Goodhue County, Minnesota - Lives of Leading Men, 1909 (part 11 of 13)

James R. Mills, of Stanton township, was born in London, Ohio, August 24. 1810, son of Lewis and Ann ('Havener) Mills, natives of Virginia, who came to Ohio in the early days and engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1856 they emigrated west, traveling by team to Dubuque, Iowa, and from there by boat up the Mississippi river to Red Wing. They located in Warsaw township and took up a homestead, which the father broke and cultivated. His life in the west, however, was destined to be short, and he died a year after coming to Warsaw, in February of 1857. The mother lived until 1876. They had a family of six children : John, who left home in 1856 and was never heard from; Margaret, now of North Dakota; Joseph and William, deceased ; Silas, a farmer, and James J., the subject of this sketch. James received his education in the schools of the county, and worked at home on the farm. In 1865 he enlisted in Company I, Heavy Artillery, remaining until the end of the war. After the Avar, he returned home and engaged in farming, and has now 200 acres of land which he managed, carrying on general farming, until he retired in 1889 and rented his farm. He also has 160 acres in Polk county. He is a Republican and is a member of the G. A. R.

John Olson, of Wacouta township, was born in Norway, March 24, 1857, son of Hans and Helen (Johnson) Olson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1878 and located in Hay

Creek township and engaged in farming until the death of the lather in 1904. The mother still lives on the farm. John received his education in Norway, and came to America with his parents, where he hired out to work on the Ames farm for five years, after which he rented the farm, remaining ten years. Then he purchased forty-eight acres in Section 36, which he improved in every way, both the land and buildings, and has carried on dairying principally. He also has 240 acres in Belvidere township which he rents. He was married July 6, 1882, to Julia Johnson, daughter of Tollef and Karin (Anrandson) Johnson. They have one child, Hiram, who is employed by the express company at Red Wing. Mr. Olson is a Republican in his political views, and was at one time chairman of Wacouta towrnship for three years. He is also director for school district No. 2. The family attend the St. Peter's Norwegian Lutheran church.

William F. Koester, farmer of Hay Creek township, is the son of Bernard and Annie (Becker) Koester, natives of Westphalia, where he was born in 1872. The family came to America in 1884, and while looking about for a suitable location lived for one year in Red Wing, where William F., then a boy of twelve, attended the public schools and began to learn the English language, he having previously attended school in Germany. In 1885 the father purchased a farm of 200 acres on Section 2, Hay Creek township, the place being the one now occupied by the subject of this sketch. Father and son at once set about improving and developing the homestead, which is now well kept and about half under the plow. Upon the place general farming and stock raising is now carried on, and dairying is conducted on a somewhat extensive scale. In politics Mr. Koester is a Republican, but he has never sought public office, although his interest in education has caused him to accept the position of clerk of his school district. He was married in 1892 to Annie Sweney, daughter of Michael Sweney, of St. Johns, New Brunswick, Canada. Her father, an early settler of Minnesota, went to California in the early days, and upon his return farmed in Goodhue and Wabasha counties, remaining Until his death in Wabasha county in 1899. To Mr. and Mrs. Koester have been born three children, George, Angeline and Roland. Bernard Koester, father of William F., served several years in the German army before coming to this country.

Christian F. Kalass, of Minneola township, a native born son of this state, comes of sturdy old pioneer stock, his parents being Christian and Sophia (Grindwald) Kalass, who came to America from Germany in 1856. After a year in Illinois, they came to Scott county, Minnesota, farmed for nine years, and then moved to Minneola township in 1866. To a quarter section which he originally purchased he later added one and a half section. He developed and improved this land, and carried on general farming until the time of his death, August 7, 1907. The mother is still living on the old homestead. The subject of this sketch attended the schools of Minneola township, and then took up farming with his father until twenty-five years of age, when his parents presented him with 160 acres in Section 2. This property he has greatly improved, erected a number of buildings and brought the place to a high degree of cultivation and productiveness. Recently he has become interested in scientific forestry, and has set out 1,080 Norway poplar trees, from which a heavy financial benefit will be received many years hence. In spite of his busy life, Mr. Kalass has found time to serve the town of Minneola as supervisor, a position he occupies at the present time as he has several times in the past. He has been clerk of,his school district for the past fifteen years. Aside from his farm holdings, he owns stock in the Zumbrota Clay Manufacturing Company, and is also interested in the Zumbrota Farmers' Elevator Company. Mr. Kalass was married November 21, 1894, to Lena Aldag, a native of Germany, by whom he has had issue as £ ollbws : Verona, Arnold. Hulda and Christian. The family worships at the Lutheran church.

A. Henry Kellett, painter and paper hanger, came to Zumbrota as a hoy with the earliest settlers, having been born in Lowell, .Mass.. March 4. 1854. His father, Thomas P. Kellett, was a member of the Stafford Western Emigration Company and of the Strafford Western I numeration Company, kept the first store in Zumbrota, was the first postmaster, one of the early chairmen of supervisors, and in many ways was prominently identified with the early growth and prosperity of the town and village. A. Henry Kellett attended the early schools of Zumbrota township and village, and clerked for several years in his father's store. Later he engaged in his present occupation. He has built up a profitable business and has a large list of customers, his work being of the kind that commends itself to all. He is a justice of the peace, and a number of important cases have been brought before him. Mr. Kellett was married at Zumbrota to Ida Leonard, daughter of Samuel Leonard, a native of Wisconsin, who settled in Zumbrota, where he took up farming. Both Mr. Leonard and his wife are now deceased. One son, Everett A., born March 27, 1873, has blessed the Kellett home. He is married and lives in Minneapolis, where he conducts a real estate office. Mr. and Mrs. Kellett are well regarded in Zumbrota. and their home on Third street has been the scene of many a pleasant gathering of friends. The family faith is that of the Congregational church.

Henry Edwin Larson, of Belle Creek township, was born April 29, 1872, in Belle Creek township, son of John and Hannah Eleffson, natives of Sweden. They came to America and took a homestead of eighty acres of land in Meeker county, Minnesota, where they remained for two years, when they were forced to leave on account of the Indians. They came to Red "Wing for a short time and later removed to Belle Creek township, where he purchased eighty acres, which the father broke, cleared and improved, carrying on general farming until his death in 1882. The mother is still living and resides with her sons on the farm. Henry received his education in the public schools of Belle < 'reek and worked on the farm with his father, and in 1894 taking charge of the farm, he carries on a general line of farming, dairying and stock raising. He and his brother, 0. W., own 320 acres of land in Montana, which they are improving. Henry Edwin had three sisters: Anna, married Gustaf Warn, of Featherstone; Johanna, married Nels Munson (deceased) ; and Hattie, married Swan Warn, died February 1. 1909. Four brother^: John M. (deceased) ; Andrew, now of White Rock; Albert, now of Montana, and 0. AY., living at home. Mr. Larson is an independent voter, and is a member of the Swedish Lutheran church.

Ernst Lueck was born in Pine Island township, January 20, 1880, son of August and Augusta (Zimmerman) Lueck, natives of Germany. They emigrated to this country in 1874, settling in Pine Island township, where they engaged in farming. In 1904 they retired and moved to Pine Island village, where they still reside. They had a family of four children : Louisa, Carl, Ernst and Mary. Ernst received his education in the common schools, and when his school days were over he worked on the farm with his father. He has now 185 acres of land, where he carries on a general line of farming and dairying. He has improved the place in many ways, and remodeled the buildings. In 1905 he was married to Elnora Glamm. They were farmers and lived in Pine Island, where they both died. Mr. and Mrs. Lueck have two children : Elmer and Leonard. Mr. Lueck is a Republican in his politics.

John Luchan was born in Belvidere township, February 26. 1866, son of Mathias and Ellen (Riggies) Luchan, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1863 and located in Belvidere township, Goodhue county, Minnesota, where they purchased eighty acres of wild land which the father cleared and improved, remaining here a few years, after which he sold, and bought eighty acres in Section 10, same township, where he now resides. Here he built a home, barn for his stock and other buildings necessary. In 1900 he purchased 160 acres of improved land, making 240 acres in all. He has retired and lives with their sons.

Mr. and Mrs. Luchan have been blessed with four children : John, manages the farm with his brother, Henry W. ; Margaret, married John Miller, a farmer of Hay Creek ; and Annie, married John Isendorf, a farmer of Belvidere. John and Henry received their education in the common schools of Belvidere, working on the farm with their father and later assuming the management. They carry on general farming and stock raising. They are Republican in their politics, and John has been clerk of school district No. 30 for the past fifteen years. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal church.

R. W. Irish, Pine Island village, was born in Dodge county, Minnesota. April 12, 1872, son of Joseph and Evelyn Irish. He received his education in the public schools, after which he went west to the Dakotas. where he was employed as a cattle herder for a few years. He returned to Pine Island and engaged in the barbei- business fur five years. He then purchased the Pine Island Record, which In- conducted for five years, after which he sold out and moved to Minneapolis, remaining one year. Returning the second time to Pine Island, he engaged in the general mercantile Inisimss. but sold out in 1908, and now has several patents for the handling of laces, to which he devotes his entire time. He was married December 1, 1895, to Georgana McCarty. daughter of J. B. and Helen ("Wyman) McCarty, who were old settlers. They have one son. YYynot. who attends school. Mr. Irish is Republican in his politics, and has been deputy oil inspect or of Goodhue county for a number of years. He is a member of the I. O. 0. F. and .M. W. A.

Edward Walter was born in Pine Island township, May 10, 1 86»>. son of Christian and Susan (Bringgold) natives of New York', and came to Pine Island township in 1866 and bought forty acres of land which is inside of the corporation. They are still living in Pine Island. Edward received his education in the common schools of the township, and later engaged in farming. He now has 160 acres of land under cultivation in Pine Island township, and carries on general farming and stockraising. He has a fine farm, which is well cared for and improved, with good buildings, has a new barn, forty by seventy, and a good house. He was married in 1899 to Minnie Manthei, and two children have blessed this union. Elmer H. and Viola, both of whom are at home. Mr. "Walter is an independent voter and a successful farmer. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. No. 84 and he and his family attend the German Lutheran church.

V. E. Parker, of Pine Island village, was born in Pine Island township, March 2, 1874. son of Elton C. and Mary C. (Dickey) Parker. His grandfather. James Parker, a farmer of Zumbrota, was one of the early settlers of this county. His father served in the Civil War, and enlisted in Company II, Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, remaining until fhe close of the war, and took part in all the battles of that campaign. He died when V. E. was only five months old. V. E. Parker received his education in the common schools of the township, and after leaving school he worked for the Crescent Cream and Cheese Company, remaining with them for ten years. In 1903 he engaged in the general mercantile business in Pine Island, which he has since conducted very successfully, and is a highly respected and prominent citizen of Pine Island. He was married in 1900 to Blanche N. Irish, daughter of Loomis F. Irish, president of the State Bank of Pine Island. In politics Mr. Parker is independent.

Edwin 0. Johnson, of Red "Wing, seventh child of Carl G. and Sophia (Samuelson) Johnson, natives of Jonkopingslan, Sweden, was born in Red Wing, November 3, 1869. His father, who was a carpenter, came to America in 1866 and for two years farmed at Burnside township. In 1868 he took up his residence at Red Wing and until 1880 continued to follow his trade. During the latter year he entered the employ of the Red Wing Furniture Company, as cabinet maker, continuing at this work until 1905, when he retired. He died in this city in September, 1908. His wife is still living, at the age of seventy-seven years. The schools of Red Wing afforded Edwin O. his early educational training, and in 1884 he entered the employ of the Red Wing Furniture Company as band sawyer. For over a quarter of a century he has continued at practically the same occupation, making a record of industry and faithfulness of which any man might well be proud. Mr. Johnson votes the Republican ticket, but has never interested himself in public office. He affiliates with the Scandinavian Benefit Association and belongs to the Swedish Lutheran church. He is still single. Of the eight others in Mr. Johnson's family, Charlotte, the oldest, married Charles Heglund, of Red AVing; Augusta is deceased; Charles E. lives in this city, as do Gustav A. and Oscar F. ; Nellie J. married Charles McKenna, deceased, and lives in Chicago ; Fred E. is employed in a laundry at Spokane, Wash. The family residence is at 111 East Eighth street, Red Wing.

Peter O. Holman, of Wanamingo township, was born in Norway April 1, 1831, son of Ole and Sonneva, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1865, living with their son until their death. Peter received his education in Norway and came to America in 1852, locating in Dane county, Wisconsin, where he remained until 1862, when he came to Wanamingo township and bought 160 acres of land* which he improved, and erected a house and barn, and has carried on a general line of farming. Mr. Holman was married in 1862 to Karin Everson, whose parents were natives of Norway. Both are dead. Mr. and Mrs. Holman are the parents of nine children : Lorana, married to Thomas Kennedy, of California; Ole A., of Minneapolis, engaged in the grocery business ; Nels and John, also merchants at Minneapolis ; Susanna, of California; Lena, who is a dressmaker in Illinois; Julius and Christina, living at home; and Andrew, of Minneapolis. Mr. Holman has been successful, having through his own untiring effort and hard work risen to the prosperity he now enjoys. He is a stockholder in the Bombay cheese factory, and is a Republican in his politics. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church.

Axel H. Dahl, foreman of the finishing department at the Red AYing Furniture Company, was born in Red Wing, December 15. 1S77. son of Andrew M. and Elizabeth Dahl, of whom a sketch is found in this history. After intending the public schools. Axel in 1891 entered the employ of the finishing departineiil of the Red Wing Furniture Company and has since continued in the employ of the same concern, being now the foreman. He is a faithful workman, and highly regarded by his associates. He is also a popular member of the United Workmen, and votes the Republican ticket. .Mi-. Dahl was married

il 24, 1907, to Elsie Faton, of Frontenac, daughter of Andrew and Ellen (Johnson) Eaton, natives of Norway. The father alter locating at Frontenac, followed his trade as stone cutter, lie died at Red Wing, in December, 1898, his wife having passed away at Frontenac in 1892. Mr. and .Mrs. Eaton have one daughter and four sons besides Mrs. Dahl. Edith Margaret lives in St. Paul, Fred M. lives in Minneapolis, and George AY and Henry A. both live in New Mexico. The home of Air. and Airs. Dahl has been blessed with three children. The oldest is Roy Andrew. Marion Ruth and Alargaret Rachael were twins, the latter dying February 15, 1907. The family worships at the Swedish Lutheran church.

Elling M. Erickson, of Roscoe township, was born in Houston county. Alinnesota, December 8, 1861, son of Michael and Carrie (Flatland) Erickson, natives of Norway, who came to America and located in Houston county, where they took up a homestead of 240 acres of wild land, which the father broke and improved, built a home, and carried on general farming until his death in 1885. The mother married Torbjorn Kittleson. Elling Al. received his education in the public schools of his county, and at the age of fourteen worked out for farmers until in 1883, when he engaged in farming for himself. He purchased 120 acres of land in Roscoe township, and carried om general and diversified farming and stock raising. In 1893 he added eighty acres to his farm, and later forty, and has all his land under cultivation.

Mr. Erickson was married in March, 1893, to Mary Tostenson, daughter of Thomas and Mary Tostenson, natives of Norway, who eame to America and settled in Roscoe township where they engaged in farming, purchasing forty acres of land. Here they remained until their death. The father and mother are both dead. .Mr. and .Mrs. Erickson have five children: Ella M., Mabel, Arthur. Lillian and Julia. Mr. Erickson is a Republican. He has served as supervisor and road master for a number of years. The family are communicants of the Lutheran church.

David Davidson, of Roscoe township, was born in Norway, April 24. 1831, son of David and Sarah (Hanner) Davidson, natives of Norway. The father was a farmer. He died in 1881, the mother having passed away in 1858. David was educated in the schools of Norway and assisted his father on the farm. In 1865 he emigrated to America and located in Minnesota, where he worked on farms in Holden township, for three years. In 1868 he bought eighty acres in Roscoe township, which he broke and improved. Later lie bought 160 acres, and again 140 acres, and carried on general farming and stock raising. In 1905 he retired from active life and lives on the homestead with his wife, leaving the management of his farm to his son. Mr. Davidson was married in November, LS54. in Norway, to Johanna Hastad, daughter of Lars and Ingerborg Hastad. natives of Norway. They came to America and located in Holden township, where they engaged in farming. The father and the mother are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson had six children: Sarah, married A. Goplin ; Dena, married Swan Myren, and she died in March, 1904; Louis and Iver (deceased) ; C. J., living at Roscoe, and Elizabeth (deceased). Mr. Davidson is a Republican. He has served as roadmaster, and he and his family attend the Lutheran church. Mr. Davidson is a good citizen, and has always been a hard worker, having acquired his prosperity which he now enjoys through his own untiring efforts and thrift. He is highly respected by all.

William R. Callister, of Kenyon township, was born in the Isle of Mann. March 28, 1857, son of Thomas and Jane (Moore) Callister. In 1869, on the 9th of September, Thomas Callister landed with his family at Castle Rock, Dakota county, Minnesota, where he remained two years. In 1871 he came to Goodhue county and purchased a quarter section of land in Cherry Grove township, where he spent the remainder of his life. There were eight children in Thomas Callister 's family, all of whom are living: Catherine, who married AVilliam Kinoig; Jane, married "William Lace; Annie, married John Golden: William R., the subject of this sketch; John of Kenyon village; George, of Cherry Grove; Ella, widow of Arthur Norton; Emily, married Arthur

Cook. Thomas Callister died December 29, 1895, the mother having passed away September 10, 1899. William Callister received his education in the district schools and remained on the farm with his father until he was twenty-one years of age, when he rented a farm in Cherry Grove known .as the old Churchill farm, where he remained six years, when he bought 360 acres in Kenyon township. He remained here two years, then sold this farm, and purchased 280 acres in Sections 24 and 25, Kenyon township, where he now lives. December 27, 1881, he was married to Lizzie Owen, who was born in Green Lake county. Wisconsin, July 13, 1861, a daughter of Robert and Celestia (Beers) Owen, who came to Cherry Grove township in 1871, where they still live. Mr. and Mrs. Callister are the parents of fourteen children: Bert R., born November 27, 1882; George 0., born December 31, 1884 ; Ella C, bom April 1, 1887 ; Merle K., August 13. 1888; Gladys V., October 10, 1890; Warren S., born September 1, 1892 ; Hazel L., born April 21, 1893 ; Mona R., born November 25, 1895; Harold G., born January 6, 1897; Vernon K., born February 13, 1898; Bernice M.. July 15. 1900; Stanley D., born July 5, 1902; Carol F., born January 20, 1905; and Dorcas L., born October 13, 1907. Mr. Callister was fourteen years assessor of Kenyon township and on the school board nine years. He also served on the Farmers' Elevator board at Kenyon for eight years, and on the board of the Farmers' Co-operative Creamery at Skyberg, since its organization twelve years ago. He was elected county commissioner of Goodhue county, third district, in the fall of 1904, and re-elected in 1908. He was for many years land agent for the Aetna Life Insurance Company in this section. He is a Republican in politics. He is a member of the A. O. LT. W. and the Modern AVoodmen. In religious matters Mr. Callister is liberal and supports each denomination as their needs may require.

Carl Grendahl, of Wanamingo township, son of Ole and Gertrude (Kyllo) Grendahl, was born in Norway, May 24, 1872. His parents were natives of Norway and came to America in 1879, locating in Roscoe township. Here they purchased 120 acres of land. At the end of six years the farm was sold and the family moved to Canada, where the mother died in 1897. Carl leeched his education in the public schools of Roscoe, and when his school days were over he engaged in farming in Roscoe until the year 1901, when he removed to Wanamingo township, becoming one of the prominent farmers of that township. Mr. Grendahl was married June 15^1903, to Dena Stai, daughter of Ole and Rarn Stai, natives of Norway, who came to this country in the year of 1866, settling in Spring Creek, and eight years afterwards, in 1874, he moved to Wanamingo township and bought

140 acres of farmland in Section 36. Mr. and Mrs. Grendahl have two children, one son and one daughter: Clara, born June 11, 1905, and Melvin, born September 27, 1906. Mr. Grendahl is a Republican, stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator Company of Wanamingo. Fie and his family attend the Lutheran church.

Peter J. Mogaard, of Belle Creek township, was born in Norway, April 18, 1812, son of John and Mollie (Mulnuse) Mogaard, natives of Norway. The mother died in 1859 and the father in 1897. Peter received his education in Norway and worked with his father until he came to America, in 1866. He located in Olmstead county, Minnesota*, where he remained for three years, when he went to the Pineries at Eau Claire, Wis., where he worked one year; then he spent one year in Menominee, Wis., and in 1871 came to Goodhue county and purchased eighty acres of land in Wanamingo township, where he engaged in farming for six years. He then sold and came to Belle Creek township and purchased 160 acres in Section 21, and later added eighty acres adjoining. This he broke and cleared and built a home and a large barn, and- continued to improve and cultivate his land until now he has one of the finest farms in the county. He has carried on general and diversified farming and dairying, also making a specialty of raising Shorthorn cattle. On April 7, 1866, he was married to Bertha Moslet, in Norway. She was a daughter of John 0. and Mollie (Lean) Moslet, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1867 and located in Wanamingo - township and engaged in farming. The father died in 1879 and the mother in 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Mogaard have had six children : Michael, of North Dakota ;- Cornelius, Henry and Paulena, who live at home ; John, who is a physician at Chicago ; and Simon, now of South Dakota. Mr. Mogaard is a Republican in his politics, but has never sought public office. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator at Wanamingo. He and his family are communicants of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Robert E. Mathews, a retired farmer living at Zumbrota, was born in Ohio, April 15, 1859. His parents, Thomas and Mary (Halfyard) Mathews, came to America in 1853, locating in Ohio, where the father engaged in farming until the breaking out of the Civil War in 1861, when he enlisted in the Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry as a private and was killed in the battle of the Wilderness. The mother died in Ohio in 1895. Robert E. spent his early days in Ohio, receiving his education in the public schools of that state. In December, 1874. he came to Red Wing and took up farming, remaining there until 1879, when he removed to Zumbrota, still engaged in farming. In 1883 he became the owner of a fine farm of 160 acres, on which he carried on a general and diversified farming for ten years, after which, in

1893, he retired from active work and bought a home on East avenue in Zumbrota. Mr. Mathews was married, July 1, 1883, at Zumbrota to Anna J. Miller, daughter of Alfred J. and Amy A. (Davis) Miller, who came from Nova Scotia, first settling in Illinois and later removing to Zumbrota. The father died in 1882 and the mother is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Mathews had three children: Leslie E., born August 23, 1884; Margie A., born October 7, 1886 ; Robert A., born September 21, 1889. Mrs. Mathews died October 14. 1898, at Zumbrota and Mr. Mathews was married June 24, 1908, to Emma E. Miers, of Zumbrota, daughter of Simon and Catherine (W^eiss) Miers, the father being a retired farmer of that place. Mr. Mathews is a Republican in his political views and is a member of the Modern AVoodmen of America and the Modern Samaritans. He and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church.

Swen L. Swenson, of Zumbrota village, was born in Minneola township, August 25, 1864, son of Lars and Borgel (Ilaugen) Swenson. They located in Minneola township in 1860, purchasing 170 acres of land, which the father broke and improved, erecting a comfortable home for himself and family, and other farm buildings for his stock. lie followed general farming until he retired in 1894, at which time his son. the subject of this sketch, purchased the homestead. Swen L. received his education in the public schools of Minneola and after finishing his school days remained with his father on the farm, assisting him until he became owner. He added many improvements to the place and was a very successful and progressive farmer, continuing to live on the farm until 1906, when he rented it and removed to Zumbrota village, purchasing a substantial home, where he now resides with his mother, his father having passed away in 1895. Mr. Swenson is Republican in his political views, but has never sought public office, he lias made his own way by industry and perseverance, being a man who was not only a good farmer, but a good citizen, being interested in the affairs of the village in which he lives. He and his mother attend the Lutheran church. Mr. Swenson has never married.

Ole A. Stonedahl, of Zumbrota village, was born in Decorah. Iowa. August 25. 1854. son of Ragnald K. and Martha Stonedahl. originally from Norway. They came to America in 1878, locating in "Wisconsin for five years, for one year in Iowa, and then in 1854 in Fillmore county. Minnesota, where they purchased 160 acres of land. To this they added at different times until they had 520 acres, which they broke and improved, following general farming up to the time of the father's death in 1851. The mother died June 20, 1865. Ole acquired his education in the public schools and the business college of LaCrosse, Wis., and worked with his father until twenty years of age. Subsequently he farmed one year for himself in the county, worked at the machine trade one year and then located in South Dakota two years. After this he went to Norman county. Minnesota and homesteaded 160 acres of land on which he farmed for seven years. In 1889 he removed to Cummin gs, X. D., and bought grain for two years, and in 1891 became manager of the National Elevator Company for twelve years, after which he accepted the position of general manager for the Zumbrota Farmers' Mercantile and Elevator Company, which position he still holds. Mr. Stonedahl was married October 9, 1892, at Cummings, X. D., to Martha Holm. Their home is brightened by the presence of an adopted daughter Mary and a little niece whom they have cared for since two years old. Mr. Stonedahl is a Republican and has the excellent record of twelve years' service as constable and two years' service as assessor at Cummings, X'. D. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen and attends the Lutheran church.

Charles Himmelman is a name that will be remembered for many generations to come, whenever the story is told of the early days of Vasa township. He first saw the light of day in Sweden, April 26, 1827, and after going to school and working for a time in that country he came to America in 1853. One year later he took up his residence in Vasa and pre-empted some land, where he carried on farming operations on an extensive scale. Adding to his property from time to time, he finally owned 460 acres, all rich and under cultivation. He was the first chairman of the township of Vasa and he and his family were numbered among those who joined the church at Vasa at the time of its organization by the Rev. E. Xorelius. In 1859, he rented his farm and came to Red Wing, where he carried on the grain business until 1870. In 1862, while still engaged in selling grain, he purchased a farm in Belle Creek towmship, and eight years later moved onto the place, carrying on general farming for several years. From 1888 to 1892 he sold sewing machines in Red AVing and then went to California with his family for the benefit of his health. There he remained until his death, Xovember 9, 1901. After his decease, his widow returned to Red AYing and took up her residence at 611 East avenue, where she still resides. Aside from the office above mentioned, Mr. Himmelman saw public service as supervisor, justice of the peace and town clerk. He wras married October 23, 1850, at Boraas, Sweden, to Pauline Constantia Brovall, who came to America in 1857, and joined her husband at Vasa. To this union Avere born three children : Alma M., born March 10. 1851, died July 26, 1867; Teckla M. born March 6, 1852, died March 31, 1852; Charles, born May 4,

1853, at Sweden, is now a farmer in Belle Creek township, this county. Hilma (adopted) married John Webster, of Red Wing. Dr. H. L. Brynildsen, the late physician of Yasa, was born in Nedre Telemarken, Norway, where he for a short period attended the public schools. In the early sixties he emigrated to America, settling first in Minneapolis, where he began to study medicine, and later on engaged in the practice of the medical profession in Goodhue county, where he resided about thirty years, until his death, June 29, 1908. During all these years Dr. Brynildsen also engaged in the general merchandise business and enjoyed the confidence of the entire community. Dr. Brynildsen was for many years "the Good Samaritan" in ATaxa. and hundreds arc those to whom he extended a helping hand, medical assistance, when in sickness and distress. His true worth has perhaps nor never will be appreciated as it should in Vasa and the surrounding towns, but be that as it may, he was an unselfish man, possessed of a tender heart and had the welfare of the community at heart. Mrs. H. L. Brynildsen, who is also a native of Norway. Mas married to Mr. Brynildsen in Minneapolis about thirty years ago ami has. together with her husband, spent her life in Yasa. where she still resides with two sons and one daughter. To Dr. and Airs. Brynildsen were born the following children, who are all alive: Allan Ludvig. hardware merchant, Stampede, N. D. ; Robert Justus, farmer at Fern, N. D. ; Lillie, nee Mrs Bertie Nelson, whose husband is the leading banker and attorney at Flaxton, N. D. ; Delmar, merchant at Yasa, Minn.-, and Herbert, who is engaged as a clerk in his brother's store at Vasa. Delmar was born in Vasa, March 12, 1885. He attended the public schools in Vasa and from early boyhood his mind has turned to business, so that it was not a surprise to his many friends that he engaged in the mercantile business, in which he is making a splendid success. In December, 1908, he married Alice Larson, the youngest daughter of Gustaf Larson, a wellto-do farmer of Featherstone. Young Brynildsen is a member of the Swedish Lutheran church at Vasa and of the Modern "Woodmen of America, takes a great deal of. interest in road improvements and is a rising man in the community.

Osee Matson Hall, of Red Wing, was born in Conneaut, Ohio, graduated at Williams College in the class of 1868 ; has since resided and practiced law in Red Wing; was elected to the fiftysecond congress and re-elected to the fifty-third congress, representing the third Minnesota district. At present he is a member of Minnesota State Tax Commission. In the early days of his practice he was in partnership with AY. C. AViliston, later district judge, and later with N. 0. Werner, now president of the Swedish- American Bank of Alinneapolis.

Charles P. Hall was born in Red Wing, graduated at Hobart College in the class of 1897; taught school one year in western New York, and graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan in 1901. Admitted to the bar in Minnesota in 1902; practiced in co-partnership with 0. M. Hall until 1904, when he located ;it Cannon Falls, holding position of city attorney 1905-6-7. At present he practices in Eed Wing and Cannon Falls.

William Busch received his education in the public schools of Germany, and at the age of twenty years, in 1851, came to America. Seventeen months' work at the baker's trade in New York gave him enough money to move to Chicago, where he remained from 1853 to 1858. At Hay Creek, in this county, which was then being settled, he took up a claim of 160 acres and carried on farming about eighteen years. Although he prospered in this venture he had a desire for larger business ventures, and in 1S76 he sold his farm and came to Red Wing, where he invested his money in several different concerns, including the Goodhue County Bank, of which he is now a director. He is also a director in the Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company, the. Red Wing Milling Company, the Linseed Oil Company and the Red Wing Brick Manufacturing Company. He is vice president of the LaGrange Mills. His real estate holdings include city property, a 320-acre farm in Vasa township and a 185-acre farm in Featherstone township. In politics, Mr. Busch is a Democrat. He has been township supervisor and a member of the city council. In 1853-1854 he served in the militia. To the Knights of Pythias he pays his fraternal allegiance. William Busch was married in February, 1868, to Fredericka Wolbrus, by whom he has six children.

Carl E. Vangsness was born in Wisconsin, October 14, 1860, son of Iver and Unni Vangsness. He received his education in Belle Creek, and worked on the farm with his father until he was twenty-eight years of age, when he purchased eighty acres of land in Section 29 ; he also rents 160 acres and follows a general line of farming and stock raising. Mr. Vangsness was married March 2, 1888, to Elizabeth Iverson, daughter of Iver and Berit (Romo) Iverson, natives of Norway. They came to America and located in Wanamingo township, where they have since been engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Vangsness have ten children: Ingmar, who is a student at the State University; Iver, Bella. Henry, Rudolph, George, Ida, Florence, Luella and Clarence. Mr. Vangsness is a Republican in his politics and has been road overseer and director of the school board for several years. He and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

George F. Wolfe was bom on the farm where he now resides, in Belle Creek township, September 4, 1878, son of Zenius and Susan (Cook) Wolfe. The father was born in Minnesota and the mother in Pennsylvania. The father worked at various labor in early life, then engaged in farming in this county, which he followed until his death in November, 1896. The mother still lives with her son. George received his education in Belle Creek township, after which he took up farming on the farm he now owns, renting it in 1901, and in 1904 he purchased it. This farm consists of 200 acres located in Section 16, and was the old homestead of his grandfather Jacob Cook, who purchased the land in 1856. It was all wild land, and he broke, cleared and improved it and followed general and diversified farming until his death. This land is now all under cultivation and George has erected a new house and several outbuildings, following general farming and stock raising. September 11, 1907, George was married to Sarah M. Nelson, who Avas a prominent school teacher, having taught for several years in this county. She was the - laughter of C. J. and Jennette Nelson. The father was of Swedish descent and the mother of Norwegian. They were prominent farmers of Belle (reek township. The father died in June, 1905, but the mother is si ill living on the old homestead with her son. Air. ami Mrs. Wolfe have no children. Mr. Wolfe is a staunch Prohibitionist in his political views, and is constable of the township, also clerk of the school board of district No. 39, which office he has held for seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe are members of the Episcopal church. Fraternally Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe affiliate with the I. O. G. T. of Belle Creek.

John A. Cavanaugh was born at Belle Creek February 6, 1871, son of Timothy and Mary Ryan) Cavanaugh, natives of Ireland. They came to America and located in Belle Creek township, where they took a homestead of 100 acres, which they broke and improved. Timothy Cayanaugh' served in the Civil War as corporal Company G, Seventh Regiment Minnesota Volunteers. Beside doing a general line of farming, the father raised horses and cattle. In 1886 he had 110 acres under cultivation, and in that pear he took up his home in St. Paul, where he died in 1894. The mother is still living in St. Paul. John A. received his education in the common school of Belle Creek and completed the commercial course of study in the high school of St. Paul. He then worked in a railroad office until the summer of 1894, when he came to Belle Creek and took charge of the farm, doing a general line of farming. He has eight horses and twenty head of cattle, also raises pure bred Plymouth Rock chickens as a specialty, and is now erecting a 36x78 stock barn which is modern in every way, also 20x36 grain elevator and 20x30 hog house in connection with same, all with basement bottom. Mr. Cavanaugh was married December 31, 1895, to Annie M. Underdahl, daughter of Engebrecht Underdahl and Johanna Lilleskov, of Norway, who came to America and settled near Cannon Falls, where they carry on a general line of farming. They have now retired from farming and arc living in Albert Lea, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Cavanaugh have a family of six children: Mary T., Thomas E., John H., Bernard F., Joseph 1.. and Helen J., all at home. Mr. Cavanaugh is an independent voter and the family faith is that of the Catholic church. At the present time he is serving as town clerk of Belle Creek; he is also secretary of the Farmers' Co-operative Elevator of Goodhue. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the Royal Neighbors and the Catholic Order of Foresters, the latter of which he is financial secretary. Mrs. Cavanaugh is also a member of the Royal Neighbors.

A. W. Tillman lives on the Tillman homestead in Welch, which he conducts for the family estate, the property not having been divided upon the death of the parents. He was born in this township, on the place where he still resides, May 7, 1877, son of E. and Nellie (Nelson) Tillman, early settlers of Afton, Washington county, this state, where they settled after coming to this country from Sweden. In 1874 they came to Welch township, and followed farming for the remainder of their lives. The mother died March 23, 1906, and the father August 29, 1908. They left children, all of whom are an honor to the family name. Emma is married; Lillian is at home; A. AY. is the subject of this sketch ; Frank is associated with his brother in managing the family estate ; Gillmore is a bookkeeper and stenographer for the Eagle Iron Works at Minneapolis ; and Hildegard is at home, keeping house for her brothers. A. AY. was brought up on the home farm and has since remained here with the exception of three years at different intervals spent on his farm of 360 acres in Canada. Like many men who like to think for themselves, he is an independent voter. Having a liking for congenial companionship, he has associated himself with the Modern Woodmen at Welch. The Tillman estate consists of 120 acres of good land, with comfortable house and buildings, all the improvements being the work of the father and sons.

Richard A. Tiller, son of John and Mina (Sjervold) Tiller, was born in Wanamingo township, October 5, 1875. The parents were natives of Norway, where the father was a blacksmith by trade. ' They came to the United States in 1863, locating in Chicago, 111., where they remained for two years, the father being employed as carpenter. Then they came to Red Wing, where he was employed in Densmore Brothers' foundry, remaining for ten years, after which he went to Wanamingo and started a blacksmith shop, and in 189-1 purchased land consisting of 118 acres. Here he built a home and other outbuildings and carried on general farming and stock raising until his death, February, 1908. The mother is still living on the homestead. Richard received his education in the public school, and after leaving .school days behind worked on the farm with his father until in 1903, when he went into the dray and livery business, which he has since continued. He was married October 28, 1905, to Jennie Kolsum, daughter of S. E. Kolsum, a native of Norway, who came to America and located in Minneola township, and later moved to Cherry Grove township, where they engaged in farming on 160 acres of land. The mother died May, 1893, and the father died January 24, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Tiller have no children. Mr. Tiller is a Prohibitionist in his politics, and has served as constable for two terms. Mr. Tiller is a succesful business man. doing an extensive dray and livery business, and has

Andrew Johnson, of Welch township, was born in Sweden, April 10. 1846, son of John and Sara Johnson, natives of Sweden. He came to America in 1871 and Incited in Red Wing, where he worked for farmers for five months, and in the pineries, where he was employed two winters. Then he came to Welch township, renting a piece of land for a short time, after which he purchased 162 acres of land which he improved, built a home, and carried on general farming, dairying and stock raising. In 1876 lie was married to Huniee Peterson. Their home has been blessed with five children: Mary, married Nels Arlingson, a farmer of Vasa township; Frank A., lives at home; Carrie, who is in St. Paul, married Emil Carlson, foreman of the stock yards; Charles X.. is a bookkeeper at Adler & Schacht, of Red Wing; and Arthur C, lives at home. Mr. Johnson is a Republican in his political views, and has served as supervisor for the past ten years; he is also a member of the school board of his district. The family are members of the Swedish Lutheran church, of which he is one of the trustees.

Thomas A. Agnew, proprietor of the Cannon Falls Canning Company, is at the head of an institution which has already met with great success, and promises in the future to meet with still greater prosperity, furnishing as it does an opportunity to the farmers for disposing of their products without seeking far-away city markets. Mr. Agnew was born April 11, 1873, and, after attending the common schools, learned stenography and bookkeeping. His first experience in the canning business was in Westfield, N. Y., where he thoroughly mastered all the details. In 1904 he came to Cannon Falls and opened his present establishment, canning vegetables of all kinds, but making a specialty of a fine grade of sweet corn. The corn chosen for canning by Mr. Agnew is of the sweetesl and best, and the process insures absolute cleanliness. Mr. Agnew has associated himself with the .Masonic order, and iii politics h<' is an independent voter. By I. aura Watson, whom he married September 16, 1897, he has one daughter, Dorothy, born March 24, 1907. The family faith is that of the Congregational church. William and Minnie Agnew. parents of Thomas A., were both natives of Pennsylvania. The mother died in l.sTT. and the father still lives in his native state, where lie is engaged as a railroad engineer.

Andrew J. Vangsness, of Belle Creek township, was born in Wisconsin, .January 8, L858, son of Iver and Una Vangsness natives of Norway, who came to America in 185-4 and located in "Wisconsin, where the father engaged in general labor until 1862, when they came to Belle Creels township and purchased 130 acres of wild land on Section 31, which the lather broke ami cleared, improved the Land and buill a home and other buildings necessary to carry on successful farming. Here he died on May 2, 1905, the mother having passed away in 1868. Andrew received his education in Belle Creek township, and worked with his father on the farm until 1905, when he and his brother came into possession of the farm, which they have continued to improve, and are now among the leading farmers in the township. Mr. Vangsness was married November, 1885, to Anna Johnson, a native of Norway. They have been blessed with three children : Una, born March 20, 1887, married to Carl Nerison, now of Minneola township ; Julius, born December 1, 1891, lives at home; Ingvald, born October 7, 1888, died June 2, 1904. Mr. Vangsness is a Republican in politics and has taken an active interest in the affairs of his community. He has served as supervisor for five years, is now treasurer of school district No. 92, and has been road overseer several times. He and his family are members of the Lutheran church.

Lewis L. Agrey, of Minneola township, son of Erick and Bertha Agrey, was born June 8, 1854, in Norway. His parents both being natives of that country, immigrating to America in the year 1856 when Lewis was two years old. They settled in "Winneshiek county, Iowa, engaging in farming until 1864, when they moved to Fillmore county, purchased a farm, remaining here for one year. In the spring of 1865 they removed to Minneola township, purchasing a farm of 166 acres, mostly wild land, which they cultivated and improved. The father died November 1, 1865. The mother continued to live on the homestead until she died, May 1, 1895. Lewis was educated in the public schools of Minneola, and after finishing his education he remained on the home farm, building a new house and other build- ings, and followed general and mixed farming ever since. Mr. Agrey is single, living with his mother until her death. He is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran church.

Nels Ellingston, proprietor of the Cannon Valley Stock Farm. Warsaw township, was born in Norway, September 3, 1837, and, after attending school as a boy, took up farming with his father, working in Norway and in Boone county, Illinois, where the family located in 1815. In 1863 he came to Warsaw, purchased 160 acres, and started farming for himself, later adding to his original place by purchase until he now owns 226 acres of excellent farm land, upon which he carries on general farming and stock raising, making a specialty of Norman horses and Shorthorn cattle. A staunch Republican in politics he has served the town as supervisor and has been clerk of school district No. 52 many years. He has stock in the farmers' elevators at Cannon Falls and at Dennison, and has been chairman of the Sogn Cooperative Dairy Association. His wife, Gertrude Lee, whom he married May 25, 1868, has borne him five children: Elizabeth. wife of N. J. Nesheim, of Willow Lake; George H., a professor in the Red Wing Seminary; Gerena, living in Rod Wing; Louisa, wife of Christopher Gensvold; and Andrew J., who lives at home.

Mrs. Ellingson's parents were Johannas and Gertrude Lee, who came to America in 1846, located in Illinois and remained several years, after which they took up their residence in Leon township, where they ended their days.

Lars and Gerena Ellingson, parents of Nels Ellingson, came to this country from Norway in 1845, and located in Boone county. Illinois, where1 the mother died in 1849. The father came to Minnesota in 1865 and died in South Dakota in 1875.

Jorgen Ingebretson was horn in Norway. September 18, 1844. son of Englebret and Dorothy (Johnson) Ingebretson, who came to America in 1872, locating *i Michigan, where the father engaged in the carpenter's trade for four years, after which they removed to Wabasha county and engaged in farming. Here they lived for sixteen years, and then came to Wanamingo township to reside with their son. The father died June 30, 1906, while the mother passed away in June, 1889. Jorgen received his education in Norway, and came to America in 1866 and located in Michigan, where he was employed in the pineries for three years. In 1869 he returned to Norway, remaining one year. In 1870 he came back to America and engaged in carpentering in Michigan for four years, after which he removed to Wabasha county. Minnesota, and purchased 228 acres of land and carried on general farming until in 1880, when he came to Wanamingo township and bought 320 acres in Section 22, where lie built a home and other outbuildings, following general and diversified farming. Mr. Ingebretson was married in June, 1870, to Dorothy Hanson, natives of Norway, daughter of Hans and Maron (Jaeobson) Hanson, who were farmers and fishermen. The father met his death on the sea with eight neighbors, while on a fishing trip in 1818. The mother died in 1865. Mr. and -Mrs. Engebretson have had nine children: Mary, married to Peter Thompson; Nettie (deceased); Anna (deceased); Patrena, who is a dressmaker; Nettie, married to E. Everson, of South Dakota; Henry and John, living at home; Julia (deceased) ; and Nora, living at home. Mr. Engebretson is a Republican in his political views and is a stockholder in' the elevator at AVanamingo and the Minneola Creamery. Mr. Ingebretson and family attend the Lutheran church.

George M. Harlow, a retired brick manufacturer, living at 1025 Bush street, is a New Englander by birth, a native of Sangerville, Piscataquis county. Maine, where he made his first appearance May 21, 1840. His father, Ivory Harlow (married to Rachael D. Mayo), was a brick manufacturer in Brewer, a suburb of Bangor, Maine, where he continued in business until the time of his death, July 7, 1875. The mother died on the old homestead in 1903. A brother of George M. still carries on the brick business at Brewer, while two sisters are dead. George M. attended the public schools of Brewer and worked in his father's establishment until reaching the age of eighteen, when he started in business for himself, manufacturing and laying brick. In 1862 he entered the service of the government in the quartermaster's department at Nashville, serving until after the close of the war. In Red "Wing, where he arrived in 1867, he started the manufacture of bricks, also doing general contracting. From that time until 1900, a period of twenty-three years, he continued in business, making and laying the bricks on many important buildings in this city. Since his retirement, he occasionally, as he feels inclined, takes a small contract for mason work. He has been recorder of the United Workmen twenty-nine years, and gave efficient service to the city of Red "Wing four years as a member of the city council, and twelve years on the water board. He votes the Republican ticket, belongs to the Masonic order and attends the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Harlow was married, in this city, March 4, 1868, to Mrs. Alice F. Pratt, daughter of Samuel Carpenter, who is now deceased, as is his wife. Of the eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Harlow, six are living. Minnie, the oldest, is dead; Grace R., married to Rufus R. Misenhemer, lives at Portland, Ore. ; Edward I., is married, and is employed in the advertising department of the

Minneapolis "Journal"; George C. is civil engineer for the city of Portland, Ore.; Fred G., living at Minneapolis, is a mail clerk on the Milwaukee railroad; Ernest, married, is a painter in .Minneapolis; Florence G. lives at borne, and Harry is (had.

Joseph Huneke was born in Westphalia, Germany, September 3, 1854, son of Joseph and Mary Huneke, natives of Germany, where the mother still lives. Joseph received his education in Germany, and came to America in 1874, locating in Goodhue county, Minnesota, where he took up farming on a farm consisting of 120 acres of land in Hay Creek township, which he improved and built all the outbuildings himself, and where he has carried on general farming and dairying for the past thirty years, also working part of the t ime as carpenter. He has eighty acres under cultivation and lias a tine home. Mr. Huneke was married in L879 to Mary Koester, daughter of William Koester, who was one of the early settlers in Hay Creek township: he came from Germany and engaged m farming. Mr. and Airs. Huneke have eighl children : Theresa, Theodore, who is a farmer of Hay ('reek township; Annie. Prank, Christine. William, Peter and Bernard, all of whom arc a1 home. Mr. Huneke is an independent voter, and has been supervisor for the past five years, also roadmaster. In L905 .Air. Huneke paid a visit to his mother in Germany, returning three months Later. He is a member of the Suns (if Herman, and he and his family are members of the ( 'atholic church in Red Wing.

Ole A. Haugen, of Warsaw township, was born in Holden township, September 23, L865, son of Albert and Susan (Bjorakert Haugen. natives n\' Norway, who came to America in 1855, settling in Holden township, where they purchased 160 acres of land, which Hie father broke and cleared, and bliilt a house of logs, engaging in general farming. Later lie purchased 140 acres, and again 165 acres in Warsaw township. He retired in 1903, and the mother died in 1904. Ole A. received his education in the public schools of Holden, and worked at home on the farm until 1889. He then purchased the 165 acres in Warsaw township, belonging to his father, and engaged in general farming and raising of horses and stock. All his land can be cultivated. On October 17, 1889, he was married to Martha Broin, daughter of Jens K. and Guri Broin, of AVanamingo, who came to America from Norway in 1862, locating in AVanamingo township, where they engaged in farming on 160 acres of land, to which they have added until they own over 600 acres. They retired July 13, 1908, but still reside on the homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Haugen have had six children: Ida Sophia, John G., Albion N., Helen A., Otilda M., all living at home, and Clifford, who died in infancy. Air. Baugen is a Republican in his political views, and has been treasurer of school district No. 53. Ee is a stockholder in the North Star creamery a1 Kenyon. He and his family are members of Wang's Norwegian Lutheran church, of which Mr. Eaugen is trustee.

Olai Haugen was born December 3, 1883, on the farm where he now resides, in Section 7. Minneola township. He is the son of Ole and Sigrid (Romo) Haugen, of Norway, who came to America and first Located in Rice county, .Minnesota, then in Minneola township, where they purchased 200 acres of land. They improved pari of this. Hollowing general farming until August, 1908, when he retired and moved to Wanamingo village, where he is now located. Olai attended the common schools in his township, then entered the Minnesota Agricultural College in Minneapolis, from which he graduated in 1906. He then returned to the farm and worked with his father until 1908, when he took charge of the homestead, carrying on general and diversified farming principally dairying^ and making a specialty of high grade stock. Father and son are both staunch Republicans and attend the Lutheran church. The former has served several years as treasurer of school district No. 95. Olai has six brothers and sisters: Siverte, wdio is a farmer in Wanamingo township; Louis, of Harmony, Minn. ; Hannah, Rebecca and Marite, of Wanamingo; and Martin, who conducts the farm with bis brother.

Martin A. Hostager was born in Wanamingo township, February 20, 1871, son of Anfin and Mary (Simonson) Hostager, natives of Norway, who came to America and located at Kansas, but later came to Cherry Grove township, where they purchased 120 acres of land and engaged in farming until 1864, when they removed to Wanamingo township and purchased 240 acres in Sections 21-22-27-28, which the father improved, building a home and other outbuildings, and followed general farming until 1899, when the family moved to Kenyon village, where the father died in June, 1904. The mother still lives in Kenyon. Martin A. received his education in the public schools of Wanamingo and worked with his father on the farm until in 1896, when he took entire charge of the homestead, making a great many improvements and erecting new buildings, and has carried on a general farming. Mr. Hostager was married March 20, 1896, to Matilda Chrislock, daughter of Roph Chrislock. They have four children : Alfred, Rachel. Mary, Alma, and Rudolph, all living at home. Mr. Hostager is a Republican in his political views, and is clerk of school district No. 62 ; he is also a stockholder in the elevator and creamery of Wanamingo.

America from Norway and located in Racine, Wis., remaining for a year, after which they came to Warsaw township, Goodhue county, Minnesota, and pre-empted land consisting of 160 acres, which he broke and cleared. He built a log house, which he shared with three others, being some of the first settlers, and houses scarce. Later he built a more comfortable home and outbuildings; also added eighty acres to his land, which he continued to improve, and carried on general farming until his death in 1890, his wife surviving him six years. Ole J. received his education at the public schools of Warsaw, and after leaving school he worked at the blacksmith's trade for two years, then was employed for six months in the flour mills at Cannon Falls. In 1890 he engaged in business in a general store at Grant, continuing three years, after which he sold out and purchased the old homestead, and has since carried on a general line of farming and raising of fine horses and stock. Mr. Eamre was married to Gunel Bakken, daughter of Henry and Carrie (Tassa) Bakken, who were natives of Norway, and emigrated to America and located in Warsaw township, where he pre-empted 160 acres of land and carried on general farming, adding later forty-six acres. The father died in 1905, but the mother is still living on the homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Hamre have nine children: Emelia, Johnnie, Helga, Paul. Carl. Margaret, Donah, and QJe, who live at home, and Carrie, now of Iowa. Mr. Hamre is a Republican in his political views and lias served as chairman of the town of Warsaw for four years, supervisor for eight years. He is agent and director for the Bolden and Warsaw Fire Insurance Company, in which capacity he has served for eighteen years. He is also a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator at Kenyon.

Richard H. Dora, a well known Minneola farmer and an accomplished musician, was born on the place where he still lives, February 17, 1868, son of John and Bertha (Kopplin) Dorn, natives of Germany. The father, who was a farmer and merchant, was born in Germany and came to America in 1855, locating in Watertown. AVis., for a period of six years. He then came to Minneola township and purchased 160 acres, which he broke, cultivated and improved, erecting a home and other necessary buildings. To this farm he added three quarter sections at different times, but sold 313 acres, leaving the home farm now consisting of 327 acres, which is conducted by the brothers, Richard and Julius Dorn, who raise the usual crops and breed horses, cattle and sheep. The father died in 1903, and the mother still lives on the old homestead. Richard received his education in the public schools, and also studied music. He has always remained on the home farm. He is a cornet player and played for eight years in the Hader band. In 1893 he organized the

Minneola brass band, which Las a membership of seventeen. Of this band he was leader two years. In polities Mr. Dorn is a Democrat, and for many years served as roadmaster. In the Dorn family were ten children: Paul lives in Minneola township; Louis lives iii Otter Tail county: Clara lives in Zumbrota; Julius is at home; Frank S. lives in Rochester; Richard lives at home; Bertha lives in Brookfield; Tracey lives in Goodhue, and Matilda and Elenor are both at home.

Edward Dack was'born in Ontario, Canada, August 7, 1845, son of Edward and Letitia (Robinson) Dack. He received his education in Canada and came to the United States in the early sixti-s with his parents and located in Stanton township, Goodhue county, Minnesota, where they purchased 195 acres of land, which he and his father broke and improved, and remained with his father until the latter 's death, assuming charge of the farm, which he has improved, and planted trees, and in every way beautifying the place. He has carried on general farming, and has almost all his land under cultivation. In 1871 he was married to Rebecca Variem, daughter of William and Sarah (Kingston) Variem, natives of New York, who Avere old settlers of the county. Both parents are dead. Mr. and Mrs. Dack have been blessed with thirteen children, of whom seven are living: Melinda J., Lizzie. Pearl, Edna. Genevieve. Abigail and William. Mr. Dack is Republican in his politics, and has served on the school board.

Herman Dahl, of Zumbrota township, was born in Minneola township, October 12, 1870, son of S. T. and Martha T. Dahl, both natives of Norway. In 1856 they emigrated to America, locating in Minneola; three years later, in 1859, they homesteacled eighty acres of wild land, which they broke and cultivated, making many improvements. Later he added eighty acres to the homestead farm, seven of these adjoining in 1894. He purchased a farm of 240 acres in Zumbrota township, and followed general farming, where the father still lives, the mother having passed away June 5, 1904. Herman acquired his education in the schools of Minneola and after finishing his studies he assisted his father on the farm, until he was twenty-six years of age. In 1896 he wTent with his father to the Zumbrota farm of 240 acres, which he has continued to improve, having it all under cultivation, and rebuilt the home. January 1, 1904, he was married to Kate Seibrecht, daughter of Henry and Catherine ''Augustine) Seibrecht, who were farmers of Pine Island. Her mother died July 17, 1907, and her father still lives on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Dahl have one child. Sylvester. Mr. Dahl is independent in his political views. He is supervisor of Zumbrota, and also road overseer. He is a member of the Farmers' Ele- vator Company, of Zumbrota; he also belongs to the Modern Samaritans. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Dahl is a good citizen, taking an interest in the affairs of his county, and is highly respected by all who know him.

Michael H. Gregoire, proprietor of Maple Grove Farm, was born in Belgium, August 28. 1853, son of John B. and Gertrude (Hubberty) Gregoire. The father was a native of France and the mother a native of Belgium. They came to America in 1856 and located in Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, where they purchased 320 acres of land and built a home and all necessary buildings, carrying on general farming until in 1889, when they retired from active life. The father died in May, 1905. The mother makes her home with her daughter in Chicago. Michael H. received his education in the public schools of Wisconsin and worked on the farm at home until in 1878. when he rented 120 acres of his father, which he conducted for five years. In 1883 he came to Minnesota and purchased 160 acres of improved land and built a home, barn and other outbuildings, and has carried on a general line of farming. In 1893 he bought 160 acres more in Belvidere, and also has 160 acres of improved land in North Dakota. All his laud is under cultivation. He makes a specialty of raising fine horses and stock. On January 29, 1878, he was married to Annie Smith, daughter of Michael Smith, who located in Wisconsin, where the mother died and the father passed away in 1902, Mr. and Mrs. Gregoire have been blessed with eleven children: Edward M., of North Dakota; Elinora C, who has charge of the printing department at the Sisters' Home. Notre Dame College, Milwaukee. Wis.; John (deceased); May. married Clements Mageras, of Belvidere; William; Alvina; Arthur; Grace and Gertrude, twins, live at home; Michael and Caroline (deceased). Mr. Gregoire is a Democrat in his political views, and was assessor of Belvidere for five years; also has been clerk of school district No. 101 for the past fifteen years. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator of Goodhue and the Mercantile Association of Goodhue. Fraternally he affiliates with the A. O. U. W. of Goodhue, and has held different offices, now being Master Workman of Goodhue. The family faith is that of the Catholic church.

Cliff W. Gress, cashier of the Citizens' State Bank, of Cannon Falls, is well known in banking circles, having been president of the Minnesota Bankers' Association in 1905-06. No less is he honored at home, where he has been president of the school board for the past sixteen years. He was born in St. Paul, April 23, 1864, and was taken to Northfield by his parents when a small boy, receiving there his early education. After leaving school, he secured a clerical position in the Citizens' State Bank, of that city, serving successively as bookkeeper, teller and assistant cashier. In 1893 he removed to Cannon Falls, and established the Servier-Bess banking house, which in 1895 was converted into a state bank, with Mr. Gress as cashier. He was married April 18, 1893, to Marion Heald, daughter of Charles T. and Amelia (Aiken) Heald, the former of whom is a banker of Canton, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Gress attend the Congregational church.

William Spilman, oldest son of Peter and Teresa (Koester) Spilman, was born in Hay Creek township in 1876, and has always made his home here. His parents came to this township before the Civil War. took up land, and carried on general farming for many years. In 1908 the father retired, purchased city property and moved to Ked Wing, where he now makes his home. Aside from William, the children in the family were Mary, Emma and Peter, born in the order named. William was sent to the district schools and acquired a good common school education. Since early boyhood he has worked on a farm, and is now acknowledged as an expert in that line, owning 160 acres of good land, about 100 of which is under the plow. He does general farming and raises some live stock. Mr. Spilman was married in 1908 to Clara Miller, daughter of George and Emma Miller. The family faith is that of the Catholic church. It is interesting to note that when Peter and Teresa Spilman came to this country they made a part of the trip in an ox cart in true pioneer fashion, bringing with them the furniture and other equipment for -starting life anew in the w^derness. They afterward used two oxen in breaking the land and in hauling their crops, horses being a rarity in this part of the country in those early days.

Lambert Skillman, a native of Reel Wing, was born April 25, 1868, son of John and Clarinda (Philley) Skillman, of New York state, who migrated west to Belchester, Wabasha county, Minnesota, in 1859, and remained there until 1861, when they moved to Red Wing, where they engaged in the hotel business until 1868. They then came to Zumbrota and followed farming, purchasing a large tract of land in Lac qui Parle county, Minnesota. The father and mother spent the years 1901 and 1902 in California, where the father died and where the mother resided. Lambert received his education in Zumbrota, after which he carried on farming in Lac qui Parle county until 1898, when he went to Appleton, Wis., engaging in the machine business for two years. He then spent two years in California, returning to Zumbrota in 1902, engaging in contracting work until October, 1907, when he established a machine business which he has since con- tinned. This enterprise includes a repair shop for automobiles and gasoline engines and a store for sporting goods, paints and nils. Mr. Skillman was married June 23. 1897. to Hannah M., daughter of John and Rhoda Bardwell. The father was a miller and died some years ago. while the mother is still living. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Skillman has been blessed with one child, Leona. who was born September 4, 1898. Lambert Skillman is a Republican and attends the Baptist church. Fraternally he associates with the Modern Woodmen of America. He has succeeded well in all his undertakings and is well liked by his many friends.

Henry Stehr, of Zumbrota township, was born in Goodhue county. Minnesota, February 21, 1881, son of J. D. and Mattie Stehr, natives of Germany. They came to America in 1864, locating in Hay Creek, where they engaged in farming on a farm of eighty acres, remaining five years, after which they removed to Goodhue township and purchased 160 acres of improved land. This they continued to improve and carried on general farming until 1902. when he retired from active life and moved to Lake City. The mother died in 1897. but the father is still living. In 1908 he visited his old home in Germany, returning in the fall of that year. Henry received his education in Goodhue township, and nl the age of seventeen years his father gave him eighty acres of land in Goodhue township, on which he farmed for five years. In 1908 he sold this place and purchased the D. M. Hall farm of 160 acres, in Zumbrota township, and has since followed general and diversified farming and stock raising. Mr. Stehr was married in 1902 to Mattie Luman, daughter of John and Mattie Luman, fvho were farmers in Goodhue township. They have two children: Lawrence, born April 3, 1903, and Sylvester, born June 23, 1908. Mr. Stehr is a Democrat in his political views, but has never sought or held any public office. The family attend the German Lutheran church.

Erick O. Swenson was born in Minneola township June 12, 1869, son of Ole and Gunor (Rude) Swenson, of Norway, who came to America and located in Minneola township and engaged in general farming until the death of the father. The mother is still living with her son, and is eighty years of age. After receiving his education in the common schools of Minneola, Erick worked with his father on the farm until 1897, when he purchased the homestead of 185 acres, located in the northwest corner of section 28, where he has since carried on general farming. He has greatly improved the farm, has remodeled all the buildings and erected a 50-foot power windmill. In 1905 he was married to Alfreda Hanson, a native of Norway, and they have three children: Ole, born April 5, 1906; Hilda, born April 6, 1907, and Gladys, bom April 12, 1909. Mr. Swenson is a Repub-

Alfred K. Simmons, a successful Red Wing Dentist, is a native born son of this city, his lather being 0. K. Simmons. He was born June 6, L875j and attended the public schools, after which he decided to make the profession of dentistry his life work. Through a year each in the denial departmenl of the stale university, the Chicago College of Dental Surgery and the Louisville College of Dentistry, he acquired excellent training, and graduated from the hitler school in IS!)!"). lie started practice in Spring Valley. Wis., and remained there until 1903. After a year in St. Caul he returned in 1904 to the city of his birth and opened an office on Bush street, well equipped with all the latest appliances. He has a large practice and enjoys the confidence of all who have availed themselves of Ins services and advice in dental matters. Dr. Simmons belongs to the Psi Omega Delta fraternity and to the Louisville College Alumni Association. He Avas married July 17, 1902, at Red Wing, to Carrie Christopherson, of Eau Claire. "Wis., daughter of John Christopherson, native of Norway. After many years' residence at Eau Claire they moved for a time to Dakota, later returning to Eau Claire. The father is deceased and the mother still survives. To Dr. and Mrs. Simmons have been born two children, Knute N. and Arvid K. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

William P. Glardon, who has given general satisfaction to the people of Red Wing as president of the board of public works, is engaged in the draying and transfer business, dealing also in coal and wood on a large scale. He was born at Lawrenceburg, Inch, April 17, 1858, son of Peter F. and Sarah E. (Cox) Glardon, the former a native of France and the latter of Boone county, Kentucky. Peter F., the father, was born September 6, 1820, and came to this country with his parents in 1831, settling in Butler county, Ohio. He then lived for a time in Indiana, and was married December 30, 1852. In November, 1865, after having served with valor as captain in the Civil War, he migrated with his family to Wisconsin, settling in Trenton, Wis. In 1867 he came to this city and started the cooper business, which in 1872 he sold to O. Eames, becoming superintendent for Mr. Eames. He died in this city in October, 1895, and his wife passed away in February,/1906. William P. was brought to Red Wing as a boy and attended the public and high schools. After leaving school he worked several years with his father, and did other work until he became manager of the Eames livery business for five years, and for two years engaged in a similar business for himself, with Edward Johnson as partner. In 1886 he started the draying and transfer business, which he has since continued with much success. He also deals in coal and wood, owns eighteen horses and employs a number of men. His office is at 209-211 Broadway. Mr. Glardon is a director of the Modern "Woodmen, in which society he has occupied all the chairs. He is a Democrat in politics, and the family faith is that of the Episcopal church. William P. Glardon was married in April, 1883, to Caroline Lillienthal. of White Water, Wis., daughter of William Lillienthal, natives of Germany, who fame to the United States in 1870 and located at Rome, Wis., where the father worked as a stone mason. Mr. and Mrs. Lillienthal now live at Palmyra, Wis. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Glardon has been blessed with six children : Jessie M., born July 28, 1884 ; Walter E., born October 14, 1885; Mollie, horn May 3, 1887; Frances, born October 1!». L890; Margaret, born August 9, 1895. and William D.. born August !>. 1S9S. The family residence is a pretty home at 468 Seventh street. Mr. Glardon has three brothers, all living in Red Wing. They are George. Waller and Frederick.

Frank M. Wilson, attorney at law, Red Wing, was born in New Albany, [nd., .Match 30, 1845, son of II. B. Wilson, a native of Maine, and .Mary J. Chandler Wilson, a native of Virginia. He came to Red Wing as a boy in L858, and after attending the public schools, entered Hamline University. In 1862-63 he attended the Wes1 Poinl Military Academy, al West Point, New York. Later he took a course at the University of Indiana, at Bloomington, [nd, His Law education was obtained in .Milan, [nd., in the middle sixties, his preceptor being Steven Harding, afterward governor and chief justice of [owa. Mr. Wilson then returned to Red Wing, where he has since practiced law. Be was married in 1875 to Clotdlde Marconnier, by whom he has one son, Horace A., born August 1, 1878, now a leading attorney of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. I lotilde Wilson died in 1879 and in 1883 Mr. Wilson married Emma Seising, by whom* he has one son, Harry, born July 22, 1884. now of the firm of Augstine & Wilson, Red Wing hardware merchants. Mr. Wilson seined in the legislature in 1893-95, was county attorney in the eighties and city attorney at various times. He has been a delegate to many conventions, both county and state. He belongs to the Masons and the Elks.

Arthur P. Pierce, the genial mayor of Red Wing, has occupied the mayoralty chair of the city for a longer period than any other man in its history. He is of New England parentage, born in Hudson, N. H., November 10, 1855, son of John Preble Pierce and Martha Ellen (Chase) Pierce. As a small boy he came to what was then the village of Red Wing and lived with his uncle, the banker. J. C. Pierce. He attended the schools of Red Wing and in 1875 graduated from the Shattuck School at

Faribault. After a number of years as bank clerk in Zumbrota and also in the Bank of Pierce, Simmons & ('<».. of Red Wing, lie started in the insurance business, which lie has since continued, naving an office on .Main street. In 1893 he was firsl elected mayor and since thai date has served continuously with the exception of the term 1899-01, when E. II. Blodgett served; and 1901-03, when John II. Rich served. Be was commissioned firsl captain of Company G, Firsl Minnesota National Guards, at the organization of the company and remained in that office until he was promoted to lieutenant colonel, resigning in 1894. Later he again entered the local company and served as captain from January 6, 1902. to July 7. 1905, when he retired from the service. Mayor Pierce was the fourth presidenl of the Commercial Club and in this capacity he has served several years. He has also 'been fleet captain of the yacht club for several years. In addition to these two organizations, he belongs to the Elks. He married Jennie C. Cummings, of Windsor, Vt. This union has been blessed with four children, as follows: George; Kate, now Mrs. Fred Seebach : Marian, now traveling in Europe, and Raymond, who attends the public schools. Several years ago. Mr. Pierce was elected secretary of the Red "Wing Building Association, a position he still retains. The story of the growth and development of Red "Wing under his administration, as well as the account of the beautifying of the Mississippi levee, which was his pet project, is told elsewhere in this history with the records of the municipal government of the city.

David Middleton Neill, manager of the Red Wing Telephone Company, was born in Perthshire, Scotland, February 2, 1852, and came to America with his parents, John and Margaret (Moreland) Neill, in 1860. They located in Montgomery county, New York, where the father was a contractor for the structural iron works for one year, after which they migrated west and settled in Columbia county, Wisconsin, and engaged in farming. The father died in June, 1879, and the mother in 1903. David M. Neill received his education in the district school and later attended the high school at Portage, "Wis. He then entered the drug store of Purely & Merrill at Portage, with whom he remained eleven years, after which he went into the same business for himself at Big Stone City, N. D. In 1883 he sold out and engaged in the lumber business at Ortonville, becoming superintendent of all retail yards for the Charles Betcher Lumber Company of Red Wing. In 1886 he came to Red Wing, where he held a similar position in the same firm. He became manager of the Red Wing Manufacturing Company in 1889, and subsequently became president of the company. He severed his con- nectiou with the company in 1904 and organized the Red Wing Telephone Company of Red Wing, December 15 of that year, being elected secretary, treasurer and manager at its incorporation. In 1908 Mr. Xeill was elected president of the Minnesota Federation of Commercial Clubs and was re-elected in 1909. He has served as president of the Red Wing Commercial Club, and in September, 1909, was appointed by Governor Eberhardt as a member of the Governor John A. Johnson Memorial Commission. Mr. Xeill was married May 20, 1875, to Alice A. Purdy. of Fox Lake, Wis., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Purdy. and to them have been born three children : Edmund P., July 26, 1877. now advertising representative of the Billings "Gazette and Journal" at Billings. Mont.: Victor S., born April 20, 1884, now engaged with his father as assistant manager and chief inspector of the Red Wing Telephone Company, and Margaret A., born October 6, 1890. who is attending the Lutheran Ladies" Seminary. In politics. Mr. Xeill is a Republican and in religion a member of the Presbyterian church. He was a member of the board of public works in 1907. and was one of the organizers of the library board, of which he was the first president.

Charles J. Sargent, cashier of the Goodhue County National Bank of \lr<\ Wing, was bora in .Mower county, Minnesota, September 13, 1872, son of Millard II. and Elizabeth (Decker) Sargent, natives of New York and Pennsylvania respectively. They migrated west in 1s.">s. and located in Mower county, where they engaged in general farming, and where they si ill reside. Charles J. received his education in the public schools of his neighborhood, attended the high school of Austin and upon completing his studies entered the Pirsl National Lank of Austin, with which he remained until 1906. when he resigned his position as teller and came to Red Wing to assume the responsible position of cashier of the Goodhue County National Bank, which position he still holds. He is also secretary, treasurer and one of the trustees of the Goodhue County Savings Bank. During his residence here he has shown his public spirit by associating himself with the Red Wing Commercial Club, and has taken an active interest in the Civic League; of which he was president in 1908. He is a member of the M. W. A., and belongs to the Presbyterian church, in which he takes an active interest. In September 4, 1895, Mr. Sargent was married to Katherine Fox. of Austin. Minn., and they have two children. Ruth A., born September 30, 1899, and Ralph M.. born May 10, 1904. The family resides in a nice home at 718 East avenue.

Ole A. Strand, of Minneola township, now deceased, was a sturdy old Norse pioneer, born in Hallingdahl, Norway, in 1843. He came to the United States with his parents, arriving July 4,

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L856. The family Located on section :!4. Minneola township, and in the old homestead both parents passed away. Ole A. Strand was raised on the farm and until the outbreak of the Civil War. remained with his parents, or worked for the neighboring farmers. In August, L862, In- enlisted in Captain Williston's com pany, which became Company <-. Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. He was a bugler and served much of the time at brigade headquarters. At the battle of Nashville he carried dispatches amid scenes of the greatest danger. He was mustered ou1 with his company, August 16, 1865, at Fori Snelling, and then returned to his farm, carrying on general farming and stock raising for the remainder of his life. lie met an untimely death in Zumbrota, September 20, 190(i. as the result of bursting a blood vessel during a runaway. Air. Strand was married to Brethea Lysne, daughter of Ole T. Lysne, a native of Norway. Mrs. Strand was born in Norway in 1845 and came to this country with her parents in 1856, being one of thirteen children. Air. and Mrs. Si rand had eleven children, five of whom are dead. The living are: Matilda A.: Alfred; Annie, wife of 1'. A. Henning, to whom she has borne one child, Orrin; Selma, now Airs Woodbury; Oscar B., a graduate of the law department of the Alinuesota State University; Carl I., a graduate of the Zumbrota high school. Mrs. Strand is still living on the home place, which is managed by the son Alfred. During his life Ole A. Strand served many years on the school board of district 138 and was a thorough believer in education. He served some time as supervisor and "was chairman of his township at the time of his death. He was a hard working man, thoroughly respected and well liked throughout the county and township.

James D. Grover, Zumbrota, is a native-born son of this county, having first seen the light of day in Zumbrota, March 29, 1872. Since that date he has continued to make his residence in the village of his birth. His parents, Barker C. and Lizzie Grover, came here in the early post-bellum days. The former was born in Bethal, Oxford county, Maine, in 1810, and there in 1863 married Lizzie Rose, who was born in Plymouth, Mass., in 1840. Together they came to this county in April, 1868, and here B. C. Grover became a prominent resident, taking up farming and the livery business. He has served in the legislature and held many other positions of public trust and honor. James D. attended the graded and high schools of Zumbrota and took up work in his father's stable, in which employment he has since remained, being now part owner of the stable, the firm name being B. C. Grover & Son. The subject of this sketch served five years in the national guard and has been constable eight years. He

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A. G. Henderson, for twenty-five years a prominent clothing merchanl of Red Wing, was born in Stavenger, Norway, January 6, 1844, and there received his boyhood education. A1 the age of thirteen years he came to America and remained for a considerable period. En L875 he engaged in the clothing business in Red Wing and after twenty-five years of active commercial Life, retired. He died September 23, r.»<>7. as the resull of a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Henderson was interested in various business enterprises, and had a pari in starting several of the importanl industries in the city. He was shrewd ;in<l frugal, and thus accumulated ;i fortune estimated al between $300,000 and $500,000. He had the faculty of Looking into the future, and was a thorough believer in Red Wing as a future commer rial center. Mr. Henderson is survived by two children, Mrs. L. M. Kihiiis. of Minneapolis, and George |NTorman, also of thai city. J. Adolph, another sun. died in the spring of 1909.

William Hennings, a hard working farmer of Goodhue town ship, was born in Germany, April 15, 1845, and there received ins education. He came to America in 1^">7 after the death of his mother, with Ins father, and assisted on the home farm until 1868, when he purchased eight} acres in Goodhue township, where he has since continued to reside. ll«' has increased his Goodhue farm to 246% acres and in addition to this owns a half section elsewhere. He carries on general farming and stock raising on a large scale, having me1 with considerable success. Hi has served one term as supervisor of his township and six years as a member of the school board. Mr. Hennings votes independently, and belongs to the I. O. O. F. I'>y Ins wife. Catherine) whom he married September 17. 1871, he has had eighl children: Annie Maria; Frederick; Sophia; W. II.: Louisa C. ; Lena II.: C. (i. and John L. Frederick and Maria Vie1 Hennings, parents of William Hennings, were natives of Germany, where the latter died iii L857. Soon afterward, the father came to America and settled in Featherstone township.

Albert W. Pratt was born in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. July 10, 1837, son of Richard and Sarah (Fitch) Pratt, who located in thai place in 1835. The lather was a native of .Massachusetts and the mother of New York state. At Chagrin Kails. Richard Pratl engaged for manj years in the hoot and shoe business. FOr a time he lived in Keokuk. Iowa, but later returned to Chagrin Kails, where he died in 1868. His wife died al Hamilton, 111., in 1S72. Albert W. received his early education in the schools of his native town, and for several years was employed in