Wright County, Minnesota - Biographical sketches (2 of 2 so headed), 1915 (part 2 of 4)

Isaac Carter, deceased, pioneer of Silver Creek township, was born in Ellsworth, Maine, in 1835, youngest of the nine children born to James and Mary (Davis) Carter, both natives of Maine, who brought their family to Wright county in 1859 and took a homestead in Silver Creek township. At the outbreak of the Civil war, Mr. Carter enlisted in Company I, Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served until within three months of the close of hostilities, being mustered out by reason of having ¢ontracted the typhoid fever. He was a good soldier and saw much active service. In 1866 he married Hannah Drew, who in the meantime had secured eighty acres of government land in section 33, Silver Creek township. To this they added forty acres in the same section. There he spent the remainder of his life, dying October 5, 1903, He was a member of the G. A.R. Mr. and Mrs. Carter had one son, Reul James, born April 30, 1877. He lives on the home place with his mother and successfully conducts general farming. Reul James Carter was married in 1904 to Emma K. Becker, who died April 13, 1910, leaving three children: George R., born May 19, 1905; Merl James, born August 19, 1906; and Mildred Catherine, born March 29, 1908. Mr, Carter is a Republican and has served on the school board.

Erick Johnson Trogen was born in Sweden, December 11, 1842. He there received a good education, served as a soldier in the Swedish standing army, and married Christine Anderson, who was born in Sweden, September 15, 1838. They came to America in 1871 and located on eighty acres of timber land in section 26, Silver Creek township, this county. The first breaking was done by Mrs. Trogen with a grub hoe. They both toiled early and late and for the first ten years here lived in a log cabin. Then they erected a frame house, which is a part of the present home. In time they prospered, added another eighty acres to their farm, erected barns and outbuildings, remodeled the home and became leading representative farmers. Mr. Trogen died July 13, 1913, and Mrs. Trogen now lives on the old homestead with her son, Edward J. Although seventy-six years of age, she still retains her youthful vigor and is most interesting in her reminiscences of the early days. Mr. and Mrs. Trogen had seven ehildren: Andrew, now of Alberta, Canada, was formerly one of the foremost citizens of Silver Creek. For ten years he served as town clerk and for about twenty years taught in the rural schools. Anna is the widow of Ole Norling, of Ellensburg, Wash. ; Christine is dead. Carrie is a teacher at Jamestown, N. D-.; Julia is the wife of Magnus Anderson, of Ellensburg, Wash.; Ellen is dead; and Edward J. ewns and conducts the Home farm.

Edward J. Trogen, farmer and stockraiser, Silver Creek township, is a native born son, having first seen the light of day in section 26, this township, December 16, 1879, son of Erick Johnson Trogen and Christine (Anderson) Trogen, natives of Sweden, whose sketch appears elsewhere. Edward J. Trogen attended the public schools, and also had the advantages of a year's course at the St. Cloud State Normal School. At the-age of twenty-four he rented the home place from his father and in 1911 purchased it. This he has since continued to operate, carrying on general farming and stock raising. Mr, Trogen is a Prohibitionist in politics, and belongs to the Independent Order of Good Templars and to the M. W. A. The family faith is that of the Baptist church. Erick Trogen, the father, was treasurer of school district 95 for some twenty years. Edward Trogen was married April 25, 1903, to Anna Westling, born-September 26, 1884, daughter of Andrew and Christine Westling, natives of Sweden, now living in Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Trogen have three children: Evelyn Anna, born December 22, 1904; Robert Edward, born

Charles Felien, farmer and stockraiser, Silver Creek township, was born in Sweden, January 28, 1865, son of Johannes and Christina (Olson) Felien, who spent the span of their years in Sweden. In the family there were nine children: Kassed Marie, of Sweden; Hannah Sophia, of Sweden; John, of Minneapolis; Frank (deceased); a boy who died in infancy; Gotfreid (deceased) ; a boy who died in infancy; Amanda, the wife of Frank Abrahamson, of Silver Creek township; and Charles. Charles was reared in his native land, and in 1882 came to America and located in Minneapolis, Then he spent some time in eastern Canada, and in South Dakota. Im 1889 he came to Silver Creek township, and purchased forty acres in section 36. This he has increased until he now owns 120 acres of land on which he conducts general farming and stock raising. Mr. Felien is an independent voter. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran church. Mr. Felien was married August 6, 1899, to Hilda Caroline Anderson, daughter of Hogan and Inga Marie Anderson, natives of Sweden, who in 1888 came to Minneapolis, where Mr, Anderson entered the employ of the city. In the Anderson family there were five children: Hilda; Nanny Christina, wife of R. B. Anderson, of Silver Creek township; Beada Oliva, at home; Pere Anton, of Minneapolis; and Carl (deceased). Mr. and Mrs, Felien have had seven children: John Jelmi; Mabel Christine; Arthur Claranee (deceased): Raymond R.; Alice Theresa, Carl Emil and Edith Irene.

John Algren, an active and prosperous resident of Silver Creek township, was born in Sweden, June 1, 1867, son of Olaf Larson and Inga Erickson, who brought him to America in 1884, and located in Minneapolis, He was employed at various lines of industry for some years, and then he engaged in the refreshment business. In 1896 he purchased forty acres in section 31, Silver 'Creek township, and here he since successfully carried on general farming. He has paid especial attention to horticulture, and has a five-acre orchard of 700 apple trees, including twenty different varieties, all admirably adapted to the soil, climate and conditions of Wright county. His beautiful home, erected at a cost of $14,000, is modern throughout, and the barns and other buildings roomy and sightly. On the shore of Lime Stone lake he has a -summer cottage. His place accommodates twenty-five summer guests, and he has more applieations for rooms than he ean, attend to. He is a genial host, the location is good, and everything combines to make the place an ideal one in which to spend a vacation. Mr. Algren was married in 1888 to Josephine An. derson, a native of Sweden, and to this union were born two children, Harry is an automobile driver in Minneapolis. Axel graduated from the high school at Minneapolis, and still lives in that city. Mrs. Josephine Anderson Algren died in Minneapolis in 1884. Mr. Algren was married May 5, 1903, to Bertha Maris, daughter of John and Antionette (Casper) Maris. John Maris lived near Owatonna, in this state. He died in 1910.

Swan B. Berg, farmer, Silver Creek township, was born in Sweden, January 1, 1860, son of Bengt and Petronele (Pierson) Berg, who spent the span of their years on a farm im Sweden. In the family there were two children: Swan B. and Christina, the latter of whom still lives in the old country. By a previous marriage of the mother there were five children: Johanna, Anna, Betsey, Samuel and Peare. Their surname is Swenson. Swan B. Berg was reared in Sweden, and engaged in farming until eighteen years of age. Then he started to learn the blacksmith trade. In 1880 he came to America, lived a few months in Michigan, and then for seventeen years worked as an iron moulder in Minneapolis. In 1897 he eame to Silver Creek township, and bought eighty acres in section 24. To this he has added until he now owns 260 acres of good land. He has a fine line of buildings, ineluding a new barn 40 by 68 feet, and a silo 36 feet high. He carries on general farming, making a specialty of dairying, and has been unusually suceessful, He votes the Republican ticket, and is a popular member of the M. W. A. of Monticello. Mr. Berg was married April 3, 1886, to Matilda Johnson, who died November 24, 1901. To this union have been born five ehildren: Anna, wife of Hubert Tornel, of Monticello township; Adena Amelia, Arthur E., Benjamin E., and Myrtle Frances. The family faith is that of the Lutheran church.

P, 0. Swenson, dairyman, owner of the Meadow Vale farm, Silver Creek township, was born in Sweden, June 26, 1853, son of Swen and Ingrid Stina (Nelson) Swenson, natives of Sweden, both now deceased. In the family there were eight children: P. 0.; Matilda (deceased) ; Alexander, of Silver Creek township; Maria, wife of Mr. Pearson, of Stockholm, Sweden; Amanda, of Sweden; Olaf, of Silver Creek township; Carl (deceased); and Victor, of Minneapolis. At the age of seventeen years, P. 0. Swenson became a sailor. Two years later he teok up railroad work, being foreman of a construction crew for about five years, and station agent for about six years. In 1882 he came to America, and after a short stay in Chisago county, Minnesota, he became interested in the mereantile business in Ogema, Wis. From there he went to Ashland, Wis. In 1883 he came to Silver Creek township and bought eighty acres on section 23. By hard work, diligence and foresight he has increased this to 200 acres, and has brought the place to a high stage of development. He has named his estate the Meadow Vale farm. He carries on general farming, but makes a specialty of dairying. He has a fine herd of Hol- stein cattle, headed by a fine full-blooded bull. He is a Demoerac in politics, and has been on the town board for nine years, six of that time as chairman. The family faith is that of the Baptist ehurch. Mr, Swenson was married December 16, 1876, to Sophie Anderson, a native of Sweden, daughter of Anders and Bertha Christine (Anderson) Anderson. In the family there were seven children: Anders G., of Sweden; Lars P., of Silver Creek township; August, of Sweden; Sophie, wife of P. O. Swenson; Mary Charlotte, of Sweden; John F., of Silver Creek township; and Erick (deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Swenson have had nine children: Alphena, wife of Carl Anderson, of Buffalo, this county; Alma, wife of Aug. P. Anderson, of Monticello; Elizabeth (deceased) ; August, of Minneapolis; David, general agent for the Gloria Light Company of Chicago, his territory covering Wright, Stearns and Sherburne counties; Olive, at home; Adolph, a teacher in the Philippine Islands, in the government service; and Elvira and Ruth, who attended the normal department of the high school at Buffalo, this county, are now teaching.

Charles A. Swanson, farmer, Silver Creek township, was born in Sweden, December 13, 1850, son of Swan Nelson and Johannah Hoganson, who spent the span of their years in the old country. In the family there were twelve children: Peter J., of Sweden; Ellen Christine (deceased); Franz Gustave (deceased); Charles A.; Matilda Sophia, of St. Paul; David, of St. Paul; Gustave, of Sweden; Ada Louise (deceased); Robert, of Sweden; and three who died in infancy. At the age of sixteen, Charles A. Swanson went to Germany, where he remained for two and a half years. Then he returned to Sweden and engaged in railroad work. In 1876 he came to America and located in Stillwater, this state. In 1883 he went to St. Paul. In 1888 he brought his family to Wright county and purchased forty acres in section 27, Silver Creek township. Leaving his family on the farm, he returned to St. Paul, where he had a responsible position with the American Hoist and Derrick Company, and where he remained until 1898, when he took up his home on the farm. He added another forty acres, and in time purchased another eighty-acre farm in section 34. He now conducts general farming and stockraising on his eighty acres in section 27. His son-in-law, Frank L. Neutz, now owns and conduets the farm in section 34. In politics Mr. Swanson is a Republican. On May 16, 1881, he married Anna B. Peterson, a native of Sweden, and they have had four children: Ada Louisa (deceased); Sophia Amelia Olive, wife of Frank L. Neutz, of Silver Creek; Josephine (deceased) ; and Emil Adolph, at home.

James F. Lee, educator and legislator, was born in Clearwater township, this county, September 11, 1858, son of James and Rebeeca (Burcham) Lee, the pioneers, The father was born in

James Ff. Lek And Family

Delaware and the mother in Ohio. They came to Wright county in 1855, settling in Clearwater township, when there were only eight or ten families living in the township outside of the village. They erected a log cabin, cleared the land, underwent the usual experiences of pioneer life, and in time developed a good farm. James F. Lee was reared on the home farm, received a good education in the distriet schools, and remained with his parents until 1879. That year he entered the St. Cloud State Normal school, from which he was graduated with honors in 1882. Thus prepared, he taught school a year in Fair Haven, this being his first school. For nearly ten years, from 1882 to 1891, he alternated teaching with farming, working on his homestead in Groton, S. D., in the summers, and teaching in various places in Minnesota in the winter. In 1891 he bought a farm in section 24, South Side township, which he operated for three years. It was in 1894 that he was elected county superintendent of schools. In this capacity he served for six years. His ability, his wide experience, his scholarship, and his intimate knowledge of the affairs of the county, made him in this position a most admirable officer. A hard worker, a believer in the progressive methods in education, and a follower of the highest ideals in the instruction of the young, he won wide popularity, with pupils, parents, and voters alike. During his term of office he lived in Annandale. At the close of 1901 he moved back to the farm. A year late? he rented it, and then taught school in Fair Haven three years. In 1904 he taught in district No. 130, the district in which his farm is located. That was his last year of teaching. Since then his occupation has been that of a farmer. He has a good place, he brings to bear upon the problems of farming the same intelli, gence that he used in his career as an educator, and his operations have been unusually successful. In 1910, Mr. Lee was elected to the lower house of the Minnesota legislature on the county option issue. He was especially active while in the legislature, in all matters pertaining to prohibition and education. It was he who, in 1913, introduced the bill for county option, which was lost by a tie vote. In 1911 he introduced the law that is now in operation, providing special state aid for high schools that teach agriculture and domestic science. He also took an active part in the passing of many other important bills. Mr. Lee was married in 1888 to Annie M. Getchell, daughter of Nathaniel and Alma (Wing) Getchell, who settled in Brockway, Stearns county, this state, in the early fifties. Mr. and Mrs. Lee have two children; Alma G., who is attending Hamline University, in this state, and Robert F'., who is at home. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal church.

was also a pioneer of that county. Winslow Getchell and his son Nathaniel came to Minnesota prospecting in 1852, and, being greatly impressed with the country, he returned home after the rest of the family, and settled at St. Anthony in 1854, In 1855 they joined a party of pioneers, and settled in Brockway township, in Stearns county, on the stretch of land then known as Winnebago prairie, now called Brockway prairie. The place where they located is now owned and operated by BE. O. Perry. They and the party with them were the first settlers in the township. In their cabin in section 33, the first school in the township was opened and the first religious services held. When the township was organized, Nathaniel Getchell was elected tax collector. In 1857, when the Brockway postoffice was established, he was the first postmaster. Later im life he served in various other offices. In 1862-63 he served thirteen months against the Indians as a private in the Minnesota Mounted Rangers. Nathaniel Getchell was married May 21, 1864, to Alma M. Wing, of Vasselborough, Kennebec county, Maine. Their children were: Annie M., Carrie A., Ernest A., Herbert W., and Alma M. Mr. Getchell died in September, 1910, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Lee, of Annandale; his wife died in March, 1883, at Brockway.

The Sylvan Hills Farm consists of 948 acres of rolling land situated on the west shore of Lake Sylvia, with over a mile of splendid shore line on the lake. The soil is a very rich sandy loam, heavily covered with leaf-mould, and is very adaptable te alfalfa growing. Lake Sylvia is a clean, pure lake, very deep and with clean shore lines. It is a lake of great natural beauty, The shore lines being very irregular and nicely timbered. Two islands lend attractiveness and interest to as beautiful a lake as Minnesota possesses. The farm was purchased five years ago in its wild state, and there is now 180 acres under plow, which is less than one-fourth of the available plow land. Sheep raising has been the chief industry in the five years, and they have added materially to the quality of the pasture land. The farm is completely fenced with Page four-feet woven-wire fence and is divided into ten pastures and various fields by hog-tight wovenwire fence, well put up and in the best of condition. Roads have been constructed to all parts of the farm, making it easy to reach any point without going out onto the main roads which encircle it. The buildings, which are some fourteen in number, are all new and in perfect condition, and are especially sightly and imposing. The private residence of the owner is 28 by 42 feet, with fuli conerete basement, two and one-half stories, six bed rooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, refrigerator room, two bath rooms, two lavatories, seven closets, furnace heat. Walls are buiit for warmth - siding, building paper, sheeting, two-inch air space, and lath and pilaster. Along the east and south side of the house there is a two-story veranda, ten feet wide and fully sereened. From the upper floor of this veranda, there is a beautiful view of lake, islands and shore line. Among the nine rooms may be specially mentioned the large hall and reception room, with an open stairway in the center, and the parlor and reading rooms. The floors throughout are of maple, while the house is heated with a hot-air furnace and lighted with acetylene gas lights. The house has running hot and cold water throughout, with the most modern of sanitary equipment. The house for the employes is well suited to the comfort and convenience of those who reside therein. It is 26 by 50 feet, half conerete basement, two stories, all floors maple, five bed rooms, living room (dining room and kitchen combined), milk room, pantry, wood house, same warm construction as other house, three porches, all screened in. Among the other buildings may be mentioned: The horse barn, 36 by 56, concrete six feet up, having a capacity of seventeen horses; the cow barn, 386 by 70, with concrete floors and mangers, and Louden stanchions and equipment, ceiled; the sheep shed, 100 by 70, with house for shepherd and a silo having a capacity of 200 tons; the swine house, 18 by 50, with concrete floors and woven-wire partitions; the garage, 18 by 28, with modern equipment, oil tanks and the like, and having accommodations for two large cars; the machine shed, 36 by 48 feet; a blacksmith shop with full equipment; a conerete chicken house, 22 by 36 feet; the stucco boat house, 28 by 32, with conerete sea walls; an ice house, pump house, granary, and also smaller buildings and sheds. There is running water ''below frost'' in both dwellings, and in the horse barn, cow barn and swine house. The buildings are eight miles from South Haven, which is fifty-five miles from Minneapolis on the ''Soo'' line. The Luee electric line is now building along the east shore of Lake Sylvia, and operating forty miles out of Minneapolis. The farm is devoted to stock raising and feeding. There is a fine herd of Holstein cattle, about 800 sheep, pure-blooded Poland China swine and Plymouth Rock chickens. Two acres of the land are set to fruit.

Charles W. Sutton, who in the spring of 1909 established the '*Sylvan Hilis Farm,'' in South Side township, this county, was born in Battle Creek, Mich. He attended the public schools of Battle Creek, the Rasin Valley Seminary and the University of Michigan. In 1881 he moved to Hillsboro, N. D., where he owned and operated a wheat farm for twenty-six years. Mr. Sutton was married December 10, 1878, to Fannie Kingman, who was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They have one child, Frank E, Sutton. Frank E. Sutton was married November 2, 1912, to Evelyn H, Perkins, daughter of James T. and Carrie (Pell) Perkins. James T,. Perkins is a, member of the firm of Reberts- Perkins Company, Minneapolis. Mrs. Evelyn H. (Perkins) Sutton was born in Corning, Iowa, passed through the graded schools of Minneapolis and the Central High school of that city, and entered the academic department of the University of Minnesota in 1901.

Frank KE, Sutton, proprietor of the ''Sylvan Hills Farm,"' South Side township, was born in Battle Creek, Mich., November 1, 1880, son of Charles W. and Fannie (Kingman) Sutton. He attended the graded schools of Minneapolis, and graduated from the Minneapolis Central High school in 1901. In 1898-99 he attended the Peekskill Military Academy, Peekskill, N. Y. In 1905 he graduated from Cornell University with the degree of M. E. For five years he built railroads. He also traveled in Panama, Central America, South America and Europe on business and pleasure. In 1913 he took charge of Sylvan Hills Farm.

Frederick E. Carlisle, an enterprising farmer of South Side township, was born in Stearns county, this state, July 9, 1876. His father, Hugh Carlisle, was a pioneer farmer, and died in 1876 at the age of twenty-seven. The mother, Eliza Beilstein, after the death of Hugh Carlisle, married George W. Stokes, a retired farmer, and now lives in Clearwater village. Frederick E. Carlisle was reared on the home farm, attended the district schools, and early took up farm pursuits. In 1897 he bought 120 aeres in Clearwater township, and there carried on general farming for along period. It was in 1901 that he came to South Side township and bought eighty acres in section 22, In 1912 he bought eighty acres more, so that he now has a splendid farm of 160 acres on which he successfully conducts general farming aud stockraising. The farm is well developed, and well equipped with implements and tools. In 1909 the house was remodelled. It now is a modern residence, 16 by 24 feet, two stories, with a 12 by 24 addition. In 1918 and 1914 he built a sightly barn. It is 40 by 60 feet, with full concrete basement, and is modern throughout with stanchions and the like. Its capacity is forty cattle, eight horses and 100 tons of hay. Mr. Carlisle is one of the well-known men of the community, and is a popular member of Clearwater Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of Clearwater, and of the M. W. A., at Annandale. He was married August 22, 1898, to Louise Lyons, who was born in Clearwater township, May 25, 1883, daughter of Robert and Louise (Meacham) Lyons, the former of whom died June 23, 1908, at the age of sixty-four, and the latter of whom now lives in Clearwater township, this county. Mr, and Mrs. Carlisle have two children: Lola, born June 25, 1902, and Floyd, born December 10, 1903.

Andrew A, Elistrand, for many years a substantial citizen of South Side township, was born in Sweden, and was there reared. Tn 1881 he came to America, bringing his family. After working two years in Cokato, he bought 120 aeres in section 25, South

Side township. This land was at that time covered with trees and undeveloped. Mr. Elfstrand eleared and developed this farm, living in the meantime in a house of hewed logs, 20 by 20 feet. The furniture he made on the place. For two years he had no team. Finally he obtained a cow and a yokevof oxen. As time passed he prospered. Good frame buildings took the place of the log structure, good live stock was raised, the ground brought forth good crops, and success crowned his efforts. After a long and useful life he died in 1909 at the age of eighty-six. His wife, Carrie Hanson, died in 1907, at the age of seventy-two. The farm is now operated by the sons, Andrew and Aaron. They carry on general farming and stock raising, along the latest approved lines, and are successful and responsible men in the community. Each year for twelve years now, they have raised two acres of beets. They have secured as high as twenty tons to the aere, but the average yield is sixteen tons.

Andrew Elfstrand was born in Sweden, March 5, 1858, and was brought to this country by his parents. He is one of the popular men of the community and has served as town treasurer.

Aaron Elfstrand was born in Sweden, July 1, 1864, and is one of the well-kno.va and influential men of the community. Aaron Elfstrand was married November 21, 1893, to Carrie Johnson, daughter of Johannes and Carrie Johnson, of South Side township, the former of whom died in 1906 at the age of seventy-five, and the latter in 1903 at the age of sixty-three. Mr, and Mrs. Elfstrand have had eight children: John Ludwig was born June 24, 1894; Harold Anton was born July 31, 1896; Esther Julia was born August 10, 1898; Lambert Theodore was born October 30, 1900; Carrie Thurina was born January 13, 1902; Alfred was born June 19, 1907, and died in May, 1908; Mabel Luella was born April 19, 1908; and Arthur Herbert was born October 14, 1912,

Robert Miller, a well-to-do and prosperous farmer of South Side township, was born in Germany, August 6, 1845, son of Wilhelm and Sophia (Maurer) Miller, the former of whom died in 1880 at the age of eighty, and the latter of whom died in 1885 at the age of ninety. Robert Miller was reared in his native land. In 1870 he came to the United States, and after living two months in La Crosse, Wis., and three months in Meeker county, this state, he reached Wright county in 1871, and homesteaded 160 acres in section 18, South Side township. Five aeres had been cleared, and in this clearing stood a log house, 14 by 24 feet, with a bark roof, and part of a floor, In it was some homemade furniture. Under such circumstances he started his career here. For two years he worked without a team, and under the most primitive cireumstances. At the end of two years he secured a yoke of oxen and an old wood wagon, and a harrow with wooden teeth. The same year he erected a larger and better log house. The first year he raised twelve bushels of wheat, the second year twenty-four bushels. This wheat was cut with a eradle, and threshed by hand with a flail. In striking contrast to all this is Mr. Miller's present condition. His two hundred acre farm is as good as may be found in the neighborhood, he has all the conveniences for making farm work profitable and advantageous, and his place shows his thrift, energy and intelligence in every acre. The comfortable home was erected in 1896, and in addition to this there are the usual barns and outbuildings. Something of Mr. Miller's progress in prosperity is shown in his tax receipts. For the first five years he paid no taxes. For several years the total was $7 or $8 annually. Now he pays $115. He has served as road overseer and on the school board in early days. Mr. Miller was married in 1868 to Frederika Scheel, and to this union were born seven children: Otto, Eda, William (died at the age of two years), Emil, Rachael, Bertha and Martha. Mrs. Frederika (Scheel) Miller died in May, 1882, at the age of thirty-nine. Mr. Miller was again married, November 3, 1882, to Wilhelmina Marquardt, who was born in Germany, August 19, 1862, daughter of Carl and Augusta (Brandt) Marquardt. By this union, Mr. and Mrs. Miller have nine children: Herman, Reuben, Elizabeth, Frederick, Benjamin, Walter, Regina, Robert and Erick. Erick was drowned in the Clearwater river at the age of two years

Svend P. Madson, a prosperous farmer of South Side township, was born in Denmark, September 22, 1864, son of Mada Svendson and Christine Nelson, who came to America in 1888, and located at Albert Lea, Minn., where the father died in 1900 at the age of sixty-four, and the mother in 1910, at the age of seventy-three. After coming to America, Svend P. Madson worked seven years as a farm hand in Freeborn county. After his marriage he rented farms until 1890. Then he bought eighty acres near Alden, in the same county. Two years later he sold out and bought 120 acres in sections 22 and 28, in South Side township. This was in 1903. The land was partly cleared. He proceeded to develop and improve it in many ways. Soon after his arrival he erected a modern farm house, 18 by 28 feet, with sixteen-feet posts, and a kitchen ell, 16 by 22 feet, with fourteenfeet posts. In 1907 he erected a barn 50 by 52 feet, having a capacity of seventeen cattle, four horses and fifty tons of hay. In 1913 he built a stave silo, having a capacity of 100 tons. Mr. Madson was married May 30, 1894, to Christina Anderson, daughter of Andreas Jurgenson, of Denmark. Mr. and Mrs. Madson have nine children: Mary, Albert, Agnes, Clarence, Evelyn and Alma (twins), Myrtle, Walter and Mabel. The family faith is that of the Danish Lutheran church.

Mr. And Mrs, Fl Rb. Partridge

Carl Muehring, a well-to-do and respected citizen of South Side township, was born in Germany, February 23, 1858, son of Christian and Sophia (Poepke) Muehring, the former of whom died in 1875 and the latter in 1904. Carl Muehring was reared and edueated in his native land, and there grew to manhood, In 1883 he came to America, and for two years worked in McLeod county, this state. It was in 1885 that he came to Wright county and located in South Side, where he has since attained so notable a success. First he bought forty acres in section 16. He made a small clearing and erected a log house, 16 by 24 feet, after which he began to clear and develop the remainder. For the first two years he had no oxen. Then he secured a pair, but it was still a year later before he got a wagon. In 1887 and in 1889 he added forty-acre tracts, and in 1909 be added an eightyacre tract in section 21. He cleared all of these tracts, and gradually increased his farming operations, so that now he is one of the leading successful and substantial men of the community, and the owner of a splendid farm of 200 aeres. He still lives in the same log house, the structure having been framed over and renovated. In 1914 he erected a barn, 34 by 75 feet, having a capacity of thirty-five cattle, eight horses, and sixty tons of hay. The silo holds 100 tons, Mr. Muehring carries on general farming and stock raising. His herd of cattle consists of thirty-nine Shorthorns. His horses are of the Belgian and Percheron breeds. His swine are of the Poland China variety, while the chickens are White Leghorn. As an example of the lines into which the work is advancing it may be mentioned that in 1914, fourteen acres were devoted to potatoes. Respected as he is, it is natural that Mr. Muehring should have been called upon frequently to serve in publie office. He has been a member of the town board two terms and of the village council a similar period, as well as street commissioner five years and school treasurer six years, Mr. Muehring was married February 1, 1884, to Johanna Schildt, who was born in Germany, September 24, 1860, daughter of Jurgen and Caroline (Jensen) Schildt, who came to America in 1882, and now live in South Side township. Mr. and Mrs. Muehring are the parents of fourteen children. Sophia married Jacob Strecker, of Stearns county, and they have four children. Minnie married Henry Meyer, of Stearns county, and they have four children. Ida married Paul Lohman, of North Dakota. Anna married Emil Thiel, of North Dakota, and they have one child. William, Mary, Louis, Fred, Herman, Reinholdt, Mattie, Adolph and Carl are at home, John died in 1887 at the age of eighteen months,

Florous B, Partridge, for many years a prominent figure in the life of South Side township, Wright county, and Pair Haven township, Stearns county, was born in Ohio, duly 14, 1852, son of Thomas C, and Caroline (Root) Partridge. He was brought to Fair Haven village, Stearns county, this state, in 1856, and there grew to manhood. He started his career in March, 1870, when he became a clerk in the store of Grinols & Cooper, at Fair Haven village. The postoffice was located in this store, and Mr. Partridge was delegated to carry the mail between this point and St. Cloud. After many years in the store he secured a tract of 160 acres of land in section 22, South Side township, in Wright county. He soon, however, resumed his employment as a elerk in Fair Haven, first renting his farm, and later disposing of it. About 1885 he secured a tract of land in section 14, South Side township, and here established his home. He cleared up the land, erected suitable buildings, and became a prosperons and successful man. He was highly respected and esteemed, and his death, March 13, 1892, was sincerely mourned. Mr. Partridge was married, October 3, 1880, to Anna B. Kurz, who was born in Stearns county, Minnesota, December 23, 1860, and to this union were born three children: Walter A., born July 11, 1883; Ceeil F., born December 29, 1884; and Herbert A., who was born Mareh 11, 1890, and died September 10, 1890. Mrs. Partridge proved a loving, sympathetic wife and loyal and eapable helpmate. After her husband's death she took charge of the farm, reared and educated her boys, and gave them the best of training. They in return have been loyal sons to their mother, have always remained at home, and now conduct the home farm with her. Mrs. Partridge was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Keller) Kurz, natives of Germany. They came to Wright county in 1867, located on a farm in Corinna township, where the village of Annandale is now located. There he died, May 24, 1875, at the age of fifty-five, and his wife died November 30, 1892, at the age of seventy-two.

Thomas C. Partridge, the founder of Fair Haven village, in Stearns county, just over the line from Wright county, was born in Ohio in 1816. He was educated as a Baptist clergyman, but upon coming to Stearns county in 1856 he became a farmer. He took a very actiye part in the affairs of the village and township, and was a leading man in every respect. After a long residence here he moved to Indiana. His latter years were spent in farming and in preaching. Mr. Partridge married Caroline Q. Root, and they had four children: Payson P., of Berrysville, Ark.; Velona C.; Cecil C. (deceased) ; and Florous B. (deceased). Velona C. married J. B. Vandervort, and they live in Wilmington, Ohio.

John Weis, an enterprising farmer of South Side township, was born in Germany, May 10, 1863, son of Fred and Rosa (Maurer) Weis. The father died in 1880 at the age of forty-nine. He was a blacksmith by trade, The mother died in 1872. John

'Weis was reared and educated in Germany. In 1881 he came to America, and for several years was employed as a farm hand. In 1890 he bought eighty acres in section 20, South Side township. He cleared all the land and erected a house of hewed logs, 18 by 22 feet. The furniture was home made. He had a team of mules and a wagon to aid him in his work. His hard work and energy has won his prosperity. In 1898 he erected a home 16 by 24 feet, with a 12 by 14 ell. In 1907 he built a barn, 24 by 44 feet. It has accommodations for ten cattle, five horses and three tons of hay. Mr. Weis believes in public progress and good roads. He has been overseer of roads in his district for several years. John Weis was married October 24, 1889, to Mary Filbert, who was born in Germany, April 22, 1870, daughter of John and Mary (Gottwald) Filbert, now residents of Fair Haven. Mr. and Mrs. Weis have five children: Emma was born July 3, 1890, and married Edward Rucks. Frederick was born September 13, 1892, George was born May 9, 1896. Ernst was born February 13, 1898. Alice was born November 17, 1905.

Thomas V. Willett, a prominent farmer of South Side township, was born in Lawrence county, Pennsylvania, December 28, 1859, son of Hezekiah and Elizabeth (Stewart) Willett. The father died in 1886 at about the age of seventy-five. The mother died February 12, 1901, at the age of ninety-one. Thomas Vv. Willett was reared in Pennsylvania, and spent his early manhood there. In 1887 he eame to Minneapolis, and worked in that city four and a half years. Then he came to South Side township. For about seventeen years he rented various farms. By hard work and frugality, he was enabled to save from his earnings enough to purchase in 1909 his present splendid place of 12244 acres in section 28. In 1910 he remodeled the house. In 1913 he erected the new barn, It is 42 by 52 feet, with sixteen-feet posts, and a capacity of sixteen cattle, twenty-four horses and seventy-five tons of hay. Connected with it is a silo having a eapacity of 110 tons. The place supports a fine herd of Holstein eattle. A specialty is also made of Jersey Red swine, Pekin ducks, and Plymouth Rock fowls. The orchard contains twentytwo apple trees and thirteen plum trees, and there are also plentiful supplies of raspberries. Mr. Willett is an expert potato raiser. He favors the White Prolific variety, and in 1914 raised 2,000 bushels from fourteen and a half acres. Mr. Willett has served as constable. Mr. Willett was married September 17, 1891, to Mary E, Havican, who was born in Shakopee, Minn., February 28, 1869, daughter of John and Rachael (Rhamy) Havican. John Havican died in 1876 at the age of forty-six. His wife lives in Shakopee. Mr. and Mrs. Willett have five children: Thomas Edward, born November 14, 1892; David Elmer, born February 26, 1895; Alexander, born January 31, 1897; Lester,

Christian Strecker, a progressive farmer of South Side township, was born in Germany, November 13, 1869, son of Michael and Rosina (Diedrich) Strecker. The parents came to America in 1886 and settled in Clearwater township, this county, where they bought eighty acres in section 14, cleared and developed the place, and there remained until their death, the mother dying in 1912 at the age of seventy-two, and the father in 1909 at the age of seventy-seven, Christian Strecker came to this country with his parents, and at the age of twenty-one began working out as a farm hand. About 1894 he rented a farm in section 24, South Side township, from J. F. Lee. In 1903 he bought a farm of forty acres in section 11, in the same township. It was in 1904 that he sold out and bought eighty acres in section 15. It was not until 1907 that he moved onto this place. In the meantime, for five years, while still living on the farm, he maintained a partnership with his brother, Gottlieb, in the meat business in South Haven. Mr. Strecker now successfully conducts general farming. In 1910 he erected a barn, 46 by 54 feet, with a capacity of twenty-five cattle, six horses and forty tons of hay. In 1913 he remodeled the house. In addition to raising the usual erops and stock, Mr. Strecker has a vineyard of a quarter of an acre of grapes which are very productive. Mr. Strecker is a stockholder in the Luce electric line and the South Haven rural telephone line, and a member of the German Lutheran church. Mr. Strecker was married, September 24, 1895, to Augusta Schildt, who was born Deeember 27, 1877, daughter of John and Minnie Schildt, the former of whom died in 1912 at the age of fifty-seven and the latter in 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Strecker have had nine children: Anna, William, Loretta, Louis, Theodore, Emma, Luella, Lester and Emil. The latter died in 1898 at the age of one year.

Forsberg Brothers, general merchants, have the leading mercantile establishment in South Haven. It was organized February 1, 1911, when Albert T. and Clarence V. Forsberg, both young men of considerable business experience, purchased the general store of C, F, Peterson. The entire establishment was lost in the fire of April 11, 1911. Undaunted by this disaster, they secured temporary quarters in the Alson Noyes building, and in a few days were selling goods on a larger seale than before. Work was at once commenced on a new building on the corner of Oak avenue and Grant street. This is a modern, fire-proof brick structure, ove story, 34 by 70 feet, with steel ceiling and fulf basement. The stock consists of a complete line of general merchandise and is valued at $15,000, It is kept up to date by judicious purchasing, and the concern enjoys a large trade. The

Messrs. Forsberg are recognized for miles around as men of energy, pluck and honor, who have the interests of the rural districts at heart, and who are doing their best to build up this part of the country. Their faith in the future of South Haven is shown by their heavy investments, and this faith has already proven itself to be well justified. They are widely known for the honesty and courtesy of their dealings, and the quality of their goods speaks for itself. In 1912, a year after their modern building was completed, they erected an addition on the lot north. Like the original structure, it is fireproof throughout. It is 42 by 35 feet in size, and is occupied by the South Haven ''Teader,"' the South Haven Furniture Store and J. D. De Chaney.

Clarence V. Forsberg, of the firm of Forsberg Brothers, general merchants, of South Haven, was born in Meeker county, Minnesota, February 28, 1886, son of Swan and Christine (Tack) Forsberg. He received a good education in the district schools, was reared to farm pursuits, and remained on the home farm until he was twenty-one years of age. His first mercantile experience was in the Brusvert & Anderson Department Store, at Litchfield. After this he worked for a while at Cokato, for the Cokato Grocery Company. In February, 1911, he and his brother, Albert T., established their present business. Mr. Forsberg was married, June 27, 1909, at Cokato, to Elvina Stevenson, a daughter of Peter Stevenson, a retired merchant of Cokato. Mr. Stevenson is a man of considerable importanee. He was the leading business man of Cokato for eighteen years, and retired some twenty years ago. He is still am extensive property owner there, and holds stock in the State Bank of Cokato, the elevator and the canning factory.

Albert T. Forsberg, of the firm of Forsberg Brothers, general merchants, of South Haven, was born in Meeker county, Minnesota, January 6, 1882, son of Swan and Christine (Tack) Forsberg. He attended the district schools and learned farming from his father. He started life for himself at the age of sixteen, and for two years worked on farms in the summer time, and attended the agricultural department of the University of Minnesota in the winter. In 1901 he graduated from the National Business College in Minneapolis. With this preparation he entered the employ of the Crescent Creamery Company at Minneapolis, and was accountant and eredit man for this concern for five years. Then for four years he was manager of Thelander's store at Stockholm, Minn. Thus, when he came te South Haven with his brother, Clarence V., and established the firm of Forsberg Brothers, he had the sound experience necessary to the unusual success that he has achieved. In the affairs of the community Mr. Forsberg has taken an unusually active part. He has been president of the village couneil one year aud a member another year, and has also served on various committees and delegations. He is secretary and manager of the South Haven Rural Telephone Company, of which he was one of the principal organizers. The A. F. and A. M. at Cokato counts him as a valuable member. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran church. Mr. Forsberg was married April 25, 1905, to Annie Malmberg, daughter of Angust and Ida (Engdahl) Malmberg, the former of whom is a contractor and builder of Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Forsberg have four children, Ethel, Walter, Harold and Raymond. Gottlieb Kersten, a worthy early settler, was born in Germany, February 12, 1850, and died in South Side township, June 30, 1898, son of John and Johanna (Krueger) Kersten. John Kersten was born in Germany and brought his family to America in 1869. He settled first in Carver county, this state, where he lived for many years. He died at the home of his son, section 18, April 17, 1895, at the age of seventy-four. His wife died October 13, 1894, at the age of seventy-six. Gottlieb Kersten came to this country with his parents, and lived with them two years in Carver county before starting out for himself. In 1871 he took a homestead in section 18, South Side township. There he endured all the rigors of pioneer life. The place was covered with timber. He made a small clearing and erected a log house, 16 by 20 feet, with a shake roof, board floor, and home-made furniture. His tools consisted of little more than an axe, a grub hoe and a shovel, Fortunately he had an ox team, and these were of great assistance in clearing the farm. He secured his supplies at Fair Haven. Every time he went there with his ox team, he had to cut out a trail anew, for the trees fell down with such frequency as to make the roads impassable between trips. In 1877 his crops were destroyed by grasshoppers. But in spite of discouragements he kept on, and in time had a well-developed farm. In 1884 he sold out and moved to the southwest quarter of section 16, where he died. He was a good man and a useful citizen, and served as township supervisor for some fifteen years. Gottlieb Kersten was married December 16, 1873, to Johanna Graupmann, who was born in Germany, April 6, 1854, daughter of John and Johanna (Dozey) Graupmann, who came to America in 1869, and located at Glencoe, in McLeod county, where the father died in 1878 at the age of seventy-eight, and the mother J uly 4, 1864, at the age of forty-eight. Mr. and Mrs. Kersten had six children: Ida, Alex, Frank, Henry, Lonis and Minnie. Ida was born December 10, 1874, married Reinhardt Marquardt, lives in South Haven, and has seven children. Alex was born March 12, 1887, married Lousie Ecker, lives at MeIntosh, S. D., and has three children. Frank is a prominent man of South Haven. Henry was born May 14, 1882, and died July 13, 1889, Louis was born May 24, 1884, married Mabel Stokes, lives in St. Paul, and has

Frank G. Kersten, an energetic citizen of South Haven, was born in section 18, South Side township, October 11, 1879, a son of Gottlieb and Johanna (Graupmann) Kersten. He was reared on the farm, attended the district schools, and since he was eighteen years old has had charge of the home farm in section 16, South Side township. He makes a specialty of raising potatoes, and has been very successful in this line. In 1914 he raised 6,000 bushels on forty-two acres. For the past eight years he has purchased and sold stock and produce in South Haven, and his honorable dealings have won him high commendation, both from the farmers from whom he buys and from the produce houses to which he sells. In addition to his other holdings, he owns stock in the South Haven Rural Telephone Company, in which he is the vice president. He has been on the village council nine years, village assessor six years, and president of the school board three years. Mr. Kersten was married June 20, 1905, to Minnie Ernst, daughter of William Ernst, a retired farmer, who lives in Paynesville, in Stearns county, this state. Mr. and Mrs, Kersten have four children: Myrtle was born April 11, 1906; Grace was born October 22, 1907; Ernst was born June 20, 1909; and William was born March 8, 1914.

P, Alfred Neff, journalist and man of affairs, was born in Peru, Ind., May 17, 1870, son of Montrose and Laura (Voorhis) Neff, the former of whom died September 7, and the latter February 22, both in 1879. P. Alfred Neff left home at the age of sixteen and learned the printers' trade with the ''Publie Spirit'' at La Porte, Ind. A year later he came to St. Peter, Minn., and seeured employment on the St. Peter ''Tribune.'' From 1890 to 1902 he worked at his trade in Minneapolis, owning at different times two job printing establishments. From 1902 until the spring of 1905 he conducted the Evansville (Minn.) ''Enterprise.'' In 1906 he took eharge of the printing department of the Great Western Railroad in St. Paul. In 1909, when that plant was moved to Chicago, he became foreman of the composing rooms of the '(Northwestern Agriculturist'' in Minneapolis. August 1, 1911, he established the South Haven ''Leader.'' While this is the youngest newspaper in the county, it has next to the largest circulation. It is independent Republican in polities, and its utterances are of much weight with its 600 subscribers and its 3,000 readers. Mr. Neff is a man of influence in the community, and is highly regarded for his probity and worth. Mr. Neff was married December 26, 1891, to Jessie A. Graves, who was born September 7, 1872, daughter of James G. and Phebe (Wells) Graves. They have five children, Clifton and Marian, Laura, Josephine and Dorothy. Clifton was born November 21, 1893, and is em-

Henry C. Tessman, South Haven manager for the Central Lumber Company, was born in Carver county, Minnesota, January 14, 1871, son of Albert and Henrietta Tessman. Albert Tessman was a native of Germany, and came to: America about 1865. He settled on a farm in Carver county, and there died, November, 1911, at the age of seventy-six. His wife is still living on the home farm. Henry C, Tessman was reared in his native county, and remained at home engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1893. Then he started out and rented a farm in Delano for three years. The next year he spent in Oregon. Then he rented a farm near South Haven for one year. His first mercantile experience was obtained as a clerk for three years in the general store of R. A. Marquardt, at South Haven, Subsequently he was manager for three years for the Osborne McMillan Elevator Company at South Haven. Since 1905 he has been the South Haven manager for the Central Lumber Company. In leoking after the extensive interests of this company here he has proven a most capable man, giving entire satisfaction to his employers, and commending himself to a constantly growing list of customers by his fair dealing, courtesy and personal honor, The company has a well stocked yard and store, and handles hardware, harnesses, farm implements, furniture, cement, lime and coal. In addition to the splendid eare and attention whieh he gives to bis business, Mr. Tessman has found time to serve in publie capacities, having been on the village council two years and the school board three years. He owns considerable property inside the village limits, and not far away is his well cultivated farm which he purchased in 1910. Mr. Tessman was married October 31, 1893, to Julia Steward, who was born December 9, 1868, daughter of Calvin and Josephine Steward. Calvin Steward is a retired farmer of Buffalo. He was born April 1, 1837, and his wife was born August 8, 1849. Mr. and Mrs. Tessman have two children: Roger L. was born at Delano, Minn., August 27, 1895, and conduets the farm. Junita A. was born at South Haven J uly 17, 1899.

Almer W. Swenson, proprietor of the South Haven Creamery, was born in Le Sueur, Minn., June 15, 1884, son of Gustave and Annette (Nelson) Swenson. Gustave Swenson is now living in Minneapolis, For some ten years he was in the general mereantile business in Le Sueur. Mrs, Annette Nelson's family were pioneers of St. Peter, Minn., and were there during the Indian uprising. Almer W. Swenson was reared in his home village, and attended the district schools. In 1902 he entered the Gustavus- Adolphus College at St. Peter, Minn., and took a commercial course, graduating in 1904. After this he clerked in a store in Le Sueur for two years. In 1906 he came to South Side township, and purchased 120 acres in section 19. It was in June, 1908, when he purchased the South Haven Creamery from Sorenson & Sondergard. In September, 1910, he sold out to Schuneman & Stueck. After traveling extensively for a year and a half, he again returned to South Haven and bought back the creamery, May 11,1912. He has made a most decided success of the proposition, and is widely known and honored. He is a great believer in the future of Wright county as a dairy center, and is ready to assist in every progressive movement for the betterment of the eommunity. He is an active member of the Wright County and the Minnesota State Dairy and Buttermakers' associations. He has done good service as a member of the village council and as village assessor. He belongs to the A. F. & A. M. and the family faith is that of the Evangelical church. Mr. Swenson was married, June 9, 1914, to Minnie Kersten, born December 23, 1886, youngest daughter of Gottlieb and Hannah (Graupman) Kersten, Mrs, Swenson is a woman of broad education. After passing through the graded schools she spent three years in taking the advaneed English course at the St. Cloud State Normal School, from which she graduated in 1912. Her teaching experience covers a period of seven years, three years in South Haven village, two years in New Richland (in Waseca county), one year in Bemidji, and one year in the town of South Haven.

Henry Niklason, one of the most energetic promoters of the prosperity of South Haven, was born in French Lake township, this county, July 23, 1883, son of Mons Niklason, a native of Sweden, Upon coming to America Mons Niklason located in French Lake township, this county. In 1887 he bonght eighty acres in section 15, South Side township, where he lived until 1898, when he moved to Seuth Haven, where he now lives at the age of ninety-five. Henry Niklason lost his mother at the age of three years. At the age of fifteen he started to earn his own living by working around for different farmers. He was hardworking, industrious and saving, and in 1906 had seenred sufficient funds to start in business for himself. At a cost of $2,500 he erected a mill in South Haven, 24 by 34 feet, with an office 16 by 20 feet. The mill has a capacity of grinding 200 sacks of feed daily. In connection with this business he handles all the flour of South Haven, dealing in such brands as Bell Grade, Maple Lake, Paynesville, French Lake, Fair Haven and Pillsbury. He also deals in gasoline. Mr. Niklason's greatest accomplishment, and probably the greatest achievement in the history of the village, was the installation of an electric light plant in connection with the mill. He conceived the idea in August, 1911, and on November 15, 1911, the current was turned on. South Haven was the first village in Minnesota, outside of those immediately tributary to the larger cities, that was given a twenty-four hour service. The first equipment was a single unit plant, consisting of one seven and one-half kilowatt dynamo, one Bates & Edmunds twelve horse-power gasoline engine, a two panel switchboard and a storage battery of sixty-five cells. In December, 1912, Mr, Niklason added another engine, twenty horse-power, a ten-kilowatt dynamo, and two more panels on the switchboard. The current lights 700 globes in twenty-eight residences and twentytwo business blocks, and ten street lights, and also furnishes power for thirteen motors of from one-eighth to one-half horsepower, In addition to this, Mr. Niklason has still more ambitious plans for the future. He is a useful citizen, ever ready to take a share in anything that has for its object the advancement of the welfare of the village. Mr. Niklason was married, March 17, 1911, to Augusta, a daughter of Paul May, a pioneer farmer of Stearns county.

Charles McCarthy, a territorial, pioneer of Wright county, was born in Ireland in 1813. He came to America early in life, and in 1856 came to Wright county and took a farm in Maple Lake township. Starting with a tract entirely covered with timber, he first made a small clearing and erected a ernde log cabin. Then he planted a garden in the clearing among the stumps. Gradually he cleared off more land, increasing his acreage of tilled land from year to year until he had as good a place as could be found in the neighborhood. At a suitable time he replaced his log house with a comfortable frame structure, and the straw and brush lean-to that originally sheltered his stock was replaced by a frame barn and other farm buildings. He made a success of his farming operations, became a respected citizen, and was well liked throughout the community. Im 1900 he and his wife retired from active farm life and moved to Buffalo, where they took up their residence with his brother-in-law, John Schatter, remaining there for the remainder of their days. He died June 11, 1905, and is laid to rest in Lake View cemetery, at Buffalo. Mrs. McCarty died in November, 1913.

John Schatter, for many years a hotel man in Buffalo, was born in Germany, May 19, 1837, and came to America with his parents in 1844 and Iceated in Missouri. For several seasons he was employed on government boats on the Missouri river. In 1856 he came to Minnesota, and located on a farm in Maple Lake township, this county, where he lived until 1884. In that year he located in Buffalo, and bought the old American House, then very small. He remodeled it and put it in its present shape except for the baths and heat which have since been added. He also conducted a livery barn in connection. This department he sold in January, 1908. In addition to these properties he also owned land near the center of the village of Buffalo, and lots on the shores of Lake Pulaski. Mr. Schatter died March 26,1908, John

Commercial Hotel, South Haven

Schatter was married, June 11, 1866, to Rebecca Arkebaur, who was born in Germany, April 7, 1848, and eame to America in the fall of 1865. This union was blessed with ten children: Louisa (deceased), Josephine, now Mrs. Andrew M. Grogan, of South Haven; John, a mason and carpenter, of Buffalo; Mary, now Mrs, ©. C. Curtiss, of North Dakota; Louis (died in infancy), Annie, now Mrs. Joseph Hopkins, of Seattle, Wash.; Amanda, now Mrs. William Erickson, of California; Charles, a mason and carpenter, of Lake Pulaski; an unnamed infant (deceased), and Eva, now Mrs. E. J. Wiggins, of Seattle, Wash.

Andrew M. Grogan, proprietor of the splendid Commercial Hotel, at South Haven, was born in St. Paul, Minn., December 19, 1870, son of Mortimer and Anna (Danaher) Grogan, the former of whom died in 1877, and the latter in 1909. Although his father died when Andrew M. was but seven years old, the boy's desire to follow in his father's occupation of railroad man remained through all his youthful years. At the age of sixteen his desires were realized when he secured work as a railroad helper. So rapidly did he advance that at the age of eighteen he was a fullfledged conductor in charge of a train.. For some quarter of a century he was employed in various capacities by different railroads in Oregon, British Columbia and nearly all the western states. It was in 1912 that he came to South Haven and built the Commercial Hotel. He is a genial, whole-souled man who numbers his friends by the hundred, and his coming te South Haven was a valuable acquisition to this village. Mr. Grogan was married December 9, 1908, to Josephine Ethel Schlatter, who was born February 2, 1873, daughter of John and Rebecca Schatter. In 1900, Mrs. Grogan, then Miss Schatter, bought her father's hotel in Buffalo, and suecessfully condueted it for eight years. On starting she had $2.10. When she retired she had a neat competence.

The Commercial Hotel, at South Haven, of which Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Grogan are the proprietors, has been called the best hotel between Minneapolis and Winnipeg, and it is certainly the best hotel in Wright county, excellent though some of the hostelries in this county are. The hotel is characteristic of South Haven, and this hotel, the creamery and the near-by lakes are probably the features that have made the village most widely known. Following the fire of 1910 the village had no hotel. Various propositions for such an establishment were considered, but none were accepted until Mr. and Mrs. Grogan appeared in the fall of 1912. The plans which they brought were well in keeping with the neatness and stability of South Haven's business section, and they were warmly welcomed. A site was chosen and work begun. On Friday, December 13, 1912, the place was opened with a banquet and elaborate reception, which is still regarded as one of the most notable social events in the history of the village. The hotel, in structure, arrangement, finish and service, exceeded even the most elaborate hopes of the most sanguine. The building contains twenty rooms. It is 46 by 96 feet, with screened verandas front and rear. The structure is fireproof, steam heated, supplied with hot and cold running water, and has continuous electrie light service, each room having the patent kneb switch. The floors of the first story are covered with cork and layed with battleship linoleum. The rooms are twelve feet high, and the ceilings of the office, dining room, kitchen and buffet are of steel. The finish is in natural birch, finished with Lucas flat paint. On the second floor are the bedrooms, where the beautiful furnishings include brass enamel beds. The rooms are nine and a half teet high, well arranged, and all light and airy, cool in summer and warm in winter. The finish is in Georgia pine. The general spirit of the whole place is one of convenience, sunshine and cheer, The spacious office, the large windows, the parlors, halls, dining room and sleeping rooms, together with the harmonious blending of the tints of walls extending even tc the electric globes, and the comfortably furnished and faultlessly clean rooms, all appeal to the guests. The basement is another special feature, and is cleaned and scrubbed and kept as neat as any other part of the hotel. It is well arranged and ventilated, and built with fall cement walls and floors. A motor does the pumping and furnishes power for the eleetrie washing machines, being run by a dynamo from the Niklason electric light plant. This basement extends under all the hotel and is divided into several departments, the vegetable cellar, the fruit room, the storage rooms and sample rooms, aside from the large main room. Everything in the basement is planned along the latest sanitary lines, and is a matter of particular pride to the owner. A predominant characteristic of the hotel is its culinary department, whieh is in the capable hands of the landlady, and this, as well as the appointments of the establishment, has given the place its popularity. The hotel is a distinct advance in Wright county life, a feature that marks an important stride in village progress and growth,

Olof M. Titrud, an estimable and substantial pioneer, was born in Norway, in March, 1840, and died in Wright county at the age of fifty-nine in 1899. He was reared in his native land and was there married. Immediately after his marriage he started with his bride for the United States. After thirteen weeks spent on the water, they reached Quebec, and then came by way of Chicago to Prentice, Wis. From there, by wagon and stage, they came to a point near Baldwin, Wis,, in St. Croix county. There Olof cut wood and did various other work. A short time later he came to Minneapolis, and then into Wright county to look up a claim. He secured eighty acres in section 19, Stockholm township, and then went back after his wife and his daughter Matilda, who had been born in Wisconsin. He reached Watertown, and hired an ox team to drive them to Rice Lake. On the way the wagon was overturned, the mother and baby were thrown out and a wheel passed over the baby's body, fortunately, however, without seriously injuring the child. For a while they lived with the Klingenberg family, after which they moved into a square shack built on their own claim. Mr. Titrud came here with $200 which he had earned in Wisconsin. He paid $9 an acre for his land. He also earned more money by using his ox team to draw ties from Collingwood for the use of the railroad, As the years passed he developed a fine farm. He cleared up the place, added another forty acres and made ¢nany improvements. The estate is now one of the best in the neighborhood. It has been named the ''Titrud Farm.'' The sightly briek house was erected in 1903. The modern round barn, sixty-seven feet in diameter, with a silo in the center, is a model of its kind, and remarkable for its convenience. Mr. Titrud was a strong man physically, and was considered the strongest man in this locality. His wife, who was born in 1841, is still living. In the family there were twelve children: Matilda (deceased), Martin, Julia, Christine, Ole, Amanda (deceased), Emma, Victor and Anna (twins), Carl, Emil and Albert 0.

Albert 0. Titrud is one of the leading young men of Stockholm township. He was born on the homestead where he still resides, August 16, 1883. He attended the district school, also the State Agricultural College at St. Anthony Park, and was reared to farm pursuits. He has eharge of the farm, and has ably continued the splendid suecess made by his father. He is a progressive man in every way. His general farming operations are conducted along the latest approved methods, and he makes a specialty of Minnesota No, 18 Yellow Dent seed corn. He also raises Barred Plymouth Rock fowls and thoroughbred Holstein cattle. He is president of the Farmers' Club and justice of the peace. Mr. Titrud was married, October 24, 1914, to Alice Elleyold, of Emerald, Wis. She was born October 23, 1891, in Forest township, St. Croix county, Wisconsin, daughter of Halver and Oline (Strand) Ellevold.

Peter Moody, now deceased, whose original name was Peter Modig, was born in Sweden, in September, 1825, son of John and Anicka Moody, who spent the span of their years in Sweden. The children in the family were Erick, Peter, John, James, Ole, Christina and Kisa. The first to come to the United States was Erick. He located in Buffalo, this county, and fought in the Civil war. John came next and located on a farm in Stockholm township, this county. Peter was reared in Sweden and married

Ingeborg Anderson, born in September, 1828, and died in April, 1904. In 1864, Peter and his wife, and three children, John, James and Mary, eame to the United States. They reached St. Paul by way of Quebec, and then came by mule team to Carver county, where they rented a farm, In 1865 they came to Wright county and seeured eighty aeres in section 14, Stockholm township. The tract was covered with woods and there were no roads. For #20 they bought a pair of steers and broke them for use in clearing the land. Sometimes Peter Moody went to Watertown after his supplies. Once he went to Kingston and returi. a distance of twenty miles, bringing a sack of Hour back on his shoulder. The first winter was au especially hard one. Que night when he and his brother Ole had driven to Watertown and were on their return, the cold was so intense that Ole was frozen to death. Before the house was reached a heavy snow began to fall, and the people in the cabin were soon snowbound with the dead body, A rude coffin was made, and it was several days before the burial could take place. As the years passed, prosperity came to the family. Peter Moody gradually added to his possessions until he owned 240 acres. He erected modern buildings and made many improyements. In every way he was a useful citizen. He helped to organize the Swedish Lutheran chureh at Mooers' Prairie, and was a charter member, deacon and trustee. He also assisted in starting the school. For a time he was town supervisor. After a long and successful life, he died in 1905. In addition to the children brought from Sweden by the family, four were born here. They were: Gustaf, Anton P., Louise and Otte.

Anton P, Moody, a leading farmer of Stockholm, was born on the home farm and was there reared. His splendid estate in section 15, known as High View Farm, consists of 104 acres, and is a model place in every respect. When he took possession of it the land had been cleared and broken, but the buildings were old. He has erected modern buildings, and has brought the farm to a high degree of cultivation. He successfully carries on general farming, but his especial pride has been in his stock. In township affairs he has been unusually active. He is now town clerk, he has been supervisor three years, treasurer seven years, and member of the school board for the past sixteen years in succession. For twelve years, until his resignation in 1913, he was local agent for the Mutual Insurance Company, and did considerable business in this line. Anton P. Moody married for his first wife Charlotte Johnson, of Sweden. She died in 1891 at the age of thirty-four, leaving one child, Liontena. In 1908 he married varoline Olson, who died in 1913 at the age of fortytwo.

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Gustaf Moody was born on his father's homestead, June 25, 1866, and is now the oldest living native of Stockholm township. He attended the rural schools and has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits on the family homestead of 200 acres, the other forty having been sold. In 1910 Mr. Moody rented the farm and has now practically retired. He has been town treasurer two terms.

Nels Monson, one of the honored pioneers of Stockholm township, was born in Vermland, Sweden, April 17, 1845, son of Ole and Ingeborg (Nelson) Monson. In 1866 a party left Sweden for Ameriea. It consisted of Erick Monson, a deaf mute; his brother, Nels; his brother, Ole; Ole's wife, and Ole's children: Nels, Carrie, Erick, Magnus and Ingeborg. They left Sweden April 24, were on the water seven weeks, and reached Chicago June 24, 1866. The adult male members of the party found employment in various places in Nlinois. Ole Monson secured work in De Kalb, Ill, where he worked in a brick yard at $30 a month. The son, Nels Monson, secured work on a farm for two months at $20 a month. After the father's month was expired he came with his son Erick to Carver county, Minnesota. Nels found them a month later, living in a railroad shack at Jordan. Nels secured work on the railroad from October 1 to the middle of December. Then he chopped wood all winter. In the spring, the family located on a farm in Carver county. In the fall of 1867 they moved to Stockholm township, Wright county, where the father, Ole, and the son, Nels, each secured a claim, A cabin was erected on the claim of Nels. They had no oxen and times were very hard. The first erops were planted between the trees with a grub hoe. Watertown was the nearest place where supplies could be purchased, Often they paid $2 for wheat, which they also had to have ground and carried to their home. For corn bread they ground corn in a hand coffee mill. They were finally enabled to purchase a pair of young steers, but as they were unable to break them, they traded the steers for a pair of old oxen. After living for a while in the eabin on the claim of Nels, they moved to a cabin erected on Ole's claim. In 1869 they got their first wheat crop, consisting of 230 bushels. They went to St. Paul and secured a horse-power thresher. With this they threshed their own crops, and also did considerable work for their neighbors. Ole Monson cleared up his original tract, and added land from time to time until he owned 240 acres of land. His cabin, now sided up with boards, is still standing. He died in 1902 at the age of eighty-nine years. His wife died in 1900 at the age of eighty-four. Nels Monson remained with his parents, working part of the time on the railroad and part of the time on the claims. After his marriage, in 1870, he and his wife moved into their log cabin. He cleared up the tract and later added forty acres of railroad land. There they have since continued to live. In 1898 the log cabin was replaced by a splendid brick residence, and suitable barns and sheds have been erected as needed. The home is surrounded by spacious lawns, and everything about the place is an evidence of the thrift and industry of the owner. The farm is called ''The Pinewood,'' and is known for its high-grade horses, Chester White swine and thoroughbred Holstein cattle. Mr. Monson is a successful farmer, has been township supervisor, and has served for the past six years as trustee of the Swedish Lutheran church of Stockholm. He was married, November 11, 1870, to Ellen Peterson, who was born in Sweden, September 9, 1854, 'and came with her mother to Wright county, her father, Nels, having arrived the previous year. Mr, and Mrs. Monson have had eleven children. Emmanuel was born October 3, 1871. He is a well driller and carpenter in Willmar, this state. August William was born March 11, 1873, and died at the age of six. John was born May 24, 1876. He is a buttermaker in Canada. Hulda Lavina was born January 30, 1878. Ida C. was born March 18, 1880, and died at the age of eight years. Albert William was born April 6, 1882, taught school for four years, and he is now the storekeeper at Rice Lake, Stockholm township. Lillian Florence was born June 2, 1884. Otto Theodore was born May 22, 1886, He and Ernest operate the home farm. Elmer Eugene was born March 17, 1888. He ia an electrical engineer. Ernest Godfrey was born July 22, 1890. Mabel Mathalia was born May 30, 1894, and became a school teacher. John, Otto and Ernest have taken homesteads in Canada, which they still own.

Nels Peterson, now deceased, an esteemed early pioneer of Stockholm township, was born in Sweden in 1822, there grew to manhood, and married Karin Peterson. In 1864 he came to America. For a year he lived in Carver county, this state, and then came to Wright county and located on a homestead of eighty acres in section 14, Stockholm township. This year (1865) he sent for his family to join him on his homestead in the woods, He was a hard worker and a good manager, and beginning with this wild tract of eighty acres he set at work with great zeal to establish for himself and family a home in the wilderness. He built a log cabin and cleared his land, experiencing all the privations and rigors of pioneer life, His devotion to his life purpose received its just reward and he was enabled to add to his possessions until he owned 240 acres of good land. In time he erected a good frame residence and suitable outbuildings. On this place he farmed successfully until his death in June, 1904. His good wife died in September, 1909. Their five living children are P. T., Ellen, Nels, Gustaf and Otto. P. T. took the name of Nelson, after the old country custom, El'-n is the wife

Emil H. Ek, an enterprising and scientific farmer of Stockholm township, was born in a log eabin on the old homestead where he still resides in section 4, July 7, 1867, son of Erick and Karin (Erickson) Ek, the pioneers. In the spring of 1866, the parents, accompanied by their three children, John, Caroline and Erick, started for the United States. Erick died on shipboard. After a voyage of seven weeks the family landed in America, and after a trip of ten more weeks they reached Carver county, in this state. There the father, Erick, worked as a farmhand until fall. In the fall he blazed a trail to Stockholm township and secured a claim of eighty acres in section 4, He built a dugout, and in this his family lived until the next spring, when a loge house was erected. The claim was situated in the dense woods and no roads had been built. Both provisions and money were scarce. Erick Ek brought supplies on his shoulder from Minneapolis, and flour from Kingston. He planted corn among the stumps, and when it was ripe ground it in a eoffee mill. For two years he had no oxen, but by working on the railroad he secured enough money to buy a cow. He cleared up the place, and added forty acres to it. In 1882 he erected a new house, and from time to time he built barns and sheds. Erick Ek is now one of the prosperous men of the community, He has been on the town and school board, and is a stockholder in the Stockholm Co-operative Creamery Association and the Cokato Farmers' elevator. The Swedish Lutheran church in Stockholm township numbers him as one of its charter members. In addition to the children he brought with him to this country, two more, Emil H. and Peter E., were born in this country. Mrs. Ek died September 16, 1913. Emil H. Ek grew up on the homestead where he was born, attended the district school, and with the exception of four years in the Dakotas and five years in Montana, has always remained at home. He rents the family homestead, and has given it the name of Oak Hill Farm, His progressiveness is shown by the fact that he was the first man in Wright county to register his farm name with the register of deeds. He carries on modern farming along the latest approved lines, and has been very successful, His rose comb Brown Leghorn chickens are prize winners, and his registered thoroughbred Guernsey cattle form a splendid herd, A special feature of the farm are his mule-foot swine. These creatures do not have a split hoof, and they grow to enormous size, Mr, Ek is a Republican and strongly favors county option. He has been before the people as a candidate for the legislature. He was married, August 8, 1891, to Caroline Hedberg, who died September 7, 1892. On April 16, 1897, he

Peter Herman Eklof, whose work has had an important part in the upbuilding of Stockholm township and vicinity, was born in Sweden, September 17, 1841, son of Henry Peterson and Walberg (Anderson) Peterson. In the family there were four children: Nels, Carrie, Anna and Peter. Peter was the youngest. He was reared in Sweden and there grew to manhood. In the spring of 1865 he came to America, the ocean voyage occupying seven weeks. From Quebec, Canada, where he landed, he came to Carver county, this state. In the summer he came to Wright county, and in the fall he located on a tract of eighty acres in section 8, Stockholm township. With him came his bride. The tract was covered with woods and no roads had been built. He erected a log house, 12 by 12, with an earth floor, and into this he and his wife moved. That winter he chopped down some of the trees, and in the spring he planted potatoes among the stumps. First he had a team of mules to help him. Later he was able to buy a pair of oxen. He was a carpenter by trade, and helped to erect many of the early houses in Stockholm and Cokato townships, and in Cokato and Dassel village. Sometimes when he was away, trying to earn a few dollars, his wife would walk to Winsted, twelve miles away, or to Kingston, fifteen miles away after flour and other supplies. Thus the two toiled together until more prosperous times came. By adding to his farm from time to time, he finally secured 200 acres, most of which he cleared himself, For two summers he was in North Dakota, between Castleton and Mapleton, working for Frank Dalwimple, and engaged in building a hotel, residence and elevator. Always a hard worker, he spent his life in toiling early and late, and well deserved the full measure of success with which he met. He was never too busy, however, to take an interest in publie affairs. He helped to build the first Lutheran church and the first school house in Stockholm, and was one of the charter members and a deacon of the church. Mr. Eklof has now practically retired from the more strenuous duties of life, and is enjoying the fruits of his many years of hard toil. Mr. Eklof was married in Sweden to Ingeborg Erickson, and they have had four children: John, Ida, Matilda and Victor E. Victor E. is an architect in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. Ingeborg Erickson Eklof died in 1913 at the age of seventy-two years and three months. In March, 1914, Mr. Eklof married Christine Johnson, widow of C. L. Johnson. She was born in Sweden, and upon coming to America many years ago, located in Stockholm township.

Edwin A. Danielson, the skilled and capable manager of the Rice Lake Co-operative Creamery, was born on section 3, Stockholm township, July 24, 1892, son of Hans Nels Danielson and his wife, both natives of Sweden. Hans Nels Danielson was reared in Sweden, was there married, and there had two children, Peter and Carrie. In 1880 he and his wife and children came to America and located in section 3, Stockholm township. Later they moved to section 9. Beginning in a primitive way, they in time achieved prosperity, and their 160 acres became a well cultivated farin. Hans Nels Danielson died in 1900, his wife having passed away two years previous to this. Edwin A. Danielson was the only one of the children born in Minnesota. He was reared on the home farm and attended the district schools. He also took a commercial course in the Minnesota Business College at Minneapolis. Later he entered the employ of the Stockholm Co-operative Creamery Association, remaining one year and two months. Subsequently he operated the home farm for a year. Then he entered the Dairy School of the University of Minnesota. With this preparation he returned to Stockhelm township in April, 1914, and assumed his present position. He has been very successful, is well liked, and is thoroughly familiar with his business. He takes part in the various butter-making contests and always makes a good showing. A leader among the younger people, he takes an active interest in the various societies of the Lutheran chureh of Stockholm township, and his many genial qualities are highly appreciated. Mr. Danielson married Laura Lundberg, of Litchfield, a daughter of the Rev. O. J. Lundberg.

Lars Peter Osterberg, one of the old settlers of Stockholm township, was born November 13, 1837, in Lekasa parish, Skaraborg's Lan, Sweden, son of Andrew Anderson and Anna Anderson. In the family there were six children: Andrew, Lars Peter, Jolin, Johanna, Maria and Christine. A few years after the death of his father, he, in company with his mother and three sisters, emigrated to America, arriving in Carver county, Minnesota, June 6, 1868. He attended the school in Carver, which at present is known as the Gustavius Adolphus College, and located at St. Peter, Minn, On December 28, 1869, he was married to Christina Johnson, who had emigrated the previous summer, She was born in Bittana Parish, Skaraborg's Lan, Sweden, October 16, 1844, daughter of Johannes Johnson and Stina Johnson. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Lagerstrom in their recently constructed log cabin, which still remains on the farm, At this time the country was sparsely settled. Mostly the sturdy Vikings from the North had ventured to take possession of a locality where the war whoop of the savage Indians had barely lost its echo. Deer, bear and other wild animals were plentiful. While the early days were full of hardships, owing to the fact that the country was covered with a dense growth of hardwood timber and underbrush, the persistency of the woodsman's ax eventually opened rich fields for cultivation. Oxen were the main beasts of burden. During the early days he held various township offices, assisting in laying out roads and other general improvements. In 1877 he was one among those who were instrumental in effecting the organization of the Stockholm Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of which he was elected president in 1883, serving for twenty-two years, resigning in the year 1905. He and his wife have been active members of the Moores Prairie Swedish Lutheran church ever since they located here. In the family there are nine children, namely: John August, Carl Edwin, Frances Oscar, Joel Alfred, Herman Victor, Mathilda Josephine, Arthur Gotfrid, Albert Mathias and Clara Maria. The entire family are still living. George W. Hagberg, the active and capable manager and buttermaker of the Stockholm Co-operative Creamery Association, was born on the family homestead, section 26, Stockholm township, January 24, 1884, son of John J. and Christine (Peterson) Hagberg. John J. Hagberg was born in Vastergoteland, Sweden, April 12, 1824. He was there married and by this marriage had nine ehildren. Six, Mary (deceased), Hannah, Christine (deceased), Emily (deceased), Kate and Mamie, were born in Sweden. Three, Carrie, Emma and a boy that died in infaney, were born in the United States. The family left Sweden in 1862, and in due time reached Carver county. After about a year there they came to Wright county and located on a tract of eighty acres of woodland in section 26, Stockholm township. No roads had been built, and in order to reach the place with the ox team, a trail had to be eut through the forest. A log cabin was erected and into this the family moved. Often the father went to Minneapolis and Watertown for supplies, sometimes bringing the materials home on his shoulder. The mother died and the father, for his second wife, married Christine Peterson. By this marriage there were four children: George W., Charles A., Hulda E. and Edwin T. John J. Hagberg lived on the homestead until 1891, when he moved to Cokato. In 1901 he moved onto a tract of eighty acres in section 7, He died on Christmas morning, in 1904. His wife is still living. He was a devout Lutheran and helped to organize the Swedish Lutheran church of Stockholm, George W. Hagberg spent his boyhood on the home farm and at Cokato. He attended the district schools, the Cokato high school and the Minnesota Business College, at Minneapolis, At the age of sixteen he started out for himself by taking charge of a farm in section 7, Stockholm township, for five years. In 1909 he started work for the Stockholm Co-operative Creamery. In 1907 he took a course at the Dairy School of the University of Minnesota. Im 1908 he went te Kidder, S. D., where he was engaged in creamery work for a year. It was on January 1, 1909, that he assumed the duties of his present position. His years of service have demonstrated his splendid ability. He is an adept at his trade, he is a good business manager, and he has a faculty of making himself well liked by the patrons. He has taken part in various buttermaking contests of state and national scope, and has won many diplomas, banners and trophies. Mr. Hagberg won the six months' contest held by the Dairy and Food Department at St. Paul, having the highest average score for six months. He received the diploma, also a gold watch. In October, 1914, by appointment of Governor Adolph O. Eberhart, he represented the state at the national Dairy Show held at Chicago. Mr. Hagberg is a believer in the betterment of farm conditions, and in beautifying and improving creamery surroundings. The creamery which he has in charge is surrounded by a beautiful lawn, and everything about the place is splendidly kept. On June 28, 1909, Mr. Hagberg married Anna L. Hanks, daughter of Thomas J. Hanks, of Kidder, S. D. Mr. and Mrs. Hagberg have two children: Maurice E., born April 26, 1910, and Dorris M., born September 18, 1911.

Andrew Johnson, a pioneer, was born in Helstad, Sweden, August 27, 1827, and in 1852 came to the United States with his brother, Nels G. Johnson. They settled in Illinois. On August 5, 1855, Andrew Johnson married Julia Augusta Matilda Michaelson, who was born in Christiana, Norway, February 7, 1835, and in 1854 cume to America with her parents, the voyage taking seven weeks and two days. A short time after they were married, Andrew Johnson and his wife came to the Northwest. The first child, Mary by name, was born in St. Paul, September 4, 1856, and died in Canada, October 7, 1913, Andrew Johnson secured work in the brick yard at Dayton Bluff. After a time they moved to Carver county. There another child, Sophia, was born, July 12, 1859. She died at the age of thirteen. After living at that place for a while, they took up their residence on the prairie south of Litchfield. There another child, John Fred, was born, February 14, 1862. In the summer of 1862 they came to Stockholm township by way of Hutchinson, driving with an ox team to section 4, where they located on eighty acres. This tract was nearly all covered with woods, but there was a small prairie on it, They erected a log house, and prepared to establish for themselves a home in the wilderness. Times were hard and provisions were scarce. Often members of the family walked to Carver and Kingston for supplies. For some two years their staple diet was corn bread made from corn ground in a hand eoffee mill. During the first Indian fright they received word of the uprising at midnight. With their ox team they fled to Rockford, taking with them as their only food some bread just out of the oven. The Dustin family were murdered in a wagon borrowed from the Johnson family, and it was Mrs, Johnson who helped prepare the bodies for burial. But the Indian fright was soon over, and the people resumed the task of developing their farms. To his original tract in section 4, Andrew Johnson added forty acres of railroad land in section 5. On this farm in sections 4 and 5 the family lived for many years. It was here also that six of their children were born. Robert A. was born June 29, 1864, and died June 11, 1882, Emma was born May 25, 1866. Frank Theodore was born May 25, 1869. Nels August was born December 20, 1871, and died at the age of two weeks, Carl William was born October 6, 1874. Hannah Augusta Sophia was born August 1, 1879. In 1891 they moved to section 9, where they built a modern home and made many improvements. Andrew Johnson died January 30, 1910, in the faith of the Swedish Lutheran church of Stockholm, which he helped to organize and of which he was one of the trustees. Carl William was reared in this township and made excellent progress in the district schools. Tle has devoted his life to farm pursuits, and now owns the home place of 165 acres. He successfully carries on general farming, and takes pride in his high-grade live stock, especially in his pedigreed Guernsey cattle. C. W. Johnson was married to Sophia Carlson, a daughter of John Carlson, of Stoekholm, and they have six children: Berton, born August 27, 1906; Violet, born July 24, 1907; Clinton, born October 17, 1908; Evelyn, born January 24, 1910; Gladys, born July 5, 1911; and Raymond, born September 22, 1912.