Wabasha County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches, 1920 (part 4 of 27)

William H. Lyon, a retired farmer residing in the village of Plainview, where he is a well known and respected citizen, was born in Ontario County, New York, January 1, 1837, son of John and Ann (Hinslea) Lyon. Both par¬ ents were English, the father born in 1808 and the mother in 1813. Married in England, they came to America in the early thirties, making the voyage on a sailing vessel. When in sight of New York City the vessel was driven back by adverse winds and it was two weeks later before they reached port, the total length of the voyage being six weeks and two days. Settling in Ontario County, New \ork, Mr. and Mrs. Lyon remained there until 1841, when they removed to Kenosha County, Wisconsin, where they took a farm. ' Five years later they sold out and moved to Fond du Lac County, where they made a per¬ manent home and were engaged in agriculture, the father until his death in 1882. William H. Lyon was educated in the rural schools of Fond du Lac County and remained there until he grew to manhood. In 1859 he came to Minnesota, locating in Faribault County, where he remained until 1861, re¬ turned to Wisconsin, and in 1867 he came to Wabasha County, buying 80 acres of land in Elgin Township. There he built up a fine farm, purchasing addi¬ tional land from time to time until he had in all 275 acres. His agricultural operations were ably conducted and proved remunerative, so that in 1899 he found himself able to retire, and moving to Plainview village, he purchased a comfortable residence here, which he still occupies. During his active career he served twelve years as clerk of his school district, and two years as super¬ visor, being chairman of the town board one year. Politically he is a Repub¬ lican, while he and his family attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr Lyon was married in Fond du Lac County, March 10, 1864, to Sarah Batson who was born in New York State, April 12, 1841, daughter of Josiah and Ann Maria (Gross) Batson. Her parents were natives of England, the father born December 7, 1803, the mother September 23, 1805. Married in England in September, 1828, they located, on their arrival in America, in New York State, whence they subsequently moved to Wisconsin, in which state they spent the rest of their lives. Their daughter Sarah, Mrs. William H. Lyon, died October 16, 1918. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lyon: Hattie R., October 21 1866, who died September 6, 1882; Nellie L., born November 23, 1868; Emma Belle May 9, 1873; John B., May 16, 1875; Charles G., April 7, 1877, and Ethel Maud, September 6, 1881. Nellie L. was married June 26, 1907, to A. M. Good¬ rich, and is now a resident of Andover, S. D. Emma Belle was married August 2, 1898, to Merritt J. Horn, and resides on the old Lyon farm in Elgin Town¬ ship. She has one son, Herbert A., who was born August 14, 1900. John B., elsewhere mentioned, is recently deceased. Charles G., who is proprietor of a fruit farm at Greenacre, Wash., was married July 30, 1901, to May Ordway and has one child, Fern D'Etta, born July 1, 1902. Ethel Maud was married June 26 1917, to A. D. Smith, an attorney now of Isle, Minn., and has two chil-

HT?len1^-:ib0rn November 30, 1918, and Doris Lucille, born January 25, 1J20. It will thus be seen that Mr. Lyon, though now a widower, has four ivmg children and six grandchildren. All his children were trained in habits

, yere natives of Indiana. The father, Napoleon Hastnr'npnT t ,Wlnona County, Minn., in 1861, but in the following year he re¬ new hnmp tna raa"ied- in 1862, at once bringing his bride to the new home location in Winona County, where he had taken a claim of 160 acres pracHcallvall T' h°Wever' many hardships being suffered, such as practical l.v all the pioneer settlers in this region were familiar with. But all able residence and substantial out-buildings, broke and cultivated his land, and in time became a prosperous and influential citizen. He continued farming until his death on March 14, 1918. His wife, Fiannah, passed away many years before him, on May 31, 1884. They had nine children: George F., Alice, Minnie, Mary, Lillie and William (twins), Gertrude, Aaron and Edna. Ger¬ trude and Minnie are now deceased. George F. Hassig acquired his education in the district schools of Whitewater Township, Winona County. He grew to manhood on the home farm, and was associated with his father in its operation until reaching the age of 39 years. Then, about 1903, he bought a farm of his own, containing 160 acres, and which was situated near that of his parents. Two additional purchases, each of 40 acres, increased its total area to 240 acres. There he followed diversified farming and stock raising, breeding full blooded Durham cattle of the beef type, which he shipped to market. In this manner he was profitably engaged until the fall of 1919, when, having acquired a reasonable competency, he sold his farm and purchased a fine modern resi¬ dence on High street, Plainview, where he and his wife are now enjoying a well earned leisure. For three years formerly Mr. Hassig served as treasurer of his school district. He was married, September 2, 1903, to Lillian Brownell, who was born in Pleasant Grove, Olmsted County, Minn., April 13, 1864, daughter of Truman and Lucy (Curtiss) Brownell. He and his wife attend the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Hassig's parents were natives respec¬ tively cf Vermont and New York State, and came west to Olmsted County, Minnesota, in the early fifties. There they resided until 1868, when they re¬ moved to Ottertail County, Minn., where Mrs. Lucy Brownell died in 1898. Mr. Brownell subsequently moved to North Dakota, then to South Dakota, and after that to Douglass County, Minn., where he died in 1912. There were six children in the Brownell family, Hattie, Ida, Gifford, Lillian, Helen and Chauncey, all of whom are now living.

Hugh Gilcreast, now living retired in the village of Plainview, was for a number of years one of the active and successful farmers of this locality, his industry and thrift procuring for him the competence he now enjoys. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa, August 29, 1861, son of Joseph and Ann (Kearns) Gil¬ creast. The father was a native of Scotland and the mother of Ireland. Both came to this country single and they were married in Dubuque. In 1862 they came to Minnesota and located in Highland Township, Wabasha County, pur¬ chasing a claim of 160 acres, on which Joseph Gilcreast lived until 1878. They then sold the farm and returned to Iowa, where he continued in agricultural pursuits until his death. His wife died in Highland Township in 1875. Hugh Gilcreast was but a year old when he accompanied his parents to this county. He. was educated in the district school in Highland Township and was reared to manhood and industrial activity on the home farm. In 1878 he began work¬ ing out at farm labor, saving his money with an eye to future independence and a farm of his own. The latter he purchased in section 36, Highland Township - a farm of 160 acres. This he operated for five years, when he sold it and bought 80 acres in Plainview Township, section 14, later buying 80 more acres adjoining, his farm then comprising the whole of the northeast quarter of section 14, with an area of 160 acres. There he was engaged in agriculture for some 17 years, counting from the time of his first purchase in section 14, and met with good success. He also took his place as one of the township's leading citizens, serving on the school board, having previously served on the town board of Highland Township. In March, 1915, Mr. Gilcreast sold his farm and moved to Plainview village, where he has since led a life of ease and leisure on his well earned competence. He is a member of the Modern Brother¬ hood of America and the Modern Woodmen of America, and, religiously, of the Catholic church. On June 19, 1894, Mr. Gilcreast was married to Catherine McNallan, who was born in Highland Township, this county, November 22, 1868, daughter of Walter and Ellen (Kinsella) McNallan. Three children have been born to them: Walter A., May 19, 1895; Roy M., December 10, 1897, and Thomas I., June 20, 1898. Walter A., now residing at home, enlisted May 28, 1918, in the Quartermaster Corps for service in the World War, and was at Camp Kearney, Calif. He was discharged April 15, 1919. Roy M., who was graduated from Plainview high school in the class of 1916, enlisted in the navy, June 3, 1918, and in September, the same year, went across to Europe in a merchant ship. He was discharged at the Great Lakes Training Station, Sep¬ tember 22, 1919, and is now a student in the Iowa State College at Ames, Iowa. Thomas I. is residing at home.

Walter McNallan, one of the pioneer settlers in Highland Township, was born in Ireland, and arrived in this county in 1858. Settling on 80 acres of timber land in Highland Township, he grubbed and cleared the land and laid the foundations of a good farm. His labors were interrupted by the Civil War, as he enlisted in 1861 in Company H, Tenth Minnesota Volunteers, with which oiganization he served until the close of the war, being honorably discharged with the rank of corporal. On his return home he resumed his labors on the farm, cultivating the soil and erecting buildings, and also from time to time making other land purchases until he found himself the owner of 1,200 acres, much of which he developed. His activities easily placed him in the front lank of those sturdy pioneers who built up the county and helped to place it the first, or among the first, in the state in agricultural wealth. Mr. McNallan married Ellen Kinsella, who proved a loving and faithful helpmate, and they enjoyed man\ \eais of happy married life together, which, however, were ter¬ minated in a sad and tragic manner. On October 28, 1909, while they were crossing the tracks of the Milwaukee railroad, at Lake City they were hit by a train and Mrs. McNallan was instantly killed, Mr. McNallan losing his right foot b> the accident. Crushed by this misfortune, he gave up farming, and spent the rest of his days retired. His life came to a close April 6, 1917, and in his passing the county lost one of its notable and most worthy pioneers

George C. Richmond, veteran of the Civil War, pioneer of three states, early railroad man, and successful farmer, was a man of sterling qualities He was a man of business ability whose foresight enabled him to secure a competency In early life he was a man of great industry and untiring activi V -r n.i? * things he was a man among men. No man was ever more thought-

±Uju-° i erfi' Was his £reatest Pleasure to witness the success of his friends and his kindly acts to those less fortunate than himself won for him the esteem and highest regard of all who knew him. His death was sincerely mourned and his memory will long be cherished. George C. Richmond was born in Orleans County, hew Tork. August 16, 1837, son of Brazilla and Sarah Jane section foreman for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Co. Two vfjtrfit jomed a party of gold diggers and spent some ten months in the t ill S ^e.ak- During this period he claimed 160 acres covering a

Sover°eLnK^reSa nSlte, XT"' C°b But this was in the days of "Squatter Sovereigntj and his claim did not prove valid. In 1860 he returned to WishimSln Aai-ntv,beKame a fire^a'? w*th the company that had previously employed

24th wts Vnl begmmng °.f th® Clvl1 War, in August, 1862, he enlisted in the 24th \\ is. v oh Inf and with the exception of ten months when he was detailed mer s nf th partlclpatlng *n of the severest and most costly engagements of the war. Among the battles in which he participated were- Perrv

George C. Richmond

Dallas, May 25 to June, 1864; Lost Mountain, June 16, 1864; Kenesaw Moun¬ tain, June 27, 1864; Peach Tree Creek, July 20, 1864; Atlanta, July 22, 1864; Jonesboro, September 1, 1864; Lovejoy, September 2, 1864; Spring Hill, Novem¬ ber 2, 1864; Franklin, November 30, 1864; Nashville, December 15-16, 1864. After the close of the war he returned to Wisconsin and resumed railroad work, first as a foreman of a track laying crew and later as a fireman. In 1866 he came to Plainview, and purchased 40 acres of land adjoining a 40-acre tract which he had purchased during a brief visit the previous year, and with this start he engaged in farming for many years, making a specialty of breed¬ ing Norman horses, of which he owned some of the best in southeastern Min¬ nesota. At various times he bought and sold rural property, so that at one time and another he owned some of the best farms on Greenwood Prairie. After a long life filled with worthy effort he died at Plainview, March .30, 1917. In fraternal affiliation he was a member of the Plainview Lodge, I. 0. O. F., which he joined in the seventies, and through the chairs of which he passed in the early days of the local order. George C. Richmond was married September 6, 1867, ; to Electa Fidelia Colby, daughter of George and Emily (Pardee) Colby, and to this union were born two sons, Charles, of Plainview, and Frank, of Minneiska. Mrs. Electa Fidelia (Colby) Richmond died August 24, 1909. Mr. Richmond was again married to Eva Porter. After this marriage Mr. Richmond moved to Clark, S. D., and there he remained until a short time before his death, when he took up his home with his son, Charles, of Plainview.

Charles E. Richmond, now engaged in the real estate and stock buying business in Plainview, is a man who, through enterprise and industry, has made steady progress in the world, and has been an active factor in business circles both here and elsewhere for a long period. He was born in Plainview Town¬ ship, Wabasha County, Minn., July 24, 1868, son of George C. and Electa F. (Colby) Richmond, and was educated in the Plainview public and high schools. His early industrial experience was along agricultural lines, and he subse¬ quently became manager of a farm situated in Oakwood and Elgin Townships, in the former of which he had his residence. After four years on that place, he went to Brown's Valley, Minn., where he spent one year. Then returning to Plainview, he located in the village, and for five years was engaged in the draying business. After that, for a year and a half, the elevator and fuel in¬ dustry claimed his attention. In 1899 he was sent to Elgin as manager of the elevator belonging to the Western Elevator Co., and as such was occupied until 1906. The next six years he spent as manager of the Farmers' Elevator at Clark, S. D. He now began investments on his own account, buying an elevator at Linton, N. D., which he sold within a few months. He then bought the A. F. Thompson elevators at Plainview and Viola, Minn., and was engaged in their operation until July, 1917, when he sold out to M. J. Manchester. Since then he has been associated as partner with Dr. F. M. McClure in the real estate business, and the buying and selling of horses and cattle, and together they own and operate four farms - three in this county and one in Olmsted County - engaging help to do the actual work. Mr. Richmond also owns land in North and South Dakota, and is a director in the Clark County National Bank of Clark, S. D. Aside from his personal interests, which are large, he has devoted considerable time to public affairs. He is now serving as a member of the village council, and during the recent World War he was a member of the committees on the Labor Department, Four-Minute Men, and the First Liberty Loan, being chairman of each. As such he rendered efficient and patriotic service and helped to put this county well to the front in the work done to win the war. He is a thirty-second degree Mason, belonging also to the Mystic Shrine, and to the Independent Order of Foresters. Politically he is classed among the Independent Republicans, and he and his family attend the Con¬ gregational church. Mr. Richmond assumed domestic responsibilities on June 16, 1888, when he was united in marriage with Harriett B. Marshall, who was born February 1, 1870, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marshall. The chil¬ dren of this union are: Hazel F., born May 25, 1889; De Etta G., March 4, 1891; Irl, March 21, 1895; Helen G., February 7, 1907; and Glenn C., November 29, 1910. Hazel F. is now the wife of Horace Bennett, of Clark, S. D., and has one child, John R. De Etta G., the wife of Comillo Clark, of Menomonie, Wis., has two children, Jane and David. Irl M. is now second man for the Bottsford Lumber Co., at Plainview. During the World War he enlisted in Winona, and was subsequently a pupil in aviation at West Point, Miss., and at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas. Helen G. and Glenn C. are now attending public school.

David Grieve, one of the pioneers of Plainview Township, was a native of Scotland, from which country he emigrated to Canada. After a residence of about three years in the Dominion, he came to the States, locating first near Markesan, Green Lake County, Wisconsin. There, however, he remained for but a year, at the end of which time, about 1860, he came to Wabasha County, Minnesota. For a short time he worked at anything he could find to do, most of the time breaking prairie land for the neighbors, for which purpose he used three teams of oxen. In 1863 he enlisted in the First Minnesota Light Artil¬ lery, and with that organization accompanied Sherman on his march to the sea, serving in all 18 months. After the war, on October 17, 1865, he was united in marriage, in Plainview Township, to Elizabeth Tyson, who was born in London, Ontario, Canada, in 1844, daughter of Joseph D. and Mary Ann Tyson. Her parents had come to Minnesota in 1856, for three years conducting a hotel in Wabasha City. They then settled on a farm located on the line between Plainview Township and Winona County, having 80 acres on each side of the line. There Mr. Tyson farmed until his death in 1885. Mrs. Mary Ann Tyson died in 1894. About the time of his marriage David Grieve began farming for himself, buying 120 acres of land in Plainview Township. That occupa¬ tion he followed for the rest of his life, passing away February 9, 1899. His wife, who survived him, is now residing with her son, William H., in Plainview. Mr. and Mrs. David Grieve had two children, Jessie and William H. Jessie, who died in May, 1905, was twice married: first to Owen Southwick, who died two years after their marriage, leaving one son, Earl R. She married, sec¬ ondly, Edgar Wentworth, of Plainview Township, by whom she had twTo sons, Vernon and Francis.

William H. Grieve, who is now living retired in the village of Plainview, on a competence acquired through a successful career in agriculture, was born April 28, 1869, son of David and Elizabeth (Tyson) Grieve. He was educated in the district school and acquired his knowledge of agriculture on the home farm of his paients, lying in Plainview Township. At times also he worked for others as a farm hand. After his father's death in 1899 he took charge of the home farm, which he operated until June, 1919, when the farm was sold, and in the following September he removed to Plainview, where he is now living with his mother. Mr. Grieve was married, April 7, 1896, to Daisy Sargent, daughter of Maicenus and Julia (Smith) Sargent, who were early settlers in Y abasha County, her mother being a sister of Mrs. Orin Wood. There were five children in the Grieve family, three of whom are now living: Blanche, Ila and Milton. Blanche, who married Adolph Muessell, lives on a farm in Plainview Township and has two sons, Ralph and Byrl. Ila and Milton are residing at home. Those deceased are: David, who died at the age of four and a half years December 27, 1905; and one who died in infancy with his mother, July 2, 1913. Mr. Grieve was for twelve years chairman of the Plainvrnw town board He is fraternally affiliated with the Masons, Odd Fellows and Woodmen. As a public official he showed efficiency and a keen perception of local needs and interests and as a man and citizen is esteemed by his fellow townsmen, as one with an honorable career who has done his part in helping to build up the resources of the county.

H- P'f'onne11- lon8 a resident of Plainview, and for many years con¬ nected with the active business interests of the community, was born in Al- bany, N. Y., March 16, 1847. In 1850 he moved with his parents to Illinois, where he spent his boyhood days and acquired his education. In 1868 he came to Minnesota, first locating at Minneiska, where he taught school for the first few years, and later taught the Woodland school. He came to Plainview about 1874, and for a number of years was engaged in the grain business at Minne¬ iska and Plainview for the H. J. O'Neil Grain Company. On October 14, 1877, he married Minnie Frick, and shortly afterwards returned to Minneiska for a brief residence. Then coming back to Plainview, he took charge of the O'Neil elevator, which position he held until about 1898. For the next few years he was traveling agent for the American Malting Company, after which he retired from active business life. He died April 5, 1918. For a number of years previous to his death he had held the position of village assessor which he filled to the satisfaction of all. His life and career was one that touched the community in many ways. For many years he had been one of Plainview's foremost business men, never content to plod along in the old worn-out paths, but energetic and progressive, always planning something for the advancement and welfare of the community. A great reader, he kept in touch with all the live questions of the day, and his opinion on public affairs was often sought. He frequently protested against American waste and extravagance and argued for a more business-like management of public affairs. He was foremost in the fight against reactionary forces, and while he devoted himself keenly to prac¬ tical things, he also took an interest in the pleasures and refinements of life. Early in his career he became affiliated with the Masonic order, for 41 years being a member of the local lodge, and the order conducted the services at his grave. Those at his home were conducted by the Rev. J. L. Jones of the Con¬ gregational church, interment being made in Greenwood cemetery. Besides his wife Mr. O'Connell was survived by one son, H. J. O'Connell, now a leading business man of Plainview; two brothers, R. A. O'Connell, of St. Paul, and Charles O'Connell, of Shoshoni, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Whitney, of Shoshoni, Wyo. Mr. and Mrs. O'Connell had another child, a daughter, Frances, who died in infancy. Mrs. Minnie O'Connell was born in New York City, January 19, 1857. She was educated in the Plainview high school, and also took special studies in drawing, art and music. Prior to her marriage she taught school in Wabasha- County for five years, teaching her first term at the age of fifteen. In 1872 she became a member of the Congregational church, officiating as organist for five years. The Rev. Henry Williard, the first pastor of that church, was pastor at that time and many years after. She is also a member of the Travelers' Club, the G. A. R. Circle and the Rebeckah Lodge, I. 0. 0. F.

Edward Stokes, who holds the position of engineer on the pontoon bridge over the Mississippi river at Reed's Landing, was born at Durand, Wis., April 26, 1864, son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Pangler) Stokes. The father, who was born in Indiana of Dutch ancestry, was a marine engineer, which occu¬ pation he followed for years on the Chippewa and Mississippi rivers. The mother was born in Germany and came to this country at the age of 13 years. The former died in 1904 and the latter in 1899; they were buried at Reed's Landing, Minn. Edward Stokes was one of a family of three children, the two elder being Emma E., now deceased, and Elmer E. He attended the common school at Durand until completing the seventh grade and began river work at the age of seventeen. At the age of 21 he received an engineer license and for 13 years subsequently worked as engineer of river boats. In 1898 he entered the employ of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, and so remainded for seven years, working as engineer on a pile driver at various points on the River Division. In 1905 he was assigned to his present position and has proved his capacity so as to be one of the trusted employes of the road. He owns a comfortable home at Reed's Landing. Politically he is a Republican, though not a strong party man, and is liberal in support of church, though not a mem- ber. Mr. Stokes was married October 11, 1893, to Augusta, daughter of Henry and Pauline Duerre, of Reed's Landing. Mrs. Stokes has always been affiliated with the M. E. church. For many years she was also a teacher in the public schools, and is a lady highly thought of, with many friends. Mr. Stokes stands high as a citizen, and is a man whose aid and influence can be counted on in behalf of any worthy cause. They have two sons: Henry Duerre, born October 26, 1894; and Clarence A., born October 14, 1897. Henry Duerre Stokes was graduated from the Wabasha high school and the College of Dental Surgery at Chicago. During the recent wyar he served in the medical corps at Ft. Snellmg from August 13, 1918, to August 9, 1919. Clarence A. Stokes graduated from the Wabasha high school, after which he studied mechanical science in Chicago, and for one year at the Dunwoody Institute at Minneapolis. He is now a machinist with the Wilcox Trux Co. of Minneapolis.

Henry Duerre, pioneer hotel keeper, early merchant, Civil War officer, and useful citizen, was for many years a familiar character at Read's Landing, not only to the pioneers of this county, but also to the boatmen, who in those days swarmed the Mississippi. He was born in Brunswick, Germany, February 30, 1830, and was given an excellent education, acquiring a mastery of the French, German and English languages, to which in America, as a pioneer, he later added a smattering of the Sioux Indian. In 1852 he emigrated to the United States, and after residing for awhile in Ohio, he came in 1857 to Read's Landing, Wabasha County, Minn. For awhile he found employment cutting cordwood in a camp across the river near Alma, Wis. A man of religious tendencies, and well versed in the Scriptures, he was accustomed to preach in camp on Sundays. On July 30, 1859, Mr. Duerre was united in marriage with Pauline Lutz, who was born December 8, 1839, daughter of George and Wilhelmina Lutz, of Calmbach, W urttemburg, Germany, and had come to this country wflth a sister wThen in her "teens." Mr. and Mrs. Duerre began housekeeping in the old St Julian Hotel, afterward called the "Bullard," at Read's Landing, which they conducted successfully up to 1862. When the Civil War broke out Mr. Duerre^ was on the high load to success. As time went on the general ill success of the Union arms showed the people of the North that the Southern Confederacy wyas not easily to be put dowm. Filled with loyalty for his adopted country, he enlisted Sep¬ tember 1, 1862, in Company K, Eighth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry. Entering the service as a private, he was soon assigned as a lieutenant to the Commissarv Department, and at Ft. Snelling and Ft. Ridgeley served as clerk in the courtmartial office, receiving the highest commendation from the then governor of Minnesota, with recommendation for promotion. After his return home with an excellent record, Mr. Duerre engaged in the general mercantile business at Read s Landing with Joseph Netzer as a partner, and the business was thus continued for a fewy years, after which Mr. Duerre became sole proprietor and so remained until his death on April 24, 1880. As a merchant he met with well merited success. His position as storekeeper in a boat-landing town where so many of the early settlers disembarked, and where so many of the pioneers came for provisions, gave him a commanding influence, and his ability as a mguist brought joy to many a lonely immigrant beginning life in a strange wild country. His benefactions were many, his charities were unlimited and many of the people of the county were kept from actual want by his generous help, given so freely that it retarded his own financial prosperity He left his memory deeply graven on the hearts of those whom his mercy' had blessed As a citizen he was interested in everything calculated to benefit the community in which he lived On April 24, 1880, Mr. Duerre died, and after eight years, r n ftr 'j 3' 18i88' hlS Wlfe followed hlm to the grave. Both were earnest and faithful members of the Lutheran church. Their union was blessed with eight children: V llhelmma, born June 8, 1860; Augusta, September 21, 1862; George

T., October 2, 1877. Of these children three are now deceased: Wilhelmina having died June 25, 1861; Harry J., November 23, 1909; and Lottie, September 8, 1877. George F., formerly county treasurer of Wabasha County, is now a successful hardware merchant in Plainview. Augusta is the wife of Edward Stokes, of Read's Landing. Edward R. resides in Wabasha. William P. is a well known dentist of Lake City. Mathias T. is now in the insurance business with headquarters at Plainview. Mr. Duerre was always a Republican in politics, but not a strict party man, exercising the right of private judgment in casting his ballot.

Charles Nienow, now living retired in Plainview, is one of the many citizens cf this county who has found contentment and prosperity in the cultivation of the soil, which has enabled him to spend his latter years in comfortable leisure. He was born in Germany, December 2, 1853, son of John and Minnie .(Bessert) Nienow, and came with his parents to the United States in 1868, as a boy of fif¬ teen. The family settled in Elba Township, Winona County, where, after many years spent in farming, the father, John Nienow, died in July, 1900. The mother survived him until 1915. Charles Nienow was mainly educated in Germany, but after coming to this country attended English school for a while. For a number of years he helped his father on the home farm, and afterwards worked out as a farm laborer for others. In 1880, having saved some money, he bought a farm of 80 acres in Elba Township, Winona County, not far from his parents' place, where he followed general agriculture on his own account until 1894. Then selling that farm, he came to Wabasha County and bought one of 160 acres in section 36, Oakwood Township. This was a partly improved place, but the buildings were poor and there were no fences. He at once set to work to improve it, and in time brought the land to a high state of cultivation, besides erecting a good house, new barns and out-buildings, and supplying adequate fencing. His operations, conducted with foresight and industry, brought their reward in an ample competence, and in his established standing as an enter¬ prising and successful farmer, good neighbor, and useful citizen. In 1915 Mr. Nienow retired, selling 80 acres of his farm to his son, John, and retaining 80 acres, which he still owns. At the same time he purchased his present com¬ fortable home in Plainview. In addition to his activities above mentioned, Mr. Nienow was formerly a director and stockholder in the Co-operative Creamery Association, and for some time served as clerk of his school district. He and his family are members of the German Lutheran church. On October 22, 1880, Mr. Nienow was married to Bertha Patzel, who was born in Germany, January 5, 1863, daughter of Charles and Augusta (Schubert) Patzel, with whom she came to America at the age of four years. Her parents located first in Elba Township, Winona County, Minn., afterwards removing to Quincy Township in Olmsted County, and later, on their retirement, to St. Charles, where they spent their declining years, Mr. Patzel dying in 1912, and Mrs. Patzel in 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Nienow are the parents of seven children: William, born Decem¬ ber 3, 1881; Anna, March 16, 1883; George, August 26, 1885; John, July 1, 1889; Fred, February 16, 1892; Edward, August 30, 1895; and Essie, July 18, 1902. William, who is a farmer in Oakwood Township, this county, married Kate Mielke, and has one child, Howard. Anna, who is the wife of William Brueska, a farmer in Elgin Township, has had nine children: Inez (deceased), Inez (second), Mabel, Violet, Edward, Alta, Ralph, Harry and Esther. George, who married Mary Kinsella, and resides in Plainview, has two children, Mary and Elmer. John is a farmer in Oakwood Township. He married Myrtle Baker and has two children, Mildred and Jesse. Fred, who is living on the home farm, married Charlotte Foisted and has three children, Grace, Roy and Floyd. Ed¬ ward, who lives in Plainview, married Bessie Purvis. Essie is residing at home with her parents.

Patrick Melvin, a well to do resident of the village of Plainview, where he and his wife are enjoying a well earned leisure after many years spent in agricultural activities, was born in Canada, February 7, 1856, son of Edward and Margaret (Welch) Melvin. The parents were born and married in Ireland, later emigrated to Canada, and came f rom the latter country to the United States in 1870, settling in Plainview Township, Wabasha County, Minn., where they spent the rest of their lives in farming. Edward Melvin died in 1880 and his wife in 1902. Patrick Melvin first attended school in Canada, but completed his educational studies in Wabasha County. After remaining with his parents until he was 19 years old, he started out in the world for himself, and for seven winters was employed in the Wisconsin timber lands at lumbering, working as a farm hand in the summers. During this period he was carefully saving his money with an eye to the future. In 1883 he bought 80 acres of land in Plainview Township, and set to work with a strong heart and will to carve out his fortune. In 1887 he added 80 acres more to his holdings, and from time to time he made other purchases. In 1910 he bought a farm of 160 acres in Oakwood Township, and later 80 acres in Elgin Township. Still later, he bought another 80-acre tract, adjoining the home farm, these combined purchases giving him 480 acres of land in all. His agri¬ cultural operations were conducted with vigor and good judgment and had profitable results. He took a prominent part in the development of the crop and stock raising industries of his township, also took a helpful part in the general affairs of the community, and was a man highly respected and esteemed by his neighbors. In the spring of 1919 Mr. Melvin gave up the farm, and, leaving his sons to run it, retired to Plainview, where he purchased his present home, a nice, modern bungalow, where he and his wife are spending the after¬ noon of life in quiet and happiness. Mr. Melvin was married April 6, 1886, to Louise Mulcahy, who was born March 10, 1862, in Galena, Ill., daughter of Richard and Catherine (Swift) Mulcahy. The children born of this union are as follows: Eddie, who died February 20, 1887; George, born October 30, 1887, who married Bertha Gessner, and is now a farmer in Oakwood Township; Frank, born October 8, 1889; Harry, born January 8, 1892, who married Grace McGrath; Josephine Celeste, born May 6, 1894, who married Edward Schad; Charles E., born July 18, 1896; Arthur Joseph, born August 14, 1898; and Angela Marie, born October 14, 1900. Mr. Melvin and his family are members of the Catholic church.

Richard Mulcahy, for many years a well known resident of the town of Elgin, and for the last five years of his life of the village of that name, was born in Ireland and came to America in the year 1851. In 1856 he was mar¬ ried, in New York City, to Catherine Swift, and they came west to Galena, Ill. Later they removed to Dubuque, Iowa, and in the spring of 1883 came to Minnesota, settling on a farm in Elgin Township. There he resided until his retirement in 1892, when he and his wife took up their residence in Plainview, where they had many friends and were highly respected. Mr. Mul¬ cahy had a great liking for children and was familiarly known by many of those in the neighborhood as "Grandpa." His wife, Catherine Swift Mulcahy, more commonly called "Grandma" Mulcahy, died at Millville in 1902. She was boi n in County Tipperary, Ireland, in October, 1834, and in 1854 came to Amer¬ ica, locating in New York, where she married Richard Mulcahy, as above mentioned. She, like her husband, was a faithful member of the Catholic church. Their children were: Richard F., of Plainview; Mrs. E. Melvin and Mrs. P. Melvin, of Plainview; Mrs. J. Nolan, Plainview; John, dead; Richard Mulcahy, of Plainview, and Mrs. T. Shea, of Pipestone, Minn.

George W. Harrington was one of the early settlers who made himself decidedly felt in the life of the community. A man of profound convictions and decided opinions, he was a picturesque figure in the days of strenuous party politics, and he dearly loved the enthusiasm of public life. Though set in his own opinions, he never denied his opponents the right to theirs, and a strong antagonist on one subject might find him working by his side in friendliness on another subject. Perhaps his greatest work was his opposition to the issuing and paying of the railroad bonds, his judgment in the end, long after his death, being ratified by the United States Supreme Court. For many years he served on the town board and in 1888 was elected to the State Legislature. Mr. Harrington was born at Barre, Vt., January 31, 1827, the son of David Har¬ rington, who lives in history as the first man to get granite for architectural purposes from the now famous granite quarries of Barre. It was he who quarried the large pillars which ornament the State Capitol at Montpelier, in his native state, the pillars being not only an architectural feature of wonder¬ ful beauty and strength, but also a splendid exemplification of the texture and quality of the famous Barre granite. George W. grew to manhood on his father's farm not far from the famous quarries. There he married Martha Ann Walker, by whom he had two sons, Dean D., a well known resident of Plainview, Minn., and Frank. In 1856 he brought his family to Minnesota, and settled on Greenwood Prairie, this county, where he spent the remainder of his years in agricultural pursuits. He was a Mason in Vermont, and became one of the charter members of the Plainview Blue Lodge and Chapter. In the affairs of the lodge he was very active, and seldom missed attendance at its communications. After a long and useful life he died August 10, 1891, and was sincerely mourned by a wide circle of friends. His wife died in 1909.

Dean D. Harrington, a substantial citizen of Plainview, was born in Barre, Vt., May 17, 1850, the son of George W. and Martha Ann (Walker) Harring¬ ton. He came west with his parents and brother Frank in 1856, and was reared on the home farm three miles east of Plainview. At the age of twentyone he went to the pineries of the Black River district in Wisconsin and was employed for several years in the lumber business at Humbird, in Claik County, that state. Then he returned to Wabasha County and purchased 80 acres in section 14, Plainview Township. To this he later added another 80 acres. On this tract he successfully farmed until 1909 when he retired and moved to the Village of Plainview. Here he has done considerable public service, giving general satisfaction as justice of the peace for five years, and as a member of the school board for a similar period. In politics, Mr. Har¬ rington is a Republican, and the family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Harrington was married November 30, 1876, to Ellen Carpenter, who was born in Franklinville, McHenry County, Ill., July 17, 1853, the daugh¬ ter of Timothy and Emmaline (Webster) Carpenter. This union has been blessed with two daughters. Mabel was born December 14, 1878, and died in infancy. Nettie was born March 16, 1881, graduated from the Plainview high school, spent three years at the University of Minnesota, and is now a success¬ ful teacher of fourth grade studies.

Timothy Carpenter, for several years a Plainview blacksmith, was born in Pennsylvania, and there married Emmaline Webster, also a native of that state. They came to McHenry County, Ill., in 1850, and there lived until 1874 when they came to Plainview Township. Mr. Carpenter died in 1887 and his wife in 1906.

Michael Foley, well known for a number of years as one of the enterprising and successful farmers of Highland Township, but now living retired in Plainview, was born in Ireland, October 31, 1845, son of Jeremiah and Catherine (Murphy) Foley. He attended school in his native land, but seeking a wider field of opportunity than he could find there, in 1864, at the age of 19, he came to the United States. His first six years in this country were spent in railroad work in Michigan, Wisconsin and Nebraska. Then he came to Wabasha County, Minn., and engaged in farming, at first on rented land. Subsequently he bought 80 acres in section 35, Highland Township, on which a small house was standing, into which he moved. There he lived for ten years, at the end of which time he removed to an 80-acre farm in the same section, which he had purchased some time before. As he retained the original place, he thus found himself in possession of a quarter section of land, which he developed into an excellent farm, being a very enterprising and successful man in his vocation. He also increased his land holdings at intervals until he had 360 acres, all in section 35 except one quarter located in section 36. He followed general farm¬ ing in all its branches, raising both grain and stock and doing considerable dairying. In 1914, having acquired an ample competence, he retired and took up his residence in Plainview, where he and his wife have a comfortable home and are surrounded by many old-time friends. The farm he sold to his sons Jeremiah and Thomas in 1918. Mr. Foley was married, July 16, 1876, to Mary Griffin, who was born in Ireland, in August, 1849, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Flanigan) Griffin. Her parents subsequently died in that country, which was their native land. To Mr. and Mrs. Foley nine children have been born: Ella, April 6, 1877, who died November 12, 1914; Patrick, born March 6, 1879; Mary, January 19, 1881; Jeremiah, December 31, 1883; Thomas, February 21, 1887; Katie, June 7, 1888; Agnes, July 2, 1889; Michael V., July 8, 1890, and John, July 24, 1891, who died May 14, 1910. The family are members of the Catholic church.

George Foreman, who has built up a business in the purchase and sale of hides at Plainview, was born in East Prussia, July 1, 1871, son of Jacob and Rosa Foreman. He was one of a family of five children, three of whom are now deceased. One sister is still residing in Prussia. The subject of this sketch came to the United States in 1890, thirty years ago, his brother Joe having preceded him by six years. The latter died in Baltimore, and another brother, Simon, died in Chicago in 1918. George Foreman first settled in Hagerstown, Md., where he remained for two years. From there he went to New Hampton, la., where he engaged in buying hides and handling junk, and was thus' occupied in that place for 14 years. In 1895, leaving his family in Iowa, he came to Plainview, and established a business here. He brought his family to Plainview June 5, 1909, since which time he has made this village his home. He was married in Berlin, East Prussia, to Pearl Stern, daughter of Fred and Toba Stern, who came to that German province from east Russia. Mrs. Foreman came to the United States three years after her marriage. She and her husband are the parents of three children: Fred, born April 24, 1896; Anna, November 10, 1901; and Sara, August 20, 1903. All reside wTith their parents. The son Fred served in the recent world war, enlisting in the 112th Ammunition Train, Co. D. 37th Division, on April 8, 1918. He was ten months in France serving 45 days at the front, and was honorably discharged at Camp Grant, 'April 16, 1919. He is now engaged with his father in the hide business. Both are Blue Lodge Masons and belong also to the Odd Fellows.

Welford G. Edwards, proprietor of a blacksmith and machine shop at Plainview, was born at Pepin, Wis., October 9, 1867, son of Sylvester and Candace (Fuller) Edwards, the mother being a daughter of Ester Fuller. The parents were natives of Ohio, and came to Wisconsin, settling in Pepin, in 1861. The father, who followed the blacksmith's trade during his entire active career, died in Arkansaw, Pepin County, in 1901. The mother is now living in Plainview, Minn., to which place she came in December, 1918. Welford G. Edwards was educated in the Pepin and Arkansaw public schools. He learned the blacksmith's trade of his father, and the machinist's trade of his uncle, and has followed both ever since. He came to Plainview in 1902, and in 1909 opened a garage for the storage and sale of auto cars, being the first in Plainview to combine that business with blacksmithing and machine work. In June, 1918, he sold the auto business, and has since been engaged in blacksmithing and machine shop work with his brother Clayton. The latter is younger than him¬ self, having been born at Arkansaw, Wis., June 6, 1873. The brothers seem to have struck a profitable line of enterprise, as they are both kept busy, and their business is on the increase. Welford G. Edwards had some former experience as a public official, serving for two years as auditor of Pepin County, Wis., and for six years as town clerk of Arkansaw, that county. He is a member of the

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Methodist church, and is fraternally affiliated with the Woodmen and Odd Fel¬ lows. He was first married,. January 24, 1888, in Plainview, to Ida J. Wood, daughter of Alonzo and Genette Wood. Her parents, both of whom are now deceased, were early settlers in Plainview, having come to Wabasha County, Minn., from New York in 1850. Of her marriage with Mr. Edwards five chil¬ dren were born, two of whom are now deceased, namely, George, who died at the age of six years, and Grace, who died at the age of 22 at Pontiac, Mich., where she was residing. The survivors are Bessie, Ralph and Roy. Bessie is the wife of John Watcher of Plainview. Mr. Edward's first wife, Ida, died July 1, 1918, and on November 18, 1919, he married her cousin, Elizabeth, whose family name was La Rocque, and who was the widow of C. M. Wood.

William Henry Burnham, in former years an agriculturist, and later for several years until his death one of the prominent figures in the business world of Plainview having connection with farm enterprises, was born July 19, 1871, in Highland Township, this county, son of George H. and Mary E. (Gaylord) Burnham. He acquired his education in the Plainview schools, including the high school, and for three years subsequently was a teacher in the county. He then became his father's assistant on the home farm in Highland, and was thus occupied until October 5, 1909, when he bought a farm of 160 acres adjoining the home place, and began an independent career as agriculturist. While it lasted he greatly improved the place, but after some years his health began to fail, and accordingly in April, 1916, he rented the farm to a tenant and moved to Plainview, residing on High street. In the spring of that year he was elected manager of the Plainview Shipping Association, while at the same time he was president of the Plainview Co-operative Creamery Association, having been elected to that office in 1912; and in the spring of 1918 he was elected its man¬ ager and secretary. The latter position he held but a short time when death called him. The 'heart weakness with which he was afflicted became grad¬ ually worse, and.-on June 27, 1918, he passed away, leaving behind him the mem¬ ory of a true Christian gentleman, honest in all his dealings, patient under affliction, helpful to others, and faithful to every duty as husband, father, man and citizen. A local journal truly said of him: "Of a supremely conservative, modest and sincere nature, he was not a professor, but rather a liver .of the highest and truest in life. Those who knew him best realized his deeply re¬ ligious thoughts and beliefs, and knew that he always received the blessings which came into his life with a prayer of gratitude to the Giver of all good gifts, and that he never undertook the tasks of his daily business life without a prayer for guidance in the right." For several years he had served as clerk of his school district. He was a Master Mason, and while his funeral services were conducted at the home by the Rev. H. J. Hill, of the Church of Christ, the impressive burial service of the Masonic order vras read at the grave, and he was laid to rest with its last solemn rites. Mr. Burnham was an ardent lover of nature, and when a robust young man, whether at work or play, liked to be out in the open air, the beauty of the fields, with their varied flowers, and the song of the birds, striking sympathetic chords in his breast. As a boy he had ambitions looking toward a higher education, but his parents needed his as¬ sistance, and at the call of duty he relinquished them, and made the best of such opportunities as he had. His talents were not wasted, and doubtless to him the Master has already said, "Well done, good and faithful servant." Mr. Burnham was married October 5, 1909, to Mrs. Bessie Zeisinger, who was born at Durand, Wis., April 7, 1876, daughter of John and Mary (Austin) Wilkinson. She was educated in the schools of Durand and after graduating from the high school, entered the Northern Illinois Normal School, where she took a musical course, both vocal and piano, being graduated in the class of 1895. She also took a course in public school music at Detroit, Mich., but abandoned this line of effort in favor of private teaching, which she has followed continuously, and did so even during her residence on the farm, having a large class in town.

She is now confining her labors to piano instruction, and has a class of thirty pupils. In May, 1919, Mrs. Burnham sold her farm and in the fall of the same year purchased her present home on the corner of High street. One child was born of her marriage with Mr. Burnham, namely, Mary Elizabeth, on March 3, 1912. By her first husband she has another daughter, Rachel, who resides with her. For a number of years Mrs. Burnham has been organist in the Church of Christ, and is now7 holding that position, as well as that of choir leader. Aside from her musical ability, she is a lady of general culture, and a favorite in social circles.

Capt. John W. Burnham, one of the most eminent of the men who have made Greenwood Prairie their home wras born in Derry, New Hampshire, Nov. 19, 1829, son of George and Eliza Ann (McNiel) Burnham. He came to Minnesota Territory in April, 1856, with his brother William, and engaged in farming, taking up a quarter section in section 3, Plainview7 Township, by buying a set¬ tler's rights for $200.00. In October of that year he was elected justice of the peace, and as such married the first couple, held the first court, and approved the first postmaster's bond on Greenwood Prairie. For a short time he was en¬ gaged in the mercantile business at Greenville, the first town laid out on Green¬ wood Prairie, and now only a memory of the past. In those days there was considerable doubt as to the rights of settlers on the Half Breed Tract, socalled, which embraced the greater part of Wabasha County. But in time, by the payment of $4.50 an acre, Mr. Burnham managed to secure the title to 80 acres of land which he had improved. In 1862 he secured 160 acres more by preemption, paying the preemption fee with a soldier's land warrant which he purchased for $90.00. In 1858 he was elected to the legislature but the session to which he was elected did not convene, and in 1859 he was reelected, serving two years. During his term in the legislature he had the honor of introducing a school land law, which was the means of bringing millions of dollars into the school fund of the state. Under this law, in 1861, Mr. Burnham, with I. C. Seeley of Mazeppa, and Lawrence Tracey, of West Albany, were appointed a board of appraisers of the school land in this county. In August, 1862, he en¬ listed in Co. C, 10th Minn. Vol. Inf., as a private. When the regiment was or¬ ganized he was appointed a sergeant. The company was mounted, and served on the Minnesota frontier until February, 1863, when they went into winter quar¬ ters at Le Sueur. From May until October, 1863, he was with General Henry Sibley's expedition in the Dakotas, marching thirteen hundred miles, fighting four pitched battles in addition to skirmishes, and suffering much from hun¬ ger, thirst and fatigue. Subsequently the regiment was sent south, and for a while did duty in guarding the military prison there. In May, 1864, the regi¬ ment was sent to Kentucky, and thence to Tennessee and Mississippi. While absent on a sick leave he was commissioned second lieutenant August 18, 1865, and assigned to the 125th U. S. Colored Infantry, being promoted to first lieu¬ tenant, December 26, 1865. Soon after this, on January, 1866, he was married to Ada J. Lawrence, daughter of Benjamin and Jerusha Lawrence. At the close of the war his regiment was ordered to Fort Union, N. M., which was reached by taking a steamboat to Leavenworth, Kan., and marching overland from there to their destination. From Fort Union, Companies H. and G. marched 500 miles more to Fort Bliss, Tex., a total distance of 1,200 miles in 100 days. There they remained a year, guarding the frontier against the In¬ dians and half breed Mexicans. While there, Lieutenant Burnham was de¬ tailed as member of a court martial at Albuquerque. The trip lasted three days and three nights of steady riding by stage. The trial lasted over two months, thirteen officers being tried on various charges. In the fall of 1866 his company marched to Ellsworth, Kan., the nearest railroad station, and went from there by rail to Jefferson Barracks, Mo., where he was mustered out, Octo¬ ber 31, 1867, after a service of five years and eighty days. Captain Burnham then returned to Plainview, where he still owned land, purchased more, and settled in Highland Township, where he again engaged in farming. In 1877 he sold his farm in Highland Township, and moved to Plainview Village, where he lived until October, 1878. He then moved to Wheatland, Cass County, in Dakota Territory, and filed on two claims. In 1887, and again in 1889, he was elected to the territorial legislature, North Dakota becoming a state during his last term. In 1897, after the death of his wife, Ada, he returned to Plainviw, where in 1900 he married Lydia (Bly) Reed, of Ripon, Wis., daughter of George and Caroline M. Bly, and widow of Hiram B. Reed. They resided in Plainview until 1911, when they went to Fargo, N. D., and took up their residence with Captain Burnham's daughter, Mrs. Joseph Matters, at whose home he died Jan¬ uary 5, 1912. Captain Burnham was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati and of the Minnesota Commandery of the Loyal Legion. He was for many years a member of the Congregational church. He was a distinguished law¬ maker of two states, a true builder of the Northwest, a man of distinguished attainmnts and powerful influence. In private life he was a devoted husband, a kind father, and respected by all who knew him. By his first wife, Mrs. Ada J. Burnham, he had four children: Lizzie, wife of Joseph Matters, of Fargo, N. D.; Benjamin L., of Wheatland, N. D.; Ida M., wife of William Hunter, of Moscow, Ida.; and Ella J., of Moscow, Ida.

William Burnham was born at Derry, New Hampshire, March 31, 1832, son of George and Eliza Ann (McNiel) Burnham. In 1856 he came to Minnesota with his brother, John W., and took up a quarter section of land in section 33, Highland, bordering Plainview Township. Later, when his brother, George H., followed and had bought the homestead adjoining, the two brothers carried on the work together. With his brother, William, he spent the greater part of his life until his death, February 21, 1911. At that time the newspapers said of him: "As an early settler he was always interested in the people and events of the vicinity. He was possessed of a remarkable memory and never forgot any person or any incident that touched his life. He had a high sense of honor and moral right, and those who knew him will always remember him as a good and upright man. The keynote of his life is well summed up in the words of his favorite hymn:

George Henry Burnham, a worthy pioneer, was born at Derry, Rockingham County, N. H., May 20, 1837, son of George and Eliza Ann McNiel Burnham, the father being of English descent and the mother of Scotch-Irish blood. He was seventh in direct descent from Den John Burnham, the founder of the family in this country who came from Norwich, Norfolk County, England, early in 1835 and settled at Ipswich, Mass.; and fifth in direct descent from Major John Burnham, one of the original members of the Society of the Cin¬ cinnati, who served from the Battle of Bunker Hill until the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, as an officer in the Revolutionary War. The subject of this sketch received a good education in his native village, having the ad¬ vantages of a course at the Barre Academy. In 1857 he came to Wabasha County, following his brothers, John W. and William, who had come the year before. He secured a preemption of 160 acres in Highland Township, but two years later returned to the East with his brother William. A short time after¬ ward, however, he again came to Minnesota, and took a claim in section 17, Highland, where he erected a cabin, and underwent all the rigorous experiences of pioneer life. To this cabin, in 1863, he brought his bride. A few years later they moved to section 33, a mile west of their former home, and on this he spent the remainder of his life. From a wild tract of land with primitive build¬ ings, he developed it into a fertile, profitable estate, well cultivated and well equipped, and beautified with a substantial set of farm buildings. After a long and useful life, Mr. Burnham died May 13, 1911, and his death was sincerely mourned. Of hardy lineage, Mr. Burnham was a man endowed with marked strength and ability. He was gifted by nature with a bright and vigorous in¬ tellect. His attainments surpassed those of many who possessed the advan¬ tages of long and intense training in the institutions of higher learning. This was due to his wide reading and keen observation, his readiness to seize op¬ portunities for improvement, and his natural turn of mind, which was accurate, discriminating and logical. He always sought after those things which were of real value and worth-while. His judgment of right was almost instinctive, and he strove to instill into the minds of his children the highest principles of truth, honesty, and uprightness which he himself possessed to a high degree. But not only was he devoted to his family and home, for his interests and sympathy extended to the whole community and especially to those in need. He never refused an appeal for help, even when the rendering of succor meant a sacrifice of his own comfort and ease. His fine reserved nature led him from the seeking of prominence, and his life was consequently somewhat secluded. His desire was not so much for outward seeming as it was for sincerity and truth, and he was a man in the fullest meaning of the word. The world is better that such as he has lived. Mr. Burnham was married March 3, 1863, to Mary E. Gaylord, born at Ganesville, N. Y., daughter of Elijah and Huldah (Alvord) Gaylord. This union was blessed with ten children: George M., Frank A. and Fred G. (twins), Dottie, William H., Mary E., Margaret L., John S., Charles A., and Elsie I. George M. was born August 17, 1864, married Carrie B. Hurd January 6, 1892, and lives in Rochester, Minn. Frank A. and Fred G. were born May 24, 1868. Fred G. died June 1, 1868. Frank A. married Clara Hunis October 5, 1907, and lives in Chelan, Wash. Dottie was born March 12, 1870, and died August 19, 1870. William H. was born July 19, 1871, was married October 5, 1909, to Bessie Zeisinger, and died June 27, 1918. Mary E. was born July 4,. 1874, was married October 15, 1907, to Edward B. Skinner, and lives in Sioux Falls, S. D. Margaret L. was born April 4, 1876, and was married June 23, 1897, to J. Henry Eggers, of Plainview (Everett B. Eggers, June 26, 1904). John S. was born November 25, 1878, was married March 10, 1906, to Clara Knode, and lives at Pendleton, Ore. Charles A. Burnham was bom November 1, 1880, at Plainview, Minn. Elsie I. was born December 8, 1882, and is now general secretary of the Y. W. C. A. at Rochester.

Richard Lea, an early settler in Plainview Township, where he developed a good farm from the wilderness, was born in England, March 17, 1830. He was twice married, and by his first wife, Melita, had four children: Frank, Wentworth, Eliza and Eva. t .She died in 1858, and in 1860 he was married sec¬ ondly at Hainesville, Ill., to Louisa Bryant, who was born in New York state, September 28, 1837. In the spring of the same year, soon after their marriage, they came to Wabasha County, Minn., Mr. Lea buying 80 acres of land from Caleb Sylvester in section 35, Plainview Township. Later he bought 80 acres of school land in section 36. All of this land was wild and timbered and he grubbed and cleared it, also erecting a house and out-buildings. In addition to this, he put up a saw mill, which for a number of years was well patronized. Atter a useful, and for the most part, an active career of some 40 years in the township, he died November 13, 1901. His second wife survived him some eight years or more, dying at the Winona General Hospital, July 3, 1910. The chil¬ dren of the second union were William T., now a resident of Plainview Village; Harry, who died in infancy; and Walter, who was accidentally killed in the saw mill on the home farm at the age of 24 years.

William T. Lea, now living retired in the Village of Plainview, where he 1S on(l the best known and most highly esteemed citizens, was until recently one ol the active and successful farmers of Plainview Township, where he was born, November 20, 1861, son of Richard and Lodica (Bryant) Lea. He was ec ucated in the Woodland District of that township, and was subsequently engaged in farming on the parental homestead until 21 years old. In 1882 he went to North Dakota, where he followed farming and threshing for five years. On his return home in 1887 he took charge of his parents' farm, which he later bought, and on which he made many improvements, clearing the un¬ cultivated portion of the land, putting up fences, rebuilding the house, and improving or remodeling the other buildings, and, altogether getting the place into excellent condition. There he followed general stock and grain farming, raising blooded Poland-China and O. I. C. Chester-White swine, and good grades of other stock. In 1896 he bought of John Beiter 80 acres more land adjoining the home farm, it being located in section 36; but later he sold 80 acres of the original farm, which left him with 160 acres. In the fall of 1919 Mr. Lea retired, selling the farm and moving to Plainview, where he has erected a neat and comfortable residence on High street. Here he and his wife are spending the afternoon of life, surrounded by their children and friends, and in the enjoyment of a well earned competence. Aside from his activities as a farmer and stockraiser, in which he gained a high reputation, Mr. Lea was for ten years a director of the Greenwood Farmers Insurance Company, and also helped to build the telephone line, being president of that company for some time. For twelve years also he rendered efficient service on the school board of his district, and showed himself a public-spirited citizen in all things con¬ cerning the general welfare and progress of the community in which he lived. Mr. Lea was married at Elgin, Minn., April 20, 1890, to Lena Haessig, who was born at Woodland, Planview Township, December 11, 1869, daughter of Jacob and Emma J. (Cook) Haessig. The father, a native of Alsace, France, came to Wabasha County in 1863, and was here married to Emma J. Cook in March, 1869. She was born in Quebec, Canada, and had come to this county in 1857. They were engaged in farming until 1904, when they retired to Plainview, where Mr. Haessig is now living with his daughter, Ida. Mrs. Haessig died July 15, 1908. Their children were Lena, Lafayette, Ida and Merritt, the last mentioned of whom is now deceased. Lena Haessig, now Mrs. Lea, was educated in the Woodland District school and the Plainview high school, and was a teacher for two years in Winona and Wabasha counties. Her mother was first married to Franklin Sylvester, by whom she had three children: Jennie, now deceased, and Arthur and Belle, who are living. Mr. Sylvester died in 1863. To Mr. and Mrs. William T. Lea four children have been born: Verna M., June 19, 1891; Bonnie E., November 16, 1896; Walter H., December 17, 1900, and Harold, November 21, 1907. Verna M. is now Mrs. Lester Schwartz of Rochester, Minn. Bonnie E. is the wife of A. C. Linde, a farmer of Wood¬ land, Plainview Township. Walter H. is a student in the Plainview high school. Mr. and Mrs. Lea are both members of the Old Settlers' Association. They attend worship at the Congregational church, and politically Mr. Lea is a Democrat. For many years they have been closely connected with the business or social life of Wabasha County, of which they are in the best sense represen¬ tative people.

Arthur S. Kennedy, assistant cashier of the Plainview State Bank, and a business man of recognized ability, was born in Freeborn County, Minn., Janu¬ ary 3, 1880, son of James and Helen (Stewart) Kennedy. The father, a native of Iowa, and mother, of Canada, were married in Minnesota. In early life, James Kennedy was engaged in the meat business at Rochester, but later went to Fillmore County, where, until 1880, he followed agriculture. He then moved to Olmsted County, where he farmed until 1902, the year of his retirement, when he took up his residence in Rochester. He was not long spared to enjoy the fruits of his labor, as his death occurred in the following year. His wife died in February, 1909. Their children were Julia, Frank, Ellen, George, Emma, Arthur S., John, Margaret, and Louis, all of whom are now living but Margaret. Arthur S. Kennedy acquired his elementary education in District School No. 103, Olmsted County, which was supplemented by a commercial course in the Sisters' Academy at Rochester. He then entered the employ of E. A. Knowlton, dry goods merchant at Rochester, as bookkeeper, starting in April, 1902, and remaining with the firm until 1908, when he resigned to accept a position as bookkeeper for the Plainview State Bank. As such he remained subsequently until 1911, when he was tendered the assistant cashiership, a po¬ sition which he still holds and has filled acceptably both to the bank and to its patrons. He is president of the Plainview Commercial Club, and secretary of the Wabasha County Fair Association, in which latter position he has served since 1914. A member of the Catholic church, he also belongs to the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Kennedy was married November 24, 1909, to Anna Fass¬ binder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fassbinder, of Waseca, Minn., and who previous to her marriage was clerk in the E. A. Knowlton dry goods estab¬ lishment at Rochester. This union has been blessed by the birth of two chil¬ dren : Barbara M., born December 5, 1911; and Maxine H., whose birth was September 11, 1913.

James Lahey, for some 35 years the best known railroad man in this part of the state, came to Plainview in 1879, the year after the Plainview branch was built, and here remained the rest of his life. He was in the employ of the Chi¬ cago & North Western Railroad for the period mentioned, and then retired, continuing, however, on the roll of the company's pensioners. He was a man of fine qualities, of a most amiable and kindly disposition, one who had a pleasant word for all, took a deep interest in all public affairs, and experienced great delight in any advancement and progress of the com¬ munity. He was loved by his friends and relatives, and highly esteemed by his neighbors and friends, as well as sincerely liked by the travel¬ ing public. He died June 20, 1920. James Lahey was born at Ancaster, On¬ tario, Canada, May 15, 1842, and was there married. In 1863 he moved to Lockport, N. Y.; from there in 1871 he came to Minnesota, and after living a while in Rochester took up his home in Plainview in 1879, as noted. James Lahey and Hannah Riordan were married at Dundas, Ontario, Canada, in 1863, and this union was blessed with ten children, of whom two died in infancy. Margaret is the wife of Benjamin Fay, of St. Charles; Thomas lives in Winona; John lives in St. Charles; James and Bernard live in Mitchell, S. D.; Theresa is the wife of John W. Keough, of Plainview. Agnes and Mary live in Plainview.

John E. Keough, manager of the O. M. Botsford Lumber Co. yard at Plainview, is a native of this county, having been born in Oakwrood Township, March 28, 1881, son of John and Ellen (Hollihan) Keough. He attended the district schools of his neighborhood, the public schools of Millville, and the high school of Plainview. For a number of years he remained on the home farm, and then entered the employ of Burchard & Laack, afterward Burchard & Reiter, drugs and groceries. September 1, 1905, he started his present career by assuming the duties of assistant manager for the Laird-Norton yard, at Plainview. His work in this capacity won him excellent commendation, and in March, 1906, he was sent to Redwood County, this state, to take charge of the Laird-L orton yard at Walnut Grove. There he still further demonstrated his efficiency to such an extent that in June, 1911, he was sent back to Plainview as manager of the yard here. In 1913, when the O. M. Botsford Lumber Co. took over the interests of the Laird-Norton yards, he was retained as manager, and in that position has since remained, giving satisfaction to his company and to the general public. Mr. Keough has taken an active part in the affairs of the county and of the community. He has been president of the Wabasha County Industrial Fair Association for three years and is now a director. He is also an enthusiastic member of the Commercial Club. His fraternal associa¬ tions are with the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Keough was married June 17, 1909, to Theresa Lahey, who was born in Plainview, August 28, 1881, daughter of James and Hannah (Riordan) Lahey, and this union has been blessed with one son, John Carlin, born August 3, 1916.

Eben Hurd, who in former years was actively engaged as a farmer in Watopa and Plainview townships, successively, but is now deceased, was a native of New England, having been born in the state of Maine, March 1, 1841. He married Hattie Stillings, who was born in the same state, August 6, 1847. In 1867 they came west to Wabasha County, Minn., and bought 80 acres of wild land in Watopa Township, which Mr. Hurd broke, cleared and cultivated, and on which he and his family resided for several years, at the end of that time removing to a farm of 160 acres in the vicinity. Their new place was partly improved, and Mr. Hurd subsequently carried the improvements to a high point, building up a fine farm. Later he bought 50 acres more of adjoining land. That place continued to be the home of the family until 1903, in which year they rented it out to a tenant and bought and moved to what was known as the Pickett farm in Plainview Township. After an active career of five years more on the last mentioned place, Eben Hurd passed away in June, 1908. His wife survived him until March 14, 1914. They had two children: George E., born October 23, 1863; and Carrie Belle, born March 22, 1872. The latter is now the wife of George Burnham, of Olmsted County.

George E. Hurd, now living retired in the Village of Plainview after an active career of many years as a farmer, was born in Burnett, Me., October 23, 1863, son of Eben and Hattie (Stillings) Hurd. He was a child of but two or three years when he accompanied his parents to Wabasha County, Minn., and his education was acquired here in the district schools. Brought up on the farm, he early became useful to his father, while he ultimately worked in partnership, and after the father's death in 1908 he continued to operate the place until the death of the mother, in March, 1914, at which time he retired from active work and took up his residence in Plainview. During his active career he followed diversified farming, and being a good, practical agricul¬ turist, the place throve under his hands and proved profitable. Mr. Hurd was united in the bonds of matrimony April 14, 1909, to Lena Moldenhaur, who was born in Woodland Township, April 24, 1885, daughter of August and Amelia (Klaveter) Moldenhaur. Her parents were natives of Germany who settled in Olmsted County, where they engaged in farming, and where Mr. Moldenhaur died July 8, 1911. He was survived by his wife, who is still living on the farm. Their children were Minnie, Emma, Lena, Ida, and Ervin, all of whom are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Hurd are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. They have a large acquaintance in Plainview and the surrounding country, and belong to that class of people in the village whom it is a pleasure to meet.

Robert R. Jacobs, proprietor of the White Front restaurant and ice cream parlor, the leading establishment of its kind in Plainview, was born in Ger¬ many, October 17, 1874, son of William and Wilhelmina (Dettbaren) Jacobs. The parents, who came to the United States in 1890, engaged in farming in New Hartford Township, Winona County, Minn., where the father died in 1904. The mother is still living on the old home farm. Robert R. Jacobs acquired his ele¬ mentary schooling in his native land, and also for a few months attended an English school after coming to this country. He remained on the home farm until 1908, in which year he bought a farm in Dakota Valley, Winona County. This he conducted for two years, at the end of that time selling out and moving to Wabasha, where he engaged in the restaurant business. After six months, however, he had to give it up on account of his wife's illness, but soon after purchased the hotel at Kellogg, which he conducted until 1912. He then sold the hotel and coming to Plainview purchased his present restaurant and ice cream parlors. In this business he has been entirely successful. The place is conducted on a modern and sanitary basis, everything being neat and clean, and the food homecooked. In connection with that part of the business already mentioned, he handles a full line of pipes, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and con¬ fectionery, and is in the enjoyment of a large patronage. In December, 1912, Mr. Jacobs bought the building which he occupies for business purposes, and also a good, modern residence adjoining it on the west. His business block is a frame structure of two stories and basement, and presents a neat and wellkept appearance. Enterprising and far-sighted, he has taken his place among the successful men of the village, and is respected as a useful and progressive citizen. His religious affiliations are with the Lutheran church. Mr. Jacobs was married in October, 1902, to Emma Rellig, who was born at La Crosse, Wis. He and his wife have been the parents of three children: Paul, born June 20, 1903, who is a student in the Plainview high school, and in his' spare time assists his father in the business; and Emil and Adolph, who both died in infancy.

Warner Whitney Freer, one of those sturdy pioneers who found their way to the Upper Mississippi region in the early days and settled on that rich stretch of land now known as Greenwood Prairie, was a familiar figure through¬ out this region for some six decades, and took his full share in its growth and development. A man of broad and tolerant views and of genuine goodness of character, he was a friend beloved by all. His always pleasant and genial disposition, with kind words for all, endeared him to all, young and old alike, and his presence was always an inspiration. He was held in high regard by three generations and his life was a part of the community's history. Warner W. Whitney was born on a farm in Seneca County, N. Y., June 17, 1828, the son of William and Mabel (Whitney) Freer, and descended from substantial stock on both sides of the house. As a boy he moved with his parents to Trum¬ bull County, Ohio, and there he was reared to manhood, and married. In 1856 they determined to come to Wabasha County, and locate on Greenwood Prairie, where several friends had preceded them. Crossing the state of Illinois by rail' they reached Galena, and there boarded the old "War Eagle" for the trip up the Mississippi. They disembarked at Winona for a few hours, and then continued up the river to Wabasha, where they landed their goods. From there they made the trip to Greenwood Prairie by ox team. Arriving here, they began, under the most primitive circumstances, to establish their home, enduring many hardships, but meeting all discouragements with staunch hearts and undaunted faith and fortitude. After the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in the Fiist Minnesota Battery, Light Artillery, with which organization he first went to Ft. Snelling and then to Memphis, Tenn., where he remained for some two years. After his discharge he returned to Greenwood Prairie, and for several > ears continued to develop his farm. In 1869 he moved to Plainview, and here established the first dray line. His one-horse dray, drawn by a handsome sorrel mare, with the proprietor himself calling greetings to farmers and villagers alike, and smiling indulgently on the small boys who sought free rides, consti¬ tuted a sight which was a part of the daily life of Plainview, and one that will be long remembered. In 1900 he retired. The afternoon years of his life were spent with his son, J. W. Freer, of Winona, and his daughter, Mrs. G. E. Crossman, of Wessington, S. D. He died at the home of the latter November 25, 1917, and is laid at rest in Plainview, among his old associates. Mr. Freer was married at Warren, Ohio, December 8, 1853, to Lucy Maria Bowen, of that place. This union was blessed with seven children: Jennie, wife of George E. Crossman, of Wessington, S. D.; Effie, wife of Henry D. Wedge, of Plainview; J. W., of Winona; May, wife of E. G. Dodge, of Santa Barbara, Calif.; Grace' wife of G. W. Smith, of St. Paul; Hortense, wife of W. J. Thompson, of Orting, ash., and Jeanette, who died at 18 years of age. Mrs. Freer died at the home o er daughter, Mrs. Crossman, in Wessington, S. D., six weeks after her husband, by whose side she is laid to rest.

Henry D. Wedge, for many years one of the leading agriculturists of Green¬ wood Prairie, was a man whose life is inseparably woven into the warp and woof of the story of the material progress of the southern part of Wabasha County. Descended from sturdy stock, possessed of an excellent education, and endowed with a capacity for hard work coupled with a full measure of good judgment and shrewdness, he easily took a commanding position among his fellow men, and richly deserved the full measure of success that fell to his lot. Agricultural pursuits were to him a labor of love as well as a means of livlihood, he loved his broad acres, he gave understanding care to his stock, he took delight in growing things, his home was his pride, and the streams and forests, with their fish and wild life had for him a never diminishing attraction. He was rich in friendships and in the respect of his associates, and his loss to the community was one that will not readily be filled. Henry Dwight Wedge was born in Warren, Litchfield County, Conn., June 21, 1839, a son of Horatio and Lovisa (Smalley) Wedge. He was but five years of age when his parents came to Wisconsin, locating in the Town of Chester, in Dodge County. There he was reared to agricultural pursuits. After passing through the rural schools, he took advanced courses in the Waupon high school, thus preparing himself for the occupation of teacher which he followed successfully for several terms. Soon after reaching his majority he spent several years in Missouri. In the meantime his father had acquired considerable land on Greenwood Prairie, in this county. Upon a portion of this land, in section 19, Plainview Township, Mr. Wedge took up his permanent home in 1861. Here he lived and labored and wrought for many years, acquiring in time 700 acres of some of the best land on the Prairie. In 1879 he erected a beautiful brick residence, which has since remained as one of the landmarks of the township. In 1892 after a worthy life of hard work, he retired from the more arduous duties of farm labor, and moved to the City of Plainview, there to spend the afternoon of life surrounded by the comforts which his decades of strenuous effort so richly deserved. Here he was able to indulge to the full his enjoyment of the com¬ panionship of friends and his love for the out of doors, spending much of his time in the open amid the scenes of nature which he loved so well. He died May 12, 1918, and his death was sincerely mourned as a distinct loss to the community. In public, as well as in private life, he had done his full duty as a man and as a citizen. For many years he had given freely of his time and ability as a public official of the township, and in the session of 1879 he did good service to the state as a member of the Minnesota Legislature. He had also served on numerous delegations and committees, and throughout his life here stood for everything that was for intelligent progress and the public wel¬ fare. Mr. Wedge was married January 23, 1863, to Helen L. Loveland, daugh¬ ter of C. L. Loveland, of Dodge County, Wis. Of the children of this union, there are now living, three: Eugene, Herbert and Minnie. Eugene lives in Plainview; Herbert lives in Wessington, S. D.; and Minnie is the wife of M. E. Callender, of Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Helen L. Wedge died April 20, 1892. March 11, 1894, Mr. Wedge married Mrs. Effie (Freer) Hibner, who was born at Plainview, June 21, 1857, daughter of Warner Whitney and Lucy Maria (Bowman) Freer. She makes her home in the family residence in Plainview. Mr. Wedge was a Past Master of the Masonic lodge and was buried with the rites of that body.

A. C. Woodcock, head of the firm of A. C. Woodcock & Son, of Plainview, engaged in two important lines of business as dealers in seeds and oil, was born in the Town of DeKalb, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., February 7, 1863, son of C. F. and Ruth (Burton) Woodcock. The parents spent their lives as farmers in New York State. The father, born in Morristown, in February, 1833, died in September, 1914. The mother, who was born in the Town of De- Kalb, St. Lawrence County, N. Y., in August, 1843, died in June, 1918. A. C. Woodcock was educated in the public schools of his native town, and was trained to agriculture on the parental homestead, where he grew to manhood. He remained with his parents until 26 years of age, coming west in January^ 1889, and first locating in Michigan. However, his stay there was brief, as in April the same year he made his appearance in Plainview, Wabasha County. Here he found employment for six months at farm labor, but having ambitions in the direction of a business career apart from agriculture, he accepted a posi¬ tion in the Hotel Plainview, and was there employed for about two years. He then bought a dray business in Plainview, which ho sold out three years later to engage in the grocery and clothing business with H. K. Oliverson for six years, then in the farm machinery business, which he followed for two seasons. Always on the lookout for better opportunities, he next became a contractor for cement walks and walls, and in that line conducted a successful business for 15 years, during which period, and for two years longer, he also followed truck farming on an 18-acre tract that he had purchased within the village limits. In this connection it is worthy of note that one man, Henry Sexton, has been in his employ continuously for that length of time and is still with him. In 1915 Mr. Woodcock purchased the Burchard seed business and warehouse, and at that time took into partnership his son, Warren F., who has since been a member of the firm, A. C. Woodcock & Son. In the fall of 1918 they purchased a 30-acre tract, a part of the J. J. Butts property, within the corporation limits, and this land is now used by them for truck farming. A later addition to their interests is the oil business, into which they entered September 6, 1919, pur¬ chasing a full equipment, including a large team tank, and two auto-truck tanks for road purposes, and having storage tanks for 40,000 gallons of gasoline. In these several lines of industry the firm is prospering under wise and enterpris¬ ing management, and has, to all appearances, a bright and promising future. For four years Mr. Woodcock was a member of the board of education of Plainview. He is a thirty-second degree Mason, has been a member of the Odd Fel¬ lows' order for 20 years, and also belongs to the Independent Order of Forest¬ ers. Mr. Woodcock was married May 20, 1891, to Susie Wahler, daughter of Frederick B. and Wilhelmina (Neiheeser) Wahler, of Plainview, and who for nearly 29 years has been his faithful helpmate. The have one child, Warren F., who was born April 4, 1892. Graduated from the Plainview high school in the class of 1911, he entered Hamline University that fall, and wTas graduated therefrom in the class of 1915. As already mentioned he is now his father's partner in business. On June 10, 1915, he was married to Gale Lutz. Mr. Woodcock and his family are affiliated religiously with the Methodist Episcopal church. They are people of high standing in Plainview and the vicinity, and have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.

Frederick B. Wahler, a Minnesota pioneer now living in Plainviewr, is a man who has had an extensive experience along agricultural lines and as a de¬ veloper of farm land, beginning in early days when practically all the land was wild and required years of hard labor to bring it into a fertile and pro¬ ductive condition. He was born in Saratoga, Germany, March 31, 1831, son of John F. Wahler, a farmer. His mother, whose maiden name was Dorothea Rohrbach, died when he was a few months old. In 1853 he accompanied his father to America, settling near Lomira, Dodge County, where they engaged in farming, and where the father died in 1883. Frederick B. Wahler came to Minnesota in 1856, at first locating in Winona County, where he remained seven years, working school lands near Centerville. In 1863 he come to Wabasha County and bought 160 acres in Plainview Township, remaining on the tract for two years making improvements, and following general farming. Then he sold the faim and removed to the village, but continued to make investments in faims and farm lands, operating them from the village, and owning at one time 420 acres. On three of the places thus purchased he made valuable improve¬ ments. In 1876 he gave up general agriculture and purchased a residence in the village, where he has since made his home. At the time of his retirement he owned 300 acres of fine arable land, but subsequntly disposed of it, with the exception of six acres in town. His possessions were accumulated by hard work and his prosperity has been well earned. For one year Mr. Wahler for¬ merly served as supervisor, and for 18 years was road master. He was married, July 6, 1856, at Lomira, Wis., to Wilhelmina Neiheeser, who was born in West- phalen, Germany, in 1833. Their married life extended over a period of 57 years, or until her death on August 18, 1913, and was marked by joys and sor¬ rows, but with a predominant note of happiness. In 1906 they celebrated their Golden Wedding, which was the happy occasion for a large home gathering, 20 relatives from Wisconsin being present, besides others. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Wahler were as follows: Adeline, May 19, 1857 ; Henry, October 3, 1860; Susie, June 15, 1863; and Inez R., September 29, 1874. Adeline married Henry Stadon, of Minneapolis, who is now deceased. She has one child, Harry, who is a grain buyer for several large mills. Henry died at the age of three years, October 14, 1863. Susie is now the wife of A. C. Woodcock, of Plainview, and has one son, Warren F., born April 4, 1892. Inez R. is the wife of Dr. L. C. Stocking, of St. Louis, and has two daughters, Mildred and Lois. Mr. Wahler is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.