Hay Creek Township

Hay Creek Township

This township was organized in 1858. The first settler was Mr. Eger, who located a claim on section two, near the line of Wacoota township, in the spring of 1854. Erenest Schubert, Mr. Wakefield, George Steele, and Henry Einnzih settled in the township in 1854. In the fall of that year George Frederick, father of Mr. Frederick, of the firm of Frederick & Hack, Red Wing, came to the township, but removed to Belle Creek immediately after.

The first school house was built of logs in 1857, on section 24, where the Wells Creek mills now stand. This school was taught by a young man named Graves.

The first marriage was solemnized between E. Schubert and Miss Rheinhart, in 1859, by William Hay man, the first justice of the peace in the township.

This township was organized in 1858. It was named in honor of Florence Graham, daughter of Judge Chris. Graham, now of Red Wing. The township is full of historic interest. It stretches along the upper end of Lake Pepin, with its jutting headlands and ragged northeastern border looking out across the water. Here the early explorers disembarked and planted their banners, more than two hundred years ago, and some of these romantic landmarks still wear the impress of those primitive footsteps in their march of advancing civilization. It is said Count Frontenac, a French voyageur, landed where the little village that bears the musical name of Florence, now stands, as early as the middle of the seventeenth century ; and on the 17th of September, 1696, La Perrie du Bouche, with his party, ascended the Mississippi, and landed on the shore of the lake, at a point below Frontenac, where a peninsula stretches an arm out into the water. This was named by the French Point du Sable, and there they built a post or stockade, almost two centuries ago. Savs a recent writer : "The stockade was one hundred feet square, within which were three buildings, subserving, most likely, for store, chapel and quarters."

Presbyterian Church, West Florence

In the month of September, 1859, a meeting was held at the house of James B. Smith, Esq., in the southwestern part of Florence township, for the purpose of organizing a church. There were present Rev. J. W. Hancock, Rev. J. N. Williams, J. B. Smith and wife, Lorenzo Utley and wife, Miss E. Manny, Mrs. Susan H. Williams, Miss Harriet E. and Miss Sarah H. Williams, and several children.

After singing, reading the scriptures and prayer, letters of standing and church membership were presented by the following named: J. B. Smith, Lucretia Smith, Susan H. Williams, Harriet E. Williams, Sarah L. Williams, and Elizabeth M. Utley.

And according to the usual order they were constituted a Christian church, under the name of '-'-The Presbyterian Church of West Florence.'''' James B. Smith was chosen elder.

Rev. J. N. Williams was chosen to preach as stated supply. He preached in that vicinity every alternate Sunday for a little over two years, receiving $80 from the people, and the balance of his salary from the home missionary society.

In the spring of 1864 measures were taken to have regular preaching again, as will be seen by the following paragraph taken from the church records :

This church was prospered with frequent additions, having a roll of fifty-three members in all, until about the year 1872 it began to decline on account of the removal from the place of many of its members.

The Germans have taken the places of many of the former inhabitants, and religious services in the German language are now conducted in the church a part of the time.

The following is a list of the township officers, beginning with Dr. John Kelly, chairman of the board of supervisors, and J. C. Carey, clerk, as early as 1858 ; the first named being chairman, and the last clerk : numbers about 100. It is a cosy, romantic spot, on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad, with wooded bluffs, grass lands, gardens, and cultivated fields around it, and but a short distance away Lake Pepin glistens in its primeval bed.

The outgrowth of the labors of the Rev. C. F. Heyer, 1860, who founded the church with the following membership: J. C. Bennewitz. John Thompson, William Miller, Jacob Schneider, John Raeper, John Luth, John Hennings, and Fred. Kochn. J. C. Bennewitz was the first president of the church, and superintendent of Sabbath School, which positions he held until 1875.

In 1872 they built their present church edifice at a cost of $2,000. It is of wood, 36x50, and a very pretty house of worship. J. O. Bennewitz, Jacob Schneider and Wm. Miller were the building committee. They have an average attendance of forty Sabbath School scholars, eight teachers, with the pastor, Christian Bender, acting superintendent.

Christian Bender, pastor of the above described church, is a native of Germany, born September 11, 1838, where he graduated at a theological seminary. In 1868 he immigrated to Red Wing and immediately took charge of the Lutheran Church at Florence Station, Red Wing and Goodhue township.

Frontenac, On Lake Pepin

Nature has fitted this charming spot and surrounded it with such beauty and picturesque loveliness as adorns no equal area elsewhere, on this or any other continent.

For its scenic beauty, the perfection of its climate, its drives and facilities for boating, bathing, trout fishing and grouse-shooting, it already enjoys a national reputation.

Wise forethought, guided by cultivated taste, and inspired by a liberal confidence in the growing greatness of the Mississippi Valley, has planned Frontenac to be the Newport of the Northwest, the site of the hotels and summer residences of the future. Even now, the expenditure of money has been made so in harmony with the wealth of nature's gifts that it is already one of the most attractive summer resorts in the land. Two parks, extending through the village plat, one on the lake front, and one in front of the second terrace, secure to the choice residence blocks the most lovely views of wide expanse of waters, of cliffs, of wooded gorges and of prairie slopes.

The Lake Side Hotel occupies a point projecting out into the lake, of about ten acres. Here, in picturesque arrangement, are the main buildings, the cottages, the billiard hall, the boat house, the light house, the croquet ground, the dancing floor, the little park, and sea wall on the extreme point, the bathing houses and the stabling.

Frontenac is the center of the finest region in the Northwest for both trout fishing and grouse shooting. It is one of the very few places where these two sports can be had together, and there is no place where they can be had in such excellence and with such ease of access to the sportsman. A drive of six miles up the valley of Wells Creek, through highly cultivated farms, will reach the fishing grounds on this stream, and from there, for eight miles more, the road winds along the bank of the stream, so that there need be no fatigue in securing a good basket of trout. A row or sail of half an hour from the hotel across the lake and a pleasant walk of half a mile, introduces the angler to an inexhaustible and never disappointing supply of trout in Pine Creek, and a drive of ten miles will make him acquainted with the three and four pound trout of Rush River, and with the dark forests, the over-hanging rocks, and the sparkling waters of that finest of all the trout streams.

The grouse shooting begins at the nearest wheat fields, but for a day's shooting, the upland prairie, some miles away, offers the most attraction, where with abundance of game, the sportsman enjoys an atmosphere and scenery equal to a mountain top.

There are charming drives to the fine points of view on the surrounding bluffs, or over the good roads that in every direction offer some new combination of landscape beauty to the lover of nature. The drive of six miles to Lake City, along the shore of the lake, affords many interesting views, especially of that bold bluff, always in sight, noted in song and story as " Maiden's Rock." Every lover, and every one who delights in Indian legend, knows the tale which has lent an interest, beyond the charm of scenery, to this crag on the shore of Lake Pepin.

"The beautiful Winona, refused by her father to her lover, a young Dakota warrior, but promised by her father to an old chief, dressed herself with bridal garments, placed a wreath of wild flowers on her brow, and from the dizzy edge of this cliff called on her lover to meet her in the happy hunting grounds, chanted her death song, and leaped to

Another drive that no visitor should fail to take, is that on the romantic road along the ridge that terminates at Waconia Cliff, from which the delighted spectator gazes upon a panorama of wonderful beauty, in which the lake, the bluffs, the prairie, the fields of grain, the railwaytrains, the steamboats, the sails, the rafts, the farm houses, Dakota Park with its* mile track, the villages, and towns, unite in composing a picture that will be remembered with lasting enjoyment.

Central Point

This township lies in a bend in the Mississippi River directly above Lake City, and contains only three or four sections of land, and but a small population, and consequently a limited history.

Its first settlement dates back to the spring of 1853, when a Mr. Gridley selected a claim. R. L. Phillips, H. L. Barrett, and Hannibal Bonnell, followed, and in the following year still others located in that vicinity, and quite a neighborhood sprang up : the settlers became ambitious, and golden dreams of future greatness floated before their excited visions, so that in 1855 a town plat was surveyed, and speculation in town lots became quite lively for a time. Mr. Silas Crop built a store and stocked it with general merchandise. Mr. Tracy built a hotel, which was opened by E. S. Harrison. A post office was established, and Perry D. Martin was appointed postmaster.

In 1856, Messrs. C. W. & E. Hackett built another store, which was also filled with general merchandise. In this year Charles Moe built a steam saw mill, and commenced the manufacture of lumber. At this time Central Point was the only steamboat landing near. But it was soon ascertained that a much better landing could be secured at Lake City, and the result was that the village and business found their way to that point.

In 1857, another steam saw mill was built, which is now owned and operated by S. S. Grannis, of Red Wing, and G. H. Grannis> who lives on the point.

The first school was taught in 1858. The first religious service was conducted by Rev. M. Sorin, in a log house built by Mr. Barrett, which was the first one built in the township. A

BENNEFELD, JOHN BARTHOLD, farmer, sec. 18, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Valdorf, Germany, Aug. 6, 1821. Was married in 1819 to Christina Vessel. She was born in Vandorf, Germany, Dec. 12, 1829. Came to the United States in 1852, settled in Warren county, Mo., where he remained till 1857, when he came to this county. While en route via steamer near Davenport, Iowa, the boat was burned, they lost everything except the clothes they had on at the time. A few days afterwards they reached Red Wing without money. Settled five miles west of Red Wing, where he cut cord wood and worked by the day at anything that presented, that he might recover from his misfortunes. On the 2nd day of December, same year, while returning late at night from Red Wing, where he had been for a doctor, he lost his way, and was compelled to wander about in the cold until morning when he finally reached his house, when it was discovered that his feet were so badly frozen that it was found necessary to amputate them. Came to this farm in the spring of 1858, where he prospered until 1874, when another misfortune overtook him, the destruction of his house by fire with all the contents, except one stove and two beds. He at once proceeded to erect the house he now occupies. Owns 184 acres of land. Have ten children, Louisa, Willie, Fred, John, Henry, Charlie, Ernest, Mary, Edward and Lydia. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

BEAUFORD, JOHN H., M. D., sec. 19, P. 0. Hay Creek. Born in Vergennes, Addison Co., Vermont, July 19, 1839. In the spring of 1864, he entered the Rutledge Commercial College, Springfield, 111. ; graduated in 1867. Commenced the study of medicine, and attended lectures in 1869, at Evansville, Ind. ; graduated as M. D. in 1872. Went to St. Louis, where he continued his studies with the advantage of lectures from the best medical talent. Remained there until the summer of 1875, when he came to Minnesota, landing in Red Wing, July 3d, where he resided one year. Came to this place in 1876, and has been engaged in the practice of medicine ever since. Has now in course of erection a residence, in which he will establish a drug store. Owns one acre of land. Was married June 24, 1873, to Lena Matz. She was born in Germany, in 1849. Have two children, Ida and Fred. M. Family attend the M. E. church.

BORGSHATZ, HENRY, farmer, sec. 30, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in West Phalen, Prussia, Oct. 18, 1843; came to United States in 1866; went to St. Louis and remained four months; came to this county in August, same year; worked at Red Wing about three years; was married June 7, 1870, to Mrs. Anna Mehrkins (maiden name Grotendick.) She was born in Vator, Prussia, in 1837. Came to this farm immediately after their marriage; own 160 acres of land. Mrs. Borgshatz is the mother of three children by first marriage - Louise H., Maria and Margaretta; have three by second marriage - Henry W., Katrina and Katie. Mr. Borgshatz is one of the directors of the Lutheran School. Family are members of that church.

DAMMANN, PETER, farmer, sec. 30, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Hadendorff, Hanover, Germany, Nov. 18, 1830. Served seven years in the 4th regt. infantry, German army; eighteen months inactive service; was honorably discharged in May, 1858. Soon after started for the U. S., landing in Red Wing Oct. 3d, and to this farm soon afterward. Owns 145 acres. Was married May 13, 1863, to Margaretta Buck. She was born in Hanover, Feb. 28, 1846. Have seven children - Henry, Metha, John, Louisa, Frederick, Hans and Emma. Mr. D. was roadmaster three years.

DICKE, FREDERICK W., farmer, sec. 11, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, March 12, 1826. Was married there in 1851, to Anna Schoregge. She was born in Germany, Dec. 20, 1831. Came to the U. S. in 1852. Made the voyage in sail vessel, being seven weeks on the way; landed first at New Orleans; went to St. Louis same year; was there two years; thence to this county, landing in Red Wing May 7, 1855. Worked in and about the town at anything that presented, until 1858, when he came to this farm. Owns 160 acres. Have one son living, Henry, who resides on the Home farm. Lost two, Christian and an infant unnamed. Mrs. D. died Nov. 13, 1868, aged 37 years. Mr. D. was school director three years. Family belong to the Lutheran church, of which Mr. D. has been treasurer ever since its organization.

HETES, HENRY, farmer, sec. 27, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Lancashire, England, June 27, 1818. Was married there to Fannie Crawshaw. She was born in same place, July 27, 1821. Came to the United States in

1849. After a residence of eight years on Staten Island, N. Y., he came to this county, arriving at this farm in Sept., 1857. Owns 160 acres of land. Have nine children living - Frances, Alice, Mary, Sarah, John, Albert, Nancy, George, Ida. The oldest son, Wm. H., enlisted 1861 in the 11th U. S. Inf. ; was promoted Sept. 18, 1863, to sergeant, and soon after appointed color bearer of the regiment. After serving nearly three years, and participating in many of the principal battles in which the army of the Potomac were engaged, he fell at the battle of the Wilderness, our troops being forced back at the time. His body was left in the enemy's hands, and was never recovered. Mr. H. has served as clerk of school board three years; has been connected with the grange of this county as lecturer, &c. Was also one of the first to espouse the Greenback cause in this State; has served on the State central committee ever since its organization; frequently writes on the subject in the local papers.

HINNEN, HENRY, farmer, sec. 29, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Hadendorf, Hanover, Germany, July 15, 1832. Came to this county in 1858. Remained in and about Red Wing three months, then came to this farm - then wild land, now under a good state of cultivation with substantial house, barn, etc., consists of 160 acres. Mr. H. was married Aug. 4, 1861, to Mary Lenkpiehl. She was born in Mecklenburg, Schwaren, Germany, March 10, 1811. Have six children - Wilhelmina, Christina, Lydia, Rudolf, John and Henry. Lost three - Willie, Frederick and Henry. Mr. H. was roadmaster three years. Family attend the Lutheran church.

HENNINGS, CHRIST., farmer, sec. 26, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Aug. 15, 1838. Came with his parents to this county in 1857. Settled on Wells Creek in this section. Enlisted in Oct., 1861, in Co. E. 3rd Minn. Inf. Was with the regiment in their campaign against the Indians. Afterward went south and participated in all the marches, scouts, and battles in which the regiment was engaged. Was among the captured in the action at Murfreesboro, Tenn, July 13, 1862. The surrender being made, owing to the inefficiency of the colonel commanding. Were paroled, afterward exchanged. Served till Nov. 28, 1861, at which time he was mustered out on account of expiration of term of service. Was married Nov. 9, 1868, to Margaret Jane Saunders. She was born in England in 1818. Have five children - Irvin, Willie, Ozro, Clarence, and Fred. Owns 240 acres of land. Family belong to the Presbyterian church.

KRUGER, HON. RUDOLPH, farmer, sec. 21, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Holstein, Germany, Dec. 22, 1827; was married in May, 1818, to Caroline Prigge; she was born in Germany, July 5, 1827. The following month after his marriage Mr. Kruger and wife came to New York city; followed his occupation (cabinet making;) at the expiration of two years he went to Pike county, Pa., where he remained until 1854, when he came west as far as Galena, 111., where he remained one year; thence to this county, reaching his farm some time in 1855; has resided here ever since. Owns 160 acres of land. Mr. Kruger has been prominently identified with the interests of the county, and especially the town, ever since he came here. Being among the first settlers; he assisted in organizing and naming this town. He was a member of the first board of supervisors, an office he has repeatedly held since ; ten years of the time as chairman of the board. He was the first tax collector in the town. Was county commissioner one term. In 1875 he was elected to the State Legislature, and re-elected in 1876; has been clerk of the school board ever since the district was organized. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Co. E, 3d Minn. Inf., accompanied the regiment in marches, scouts, etc. ; was engaged in several battles, and after being taken prisoner at Murfreesboro, Tenn., they were ordered home to defend the State against the Indians; participated in the battle of Wood Lake in 1862, accompanying the expedition to the Missouri River. He was mustered out as a sergeant at Fort Snelling in 1864. Has four children living - William, George, Rudolph and John. Lost four - Matilda, Barnhard, Lillie and Charley. Mr. Kruger is a member of Red Wing Lodge No. 8, F. and A. M. Family belong to the Lutheran Church.

OLSON, CHRISTAIN, farmer, sec. 23, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Norway, Jan. 29, 1825. Was married in 1852, to Ellen 0. Bjarke. She was born in Norway, June 29, 1829. Came to the U. S. in 1854; settled in Racine, Wis. ; came to this county in 1859, and to this farm the same year. Owns 120 acres of land. Have seven children living, Martin, Indiana, Lena, Charles, Oscar, Louis and Christina. Mr. 0. has been clerk of school board 3 years, and director 5 years. Family belong to the Lutheran church, of which Mr. 0. is a trustee. Republican.

SCHERF, FERDINAND, farmer, sec. 23, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1834. Came to the U. S. in 1854. Was engaged at chopping cord wood in Niagara county, New York, at 37^ cents per cord. Went to work on the Niagara suspension bridge in 1854, where he worked until it was completed in 1856, when he came to this county. Went to St. Louis and was married Oct. 25, 1861, to Lena Grasel. She was born in St. Louis, Jan. 30, 1843. Returned soon after, and settled on farm where he now resides. Owns 283 acres. Have four children living, Frederick, Henry, William and George. Lost five - Anna,. Amelia, Bertie and two in infancy. Was township supervisor. He is a member of L'Etoille du Nord lodge, 23, Red Wing.

STEELE, GEORGE, farmer, sec. 35, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Henderson, Ky., Feb. 12, 1820. When fourteen years old he left home, and crossing into Indiana, obtained work on one of the many flat boats then carrying produce, etc., down the Wabash; thence on the lower Mississippi to New Orleans. Was engaged in various capacities (chiefly as pilot) on rafts, flat boats, etc., for 21 years, along the Mississippi from Fort Swelling to New Orleans. Has considered this section of country his home since

1843. Confining himself chiefly to the Wisconsin side until 1852, when he bought a claim in sec. 10, where Fred. Saupe now resides. This he sold in 1855, and bought the farm where he resides at present. Owns 160 acres of land. Was married Aug. 26, 1855, to Junia Pingrey. She was born in Cataraugus county, N. Y., May 30, 1833. Have five children - Ira, Frank, Eva, Effie, and Eda. Eva, the eldest daughter, has been successfully engaged in teaching for some time, having taught six terms in this county. Mrs. S. has the honor of teaching in 1854-55 the first school organized in the vicinity of Wacoota - at that time known as Bullard's Landing. Mr. S. can be truly styled one of the pioneers of this county, who has had his full share of the hardships and privations incident to frontier life. Has served ten years as school director. Family attend the M. E. church.

STROMBERG, PETER, farmer, sec. 26, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Jan. 8, 1829. Came to this county in 1857; lived in Red Wing until the spring of 1859, when he moved to the farm where he now resides. Was married in 1862 to Margaret Studt. She was born in Germany in 1826; died in 1863, leaving one child which died at the age of five months. Was married again in 1864 to Eliza Fischer. She was born in Germany, Sept. 23, 1838. Have five children - Louis, Leonard, Eliza and a pair of twins, Girtie and Peter. Mr. S. was supervisor three years, town treasurer seven years, and school director four years. Family are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. S. is a member of the L'Etoile du Nord Lodge No. 23, I. 0. 0. F., Red Wing.

SANTELMAN, AUGUST, farmer, sec. 29, P. 0., Red Wing. Born in Stederdorf, Hanover, Germany, April 18, 1836. Came to the U. S. in 1855. Was in Ottawa, 111., until Sept., 1856, when he came to this county. After working about Red Wing some three years, he came to this farm. Was married Oct., 1859, to Mary, daughter of Peter and Mary Meincke, who now resides with them. She was born in Nottensdorff, Hanover, March 25, 1840. Have eight children living - Mary, Sophia, Edward, Henry, Amelia, August, Minnie, and William. Lost their eldest son, Willie, died Jan. 12,' 1861. Owns 200 acres of land. Was treasurer of the school board two years, and is serving his first term as school director. Family belong to the Methodist church, of which Mr. S. has been class-leader ten years, and superintendent of Sabbath School one year.

SENKP1EHL, CHRISTIAN, farmer, sec. 31, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Grosz Stromkendorf, Mecklenburg Schwerin, Germany, Dec. 4, 1833. Was married there April 12, 1858. On the 15th took passage on the sail vessel " Old Doctor" for the United States, reached New York city May 21st, continued their journey direct to this county, arriving in Red Wing May 28, and on the 1st of June, 1858, took up their abode on this farm, erecting buildings such as could be hastily constructed, which have since been replaced by an elegant dwelling and good barns, etc. Owns 240 acres. His wife's maiden name was Mary Zauder. She was born in Peblou, same duchy, Germany. Have seven children - Charles, Hennericka, Gustoff, Christina, William, Henry and Christian. Lost two in infancy. Mr. S. was supervisor four years, treasurer of schools board four years, and director one. Belongs to the Lutheran Church.

STAIGER, ALBERT, farmer, sec. 33, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Wittenberg, Germany, Feb. 11, 1828. Came to the U. S. in 1853. Spent about five years in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio, the greater part of the time working at a boarding school near Glendale. Was married Aug. 7, 1858, and came direct to this county, and settled on this farm, consisting of 190 acres. Wife's maiden name was Catherine Smith. She was born in Ireland, in 1833. Have living with them, Kresinz and Raymond Staiger, and David and Nellie O'Brien. Mr. S. was one of the first directors in this school district, which he assisted in organizing. Was also treasurer of board five years. Family belong to the Catholic church.

SCHERF, ANTON, farmer, sec. 15, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Oct. 7, 1831. Came to the U. S. in 1854. His brother Ferdinand and himself, accompanied by their father, Martin Scherf, (now a resident of Red Wing, age 78 years,) began life in this country by chopping cord wood in Niagara county, N. Y., at 37| cents per cord. After which they obtained work on the suspension bridge at the falls, where they all worked until it was completed in 1856. Came to this county in fall of the same year. Was married in Red Wing, in November, 1861, to Sophia Katlerjohn. She was born in Germany, June 18, 1837. Owns 360 acres of land. Have four children - Albert, Matilda, Martin and Frederick. Served one year as supervisor. Is a member of lodge No. 23, I. 0. 0. F.

SCHLUTER, HENRY, farmer, sec. 8, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Feb. 13, 1831; was married April 2, 1853, to Dora Kaltenbach; she was born in Germany, May 20, 1832. Came to the United States in 1856, landing in New York city, June 7; spent the remainder of summer in Schuylkill county, Pa. ; thence to Chicago, and from there to this county, where they landed Oct. 3, 1857. Moved to his farm in 1858; it then consisted of wild uncultivated land, now well improved with buildings and under good cultivation; owns 143 acres. Has eight children living - Henry, Dora, Charlie, Egon, Christine, Alfred, Tillie and Norbert. Lost five, Fred, and Edmund, and three in infancy. Mr. Schluter has served as constable six years, assessor six years, clerk of school board ten years, and supervisor one term. Family belong to the Catholic Church.

ANDERSON, JOHN, farmer, sec. 7, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden in 1826. Was married there in 1857, to Betsy M. Gustafson. She was born in Sweden in 1826. Came to this county in 1855. Settled within a mile of his present residence, when there was but eight or ten families in Featherstone Tp. Came to this farm in 1867. Owns 360 acres of land. Have six children - David A., Ida C, George Wm., Alexander P., Frank L. and Arthur E. Mr. A. has served six years as school director. Family belong to the Baptist Church.

ANDERSON, OLOF, farmer, sec. 18, P. 0. Vasa. Born in Sweden, Aug. 25, 1837. Came to this county in 1856. In September, 1861, he enlisted in company D., 3d Minn. Infty. Went direct to Louisville, Ky. Marched from there in the direction of Nashville, and arrived in front of Fort Donnelson just as the fort surrendered. Was taken prisoner at Murfreesboro, Tenn., July 13, 1862, Was soon after exchanged, and ordered home to fight the Indians in this State and Dakota. Returned in 1863 to Vicksburgh; was there at surrender of Pemberton's forces. Afterward done marching and fighting from Columbus, Ky., through Mississippi and up the Tennessee to Knoxville. Mustered out in October, 1865. Was married in 1867 to Nellie Nelson. She was born in Sweden, Oct. 25, 1841. Have five children - Nels J., Effie, Arthur, Selma and Anna M. Owns 185 acres of land. Family belongs to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

BROWN, ROBERT, farmer, sec. 16, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Ireland in 1831; accompanied his parents to Canada in 1838; was married May 13, 1856, to Martha McGarvey; she was born in Ireland. They came to this county same year of marriage. Owns 220 acres of land. Have four children living - Anna M., Alice A., Charles and Lulu A.; lost two, Bell and an infant son. Family belong to the M. E. Church, Red Wing, of which

BURKARD, ALBERT A., hotel, store and farm, sec. 24, P. 0. Hay Creek. Born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 27, 1835; came to this county in 1856. He made a claim of 160 acres in sec. 9, Hay Creek township; returned east as far as Chicago; staid till 1859, when he came again to this county, and found his claim "jumped," he then bought it. Was married May 1, 1860, to Ottilie Holtzman; she was born in Alsace, Germany, Nov. 25, 1837. Have seven children - Emma, Louise, Ottilie, Albert, Katia, Joseph A. and Clara. Mr. Br^own is postmaster, Hay Creek; a position he has held since 1875, when the office was first established. He is a member of the North Star Lodge No. 23, I. 0. 0. F., Red Wing. Family belong to the Catholic Church.

COOK, GEORGE W., farmer, sec. 1, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, April 8, 1831. Came to the U. S. in 1818. Was engaged in manufacturing cigars in Cincinnati, ()., till 1853, after which he kept a dry goods store near Marietta, 0., four years. Came to Red Wing in 1856, and in 1858 took up a claim where he now resides. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 6th regt. Miun. I., and was ordered to the frontier to repel the Indians, who were committing depredations at New Ulm, etc. Participated in the battle of Wood Lake, also assisted in rescuing the white prisoners at Camp Release. In 1864, went to Helena, Ark., and from there to New Orleans, where he was discharged for disability in June, 1865. Was married Sept. 11, 1865, to Sophronia Myers. She was born in Switzerland. Died Jan. 16, 1867. Was married again Oct. 2, 1867, to Mrs. Louisa Correll, (maiden name Fox.) She was born in Germany. Has two children by first marriage, Augusta and John; five by second, Clara, Alice, Laura, George and Sarah. Owns 130 acres of land. Family belong to the German M. E. Church.

FEATHERSTONE, GEORGE, farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Clinton county, N. Y., June 13, 1829. Was engaged several years as teacher in Ohio and Michigan. Came to this county in 1856, being among the first to settle on Featherstone Prairie. Owns 160 acres of land, less two acres donated for church purposes, in favor of the M. E. Church. Mr. F. was supervisor one year and town clerk, in all, about fourteen years. Raises a considerable amount of stock in connection with farming.

FRENN, LARS, farmer, sec. 30, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden, May 19, 1819. Entered the army in 1811. Served in Elfs Borgs regiment No. 15, till 1852. Was married in 1812, to Stina Svansdotter. She was born in Sweden, Feb. 9, 1801. Have three children - Per, John, Andrew, Joseph, and Charles Augustus. Came to the U. S. in 1852. Lived in Dupage county, 111., till 1861, when he moved to this county. Owns 211 acres of land. Was supervisor three years. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church, of which Mr. F. has been deacon twenty-one years.

FRYBERGER, WILLIAM, farmer, sec. 20, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Clermont county, Ohio, May 9, 1823. Went with his father to Hamilton county in 1831. Was married in 1853 to Margaret M. Burroughs. She was born in Shawnee town, 111., June 28, 1832. Came to this county in 1855. Owns 170 acres of land. Have six children living - Clara L, William 0., Margaret M., Herschel B., Lucien E., and Nellie M. Lost one. Alma; died Nov. 29, 1856. Mr. F. has been chairman board of supervisors sixteen years, town treasurer one vear, assessor two, and school trustee about 12 years. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

GOHEEN, GEORGE 0., farmer, sec. 4, P. 0. Red Wing. Lives with his father, Wm. G. Goheen, who was born in Lancaster county, Pa., Aug. 7, 1809, was married in 1840 to Susan B. Mayberry. She was born in Washington county, Maryland, Oct. 3, 1818. Moved West in 1811, settled in St. Clair county, 111., were he remained until 1863, when they moved to this farm. Owns 161 acres. Have five children - Wilbur F., now in Cincinnati, 0. ; Lycurgus, in Jacksonville, 111. ; Kate, George 0. and Ann V. Lost five - William M., Sylvanus, Davis, Samuel and Ann. Mr. G., sen., is serving second term as clerk of school board. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

HANCOCK, WM. B., farmer, sec. 1, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Oxford, N. H., Jan. 26, 1832. Accompanied his parents to Washington county, Vt. Came to this county in 1853. Was married in December, 1855, to Laura Smith. She was born in Washington county, Vt., Jan. 13, 1832. Owns 135 acres of land. Mr. H. enlisted in 1861 in the 6th regt. Vt. Infty. Was wounded in an action in front of Yorktown, Va., in consequence of which he was discharged and receives a pension. Have three children - Eugene, Arabella and Maud. Family attend the M. E. Church.

HAWKINSON, OLE, farmer, sec. 3, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden, Nov. 9, 1833. Came to the United States in 1851. Stayed the first winter in St. Charles, Kane county, 111. He finally landed in Red Wing in April, 1855, which then consisted only of a few houses, two stores and two taverns. Came to this farm in 1857. Owns 160 acres where he resides, and 320 in Nobles county. Was married the same year on the 31st day of October to Keirsty Nelson. She was born in Sweden, Nov. 5, 1836. Have nine children living - William, Hannah, Nellie, Anthony, Edward, Ferdinand, Oscar, Theodore and Selma. Lost one, Eugenia, born Feb. 16, 1869, died July 21, 1870. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

ISBEBG. JOHN P., farmer, sec. 7, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden, May 6, 1813; was married there in 1851, to Ingeri Olson; she was born in Sweden, July 27, 1811. Came to this State in 1855, settled in Washington county, remained there till 1865; thence to this county. Owns 145 acres of land. Had two children, Nels, who died Jan. 22, 1868, left a little girl, Hannah A., who resides here with her grandparents; and John B., died Oct. 11, 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Isberg belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

JOHNSON, REV. JONATHAN G., resides on farm, sec. 32, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Claremont, Sullivan Co., N. H., Aug. 31, 1816. At the age of twenty-one he entered the high school at Newberry, Vermont, preparatory to entering the ministry; was a member of Osmond C. Baker's Theological school, the first class of the kind formed under the auspices of the M, E. Church in the United States; was ordained a minister of that church in 1846, and has, with the exception of two years, been engaged as local preacher ever since. Was married in 1845 to Rosanna Huckins; she was born in Orange, Vermont, Oct. 10, 1814. Came to this county in Jan.,

1856. Made a claim and built near where J. Bryan now resides, in Burnside ; moved family there in August of same year. His wife, also, being zealous in the Christian work, they began holding meetings at their house at once. It was also the place where the first Sabbath School was organized in the township, with which and other schools in Featherstone the family have ever since been identified. Mr. J. was a member of the first board of supervisors that met in that township; was clerk and treasurer of town board; held same position up to the time of moving to this farm in 1867. Owns 100 acres; have three children living - Charley H., James A. and Rosa. Lost the eldest, Julia; died in New Hampshire, in 1852, aged three years.

LITTLE, FREDERICK F.,dry goods, groceries, etc., Trout Brook Tannery, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in N. H., Dec. 22, 1833. Went to Maine in 1843, where he was married June 20, 1853 to Nancy C. Williams. She was born in Maine in 1838. Have seven children - Ellen, Fred. W., Marrietta, Carrie, Frank L., Harry, Ada and Howard. Has been engaged in business here one year. Family attend the Episcopal church.

McMANUS, THOMAS J., farmer, sec. 33, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Stephenson county, 111., May 18, 1844. Came to this county in 1854; made a claim where he now resides, being only ten years of age at the time, and stayed here six weeks alone while his brother returned to 111. for his mother. Sold out to his brother; went to California in 1862, via overland route. Returned in Sept., 1867, bought back the farm, consisting of 80 acres; was married Oct. 11, same year, to Harriet Gaulter; she was born in Missouri, March 10, 1851. Have four children - Massena, Felix, Louis W., and John C. Has been clerk of school board three years.

MONSON, CHRISTINE, widow (maiden name Johnson,) farming, sec. 6, P. 0. Vasa. Born in Sweden, Aug. 8, 1836; came with her parents to La Crosse, Wis., in 1854, where they lived three years. She was married there Feb. 15, 1855, to Andrew Monson; he was horn in Sweden, June 30, 1826. They came to this county in 1857. She owns 152 acres of land. Have ten children - Charles J., Mary A., Emeline, Hannah C, Alma C, Frank L., Oscar A., Nancy A., Ebba T. V., and Anton P. Z. Lost one, Martha L., died Jan. 18, 1857. Mr. Monson was serving his second term as treasurer school board at the time of his death, which occurred April 13, 1878. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church, Vasa.

NELSON, HANS, farmer, sec. 2, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden in 1822. Was married in 1817 to Betsy Svenson. She was born in Sweden in 1822. Came to this county in 1866. Have three children - Carrie (Mrs. Ostegren,) Anna and Sven. Lost two - Ellen, died in 1866, and Livia in 1875. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

ODMAN, CHARLES, farmer, sec. 6, P. 0. Vasa. Born in Sweden in 1821. Was married there in 1850 to Christine Anderson. She was born in Sweden in 1824. They came to this county and to this farm in 1865. Owns 265 acres of land. Have seven children - Anna, Louise (now Mrs. Anderson,) Christine (Mrs. Youngdahl,) Mina (Mrs. Olson,) Alfred, Emma and Ella, all born in Sweden, and Mary born at this place. Family belong to the Swedish Lutheran Church.

PEULM, WILLIAM, carpenter. Lives on sec. '26, P. 0. Hay Creek. Born in Germany, Oct. 20, 1812. Came with his parents to the United States in 1815. Settled in Indiana, where his parents died in 1819. Enlisted in 1861, in the 14th Ind. I. Was engaged principally in garrison duty at Chattanooga, Knoxville, etc. Mustered out in June, 1865. Came to this county in 1873. Owns 160 acres in sec. 34. Is a member of the German Lutheran Church.

PERKINS, HARTSON E., farmer, sec. 9, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Franklin county, Maine, April 12, 1835. Came to this county when 20 years old; landed in Red Wing Nov. 10, 1855; took claim of 160 acres, where he and his brother Charles, lived for two years, engaged at intervals working in the pineries on Apple River, Wis. The second winter he spent in banking wood on the Mississippi below Red Wing, an enterprise in which he lost every dollar he had. In 1867, he built the house where he now resides, having up to that time accumulated 480 acres of land, which he has since increased to 814, in this township, besides 800 acres in other localities. He has also an interest in several enterprises in Red Wing. Was married March 20, 1859, to Vilette P. Ellsworth. She was born in Franklin county, Maine, Oct. 10, 1842. Have five children, Marshall T., born Nov. 28, 1863; Alfred H., Oct. 26, 1868; Berton G., Sept. 9, 1870; Frank E., Sept. 4, 1874, and Elmer A., March 2, 1876. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

PHILLIPS? CASS A., currier and tanner. In charge of currying department of John F. Porter's Trout Brook Tannery. Born in Boston, Mass., July 27, 1840. 1858 came to Chicago, where he served his time with the Chicago Hide & Leather Co. Worked for them until 1861, when he was one of the first to respond to the call for troops. Was a member of what was known as Co. A. Went to Cairo, 111., for the defense of the border States. At the expiration of three months was mustered out. About May 20, 1862, he enlisted in Battery L, 1st Ohio Lt. Art., Captain Gibbs. Was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, where he participated in all the general engagements for the ensuing three years. Was mustered out July 4, 1865, at Todd barracks, Columbus, O. Returned to Chicago. Was married in Oct., 1868, to Kate A. Keene. She was born in Chicago in 1850. Came to this county in 1865. Has been connected with Trout Brook Tannery ever since. Have three children living - Josie, John and Emma. His youngest son, Frank, died Aug. 13, 1878, aged one year and eleven months. Family attend the Catholic church. Politics, Republican.

PORTER, JOHN F., tanner, sec. 2, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Monroe Co., Ohio, May 7, 1843. Came to Minnesota in 1864. Settled in St. Paul. Worked there seven years; then came to this county, where he is now proprietor of the Trout Brook Tannery, doing business amounting to about $25,000 annually. Owns 212 acres of land. Was married March 1,

Have three children - Bertha Louise, George F., and Edward H. Mr. P. was justice of the peace one year, also clerk of the school district. Family attend the Presbyterian Church, Red Wing.

PERKINS, TIMOTHY F., farmer, sec. 16, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Farmington, Franklin county, Maine, Dec. 30, 1804. Was married Sept. 22, 1829, to Theresa Ellsworth. She was born in same county, Aug. 14, 1809. Mr. P. followed farming in his native State more than 35 years, clearing a farm of 1O0 acres from the heavy timber land of that country. Served as town treasurer six years, collector one year, and constable a ! number of years. Came to this county in 1861. Owns 80 acres. Have

PORTER, JUDSON A., foreman Trout Brook Tannery. Born in Monroe county, Ohio, April 20, 1854. In 1871 he went to St. Paul, where he engaged in this business, working for his brother until 1872, when he commenced here, where he has been working ever since. Was married Sept. 12, 1876, to Amelia Rheim. She was born in St. Peter, Minn., May 21, 1858. Have one child, Bessie May, born Aug. 22, 1877. Belong to the Presbyterian Church.

ROSBY, SOLOMON C, farmer, sec. 6, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Sweden in 1839. Came to this county in 1864. Was married May 7, 1877, to Anna G. Ekbaig. She was born in Sweden in 1849. Owns 162 acres of land. Mr. R. is serving his third term as treasurer of school board; was road master five years. Is a member of I/Etoile du Nord Lodge No. 23, I. 0. 0. P. Family attend the Swedish Lutheran Church of which Mrs. S. is a member.

RICE, EDSON, (deceased,) farmer, sec. 35, P. 0. Goodhue Center. Born in Oneida county, N. Y., in 1816. Married June 29, 1839, to Harriet Cabot; she was born in Henrietta, Genesee county, N. Y., May 24, 1818. Mr. Rice, in 1848, moved to the Tonawanda Reservation, where he bought land and remained until 1860, when he was forced to abandon his property m consequence of irregularities in Indian affairs. Came direct to this place in May, 1861, where he died in 1876. Two children living, William E. and George H. Lost one, Harriet Louise, died in New York, Dec. 15, 1846. Mrs. Rice owns 160 acres of land. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

SMITH, JAMES B., farmer, sec. 1, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Green county, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1822; came to Waukesha county, Wis., in 1847. Married in 1852, to Lucretia Drum; she was born in Gallatin, Columbia county, N. Y., Jan. 2, 1829. Came to this county in 1854, settled at Wacoota; served as justice of the peace six years, postmaster at Wacoota five years. Was instrumental in organizing the Presbyterian Church at West Florence, of which the family are members; Mr. Smith is one of the elders. Has lived on this farm two years; owns 100 acres. Have six children living - Anna E., Mary R., Estella G., Alured B., Jennie L. and James Leroy. Lost three - one infant died in Wisconsin, and Ellen M. and Adella M. died in this county, aged respectively five and six months.

STORKEL, PHILLIP, farmer, sec. 20, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Germany, Nov. 2, 1823; accompanied his parents to the United States in 1833; remained first summer in Cincinnati, 0.; moved from there to Fulton Co., 111. He was married there on Dec. 14, 1844, to Matilda Freeborn. She was born in Ohio, in March, 1825. Moved to this county in 1854. Owns twenty-three acres of land. Have eight children living - John, Carrie, Joshua, William, Freeborn, Richard, Hannah and Charlie. Lost pair twins in infancy, and Ira, third son, was drowned, June 19, 1854, near Red Wing, when two years of age. Family belong to the M. E. Church.

TAYLOR, B. J., farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Canada June 10, 1838. Came to this county in 1859; in Aug., 1862, he enlisted in Co. F 6th Minn. I. Served on the frontier of Minnesota and Dakota in campaign against the Indians, participating in the battle of Wood Lake. Was discharged on account of sickness, in July, 1864, just as the regiment was on the eve of departure for active service in the south. Was married Dec. 18, 1867, to Margaret Featherstone. She was born in Pa., Feb. 14, 1840. Have three children - Lily F., Clarence T., and B. Harold. Owns 210 acres of land. Served one term as supervisor of Goodhue Tp. Family attend the Methodist Church, of which Mrs. T. is a member.

TRIPP, MERRITT, farmer, sec. 15, P. 0. Red Wing. Born in Tompkins county, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1837. Was engaged in farming there until 1861, when he came to this county, landing in Red Wing, May 17. Rented farm of Samuel Giles, in sec. 2. Was married Dec. 20, 1865, to Abbie S. Perkins. She was born in Franklin county, Maine, May 10, 1847. In 1866, he purchased this farm consisting of 160 acres. They have three children, Cora P., born Sept. 10, 1867; Timothy B., April 6, 1870; and Anna May, March 27, 1874. Family attend the M. E. Church.

ANDERSON, JACOB, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Vasa; was born in Sweden, Oct. 10, 1818. Came to America in 1852, remaining in Illinois; engaged in farming until 1856, when he moved to this township, which has since been his residence. Owns 200 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre. Married Jennie Danielson, in Feb. 1843; she was born in Sweden, in Feb. 1825. Their children are - Peter G., Hilda, Henry, John, Alfred, Eina and Albert.

BLOOM, CHARLES, farmer, sec. 36, P. 0. Vasa. Is a native of Sweden, but came to America many years ago, and is one of the pioneer settlers of Vasa township. Owns 240 acres of land, worth $50 per acre. Married Regina Erickson, Sept. 14, 1870. She is a native of Sweden. Their children are - Selma S., born June 23, 1872, and Amanda A., born July 19, 1878, and two children deceased.

ENGIJEIUi, L. Vasa; was born in Sweden, Nov. 7, 1838; emigrated to the United States and settled in Red Wing in 1856. In the spring of 1857 removed to Cannon Falls township, and was there married, April 25, 1863, to Miss Louise Williams; she was born in Sweden, Jan. 1, 1810. Mr. Engberg came to his present abiding place in the fall of 1870, was appointed postmaster of Vasa, Feb., 1871, and about that time engaged in the mercantile business; the firm name now being Engberg & Johnson. Of Mr. Engberg rs family there is one child, Ferdinand, born May 9, 1864. The family belong to the Lutheran Church.

HOFFLUND, D., music teacher, Vasa. Was bom in Norway, April 18, 1850. Came to America in 1872. Settled in the place where he now resides. He was married to Miss Christine Englund, March 17, 1875. She was born in Sweden, June 18, 1855. Mr. Hofflund graduated at the University of Christiania, Norway, and since his arrival in this country he has been steadily engaged in teaching music. Christian T. is their only child, born Feb. 18, 1876.

JONASSON, ERIK, farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. Vasa, was born in Sweden, Sept. 1, 1819. Came to America in 1857, settling on this farm, which consists of 160 acres, worth $50 per acre. Married Mary Peterson, June 21, 1811. She was born March 25, 1823 Their children are - Ellen, born May 6, 1815; Minnie, Sept. 28, 1859; and Jennie, Jan. 17, 1862. They have lost two children by death.

JOHNSON, CHARLES J., is a native of Hollands Lan, Sweden, Sept. 12, 1816; married Miss Jane Christensen, March 25, 1836; she was born Feb. 23, 1817. At that time Mr. Johnson was in the employ of the government to guard against smugglers, who infested that part of the country along the coasts of Sweden and Norway. He served in that capacity for a period of eighteen years. June 21, 1851, he sailed from Sweden for the United States and landed in Boston; from thence he removed to Chicago, next to La Crosse, where he remained until 1856, when he removed to Minnesota and settled in Featherstone township. Having resided four years in the latter place he again changed and located at Vasa.

After many trials and hardships, Mr. Johnson began to prosper in his new home, and now in his old age with his bosom companion, and surrounded by a family of grown up children, lie enjoys the fruits of his hard-earned industry, a competence for the remainder of his days. He was postmaster at Vasa from 1864 to 1866. The children are - Anna C, born Aug. 9, 1837; Anna B., born Oct. 19, 1839; Peter A., born Nov. 14, 1842; and Chas. H., born Oct. 1, 1855, the youngest of the family. At the age of twelve years, Charles entered the Farmers' Union store at Vasa, as clerk, where he served two years; he then went to Maiden Rock, Wis., where he was employed as clerk by A. Johnson. From there he returned to Cannon Falls in the employ of Scofield Bros. In the winter of 1873 he taught school in Swea, Iowa At the age of eighteen he began, business for himself. Married Emma Peterson, Oct. 7, 1876; she was born Sept. 29, 1856. Their only child is Hilnia H., born July 26, 1877. June 20, 1877, he entered into partnership with L. Engberg, and they still continue in the business. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church, and are among the first families of the town of their adoption.

LARSON, OLA, farmer, sec. 12, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, in 1834. Came to America in 1855, and to this county, where he remained a few weeks, and then went to Princeton, Beaver county, Ills. Enlisted July 24, 1861, in Co. I, 12fch Ills. V. I.; was with Sherman on his memorable march to the sea, and honorably discharged July 10, 1865. Came directly to this county, where he has since resided. Owns 160 acres of land worth $50 per acre. Married Hannah Nelson, June 26, 1866. She was born in Sweden, in 1847. Their children are - Edward F., born Sept. 17, 1867; Arthur A., Dec. 18, 1868; Nancy M., Aug. 20, 1870; Willie S., Aug. 27, 1873; Selma M., Oct. 2, 1875, and Frank S., Sept. 29, 1877. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

LARSON, ANDREW, farmer, sec. 25, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, April 15, 1843. Came to America in I860,. and settled in Washington Co., Minnesota. In 1866 he moved to this farm, consisting of 140 acres, worth $50 per acre. Married Anna S. Peterson, Dec. 30, 1871. She was born in Sweden, Jan. 29, 1850. Their children are - Oscar S., born Dec. 4, 1872; Edward R., April 29, 1874; and Victor C, March 18, 1876. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

LEWIS, ANDREW, farmer, sec. 28, P. 0. White Rock, was born in Sweden, in 1834. Came to America in 1857, first settling in McGregor, Iowa. Came to this county in 1864, and the following spring moved his family to this farm, where they have since resided. Owns 559 acres of land, worth $50 per acre. Married Carrie Johnson, March 4, 1865. She was born in Sweden, in 1844. Their children are - Anna M., born Feb. 5, 1866, and Emily M., born Feb. 14, 1870, and one child deceased.

MONSON, M. F., dealer in general merchandise ; was born in Sweden, in 1844. Came to America with parents, in 1858, and settled in this township. May 15, 1869, he commenced the mercantile business in this place, under the firm name of " Monson & Lindholm" In the fall of the same year the name was changed to "Monson & Co., " under which name it was conducted until the fall of 1871, when Mr. M. became the sole proprietor. In the spring of 1873, a post office was established by the postmaster general, and Mr. M. placed in charge, which position he still holds. Married Betsy Larson, Feb. 23, 1877. She was born in Sweden, June 9, 1852. They have one daughter, Carrie G., born Nov. 10, 1877.

MATTSON, PETER, (deceased.) Was born in Sweden, Nov. IT, 1816. Came to America in 1854, first settling at Chisago Lake, Minn., where he remained until June, 1863, and moved to the farm where his family now reside, on sec. IT, P. 0. Vasa. The farm consists of 160 acres, worth $40 per acre. He married Sissa Mattson, June IT, 1836. She was born May 9, 1817. Mr. M. died Aug. 2T, 1865. His children are - Sissa, Malena, Matt, who served eight mouths in the regular army; Carrie, Anna and Charles; the latter is now conducting the farm. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

MILLER, JOHN, farmer, sec. 18, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Germany in 1826. Came to America in 1853. First settled in Chicago; thence to Cedar Lake county, Ind., where he lived until 1858, when he came to this county, and settled in Cannon Falls, resided there one year and moved to this farm, consisting of 160 acres, worth $60 per acre. Married Mary Hogen, in 1849. She was born in Germany in 182T, and died in 18T6. His children are - Frederick, John, Mary, Henry, Willie, Anna and Tilma.

NORELIUS, JOHN, proprietor of the Vasa House. Was born in Sweden, March 13, 182T. Came to America in 1853, settling in Moline, Ills., where he resided until 1855, when he moved to Chisago county, Minn. May, 1857, he moved to this township, and in 18T1, engaged in mercantile business with L. Engberg. In June, 18TT, he sold his interest in the store, to C. H. Johnson, and built the Vasa House. Owns 115 acres of land, worth $16,000. Married Helen Olson, April 2, 1850. She was born in Sweden, Aug. 4, 1830. Their children are - Eliza M., born April 2, 1852; Andrew, April 24, 1856; Edward, June 14, 1863; Albert, March 24, 18T0, and Aaron, April 9, 18T3. The family are members of the Baptist Church.

OLSON, NELS. farmer, sec. 7, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, Feb. 2, 1818. Came to America in July, 1853, remaining in Boston three months; thence to New Orleans, where he lived four months; thence to Chicago, where he remained three months, and lived near that city until the spring of 1855, when he came to this county, and settled where he now resides. He owns 320 acres of land, worth $30 per acre, besides city property in Red Wing. Married Carrie Lawson, in 1856, who was born in Sweden, July 25, 1825. They have one daughter, named Mary E., who was born April 26, 1864, and one who died at the age of seven years. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

PEARSON, HON. T. G., farmer, sec. 32, P. 0. White Rock. Was born in Sweden, July 1, 1827; came to America in 1851, settling in Knox county, 111. In the fall of 1855, came to this county and pre-empted his present farm, which consists of J 60 acres, woith $7,000. He was elected Representative to the 14th General Assembly of Minnesota in the fall of 1871, and re-elected in 1877. Married Hannah Monson, in Galesburg, 111., March 6, 1854; she was born in Sweden, May 26, 1837. Their children are - Clara R., born Sept. 19, 1857; Agnes E., April 27, 1860; William A., Dec. 16, 1863; Hannah A., July 11, 1872; Esther E., May 27, 1875, and Ebba Victoria, born May 6, 1877; they have lost two children by death. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

PETERSON, HON. J. farmer, sec. 25, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden March 30.. 1838. Came to America July 1856. First settling in Chisago county, Minn., where he remained until Aug. 18, 1862. Enlisted in Co. I, 6th Minn. V. I.; served until May, 1865; was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and honorably discharged. Returned and settled on his farm of 200 acres, worth $50 per acre. In 1872 he was elected a representative to the 15th General Assembly of Minn., and was re-elected the following year; has also held the offices of town clerk and justice of the peace. Mr. P. came to America with his parents, and they now reside with him, having attained the ripe age of 70 years. Married Carrie Johnson, Nov. 11, 1868. She was born in Sweden, May 6, 1850. Their children are - Lizzie, born Sept. 21, 1869; Arthur, W., Sept. 2, 1871; Edith, Feb. 2, 1873; and Alma, May 12, 1877. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Church.

SWANSON, NELS, whose portrait appears in this work, resides on sec. 8, Vasa township, P. 0. Vasa. He was born in Southern Sweden, near the Baltic Sea, Oct. 30, 1822. Married in Sweden, Miss Elsa Nelson, July 11, 1844. She was born Oct. 10, 1824. They had three daughters born in Sweden, named - Nellie, Petronelli and Elsa, who were born respectively - Nov. 17, 1845; Feb. 24, 1847, and July 7, 1849. In 1853, he, with his family, consisting of wife and three daughters, arrived in Chicago, where in July, 1854, his wife and two oldest daughters died of cholera; and in October of the same year, he, with his youngest daughter, moved to St. Paul, where he resided until November, 1856, when he moved to this county, and in 1857, settled on this farm, which consists of 399 acres, worth $50 per acre. Was married again Nov. 9, 1856, to Elsa Olson. She was born in Sweden, Aug. 7, 1838. Their children are - Hillma E., born Nov. 15, 1857; Charles P., Nov. 22, 1863; Ester A., Nov. 29, 1866; Nels E., June 8, 1873, and Hannah C, Nov. 20, 1871. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, in which Mr. S. has held the office of deacon, trustee and treasurer.

RINDQUIST, P. 0., farmer, sec. 9, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, in 1825; came to America in 1863, and settled in this county, and in 1876 moved to his present farm, consisting of 160 acres, worth $6,000. Married Eliza Larson in Sweden, Dec, 25, 1855; she was born in 1826. Their children are - Ole, born Dec. 20, 1861; John A., Aug. 8, 1865; Gustaf, Jan. 10, 1868; and Albert, Aug. 10, 1870; and three deceased. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

SAMMOSON, F. A., farmer, sec. 23, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden, March 6, 1833. Came to America in 1853, and settled in Kane Co., 111., where he remained until 1861, when he moved to this county, settling where he now lives. His farm was at that time unimproved, with the exception of a log cabin, which has long since disappeared, and in its stead is a large and commodious dwelling, good barn, granary and out-buildings. Married, in Geneva, 111., Johanna Peterson, in Jan., 1856. She was born in Sweden in Nov., 1828. Their children are - Helen, Emma, John, Matilda, Ferdinand, Oscar, Ida and Hilmer. Owns 170 acres of land, valued at $60 per acre.

SW ANSON, STVAN, farmer, sec. 13, P. 0. Vasa. Was born in Sweden in 1821. Came to America in 1855, and settled on his present farm, consisting of 200 acres, worth $50 per acre. Married Nellie Larson in 1848. She was born in Sweden in 1824. Their children are - Carrie, born Feb. 7, 1850; Betsey, June 12, 1852; Swan, March 14, 1854; Anna, July, 24, 1859; Henry, Jan. 24, 1864; and Amelia, April 18, 1866. The family are members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church.

SWARD, REV. P. J., was born April 1, 1845, in the parish of Styra, See of Lindkojring, Sweden. Was received into the missionary institute at Stockholm in 1863; passed examination for the ministry in the consistorio at Lindkojring in 1869, and was ordained on May 20, of the same year. He was sent from the consistorio to the parish of Svanshak, See of Lindkojring, as assistant pastor. He was next appointed by the missionary society at Stockholm, to the mission among the Scandinavian seamen, in the harbor of Constantinople, Turkey, and at the same time, became chaplain of the Swedish and Norwegian Embassy at the Sublime Porter and in 1870, was also assistant chaplain to the German Embassy. Was married June 27, 1872, to Selma Maria Thermaenius, who was born in Eskilstana, Sweden, March 1, 1816; she entered the Royal Seminary of Stockholm in 1867, and graduated in 1870, after which she was engaged in teaching school in the parish of Ofvansjo, in the Arch See. The missionary society at Stockholm resolved to establish a mission among the Scandinavian seamen in New York harbor, and Sward was appointed to take charge of the work, and accordingly arrived with his family in New York, Sept. 25, 1873. In connection with the mission among the seamen, a Swedish Lutheran congregation was established among the resident Swedes of Brooklyn, N. Y., where Mr. Sward also labored. In 1875 he was received into the Augustana Synod at its convention in Vasa, Goodhue county. In 1877 he was appointed to establish a Scandinavian Seaman's Mission in Baltimore, Md., where he remained until April, 1878, when he came to this township, pursuant to a call made the previous year by the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of this place. His children are - Ernst Joel Constantin, born in Constantinople, April 2, 1873; Johan Edward Timotheus, in Brooklyn, Sept. 20, 1874; Gustaf Ewald Nathaniel, Kojsing, Sweden, Nov. 22, 1876; and Lydia Sophia Christina, in this township, Aug. 19, 1878.

Source changes here: from Goodhue County, Minnesota, Past and Present, by [Hancock, Joseph Woods], published 1893; 450 words in this source stream.

Hay Creek Township

eastern'portion, and Hay creek winds along the western border. The hillsides are covered with growing timber and the level portions are under prosperous cultivation.

The first settlement was made in the spring of 1854, by a Mr. Egar, in the northeast part of the town. George Steel, Ernest Schubert aad Henry Izancee made claims that same year. Wm. Hayman, Garry Post, David Bartrom, Simon PetersDu, Benville Mosier, Rudolph Krager, Chas. Darling, Jacob Turner, M. Eggleston, G. F. and Wm. Meyer all began improvements the next year. Early in the year 1856, Mr. Charles Ahlers built a house near the place where Burkard's hotel now stands. Mr. Ahlers was one of the mauy in those days who suffered the annoyance of a former claimant. He had his first log cabin nearly completed, when another man appeared to dispute his right to the laud, whose claim was based upon the fact that he had been there and inscribed his name on a tree previous to Mr. Aiders' advent. The former claimant Avas backed by a mob of men armed with clubs, axes and other weapons. So there was no alternative for Mr. Ahlers but to leave his improvements or pay the required amount of cash. He paid the money, remained and opened his house for the accommodation of travelers.

The early settlers of this town were all subjected to trouble for a number of years on account of being within the limits of the " Half breed tract."

At the first town meeting only six voters were present, to-wit : Wm. Hayman, Henry Lorentzen, S. A. AVise, J. B. AVakefield, Rudolph Kruger, and David Bartrom. This meeting was held in a school house at Hay creek bend, which was then tlie only school house in town. The slim attendance at this meeting was accounted for by the fact that a religious canip-meetiDg was in progress, in a grove near by on that same day. It would seem that a majority of the settlers in that year, 1858, were more interested in religion than politics.

Church services were held at an early day by both Lutherans and Methodists. Each of these denominations have built very tine church editices.

There are two mills for the manufacture of flour, and grinding all kinds of grain. The tirst was built on Wells creek by E. H. Matthews ; the second, on Hay creek, by John Hack and G. F. Meyer. A third mill was built on the last named creek and run for several years but is now abandoned.

There is one village in this town, called the Bend, containing one church, a hotel, school house, several mechanic shops and one store, besides several private residences.

Source changes here: from History of Goodhue County, Minnesota, by Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn, published 1909; 861 words in this source stream.

Hay Creek Township

Hay Creek receives its name from the stream which touches the west central portion of the township and along whose banks in the early days the settlers found large quantities of wild hay. The surface of the township is somewhat uneven, but is rich in agricultural possibilities. A deep valley crosses the township from east to west in the northern part, and another, with various branches, crosses the township in the center, east and west. These make a hilly and rolling surface for the whole town, the hills being from two to four hundred feet above the valleys. Yet, owing to the abundant overspread of fine clay and loam, practically all of the surface is tillable. Many of the hillsides are covered with growing timber, and the valleys were originally heavily wooded. In the southeastern part is Wells' creek. Bullard creek drains the northern part. Hay Creek comprises township 112, range 14. and is bounded on the north l)y Red AVing and Wacoota, on the east by Florence, on the south by Belvidere and on the west by Featherstone. It was organized with its present boundaries in 1858.

The first settlement was made in the spring of 1854 by a Mr. Egar, in the northeast part of the town. Among the early settlers were George Steel* Ernest Schubert, Henry Inzancee, William Hayman, Garry Post, David Bartrom, Simon Peterson, Benville Mosier, Rudolph Kruger, Charles Darling, Jacob Turner, M. Eggle*ston, G. F. and William Meyer, John Hack and James B. Wakefield. George Frederick, an early settler of Belle Creek, also lived here a short time in the early days. The early settlers were subjected to constant annoyance, the whole township, with the exception of a small portion in the northwest, being within the limits of the half-breed tract. Meetings were held and the settlers organized for mutual protection. Charles Alders, who in 1856 built a hotel near where Borkhard's hotel was later located, was one of the many who suffered the annoyance of a previous claimant. He had his first log cabin nearly completed when another man appeared to dispute his claim to the land. This man's claim was based on the fact that he had been there and inscribed his name on a tree previous to Mr; Abler 's advent. The former claimant was backed by a mob of men armed with clubs, axes and other weapons. So there was no alternative bnt for Mr. Aiders to pay the amount of money demanded for a relinquishment of the claim, which he did, and later opened his house to the public. There are always two sides to every question, and while Mr. Aiders was given a great deal of sympathy, it would look in modern times as though he had intended to take another man's claim. He was but one of many who suffered much inconvenience and trouble until the half-breed matter had been settled in Washington, after which the actual settlers were left in peace.

The first town meeting was held in 1858, with only six citizens present. They were William Ilayman, Henry Lorentzen. S. A. Wise, J. B. "Wakefield. Rudolph Kruger and David Bartrom. This meeting was held in a log cabin schoolhouse, near Wells' creek. The explanation given for the poor attendance is one that looks strange in these days. It seems that a camp meeting was in progress in a grove near by and the people were so interested in matters pertaining to the future life that they had no time to devote to such temporal affairs as a town election. Whether the six who attended loved religion the less or politics the more than the others tradition does not relate.

A log schoolhouse was built near the spot where the Wells' creek mills were afterward erected, in 1857, and a school was taught there by a young man named Graves. The first marriage was that of Ernest Schubert and a Miss Reinehart, the ceremony being performed by William Hayman. justice of the peace. In the earliest days the German Lutherans and the Methodists held meetings and both later erected comfortable places for church worship. Near the center of the township there is a substantial town hall. In 1863 R. H. Matthews built a mill on Wells' creek, and in 1865 John Hack and G. F. Meyer built one on Hay creek. Later a third mill was built on Hay creek, but was afterward abandoned. -

The chairmen of supervisors of the town from 1858 to 1869 were : Samuel A. Wise, William Hayman. John Benson, Dunning Dewey (six terms). Rudolph Kruger (two terms), George Hackman. The town clerks during the same period were: Henry Lorentzen (two terms), John Hack (six terms), Peter J. Erbar (five terms).

Hay Creek's contribution to the Civil War consisted of Joseph W. Britton. Fred Baumbeck. Henry Burgtorf, Reynolds Barton, August Buchholz, Henry W. Cady, W. F. Dewey. C. J.

Hay Creek village is a discontinued postoffice six and a half miles south of Red Wing. Mail is received by Red Wing R. F. D. Nos. 2 and 4. It is a busy little settlement, with a hotel, store, church, schoolhouse and several residences.