Goodhue County, Minnesota - Lives of Leading Men, 1909 (part 1 of 13)

Lives of Leading Men

Principal Events in the Careers of Pioneers Who Have Now Passed Away - Biographies of Men Who Are Still Active in Business, Professional and Commercial Interests - Gathered with Care from Various Sources. Carefully Compiled and Submitted for Approval.

this is true In order thai the principal events in the lives of the pioneers, and in the careers of the men still active in the affairs of the County, should not be forgotten by future generations the publishers of this work have gathered from various sources biographies of the Leading men of the county, past and present, for insertion in this chapter. In the cities and villages the men whose lives are told are those prominent in professional, business and manufacturing endeavor, while in the farm districts the men included are those who by hard work have tilled the soil and by bringing their farms to a high degree of cultivation have laid the foundations for the prosperity of the county. It is believed that flie following list is a truly representative one, and thai this chapter will stand for all time as a story of successful endeavor and an inspiration to countless generations to come, that they, too, like those whose stories follow, may make the besl of the conditions in which they are placed, and however greal the obstacles, become successful and respected citizens. The following sketches of living men have been submitted to the subjects of the sketches and have, with a very few exceptions, been corrected and approved. The sketches of the pioneers now deceased have been submitted to those best qualified to judge of their correctness. Many biographies not included in this list are found scattered through the various chapters in different parts of the book.

Philander Sandford was the first lawyer who settled in Red AVing. He visited the place in the summer of 1853, and invested in a claim-right of some lots very soon after the survey of the original town plat. Ee was born in Ontario county, New York; emigrated to Detroit, Mich., with his parents while quite young, and there studied law and was admitted to the bar of the supreme court of that state in 1853. In March, 1854, he was married to Sarah J. Lee, and soon after wrote to a Lady then in Red Wing, who was expecting to be ready to take boarders thai season, that he should be here as early in the spring as possible and expeel to board at her house, and intimated thai there would be "two of us'' when he should arrive. The boarding bouse keeper made preparations accordingly and in due time the young lawyer and his bride were settled in the new village, and both entered heartily into every enterprise that would help build up the place. Mr. Sandford first built an office for his professional work, and next a residence for his family. He was appointed district attorney by the governor of the territory that year, and was elected to the same office after the full organization of the county. Mr. Sandford proved himself a good counsellor; was always ready to give safe legal advice in matters of litigation. He was a man of strict integrity in the transaction of business intrusted to his care. He died May 30, 1881. He made profession of his faith in Christ, and joined the Presbyterian church. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Captain Willett W. DeKay. In the month of -June. 1891, another of the oldest residents of Red AVing departed this life. Perhaps no one in the vicinity was better known at the time of his death than W. W. DeKay. He was born in Orange county, New York, in 1831; emigrated to this county in 1854. where he had been a resident for nearly forty years. He enlisted in 1861 in Company E, Third Regiment, serving four years in the army; was promoted first to a lieutenancy, and afterwards became captain of this company; was married in November, 1862, to Ellen O'Reily. They had four children, of whom two are living. He filled various offices in this city with a faithfulness and industry seldom equaled; was for several years city marshal; also health officer ; and served as postmaster for the term of four years. He was ever ready to help the needy and sympathize with the unfortunate ; was faithful in every trust imposed upon him; a kind, true friend, a public spirited citizen has gone to his reward. Funeral services were attended in the Episcopal church, of which he wTas a member, by a large concourse of citizens, and a very large number followed his remains to rest in that abode of the dead, in the ornamenting and beautifying of which he had taken so much interest.

Swante J. Willard, for many years county auditor, was born in Fjellkinge, Sweden, July 10, 1828. He graduated as teacher and organist from the seminary at Lund, which entitled him to a life position in the government schools. He taught until 1853, when he came to the United States with Hans Mattson and settled in Vasa. The story of the early life of these two gentlemen is told in their own words in other parts of this volume. In 1860, he became deputy auditor and in 1864 succeeded to the position of county auditor, an office he held for twenty-four years. Having in the meantime taken up his residence in Red Wing, he was appointed clerk of the water board three years after the works were erected, and retained the position until within three years of his death. At the time of his death, .March 18, 1903, it was written: '"Mr. Willard's valuable services as a conscientious, accurate and painstaking public servanl are well known, it being the current report that while serving as county auditor lie never made a clerical error. His long life in this city and his assistance in the early development of Goodhue county will long remain in the minds and hearts of the people of Red Wing." In 1851 he married Anna Mattson, who died January 3, 1870. The oldest child died in infancy. The remaining four are .Mrs. Zelma A. Christensen, II. A. Willard. Amelie E. Willard and Mrs. C. H. Ashton. !n is?.") he married Julia II. Sargent.

John Hack, a retired merchant of Red Wing, was horn in Austria. December 1!). 1825. one of the eighl children of Matthew and Annie (Bueehler) Hack. John Hack received his education in the public schools and in a convent, and then learned the carving trade. Upon coming to America in 1853 he worked two years at his trade in New York, and in 1855 came to Red Wing, landing here Augusl 12 of that year. He built two of the early hotels, the Franklin house and the Hack' house. The latter was sold to Henry Hickman, was rebuilt in brick in 1872, and became the Hickman house, one of the popular hostelries of the early days. Subsequently he vent to Hay Greek and erected a hotel. In 1866, in company with John M. Friederich, he started in the grocery business under the firm name of Friederich & Hack, the concern being later sold to G. E. Friederich & Go. In the meantime Mr. Hack had opened a branch store in Crookston, Minn., under the name of Hack & Gallasch. After retiring from the grocery business in 1882, he took up the general real estate business, which he continued until 1894. when failing eyesight compelled his retirement from business. During his active days he was interested in tin1 business progress of Red Wing and attended the now famous meeting held at Centennial hall to consider ways ami means of starting the pottery industry here. He is still interested in the Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company, the Red Wing Union Stoneware Company, the Red Wing Shoe Company, the Red Wing Furniture Company, the Red Wing Linseed Oil Company, the Med Wing Brick Company, and the Red Wing Ce- merit Company. He served eighl years in the city council, and in fraternal circles belonged both to the Masons, in which order lie has taken thirty-two degrees, and the Odd Fellows, in which he has occupied all the chairs. Mr. Hack was married in New York in 1853 to Catherine Zacher, now deceased. lie was again married, May 28, L883, to Emma M. Gallish, daughter of A.dolph and Amoene (Van Wolfram) Gallish. The father was a native of Austria and the mother of Bavaria. The former after coming to America lived in Milwaukee and then at West Bend, Wis., later coming to Red Wing, He became interested in the sand in the vicinity of Red Wing and started tin; filter sand business, which his son. Adolph, Jr., still continues.

Edmund W. Brooks, a familiar figure in Red Wing- in the early days, was horn in Elyria, Lorain county, Ohio. September 28, 1825. His parents, Samuel and Sophia (Johnson) Brooks, came from Connecticut, their native state, in the early twenties and took up a large tract of land in Lorain County, Ohio, where they ended their days. After leaving school. Edmund W. took up the business of contracting and building at Cleveland, Ohio. In 1864, failing health caused him to seek other employment, and after coming to Bed Wing he secured an agency for the Mc- Cormick harvesting machines. In this city he at once became a popular citizen. He was a believer in fresh air and outdoor diversions, being a great hunter and fisher. Old residents still remember the familiar sight of Mr. Brooks. Judge K. T. Wilder and T. B. Sheldon starting out in the morning on a trout fishing expedition. He held stock in the old potteries, in the LaGrange mills and the Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company, taking also a deep interest in everything that helped to develop the resources of the city. During the last seven or eight years of his life be spent two of bis winters in Florida and four in California for the benefit of bis health. At one time he served on the city council, being a Republican in polities. He affiliated with the Masonic order and was an active worker in the Presbyterian church, of which for many years he was trustee. Mr. Brooks died at his home in Red Wing, December 28. 1898. His death was the cause of heart-felt mourning, he being one of those of whom it may truly be said, "He was beloved by all who knew him, and respected by all those whom his influence touched." Edmund W. Brooks was married, November 12, 1851, in his native town, to Harriet E. Patterson, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Kane) Patterson, born February 16, 1830, at Mount Washington, Mass. Her family moved to Ohio in 1834, located at Elyria. and remained until 1869. when they came to Red AVing and lived a retired life. The father passed away May 30, 1871, and mother April 15, 1883. To Mr. and Mrs. Brooks were born three children. Carrie, whose natal day was May 25, 1855, at Cleveland, Ohio, was married to Charles E. Sheldon, of this city, October 30, 1878. Lydia Louise, born in the same city. June 24. 1857. was married October 11, 1877, to George H. Malcolmson, of Milwaukee. Edmund DeWitt, born May 2, 1860. married Edith M. Brooks, of Iowa, July 25, 1895. He now resides in Minneapolis.

Edward C. Erb, Red Wing, who has charge of the extensive Lawther real estate interests in this county, is a native of Rice county, this state, born March 25, 1865. His father, Christian Erb, was a native of Germany and came to America in 1841, locating in Illinois. There he met and married Geneva Kneedler, a native of New York state, who several years previous had moved to Illinois. In 1855 they moved to Rice county, this state, purchased a farm, and followed farming for many years, after which they disposed of the homestead and moved to Faribault. The schools of his neighborhood afforded Edward C. his earliest education, after which lie took a course in the Red Wing Business College, lie learned for one year in St. Paul, and then entered the employ of a well and windmill concern, taking charge of the construction work. In 1891 he purchased a half interest in this company, the firm name being Lazarus & Erb. In 1892 Mr. Erb became constructing experl for the Northwestern Wind Mill Engine Company, one season, after which in the fall of that year he came to Red Wing and entered the employ of James Lawther. He has remained in thai employ for a number of years, at the presenl time being Wm. and Eva T. Lawther's local business representative'. .Mr. Erb is a Republican in politics, and has won praise by his excellent service ax chairman of the hoard of public works, and member of the school board, lie belongs to the Masonic order. For three years he served ;is a member of Company <;. The family faith is that of the Methodist church. Mr. Erb was married. October 15. 1896, to Nellie E. Burke, of Diamond Bluff. Wis., daughter of L. C. ami Fannie Carriel) Burke, the former of whom was proprietor of a general store in that village for many years. He died August 2:,>. JS97. and the mother, July 7, 1907. To Mr. and Mrs. Erb has been born one son, Lawson Edward, September 14. 1901.

Sidney Smith Grannis, now living in retirement in Red Wing, has for many decades been one of the prominent men of the county, and has assisted materially in the industrial growth of this section of the country. He was born in Irasburg, Vermont, October 21. 1820, son of Sidney and Betsey (Strobridge) Grannis. both of whom were born and brought up in Claremont, N. H., where they were also married. The father in early youth served a seven years' apprenticeship to the trade of clothier, and with his brother Evander started in that business in Irasburg. After some five or six years there, they closed out their business, and Sidney, the father of the subject of this sketch, removed with his family to Utica, N. Y., and later to Morrisville, in the same state. At the age of eighteen, Sidney S. bought his time for $200, to be paid later, and started in life for himself. In the summer of 1856, in company with Abraham Howe, he came west with a view to engaging in the lumber business. They first visited Fond du Lac, Wis., and took notes of some twenty-five sawr mills ; afterward going up the Wolf river into the pine woods as far as New London and Royalton, near Green Bay, where John Moore, a son-in-law of Mr. Howe, was engaged in lumbering, both logging and milling. Finding nothing there to suit them, they went to William Howe's, some fourteen miles from Racine, Wis. It was here decided that Mr. Grannis should make a trip alone to Minnesota, still looking for a suitable business location. Accordingly, about July 1, he started for Dunleith, opposite Dubuque, and from there took the steamer Fannie Harris for St. Paul. After arriving in St. Paul he went to Stillwater and then up the St. Croix river to Taylor's falls. Finding nothing to suit him there, he went to Prescott and then to Hastings. There were disadvantages in a. location there, so he came to Red Wing and here found what he wanted. Arrangements were made with William Freeborn for a location at the end of Bluff street, from LaGrange to Levee street, at the top of a bold rock or ledge. The price of this location was to be $750. Upon his return home with a favorable report, a company was organized with S. S. Grannis. George H. Grannis, Peter Daniels and William Howe, the firm name being Grannis, Daniels & Co. In October, Mr. Grannis visited Red Wing and completed arrangements,- afterward returning to the old home at Morrisville, N. Y. April 20, 1857, S. S. Grannis, Peter Daniels and a party consisting of Elijah Atkins, Almeric Childs, Charles M. Grannis, Orson Blanchard, Harvey Miller, William Ingram, Ira McClenthen and wife set out from Morrisville to Red Wing to set up the mill. Work was at once started clearing the recently purchased property in Red Wing, and on June 1 S. S. Grannis went back to Morrisville after machinery. This was properly placed and on July 20 the first log was sawed. Among the first output was some timber of the Cannon Falls bridge. In the spring of 1858, William Howe, one of the partners, located permanently in Red Wing. In the course of the summer Mr. Howe and Mr. Grannis bought the acre lot, No. 12, block 2, Freeborn & Co.'s addition, of Robert Todd, and each erected houses, Mr. Howe's being the one now numbered 712 and Mr. Grannis the one now numbered 722 Bush street. The business at the mill continued to increase, and from it came the timber for the county courthouse, built by D. C. Hill. In the fall Mr. Grannis brought 'his wife and two children here, and established his home. In 185!). Mr. Grannis was elected a member of the city council, and October 8 of that year he and his wife, together with their daughter, now Mrs. Ellen MeCord, of this place, united with the First Presbyterian church of Red Wing by letter from the Congregational church at Morrisville, X. Y. About this time, in I860, he was chosen a school director, and in this year also several additions were made to the machinery in the mill. November 11. 1861, he was elected elder in the Presbyterian church, a position he held for thirty-two years, and then resigned. In the spring of 1862. Mr. Daniels, one of the partners, returned after an absence of nearly five years and with him came Abraham Howe, whose son. A. Howe. Jr., was the engineer at the Grannis mills. In the spring of 1863, George II. Grannis came out from Morrisville, X. V.. and the Grannis interests in the mills were sold out, the firm becoming Daniels. Howe & Co. .Mr. Grannis at once started the plans dor sawing shingles, using a scheme by which he planned to cut many more from a log than was then the practice. In the tall of L863, Mr. Grannis was elected a mem- 'ber of the legislature, and toot his seal the following January. During his term in the Legislature Mr. Grannis put through a bill giving the city of Red Wing a eitj charter, and authorizing the, city to issue bonds for its school districts, for the purpose of raising school funds. In this connection it may be mentioned that Mr. Grannis was the one who purchased for the city the land where the Central school now stands from 1). ( '. Hill, whose residence was moved across the street, where it mm stands, in a remodeled and improved condition. A hill for the location of an insane asylum in Red Wing, in which Mr. Grannis was interested, failed to pass. The machinery for sawing shingles, erected on a boat, was in operation before July 11, 1864, and the output from the beginning was very Large. Early in the winter .Mr. Grannis acquired land in Bartland heavily covered with timber. Following this came negotiations for the purchase of the Central Point mill property of Spotswood, Scott & Sterrett from A. G. Hudson, the trustee. Later the Drew property was also purchased. It was in the engine room of this mill that F. F. Philleo and his son William, in 1S(I7. started the manufacture of terra cotta floAver pots, one of the early beginnings of the pottery industry in the county. The whole property was afterward sold to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Construction Company. In 1866, Mr. Grannis was appointed surveyor general of the third of the seven lumber districts then existing in the state. It is interesting to note that during these eight or ten years Mr. Grannis purchased, including the property already mentioned, the shingle machinery from the Starr mill at Lake City, the Central Point mill property, the machinery from the Florence mill, from the Trenton,

Eastings and Frontenac mills, and from the Sanderson & Mc- Glashen mills, as well as the Drew mill property. In June, 1865, George 11. Grannis returned from the east and with Sidney S. improved the Central Point mill property to a considerable extent. In 1865, -Mr. Grannis was elected county commissioner for the lirsi district, representing Wed Wine. Burnside and Grant. In the summer of 1864, S. S. Grannis, Hon. E. T. Wilder and J. C. Pierce were appointed a committee to purchase a town farm. A suitable place was selected in Burnside, and in 1866 the house was built by Ole K. Simmons, with Alexander Coons as poormaster. The succeeding years were spent by Mr. Grannis in increasing his lumbering operations and in acquiring additional property. In 1870. Mr. Grannis met with an accident on a shingle saw, cutting off about half of the length of all the fingers and thumb of his left hand. The shock and pain were great, and from the effects Mr. Grannis has never fully recovered. Subsequently he spent many years at the Central Point property and finally retired.

Mr. Grannis was married in 1842 to Sarah Shaw Howe, of Westmoreland, N. H., by whom he had six children : Ellen M., born in 1843; Sidney Howe, born in 1845; Sidney, born in 1847; Hiram, born in 1851; Edward H., born in 1854, and Mary Etta, born in 1860. Sidney H., Sidney and Hiram died young. Edward H. was assistant surgeon in the Third Wisconsin infantry company for several years, with the rank of captain. He enlisted in the United States service with his regiment and went to Porto Rico. Was promoted to surgeon with rank of major and was mustered out with his regiment in 1899. Since then he has remained in the service of the state of Wisconsin. Ellen M. Mc- Cord resides in Red Wing, and Mary Etta Carlsrud, who has two daughters, lives in Minneapolis. Mrs. Grannis died in 1884.

William H. Putnam, Red Wing, banker, comes of New England parentage, his parents being William R. and Mary (Phelps) Putnam, of Danvers, Mass. The mother died in that town, and the father, in 1876, took up his residences in Red Wing, where he lived until his death, in 1886. William H., born January 22, 1848, attended the district schools in Danvers, Mass., his native town, and in 1867 came to Red WTing. For six years he was employed as a clerk in the office of the county auditor, after which, in 1873, he entered the employ of the bank of Pierce, Simmons & Co., with which institution he has since remained. After ten years of service he was chosen cashier, a position he held a quarter of a century. From cashier he was promoted to vice-president, and on January 1. 1908, he assumed his present position as president. His years of active service have covered a wide range of the business and financial growth of the county, and with this progress

Mr. Putnam has been prominently identified. Mr. Putnam has successively been elected to the state legislature since 1903, and has presented and actively advocated many important measures during his term of service. A Republican in politics, Mr. Putnam has served as councilman, as a member of the school board, and for two terms as mayor of the city. He is interested in the majority of the leading manufacturing concerns of Red Wing. He is a member of the Presbyterian church and of Red Wing Lodge No. 8, A. F. & A.M.

William Larnard Webster, retired, has engaged successively in several Red Wing business enterprises. Of New England ancestry, h<' was born at Croydon. N. H., February 19, 1826, his father. William W. (married to Azuba Gale) being of that sturdy type of Yankee blacksmith immortalized by Longfellow in his famous poem, "The Village Blacksmith." The father died in 1867 and the mother in 1874. AVilliam L. received his early education m Claremont, Sullivan county. New Hampshire, and at Windsor, in the same stale The tailoring trade, which he then Learned, was his occupation at Windsor and Charleston, N. H., until 1856. On his arrival in Red Wing, in that year, he became proprietor of the Kelley bouse, a popular hostelry of the early year later he embarked in the livery business. In those days Red Wing had uo railroads, ami the demand for horses was great. Year by year the business grew, the livery, hoarding and sale sialics all being conducted on a successful scale. In 1906, after many years of hard work, he sold out his business and retired. He still makes his horn.- in Red Wing, he and his wife living at 7i».~> Fourth street. Mr. Webster was married at Hartland, Vt., dune 19, 184s. to Susan W. Sturtevant, of that place, daughter of Thomas F. and Rosaline T. (Taylor) Sturtevant. the former of whom was a manufacturer of cloth. The father died in 1876 and the mother in 1890. To Mr. and Mrs. Webster has been born one son. Frank, head clerk and manager of the Willard hotel at St. Paul. W. L. Webster is a Universalist in religion, a Republican in polities and a member of the Odd Fellows.

George R. Sterling, a prominent Red Wing manufacturer of Hie early days, now deceased, was a native of Luzern county, Pennsylvania, horn July 14. 1831. When quite young he was taken by his parents to New York state, later to Vernon county, AVisconsin. Thence he moved to Pierce county. "Wisconsin, afterward to St. Paul. Minn. In June, 1858, he came to Red Wing and started the manufacture of boots and shoes, under the firm name of G. R. Sterling & Co. In this business he remained for about three decades, retiring from active business in 1887. The growth of the Sterling concern was associated with the growth of the county, and its activities had their part in the upbuilding of the city during- the seventies and eighties. Mr. Sterling was a Republican in politics, but always refused to accept public office. In fraternal affiliations he was a Mason, and in religious belief a follower of the faith of the Methodist Episcopal church. Ho died September 21, 1897, at his home in Red Wing. George R. Sterling was married at Red Wing. June 29, 1862, to Eliza McGarvey, daughter of Edward and Eliza (Henry) McGarvey, natives of Belfast, who located in Canada in the early days. There the father died in 1874. and the mother came to Red Wing, where she ended her days in 1884. To Mrs. Eliza Sterling were born five children : Myrtie. of Chicago; Jennie, wife of Dr. F. W. Dimmit, of Red Wing; Florence, wife of Charles C. Lenth, a missionary who died in India in 1900: Mary L., wife of Dr. C. A. Ishman, of Minneapolis, and Edward M., who was born in 1876 and died in 1881. Mrs. Eliza Sterling died January 7. 1877. April 13, 1878, Mr. Sterling married Isabelle McGarvey. a sister of his first wife, born in Belfast, Ireland. February 20, 1847. To this union have been born three children : Alice H., born October 5, 1880, is a successful school teacher; as is Georgiana R., born September 25, 1883. AVilliam M. was born July 17, 188."). and died May 5, 1888. During his lifetime Mr. Sterling was noted as a hunter. He loved the out-of-doors and was an unerring shot, many a wild beast falling a victim to his rifle. He had an inexhaustible supply of hunting stories, and being of a sociable disposition, his stories of life in the woods after big game became well circulated throughout the county, many of them being still remembered and told to the present day.

Fred Seebach, county treasurer and ex-postmaster of Red Wing, was born in Germany, May 28, 1841, son of Ahrenfield and Mary (Kreuz) Seebach, the former of whom was born in 1808 and the latter in 1815. The father was a machinist and farmer in the old country- He came to America in the spring of 1844, and with his family located near Milwaukee, Wis., where he purchased a farm, which he conducted until after the Civil war. He then located in Goodhue county, carried on general farming for a time, and then moved to Red Wing, until his death in 1897. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having seen service from 1863 to the close of the hostilities with the First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. The mother died in 1887. Fred spent his boyhood at school and working on his father's farm, and later moved to Racine, AVis., where he purchased a large farm. He enlisted in the Twenty-fourth Wisconsin A^olunteer Infantry in August. 1862, was taken prisoner at the battle of Chickamauga, and incarcerated in both Andersonville and Libby prisons. He was discharged from service at the close of the war. In 1873 he sold his farm in Racine and came to Red Wing. He opened a grocery store, which he successfully conducted several years, later disposing of this business to take up grain buying and selling. For eight years he served as county commissioner, and in 1888 was appointed postmaster by President Harrison. A record of his postal service will be found in the postal history which is included in this volume. In 1902. he was elected county treasurer and is now serving his fourth term with much credit. Mr. Seebach is a Republican in politics, and inaddition to the offices above mentioned has served as town clerk in Wisconsin, and as member of the Red "Wing council. He is a past commander of the local G. A. R. post and a member of the Commercial Club. Mr. Seebach was married July 9, 1868, to Lydia Hernlem, of Racine county, Wisconsin, daughter of Christian and Louise Staugman) Hernlem, the former of whom is dead. The latter is now living in Wisconsin, hale and hearty a1 the good old age of eighty-six years. Eight children have blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Seebach. Fred is married, lives at Red Wing, and is a clerk in the postoffice. Jacob is also married, lives in Red Wing, and works for the Red Wing Malting Company. Henry is married and lives in St. Paul. John, who is deputy county treasurer, lives at home. Ernest lives at home and clerks in the postoffice. Kimna married H. C. Kohn, a Red Wing merchant. Matilda married Henry Cain and lives in St. Paul. Lulu lives at home.

John H. Schacht. of the firm of Adler, Schacht & Co.* one of the Leading retail houses of Red Wing, is a native of Minnesota, born at Potsdam, Olmsted county, March 30, 1871. His parents, Harm Schacht and Anna Brown) Schacht, were natives of Germany. The father came to Chicago in 1852. remained there until 1856, then went to Winona, Minn., where he clerked in his father's hotel. In ]<u he went to Potsdam, Greenwood Prairie, Olmsted county, and purchased a farm of 600 acres of what was considered the best land in the county. There he carried on general farming until 1892, when he retired, and moved his family to Rochester, Minn., where his wife died two years later. Hiram Schacht still lives at Rochester and rents his farm to other parties. After finishing the common school course in the schools of his native town, John H. attended the Darling Business College two years. At the age of eighteen he started his business career as a clerk in the hardware store of Vincent Tauschese, at LaCrosse, Wis. He then returned to Rochester and worked with the Stebbins Hardware Company of that place one year. He subsequently clerked in the store of the Boston Clothing Company in the same city one year, and in 1894 came to Red Wing. Here he started in the clothing business at 308 Main street with O. H. Adler as partner. The business at this store continued to grow for the following six years, ami larger quarters were need.', I for the display of the stock necessitated by the increased trade. Consequently the firm moved to 320-322 Main street. The subsequent six years were periods of still greater growth, and in J.907 the company moved its stock to the present location at 317-319 Main street, where there is a steady trade and constantly augmented list of patrons. Mr. Schacht is president of the governing body of St. John's Hospital. Red Wing, and treasurer of the I nited States Hospital Association. He is an efficient member of the board of public works of the city, belongs to the Commercial Club and to the Lutheran association. He belongs to the German Lutheran church and voles the Republican ticket. John H. Schacht was married in September, 1803, to Minnie Stephan, of Rochester, Minn., daughter of August and Caroline (Tetzlaf) Stephan, natives of Germany, who migrated to Rochester in the early days. Her father died in July, 1895, and the mother still makes her home at Rochester. To Mr. and Mrs. Schacht have been born three children: Erwin H., Herbert A. and Lucile. all of whom are at home.

Wilbor S. Scott, successful house painter and decorator of Red AVing, is a public spirited citizen, and has served one term as alderman of the city, representing the Second ward. He was born in Smethport, McKean county, Pennsylvania, November 8, 1851. His father, Seth Scott, a native of Pennsylvania, married Bolina M. Fisher, a native of New York state. The parents came to Wisconsin in 1855, purchased a farm and did general farming two years. In 1857 they moved to Sparta. "Wis., and purchased another farm. In 1859 they disposed of this property and took up their residence at Durand, Wis., where the father manufactured furniture until 1869. In that year he disposed of the furniture business and engaged in the mercantile trade for several years. Later he was elected judge of probate, a position which he held until his death in 1893. The mother is still living at Durand, having reached the venerable old age of 87 years. As a youngster, Wilbor S. lived in the various towns where his parents took up their residence. His early education was received in the public schools of Durand, after which he attended the Durand Academy, finishing with a course at the Galesville University, at Gales ville. Wis. Returning to his home, he learned the printing trade, and engaged at this work until 1873, when he became a painter. Two years later he came to Red Wing and entered the employ of W.*E. Hawkins, as a painter, remaining in this employ eleven years. In 1886 he started business for himself, and has since continued the establishment which he at that time opened. He does a large business, and during the busy spring season employs as many as twenty or thirty men on his various contracts. His work as a paper hanger, painter and decorator is both honest and excellent and he is noted for his square dealing. The store at the corner of Main and Broadway in this city is well equipped with all the stock required for carrying on an up-to-date painting and decorating establishment, and everything in the place is kept in hrst class condition. Mr. Scott is a Republican in politics, attends the Presbyterian Cnurch and affiliates with the Odd Fellows and the Independent Foresters. He was married at Durand, Wis., February 25, 1872, to Elmira Rogers, daughter of D. A. and Cordelia (Casey) Rogers, the former of whom served three years under Sherman and marched with him to the sea. He afterward enlisted in Hancock's reserve corps, and served to the close of the war. He died in. 1873 and the latter, October 27, 1908. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born four children : B. Myrtle, born July 18, 1874, now lives in Leader, Minn. Wilbor A. is associated in business with his father. The two youngest died in infancy.

Jacob Sieg, deceased, was born in Spades, Ind., February 11, is.")'.), son of Henry and Katherine Sieg, natives of Germany who migrated to Indiana in the fifties and spent the remainder of their lives farming at Spades. Jacob received his education in the schools of his native town, and worked with his father until twenty-one years of age. In 1881 he came to Red Wing, and engaged in the wholesale liquor business, which he continued until his death. July 5, 1903. He was a Democrat in politics and a very popular fraternity man, being a member of the Masonic order, the United Workmen, the Elks and the Sons of Herman. He paid his religious worship at the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Sieg was married at Rod Wing, September 8, 1890, to Louisa Zeitler, of this city, daughter of George E. and Martha (Zipple) Zeitler. natives of Germany. The father was a miller by trade. He came to America in 1854 and for a time engaged in the milling business in Goshen, Ind. Later he came to Hay Creek township, this county, with the early settlers, and purchased 160 acres of land, which he broke and improved, and where he carried on general farming until his death in February, 1883. His widow came to Red Wing and lived with Mrs. Sieg until her death. June 8, 1908. To Mr. and Mrs. Sieg were born three children, Frederick II. G., May 20, 1889; Walter F., July 25, 1899, and Martha. July 16, 1902. Mrs. Sieg and her family live in a comfortable residence at 215 Seventh street, Red Wing. In the Zeitler family were three brothers and three sisters. George, August, William and Anna live in Los Angeles. William is manager of a transfer line there and Anna is the wife of George Weifenbach, who is engaged in the marble and granite business. Sophia married Philip Heydman, of Oklahoma, and Louisa is the widow of Mr. Sic-.

James E. Smith, a retired ranch owner, now living in Red Wing, is descended from the old New England stock, his family Jwiving been prominent in and about Hudson, N. H., since the days of the early settlement. He was born in that town, October 28, 1839, son of Jefferson and Sarah (Gibson) Smith, the former of whom died in Red Wing, in May, 1883, and the latter at Hudson, N. H. James E. attended the district schools of the Granite state, and worked on the farm of his father, securing vigor of mind and body, as well as thorough training in agricultural pursuits. He arrived in Red Wing in 1860, and in 1862 purchased, in company with his brother, 320 acres in the township of Goodhue, this county. This land he broke and improved, built a home and carried on general farming. In 1875, after disposing of the farm, he turned his attention toward South Dakota, where in 1878 he, in company with his brother as before, purchased over 1,400 acres, and conducted a cattle and horse ranch, upon which they also raised grain in large quantities. In 1895 Mr. Smith, after the ranch had been disposed of, returned to Red Wing and remained until 1897, when the family moved to Minneapolis, in order that the younger son, Paul, might attend the state university and still live at home. After six years' residence in that city, they returned to Red AYing, where they have since made their home. Mr. Smith is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He also belongs to the A. E. Welch Post, No. 75, G. A. R., having joined Company I, First Minnesota Heavy Artillery, at Red Wing, mustered in at Fort Snelling, February 16, 1865. The company was placed on garrison duty in Tennessee, Mr. Smith being the bugler. He received his honorable discharge September 27, 1865. James E. Smith was married October 30, 1871, at Red Wing, to Margaret S. Densmore, daughter of Judge Orrin and Elizabeth (Fowle) Densmore, who came to Red Wing in May, 1857. Mr. Densmore was a prominent man of the early days. He was county auditor many years, also assistant superintendent of schools and judge of probate. During his early days here he was engaged in the lumbering business, the firm name being Densmore and McLaren. Judge Densmore died June 3, 1879, and his wife, January 21, 1891. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born two sons. Gilman W., born December 1, 1859, is now at the head of the erecting department of the American Bridge Company, of Chicago. He married Addie A. Tidd, and has one son, Donald Tidd Smith. Paul Sherburne, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Smith, was born March 31, 1879, graduated from the state university and resides with his parents.

George E. Smith is another of the progressive men of Red Wing who have lived here practically their entire life, and have assisted in its development. 'He was born in this city, August 14,

1870, and here received his education, going through the graded and high schools, and then taking a course in Beeman's Business College in St. Paul. After leaving college he worked nearly seventeen years in the potteries, as a turner. On March 5, 1902, he opened a clothing establishment at 208 Bush street, where he has since conducted a rapidly increasing business. His geniality and business ability have combined to place his store among the leaders in its line in this city. Mr. Smith is a Republican in politics. In fraternal circles he is well known, having served as exalted ruler of the Elks, as well as being a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Woodmen, the Foresters and the Commercial Club. His service on the school board has also been thoroughly appreciated. Company G numbered him' as a private eighteen months, at the end of which time he received his honorable discharge on account of leaving town. June 28, 1893, Mr. Smith was married to Jessie Adams, by whom he has two children, Hugh Adams, born September 7, 1895, and Nona Belle, born May 27, 1897. The family faith is that of the Episcopal Church. William F. and Sophia (Hank) Smith, parents of George E. Smith, were horn in Germany, the former in 1820. After leaving school, William F. Smith became a cabinet maker, an occupation he followed for the remainder of his life. He came to America in 1848 and located in Philadelphia, remaining there until March 10, 1855, when he came to Red Wing, then a village in its infancy. During the last eighteen months of the Civil War he served in Company D, First Minnesota Heavy Artillery. Here he remained until his death, which occurred in the fall of 1872. The mother lived until May 11, 1906. In the family were seven children, of whom George E. is the youngest. Emma is Mrs. A. B. Wilgus, of Joplin, Mo. ; William F. lives in St. Paul ; Sophia is Mrs. B. F. Seiz, of Red Wing; Albert L. also lives in Red Wing. Two sisters, Julia, and Lillian, wife of F. P. Carson, are both deceased. Hugh Adams, father of Mrs. George E. Smith, was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, June 12, 1827, and with his parents went to Licking county, Ohio, where he resided until going to Washington county, Illinois. After locating a short time in Maiden Rock, he came in the fall of 1852 to this city, being among the earlier settlers. He was married December 3, 1869, to Mary Jane Taylor, born in Mifflin county, Pennsylvania, January 25, 1814. Mr. Adams is dead and his widow resides on the corner of Dakota and Fifth streets, in Red Wing. Aside from Mrs. Smith there are two other children. Eva and Arthur N., both of this city.

Peter H. Tubbesing, Red Wing, foreman for Charles A. Betcher, was born in Veether, Germany, September 9, 1841, son of William and Mary (Bergmann) Tubbesing, also natives of Germany. The parents came to America, bringing their family, De- cember 1. 1852, and located at St. Louis, Mo., remaining two and a half years. There the father worked at his trade as cabinet maker. In May, 1855, the family came to Red Wing, and until fall the father assisted in driving wells, after which he took up a homestead of 160 acres. After working at his trade in this city for a time he went to St. Paul, and was there employed for one year, the family in the meantime remaining in Red Wing, to which the father returned the following year, working at the carpenter trade until 1861. He then opened a wagon shop on East avenue, which he conducted two years. In the meantime, having disposed of his first farm, he purchased 160 acres in Featherstone, carrying on general farming until 1879. In that year he retired, divided his farm among his four sons, and came to Red Wing, where he ended his days, in the spring of 1897. The mother died in St. Louis, in 1855. Peter H. received his education in the schools of Germany and at St. Louis, learning the trade of cabinet making in Red Wing. After five years at this work, he learned the carpenter trade, and later went to work in his father's wagon shop. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Sixth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, entering the service August 18 of that year. He was mustered out in 1865, and upon his return to Red Wing worked as a carpenter until 1872, when he started work for Charles Betcher, with whom he has since remained, having charge of the work shop for the long period of thirty-eight years. When Mr. Tubbesing started this work, less than twenty men were employed in the department which now numbers over fifty hands on its payroll. The subject of this sketch was married in December, 1867, to Maggie Voght, of Hay Creek township, this county, daughter of Philip and Margaret Voght. natives of Germany. To Mr. and Mrs. (Maggie Voght) Tubbessing were born eight children - Laura, Emma, Addie, Albert, Benjamin, Jessie, Raymond and Wralter. Raymond died in 1887 and Addie two years later. Laura married James Kent and lives at Blooming Prairie, Minn. Emma married William Weiss, who lives on Third street, Red Wing. Albert, also married, lives on Fourth street, this city. Benjamin resides in Fargo, N. D. The mother of these children died at Red Wing in 1891, and in 1894 Mr. Tubbesing married Louise Keller, of Wheeling, W. Va. To this union have been born three children, Herbert, 1895 ; Milton, 1897, and Rolland, 1902. The family religion is that of the German Methodist Episcopal Church.

Merritt Tripp, a retired farmer, living at 721 Fifth street, Red Wing, comes of eastern parentage, born in Tompkins county. New York, February 27, 1837. His parents, George and Hannah (Smith) Tripp, were natives of eastern New York state, where they both spent the span of their year's, the former dying in 1841 and the mother i:i 1880. Left fatherless at an early age, Merritt

Tripp had to obtain what education he could by attending school during the short winter terms, working on farms in the summer, thus contributing in boyhood to his own support and later to the support of the family. While working in the crowded state of his birth, he longed for wider opportunities that were afforded in thickly populated districts, and accordingly decided to come west. In 1861 he located in Featherstone township, this county, where he purchased 160 acres. To this he added 160 more, and still later made other purchases, until at one time he owned an entire section. Upon his broad and rich acres he carried on general fanning until the fall of 1901, when he retired. For four years he rented his farm and at the end of that time sold it, purchasing his present residence a1 721 Fifth street. For twenty years he was town treasurer of Featherstone, and in addition si r\e<l a number of terms as town supervisor and school director. He is a Democrat in politics, and lias been a member of the Masonic order thirty years. He has also been a member of the Odd Fellows. Mr. Trip]) was married November 22. 1864, to Abbie S. Perkins, of Maine, daughter of Timothy and Thurza (Ellsworth) Perkins, the former of whom died in June, 1889, and the latter October 30, 1882. Mrs. Tripp has one brother. T. E. Perkins, now living a1 Featherstone. To ^lr. and .Mrs. Tripp have been born seven children - Cora I'.. September HO, 1866; Timothy B., April 6, 1870; Anna M., March 26. 1870; one born in February, 1875, who died in infancy; Prank M., born November 3, 188b-, Gertrude A.. October 6, L885; Blanche II.. April 5, 1887. Cora married F. I). Crandall and lives at Aberdeen, S. D. Timothy is married and lives at Red Wing. Anna married C. Crandall and lives at Randolph, Minn. Frank is married and is an electrical engineer at Decatur, 111. Gertrude A. is principal of public schools -at Bradley, S. D.. and Blanche F. is teaching in Afton. "Washington county, this state. The family religion is that of the Methodist Church.

Timothy B. Tripp, the skillful and efficient engineer at the State Training School, is the son of Merritt and Abbie (Perkins) Tripp. He was born on a farm in Featherstone township, this county. April 6, 1870, and there grew to young manhood, working on the farm and attending the public schools. At the age of twenty-four he became interested in mechanics and accepted a position as stationary engineer at the Trout Brook tannery, where he remained two years. The succeeding three years were spent in general labor, after which he took charge of the various motive power and heating apparatus of the State Training School as chief engineer, in which position he has since remained, giving decided satisfaction. For several years he has been a member of the Masonic order. The Democratic platform embodies his politi- cal belief and the Presbyterian creed his religious faith. Mr. Tripp was married September 15, 1896, to Frances Rolfe, of Featherstone township, daughter of Oscar and Etta Rolfe, fanners of that township. To this union one child, Rolfe M., was born September 28, 1897. Mrs. Frances Tripp died August 22, 189!). and Mr. Tripp was ma fried October 15, 1902. to Isabelle Watson, daughter of George and Margaret < McDermott i Watson, of Lake City, this state, the former of whom was a blacksmith and farmer. He died February 15, 1896, and the mother died September 2, 1906. To Mr. and Mrs. (Isabelle Watson) Tripp has been born a daughter. Margaret Abbie, Augusl 7. 1906.

Thomas Jefferson Thompson, retired farmer and business man. living at 811 Sylvan street. Red Wing, came to this county as a boy with the earliest settlers of Burnside township. He was born in Erie county. Pennsylvania. August 29, son of William and Nancy (Kennedy) Thompson. The former was a native of the north of Ireland. He went to Canada as a youth, then to Pennsylvania, and after living there for a time, came to Goodhue county and located in Burnside township in the spring of 1856. There he bought 160 acres of land at the government price of .+1.2o an acre, on which he conducted general farming until his death, dune 30, 1886. His wife died November 25, 1900. William Thompson was a prominent citizen of the early days of the township, and his name appears on the first list of Burnside voters. Thomas J. attended the public schools and worked on the farm with his father until 1865, when he responded to the last call for volunteers for the Civil War. He enlisted at Red Wing, in Company I, First Minnesota Heavy Artillery, under Captain Carney and Colonel Colville, going to Chattanooga. Tenn., where the regiment was in command of General Thomas. After receiving his discharge in September of the same year lm returned to Red Wing, and took up carpenter work, following this faithfully and diligently until 1878. He then went to Chippewa county, Minnesota, bought 160 acres, broke the land and erected buildings. After disposing of this property he again returned to Red Wing, and resumed work at his trade. For two years he was employed in the shipping department of the Red AYing Advertising Company, after which he retired. He purchased a home at 811 Sylvan street, remodeled the house and has there continued to make his home. Mr. Thompson is a Republican in politics and belongs to the Episcopal Church. He also affiliates with the A. E. Welch Post, No. 75, G. A. R, He was married the first time February 29, 1877, to Margaret Streetor, of Featherstone, by the Rev. Johnson. To this union was born one son, Thomas H., January 19. 1878. Mrs. Margaret Thompson died January 29, 1878, and on October 16, 1879, Mr. Thompson married Hannah Wohlwend, of Alma, Wis., the daughter of Martin F. Wohlwend and Margaret (Knoblonch) Wehlwend, natives of Germany who came to America and located at Keokuk, la. In 1860 they went to Alma, Wis., and from that place, in 1865, the father enlisted in the Union army, serving until the end of the conflict. He then returned to Alma and took up his trade as stone mason, following same until his death in October, 1894. His wife died in February, 1897. To Mr. and Mrs. Thompson have been born eight children. Charles W.. born September 3, 1882, is now at La Grande, Ore. George E. was born July 6, 1885; Lillian E., April 29, 1888; Forrest M., .January 6, 1890; Alma P., May 8, 1892; Walter L., December 29, 1894 (died August 27, 1899) ; Lincoln L., December 20, 1897, and Eva M., March 22, 1902. All except Charles W. are at home.

Mrs. Ellen M. (Cornell) Warren, the pioneer dressmaker of Red Wing, is a native of Spring Arbor. Mich., born on May day, in 1844. Her parents, James and Lucinda (Crowl) Cornell, were natives of New York state, and came of old New York state stock. After the death of the father at Spring Arbor, Mich., the mother married S. W. Roberts, of that place. The family came to Red Wing in 1862, and Mr. Roberts engaged in draying and teaming, being also a veterinary surgeon of much skill. In 1888 .Mr. and Mrs. Roberts went to Ellsworth, Wis., and there Mr. Roberts practiced his profession until his death, February 22. 1892. Shortly after coming here with her parents, Ellen, as she was then called by her friends, opened a dressmaking establishment with her mother. This was a great innovation in a community where heretofore the women had done their own sewing, or else had their "best dresses*' made in St. Paul. July 19, 1863, Ellen .M. Cornell married Edwin F. Gaylord, of this city. ~\\v. Gaylord was employed for the remarkably long period of thirty-one years as bookkeeper for T. B. Sheldon & Co. He died -Jnly 30, 1892. To Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord were born four children. Lillian M., born June 29, 1864, married John P. Constant inc. a Red Wing cabinet maker. Frederick M., born February 22. 1873. died August 23, 1879. Inez B.. born October 22. 1874, died August 24 the following year. Edwin R,, born December 25, 1877, is employed by the Englewood Spring Company at Minneapolis. Mr. Gaylord was a Democrat in politics and for several years held municipal office. His widow was married, for the second time, September 30, 1903, at Hastings, Minn., to Delos A. Warren, of Red Wing. Mr. and Mrs. Warren now live at 413% Potter street, where they have a very pleasant home. .Mrs. Warren is a woman of many attainments, and has has many interesting anecdotes to tell of dressmaking in the early successful business during his stay in Red Wing3 and the present indications argue still better for the future Mr. Wyman is a native of Akron. 0., born January 11. 1851. His father, also named George YV.. Was a native of Walpole, X. II.. born February 21, 1806. At an early age he moved to Cleveland. 0., which Avas then by New Hampshire people considered "the west." There he started a clothing establishment which he successfully conducted until his death in 1857. The mother, whose maiden name was Mary J. Moore, then returned to Rochester, N. Y., the city of her birth, and there George W. received his boyhood education. His first business venture for himself was in a book and stationery store, where he remained twelve years, acting successively as clerk, traveling salesman and manager. He subsequently engaged in the hotel business, which he has since continued to follow in Ohio, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. In 1899 he came to Red Wing, and after looking over the field, decided that there was an opening for a moderate priced commercial house. He accordingly rented a store on Third street and opened a restaurant, gradually acquiring possession of the office and living rooms in the same 'block, which he converted into lodging rooms. In 1908 he purchased the property on Fourth street that for many years had been used as a residence and office by Dr. A. M. Stephens. This he converted into "Wyman Cottage" and the "Annex," both of which are available for the entertaining of guests.. While in Rochester Mr. Wyman served seven years in Company ( '. Fifty-fourtli New York National Guards, reaching the position of first lieutenant. He has shown his interest in the business growth of Red Wing by joining the Commercial Club. He is a Republican in politics and attends the Episcopal Church. Mr. Wyman was married March 6, 1895, at Muscatine, la., to Dena 0. Hastad* daugkhter of L. J. Hastad, now a well-known farmer of Roscoe township, this county. Her mother died several years ago. Mrs. Wyman assists her husband in looking after his business interests and has proven a most able helpmeet in all his undertakings. In the summer of 1909 Mr. Wyman greatly improved his Fourth street property, adding to the main building a wide veranda, which makes it one of the prettiest places on the street. In the "Annex," which has also been recently remodeled, a large part of the "History of Goodhue County" has been written.

George Wilkenson, now deceased, was one of the pioneer builders of Red Wing, and many buildings now standing testify to his skill and conscientiousness. His parents, Thomas and

Jane (Wilson) "Wilkenson, were respected residents of Beckside, Yorkshire, England, where their son was born, March 8, 1818. Amid the "flowering hedges and green lanes" of Old England, George received his education, and reached manhood. In 1840 he took to himself a wife, and started to raise a family of bonny children. The spirit of ambition was in his veins, however, and in 1851 he pulled up the roots of the family tree to transplant it again on American soil, where he and his were henceforth to make their home. The first location of the family was in Dubucpie. la., 1852, then scarcely more Hum ;i frontier village. Two years later he moved to St. Paul, which at that time was also in comparative infancy. In both Dubuque and Si. Paul he worked tm a number of residences. In the spring of 1855 he came to Red "Wing, and secured the contract for the faithful performance of which he will ever live in local history, that of building the first hall of the now Large and influential Hamline University. In the fall of thai year he brought his family here. He opened the first lumber yard in 1 he city, and even thus early in pioneer days, while the log cabins of the original settlers were still standing, he established his business of contractor and architectural draftsman. For several years he was engaged in erect ins some of the Large business blocks of the city, and later purchased 1,200 acres in the township of Featherstone, where he engaged in raising wheal. Still later he returned to Red Wins and became interested in Hie retail shoe business, dividing his time between that enterprise and looking after his various interests. lb- passed away March 21. 1896. and his wife. August 27. 1895, both at Red Wing.

but at the outbreak of that conflict he cast his lot with the Republican party, with which he was identified for the remainder of his life. He was a charter member of the Episcopal Church in Ibis city, and his name was many limes mentioned at the celebration of the Fiftieth anniversary of that church, held in November, 1908. He was a member of the Red Wing city council, and for years served on the school board, having always raised his voice in favor of every project which tended to the betterment of the civic or school system of the city and county. Seven children survived to bear the mantle of honor and integrity left them by their parents. Mary J. lives in the old homestead at Red Wing. John, who was interested in a retail business in Red Wing for a number of years, located at St. Paul and became a silent partner in the dry goods firm of Tibbs, Hatchings & Co. He died in 1907, leaving a widow and one son, James Humphrey. Thomas has won wide distinction as president of the Upper Mississippi River Association. He is married and has one son, his home being at Burlington, la. Joseph is married and lives in

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Los Angeles, Cal. Albert, also married, is a partner in the wholesale business house of Greggs, Cooper & Co.. ;it St. Paul. Eva A. lives iu Red Wing. She has one son, Harold A. Anna makes her home with her sisters in lied Wing.

Alonzo D. Whitney, another early settler <-!' Red Wing, now deceased, was a native of Florida, Orange county, New York, born September 4, 181."). His parents. John and Susanna (Smith) Whitney, lived and died in New York state. Alonzo, after leaving school, took up the luisiness of contractor and builder, aud in 1857 came to Red AYing, when in the earliest days of its growth. His services were at once in demand, and many of the early dwellings in this city were erected under his supervision. Soon, however, came the rumors of the disruption of the North and South, and Mr. Whitney raised and drilled ;i company, but \\;is barred from enlisting on account of the age limit. The Brooklyn Light Guard, of which he was a member, afterward attained distinction on many a bloody held of carnage. Although too old to enlist, the services of Mr. Whitney were highly valued, and in 1861 he was called to .Mount City, ill., where for some four years he was employed by the government in the navy yard. In May, 186"). he returned to Red AVing and took up his business, continuing same until 1871, when he was afflicted with a stroke of paralysis, after which be was an invalid for seventeen years, his death resulting January 26, 1889. Mrs. "Whitney is living at the age of eightj'-nine years, but since last July (1908) she has been in poor health as the result of a stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. Whitney was born in Middlefield, Conn., June 15, 1820, and was married May 9, 1817, her maiden name having been Rosetta Birdsey. This union was blessed with four children. Henrietta, born September 11, 1818, died August 13, 1855. Edgar Alonzo, born August 31, 1850, died July 11, 1853; Emma was born May 4, 1855. May, born September 18, 1858, died December 14, 1859. All the children were born in Brooklyn except May, who was born in Red Wing. Alonzo R. Brink, whom Emma Whitney married December 7, 1880, is a welbknown Red Wing contractor and builder. He was born in Easton, Pa., July 21, 1852, son of Mahlon and Ann (Casely) Brink, both now deceased. Mr. Brink is a Republican in politics, and a Mason in fraternal affiliation. For two terms he has served on the city council. Mrs. Brink, who is much interested in historical matters, has preserved her father's papers, and has many interesting letters written during war times, which throw much light on the events of those stirring days.

August P. Olson, Red Wing's efficient assistant fire chief, is a native of this city and has spent all his life here. His parents, Peter and Helen (Whitehamer) Olson, wTere born in Norway.

The father came to America iu 1862 and after a year in Chicago located in Red Wing, where he took up work at his trade as a shoemaker, which he followed until the time of his death in December of 1874. The mother, who came to this country in 1864, still makes her home in Red Wing. August P., born August 24, 1867, attended the public schools. Subsequently he entered the employ of the Red Wing Furniture Company, for whom he performed faithful service for the long period of twenty-two years, being in charge of the finishing department during the latter sixteen years of his employment there. May 1, 1906-, he was appointed a member of the fire company as assistant chief, a position he still retains. For this position Mr. Olson was well fitted, having been a member of the old hook and ladder company fourteen years, five years of which he was assistant chief under Charles Wick. Mr. Olson is a Republican, and belongs to the Elks, the Royal Arcanum, the Yeomen, the Fire Relief Association and the Phoenix Relief Association. He was married June 26, 1902, to Sadie Stromberg, of Red Wing, by whom he has two children, Leonard A., born May 8, 1903, and Helen E., born May 2."). 1905. Peter Stromberg, father of Mrs. Olson, came to America from Germany in 1857 and worked for a time in Red Wing, his first work being to dig out stumps where Main street is now located. He also carried brick and mortar for the court house. He was married January 12, 1864, to Elizabeth Fisher, who came from Germany in 1863. They set up housekeeping in Hay Creek, where Mr. Stromberg acquired land until he owned 400 acres, on which he carried on general farming until his death, February 21. 1889. lie was a public spirited citizen and served many j^ears in public office, including nineteen years as treasurer, nine years as school clerk, and two years as supervisor. He was also a member of the Bankers' Association of St. Paul. His widow makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Olson. The family faith is that of the Episcopal Church.

Charles Brown, now engaged in the coal, wood, coke and general transfer business, was born in Red Wing. July 12, 1868, son of Robert and Martha (McGarvey) Brown, natives of Ireland, who came to America at the ages of twro and nine years, respectively. They spent their childhood in Canada and landed in Red Wing in 1856. The father at once purchased a farm in the township of Featherstone and continued farming until his death. For some time he was with Hamline University and also kept a boarding hall for the students of that institution. Robert Brown died in November, 1904, and his widow, who still owns the old homestead, now resides in Seattle, Wash., with her daughter, having reached the ripe old age of seventy-two years. Charles received his education in the public schools and finished at the Red Wing

Seminary. Upon completing his studies he started life for himself as a clerk in the grocery store of Peter Kempe, at Red Wing. After three years he engaged in his present business in 1893, in which line he has since successfully continued. Mr. Brown was married December 26, 1894, to Lena M. Towle, of Red Wing, daughter of D. H. Towle, a farmer of Featherstone township in this county. Mrs. Brown's mother is now deceased and her father, who has remarried, is now living a retired life in Minneapolis, having sold his farm in Featherstone. To Mr. and Mrs. Brown have been born six children: Marian, born in 1895; Florence I., born January 13, 1897; Charles D., born January 24, 1898; Robert D., born August 21, 1901; Kenneth, born April 15, 1903, and Edward, born in September, 1908. Mr. Brown is a Republican in politics and belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church. He affiliates with the Masons, the United Workmen and the Modern Woodmen. He has never sought public office. It is a matter worthy of somewhat extended note that Mr. Brown was chairman of the parade committee for the now famous celebration held in Red Wing, July 3, 4 and 5, 1909. With that energy that has characterized all his efforts, Mr. Brown set at work making the plans, and not only persuaded the leading business interests of Red Wing to participate in the parade, but also made a notable showing from his own stables. Seldom in any city in Minnesota has there been seen so fine a display of horses and vehicles as Mr. Brown had in the parade that day. Mr. Brown takes a personal as well as a business interest in his horses, being a lover of high grade animals, and his stables contain some fine specimens of horse flesh.

Frank G. Hickman, Red Wing, who has charge of the metal work of the Red Wing Boat Company, was born in Buffalo, N. Y., July 24. 1856, son of Peter and Margaret (Gabriel) Hickman, natives of Germany, both having been born on the banks of the historic and picturesque Rhine. They came to America in the early forties and located in New York state, where they were married, the father engaging in wagon making at Buffalo until coming to Red Wing in 1868, still following the same business here with his brother under the firm name of Hickman Brothers for three years. Afterward he conducted the business alone as sole owner and proprietor until his death, February 4, 1878. His wife died in 1871. After receiving his education in the excellent public schools of Buffalo, Frank G. came to Red Wing with his parents and at once started work as clerk in a confectionery store, remaining three years. His next employment was with E. L. Baker, where he thoroughly mastered the tinning business. In this vocation he has since continued, now doing all the tin, iron, copper and brass work for the Red Wing Boat Company. He is a Republican in politics, belongs to the Episcopal Church and affiliates with the United Workmen and the Degree of Honor. For several years he was a member of the volunteer fire department and for eight years served as secretary of Cataract Hose Company, of which for several years he was also the captain. Mr. Hickman was married April 24, 1884, at Red Wing, to Hattie Beilfeildt, daughter of Henry and Mary (Spore) Beilfeildt, natives of Germany. Her parents came to America in 1844, locating first at Galena, 111., and then at Brownsville, Minn., where the father was engaged in the wholesale boot and shoe business. He joined the Union army and served several years. After the war he returned to Brownsville and in 1881 came to Red Wing, where he became a wheat buyer for the Diamond Joe jacket line. After several years he retired and went to Zumbro Falls. Minn., where the family still reside. To Mr. and Mrs. Hickman have been born two children. Margaret, born September 25, 1888, is now assistant librarian at the Carnegie-Lawther library at Red Wing. Roland 11. was born October 19, 1893. Both children live at home, 903 West Fourth street, this city.

John 0. Hanson, proprietor of a successful general store at 340 East Seventh street, Red WTing, was born in Sweden, May 15, 1855, son of John Gustave and Christine (Anderson) Hanson, who came to Red Wing in 1866, from Jankoping, Sweden. The father followed his trade as carpenter until 1879, when he went to Welch township, purchased 140 acres of land and did a general line of farming, combined with carpenter work and contracting. He built his own home. and barns, and also erected many of the buildings in the neighborhood. John Hanson died October 18, 1908, and his wife March 18, 1904, at the age of eighty-five years. There were two children in the family besides John O. They are both living in Welch, Oliver being a farmer and his sister Christine, now Mrs. Hagander, is the wife of a farmer. John O. was sent to the public schools in Sweden, and after coming to Red Wing with his parents at the age of eleven years, attended the Red Wing schools until fourteen years of age, when he entered the employ of D. C. Hill. Subsequently he clerked two years in a shoe store, and later entered into business for himself with a partner, the firm name being Hanson & Peterson. After four years in this company he sold out. and entered the employ of the Belanger Brothers, dry goods merchants, as a clerk. His record with this company consisted of faithful service for a period of sixteen years. In 1901 he had saved sufficient money to warrant his starting in business for himself. Since that time he has successfully conducted his present store. He owns his store building and a comfortable home, together with some other property. Mr. Hanson is a Republican in polities, and belongs to the Scandinavian Relief Association and the Scandinavian Benefit Association, in which latter he has been president for the past two years. The family worships at the Swedish Lutheran Church. Mr. Hanson was married April 8,

1883, to Magdeline Anderson, a daughter of Christian and Pettronelle (Darlow) Anderson, the former of whom was in the tailoring and clothing business in Norway until his death in 1881. The mother died in the same country in 1898. Mrs. Hanson has three sisters. Two live in Norway and one is wife of the Rev. Wald, in Taeoma, Wash. She also has two brothers, Christ Anderson, who is in the building and constructing business in Chicago, and John Dahr, a Chicago printer. To Mr. and Mrs. Hanson have been born six children. Gustaf. born January 11,

1884, works with his father in the store. Harold is a clerk at the store of Adler, Schacht & Co. He was born July 12, 1885. Arthur W., born October 28, 1887, is in the store with his father. Alice Francis was born February 12, 1890; Aurelia Agnes December 22, 1894, and Harriet Hermenia Gertrude October 7, 1897. All the children live at home.

Samuel H. Haynes, now retired, has for a long period of years been identified with the banking and business interests of Red Wing, and has also served with credit in several public offices. He is of eastern birth, having first seen the light of day at Speedsville, Broome county, New York. December 29, 1849. His father, William Haynes, was in the mercantile business in New York state at the time his son was born. Later, having been ruined in business through the dishonesty of a clerk, William Haynes started west to seek his fortune and engaged for a year as a bridge carpenter with the C. B. & Q. railroad, then building from Chicago to Burlington. Subsequently he brought his family to Knox county, Illinois. After selling lumber for a Chicago firm as their agent at Altona, 111., he came to Minnesota in the fall of 1858. The trip to this state was made overland with a team of horses, the journey requiring about a month. Many interesting experiences fell to the lot of the traveler in that long journey, which in after life he often related to his son and friends. Reaching Red Wing, he decided that this city, then only a small village in the first decade of its settlement, was an admirable place for a home, and accordingly after getting settled himself, he moved his family here in the spring of 1859. For seven years he cultivated a farm, and then located in the city of Red Wing. He owned about 400 acres of land, considerable of that amount being land in Wisconsin which he cleared himself. He died in March, 1905. and his wife died in 1891. Samuel H. attended the public schools of Red Wing, and also took a course in Hamline University, at that time located in Red Wing. At the age of eighteen he learned the harness making trade, and after four years started in the harness business for himself with his father. At the end of four years his health failed, and he went to Wisconsin and worked three years farming. The succeeding five years were spent in the office of the Goodhue county treasurer, after which he spent two years as clerk of the probate court. Five months as cashier at the Minnesota Elevator Company, which operated thirty elevators and a large flour mill, demonstrated his ability, but ill health again caused him to retire. He spent a short time in the east, then served as deputy register of deeds one year and deputy county auditor five years. In 1892 he became general bookkeeper for the Goodhue County Bank, remaining fifteen years. During this fifteen years he witnessed many changes in Red Wing, and had an opportunity to observe closely the financial conditions which have contributed so greatly to its growth. In 1907 he retired from active work, and since that time has lived practically a retired life, although there are still several matters which engross his attention, his specialty being bookkeeping and auditing. He has also been in the service of the state tax commission for four months in Duluth. He is vice president of the Red Wing Building Association and secretary of the Red Wing and Trenton Transit Company. Four years he was alderman from the Second ward and for two years was chairman of the finance committee of that board. He was on the board of health for four years. A charter member of Company G, First Regiment, Minnesota National Guard, he was compelled to leave the service after two years and a half on account of ill health. In the Knights of Pythias he is a well-known and influential member, having filled all the chairs in the local order and represented Red Wing at the grand lodge five sessions. For twenty-three years he has been keeper of records and seals in that lodge. Mr. Haynes was married in the fall of 1886 at Minneapolis, to Julia C. Coleman, daughter of Mrs. Mary Coleman, of Minneapolis. Her mother lives at Red Wing. One daughter, Jessie M.. is now attending Hamline University at St. Paul. The family religion is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Hugo J. Herder, Red Wing, has made his own way in the world since coming to this country with his parents as a youth, and his success has been due to his industry, his perseverance and his devotion to hard work. His adult years have all been spent with his present firm in the grocery business, and he is consequently well versed in all that appertains to that line of commerce. He was born in Berlin, Germany. March 6, 1865, and in that historic old city spent his early boyhood, attending the high schools and the Berlin Seminary. His father, Frederick (married to Mary Schmidt) was a dealer in coal and wood in his native city. In 1879 the family came to America, and lived in the townships of Featherstone and Hay Creek, until 1883, when they moved to Reel Wing. In this city the father died, December 21, 1900, and the mother still makes her home here. When the family came to Red Wing, Hugo, then a youth of eighteen years, started as a clerk in the store of C. E. Friedrich & Co., remaining in this capacity until 1891, when the company was incorporated under the firm name of Friedrich & Kempe Co. Ten years later Mr. Herder was elected secretary and treasurer of the company, a position he has since retained, his record being one of honor and success. He is a Democrat in politics, and like his partners in business, he has persistently refused to allow his name to be used in connection with candidacy for public office, although he is much interested in all the great public questions of the day. April 25, 1894, Hugo J. Herder was married at Red Wing to Kate Taggart, a native of Hartland, Wis., daughter of John and Bridget Taggart, natives of Ireland, who afterward took up agricultural pursuits in Wisconsin. Her father died in 1886 and her mother ten years later. The Herder home has been brightened by the presence of two children, Justin M., born May 30, 1896, and Harry J., born December 9, 1898, both pupils in the parochial schools of this city. The family faith is that of the Catholic Church, and Mr. Herder .pays fraternal allegiance to the Masons arid Modern Woodmen.

William J. Longcor, a Red Wing builder and contractor, with extensive business interests, to whose skill several of the most ornamental buildings in Red Wing will stand for all time as a perpetual monument, is a native born son of Minnesota, having first seen the light of day in Lake City, May 6, 1867. His father, Madison Longcor (married to Mary Bartron of Pennsylvania), was a native of New York state. In 1855 he came to Red Wing and engaged in his trade as millwright; removing in 1860 to Lake City, Minn., where he took up the carpenter and contracting business. In 1872 he became a contractor at Bay City, Wis., continuing until his death, October 22, 1880. His widow is now living in Red Wing. William J. attended the schools of his native city and as a young man became a civil and constructing engineer. After locating in Red Wing in 1893 he served two years as county surveyor, later engaging in the contracting business for himself. His interests have steadily grown, and he now conducts a general building and contracting business on a large scale. At the present time he has in the course of construction the new Methodist Episcopal church, the new government building, the addition to St. John's hospital, and other edifices that arc architectural beautifiers of the city. He has just completed the new building occupied by the Red AVing Printing Company. As a member of the city council, Mr. Longcor's services have met with pleasing encomiums from his fellow citizens. He is a Republican in politics, a member of the Masons, the Odd Fellows and the Modern Samaritans. He attends the Methodist church. Mr. Longcor was married September 28, 1892, at Kirkwood, Mo., to Mary Dumcheek, of that city. To this union have been born, in the city of Red Wing, five children, Mabel, July 14, 1893; Albert, September 26, 1895; Gra>e, September 9, 1897; Dorothy, October 5, 1899; and Evelyn, October 21, 1901. The family residence is a pleasant home at 709 Fifth street, Red Wing.

Ole Hawkinson, one of the earlier settlers of Featherstone township, now ;i retired farmer living in Red Wing at 1245 East avenue, was born in Sweden, November 9, 1833. son of Hawkin Olson and Hannah Hanson, natives of that country. The father was a carpenter by trade. In his native country he followed that trade in connection with farming, and in 1854 came to America, locating ai Saint Charles, 111., still following his trade. Soon afterward he came to Red AVing. For some years he was a carpenter and during the latter part of his life manufactured organs in this city. He died in L897 ;it the age of 87 years. His wife died in January, L856. Ole. after receiving Ids education in the public schools, worked with his father in his native land, and came to America with the family in 1854. In the spring of 1855 he came to Red Wing, and in L857 Located in the township of Featherstone. this county, lie took up 160 acres, cleared and broke the land, erected a house and suitable barns, and carried on general farming. His efforts were crowned with success and in 1903 lie decided to leave the more strenuous activities of farm life to a younger generation. Accordingly he came to Red AVing, taking up his residence at Ids present location, which he had purchased in 1889. and where he is now enjoying the ease which he so well deserves after so many years of toil and labor. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. For many years he was director of his school district in Featherstone. Air. Hawkinson was married at Red AVing October 30, 1857. to Kiersti Nelson, who shared with him the discomforts of pioneer life, as well as the ease of his later years. She was the daughter of Nels Nelson and Nellie Parsons, natives of Sweden, who came to America and took up their home in Featherstone township, remaining until the time of their death. To Air. and Airs. Hawkinson twelve children were born - AVilliam. now of Oregon; Hannah, now of Red AVing; Nellie, now of Hastings, Minn, (now Airs. J. H. Featherstone) ; Howard and Edward, now of California ; Ferdinand ; Oscar, now of Red Wood Falls,

.Minn.; Theodore; Calma. now of Red Wing; Lovenia, now Mrs. Otto Taylor, of Northfield, Minn.; Elmer, of California, and Ernnest. of Texas. These children are all well thought of in their respective communities, and their respect and affection is making glad the declining years of their parents.

John C. Johnson, Red Wing, of the firm of Johnson & Nelson, contractors, estimators and builders, comes of vigorous Norwegian stock, born in Norway, February 22, 1864, son of J. C. and Anna (Anderson) Johnson, both natives of that country. The parents carried on general farming in their native country, the father dying late in the year of 1863, and the mother in 3 908, the latter having reached a good old age. John C. attended the public schools of his native land and there grew to manhood, becoming proficient in the carpenter trade. In 1885, at the age of twenty-one years, he came to America and settled at Red Wing, in which city he worked until 1887, afterward going to St. Paul and remaining until 1892. when he again returned to this city. During his years of labor he had been both frugal and industrious, and in 1892 his funds and experience were sufficient to warrant his embarking in business for himself. He accordingly formed a partnership with E. G. Nelson, in the contracting business, under the firm name of Johnson & Nelson. This partnership continued until February 1, 1909. when they dissolved the partnership. Mr. Nelson moving out of town and Mr. Johnson continuing the business, the venture having met with considerable success. Mr. Johnson is an independent voter, and belongs to the Woodmen, the Foresters, the E. F. U. and I. 0. 0. F. He belongs to St. Peter's Norwegian Lutheran Church. John ( '. Johnson was married in 1890 to Matilda Quist, daughter of Israel Quist. and to this union one child, Mabel A. L., was born September 2, 189]. In 1903 Mrs. Matilda Quist Johnson passed away, and Mr. Johnson was married, some time later, to Anna Mehrkens, daughter of Henry Mehrkens, of Red Wing. This union has been blessed with two children - Theodore A. J., born October 23. 1905, and Ellen H. L., born November 21, 1907.

William Johnson, traveling salesman, living at 419 Eighth street, Red Wing, was born in Norway, October 1, 1853. His parents, John Bersvendson and Ingeborg Paulson, came to America in 1865 and located at Bratsberg in Fillmore county, Minnesota. There the father worked at different trades until 1866, when they moved to Belle Creek, this county, where he purchased a farm and lived there until 1871. Their next location was at Lake Sacheteck. in Murray county, this state. There the father homesteaded 160 acres, and by purchase acquired other land, until he owned 500 acres, upon which he farmed until 1890. After about three years in Tracy, Lyon county, this state, during which time lie purehased various property, they bought a home in Canby village, Yellow Medicine county, Minnesota. The mother still lives in the old homestead, in that village, the father having passed away some years ago. William attended the schools of his neighborhood at Belle Creek, and for a year lived in Murray county. He then returned to Goodhue county, and after working in the harvest fields and on a farm for a short time, came to Red Wing and clerked in the grocery store of Watts Sherman. In 1873 he traveled for Gunder Stuvrud, of Aspelund, this county, selling farm machinery, with Northfield, this state, for his headquarters. He returned to Red Wing the same year" and entered the employ of G. R. Sterling & Co., with whom he remained as clerk and salesman for twelve years. He became Thoroughly conversant with the business and in 1885 purchased Mr. Sterling's interest, the new firm being known as William Johnson & Co. After about seven years this firm sold out in 1892 to J. T. (hinnock. and Mr. Johnson became traveling salesman for the firm of Tarbox, Sehliek & Co., of St. Paul. This company was bought out by the Western Shoe Company, with whom .Mr. Johnson is at present employed, being trusted by his employers and liked by those with whom he comes# in contact in the course of his business dealings. Although on the road for the greater pari of the time, .Mi'. Johnson retains his interests here, holding stock in several local manufacturing industries. He is a member of the Commercial Club and of the Scandinavian Relief Association, in which latter organization he was a member of the revising board until the. present year. He votes the Republican tickel and attends the Norwegian Lutheran Church. William Johnson was married May 15, 187"). to Ingeborg Kirkeby. daughter of Hemming Kirkeby. of this county. Her mother died many years ago and her father was married in 1885 to Mrs. Sigfrid Velvang. To Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have been born nine children - John II.. deceased; Inga M., deceased ; Ida M., Bertha G., Emma L., Clara A., William B.. Florence I., and Ingeborg B. Ida married W. O. Gilruth, of Minneapolis, Minn., manager of the First Mortgage and Farm Loan Company, of that city. Bertha married G. E. Mack, of Reel Wing, Minn., who travels for the Red Wing Linseed Oil Company. William is traveling salesman for the Red AYing Shoe Company, with territory on the Pacific coast. The other children are living at home. Emma and Florence axe graduates of the Red Wing high school. Peter Jorgensen, Red Wing, manager of the Reel Wing Furniture Company, is of Danish birth. His parents, Hans and Marie (Hansen) Jorgensen, came of a substantial family of that country, the former being a cooper by trade. He died in 1894, having survived his wife twelve years. Peter was born in Den- mark. January 10, 1850, and at the age of twenty years determined to seek his fortunes in America, having already secured a good education in his native country. His first position was in a bank in Chicago., where he clerked from 1870 to 1876. From 1876 to 1879 he ran a book and stationery store in the same city. Deciding that the opportunities for advancement were greater in a smaller place, he came to Red Wing, shortly before 1880, and entered the employ of the Boxrud Brothers as bookkeeper for three years. Subsequently he filled the same position in the Red Wing office of the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company, until 1886. when he became interested in the company of which he has since been the manager. Under his management the business has prospered and is now one of the leading business houses of the city. Mr. Jorgensen is a Democrat in politics and has been too busy with his business to seek public office. He is a member of the Masons and the Knights of Pythias and attends the Episcopal Church. Mr. Jorgensen was married in May, 1881, at Chicago. 111., to Nanny Danielson, who came from Denmark that year, her husband having gone back to the old country for the purpose of bringing her to America to share his fortunes. Her father, Christian, died in 1904, and her mother is still living in Denmark. To Mr. and Mrs. Jorgensen have been born nine children. Hans P. is dead and Marie is Mrs. F. D. Putnam, of Red Wing. Harriet, Nanny, Eva, Ruth, Esther, George and Elna are at home.

| John C. Johnson, now retired and living at Red Wing, is still well known in Belvidere township, where he was a prominent citizen and farmer, and where he occupied many important positions of trust and honor during the days of his activity. Mr. Johnson was born in Norway, June 15, 1839, son of Christian and Carrie (Gulickson) Johnson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1857 and located in Winnebago county, Wisconsin, later coming to Belvidere township in 1859, where, the father homesteaded 160 acres of land, which he cleared and broke. On this place he built a comfortable home and carried on general farming until his death in October, 1901. His wife died in March, 1899. John C. was educated in the public schools of his native land. He was brought to America by his parents as a lad of eighteen years, and in 1861 he decided to start farming for himself. With this resolve in mind he purchased 160 acres in Belvidere township, and to this he soon added eighty more, making in all 240 acres. He broke the land, built a home, and devoted his attention to general farming, making a specialty, however, of grain raising, of which he made a most pronounced success. Tn 1900 lie retired and moved to the city where he now lives at the corner of Norwood and Sylvan streets, in a house.