Rice County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches (1 of 3 so headed), 1882

Biographical sketches

Captain Jesse Ames was born at Vinal Haven, Knox county, Maine, on the 4th of February, 1808. He lived on a farm until fifteen years of age, then went to sea and at the age of twenty-three was master of a merchant vessel. On the 27th of October, 1832, Miss Martha Tt>lman became his wife. She is a daughter of Thomas Tolman, of Bockland, Maine. Mi's. Ames sailed round the world twice with her husband, who, after being captain of a vessel thirty years, made his last voyage in 1861, coming from New Zealand to London, and thence home, after selling his vessel. Having a son in Minnesota, he visited the State and concluded to cast anchor here for life, and after two years spent in farming in the county, located in Northfield. In October, 1864, Mr. Ames and his sons purchased the flouring mill at this place, and the " Northfield" brand of flour, made by Jesse Ames & Sous, and now by Jesse Ames' Sons, is in high repute. In 1868, Mr. Ames was in the Legislature and was also a member of the Convention at Chicago, which nominated Grant the first term. He has two children; John T. and Adelbert.

David Ames, a brother of Capt. Jesse Ames, was bom in North Haven, Knox county, Maine, on the 26th of June, 1819. He received a good education and taught school in the winter for thirteen or fourteen years. During the summer he coasted from Rockland to New York, having a vessel of his own a portion of the time. In December, 1842, he married Miss Lucy Dyer, of his native phice, and they have four children; Charlotte B., Hannibal Hamlin, John B., and Arthur H. In 1847 and 1850, Mr. Ames was in the Maine Legislature. In 1867, he came to this place and soon after engaged in his brother's flour-mill. He owns a farm of four hundred and seven acres on Prairie Creek, and a residence in the city. Has been Chairman of the Board of Supervisors three years.

W. M. Berkman was born in Franklin county, Indiana, on the 29th of March, 1854, and the 4th of July following his parents came to Minnesota. His father enlisted in the army, leaving his family in Hastings, and in 1866, they removed to Minneajjolis and soon after to St. Paul, where the father still resides, being one of the leading veterinary surgeons in the State. In 1878, our subject married Miss Daisy C. Williamson, the cere- mony taking place the 5tb of September. Tn May, 1880, be came to Northfield, and his profession is that of a veterinary surgeon and physician. He has two chiUlren; Jessie C, and Mildred May.

Julius L. Blackman was born in Jericho, Vermont, on the 2(ltli of Novemlier, 1848. His parents were Wells and Fidelia M. Blackmau, and liis father was born in Connecticut but removed to Vermont in an early day. When Julius was fourteen years old the family moved to Northfield, Minnesota, locating on section thirty-four, where our subject grew to manhood. He attended the common schools for a time, and afterwards Carleton College. He learned the drug business with Conner & Miner, and in 1872, engaged in the latter business for himself, having since continued at the same. His wife was formerly Miss Clara B. MoCausland. They have two children, Jessie Marion and Henry Arthur.

Daniel Bowe, a native of Genesee county. New York, and one of Northfleld's early settlers, left his native State when about thirty years of age, and went to Ohio, where for about ten years he was engaged in farming. In 1842, Miss Eveline Lord became his wife and in 18.J.5, they came to Northfield, locating in section seven. He read law here and was admitted to the bar in 1SG2, and until recently has continued in practice in this place. He is at present in Dakota Territory. Of a family of four children three are living: Arthur E., Daniel E., who lives in Sciota, Dakota county, and Mary, wife of E. J. Evans, of Fergus Falls.

Arthur E. was reared on a farm and when twenty years old entered the office of Gordon E. Cole, of Faribault, with whom he read law for a time, afterwards with his father in this place, and then with R. Reynolds, at Detmit, in this State; was admitted to the bar and after three years at his profession went to Minneapolis. He practiced there for a time, then returned to Northfield and formed a partnership with his father under the firm name of Bowe & Bowe, and is still in practice. He marrried Miss Hellie M. Henderson on the 1st of February, 1881.

Benjamin R. Bauker, a native of New York, was born on the 24th of September, 1841, and removed with his parents to Jeflerson county, Wisconsin, when eight years of age. He worked at the carpenter trade tiU 1866, with the exception of one year spent in the army in thu First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. He came to Northfield, and one year later removed to Collins, McLeod county, where he farmed and worked at his trade four years, then went to Lahetteo county, Kansas, remained one and a half years and in 1873, returned to Northfield and h.as given his attention to his trade. Mr. Barker has been twice married; first to Miss Henrietta Wood, who died after a year and a half of wedded lite. The maiden name of his present wife was Miss Eliza H. Curtis, Of three children born to him only one is living, Ethel P.

Felix Collett, a native of lower Canada, was born near Montreal, on the 14th of August, 181.'5. Wlien sixteen years old he went to upper Canada, and for three years was engaged in the lumber business, then came to Ohio, remaining twelve years as clerk for the railroad and canal companies, and was also in the laud office. In 1849, he went to California, and after mining two years returned to Canada, wliere he engaged in lumbering aiul carpenter work. In 1855, he came to Minnesota, stopped in St. Anthony a few months and in December came to Northfield and first worked on the old mill, now standing on the east side of Cannon River. When it was completed he was employed in it and has remained there ever since. Mr. Collett has been married twice. His first wife was Miss Rebecca Batson and she bore liim three children, only one of whom is living, Nelson T. His present wife was Miss Jane Chisholm.

Hiram L. Coon, M. D., was born in Grafton, New York, on the 25th of August, 1828, and reared to agricultural pursuits. He removed with his parents to Milton, Rock county, Wisconsin, when twelve years of age, received an education at the common schools, Milton Academy, and Rush Medical College in Chicago, from which he graduated in 1854. He commenced the practice of his profession in Rutland, Dane county, Wisconsin, where he was married in 1855, to Miss Sarah Morton, daughter of Roger Morton. In 1856, he removed to Austin, this State, and in 1861 to Northfield, where he Las been in constant practice since, giving especial attention to surgery. He is a member of the State and also of the American Medical Societies; was County O(.)rouer several years. His children are Galen H., an attorney at this place, and George M., attending medical lectures at Rush Medical College, in Chicago.

Galen H. Coon, a native of Rutland, Wisconsin, dates bis birth the 21st of August, 1856, and came with his parents to this place. He first attended the common scliools, then was a pupil at Carleton College and later at the State University of Wisconsin, graduating from the law department and was admitted to the bar at Madison in 1880. On the 29th of December, 1875, Miss Jennie S. Bush became his wife. They have had two children, both of whom are dead. Mr. Coon has continued at his profession here and is the City Reorder, elected in March, 1882.

Arthur W. Dampier was born in Meriden, Steele county, Minnesota, on the 3d of June, 1859. He is a son of Edward Dampier, former proprietor of the Dampier House, who in 1878, rented Archer's Hotel, which he conducted till the 20th of July, 1880, when he was succeeded by his son, Arthur W. The house is a four-story brick, containing about fifty rooms and is a first-class hotel. Mr. Dampier was married on the 12th of October, 1881, Miss Augusta M. Kiddell being his bride.

H. D. Davis was born in Dodge county, Wisconsin, in February, 1847, and came with his parents to Minnesota when eight years of age, locating in East Prairieville, Rice county, where he grew to manhood and received a common school education. He engaged in farming in the latter place but in 1871, went to St. Paul, where he engaged in a meat market for one year, then came to Northfield and carried ou the same business. He was joined in matrimony in 1877, with Miss Eliza Spencer, a native of Vermont, born in 1847, He is now engaged in the livery business, under the firm name of Davis & Hibbard.

EzEKiEL C. DwiNEL was bom in Newport, Sullivan county. New Hampshire, on the 29th of July, 1824. At the age of fourteen years he engaged to work in a saw-mill, and two years later in a machine shop remaining in the latter five years. When twenty-one years old, he went to Claremout engaged at his trade, and in two years removed to Union village, Washington county. New York, where he remained three years, employed in manufacturing jMiUs, then went to Port Edward. In 1848, Miss Louisa Tanner became his wife, the ceremony taking place on the 20th of Ainil. In 1856, he came to Nortlitield and the first work he did was on the second frame house on the east side of the river, thou was employed on the mill being built by Mr. North where the floiar mill now stands. After its completion he worked in it for a period of four years and the following six years was in the employ of Linus Pox in his machine shop and foundry. In 1866 or '67, in company with Frank Wyman, he built a j^laning mill and sash, door, and blind factory, which they operated about five years, when it was destroyed by fire, the loss being $15,000 and no insurance. He then built a small planing mill to which he added a feed mill, which he conducted till 1875, then sold to S. P. Stewart and went to his native town on a visit. He returned in the fall, worked for Mr. Fox until 1877, then went to the Black Hills and run a quartz mill for a Minneapolis firm one year, since which time he has been in the employ of the Ames' as machinist and engineer. He had one son, Charles C, who died at the age of seventeen years.

Willard E. Ensign was born in Wood county, Wisconsin, on the 23d of November, 1859, and when two years old removed with his parents to Wabasha county, Minnesota, and ten years later to Redwood county, where our subject lived till 1879. He then came to this place and was a student at Carleton College two years, and in March, 1882, formed a partnership with C. F. Whittier for the manufacture of the Cooley Creamer, in which business he is now engaged. Miss Anna M. Shufeldt became his wife on the 12th of June, 1882.

F. FiNKELSON was born in Racine, Wisconsin, in 1855, and remained there until fourteen years of age, then came to Minnesota and located in Northfield, where he grew to manhood. He first attended the common schools and finished his education in Miimeapolis, afterwards clerked in the general merchandise store of E. Lockwood and later became a partner in the same store. Mr. Lockwood retired from business in the spring of 1882, and the firm is now Finkelson Brothers & Alfson. He was married in 1877, to Miss Minnie Gress, a daughter t)f C. W. Gress. They have been blessed with three children; (irace, Emmeliue, and Charles.

LiNfs Fox was born in Oswego county, New York, in 1828, and reared on a farm. When sixteen years old he removed with his parents to Lenox, in the same State, where he gx3\v to manhood and received a common school education. He learned tlie trade of a moulder and followed that business until 1859, when he came to Minue- sota, located in Nortbfield and built the first foundry in the place which he still carries on in company wilh S. T. Forris, having a niachiueshop iu connection with the foundry. Mr. Fox was married in his native county in the spring of 1853, to Miss Mary L. Palmer. He has been Justice of the Peace two years.

Henry S. French, a native of Stockton, Maine, was born on the 14th of September, 1 843, and spent the first fourteen years of his life on his father's farm. The confines of the land became too narrow for his enquiring mmd and he engaged as cabin boy on a sliip, worked his way up until at the age of twenty-two he was master of a merchant vessel, sailing between the United States, West Indies, and Europe. When twenty-eight years old he sold the vessel of which he was a part owner at Boston, and in 1872, came to Northfleld, where he engaged in the furniture business. On the 25th of April, 1871), he was appointed Postmaster and still holds the same position.

L. F. Gordon is a native of Guernsey county, Ohio, and dates his birth the lOth of February, 1851. In 1858, his parents came to Rice county and located on a farm near the village of Dundas, where his mother still resides, his father having died the 2d of April, 1882, and is buried iu Northfield cemetery. Mr. Gordon makes his home in Northfield at present. He owns a farm of three hundred and twenty acres in Stevens county, one containing one hundred and sixty acres in Murray county, and one of the same size in Grant county. On the 11th of May, 187ti, he married Miss Mary L. Kouuce, a native of Rice county. They have two children: Edith E. and Eldora.

H. C. Grcss, a native of Germany, was born in 1847. He grew to manhood in his native country, received a common school education and learned the cabinetmaker's trade. He came to Chicago in 1871, worked at his trade nine years, then was in the furniture business, and in 1881, came to Northfleld where he has a furniture store. He was married in 18C5, to Miss Sarah Braudes, a native of St. Peter, Minnesota, the marriage ceremony taking place at Rock Island, Illinois. He is t!:e father of four children, three of whom are living; Albert, Annie, and Emma.

Franklin Hodoe was born in Madison county. New York, on the 25th of September, 1831, and grew to manhood on a farm. When eighteen years of age he was obliged to depend on his own resources. On the 21st of April, 18(i4, married Miss Mary Jane Avery, who was born in Perryville, New York. The same year he came to Minnesota and now owns a farm in Dakota county and a beautiful residence and grounds in the city of Northfield. His father died on the 3d of Jidy, 1850, and his mother when he was but a few months old.

J. A. Hunt was born in Franklin county, Mississippi, iu 1823, and grew to manhood in his native State, receiving a common school education. He learned the tanner's trade and remained at home oa a farm until twenty-two years of age, then removed to Readsborough, Vermont, where he was married a few years later to Miss M. L. Hicks, who is a native of Vermont, born in 1825. H*e removed to Minnesota in the spring of 1856, and located in Northfield, where he opened a meat market, the first in the place. He was in that business seven years, then opened a grocery store, which he has since continued with the exception of two years. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt have had three cliildren, two of whom are living, Hiram and William.

A. C. Hammang is a native of Spring Prairie, Wisconsin, born the 27th of June, 1848, and came with his parents to this State in 1854. They located in Dakota county where they remained until their death. Our subject came to Northfield in September, 1859, and learned the trade of a bhicksmith, at which he has been employed until recently. He is now in company with .Jacob Diehl and conducts a meat market. Mr. Hammang was married in February, 1872, to Miss Mary A. Nash, a native of New Jersey. They have four children; John W., Elizabeth May, Emma Adelia, and Frank L. He owns a good residence and lot iu the city.

Hiram A. Hunt, a native of Vermont, was born in Bennington, on the 27th of November, 1855, and while still an infant removed with his parents to Northfield. He received his education at the common schools and Carleton College, and was subsequently employed as clerk in a mercantile bouse. He was engaged in the insurance business for three years and has since been bookkeeper for Ames & Archibald.

John Handy is a native of England, born on the 11th of November, 1846, and emigrated to Canada when ten years old. In 1861, he removed to Pennsylvania, where he worked at the milling business two years, then came to Dundas and was in the employ of the Archibalds in the mill until 1871. He then came to Northfield and with the exception of one year spent in California, was in the employ of the Ames' until 1876, then became a partner in the firm, having charge of the mill.

William E. Hihbard was born in the town of Orwell, Rutland county, Vermont, on the 12th of October, 1851, and removed with his parents to Dakota county, Minnesota, in 1855. They engaged in farming in Waterford, and William, when twenty-one years old, engaged with W. Gould in Minneapolis in selling farm machinery. In 1876, in company with D.wight Bushnell, he opened a liverv stable and agricultural house, but disposed of it in a few years, and since October 25th, 1881, hiis been with H. D. Da^ns in the livery business, under the firm name of Davis & Hibbard. They own a fine two-story brick veneered building 33x110 feet with forty stalls. He married Miss Fraukie Bushnell on the 26th of January, 1881, and they have one child, Ella L.

Elias Hobbs was born in Bfuton, Lackawanna county, Pennsylvania, on the 4th of February, 1830. His father died when Elias was six years old, and he made his home with his grandfather ten years, when the latter also died. Oar subject then learned the stone mason's trade and afterward became a student of Hartford University in Sus((uehauna county. He then engaged in surveying and in 1855, came to Hudson, Wisconsin, at which place and Eiver Falls he spent the winter. In the spring of 1856, be removed to Northfield and has since been engaged in surveying and real estate business. He has been Deputy Sherifl' at different limes, and was in the Legislature in 1873. He married Miss Emeline Stowell, a daughter of Hammon Stowell. The issue of the union is three children; Arthur C, Walter S., and Emily W.

.TonN HxiNTRit was born in Dumfries county) Scotland, on the 29th of May, 1826, and came to Canada with his parents in 1831. They located near Cornwall, where they resided till their death. In 184il, our subject married Miss Jane Ferguson. In 1855, tney came to Minnesota, locating iu Dakota county, where they resided four years, then moved to Faribault, and in November, 1869, came to this city, where he has a fine residence and also owns a farm in the township. Mr. Hunter has ;i family of seven children: John F., Jane M., Barbara" A., William H., Eliza H.. Stephen A., and Marietta.

LoEL B. HoAG was born in Bristol, Vermont, on the 19th of January, 1830, but moved to western New York with his parents while in his fifth year, and was reared on a farm. When twenty years old he learned the carjienter's trade, and alternated between that, school teaching, and attending school till 1856, when he came to Rochester, Minnesota, and engaged at bis trade. In the fall of 1857, he removed to Cannon Falls, and with his lirother, R. A. Hoag, began the publication of a newspaper. In April, 1858, they moved the printing office to Northfield and published a pnper several years. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry as First Lieutenant, and was mustered out as Captain three years later. He returned to Northfield and on the 21st of May, 1856, married Elizabeth Beach. They have had three children, two of whom are still living; Nellie E. and Lillian M. Poor health prevented him from working at his trade, so.as an experiment,in 1870,he moved on his farm in the township of Northfield, but continued declining health compelled him to leave it after a stay of five years, and he returned to the city, where he still resides, but iU health has prevented him from engaging in any business isince.

Benaiah M. James was born in Nortbwood, Rockingham county, New Hampshire, on the 2d of Deceml)er, 1824, and lived in his native place until fifteen years old, receiving such an education as could be obtained at the common schools. In 1849, he married Miss Mary D. Haynes, of Deerfield, New Hampshire, and for several years was engaged in the wholesale and retail business, carrying a stock of fancy dry goods and confectionery. In 1854, he removed to Wisconsin, and in 1855, came to this State, locating near Rosemount, Dakota county, remained sis or seven years, subsequently removiug to St. Anthony, the schools being the main inducement. In 1866, he came to Northfield, where he has a farm of sixty-five acres within the present city limits, building a cheese factory iu 1871, which was one of the first enterprises of the kind in the place, and conducted the same until recently. He has had five children, four of whom are living; his son Willis A. being Deputy County Treasurer of Hennepin county. Mr. James was elected to the State L-^gislature in 1874, by the Republican party.

City Of Nortiifield

1839, and came to Nortlifii'kl in 1855. He wiis a Btudeut in Hamlin University in 18G0 and '(!!, and in August, 18(i'2, enlisted in tlie Seventh Minnesota Volimteer Infantry. Marched to the relief of Fort Kidgely against the Indians; participated in the battle of Wood Lake on the 23d of Se])tember, the capture of "Red Iron's" camp a few days later, and the release of bis white captives; was with Gen. Sibley's expedition against the Sioux to the Missouri in 1803; went south with the regiment in September, and was appointed A. A. Q. M. and A. C. S., and served at Marganzie, Port Hudson, and Baton Rouge, Department of the Gulf. Capt. Kelley was mustered out in the winter of 18(57, after a continuous service of four years and a half. He married Emma I. Rounce, daughter of Kev. J. S. Rimnce, the first resident Congregational minister in Northfield, the ceremony taking place on the 2d of February, 1863. Mr. Kelley took the tenth Government census for the city of Northfield in 188(1. He is iiow proprietoi- of the South-side dairy, conijjrising one hundred and sixty acres within the city limits, from which the town is supplied with milk. Mr. and Blrs. Kelley have one daughter, Eva I., born on the 2(lth of October, 18()l!, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

A. F. KiNGM.VN was born in Massachusetts in 1824, grew to manhood and received his educati<m in that State. He taught school two years, then engaged in running a wholesale notion wagom selling goods in different parts of the State twelve years. He was married in 1847, to Miss Marion Jenkins, who was bom i7i 1824. She biu'e him four children, only one of whom is living, Rolden E. On account of his wife's failing health, he removed to Minnesota in 1857; was on a farm in Rice county until 18(34, then removed to Korthfield, where he started a meat market, and several years later engaged in buying wlieat, which he continued four or five years and has since been in the hardware business, the firm name being Bacon, Kingman & Co.

Fr.vnklin Kelley was born in Newport, New Hampshire, on the 24th of September, 1810. He received his education in his native town and at New Hampton Seminary, and afterwards tauglit vocal music and the district schools for several terms. He was married on the 2(')th of November, 1835, to Miss Temperance Dwiuell, of his native place. Mr. Kelley was engaged in farming and the lumber business for about twentv years, when, on account of his failing health, he came to Minnesota and settled in Nortliiield on the 22d of April, 1855, ))re-enii)ting near what is now the city of Nortlifield. He was Ccuinty Commissiojier several terms before jNIiunesota was admitted as a State, was one of the building committee for the first church edifice in Northfield, and has taken an active part in the religious institutions of the i)lace. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley have had seven children, six of whom are living; Marha E., Duren F., Mary A., Seth C, Lura E., and Helen M., all but one of whom are married. Mr. Kelley resides in the city and still owns his old farm adjacent.

William A. King was born in Alexander, Gencssee county, Nesv York, on the 5th of .\pril, 1820. He came to Illinois in 1840, where in 1855, lie married Mrs. Marietta Brown, also a native of New York. In 1808, he came to Northfield wber<! he has since resided, having fourteen acrss of land and a fine residence in the city.

Henky E. L.-\wrf.nce was born in Clareiuont, Sullivan county. New Hampshire, on tlie 2()th of May, 1852. At the beginning of the war his father enlisted, went South, and died at Port Royal, S )uth Carolina. The family came to Minnesota in the spring of 1861, and settled at Northfield. After Henry completed his education, he entered the Enterprise newspaper office at the age of sixteen, and afterward published the "Monday Morning News" at Minneapolis for one year. On the 1st of November, 1876, he established the "Diinda.s News," continued the j^nblication in that village three years, when he removed to Nortlifield and changed the name of his paper to the "Northfield News." It has a large circulation in both towns.

.TrLL\N A. Lawrence was born in Claremont, Sullivan covmty, New Hampshire, on the 16th of April, 1852. In 1860, he came to Northfield and was engaged in agricultural pursuits several years. In 1875, he started a saloon and has a fine billiard hall on the corner of Fourth and Main streets. He is chief of the fire department, is a member of the Masonic fraternity and alsn an Odd Fellow.

Edgar Lockekby, a native of Bridgewater, Michigan, was born on the 9th of .August, 1838. and came with his parents to Rice county in 1855. They located in Bridgewater, where they remained five years, then removed to Northfield. Our sub- ject went to Idaho in 1864, and remained eight months, and for one year after his return was eugagen in mercantile business. Then, in company with Mr. Pwight Bushuell, he estabhshed a livery stable. Their building is on West Third street. Miss Ada BuUoek became his wife on the 9th of September, 18GG. They have two children; Ida F., and Charles E.

Drew H. Lord was bom in Lathrop, Susqehanna county, Pennsylvania, on the 6th of June, 1844. He learned the carpenter trade and when eighteen years old enlisted in the Seventeenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, serving nearly three years as musician. On receiving his discharge he went to Seranton, where for eight years he engaged in C(mtracting, building, and lumbering. He was married to Miss Olive M. Lord on the 20th of Aj:)ril, 1870. He made a trip to Kansas but remained only a few months, and in December, 1873, came to this place and entered the employ of the Ames' as millwright.

C. W. Mann was born in Canada on the 20th of May, 1830, and removed with his parents to Rook county, Wisconsin, in 1845, where he received his education and grew to manhood. He removed to Minnesota in the spring of 1851, and four years later located in Northfield, in section thirty-four, where he engaged in farming ten years. He was married on the 4th of December, 1856, to Miss Elizabeth A. Bush, also a native of Canada, born the 10th of May, 1832, the marriage ceremony taking place in St. Paul. They have three children; Bion E., born the 11 th of October, 1857; Lydia D., born the 12th of September, 1859; and Cora L., born the 31st of October, 1869. He removed to the city of Northfield in the fall of 1869, and has since been engaged in the lumber business.

Alexander Merritt was born near Waterford, New Jersey, on the 15th of April, 1815, and when young moved with his parents to Cayuga county, New Vork, and grew to manhood on a farm. He was married in 1839, to Miss Betsey Davis, a native of New York, born in 1817, and removed to Michigan where he engaged in driving stage. In the spring of 1856, he came to Minnesota, located near Hader, Goodhue county, and came to this place in 1877. Ho had a family of nine children, five of whom are living; Roseltha, Ann, Frederic S., Charles E., Melissa J., and William H.

parents to America at the age of eight years. They settled in Columbia county, Wisconsin. Our subject graduated from the Lutheran College at Decorah, Iowa, in the class of 1870, having taken the full classical course, and in 1873, from the Theological department of the Concordia College at St. Louis, Missouri. In 1874, he came to St. Paul; wfls engaged in the ministry a few months, then, when Rev. B. J. Muus founded St. Olaf's School at this place Prof. Mohn was sent to take charge of it. He is principal of the Institution and there are five or six teachers under his supervision. He was married in 1875, to Miss Anna E. Ringstad, of Winneshiek county, Iowa. They have two children; Nils Ivar Edward and John Olaf Gerhard.

F. A. Noble was born in Vermont in 1825, and removed with his parents to New Hampshire when seven years old. He attended the common schools and finished bis education at the Academy of New Hampshire. At the age of twenty years he engaged in the manufacture of lumber and followed the same for years, and subsequently went to Boston where he was engaged in the music business. He was married in Sanbornton, New Hampshire, in 1845, to Miss Lyda A. Smith who was born in the latter State in 1826. In 1860, they removed to Minnesota, located near Cannon Falls where Mr. Noble was on a farm one year and a half, then came to Northfield and engaged in the manufacture of leather and gloves. He has had a family of five children, four of whom are living; Lyda, wife of Charles Anderson; Clara Jane, Florence, and Flora.

A. W. Noeton was born in Cattaraugus county, New York, on the 1st of June, 1852. He remained in his native county, living with his parents and receiving a liberal education, until the western fever reached the East, when they came to New Richmond, Wisconsin. Here he remained until 1871, and then transferred himself to this place and engaged in the dry goods store of Lee & Hitchcock for the ensuing four years. He next engaged in the insurance and loan business in company with his brother who had preceded him to Northfield, remaining in that business until the bank with which he is now connected was started by his brother, W. H. Norton, as a private enterprise. The subject of our sketch took the position of cashier and when the Citizen's Bank was organized under the State law in September, 1878, he gave w<iy to his brother and became assistaut cashier to him. On the 1st of .Tiinnurj', 1881, he was re-elected cashier and still holds the jiosition. In 1876, Mr. Norton was married to Miss Hattie A. Strong, and one sou has blessed the union.

VV. H. Norton, deceased, a Ijrother of the subject of our last sketch, was alo born in Cattaraugus county, New York, in 1848. He came to Northfield in 1868, and made his home here until his death in 1880. He was most of the time engaged in biinking, loaning aud insurance business and was the founder of the Citizen's Bank, being first president of the same. He erected the handsome bank building and did much toward making Northfield what it is. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and left many friends to mourn bis loss.

WrLLiAM S. Pattee is a native of Jacks<m, Waldo county, Maine, born the 19th of September, 1846. He attended the common schools and neighboring academies, and in 1868, entered Bowdoin College, from which he graduated in 1871, and was then appointed Superintendent of public schools in Brunswick. Maine. In 1871, Miss Julia Tuttle. of Plymouth, in the same State, became the wife of Mr. Pattee, and the next year he came to Illinois, where he received an appointment as professor of natural history in Lake Forest University in that State. In 1874, he removed to Northfield where he had been elected Superintendent of the public schools, and he did a great deal while iu that office and since, in giving the schools the reputation abroad for solid worth and attainments. He had, previous to this time, studied law and in 1878, was admitted to the bar of Bice county, and at once entered upon the practice of his profession in the city of Northfield.

John Passon is a native of Germany and dates his birth the 11th of October, 1823. He received a good education and in 1843, entered the Prussian army, remaining in service seven years and participating in engagements iu Denmark. He emigrated to America in 1852, and came to Minnesota seven years later, locating first in Winona. He was married iu 1863, to Mrs. R. Hannerman who had one sou by her first husband. She died in this pl.ace. In 18(16, they removed to Northfield, where Mr. Passon owns property, both in (he city and township.

1837. He was reared on a f.irni. and at the age of seventeen years taught school, wliicli occu]jation he followed three years, teaching a ])ortion of the time and attending school tlu^ reuiainde.'. At the age of twenty years lie entered the Hillsdale College, from which he graduated in 1863, then spent one year iu the law department of Michigan Univei-sity, then the same length of time in the Chicago Law School, graduating in 186J5, received the degree of L. L. B., and was admitted to the bar of Illinois. In 1866, Mr. Payne removed to Mantorville, Dodge county, Minnesota, and formed a partnership with E. Taylor, which continued one year. He was the projector of the -'Minnesota Teacher" and "Journal of Kducation," which he published for about five years at St. Paul. He was County Superintendent of schools of Dodge county. In 1868, he was appointed Clerk in the oflice of the Superintendent of Public Instruction under Mark H. Dunnell. On the 8th of June, 1870, Miss Josephine Viuecore, of Stanton, Montcalm county, Michigan, became the wife of our subject. In the winter of 1870 and '71, lie purchased the paper known as the "Mantorville Express," which he edited a few months, aud in September, 1871, came to Northfield as Professor o" mathematics aud astronomy in Carleton College, and still holds the same position. In the summer of 1881, the government made Carleton College a signal office, and he was appointed voluntai'y signal observer. In March, 1882, he started the "Sidereal Messenger," a monthly review devoted exclusively to astronomy. Mr. aud Mrs. Payne have one child, Jessie V.

F. C. P. Pentz, M. D,,was liorn in Hanover,Germany, on the 20th of January, 1823. He received an education at the high school, and in 1841 and '42, served in the Prussian army. In 1846, ho entered the Gottingen Medical Institute, but did not take a full course, and in 1848, returned to the army. He came to America in 1850, and iu 1855, married Miss Rt>becca Abbott, a native of Indiana. One year later they removed to Minnesota, but did not settle permanently in this place until 1S67. Mr. Pentz has practiced as a physician jjart of the time since coming to this country-

Osi'AB P. Perkins, the first settler of the legal professi(m in Kice county, was born in Stowe, Lamoille county, Vermont, on the 4th of January, 1830. His parents were Capt. Ellet Perkins and Mrs. (Lathrop) Perkins, a daughter of Cap'.

Daniel Lathrop. When fifteen years old, Oscar went to Woodstock, spent three years in farming, attending a district school in the winters, and then for the ensuing four years was a student at Bakersfield Academy, teaching during the winter season. In 1853, Miss Harriet E. Fay became his wife. He commenced reading law with William C. Wilson, and was admitted to the bar in June, 1854. He came to Minnesota in the autumn of that year, spent the winter in St. Anthony, and then located in Fariljunlt, where he practiced his j^rotession twent_Y-oue years, and in 1876, came to Northfleld, forming the law firm of Perkins & Whipple. Mr. Perkins has held various ofBces since his residence in the State; was County Attorney four years, a member of the constitutional convention in 1857; prosecuting attorney for the Fifth Judicial District one term, and was iu the State Senate in 18(57 and "68, being Chairman of the judiciary committee both sessions. He was elected Coimty Attorney in 1878, and still holds the office. Their children are Fay and Mollie.

E. Pldmmer was bom in Lincoln county, Maine, on the 24th of October, 1835. He was engaged in farming and the raanufacure of lumber in his native State until 1857, then came to Minnesota and located in St. .Anthony, now East Minneapolis, where he followed the latter employment. He enlisted in 1861, in the First Minnesota Light Artillery, and served till the close of the war, participating in many heavy battles under Gen Sherman. He lias been engaged in mercantile pursuits most of the time since leaving the army, and in 1874, opened a stock of goods in Northfield, but has recently retired from busine.ss. Mr. Plummer has been twice married; first in 1857, to Miss Sarah J. Norris, who died in June, 1806, and is buried in East Minneapolis. His present wife was Miss Martha S. Moses, whom he married in October, 1869.

C. W. Pyb is a native of Yorkshire, England, born on the 10th of September, 1846. When he was two and a lialf years old bis parents came to America, and locate d in Du Page county, Hlinois, where they remained till 1856, then removed to Wheeling, Eice county, and located on a farm. Our subject attended Shattiick School in Faribault about five years, and for eight years afterwards was engaged iu teacliing school, and since then has practiced law. In 1878, he married Miss Luc} A. Cook, wlio was born near Madison, Wisconsin, the ]2th of March, 1845, and when sixteen years of age came to Dodge county, Minnesota, with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Pye have three children; William W., Grace M., and Edith M.

Adel H, Eawson, deceased, a native of New Hamp.shire, was born on the 19th of May, 1814. His father was a physician, but lived on a farm, where onr subject grew to manhood. When twenty-one years of age, be went to Madison county, New York, where he was engaged in milling for a time, and afterwards in mercantile pursuits. On the Cth of June, 1839, Miss Eliza Foster, of Stockbridge, Madison county, became his wife. The result of the union is four children; Milton, Sarah, Willis, and Flora, the latter of whom died at the age of fifteen years. In 1857, they removed to Northfield township, bought a farm in section thirty-two, but always lived in the city. He was quite extensively engaged in the lumber business, and' in 1874, bought the saw mill formerly owned by Whittle & Carlow, to which he added a box factory, running them both two or three years, then put in heading machinery and in 1878, began the manufacture of barrels, making from 75,000 to 80,000 annually, most of them being used at home. His son and A. P. Morris were with him in business imder the flim name of Eawson & Co. Mr. Eawson died on the 12th of July, 1882, and is buried in Northfield cemetery.

Willis Eaw.so.v, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Eaw.son, was burn in Stockbridge, Madison county, New York, on the 3d of July, 1848, and came to Minnesota with his parents in 1857. In 1872, Miss Sarah A. Converse became his wife, and they have had four childreu, three of whom are living; Willis C, Stella, and Je-^se. Their youngest child, Carlis Merle, was born on the 4th of December, 1881, and died the 17th of July, 1882. -

0. N. Eamsdell was born in Windham county, Vermont, on the 11th of May, 1816, and there grew to manhood on a farm. In February, 1842, he married Miss Maria E. Field, a native of New Salem, Massachusetts, born on the 29th of September, 1820, and removed to Vermont with her parents when twelve years old. In April, 1855, they came to this State, located first on a farm in Scott county and in February, 1858, came to this township and settled on Prairie Cre?k, but now reside iu the city. They have one child, Ella M., now Mrs. C H. Watson.

county, New York, born on the 3d of March, 1855. Wlien twelve years of age he came to Bridgewater, Rice county, with his mother and brothers, and the former still residis iu that township. Our subject came to Northfleld iu March, 1881, and does business under the firm name of Sampson X' Revier. He is one of a family of eleven children, of whom there are three girls and eight boys.

Cabl Rtcheij, a native of (xermany, was born in 1830, grew to manhood and received his education in his native country. He was a carver by trade, working at it there four years, and in 18.53, emigrated to New York City, where he engaged in the furniture business. He then removed to New Hampshire where he married Miss Sojihia Oldham, a native of England, born in 1836, the ceremony taking place on the 20th of July, 1857. In two years he went to Ashburnham, Massachusetts, where he remained over three years engaged at his trade, then moved to Gardner in the latter State and in the spring of 1874, came to Blinnesota, located in Northfleld, and established a cigar manufactory. Mr. and Mrs. Richel havp eleven children ; Charles A., twenty-four years old; Alfred H., twenty-one; William 0.. nineteen; Herbert, eighteen; Benjamin F., sixteen; Emma, fourteen; Christian F. S., ten; Josejjhine S., eight; Sarah, six; Esther S., five; and Joseph G., one. Mr. Richel is a man of good address, sociable, and liked by all

Charles Siofield was born in Racine county, Wisconsin, on the 22d of March, 1842. His father came to Minnesota in 1855, and the following year moved his family to Bridgewater, Rice county, and located on a farm. Dr. Scofield soon moved to Northfleld, where our subject received his education and learned the painter's trade, which he still follows. In October, 1861, he enlisted in the Fourth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Company F, and served till the close of the war, participating in the battle of Corinth, Lookout Mountain, and others. He was married in March, 1867, to Miss Harriett Riddle, a native of Canada. They have three children; Aura Ann, George Henry, and Robert Leroy. Mr. Scofield has a residence in the city and a farm in Dakota Territory.

John L. Soofield, M. D., was born in Stamford, Connecticut, on the 23d of July, 1811. His l)nrents were in the latter place on a visit at the time of his birth, but were residents of New York City. John graduated from the University of

Pennsylvania in 1832, and commenced practice in New York. He sul)sequently went to Jacksonville, Floridi, remaining but a short time, then to Raymond, Racine county, Wisconsin. In 1830, he married Miss Betsey A. Dibble, the ceremony taking place on the 24th of July. He remained in the latter place with the exception of two years, 1849 and '50, spent in California, until 1850, then came to Northfleld, where he was the first, and for many years the only physician in the place. He flrst made a claim about four miles south of the village and iu March, 1858, removed to the town. In 1857 and '58, Mr. Scofield was a member of the Legislatui-e and lias also filled local offices. He has had four cliildren, two of whom are living; Francis L., and Charles.

Hiram Si 'river, a native of Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada, dates his birth the 22d of April, 1830. He engaged in mercantile establishments till 1850, when he came to this place, and on the 12th of June purchased the general merchandise store of Coulson Bros., who had started the first store in town a few months before. Mr. Scriver lias been iu business here ever since and was an early member of the board of Supervisors, of which he was Chairman; also a member of the school board and has held town and county otflces. He was married in 1800, to Miss Clara E. Oliu, and they had one child who died when two years old. Mr. Scriver was the first Mayor of the city of Northfield and was in the Legislature in 1877 and '70. He has been one of the trustees of Carleton College since its organization, and recording secretary until the last meeting of its officers.

Solomon P. Stewart was born in Williamstown, Berkshire county, Massachusetts, on the 28th of August, 1823, and removed with his parents, at the age of twelve years, to Williamstown, Cswego county. New York, and five years later he engaged in the lumber business. In the spring of 1844, he came to Racine county, Wisconsin, where he engaged as a machinist, and afterward in the livery business. In 1857, he came to Northfield and has since taken a deep interest in the progress of the ti iwn, having served iu the school board six years and as Mayor two years. He has been twice married; first, in 1849, to Miss Mary Allen, of Geneva, Wisconsin. She died in January, 1801, leaving two children; Granville W., and Mary Bell. His present wife was formerlv Miss Emilv S. Tuttle, whom he mar-

James W. Stisonq, D. D., President of Carleton College, is a native of Vermont, born iu Browniiigton, Orleans county, on the 29th of September, 1833. He graduated from Beloit College, Wisconsin, iu 1858, and from Union Theological Seminary, New York, in 1862, being ordained in September of the same year. He commenced his duties as a minister at Brodhead, Wisconsin, and after two years came to Faribault, Minnesota, where, in January, 1866, he^was installed as pastor of the Plymotith Congregational church. He became the first President of Carleton College in 1870, then known as Northfiekl College, and subsequently the duties of professor of mental and moral philosophy were assigned him. Mr. Strong was married at Beloit, Wisconsin, to Miss Mary Davenport, a native of Milan, Ohio. The union was blessed with four children, one of whom is dead. Those living arc William B., born on the 8th of December, 1866; Edward W., born on the 22d of October, 1870; and Arthur D. W., born on the 6th of March, 1874.

Hiram Spraoue was born near the village of Ellisburgb, Jefferson county. New York, on the 16th of December, 1827, and there received his education, learning the carpenter trade. His father was captain on a vessel running from Ogdensbnrgh, New York, to Chicago, on the great lakes, and when Hiram was seventeen years old he was on the vessel with his fattier. In 1864, he came to Minnesota and located on a farm on Prairie Creek in Northfield township, where he remained five years, then moved into the city. He has had three children, two of whom are living; Lora Genevieve, and Mary Eloise. The eldest is married.

Tbdman H. Streeter, a native of Rowe, Franklin county, Massachusetts, was born on the 16th of December, 1816, and removed with his; parents to Whitingham, Vermont, when quite young. He worked on a farm and iu a woolen mill until eighteen years old, then entered the Whitingham Academy, from which he graduated three years later. Ho then went to New Jersey, taught school two years and returned to his home. He commenced tlie study of law and was admitted to the bar of Windham county, Vermont, some jears later. He was a Kepresentative from Windham county in the State Legislature in 1858, and during t'Je Kebellion was a recruiting ofKcer. In

1868, he came to Minnesota, located in this place and has since practiced his profession here. He is Court Commissioner and Justice of the Peace, being elected to the former five consecutive terms of three years each, and the latter four times in succession. He has been married twice; his first wife was formerly Miss Nancy M. Taylor, and the second wife Mrs. Eliza A. Thayer, both of whom are dead.

Charles M. Thompson, M. D., was born in Scotland, on the 7th of July, 1844, and emigrated with his parents to America when ten years of age, locating in Worcester, Massachusetts. In a short time they removed to Waterville, Maine, and when fifteen years of age our subject came to Stillwater, Minnesota, and in one year went south for his health. In 1865, he came to Northfield and clerked two years, studying medicine at the same time. He then went to Ann Arbor, Michigan, graduating from the University of that place in the spring of 1870, and has since been iu practice here, with the exception of one year Spent in Europe at the University of Edinburgh and St. Bartholomew Hospital in London. He was married in 1881. to Mrs. .\nnie M. Smith, the ceremony taking place on the 30th of August.

Capt. D. S. Van Ambtjrgh is a native of Jasper, Steuben county. New York, and dates his liiith the 27th of June, 1836. He received a good education and learned the mason's trade, coming to Wisconsin in 1854, and locating in Dane county, where he was engaged in teaching school part of the time. He came to Minnesota in 1859, but did not settle until May, of the next year. He entered the service in May, 1864, and was assigned to the Sixth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Company I, went soutli and served till the close of the war. He was married in 1862, to Miss F. S. Patterson, and they have two sons, William E. and George C. He came to Northfield in 1873, and has a farm of fifty acres in the city limits, and has been engaged in teaching most of the time since his residence in the State.

C. H. W.\TSON was born in Canada in 1843, and came to Red Wing, Minuesots, in 1855, where ho received his education and grew to manhood. Ii' August, 1862, he enlisted in the Sixth^ Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, Company F, served tlireo y.'ars and was mustered out at Fort Snelling. H.; returned to Red Wiug, where he learned the harness maker's trade, and in 1867, came to Northfield, where he has since been engaged at his trade, with the exception of three years, wlien ho was farming. He was married in 18C8, to Miss Ella M. Ramsdell, a native of Vermont, who has borne him five cliildren;Earl H., EUiot C, Clara M., Fred J., and Amy F.

KoBERT Watson was born in Dundee, Scotland, in September, 1825. He came with his parents to Cleveland, Ohio, when twelve years of age, and in April, 1850, in company with his brother William to Minnesota. They came from Galena, Illinois, on Capt. Smith's new steamer "Nominee," her first trip to St. Paul. The first Territorial Legislature had then but recently adjourned, it having organized three counties east of the Mississippi, all the territory west being in possession of the Sioux. In May. 1850, Mr. Watson settled in Cottage Grove, Washington eounty, there being but three families living in the place at that timeviz: J. S. Norris, J. W. Furber, and Theo. Furber. He was a member of the Fourth Territorial Legislature, in which the since famous Joe Rolette represented Pembina and all beyond. In 1851, Mr. Watson married Miss Mebetabel W. Furber, a sister of those early settlers and a native of Maine. They have four children living, the oldest born before the admission of Minnesota as a State. The subject of this sketch is well acquainted with the first settlers on Cannon River and in the northern part of Rice county, many of them being young men from Cottage Grove and the southern part of Washington county. He has pic-niced at Vermillion Falls when Hastings was not, all the country west being one vast wilderness. His mother, one of the oldest settlers of this place, is still living in Northfleld, aged eighty-one years.

Rev. Isaac Waldron was born in Cu.t'>u, Canada, on the 20th of Novemlier, 1812, auit grow to manhood in his native place. When about twenty-eight years old he removed to Derby, Vermont, and afterward attended the academy at that place three years. He was married in 1839, to MLss Eliza A. Goodhue, a native of Now Hampshire, but who afterward lived in Canada. In 1843, Mr. Waldrcu was ordained as a minister of the gospel, and has continued to preach until seven or eight years since, when his health tailed. In 1858, he came to Minnesota in the interest of the Baptist Home Mission Society, but in 1874, retired from the field, and has since lived in Northfield. He has a family of three children, having

Richmond L. Wakd, a native of Cayuga county. New York, was born oi' the 31st of January, 1839, and reared on a farm. In 185(5, he came to Northfield, remained but one season, then went to Wisconsin and engaged in farming. In 1862, he married Miss Nancy Maganty, the ceremony being performed on the 4th of October. In 1864, he removed to Illinois, where he farmed four years, then returned to this place and learned the mason's trade, at which he has since been engaged.

Steven V. Ward, one of the first settlers here, was also born in Cayuga county. New York, on the 17th of October, 1832. When nineteen years old he learned the mason trade, worked at it in his native place until 1853, when he came to Beloit, Wisconsin. In 1855, after working in the latter State and Illinois, he came to Northfield and purchased a town lot, but spent that year in Hastings working at his trade. He then settled permanently in this place, and was married on the 7th of July, 1856, to Miss Ellen J. Tague, who has borne him two children; Uelass C. and Carrie L. Mr. Ward spent sis months in the army in in Tennessee.

Mi'KON Whitaker was born in StalTord, Connecticut, on the 15th of May, 1847. While still a child he came with his parents, William and Lunah (Cushman) Whitaker, to Dakota county, Minnesota, where they wer; pi^iueers in Greenvale township. In eight years our subject came to Northfield, where he learned the carpenter trade at w'lich he has since been en ./iged. and is also a mill- Wright. He married IMiss .Tenuis Sidwell on the 15th of May, 1870, and tliey have had four children, two of whom are living; Hattie B., and and Donna M. Mr. Whitaker served eight montlis in the First Minnesr Heavy Artillery. He has a brother. Frank, u w living in Farmington, and a sister, Josej^hiue, now Mrs. Alfred Needham.

John F. Wvman was born in Roekport, Maine, on the 25th of November, 1840, and when seven year? old went to Rockland to live with his grandfather, who died when our suliject was thirteen years old. He returned to his former home in Roekport and lived with an uncle; at the age of sixteen years was apprenticed to learn the carpenter trade, and three years later went to Tiverton, Rhode Island, where he clerked till the 22d of

August, 1861, when he enlisted in the Third Rliode Island Volunteer Infantry, Company C^ which was afterwards converted into Artillery. He enlisted as private hut was mustered out as First Lieutenant on the 9th of June, 1865. He then returned to Maine, worked at his trade a few months and went to Massachusetts, where he remained n short time and then came to Northfield, entering the employ of the Ames' as clerk. In 1867, he engaged in a planing mill and manufactory of sash, doors, and blinds, in company with E. C. Dwinel, but four years later their establishment was destr(3yeJ by fire. On the 19th of June, 1870, Mr. Wyman married Miss Eliza H. Uolby, and they horve three children; Paul, Kate, and Fannie R. He went to Iowa, remained one year, then returned to tliis jilace and one year later went to Minneapolis, where he worked for two years in a sash, door and blind factory, and at the end of that time came here to settle permanently. He has since been with the Ames' as wheat buyer and superintendent of outside work. He was a member of the City Council in 1878 and '79.

Eev. ,Iame.s F. Wilcox was born in Westminster, Vermont, on the 29th of Septeml:)er, 1806, and was reared on a farm. When eighteen years of age, he went to Mason Village, New Hampshire, where for three years he was teaching school and studying at intervals; then removed to New York, following the same employment, and in ISHO went to Massachusetts and entered the Academy at Wakefield. Three years later he studied in the Theological Seminary at Newton, from which he graduated in 1836. In January, 1837, he was ordained as pastor of the Baptist church at Amesbury; remained there until 1842, and went to Taunton, where he assumed the same duties til] 1849. when he removed to Springfield as agent for the American Baptist Missionary Union, remaining a year and a half. He went to Burlington, New Jersey, and thence, in 1854, to Trenton, and four years later to Northfield, Minnesota, arriving 'on the 1st of May. For twelve years he had charge of the Baptist church here, and also three other churches a portion of the time, located at Owatonna, Medford, and Castle Kock. Of late years he has had no regular charge, but still continues to preach: Mr. Wilcox has been twice married, first to Mi,ss Louisa Smith, wlio bore him two children; Maria L,, wlio died in 1866, au<l Frank J., now cashier of the First National Rank at this place. His jjresent wife was Miss Irene Colby, who was at one time principal of the Normal School at Trenton, New Jersey. Our subject has been an earnest worker in the schools, and President of the Bjard of Education.

ChaeiiBs Augustus Wheaton, deceased, was born on the 1st of July, 1809, in Amenia, Dutchess county. New York. His parents moved to Pompey Hill,Onondaga county, when he was but six months old. He received his education at Pompey Academy, which was a leading institution of learinng in that part of the country. At the age of twenty-five years he married Ellen, eldest daughter of Victory Birdseye, a prominent lawyer and public servant in western New I'ork. After the lapse of a year and a half, Mr. Wheaton moved to Syracuse, Onondaga county. Early in his career he espoused the anti-slavery cause, and was associated familiarly with Gerrit Smith, Beriah Smith, William Lloyd GarrLson, and others. "He was also active in the temperance reform, and was for several years identified with the educational interests of Syracuse. When he first went to the latter city he became a member of the Presbyterian church and was an earnest worker in it for many years, as superintendent of the Sunday school, leader of the choir, etc., but finally withdrew from the church on account of disagreement on the slavery question. He, with others who symj^athized with him, organized a First Congregational church, wliich he served earnestly in various capacities.

All these years he carried on successfully an extensive business, but finally becime much embarassed. The truths of the New Cliurch came to him when adversity hedged him in, and gave him much comfort. The loss of his wife, the complications relative to a railroad through some of the Southern States for which he was heavily responsible, revolutionized his affairs, and in 1860, through the influence of his old and honored friend, John W. North, he left his old home and sought a new one in the state of Minnesota. In 1861, he married Martha Wagner, daughter of the late Thomas Archibald, of Dundas, Minnesota, and settled in the town of Northfield^ where he was a resident for nearly twenty -two years. His iittention was first turned toward the milling interests, but of late years he was engaged in editing "The Rice County Journal." His love for his country was always a strong passion with him, anil has descended through the narrower circles of State, county, and town. His funeral ceremonies were held at the Congregational chureli of Fiiriliault, on the 17tli of Mareli, ISS'i, and the lianks