he has made many improvements, and a neat house and comfortable barns take the place of the original log cabin. Mr. Banks was married in 1867 to Anna Anderson, daughter of Andrew Anderson, a farmer of Cannon Falls, now deceased. This union was blessed with eleven children, of whom eight are alive, namely: Charles, Hannah, Thelda, Julius, Henry, James, George and Frank. The dead are : Jennie, Mary and Bernhardt. Although a consistent Republican, Mr. Banks has not cared to seek political preferment, but being the father of a large family and interested in education, he has served several terms as a member of the school board.

R. P. Brandvold, for the past twenty-one years secretary of the Leon Mutual Fire Insurance Company, was born in Norway June 24, 1859, and came to America with his parents, P. R. and Kirste A. Brandvold, in1 1873, when but fourteen years of age. The family settled at once in Leon township, section 19, where they purchased sixty acres of land, which later passed into the hands of the son, R. P., the subject of this sketch, who in their latter years cared for his father and mother until their deaths, in 1893 and 1894, respectively. In the family there were six children : Guri died in 1901 ; Annie lives in Polk county, near Crookston, Minn. ; Petra married Iver Monson, a farmer in Wanamingo township ; R. P. was the fourth child ; Albert .is a merchat in Clay county, Minnesota, and Carrie died when young. R. P. Brandvold was brought up on the farm and lived on the home place until about ten years ago, when he sold the homestead and moved to a place about one mile away, where he has ten acres, upon which he does a little general farming, chicken raising and dairying. He has been justice of the peace six years, supervisor of the township three years and treasurer of school district No. 52 for six years. In many other ways he has shown his deep interest in the public and political welfare of the township. Mr. Brandvold was married in 1887 to Lukris Wangen, daughter of Andrew and Annie AVangen, natives of Norway, who came to Leon township in 1869 and became well known citizens. The father died in 1893 and the mother is still living on the old homestead in Leon township. Mr. and Mrs. Brandvold have no children. Mr. Brandvold has been trustee and treasurer of Urland Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran church for the past six years. From 1891 to 1898 he was also engaged in the general merchandise business in company with his brother at So^n. Minn.

Osmund J. Wing was born in Norway November 15, 1812, and upon coming to America located in Illinois. In 1856 he moved to Wanamingo township and settled on a piece of land which now consists of 320 acres. He was town supervisor for a number of years, and in 1875 was appointed postmaster and served for some time. He was president of the Aspelund Society and one of the organizers of the First State Bank of Zumbrota, of which he was first president, and held that office at the time of its consolidation with the Security State Bank, in 1909. He is now president of the Wanamingo. Cherry Grove and Minneola Mutual Fire Insurance ( ompany, as he has been for many years past. He also served in the state senate in 1895 and 1897, and was a member of the state board of equalization for many years. He was married to Susan Nelson .June 11, 1869, and to this union were born five children, Sarah J., Henry. Martha M., John G. and Emma. J. Mrs. Wing is dead. Mr. Wing, retired from active work several years ago, and has continued to live on the old homestead, which is now conducted by his son.

John G. Wing, son of Osmund Wing, was born July 21, 1876, on the farm which he now conducts, and here he has spent practically his entire life. In an educational way he had the advantages of training in the common schools of Wanamingo and in an academy at Minneapolis, and in 1896 he took a trip to Europe, adding materially to the fund of information which he received in school. Since 1902 he has conducted the home farm, making a specialty of horses, particularly those of the Percheron breed. By Edna A. Fuller, daughter of A. H. Fuller, of Ottawa, 111., whom he married .May 10, 1905. he has had two children: Susan, who died in infancy, and Aurette J., born August 1, 1907. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

C. A. Sargent, a dairy farmer living about a mile out of Ked Wing, in Burnside township, where he has a pleasant home and an excellent grazing farm, is the son of one of the earliest set- tiers of the eounty. His father, E. A. Sargent (married to Abbie Currier) was a shoemaker in Massachusetts, and came to Goodhue eounty in 1856, locating in Leon towns-hip. His name is still prominent in the early annals of that section of the county. In 1857 he built a store and stocked it with merchandise, and on July 5, 1858, the first town meeting of Leon was held in his store, he being the clerk of election. He also served several terms as town clerk. He was also eounty commissioner at one time. After farming many years he moved to St. Paul and took up the real estate business, ending his days in that city, in 1900. His wife died in 1877. C. A. was born January 17, 1850, in the historic town of Haverhill. Mass., and there spent his early childhood, being brought to this comity by his parents in early boyhood, his father having preceded the rest of the family by a tew months. His education was obtained in the common schools of his neighborhood and in the schools of Red Wing. For one year he was a grocer, but aside from that, has spent his life as a farmer. He does some general farming, but makes a specialty of dairying, keeping some forty-five cows and retailing milk in the city of Red Wing. In addition to other improvements, Mr. Sargent has sunk a 440-foot artesian well, which supplies his household and stock with pure, fresh water. A Prohibitionist in politics, he has been town chairman two years and clerk of his school district, which latter position he still occupies. He is a member of the Presbyterian church. He is also a member of the Foresters at Red Wing. On October 7, 1874. C. A. Sargent was married to Rose C. Hart, daughter of W. B. and Clarissa (Stone) Hart, who came from New York in 1870. Her father was a farmer and jeweler, and died in 1896. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent have been blessed with ten children, Waverly B., Edwin W., Fred W., Luverne M., Forrest H., Ray L., Clara A., Plato E., Lee W. and Cecil C.

S. H. Purdy, who carries on general farming on a place of 170 acres in Burnside township, traces his ancestry back to the founder of the Purdy family, who settled in New York state in 1771. He was born in Goodhue township, this county, January 5, 1873, son of David and Mary F. (Rolfe) Purdy. The father was born in New York state January 16, 1840, and the mother in the same state January 7, 1841. They came west in 1859 and settled first in Goodhue township, where they lived until 1875, when they moved to Burnside township, on a farm now occupied by the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs. David Purdy had four children, Anna (deceased), Jennie S. H. and W. H. S. H. Purdy attended the common schools and the high school at Red Wing, afterward teaching school two terms. Of this he made a success, but decided that he preferred to make farming his life work. In 1897 he also tried the livery business in Red Wing for a time, but again returned to the farm, where he has since remained. He belongs to the United Workmen and the Foresters and votes the Democratic ticket. Mr. Purdy was married in 1894 to Anna M. Ceder, daughter of Charles and Hannah (Ferrig) Ceder, who settled in this county in 1873, the father being now a retired shoemaker. To Mr. and Mrs. Purdy have been born five children, in the order named : Howard H., David AY. Myron C.. Dorothy M. and Evelyn A

Thomas W. Lally, who, with John McXamara. is owner, proprietor and manager of the Lally & McXamara hardware store, in the village of Goodhue, was born in Red Wing October 9, 1859. and spent his boyhood in Belle Creek township, where he received his early education and remained until 1890, when he entered the employ of X. K. Simmons, of Red Wing, as a grain buyer, being located in Clay Bank and Goodhue. In 1901 he engaged in the hardware business with Charles E. Perkins and Andrew Chalmers, continuing this partnership until February, 1905. when the Perkins and Chalmers interests were purchased by John McXamara. since which time the present partnership has continued. The firm carries ;i full line of hardware, building material, farming implements and wagons and carriages. The partners also conduct a tinning ami plumbing department in connection with their business. .Mr. Lally. who is an independent voter, served as assessor of Belle Creek seven years and has been assessor of Goodhue ten years. Being a man of sociable instincts, he belongs both to the United Workmen and the Commercial Club. On February :], 1890, he was married to Agnes M. Doyle, daughter of John and .Mary (Lyons) Doyle, who located in Belle Creek among the first settlers. Her father was killed by lightning in 1872, and her mother died in September, 1897. Eight children have blessed the Lally home. John "William, born February 22, 1891, is in the store with his father. Thomas Y\Talter, Jr., born January 16, 1893, is taking a course in the college at Prairie du Chien. The others, all of whom are at home, are : Mabel Ann, born January 13, 1895 ; Marie Agnes, born December 5, 1897 ; Gertrude Louise, born February 11, 1900 ; Florence Madeline, born January 6, 1902 ; Dorris Genevieve, born May 30, 1904, and Helen Luceil. born September 3, 1906. The family faith is that of the Catholic church. The parents of Thomas W7. Lally were John and Anna (Maloy) Lally, the former of whom, after coming to America from Ireland in 1846, lived in New York and Ohio for a time, and then located in Red Wing in 1856, working on a lime kiln until 1860, when he purchased eighty acres of land in Belle Creek and carried on general farming operations very successfully until his death, December

23, 1868. His wife died November 16, 1879. In the family were six children: John H., born May 31, 1853, died at the age of five years; Frank, born February 22, 1857, died at the age of ten years; Thomas is the subject of this sketch; Daniel, born February 11, 1861, lives at Belle Creek; Mary, born February 16, 1863, died April 17, 1898; Susan, bom October 3, 1867, married John McNam&ra, who is Mr. Lally's partner in the hardware business.

Carl Albert Swenson was born in Roscoe township December 30, 1875, son of Peter J. and Mollie (Okelberg) Swenson, natives of Norway and Sweden. Carl received his education in the schools of the township and the high school of Zumbrota, completing his studies with a course in a business college at Red Wing. After leaving school he took up farming. To his original farm of 120 acres he has added eighty acres, and now carries on general farming and stock raising with considerable success. He was married June 27, 1899, to Lena Lunde, daughter of Bernt and Inger (Goplin) Lunde, natives of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Swenson have had two children : John R., born May 11, 1900, and Sigvald Victor, born March 30, 1905 (deceased). Mr. Swenson is one of the rising young men of Roscoe township, and takes an active interest in the affairs of his community. He is an independent voter, and has served as clerk of the school board for the past twelve years. The family are members of the Lutheran church.

Martin Swee was born in Pine Island township, February 9, 1881, son of Arnt and Relia Swee, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1874, located in Pine Island township and engaged in farming. Later they purchased 160 acres of improved land in Cherry Grove township, where they still reside. Martin received his education in the Pine Island high school, then took a two years' course in the Austin business college, after which he attended the Minnesota State Agricultural college at Minneapolis. He then came to Wanamingo, and for two years worked at draying. In 1904 he entered the employ of the creamery, where he is now engaged as assistant manager and chief butter maker. Mr. Swee was married November 14, 1908, to Cora H. Haller, daughter of Ole and Mary (Thompson) Haller, the former a native of Sweden and the latter of Norwegian descent. They live in "Wanamingo township, doing general farming. The subject of this sketch is a Republican in politics and is a member of the Lutheran church. Fraternally he belongs to the Modern Samaritans of his village. He is a good citizen and has made all by his own efforts.

Andrew B. Haller, of Wanamingo township, is a native of Wernland, Sweden, born April 2, 1850, son of Bjorn and Martha Anderson, who brought their family to America in 1868 and lo- cated in Wanamingo township, living for the first five years in a dugout. They then purchased forty acres in section 13 from Henry Brown, and followed general farming many years, the father also practicing his trade as a tailor. He died June 15, 1899, and the mother June 7, 1901. Andrew B. Haller received his education in his native country and came to America with his parents. He assisted in purchasing and developing the homestead and upon the death of his father came into possession of the home place, which he has since conducted, carrying on general farming. He is a Republican in politics, and although a faithful adherent of that party, has never cared to seek public office. In the family, aside from Andrew B., there were nine brothers and sisters. Ingeborg is the wife of Ole Gunderson, of Red Wing. Mary is the wife of -John Johnson, of Red "Wing. Nels lives in Lac qui Parle county. Ole Jives with Andrew B. at home. Christine is the wife of Andrew Johnson, of Alexandria, .Mint!., and John Martin, Anton and Carrie are all on a farm in Canada. The subject of this sketch is an honest, law-abiding citizen, veil esteemed in the community where lie has made his home.

Frank T. 0 'Gorman, one of the rising young practitioners of this county, is a native of Belle ('reek township, born August 27, 1874. He received his education in the schools of his neighborhood, and after completing the course taught in the grades, graduated from the high school a1 Cannon Falls in 1900. Like many other mm of his profession, he laid the foundation of his career by teaching school two years, and then entered the law department of the State University, from which he was graduated in 1905. As a preliminary to starting out for himself, he practiced one year with the law iirm of ('. D. and Thomas D. O'Brien, of St. Paul. April 1, 1906, he came to Goodhue, and opened an office, entering at once upon a legal career of success and prosperity. He is honest, able and fluent, an ideal country lawyer in every respect, A Democrat in politics, he has served as justice of the peace and has been a candidate for the office of county attorney. In fraternal circles he has affiliated himself with the Knights of Columbus, the Yeomen, the Catholic Foresters and the Commercial Club, in all of which he has taken an active part. John O 'Gorman, father of Attorney O 'Gorman, was born in Ireland and came to America in 1841, and engaged in the livery business in Racine, Wis., until 1849, when he went to California, with the gold rush, and prospected five years. In 1854 he returned to Wisconsin, and lived in Portage until 1865, when he located in Belle Creek township and purchased 160 acres of land, which he later increased to 480 acres, managing this large farm until his death, July 7, 1890. His wife died April 27. 1906. In the family were fourteen children: Catherine, now Mrs. William

Loftus, of Minneapolis; Elizabeth, wife of John O'Neal ; William, a farmer of Belle Creek township; John, who died in infancy; Sarah, now Mrs. Thomas O'Reilly, of Goodhue township; Charles, living on the old homestead; George Al.. a railroad agent, who died July IS. 1904; Henry, a railroad agenl a1 Bowman, X. D.; Anna, now .Mrs. Thomas McHugh, of Litchfield, Minn.; Edward, a farmer of Belle Creek; Theresa, now Mrs. Fred Hutchinson, of Featherstone ; Prank T.. the subject of this sketch; Joseph, who lives al home, and Benjamin, who also lives at home. All the members of the family are highly regarded in the respective communities wherein they reside.

Edward L. Sudheimer, master mechanic for the local branch of the Great Western railroad, is a native of this state, born in Ramsey county, near St. Paul, April 21, 1878. His parents, * harles J. Sudheimer and Katherine Simons Sudheimer, natives respectively of Germany and France, came to America in 1841) and settled in Carver county. Minnesota. There the father remained several years, engaged in the crockery business. In 1851 he came up the river with the intention of settling on the spot that is now Red Wing, but finding the Indians still in possession, he continued his trip up the river and took up his home in Ramsey county. He retired in December, 190-4, and both he and his wife now make their home in St. Paul. Edward L. received his education in the public and high schools, and his technical training in the University of Minnesota, where he took the course in mechanical and electrical engineering. He worked two years for the Northern Pacific, then in 1900 entered the employ of the Great Western. March 1, 1908, he received his present appointment and came to Red Wing. Mr. Sudheimer is a Mason and an Elk, and while at the University served as captain of the cadet corps. He was married, in October, 1907, to Charlotte Shipley, of St. Paul, daughter of Lewis and Catherine Shipley, the former of whom is a paving contractor in St. Paul. It is worthy of note that Mrs. Sudheimer 's grandfather, on her mother's side, was an admiral in the English navy. To Mr. and Mrs. Sudheimer has been born one son, Lewis, March 13, 1909.

J. M. R. Olmstad, of Leon township, is a fine type of the educated farmer, combining knowledge of farming operations with a goodly store of classical learning! He is a native product of this county, born in Leon township, September 29, 1874, son of R. J. and Perina (Otterness) Olmstad, natives of Norway, who located in Chicago in 1853. After remaining there three years they came to Red Wing, making the trip up the river aboard one of the old Mississippi steamboats. After looking about a short time they came to Leon township and homesteaded their present farm. At once upon their arrival here they put up a log cabin, hauling all their lumber from Red "Wing by ox team. They also conveyed their grain to that city by the same means. In the family there are six sons and daughters. The mother is deceased, but the father is still living, having reached the age of seventyseven years. J. M. R. Olmstad received his education in the common schools, and then took a two years' course in St. Olaf 's College, and later two years in Carlton College. Upon his return he took up farming on the home place, where he still remains. The family estate consists of 453 acres, all in Leon toAvnship. Of this 300 acres is under the plow, and on this rich land the family carries on general farming, making a specialty of high grade cattle and hogs. The subject of this sketch has served for six years as town clerk, and his father was at one time supervisor. The Olmstad farm is well developed and improved and has many neat buildings, making the place well suited for agricultural pursuits along the latest approved methods.

Oscar R. Wermuth. the leading furrier of Red Wing, having an establishment located on Main street, is a German by birth, having first seen the light of day in the German empire, November 24, 1873. His father, William AVermuth, and his mother, whose maiden name was Augusta Fredricka, came to America in 1879 and lived about seven years in Chicago, the father working at his trade as furrier. They then located at St. Paul, where William AVermuth opened a fur establishment, remaining in this business until his death. April 11, 1907. The mother died February 11, 1907. Oscar R. went through the public and high schools of St. Paul and also took a course in manual training. At the age of nineteen he started in life for himself as a clerk in the Standard" office, remaining seven years. Another year, during which time he was employed as clerk in the Minnesota Club, completed his residence in St. Paul. He came to Red Wing in the fall of 1896, and with his father as partner opened a fur dealing establishment on Plum street. This firm was later changed to O. R. AVermuth & Co., with Oscar R. AVermuth and Fred A. Busch as partners. This business Mr. Wermuth has since continued, the store now being on Alain street. The business is constantly increasing, and Air. Wermuth handles not only the finest goods but also has the select trade of Red AVing and the surrounding country. Air. AVermuth is a Democrat in politics and belongs to the AVoodmen, the United Workmen, the Yeomen, the Elks, the Red Alen, the Samaritans, the Union Commercial Travelers and the Red AVing Commercial Club. He served four years as a member of Company G. Oscar R. AVermuth was married June 26, 1901, to Elizabeth C. .AUtzler, of Red W7ing, daughter of Daniel and Bertha (Denslage) Metzler, the former of whom, a native of Germany, was a Red AVing brewer. He died July 27,

1906. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wermuth has been blessed with one daughter, Helen Maria, born March 11, 1904. Mr. Wermuth is a member of the German Lutheran and his wife of the Roman ( latholic church.

Charles J. Whipple, a prosperous farmer of Zumbrota township, was born in Madison county. New York, September 10, 1846, son of Michael and Mary (Eddy) "Whipple, natives and prominent farmers of New York state. The father died in 1870 and the mother in 1856. Charles J. received his education in New York state, after which he took up farming near Rochester, N. Y., until coming west in 1865. In Zumbrota township, February 18, 1886, he bought eighty acres of land and later eighty acres adjoining this, which he has broken and improved. Besides this 160 acres, he has 160 acres in Wabasha county. Mr. Whipple was married in February, 1866. to Laura Nichols, daughter of Harsha Nichols, a prominent farmer of Zumbrota. The children by this wife were: Charles, Lewis and Mary, deceased; Clarence, who is engaged in farming at West Concord, Minn. ; and AYallace, who is at Zumbrota Falls. Minn. After the death of the mother of these children, the father was married in 1883 to Mary Colling, daughter of Charles Colling, a furniture manufacturer at Mazeppa. She died March 7. 1897. By this union there were nine children: Marvin, who is at South Troy, Wabasha county: AYilliam, who is in Wabasha county ; Martha, who is at home ; Dolly, who is in Olmsted county; George, Nellie, John, Elsie and Edna are at home. Mr. Whipple is an independent Republican in politics and the family are worshipers at the Methodist Episcopal church. He has served on the school board in his district. Mr. AYhipple is a hard-working, conscientious man and well deserves the success he has gained.

Charles Pierpont, proprietor of a tinning shop and well drilling works at 120 East Fifth street, is of eastern birth, having first seen the light of day in North Adams, Mass., September 5. 1841. His father, Levi Pierpont (married to Jane Wright, of New York state), was a machinist by trade and lived and died in Massachusetts. Charles received a grammar school education in North Adams, and after leaving school learned the trade of tinner. Apprenticeship in those days meant far different from what it does at the present time, and during the three years when Mr. Pierpont was learning the trade he received in all but $150, $25 the first year, $50 the second year and $75 the third. But he learned the work well, and after completing the three years was an expert tinner of a proficiency that more modern systems of apprenticeship do not produce. After working at his trade in Durand, Wis., from 1867 to 1874, he came to Red Wing, and entered the employ of Nelson and Peterson, with whom he remained about eleven years. In 1886 he looked over the field and determined that the time was ripe for another tinning concern in the city. He accordingly opened an establishment of his own. which he has since continued. He employs a force of men the year around, and the rush reason has a considerably increased force. In politics, Mr. Pierpont is a Republican. He was married November 8, 1863. to Angeline Martin, of Johnstown, N. Y., daughter of John Martin, a New York farmer. Both her parents are deceased. To Charles and Angeline Martin were born five children. Carrie J. married Fred Sempt, and upon his death was united in marriage with P. Geaney She is now deceased. Mattie married Eli Coon and lives in Red Wing. Jennie M., married to Richard Ore, also lives in Red Wing. Georgians married George Bounar. both she and her husband being now deceased. Charles, Jr., is also dead. Angeline Martin died April 10, 1873. and Mr. Pierpont was married, July 29, 1874, to Mrs. Lovctta E. Campbell, daughter of Alpheus and Sallie (White) Sanders, the former a native of Massachusetts and the latter of New York state. The father was a mill owner and lumberman in Maine. He sold out his business in 184!) and located at LaCrosse, Wis., remaining there ten years. In 1859 be came to Red Wing and purchased a large tract of land in the eastern pari of the city. Sanderson street, for which he gave the right of way, was named in his honor. Mr. Sanderson and his wife are both deceased. To Charles and Lovetta Pierpont was born one daughter, Cora T., born May 22. 1877. She was married -la unary 1, 1893, and upon his death she was united in marriage with William Eisenbrand, who is engaged in the tea, coffee and spice business in this eity. By her former marriage to G. W. Campbell, now deceased, Mrs. Pierpont had two children. Frank K. D. is married and lives at Ellsworth. Wis. Nettie Estelle married Oscar Marchesseault. The family faith of the Pierpont family is that of the Presbyterian church.

Herman W. Zemke, of Goodhue township, is another native born son, having first seen the light of day in Goodhue township March 12, 1883. Like other boys of his time, he attended the district schools and spent his spare time working on a farm. an occupation which he continued for a number of years with his father. He now rents the farm from his father and carries on general farming, having 160 acres appropriately divided into plowed land and pasture. Being a man of considerable intelligence, he votes independently, and on one occasion he served as road overseer. He was married October 23, 1907, to Clara Kliste, whose parents originally came from Germany. To this union has been born one child, Earl Edward, born June 3, 1908. Herman Zemke, father of Herman W. Zemke. came from Germany to

America and settled in this township, where he purchased eighty acres which he broke and improved. Later lie purchased 160 acres more and subsequently still another eighty, owning at the present time in addition to this, a half section in North Dakota. He is still in the prime of his activities, but his wife died several years ago.

Charles Zander, a substantial German citizen of Hay Creek township, was born in Meeklinburg, July 18, 1850, son of Andrew and Mariah (Zandmann) Zander, who brought their family to America in 1861, and located on the farm which is now owned by Charles Zander. At first they built a shanty with lumber brought from Keel Wing, but later en. , -ted the comfortable home where the family now lives. The mother died in 1880 and the" father in 1893. Charles was brought up on the farm, and after his parents' death took charge of the home place. He owns 380 acres around the homestead in Hay Creek township, and in company with his brother, Andrew, also possesses some land in Belvidere township. He raises some stock and carries on general farming. Mr. Zander is a Republican in politics, has been a supervisor of the township one year and path master many years. He attends the Methodist Episcopal church. Andrew Zander, brother of Charles, married Marguerite Augustine, and has five children. Mary. Christine. Louis, Gustave and Lena.

A. C. Bryan carries on general farming in an up-to-date manner, on a fine homestead in Burnside township. He has a large silo, commodious barns, a well-furnished house, and all the latest farm machinery of every description, having been most successful in all his undertakings. Mr. Bryan was born in this county, April 28, 1863, a son of Thomas and Margaret (Gleeson) Bryan. The father came from Ireland in 1817 and settled for a time in Erie county, Pennsylvania, where he remained ten years. In 1857 he came to Burnside and purchased a farm, where he continued general farming until the time of his death, in April, 1906. A. C. showed marked aptitude in his studies in the common schools, and supplemented this training with courses in the normal school at Winona and the Curtiss Business College in Minneapolis. After this he taught school three years. He now makes a specialty, aside from his agricultural pursuits, of feeding stock and selling it on the hoof. Mr. Bryan has been town chairman for five years and for several terms occupied school office. He was married in 1892 to Emma J. Crandall, daughter of J. S. and Cinderilla Crandall, early settlers of the county, who came from New York state via Illinois. To this union have been born five children, Helen, Ralph, Harry C, Everett and Bernice C.

Grove township. May 6, 1876. His father, O. T. Berg, was a native of Norway, and his mother, Carrie Flatland Berg, a native of "Wisconsin. The father came with his father to this country when a boy of ten years, after a long and perilous voyage, in which his mother, one sister and one brother died, and were buried at sea. The father and the surviving members of his family located in Cherry Grove township, where they worked at various labor, until 1869, when he purchased 120 acres of improved land and engaged in farming. Here he built a home, barn and other outbuildings, and carried on general and diversified farming, and which he still manages. Andrew 0. Berg received his education in the common school of Cherry Grove, and took ;i preparatory course a1 St. Olof's College at Northfield, completing with a course at a .Minneapolis business college in 1899. Alter completing his studies, he entered the First State Bank of Zumbrota, holding the position of clerk until May, 1904. He then took the management of the hardware, wagon and farm implement store of Myron & Olson, at Wanamingo, which he still conducts. February 21, 1906, he was married to Mary Shay, daughter of Nicolai Shay, native of Norway, and came to America, locating in Belle ('reek-, and took up fanning. The mother died in 1889 and the father was married again. Mr. and Mrs. Berg have one child, Oswald Norman, born December 24, 1906. In his politics, Mr. Berg is Prohibition. Ee is a member of the Modern Samaritans, and was a member of Company D of Zumbrota for one year. He and his family attend Land's Norwegian church.

Michael J. Barry, who owns ami operates 120 acres of land in Belle Creek township, was born in Wisconsin, October 22, 1850, to F. John and Ellen Murphy) Barry, natives of County Cork, Ireland. The father, a farmer, came to America in 1849, settling in Wisconsin, where he farmed eighty acres of land. Later he sold this and purchased one-half section in Belle Creek township, where he followed general farming until his death at Goodhue in December, 1892. The mother died in July, 1888. They had four children, besides Michael: Margaret, married to John Dewitt, a farmer living at Goodhue; Patrick, living in Ellsworth. Minn., engaged in dray business; James, living at Minneapolis, engaged in express business; Hannah, living at home; and Ellen S., who died the summer of 1881. Michael received his education in the public school of Belle Creek. After leaving school he farmed with his father, from whom in 1874 he purchased 120 acres, on which he still does common farming, and also raises Perchon horses and Shorthorn cattle. Mr. Barry was married November 16, 1875, to Elizabeth Richards, daughter of George and Yandenah (Wentink) Richards, natives of New

5 ork. They eame west to Wacouta in 1855, purchased land and carried on fanning until Mr. Richards' death, November 28, L895. Mrs. Richards is living in Red "Wing. Mrs. Barry has two sisters: Emelia, married to Thomas Harlow, living in Chicago, and Julia, married to Patrick Edwards, living at Red Wing; also three brothers, George, August and Frank, all deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Barry there have been born eight children, four of whom are now living: Lauretta, married to D. C. Bell, of Goodhue; John F., manager of the Farmers' Elevator at Goodhue; Bernard, at home on the farm; Blanche, at home; and George, who died at the age of seventeen. Mr. Barry is Democratic and the family faith is that of the Catholic church. He is also a member of the Red .Men and the Catholic Foresters. He is a good man and a* progressive, being highly regarded by those with -whom he has dealings. . For twelve years he was chairman of the town supervisors and is now serving as clerk of the school board, which position he has held for the past five years.

Abbott L. Ballord, of Minneola township, was born in Hendrick county, Indiana, June 6, 1874. He received his education in the schools of Minneola and after finishing his schooling worked for his father, engaging in general farming, but making a specialty of dairying and hog raising. He has been very successful in bringing the farm to a high state of cultivation, having entire charge of the farm for some time. His father and mother are living with him. Mr. Ballard was married September 30, 1896, at Zumbrota, to Charlotte M. Berg, daughter of 0. 0. Berg, merchant tailor of Red Wing. His wife has four sisters and two brothers, she being the eldest of the family. The second, Mary L., married to Edwin Peterson, of Minneola ; Hattie, married Nels Iverson, of Minneapolis ; Oscar lives in Chicago ; Charles, lives in Superior; Bettie married Carl Lundt, of Minneola, and Nellie still lives in Red Wing. Abbott L. Ballord is a Republican in his political views, and is now serving as clerk of school district No. 65. His fraternal affiliation is with the Modern Samaritans. He is a good citizen and takes an active interest in the affairs of the county in which he lives. His parents are Joshua and Nancy E. (Eames) Ballord. The father was born in Indiana and the mother in Maine, but later moved to Indiana, where she taught school until her marriage to Mr. Ballord, one of the prominent farmers of that community. In 1884 Mrs. Ballord 's uncle, a cotton manufacturer of Massachusetts, presented her with a farm in Minneola township, to which they removed and still occupy. The father is a member of Friend's church and the mother is a Baptist.

Pine Island township, October 12, 1866, son of Isaac and Cynthia (Cryley) Bunn, natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Pine Island in 1856, where they took up a homestead of 160 acres and followed general farming until the death of the father in 1887. The mother died in April 29, 1905. They had a family of fourteen children, nine of whom are living. T. H. Bunn received his education in the common schools and worked on the farm with his father until he was eighteen years old. He then entered a drug store and learned the business. In 1893 he started in %the drug business for himself, taking his brother-in-law as a partner, but five years later bought out his interest, and has since continued to conduct the store. He organized the present telephone exchange in 1900, which he controlled until 1908, when he sold out. and also operated the Oronoco telephone system in partnership with L. L. Cornwell, but sold out the same year in 1903. In 1892 Air. Bunn was married to Florence Miller, daughter of Charles R. Miller, an early settler in Roscoe township. They have one child. Lloyd. In politics Mr. Bunn is a Democrat. He belongs to the Masonic and Modern Woodmen orders. Mr. Bunn is a wideawake and energetic business man and takes an active interest in the affairs of the village. He has a fine home which he elected last summer.