Washington County, Minnesota - Chapter 74: Biographical, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, 1881

Chapter 74: Biographical, G, H, I, J, K, L, M

Marcel Gagnon, proprietor of the "Sod Hill" green house, was born in Lower Canada, August 17th, 1825. His youth was passed at his native place; on reaching man's estate came to the United States and entered the employ of the American Fur Company, going up the Missouri river to what was called Ulackfoot fort. Then came to the St. Croix valley, and for several years gave his time and attention to lumbering on the St. Croix. In 1803 he enlisted in Minnesota Vol¬ unteer Independent Battalion, serving three years, chiefly on the Red River of the North; was mustered out at Fort Snelling in 1866. Return¬ ing to his former occupation, he continued until 1877, then established his present business. Mr. Gagnon is one of the earliest settlers of this county.

William Gallagher, lumberman for Ilersey, Bean and Brown, was bom in Frederickton, New Brunswick, August 26th, 1843. When twelve years old he accompanied his parents to Still¬ water, where he grew to manhood and received his education. When sixteen years old he en¬ tered the employ of the St. Croix Boom Company, and continued until 1860. Enlisting in Company C, Eighth Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infan¬ try, in 1862, he served until his discharge at Fort Snelling after three years of service. Returning home, he engaged in his former pursuits, and for several years past has been connected with the. different lumber firms of the city; is now in the employ of Ilersey, Bean and Brown. September 7th, 1874, his marriage witli Miss Mary Sullivan took place. Willie and Katie are their children.

Charles J. Gardner, a native of Canada, was bom in 1846. He accompanied his mother to Buffalo, New York, when only a child, and re¬ mained until fifteen years old, then began the machinists's trade. lie worked at Buffalo one year, then to Cleveland, Ohio, in the machine shops; in the great Vulcan iron works three years. After working at his trade in different portions of the country he, in 1870, came to St. Paul and entered the St. Paul iron works; the next year purchased a farm on the St. Paul and Pacific rail¬ road and located his family, then returned to the St. Paul iron works. In May, 1880, he engaged with Seymour, Sabin and Company as foreman in their engine department. Under his direction has been completed three traction engines, twelve horse-power, and Elward's patent straw burner, with credit to himself and to the firm. Mr. Gardner married Miss Fanny Kelsey, of Buffalo, New York, in 1863. She departed this life in 1876, leaving four children: Edward C., Willie A., Bertie L. and George II.

John C. Gardner, prison-guard, was bom Jan¬ uary 6th, 1822, in Washington county, Maine. He grew to manhood at his birthplace, and in 1850 came to Stillwater, giving his attention chiefly to agriculture and lumbering until 1873, when he was appointed prison-guard; for eight years he has held this position with credit. Being one of the early settlers, he has been instrumental in the improvement of the city. He owns a fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres joining the city limits. While living on his farm he held the offices of township clerk, assessor and justice of the peace; was also memlier of the city council in 1875. His wife was Miss Mary Ii. Jackman, married in 1845. Their living children are: Frederick A. and Albert L.

David C. Gaslin was bom February 20th, 1838, at the village of Dead River, Franklin county, Maine. When ten years old, he went to Farm¬ ington Dill; attending school at that place one year, then going with the family to Augusta, where he engaged as clerk in a cotton factory, after another year spent in acquiring an educa¬ tion. The following year, he removed to Wind¬ sor to reside with an uncle, with whom he lived three years. In 1852, he went to Illinois, re¬ mained two years with his widowed mother, then started for himself, having in the meantime gained a good practical education. Coming to Minnesota in 1854, he tarried a brief time at St. Paul, thence to Anoka county, where he was interested in agriculture until 1863. He then came to Stillwater, and has since been engaged in lumbering. Mr. Gaslin has been twice mar¬ ried; his present wife was Miss Phoebe Castle, married in 1878. She has borne him three chil¬ dren, of whom only the youngest, Ida, is living.

the guidance of his parents and received his ed¬ ucation. When a young man he became inter¬ ested in engineering, and first took charge of the stationary engine for II. D. Bannister and Com¬ pany in the Fond du Lac stone works, the wagon factory of E. It. Ferris and Company, and the city fiouring-mills. In 1872 he came to St. Paul, Minnesota, making that city his home three years, employed by the Carver Pump Company as agent. During the fall of 1876, he removed to La Crosse, and was there employed as engineer in the saw¬ mill of C. L. Colman, where he remained until locating at Stillwater in 1878. He entered the employ of Seymour, Sabin and Company, having been for the first eight months engineer at the state prison, and since then been setting up the steam-thresher engines. Ilis wife was Mary Reilly whom he married in 1876. Phoebe M. is their only child.

A. L. Gillespie was bom at Shiloh, Randolph county, Illinois, in 1836. Ilis education was ac¬ quired at the Chester, Illinois, high school. During the fall of 1865 he came to Stillwater; after a residence of four years he removed to .Colorado, and engaged in mining one year; then returned to the St. Croix valley, being interested in lumbering. Enlisting in Company D, Second Wisconsin Cavalry, in 1863, he served until mus¬ tered out at Austin, Texas, in 1865. Returning to his former home, Stillwater, he began in the commission and rafting business, in which he has since continued, taking as partner, in 1880, Aaron A. Harper. In 1877 he was elected aiderman of this city, and re-elected in 1880, which fact proves his worth. His marriage with Adelia F. Wilson took place in 1860. Alma I., James E. and Hattie A. are their children.

Henry Goeck is a native of Germany, born September 21st, 1840, and at the age of twenty years came to America, residing two years at Free¬ port, Illinois. After spending one year in travel, he became foreman of the Sterling brewery at Ster¬ ling, Illinois. In 1876 he removed to Stillwater, and for one year was connected with the liquor business, after which he removed to the St. Louis hotel, now known as the Farmer's Home. lie married at Sterling, Illinois, June 4th, 1876, and has two children, Frank and Ellen.

master in that country for a period of sixty years. Mr. Goelz lived with his parents until seventeen years of age. Then attended the Catholic semi¬ nary at BenBheim, an institution devoted to the preparation of students for teaching. After a course of two years, he passed the examination and obtained a diploma. Two years later he passed his final examination at the city of Darm¬ stadt, qualifying him as a permanent teacher. He remained in the land of his nativity in the pursuit of his profession until coming to Amer¬ ica in 1873. Proceeding westward from Hew York, he visited St. Louis and late in the fall secured a position in the Catholic school in con¬ nection with the St. Augustine church of St. Clair county, Illinois; was also organist at church. He taught in different portions of Illinois until 1878, then came to Minnesota, and two years later lo¬ cated at Stillwater, being now master in the German Catholic school of the "Immaculate Con¬ ception" of this city. He married Miss Mary Seipelin 1862, who died in 1866. Their three children died in infancy.

Phillip Goodman is a native of Canada, born in 1832. When a young man of eighteen years he went to Vermont and the following year went to Pennsylvania. About 1854 he came to the St. Croix valley, having since been a resident of Still¬ water. He has given his entire time and atten¬ tion to lumbering on the St. Croix river and tribu¬ taries. In 1860 he married Miss Catherine Curtis of Stillwater, who is a native of Irelaud. They are the parents of eleven children, five of whom are living: James, Abbie, John, Michael and Catharine Laura.

John Goodrich was born in Somerset county, Maine, 1828. Here he grew to manhood and ac¬ quired his education, occupying his time chiefly with farming, also lumbering. In 1854 he came to the St. Croix valley, living since that time in Stillwater. Lumbering occupied his time until he enlisted in company C, Eighth Minnesota Vol¬ unteer Infantry, in 1862; was discharged at Fort Snelling in 1865, serving two years against the Indians in the meantime. Returning to Still¬ water, he has for sixteen years been deputy sur¬ veyor of logs and lumber. Ilis long experience and practical knowledge ranks him among the first in the profession. His marriage with Miss Mary E. McKusick of Stillwater, took place in

Elam Greeley, one of the early pioneers of the St. Croix valley, was bom at Salisbury, Merrimac county, New Hampshire, A ugust 1 3th, 1818. When about eight years of age he accompanied his par¬ ents to Maine, remaining until attaining majority. In 1839 he turned his steps westward, making the journey to Rockford, Illinois, by wagon, thence by wagon to Prairie du Chien, to Reed's Landing by steamboat, and on to Chippewa Falls on foot, a distance of ninety miles. The fall of the same year, in company with John McKusick, he made a trip to Prairie du Chien in a canoe, commonly called a "dug-out," a distance of three hundred miles. Subsequently returning north to St. Croix Falls, he in company with J. McKusick and others organized a company and built a saw-mill in 1843, where now Mr. McKusick 's stable stands. After one year's experience Mr. Greely sold his interest to his faithful partner and till the present time has given his entire attention to logging, rafting and shipping. His average .amount of lumber in logs per year has been from two to six million feet. He was the first postmaster in Stillwater; was elected to the second territorial legislature, in 1861, and was a member of the legislature in 1866. August 25th, 1850, his marriage with Han¬ nah P. Ilinman took place; she has borne him five children: Phoebe, Judson II., Kate, Douglas and John E.

John Green, a native of Ireland, was born March 1st, 1818. He came to Charlottetown, Edward's Valley, an island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, in 1836. The following year he went to Boston, there learning the trade of mechanic. His first work at his trade was that of building a log cabin on the Boston commons. In 1810, he went to New York, remaining three years, thence to Cleveland, Ohio. At the time was war declared, his home was in Alabana, but on account of his loyalty was forced to return north. During the war was in the employ of the government, and in 1860, became a resident of Stillwater, where he has been engaged as contractor and builder, hav¬ ing erected a number of the fine buildings in the city. In 1838, he married Miss M. J. Pinkerton, making the voyage to his native land for that purpose. . Eight children have been born to them, four of whom are living.

James J. Griffin was born at St. Joseph, Sus¬ quehanna county, Pennsylvania, 1848, and is of Irish descent. He worked in the lumber region of that state three years, then in 1870, came to Minnesota. He kept a trading post among the Indians on the Kettle river two years, and about 1873, removed to Brainard where he was in the hotel business more than a year. He took charge of the lumber yard at Pine City for the Pine City Lumber Company till 1876, then came Stillwater where he has since remained in the employ of Seymour, Sabin and Company having in charge fifty men and fifteen teams. Ilis wife was Miss Mary McAboy, married in 1871: Kate M., Mary E. and Anna J. are their children.

Samuel II. Hadley is a native of Alabama, born September 4, 1848, and since nine years old has been doing for himself. In 1861 he went to Chi¬ cago, Illinois, and learned the barber's trade, re¬ maining till the fall of 1865, then to Omaha, Ne¬ braska, and on to Salt Lake, White Pine mining camp. Tarrying a short time, he went to Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, Iowa, and LaCrosse, Wis¬ consin, thence to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he worked at his trade until 1869. He then came to Stillwater and has since resided here and carried on his barber shop. In February 1881, Mr. Had¬ ley went to Alabama and married Miss Olivia Lanier, who is a native of that state; returned with his bride March 31, to Stillwater.

Abe. Hall, deputy warden of the Minnesota state prison, was born in Luzerne county, Penn¬ sylvania, February 8th, 1835. He attended school in Bradford county until the age of fourteen; be¬ ing of a fun-loving disposition, he did not enjoy the confinement of the school room. His father, taking him from school, taught him the trade of clothier. Mr. Hall remained in that business five years, then went to Wilkesbarre, Pennsyl¬ vania, making it his home over two years. Com¬ ing to Wisconsin in 1868, he was engaged the following year at the Wisconsin state prison at Wau pun, as yard master. While connected with the prison in 1861, he married Miss Letta Ames, who has borne him two daughters, Cora and Eva. In 1864 he left the prison and began in the hotel business, continuing until coming to Minnesota. Since 1867 he has been connected with the Min¬ nesota state prison, and was commissioned deputy warden in 1876.

David S. Hall is a native of Roxburysliire, Scotland, bom March 23d, 1843. When ten years old be came with his father and family to America and settled in New York. Four years later he began the veterinary study with Dr. Mc¬ Clure, of Albany, New York, continuing thus employed until attaining his majority. He then returned to Edinburgh, Scotland, and graduated from the Royal Veterinary College. During the spring of 1863, he came again to the United States and shortly after enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Fortieth New York Zouaves, fifth army corps, under General Warren, serving until the close of hostilities, being mustered out July 26th, 1866. His rank was that of orderly ser¬ geant. Coming to Michigan he was veterinary surgeon of the iron mining districts until 1874, then went to the copper districts, where he was surgeon for four years longer. In 1878 he located at Stillwater, where he has had a large practice in his line.

George D. Hall, Jr., was bom at Boston, Mass¬ achusetts, August 23d, 1856. Until twelve years of age he attended the public schools at Boston, tlren entered the Vermont Episcopal Institute at Burlington; one year later went to Winchester, New York, remaining three years. He then be¬ gan clerking for Nevins and Company, wholesale dry goods dealers, Boston. On reaching man's es¬ tate he came to Stillwater and entered the employ of Isaac Staples; after being in the store some time he became clerk in the iron works; in 1877 took charge of the shop as superintendent. His mar¬ riage with Miss Gertrude Lane occurred in 1870. One son, Arthur Dudley, has been bom to them.

Paul Hanson, a native of Denmark, was bom in April, 1856. Coming to America in 1874, he located at Stillwater the same year, and was a day laborer until being employed by S. S. Den¬ ton. The following year, he in company with John Rahr purchased the livery bam where they are now doing business. Married at Hudson, Wisconsin, December 16th, 1879, to Miss Lotta Kron, of that place; who died September 2, 1880.

W. II. II. Harrington was bom at Brighton, Washington county, Iowa, July 28, 1840. His parents emigrated from Ohio in 1830, and located at Brighton on a farm where Mr. Harrington was born, his mother departing this life at his birth.

orphaned child into the hands of his grand par¬ ents. Here he resided until sixteen years of age, receiving in the meantime, only a common school education. At that time he came west and went to Hutchinson, McLeod county, Minnesota, to live with an uncle. After the "Indian outbreak'' he gave his attention to teaching a few terms, then entered the "Hygiene Home," at St. An¬ thony, to study medicine. Spending one sum¬ mer there he then served one year in the civil war. Divines often came to preach in camp and there he was made to see the truth as it is; on re¬ turning to civil life, he entered the Canton Theo¬ logical School, in connection with the "St. Law¬ rence University," of New York, from which he graduated after three years of laborious study. In January, 1871, he began his labors at Mortis, Otsego county, New York, being ordained to the ministry the following fall. After a stay of two years, he came westward to Belvidere, Illinois, thence to Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1877, he was called to Anoka, Minnesota, where he la¬ bored pleasantly and profitably one and one-half years. Removing theuce to Stillwater, he has since resided in this city in charge of liis flock. In 1876, he married Miss Ella Adams of Otsego county, New York. Two children have been bom to them.

C. M. Hathaway was l>om at Buckfield, Maine, October 27th, 1828. When a lad of seventeen years, he went to Augusta, and learned the trade of blacksmith, after which he did considerable traveling. In 1855 he located permanently at Stillwater, his family joining him the next year. In consequence of failing health he determined to make a visit to his native home in 1864; while east he enlisted in the Fourth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, and served until honorably dis¬ charged at the close of hostilities. During the fall of that year he returned to his family at Still¬ water, resuming his former trade. In 1874 he purchased the ground and built his present shop and residence. Married June 23d, 1861, to Miss Susannah R. Coleman. Willis, Eflle, Addie E., Harry L. and Annie S. are their children.

August Ilawkenson, a native of Sweden, was born February 1st, 1849. He learned the trade of shoemaker in his native country, and in 1868 came to America, locating first at Red Wing, Minnesota. He worked at his trade also at Tay- lor's Falls, St. Paul and Minneapolis, and in 1875 located at Stillwater. Where Townshend and Company's office now stands he first began business in company with O. S. Johnson; in 1877 moved to their present location. Two years sub¬ sequently he purchased Mr. Johnson's interest, since conducting the business alone, employing four workmen. July 28th, 1880, his marriage with Miss Louise Peterson took place at Marine.

Margaretha Ilebenstreit was bom June 5th, 1838, and is a daughter of John May of Germany. She attended school, as was customary, from six to fourteen years of age, and in 1854 accompanied her parents to America; after a residence of about two years at Dunkirk, New York, located at Stillwater. In December, 1856, Margaretha May married Nicholas Ilebenstreit, who was en¬ gaged in different speculations until 1861, when he enlisted in Company B, First Minnesota, serv¬ ing until discharged in 1864. Returning to Still¬ water, he embarked in the grocery trade, and continued till his death which happened Febru¬ ary 15th, 1872. Ilis widow lived a retired life until 1878; then commenced in the grocery bus¬ iness, opening a store on Seventh street. John P., Lizzie T., Rose and Eddie are her children.

Nicholas Hefty is a native of Switzerland, bom in 1830. Remaining under the parental guidance until 1851, he then came to America, proceeding at once from New York to the St. Croix valley and remained at Stillwater one year. Then for two years he traveled through Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, South and North Car¬ olina, Nebraska, and other states. In 1855 he returned to the St. Croix valley, and gave his at¬ tention to lumbering until 1861. Two years later he purchased a farm in Baytown, Wash¬ ington county, disposing of a portion of it in 1880. Removing thence with his family to Stillwater, he has a fine residence and surround¬ ings. Ilis marriage with Miss Maria Kern, of Baytown, occurred in 1862. They are the parents of five children; the living are Edith, Bertie and Maria E.

Charles Heitman of the firm of Ileitman and Becker, was born in Gluikstadt, Schleswig-Hol¬ stein, Germany, November 11th, 1850. On at¬ taining man's estate he came to America and located at St. Paul, engaging in the trade of a baker, of which he had acquired a knowledge in

Roscoe F. Ilersey, bom at Milford, Maine, July 18th, 1841. He removed with parents when quite young to Bangor, where he acquired his education. In 1858, he formed a partnershp with Robert Davis Jr. in the flour, grocery and com¬ mission business, firm name known as Ilersey and Davis. In spring of 1862, he enlisted and was appointed second lieutenant of Company F, Eighteenth Maine Regiment, also mustering of¬ ficer for the state. The July following, he was promoted to first lieutenant and to the rank of captain in 1863, was severely wounded at Spottsylvania two days after the battle of the Wilder¬ ness, the company sustaining a loss of twelve killed and fifty-two wounded. lie located at Lake City, Minnesota, in 1867, in the interest of Ilersey, Staples and Bean, and in 1872, came to Stillwater. He represented this district in the senate in 1877. At Bangor, Maine, January 4th, 1864, he married Miss Eva Wardwell: their chil¬ dren are Jennie A., Eva E. and Clinton B.

Dudley II. Ilersey was bom at Bangor, Maine, December 25th, 1847. His education was com¬ pleted at the Westerbrook Seminary of Portland, having graduated from that institution. Subse¬ quently he became a resident of Stillwater, and was here employed as clerk for Ilersey, Staples and Company, having charge of the mercantile department. In 1872, he was admitted as one of the firm of Ilersey, Bean and Brown, and is still one of the firm. His marriage with Miss A. Estelle Wardwell, of Bangor, Maine, took place in 1870. They have one son, Samuel F.

John Iloey is a native of Canada West, born August 4th, 1850. When yet a child his parents moved their family to Galena, Illinois, where in 1852, both father and mother were taken by death. Soon after, the remainder of the family went to Lansing, Iowa; here John remained until fifteen years old, then began his career on the river. In 1865, he went on board the Petrel on the Mississippi, and the next year began rafting from Reed's Landing to St. Louis. In 1868, he came to Stillwater, and for about five years rafted on the St. Croix and Mississippi, then obtained a pilot's license, and in 1876 received a captain's and pilot's license, and has been running the

C. P. Holcombe, a native of Sweden, was bom March 6th, 1848. When six years old he came to America with his parents, they locating at Ma¬ rine, Washington county, Minnesota. Since then Mr. Holcombe has been a resident of this county. Receiving a common school education he at an early period began lumbering, which he followed till 1869. He then was manager of the St. Croix hotel at Stillwater until 1873, when ho was ap¬ pointed deputy sheriff. His duties were performed so acceptably that in 1879 he was elected sheriff, which position he still occupies. At St. Paul, March 8th, 1872, he married Miss Chris¬ tine Larson. Frederick E., Aurora C., Selma V. and Carl E. are their children.

Adolphus C. Ilospes, treasurer and secretary of the St. Croix Boom Corporation, was born hi Greene county, Missouri, 1842. When a lad of twelve years he came to Stillwater, here attended the graded schools and completed his studies at Jones' Commercial College, at St. Louis. In 1861 he enlisted in Company B, First Minnesota Vol¬ unteer Infantry, and served through its entire campaign, being one of the remnant of six sur¬ viving from the thirty-six that entered the battle of Gettysburg; was taken prisoner at Antietam, after being in Libby prison a few weeks was among the fortunate ones to be paroled and re¬ lumed to his regiment on the eve of the battle of Fredericksburg. He was honorably discharged at Fort Snelling, May 6th, 1864. Engaging in mercantile business he was first connected with the firm of Westing, Ifospes and Company; con¬ ducting a general business; after their dissolution he in company with Mr. Downs opened a dry goods store, continuing two years. Mr. Ilospes then purchased his partner's interest and con¬ tinued alone until Deceml>cr, 1880, when he was appointed to his present position. Married in 1870 to Miss Aurora, daughter of Isaac Staples. Olivia J., Louis and Eva are their children.

Louis Ilospes was born in Germany, February 8th, 1809, where he attended school until sixteen years old. He then went on an estate to make a practical study of agriculture, and three years later went to the university at Gottingen to study theoretical agriculture and veterinary, finishing his course in 1830. In July, 1832 he embarked for America; visiting the principal cities after landing, he proceeded farther west in company with others. Traveling accommodations were so poorly arranged and so few that it required a month to reach St. Louis, Missouri, being ob¬ liged to undergo many inconveniences and per¬ plexities. Mr. Ilospes finally located on a farm in St. Charles county, Missouri, about thirty miles from St. Louis. The far west had a fascination for him and this life in agricultural pursuits was not at all distasteful, enjoying also many hunting excursions, as game of all kinds was abundant. After eight years residence on a farm he sold and removed to Greene county, was in the distilling business six years and while here made the ac¬ quaintance of Major Nathan, son of old Daniel Boone. In 1848 he went to St. Louis in the em¬ ploy of Schulenberg nnd Boeckeler, a lumbering firm of that city, working in their saw-mill. In 1853 this firm conceived the idea of extending their business and erecting a saw-mill at Still¬ water, Minnesota territory. In 1854 Mr. Ilospes was dispatched to superintend the construction of the mill. His family accompanied him, still making this city their home. During 1870-71 he he visited Europe and the home of his childhood, meeting with many of his friends of youth after a separation of nearly thirty-eight years. In 1865 he became interested in the First National bank of Stillwater, and is now its president. He re¬ mained with Schulenberg and Boeckeler as mana¬ ger a few years then became a partner, remaining until 1878 when his connection was dissolved. Ilis marriage with Eliza Wardemann took place in June, 1837; she has accompanied him through all the vicissitudes and perplexities of these many years of hard labor and they now live to enjoy the fruits. They are the parents of ten children, six of whom are living.

John Illingworth, is a native of England, born March 28th, 1839. His parents immigrated to America in 1841, settling in Cleveland, Ohio. John came to Stillwater in the fall of 1850, and in 1855 commenced in the meat business, and is the oldest butcher in the city. He is now buyer and manager of Isaac Staples' market, having held this position since 1871. Was married in this city to Miss Henrietta Clark, of Illinois, in 1871, who has bom him one daughter Kittie.

Charles Jackson, of the firm of Hadley and Jackson, was bom in Edenton, Georgia, in 1851. In 1864 he was with the Union army in Sherman's march to the sea. In August, 1805, he came to Stillwater, where he has since lived, having learned the barber's trade. In 1872, bought an interest in a barber shop and has ever since car¬ ried on that business. On the 23d of March, 1872, Mr. Jackson was married to Miss Mattie Porter, a native of Missouri; they have five chil¬ dren.

Theodore Jasso y was bom in Germany, April 15th, 1836. Was left an orphan before he had reached the age of two years. His parents left ample means to give him and his twelve brothers and sistere a good education. Until the age of ten years received private instruction; then en¬ tered a scientific school and graduated at the age of fourteen. Immediately entered the ofilce of a mercantile house to prepare himself for business. Then clerked one year at Bingen, on the Rhine, and one at Frankfort-on-the-Main. Came to America, and for two years was in Illinois, thence to Stillwater, October 1st, 1862, to take charge of Ilersey, Bean and Staples' books, and ever since has held the position. Married in 1857 to Maria Goebel, who has borne him two children, Her¬ man and Emma.

Charles W. Jellison, bom in Penobscot county, Maine, September 28th, 1828. Spent his youth in his native place, several yea re being on the Argyle booms of the Penobscot river. In 1855, came to this place, and the following summer was spent on the farm of Smith Ellison. In 1857 commenced work on the upper booms at Osceola, and operated them for three seasons. Next, took charge of the lower booms on Lake St. Croix, and ever since has held the position of boom-master. Mr. Jellison married, January 23d, 1854, Miss Elizabeth Misser, of Enfield, Maine. They had eight children, three of whom are dead. Those living are Charles F., Ernest R., Walter F., Ed¬ ward C. and Eugene A. Mrs. Jellison dying June 17tli, 1873, Mr. Jellison, in October, 1874, mar¬ ried Augusta Peterson of this city. She has borne him three children, but two of whom, Mary D. and Grace Greenwood, survive.

until twenty-one years of age, attending and teaching school. Came to Albany, Illinois, in 1854, and for a time was employed on the river, and in the winter taught school. Until 1874, was mostly engaged as pilot on the river, then entered the firm of Durant, Wheeler and Company, and has since been identified with it. In 1871 he built the "Brother Jonathan," W'hich was the second boat ever built for rafting purposes. Was married in 1866 to Harriet Bennett, by whom he has had two children.

Alexander Johnson, of the firm of James S. Anderson and Company, is a native of Sweden, born March 16th, 1838. Lived with his parents in his native country until he was twenty years of age, then in 1858 came to America and in August of that year settled in Stillwater, where he has ever since lived. Until 1866 was in the lumber regions for other parties, then entered in¬ to partnership with J. G. Nelson, the firm still existing, though Mr. Johnson is largely interested in the firms of Bronson and Folsom, and James S. Anderson and Company. Was married Octo¬ ber 15th, 1875, to Miss Ida Nelson, of this city. They are the parents of three children, George A. Ernie and Edwin.

Andrew F. Johnson, foreman and draughts¬ man in Seymour, Sabin and Company's pattern and model department, was bom in Sweden, Oc¬ tober 8tli, 1843. At the age of eighteen his father sent him him to a poly technical academy, where he spent three years, graduating in me¬ chanics and civil engineering. During the next three years mill-wrighting; then in 1867 came to America, settled in St. Paul, and most of the first summer was engaged in rafting on the Mississippi. In 1869 he was engaged as pattern maker in the St. Paul iron works, worked in that capacity for a time in Minneapolis, and in 1874 removed to Isanti county and built a feed and grist mill. In 1876 sold out and removed to Stillwater taking his present position with Seymour, Sabin and Company. Mr. Johnson was married June 16th, 1869, to Miss Christine Peterson, of Sweden. They have had seven children, six of whom are living, Perry J., David II., Johnny J., Phoebe M., Ruth D. and Clara N.

City Of Stillwater-Biographical

spending many years driving railroad and steam¬ boat engines, he came to Minnesota in 1866, and for a time was engaged on different steamers. For a number of years past has been with Isaac Sta¬ ples as engineer. Was married at Springfield, Illinois, December 16th, 1843. Has had eleven children, five of whom are now living, Marrietta, John W., Harry E., Benjamin F. and Charles G.

J. W. Johnson, bom December 10th, 1850, is a native of Springfield, Illinois. Lived at Springfield until 1867, attending school most of the time, then came to Stillwater with his parents. Learned the trade of machinist at St. Paul, and in 1873 was engaged as engineer of the city fireengine. Was married November, 1874, to Eliza Macy, of this city. They have two children, both of whom are living.

Joseph L. Jones was bom in Danville, Steuben county, New York, February 4th, 1828. At the age of eight years he lost his father, and shortly afterwards be removed with the family to Portage county, Ohio. Here his mother again married, and lived until 1850. She died while on a visit to some children in Indiana. At the age of fourteen Joseph began the study of music with Professor Macliold of Columbus, Ohio, and was with him until twenty-two years old; then taught in the school and graduated in 1852. July 2d, 1861, he enlisted in the band of the Fourth Wis¬ consin Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged on account of failing eyesight in 1862. Then came to Hudson and remained until 1867, coming to Stillwater with his family in May. Since then he has given his entire attention to vocal and instrumental music, for thirteen years has been organist of St. Michael's church. Married at Paine8ville, Ohio, Sarah N. Chapman, who died in 1853, and in 1858 he married Mary A. Wright of Chicago.

Fanny E. Jordan, a native of Massachusetts, was bom June 10th, 1840. When she was but three years old her parents, Charles O. and Augusta Jordan, went to Maine, and when thir¬ teen she returned to her native state and attended school six years; then with her mother came to this city in 1869. Two years later she estab¬ lished a millinery store on Chestnut street and has since been a resident of this city.

London, England, and resided there nine years; thence to Canada where he remained eight years. In 1866 he came to Stillwater and has remained here since, at first working as a laborer until he was enabled to start in business for himself. Mr. Karst was married in London in 1864 to Miss Isabella Johnson, of Scotland. They have two sons living, Charles and John J.

Edward W. Kearney, a native of Canada, was bom in Montreal January 31st, 1848. At the age of five years he came with his family to Ham¬ ilton, Minnesota. Came to this city in 1870, and learned his trade with C. M. Hathaway; worked with him until 1874. then purchased an interest with Edward Staples, and has since been a mem¬ ber of the firm of Staples and Kearney. Mr. Kearney married Miss Susan Gillespie July 10th, 1872. Their children are George A., Mary Olivia and Edna.

James Keefe, bom October 22d, 1834, is a native of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Received his education and learned his trade, fresco and sign-painting, at Boston, Massachusetts. After working in many of the larger cities in the country, he settled in 1865 at Hudson, Wisconsin. In April, 1861, he enlisted in the Fourth Wiscon¬ sin Regiment, Company G,as second lieutenant. Received commissions as first lieutenant, cap¬ tain and major, and was discharged in the spring of 1866. lie came to Stillwater in 1871, and has since resided in the city, working at his trade. He married in 1866 Miss Melvina Champlin of Hudson. Horace L., James II., Julia M. and George C. are their children.

Luman T. Kellogg, born in Bradford county, Pennsylvania, in 1825, is a son of Luman Kellogg, a native of Connecticut. Remained in Penn¬ sylvania until 1846, then came west to Chicago, Illinois, next to Columbia county, Wisconsin, and engaged in lumber business until 1857. Was engaged in fur trade in Mankato, Minnesota, from 1857 to 1872. Came then to Stillwater, where he has since resided, traveling for A. O. Bailey, of St. Paul, in fur trade. His family consists of his wife and two children: Wiliam II. and Lionel D.

Joseph Kelso was bom in Cleveland, Ohio, December 18th, 1853. At the age of five years removed with his parents to Chicago, and there acquired his trade, plumbing, and education. Came to Stillwater in 1873, and until 1877, was with Torinus, the plumber. Then l>egan business on Chestnut street as Kelso and Company, but after one year sold out and commenced on Alain street dealing in gas pipes and fittings, pumps, brass g«>ods, etc. Married in Minneapolis, April 12th, 1884), Miss llelle Parsons.

John Kenny, Sr. a native of Ireland, born Oc¬ tober 17th, 1817. About 1840, he came to Amer¬ ica with his mother, and the first year was en¬ gaged in farming in New York. After spend¬ ing a couple of years more in Brooklyn, he went to Pennsylvania, and for two years worked in the coal mines. Next was engaged firing in the Montorer Iron Works for several years. In 1855 came to this place, and ever since has been in the lumber mills which now belong to Ilersey, Bean and Brown. Mr. Kenny, since 1855, has lost but two week's time, and that was caused by illness with lung fever. lie has three children living.

F. W. Kern was born in Germany, February, 1851. lie came to America in 1863 and settled in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he was engaged in boot and shoe business. Came to this city in 1874 and engaged in his present business, a history of which may be found elsewhere. Married at St. Paul in 1873 to Miss Emma Steinke, who died in 1877, leaving two children. Air. Kern again married in Minneapolis in May, 1879, Aliss Thekla Spiegel.

Reverend Amos A. Kiehle, son of James and Elizabeth Kiehle was born on the 22d of Febru¬ ary, 1847, in Danville, New York. At the age of seventeen, he began teaching in the Canan¬ daigua Academy. After teaching two years, he entered the freshman class of Hamilton College, and graduated in 1871. Entered Union Theolog¬ ical Seminary and graduated in 1874, then came to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was ordained and installed as pastor of the Franklin Avenue Presbyterin church, over which he presided un¬ til 1878, and siyce February 15th, 1878, has been a resident of this city, in charge of the Presby¬ terian church of Stillwater, Air. Kiehle was married on the 13th of Alay, 1874 to Aliss Julia Y. Reed, of Livonia, New York. Mrs. Kiehle died August 18th, 1878, leaving two children: Bessie M. and Grace J.

this city with their father, Timothy Kilty in 1858. They began business in 1878 on Fourth street, with a liorrowed capital of $200, but soon began to expand, and in a short time they leased their present stand, and in connection with groceries opened a meat-market. In 1880 they started a general commission house on Chestnut street, and there deal in Hour, feed and groceries.

John A. Larson, is a native of Norway, liorn in 1852. Lived with his parents Lais Hanson and Christine Hanson, until 1869, then came to Amer¬ ica and spent one year in Iowa. In 1871 became to this city where he has since resided. Is a mem¬ ber of the linn of Long and Larson, barber-shop, which they bought in 1880. Air. Larson's mother died while he was an infant; his father lives in Norway.

Orris E. Lee was born in Randolph, New York. His parents removed to Allegany, New York, thence to Cannelton, Indiana, where they re¬ mained until 1864. They then removed to Corry, Pennsylvania, where Orris finished his education in the high schools, in 1875. He came immedi¬ ately to this city and entered the law-olliceof Mc- Cluer and Marsh, read law, and was admitted in 1879. His office is on the corner of Alain and Chestnut streets.

Rudolph Lehmicke, a native of Prussia, was born on the 14th day of November, 1823. When fifteen years of age he learned the trade of cabi¬ net-making, afterwards that of piano and organmaking. Spent several years in traveling over Europe, and three years in the Prussian army. Then came to America in 1849. Went to Pough¬ keepsie and worked in a piano and organ factory. In 1854 he came to Stillwater. In the fall of 1857 was elected justice of the peace, commenced studying law, and in the April, 1859, term of the district court was admitted to the bar. He opened an office in Holcombe's block, and con¬ nected an insurance and real estate agency. From 1859 to 1875, he held the office of county auditor. In 1876-8-80, he was elected judge of probate. Has been inspector of the prison, su¬ perintendent of the public schools, and a mem¬ ber of the board of education. Is a member of the state board of education. Judge Lehmicke was married in Coldwater, Alichigan, to Miss Jennie Taekeberry, who has home him ten chil¬ dren, seven of whom are living.

Frank II. Lemon, a native of Medina, Ohio, bom November 10th, 1853. At the age of twelve years, being left an orphan, was bound out to a farmer, but soon ran away; went to Massillon, and began working for Russell and Company, painting threshing machines. Concluding to learn painting, lie worked day-time and took les¬ sons nights and Sundays; got money enough to¬ gether to take a trip to England, to complete his trade. After making a trip to the West Indies, came home again, and for a time was masterpainter in the Wooster Agricultural Works in Ohio, and at Fairfield, Iowa, in the North-west¬ ern Carriage Works. For the last five years lias been master-painter in Seymour, Sabin and Com¬ pany's works.

Charles E. Leonard, of Princeton, Minnesota, a native of Worthington, Hampshire county, Massachusetts, was born February 26th, 1810. Ilis father died when the subject of this sketch was but four years of age, and his mother sup¬ ported herself and two children until 1817, by teaching school. She then married Alpheus Nichols, who removed to Rodman, Jefferson county, New* York, which was then a new and sparsely settled country. When fourteen years of age Charles went to live with a widowed sister of his step-father, and aided by her son, who was four years his junior, carried on her farm of one hundred and ten acres until he was twenty-one years of age. The lady then gave him oile hun¬ dred dollars in cash, and sufficient clothing to last three years. lie then went to Louisville, New York, and hired to Judge I. W. Bostwick, a law¬ yer who carried on a large farm, to take charge of it for one hundred and thirty-two dollars per year, out of which he was enabled to save one hundred and ten dollars. Worked for him two years, and then rented the farm, but the expense was so large that he was unable to make any¬ thing, so gave it up. Next farmed for three years on a place of his own, but finding that he had injured his health by hard labor, gave up farming. lie next run a hotel at Depauville, but continuing poor health obliged him to give it up also. Leaving his family with his mother, Mr. Leonard started west, and in 1840 engaged in mercantile pursuits in Hancock county, Illinois. Sent for his family, which arrived in the spring of 1847. Finding the climate still unfavorable to health, he again started to seek a home further north. Embarked on the steamer Highland Mary, came to Stillwater, which he found to be a very desirable place, and began to make prepara¬ tions to stay. Here he opened a store in a build¬ ing rented of Dr. Carli. In the latter part of December he received a letter from his wife say¬ ing that their little girl was very sick and not ex¬ pected to live. Locking up the store, giving the key to Dr. Carli, in the bitter cold winter he started on foot for Illinois. After much suffering arrived where the family was, a few days before the child died, having traveled over three hun¬ dred miles and Bleeping nights on the snow. He then, in the spring of 1848, brought his family to their new home, to find that his property had been almost entirely destroyed by fire in his ab¬ sence. He then bought a set of carpenter's tools, and went to work at two dollars per day, mean¬ while building a house for himself, working on it mornings and evenings. In the spring of 1860 he removed to St. Anthony, lived there until 1856 then went to Point Douglas. Lived there until 1880, and removed to Princeton, his present home. Mr. Leonard, as sheriff of St. Croix county, opened in the town of Stillwater, the first court held in Minnesota, Judges Aaron Goodrich and Cooper presiding. He was a member of the constitutional convention of 1867, and has held many other offices of honor in the territory and state. Was one of the first to go through to the relief of Fort Ridgely in the famous seige by the Sioux. Married, January 1st, 1835, Miss Catha¬ rine Sendes, of Louisville, New York. They have had three sons and one daughter. James E. and George Y. are living.

Theodore Leonard, a native of Lincolnton, Lin¬ coln county. North Carolina, was born November 24th, 1834. At the age of ten years, having lost his parents, he went to South Deerfield, Massa¬ chusetts. Here he learned the carpenter trade and worked at it until he came west to Stillwater in 1854, in company with Socrates Nelson, whom he had met while visiting at South Deerfield. Mr. Leonard has since resided in this city, work¬ ing at his trade. Has worked on many of the most prominent public and private buildings of the city. Married in 1857; Miss Eleanor McCar¬ thy, who died in December, 1875, leaving two children, Nancy B. and Carlos. Again married

John C. Lillis, bom July 5th, 1840, in Kilrish, Ireland. When five years of age the father brought the family to America. Ilis father was the owner of a largo slate quarry in the old country and did an extensive business in all parts of Ireland. After living a time in Michigan the family came to this city in 1864, and have since made it their home. In the fall of 1800 John be¬ gan business for himself, logging, employing four¬ teen men and five yoke of oxen. In 1862 he en_ listed in the United States service and remained until 1865. Then returned home and until 1877 was engaged in cutting logs, winters, and contract¬ ing and building summers. In 1875 he went to the Pacific coast and spent two years, then was three years in Texas. In the spring of 1 880 he returned to this city and has since been foreman of the Seymour, Sabin and Company's building depart¬ ment. Mr. Lillis was married June 10th, 1870, to Miss Mary Carley, who was born in this city, October 29th, 1853. James E. and John S. are their children. -

August V. Linden was born in Germany, in 1837. Came to America in 1858 and settled in New Jersey. Enlisted April 27th. 1861, in Com¬ pany F, Third New Jersey, in three months ser¬ vice was honorably discharged and re-enlisted August 14th, in Company C, Fourteenth Regi¬ ment. and served until honorably discharged in 1S65. lie then went to New York city, and in 1869 came to Stillwater, which has since been his home. Mr. Linden was married September 27th, 1871, to Miss Etta lleale, who has borne him one son, Charles.

Axel T. Lindholm is a native of Sweden, bom in Guttenberg, May 9th, 1835. After graduating from Guttenberg College and Latin school, and also from a commercial college, in the same city, he came to America August 5tli, 1854, and was engaged in keeping books for a firm in Galva, Ill¬ inois, until 1856. Came to Minnesota in the fall of that year and was employed as book-keeper and cashier in the First National Rank of Mankato until December, 1871. Next went to St. Paul and in company with Colonel Hans Mattson, then secretary of state, opened a private bank under the firm name of II. Mattson and Company. In 1874 removed to Goodhue county and engaged in mercantile pursuits until the spring of 1878, then came to Stillwater and in 1880 engaged with J. S. Anderson and Company. Mr. Lindholm was married in Mankato, in June, 1860, to Miss Anna Olson. Their children are Jenny A., Anna L. and Josephine Elizabeth.

Harry C. Lindsay was bom at Springfield, Maine, June 14th, 1849. In 1850 his father died and in 1852 Harry's mother removed to Lowell, Miissachusetts, remained one year and in 1854 came to Minneapolis and until 1856 kept a board¬ ing house on the east side. At the age of four¬ teen he was deprived of his mother, and began to work in lumber mills. After working in various parts of the state he came to this city in 1880, and has since been foreman and chief filer in Ilersey, Rean and Rrown's lower mill. Married in 1878, in St. Paul, Miss Alice J. Hanley. They have two children, Grace M. and Myrtie L.

Davis Long of the firm of Larson and Long, barbers, is a native of Washington county, Min¬ nesota, born at White Rear Lake in 1860. His parents were early settlers in the state; the father died in 1864 at the lake. His mother still lives at the early home. Mr. Long entered into part¬ nership with Mr. Larson in 1880.

David Burt Loomis was born at Willington, Tolland county, Connecticut, April 17th, 1817. In 1830, his father moved to Upper Alton, Illi¬ nois, where David received a common school ed¬ ucation. From 1834, until he came to Minnesota, was clerk for different firms in Illinois. He was employed by Godfrey Gilman and Company in 1837. One night a mob attacked their ware¬ house for the purpose of destroying a press in it belonging to E. P. Lovejoy. The press was de¬ stroyed and Mr. Lovejoy killed. Mr. Loomis as¬ sisted in their fight and watched all night with the corpse. Came to Minnesota in 1843, and has since been engaged in the St. Croix valley as clerk in mercantile houses and as a lumberman. Was a member of the first territorial legislature in 1849. Enlisted in July, 1861, in Company F, Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry as first lieutenant, was promoted to captain and served until 1864, when he resigned on account of disa¬ bility. Mr. Loomis has been elected-botli to the territorial and state legislatures, besides holding numerous local offices.

York, was bom September 1st, 1861. Was edu¬ cated in the common schools and at Ilobart Col¬ lege, then learned photography, and for a time traveled through the union. In 1877, commenced business in Chicago, but after a short time was burned out. Came to this city in June, 1877, and commenced with Stratborg, whom he soon bought out. He has since enlarged and now has the finest facilities of any similar establishment in the valley. Mr. Loomis married Miss Alice J. Sinsabaugh, of Mattoon, Illinois, in 1876. She died January 4th, 1880, leaving two children: Ray E. and Bert.

George Low was bom in Clinton, Maine, March 24th, 1862. Here he acquired a common school education, and at the age of fifteen years com¬ menced his business career by constructing a large dam at Holyoke, Massachusetts. From that time he was variously engaged in different states un¬ til 1875, then came to this city and lias since been engaged in manufacturing and building, em¬ ploying, during the summer, from fifteen to twenty men. Married at Minneapolis in 1876, to Miss Ossina Pollard, of Milo, Maine; they have had two children one of whom Harry Everett is now living.

Albert Lowell was bom at Concord, Somerset county, Maine, July 10th, 1810. His early days were spent in the vicinity of his birthplace, en¬ gaged in farming on the banks of the Kennebec. In 1854 he came to this place and in the fall of the same year brought his wife and two children to their new home. Soon after his arrival, he purchased one hundred and pixty acres of land in the suburbs of the city, near Lily Lake, a por¬ tion of which is now used as the fair grounds, lie paid for the same $1,800, and in 1857 sold it to a speculating company for $16,000. He then engaged in lumbering, and soon afterward lost all his money. Then engaged in fafming until 1866, when he went into the hotel business with his brother John, and has ever since been proprietor of the Sawyer house, which he bought in 1871. He married, January 6th-, 1850, Miss Abby B. Reed of Madison, Maine. They have had four children, of whom Elmore, Charles A. and Ernest survive.

1853, and until his death was successfully en¬ gaged in logging 'in the St. Croix valley. For a few years he resided in Marine where be kept a public house. While residing at that place he was elected twice to the legislature. In all the avenues of life, public and private, Mr. Lowell made and retained many friends and admirers. He died on the 15tli of July, 1873.

John Lund, a native of Sweden, was bom De¬ cember 0th, 1843. He received a good common school education in his native country, and came to America in 1865, reaching Stillwater on the 8th of August. Was engaged in lumbering until 1870, when he opened a general store in Marine and ran it until 1874. From that year until 1880 he was town clerk and village constable of Marine. Then removed to this city, waB appointed deputy sheriff of Washington county and has since held that position. He was married in St. Paul. De¬ cember 13th, 1871, to Miss Mary Holm. Carl G. A., Ruth A., Mattie II. and John L. are their children.

Charles Lustig was bom in Stillwater May 11th, 1860. Here he grew to manhood, and received his education in the graded schools. Then he learned the miller's trade, but ill health com¬ pelled him to engage in other business, and he entered the employ of B. Thelan, where he is now located.

John Lyons, a native of New Brunswick, bom January 14th, 1830. Lived in the province until twenty-six years of age, during the latter years being engaged in lumbering. In 1 856 came to Still¬ water and began lumbering. Enlisted, in 1864, in Company B, Eleventh Minnesota Volunteers, and served until honorably discharged at St. Paul, hi 1865. Since his discharge he has lived in Stillwater. In May, 1875, he was appointed chief of police, and held the position three years. Mr. Lyons married on the 6th of December, 1866, Miss Mary Sullivan, who died March 6th, 1877, leaving one child. March 27th, 1878, married Mary Quinlan, who has borne him two children.

James Mackey, is a native of New Brunswick, bom December 25th, 1833; he lived with his par¬ ents until eighteen years of age, when he came to Aroostook county, Maine, where he resided until 1852, then removed to the St. Croix valley, spend¬ ing a short time at Stillwater, then to St. Croix Falls, engaged in a saw-mill and at lumbering un- til 1862, when he embarked in business ns one of the firm of Mackey Brothers, who carried on quite an extensive lumbering business until 1873. One of the brothers sold his interest to the remaining two, who continued until 1877, when James as¬ sumed the entire control, which he continued with success. In 1880, his drive was one and onehalf millions; in 1881, one million one hundred thousand feet. lie was married September 4th, 1862, to Miss Jane E. Sauntry, of New Brunswick. They have five children, William F., Mary J., Edward P. James II. and Alexander.

Rev. W. Mahowald, O. S. B., was l>om in Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Decemlier 28th, 1846. He remained with his parents until nine¬ teen years of age, when he began his studies in Europe. He emigrated to this country in 1868. The two first years were si>ent in travel. In No¬ vember, 1870, he commenced his studies at St. John's college, Steams county, where he re¬ mained nearly four years; in 1874 he entered the noviciate of the order of St. Benedict at the Ab¬ bey of St. Vincent, Pennsylvania, remaining one year; he returned to St. John's and completed his studies; in 1877 he was ordained, and was placed in charge of a congregation at St. Wendels, where he remained until the last of 1878, when he re¬ turned to St. Paul and took charge of the Oak¬ dale mission of Washington county; many im¬ provements in the mission were accomplished during his ministry. In 1880 he was placed in charge of the Church of the Immaculate Concep¬ tion at Stillwater, where he still resides.

Robert Malloy was born near New Castle, province of New Brunswick, in 1832. In Octo¬ ber, 1853, he with the family, emigrated to Still¬ water. Since his arrival he has given his entire attention to the lumbering business. In 1861 he embarked in the business alone until 1866, when he took as partner his brother James, until 1871, when they separated; again in 1875 they united under the linn name of Malloy Brothers; in 1880 their drive was three million two hundred thou¬ sand feet; in 1881 two and one-half millions. He was married in 1870 to Miss Jane E. Brady, of Wisconsin. She was born in Massachusetts, 1851; died 1877. By her he had three children, Charles II., Jennie M., John F. deceased. He was mar¬ ried again April 16th, 1879, to Ellen S. Phalan, of Stillwater; by this union they have one child.

Alfred Marcell, proprietor of the New Ameri¬ can sample rooms, was born in Canada, April, 1840. In his younger dnys he received a common school education, while with his father on the farm. Removing to Stillwater in 1870, he en¬ gaged in the lumber business until 1873, when he opened the Montreal saloon. He was married Noveml>er 26th, 1878. They have one son, Fred¬ die, born December 12th, 1879.

Adam Marty was born in Switzerland in 1839. His mother died and he was placed in charge of his grand parents. In 1846 they emigrated to Jliis country and located in St. Louis, when he was placed in the arsenal, making cartridges for the Mexican war. In 1879 he came to Stillwater and engaged the first year in the family of John McKusick. He then went to live with his father who was located on a farm in this county, where he remained two years. In 1852 he went to live with an uncle on a farm, attending school at Still¬ water during the winter months for two winters. In 1856 he began learning the painter's trade, which has been his business since. April 29th, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, First Minnesota Regiment; he was severely wounded at Gettys¬ burg, and lay in the hospital eight months, when the regiment was ordered to Fort Snelling and mustered out May 5th, 1864. Mr. Marty has al¬ ways taken an active part in all public enterprises; he took an active part in organizing the first fire company in Stillwater; he was elected post com¬ mander of the G. A. R. society in this city; also department commander and president of the first regimental association. He was married in 1869 to Miss Othela Hoffman, daughter of Rey. W. II. Hoffman, of this city. She and their only daugh¬ ter died in 1871.

W.C. Masterman was born in Stillwater January 14th, 1858. Was educated at the public schools; at the age of eighteen years he entered the employ of the St. Croix Boom Company as deliverer of logs to owners. Afterwards spent several years in the employ of Isaac Staples as scaler and camp clerk, then to the mill oilice for six months, to the main office in 1878, as book-keeper, where he remained until August, 1880, when he engaged to J. II. Townsliend and Company's flouring mill as cash¬ ier and book-keeper.

moved to western Pennsylvania, in May 1835, and settled on the Alleghany river near Pitts¬ burgh. At the age of ten years he was left an orphan, from that time he lived with an uncle until May 11th, 1846, when he went to Pittsburgh and engaged with Aaron Floyd to learn the car¬ penter trade, agreeing to stay until he was twen¬ ty one years of age, which he fulfilled and then engaged one year as foreman. On the 20th of May, 1852, he went to Philadelphia, then to Cape Island city, New Jersey, and engaged with a company who were building the Mount Vernon hotel, remaining six weeks; returning to Phila¬ delphia he engaged to the gas company to take charge of the erection of their ofilce buildings, until August 1st, 1852, when he removed to New York city and engaged at his trade on several im¬ portant jobs. November 5th, 1855, he came to Stillwater. He was married 8cpteml>er 13th, 1858, to Miss Elizabeth J. McKusick, eldest daughter of Capt. J. E. McKusick. On the 20th of April, 1861, ho enlisted ns a private in the First Minnesota regiment at FortSnelling. Companies B and G, were ordered to Fort Ridgley; while there he was promoted as second sergeant; in June the regiment was ordered to Washington, going through Baltimore about the time of the great riot: the "Plug-uglies" not liking the looks of the six hundred six-footers did not venture to disturb them. From Washington they were or¬ dered to Fort Ellsworth, and took partin the first Bull Run battle; soon after he was promoted to orderly sergeant. September 21st, 1 862, he was pro¬ moted to second lieutenant; October 4th, 1863, pro¬ moted to first lieutenant; being wounded at Get¬ tysburg he was discharged May 3, 1864. In June, 1864 he was employed as quartermaster with the expedition to build Fort Wadsworth; returning to Stillwater he worked at his old trade until April, 1880, when he was employed by the Standard Oil Company as superintendent of building at their farms in Polk county, Minnesota. Ilis family consists of his wife and six children, all living.

William M. McCluer, bom in Franklinville, Cattaraugus county, New York, September 6th, 1831. He graduated from the Temple Ilill Aca¬ demy, Geneseo, New York, 1850. lie studied law in Moscow, New York, graduated at the State apd National law school at Poughkeepsie in 1854, practiced in Franklinville, New York, for two years, removed to Stillwater in September, 1856 and opened an olllce in February the follow¬ ing year, and has since been actively engaged at his profession. lie was married September 27th, 1858, to Helen A., daughter of C. II. Jencks, of Waterford, Saratoga county, New York; tire union has been blessed with one child, Charles M. born August 6th, 1859.

James D. McComb was bom February 13th, 1827, in Washington county, Pennsylvania. With his parents he removed to Fort Madison, Iowa, in 1841, where he attended school for a time, then on a farm for a while when he entered Chas. Brewster's store as clerk. In 1845, he spent a short time at Copperas Creek, Illinois, in 1846, he came to Stillwater, and here formed a part¬ nership with Robt. Simpson and James S. An¬ derson in building the large stone store on corner of Main and Myrtle streets, mid then traded until 1858; in 1860, he became a clerk in the office of the surveyor general of logs and lumber of the first district. In 1867, Gov. Marshall appointed him surveyor general of logs and lumber, which office he filled for four years, when he accepted the position as clerk with his successor with onehalf interest until 1877, Rince which time ho has received a salary. Mr. McComb has always taken an interest in county affairs; in 1847, he was appointed deputy sheriff of St. Croix county, then Wisconsin territory; he served as city re¬ corder in 1859. lie was married March 4th, 1854 to Miss Eliza J. McKusick; six children were the fruits of the union: Chas. E., Mamie A., Edgar J. and Carrie Belle are living.

Alexander J. McDougal was born in Cornwall, Upper Canada, February 15th, 1851, where he lived with his parents James and Julia Ann Mc¬ Dougal, employed on the farm until 1880, when he came to Stillwater, since that time he has been in the employ of Mr. Staples. Mr. Mc¬ Dougal was married in 1879 to Miss Anna Abra¬ hams of Canada. She was born in Ilogansburg, New York, in 1857. They are the parents of a fine boy, James Edward McDougal.

John McDonald was bom in London, Canada, March 2d, 1851; he removed with his parents to Watertown, Wisconsin, when quite young. At the age of fourteen, he left his home and be¬ came a sailor, he followed the lakes during the summer and working at his trade, that of carriage painter, (luring tiie winter months until 1802, when he removed to Port Huron, then to Canada, where he remained one year at his trade. Steam¬ boating on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers as mate for two seasons, then to Montana, Fort Benton, Yankton, Dakota territory and Kansas City. From there to Texas, where he followed railroading and herding. In March, 1880, he re¬ turned to Kansas City and remained till July, when lie shipped as mate on the Belle of LaCrosse from St. Louis to St. Paul, then on the Mary Bums on the St Croix river for one month, when he settled in Stillwater in company with Daniel Morrill at his trade of painting.

Michael McIIale was bom in Ireland. At the age of fourteen lie began learning the mason's trade with his father. In 1866 he emigrated to this country, and followed his trade in New Jersey, New York, and other states. Came to Quincy, Illinois, and spent the winter of 1889. In the summer of 1840 he reached Galena and spent two years at his trade and mining. In 1842 he came to Potosi, Wisconsin, where he remained until 1849 at the same occupation. In 1849 he came to Dahkotah, or what is now Stillwater, and rented a small house of two rooms, for which he paid $8 per month rent. In 1851 lie received the first contract for the mason work on the state prison. Mr. McIIale is the oldest resident mason in the city. He was married in November, 1847, to Miss Rosanna McDermott of Wisconsin. She died in November, 1856. By her lie had seven children, five of whom are living. He was married again in 1857, to Mary Murphy by whom he had five children; four are living.

E. McKellar was bom in Middlesex county, Ontario, December 25th, 1861, where he remained until seventeen years of age attending school. Then he began learning the carriage-making trade at Belmont, Ontario. In 1867 he came to Stillwater, and engaged with Seymour, Sabin and Company at his trade. He is now foreman in the wagon-shops. He was married September 25th, 1880, to Miss A. Smithson of Hoxboro.

D. W. McKusick, a native of St. Croix county, Maine, was bom in 1838. Came to Stillwater with his parents in 1847, and has resided here since. While a young man he was engaged in rafting between this city and St. Louis, and caught a severe cold which resulted in inflam¬ matory rheumatism. For twelve years he suf¬ fered from the disease, and when he finally suc¬ ceeded in getting rid of it, found himself crippled for life. Mr. McKusick has filled many offices of honor and trust, mention of which is made elsewhere.

Ivory E. McKusick, is a native of Maine, born in Cornish, York county. July 2d, 1827. In 1846 went to Massachusetts, near Boston, s|>ent the sum¬ mer and in the fall returned home. In 1847 he came to the St. Croix valley, and has ever since been prominently identified with the interests of Still¬ water. The first two years were spent working in the old water-mill, the first mill built at Still¬ water; was engaged in lumber business until 1859. Then for a year retired from active busi¬ ness, and in 1862 was appointed guard at the prison, serving two years. In the spring of 1864 he was employed by the government to help build Fort Wadsworth, Dakota. In 1865 he returned to this city, and in 1867 was appointed surveyoigeneral of the first district of Minnesota, and held the office until 1875. In 1876 entered part¬ nership with C. J. Butler, in ware-house and ag¬ ricultural implement business. In 1877 they ad¬ ded lumber, and run it two years, since then Mr. McKusick has conducted the lumber business in¬ dividually. He was married, in the first church in the city to Miss Sophia A. Jewett, of Stillwater, February 9th, 1854. Their children are Herbert N., Myron I., and Hattie B.

Charles II. Meeds, captain and owner of the steamer, "Ida Fulton," was born at Standish, Cumberland county, Maine, July 29th, 1836. When reaching man's estate he came to St. An¬ thony, Minnesota, where he made his home and began navigating the upper Mississippi, his first trips being made on the noted old steamer, "Gov. Ramsey," which was built in 1850, and the first boat that ran above the St. Anthony Falls. Cap¬ tain Meeds run this boat for four years, his line extending from St. Anthony to St. Cloud. He then returned to his native state and remained until 1864, in the meantime serving nine months in the Twenty-seventh Regiment Maine Volun¬ teer Infantry. Returning to Minnesota he re¬ sumed river navigation, spending two years on the steamer line from St. Paul to La Crosse, Wisconsin, and in 1876 purchased the "Ida Ful-

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B. G. Merry, dentist, was born at Eclgecomb, Maine, January 7th, 1834. While in infancy his parents removed to Bath, in that state, where he acquired a common school education, then studied medicine three years, but in consequence of de¬ clining health, was obliged to turn from it. En¬ tering the office of his brother he began the study of dentistry, but ere liis profession was completed entered his country's service in the Twenty-first Maine Volunteer Infantry, being promoted to the office of first lieutenant, captain and major. At the expiration of his term of service, re-en¬ listed in 1863, in Company B, Second Maine Cav¬ alry Veteran Volunteers, and served until mus¬ tered out in 1865. Returning to his old home, he completed the profession as a dentist, and in 1868, came to Stillwater. Here he has since practiced his profession, and has won great popularity, being one of the oldest in that line. At Bath, Maine, 1856, he was united in marriage with Miss Francis C. Coburn. Charles W. is their only liv¬ ing child. Mr. Merry is a member of the order of Knights of Pythias, of which he was grand chancellor of state two years.

George Miiller, is a native of Pennsylvania, born August 11th, 1863. While yet a child he came to Stillwater, making this place his home since. He attended the graded schools of the city, then assisted his father in his labors until embarking in business for himself as a boat builder.

Phillip Muller, bom June 22d, 1826, is a native of Darmstadt, Germany, where he learned the cabinet and carpenter trade. In 1861 became to America and worked at liis trade two years in New York city. He located at Stillwater in 1866, after a brief visit in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Ten years later he embarked in the furniture trade, having previously worked at liis trade. Married Miss Elizabeth Berg, a native of Ger¬ many, in 1861. Eight children have been born to them, seven of whom are living.

J. A. Millett, clerk of the St. Croix Boom Com¬ pany, is a native of Palmyra, Somerset county, Maine. He came to Stillwater in September, ' 1867, where he has since been connected with the lumber business. During the year 1866 he began as clerk for the St. Croix Boom Company; his

Michael Moffatt, a native of England, was bom January 26th, 1824. When twelve years old, he came alone to America, and began sea life on a merchant vessel. On leaving the sea in 1839, he located on a farm in Chenango county, New York, remaining as a tiller of the soil two years, then learned the blacksmith's trade. Completing his trade in 1846, be came west and spent the time in traveling until his location at Stillwater, 1866. Being for three years in the employ of Isaac Staples and Company, he then engaged in business for himself in the pursuit of his trade, at his present location. He is one of the pioneers and has toiled hard, and is now enjoying the fruits of his labors. Married at this city, in 1865, to Miss Mary Kelley. Three children have been bom to them, Mary A., William E. and Mat¬ thew H.

B. J. Moeier was bom at Macedon, Wayne county New York, January 29th, 1847. Here he lived until seventeen years of age, then enlisted in Company II, One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth New York, as corporal, and served until honor¬ ably discharged at Elmira. Going thence to Fortress Monroe, he served one year as clerk in a store, afterward to Wayne county, Michigan, for three years. lie removed to Ottawa, Illinois, making it his home three years; thence to Still¬ water, where he has since been in the painting business. Married, in 1870, to Clara Mason. They are the parents of three children, two of whom are living.

O. Mower was bom at Glenbum, near Bangor, Maine, March 22d, 1843. He remained at his na¬ tive place until 1868, then came to Stillwater, and for three years followed the St. Croix river and worked in the lumber mills, at the end of which time he purchased the two lots where his dwelling now stands. Until 1874 his time was mostly employed in teaming and freighting, when he be¬ gan dealing in ice, and in connection has three freight teams. Miss Eva Rutherford, of Still¬ water, became his wife In 1872. Grade A. and Frank L. are their children.

fifteen years old was master of his trade. Start¬ ing for himself he passed the first six years travel¬ ing through Rhineland, Germany, and in 1864 came to America. Coming to Galena, Illinois, he remained but a brief time, then embarked on the steamer "War Eagle" for Stillwater. He then footed it to Marine and among early settlers endured the hardships of the pioneer life. Re¬ turning to Stillwater in 1867 he worked at his trade a short time then began farming, thereby accumulating enough to establish his business as manufacturer of wagons, carriages, etc. In 1858 he was married to Miss Wilhelmina Geneste. Seven children have been bom to them, only two of whom are living, Henry aud Louis.

James Mulvey was bom at Cranbrook, Kent county, England, March 25th, 1836. When thir¬ teen years old he came to America, and for two and one-half years resided in Chautauqua county, New York. In May, 1853 he located at Still¬ water, and engaged in lumbering on the St. Croix for ten years. In 1862 he enlisted in company C, Eighth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, serving until discharged at Fort Snelling in 1865. On re¬ turning he resumed his former occupation, in which he has been very successful. In the win¬ ter of 1880-81 banked over two million feet of logs. Married Miss Miranda Edwards of Still¬ water, October 20th, 1806. Arthur J., Jesse A., Edna M., and Walter S. are their children.

Hollis R. Murdock, was bom at Gouvemeur, St. Lawrence county, New York, August 15th, 1832. He graduated at Williams college, Massachusetts, in the class of 1854. Coming to Minnesota the next year he soon after settled at Stillwater. January 14th, 1850, he was admitted to the prac¬ tice of law; was elected judge of probate of Washington county in 1859, serving four terms by re-election; elected to the legislature from the Stillwater district in 1871; has been director and secretary of the Stillwater and St. Paul Railroad Company since its organization in 1807 and one of the directors of the First National bank since 1873. His wife was Sarah A. Rice, whom he married November 3d, 1857. Mr. Murdock is one of the representative men of Stillwater, and has always taken active part in the advancement of the interests of the city. He is among the oldest lawyers in the city, having been in contin¬ uous practice since 1866.