Washington County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches (1 of 11 so headed), 1881

Biographical sketches

where his father has been ever since, engaged in the practice of medicine. Dr. Baker graduated at Bellevue Medical College, New York, in 1868, then practiced in Davenport until 1878. Since that year he has been a resident of Hudson.

John W. Basliford, born at Fayette, Wisconsin, in 1848, graduated from the Madison University in 1871, and in 1874 was admitted to the bar. He immediately came to Hudson and for two years practiced in partnership with J. E. Glover. Since 1876, has been alone.

Charles H. Beard, a native of Hudson, was bom in 1856. In 1871 commenced to work for Nash and Beard, furniture dealers, and remained with them until 1877. Then went to Baldwin and for eight months engaged in photograph business. At the end of that time returned to Hudson and entered the Arm of Moss and Beard, which con¬ tinued until 1879. From May, 1879, until the fall of 1880, he worked at carpentering. Next entered the firm of T. Beard, and has since been engaged dealing in furniture,

Samuel J. Bradford was bom in Paris, Keno¬ sha county, Wisconsin, November 25th, 1852. Was raised on a farm and received an academic and commercial education. Graduated from the law department of the University of Wisconsin, and was admitted to the bar in 1876. In the fall of 1877 he was elected clerk of the circuit court of St. Croix county, and re-elected in 1879, hold¬ ing that position since. Married Miss Barbara E. Ross, October 8th, 1878.

A. J. Buell, lx>m in Germany in 1836, came to the United States in 1853, and for four years was in Rochester, New York, engaged in milling, came to Hudson February 17th, 1866, and has been head miller in the Willow River mills since. Mr. Buell married MagdelinaDe Roncke, in 1867. Charles J., Cora J., Ida M., and Pearl are their children.

F. P. Catlin was bom in Susquehanna county, Pennsylvania, in 1815. Came to Hudson in June, 1849, commissioned by President Taylor to open the Willow River Land Office. This was the first land office in north-western Wisconsin. Mr. Cat¬ lin conducted its affairs four years. After quit¬ ting the land office he was engaged in dealing in real estate until I860. Then spent several years traveling in this country and in Europe. From 1874 until 1878 he lived in Ripon, since then has lived in Hudson. Mr. Catlin is the youngest and only surviving one of fourteen children of one parentage, and claims to be the oldest living man whose father was in the revolutionary war. Mar¬ ried in 1840, to Elizabeth Du Bois of Pennsyl¬ vania. She died in 1852, leaving three children, Charles L., Frank E., and Fred. Again married again in 1857, and in 1872 lost his second wife, by whom he had one son, William W.

II. D. Champlin, a native of Cattaraugus coun¬ ty, New York, was bom in 1840. Came to Hudson in 1858, and has since made it his home, and for thirteen years he was engaged in running a boat on the St. Croix river; the last seven years he owned the boat, which he sold in 1876. Then made a trip to Iowa, purchased a number of horses and mules, brought them to Hudson, and since has dealt in stock. In 1879 he built a fine stable, 80x100 feet, and has since conducted it as a livery, boarding and sale stable.

Hans Christofferson was bom in Norway in 1844, immigrated to this country in 1869, and set¬ tled at Janesville, Wisconsin, where he was en¬ gaged in carpenter work, then went to Depere, and was engaged as pattern-maker until the spring of 1880. He is the inventor of the thresh¬ ing machine known as the "Governor," which was patented by Sullivan and Christofferson in September, 1880.

J. R. Chubbuck, a native of Oxford, Chenango county, New York, was bom in 1834. He learned the moulder's trade and was engaged in the foun¬ dry business until 1856, when he came to Hudson, Wisconsin, and with a brother engaged in mer¬ cantile business. At the end of the first year they were burned out, and soon after purchased what was known as the old Packard stock. In the spring of 1880, he purchased his brother's in¬ terest and in January, 1881, moved to his present location. Mr. Cliubbuck is one of the oldest set¬ tlers and merchants of Hudson.

N. II. Clapp, a native of Waitsfleld, Vermont, was bom in 1850, came to Pepin county, Wiscon¬ sin, in 1866, thence in 1865 to Kinnickinnic, St. Croix county. In 1870, came to Hudson, was ad¬ mitted to the bar, and has since practiced here.

A. L. Clarke, of the firm of Comstock, Clarke and Company, millers, is a native of New York, bom December 27th, 1844. Came to Hudson in 1869, and for one year was teller in the bank.

Then took charge of the Willow River mills for D. A. Baldwin, and conducted it until the pres¬ ent firm purchased it in 1877. Mr. Clarke marid iss Emma Louise Stowell, of Chicago. They have three children, Lulu, Frank B. and Herbert.

George I)u Mars Cline was bom in 1850, in Mercer county, Pennsylvania. Came to Wiscon¬ sin with his father in 1852, and settled on a farm in La Fayette county. Attended an academy in Fayette from 1864 to 1867. In 1868, he entered the State University at Madison, graduating in

1872. Was employed as a teacher until 1875, when he became editor of the Mineral Point Tribune. In February, 1876, he purchased an interest in the True Republican, of Hudson, and has since l»een one of its owners and editors. Mr. Cline was superintendent of the city schools from 1877 until 1880. He was married in November, 1877, to Miss Mary Thompson, of Freeport, Illinois.

S. L. Cockbum was bom in New Brunswick in 1845. Came to Hudson in 1866 and worked at blacksmithing until 1878, when he started in business for himself. Was married in June,

Jnmes Coggswell was born in Baytown, Washinton county, Minnesota, May 26th, 1854. Until 1861, he was part of the time in Stillwater, Min¬ nesota, and part in Baytown. During that year his parents removed to Hudson, where they have since resided. Receiving a common school edu¬ cation, he entered the office of the Star and Times as an apprentice, and since that time has con¬ tinuously been in newspaper business. Decem¬ ber 1st, 1878, purchased an half interest in the True Republican, and is at present one of its edi¬ tors and publishers.

John Comstock, of the First National Bank, is a native of Cayuga county, New York. Bom in 1814. In 1827, removed to Michigan and en¬ gaged in milling, merchandise and building. In 1856, he removed to Hudson, and has since been interested in milling, building and bunking.

C. R. Coon, a native of Colchester, Vermont; born in 1828; came to Hudson in 1856. For nine¬ teen years was in mercantile business. In 1861, he built the first elevator in the town, and shipped the first grain from St. Croix and Pierce counties. In 1875, he disposed of his mercantile interests, and devoted his attention to the livery stable, which he had started in 1872. Mr. Coon married Miss Anna Pattee, of Milton, Vermont, in 1857. They have had three children, Calvin P. and Harriet P. are living.

R. L. Day was l>orn at Burlington, Vermont, in 1824, came west and located in Illinois in 1849, in the fall of 1850, came to Hudson and engaged in livery business the next year. In the spring of 1855, he sold that business, and until 1862, dealt in real estate. Next turned his attention to farming until 1873. Then sold the farm and again turned his attention to real estate and live stock. In the fall of 1879, he added livery busi¬ ness and sold in July, 1880. In January, 1881, entered the firm of Day and Ismon in livery, boarding, and sale stable business. Air. Day was married in 1854, to Miss Jeannette L. Allen, who died in 1855, leaving one son, George A. Married his second wife, Miss Lucy A. Treadwell in 1860.

Charles Y. Denniston was bom in New York. In 1865, he came to the St. Croix Valley, and located Hudson, where he has since resided, dealing in real estate. From 1858 to 1862, he was clerk of the county lntard of St. Croix county. Mr. Denniston also has an office in Ellsworth, Pierce county, presided over by his son John C. Has complete sets of abstracts of both counties.

Robert Dinsmore, a native of Somerset county, Maine, born April 22d, 1838. Having received a common school and academic education, he came to Hudson in 1855, and engaged in farming until 1870. Mr. Dinsmore has held many of the town offices, and in 1878, was elected county clerk, and has held that office since, was married November 27th, 1864, to Miss Emma Bunker; Anson J. and Tena M., are their children.

W. S. Evans, a native of Wales, was Ixmi in 1829, came to the United States in 1840, settling in New York, and in 1863, came to Hudson, where he has since been in the wheat business. Has an elevator 50x90 feet, with a capacity of 22,000 bushels. Mr. Evans has for five years held the office of police justice, and for two years was chief of the fire department.

L. C. Gould, dentist, a native of London, Ohio, born in 1840, studied dentistry and practiced in his native city until 1879, when he came to Hud¬ son, where he has since resided.

Edward S. Graves is a native of New York, came to Wisconsin in 1854, and since 1870, has been connected with the railroad business. In 1878, he took charge of the ticket office at Hudson, and has since acted as ticket agent for all lines running through the city.

Christ. Hanson, a native of Denmark, was bom in 1860. He immigrated to the United States in 1873, and three years later settled in Hudson. He married Hannah Johnson in 1877. They have one child, Walter A., bom June 27th, 1870.

N. P. Hanson was bom in Denmark in 1866. Immigrated to the United States in 1872, locating in Polk county, Wisconsin, where he farmed four years. After spending a year in Iowa, he came to Hudson and farmed until the fall of 1880, when he entered the employ of Sullivan and Clnistofferson.

Joseph II. Harrington Avas born in in Boston Massachusetts, May 17th, 1818. Lived there until twenty-three years of age, meanwhile having learned the tinsmith's trade. Then re¬ moved to East Boston, and worked at his trade until May, 1856, when he came to the St. Croix Valley, settling in Hudson. Worked for others until 1800, when he established a tin-shop on the corner of Vine and Fourth streets, where his store now stands. In 1861, he was the first man from Hudson to enlist, entering Company G, Fourth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. After serving three years he was honorably discharged and re¬ turned home. Mr. Harrington organized the first fire company of this city, and fora time was chief engineer of the department. Mamed Miss Catharine T. Perry of East Boston in 1844. Of their nine children, five are living: Catharine L., Francis E., Martha N., Lucy P. and Clara H.

ltichard Hartley a native of Blackburn, Lan¬ cashire county, England, was born in 1822. He emigrated to Canada in 1853, and in 1871 settled in Michigan. In 1872 removed to Hudson, and has since been employed in the foundry and machine shops.

D. Hoffman is a native of Germany, bom in 1847. In 1874, he immigrated to this country, settling in Hudson, worked as a baker until 1878, when he opened a grocery store and bnkory of his own. Mr. IIofTnmn was man led In 1871, to

Rudolph E. Hoffmann was bom in the city of Driesen, Prussia, January 23d, 1862. In 1862 he came to America with his parents, wbo for a short time resided in this city, then went to La¬ crosse, and finally removed to Michigan; where they now reside. At the age of nineteen Rudolph left home and came to Hudson. In 1871 he re¬ moved to Stillwater, and remained one year, then returned to this city, leased the St. Croix House, purchased it in 1874, and has since conducted it successfully. From 1874 until 1880 he also run a grocery. He then sold the stock, and put in a complete stock of hardware. Mr. Hoffmann married Miss Mary Schuier of Shakopee, Minne¬ sota, in July, 1872. They are the parents of six children, nil of whom are living.

Otis Hoyt, M. D., one of the oldest and best known citizens of St. Croix county, Wisconsin, was bom in Sandwich, New Hampshire, De¬ cember 3d, 1810. Was the son of George and Mary Hoyt. Both grandfathers, Hoyt by name, served in the revolutionary war. His fa¬ ther was a farmer by occupation. During his early life Otis assisted his father on the farm. At the age of fourteen he entered the academy at Fryburg, Maine, where he prepared for college. In 1820 he entered Dartmouth College, and grad¬ uated in 1833 ; then studied medicine for a time with Prof. Massey. Afterwards completed his course at Philadelphia, and graduated from Jef¬ ferson Medical College in 1836. After two years practice in Mason, N. II., he removed to Far¬ mington, Massachusetts, and practiced until 1846, at which time he entered the Mexican war as surgeon in the regular army, and remained until its close. In April, 1849, he visited Hudson, but there being no houses to live in, he went to St. Croix Falls, and spending one year, returned to Hudson, where he has resided since. At that time there were more half-breeds than whites, more log cabins than frame houses. The only white men with families were P. Aldrich, Ammah Andrews, Moses Perrin, W. R. Anderson, John A. Henning and Joseph Tyler. In 1851 Dr. Hoyt was elected to the legislature. House room being so scarce in Hudson he removed his family to Stillwater during his absence. When Urn doctor opened Ida olllcn In Hudson In I860, there was no other rhysician in the state within 150 miles. The nearest one being at Fort Snelling, Minnesota, lie often went from fifty to seventy-five miles to attend a patient. Some¬ times he traveled on mule-back, sometimes on foot. lie was no respecter of person, but obliged every call, whether in an Indian wigwam, or a white man's cabin, lie has always had a good reputation as a physician and surgeon. In 18(52 Dr. Hoyt went into the army as surgeon of the Thirtieth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, but was on detached service most of the time. For a time he had charge of the hospital at Camp Randall, Madison. lie was examining surgeon of 11,000 recruits. He was medical director at Rowling Green and Louisville, Kentucky. He was known as one of the most successful surgeons in the state. Dr. Hoyt was twice married, his wives being sisters, Misses Mary R. and Eliza R. King, of Ipswich, New Hampshire. Ry the til's t he had two children, a son and daughter. Ry the second wife seven children, two sons and five daughters.

Simon Hunt, a native of Camden, Maine, was born in 1820. In the spring of 1851 he came to Hudson, and for seventeen years was in the shoe trade. Then for twelve years he was in the nur¬ sery business. In the fall of 1880, he resumed his old trade. Mr. Hunt has, for the past fifteen years, taken charge of and conducted funerals in this city. He was married in 1854 to Miss Jane C. Arey, of Maine. They have had four chil¬ dren, Alary P. and Leonard R.

James R. Ismon, born July 24th, 1821, is a native of Essex, Essex county, New York. In 1854, lie came to this city, remained one month, went to Waukesha, and, in 1855, returned to Hudson. During the summer, engaged in real estate, but returned to Waukesha in the winter, and, in 185G, brought his family to Hammond, where he erected the first saw-mill built in that town. In 1860, he sold the mill to Davis and Clapp, removed to Hudson, and has since resided here, engaged in real estate and live-stock busi¬ ness. Resides this he is extensively interested in milling enterprises in the St. Croix Valley, lie married Miss Sarah II. Hammond in 1844. They have had five children, Kate K., Susie E., Harry I., Rensselaer II. and Allie L.

Lived there until 1847, then came to the St. Croix Valley, and located in St. Croix Falls, where he remained until 1851. He then moved to Hudson, and has since made it his home. He has always been an active lumberman, and is a veteran pilot of the St. Croix river. At the beginning of the war he enlisted in the Twelfth Wisconsin Volun¬ teer Infantry. In 1874 he was appointed inspector of logs and lumber of the fourth district, and has since held that office. He married Hannah J. Fuller, October 21st, 1841. She died in October, 1875, leaving five children. Mary J., Hannah J., George S., Mary D and Ada M. Married Ellen C. ltestiaux in October, 1878. They have one daughter, Ressie C.

S. C. Johnson, a native of Kingston, Georgia, was l»ornin 1842. He resided at his birth-place until 1865, then came to Hudson in September, and has since made the city his home.

George W. Keech, engineer and machinist, was born at Syracuse, New York, April 30th, 1828. When twelve years of age he began the ma¬ chinists' trade, subsequently beginning as an en¬ gineer. In 1844, he went to sea, and for five years followed the life of a sailor; then returned, and in 1851 again embarked. Ilis voyages were mostly for whaling and trading, and, on his re¬ tirement from sea life, he had circumnavigated the world twice. In 1863, he went on an expedi¬ tion up the Yellow river, and run the first steamer up that river. In 1858 ho came to the St. Croix Valley, where he has since made his home at Hudson. Much of his time has been spent as an engineer on the western lakes and riveis. He enlisted in Company D, Thirtieth Wis¬ consin Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, serving three years. Ilis marriage with Miss Ellen M. Hayes took place in 1859. Clara R., Elijah R., Laura W. and Elsie are their children.

Joseph Kelly, a resident of Hudson, is a native of Canada, bom in 1835. His youth was passed in his native country, and in 1854 he came to the United States, locating at Hudson. He engaged in the quiet pursuit of agriculture until 1880, when he was chosen sheriff, and now holds that po¬ sition.

Thomas A. Kelly, priest of St. Patrick's church, is a native of Kilkenny, Ireland, born April 17, 1851. At the age of fifteen he began classical studies at Waterford, Ireland, and after pursu- ing his studies six years came to America. In 1871 he entered the St John's Seminary, at Nor¬ folk, Virginia, spending three years in theologi¬ cal studies. Coming to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1874, he finished his studies at that city, in the St. Francis Seminary, where, in March. 1875, he was ordained by Bishop Ileiss. After passing three months at Prairie du Chien, he assumed charge of the St. Patrick's church and congrega¬ tion at Hudson, where he has since presided.

Charles F. King was born at Buffalo, New York, September 14, 1844. While yet a babe he came west to Milwaukee, removing the next year to Waukesha county, where he resided until enlisting in the Third Regiment Wisconsin Cavalry. lie served till the regiment was mus¬ tered out at Madison, November, 1865. He then went to the Kansas frontier, remaining three years. He commenced the study of medicine at the Rush Medical College, from which he gradu¬ ated in 1873. Since that time he has been in ac¬ tive practice as a physician at Hudson. His wife was Miss Ella F., daughter of Dr. Otis Hoyt; married May 18, 1875. Lincoln, Otis and Eliza are their children.

Jacob Krapfel, deceased, was bom in Ba¬ varia 1837, and left his native country, with his parents, for the United States in 1840. His father died on the voyage across the Atlantic, but his mother proceeded direct with him to Dubuque, Iowa. Here he was reared and edu¬ cated, and acquired a knowledge of saddlery and harness-making. Soon after, he established him¬ self in the harness trade at Hudson, and until his death was very prominent in the young city. In consequence of failing health he passed two win¬ ters in the south, which seemed, however, to do little good, for on March 11th, 1880, at his broth¬ er's home in Pennsylvania, he quietly passed to his final rest. His widow, Helena Krapfel, nee Trieb, was bom at Buffalo, New York, and came to Dubuque, Iowa, in 1858; where she grew to maturity and completed her education. She and the late Jacob Krapfel were married at Du¬ buque in 1865, and came direct to Hudson. She has had four children. Nellie, who is being edu¬ cated at St. Joseph's Academy, at St. Paul; Albert, at the College of the Sacred Heart at Prairie du Chien; Helena is attending school at home; one child died in infancy.

Louis Massey. The subject of this sketch is the oldest living settler in the valley of the St. Croix. He was born August 6th, 1793. There are doubts of the truth of this date, as it is doubted if be can give the date of his birth. He has called himself eighty, so the old settlers say, for the past twenty-five years. He was raised on a farm in Canada with his parents until seven¬ teen years of age, at which date he left home, not returning until about twenty-seven years ago when he made a short visit at the old home near Montreal. His first trip from home was to Mich¬ igan, where he was employed at different tradingposts for two years. He suffered great priva¬ tions, owing to the fact that his employer was arrested by the American authorities and taken to Detroit. He, however, obtained his freedom, but was again captured by the Indians with all his outfit. In the fall of 1812 Mr. Massey was employed by Colonel Dickson, of the British gov¬ ernment, as one of a crew to bring to Prairie du Chien five Mackinaw boats loaded with supplies. The boats started from Mackinaw, came to Green Bay, then up Fox river to Lake Winnebago; then up the river to where Portage City now stands. Then the boats with their contents were hauled overland to the Wisconsin river; then to Prairie du Chien, which took them three days and three nights to perform - from Portage to Prairie du Chien. They were almost starved when they reached that point, but were supplied there. The goods were presented by Colonel Dickson to the Indians as from the British gov¬ ernment. He wore a British uniform. He next engaged to a man by the name of Sanshong who had a trading-post a short distance from St. Louis on the Illinois river.

In the winter of 1813 he engaged to parties on the great river, freighting with small keel-boats, loaded with furs and lead, from St. Louis to New Orleans. On their first trip they arrived at New Orleans and spent Christmas. On their return trip they were loaded with sugar, coffee, etc. They found it hard work to row. poling and wanting the keel-boats against the current of the river.

In 1818 he engaged to the American Fur Com¬ pany at Fond du Lac and up on Lake Superior near Duluth. He was engaged with them for ten years. During that time he was married to Peter

Bouchea's sister. Mr. Massey is one of tlie few men living that before the time of stesunboats navigated the Mississippi river from Sandy lake to New Orleans, except at St. Anthony's falls, where he had to make a portage. lie has navi¬ gated the St. Peters river from Lac qni Parle to its mouth. From Montreal he came to the upper lakes in a birch-bark canoe.

In 1828 Mr. Massey came to Fort Snelling and remained some years. lie cultivated a small piece of land near the fort. He, by his gentle¬ manly manners, gained the confidence and esteem of the commander of that post, who rendered him assistance in removing his goods to his new home on the St. Croix in 1838. Ilis brother-inlaw, Peter Boucliea, joined him at that time. Mr. W. Steets and Joseph Sauperson, called Joe Lagrew, came in about fifteen days. The four were the first settlers at this point. To build their houses, they rafted the flooring and boards down the river from Marine. The old gentleman is quite active yet, and at the old set¬ tlers' meeting, held February 24th, 1881. he made a good deal of sport for the people by dan¬ cing a French jig.

J. S. Moffat, attorney at law, was born in 1814, in Tompkins county, New York. lie was ad¬ mitted to the bar in that county in 1844, then gave his attention to the mercantile trade until 1S54. Bemoving to Hudson he was in the land office until 1857, then for twelve years held the position of police justice. He afterward held the office of county judge eight years and since 1878 has been in the practice of law.

Thomas F. Moss, Jr., photographer, is a native of Marquette county, Wisconsin, bom 1855. When about eighteen years of age he went to Portage, making it his home until 1865, then went to Menomonee where he learned photography. Coming then to Hudson in 1877, he in company with C. II. Beard, opened a photograph gallery, and in 1879 he became sole proprietor of the establishment. He has all the modem facili¬ ties and does all classes of work. Married at Co¬ lumbia, Wisconsin, in 1879. Edith F. is his only child.

G. S. Munson was bom at Burlington, Yermont, 1844, and when a lad of ten years came to Hudson. In 1862 he was employed as clerk for the American Express Company, serving until he , enlisted in the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, in 1864. Returning to Hudson he pursued agriculture two years then re-entered the employ of the Ameri¬ can Express Company as clerk; subsequently taking as partner Z. Platt, being dealers in farm machinery and insurance and express agents. His partner died in 1880, since which time Mr. Munson has continued alone. His wife was Amelia A. Wilcox, married 1871. Francis and Richmond are their children.

Oliver II. P. Olds was bom at Springfield, Ohio, in 1824. His father, Marcus Olds, was the first white child bom west of the Gencssee river, New York. Oliver lived with his father until twenty-three years of age. At the age of eleven he learned the trade of broom making, and en¬ gaged in it in his native state, Canada and Indi¬ ana. In 1853 he entered a tract of land in Troy township in the St. Croix Valley, on which he settled two years later. After twelve years on the farm, he removed to Hudson, erected a fac¬ tory, and has since carried on an extensive busi¬ ness in broom-making, completing the first brooms made in this county. He makes about twelve hundred dozen brooms per year. Married, in 1856, Miss Elizabeth S. Moore, a na¬ tive of England. They have had ten children, only four of whom are living.

A. II. Otis was bom in New Hampshire in 1828. On attaining majority he removed to Be¬ loit, Wisconsin, and engaged in manufacturing the Beloit reapers until 1869, then came to Hud¬ son, and is now manufacturing wagons, buggies, etc. He has been twice married, his first wife dying in 1865, leaving one child, Jennie L. His present wife was Miss Mary T. Bell. Their chil¬ dren are, Frank E. and Ada E.

George W. Page is a native of Hudson, bom May 27tli, 1848. nis sister Abagail was the first white child bom here. George has been a life¬ long resident of Hudson, and since boyhood has been in the lumbering business until 1876, when he opened a billiard hall and saloon.

Horace A. Taylor, son of Rev. Adolphus Tay¬ lor, was bom at Norfolk, St. Lawrence county, New' York, May 24th, 1838. When five years old his father died, leaving him at Madrid, with his brother-in-law, where he remained five years. When a lad of ten years, he came to Illinois and passed three years on a farm. In 1851, he re- moved to Pierce county, Wisconsin, on the pres¬ ent site of River Falls. He then returned east and spent four years in fanning. Soon after he established the first stage line between Hudson and Prescott. In 1856 he, in company with a brother, established the River Falls Journal, and five years later, sold his interest and pur¬ chased the Hudson Chronicle and changed the name to the Hudson Times. Four years later he consolidated it with the North Star, giving the new paper the name of the Star and Times, which name it still retains. He has also been connected with other papers, but still retains his interest in the Star and Times, having sold onehalf interest to B. J. Price, in 1870. Mr. Taylor was appointed state agent of the railroad lands, and has been largely interested in real estate a number of years, owning several thousand acres in northern Wisconsin. In 1800 he married Miss Lizzie Madden, of Chicago. They have had three children.

Dwight Silliman was born at Salisbury, New York, in 1839. Graduated from the University of New York, in 1866, and there practiced his profession one year, thence to Saratoga Springs and practiced one year. After remaining one year in Minneapolis, he came to Hudson in 1879, where lie has since made his home.

S. C. Simonds was liorn at Ilooksitt, New Hampshire in 1831. When eleven years old, he accompanied his parents to Norwich, Vermont, and prepared himself by attending the Academy, for the Norwich University, from which lie grad¬ uated at the age of twenty-one years. In 1853, he removed west and located at Hudson; here he engaged in teaching school, and in 1854, was ap¬ pointed deputy clerk of the circuit court of St. Croix county. During the fall of 1855, lie was appointed deputy register of deeds, which office he held one year, in the meantime reading law with Messrs. Gray and Humphrey; was admitted to the bar in 1856. He was elected to the office of clerk of circuit court in 1869 for two years, and re-elected in 1872. During the spring of 1877, was chosen county judge. Ilis wife was Miss M. C. Bloomer, married in 1860. Irvine C., William B. and Martin II. are their children.

at Hudson. In 1872, was made general solicitor for the West Wisconsin Railroad Company, and in 1878, general solicitor for the Chicago, St. Paul and Milwaukee Railway; in 1880, general solicitor for the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Company.

George B. Strong, deputy county surveyor, was bom at Waltham, Addison county, Vermont, December 29th, 1819. He grew to manhood in his native place and acquired his education. In 1841 he came west to Illinois, and in 1846 en¬ listed, serving one year in the Mexican war. In 1843 came to Wisconsin, and has since made this state his home. At the beginning of the late civil war he enlisted in the Second Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, C. C. Washburn in command, serving until his discharge in August, 1866, hav¬ ing the rank of second lieutenant. He has since made his home in Wisconsin, and for ten years he was county surveyor, and at present is deputy. In 1865 he was elected member of the Wisconsin assembly, and held that position one term. He is now living at Baldwin, St. Croix county.

Michael Sullivan was horn in Milwaukee county, Wisconsin, 1852. He moved to Lake Superior in 1872, working at the carpenter trade four years. Thence to De l'ere and engaged in the manufacture of farm machinery un¬ til 1880. Coming to Hudson that year he, with II. ChristofTerson, patented the threshing machine known as the "Wisconsin Governor."

John Van Meter, a resident of Hudson, first lo¬ cated at this place in 1852; was on the river until 1861; then enlisted in the Fourth Wisconsin, serving a term of five years. After his return to civil life, and to his home, began the carpenters' trade, and has since continued in that business. Ilis wife was Mary Kennedy, of Hudson; mar¬ ried 1867. They are the parents of four children, the living are Warren W. and Laura N.

William Whewell was born in the parish of Glossop, county of Derbyshire, England, Febru¬ ary 5th, 1827; was first employed for several years in the Dinting Vale print works of Edmond Pot¬ ter and Company. June 29th, 1851, he was united in marriage with Miss B. Ilollingworth, and came to America in 1855. They located first in Waukesha county, Wisconsin, and in 1860 re¬ moved to St. Croix county, opening a farm in what is now Baldwin. Here he resided as a

J. II. Williams is a native of the Emerald Isle, but, when yet a child, in 1855, came to make his home in the United States, locating in Oneida county. New York. In 1803 he came westward to St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, remain¬ ing until 1875; then removed to Hudson. Start¬ ing in the manufacturing of carriages; he has continued until the present, his annual business increasing from one thousand to ten thousand dollars.

G. W. Willis was bom at Hampton, Washing¬ ton county, New York, 1831. April 1st, 1875, he removed to Hudson, and April 4th was elected by the council, engineer of fire department, and was subsequently appointed chief of police, which position he has since held. In 1878, Mr. Willis laid three thousand feet of water pipe for the purpose of street sprinkling, the q>ipe being tapped every seventy-live feet. This is a private enterprise, and in every way a laudable one. In 1851, he married Miss Catherine Ilills, who died in 1869, leaving four children. Ilis present wife was Addie L. Loughery, married in 1875. They have one child.

L. Yoerg, a native of Germany, was born in 1845. At the age of thirteen, he came to Amer¬ ica, locating at St. Paul, Minnesota, which place was his home until his removal to Stillwa¬ ter in 1867. Three years later, he became a resident of Hudson where he has since made his home. During the civil war he served three years in the Fifth Minnesota Regiment. In 18G7 his marriage with Paulina Lcwerer took place. Their only child living is Joseph.

Theo. F. Young was born at Newark, New Jersey, in 1845. When a lad of eleven yearn, he came west to Lakeland, Washington county, Minnesota, and to Troy, Wisconsin, in 1800. In 1804, he enlisted in the Forty-fourth Wisconsin Regiment and served one year, then returned to Troy, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits until January, 1881. He was elected register of deeds in the fall of 1880, and is now occupying that position.

receiving a good common education. In 1853 he came to St. Croix Valley, where he took a claim of ICO acres in Hudson township, to which he added by purchaso and now owns 400 acres of fine land. In 1804 he was married at Delphi, Indiana, to Miss Francis Olds. Francis R. and Clyde W. are their children.

John Kelley, a native of Tyrone county, Ire¬ land, was bom in 1826. When he was three years of age his parents brought him to Quel>ec, settling in Cornwall, where he grew to munhood, receiv¬ ing a fair education. In 1850 he came to the St. Croix Valley and for a time stopi»ed at Hud¬ son, where he worked fora time in the mills. In 1851 he heli>ed build the residence of W. W. Scott, the first house built on Hudson prairie. In 1853 he pre empted 160 acres of land, where he now resides. Mr. Kelley was married February 29th, 1852, at Hudson, to Miss Jane McCutcheon, a native of Ireland. They have had seven child¬ ren, four of whom are living: Jameseanna, Edith E., Mary J. and Isabella II.

Lloyd Garrison Greene, was l>orn in Cumber¬ land county, Ohio, January 23d, 1847. When he was four years of age his parents moved west, stopping at Hudson, Wisconsin, where he re¬ ceived his education and learned the trade of mil¬ ler. At the death of his father in 1873 he be¬ came sole proprietor of the Paradise mills. In 1867 Mr. Green was married to Miss Adelle Rogers of River Falls. They have two children, Minnie B. and Ada.

Caleb Greene, deceased, was born in 1795, at Providence, Rhode Island. At an early age emi¬ grated to the " Western Reserve," Ohio, where he was pastor of the Haptist church and carried on farming until 1851. Came to Hudson in 1854 and with Mr. Cox erected the Paradise mill. Here he lived until his death in 1873, and was prominent in the business affairs of the valley. His wife was Miss Sarah Westcott, who was born in Massachusetts in 1807 and died in 1858 at Hud¬ son.

George Martin, a native of Steuben county. New York, was bom in 1838. When he was but six years of age his father removed to Rock county, Wisconsin, and in 1852 came to Hudson. Being an only child, George has had rare educa¬ tional advantages, and took a collegiate course. After completing his education, he was for a time engaged in business in Hudson, but soon concluded to turn bis attention to fanning. He has a fine farm of seven hundred acres, in Hudson township, and is an extensive stock-raiser. Dur¬ ing the year 1880, he spent ten thousand dollars in purchasing improved stock. He also owns the elevator at North Wisconsin Junction. He mar¬ ried Miss Anna Ansley, at Hudson, in 1861.

William Martin, father of George Martin, was born in Vermont, in 1800. In early life he set¬ tled in Steuben county, New York, where his son was bom. In 1861 he came to St. Croix Valley, which has since been his home. He nowr lives, at an advanced age, with his Bon.

William McCutcheon, a native of Ireland, was bom March 23d, 1824. He was educated in his native country, and in 1846, came to America, landing at Montreal, Canada. In 1860, he came to Hudson, and until 1853 was employed in the mills at Hudson. He then commenced farming. In 1868, he sold out his interests here and sailed for Australia, embarking at New York. After spending two years there, he embarked at Sidney, for home. Upon arriving here he bought his present farm, and has since been occupied in agriculture. May 12th, 1868, he married Miss Mary A. llodgin. They have two children : Anna S., and William Henry.

William II. McDurand, a native of New Bruns¬ wick, was bom in 1830. In 1860, he immigrated to the St. Croix Valley. For a number of years he was engaged in lumbering at Hudson. In 1853, he pre-empted a farm of one hundred and sixty acres, in Hudson township. Since then he has added to the original claim by purchase, and now owns a finely improved farm of five hundred and ninety acres. In 1862 he enlisted in com¬ pany D, Thirtieth Wisconsin Infantry, and served until 1865. He married Miss Laura Iiabold, in December, 1865. They have five children: Kate, Mary, Henry, Roy, and Donald.

St. Joseph

Julius Beer was bom in Saxony in 1843. When he was eleven years of age his parents brought him to the United States, and settled in Cook county, near Chicago, Illinois. In 1869 he came to St. Croix county, and has since resided here, and now owns a fine farm of two hundred acres. He is a member of the firm of Lewis and Beers, proprietors of the Willow River cheese factory. In October, 1867, Mr. Beers married Miss Ellen Thake, of Cook county, Illinois. Frank, 'Wil¬ liam, Albert and Edward are their children.

Christian Burkhardt was bom near Baden-Ba¬ den, Germany, September 26th, 1834. Here he acquired an education, and learned the trade of mill-wright. In 1854 he came to this country, worked in various places, and in 1858 returned home, and in 1859 again came to America and was engaged in different parts of the north-west until 1868, when he removed his family to St. Croix county, and has since resided here. Mr. Burkhardt owns four hundred and eighty acres of land along the Willow river, including the famous falls where Bowron's mill was built He was mar¬ ried in 1862, to Miss Ernestine Beer, of Chicago, Illinois. They have eight children, Louisa, Frank, Emma, Bertie, Augusta. Ida, Lina and Elfrida.

Wilhelm 'Dreschler, a native of Germany, was born November 29th, 1831. In 1854 he came to the United States, and for about four years was in the coal regions of Pennsylvania. In 1857 he came to Stillwater, and for twelve years was em¬ ployed in lumbering on the St. Croix river. For five years he run a ferry between Stillwater and St. Joseph, where, in 1878, he purchased forty-six acres of land and built Wilhelm Heights, a fine two-story house. In connection with his hotel, Mr. Dreschler also is interested in farming.

John Duming was bom in Donegal, Ireland, May 1st, 1811. In 1840 he immigrated to the United States, and for two years lived in Phila¬ delphia, then removed to Galena, Illinois, where remained until 1851, employed in carpenter work. In 1851, he came to St. Croix county, and com¬ menced work on the construction of Bowron's mill. In a short time he acquired by entry and purchase a large tract of land, and now owns an even section on which his residence is situated. He was married in Galena, Illinois, in 1845. His wife died of cholera in 1850. In 1851 he married Miss Ann Donnelly, of Galena. James, Joseph, Charles and Henry are their children.

Thomas Ilaggarty, a native of Iloulton, Aroos¬ took county, Maine, was born in 184-5. In 1868 he went to Cambria county, Pennsylvania, n:ul resided four years; then came to Stillwater, Min¬ nesota, in 1872, and for the next two years was interested in lumbering on the St. Croix river. In 1877 he began mercantile business in St. Joseph, and lias a tine residence adjoining his store.

William C. Ilanson was bom in St. Stephens, New Brunswick, May 22d, 1841, and while yet a child came, with his parents, to Lincoln city, Maine. When sixteen years of age he went to Hamden, New York, and commenced learning the carpenters' trade. In August, 1801, he en¬ listed in Company F, Twelfth Maine Volunteer Infantry, and served until in August, 1804. After a visit to his home he again enlisted and served to the close of the war. After working at his trade in Maine until 1872, went to Nebraska and resided there two years. In 1874 he came to Stillwater, Minnesota, and in 1870, to St. Joseph, where he has built a shop, and manufiictures sash, doors, blinds and all kinds of building ma¬ terials.

Oluf M. Juell was born in Norway, November 8d, 1844. Having learned the machinists' trade in his native country, he immigrated to America in 1864. For about seven years he engaged in farming in Burnett county, Wisconsin; then, in 1871, went to Stillwater and worked on a farm. In 1877 he came to St. Joseph, and has since conducted a blacksmith shop. Married Miss Hannah Christopherson, of Gransburg, July 81st, 1870. They have had seven children, three of whom are living.

Daniel Lewis was born near Swansea, Wales, August 25th, 1821. In 1850 he came to America, and located at Green Bay, Wisconsin. After lumbering four years, he came to St. Croix county, and during that year bought and located two hundred and ninety acres of land. For six years he was employed in lumbering on the St. Croix. Since 1860 he has given his attention to farming. He is also senior member of the firm of Lewis and Beers; married in 1860 Miss Catherine Welch, of St. Joseph. They have six children, Hannah, Margaret, Evan, David, May and Elizabeth.

Alexander McMillan was born in Canada West, where he lived until eighteen years old, then came to Michigan, and for two years was engaged in lumbering. He passed some time at La Crosse, and came to Stillwater in 1867. For seven yeais was lumbering on the St. Croix river, most of the time for Thomas Dunn. In 1874, went to Fra¬ zier's liver, British Columbia, and worked four months for Wm. Moody. lie then returned to Stillwater and was in the lumber business until 1880, when he established his business in St. Joseph township, St. Croix county, Wisconsin, opposite Stillwater.

Griffith Rol>erta, a native of Wales, was born in 1825. Came to the United States in 1849, and proceeded directly to Manistee, Michigan. In 1851, came to the St. Croix Valley, and located a claim, the site of his present farm. Until 1856, he engaged in logging on the head waters of the St. Croix, then began to make ]>ermnnent im¬ provements on his farm. As there was no market for wheat, the product of two years remained stored in his granary. In 1851, Joseph Bowron began building his mill, which was a noted place in early days. Mr. Roberts now owns two hun¬ dred acres of land on section 10, near Burkhardt station on the North Wisconsin railway. He has held the offices of town supervisor, treasurer, school offices, etc. In May, 1862, he was married to Elizabeth Heath, of St. Joseph. They have two children, Ann and Emma. Two boys and three girls died young.

Nicholas Schenk, head-miller at the Willow River Falls mills, was born in Prussia, in 1853. In 1872, he left his native country, and after landing in New York, came to Chicago, where he remained four months, then engaged in a mill in Walworth county, Wisconsin. After a stay of nearly three yeais, he went to Kingston, Min¬ nesota, thence to Long Lake, still engaged in milling, then to the Willow River mills for one and one-half years. Then one year in Minne¬ apolis, after which he retured to the employ of Mr. Burkhardt as head-miller.

Michael J. Smith, proprietor of the Burkhardt House, was bom in Buffalo, New York, March 30th, 1852. When eighteen years old he accom¬ panied his parents to Dubuque, Iowa, where he learned the trade of chair-maker. In 1879 came to Burkhardt and engaged in mercantile business until 1880 when he opened the hotel he now con¬ ducts. It is a neat house of ten rooms. October 12th, 1875, he married Celia Stolz of Dubuque, Iowa. They are the parents of two children, John and Emma.

as 1842. lie was bom in Ireland in 1818. Ilis father died and at twelve years of age an uncle brought him to this country. In 1842 he came to the St. Croix and engaged in lumbering, making his headquarters at Stillwater. In 1853 he came to 1 low ron's mill and two years later located on what is now section 36, St. Joseph township. At the time of his death, January 22d, 1880, he was the owner of 340 acres of land. He held all the prominent town offices and was universally re¬ spected. Ilis widow, Mary Jane Tobin, was bom in Madison county, Illinois, and in 1848 was mar¬ ried and came with her husband to this county. She is still living at the old home. They had twelve children, seven of whom are now living.

William Trieb, merchant at Burkhardt was born in Buffalo, New York, June 26tli, 1847. At the age of ten, moved with his parents to Dubuqe, Iowa, and there grew to manhood learning the trade of turner. In 1875 came to Hudson and spent the summer. The following year, did the same, and in 1877 opened his store at Burk¬ hardt, where he has since lived. He is deputy postmaster and has charge of the business of the office, which is located in his store. Married in 1877, Clara Schilling of Dubuque, Iowa. They have two children, Helen and George.

Samuel L. Beebe was born in Delaware county, New York, September 23d, 1830. There he re¬ ceived a fair education and learned the carpenter's trade. At the cage of twenty he came to Janes¬ ville, Wisconsin, and two years later arrived at Hudson, May 23d, 1852. On his arrival, pro¬ ceeded to Boardman's mill, then in process of erection, and worked there until its completion. In 1853, ho pre-empted a claim on section nine¬ teen, and built the first shanty put up on "Ten Mile" creek. He was then engaged in working at his trade in different localites until 1867, when he, in company with C. II. Boardman, built the present hotel at Boardman, which they occupied three years. In 1859 they built the Union mills. Ilis present residence was erected in 1878. Mr. Beelie has been active in opening and promoting the interests of the Willow river country, and has held several offices in the town. He was married in 1858 to Jane E. Spears, a native of Canada. They have eight children, four boys and four girls.

Samuel W. Beebe, deceased, one of the pioneer farmers of the Upper Willow river country, was bom in Delaware county, New York, in 1801. Immigrated to Wisconsin in 1848, locating in Wal¬ worth county, where he remained until 1856, when he brought his family by team overland to St. Croix county. He pre-empted a large farm on section thirty-three, Cylon township, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1876. His wife was Cornelia Ellis, who was born in Delaware county, New York, in 1808. She died in Cylon, in 1859. They had thirteen children, ten of whom reached maturity.

1856 located at Boardman. In 1865 he began mercantile business, being the first merchant in the town, and followed the business for about thirteen years, since which time real estate has claimed his attention. The village and post-office of Boardman, was named after himself and brother. In 1870, at Hudson, he was married to Isabella Spence. They have three children liv¬ ing, Ernest N., Lillie M. and Francis. Mary Edith died at the age of two years.

William Johnston was bom in Ontario, Can¬ ada, in 1831, and there grew to manhood. When twenty-four years old, he came to the United States and settled in the St. Croix Valley; has since lived in St. Croix county, where he has been engaged in agriculture principally, engag¬ ing also in lumbering. In 1875, he, in company with his brother James, built the Boardman mills, and has since been the active manager, his brother devoting most of his time to lumbering They have a large interest in the saw-mill at New Richmond. Mr. Johnston was married in 1873 to Miss Fannie Starkweather. They have one child, Frederick.

James Johnston, brother and partner of Wil¬ liam Johnston, was bom in Ontario, in 1837, and has followed the fortunes of his older brother during the greater part of his business life. He is unmarried.

there and at Faribault, came to New Richmond. After one season in the pineries he located at Roardman, and began business in partnership with James Smith, which still continues.

James O. Smith, a native of Maine, was bom March 16th, 1854. When a child, his parents removed to Nova Scotia. He left the provinces in 1860, and went to Boston, Massachusetts, then to Dunn county, Wisconsin, and remained there one year. Since then he has been a resident at Board man, and is now a member of the firm of Smith and Johnston.

20th, 1844. lie learned the trade of miller in England and came to the United States in 1865. Engaged at his trade in various places in Ohio and Michigan, and came to Minnesota, and started the Manannah mills in Meeker county. Thence to Minneapolis, thence to Hudson, Wisconsin, and at the opening of the Board man mills took charge of them and has since filled the position to the entire satisfaction of his employers. He is thoroughly versed in milling, and understands the roller system of manufacturing Hour. Was married in 1868, at Greenville, Michigan, to Arestia Goodsell. They have two children : Grade and Claudie Bell.