Goodhue County, Minnesota - Lives of Leading Men, 1909 (part 6 of 13)

in one of the handsomest residences in the village of Kenyon, is the fifth child of Stephen and Anna (Brill) Bullis, who were among the earliest pioneers in this part of the county. He was "born at Clarenceville. Canada, near the Vermont line, in 1848, and there lived as a boy until coming west with his parents in 1855. The family located for one winter in Hastings, and in March. 1856, came to Kenyon, where the father took up a quarter section of government land in section 24, near the village, where at that time there was only a small store and postoffiee. He erected the Pioneer Hotel, and remained its landlord and proprietor for a quarter of a century. lie then built the house which stands next door to the residence of the subject of this sketch, and there lived until his death in 1888. The mother died in 1889 In the family there were five children. T. K. lives in Kenyon. Benjamin died in 1887. Polly, now a widow, lives in California. Harriett E. died in 1908 a1 Fergus Falls, this stale. She married Addison Hilton and was the mother of C. L. Hilton, first assistant states attorney, of Minnesota. S. A., the youngest child, received his education in the common schools, and since early youth has made Kenyon his home. His success in life is shown by the fad that he owns 700 acres of good land in this county, and 320 in Richland county. North Dakota. His presenl beautiful residence was built in ]!Mi4. .Mr. Bullis is a Republican in politics and has served his village as councilman and as president a number of terms. He belongs to the Brotherhood of America and the United Workmen. By his wife. Emma Hewitt, a niece of Dr. A. W. Hewitt of Kenyon. whom lie took as a partner of his joys and sorrows in 1874. he has two children. Clara B.. a musician of much promise, was educated in the public schools and then graduated from St. Mary's Hall at Faribault. She is now studying music and vocal culture in St. Paul. Mahlon M., the second child, is attending school in Kenyon. The family are members of the Episcopal church.

George Elcock, of Kenyon township, was horn in the township May 16, 1863. son of William and Anna (Carmichael) Elcock. both natives of Ireland. The father lived for several years in Canada, and in 1858 came to Kenyon township, buying a farm in sections 10 and 15. He was twice married. His first wife was Anna J. Fraser. by whom he had four children: John, Simon. AVilliam and Robert. His second wife was Anna Carmichael, and their children were George. Elizabeth, and Anna J. George Elcock was educated in the public school and has always lived on the farm where he was born. He uoav owns 160 acres, on which he conducts general farming, being interested mostly in dairying, for which purpose he keeps from 30 to 40 milch cows during the year. Sept. 12. 1894. he married Anna G. Wilson, born in Good- hue county, June 20, 1866, daughter of Frank J. and Louisa Edsal) Wilson, who came to Goodhue county in L866. The father was born in Canada of American parents and died Aug. 14. 1908. The mother was horn in Auburn, New York, and died some four and one-half years before her husband. Mr. and .Mrs. Eleock have one son. William George Elcock, born Jan. 24, 1896. Mr. Elcock is a Democral in politics but never sought or held public office. He is a member of Kenyon Lodge No. 201, A. F. and A. M., of Kenyon village. The family are members of the Episcopal church.

Andrew Finstuen, lawyer, and editor and proprietor of the Kenyon Leader, is a native of Roseoe township, this county, born June 27, 1875. His parents, 1'. P. and Mathea (Goplen) Finstuen. came to this country in 1867 and purchased 160 acres of land. Both parents are still living, being well-to-do and prosperous residents of Roseoe township. Andrew was given the advantages of such schooling as his neighborhood afforded, and then attended the high school at Zumbrota. Subsequently entering the lawdepartment of the state university at Minneapolis, he graduated in 1902 and at once started the practice of his profession in Kenyon. He also purchased the Kenyon Leader, which he has since conducted. His law practice is large, and he enjoys the confidence of all those with whom he has legal dealings. His paper is bright and newsy, with able editorials, and is a welcome guest in some thousand homes in the southwest part of the county. A republican in politics, he has taken an active interest in the betterment of the village. His services as a member of the village council, president of that board, as member of the school board, and secretary of the Commercial Club have been highly esteemed. He is also an active member of the Modern AVoodmen. Mr. Finstuen was married January 16, 1909 to Matilda Strandness. daughter of Jacob Strandness. an old settler of this county, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Finstuen make their home in a pleasant residence in Kenyon village, Mr. Finstuen being a property owner here. It is worthy of note that in the family of P. P. Finstuen are eight children, Andrew, the subject of this sketch, being the oldest.

Joseph A. Gates, M. D., of Kenyon Village, was born in Olmstead County, Minnesota, September 11. 1870, a son of Elnathan J. and Jane (Waldron) Gates, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Pennsylvania. Elnathan J. Gates came to Minnesota in 1856 and in 1860 to Olmstead County, where he died May 20, 1904. The mother is living in Rochester, Minn. Joseph A. received his education in Rochester. Minn., graduating from the high school. He then entered the University of Minnesota, where he graduated from the medical department in 1895. Im- mediately after his graduation he located in Kenyon village, and commenced the practice of his profession. Dr. Gates has always taken an active interest in politics. He has been for eleven years, a member of the village school board. He served as president of the city council in 1900 and was elected a member of the State Legislature for three terms, 1904, 1906 and 1908. He built the Kenyon telephone exchange in 1901 which covers all the territory to Kenyon. He also served as editor of the Kenyon Leader for several years, and is a director in the Citizens' State Bank of Kenyon. June 10, 1896, he married Jennie Clark, of Rochester, Minn. They have five children : Elnathan, Russell, Nellie, Joseph and Jennie. Fraternally Dr. Gates is a member of Kenyon Lodge Xo. 201 A. F. and A. M..' Tyrian No. 6 R. A. M., Faribault Commandery No. 8 K. T. and Osman Temple. St. Paul. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. and M. W. A. of Kenyon, the B. P. O. E. Xo. 1166 of Faribault. Dr. Gates is a Republican in polities and affiliates with the Methodist Episcopal church.

John Elcock, Kenyon village, whose boyhood memories extend back to the first decade of the settlement of this township and county, was born in Ontario. Canada, on New Year's day, 1845, son of William and Annie J. (Fraser) Elcock, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter a Canadian of staunch Scottish descent. The mother died in Canada, when John was very young, and the father brought his motherless family to the United States in 1858, coming first to Eastings, this state. Subsequently they spent a short time in Faribault, and then purchased 160 acres of land two miles south of Kenyon. On this farm, young John lived and grew to manhood, assisting his father in all the work about the place until 1889 when the father died. During the latter part of his father's life, John had practical charge of the home farm. In 1889 he moved to his own farm in Kenyon township, which he had previously purchased, and there he carried on farming operations until 1907, when he rented his farm and in company with his brother and sister. Robert and Annie purchased their present fine residence on Main street in the village of Kenyon. where the three now reside. Aside from this home he owns over 200 acres of farm land, in this township. Mr. Elcock is a public spirited gentleman and has served on the town board a number of terms. He votes the Democratic ticket. For many years he has belonged to the Masonic order. Simon, a brother of John, lives in Oregon. George, another brother resides on the old homestead and Elizabeth, a sister, is Mrs. Shepard, of Kenyon, her husband being manager of the Farmers Elevator. The religious preference of the family is that of the Episcopal church. It is worthy of note that in the early days before the railroad came through, the members of the Elcoek family hauled their grain to Red Wing, the journey taking two or three days. The roads were poor and the loads heavy, and the subject of this sketch has many interesting stories to tell of some of these early trips. Eugene L. Blaker, and his brother Frank J. Blaker are proprietors of "Brookside Farm" of Cherry Grove, in which township both were born, the former Nov. 26, 1868 and the latter Dec. 20, 1870. The father, Jacob Blaker, a native of Pennsylvania, came to Minnesota and located in Pine Island, where he was married to Jane Root, a daughter of Byington and Maria Root, who came to Cherry Grove township in 1856 and preempted 160 acres on which the father erected a house, barns and other necessary buildings, carried on general farming, and to his original purchase later added 80 acres more. Mr. Root died in November, 1881. Jacob Blaker died April 6, 1881, aged 53 years. His wife now lives with her sons. Eugene was educated in the public schools of Cherry Grove, and the high school of Zumbrota and Kenyan after which he taught school in the county for three years. In 1889 he took up the management of the homestead, with his brother Frank, and they have since continued to carry on general farming and stock raising, owning a farm of 240 acres and renting 160 acres which they also cultivate. They have gradually made improvements on the house and buildings in general having a barn 40x88, a good granary, a hog house and machine sheds. March 1, 1889 Eugene was married to Elizabeth Frederick of Dodge county, daughter of Peter and Mary (Stewart), the former a native of New York and the latter of Wisconsin. They came to Minnesota and located in Dodge county, where they purchased a farm on which they still reside. Mr. and Mrs. Blaker have three children : Mabel D., born June 6, 1900; Elmer P., born November 2, 1903 ; and Francis E., born December 15, 1907. E. L. Blaker lost his right arm in the corn shredder November 5, 1904. He has an artificial arm, carries on all the farm and dairy work, the same as usual and has no difficulty in doing team work, or in driving and running all kinds of machinery about the farm. Frank Blaker was married June 1, 1904 to Hannah Arvidson, of Cannon Falls, by whom he has two daughters ; Bernice E., born April 2, 1906, and Helen G., born January 22, 1909. The Blakers have one sister Mary E. who married Clarence E. Fitzgarald of Iowa, June 28, 1905, Mabel D. another sister died August 24, 1889, aged 17 years. E. L. Blaker is a Republican in politics, and has held several offices, having been supervisor, justice of the peace, director of school district 85, road overseer, and in 1900, census enumerator. He is also in-

J. A. Barsness, was born on the farm in Cherry Grove township where he now resides. September 6, 1863, son of A. J. and Gertrude Maria (Skaar) Barsness, natives of Norway. The father came to America in 1854 and located in Chicago, where he was employed in a shingle mill and in the pinery until 1858 when he came to Cherry Grove township and purchased 120 acres of land. Here he built a home and other buildings, and improved his land, carrying on general farming, extensive dairying, and stock raising, now having 300 acres under cultivation. In November, 1862, he married Gertrude Maria Skaar, daughter of Johannes and Martha (Heltne) Skaar, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1856 and Located in Wisconsin, remaining a year, after which they came to Wanamingo township, bought 160 acres of land and built ;i home, barn and other outbuildings. Later they bougb.1 80 acres more in the same township making a farm of 240 acres on which they carried on general farming until the death of the father in 1896, the mother having passed away in 1882. There were six children in the Barsness home: J. A., who manages the farm; Martha, married to Olaf Hoff, now of Spokane, Wash.; Maria, married to Ole P. Holman of Minneapolis; Johanna, married to NTels Severson, now of Spokane. Wash.: Lena, who lives at home; and Fred, of Washington,

J. A. Barsness received his education in the public schools of Cherry Grove and Zumbrota and in the Red Wing Seminary. After leaving school he worked with his father on the farm and later became interested in the creamery and flour mill at Brandon, Douglass county. In 1898 he returned home and took charge of the homestead, lie has never married. Mr. Barsness is a Republican in his politics, but has never sought a public office. He is a stock holder in the Parmer's Klevator at Kenyon. and attends the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Ole T. Berg, of Cherry Grove township, was born in Norway, -Inly 16, 1843, son of Thov and Lieve (Gjermundson) Berg, natives of Norway, who emigrated to America in 1853. The father and his son Ole arrived safely, while the mother and two sisters died on the ocean of a contagious disease. The father located in Rock county, "Wisconsin, where he remained for eight years, then came to Minnesota in 1861 and settled in Pine Island township, where he purchased 120 acres of land. This he broke and cleared, built a home and other outbuildings, and carried on general farming until his death in 1887. Ole received his education in the public schools of Rock county, Wisconsin, and worked with his father until August 15, 1862 when he enlisted in

Co. (>'. 7th Minn. Vol. Inf.. as a private, being later promoted to" the rank of corporal. He remained in the oorth until in October isti:>. fighting Indians; then with the Seventh Regimenl was ordered south when' he staid till the war closed being mustered ou1 at the hospital in Baton Rogue, La., June 7. L865. Mter the war. he returned home, and in 1869 purchased 125 acres of farm land and ten acres of timber in Cherry Grove township where he built a home, barn, and oilier outbuildings, carrying on general farming and raising horses and cattle. On June 2<>. Is72 he was married to Carrie S. Platland, daughter of Andrew and Martha Mat land, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1S44 and located in Dane county, Wisconsin. Here they remained len years, after which they removed to Waushara county, Wisconsin, remaining until 1865. Then they came to Pine Island township and purchased !<><> acres, later adding 80 more. Here they lived until the death of the father in October 1SD4. The mother died in June 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Berg have been blessed with ten children, of whom seven arc Living: Andrew lives in Wanamingo; Tilda lives at home; Martha married Melvin Strom of Michigan City, Ind.; Lydia lives at home; Thomas lives in Michigan City, Ind.; Olga and Magnus live at home. Mr. Berg is an independent voter. He has served his township, as supervisor and assessor, and has been clerk of school district No. 84 for the long period of 34 years. He is director and treasurer of the Minneola' Creamery Co., at Wanamingo, and director of the Cherry Grove, Wanamingo and Minneola Fire Ins. Co. He is also a member of the G. A. R. Post 121 of Zumbrota. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church.

Thomas Taft Comstock, of ( Jherry Grove was born in the township, August 19. 1862. son of E. G. and ( Jatherine J. (Winston) Comstock, natives of Massachusetts and New York states, who came west to Minnesota in 1856. and located in Cherry Grove township, where they pre-empted 240 acres of land which the father cleared and broke, built a home, barn and other outbuildings, and carried on general farming, raising horses, cattle and sheep. The father died in 1891, but the mother is still living in Kenyon. Thomas Taft Comstock received his education at the public schools and at Carleton College. In 1892 he entered the employment of the Case Threshing Machine Co., as general agent, which position he held for thirteen years. In 1905 he interested himself in the Cannon Valley Power Co., and the Root River Water Power Co.. with which he has since been connected. He is also interested in agriculture has 240 acres of land under cultivation and carries on general farming, dairying and stock raising. Mr. Comstock was married December 29, 1887. to Jessie M. Andrist of Roscoe. daughter of Jacob and Eliz- abeth (Spreiter) Andrist, natives of Switzerland, who came to America and located in Wisconsin, removing later to Minnesota where the father died. The mother is still living at "West Concord, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Comstock had two children : Belle M., born January 9, 1889, and Walter J., born June 1, 1899. The mother of these children died June 1, 1899; and December 31, 1901, Mr. Comstock was married to Anna M. Rapp, daughter of Martin and Mary i Moser) Rapp, natives of New York and AVisconsin. Her father came to Wisconsin in 1862, purchased land, carried on general farming and was also a merchant for a number of years. He died in December 1904. The mother is still living. By this marriage. Mr. Comstock has one child, Lucille Agnes, born May 28, 1903. Mr. Comstock is an independent voter, and lias served as town clerk. Fraternally he affiliates with the Elks and the United Workmen. The family attend the Catholic and Methodisl Episcopal churches.

George E. Callister, Cherry Grove township was born in the Isle of .Mann. January 24. 1864, son of Thomas and Jane (Moore) Callister, natives of the [sle of .Mann, who emigrated to America in 1869 Locating a1 Northfield, Minn., where the father farmed for two years, after which they removed to Cherry Grove township, where they purchased 160 acres of land which the father broke and improved, erecting a home, barn and other outbuildings necessary to carry on successful farming, remaining until his death in December 1895. Tie- mother died in the fall of 1900. George received his education in the public schools of the township, and worked on the farm until in 1895. He then purchased a farm of 80 acres, in 1909 ad. led 80 i 'e, and has since followed general farming and stoek raising, making many improvements on his farm. April 1. L900 Mr. Callister was married to Nona M. Conner, daughter of Frank T. and Caroline Scott) Conner, the lather a native of New Hampshire and the mother of Koscoe township, this county. The father came west in 1863 and located at Roseoe, where he purchased 240 acres of land and carried on general farming. He died on February 29. 190,s. the mother having passed away on July 11, 1893. The farm, at the death of the father came into possession of his son Benton and daughter Nona. Mr. and Mrs. Callister have no children. Mrs. Callister has one brother, Benton D. Conner, now of Minneapolis, and Mr. Callister has two brothers, William R., and John J., both living at Kenyon, Minn. Mr. Callister is a Republican in his political views, and has held several public offices. He has been town supervisor for eight years, and has served the school board of District 120 for a similar period. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen, and is sun of Christ and Marl ha Erickson, natives of Norway. The father was a tailor and farmer, and came to America in 1857, settling in Wisconsin. In 1859 they came to Minnesota, and located in Cherry Grove, where they purchased 80 acres of Land where the father built a dugout, in which they lived for a time while preparing the farm for cultivation. Later, 40 acres more Was added to the farm and the father built a home, barn and other out buildings, carrying on general farming, dairying and stock raising. The father died September 9, 1879 and the mother February 23, 1905. Erick C. received his education in the public schools of Cherry Grove, and worked on the farm with his father until the death of the latter, when he and his brother undertook the management of the farm. In 1896 he purchased the homestead and has since continued general farming, dairying and stock raising. January 22, 1896 he was married to Inger Erager, daughter of Nels and Susie Erager, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1878 settling in Cherry Grove, where they are still living. Mr. and .Mrs. Heltne, have seven children: Carl, born April 12, 1896; Selma. born May 3. 1S(.)S; Arthur, born Ferbuary 2, 1900; Mabel, born April 13, 1902; Joseph, born February 4, 1904, one child who died in infancy, and Emma, born February 25, 1908. Mr. Heltne is a Republican in his political views, and has held the office of treasurer of school district No. 85 for several years. He owns stock in the Farmer's Elevators of Kenyon and Bombay. Mr. Heltne has one brother and one sister. The brother Christ C. is living on the homestead and owns 20 acres of improved land in Cherry Grove township, also 40 acres in YYanamingo township. He was born in Wisconsin, June 5, 1859, and is unmarried. The sister Inger, married Knut Kolstad, and lives at Cherry Grove. All are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

N. B. Lunde, of Cherry Grove township, was born in Norway, June 2, 1837, son of Botlolf Lunde and Bertha Thurve, who were farmers. N. B. Lunde, received his education in Norway, also in America to which country he came in 1859, locating in Wisconsin, where he remained for two years. He then came to Minnesota in 1861 locating in Cherry Grove township, whefe he purchased 160 acres of land which he broke and improved, erected home, barn and other outbuildings, and has since carried on a general line of farming, also raising horses and stock. He now owns 504 acres of land, all under cultivation. He was married in June 1874 at the age of 37 to Christine, at that time 19 years old, daughter of George and Martha i Mellaum) Davidson, natives of Norway, who came to America and located at Cherry- Grove where they purchased land and carried on general farming. The father died in 1908 and the mother still lives on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Lunde have nine children: Bertinius, who lives at home. David M.. a farmer of Douglass county ; Martha, married to Samuel Bugge, cashier in a hank at Bagley. Clearwater county; Bertha married to Jones Charleston, a merchant at Edmonds. North Dakota; Herman, who is in partnership with J. Charleston at Edmonds, N. 1).. Carrie. Lena. Annie and Marie, who live at home. Mr. Lunde is ;i Republican in his politics and has served as supervisor, of the school hoard and director of District 85. He is also interested in the Farmer's Elevator at Kenyon and Bombay. The family worship at the Norwegian United church.

John H. Otterness, <»!' Cherry Grove township, was horn in Wat-saw township November 20, L868, son of Hans and Bertha Otterness, natives of Norway, who came t<> America in 1857 and settled in Wisconsin where they remained for seven years, after which they came to Minnesota locating in Warsaw township where they purchased 95 acres of improved hind and engaged in general farming. The mother died April 20, 1907 and the father still lives on the homestead. John II. received his education in the common school working with his father on the farm until the spring of L903 when he went to hake Benton. Minn., and engaged in the mercantile business with Jonas Charlson for one year. On May 15, 1904 he started in business at Bombay where he has since continued. .Mr. Otterness was married September 2-1, 1908 to Turi Homme, daughter of T. G. and [nger Homme, both natives of Norway, who came to America and purchased a farm of 160 acres in Wanamingo township where they still live. He has served as constable and school clerk and is interested in the Farmer's Elevator. Mr. Otterness has one brother. .Icus L. living on a farm at Warsaw.

John J. Quam, of Cherry Grove township, was born in Norway. January 14, 1855. son of John and Christina (Olness) Quam, natives of Norway where they owned land and lived up to the time of their death. The father died in 1882 and the mother in 1888. John J. received his education in the common schools of Norway and in America, attending high school one winter in Zumbrota. He came to America in June 1873, locating at Stoughton, Wis., where he worked on a farm for one year, then went to Iowa, where he worked on a farm for thirteen months, after which he came to Minnesota and worked on a farm until married. He was married April 1878 to Cecelia Fardahl. daughter of Jens A. and Christina (Vikum) Fardahl. both natives of

Norway, who came to America in 1854 Locating In Wisconsin, where they lived for three years after which they came to Minnesota and located in Cherry Grove township where the} gradually acquired extensive tracts of farming lands. On liieir first purchase of 120 acres they erected a borne, barn and other out buildings, and carried on general farming. They retired in 1896, purchasing a home in Kenyon, where the father died in 1897 and the mother in L906. At the time of his marriage (John J. Quam to Cecelia Fardahl as before mentioned, they received from the latter's father, .lens A. Pardahl a 160 acre farm where they carried on general farming and extensive dairying also raising horses and cattle. They qow own 610 acres, which is almost all under cultivation, and most of which was formerly of the -lens A. Fardah] estate. .Mr. and .Mrs. Quam have thirteen children: Christina, (deceased), Christina, married to Charles Steberg of Wanamingo; .lens living at home; Annie married to Peter Langeins.s Living in Cherry Grove; -John E., Living in Cherry Grove, Henry Selma, Clarence. Gena, Arthur. Gerhard, Jeanette and Alfred all living at home. Mr. Quam is a Republican in his politics and tin- family attends the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Osten E. Skaar, pioneer farmer of Cherry Grove township, was horn in Lyster. Norway, Nov. 11. 1823. and after spending his boyhood and youngmanhood in that country came to America in 1854. After Living in Wisconsin a short time he came to Goodhue with the early settlers and took up a homestead in Cherry Grove township, where he at once built a home. In 1859 he was married to Mari Bareness, born in Sogndal, Norway, August 10, 1840. She came to Chicago in 1855 and remained a short time with her uncle. Ole Anfmson. with whom she removed to Wanamingo township, this county, one year later. The uncle took up a homestead, upon which he and his niece resided until her marriage. In 1859, at the beginning of their long and happy life together. Mr. and Mrs. Skaar took up their residence in a sod roof shanty. Soon however, Mr. Skaar erected a good sized, two story log house, but misfortune overtook them and the house was burned to the ground, entailing a total loss. It was 1866, before he was able to rebuild, but in that year he erected a comfortable 20x28 two story house which has since been the home of the family. Besides carrying on general farming, he was a blacksmith and did repairing for himself and for his neighbors. For several years he conducted a horse-power thresher in partnership, with neighbors. Some of the finest horses in the county at that time, were raised on his farm. Osten E. Skaar died October 8, 1898. He had nine children: Martha lives at home: Gertrude M. married Hans E. Isaacson and lives in Minneapolis:

Anna M. married Anton Hofstad, of Minneapolis, and now lives in Spokane, Wash. ; Andrew A. manages the home farm; Johanna married Ole B. Hofstad, of Minneapolis; John is a clerk in Spokane, Wash.: Nels O. assists his brother on the home farm; Christine died in 189:5 and Bertha lives at home. The mother of this large family is still living, and occupies the old homestead, her declining years made happy by the love and care of her children.

J. S. Brock, of Florence township, was born in New York state September 18, 1839, son of Smith and Abigail (Norton) Brock, who came to Wisconsin in 1851 where the father died shortly after. The mother died in Iowa. J. S. Brock came with his parents to Wisconsin and later to Minnesota in 1864 settling in Florence township where he bought land which he broke cleared and cultivated. He has built a line house and other buildings and carries on general farming and dairying. He has 160 acres of which 100 is under cultivation. He was married in 1866 to Anna White, daughter of James and Jane White, natives of Scotland, who emigrated to this country and settled in Rock county. Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Brock have seven children: William <>f Central point: Bert, of Idaho; Margaret of North Dakota: Abbie of North Dakota; Flora of North Dakota; Arthur living at home; and Frank of Lake City.

E. N. Lewis, born in Pennsylvania. Aug. 18, 1844, son of Lot and Clarissa Lewis, came to Frontenac in 1854 with the first settlers and has since made this his home. The parents took up a claim June 23, 18.">4. and the father at once set about cultivating the wilderness, lie planted the first orchard in the county, and according to family traditions made the first furniture in the county, at the old Pos1 mill in Wacouta. For a number of years he followed genera] farming, and died September 6, 1887, his farm being purchase, 1 by his son who had at thai time managed it for several years while his father lived in retirement. In 1862, when a mere youth he enlisted in Co. F. 6th Minn. Vol. Inf., under ('apt. Horace B. Wilson. He took part in the Indian campaign, then went to Arkansas, and spent the remainder of the time in the south, being present at the capture and surrender of Mobile. He was honorably discharged and returned to his farm, August 18, 186.1. Since that time he has continued to conduct farming operations on his place, eight miles from Red Wing, where he owns over 450 acres. Of this 80 is under the plow and 200 is timber land. A rich bed of peat underlies the lower part of this farm, covering about 100 acres; and realizing the rapid decrease of the fuel supply of the country Mr. Lewis justly has hopes that the peat will sometime be of considerable value. Upon the productive portions of his land he carries on general farming and makes a specialty of stock raising and dairying, shipping considerable quantities of cream. Il«' has a record of having made as high as 1,400 pounds of butter a year. Mr. Lewis was married, in 1877 to Helen E. Thomas, daughter of Tyler Thomas and Eliza A. Sprake, the father ;i native of Massachusetts and the mother of New Hampshire. They spent the larger part of their lives in Hudson, X. II.. where the father was first ;i mechanic and later a farmer. Both father and mother are now deceased. To .Mr. and .Mrs. Lewis have been born two children. Berdena is the wife of Israel Ward, a farmer of Long Prairie, Todd county, Minnesota. Harry still lives at home. .Mr. Lewis believes in a general way in the platform of the Republican party, bul to a large extenl votes independently. He affiliates with the G. A. R. at Red Wing.

Michael Ackerman. of Frontenac village, was horn in Germany, August 12, 1834, son of Jacob and Annie (Messenschmidt), unlives of Germany, where they both died. Michael received his education in Germany and in 1852 he eame to this country and settled in Old Frontenac. He was a carpenter by trade, and was employed by Gen. Garrard, with whom he remained for 28 years. He also owns 80 acres of land in Florence township which he rents and spends his time equally with his son at Frontenac and his daughter at Missoula., Mont. He had another son William who is now deceased. In 1862 Mr. Ackerman enlisted in Co. G, 2d, Minn. Vol. Inf., and served in all the battles in which that regiment participated. Mr. Ackerman was married in 1859 to Barbara Katzenberger. and three children blessed this union. Anna, married to Mr. Drefford a wheelwright of Missoula, Mont. ; Edward of Frontenac, and William, (deceased). Mr. Ackerman is Republican in his polities. He is a member of the G. A. R. of Lake City, and attends the German Lutheran church.

0. J. Bakko, one of the honored old pioneers, of Holden township, whose name will live in the county whenever is told the story of those sturdy Norsemen who came into this section in the early days was born in Norway, May 26, 1832, son of Gjergin and Kirsten Bakko, the former of whom died in 1846 and the latter in 1872. The subject of this sketch received his education in the schools of. his native country and took up farming with his father until coming to America in 1852, when he located in Green Bay, Wis. June 3, 1855 he came to Holden township, and pre-empted 160 acres of land. He was among the earliest pioneers, and the story of the part he took among the first settlers is found in the general history of Holden township appearing in this volume. After arriving here, Mr. Bakko lived in an old pioneer ox-wragon until completing a 12x14 log cabin which for some years he made his home. From this early beginning he developed a farm equal to any in the county, having- well tilled land and comfortable buildings. In 1908 he retired, since which time he has rented his farm. Mr. Bakko is a Republican in politics and has for many years been an ardent supporter of the Norwegian Lutheran church, lie was married in December, 1854 to Margaret Finseth, daughter of Knute and Margaret Finseth, natives of* Norway who came to America in 1853 and located in Wisconsin until 1855 when they came to this county and here ended their days. .Mrs. Bakko was undoubtedly the first white woman in Holden township, and the story of her early adventures has often been told. To Mr. and Mrs. Bakko were born eleven children. The oldesl George 0. is married and lives in Bottineau comity. North Dakota. He is the one. who as a baby, so took the fancy of an Indian Squaw thai she stole him, and would have succeeded in getting away had not Mrs. Bakko, who had been drawing a pail of water shouted in such a way thai the terrified squaw dropped tin' infant and lied into the woods. Christine the second child, is the wife of Nels Nyhagen, of Kenyon. Knute 0. also lives in Kenyon. Margaret married Ole Berg and lives in California. Sophia is the wife of E. A. Satron. of Kenyon. Edward, the youngest, married Emma Sands, daughter of Henry and Gurine (Elstead) S;inds. and conducts a drug store m Kenyon. A. T. Kjos, of Bolden township, was horn in Skien, 'Norway, March 5, 1849, and came to America the same year with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson K.jos. They settled in Walworth county. Wisconsin, where they lived until 1856, when they moved to .Minnesota and settled in section 23, Holden township, where the family still reside. A. T. K.jos was the only son and was obliged to assist his lather at an early age. When he was ten years id' age he drove a siring of loin- yoke of oxen before a breaking plow, and at twelve years hauled wheal to Red Wing with a yoke of oxen, the trip taking three days. In 1869 he was married to Karen Marie i'lvigcn. and fifteen children have blessed this union, nine boys and six girls, all of whom are living. In 1887 a Washington Territory colony, with a membership of 35 families was organized and Mr. K.jos was chosen to go out and locate for the colony: but finding the country and conditions, there, altogether dilTerent from what was expected, Mr. K.jos concluded to still continue his residence in Goodhue county, and advised his followers to keep away from Washington. In 1888 Mr. Kjos was elected county commissioner, of the Third distinct, and has held that office for 1»i years. He has also held other minor offices, such as town supervisor, town assessor, district school clerk, etc. Mi-. K.jos was prominent in organizing the Farmer's Elevator company of Kenyon, and served the first six years, as secretary of the company. The family are members of the United Lutheran church of Holden of which Mr. Kjos is ;i trustee, and has several times been elected to represent the church at the annual meetings.

Iver Haugen, proprietor of Prodigy Farm, Holden township, was born on the homestead where he now Lives, April 9, L875, sod of Albert and Soneva (Bjoreker) Haugen, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1853, Locating in Wisconsin where the ratlu-r worked for three years, after which they removed to Minnesota, where they pre-empted 160 acres of land in Holden township, which the father cleared and improved, buill a Log house where they Lived for sixteen years, after which they erected a modern home. They carried on general farming until 1902 when they retired from active Life and Lived with the son. The mother died in 1904, bu1 the lather is still Living, [ver received his education in the public schools of Holden. and e pleted with a course ;tt the State Agricultural school, graduating in 1897. For five years after graduating he was at the experiment station at Crookston, .Minn., where he was interested in liorses and cattle. lie returned home in 1902 and purchased 180 acres of the homestead, and has since been successful in general farming and stock raising, also dairying. April 17, 1002. he was married to Gertrude Hofdahl, daughter of Ole and Mary Klakne) Hofdahl. natives of Norway, who came to America in 1895, settling in Polk county. Minnesota, where they took up a homestead of 160 acres of land and carried on a general line of farming until the death of the father in 1907. The mother still lives at Beltrami. Polk county. Mr. and Mrs. Haugen have five children: Myrtle S., 11a S.. Arnold O.. Ingmar G., and Gurine A. Mr. Haugen is a Republican in his politics. He is a member of the Farmer's Club of Goodhue county, and is a director in the Farmers' Creamery at Kenyon. The family attend the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Knute Dalbotten, was born in Holden township on the homestead where he now lives, January 5, 1870, son of Iver and Anna (Trove) Dalbotten, natives of 'Norway, who came to America in 1861 settling in Holden township, where they bought 160 acres of timber land, which the father broke, built a home and other out buildings and carried on a general line of farming until his death in October 1888. The mother died in October 1907. Knute received his education in the public schools of the township and worked at home on the farm until in 1900 when he purchased the homestead, and has continued general farming, dairying and stock raising. He now cultivates about 100 acres of his land with much success. He has five sisters and one -brother. The sisters are : Martha married Andrewr Charlson living in Kenyon township; Carrie married O. I* Haugen; Ella married

Chas. Charlson living in Warsaw township ; Ida married Martin Flom of Holden ; and Melvina lives at home. The brother Oliver is a farmer in California. Mr. Dalbotten is a Republican in his polities and is a member of Yang's Norwegian Lutheran church.

Hiram Alberts, Jr.. proprietor of the Pleasant Valley Spring Stock farm. Roscoe township, comes of an early Goodhue county family, and. although it has not been his choice to engage actively in public affairs, is known as a man in whom every good enterprise has a friend. He is a native born son, having first seen the light of day. May 9, 1878, on the old homestead, section 31. Roscoe township, where he still resides. After receiving his schooling and spending his boyhood on the farm, he went to North Dakota and farmed until 1907. He became a popular resident in that state and was on the high mad to prosperity, but upon the retiremenl of his father he came back to this township and assumed charge of the home farm. Using up-to-date methods he has developed«the farm until it is one of the best in the township, and admirably adapted to general farming which he conducts in connection with stork raising, making a specialty of Poland China hogs, of which lie markets over 100 each year. Thoroughly appreciating the advantages of good fellowship and the fraternal spirit. Mr. Alberts lias associated himself with both the United. Workmen and the odd Fellows. By Anna Bury, daughter of David and Augusta Lick, whom he married July 12, 1897. he has two children: Llyod. horn August 12. 1898, and Esther, horn April 2::. 1900. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran church.

Hiram Alberts, Sr., of Roscoe township, came from Switzerland to America in 1854 followed a short time afterward by the lady who was to become his wife, whom he married at her parents home in Dodge county. In 1856 they took up their homo on a quarter section in Cherry Grove township. April 16, 187.1, they sold this farm and purchased 300 acres in section 31, Roscoe township, together with 65 acres across the street in Dodge county, making 365 acres in all. Here they followed farming until 1907 when they turned the management of the place over to their son with whom they now make their home, being most estimable old people in every respect.

C. H. Freeman, proprietor of Elm Grove Stock and Dairy Farm. Roscoe township, was born in Canada. January 27, 1862. son of George and Ann Shields) Freeman. He was educated in the common schools and worked with his father until 1889, when he bought 97 acres of the home farm in Roscoe township. Here he built a fine home, modern stock barn, 36x60, also other out buildings and carries on a general diversified line of farming and stock raising. Be was married November 26, 1892 to Minnie F. Mann of Zumbrota, daughter of E. A. and Mary Everett Mann, natives of Massachusetts, who were fanners, and came west locating- in Roscoe township, where they purchased 80 aeres of land and engaged in farming. In 1884 they retired from active life, and moved to Zumbrota, later going to Redwood county, where they reside. Mr. Mann was in the Indian massacre. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman have no children. Mr. Freeman is independent in his politics. He has served on the town board for several years, and has been road master and overseer for several years and also a member of the Farmer's Elevator Company of Zumbrota. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen, and Mutual Life and Accident Insurance Co. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal church.

P. P. Finstuen, of Roscoe township, was born in Norway. November 7, 1846. He received his education in the public schools of Norway, and worked on the farm. In 1868 he emigrated to America, coming to Zumbrota. where he worked at various labor for five years. In 1873 he went to Roscoe township; and bought 160 acres of land which he broke and cleared for cultivation. This farm he sold, and in 1885 purchased 163 acres in the same township where he built a dwelling, a modern barn, and other out buildings, and carried on general farming as well as horse and stock raising. March 1873 he was married to Mathea Goplin, daughter of A. and Ingebor Goplin, natives of Norway. They came to America in 1870 and located in Roscoe township, and engaged in farming on 80 acres of land, but later added to it 160 acres more. Both parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Finstuen have eight children : Andrew now of Kenyon; John of North Dakota; Mathilda, the wife of Edwin Swenson now living in Canada ; Albert, of Roscoe ; Oscar Mella, William and Carl, living at home. Mr. Finstuen 's parents, Peter and Agnes (Olson) Finstuen, were natives of Norway. The father was a farmer. He died in 1851 and the mother in 1901. Mr. Finstuen is a Republican in his political views, and has served on the board of county commissioners for the past three years, also on the school board for a number of years. The family attend the Lutheran church.

Peterson Brothers, proprietors of a general store at Roscoe village, opened their present establishment in 1907 and in the short time that the business has continued it has met with the liberal patronage and has won an enviable reputation for honest methods and square dealing. The brothers are highly esteemed and both are faithful attendants of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

tiou in the schools of his neighborhood, remaining on the farm until 1907. He is married to Anna Berg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Berg of Pine Island.

Otto Peterson was born on September 5, 1881 and received his education in the public schools of Roscoe township, after which he worked as a carpenter and also as a thresher until 1907. He was married September 4, 1908, to Dinah Ellfson, daughter of Ellef and Tha Ellfson. natives of Norway who came to America and located in Roscoe township where they own 90 acres. The lather is now in the employ of the United States government in Panama and the mother and a brother conduct the home farm.

Peter Peterson and Bertha Trealstad Peterson, his wife, parents of the Peterson Bros., came from Norway to America in the early days and after locating a short time in Hager, purchased 80 acres which he broke and improved, erecting house, barns and out buildings. Upon this place he conducted general farming until his death, in 1891 his wife having preceded him to the grave by about two years.

George Franklin Freeman, the proprietor of Poplar Grove Stock and Dairy farm, Roscoe township, was born in Canada, September 27, 1865. His parents, George Freeman and Annie Shields Freeman, natives of England, came to America in 1854, to Lower Canada. In 1857 they emigrated west to Wisconsin where they remained until in 1868, when they came to Minnesota, and purchased 80 acres of land in Roscoe township. This they broke ;iik1 cultivated, built a home, barn and other out-buildings and added to their farm, until they had 194 acres. Here they carried on a general line of farming and stcok raising until the father died on February 14. 1889. The mother died in November 1895. George F. was educated in the schools of Zumbrota. After leaving school, he took np farming on the home place where he still resides, carrying on farming and stock raising. July 3, 1883, he was married to Louisa Spriestersbach, daughter of John and Catherine Spriestersbach, natives of Germany, who came to Wisconsin in 1860 and in 1870 to Minnesota, locating at Pine Island, and engaged in farming. Both are now dead. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman have had three children : Ethel is dead ; Gladys, horn November 28. 1895, attends the Zumbrota high school, George, born November 16. 1891, has graduated from the same institution. Mr. Freeman is a Republican. He has been town treasurer one year, treasurer of the school board for the past 18 years, and road master and inspector of state highway since 1908. Fraternally he affiliates with the I. O. O. F., United Workmen, and the Rebeccas, in which organizations, he has held office. He and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church.

John Rebrud, Roseoe township, was born in Cherry Grove township, March 31, 1861, son of Ole and Ingerbor Rebrud, natives of Norway, who emigrated to America in 1850 and came to Dane county, Wisconsin, where the father worked at various labor, remaining two years. In 1852 they came to Minnesota, and bought 80 acres of land in Cherry Grove township, which they cleared and farmed until in 1869. when they sold this farm and purchased 200 acres in Roseoe township, broke and improved the land, built a home and other out buildings, and carried on general and diversified farming, also stock raising. In 1896 the father retired from active life, and enjoyed the benefits of his labors until he died on December 21, 1901, the mother having passed away April 16, of the same year. John received his education in the public schools and took up farming at home until 1886, when he went to North Dakota, and remained for five years, engaged in farming. In 1891 he sold his farm, and entered the general mercantile business, at White Earth, which he conducted until 1896, when he sold his business and returned to Roseoe township, and assumed the management of his father's farm of 200 acres, which he has since conducted, carrying on general and diversified farming and stock raising. He was married in April 1909, to Mary Moe, daughter of John and Ingerbor Moe, of Zumbrota, natives of Norway, where the father was a ship-builder. Mr. Rebrud is a Republican, and has served on the school board and as town supervisor for a number of years. He and his wife attend the Lutheran church society.

Gustav L. Hastad, who resides on a splendid farm in section 5, Roseoe township, was born on the farm where he now resides, March 19, 1868. He was brought up on a farm, acquiring rugged health and such education as the district schools afforded, working with his father until 1890, when he took charge of the home place. Being a hard worker and of a progressive turn of mind, he has made many improvements, erecting a new house and barns, and carrying on farming along the latest approved methods. Since casting his first ballot he has consistently voted the Republican ticket. November 8, 1888, he was married to Mattie Hjalpdahl, daughter of John and Eli Hjalpdahl, natives of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Hastad attend the Lutheran church. Lawrence and Gertrude Hastad, parents of Gustav L., came to America in 1865 from Norway, their native country and located in "Wanamingo township. The following year they purchased the present homestead, breaking and improving the land and erecting a suitable residence. The mother died May 30, 1906 and the father now makes his home with the subject of this sketch, being an honored and venerable citizen of the community.

Johanna (Hasted) Davidson, was born in Wanamingo township Xovember 12, 1867. He received his education in the public school of the township, and assisted his father in the work on the farm until in 1895, when he purchased 120 acres of land in Roscoe township. This farm he improved, built a large barn 60x38, and other out buildings, and has recently completed a modern home well furnished throughout. All this land is under cultivation, and he carries on general and diversified farming, and stock raising. He has also added 80 acres more to his farm, making a total of 200 acres. He was married March 4, 1890 to Ingerborg A. Osteros. daughter of Ole and Elizabeth (Hasted) Osteros, of Roscoe township, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1872, direct to Roscoe township, where they purchased 40 acres of land and engaged in general farming. Both parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson have been blessed with six children: Ella J., Lillian C, Gitta E., Dorthena ().. Lynn L. and David J., all living at home. Mr. Davidson is Republican in politics. He and his family attend the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Albert A. Erstad, of Roscoe township, son of Andrew and Oline (Johnson i Erstad, was born in Minneola township. August 16, 1866. His parents were natives of Norway, and came to this country, in 1854, locating in Iowa where they remained a year, after which they came to Minnesota and purchased a homestead of 160 acres of wild land in Minneola township, which the father improved and cultivated, built a home, and carried on general farming and stock raising. In 1877 the mother died and the father married again. He died in 1908 and his widow is living in Minneola on the homestead. Albert A. received his education in the public schools of Minneola and remained on the farm, working with his father until 1896. He then bought 80 acres of his father in Roscoe township, and engaged in farming for himself. Here he built a home and improved the land. In December 30, 1896 he was married to Karen Lunde, daughter of Bernt and Inger (Goplin) Lunde, natives of Norway, who came to this country, in 1866, locating at Roscoe, remaining two years, then went to the pineries, where they lived until 1871. They then returned to Roscoe township and bought 40 acres of wild land, increasing this to 340 acres gradually. They have carried on a general line of farming until recently, when they retired and rented the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Erstad have two children: Winfred A., born November 16, 1897 and Nora Borghild, born June 8, 1907. Mr. Erstad is a Republican in his politics and has been road overseer. He and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Martha (Goplin) Finstuen, was born in Roscoe, October 30, 1882. ilis parents, botli natives of Norway, came to America in 1868, and located in Zumbrota, where he worked at various labor for tive years. Then he came to Roscoe township, and bought 160 acres of land. This he improved, and built a home, barn and other out buildings, carrying on general farming and stock raising. They still reside on the farm. Albert received his education in the common schools of the township, and worked with his father on the farm. In 1907 he purchased 160 acres and has since carried on a general line of farming for himself. He was married January 9, 1907, to Clara Swenson, daughter of Peter and Mali (Okelberg) Swenson, natives of Norway, who came to this country in 1859, locating at Rockford, 111., remained a short time, then came to Minnesota, and bought land in Minneola township, which they broke and improved, carrying on general farming, and adding more land gradually, until they had acquired over 700 acres in all. The father died September 21, 1891, and the mother June 6, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Finstuen have one son, Curtiss, born July 5, 1905. Mr. Finstuen is a Republican in politics, but has never sought or held any public office. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church.

Gunder S. Gresseth, of Roscoe township, was born in Norway, May 22, 1860, son of Sever Olstad, and Rebur Gresseth, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1865 and located in Roscoe township, where they bought 160 acres of land, which the father broke and improved, carrying on general farming until his death in 1896. The mother died in 1899. Gunder S. received his education in the common schools of Roscoe and later took a course at the Red Wing Seminary. This he completed in 1881, and returned to the farm, where he remained until 1886 when he purchased 80 acres of land in Roscoe township, which in 1893 he sold and returned home, remaining two years. Then he rented 80 acres in Roscoe township, where he farmed for twelve years. In the fall of 1907, he purchased 120 acres and has since carried on general farming and stock raising. He has also been in the real estate business for the past five years. February 27, 1885, Mr. Gresseth was married to Annie O. Tiller, of Hader, daughter of Ole and Annie E. (Storsve) Tiller, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1866 locating in Hader, on a farm carrying on general farming until the death of the father. The mother is still living on the homestead in Hader. Mr. and Mrs. Gresseth have eight children : Rosie H., Selma E., Gerd A., Melvin E., Kiuelus, Hilma S., Orlando, and Seref, all of whom are living at home. Mrs. Gresseth died December 24, 1907. Mr. Gresseth is a Prohibitionist in politics, has been chairman of the Prohibition political committee of Roscoe township, and was clerk of school district 81, which office he held for three years. The family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church, of which Mr. Gresseth has been trustee and deacon for the past twenty years.

Gunder H. Hoven, Roscoe township, was born in Norway, September 8. 1850, son of Halvor and Malina Hoven, natives of Norway who were farmers, which occupation the father followed until his death November 15. 1908. The mother died in 1903. Gunder received his education in the public schools of Norway and assisted his father on the farm. In 1870 he emigrated to America coming direct to Roscoe township, where he worked for three years. In 1873 he purchased 80 acres of land which he cleared and improved, built his home, barn and other out buildings, now carrying mi a general line of farming, also raising stock and horses of the Clyde grade. He now owns 347 acres of which nearly all is under cultivation. lie was married on December 7. 1 >>74 to Betsy Langness, daughter of Ole and Gertrude Langness, natives of Norway, who came to this country in L865, located in South Dakota, and engaged in general farming until the death of the father in 1896. The mother died in 1898. .Mr. and .Mrs. Hoven have had six children: Olaf, of Roscoe; Henry, of Roscoe; .Martin, of Roscoe; Edwin and Gitta, at hone'. and George (deceased). Mr. Hoven is a Republican and has served as town supervisor for ^i\ years. The family faith is that of t he Lutheran church.

Henry G. Hoven, was born in Roscoe, in which township he still resides, April L9, 1875, .son of Gunder II. and Betsy Hoven, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1*70, and located in Roscoe township, where the father worked for farmers for three years, after which he purchased 80 acres of land which he broke and cultivated. lie built a home ami other out buildings, and gradually adding more land until he now owns 347 acres, and carries on a general line of farming also raising Clyde horses. Shorthorn cattle and sheep. All of his land can be cultivated. Henry received his education in the public schools of Roscoe township, completing with a business course at a Red Wing business college. After leaving school he took up farming with his father, remaining with him until L898, when he rented a farm of 160 acres in Roscoe township and began farming for himself. In 1905 he bought this farm and continued diversified farming and stock raising, making many improvements on the place, remodeled the out buildings, and built a large granary and a machine shed. Mr. Hoven was married May 19, 1898 to Jane Thoreson of Roscoe, daughter of Otto and Sigri (Everson Lund) Thoreson, natives of Norway, who came to this country and located in AVanamingo township. After two years, they purchased 120 acres of land which the father improved, and on which In- conducted general diversified farming until L876 when he sold this farm, and bought 200 acres in Roscoe township, where they still reside, Later ndding 120 acres more. He also has 160 acres of improved land in North Dakota, with a house and buildings. Mr. and Mrs. Hoven have four children: Bertha s.. born April 29, 1900; Otto G.. horn April 2. 1903; Georgia E., horn February 12. 1905, and Gillner, horn September 21, 1908. Mr. Hoven is a Republican and is a director of the school hoard of his district, which office he lias held for the past your years. He is also town treasurer, and is serving his third term, lie and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church. Bernt J. Lunde, of Rosco township, was born in Norway, June 1, 1847. son of Johannes and Caroline (Jerland) Lunde, natives of Norway. He received his education in the common schools of Norway and later attended the high school. After school days were over, he took up farming at home with his father and in 1866 he came to this country, direct to Zumbrota, where he worked on the farms in the summer, and in the pineries in the winter. In 1871 he purchased 40 acres of land in Roscoe township, of which 17 acres was improved land, and the rest he cleared and improved. For four years he cultivated this land and then purchased 80 more, gradually adding more and more until he had 330 acres, all under cultivation. He now carries on general fanning and stock raising. March 4, 1871, he was married to Inger Goplin of Roscoe, ivhose parents were natives of Norway, and came to America in 1869 locating in Roscoe township, where the father died in 1888, the mother having passed away in 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Lunde had eight children: Marie married Erick A. Strand and lives at Roscoe; Carry married Albert Erstad of Roscoe; Julia A. married Knute O. Strand; Lena married Albert Swenson of Roscoe ; Ada married Filing O. Bakke of Minneola ; John, Alfred and Ellen live at home. Mr. Lunde is a Republican and has served as treasurer for school district No. 106 for the past six years, also as road overseer for a number of years. He and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church of which Mr. Lunde is one of the trustees.

John Money, of Roscoe township, was born in Switzerland, October 20, 1851, oldest son of John and Elizabeth (Bringgold) Money, natives of Switzerland, where the father was a cooper and. carpenter. They emigrated to America in 1854, settling in New York state, where they engaged in farming. In 1877 the mother died, and in 1882 the father came west to Minnesota and took up his residence with his son, where he died May 20, 1903. John received his education in the schools of the town of Louise, Lewis county, New York, and after finishing his studies, worked on the farm with his father, also at coopering, and in a saw mill. In 1878 he came west to Minnesota and landed at Red Wing March 13. He bought 40 acres of land in Roscoe township, which he cleared and improved, and built a home, barn and all out buildings, carrying on a general and diversified line of farming. In 1891 he added 50 acres, which he cleared, and improved. Later on he built a saw mill and general repair shop, a business which is now increasing rapidly. In 1875, March 8, he was married to Elizabeth Meyers, of New York state, daughter of Edward and Catherine Meyers, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1851 and located in New York state, where the father engaged in farming. They are both living. Mr. and Mrs. Money have one son, John Edward, born in New York state March 8, 1876, who is interested in business with his father. He is married, his wife being Mabel Josephine Belden. They have four children : Lillian, George, Bernice, Harley. Mr. Money is a democrat in his political views, and has been clerk of the school board for the past 21 years. Be has also served as town supervisor for one year, and road master for a number of years. They are members of the Lutheran church.

Ludwig H. Ofstie, was born on the farm where he now resides in Roscoe township, June !». 1871, son of Hans and Mary (Davidson) Ofstie. natives of Norway who came to America in 1861, direct to Goodhue county. The father worked on a farm for a time, and in 1869 purchased 160 acres of land and engaged in farming. The land was wild and he broke a small part of it and built a house which was destroyed by fire in 1871. A log house was built just after the fire and this was used until 1902 when it was replaced by a fine modern house of brick. They have continued to improve the land and buildings, erecting a barn and other buildings also a large silo in 1908. The father died October 22, 1893, and the son then assumed the management of the farm. Ludwig received his education in the common schools of the township, worked with his father on the farm, and has since continued to carry on general farming and dairying extensively, keeping a large number of cows of the Holstine grade. His land is all under cultivation. Mr. Ofstie is an only child and is single, his mother living on the homestead with him. He is Republican in his politics, has served as constable for eight years, and as road master for a number of terms. He is the president of the Wanamingo creamery, which office he has held since 1901. He is a member of Land's Norwegian Lutheran church.

Petter Oluff Petterson, of Roscoe township, was born in Rock Prairie, AVis., December 4, 1860, son of Frederick and Anna (Jenson) Petterson, natives of Norway, who came to this country, in 1857, and located at Rock Prairie, Wis. The father followed painting and carpentering !'<>r five years, after which they came to Roscoe township in 1862 and engaged in farming. In 1868 they purchased 160 acres of wild land, which they 'leaned and improved, and followed general farming. The father died in 1908, September 4. and the mother June 2, 1908. In 1875 the father was elected to the legislature for one term. There were three children in the Petterson home : Christian of Clearwater county, Minnesota; Christine (adopted), of Olmstead county, Minnesota, and Fetter <).. the subject of this sketch. Petter 0. received his education in the common schools of the township and worked on the farm with his father until 1894, when he took entire charge of the farm. At his father's death he came into possession of the homestead, and has carried on general farming, also manufacturing "Gammal-ost" cheese. Being the only one in the county who produces the commodity he finds a ready market. Mr. Petterson is single. He is a Republican in politics and belongs to the Lutheran church.

Tollef 0. Sundry, of Roscoe township, was born in Norway, March 4, 1864, son of Ole and Aagot (Newhouse) Sundry, natives of Norway. The father came to America in 1880, with his son. and located in Saint Ansgar, Iowa. The father died May 22, 1894, and the mother August, 1872. Tollef came to America in 1880, located in Iowa, attended the public schools and also the high school at Saint Ansgar. After school clays were over he took up farming until 1886, when he went to North Dakota and was employed as car inspector for the Great Northern railroad at Minot, for five years. While in North Dakota he took up a homestead of 160 acres, and in 1892 he removed to Roscoe township and purchased 160 acres in section 19, which he improved, erecting a new barn in 1897 and a new house in 1907. He now follows general farming and stock raising. January 26, 1890, Mr. Sundry was married at Zumbrota, to Emma Thoreson, daughter of Otto and Sigrid Thoreson. They have six children : Orrin E., born February 12, 1891; Sigrid O., born June 15, 1892; Thurlow E., born February 21, 1894; Archie V., born May 7, 1896; Roy M., born July 7. 1901 ; and George J., born February 9, 1903, all living at home. Mr. Sundry is a Republican in political views, and fraternally affiliates with the Masons of Zumbrota and the Modern Samaritans. He has been assessor of the township for a good many years, is now clerk of school district 81 and has been employed in the House of Representatives as doorkeeper and telephone messenger. He is also a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevators of Zumbrota and Wanamingo, and in the Minneola Creamery. He and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

her 18, 1865, son of John P. and Mary Swan, natives of Sweden. The mother died on April 13, 1875, and the father, a shoemaker by trade, emigrated to this country in 1879, locating in Wisconsin, where he remained a short time, then came to Minnesota and settled in Roscoe township, where he rented land and engaged in farming nine years. He then went to Belvidere township, where he lived fifteen years, after which he returned to Roscoe, where he died January 26, 1908. Alfred received his education in the common schools of Sweden and later in America, where he attended for a short time. After leaving school he worked at farming and later as carpenter, and also engineered a threshing machine. In 1898 he rented the farm where he now Hves. L;iter he secured the farm, and now owns 200 acres, which he manages, carrying on general farming and stock raising. He was married August 1, 1894, to Mary Swenson, adopted daughter of Charles and Dorthia Swenson, natives of Sweden and Norway, who came to the United States in 1859, locating in Rockford, 111., where they remained bill a shorl time, subsequently cuming to Minnesota, purchasing a farm of 160 acres in Roscoe township. This they cleared and improved, built a home, and carried on genera] farming until Ins death, November 8, 1891. The mother died January 16, 1908. Mr. and .Mrs. Swan have five children: Ella M., horn October 10, 1896; Alice, horn October 14, 1897 deceased) ; Clara A., horn December 7. 1S98; Hulda E., born April 10, 1!»<»1 ; and Esther Y.. born November 15, 1906. Mr. Swan is a Republican in his political views, and has served his township as roadmaster and clerk of school district 80 for a number of years. lb- and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Otto Thoreson, of Roscoe township, was born in Norway. May 25, 1842. son of Thore Eleven and Engeborg (Skordahl) Kleven, natives of Norway, the former of whom died in Norway in 1878 and the mother in 1861. Otto received his education in the public schools of Norway and worked with his father on the farm. In 1861 he emigrated to America and located in AVanamingo township, where he worked for farmers for two years, after which he purchased 120 acres of land which he broke and improved. In 1876 he sold this farm and bought 160 acres in Roscoe township. Later he purchased eighty more and again added forty. Here he carried on general farming and stock raising. All his land is under cultivation and he has 160 acres of improved land in North Dakota. He was married in July, 1863, to Sigrid Everson. daughter of Ole and Jonette (Opem) Lund, natives of Norway, who came to this country in 1857 and located in "Wanamingo, where they bought a claim of 160 acres and carried on general farming until the death of the father in 1886. The mother is still living in Wanamingo a1 the age of ninety- three. .Mr. and Mrs Thoreson have a tamily of seven children: Gurina, married to John A. Johnson, of Zumbrota; Engeborganna, married to T. 0. Sundry, of Roscoe; Theodore, married to Emma Starz, living a1 Zumbrota; Jonette, married to Henry Hoven; Othelia, married to Charles Olson, of Roscoe; George and Leonard B.. living at home. Mr. Thoreson is a Republican, and lias served on the town hoard and school hoard for a number of years. The family attend the Luthern church.

Axel Ahlgren, of Belvidere township, was born in Sweden. September 3, 1867, son of John and Annie Ahlgren, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1869 and located in Red Wing, where the father worked in a lumber yard for twelve years, after which lie rented a farm in Featherstone township for aboul ten years, carrying on general farming. He then removed to Todd county, and later to Adams county. North Dakota, where he look a homestead of 160 acres, and where the mother died August 17. 1908. The father died July 1, 1909. Axel received his education in the public schools of Red Wing, after which he worked on a farm and clerked in a grocery store in Red Wing until 1897, when he entered into business with H. J. Bang, of Belvidere, the firm being known as II. J. Bang & Co. This firm has since continued successfully, enjoying a large trade. Mr. Ahlgren was married July 24. 189:1 to Mary A. Nelson, daughter of Erick and Anna (Johnson) Nelson, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1869, settling in Red AVing. wdiere he is employed in the Red Wing Furniture Factory. Mr. and Mrs. Ahlgren have three children: Hazel Marie, born July 15, 1894; Raymond A., born April 3. 1897 ; and Bernard H. E.. born May 26. 1903. Mr. Ahlgren served for two years in Company G. at Red Wing, as private. He is justice of the peace of Belvidere and a member of the Modern WToodmen. The family attends the English Lutheran church.

Carl P. Benrud, of Belvidere township, was horn in Norway, September 3, 1858, son of Peter and Sophia (Johnson) Benrud, natives of Norway, who came to America June 24, 1875. and located in Monroe county, Wisconsin, where they purchased ninety acres of land, remaining two years, after which they sold and purchased forty acres and farmed for five years. He then sold this land to his son, with whom the father now makes his home. The mother died in 1903, aged eighty-six years. Carl P. received his education in the public schools of Norway and came to America with his parents, remaining with them until 1880, when he bought eighty acres in Monroe county, Wisconsin, of which he cleared sixty-five acres and built a house and other buildings. He remained until 1884, when he returned to Minnesota and pur- chased 160 acres in Belvidere township, improving the land and erecting buildings and carrying on a general line of farming, adding eighty acres in 1908, so that he now cultivates 210 acres, making a specialty of raising fine stock and horses. November 11, 1882, he was married to Gunnel Knutson, daughter of Ole and Gunnel (Nelson) Knutson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1856, locating in Staton, Wis., coming later to Minnesota, in 1858, and settling in Goodhue county, where they conducted farming operations on 160 acres of land until the death of the father in 1867. Later the mother married Oliver Knutson, a brother of her first husband, and they purchased another 160 acres and carried on general farming. The mother died September 21, 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Benrud have six children: Gust A., born September 7. 1886; living at Goodhue: Hannah P.. born July 16, 1888; Ole Christian, born January 2, 1890; George Kenneth, born July 27. 1892: Paul Albert, born September 3, 1894: and Minnie Sophia, born February 21. 1899. Mr. Benrud is a Republican in his political views and the family attend the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Henry E. Bollum, one of the substantial residents of Belvidere, is a native born son. having first seen the light of day in the township, -Inly 21. 1865, son of Ole J. and Helena (Oppergaard) Bollum, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1862 and located in Belvidere. where they purchased a farm of 120 acres, which they increased until the homestead consisted of 680 acres of good land. Here the father died in October, 1890, and the mother still lives on the home place, with her son. Henry E. attended the schools of his neighborhood and took a course at St. Olaf's College at Northfield. Since leaving he has engaged in farming, owning 200 acres, and renting eighty more, raising the usual crops and breeding live stock. Mr. Bollum is a Republican in politics and is now serving as town cleric of Belvidere and as clerk of school district 117. He is vice president of the Farmers' Mercantile Association of Goodhue, and, being an active church worker, has served several years as secretary and treasurer of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Belvidere. By Minnie C. Johnson, whom he married February 21. 1890, Mr. Bollum has six children : Ordner, Lillian, Edna, Elmer, Florence and Walter.

Tollef Johnson, father of Mrs. Bollum. was born in Norway. December 28, 1811. and came to America in 1861. One year later he enlisted in Company G, Seventh Minnesota Yolunteer Infantry, and served in the Indian campaign, afterward participating in a number of Southern campaigns. Upon his return he purchased a farm of 160 acres in May Creek township, where he remained seven years, afterward selling out. He then purchased eighty acres in Belvidere, increased this to 200 and carried on general fanning until 1!H>7. when he retired and moved to Red "Wing. . He was married in December, 186J, to Caroline Christson, by whom he had eight children : Julia, Clara E., Minnie C, Charles 0.. Christian -I.. Carl J., Caroline M. and May 0.

Henry Fitschen, a scientific farmer of Belvidere, was born in Germany, June 22, 1852, son of Jurgen and Kate (Hoeft) Fitschen, both natives of that country. He received his education in Germany, and later attended school in America for three months. He came to America in 1869, took up farming and in 1869 came to Minnesota and located in Hay Creek, where he worked for his brother Cord for seven years. In 1876 he purchased eighty acres in Belvidere township, where he has since made his home, improving his land, adding more gradually, until he owns over 400 acres, of which 300 are under cultivation. He carries on general farming and makes a specialty of raising fine stock and horses. He was married March 22, 1876, to Margaret Ohlhaber. daughter of Claus and Christina (Gerken) Ohlhaber, natives of Germany, who came to America, where the mother died in 1884. The father is still living with a daughter in Featherstone township. Mr. and Mrs. Fitschen have had seven children, of whom six are living : Annie W., married to Cord Kohrs, living on a farm in Belvidere ; Claus, nowT of Belvidere ; Eliza C, married to William Betcher, a farmer of Hay Creek; John C, Louis J., and Albert "W., living at home. Mary died in infancy. Mr. Fitschen is a Republican and has been treasurer of school district 34, which office he held for five years. He has been pathmaster for four years. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran church. Mr. Fitschen is a fine example of a farmer whose heart is in his work and wrho performs his duties intelligently and with a knowledge of agricultural conditions. He has fed stock since early boyhood and carries on farming not only for the purpose of making a living, but for the pleasure he derives from watching the sprouting and maturing of the harvests and the development of the animals. His stock receives the best of care and each animal on the place realizes that it has a friend and thoughtful caretaker in its owner. Since Mr. Fitschen commenced farming all the straw raised on his place has been returned to the land for fertilizer; thus the land grows richer year by year, instead of becoming worn out. It is such farmers as he who add to the dignity of what is one of the noblest callings in which man can engage.

Nelson B. Gaylord, first settler of Belvidere, was a man well suited for pioneer life. Staunch of mind and body, fearing neither difficulties nor hardships, he worthily carved the way for the prosperity of modern times. He was born in Pennsylvania, November 1 . 1823, migrated to Illinois in 1837 and came to Goodhue county, with his brother George, in the spring of 1855, taking up his residence on Rock creek, in the northern part of what is now Belvidere. Later he moved to a location near Wells creek. In 1858 he started the milling business by grinding grain and coffee for his neighbors with a large hand coffee mill. In 1861, he erected a grist mill, which had a large business. He opened a general store and in 1878 was appointed postmaster. Mr. Gaylord took an active part in public affairs, and served in various township and school offices. He also served in the Civil war and later joined the G. A. R. He was married July 8, 1847, to Hanna Lewis. Of the children born to this union, Edwin, Ada, Lot. Arehard and Osmer are living. On April 10, 1895, he was married to Caroline .Maze Cook, born in Albany. New York, April 6, 1818, daughter of W. II. and Christina (Garrett) Maze, natives of New York. The family came to Columbia county. Wisconsin, in the early days and purchased 160 acres, where the father carried on general farming for a time and then moved to Pine Island township, where he farmed until his death. The mother died in Belvidere. Caroline Maze married her first husband. Jacob C. Cook, at Pine Island. April 5. 1865. Mr. Cook was born in Freedom. Cattaraugus county, New York, March 13, 1825. A carpenter and wheelwright by trade, lie came west in the early days and worked for a time in the employ of D. C. Hill, also living for a time in Pine Ishmd. He died in Red W'ing, July 28, 1n78. By this marriage three children were horn: William P., who died at the age of three months; Allan ('., who after twenty years in the mail service is still employed as a Red WTing mail carrier, and Ralph E.. now employed at the Red Wing Sewer Pine works. After her marriage to Mi-. Gaylord, Mrs. Gaylord lived with him at Belvidere Mills until his death, December 27, 1903, after which she moved to Red Wing, where she now resides at 707 Potter Street.

Perry George, of Belvidere township, was born in Sheldon, Wyoming county. New York. April 8, 1847, son of Peter and Anna Maria (Wagner) George, natives of Luxemburg, Belgium, who came to America in 1834 and located in Wyoming county, New York, where they purchased land and carried on a general line of farming until the spring of 1861, when they sold the farm, emigrated west to Minnesota, and set lied in Hay Creek township, remaining until the spring of 1862. when they removed to Belvidere township and bought eighty acres of land, which the father improved, erecting a home, barn and other outbuildings, and carrying on a diversified line of farming. In 1870 they retired and lived with the son on the homestead. The father died in August. 1890. and the mother February, 1901. Perry received his education in the public schools of New York state and Red Wing, being taughl al the latter place by Rev. -I. VY. Bancock. He worked on the farm with his father until 18(iS, when he rented eighty acres which he farmed, also running a threshing machine for five years. In 1869 he purchased eighty acres in Belvidere township. This was wild land, which he broke, improved and cultivated. In 1872 he purchased the homestead, adding eighty acres, making a farm of 210 acres, on which he conducts general farming and stock raising. Mr. George was married June 10, 1874, to Caroline [sensee of Belvidere township, daughter of Henry and Caroline (Opperman) Isensee, natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. George have been blessed with ten children: Alex II., a druggist of Chicago, died at the age of 26 years; Charles L., is a dentist of Park Rapids, Minn.; Maud married Martin McHugh of North Dakota; Alfred P. is a dentist of Chicago; William II. lives at home; Caroline L. is a teacher living at home; Julia M., Grover C. and Florence E. live at home, and Julius died in infancy. Mr. George is a Democrat in his political views and has taken an active interest in public life, being a representative in the State Legislature from Goodhue county in 1879. He has also served as county commissioner, was town supervisor one year, chairman for fifteen years, also clerk of school district 33 for twenty years, assessor for twelve years, and justice of the peace for twenty-five years. The family attend the Lutheran and Episcopal churches.

Julius H. Isensee, Belvidere township, was born in Frontenac, August 14, 1860, son of Henry and Caroline (Opperman) Isensee, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1853, locating in Lockport, X. Y., where the father was employed on the suspension bridge for a short time. He came west to St. Paul, Minn., the same year and in 1854 located in Frontenac, where they purchased a home, later taking a homestead of 160 acres in Florence township, where the father carried on general farming and worked at his trade of stone mason until the spring of 1869, when he sold his home and farm and bought 160 acres in Belvidere township, to which he added until he had 240 acres. They retired from active life in 1889. The father died in May, 1907, and the mother in September, 1906. Julius H. received his education in the public schools of Frontenac and Belvidere, after which he took up farming until 1881, when he learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for five years, in Red Wing. In 1886 he purchased eighty acres of improved land and carried on general farming for five years. Later he sold this land, purchasing another eighty acres, where he built a home and other necessary buildings, adding to his land until now he has 240 acres under cultivation. He carries on general fanning and stock raising, and has erected a modern stock barn. He was married June 15, 1893, to Alvina H. Kriett, daughter of Peter and Mattie (Hendrick) Kriett, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1860, locating in St. Louis, where the father worked on vessels. Coming to Minnesota in 1875, he took up a homestead of 160 acres, where he continued a general line of farming until his death in 1881. The mother was married later to John Boesch of Lake City, where she still resides. Mr. and Mrs. Isensee have four children: Henrietta M., Julia A., Alvin L. and Henry D. Mr. Isensee is a Democrat in politics, has served as supervisor for six years, and has been constable and director of school district 117. The family attend the German Lutheran church.

Ammon Larson, one of the early settlers of Belvidere, was born in Norway and brought his family to America in 1855, lived in Wisconsin a year and then in 1856 coming to Belvidere township, where he farmed 160 acres of land, which when he preempted it was wild and uncultivated. He built the first frame house that was erected on the prairies of Belvidere, and in many other ways assisted in the development of the township. An account of his death is found in the sketch of David A. Larson.

Lewis A. Larson, clergyman, was born in Norway, son of Ammon Larson, and came to this country with his parents at the age of five years. He worked on the home farm in Belvidere township until attaining his majority, at which time he studied for the Methodist ministry, in which holy calling he continued until his death, August 9, 1908. During his long ministry he was stationed at St. Paul ; Chicago ; Racine, Wis. ; Minneapolis ; Newburg, Minn.; Freeport, Iowa, and Lansing, Iowa. His wife, who Avas Martha Hanson, is living.

Otto A. Larson, son of Lewis A. Larson, was born in St. Paul, February 8, 1879, and there received his early education, also attending the high school at Racine, Wis. Soon after leaving school he came to Belvidere township and took up work on his grandfather's old homestead, where he now carries on general farming, owning, in addition, a neighboring tract of eighty acres. In 1908 he erected a fine new barn. Mr. Larson is a Republican in politics and belongs to the Norwegian Methodist church, in which denomination his father was a clergyman. Otto A. was tha fourth of a large family of children. The others are as follows: Marion A., wife of Oscar Swan, of Beach, N. D. ; Jennie E., wife of Andrew Tollefson, a Chicago printer; Abner B., of Belvidere; Lillian M., wife of Lester Hanson, a railroad mail clerk in South Dakota; Dennis J., a timekeeper for Turner & Johnson at Chicago ; Caleb F., who lives at home ; George W., also a timekeeper for Turner & Johnson, at Chicago. For three generations the

David A. Larson was horn in Belvidere township, August 4, 1859, son of Amnion E. and Bertha (Davidson) Larson, natives of Norway, who came to America and located in Iowa in 1855. July. 1856, they came to Goodhue county and started as new beginners on the farm that their son. Rev. L. A. Larson, bought about ten years ago. Ammond Larson was born February 20, 1823, and was drafted to serve in the Civil war. He was mustered .May 27, 1864, in Company 1), Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged for disability May 22, 1865. He was taken ill and came home, where he died a month later, September 2, 1865, and was buried beside the Methodist Episcopal church in Belvidere. His wife, Bertha, who is still living, was also born in Norway, July 24, 1827. They had seven children, of whom only two are living. David, and John A. of Tennessee. David received his education in the public school of Belvidere and worked on the farm until 1880, when he rented eighty acres, and five years later purchased eighty. In 1886 he bought his present farm in Belvidere township and has since sold his eighty acres. He now carries on general farming and dairying. He was married November 10, 1886, to Helena Olsen, of Gilman, Pierce county, Wisconsin. She was born in Norway, December 27, 1859, daughter of Christopher Olsen, born in Norway, August 3, 1825, and Anna Maria (Peterson) Olsen, born April 5, 1823, also a native of Norway. They came to America in 1865, and located in Racine, Wis., where they lived for five years, the father a carpenter by trade, being employed at woodwork. In 1870 they moved to Gilman, Pieree county, Wisconsin,, and purchased eighty acres of land and farmed until 1886, after which they removed to Hutchinson, Minn., where the father had charge of the Norwegian Methodist Episcopal church for two years. Then they returned to the farm, where the father died November 17, 189CL and was buried in Martell, Pierce county, Wisconsin. The mother died in St. Paul, Minn., May 7, 1899, and was buried at Forest Home cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Larson had four children : Clarence Alyin, born August 12, 1887, now an eleetrical student, of St. Paul; Alison Bernard, born November 3, 1889; Edwin Fletcher, born July 2, 1894, and Lilly Ruth Delia, born June 10, 1898, all of whom are at home. Mr. Larson is a Republican in his politics. He has served as township supervisor for the past three years, road master for four years, and clerk of school district 32 for the past twelve years. The family attend the Methodist Episcopal church in Belvidere.

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son of George and Mary (Hutchinson) Labbitt, natives of England and New York state. The father, a farmer, came to America in 1839 and located in New York state until 1856, when he emigrated west to Minnesota, and settled in Winona, remaining one year, after which he removed to Lake City and purchased 160 acres of land, where he carried on general farming until his death, December 10, 1901. The mother died November 4, 1900. William received his education in the public schools and worked on the farm until 1890, when he bought eighty acres of land in Belviclere township, later purchasing 160 acres more, making many improvements on the land and buildings, and erecting a modern barn in 1900. He raises fine horses, short-horn cattle and other stock and carries on general farming. Mr. Labbitt was married September 10. 1890, to Ella M: Brown, daughter of Walter and Mary (Pearson) Brown, natives of New York and England. The father, a carpenter and shipbuilder, came to Minnesota in 1857 and located in Lake City, where he pre-empted land and carried on general farming until he retired in 1894. and removed to Lake City, where he died July 25, 1901. The mother died .January 21. 1906. The father was a veteran of the Civil War. The old "homestead remained in the Brown family until the death of All's. Drown. Air. Labbitt's father and Mr. Brown were of the early settlers, who used shingles as currency, there being no money in circulation. Shingles denoted so much money and were considered legal tender. Mr. and Mrs. Labbitt have three children: Raymond \\'.. born dime 21. 1891; Ralph H., born May 30, 1896, and Herberl \\\. born August 5, 1900. Air. Labbitt is a Prohibitionist in his political views, and has served as treasurer of school district 33. He is now serving as constable. The family faith is thai of the Methodist Episcopal church.