Houston County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches (1 of 9 so headed), 1882

Job Brown, the founder of Brownsville, was born in Yates county, New York, on the 7th of February, 1823. His mother died when he was seven years old. His father was a blacksmith and farmer, and after his wife's death came to Michigan, where he found a new home for his family, for whom he sent in a short time. Job, however, started alone for the West, was shipwrecked on the lakes, and did not reach his father's place for nearly a year after the others had arrived. Two years later he came to the Mississippi River, and operated in the lead mines at Galena until the Mexican war, when he enlisted in Company F, of the First Illinois Infantry, under Captain Crow. He attained quite a notoriety as a reckless and desperate man, especially when under the influence of liquor, to the use of which he was moderately addicted. On receiving his discharge in 1848, he returned to his old haunts, and soon came up the river and located at what was then known as "Wild Cat Bluff," but now Brownsville, a description of which has already appeared in these pages. In 1856, he went to Riceford, in the western part of this county, laid out and platted the town, built a mill, and was one of its first business men. He remained there until 1860, and during the time became converted and began to preach. He tljen returned to Brownsville, and two years later, went to Winona, where he was engaged in mercantile business and farming for a number of years. In 1868, he became a preacher in the Second Advent ohurch, and still continues in the ministry. In 1872, he returned to Brownsville, and subsequently lived in Clinton, Iowa, but finally settled in LaCrosse, where he now resides. Mr. Brown was in an easy financial condition when he began his ministry, but his zeal in the cause of Christianity has rendered him poor, and he is now cheerfully commencing again the battle of life. He was married at Hastings Landing, now Genoa, Wisconsin, to Mary Ann Davidson, the event taking place on the 10th of September, 1861. They have had eleven children, ten of whom are living.

James O'Bbophy, a native of Ireland, was born in a part of Lismatigae, called Gauls town, in the united parish of Balyhahill and Anghaville, Kilkenny county, his birth occurring in September, 1818. He was reared on a farm and attended school in Lismatigue and Harristown. In May, 1850, he came to America, but returned to Ireland the same year, and came again to this country landing in New York in August, 1854. He went immediately to Baltimore; thence to Ohio, where he married Miss Catherine Dungan, the ceremony taking place in Hamilton, Butler county, in January, 1855. Mrs. O'Brophy was born in Glindanil, parish of Mullaunevat, Kilkenny county, in the year 1810. In 1856, they came to the then territory of Minnesota, locating in Newburg, Fillmore county, but came to their present farm the same year. Since residing here he has held the offices of Supervisor, Assessor, Justice of the Peace, and has been Clerk and Treasurer in his school district for the past ten years. In 1881, he made atrip to Nebraska and Colorado, taking land in the former. Of fourteen children born to Mr. and Mrs. O'Brophy, ten are living; Michael D., Mary A., James, Ellen, Thomas, Catherine, John, Simon, Bridget, and Alice.

Charles Brown. This enterprising pioneer was born in Ontario county, New York, in 1826, and came to Houston with his brother and brotherin-law in November, 1848. In 1838, he moved to Michigan, where he attended the White Pigeon Academy. On his arrival here he at once set to work in the interest of the town and county, and was really the moving spirit in most of the enterprises set on foot at that time; he was a joint proprietor of the land upon which the village was built, and was for several years the editor of the paper here. He was a man of generous impulses, and helped many a struggling traveler on the

Judge Edward Bogan, deceased, was born in Donegal county, Ireland, on the 20th of December, 1806. He came to America in 1831, landing in St. John, New Brunswick, where he remained one year; then in Boston, Massachusetts, two years, after which he traveled in various places in the East, finally settling in Providence, Rhode Island. During his residence in the latter place he was married to Miss Ann Walter, on the 10th of May, 1838. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on the 23d of December, 1817, and at the age of eighteen years moved to Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Bogan removed to Pittslield, Massachusetts, remained three years, and afterward resided in different places until 1855, when they came to Minnesota, settling on a farm in section thirty-two, Brownsville township. In 1874, they sold their farm and removed to the village. Mr. Bogan always took an active part in county and local affairs; was for several years County Commissioner, served two terms as Judge of Probate, held several town and district offices, and at his death, left many friends to mourn his loss. He died on the 18th of October, 1877, in Caledonia, while attending court as a juror. Mrs. Bogan still resides in Brownsville, enjoying the fruits of a careful and laborious life, having an abundance, of which she gives freely for all charitable purposes.

William W. Bell, M. D., is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, born on the 18th of April, 1838. He received his education at Cannonsburgh, Washington county, then entered the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, from which he was graduated in June, 1859. In 1861, he was appointed captain of Company A, in the Seventyeighth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, participating in the battles of Murfreesboro', Nashville, Lookout Mountain, and others; was with Sherman in his "March to the sea," and discharged in 1865. He returned to Philadelphia where he was engaged in the practice of his profession until 1880, when he came to this place. He has already an extensive practice.

William Colleran is a native of Ireland, born in Partry, Mayo county, on the 6th of March, 1819. He was reared and attended school in that county until leaving Ireland for America, on the 9th of July 1851, arriving in New York the 21st of August. While there he was joined in wedlock with Miss Sabina Keveny, on the 25th of March, 1852. She was also born in Mayo county, on the 8th of June, 1822. The issue of this union was one child who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Colleran resided on Staten Island one year; moved to Ohio and remained three years; thence to Wisconsin, living in different parts of that State until October, ,1858, when they came to Hokah, Houston county. On the 24th of April, 1859, they settled on their present farm in section nineteen, Brownsville. Mr. Colleran takes an active interest in county and town affairs, and has filled several terms of office; was Supervisor four years, then Chairman of the latter board for twelve successive years, and has several times been grand and petit juror.

James Colleran was also born in Partry, Mayo county, Ireland, in 1816. He was married to Miss Celia Hughes in 1845. They came to America in 1849; remained in New York two years and then moved to Ohio, where, for four years, Mr. Colleran was employed at the railroad depot in Sandusky. In 1855, they removed to Dunleith, Illinois, and four years later, to Allamakee county, Iowa, where they resided on a farm eight years, then in Lansing for ten years. In 1876, they came to Houston county and settled on their present fine farm, which contains two hundred and eighty acres. Mr. -and Mrs. Colleran have been blessed with nine children, six of whom are living; John, born in 1847; Mary, in 1849; Ann, in 1852: Patrick in 1857; William, in 1859; Thomas, in 1860; James, in 1861; Michael, in Lansing, Iowa, on the 22d of June, 1863; and Margaret E., on the 15th of April, 1865.

Walter Colleran was born in Mayo county, Ireland, on the 18th of June, 1838. He came to America when fourteen years old, resided on Staten Island one year, and moved to Erie county, Ohio; thence to Vinton county, and afterward to Cincinnati, where he engaged as cabin boy on a steamer plying between that city and New Orleans. In 1856, he moved to Wisconsin, and three years later to this county. He afterwards resided in Missouri a short time, but returned to this county and settled in section nineteen, Brownsville. He was united in marriage with Miss Bridget Keveny on the 9th of January, 1860. In 1865, they moved to Union township, but in 1873, returned to this town and have since made it their home. Mr. Colleran was appointed County Commissioner in

1875, elected the following year, and re-elected in 1879, to the same office which he now holds. He has been Town Treasurer for the past eight years, takes an active interest in all county and town affairs, and is popular among his constituents and friends.

Thomas Corcoran was born in Dayton, Ohio, on the 25th of January, 1856. When he was an infant his parents moved to this place, where Thomas has received his education, spending his leisure time in farm labor. Since March, 1879, he has been Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, has also been grand juror, and held other positions of responsibility. He is now an active member of the Board of Health in his town.

Patrick Colleran is a native of Partry, Mayo county, Ireland, born on the 5th of February, 1822. When fifteen years old he commenced learning the blacksmith trade, at whioh he was engaged in various places until 1852, when he left his native country and emigrated to America, landing in New York the 17th of April. During his residence there he married Miss Mary Carroll, on the 8th of November, 1852, who was also born in Mayo county, on the 18th of June, 1829. They then moved to Staten Island, and a year later to Vermillion, Ohio, remaining two years. In 1855, they came to Rock county, Wisconsin, where Mr. Colleran built the second house in Orfordville, and the first blacksmith shop in that part of the county. In October, 1865, they removed to Houston county, settled in this village, and opened a blacksmith shop, which Mr. Colleran continued until coming to his present farm in section ten in 1877. He has two hundred acres of fine land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Colleran are the parents of seven children; James, born on the 17th of August, 1854, William, on the 11th of September, 1857; Mary A., on the 27th of October, 1859; John J., on the 23d of September, 1861; Edward P., on the 18th of July, 1864; Walter, on the 4th of February, 1870; and Hannah, on the 9th of September, 1872.

James P. Colleran, a son of the subject of our last sketch, was born in Vermillion, Ohio, on the 17th of August, 1854, and with his parents moved to Wisconsin in 1855. He attended the public schools of Orfordville, Rock county, until 1865; then came to this town and continued his studies, after which he learned the blacksmith trade in his father's shop. When the latter moved to the farm,

James purchased the shop, which he has since conducted. He was united in marriage on the 26th of February, 1879, with Miss S. A. Luby, who was born the 5th of January, 1857, in Galena, Illinois, and came to Houston county with her parents when she' was quite young. The fruits of this union are two children, Patrick William and John.

C. C. Clark, one of the early settlers of this county, emigrated from Pennsylvania to Dubuque, Iowa, in 1846. He was engaged in the latter place as clerk in a store for a number of years. In 1851, he was united in marriage with Miss Hannah W. Moore, the issue of which union is one child, a daughter. Mr. Clark came to Brownsville in the spring of 1853, and for twenty-one years was engaged in getting out steamboat wood.

In 1873 he purchased a half interest in a shingle mill, and has since built and operated a sawmill. He also carries on a general merchandise business.

John Cluss, one of the prominent business men of this town, is a native of Bavaria, Germany, born on the 6th of December, 1825. When young, he learned the tinner's trade, at which he was engaged in his native country until 1853, when he came to America, locating in Milwaukee. During his residence there he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Thoman, on the 16th of October, 1858. For ten years he carried on a store in the latter city, coming to this place in 1866, and in company with Fred Coelln opened a hardware store. In 1879, after changing partners several times, Mr. Cluss purchased the entire stock and has since carried on the business alone. He has a family of four children.

A. L. Darling was born in Uxbridge, Worcester county, Massachusetts, on the 10th of February, 1840. In 1848, his parents moved to Connecticut, thence, in 1853, to Green county, Wisconsin, and the following year to Minnesota, locating in Fillmore county, where they were among the early pioneers. They came to this place in 1859, and two years later the subject of our skotch enlisted in the Second Wisconsin Cavalry, Company D, serving three years and four months, at the end of whioh time he received an honorable discharge. He then returned to Brownsville and opened a grocery store, which he has since continued. He was married to Miss Louise Holmes on the 9th of August, 1869. The issue of the union is three

Samuel Enos was born in Canada, on the 25th of July, 1847. His parents were of French origin, and were among the pioneers of this county, having come in J une, 1850, and settled about four miles north of the present village, where they resided until their untimely death, a few years since by the hands of an assassin, which caused great indignation throughout the county. Since coming here Mr. Enos has seen the wild forest changed into the pleasant homes of thrifty farmers, and can relate many amusing pioneer incidents. On the 5th of January, 1868, he married Miss Kate Hoy, who was born in Canada and came to Houston, county in 1865. The fruits of this union were four children, three of whom are living; George,Della, and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Enos reside in section two, and own three hundred and forty acres with a comfortable home.

Ralph Ford is a native of Scotland, born in Edinburg on the 31st of December, 1820. He oame to Canada when four years old, and in 1830, moved to Watertown, New York. He afterwards returned to Canada, and married Miss Lucinda Baldwin in February, 1840. She was born in Clearville, Kent county, Ontario, on the 11th of June, 1822. Mr. Ford was engaged in carrying mail from St. Thomas to Amherstburg for six years. In 1849, he moved with his family to Walworth county, Wisconsin, remaining in that State until 1875, when he came to this county and settled where he now resides. Mr. and Mrs. Ford have eight children, Laura, James, and Julius, born in Canada, and Julia, Ella, Ida, Edward, and Frederick, born in Wisconsin.

Valentine Fretzner dates his birth on the 6th of October, 1845, in Baden, Germany. In 1853 he came to America with his parents, who located in Ohio, remained until 1861, and came to Crooked Creek, Houston county. Valentine assisted in the farm labor until 1864, when he returned to Ohio, thence to La Crosse, where he was employed in a brewery. In 1871, he oame to this place, and in company wjth his brother built the brewery in which they have since done a successful business, the film name being V. & J. Fretzner. The subject of our sketch was united in marriage, on the 7th of Octoher, 1873, with Miss Elizabeth Roster. They have four children.

this place, is a native of Mayo county, Ireland, born on the 12th of June, 1814. He came to America in 1850, remained in New York eighteen months, and moved to Illinois, where for four years he was employed on the railroad. In October, 1853, he was married at Galena to Miss Mary Killtsey. They oame to this place in April, 1855, and settled on their present farm in section twenty. The first ground Mr. Gaven cultivated he dug with a shovel, and was obliged to go to Lansing, Iowa, for seed to plant, but now has a comfortable home and a well improved farm. Of four children born of this union, three are living; Sarah, John, and Neal, all of whom are at home.

Auou8T Graf was born in Baden, Germany, on the 22d of July, 1842. When he was five years old his parents came to America, locating in Indiana, where August assisted on the farm and attended school. In 1859, the family moved to Dubuque, Iowa, and three months after to this township, his parents settling on a farm, and August, in the village. He learned the blacksmith trade at which he was employed ten years, then purchased an interest in his brother's shop, and has since continued in the business, having been alone since 1880. Miss Mary Cummin gs became the wife of Mr. Graf on the 29th of June, 1876. She has borne him two children, both of whom are living.

Frederick Gluck, one of the early settlers and enterprising business men of this village, is a native of Germany, born in a village in Saxony. He received an education in the graded schools of his native town; then entered the seminary at Scbliez, and after graduating, entered the civil engineer corps connected with the Saxony and Bavaria Railroad. He was afterward engaged in the topographical and geological survey on the Danube River. In 1849, he came to America among the political refugees, locating on a heavy timber farm near Racine, Wisconsin. Mr. Gluck came to Brownsville on the 14th of April, 1854, settled on a farm near the village, in section twenty-three, and the following year erected a hotel, to which business he has since given the greater portion of his time. He was Justice of the Peace, while Minnesota was yet a Territory, Chairman of the board of County Commissioners in 1857, and in 1859, was Senator from this district; and from 1863 to 1865, he was in the office of the Provost Marshal at Rochester. Since then he has con- ducted a brewery in Brownsville. Although fiftyfour years old Mr. Gluok still retains much of the strength and vigor of youth, and is one of the most popular landlords in the county.

Jonathan Hall, one of the first settlers in this locality, and the first man to build a house on the ridge, emigrated from the East to Detroit, Michigan, at the age of sixteen years. From that place he walked to Chicago and thence to Galena, where he boarded a steamer and went to St. Louis. He soon- after came up the river again, and finally returned to Chicago, where he enlisted in Company B, of the Sixth United States Infantry, on the 17th of July, 1848. Was sent to Jefferson Barracks, near St. Louis, thence to Fort Crawford, Wisconsin, and subsequently to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he remained fighting the Indians on the plains until 1853, when he received an honorable discharge. He was then employed a year by the quartermaster at Fort Leavenworth. On the 10th of May, 1853, he was joined in matrimony with Miss Margaret Sullivan. They came to Houston county in September, 1854, and settled where they now reside. Mr. Hall was one of the organizers of Brownsville township, and held the office of Supervisor for twelve years. Until settling in this place he had led a life of adventure, and possesses that energy necessary to every pioneer. He has a fine farm, a good house, and is much respected by his friends and neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have had but one child, who died at the age of eight years.

George Hoffman is a native of Germany, born on the 12th of May, 1835, in Bavaria. At the age of twelve years he came to America, locating in Buffalo, New York, where he learned the shoemaker's trade. He moved to Canada in 1854, and was engaged at his trade in several cities of the provinces, thence to Detroit, Michigan, and later to Illinois, first in Chicago, then in Princeton and Kewanee. In 1858, Mr. Hoffman made a trip to the Rocky mountains, but soon returned. He was united in marriage on the 1st of March, 1860, with Miss Barbara Schrut. During the rebellion he enlisted in Company F, of the Eleventh Missouri Infantry, and served fourteen months. In 1866, he located in Brownsville, and for nine years carried on a shoe shop, but since then has been engaged in a saloon. Of ten children born to him, four are living.

of July, 1838. He came with his parents to America in 1855, locating near Shullsburg, Wisconsin, where August learned the shoemaker's trade. In 1858, he came to Brownsville and resided on a farm with his brother-in-law until 1863, when he came to the village and opened a shoe shop. He was joined in matrimony on the 10th of December, 1866, with Miss Mary Dechner. In 1868, Mr. Knautz purchased a stock of harnesses, in which he has since dealt, in connection with his former business. Mr. and Mrs. Knautz have had four children, three of whom are living.

Alexander McLaren, one of the oldest settlers now living in the village, is a native of Monroe county, New York, born on the 28th of June, 1814. In 1833, he came west, settling where the city of Chicago now is located, and for a number of years was engaged in driving stage from the latter place to Detroit, Michigan. In 1855, he came to this township, which has since been his home, and for a time was engaged in carrying the mail from here to Elliota. Mr. McLaren is a veterinary surgeon, to which profession he has given some attention since coming here; has also been Justice of the Peace most of the time.

F. P. Moore was born in Columbus, Ohio, on the 16th of July, 1859. When he was eight years old his parents moved to Kansas, where his father was extensively engaged in stock-raising. F. P. assisted him and attended the schools at Olathe until 1877, when he came to Brownsville. Until 1880, he divided his time between this place and his former home, then entered a drug store in this town. He was married to Miss Maud L. Smith, daughter of John H. Smith, one of the early settlers. They have been blessed with two children. Mr. Moore opened his present drug store in 1881.

James MoCan, deceased, one of the pioneers of this place, was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on the 25th of May, 1818. He moved with his parents to Ohio, and thence to Indiana, where he married Miss Josephine Pittulo on the 21st of July, 1839. She was born in Pope county, Illinois, in 1824. They came to Houston county in May, 1853, and settled in Brownsville, where Mr. McCan pre-empted land. He was a man of fine ability and took a leading part in the early history of the county; was the first Register of Deeds, first Notary Public, and taught the first school in the county. He died in Caledonia on the 23d of May, 1860. His family have since returned to this township, where his wife and one son reside on the old homestead. The children are Charles E., John R., both living in the place; Frank A., in California; Margaret, the wife of Mr. Palmer, residing in Brownsville; Josephine, a teacher in the high school of Caledonia; Alice, teacher in the public schools here; Jessie, now Mrs. Allbaugh, residing in this village, and William F., living with his mother.

William Powers was born in Waterford county, Ireland, on the 4th of November, 1835. He was reared to mercantile pursuits, and when fourteen years old came with his parents to America, locating in Pennsylvania, where he attended school. In 1854, the family moved to Dubuque, Iowa, and the same year Mr. Powers, Sr., came to this place, located a farm and returned to Iowa for his family, but while in Dubuque sickened and died. The family soon after came to the farm, and two years later moved to the village. Subsequently they returned to Dubuque and remained three years. In 1860, they came again to this place, and the following year William opened a grocery store, commencing with a small capital which he has since greatly increased, and now has a large trade. He also owns a fine farm near the village.

John H. RiPPBis a native of Germany, born on the 15th of December, 1828, at the village of Mehringen, in the county of Hoya, Hanover. In 1847, he came to America, located in New York city, and for several years was employed in a grocery store. In the spring of 1852, he opened a grocery store of his own and conducted the same for six years. In 1854 he was united in marriage with Miss A. Margaret Horstmann. They came to Brownsville in the spring of 1858, and Mr. Rippe formed a copartnership with his brother Henry in the general merchandise business. This firm dissolved partnership on the 1st of May, 1860, soon after which the subject of this sketch opened his present store, in connection with which he has also dealt considerably in grain. Seven children have been born to them, five of whom are living.

Math ias S. Roster was born in Luxemburg, Germany, on the 15th of November, 1843. At the age of fourteen years he came to America with his parents, arid directly to this place where they located. His father soon after purchased a farm in Crooked Creek upon which Mathias lived until enlisting in the army in August, 1862. He served three years and three months in Company K, of the Sixth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry; first on the frontier against the Indians, and then was sent south. After his return, the 5th of March, 1867, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna C. Schaller. They have had six children, five of whom are living. In 1868, Mr. Roster came to Brownsville, and for a number of years kept the Selfridge Hotel, then the American House, and soon after took a contract for carrying the mail from this place to Caledonia. For a number of years he has been owner and proprietor of the Roster House.

J. C. Sohalleb is a native of Germany, born on the 30th of June, 1838. In 1846, he came to America with his parents who located in Hancock county, Ohio. They moved to Wheeling, Virginia in 1848, where Mr. Schaller, Sr., operated a steam flour-mill for about five years, then returned to Ohio and continued in the milling business. In the spring of 1856, they came to Houston county, and the subject of our sketch, in company with his father, erected a saw-mill, and afterwards a flouring-mill in the town of Crooked creek. They operated the same until coming here in 1866, when they sold and built the present flouring-mill, which has since been carried on by J. C. and his brother J. P. Schaller, Our subject was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Fetzner in 1863. The union has been blessed with seven children, six of whom are living, one girl and five boys.

Leonard Schwarz was born in Bavaria, Germany, on the 31st of January, 1830. His father died the day Leonard was born, and his mother, when he was thirteen years old. Leonard worked some at the wagon-maker's trade, then in an oil manufactory, and subsequently at the butcher trade. He was afterward engaged in driving stage until coming to America in 1852. After residing in Cincinnati for a time, Mr. Schwarz moved to a farm in Iowa, and in 1857 came to Brownsville. Miss Mary Miller became his wife on the 9th of September, 1858. Since 1866, Mr. Schwarz has been engaged in the butcher business in this village, His wife bore him ten children, six of whom are living. She died on the 10th of March, 1877.

William Thoman is a native of Germany, born in Wurtemberg, on the 13th of December, 1844. When a child he came with his parents to America, and when thirteen years old commenced learn- ing the tinner's trade, in Milwaukee. In 1860, he moved to La Crosse, and in 1862 enlisted in the Fourteenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Company D, participating in the battle of Vicksburg, Spanish Fort, Mobile, and Nashville. He has been a resident of this place since 1866; devoted the first two years to his trade, was then engaged in mercantile pursuits, and later in the hotel business. In 1876 he opened a saloon and billiardhall, to which he has since added a stock of groceries.

Rev. Eugene Walter is a native of Germany, born in Halberstadt, Prussia, on the 27th of May, 1847. He received his education from a private tutor, and at the same time attended what in his native place is called a "Latin School," and afterward graduated from the university at Halle. He was ordained a Lutheran minister and served for a short time as Chaplain in the Franco-German war; then assisted in a parish at Thale. In 1873, he came to America, and for five years had charge of a church in Manchester, Wisconsin; then two years in Beaver Dam, and in 1880 came to tnis place, since which time he has conducted services in the Lutheran church.

York, where he remained three years engaged a portion of the time in a factory. In 1878, he came to this place and has since resided with his uncle, Edward Carroll. On the 1st of March, 1881, Miss Jennie Galvin, daughter of Mr. M. Galvin, became his wife, She was born in Brownsville, on the 12th of July, 1862. Mr. Walsh is an energetic young man, and is one of Brownsville's most industrious farmers.

Mark Zuber dates his birth the 17th of April, 1825, in the province of Alsace, Germany. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, and served six years in the French Revolution of 1848. He came to America in 1854, and was married in November of the same year to Miss Theresa Shoefner. They resided two years at St. Louis, Missouri, thence to Dubuque, Iowa, and on the 1st of August, 1858, settled in this place on a farm in section three, upon which Mr. Zuber now lives, Mrs. Zuber died on the 3d of August, 1868, leaving a family of five children; Edward, Antoine, Alnis, Mary, and Anne. The maiden name of his present wife was Lena Goetz. The fruits of this union are seven children ; Martin, William, Lizzie, Henry, Margaret, Peter, and John. All the children are living at home. Mr. Zuber has held different offices in his district and is respected by all who know him.