Mower County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches, 1911 (part 2 of 14)

Thomas J. Bishop, deceased, was born in Chautauqua, N. Y., May 13, 1825. He spent his boyhood and young manhood in New York state, and married Elmira Crittenden, daughter of Philander and Maria (Williams) Crittenden, the former of whom was a native of Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop came to ]Minnesota in 1856, and at the outbreak of the Civil war Mr. Bishop enlisted in the famous Co. K, 4th Minn. Vol. Inf. and served three years. After the war Mr. Bishop followed his trade as carpenter and joiner, and in his later years practically retired. He passed away in 1905. The subject of this sketch was a most estimable citizen, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He and his wife were the parents of four children : Ella, wife of J. M. Williams ; Freemont ; Lillie, wife of A. A. Hickok, living near Varco Station, and Henry.

John Boen, farmer, of Marshall township, Avas born in Norway in 1865, son of Aaen and Slowold Boen. He received his early education in Norway, and in 1881 came to the United Stales, reaching South Dakota via Quebec. After two years he went to Leland, 111., and after working as a farm hand rented land for several years. Subsequently, after a short stay in Iowa, he came to Mower county in 1903, and purchased 560 acres in section 10, Marshall township. Here he has since carried on general farming, raising grain and cattle, and taking particular pride in his Hereford and Black Poll cattle, of which he keeps forty-two head for dairy purposes. He also keeps fifteen head of horses. He is a Republican in politics, and has served as road overseer. In 1890 Mr. Boen married Mrs. Caroline Brandenburg, a native of Germany, who came to America in 1864. This union has been blessed with three children : Amos, Joseph and Stella, all of whom are at home. Frederick Brandenburg, son of Mrs. Boen, also lives at home. The farm is well equipped, has a fine house with a parked drive, commodious buildings and sheds, and two windmills. Aaen Boen was born in Norway, and married Slowold Boen. He was a fisherman until 1890, when he came to America and settled in Leland, 111. There he farmed until 1903, when he came to Mower county and lived with his son. While in Norway, Aaen Boen served in the Norwegian army.

Robert Bagley, a prominent farmer of Udolpho, has taken a keen interest in the progress of that part of the county. He has served his township as clerk for a number of years and has been constable three years. As clerk he was accurate and painstaking, and as constable he was courageous and just. He is a product of Slower county, born in Udolpho townsliip in a log liouse on tlie site of his present pleasant residence, September 17, 1868, son of Henry and Rachel (Green) Bagley, pioneers. He has devoted his life to farming, and raises general crops and live stock. He married Gertrude Ingvaldson, and has seven children: Maude R., Blanche A., Maurice H., Ralph H., Ruth and Ruby (twins), and Gertrude L.

Henry Bagley, a pioneer, and veteran of the Civil war, came from New York state with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Bagley, and located in Udolpho about 1857. He married Rachel Green, Avhose mother was a Richardson, of the family of Thomas Richardson, who came to Udolpho from St. Lawrence county, New- York, in 1856, with the earliest settlers. Henry Bagley served in the 1st Minn. Heavy Art., and his statue, carved life size from granite, marks the spot in Udolpho cemetery where his earthly remains await the last call. He lost his right hand in horsepower while threshing in 1875. Moved to Minneapolis 1884, engaged in mercantile business until 1890, when he moved back to the farm where he continued to live until autumn of 1902, when he moved to the Pacific coast and settled at Sedre Woolley, Wash., where he bought a fruit ranch but died suddenly of cerebral hemorrhage February 13, 1906, his wife having preceded him two years.

Merrill Bowers, treasurer of the village of LeRoy since 1906, was l)orn in Clayton county, Indiana, October 28, 1872, son of W. H. and Ellen J. (Atwood) Bowers. He received his education in the public schools of Cresco, Iowa, and took a course at Valder's business college at Decorah, Iowa. After starting out in life for himself, his first position was with the Cresco department store, a position he held for six years. His banking career was started in that year as teller for the Cresco Savings Bank, a position he retained for three and a half years. In 1904 he came to LeRoy, and took up his duties as assistant cashier of the First National Bank, serving in the same capacity at the present date. J\Ir. Bowers is an independent voter, a member of the Presbyterian church, a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and the M. W. A. and an estimable citizen in every respect. He was married May 8, 1899, to Ida E. Lomas. W. H. and Ellen J. (Atwood) Bowers, parents of Merrill Bowers, lived for many years in Elkader, Iowa, the former having been born in Pennsylvania and the latter being of Scotch-Irish descent. Mrs. Ellen Bowers died in Cresco, Iowa, March 10, 1905, and in that city W. H. is still successfully engaged in business.

William Bonnallie has taken an active part in township and church affairs. He was born October 4, 1851, in Canada, and came to IMower county with his parents in 1857, remaining home until his mother's death, after wliich he started out for himself and worked by the month as follows: for D. Chandler, one year; for AVilliam Goslee, one year; for E. Watkins, two years, and for his father on a farm in Freeborn county, two years, after which he purchased 160 acres in London township, Freeborn county, and engaged in farming for himself for a period of three years. Tlten he gave up the farm and again worked for William Goslee for a period of two years, after which he came to Mower county and rented a farm for seven years in section 19, Lyle township. This tract of eighty acres he afterward purchased, and since that time has made many developments, and at the present time is erecting a neAV barn. He has also added twenty acres to his farm. He is a progressive Republican. In religious belief he is a Presbyterian, being ordained as elder of the "Woodbury Presbyterian church, of London, Freeborn county, by Dr. R. B. Abbott, of Albert Lea. He has served ten years as superintendent of the Sunday school, and three years as treasurer of the town of London in Freeborn county; and has been clerk of his school district. No. 70, for the past twenty years. The subject of this sketch was married August 30, 1881, to Anna Smith, daughter of Edgar Smith, her parents coming from Wisconsin to Mower county iu 1867. Seven children have blessed their union: William Arthur, Olive B., Corena M. (now Mrs. William Barclay), Pearl A., Charlotte A., ]\Iargaret A. and George E. Thomas and Charlotte (Phelps) Bonnallie were natives respectively of Scotland and Canada. They came to the United States and located in Burlington, Wis., engaging in general farming until coming to Mower county in 1857, when he purchased land in Austin township, and followed farming until his wife's death in 1865. At this time he disposed of his farm. In 1867 he married ]\Irs. Peter Robertson, and settled on her farm in London township, Freeborn county, where he remained until his death.

Arne A. Huseby, chairman of the town bo^rd of Alarshall, has served in his present capacity nine years, has been district school committeeman eight years, and has worked in other positions of public and private trust and honor, being held in high esteem by the men of "his wide acquJiintance. He has accumulated all his property and land by his own determination, and rugged cliaracter, having received no help, since early boyhood, from hi§ parents or relatives. ]\Ir. Huseby 's success and present high standing in the community are a wortliy monument both to the opportunities for determined men in this fortunate country, as well as to the character and accomplishments of I\Ir. Husel)y himself. Arne A. Huseby was born in Norway, December 13, 1857, son of Anton Huseby and Christie Boyum, his wife, both now deceased. Each member of the family has achieved an enviable reputation, Olaf, a son of Anton and brother of Arne, beiii"' a liistoriaii living at Fosston, ^linti. Sister Raridi is Tuar- ried to ]\lr. Sampson Urheim, who is a quartermaster sergeant in the army of Norway, and resides in Bergen, Norway, while Bertha, a sister, is Mrs. Ole Haralson, a prominent ehiirch worker in Princeton, Minn. A half brother, James, son of Anton by his second marriage, is a farmer living near Ambrose, N. D. Arne A. Huseby was educated in Norway, and came to America April 27, 1874, engaging in fanning and railroad work until 1889, when he purchased land upon which he has since resided in Marshall township. He has greatl}^ improved the land, added several pieces to the original tract, and now has 208 acres in section 24. In 1875 he married Synneve Huke, and to this union have been born nine children, of whom six are living, as follows: Christine, born October 16, 1876, is now Mrs. John Anderson, of Clayton township ; Minnie, born Llay 2, 1878, is the wife of John Sorflaten, of Clayton township; Sophia, born April 9, 1884, is the wife of A. S. Slindee, of Marshall township ; Annie, born December 15, 1885 ; Bennie, born December 21, 1887, a graduate of the Minnesota Agricultural School, and Louis, born September 16, 1889, are at home. Mr. Huseby gives his attention largely to dairying, and has a fine herd of fifteen grade Shorthorns, twentyfive grade Holsteins, and several pure bred Holsteins, the milk from which is sold to the Cooperative creamery at Adams, of which Mr. Huseby is president. He raises oats and grains in sufficient quantities to more than take care of his home needs, and breeds hogs and poultry in quantities to supply domestic needs and to take advantage of occasional good markets.

John L. Hukee, a prominent farmer of Adams township, was born in Norway, February 3, 1856, son of Lasse and IMary Jeuson Hukee, who were born in Norway, and in 1874 took up their residence in Adams township, this county. John L. was educated in the public schools of Norway, and came to America in 1874, landing in New York, and making his way directly to Adams township. He worked on farms and on the railroad for three years, and then purchased eighty acres in Marshall township. Later he purchased property in section 4, Adams township. He first erected a log cabin and lived in this until 1880, when he built his present comfortable dwelling. He has also erected suitable outbuildings, has planted trees, cultivated the ground and conducted other improvements. He now owns 230 acres of land all in section 4, and on this he conducts general farming operations and stock breeding. He has a fine herd of Holsteins, which he keeps for dairy purposes, and the cream from this herd is sold to the Adams Cooperative creamery. Mr. Hukee is a Republican in politics, and has served as school director six years. He was married in November, 1893, to Bertha Johnson, a native of Norway. Seven children have been born, of whom

W. D. Harden

Charles S. Harden, postmaster at Le Eoy, as was his father before him, was born in Volney, Allamakee county, Iowa, November 5, 1857, son of Warren DeWitt Harden. He received his education in Volney, and also in Le Roy, to which place he was brought by his father in 1868. After leaving school, he clerked in a general store for some years, and then for five years conducted a grocery store. After selling this store, he went to the Dakotas for three months, and then from 1895 to 1900 was manager for the Palmer Bros.' lumber yard at Ostrander, ]\Iinn. Then he returned to Le Roy and clerked in the postoffice until 1904, when he was appointed postmaster, in which position he has since continued. Mr. Harden was married December 23, 1877, to Ethleen Bidwell, of Indiana, and to this imion two children have been born, Maude F., who assists her father in the postoffice, and Decorah M., who is teaching at McGregor, Iowa.

George W. W. Harden, manager of the LeRoy Fibre Company, Avas born in Volney, Iowa, IMay 3, 1862, son of AVarren DeWitt Harden. He came to LeRoy in 1868, attended school here, and then entered the State University of Minnesota, graduating from the law department in 1891. He was admitted to the bar at the same time and at once returned to LeRoy, where he has since resided. In 1893 he became much inerested in the cream industry, and since that date has been sole owner and proprietor of the LeRoy Creamery Company. In 1905 he established the LeRoy Fibre Company, but sold out in 1908, being still retained, however, as general manager. In 1901 and again in 1905 he was elected to the legislature, and for three years he has served as a member of the village council. He is a staunch Republican in politics, and attends the Presbyterian church. The subject of this sketch was married March 31, 1908, to Laura B. Stokes, of Chicago, an estimable lady of many accomplishments.

Warren DeWitt Harden, now deceased, was for over forty years a well-known citizen of the vicinity of LeRoy, his death taking place November 23, 1910, at the age of eighty years. He was born in Granville, Washington county, New York, October 27, 1830, and lived at that place until about five years of age, when his parents moved to a point in Lake county, Illinois, al)out thirty miles north of Chicago. At the age of seventeen, the subject of this sketch enlisted in the IMexican war, serving with credit until its close. Then he returned to the home farm and attained no little distinction as a horseman. In connection with his farm life he also spent several winters in the pine forests of

Michigan. He was married October -i, 1852, to Susannah Bryant, and togetlier they went to Volney, Iowa, where "Warren DeW. opened a daguerreotype establishment in 1856. Here his two oldest sons were born. He was the first postmaster at Voluey, and there he also learned the mason and stone cutting trade. During the Civil war he served in the Twenty-seventh Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and received his discharge as first sergeant in August, 1865. At the close of the war he returned home and resumed his trade, also farming two years in Ludlow township, near "Waukon, Iowa. Having injured his back, he again turned his attention to photography, coming to LeRoy in the fall of that year and conducting a gallery here for many years. He Avas appointed postmaster of LeRoy in 1898 and held that position until failing health caused him to resign in 1904. He was a member of the Masonic order, joining Eureka Lodge, No. 75, A. F. & A. M., in the year 1869, and some years later joining the chapter lodge of the same order. He was also an active member of the James George Post, G. A. R. Mr. Harden was survived by his wife and four sons, Charles S., born in 1857 ; George AV. W., born in 1862; Horace G., born in 1867, and Bertie A., born in 1871.

Joseph D. Carll, now deceased, a respected farmer of IMower county, was born near Lyons, AYayne county. New York, September 15, 1856. In the fall of 1871 his parents brought him west to Mower county, and settled on a farm in Udolpho township. He brought his young l)ride, IMaiy Bartlett, to his home in 1878, and here they remained for seven years. Later Mr. Carli purchased the farm in section 27, Udolpho township, still owned and operated by Mrs. Carll. They lived on this farm eighteen years, until on account of Mr. Carll's failing health, they moved to Lansing village, where he died in 1906. Mr. Carll was school clerk in Udolpho eighteen years, and assessor for thirteen years, the welfare and prosperity of the town being ever near and dear to his heart. J\Ir. and I\Irs. Carll were blessed with six children, of whom five are living: Jennie IM., Bessie E., Grover (deceased), Minnie and Edith. Jennie M. married C. W. Stimson and lives in Winnebago, Minn. Bessie E. married Jacob Ilahn, and lives in Udolpho. Ada is now Mrs. William Bell. Minnie and Edith live at home. Mrs. Carll is the daughter of John and Martha (Mclntyre) Bartlett, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Plattsburg, N. Y. They came west to AVisconsin, Iowa county, remained there a short time, and then moved to Richland county, to the village of Lonerock, where Mrs. Joseph D. Carll was born. Two of the sons, brothers of Mrs. Joseph D. Carll, are George W., of Bison, S. D.. and Frank L.. now a resident of the state of Washington.

J. D. Cakll And Family

Christian E. Hovda, the eapablo and obligiiig postmaster of Grand -Meadow, lias taken an active part in the progress of his coraniunity. During his term of service as postmaster, tlie Girand Meadovi' office has been raised from the fourth to the third class, three rural routes have been established and the efficiency of the service lias been greatly increased. In addition to this he has taken a leading part in the organization and development of the Farmers' Cooperative Creamery Company, of Grand Meadow, of which he is one of the stockholders. While in Frankford township he gave good service several years as township assessor. Mr. Hovda was born in Frankford township, this county, January 31, 1864, son of Ingebret 0. Hovda and Anna T. Braaten, his wafe, natives of Norway. He received his education in the district schools of his native township, and attended the high school at Spring Valley, Fillmore county, after which he rented 160 acres in Frankford township, and at the same time purchased eighty acres, thus making a farm of 240 acres, which he managed for a period of ten years. In 1897 he gave up farming and came to Grand Meadow to accept his present position. He is a Republican in politics, and a member of the INI. "\V. A., being also a stockholder in the company formed to erect the M. W. A. hall. The subject of this sketch w^as married March 19, 1890, to Betsy Kval, who was born in NoiAvay and came to America in 1880 with her parents, Mr. and ^Irs. H. S. Kval, the former of whom is dead, and the latetr of whom is still living in Grand Meadow. Mr. and Mrs. Hovda have been blessed with one daughter, Evelyn, born July 9, 1894. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

Ingebret Hovda and Anna T. Braaten, his wife, were born in Norway and came to America before the Civil war. Ingebret Hovda came with his father, Ole Hovda, in 1852, and after living in Wisconsin two years, came to Mower county in 1854 and located in Frankford township with the early settlers. Anna T. Braaten came to America with two sisters in 1861, and located in Racine township, where she lived until her marriage to Ingebret Hovda in May, 1863. They established their home on eighty acres which Ingebret had purchased in Frankford township, and were thus enjoying their honeymoon when the repeated calls came for soldiers to defend the union. Mr. Hovda therefore enlisted in Company K, First IMinnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, when he came back to Frankford and resinned farming. He added to his original purchase until he owned 180 acres, and on this he conducted general farming until 1900, when he retired and moved to Grand ^leadow village, where he lived until his death. August 18, 1905. Mrs. Hovda now makes her home with her son at the old home. In the familj' were ten children, three of whom died in infancy. The others are Christian E., Anton (deceased), Oliver, John, Emma, Anna and Edward.

Torkal Olson AldaJ, who farms a fine place of 180 acres in Udolpho, was born in Voss, Norway, June 4, 1844, and was twenty-one years of age when he came to America, locating in Dane county, and remaining two years. Then he took up his residence on his present place in Udolpho township. He has greatly improved the farm, erected a comfortable house and commodious barns, and has purchased some modern machinery which greatly facilitates his agricultural operations. Mr. Olson Aldal is a hard working man, and a thorough believer in education, having served twenty years on the school board. He was married November 15, 1872, to Julia Kauutson, of Wisconsin, and to this union haA^e been born nine cliildren, of whom four, John, Bennie, Susie and Maribo, are living. Susie, the oldest daughter, is the wife of H. H. Scagan, of Austin.

L. 0. Aldal, one of the progressive citizens of Lansing township, was born in Norway in 1856, received his primary education and also a normal course, prepared for teacher in that place, and in 1878, at the age of twenty-two, came to America, since which time he has spent practically all of his life in Lansing and vicinity working on the farm and teaching schools. Eighteen years ago he bought the SnoAV farm, which at that time was in a most primitive condition, having a log house and a iew outbuildings. This place he at once set about improving and todaj^ he has a fine place of 280 acres, the acreage being well tilled and productive, and the buildings being modern in every respect. A large house, well furnished, was erected in 1898, and a large and commodious barn was built in 1909. He has a fine household of intelligent young people, and the family is highly esteemed in the community. Believing that the development of the community goes hand in hand with the growth of school and church, he has taken a deep interest in educational affairs, and has been secretary of the Red Oak Grove Evangelical Lutheran church for many years. Mr. Aldal married Caroline Hillson and this union has been blessed with twelve children: Johanna R., George 0., Clara M., Selmer L., Ida B., Hilda M., Judith R., Olga M., Clarence R., Joscjih T., Alga M., and Martha C.

Knute A. AUrick was born in Mower county in 1867, son of Andrew and Sarah Allrick, the pioneers. He received his education in the schools of Adams and remained at home with his father assisting on the farm. From the time he was twenty-four until reaching his thirtieth year, he worked regularly for his father and at the end of that period purchased the eighty acres Avhere he now makes his home. This, at the time of purchase, was wild land, but he set about breaking and improving it and now has an excellent farm, having erected a full complement of building's and purchased an adequate amount of tools, implements and machinery. He raises some general crops, but turns much of his attention to grain and makes a specialty of Shorthorn cattle. Mr. AUrick is a Republican in politics and is now serving as road overseer. He attends the Lutheran church and belongs to the Modern Woodmen. The subject of this sketch was married in 1897 to Susie Anderson, daughter of Andrew Anderson. INIrs. Allriek was born in NorAvay, came to this country in 1892, and lived for a time in Fillmore county before coming to this county.

Andrew Anderssn, of INIarshall township, was born in Sweden in 1850, son of Andrew Larson, and came to the United States in 1880. On arrival in this country he went to Chicago and worked three years in the Pullman car shops. Then he came to Mower county and rented land. He is now in charge of tlie M. Flemming farm in section 29, where he tills 240 acres and engages in general farming on an extensive scale. In 1880 he married Annie Charlotte, a native of Sweden, and to this union has been born three children : Hilda, Arthur and Carl, all of whom are at home. IMr. Anderson is a Republican in polities, and affiliates with the Swedish Lutheran church.

Theadore Austenson is a Mower county product, having been born on the farm where he now lives, in section 24, Lyle township, August 30, 1879, son of Gunder and Helga (Emmonson) Austenson. He received his education in the district schools and then took up farming with his father until 1905, when he rented the home farm, now carrying on general farming and making a specialty of fine poultry breeding, his pride being barred Rocks, with which breed he has won many prizes at county and state fairs, having attained some prominence as a poultry fancier. He is a member of the Austin and Slower County Poultry Association. Mr. Austenson is single, a Republican in polities and a member of the Lutheran church.

Gunder Austenson was born in Norway, April 30, 1841, and there received his education, growing to manhood, and remaining until 1867, when he came to America, locating first in Nevada township. Mower county, for a few years, and later purchasing eighty acres of land in Lyle township, this county, section 24. He broke this wild land, improved it, erected buildings, and developed it into a fine place. Here he carried on general farming until 1905, when he rented his farm to his son, Tlieadore, who now conducts it. He still remains on the place-, he and his wife making their home with their sou. Mr. Austenson was married in Norway to Helga Amundson, Deceml)er 26, 1865, and to this union were born nine cliiUlren. Tlie living are: Julia.

jow Mrs. K. AV. Oliu, wife of a merchant at Sioux City, Iowa; Tlicadore, on the home farm, and ]\Iollie, who also lives at home. -Mr. Austenson is a good citizen, a Republican in polities and a niciiiber of the Lutlieran church.

Welcome Chandler, a pioneer, settled in Austin in 1837. He was a native of the Green Mountain state, born in the town of London, January 11, 1807. When he was but twelve years of age his parents emigrated to Canada and settled at Raughmont, Province of Quebec, where he grew to manhood. When he was twenty years of age he left home and settled in Shepard county, Province of Quebec, and was one of the first settlers in the town of ]\Iilton, where he purchased government land, from which he cleared the heavy timber, and where he resided until 1857, when he sold out, and with his family joined his son, David L., in ]Mower county, IMinnesota. He purchased land in section 32, Austin township, and improved a farm of eighty acres, adding to this tract and continuing general farming until his death, December 15, 1880. His wife, Amy Phelps, w-hom he married in Canada, but who was born in Vermont, died May 12, 1883.

George Chandler, a successful farmer of Austin township, was born in Shepard county, Quebec, Canada, June 28, 1845, son of AVelcome and Amy (Phelps) Chandler, the pioneers. He was brought to I\rower county by his parents at the age of twelve years, here attended school, grew to manhood and assisted his father on the farm. In 1873 he made a trip to California and then to Oregon, spending five months, after -which he returned to Mower county and accepted a clerkship in Austin. In 1878 he engaged in the grocery trade for a short time, 1)ut sold out and resumed farming. He bought ninety-one acres and took eighty acres of railroad land in section 21, Austin township, and broke it and improved it. 'Mr. Chandler has been town clerk for fifteen years and votes independently. Being an earnest church worker he has been closely identified with tlie growth of the ^Methodist faith in this locality. He has been a steward and trustee, class leader, Bible class teacher and Sunday school superintendent, and contributes liberally of time and money to the Christian cause. He is a stockholder in the Tri-State Telephone Company and in the Northwestern Portland Cement Company, of Mason City, Iowa. The subject of this sketch was married June 4, 1878, to Florence Amelia Brown, and to this union have been born 11mv chihlrni: Mabel F., Edith B. and G. Ernest.

apolis, returned to Udolplio and has since managed and conducted the home place, in sections 2G and 27. Mr. Carll lias taken an active interest in township affairs, has been town clerk, and is at the present time town supervisor. He is one of the stockholders in the Lansing Cooperative Creamery. For many years past he has been a member of Lansing Lodge, No. 72, A. F. & A. M., and of the St. Bernard Commandery, No. 13, R. A. M. Mr. Carll married Ella F. Littlefield, daughter of Aurin G. and Jemina (White) Littlefield. Aurin G. Littlefield was a native of Maine. At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in the First Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and served nearly three years, being killed on the battlefield of Chickamauga, in 1863. His wife, Jemina White, died in 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Carll have two children. Earl A. and Evered. Earl married Lettie Vaughn. Evered married Celia Teigen and they have one child, Malcolm A.

Benjamin Carll was born in Maine, and in 1815 was taken to New York state at the age of nine years by his father, also Benjamin by name, making the trip by ox team. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood in New Y^'ork state, married Martha Hamlin, and in 1863 came to Lansing. After managing a hotel there three years, h« moved to Udolpho and purchased the Timothy Andrews farm "in sections 26 and 27. Benjamin Carll died in 1902 at the age of 95 years and six months.

Benjamin M. Carll, an honored resident of Udolpho township, and courageous veteran of the Civil war, now deceased, was born in Lyons, Wayne county, New York, February 15, 1840. Tiie Civil war broke out when he was a young man, and he enlisted September 10, 1861, in Company C, Eighth New York Cavalry. His service was chiefly in Virginia. He was in the Army of the Potomac and was discharged December 8, 1864. He participated in over fifty engagements. After his discharge he at once returned to New Y'^ork, and in December of that year came to Mower county, where his parents had preceded him the year before. He Avas married February 22, 1870, to Mary C. Rhoades, daughter of Orsamus D. and Maria (Hunter) Rhoades, who was born in Chautauqua county. New Y^ork, in 1847. In the fall of 1873 :irr. Carll moved to a farm which he purchased in section 12, Udolpho township. This farm at the time was wild prairie and 'Mr. Carll set about improving it, breaking and cultivating the land and erecting suitable buildings. 'Mr. Carll was a meml)er of Henry Rogers Post. No. 11, G. A. R. He lead a goodly life and passed to his reward November 2, 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Carll were the parents of four children: Roy M., Ira O., Fred W. and ^I. Eth.el. Roy married Nora Chandler and they have two daughters. Verna and Nfllie. He lives in Mason City. Iowa. Ira died in infancy.

Fred married Lottie Churchill and they have two sous, Forest and !Milo. He resides on the old place. Ethel married Myron Beltz and lives iu ^lason City, Iowa.

Luman D. Carter, for many years a resident of Lyle township aud village, aud now a resident of Austin township, has been a prominent man in the county, and has worthily and ably filled county, township and village office. He was born near Montreal, Canada, March 7, 1841, son of John A. and Charlotte (Phelps) Carter, of New England birth, and French and English ancestry. He came to the United States with his parents in 1854, lived in Burlington, "Wis., and in September, 1859, at the age of eighteen years came to Austin township. After arriving here he attended the Austin public schools, and lays credit to the claim of being the oldest man living in tlie county who received his education iu Mower county schools. He taught school for a year and then enlisted in Company B, Second Minnesota Cavalry, serving until mustered out, December 24, 1865. During a part of this time he did service on the frontier against the Indians. He was confined for a time in a hospital at Sauk Center as the result of an injury to his foot, caused by a runaway accident. In 1865 he retui-ned to j\Iower county and took up farming in Lyle township, where he purchased IGO acres. To this tract he added from time to time until he owned 320 acres, following farming in Lyle township, and dividing his place of residence between the township and village until 1891, Avhen he removed to Austin, where he lived nine years. In 1900 he purchased his present home, prettily located on the banks of the Red Cedar river near Varco station. He rents out his land and is enjoying the rest that his many years of hard toil well deserves. Mr. Carter is a Republican in politics. He served nearly three years as deputy sheriff of Mower county ; was village recorder of Lyle for one year ; mayor of Lyle village one year; justice of the peace in Lyle township several terms and assessor o^ Lyle village and township for fourteen years. He belongs to the IMasonic order and to the G. A. R. The subject of this sketch was married September 23, 1863, to Mary E. Burgess, daughter of Johnathan Burgess, who came to Lyle township in 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Carter have been blessed witli seven children: Charles L., Edward F., Carrie, Minnie, Old Ij., Nellie M., and Edith. Charles L. is a manufacturer, living ill Fort Dodge, Iowa; Edward F. is a telegraph operator in ]\Iojara, Cal. ; Carrie is the wife of John J. Ingledrum, a real estite dealer in South Bend., Ind. ; IMinnie is the wife of Edward DeCraff, a jeweler, of LeRoy, ]\Iinn. ; Oral L., a former teacher, is the wife of Fred Lewis, a traveling salesman out of Austin; Nellie ^L is the wife of John Lewis, of Austin; Edith is the wife of W. .1. Tvler. (.r Coeiir d'Aleiie. tlie editor of llie .Tournal in

Mr. Carter lias many recollections of the early days m this state. In the spring of 1863, as he often tells with relish, he rented a piece of land in section 27, Austin township, before enlisting in the army. When he left for the frontier he gave his father charge of the matter and requested him to dispose of the wheat which in harvest time was to come to him for the rental of the laud. His father had the wheat threshed, and at a cost of thirty cents a bushel hauled to Winona, where it brought but forty cents per bushel. This, Mr. Carter declares, was his last experience at renting land.

John A. Carter was born in Vermont, of French extraction, and went to Canada as a boy. There he married Charlotte Phelps, a native of New Hampshire, of English descent, who was also taken to Canada as a child. They came to the United States in 185-1, located in Burlington, AYis., and there remained until the fall of 1859, when they came to ^Minnesota and located in Austin township, at the place then known as Cedar City. The following spi-ing they moved to section 27, and in 1861 bought forty acres of land in section 29. Later they sold out and took up their residence with their son Dan in Lyle township, John A. passing away in 1898 and his wife in 1892.

Patrick H. Carr, for a decade and a half the justice of the peace in Adams village, is a prominent man in his vicinity and well fitted for the office with which he has been honored by his fellow citizens. He was born in Rutland, Vt., March 8, 1851, son of John and Mary (Stanton) Carr, natives of County JMayo, Ireland. In early youth he learned the carpenters' trade and followed this at Adams and several other places. In 1883 he was in charge of a large bridge crew for Winston Bros., constractors for the Northern Pacific, at ]\Iissoula, Mont. He subsequently followed carpentering, contracting and bridge building continuously until 1895, when he was elected justice of the peace in the village of Adams. In this capacity he has served continuously, with the exception of one term, since 1895. He is also engaged successfully in the real estate and insurance business. Mr. Carr has been financier of the A. 0. U. W. for many years, with much credit. The subject of this sketch was married at Austin, November 26, 1875, to Lyda Bodine, of that city. She died February 21, 1880, at Sumner, Iowa, leaving one son, Benjamin J., born November 22, 1876. Benjamin joined the United States army in 1898 and is still in- the service. During his service in the Philippines he acted in the commissary department. Patrick 11. Carr is a Democrat in politics and a Catholic in religion.

Ireland, and as children came with their parents to Vermont, where they were married and remained nntil 1852, when they came west to Portage, Wis., where they took up a claim and engaged in farming until 1854, when they removed to Freeport. 111., where the head of the familj^ engaged in teaming until 1858. In that year they went to Winona, and there Mr. Carr continued as a teamster. In 1859 they returned to Freeport and there remained until the summer of 1863, when they went to ]\linoua, Iowa. There ^Ir. Carr engaged in railroad contracting for the C, M. & St. P., reaching Adams in the summer of 1867. Here he engaged in the hotel business, owning also a farm in Adams township. In 1880 he retired. He died in 1900, and his wife is still living at the ripe old age of eighty years. They were the parents of ten children: Patrick H. ; Alary, wife of AVilliam Burke, of Fort Dodge, loAva; Margaret, wife of Hon. Samuel Sweningsen, now of Long Beach, Cal. ; John "\V., a merchant in Adams ; James, carpenter and builder, of Adams ; Nellie, wife of Charles Gilligan, an extensive farmer of Adams township; Sarah, who lives at home ; William, railroad carpenter, of Adams ; Vencensia, who married William Dodge, and died November 15, 1909, leaving five children, four of whom are living in Adams with their grandmotiier, IMrs. IMary Carr. Michael Carr died in his infancy at Rockford. 111.

T. F. Cummings, Austin business man, proprietor of the T. F. Cummings bottling works, sole owner and general manager of the Cummings Brush iManufacturing Company, as well as co-partner in the Hub bottling works at Mason City, Iowa, was born in Berlin, Wis., October 15, 1865, son of Martin and Bridget (Smith) Cummings. He attended the schools of his neighborhood at Cedar Falls, Iowa, to which place he was taken by his parents in 1870. Later he took a course in the State Normal school at the same place. After leaving school he entered into the grocery business at Allison, Butler county, Iowa, and after a few years embarked in a similar line in Iowa Falls, conducting both stores at the same time. In February, 1894, he canu^ to Austin and engaged in the iiuniufacture and distribution of soda water and soft drinks, making a specialty of carl)onated water and the Siloam Springs water. Mr. Cummings is an independent voter, and belongs to the C. O. F., the B. P. O. E. and the U. C. T. He attends the Catholic chui'ch. The subject of this sketch was married in December, lcS!).'5, to Maud Ilursey, and this union has been blessed with one son, Paul, born August 8, 1896.

Mnrtin Cummings and Bridget Smith, his wife, were natives of li'i'liiiid. and caiMc to Amcrii'a as children. For many years they live;l ill I'.erlin. Wis., and in ISliC move.! witli tlieir I'amilv to

The Cummings Brush IManufaeturing Company has been in operation since August, 1910, and while only a new business, it has created a great demand for its manufactured goods. The Cummings brushes are on the market in many of our largest cities, handled by .jobbers and Avholesalers in Cincinnati, New York city, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Des Moines, Kansas City, Omaha, Council Bluflt's, Minneapolis, St. Paul, LaCrosse, Dubuque, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and many other towns and villages. jMr. Cummings has put oUt a very neat and up-to-date catalogue and his system of putting manufactured goods on the market has proved a success in every line he has undertaken.

Edward D. Claggett, of Austin, the southern IMinnesota and northern Iowa agent for Hamm's Brewing Company, was born in Oshkosh, Wis., March 8, 1863, going to Waupon, AVis., when very young, moving with his family to Brown county, ^linnesota, at the age of fourteen years. After attaining manhood's estate he opened a livery at Princeton, Mille Lacs county, this state, and conducted it for ten years. In 1896 he was elected sheriff of that county and held the position eight years, in the meantime serving the city of Princeton as marshal for six years. In the winter of 1905 he moved to St. Paul, served as sergeant-at-arms at the first session of the legislature held in the new capitol, and then went on the road two years for a St. Paul wholesale house. April 20, 1907, he came to Austin and took up the duties of his present position. He belongs to the B. P. 0. E., the K. of P., and the I. 0. 0. F., as well as to the Austin Commercial Club and the Austin and Mower County Automobile Club. The sub.ject of this sketch was married in April, 1890, and to this union one daughter, Edna ]\I., was born.

R. A. Carmichael, jailer of Mower county, and deputy sherift' under Nicholas Nicholson, was born in Mercer county, Pennsylvania, August 25, 1859, son of John and Eleanor (Fowler) Carmichael, of Scotch and English descent, the former dying in 1881 and the latter in 1859. R. A. received his early education in the public schools and then took a course in the State Normal school at Edinborough, Pa. He then started teaching at the age of eigiiteen years, but two years later, on account of his father's health, and his desire to l)e with him, he gave up teaching and took a course in the Eastman Business College, at Pouglikeepsie, .V. Y. Then he returned home and took charge of the home farm until April. 1884. after Avhich he went to Schuyler, in Colfax Cdiinly. Xi'l)i-aska. and engaged in linediiig and selling horses.

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The folio wiug year he returned to Pennsylvania and took up work as a carpenter for the Standard Oil Company, at Oil City, Pa. In October, 1886, he came west, worked on a. construction crew for the C, M. & St. P. at Austin and ^Minneapolis two years, and then on construction work for the Soo line from Minneapolis to Sault Ste. Marie for a time. After a short trip east, he again came to Austin in January, 1891, and worked as a carpenter until 1894. Then he was appointed on the police force, and served eight years. January 1, 1905. he as.sumed his present duties. Mr. Carmichael is a Republican in politics, and belongs to the A. 0. U. W. and the Austin Commercial Club. He was married September 16, 1881, to Anna M. ]\IcConnell, who died January 5, 1885. One son, J. Dudley, was born July 22, 1882, and died December 26, 1884, both he and his mother succumbing to black diphtheria at Schuyler, Neb. Mr. Carmichael was married the second time, January 29, 1891, to Mary E. Adams, of Austin, and this union has resulted in two children : H. Marcella, June 27, 1901, and Mildred E., born October 12, 1902. The family residence is at 108 North Chatham street.

George N. Campbell was born in Frederickton, New Brunswick, May 2, 1841, there received his education and grew to manhood. At a suitable age he took up the blacksmith trade, thoroughly mastering that branch of industry. In 1875 he came to ;\Iower county and located at Taopi, where he took up his trade as blacksmith, which he followed iintil 1897, when he was appointed postmaster, a position he retained imtil his death, November 21, 1902. Mr. Campbell was a Republican in politics and served as a member of the village council, always taking an active part in the progress and betterment of the village of which he was one of the earliest settlers. He was married October 7, 1891, at LeRoy, this county, to Jane Wright, and to this union was born one daughter. Hazel ]\I., who died March 24, 1902, at seven years of age. IMrs. Campliell was appointed to succeed her husband, and has held the position ever since.

Mrs. Jane Wright Campbell, postmistress at Taopi, was born in Arena, Iowa county, Wisconsin, April 30, 1857, daughter of Thomas and Emma Wright, natives of England, who came to America in 1854, located in Troy, N. Y., and there remained until 1857, when they came to Arena, Wis., where they engaged in farming the ])alance of their days. Jane Wright received her education in the public schools of Arena and remained at home with her mother until her marriage on October 7, 1891, at LeRoy, this county, to George N. Campbell. They established their home in Taoi)i, and since her hus])and's death ^Irs. Cam]il)ell has served most efficiently as postmistress, being a lliorough business woman

Frank D. Cronon, the genial and ettieient eity clerk of Austin, was born in this eity August 25, 1877, son of James and Mary (Kelley) Cronon. He attended the public schools and worked for several years in his father's store, remaining there until the tatter's death, after Avhich Frank D. continued the business until 1909, when the business was sold out and he went on the road for Foley Bros. & Kelley, grocers. In 1910 j\Ir. Cronon was elected to his present office and took up his duties in August. He belongs to the I. C. M. A., the Elks, the Knights of Columbus, the Foresters, and the South Dakota Traveling jMen's Association. The subject of this sketch was married to INIary Quinlan, at Harvard, 111., daughter of John Quinlan, of Lake Geneva, Wis. Mrs. Cronon was born at Elgin, 111., and tliis union has been blessed with two children : Francis AVarren and Robert Wendall.

James Cronon. was born in Saratoga, N. Y., and married ]\Iary Kelley, a native of Richmond, Virginia. He came to Austin in the seventies and opened a cigar and confectionery store, which he eondiicted until his death, January 12, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Cronon had four children, Ida, Frank D., Angela and Agnes.

I. B. Christianson, a well-known citizen of Udolpho, in which his parents were among the very earliest settlers, Avas born in that township October 31, 1876, son of Bennett and Barbro (Ingerbretson) Christianson. He was reared on the home farm, attended the schools of his neighborhood and supplemented this with a course at St. Ansgar, Iowa. Five years ago he purchased his present farm, erected a home and other buildings, and has since carried on general farming. Ever since residing in his present location he has been a member of the school board, and he is active in the cause of education. He married Betsey Egtvet and they have four children, Leon, Berther, Ruby and Irene. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church.

Bennett Christianson, the Udolpho pioneer, Avas born in Norway, November 11, 1843, and in 18-16 came Avith his parents to Dane County, Wis. In 1855 the family came to INIoAver county and settled in section 19, Udolpho toAvnship. The father of Bennett died in 187-4. Bennett Avas married in 1870 to Barbara Ingerbretson, and this union resulted in ten children : Rosa, Mary D., Christian B., Ingerbret, Jane C, Clara B., Lena, Maline, Inga and Bennie. ]Mr. Christianson serA'ed the toAvnship in A'arious capacities at different times, including the offices of treasurer and member of the toAvn board.

Carl A. Carlson, now deceased, for many years a foundry owner in Austin, Avas born in SAveden, married there, and came to America in 1870. They at once located in Austin. wiuM-e for a time Mr. Carlson Avorked at his trade as blacksmith for the C, M. & St. Paul. After a time, in company with a partner, he went into the foundry business for himself, the tirm name being Carlson & Anderson. This concern did a general foundry business, but after a time ill health compelled Mr. Carlson to retire. He patiently endured an illness extending over the long period of nine years, and finally departed this life June 12, 1910. Mr. Carlson married Anna Matilda Olson, daughter of Carl Olson, the latter being a native of Sweden, who farmed all his life and died in South Dakota in 1898. To Mr. and Mrs. Carlson were born six children : Hattie, now Mrs. John Anderson ; Anna, now Mrs. L. F. Clausen ; C. Arthur, Herbert, and Al)bie, now I\Irs. C. E. Hoveland.

Thomas Cronan, retired elevator owner, now living in Austin, was born in Northfield, Vt., May 18, 1858, son of Patrick and Mary (Grace) Cronan. He was brought to Rose Creek by his parents in 1868, and here he was reared to manhood, receiving a good common education in the public schools. When he grew to manhood he entered the elevator business with his brother, John, and in this line he continued until his retirement from active business in 1909. In 1910 he took up his permanent residence in Austin. While in Rose Creek he served as postmaster three years, and was school treasurer some seventeen years. He is a member of the Elks, the Foresters and the United Workmen. Mr. Cronan married Mark Keefe, daughter of Cornelius Keefe, and they have one child, Esther.

Patrick Cronan was born in Ireland and there married ]\Iary Grace. They came to America in 1849 or 1850, and lived in Boston, I\Iass., three or four years, after which they located in Northfield, Vt. They came to Rose Creek in 1868.

Michael Carroll, who has farmed for a quarter of a century, on section '-'u), Red Rock township, was born in Ireland, October 29, 1842, son of Daniel and ]\Iary (Dolan) Carroll. He came to America in 1863, and after living a year in Waterbury. Conn., worked in various places in various employments, and finally took up railroading, serving several years in the employ of the C, M. & St. P. In 1886 he came to Red Rock, purchased the (piarter section where he now resides, and built a shack in which the family lived until he built the comfortable home wherein he now resides. Mr. Carroll married Katherine IMcDonald, daughter of Thomas and Bridget (Maughan) IMcDonald, and the chil dren born were named AVilliam, Daniel, Edward, John, James (deceased), Michael, ]\Iary. Frank, Agnes and Anna. Mary married Michael Daley. The family fnith is that of the St. Augustine church, Austin.

Robert Collins, a popular farmer of IMower county, lias a fine farm, of whieh eighty acres is in section 25, Windom township, and forty acres in section 30, Marshall township. He has a pleasant home, good barns and modern machinery. Robert Collins was born March 3, 1856, in Illinois. When young he was taken by his parents to Janesville, Wis., three years later to Iowa county, Wisconsin, and was there reared and educated. After living there twelve years he came to Windom township and purchased his present farm, since which date he has continued in agricultural pursuits. Mr. Collins is a Democrat in politics and attends the Catholic church. He was married June 6, 1877, to Katherine ]\Iadden, daughter of William jNIadden and Bridget (Larkin) jMadden, both natives of Ireland, who came to this country in 1842 and first settled in Freeport, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collins have six children : William, of Nelson county, North Dakota ; Michael, at home ; Robert, of Nelson county. North Dakota ; Thomas and Frances, at home, and Mary, a teacher at Campbell, Minn.

Nicholas Cress, now deceased, was an estimable citizen of Windom township, hard working, honest and substantial. He was born in Germany, December 16, 1849, son of John and Elizabeth Cress, also born in Germany. He came to this country at about seventeen years of age, and located in Dubuque, where he remained about two years. Then he came to Windom township and soon purchased 280 acres of land, 160 of which was located in section 36, Windom, and 120 in section 31, Marshall township. On this place he conducted successful farming operations until his lamented death, February 18, 1903. He was married November 17, 1874, to Margaret Majerus, daughter of Peter and Kathrina IMajerus, both natives of Germany. To Mr. and Mrs. Cress Avere born nine children : John, deceased ; Anna, wife of J. B. Fink, of Rose Creek ; Michael, deceased ; Peter, a physician, of Ellsworth, Minn.; Henry, deceased; William, who farms on the old homestead ; John and INIary, at home, and Henry, deceased. Mrs. Cress resides in Rose Creek village. The parents of Mrs. Cress came from Germany to Staceyville, Iowa, and thence to Rose Creek, where the mother died. The father died in Lyle township, July 28, 1902.

Henry Dennis, oldest son of Sylvester A. and Kebecka (Arnold) Dennis, was born in Allamakee county, Iowa, was reared on his father's farm, and at the age of twenty-three married Caroline Abrahamson, daughter of Augustus and Maria (Anderson) Abrahamson, the latter of whom was born in 1827, both parents being natives of Sweden. After his marriage. Henry Dennis went to farming in Udolpho township and contiiuied in this occupation for twenty-seven years before coming to tlie city of Austin. 'Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dennis have one son, Alfred H., who now manages the home farm. He married Helen Kunotson, and they liavi' two children, Ervin and Hazel C.

Thomas Dugan, a retired blacksmith, now^ living in Austin, was l)oru in .Milwaukee, AVis., April 30, 1844, son of Cormiek and Catherine (iMcNab) Dugan. At the age of fourteen Thomas started out in life for himself by hiring out to a farmer in Rock county, Wisconsin. In 1861 he went to Janesville, in tlie same state, and learned the blacksmith trade. There he remained until 1866, when he came to Minnesota and purchased 160 acres of wild land in London township, Freeborn county. On this tract he built a log house and farmed for two years, but after that left his wife to manage the farm and took up work at his trade in Austin. After three years of the arrangement he sold his farm and moved his family to Austin. In 1871 he engaged in business for himself in this city and was very successful in all his undertakings, doing general smithy work and manufacturing vehicles of various kinds. In 1902 he sold out this business, and also a farm of 160 acres which he had purchased in Lansing township, and retired. For seventeen years Mr. Dugan was chief of the Aiistin fire department, was president of the State Firemen's Association in 1899, and in 1898 was elected fifth president of the National Firemen's Association, at the convention held in Chicago. He has also been through the chairs of the local I. 0. 0. F. The subject of this sketch was married April 1, 1864, at Porter, Rock county, Wisconsin, to Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of George and IMargaret (Lang) Robertson, and this union has been blessed with ten children: Minnie M., George AV., Catherine, Flora E., Harry, Sheridan E., Alary, an infant, AI. Jean, and Hazel Isabel. Minnie was born July 19, 1865, and is noAV j\Irs. Charles Crocker, of Lincoln, Neb. George AV. was born February 9, 1867, and lives in Austin. Catherine was born September 26, 1868, and is now Mrs. AVilliam Nichols, of Fargo, N. D. Flora E., horn October 15, 1870, lives on a farm near Napoleon, N. D., and is now Mrs. W. 0. Harrison. Harry was born September 17, 1872, and also lives near Napoleon, N. D. Sheridan E., born October 4, 1874, now lives in Bismarck, N. D. Mary was born September 27, 1876. Tlie unnamed infant was born February 22, 1884. Al. Jean was ])orn Alarch 1, 1886. She graduated from the Austin high school and from the AVinona State Normal school with higli lionors, and is now a successful teacher. Hazel Isabel was born September 15, 1887. graduated from the Lincoln new high school, and is now a successful teacher. Cormiek Dugan eame 1o America from Tyrone county, Ireland, in 1836, and two years later brought over bis iMiiiily, his wife, Catherine McNab, being a native of the same coiiiity. After living a while in Taun- ton, ]\rass., they eanu' wrst in 1842 and located in Milwaukee. Wis. There Cormicdc was a stoek huyi'i- and was nii'etin.<i- with much success in this line, when in 1846 he met an untimely end, being killed by a savage kick from a horse. His wife iolloweil him to the Great Beyond, April 13, 1855.

George Robertson was born in Scotland, and fiu'i'e married ^Margaret Lang, a native of the same country. They came to America in 1844, located in Porter, Rock county, Wisconsin, and engaged in farming until George Robertson died in 1859. The family then lived on the farm until 1865, when they sold out and came . to Minnesota, locating in London township, Freeborn county, on a farm. In 1881 ]\Irs. Robertson sold her farm and made her home with her children until her death in Austin, in 1896. Their daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Dugan, was born November 14, 1846, at Porter, Rock county, Wisconsin.

Andrew Dovenberg, now deceased, never resided in ^Nlower county, but has a large family here, Jiis widow and children having taken up their residence in Austin after his death. He was born in Germany, came to America, located in Indiana, and there in 1863 was married, his wife's maiden name being Barbara Rush. She was born in Germany in 1846, and came to America with her parents when but two years of age. Her parents remained in Hamilton, Ohio, six years and then located in Indiana. There the marriage took place, and in 1869 Mr. and .Mrs. Dovenberg went to Ridgeway, Iowa, and remained four years. Preston, ^linu., was their next dwelling place. There j\Ir. Doven- 1ierg was injured by one of his horses, and from the effects of the accident died shortly afterward. Subsequent to the death of her husband Mrs. Dovenberg took up her residence in Austin, where she has since lived, at the present time making her home in a fine residence on Mill street. She has worked hard for her children, and in them she takes her greatest joy and pride, her great grandchildren, Donald and Vera, being her special happiness. The nine children born to Mr. and ]Mrs. Dovenberg were Elizabeth, Dora, George, John, Louis, Edward, Daniel, Cora and Ennna. Elizabeth married W^illiam Brown, and they live in Decorah, Iowa, having twelve children: Leah, Reuben, Roy, Raymond, AVilliam, Daisy, Carlie, Claude, Ned, Harry, Daniel and Sadie. Leah, the oldest child of Mr. and ^Irs. Brown, married Adam Barsh, and they have two children, Donald and Vera. Dora, the second daughter of Mr. and ]Mrs. Dovenberg, married Joiin Furtney, and they have three children: Raymond, Hazel and Dorothy. George married Sarah ]\Iapes and they have three children: P^arle, Vernon and Ladice. John married Sarah Hale. Louis married Ella Swainson and they have two children, Doris and Donald. Edward and Daniel, the si.xth an<l seventh children of .Mr. and

Mrs. Dovenberg, are engineers on the C, M. & St. P. Cora and Emma are at home. Cora is a dressmaker and Emma assistant bookkeeper at Ilorniers provision market.

George D. Detwiler, of Austin, was born in Ontario, Canada, and there married Elizabeth (Kepkey) DetAviler, also a native of the same province. They came to Minnesota in 1879, located in Austin, and became well-to-do citizens. George D. was at first a mason contractor, but of late he has devoted the larger part of his time to house moving. His wife died February 10, 1910. Their son, John E., is a prominent real estate dealer of Austin. Tavo daughters, Mary A., living at Austin, and Anna B., at Chicago,

John E. Detwiler, the real estate, insurance and loan broker, was born in Port Elgin, Ontario, and as a boy Avas brought to Austin, AA'here he has since spent the larger part of his time. He Avas educated in the public schools, and then in 1889 started out to see the Avorld before settling down. Acting as a picture canA'asser, lie toured the Pacific coast for one year, Adsiting all the important tOAA'ns and also many of the smaller ones all along the line from Victoria, B. C, to San Francisco. After returning to Austin he went to IMinneapolis, studied a short time in the law department of the University of Minnesota, and then in 1891 entered a laAV school at St. Louis, Mo. Again he returned to Austin and entered into the insurance business, later taking up railroad Avork, but still later again resuming the insurance line. In 1900 he formed a partnership Avith his father in the housemoving business and continued thus until January 1, 1910, Avhen he again took up real estate, farm loans and insurance, dealing extensively in i\Iinnesota and Dakota lands. Mr. DetAviler served eight years as a member of Company G, Second Regiment, M. N. G., and in 1896 resigned, at that time having attained the rank of second lieutenant. During the Spanish-American Avar he recruited a volunteer company, but it Avas never called into serA'- iee, and after the battle of Santiago, was disbanded. Mr. Det- Aviler is a member of the Masonic order and of the M. W. A. He also belongs to the Austin Commercial club, is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Baptist church. The subject of this sketch Avas married January 30, 1906, at Austin, to Grace E. Baird, daughter of j\Irs. George Baird, and this union has been blessed with one child, Baird E., born April 11, 1908. The family residence is at 302 South St. Paul.

Henry F. Deming, a Avell-knoAvn farmer of Nevada toAvnship, noAv living in Austin, Avas born in AntAverp, Jefferson county, NeAV York, December 25, 1825, son of the Rev. Rufus and Julia M. (Porter) Deming. He received his education in the public schools of NeAV York, and in a grammar school taught by his father. After his school days were over he farmed for a while and then taught school in New York state and Canada. In 1856 he removed to Wisconsin and farmed and taught school until 1863, when he came to Mower county and located in Nevada township, where he took a homestead of 100 acres in section 6. This was wild land, but he soon had it under cultivation and yielding abundantly. In 1883 he removed to Austin township, and in 1892 purchased forty acres of school land, where he remained until 1910, when he retired and moved to a pleasant home situated on five acres of land just outside of the city limits of Austin. While in Nevada township Mr. Deming served as supervisor of Nevada township eight years, and as clerk and treasurer of the school board for many terms. He also represented his district in the lower house of the state legislature in 1876. Owing to his early experience as a teacher, Mr. Deming has continued through life as an ardent friend of all educational movements, and he helped to organize no less than two districts in Nevada township, the better to supply the school needs of the township. The subject of this sketch was married April 12, 1853, at Cattaraugus, Franklin county, New York, to Mary E. Bennett, who died April 14, 1909, leaving four children: Charles F., of Canby, Yellow Medicine county, Minnesota; Jessie, who is with her father; Eva, now Mrs. William Clift, and Bertha, now Mrs. Harry Buck. The family attends the Presbyterian church. Rev. Rufus Deming was born in New York state, graduated from Hamilton college, and was ordained a Presbyterian clergyman. This profession he followed in New York state all his life. He died April 12, 1868, his wife, Jiilia A. Porter, passing away February 24, 1873.

Warren H. Dean, the capable cashier of the State bank, of Rose Creek, Avas born in Austin, Minn., February 7, 1876, son o£ Warren H. and Sophrona (Hubbard) Dean. He attended the Northfield public schools and then entered Carleton college, attending that institution two years. Later he entered the Riverview Military Academy at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and remained there two years, continuing his studies by taking a one year business course at the Eastman college, in the same city. In 1903 he came to Mower county and located at Adams and entered the First National bank for the purpose of learning the banking business, later becoming the assistant cashier. In 1906 he came to Rose Creek and accepted his present position as cashier of the Rose Creek State bank, of which his mother is president. In this capacity he has proven a capable business man, and has performed his duties to his own credit, and to the satisfaction of the public at large. He also deals in real estate and insurance, is a stockholder in the First National Bank of

Warren H. Dean A\as Itorn in Deposit, Boone county, New York, November lU, 1820. He engaged in the lumber business at Tthaea, N. Y., for a number of years, after which he removed to NcAv York city and entered the lumber firm of H. "NV. Sage as a partner, remaining twenty years. Leaving New York, he established a large lumber business at Toledo, Ohio, remaining in that city until 1871, Avhen he moved to St. Paul, Minn. In 1872 he built the lirst line of street railway in that city. In 1874 he sold his interest in the street railway, receiving in part payment several large tracts of land in ]\Iower county, besides city property in St. Paul. After spending one year in travel Avith his family he moved to Mower county and began the improvement of his land. Mr. Dean was twice married. His first wife died, leaving two sons, Harry and Oscar, only one of whom is now living. He Avas married the second time, at Toledo, Ohio, to Sophronia Hubbard. To this marriage Avere born four children, all of Avliom are noAv living: "William "W., Mrs. A. J. "Woodcock, "Warren H. and Mrs. H. C. Maughan. After Mr. Dean's death the family removed to Nortlifield, Avhere the children Avere educated. Mr. Dean died October 7, 1880. and ]Mrs. Dean now lives in Minneapolis.

Swend K. Dahle, living in section 13, Red Rock toAvnship, Avas born in Hardanger, NorAvay, October 8, 1864, son of Knute Olson Dahle and Anna T. (Holven) Dahle. SAvend K. came to Amei'ica in 1886, Avith his brother, Knute, and arrived in BroAvnsdale, June 16, of that year. He Avorked out until he Avas married in 1891, and then came to the farm he noAV occupies. This place consists of 340 Avell tilled acres, Avith large orchard and suitable trees, a remodeled farm house originally erected in 1874, fine barns and modeni machinery. In 1910 he erected tAvo silos, one one each of his farms. .Mr. Dahle is a straight Rep\iblican, and Avas tOAvn treasurer five years. He married Edna M., daughter of Archibald and Ellen (Simpson) RockAvell, and they are the parents of three children: Ella H. K., aged fifteen years; Harold K., aged eleven years, and Pearl F., aged three years.

N. K. Dahle, hardware merchant, and president of the State Bank of Brownsdale, Avas born in NorAvay, May 3, 1856, son of Knute O. Daiile. and came to America in 1880. May 18 of that year he located in BroAvnsdale, this county. For three years he pursued his trade as a tailor, Avorking in ]\Iiuneapoiis and other l)hici's until 1883, after Aviiieh he Avorked in a liardAvare store in i\Iiiintiipolis, three years. In 1886 he purchased a hardAvare store in Hayfield, Minn., and after scA'en years of success there, sold out and went to Cheney, Spokane county, Washington, where he -purchased a hardware store wliich he conducted for four years. In 1897 he sold out and returned to Brownsdale, where he engaged in tlie hardware business with liis brother. Six years later he purchased his brother's interest and has since continued tlie business alone. AVhen the State Bank was organized in 190-4 lie became president and has since retained that position. Mr. Dahle takes an interest in everything pertaining to the growth and welfare of Brownsdale and is a thorough believer in education. He takes a prominent part in the activities of the school board, of which he is a prominent member, and is also a popular member of Lafayette Lodge, No. 116, A. F. & A. M. He married Julia Distad, of Ilayfield, and they have three children: Clarence, Chester and Gertrude.

Cornelius Downey, a substantial farmer of AYindom towusiiip, was born in Ontario, Canada, May 11, 1855, son of Thomas and Bridget (]Mangen) Downey, natives of Ireland who came to Canada in 1847, and to Chippewa county, Wisconsin, in 1877, the father dying there April 28, 1882, and the mother, June 28, 1889, leaving nine children: Ellen, Johannah (deceased), Michael, Mary, Thomas (deceased), Maggie, Cornelius, John (deceased) and Bridget. Cornelius remained with his parents until twentysix years of age, and came to Minnesota in 1885. At once upon his arrival here he located on the 176 acres in section 31, "Windom township, where he still resides, carrying on farming in a modern manner. He was married July 12, 1881, to Catherine i\IcCauley, daughter of James and Nancy McCauley, natives of Vermont, who came to America in 1847, lived a time in Vermont, came to Houston county, Minnesota, in 1854, and there ended their days, the father dying September 4, 1886, and the mother November 1, 1894. To Mr. and Mrs. Downey have been born eight children: Mary is tlie wife of M. B. Perkins, of Windom township; Margaret (deceased) ; John, Thomas and Elmer are in Austin; Alice and Thresa live at home; Catherine (deceased).

John Ea^en, who has resided on his present farm in Red Rock township since 1868, was born in Canada, ^lay 1, 1843. and as a small boy was taken first to Illinois and later to Brooktield, Waukesha county, "Wisconsin, where his parents died. John Eagan came to Slower county in July, 1865, and rented land in Red Rock township until 1868, when he took up his residence in a log cabin which he built on section 25. This log cabin was replaced witli a modern dMelling in 1898, but the old cabin is still standing, carefully preserved as a valued ri'lic of the past. The farm consists of 160 well tilled acres of land. ^Ir. Eagen has not cared to engage actively in politics, but has consented at various times to serve as treasurer and pathmastcr of the town. Joliii Kageii was married August 28, 1859, to Kllen M. McCJovei-ii, daughter of Terrance and Bridget (Carson) McGovern, born in ]Monroe county, New York, January 13, 1849. Mr. and !Mrs. Eageu are the parents of six children : Francis M., Margaret A., Charles A., ^Villiam J., Philip Howard and Joseph. Francis ]\I. died in infancy. Margaret A. married M. J. Keenan, and they have three children: Helen (deceased), Geraldiue and Eleanor. Charles A. lives in Austin. William J. has a farm near his parents' farm and operates both places. He married Maude Rector, of Lansing, and they have three children: Myron P. (deceased), Arnold E. and Walter P. Philip Howard married Margaret, now deceased, a daughter of W. H. Lawrence, and they had four children: Elwin, Harry, Francis L. (deceased), and Donald J. P. H. owns a farm in Red Rock township. Joseph, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Eagen, is dead. Charles A. was married to jMarie Nipstad, of Austin. They have three children; John B., Alyious F. and Margaret E.

Lars P. Egtvet, who owns and operates a fine farm in the neighborhood of Corning, was born in Vos, Norway, in 1843, and came to this country Avith his parents in 1846. They settled on a farm in Dane county, "Wisconsin, and there Lars received his education and grew to sturdy manhood amid agricultural pursuits. After reaching the years of maturity, he left home and came to Freeborn county, remaining, however, but a few months. He subsequently lived a year in Udolpho and four years in Red Rock, coming to Lansing township in 1885. He has been very successful, lives in comfort, and has raised a fine family. His farm of 191 acres of well tilled land lies partially in Freeborn county and partially in Mower county. jMr. Egtvet was married in 1869 to Ingebor "Winger, and this union has been blessed with eleven children, of whom nine are living. They are: Emma, Frena, Betsy, Peter, Edwin, Henry, Oliver, George and Hattie E. Emma is the wife of Lars Hanson ; Irena is the wife of T. Nelson ; Betsy is the wife of Ingerbright Christianson ; Edwin and Oliver live in Dakota.

A. M. Elmer, a successful young farmer of Austin township, has charge of 265 acres owned by his parents, and has demonstrated his fitness for the responsibility. He was born in Green county, Wisconsin, December 13, 1889, son of J. P. and Fannie Elmer, coming to IMower county with them in 1900 at the age of eleven years. He attended tlie district schools of his native county and Austin township, taking courses in the Austin higii sdiool and the Southern IMinnesota Normal college, graduating from tlie latter in 1907. He at once upon graduation entered the Union National Bank, at IMinot, N. D., in a clerical position, and wns lalcr employed ])y tlic First National Bank, of Aberdeen, S. I)., irtui'iiiiig 1(1 liis lidiiic ill the spring of 1910. September 19

J. P. Elmer was born in Green county, Wisconsin, and there married Fannie Elmer, a native of the same county. In 1900 they came to Austin township and purchased 265 acres of land in section 16, where they took up their home. At the present time they are in North Dakota, and their son has charge of the farm. Aside from this son, A. M., there are five other children : Mrs. Lucinda Paulson, of Crosbj^ N. D. ; Samuel, of the United States navy; Adam, cashier of a dairy lunch at Minneapolis ; Walter, who is at home on the farm, and Floretta, of Crosby, N. D.

Edward H. Elward, who is connected with the Austin fire depfirtmeut, was born in Benson, Vt., September 25, 1861, son of Michael and Elizabeth Elward, both natives of Ireland. In early life Edward H. attended the district schools of Vermont and then in 1880 came to Austin, in which vicinity he farmed from that date until 1892, when he accepted his present position with the city. He affiliates with the Elks, the Woodmen, the Workmen and the Odd T^'ellows. Mr. Elward was married for the first time to Mary Prouty, by whom he had five children; Lee, who married Mary Woodward; Lynn, W^illiam, Walter and Ruth. Mr. Elward married for his second wife Inize Prouty, and to this union have been born two children, John and Paul.

John F. Fairbanks, for twenty-six years past a successful dealer in coal, fuel and lime, at Austin, was born in ]\Iitchell county, Iowa, July 25, 1857, son of Alonzo Fairbanks, a war-time miller in Austin, and later a Mower county farmer. John F. passed through the usual experiences of the average farmer boy, worked on the farm, attended the district schools and grew to healthy young manhood. He worked for a time in an elevator and then engaged in the business which he still conducts. Mr. Fairbanks married IMary Vaughn, daughter of Albert Vaughn, a 7iative of Virginia, and they have two sons, Harold V. and Rodney Dean. Mr. Fairbanks is an Odd Fellow, and for many years has served on the Austin school board. He is a member of the ^Methodist church and of the Republican party.

Alonzo Fairbanks was born in Vermont and married Ellen ^I. Backus. They came west in 1855 and located in ]\Iitchell county, Iowa, remaining there until 1861, when Alonzo came to Austin, and after Avorking for a time in a saw mill, became interested in the milling business with the Bemis brothers. At tiiat time the business was in but primitive shape and ]Mr. Fairbanks soon returned to his former occupation as a farmer. He now resides in Blooming Prairie, ]\Iinn. Ilis wife died in 1887.

of Lyle, was born in Bedford, Bedford county, Pennsylvania, August 5, 1850, son of AVilliam and Ilanna (Davis) Frazer. with whom he Avent to Illinois in 1861, and to Arkansas in 1868, "William Frazier dying in 1885 and Ilanna Frazer in 1878. "William A. attended the public schools of Illinois and Arkansas, and then entered the University of Kansas City, graduating from the medical department in 1886. In addition to this he has taken special courses in postgraduate work in Chicago in 1890, 1896 and 1000, thus keeping thoroughly abreast with the latest developments in the realms of medicine and surgery. After practicing in Lynn county, Kansas, in a village called Blooming Grove, Dr. Frazer came to Lyle in 1888 and has since maintained his office here, having a large practice in village and county. Being thoi'oughly ethical in his profession, he has allied himself with the American, the Minnesota State and the ]MoAver County Medical Associations, of wj)ich latter he has served as president. He is at present the village health officer, has been justice of -the peace, and belongs to the Zvlasons, the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Brothei"- hood of America. He is a Prohibitionist in polities, and in religion holds to the stern tenets of the Quakers, though he attends the Congregational church. Dr. Frazer married Viola C. Johnson, of Ilindsville, Ark., the ceremony taking place February 3, 1875. This union has been blessed Avith six children, four of Avhom are living: May is a student at one of the colleges at Oxford Unii^yersity, Oxford, England ; Ray is manager of the Lyle Corr\igated Culvert Company, at Minneapolis; J. D. lives at home and is an insurance agent ; "William ]\I. is a student in the University of iMinesoln.

Robert M. Foster, one of the venerable pioneers, has nearl.v readied the four score and ten mark in his span of years. Ha was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, November 25, 1821, son of John and Catherine (Cosgray) Foster, the former born in Maryland and the latter in Ireland, she coming to America at the age of tAvelve years, liobert M. grew to manhood in Fayette county, and wlicn Iwcnty-two years of age went to Jefferson county, Ohio, tlierc remaining ten years. He then started for ^Minnesota, taking a trip 1)y rail to Pittsl)urg, Pa., thence to Cairo, 111., by boat, then up tiie ]\Iississii)pi to St. Louis, and thence to Dubuque, Iowa, remaining thei-c a iiKuilb. lie llicn rcai-licd Forestville, in Fillmore county, tliis state, and on OctoluT 1, 1853, opened a little store, which has since been conducted by some one in the family, being at the present time nmnaged by a nephew, Tiiomas J. ]\Ieighen. In 1876 ^Ir. Fo.ster went four miles west of his first residence and purchased a half section in Forestvdle townsliip, on wliicli tract lie farmed initil 1885, when lie sohl out and iiuri-lijiscd a hall' section ncai- Preston, in the same county.

Mr. Foster has been practically retired for a number of years and now resides in his large and pleasant home on Kenwood avenue, spending the twilight years of his life surrounded by comfort and care. Mr. Foster married for his first Avife, in 1854, Elizabeth Renslow, Avho bore him ten children, all of whom are living except one. Elizabeth Foster died on the farm near Preston, and later i\[r. Foster married Magdaline Van IMackelenbergh, a native of Holland, on April 10, 1893.

Henry D. Fairbanks, partner in the firm of Fairl)anks Brothers, leading photographers of Austin, was born in Brandon, Vt., April 13, 1869, son of Luke B. and Caro (Bowen) Fairbanks. Hefuy was brought to Mower county by his parents at the age of tbree years, and was here reared to manhood, attending the district schools of AVindom township. At the age of 22 years he came to Austin, and took up the photographic art Avith E. H. Ausfin. Later he formed a partnership with G. S. Hildahl, but in 1894 Mr. Hildahl died and Guy L. Fairbanks took his place in the firm, the company assuming its present designation. They maintain branch studios at Adams, Blooming Prairie and Lyle. They have built up a large trade and do excellent work. Henry D. Fairbanks belongs to the Royal Arcanum, and to the Austin and Mower County Automobile Clubs. He was married September 3, 1895, to Kate Beach, of this place, and their union has been blessed with two children : Katie Marie and Howell. The family residence is at 709 Lansing avenue.

Guy L. Fairbanks, of Austin, partner in the firm of Fairbanks Brothers, photographers, was born in Windom township, this county, July 1, 1873, son of Luke B. and Caro (Bowen) Fairbanks. He spent his youth on the farm, and in 1892 went to California with his parents, working one year on a fruit farm. Then he took up photography in Redlands, Cal., and there remained until 1894, when he came back to Austin, and entered into partnership with his brother, Henry D. He was married April 5, 1909, to Ida I\I. Anshus, of Minneapolis, and they have one child. Grant G. The family residence is at 205 West AVater street.

Philip H. Friend, one of the leading business men of Austin, where he has resided since 1888, has a flourishing trade, and both in a social and business way enjoys the confidence and trust of his fellow citizens. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, February 25, 1859, son of Abraham and Fannie (Strau.ss) Friend, who when he was still a young boy took him to ]\Iendota, Illinois, where he received his education in the graded and liigh school. He then started in life for himself as a clothing clerk at Aurora, 111., remaining one year. From there he engaged in tlie clothing business for bitnsclf in Clarinda, 111., and in 1888 came to Austin, wlicre he engaged in his present business, lie has built up a large patronage, his "Golden Eagle" clothing house being known far and near as a desirable place to secure men's and boys' clothing, bags and trunks, and all sorts of haberdashery. In 1899 ^Ir. Friend erected a fine home on North KenMood avenue, Avhere he still resides. He is a prominent member of the I\rasonic order and of the Knights of Pythias, as -well as an active worker in the Austin Commercial Club. Philip H. Friend was married February 22, 1898, to Amy Rau, and this union has been blessed with two bright children, Edilii and Philip R.

M. S. Fisch, a leading merchant of Austin, has been a resident of this city since 1900, and immediately upon his locating here became a prominent citizen, taking an active part in many public movements that tended to the progress of the business interests of tiie city. He was born in Caledonia, Houston county, ^linnesota, October 5, 1862, sou of Theodore and Eva (Manders) Fisch, the former of whom now lives in ]Minnesota Lake, Minn., the latter dying in November, 1907. Mr. Fisch was reared on a farm in Houston county, attended the schools of Caledonia and Freeberg, and remained at home until 19 years of age. After two j'ears of railroad w-ork on a section gang for the C, ]\I. & St. P. he began clerical work in a store at jNlinnesota Lake. Four years later he opened a store of his own, and was appointed postmaster, continuing the store business there fourteen years. His postmastership continued eight years, the two terms of Cleveland's administration. While in INIinnesota Lake he served on the school board six years, and on the city council for a similar period. He also became vice president of the First National Bank, of Minnesota Lake, a position he still retains. In 1900 Mr. Fisch came to Austin and engaged in the general merchandise business. He has built up a large trade, and enjoys the confidence of the entire community, his goods recommending themselves to a large number of customers, M'ho are drawn 1(> tlic store by its reputation for honest dealing and fair treat niciif. The store can-ies all llu^ goods usually found in such a place, and has special dry goods, cloak and .suits, and grocery departments. The store at ^Minnesota Lake is conducted under the same ownership, witii a local manager in charge. I\Ir. Fiscli is i)resi(leiit of the Security State Bank, of "Waldorf, Waseca county, Minnesota. He belongs to the Elks, the Knights of Columbus and the Catiiolic Foresters, and votes the Democratic ticket. Tlie subject of this sketch was married February 10, 1887, at Freeberg, Houston louiity. Minnesota, to Mary Dauwen, and this union has ])een l)lesse(l with five children. George T. and Edward N. are clerks in tlieir father's store. Alta K., Herbert M. and Berniee A. are at school.

William M. Fowler, farmer, of Dexter townsliip, was born in Licking county, Oliio, August 4, 1853. son of William and Hannah (Tyler) Fowler. He was taken to "Wisconsin by his parents when six weeks of age, and thence to High Forest township in Ohnstcd connt.v. where he attended school and grew to manhood. After his father's death in 1870 he took charge of the liome farm iinti' 1876. when Avith his mother he came to IMower county, where ho purchased 160 acres of land in Pleasant Valley township. Hero lie followed farming until 1882, when he removed to Sergeant, and farmed for several years on rented land. After this he purchased 160 acres in Sergeant township, and carried on diversified farming until 1894. Then he sold this farm and until 1897 rented a farm in Grand INIeadow township. In 1897 he moved to Dexter village and purchased sixteen acres inside the corporate limits, wliere he resided until 1910, when he sold and resumed farming operations in Grand IMeadow township in 1911. He was married December 12, 1888, to Clara DeYoung^ who was born in Cook county. Illinois, July 28, 1862. Two children were born to them, a son, Charles Homer, July 17, 1893, and a daughter, Nellie Rutli, August 20, 1897.

William Fowler was l)orn in Massachusetts, JMarch 31, 1815, and at the age of two years was taken by his parents to Ohio, where he was educated and grew to manhood. In Ohio he met and married Hannali Tyler, who Avas born in Vermont, May 9, 1829, and Avas taken to Ohio at the age of five years. In 1853 Mr. and jMrs. FoAvler moved to Green Lake, Wis., and engaged in farming Tintil 1866, AA-hen they came to Minnesota and took up their residence in Olmsted county, \Adiere William Fowler died in May, 1870. Since his death his wife has made her home largely in St. Paul. She is noAV living Avith her son, William IM., at the advanced age of 81 years. Mr. and Mrs. William Fowler AA-ere the parents of five children: Lafayette P., of Montana; William M., of Dexter: J. C. Freemont (deceased); Byron, of St. Paul, and Zebina, uoav of Aberdeen, S. D. John DeYoung and Nellie ]\Iastenbrook, parents of Mrs. William FoAvler, Avere natives of Holland. They came to America at an early day and located in Cook county, Illinois. There they engaged in farming and truck gardening until 1867, Avhen they removed to Kasson, Dodge county, this state, and after one year moved to MoAver county and engaged in farming the remainder of their days, John DeYoung dying May 18, 1909, and his wife March 2, 1903. They Avere the parents of seven children: Kate DeYoung (deceased) ; James, of Spring Valley, Minn. ; Clara, noAV Mrs. William 'M. FoAvler, of Dexter: Jennie, noAV ^Irs. John Sherman, of Grand IMeadoAv toAvnship: Peter, of St. Paul; Miiuiic, noAV Mrs. Zebina

Matt Flemming, a i)rosi)erous resident of Marshall township, was liorn in January 25, 1871, son of Matt Flemming, Sr.. tlie pioneer. ^latt eame with liis parents and elder brother, IVIieluiei, who was born in ^Viseousin, Oetober 19, 1866. to Mower county nearly forty years ago, and has since carried on general farming in Marsluill townsliip. he and his brother ^lichael. more commonly called ]Mike, now owning a fertile tract of 460 acres, largely under cultivation and all in the highest .stage of development, ^latt and ]\Iichael Flemming are both members of the United "Workmen, and are both independent voters, easting their ballots intelligently after carefully and thoughtfully considering tiu' candidates and issues of each campaign. The subject of this sketch married Clara Albright, who has proved an able and .sympathetic helpmeet. This union has been blessed with three children. F^dna, a bright gii'l of 11, attends school, Avhile I^ditli and Ethel, tlio twins born :May 19, 1909, are the joy of the hous.'hold.

Matt Flemming, Sr., a AN'isconsin pioneer, Mas born in Germany, ]\larch 2, 1839, his parents being sturdy and respected natives of the F^'atherland. He came to AVisconsin before the war, broke land, endured the hardships incident to pioneer life, and assisted in the development of that state. Some forty years ago lie brought his family to jMower county, and purchased a tract of land in Marshall township, where he farmed until the time of his lamented death, December 9, 3907. His wife followed him to her last resting place F\'bruary 8, 1908, and both are buried at Rose Creek in St. Filter's cemetery.

John J. Gilbertson was born on a farm near LaCrosse, "Wis., in 1855. ^Vlu'n a young man he was employed for a number of years as a clerk in the large wholesale dry goods house of Mons Anderson in LaCrosse. He then entered the general store business for himself at Grand IMeadow, Minn., at the same time editing the Grand Meadow Record, in partnership with a ]\Ir. Jurgens. After remaining at Grand ]\Ieadow for ten years, he came to Austin, ^linn., and in partnership with George Edgerton, engaged in tile machine business, selling threshing machines, buggies, cutters and general farm maciiinery, in which business he remained to tlie time of his death, which occurred June 9, 1892. Mr. Gilbertson was married in 1878 at Grand IMeadow, Minn., to Martha Alarian Hestad, and to this union were born six children: F^lvira S., AValter I., Frances M., Lilian V., Lucile H. and Esther M. Walter L married Emily Rieekhoff and they have one child, John. Frances M. married William Masteller and they have two children, Marian and William. Mrs. John Gilbertson was born

April 14, 1861, at Stavenger, Not-way, and came to LaCrossc, Wis., with her parents in 1871, where she lived to the time of her marriage. Benjamin Uleland Hestad and Ellen, his wife, parents of Mrs. John Gilbertson, were both natives of Norway, where the wife inherited a large estate and where the husband held a state office. Mr. Hestad came to America shortly before the Civil war and fought in the union army two years. Being called home, he procured a leave of absence and then furnished a substitute to tinish his enlistment in his place. On his return to Norway he managed his wife's large estate near Christiania, the estate containing many acres and being occupied by many tenants. After remaining there some years he sold the estate and again came to America, locating in LaCrosse, Wis., wdiere he engaged in the real estate business. Later he went to South Dakota and was one of the founders of Bryant, in that state, where he built several stores and assisted in establishing a bank. He also purchased 1,800 acres of land in that vicinity near Lake Norden, which lake he named. Benjamin Uleland Hestad and his wife were the parents of nine children : Martha Marian, Guy, Theodore, Michael, Edward, Augustus, John, Benjamin and Emma Josephine. Mr. Hestad died at Bryant, S. D., in 1904, and his widow still resides there. Mr. Hestad was the nephew of the statesman Uleland, who figured prominently in Norwegian politics and served his country in that capacity for forty years. It is interesting to note in this connection that the greatgrandfather of Mrs. John Gilbertson was General Gunder Hestad, one of the distinguished generals during the war between Norway and Sweden. He w^as greatly honored by his countrymen and lived to the great age of 103 years. Mrs. Gilbertson well remembers him, as when she was a child he frequently told her stories of the battles in which he had taken part.

John Guiney is one of the live, progressive farmers of Red Rock township, and has held various positions of public and private trust and honor, his interest in progress and education being shown by his continuous service of fifteen years on the school board of his district. He was born in McHenry county, Illinois, December 15, 1856, son of Daniel and Hanna (Fitzgerald) Guiney. After a boyhood spent on his father's farm, he reached the age of 25 years, and purchased a place of his own, since which time he has been successfully engaged in farming. October 21, 1890, he married Mary Keating, daughter of Daniel and Hanna (Casey) Keating, and seven children have been born: Julia A., Mary A., Katherine E., Loretta E., Angela M., Daniel E., and Francis G., the latter named being dead.