Goodhue County, Minnesota - Lives of Leading Men, 1909 (part 5 of 13)

Henry Tome, an old pioneer settler of Pine Island village, was horn at Corydon, Pa.. Kehruary 25, 1835. His father, Benjamin Tome, w^as by occupation a lumberman. Both his father and mother. Cyntha <(Jil>bs) Tome, were native Pennsylvanians. A common school education and a fair share of work for his parents fell to his lot as a youth. When barely twenty years of age we find him making ;i journey from in front of his father's house at Corydon to Red Wing, Minn., by raft as far as Louisville. Ky.. and thence by boat, traversing the Allegheny, Ohio and Mississippi rivers. He reached Pine Island, which consisted of a solitary pre-emption shanty, at the time the government surveyors were making the original survey. He selected a 160-acre tract of land, upon which he built a shanty, and after occupying it the required time, walked to the government land office at Winona and preempted his claim. Later he sold this and bought eighty acres near the village, which he operated as a farm, building in the .village a home that he has continuously improved and occupied. In 1858 he married Eliza, daughter of Moses and Martha (Culver) Jewell. To them five children were born: Clara, wife of J. B. Fowler, now with tin1 St. Paul postoffice department; Sadie E., wife of H. T. Banks, freight agent of the Chicago & Northwestern railway at Rochester; Myrta and Cyntha (deceased) ; and George H., the present postmaster at Pine Island. Besides his farming interests, Mr. Tome' conducted a meat market in the village for a number of years and also engaged as a stock buyer. Has served as deputy sheriff and as constable the greater part of the time that the village has had a name. He was appointed postmaster July 1, 1880, and excepting the periods of Cleveland's administrations served until 1906. Mr. Tome is a member of the Territorial Pioneer Association and has been a member of the Masonic order since 1868. He is considered a force to be reckoned with in local politics and is well versed in state and national issues, and has some fame as a political forecaster. Mr. Tome in personality is unassuming, accommodating, conciliatory and is not grasping or greedy. Although never a dollar hunter, Mr. Tome is in comfortable circumstances, owning, in addition to his interests in the village, 120 acres of timber near the village and a good quarter section in North Dakota. As an apiarist and small fruit grower, his later leisure years have been rounded out. Mr. Tome resigned as postmaster and his son George H. was appointed to succeed him July 1, 1906. The son was educated in Pine Island schools and was at the time of his appointment practically in charge of the postoffice, the splendid service of which is owing to his efficient management. George H. was married December 17, 1908, to Lenora B. Clark, daughter of H. G. and Elenora (Dickey) Clark, of, Zumbrota. Is a member of Pine Island I. O. 0. F. lodge and Commercial Club and stands in the front ranks of Pine Island's progressive citizens.

A. F. Reiter, the senior member of the firm of Reiter Bros., of Pine Island, was born in Wabasha county, Minnesota, August 24, 1873, son of Julius Reiter, a native of Germany. The parents came to this country in 1868 and located near Pottsdam, Minn., where they lived five years, later removing to Plainview, Minn., where they purchased land and engaged in general farming and stock raising. They are both living but have retired from active life. A. F. Reiter was one of twelve children: William 0., Augusta, Julius J., Ernest H., August, Edward, Bertha, Annie, Albert, Laura, Ida and George. A. F. Reiter received his education in the public school and attended the high school, later taking a course at Darling's Business College at Rochester, Minn. After finishing his studies he returned home and worked on the farm for -one year, after which he was employed as clerk in his brother's store at Rochester. After four years of clerking, he came to Pine Island and opened a general store under the firm name of Reiter and Lucas, continuing for one year, when he took in as a partner his brother Julius J., and the firm was known as Reiter Bros., under which name it is now conducted. One year later his brother E. F. became a partner. They carry a full line of dry goods, groceries, gentlemen's furnishings, boots and shoes, and have built up a large and flourishing trade in the village and surrounding country. Mr. Reiter was married in September, 1897, to Louise Rabehl, daughter of Carl Rabehl, of Rochester, Minn., a native of Germany, who came to America and located in Rochester, where he acquired land and engaged in farming, where they still reside. Mr. and Mrs. Reiter have three children : Carl, Alfred, Francis,, all at home. Mr. Reiter is a Democrat in his politics. He has been a member of the village council for the past five years and holds the office of treasurer. He and his family attend the German Lutheran church.

Charles H. Leavitt, Pine Island township, is one of those men to whom increasing years have brought increased honor, and to whom maturing age has brought ripened judgment. He has served on the board of supervisors eleven years, being chairman eighl years. For the long period of sixteen years he worked faithfully as president of the village school board, and his decisions as justice of the peace for ten years have been just, yet ever tempered with good sense. Mr. Leavitt was born in Stratford. Fulton county, New York, April 29, 1834, and received his education in the common schools, after which he became a teacher, instructing country schools five terms before he was twenty-one years of age. He came to Pine Island township in 1864, and after one year on a farm went to the village and remained twenty years. For ten years he managed a grocery store of his own, and for a long period acted as agent for farm machinery and windmills. Along about the middle of the eighties he took up farming on his present place, where he owns 160 acres which he has improved and brought to a high state of cultivation, building a nice home and commodious outbuildings and carrying on general farming. In 1859 he was married to Elvira L. Gould, who died December 4, 1860, leaving one daughter, Elvira, who is living at present with her father. On January 15, 1861, he was married to Sarah C. Gould, sister of his first wife, by whom they have four children, Carrie, Bennett, Nettie and Jennie. Elvira married John Weckerling, of Reeseville, Wis., they having four children, viz. : Helen, Burton, Milford and Laura. Carrie married Frank Mott, of Pine Island, and has one son. Willis. Bennett lives at home. Nettie married George Dickinson, who comes of one of the pioneer families of the county. They have three children, Lyle, Burton and Ora. Jennie is the wife of Thomas Congdon, of Hibbing, Minn., and has four children. Bennett, Ora, Alice and Thomas. Justus B. and Ruby (Vosseller) Leavitt, parents of Charles H. Leavitt, were natives of Connecticut and New York state respectively, and in the latter state spent the larger part of their lives together. The father was a school teacher and county judge, also doing some farming. He died at the age of thirty-five, but the mother lived to be ninetyfive years of age before passing to her eternal reward.

Louis Starz, of Pine Island township, was born in Minneola township, August 29, 1861, son of J. J. Starz. He was educated in the common schools of the township and Zumbrota, and afterward attended Mount Pleasant College in Iowa. Upon leaving school he entered into business in Zumbrota, and conducted a general store for twenty years, being very successful. In 1902 he purchased 200 acres of land in Pine Island township and engaged in general farming and dairying. He has built a fine home and barn with basement 40x80, and has all his land under cultivation with the exception of about twenty-five acres, which is timber. Mr. Starz has been twice married. His first wife, by whom he has three children, died in 1892, and in 1894 he was married to Emma Pulls, by whom he has one child, Dora. Of these four children, Louise is Mrs. Stellar, of Roscoe, while Arthur, Evan and Dora are at home. Mr. Starz is Republican and was a member of the village council while at Zumbrota. He is now serving on the town board as clerk, which office he has held for the past four years.

John Svee, of Pine Island township, who was born in Norway, October 9, 1855, came to Goodhue county in 1875 and settled in Pine Island township, doing general work such as chopping, grubbing and farming until 1885, when he purchased his present farm of seventy-four acres. Of this fifty acres is tillable, and here Air. Svee carries on general farming and stock raising, making a specialty of selling cream. Being the father of a large family of children, he has naturally been interested in school matters and has served many terms on the school board. In 1885, the year that he purchased his present farm, he was married to Bertha Rocky, by whom he has had eleven children, ten of whom are living. They are: Emma. Henry. Julius, Julia, Lena, Arthur, Bernicc. Marshall, Tena and Celia, all of whom are at home. The family attends the Norwegian Lutheran church in Zumbrota. Mr. Svee is a hard working man. and has reason to be proud of the fact that he has secured all that he owns by his hard work, honesty and frugality.

Lewis Scofield. a Pine Island dairyman, was born in Pine Island township, November 2, 1872, son of Henry and Jane C. (Murray) Scofield. lie received his education in Zumbrota and worked at farming for some years before purchasing his present place of forty acres of improved land, on which he conducts stock raising and dairying, for which purpose he keeps from twentyfive to thirty cows. He was married in 1902 to Nora E. Judd, daughter of Lewis and Cornelia I. Russell I Judd, In polities Mr. Scofield is a Republican.

J. C. Dickey, of Pine Island township, was born in Madison county, New York. August 27, 1838. His parents, Sylvester and Harriett (Alexander) Dickey, were born in New York, the former January 18, 1807, and the latter, who came of the old Davidson family. December 11, 1814. Upon their arrival in Goodhue county in 1858 they bought land in Pine Island township and followed farming up to the time they died, the former June 15, 1892, and the latter May 16, 1898. J. C. Dickey spent his boyhood with his father on the farm. In the fall of 1861, at the beginning of the Civil war, he enlisted in Company A, Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and spent the winter in Washington, being later attached to McDowell's corps of the Army of the Potomac. He took part in the battle of Antietam, where he was wounded. After being discharged at David's Island, New York, he returned home and took up farming until 1865, when he re-enlisted in Company I. Twenty-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged in July, the same year, returned home and again resumed general farming, which he has since continued, making- a specialty of raising sheep, of which he owns a flock of 500 or more. He has a fine farm of 160 acres, a comfortable home and first-class buildings. March 30, 1869, Mr. Dickey was married to Sarah Steele, daughter of John and Sarah Steele, natives of Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Dickey have had two children: Earle is dead. Bruce, born April 25. 1881, is in the government service, having been stationed in the Philippines as assistant cashier in the custom house for the past ten years. His granddaughter, Ella, lives in Dodge Centre. Minn., with her mother. Harold E. died August 22, 1905.

F. W. Cate, a prosperous Pine Island farmer, was born in Pine Island township, August 12, 1864, son of Isaac and Caroline (Young) Cate, natives of New Hampshire, who came to Minnesota in 1856 and took up a homestead, which they broke and cultivated, carrying on a general line of farming. The father served in the Civil war and died at Fort Snelling in 1864. The mother died in 1895. They had ten children, of whom eight are living. F. W. Cate was educated in the common schools and has always been a farmer. He purchased his father's farm and in 1901 bought the Farrington forty acres, and again in 1907 purchased sixty-nine -acres near Pine Island village, where he moved in 1909. He now carries on general farming, dairying and raises sheep, owning a flock of about 200. The Cate homestead is still in the family, having never changed hands. Mr. Cate was married November 1, 1888, to Mary Drazan. Their only daughter, Teressa P., married Leon Klingsporn, and has one daughter. Blanche P., born February 3, 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Klingsporn reside on the old homestead. Mr. Cate is a member of the Modern Woodmen of Pine Island, and in his politics is a Eepublican.

Oliver Berg, of Pine Island township, was born in Dane county, Wisconsin, November 13, 1850, son of Thomas and Turi (Hoff) Berg, who came in the early days to Dane county, and in 1860 to Goodhue county, where they pre-empted land in Pine Island township and engaged in farming until they died ; the father in 1891 and the mother in 1899. They had a family of four children: Ole F., of Cherry Grove township; Oliver, the subject of this sketch ; Isabelle, now Mrs. Slette, of Faribault county, and Anna, married Ole Winger and lives in Virginia. Oliver was educated in the common schools and attended high school for two years. After leaving school he returned home and engaged in farming, which he has since continued. He has 190 acres of land, of which ninety acres is under cultivation, and on this property he conducts general farming and dairying. In 1886 he was married to Carrie Ringdahl, daughter of Mathias and Isabelle (Satren) Ringdahl, the former of whom, also known as Mathias Pederson, will ever be held in honored memory as the first Norwegian in the county. To Mr. and Mrs. Berg have been born five children: Myrtle, Olga, Edel and Inga, all at home, and Thorvald, deceased. Mr. Berg has served as town clerk for some years and is now serving as assessor. He is president of the Farmers' Elevator and a director of the Farmers' Insurance Company of Goodhue county. In politics Mr. Berg is an independent voter.

Charles W. Perry, of Pine Island township, was born in Germany, January 17, 1842, son of Christ Perry, and in 1855 came to America and settled in Ohio, where he remained for five years. In 1860 he came to Minnesota and located in Pine Island township, where he bought 160 acres of land, which he improved and prepared for cultivation. Here he built his home, hauling all the lumber from Red AVing for the purpose. When he had harvested his crops he hauled them to Red Whig and Lake City with ox team, and spent many nights on the prairie. His efforts have prospered and he now has a fine farm with good buildings and carries on general farming, dairying and stock raising. All of his land, with the exception of fifty acres, is under cultivation. His son, to whom he has presented eighty acres, also carries on general farming. In 1869 C. AY. Perry was married to Bertha Kumbier, by whom he has had ten children: Frank manages the farm; Emma, married William Schumacher, of Lake City; Augusta, married William Coilinge, of Zumbrota ; August and John are deceased; Carl lives in St. Paul; Anna married Albert Ihrke, of Pine Island ; Bertha, Louise, and Minnie, at home. Mr. Perry is a Republican in his politics, and he and his family attend the Lutheran church.

Benjamin Lewis, of Pine Island township, was born in Norway, June 21, 1846, son of L. C. and Annie (Moe) Lewis, who came to America in 1875 and settled in Zumbrota, where they engaged in farming. The mother died in 1888 and the father in 1905. Benjamin Lewis received his education in the public schools of Norway, and came to this country in 1866, settling in Zumbrota township, where he bought land and engaged in farming. In 1875 he went to Pine Island township, where he has eight y acres, of which seventy is under cultivation, on which he follows general farming and raises stock. In 1873 Mr. Lewis was married to Mattie Pederson, and they have five children : Adolph, farmer ; Melvin, assistant postmaster at Pine Island; Carl, Arthur and Amanda, who are at home. Two children died, at the ages of fifteen and four years, respectively. Mr. Lewis has a nice farm, well improved, and a fine home. He is Republican in his politics

Henry Ahneman, of Pine Island township, was born in Fond du Lac-.. Wis.. February 1, 1854, son of Henry and Sophia (Pultz) Ahneman, natives of Mecklenburg, Germany, who came to America in 1852; and in 1856 to Pine Island township, where they preempted eighty acres of land and engaged in farming. The father died in 1906 and the mother in 1893. They had a family of nine children, all of whom except one are living. Henry was educated in the common schools of the township and worked with his father on the farm. He now has eighty acres of improved land adjoining his father's land and follows general farming. He still lives with his brother and sister on the old homestead. In politics he is an independent voter, casting his ballot for the candidate whom he deems best fitted to serve in public office.

Julius C. Johnson, of Pine Island township, was born in Eau Claire county. AVis.. May 26, 1866, son of Christ and Ingre CSimonson) Johnson, natives of Norway, who came to America and in 1852 settled in Stoughton, Wis., where they remained eight years, the father being employed as blacksmith. In 1860 they moved to Eau Claire. Wis., where the father was head blacksmith for a large lumber company until 1867. The family then removed to Goodhue county and purchased land in Pine Island township, where the father engaged in general farming and also conducted a blacksmith shop in partnership with his brother. There were five children in the Johnson home : Dorothea, Julia, Caroline, Rachel and Julius. The father died in 1891 and the mother still lives on the homestead with her son. Julius attended the common schools and worked on the farm, taking entire charge of the home place at the death of his father. His farm consists of 160 acres of well improved land, a pleasant home, good outbuildings, and on which he conducts general and diversified farming and dairying. In politics he is a Republican. The family attends the Lutheran church at Zumbrota.

J. B. Closner, of Pine Island village, was born in Green county, "Wisconsin, January 8, 1855, son of Christian and Catherine (Buhler) Closner, natives of Switzerland, who emigrated to America in 1848, locating in Green county, Wisconsin, where the father was engaged as cooper and later as a farmer. In 1855 they came to Minnesota, pre-empted land in Dodge county, and engaged in farming for a period of thirteen years. In 1868 they removed to Plymouth county, Iowa, where they still reside. J. B. Closner attended the common schools for a short time, but is practically self-educated, having acquired the larger part of his knowledge by experience and observation. He has been engaged the greater part of his time in buying live stock around Pine Island and Zumbrota, but has made his home in Pine Island, where he has built a home and resided for twenty-nine years. He has also dealt extensively in cheese, butter and eggs for a number of years. He now rents a dairy farm of 177 acres of land in Olmstead county, which his sons manage. December 25, 1877, he was married to Magdalen Stempfly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Stempfly, natives of Ohio. They have six children : Ida, now of North Dakota; Edward G., of North Dakota ; Catherine, now of Pine Island ; Marjory, of Dodge county : Albert and J. B., at home. Mr. Closner is well and favorably known throughout the county. He has always taken an active interest in the affairs of the community in which he lives, and has served as deputy sheriff for four years, also as justice of the peace for several years, and member of the village council. He belongs to several fraternities, the I. 0. 0. F., the A. 0. U. AY. and the M. W. A. and the E. F. U. In politics, he is independent.

Warren W. Cutshall, of Pine Island village, was born in Crawford county. Pennsylvania, March 26, 1835, son of George and Jane Cutshall, natives of Pennsylvania, who later removed to Ohio, where they died. The father was a carpenter and joiner. Warren W. received his education in the common schools and at the age of fifteen years began to work at his father's trade, which he followed for twenty years. In 1864 he came to Pine Island and engaged at his trade. In 1872 he bought a saw mill and began the manufacture of lumber. He retired in 1907, selling all the machinery but retaining the building. When he first came to Pine Island, forty-five years ago, he erected a small house in the woods, and in this lived for some time, but later built a fine home. He now owns 133 acres of land in Pine Island and Roscoe townships, besides fifteen acres in the city limits. He was married to Mary M. Dellamater, and to them were born three children. Leverett is dead; Delia M., who lives at home, married Frank Howard, a traveling salesman. The third child died in infancy. Mr. Cutshall is a Prohibitionist in his politics, and at one time served as school treasurer, but has never sought public office.

Cornel Clementson, supervisor of Pine Island township, was born in the township. May 30, 1865, son of Knute and Julia (Hoff) Clementson, natives of Norway, who in 1856 came to Pine Island township, where they pre-empted 120 acres of land and engaged in farming. In 1902 they retired and moved to Zumbrota village, where they reside. Cornel Clementson received his education in the schools of the township, after which he engaged in farming. He has a fine farm of 300 acres, has made part of the improvements on the place, and has a good house and buildings. He carries on general farming and stock raising, also dairying, for which purpose he keeps from fifteen to twenty cows. In November, 1904, he was married to Vina Hoff, daughter of Andrew and Jennie Hoff. They have two children: Conrad and Gernelia. Mr. Clementson is a Republican in his political views and has held his present office of town supervisor for five years. He is also clerk of the school board of his district. The family attends the Lutheran church.

George W. Hayward, of Pine Island village, was born in Dorchestershire. England. September 23, 1835, son of Thomas and Mary (Watts) Hayward, natives of England, who are now deceased. George .AY. received his education in the common and higher schools of England, and at the age of nineteen he and his brother Gilis came to America and located at Pine Island township April 25. 1855. He pre-empted 160 acres of land, which he broke and improved, and added later eighty acres more, carrying on general and diversified farming and stock raising. In 1889 he retired, rented his farm, and purchased a home in Pine Island village, where he now resides. Mr. Hayward has been married three times. In 1858 he was married to Lavina Rheinhart, of Pine Island. Two children were born : Alfred YvT., of Pine Island, and Alice C, married Arthur Darknell, dealer in real estate in St. Maries, Idaho. In 1874 Mrs. Lavina Hayward died. In 1877 he married Sarah A. Marsh, native of England, by whom he had four children : Lavina B. is dead ; Bertram S. lives in Washington ; George I. is a civil engineer, now located at Livingston, Mont., for the Northern Pacific railroad. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1906. Erie W. is dead. Mrs. Sarah Hayward died in December, 1889, and on February 24, 1892, Mr. Hayward was married to Mrs. Marion Morehouse, of Pine Island, widow of Capt. A. Morehouse, of Company H, Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. Mrs. Hayward has one daughter, Georgia (Morehouse) Irish, of Wapalo, Wash. Mr. Hayward is a Democrat. He has served on the village council two terms, has been chairman and supervisor of the township and chairman of the school board. No less than five times he has crossed the Atlantic, visiting his old home in England. The family faith is that of the Episcopal church.

R. J. Robinson, of Pine Island village, was born in Roscoe township, August 6, 1863, son of Thomas and Martha (Jackson) Robinson, natives of England, where they Avere married, and together they came to the United States in 1860 and engaged in farming in Roscoe township. The father died in March, 1896, and the mother the following August. R. J. Robinson was educated in the common schools of the township and stayed at home until his parents' death, when he engaged in farming for him- self. He was married in 1897 to Mary B. Hay ward, who was also born in Roseoe township, daughter of Gilis and Priseilla (Dunford) Hay ward, also natives of England. She was a graduate of the Pine Island high school, and taught for a number of years. He purchased 253 acres of land in Pine Island township, where they moved in 1900. He also has thirty-eight acres in Roseoe township and a fruit farm in Ken wick, Benton county, Washington. He carries on general farming, dairying, stock and poultry raising. They have an elegant brick home, and all the outbuildings are good, Mr. Robinson having made all the improvements on the buildings and land. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have four children: Cora B.. Roy H., Ruth P.. and Violet P. Their h'oirie is inside the corporate limits of the village, and Mr. Robinsou is a member of the village school board and secretary of the Farmers' Creamery Company. The family attends the Episcopal church. In politics Mr. Robinson is a Republican.

Luther B. Hudson, of Pine Island village, was born in New York in the town of Springwater, May 14, 1827, son of Joel and Sarah (Hover) Hudson, natives of New York state. The mother died February 28. 1874, and the father November 23, 1892. Luther B. received his education in the public schools and worked on the farm until 1856, then he left the home in New York and emigrated west. He came to Pine Island and purchased 240 acres of land, which he broke, cleared and cultivated, carrying on a general line of farming and stock raising. In 186(3 he sold this farm, bought another of 160 acres in the same township, moved to the village of Pine Island and has lived there ever since. He and his wife have celebrated their silver and golden weddings in the same house and had 103 guests at the golden wedding. Mr. Hudson was married April 4, 1859, to Mary Ann Freeman, of Montvill, Madina county, Ohio, daughter of Reuben and Lydia Ann (Denton) Freeman, natives of New York state. The father was a farmer and came west with the family from Ohio to Garnavillo, Clayton county, Iowa, lived there four years, then moved to Minnesota in 1854, where he owned half a section of land. He was a magnetic healer and lived and practiced about twenty years in Minneapolis. He built up a very large practice. He died June 7, 1887, and the mother died April 25, 1865. Five children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson : Frank R., born July 19, 1861, is now a barber of Chicago; "Willie A., born August 7, 1865, is a farmer; Lillie, born September 3. 1871, died in infancy; Lydia May, born October 24, 1871, adopted child, died July 6, 1876 ; Joel was born November 5, 1873, and died January 31, 1874; Calnod B. was born February 9, 1877, and died January 30, 1880. Mr. Hudson is a Republican and has been road-

Leon L. Cornwell, of Pine Island village, was born in Olmstead county, .Minnesota. October 12, 1872, and was educated in the common schools of the county, and at Carleton college in NOrthtield. After completing his studies he taught for twelve years, being superintended of the schools of Fountain, Fillmore county, and Minnesota, Lyon county. In November, 1903, he was elected cashier of the Citizens' State Bank of Pine Island, which position he still holds. He was one of the organizers of the Zumbro Falls State Bank, August 5, 1!H)7. and was elected president, which office he also still holds. Mr. Cornwell was married on Augusl 28, 1895, to Mattie Sinclair, of Byron, Minn., daughter of George and Rebecca (Fisher) Sinclair, natives of Maine and Indiana. They came wesl in 1863, bought land and engaged in farming until the death of the father in 1897. The mother is still living at Byron, .Minn.- Mr. and Mrs. Cornwell have one child. Dorothy M.. born June 5, 1899. now attending school. In politics Mr. Cornwell is a Republican. He is a public spirited citizen, lias taken an active interest in the affairs of the village, and has held several positions of public trust and honor, having been treasurer of the village, treasurer of the cemetery association, secretary of the board of education, secretary of the Commercial Club, and trustee of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is_ a member of the Masonic Lodge. No. 37. Thomas and Clarissa (Spencer) Cornwell, parents of L. L. Cornwell, were natives of New York, where they were farmers. They came west in 1856 and located in New Haven, Minn., where they took up a homestead of 160 acres of land. This the father cleared and prepared for cultivation, and added more land to his farm until he had 140 acres, on which he conducted farming and stock raising. He retired in 1891 and moved to Pine Island village, where he purchased a comfortable home, in which he and his wife still reside.

W. W. Jewell, a prosperous druggist of Pine Island, was born in Bane county, Wisconsin. August 16. 1847, son of Moses and Martha Jewell. He received his education in the public schools, and finished with a course at Northwestern Seminary at Wasioja, Minn. After completing his studies, he became a clerk in the store of F. H. "Williamson, of Lake City, remaining with him for ten years. In 1874 he went into business for himself in Pine Island, conducting a general store and also carrying a full line of drugs. He was one of the organizers of the Pharmacy Society. and has been a registered pharmacist since the law requiring registration of druggists went into effect in Minnesota. lie was married in 1874 to M. I. Haasze, daughter of James and Harriet!

Haasze, natives of New York state, who came west in 1862, locating in Olmstead county and engaging in farming on eighty acres. Both parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Jewell have had two children : Emery L., now of Shoshone, AVyom., where he is a physician, having graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1903, and Scott AY., recently of Shoshone, who was in the drug business, being a graduate of the University of Minnesota of the class of 1903 and also of Drew College. He was accidentally shot and died in Shoshone. June 2, 1909. In his politics, Mr. Jewell is a Republican. He has served as town treasurer one term, and has held the state depository of the county for a number of years. He is also a member of the Masonic order; has stood at the head of the local lodge for a number of years and is now its treasurer. ^

Moses Jewell, one of the early pioneers of this county, settled in Pine Island in May. 1855. His oldest son, S. C. Jewell, also accompanied him and located on his farm adjoining the village, where he now resides. The following spring Mr. Jewell moved his family from Dane county. AVisconsin. He had five children: Sarah, now Mrs. A. B. Cron : Eliza, now Mrs. II. Tome; Fenn, now of Pine Island; W. AY. now of Pine Island; and Nye, deceased. Moses Jewell died January !-. 1888; Martha, his wife, died August 3, 1900. The family faith is that of the Episcopal church.

Loomis F. Irish, president of the Slate Bank of Pine Island, was born in New York state, January 15, 1856, son of Joseph and Evelyn (Newton) Irish, natives of New York, who in 1865 came west to Minnesota, locating at Rochester, where the father engaged in farming and also ran a distillery. In 1867 he moved with his family to Goodhue eounty, and engaged in farming for one year, after which he went to Dodge county, remaining five years, also spending five years in Olmstead county. In 1878 they came to Pine Island, where the mother died the same year. The father died in 1900. They had a family of five children: Loomis, the subject of this sketch; Augustus, Julia, Rush (deceased), and Riley. Loomis F. received his education in the public schools of Dodge eounty. For ten years he manufactured brick and also operated the Pine Island roller mill, which he built in 1899. He built the first block in the village in 1895. The block known as the Opera House Block is a model of beauty and usefulness. In 1882 he established a private bank, which he conducted for twenty-four years. In 1907 this bank was incorporated as the State Bank of Pine Island. Mr. Irish was married in 1877 to Lura S. Hawkins, daughter of J. F. and Mahalia (Phelps) Hawkins, natives of Canada and AVisconsin, the former of whom was a brickmason by trade. They came to Pine Island in 1862 and both are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Irish have had five chil- dren : Blanche, who married V. E. Parker, of Pine Island; Caryl and Ruth, who live at home; Basil and Hilda (deceased). In politics Mr. Irish is Republican. Fraternally he affiliates with the I. 0. 0. F. and M. W. A. He and his family attend Grace church.

John Ihrke. a prosperous farmer of Pine Island township, was horn in Fond du Lac comity, Wisconsin, July 28, 1864, son of John and Richie (Miller) Ihrke, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1864 and located in Wisconsin. In 1875 they came to Minnesota, located in the township of Pine Island, and engaged in farming, until the death of the father, February 9, 1901, the mother having passed away in 1867. John attended the common schools and worked with his father. In 1885 he came to the farm, -where he still resides. Of his 340 acres of land, eighty acres is well timbered, the remainder being devoted to a general line of farming and stock raising. All the improvements on the place, which include a fine home, have been made by himself. In addition to this he has shown his modern spirit by purchasing a substantial touring car. Mr. Ihrke is a good citizen and has always taken an active interest in the welfare of his community. He is town treasurer and has been supervisor for a number of years. The family are members of the German Lutheran church.

George R. West, of Pine Island village, was born in New York state, July 6, 1850, son of Lyman and Emeline (Rinehart) West, who in 1852 came to Iowa, where they rented land for two years. In 1855 they came to Pine Island, remaining over the summer, going in 1856 to Roscoe township, where they resided for the remainder of their lives, the father dying May 8, 1875, and the mother December 25, 1904. George received his education in the common schools of the township, and also in the Pine Island schools, remaining on the farm with his father until he was twenty-three years of age. He then bought a farm in the same township and engaged in farming for himself. In 1872 he was married to Anna (Page), daughter of Robert and Sara (Cole) Page, who were old settlers of this county, coming in 1861, and engaging in farming. Both are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. West had seven children : Libbey, Lunie, Nettie, Lyman, Sadie. Earl and Lynn. In 1883 the family moved to Dakota, where they spent fourteen years, after which they sold their farm and went to Pope county, Minnesota, remaining for four years. There Mrs. West died in 1899. Mr. West then returned to Roscoe township with his family and took charge of the homestead, his mother living with him until her death, after which he farmed for several years. In 1907 he went to Wyoming, Minn., wdiere he bought a farm, remaining until 1909, when he sold out and entered into business in Pine Island, which he has since conducted. In 1905

Mr. Wesl was married to Jessie Sterling, by whom lie has one child. Alice. Mr. West is independent in his politics. While a resident of Dakota he held the position of town treasurer and was a member of the school board, also justice of the peace. He was at one time member of the Good Templars.

Jacob Bringgold, Sr., of Pine Island village, was born in Switzerland. January 24. 1824. son of John and Adeline Bringgold. natives of Switzerland, where the father was a farmer. They emigrated to America in 1840 and located in New York state, where they bought ;i farm of 200 acres of timber land. This they cleared and in 1865 sold, and came west to Minnesota, where they bought land in Roseoe township, consisting of 160 acres, of which sixty acres was improved land. Jacob partially broke and cleared this land and added more gradually, until he had in all 420 acres. He carried on general and diversified farming and stock raising on a large scale, and was the first farmer in the township to bring in Short Bom cattle. He had a fine stock barn. 36x80 feet. He was also the firsl cheese maker in Pine Island. He retired from active lite in lss!). and moved to Pine Island, where he purchased a home and has since resided. He was married in May. 1855, to Susan Egger, of Switzerland, daughter of Gilbert and Sophronia Egger, natives of Switzerland, where the father was a farmer and maker of Swiss cheese. They came to America in 1832 and located in New York stale, where the mother died in 1868, after which the father went to Illinois, where he died in 1869. Mr. and Airs. Bringgold were the parents of eight children - Rosie (deceased); Emma, married to C. O. Little, of Oklahoma: Susan, married to J. S. Talcott, of Santa Ana. CaL; Helen, married to Grover Comstock, of .Minneapolis; Jacob A., of Pine Island: Annie, living a1 home; Charles R.. living at Pine [sland, and Grace, married to George P. Stout, of Minneapolis. Mr. Bringgold is an independent voter. He has served as chairman of the board in Roseoe township for ten years, and was also road master for a long period. The family attends the German Lutheran Church.

Charles Henry West, of Pine Island village, was born in Roseoe township July 11. 1857. son of Lyman and Emeline (Rinehart ) West. He was educated in the common schools of his neighborhood, and after leaving school worked at farming for ten years in the same township. In 1883 he went to South Dakota, and took up a homestead in Weston township, Marshall county, where he resided fourteen years, being town clerk two terms. For two years he lived in Amherst, conducting a hardware and grocery store, and in 1896 went to Douglass county. Minnesota, remaining two years, then to Stearns county, where he lived for five years. He was in the hardware business in

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Brooten, Stearns county, for two years, after which he returned to Pine Island in 1904 and entered into partnership with T. C. Nolan in the hardware business. He also managed a furniture store in the Cron building, which he conducted for one year. In the spring of 1909 he and his brother George purchased the 1{. J. Beire hardware stock and moved the furniture stock. They now conduct a general house furnishing store, carrying a full line of hardware and furnishings. In 1877 he wTas married to Zell (Perkins) daughter of Hubard and Miranda Edget. They have two children - Hazel N. and llattie E. Mr. West is independent in his politics. He is a member of the M. W. A.

Ole R. Reberg, a prosperous and progressive farmer of Minneola township; comes of good old Norse stock, having been born in Norway April 12. 1861. son of Ole and Riborg (Midkel) Reberg, who came to America in the spring of 1874, located in Minneola township, purchased eighty acres which he broke and improved, built a home, and carried on general farming until his death, October 4, 1897. The mother died February 11, 1906. Ole R. came to America with his parents as a boy of thirteen years and completed his education in the schools of Minneola township. He took up farming with his father, and has always remained on the home place, which in 1895 he purchased.. He has made many improvements of various kinds, including a new barn, 66x36 feet, which is a model of its kind. Mr. Reberg is an independent voter, and has not cared to mix actively in public affairs. He has, however, been assessor of the township and is serving his thirteenth year as clerk of school district No. 138. He has made all he owns by hard work, and is a good citizen in every particular, one who is pointed to as a representative of modern methods of farming and stock breeding. May 30, 1900, he was married to Anna Fossum, daughter of Nels C. and Gurina (Hembre) Fossum. farmers of Minneola township, but natives of Norway. The father died November 21, 1908, and the mother October 7, 1887. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Reberg has been blessed with four children. Gurina, born April 11, 1901, died April 25 of the same year; Gurina. the second child, was born December 27, 1902. Ruth was born November 11, 1905. Osmund N. was born September 22, 1907, and died December 23, 1908. The family worships at the Lutheran Church. Mr. Reberg has been an ardent believer in the co-operation of farmers and has worked actively in that cause, taking a prominent part in the organization of several farmers' co-operative concerns. He has for a number of years been a director in the Zumbrota Fanners' Mercantile and Elevator Company, the Minneola Creamery Company, and the Farmers' Telephone Company, of Wanamingo.

York state. Lorn July 6, 1848, son of Richard and Mary (Locke) Watts, who emigrated to the west in 1858, locating near Baraboo, Wis., for one year. After living in various other places they came to Zumbrota township in 1873, and engaged in general farming. The father died in 1901, while on a visit to his old home in New York state, and the mother died in Minneapolis, January, 1908. Lafayette received his education in the public schools and followed the fortunes of the family until 1886, when he went to North Dakota. There he farmed until 1896, when he returned to Zumbrota township and resumed agricultural operations. From that year. until 1906 he owned and conducted the Zumbrota hotel, after which he purchased a pleasant home, surrounded by seven acres of land in Minneola township, just out- . side the village limits of Zumbrota. Here lie has since continued to reside. Mr. Watts is a well-known member of the Masons, the Modern Woodmen and the Modern Brotherhood. His political affiliations are with the Republican party, but he is to a large degree an independent voter. He is a thorough believer in the faith of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Watts was married August 3, 187:5. at Zumbrota, to Athelia Miller, daughter of A. J. Miller, an early settler. Five children have blessed this union - Amelia,- born September 1<>, 1874. died March 16, 1893. Edith, born July 6, 1877. is now .Mrs. Chauncy Coffman, of Portland, Ore. Truman X.. born May 25, 1884, was the third child. Lafayette A., born in October. 1893, and Reginald R., born March 16, 1897, live ;it home and attend the public schools.

Nels A. Stageberg, a well-known farmer of Minneola township, was horn in Norway, June 2ii. 1850, son of Andrew and Barbara (Knutson) Stageberg. natives of Norway, who came to America in 1857. They located in Wisconsin for one year, then removed to Minneola township, this county, where they secured 160 acres of wild land, which they broke and improved, carrying on general farming until 189!). when they retired. Nels A. Stageberg came to America with his parents at seven years of age. After receiving a parochial school education he took up farming with his father, and continued to improve the home farm, erecting upon it many new and up-to-date buildings, among them a new home. Since 1879 he has followed general farming for himself. Mr. Stageberg was united in marriage the first time in March, 1869, to Guerina E. Knutson, a native of Norway. By this marriage there were two children. Bertha and Andrew, the latter of whom is a merchant at Owatonna. Mr. Stageberg was married the second time to Rosa Hesselberg, a native of Norway. This union was blessed with eight children - Gerda, now Mrs. Anderson, of Dodge Center; Lena, now Mrs. Grover, of Zumbrota; Oscar, now at Montana; Albertha, now of Washington; Manda, now of Montana, and Selma, Rudolph and Clarence, all at home. The family attend the Lutheran Church. Mr. Stageberg is a Republican and has taken an active part in public affairs, as is shown by the fact thai he was county commissioner for twelve years, to which position he gave his mosl earnest and faithful attention, lie was also supervisor of the town and director of his school district for several years, treasurer of the "Wanamingo, Minneola and Cherry Grove Fire Insurance Company for thirteen years, and director for thirty years. At the present time he is a director in the Zumbrota Hospital and treasurer of the Minneola Congregation. To help develop his community he was instrumental in getting the rural delivery established in his section. He is a stockholder in the Wanamingo creamery and also in the Farmers' elevator, of Zumbrota and Wanamingo. Mr. Stageberg is courteous and kind to all, and his one effort has been to please the community he has served so well. He has been very successful in his undertakings, and is generally regarded as a man of ability.

Ole E. Ofstie, of Minneola township, was born in Norway, January 7, 1843, son of Estine Knutson and Aneka Bjorgen, natives of Norway. They came to America in 1866 and located in Minnesota, where the father engaged in farm work for fifteen years. In 1871 they went to Lac qui Parle county, wThere the father, in partnership with his son. bought 160 acres of land, which they cleared and improved and carried on general farming until the death of the father in 1895. The mother died in 1899, both deaths occurring at Lac qui Parle county. Ole received his education in the public schools of America, which he attended for a short time, and worked on the farm. Later he took up carpenter work and building, at which he was engaged until 1872. He then purchased 112 acres of land in Minneola township, and engaged in farming, also stock raising. He improved the buildings and built a newr house. February 12, 1866, he was married to Anna Marta, daughter of John and Ingeborg Besstad, natives of Norway, where the father was a carpenter. Both are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Ofstie have had seven children - Edward (deceased) ; John E., a farmer of Minneola, married to Phina Lexvold; Anna, married to Henry Hanson, of Wanamingo ; Carl, employed on the railroad ; Andrew, a farmer at home ; Erick, married to Hulda Dorn, and Olaf, who are at home. Mr. Ofstie is a Republican in his politics. He has served on the school board for three years, and on the school board for the Norwegian school two years. He is also road overseer. The family attend the Lutheran Church, which Mr. Ofstie has served as trustee nine years.

Wing. February 1, 1865, son of Alex F. and Julia (Koenig) Kopplin. both natives of Germany. In 1853 they emigrated to America, locating in Wisconsin, where Alex F. attended college. After finishing his collegiate education he taught school and later came to Red Wing and entered the employ of Frederick, Kempe & Co. In 1870 he removed to Minneola township, where he purchased eighty acres of land, which lie broke and cultivated, erecting a substantial home and farm buildings. In addition to his Goodhue county property he owns land in Canada, Lac qui Parle county. Minnesota, and two sections in Pan Handle, Texas. He continued farming until 1893. when he removed to Bellingham, Lac qui Parle county. Minnesota, where he still lives, engaged in the hardware, lumber and land business. His wife passed away in June, 1896. Louis II. acquired his education at Minneola. After leaving school he remained with his father until 18!':!. when he purchased eighty acres of land adjoining the old original homestead, which his father gave him. This consisted of eighly acres in section 2. making him in all a valuable farm of 160 acr - He has built a substantial home, also a lame new barn 70x40, and erected several other farm buildings. Mr. Kopplin takes great interest in forestry, and has planted 1,000 Norway poplar trees, which will mature in future years. In June, 1893, the same year he started .out for himself, he was married at Zumbrota to Anna G. Koch, horn April 10, 1870. daughter of Henry Koch, born in 1836, and Margarita (Engel) Koch, born in 1843, both natives of Germany, who came to America, settling at Evansville. Ind. They moved to Hay ('reck in 1873, and in 1886 came to Zumbrota and engaged in farming. The father is still living in Litchfield. Minn., and the mother died April 9. 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Kopplin have three children, Sclma. horn April 11, 1894; Stella, horn Augusl 21. 1901, and Hildegarde, born February 5, 1904. Mr. Kopplin is a Democrat, and has held the office of school director for several years. He has acquired his present prosperity by hard work and honest toil, and is an honored citizen in every respect. The family attends the Lutheran Church. Christian A. Lexvold was born on the old homestead in Minneola township, November 19. 1870, being the son of Andrew Lexvold. He received his education in the common schools of Minneola toAvnship. and like his brothers worked on his father's farm. In 1890 he left home, going to North Dakota and remaining there for three" years. In 1893 he returned and began farming on part of the old homestead, his land now consisting of 120 acres in section 22 and forty acres in section 16. making a farm of 160 acres. He erected the comfortable home in which he lives with his family, also built other necessary farm buildings, carrying on general farming and stock raising with considerable success and making a specialty of Shorl Horn and Bolstein cattle. Mr. Lexvold was married November 8, 1897, to Louise J. Aadahl, daughter of John J. and Roberg Aadahl, of Norway, and has five children - Rachel, born March 4. 1898; Aimar, horn December 25. 1901; Gurda, born October 5, 1905 ; Joseph, born February 5, 1907, and Hilda, born March 27. 1909. He is a Republican in politics. He and Ids wife attend the Lutheran Church.

Knudt 0. Strand, of Minneola township, was born in Norway. August ]S. ]Si;.">. and came to America when one year of age, with his parents, O. K. and Christina Strand, in 1867. Upon their arrival in this country the family located in Minneola township, and a year later, in 1868, purchased 160 acres in section 34, on which the father erected a good house, barns and other buildings. In 1905 he weid to Itasca county, taking up a homestead. After proving up his claim he returned to his former home in Minneola. where he died December 14. 1908. his wife having passed away in December, 1903. Knudt O. was educated in the public schools of Minneola and assisted his father on the farm, purchasing the old homestead in 1896. In this he lias taken great pride, cultivating and improving the place and devoting his best efforts to carrying on general farming. December 28, 1893. he was married to Julia B. Lunde, daughter of Barnt and Inga (Guplon) Lunde, natives of Norway, who emigrated to America and settled in Roscoe township, purchasing farm land, on which they still live. Mr. and Mrs. Strand have four children - Constance, Hildegard, Adela and Dagmar, all of whom are living at home.

Bortinus J. Aadahl was born in Minneola township on the farm where he still lives, June 27. 1873, son of John and Riborg (Lerfald) Aadahl, natives of Trondelagen, Norway, who came to America in 1872, locating in Minneola township, where they bought 160 acres of improved land, which they continued to improve, erecting substantial and up-to-date buildings and following general and diversified farming until his death. February 28, 1905. The mother died June 22. 1895. Bortinus J. Aadahl received his education in the schools of Minneola, and worked with his father on the farm until the latter's death, when he came into possession of the farm, and continues to follow general and diversified farming. Mr. Aadahl was married May 16, 1898, to Anna Trelstad, a daughter of John P. and Riborg (Borstad) Trelstad, natives of Trondelagen, Norway, who came to America in the early sixties, settling in Minneola township, and engaged in farming. The mother died October 19, 1871, but the father is still living and farming in Minneola township. Mr. and Mrs. Aadahl have been blessed with four children- - Rudolph, born June 27, 1900; Julia R., born September 1, 1903; Ella, born July

26, 1905, and Dena, born March 28, 1909, all living at home. Mr. Aadahl is a Republican in his political views and the family arc members of the United Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Ole J. Hanson, of Minneola township, was born in Norway, 20, 1849. son of John and Annie (Bjorge) Hanson, who came to America in 1863, residing at Rock Prairie. Wis., for one year. In June, 1864. they came to Minneola township, remaining there until 1868, then going to Kandiyohi county, where they took a homestead of 160 acres, which the father broke and improved, following general farming till 1878, then going to the Red River valley to live with his son. The father died December 28, 1890, and the mother in 1899. Ole came to America with his parents in 1863. taking up farming in Minneola township. Beginning farming for himself, he purchased forty acres of improved land, adding to this at various times until he now has 142 acres of farm land and twenty acres of timber land in Pine Island township. He has always followed agriculture and for nine years gathered the cream for the Crescenl creamery. Mr. Hanson was married June -'!. 1>74. to G-unnil, daughter of John and Anna (Johnson) Satren, who came to America from Norway, locating first at Rock Prairie. Wis. Later they came to Minneola township, where Mr. Satren died April 2. 1907. and Mrs. Satren .March 25, 1909. The children of Mr. and .Mrs. Hanson are: Joseph, horn March 1. 1875, now in Reeder, N. 1).; Anna, horn June 22, 1876. now Mrs. Alberl Paul, of Meservey, la.; Magnus, born December 2::. 1877, now a1 Brinsmade, N. I).; II. Andrew, born March 22, 1879, living al home: Fred, born April 14. 1881, now at Berthold, N. D. : Lena, born .laniniry 19. 1883, now of Minnewauken, N. 1).: Melvin, horn January 2, 1885, now of Brinsmade. N. D. ; Mary, horn January 10, 1887, school teacher at Bigwood, Minn.: Josie, born November 9, 1888, now a school teacher: John, born December 18, 1890. now of Berthold. X. D.: Luelhi. born December 26, 1892, a student, who lives at home: Carl. Born March 5, 1895; George, horn April 23. 1897; Adolph. born December 31, 1899. The last three named live at home. Politically Mr. Hanson is a Republican and attends the Lutheran Church. By hard work and fair dealings he has achieved success and won the respect of all.

Sam O. Aslakson, born March 6. 1861, on the farm in Minneola township where he now resides, is the son of Swen and Lev. Aslakson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1857, locating in Minneola township, where they bought 160 acres of wild land, which they improved. The father died November 11, 1894. and the mother February 2. 1908. Sam O. received his education in Minneola township, after which he farmed with his father until 1890. when he came into possession of lll1/^ acres of the old homestead. This he has continued to improve. rebuilding the house, beside constructing many other buildings for the shelter of stock and grain. .Mr. Aslakson was married July 4. 1895, to Ellen Marie, daughter of Soren and Anna Underdahl. Mrs. Underdahl died July 5. 1882, and her husband is stilt living. S.-iin O. Aslakson and wife have been blessed with six children - Selmer, Leonard, Matilda, Anna, Joseph and Lydia, all of whom are alive. .Mr. Aslakson is a Republican, a member of the Lutheran Church and at the present time treasurer of the parochial school. He was once the treasurer of school district Xo. 92 for twelve years, and in 1900 took the census of .Minneola township. At the present time he is director iu and stockholder of the Minneola Creamery Company. He is an energetic business man and well deserves the rewards of his hard labor.

Frank Ahneman, of Minneola township, was born at Pine Island, this county. April 20, 1864. His parents, Henry and Sophia (Pultz) Ahneman, were both natives of Germany, who came to this country in the early forties, settling in "Wisconsin. About ten years later they moved to Pine Island village, where the father conducted a store for the period of two years. Tiring of mercantile life, he sold this store and bought a farm of 310 acres, where he lived until his death. April 16, 1906, his wife having died November 10, 1893. Frank Ahneman received his education in the public schools of Pine Island, and after leaving school assisted his father on the farm until 1897, when he removed to Olmstead county, Minnesota. Here he engaged in farming until 1899, when he came to Minneola township, purchasing a farm of 160 acres in section 24, on which he conducted many improvements, making a good home for himself and family. In 1907 he built a substantial house and other farm buildings. He carries on a general farming, and has been very successful, acquiring his possessions by his frugal habits, honesty and hard work. Mr. Ahneman was married December 22, 1896, at Red AVing, to Hannah Degener, daughter of Henry and Ernestine (Verch) Degener, natives of Germany, came to America and located at Greenlake county, AVisconsin, where the father engaged in farming for several years, afterward removing to Pine Island and following the same line of work. He and his wife are still living on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Ahneman have been blessed with one daughter and one son - Hilda, born May 15, 1897, and Arthur, born July 17, 1900. Mr. Ahneman is Democratic in his political views. The family attends the Lutheran Church.

left their native home in Norway and came to America, living first at various points in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, until 1855, when they took a homestead of 160 acres in section 35, Minneola township, which they improved and cultivated. On this farm the 'father built a comfortable home and commodious outbuildings. He was a good man in every way and is remembered by many as one of the early settlers of Goodhue county. He died in 1908 and his wife in 1878. Cornelius A. was born on the homestead June 26, 1860. He received his preliminary education in the public schools in Minneola township, then took a four years course of study in Luther College at Decorah, la. For a short period he returned to the old farm, and from 1884 to 1897 engaged in farming in Kenyon and Mazeppa. In 1897 he took charge of the old farm, on which he has made many improvements. He was married to Sigrid Ylvisaker, daughter of X. Th. and Kristine Ylvisaker. of Norway, who came to America and located ;M Ked Wing, where Mr. Ylvisaker was ;i Lutheran minister. He died some years Later, hut his wife still lives with her children. Mr. and Mrs. Erstad are parents of Andrew, born November 4, 1888; Olaf, born February 1!>. L892; Einar, horn November 19, 1894, and Ruth, born May 2. 1897. Willi the exception of Andrew, who attends the Lot tier < Jollege at Decorah, la,, they are all at home.

Gunder Froyum, one of the prosperous farmers of Minneola township, was horn in Norway. September 5, 1849. During his childhood he attended school in Norway. At the age of sixteen he came to America with his parents and for six weeks was a pupil in the Minneola school. After Leaving sehool he applied himself to the farm work, remaining as his father's assistant until his death, when he inherited the home farm, which he continued to improve, erecting several new farm buildings. He has followed general mixed farming, being very successful. He is also interested in the stone quarry. He is prohibition in politics and has always been interested in the welfare of the country in which he lives, filling the office of town supervisor for two years, also road overseer, and treasurer of the school board. Mr. Froyum was married April 17, 1878, to Dena A. Goplin, daughter of A. A. and Mary Goplin, farmers of Norway, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Froyum have ten children - Sophia, married to Carl Fossum ; Matilda, married to Henry Bjugan ; Julia, now Mrs. Hasset, of North Dakota; John, Alfred, Helen, George, Selma, Herman and Floyd, all at home. They all attend the Lutheran Church. The parents of Gunder Froyum were John and Sigri (Avelsgard) Froyum, both natives of Norway, emigrating to America in the year 1865, and locating^ in 1866 in Minneola, where they purchased 120 acres of land, which the father broke

Peter M. Johnson, Minneola township, son of S. J. and Chrisline Marie (Peterson) Johnson, was born in Sweden. March 26, 1.851. His father and mother were both natives of Sweden, coming to America in 1870. locating tirst in New York state, where they resided one year. In 1871 they removed to Red Wing, but the following year they came to Minneola township, where they engaged in farming. A few years later they removed to White "Willow, Zumbrota township, where the father died in 1886. The mother is now residing in Welch, this county. Peter M. was educated in Sweden, coming to America in 1868, two years before his parents, and locating in Red Wing, where he resided for three years. In 1871 he moved to Minneola township, and four years later, in 1875. purchased a farm of eighty acres. Here he has since made his home, improving the land and erecting a house and other farm buildings, engaging in general farming, but devoting most of his time to grain raising and dairying. He is a progressive farmer and honored citizen, having served for several years as road commissioner. Mr. Johnson is a Republican and with his family alt ends the Swedish Lutheran Church. He was married July 3, 1877, in Hastings, to Sophia Carlson, daughter of C. J. and Sarah (Jenson) Carlson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1871, locating in Hastings, where they continued to live until the death of Mrs. Johnson's father, April 27, 1900. Her mother then went to Center City, Minn., where she resided with her daughter until her death, May, 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have been blessed with eight children - Elsie M., born July 30, 1878, died July 15, 1898 ; Helma E., born August 22, 1880, married George Baslington, of Pine Island ; John R., born February 14, 1883 ; Mabel A., born November 8, 1884 ; Vinnie S., born April 5, 1887 ; Laura L., bom December 22, 1889 ; Ethel W., born August 2, 1892, and Alice V., born June 20, 1898. All of these are at home.

Sivert A. Lexvold, of Minneola township, was born in Norway, March 12, 1862, coming to America with his father in 1866, his mother having died in Norway. His parents wrere Andrew and Berntina Lexvold. The family came first to Red Wing, then moved to Belle Creek, where they resided one year, finally settling in Minneola towrnship, where Sivert A. received his education. He remained on the farm, assisting his father until he was twenty-six years of age, and then worked out until 1892, when he became the owner of 100 acres of land in Minneola, afterward purchasing eighty acres more in section 1, Roscoe, all of which by hard work he has improved and cultivated, devoting his attention mostly to diversified farming. He has a substantial house and other farm buildings, including a barn, to which he has recently made a valuable addition. May 24, 1893, Mr. Lexvoid was married in Minneola township to Mary J. Aadahl, daughter of John J. and Eeberg Aadahl, natives of Norway, who, after coming to this country, settled in Minneola, engaging in agricultural pursuits. Both are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Lexvold have ten children - Eagna B., Arthur J., Selma M., Leonard M., Segurd J.. Bennie G., Mable J., Hazel B. (deceased), Hazel B. and Myrtle A. Mr. Lexvold is Eepublican in his political views. He affiliates with the Modern Samaritans. Like many of his nationality, he has accumulated his property and made his home by hard work. The family attend the Lutheran < 'hurch.

Halbert A. Lexvold, son of Andrew Lexvold, was born in Minneola township November 7, 1876, on the old homestead, where he still resides. He accpiired his education in the schools of Minneola, and at the age of fifteen years, after leaving school, went to Sheldon. N. I)., where he engaged in farming for three years, returning to the home farm in 1894. Two years later he went to Perth, N. D.. where he took up a claim of 160 acres, which he proved up. remaining I here five years. In 1901 he again turned his footsteps toward home, pun-basing the family homestead of 160 acres in sections 21 and 22. This, by thrift and hard work, he has cultivated and improved, being engaged in general farming and stock raising. Mr. Lexvold was married December 23, 1896, at Eolla. N. D., to Gena Hastad, daughter of L. J. and Kristina (Eomo) Hastad, both natives of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Lexvold have six children - John, born April 10, 1898; Gladys, bora November 10, 1901; Lillian, born October 28, 1903; Harold, born June 1, 1905 ; Mayme, born September 16, 1907, and Marshall, born May 9, 1909. The family attend the Lutheran Church. Mr. Lexvold is Eepublican in his political views. He is an honored citizen and has held the office of school treasurer of district 67 for the last three years.

Peder N. Nesseth, a prominent resident of Minneola township, was born in Beraker Ovre Stordalen. Norway. July 21. 1828. He emigrated to America June 13. 1858, and located at Wanamingo for two years. In 1860. in Minneola township, section 16, he bought 160 acres of land, which he broke and improved and upon which he built a comfortable home. He carried on general farming and proved a most successful farmer. Mr. Nesseth was married June 8, 1857. at Meraker. Norway, to Ingeborg G. Nustad. by whom he had seven children. Nels P. is employed with the Eed Wing Malting Company, Eed Wing. Dr. Marie Sophie, Gjertru Maria. Gustav. Hemming, Hemming second, all are dead. Eev. Guttorm P. is at Willborg. Clearwater county,

.Minnesota. In polities Mr. Nesseth is a Republican and the family worship at the Minneola Evangelical Lutheran Church, which he helped to organize and was one of the trustees for many years. He was also a member of the first board of directors of the Wanamingo, Cherry Grove and Minneola Fire Insurance Company, which he always helped to promote. He has been a member of the school board in his district. Mr. Nesseth has made all he has by hard work and the family arc highly respected by all their friends and neighbors.

W. Edwin Peterson, of Minneola, was born in the township April 27, 1870, son of Christian Peterson. During his early years he attended school in district No. 65 and the Zumbrota grammar school, finishing his education at the Beeman's Business College in Red Wing. After leaving college he rented the home farm of his father, which he conducted for several years. In 1902 he bought a farm in Pine county, moving on to it the next year. In the fall of 1901 he returned to Minneola. where he has a farm of 160 acres, containing good buildings, which he has named Grand View, on which he conducts diversified farming, making a specialty of Shropshire sheep. Mr. Peterson was married in Zumbrota in May. 1894, to Mary L. Berg, daughter of C. 0. Berg, of Red Wing. This union has been blessed with nine children - Mildred A., Ronald L., Theodora E., Chester E., Leonora E., Wilhelm C Beatrice M., Christian M.. and Alfred L. Mr. Peterson is a Republican in his political views, and he and his family attend the Lutheran Church. He is also a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.

Herman Pirius, a prosperous, progressive and hard-working farmer of Minneola township, was born in Prussia, Germany, May 3, 1850, and came to America in the fall of 1869, locating in Minneola township, where he rented land and engaged in farming. In 1875 he had prospered sufficiently to purchase 160 acres in section 12. This land he developed, erected a house and outbuildings, and improved in various ways. He carries on general farming, and is said to have one of the finest quarter-section farms in the county. Mr. Pirius came to America as a poor boy, and has never had financial assistance, acquiring all he possesses by his own hard work. Although he had but little chances for acquiring an education himself, he is a thorough believer in the public school system, and has ably served district No. 94 as treasurer for many years. In addition to his farm property he is a stockholder in the Farmers' elevator, of Zumbrota. By his wife, Mary Theada, whom he married in April, 1873, Mr. Pirius has seven children - Tillie, Mary, Martha and Alvina, who are married, and Theresa. Clara and Herman, who are single. The family worships at the Lutheran Church.

Carl 0. Ring", of Minneola township, son of Andrew and Christina King, was born in Sweden. January 8, 1866. His parents were natives of Sweden, and followed farming until the death of the father. August 12, 1901. The mother still lives in Sweden at the age of eighty-seven years. Carl 0. King received his education in the common schools of the country, and worked at farming until May, 1885. when he emigrated to America. coming direct to Minnesota., and settling in Minneola township, where he was employed with the farmers until in 1891. He then rented 290 acres of land and engaged in farming for himself, carrying on general farming and stock raising. In 1899 he purchased 290 acres of this farm, which is all under cultivation. He was married December 8, 1891, to Louisa Swenson, daughter of John and Christina Swenson. natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1852. locating in Rockford, 111., where they remained until 1855. Then they came to Minnesota and took up a claim, consisting of 160 acres of wild land in Minneola township, which they broke and prepared for cultivation, carrying on a general and diversified line of farming. He retired from farming in 1891, and died May 4. 1909. The mother died August 14, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. King have three children - Mabel E., born October 25, 1892; John R. A., born August 14. 1895, and Melvin L., born April 21, 1905.

John Starz was horn in Minneola, in which township he still lives. August 22. 1864, son of Jacob J. Starz. He attended the public schools of Minneola and Zumbrota, and after finishing his education purchased 160 aeres of land, on which he erected a house and built a good barn and outbuildings. He also made many other improvements, carrying on a general line of farming and raising horses and cattle. April 17. isss. Mr. Starz was married to Amelia Kalass, daughter of Christian and Sophia (Grondwold) Kalass. natives of Germany, who emigrated to America and settled in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Starz have three children - Rosina A., born January 23, 1889; Luella M., born May 20, 1893, and Harry, born June 30, 1895. The subject of this sketch is Republican in politics, and a representative man, taking great interest in the local affairs of his town. He has served as town treasurer, for the past thirteen years, as clerk of the school board for the past seven years, and also as road master and road overseer.

Edward H. Starz, of Minneola, was born in the township September 28, 1866, son of Jacob J. Starz. He received his education in the schools of his neighborhood, and then took up farming with his father until twenty-four years of age, when he purchased the home farm and added 160 acres. He now owns 320 acres, which he has developed into an up-to-date, well-kept farm.

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.Mr. Starz was married February 26, 1891, in Minneola township, to Anna M. Kalass, borD July 13, 1867, daughter of Christian K;il,iss. The children of this union are: Herberl II.. born Deeember 1. 1891; Sophia R.. born July 10, 1897, and died May 18,

June 22, 1903; Malinda R., bom April 11. 1905, and Christian S., horn July 24. 1908. Mr. Starz voles the Republican ticket, and attends the German Lutheran Church. At the present time he is town clerk, which position he has held since 1903. He is a progressive farmer and a hard worker and has a large circle of friends.

John O. Vollan was horn in Minneola. in which township he still resides, in 1872, son of Ole H. and Mali (Langness) Vollan, both natives of Norway. Ole H. came to America with his parents, John P. and Beret (Sagen) Vollan, in 1858, and located in Minneola township. Here they purchased eighty acres of land in section 8. which they cleared and cultivated, and engaged in farming. They erected a home, barn and other buildings necessary, and added eighty acres more .of land to their farm. The mother, Beret, died in 1879, and the father, John P., in 1893. Ole H. was married in 1868 to Mali Langness, daughter of Ole and Gertrude (Fundaune) Langness. natives of Norway, who came to this country in 1866, locating in Minneola township, where they remained but a short time, removing to South Dakota, where they engaged in farming. The father, Ole Langness, died in 1896, and the mother, Gertrude, in 1899. There were four children in the Vollan home - Beret, who lives at home; John O. the subject of this sketch, who manages the homestead; Ole O. and Hans, who are both deceased. John received his education in the common schools and worked with his father on the farm until in 1898, when he entered business in a general store at Zumbrota. which he conducted for one year, after which he sold and returned home and took .charge of the farm in 1900, his father retiring from active life, but still remaining on the homestead. John O. has made a great many improvements on the farm and buildings, and rents eighty acres, carrying on a general line of farming, dairying and stock raising. He is single. Mr. Vollan is Republican in politics, and is a member of the Lutheran Church.

Sven E. Swenson, one of those men whose industry and perseverance has assisted in the development of the agricultural resources of Minneola township, is a native born son, having first seen the light of day in Minneola, July 29, 1867. His parents were Erick and Susanna Swenson, substantial farmers. He lived on a farm in his youth, took advantage of the educational opportunities offered in his neighborhood and then attended St. Olaf 's College at Northfield, Minn., where he proved a capable student. His natural bent, however, was toward agricultural pursuits, and after completing his college studies he returned to Minneola and farmed with his father until 1892, when he purchased a farm of 160 acres on section 26, Minneola township, where he has since continued to reside. He has brought the land to a high state of cultivation, has erected a comfortable home and a roomy barn, and in fad has made those improvements which characterize the place as an up-to-date farm in every particular. He raises his own stock, makes ;i specialty of several high grades and carries on general farming. Although interested in the progress of modern events, he has never sought public office, being content to cast his vote for others whom he deems besl fitted for public position. Mr. Swenson was married at Pine Island. June 4. 1891, to Gina Monson, daughter of Gunder and Gertrud Monson. The fruits of this union are six children - Stella. Grace. Mattel. Anna. Ervie and Adaline.

Guy C. Marshall, of Minneola township, was horn in Wabasha county, this state. September 1. 1867, son of Russ and Rachel Luke Marshall, who came from Pennsylvania and located in Plainview, Wabasha county, in 1SU2. and engaged in farming until 1890, when they retired and spenl the remainder of their days with their sons. Clarence and John, the father dying November 20, 1901, and the mother September 2<). 1905. Guy C. attended the schools of Elgin township, Wabasha county, and farmed for a time with his father. Ee learned the barbers' trade, worked at it three years, then farmed Tor a while, later clerked in a hotel at Plainview and in 1900 came to .Minneola township and took up farming on the Reitman estate, where he 1ms since remained. He was married April 9, 1895, to Sophia Reitman, daughter of John and Christine E. (Katterjohn) Reitman, natives of Germany. To this union has been horn one child, Angeline. who first saw the lighl of day in Plainview. September 6, 1901. Mr. Marshall votes the Republican tickel and belongs to the Foresters. John and Christine E. Reitman came from Germany at an early day and lived Tor a time in Indiana. In March, 1866, they came to .Minneola township, purchased 160 acres, improved the farm, erected a home and became prominent citizens. The father died December 31, 1904, and the mother still occupies the old homestead at the age of seventy-six years. They had twelve children.

Christian Peterson staked out 1 he first claim in Minneola township, built the first cabin, and marked the way for the influx of civilization which was to follow. He was born in Norway, May 16, 1835, and there received his education. In 1852 he came to America and after living for a time in Roekford, 111., located in Minneola, and took up a claim on section 26 of 160 acres. The storj of his early experiences is told in the general history of this inw nsliip. In 1882 he buill a ae-w home, commodious and well furnished. Here he lived until his death, May L5, 1!H>4. lit- served Hi' township as chairman, as supervisor and as a member of the school board. Be was also deeply interested in the Norwegian Lutheran Church, of which he was Tor many years trustee. Mr. Peterson was married March 19, 1859, at Red Wing, to Hilda L. Swenson, horn in Smaaland, Jonkjoping, Len Sandjosochen, Sweden, February 7. 1838. She came to America with her mother in 1850 and located in Rockford, 111., whore she remained until coming to Minneola in 1856. Her father, Swen Swenson, died in Sweden in 1843, and her mother. .Marie Jonas, died in Roekford in 1850. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson were blessed With the following children: Caroline, horn July 26, 1860, is now Mrs. Kyllo, of Red Wing. .Matilda, horn September 28, 1862, is the widow of Xels Ostedahl, and is engaged in the millinery business in Zumbrota. Charlotte, born July 8, 1866, died March 21,1867. John A., horn February 18, 1868, died in 1875. William I-]., born April 27. 1870. Charlotte .1., born December 11, 1872, is married to Olaf Xordvold, a farmer. Carl A., born November 19, 187"). lives on the old homestead and manages the farm. Clara A., born April 22, 1879, is a music teacher and lives at home. Mr. Peterson Avas a good man in every respect, and was accorded that honor and respect which he so richly deserved.

Ole A. Lexvold was horn in Minneola, in which township he still resides, July 11, 1869, son of Andrew Lexvold. His early years were spent in Minneola, where he attended the public school, worked on his father's farm, assisting' him in carrying on general farming until going to North Dakota, where he filed on a homestead of 160 acres, on which he lived five years. He also purchased two and one-fourth sections of good farm land in Towner county. He then sold most of this land and returning to Minneola township in 1902 purchased 160 acres in section 9. To this he added ninety acres in section 15, where he now conducts general farming operations, raising the usual crops, breeding live stock and meeting with considerable success. By his wife, Sophie Hastad, born March 18, 1871, daughter of L. J. and Kristine (Romo) Hastad, he has eight children - Arthur L., born March 17, 1897; Sidney, born January 8, 1899; Getha C, born August 13, 1900, and died April 21, 1904; Orla S., bom April 26, 1902; Viola, born December 10, 1903, and died April 29, 1904; Getha TV., born June 13, 1905 ; Ruth, born October 10, 1907, and George K., born April 18, 1909. The family attend the Lutheran Church. Mr. Lexvold is a Republican in his political views, but has never sought public office. He is a good citizen, a hard worker and an honorable man.

Hogen G. Romo, Minneola, was born in Minneola township, October 16, 1869, son of Guilder. O. and Anne (Trelstad) Romo, of Norway. They emigrated to America in 1st!."), and coming to Minneola township, purchased in section 20 eighty acres of land. which they broke and improved, following general farming until ls77. Returning to Norway, they remained until 1884, then came hack to America, buying L20 acres in section 32, continuing general farming until 1896, when tiny retired from active life. The father died November 29, 1903, and the mother still lives with her son. Hogen <i. firsl look up agriculture with his father until,1896, when he came into tin' possession of the old homestead, which he has since continued to farm, building upon it, in 1903 ;i new home. Mr. Romo was married February 10. 1897, to Julia -!.. daughter of John and Johannah Johnson, natives of Norway. They came to America, Locating in Wisconsin, and in 1877. at Steele county. Minn., following agriculture for fourteen years, after which they moved to Webster, Rice county, .Minnesota, where they fanned ami are still residing. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Romo are: John < >.. horn November 26, L897; Alice .).. born Augusl 15, 1899; Harry -I.. born October 5, 1901, and Edwin P.. horn March Hi. 1905. Mr. Romo is a Prohibitionist ami attends the Lutheran Church, lb' is now school clerk of district 160 and is well thoughl of by all who know him.

John E. Swenson, Minneola. was born on section 27 in Minneola township. October 14. 1871. His father and mother. Frick and Susanna (Engebretson Swenson. were natives of Norway, emigrating to America in the year L852 and settling firsl in Rock Prairie. III. Here they remained for three years and in 1855 moved to .Minneola township, where the father purchased 230 acres of wild land, which he broke, and soon had the greater part under cultivation. On this farm he has since continued to Live. John E. received his education in the public schools of Minneola. and after finishing Ins studies, continued to remain at home. In 1894 he took entire charge of the farm, improving it. and erecting many new buildings. He is now considered one of the successful farmers of the township. lie was married June 6, 1894. at Land's Church, of Minneola, to Borgel Ronningen, daughter of OR and Gurie Loken) Ronningen. natives of Norway, hut now prominent farmers in Wanamingo township. John E. Swenson is a Republican in his political views and he and his wife attend the Lutheran < ihurch. He has always taken an interest in the local affairs of Minneola and has been road overseer for the past two years.

Gunder H. Gunderson, of Minneola. was born in Norway October o. 1858, a son of Hemming and Beret (Gunderson) Meehle, who came to America in 1872. sett line- \u section 16, Minneola township, where they purchased forty acres <»!' hind and engaged in farming the remainder of their Lives. The lather died April 17, L889, and the mother January 25, L896. Gunder received his education in Norway and America, after which h<' took up farm ing with his father until the latter's death, when he came into possession of the property. On this, together with an adjoining eighty-acre farm, which he rents, In- carries on general farming Mr. Gunderson was married March 14. L896, to Ragnheld, daughter of Andrew and Berel Anderson, of Norway. Three children blessed this anion Eerman, born September It). 1897: liorghild. born September 21, 1899; Alma, born Augusl 17. 1902; all Living at home. Although he has never soughl public office, Mr. Gunderson is prominent as a Republican voter. The family worship at i he Lu1 heran ( !hurch.

Swen 0. Swenson, of Minneola, was hum in Minneola township, November 3, 1862, son of Ole Swenson Sumbreen, and his wife, Julia Rude, natives of Norway. Ole came to America in 1852, and settled in Illinois, where he and his brother Erick worked for two years, alter which they went to the pinery for one year. In the spring of 1855 they Located in Minnesota township, where they pre-empted 160 acres of timber land. This they later t raded for prairie land, which they broke, cleared and improved, erecting suitable buildings. They were bachelors for three years, after which Ole was married in 1858. He then continued general farming until his death in .March. 1896. The mother still lives at the age of eighty years. Swen received his education in the Minneola public schools and attended St. Olaf's College at Northfield for one year. After leaving school he worked with his father until 1898. when he purchased a farm of 160 acres in section 29. He erected a new house and remodeled the barn, and has since followed general farming. Mr. Swenson was married June 27, 1891, to Mina Steberg, who was born in Minneola township, January 26, 1871, daughter of Amund and Charlotte (Seljord) Steberg, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1861 and located in Minneola township, where they engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Swenson have six children - Clara, born July 4. 1894; Mabel. August 29, 1896; Oscar. November 12, 1898; Lillian. .June 8. 1901; Alton. May 31. 1904; Selma, July 30. 1908. Mr. Swenson is an independent voter, and is now director of school district No. 160, which office he has held for ten years. He and his family are communicants of the Lutheran Church.

Nels Thornberg, a veteran of the Civil "War, and of the Indian expedition, is now a farmer of Wacouta township, where, upon a place of 108 acres, he does general farming combined with dairying. He was born in Sweden, May 25, 1845, and came to this county in 1857 with his father, Francis, who died about three months after his arrival here. Nels spent a larger part of his life in Red Wing, working in lumber and flour mills and as elerk in a hardware store, the latter employment occupying his attention for fifteen years. In 1862. while still practically a boy, he enlisted in Company G, Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, under Captain (now Judge) AY. W. Williston and Lieutenants Herman Betcher and Daniel Densmore. The company engaged the Indians in battle at Wood Lake September 22, 1862, and continued the campaign in Minnesota until the execution of thirty-nine of the ring leaders at Mankato, which Mr. Thornberg witnessed. The regiment was then ordered south and placed in the sixteenth army corps, being discharged at Fort Snelling at the close of the war in L865. In 1 !><><> Mr. Thornberg decided to spend the remainder of his life on a farm, and consequently purchased his present place. His abilities have been recognized to the extent of his being called to serve as chairman of Wacouta as well as on the school board, lie is also assessor of the township. Mr. Thornberg still retains his membership in the United Workmen and the G. A. R. at Red Wing, lie Avas married in 1872 to Nellie Nelson, daughter of Abram Nelson, who came from Sweden in the fifties and settled in Yasa township, this county, later moving to Douglass county. .Minnesota. Mrs. Thronberg died May 30, 1008. leaving four children. Ernest, the oldest, is a jeweler in Park River. N. D. Anna. Eda, who is a school teacher, and Clarence are at home with their father.

W. H. Turner, retired farmer, is an old resident of Kenyon and during the long period of his life here he has always been known as an honorable and law-abiding citizen. His record of public service includes nine years as chairman of the township of Kenyon, several terms as assessor, eighl years as justice of the peace, and many years as ;i school officer of his district. He was born in New York. November 6, 1839, a son of Henry and Margaret (Sprague). Turner, the for r of whom died in New York state. The latter came to Kenyon and for many years, until her death in 1886, kept house for her son. In the family were eight children, two of whom, aside from AY. H., are still living, namely: Lyman and Delia. W. H. came to this county in 1868 and purchased a farm in Kenyon township. He has now practically retired, and rents his farm, but still does some work on it when he feels so inclined. In the early days Mr. Turner was a school teacher, and he still keeps up his interest in education, being a great reader. He is unmarried and lives alone, but finds in his work and his books the consolation and companionship that others find in their families. Mr. Turner is a veteran of the Civil War. having enlisted in 1864 in Company B. Forty-first Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, receiving his discharge at the close of

Timothy R. Bullis, of Kenyon village, was born at St. Armond, Canada. September 10. 1829, son of Stephen and Anna (Brill) Bullis, natives of Canada. The father was horn February L5, 1807, and the mother March L9, 1808. They were married in 1827, and were the parents of five children - Timothy R., Benjamin I). (deceased) ; Polly I'.. married to Freeman Callimore, who died in the army; Elizabeth deceased), married to Addison Hilton, and Stephen A., who resides in Kenyon. Stephen Bullis, the father, brought his family to Minnesota in 1856 and pre-empted laud in Kenyon township, section 24. He died February <i. 1888. His wife passed away October 28, 1889. Timothy R. Bullis received his education in Canada and ai the Franklin Academy a1 Malone, New York. He came to Goodhue county in the early days and made claim on land. In 1858 he went to Reed's Landing. Wabasha county, and clerked in the old American House. In 1861 he enlisted in Company First .Minnesota Cavalry, and served with General Sibley in his campaign against the Indians, serving until November, 1862, when he received his discharge. He then returned to Kenyon and engaged in the mercantile business, operating a general store for eighteen years, after which he retired on account of ill health. In partnership with C. L. Bruesletten he built two brick stores. He built his house where he now lives in November 25, 1869. Mr. Bullis married Phoebe 0. Sevey, who was born in Maine. April 5, 1848, daughter of Benjamin II. and Catherine B. (Gray) Sevey. Benjamin Sevey moved his family to Wabasha county. Minnesota, in 1853. In 1864 he came to Goodhue county and bought a farm in section 2, Kenyon township. They were the parents of six children, five of whom are living. Mrs. T. R. Bullis, Mrs. Etta Maker, of Portland, Ore. (deceased), L. B. Sevey. Ft, Smith, Ark.; "Wright N.. Webb City Mo.; Harry S. old Mexico, and Mrs. F. S. Brown, of Portland, Oregon. The father died Sept. 22, 1885, and the mother lives with her daughter at Portland, Ore. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Bullis are: Stephen T., born March 1, 1871; Kitty, born Nov. 3, 1872, married to Kev. J. C. Williamson; Harriet E., born April 30, 1875; Pearl E. and B. Earl (twins), born Sept. 4, 1882, and Frank Grover, born Aug. 4, 1887. Mr. Bullis served as clerk of Kenyon township for several years, and one term as postmaster under President Cleveland. He has also filled the office of mayor of Kenyon. Fraternally he is a member of Kenyon lodge No. 201, A. F. and A. M. He is a Democrat in politics and Mrs. Bullis is a member of the Methodist church.