Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 19 of 46)

Township. While developing this farm he eked out the family funds by work¬ ing in the lumber woods in the winter and by doing odd jobs at blacksmithmg. In 1889 just when success was in his grasp, and the family were grad¬ ually acquiring the comforts of life, six children died, then the mother, an£ then the youngest infant, a few months old, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Koehler, Rice Lake. The five remaining children were sent for a time to a Home in La Crosse, this state, and Mr. Kleve gave up the farm. After working a short time in New Auburn, this state, he established himself in his present business at his present location on Main street, in Chetek. He had previously purchased three lots and a house in Beagle's Addition, across the lake, and the house he now moved to a site adjoining his shop, thus establish¬ ing his home. For many years he worked strenuously, having an establish¬ ment for general blacksmithing, wagon making, and wood and iron working incident to his other business. Of late years he has diminished his ac¬ tivities somewhat, especially in the horseshoeing line, but he likes to keep busy, and is not content unless he is still working about the shop. Aside from building up a good business he has helped in the development of the town, and has been especially interested in the purchase and maintainance of the Fair grounds and the Chautauqua grounds. He has been an ideal father in every way. All his children have been given a financial start in life, and his son Paul, the youngest child, has been presented with a fine farm, valued at $15,000. More than this, his life is a record of which the children may well be proud, and his descendants for generations will know of him as a respected and honored citizen. Mr. Kleve was married in 1876 at Prince¬ ton, Wis., to Rosalie Kabolen, who came as an orphan from Germany, and who, as noted died in 1889, leaving six children, John, Martha, Thomas, Steven and Emma, and one who died in infancy. He was married Nov. 5, 1890, to Alvina Zaudke, the daughter of Frank and Christina (Cloksen) Zaudke, who died in Germany. She came to America with friends when she was about thirty-five, and settled with them at Cameron, this county. By this union there is a son, Paul, and a child who died in infancy. After her marriage, Mrs. Kleve became a mother to her husband's motherless children, and reared them as her own. John is a machinist and expert blacksmith at Winchester, Wis. Martha is the wife of Thomas Stevens, of Idaho. She is an unusual woman, skilled in whatever she cares to undertake. While at the Wisconsin State Normal School, at Superior, she maintained the highest record in her class, and for three years was a popular teacher at Catawba, Wis. Thomas is identified with the lumber business, working as far west as the state of Washington. Steven lives in Montana. Emma is the wife of Selwyn Brown of Idaho. Paul farms on the outskirts of Chetek. In 1919 he married Emily Young. All the mem¬ bers of the family are well thought of in the community.

Willard Lilly, farmer of Section 21, Clinton Township, and state highway patrolman, was born in Buchanan County, Iowa, July 22, 1863, the son of George and Mary Lilly, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Canada, who were married in Iowa, and spent the remainder of their lives in that state, he being a farmer and carpenter. In the family there were ten children : Melissa, Minnie, Carrie, James, Edward, Willard, David, George, Emma and William. Carrie, and William, twin brother of Willard, are dead. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in his native state, worked about as a farm hand for a while, and later became a renter. In 1902 he came to Barron County, and bought 120 acres in Section 29, Clinton Township. This was all wild land. He erected a good set of buildings, cleared up, fenced, and equipped the land, and there carried on general farming and dairying until the spring of 1920. He then bought. his present improved place of 120 acres in Section 21, in the same township. This is an excellent farm with sightly buildings, and with land well tilled and cultivated. The equipment is adequate, and includes considerable modern machinery. The stock is ex¬ cellent, and includes graded Guernsey cattle, and Poland-China and Chestery Google

White swine. Cream is sold to the Barron Creamery Co. Mr. Lilly has been interested in good roads for many years. He has been pathmaster of his dis¬ trict for some time, and is now the state patrolman on Route 14. He thorough¬ ly understands his business, he is keeping his territory in good repair, and his courtesy and obliging disposition commends itself to all travelers and tourists. Fraternally, Mr. Lilly is a member of the Almena Lodge of Modem Woodmen of America. Mr. Lilly was married at Lowerville, Iowa, on Sept. 20, 1894, to Anna Gilbert, the daughter of Frank and Emma Gilbert, both of whom are now deceased, the former having been frozen to death while deer hunting. In the family there were three children, Anna being the only one now living. Mr. and Mrs. Lilly have had four children: Everett, Clyde and Merle, at home; and James, deceased. All the members of the family are well regarded in the community.

William Meisegeier, a highly regarded citizen of Section 2, Clinton Town¬ ship is one of the county's leading citizens, and has accomplished much of good for the dairy interests of this region. He was born in Sheboygan County, Wis., Nov. 6, 1885, the son of Carl and Catherine (Bone) Meisegeier, early settlers. He came to Barron County with his parents when he was six years of age. He attended school in the district, was reared on the home place, and learned farming from his father. As a young man he learned the mason's trade, which he followed for many years. In 1907 he bought 80 acres in Section 2, Clinton Township, of which some twenty acres had been cleared. Here he has put up a fine set of buildings. The modern home, is a sevenroom building, with many comforts and conveniences, including electric lights and running hot and cold water. The barn is 36 by 60 feet, with a leanto, 24 by 30 feet. It has a full basement, is installed with West Bend equip¬ ment, and has electric lights and running water. There are also other suita¬ ble buildings. Mr. Meisegeier is successfully carrying on general farming with especial attention to dairying. He is widely known as a breeder of full blooded Holsteins. He is the first man in this vicinity to have a full blooded Holstein herd, and he has done much to improve the standard of stock through¬ out the county. His herd now consists of 24 registered cattle, and he also owns a half interest in two registered sires. Several of his cows have a record of 96 pounds of milk a day, and 27% pounds of butter fat a week. In other ways as well, Mr. Meisegeier is a real leader in the community. For three years he was president of the Farmers' Co-operative Store Co., operating the farmers' store at Poskin. He is a director of the McKinley Telephone Co., and a stockholder in the Poskin State Bank. He has been actively interested in the Federal Farm Loan work in this part of the county. In public life, he has done most active work as town supervisor and assessor, and in his school district he has been a valued member of the board for a dozen years. His life is of real benefit to the community, and he is still striving ahead. Mr. Meisegeier was married at Cumberland, this county, Jan. 25, 1909, to Ella Kuhrt, who was born in Sheboygan County, Wis., Feb. 22, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kuhrt, natives of Germany, and early settlers of Barron County, the former of whom is still living and the latter of whom is dead. Mr. Meisegeier and his good wife have seven bright children: William Edward, Helen Bertha, Ervin Woodrow, Mildred, Paul Frederick, Mary Eliza¬ beth and Robert Melvin, the older of whom are doing well with their studies in the public schools.

Christ Hanson, pioneer, who has lived on a farm in Section 14 for over forty years, and has lived on his present place in Section 20 for five years, has seen this region develop from a wilderness, and in that development has taken his full share and part. He was born in Norway, April 25, 1846, the son of Hans and Kari Hanson, who came from Norway to the United States in the seventies and located in Fillmore County, Minn., where they lived with a son, until their death. In the family there were eight children: Eric, Ole, Stephen, Christ, Hans, Peter, Sarah (deceased), who married Christ Nelson (deceased), and Mary, who married Knute Olson, now of Canada. Christ attended school in Norway, and as a young man worked on farms and in the woods. He came to America in 1869, and found his way to Amherst, in Fillmore County, Minn., where he worked on farms. In 1875 he came to Barron County, and home¬ steaded 160 acres in Section 14, Clinton Township. This was a beautiful tract, all wild, covered with heavy timber, and surrounding a pretty little lake. He made the trip here in a covered wagon, drawn by a pair of oxen. One cow was led, and part of the way the family walked. Upon reaching here, they con¬ tinued to live in the wagon until he could get a little clearing made and a log cabin up. When the cabin was completed, they moved into it. This was burned, and another was erected to replace it. This in turn was burned, and then a frame house was put up. By hard work, self sacrifice, and never end¬ ing toil, he built up a good farm. Here he continued general farming and dairying for 41 years. In 1916 he sold the place, and purchased 40 acres in Section 20, where he now lives. In his long residence here he has taken his part in everything that he has believed to be for the best good of the com¬ munity. He has been chairman of the town board, thus giving good service both to the town and to the county. For many years he showed absolute fair¬ ness and good judgment as township assessor. One year he was town treas¬ urer. He has also done most excellent work on the school board. The Nor¬ wegian Lutheran Church has found in him an active supporter and liberal contributor. Mr. Hanson was married in Norway, in June, 1867, to Olea Olson, who was born in Norway, in 1848, the daughter of Ole Olson. Mrs. Hanson, a most worthy woman, who was a loyal wife and sympathetic mother, and generous and kindly neighbor, died July 12, 1919. Of their large family of children there are now living five. Ole is in Spooner, Minn. Christopher is at Park Falls, Wis. Kari is the wife of W. M. Rogers, of Nelson, Minn. Emma is the wife of W. C. Jeffrey, of Cumberland. Sophia is the wife of Elias Lamb, of Barron Township.

John J. Malone, farmer and man of affairs, owning a good place of 200 acres in sections 27-34, Clinton Township, is one of the leading men of his neighborhood. He has been chairman of the town board since 1916, and in that capacity has not only done most excellent work for the town but has made himself a force to be reckoned with on the county board. Previous to this he received experience in town affairs as a member of the board of super¬ visors, and he has served as treasurer some eight or nine years. He has also done excellent work on the school board of his district. He has been president of the Poskin Co-operative Creamery, in which he is a stockholder, and he is also a stockholder and director in the Farmers State Bank, of Poskin ; the Con¬ sumers Store at Barron, and the New Richmond Interstate Packing Co., at New Richmond, Wis. He was born in County Gray, Province of Ontario, Canada, May 24, 1860, the son of John and Mary (Gillan) Malone, both natives of Ire¬ land. John Malone was brought to the United States by his parents, and was reared in New York State. As a young man he went to Canada, where he married and where he farmed the remainder of his life. His good wife is still living there at the age of 85 years. In the family there were seven children. William is in Vancouver, British Columbia. Patrick is on a farm in Clinton Township. Mary, the widow of P. L. Coffee, lives in Ontario, Canada. John J. farms in Clinton. Daniel, James and Bridget are dead. John J. was reared in Canada. He attended school there, and worked on the home farm until he was twenty years of age. Then he came to the States, and with headquarters at Ontonagan, Mich., took up railroad bridge work. From there he came to Ashland, in this state, and continued in the same line for the Northern Pacific and the Omaha. The year 1884 brought him to Barron County, where with headquarters at Cameron, he did bridge work for the "Soo" line. He spent that winter in Barron, and in the spring of 1886 came to Poskin, where be engaged in getting out railroad ties. While there, in 1886, he bought 80 acres in Section 27, Clinton Township, to which he has since added 120 acres in Section 34, making a fine tract of 200 acres. This was all wild land. It was some years before he could get it developed to a profitable basis, and so far several years he worked in the woods, winters and on the river drives in the spring. Gradually he has built up a good farm. Much of the carpenter work on the sightly set of buildings was done by himself. The house is a com¬ fortable place of 11 rooms. The barn is 30 by 66, with a lean-to 14 by 66. The other buildings are adequate. Here, Mr. Malone successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of about 30 graded Holsteins, and a good drove of Chester-White swine. Mr. Malone was married May 30, 1886, at Cumberland, to Alice Marquand, who was born in Butler County, Iowa, June 12, 1871, the daughter of Charles and Jane (Barr) Mar¬ quand, the former of whom, a veteran of the Civil War, brought the family from Iowa, in the eighties, and settled in Section 28, Clinton Township, where he and his wife both spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Malone have three sons, John L., Charles H. and Roy J. John L. lives in Maple Grove Township. Charles H. and Roy J. live at home. Roy J. volunteered for serv¬ ice in the World War, but had his arm nearly severed by an accidental gun shot wound. By skilled medical attention he has regained the use of the arm, but not in time to get into the army.

August Horman, of Hay River Stock Farm, a prosperous farmer of Section 20, Clinton Township, was born in Germany, May 26, 1865, the son of Fritz and Minnie Horman, who spent the span of their years in the old country. In this family there were three children, Henry and August, and one who died in infancy. After the father's death, the mother married Carl Veit, and to this union three more children were born: Hannah and Carl, who are dead; and Augusta who married and still lives in Germany. August was reared in Ger¬ many, and went to school there. He was but fourteen years old when he went to England. There he attended school for a while, and later became a fisher¬ man. In due time by perseverance and industry he became captain of a fish¬ ing smack. In 1892 at the age of twenty-seven years he came to the United States, and found his way directly to Barron County, where he purchased 40 acres in Section 18, Clinton Township. This was nearly all wild land, although a small clearing had been made, and a small shanty and barn erected. He fixed up the buildings somewhat, cleared 15 more acres, and then sold it. Then he went to Trego, in Washburn County, this state, homesteaded 160 acres of wild land, built a cabin, and cleared 50 acres. Then he bought another 80 acres, and cleared 15 acres of that. In the meantime he carried on general farming and worked on the railroad. In 1913 he came back to Barron County, and bought 120 acres in Section 20, Clinton Township. A small house and barn stood on the place, and the land was partly improved. To the further improvement and development of this land he has since devoted his time and attention. He has put up a good frame house of ten rooms, equipped with electric light, running water, bath, and other conveniences. His barn is 30 by 60 feet, with full basement, and furnished with the James equipment, and further modernized with electric lights and running water. Here he success¬ fully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd of graded Guernseys, headed by a full blooded sire. As a modern farmer, who is vitally Interested in the growth of the community, he has taken stock in the Almena Telephone Co., and is a member of the Farmers Shipping Association, and the Farmers Produce Co. of Almena. Fraternally he is a popular member of the Odd Fellows. Mr. Horman was married at Trego, Wis., April 11, 1906, to Lydia Teich, who was born at Canova, S. D. on March 7, 1879, the daughter of Herman and Mary Teich, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Pennsylvania. They were early settlers of Watertown, this state, and both are now dead. Mr. and Mrs. Horman have a fine family of eight children: Henry, Carl, Sidney, Minnie, Edna, Ida, John and Frank, living; and a ninth, Frances, twin sister to Frank, is dead.

Fred Gehrman has lived on his present place in Section 29, Clinton Town¬ ship, nearly all his life, and as boy and man has assisted in its development. He was born in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 1, 1896, the son of Fred and Bertha Gehrman, natives respectively of Minnesota and Iowa. The father early be¬ came a stone mason, and followed that trade for many years in Minnesota. He came to Barron County in 1898, and bought 40 acres in Clinton Township. To this he later added 80 more, making 120 in all. The land was cut-over land, covered with brush, and with no buildings. He put up a house, barn and other buildings, and started to clear up the land. Most of the work of clearing and operating the farm was looked after by the wife and the children, while he continued to follow his trade. There are five children in the family, George, Albert, Arthur, Maude and Fred. Father and mother and all five children are living, and all are highly esteemed by their friends, associates and neighbors. Fred was reared on the home place, attended district school, and helped about the farm as he could. Gradually he took more and more of the responsibility, and in 1917 assumed the management by rental. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of graded Holsteins. Mr. Gehrman is regarded as a good farmer and a good citizen, and his standing has been excellent since early boyhood. He is a stockholder in the Almena Telephone Co., and a member of the Farmers Shipping Association of Almena. Mr. Gehrman was married June 4, 1917, at Barron, to Emma Marxman, who was born in Mattoon, Ill., on Nov. 21, 1896, the daughter of Christ and Molly Marx¬ man, who came from Illinois to Clinton Township, and there farmed. The father is still living there and the mother is dead. The ten children in the Marxman family are: Carl, Martin, Bertha, Albert, Emma, Mary, Gladys, Henry, Lizzie and Margaret. Mr. and Mrs. Gehrman have one son, Marvin, born April 12,1920.

Amund Halverson, early settler of Section 14, Clinton Township, who persevered through many hardships, and established himself a home and a farm in spite of difficulties, was born in Norway, Oct. 14, 1836. He was reared and married there, and in 1869 came to America. After living in Canada for a year he came to the States, and after looking about in Wisconsin for a while, settled in Fillmore County, Minn. The land there had been settled for many years, and there was none left to be taken. But Mr. Halverson heard of the land in Barron County, so in 1875 he loaded his goods onto an ox cart, and with his family and a few head of cattle, started for this region. Upon reaching here, he settled on the shores of Poskin Lake for a while, and then took a home¬ stead in Section 14, Clinton Township. This was all rough land, heavily timbered. Mr. Halverson cleared a small tract, put up a log cabin, and established his family there. For his stock he put up a pole and straw shed. He was without funds, and for several seasons he went back to the older settlements to do farm work, leaving his family to look after the cabin and the garden. It was hard to get along for a while, and the privations were many and discouraging. But he and his family persevered, worked early and late, and in time developed a good place. There he successfully carried on general farm¬ ing and dairying until 1906, when he practically retired. He still makes his home on the place. The farm now contains 120 acres, 40 acres of the original quarter section having been given to a son, Oscar. Mrs. Halverson died June 4, 1920, at the age of 87 years.

Anton F. Halverson, proprietor of Richland Farm, a substantial farmer of Section 14, Clinton Township, was born in Fillmore County, Minn., Dec. 13, 1872, the son of Amund and Hannah Halverson, and was a small boy when brought to his present farm. When he was old enough, he was sent to the little log school house of District No. 5, situated in the deep woods. He helped his father get the home place cleared up, and has always lived here. Gradually he took over the responsibility of the work, and in 1906 became the manager. He now owns the home place of 120 acres, and he has continued the improve¬ ments begun by his father, so that he now has a well developed farm. The home, is a comfortable frame residence of seven rooms. The barn erected in 1919 is 36 by 72 feet, with full basement, and furnished with the James equipment. Mr. Halverson successfully carries on general farming and dairy¬ ing, and has good stock, tools, implements and machinery. He is one of the representative men of the community, and has been clerk of the school board for many years as well as road commissioner. He attends the Norwegian Lutheran church in Section 14, Clinton Township.

Ever Hanson, a hard working farmer of Section 19, Clinton Township, was born in Norway, March 6, 1860, the son of Hans and Mary (Jacobson) Olson, who spent the span of their years in that country. Of the seven children in the family, there are now living three, John, Hans and Ever. Mary, Caroline, Anna, and an unnamed infant, are dead. Ever attended school in his native land, and early went to work, receiving but $13.50 a year, in addition to board, room and clothes. For three years he served in the Standing Army. Upon his release, he worked three years in the woods. In 1889 he came to the United States, and found his way directly to Barron County, and settled at Turtle Lake, where he worked on the railroad section for two years. In 1891, he purchased 40 acres of wild land in Section 18, Clinton Township, on which to establish a farm. He built a small log shanty, and started clearing up the brush and stumps. Later he added forty acres more in the same section, making a good little place of eighty acres. By hard work he cleared up this place, erected a good set of buildings, and carried on general farming and dairying there for twenty-six years. In 1915 he sold the place to his son, Ole, who, in turn, sold it to James Beecroft. Upon disposing of his place, Mr. Hanson moved to Rice Lake, and built a home there. A year later, in 1916, he bought 40 acres of wild land in Section 19, Clinton Township. He cleared up the stumps and brush, erected a good frame house, 26 by 28 feet, and is getting the place well under cultivation. Mr. Hanson has been active in the affairs of the community, and has done his duty as a good citizen in every respect. He is specially interested in good roads and has been road overseer for some seventeen years. He helped to build the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Comstock, and has been liberal in his support. Mr. Hanson was married at Prairie Farm on March 16, 1889, to Inga Jacobson, the daughter of Jacob Olson and Bertha (Peterson) Olson, na¬ tives of Norway, and old settlers of Barron County. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson have six children living: Mary; Bertha, the wife of C. G. Brown, of Duluth; Ole; Peter, Henry and Martin. All stand well in the community, and are liked by all who know them.

William Lundquist, a prudent farmer of Section 9, Clinton Township, was born in Sweden, March 28, 1871, the son of Gust and Christina Lundquist, also natives of that country. The father came to America in 1876, settled at St. Paul, Minn., where he followed his trade as a stone mason, later moving to Le Sueur County, in the same state, where he followed his trade until his death in 1898. The mother remained in Sweden, and died there Jan. 2, 1917. In the family there were three children. Ida C. died in Sweden. Carl W. came to the United States when sixteen years of age, farmed in Clinton Township, became a substantial and respected citizen, and died Jan. 19, 1910. William was sent to school a while in Sweden, and as a boy of still tender years helped to herd cattle. He was eleven years of age, when in 1882, he came to America, and took up his home with his uncle, John Lundquist, at River Falls, Pierce County, Wisconsin. Later he worked about for a while, and then went to Le Sueur County, Minn., where he worked on farms and on the railroad, and fol¬ lowed his trade as a stone mason. His next location was at Crookston, Minn., where he worked on the railroad, in the harvest fields, and with a threshing crew. For a while he was a teamster with a railroad crew with headquar¬ ters at Climax, Wis. In 1889 he bought 80 acres from John Allen, in Section 5, Clinton Township, this county. He then went to Kewaunee, Ill., where he worked in shops for a while. In 1891 he came back to Barron County, sold .his property, and bought 80 acres in Section 9, Clinton Township. One acre had been cleared, and a small house erected. To the development and cul¬ tivation of this place he has since devoted his attention. The pleasant residence of eight rooms, stucco finish, and supplied with many conveniences such as hot air heat, was put up in 1910. There is also a good barn, and other buildings. Here Mr. Lundquist successfully carries on general farming and dairying. His herd is of mixed Holsteins and Guernseys, and the cream is sold to the Barron Creamery Co. Mr. Lundquist was married at St. James, Minn., on June 21, 1910, to Mary Oien, who was born at St. James Aug. 17, 1885, the daughter of Sever and Barbara (Sunhaugin) Oien, natives of Norway, and early settlers of La Salle, Minn., the former of whom died in 1909 and the latter of whom is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Lundquist have two bright boys, Sidney W. and Walter M. The family faith is that of the Swedish Lutheran Church.

Pit Carlson, who built up a good place in Section 17, Clinton Township, was born in Sweden. He attended school there, worked on farms and in the woods, grew to manhood and married there. In 1888 he came to the United States, and located in Michigan, where he worked in woods and in sawmills. In 1S92 he came from there to Barron County, and located on 80 acres in Sec¬ tion 17, Clinton Township. This was all wild, cut-over land, covered with stumps* and brush. He cleared up the land, erected a house and other buildings, and here carried on general farming and dairying until 1916, when he sold the place to his son-in-law, Bernard Hagberg, and retired. He and his good wife, Christina Johnson, had nine children, of whom there are three living: Ella, the wife of Bernard Hagberg; Anna, the wife of Christ Hanson, of Racine, Wis.; and Carl of Barron County.

Albert Hagberg, for nearly twenty years a solid farmer of Section 17, Clinton Township, now deceased, was born in Sweden, and was there reared, educated, and married Betsy Knutson. As a young man he became a carpenter, which trade he followed a number of years. He came to the United States in 1889, and settled at Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minn. There he farmed until 1902. Then he came to Barron County, and purchased 80 acres in Section 17. This was all wild land. He put up a set of buildings, cleared the land, and there carried on general farming and dairying. He died June 30, 1920, and his wife, Sept. 3, 1920. In the family there are seven children: Bernard; Oscar, who is married and farms in North Dakota; Ellen, the wife of Herman Biel, of Birchwood, Washburn County, this state; Edith, Esther, Hjalmar and Eleanor.

Bernard Hagberg, an active farmer of Section 17, was born at Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minn., Jan. 14, 1892, the son of Albert and Betsy Hag¬ berg, who brought him to this township when he was six years old. He at¬ tended school here, was reared to farm pursuits, and as a youth worked about on farms for a while. In 1916 he bought the Pit Carlson place of 80 acres in Section 17, Clinton Township. He has fixed over the buildings which stood on the place, and has put up a fine brick and tile barn, 34 by 80 feet, with full basement, and furnished with James equipment. The land is well tilled and well fenced, and under Mr. Hagberg's capable management is proving profit¬ able and productive. The equipment in tools, implements and machinery is good in every particular. Mr. Hagberg successfully carries on general farming, dairying and stock raising. He has a good herd of graded Holstein cattle, Poland-China swine, and the necessary number of horses. He was married Feb. 12, 1916, to Ella Carlson, the daughter of Pit and Christina Carlson. Mr. and Mrs. Hagberg have two bright children, Axel and Astrid, both at home.

Frank Henrichsmeier, for several years a worthy resident of Section 32, Clinton Township, was born in Germany, attended school there and was reared to farm pursuits. As a young man, he married Angie Dowel, a native of the same neighborhood. In 1881, they came to America, and settled in Scott County, Minn., not far from Jordan. There they farmed until 1889, when they came to Barron County, and bought 80 acres in Section 32, Clinton Township. This land was all wild and there was little to indicate that it would some time con- stitute a prosperous farm. But he set to work with a will, assisted as they grew old enough, by his sons, and in time he built up a good place. He put up a house, barn, and other buildings, cleared up and fenced the land, made general improvements, and carried on mixed farming and dairying. After a useful life he died, September, 1916. He was a respected man of sterling worth, and his memory is still cherished. His good wife, a worthy mother and neighbor, died in October, 1901. In the family there were nine children: Stephen; John; Martin; William; Joseph; Theresa; Angie, wife of Albert Zins, of St. Paul; Anna, wife of Thomas Carr, of St. Paul; and Mary, wife of John St. Louis, of Barron. John and Martin are enterprising farmers and are among the best known men in the neighborhood. Both were born near Jordan, Scott County, Minn., John on April 13, 1886, and Martin on Dec. 19, 1888. They were brought here as infants, and attended district school, and learned farm¬ ing from their father. Gradually they assumed the management of the home place which they now own and operate. They also operate the Bauer farm of 80 acres. They have excellent equipment, they understand farming thoroughly, and are carrying on general farming and dairying, making a specialty of grow¬ ing potatoes. Both are doing their duty as good citizens and are taking their share in everything which they believe to be for the good of the community. They have a pleasant and hospitable home, presided over by their sister, Theresa. The family faith is that of the Catholic Church.

Freeman E. Hill, prominent farmer of Section 27, Clinton Township, is one of the best known men in this part of the county, and a citizen of real in¬ fluence and standing. For six years he was chairman of the township, and dur¬ ing these six years not only did much to forward the interests of the town, but also served with distinction as a member of the county board. For eight years he has looked after the town's business in an efficient manner as town clerk. He has also served in a similar capacity as a member of the school board. As secretary of the North Wisconsin Cyclone & Hail Insurance Co. his work is meeting with popular favor. The Farmers State Bank of Poskin numbers him among its organizers. As a farmer he follows modern methods and specializes in sheep. He was born in Vernon County, Wisconsin, April 25, 1862, the son of Edward and Margaret Hill, natives respectively of England and Whales. Edward Hill started out alone as a boy of sixteen, and came to Canara, where he lived for a while. From there he came to Chicago, and worked as a tanner. There he married, his wife, Margaret Evans, having been brought to this coun¬ try by her parents when she was twelve years old. From Chicago, he took his wife to Iowa, homesteaded 160 acres of land, cleared five acres, and erected a cabin. Upon leaving that place he moved to Vernon County, this state, where he engaged in lumbering. Next he lived on a farm near Sparta, in Monroe County, Wis. His next location was on a farm near West Salem, La Crosse County, Wis. After living there for a while, he moved to the village and en¬ gaged in the lumber business. There he and his wife spent the remainder of their lives. In the family there were four children : Lottie, William, Freeman and Sarah. Lottie married Martin McEldowney, and lives at West Salem. He died in 1921. William lives in Kentucky. Sarah married Eugene Gorman. She died at Glenwood City, Wis., leaving two children, Freeman and Earl. The subject of this sketch was reared in Monroe and La Crosse counties, this state. He started out for himself in 1882, at the age of twenty, and went to Minneapolis, Minn., where he drove for a funeral director for a year. Then he came to Cumberland* in this county. With headquarters there, he worked in sawmills, in the woods, and on spring drives along the White River. That river was filled with stumps, logs, snags and windfalls, and he helped to clear it out. In 1883 he bought 160 acres in Section 27, Clinton Township. He cut the timber from this, then sold it, and bought another quarter section in the same section. He cut the timber from it, built a log cabin and started placing the land under cultivation. It is interesting to note that the log cabin stood until 1921, when it was burned down. In 1918, Mr. Hill had built a pleasant eleveny Google room house, with hot water heat, running hot and cold water, gas lights and other conveniences. He has a barn, 44 by 60 feet, a granary, sheds and other buildings. Here he successfully carries on general fanning and dairying, his cattle being graded Holsteins. As a grower of specialty Shropshire sheep, he has attained quite a reputation. Mr. Hill was married Jan. 1, 1889, at New Richmond, St. Croix County, this state, to Rilda C. Strand, who was born in Norway on Nov. 29, 1867, the daughter of Christian H. and Caroline Strand, natives of Norway, and early settlers of Woodville, Wis., the father being a farmer, sawmill man and lumberman, at one time connected with the Poskin Lake Lumber Co. He came to Barron County in 1885. Mr. Strand is dead, and his wife now lives on a farm on the banks of Poskin Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are the happy parents of a fine family of eight children: Clyde, Nora, Elef, Ralph, Freeman, Gordon, Paul and Archie. Ralph served in the Marine Corps from Feb. 6, 1917, to Feb. 15, 1921, and in this capacity visited no less than thirteen different foreign countries. For sixteen months he served in France, acting as instructor of recruits. Freeman served in the Marine Corps from June 1, 1918, to Sept. 1, 1919, being attached to the aviation service in Hayti. Elef C. served in the medical corps at Camp Kearney, California, from about March, 1918, to March 1, 1919.

Andrew P. Peterson, who has done considerable toward the development of Clinton Township as an agricultural center, was born in Sweden, April 30, 1862, the son of Peter and Christina (Walstrom) Larson, who spent the span of their years in the old country. There Peter Larson was born, March 25, 1830, and his wife, Christina, Aug. 31, 1835. Their children were as follows: Maria Christina, born Jan. 3, 1856; Carl John, Aug. 25, 1858; Emma Carolina, July 17, 1860; Andrew Peter, April 30, 1862; Erick Gustaf, Aug. 17, 1864; Victor, Nov. 12, 1867; Gastorf, Aug. 8, 1872; Erick William, in 1876; Frederick, Aug. 4, 1879; and Frederick William, Herman F. and Anna. The birth dates of the three last mentioned are not now known. All these children, except An¬ drew P., remained in Sweden. Andrew P. was reared in his native land, attend¬ ed school there, and remained at home until he was seventeen years old, when he started out for himself. He worked in sawmills for a while, then learned the carpenter trade, and still later the stone mason trade. He came to the United States in 1889, and for a while worked in Michigan and Iowa, in the sawmills, as scaler and grader, and as shipping clerk. In 1891 he came to Barron County, and bought 80 acres in Section 16, Clinton Township, a part of which tract was heavy timber. He went back to Michigan for a while, and worked there. Then he came here again and built a small house, and started clearing the land. As prosperity increased he built up a good farm. The small house he replaced with the present structure, built largely with his own hands. He also erected other buildings, cleared up the land, erected fences, and secured proper equip¬ ment. This farm is now operated by the son, Bernhard. In 1915, Mr. Peterson bought an additional 40 acres of wild land in the same section. With the help of his sons he started to clear up the place. He erected a good set of build¬ ings, doing the carpenter and mason work himself. The house is 26 by 26 feet, well arranged and comfortable; the barn is 26 by 56 feet, with full base¬ ment, and furnished with the James equipment. There is also a good set of other buildings such as granary, machine sheds and the like. This farm has been turned over to the son, Engnard. In 1916, Mr. Peterson bought a partlyimproved place of 40 acres in the same section. Here he again set to work. He replaced the log cabin with a good set of buildings, including a house, barn, garage, machine sheds and the like, the house being 24 by 24 feet, and the barn 26 by 58 feet. This farm has been turned over to the son, Gust, with whom Mr. and Mrs. Peterson now make their home. Mr. Peterson and the three sons successfully carry on general farming and dairying. They have modern machinery, including a tractor, they follow the latest methods, they have good graded Guernseys, with a full-blooded sire. All four men are re¬ garded as among the real leaders of the community, and their judgment is highly respected. Mr. Peterson is interested in law and order, in good roads and in education, and his service as justice of the peace, overseer of roads, and member of the school board has been of much benefit to the community at large. Mr. Peterson was married in Sweden, Nov. 20, 1887, to Johannah M. Carlson, who was born in that country Dec. 16, 1869, the daughter of Eric and Lottie Carlson, the former of whom is still living and the latter of whom is dead. Of the eight children, one is dead. The others are : Sofa, Lettie, Johan¬ nah, Hilda, Carl, Adolph and Erick J., of whom Johannah and Adolph came to the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have had five children, namely: Gust, born Oct. 14, 1890; Albertina, born Sept. 18, 1892; Engnard, born Sept. 21, 1894; Bernhard, born March 13, 1897; and Godfrey, born Jan. 11, 1889, who died May 30, 1889. Gust trained at Camp Taylor with Battery C, 20th Battalion, F. A. R. D., from Aug. 3, 1918, to Dec. 16, 1918.

John B. Johnson, a well-known farmer of Section 22, Clinton Township, was born in Norway, Nov. 29, 1873, the son of Bern and Signe Johnson, natives of that country, who, as young people, farmed in Norway. In 1883, they brought their family to America, and located in Winnebago County, Wis., where they farmed for three years. In 1886 they came to Barron County, and bought 80 acres in Section 22, Clinton Township. They were only just getting a start, when the father died in 1889. He was a good man, and his presence was sorely missed by his family. The mother, a most worthy woman, well liked as a neigh¬ bor and friend, still lives on the place. In the family there were eight children : Signe, wife of C. G. Tolanda, of Hudson, Wis.; Alice, wife of L. O. Hawkinson, of St. Paul, Minn. ; Anna, widow of T. T. Barstad, of Barron ; Isabelle, wife of John M. Olson, of Clinton Township; Mary, wife of Hans Gillett, a farmer of Clinton Township; John B.; Tillie, wife of Gust Sandberg, of Barron City; and George, a business man of Barron. John B. attended school in Norway. He was brought to this country by his parents when ten years old, to his pres¬ ent farm when thirteen years old, and being the oldest of the two boys in the family, took charge of the farm at the age of sixteen, when his father died. He proved equal to the task, and has since carried on the place with increasing prosperity and success. On Feb. 15, 1920, he added the 80 acres adjoining. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and is one of the substantial men of the community, as farmer, public citizen, and business man. He has done good public service as a member of the board of supervisors, and for many years he has done efficient work as treasurer of his school board. Mr. Johnson was married July 1, 1885, at Barron to Matilda Sandberg, who was born in Sweden on March 18, 1866, the daughter of Solomon and Johanna (Berg) Sandberg, natives of Sweden, where the father still lives and where the mother died. Matilda came to the United States with her brother, Gust, and her sister, Blanda. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have three children: Barney, Hjelmar and Ella. Barney is studying in the University of Illinois School of Phar¬ macy at Chicago. While at Ripon College, at Ripon, Wis., in 1918, he served for three months in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Hjalmar helps his father at home, representing the third generation that has worked on the same farm. Ella is also at home. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Clinton Township.

Matthew Matthys, an enterprising farmer of Section 18, Clinton Township, was born in Sauk County, Wis., near Baraboo, Nov. 29, 1891, the son of Peter O. and Alvine (Miller) Matthys, natives of Holland, who came to the United States, farmed in Sauk County, this state many years, and on April 1, 1900, came to Barron township, this county, where he lived until his death, Dec. 23, 1920. Mrs. Matthys died Oct. 8, 1895, leaving seven children: Edward, Emma, wife of Ed. Wood, of Raymond, Wash.; Walter, August, Matthew, Albert, and Alvina, the wife of Park Pyle, of Coleman, Penn. For his second wife, Mr. Matthys married Emma Kauffman, who is still living. Matthew was nine years of age when the family came to Barron County. He received a graded and High School education, and as a young man was employed on the farm and in tobacco warehouses. For a while he was in partnership with Fred Kranbaul, in carrying on a farm. Later he operated as a renter for a while. In 1917 he bought 80 acres in Section 18, a portion of the Beecroft estate. He has re¬ modeled the buildings, and continued the improvement and development of the place. Here he carries on general farming and dairying. He has a herd of graded and full blooded Guernseys, headed by a full blooded sire. The cream is sold to the Barron Creamery Co. As a public spirited citizen, Mr. Matthys has been interested in a number of local enterprises. He is vice president of the Almena Telephone Co., and a stockholder in the Farmers' Shipping Associa¬ tion. He is affiliated with the Clinton unit of the Barron County Farm Bureau. Mr. Matthys was married in Clinton Township, Feb. 26, 1913, to Jane Beecroft, the daughter of Thomas and Anna Beecroft, natives of England, and for thirtyseven years residents of Barron County. Mr. and Mrs. Matthys have four bright children: Gladys, born Nov. 4, 1913; Morris, born May 22, 1915; Myrle, born May 11, 1918, and Margaret, born Oct. 16, 1919.

Amund Moen, a well-known citizen of Section 6, Clinton Township, was born in Norway, July 23, 1853, the son of Amund and Ingeborg Moen, natives of Norway, who came to the United States in 1880, and spent their latter years with their son, Amund, the former dying in 1897 and the latter in 1907. Of the twelve children in the family there are now living five: Carrie, Mary, Johannah, Ella and Ingeborg. Carrie married Ole Ida, of Cumberland Township. Mary married Benjamin Wold, also of Cumberland Township. Johannah is the wife of Elia Void, of Clinton Township. Ella is the wife of Charles Peterson, of Rice Lake. Ingeborg still lives in Norway. The subject of this sketch was reared in his native land, and as a young man was a farmer and harness maker. He came to this country in the spring of 1879 and located at Wilson, Wis. That fall he came to this county, and bought 66 acres in Section 6, Clinton Town¬ ship. A small clearing had been made, and a small shack built, but most of the land was covered with timber. He started clearing up the land, and had put up a house and barn, when the fire of 1888 destroyed everything he had. In spite of this disaster, he set to work with a will, and has built up a new set including a pleasant home, a barn, 50 by 60 feet; a granary, and other suita¬ ble buildings. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of graded Guernseys, and sells cream to the Comstock Creamery. Mr. Moen is one of the most prominent and influential men in the community. For some fourteen years he did most excellent service on the town board, showing special interest in good roads. For twenty-eight years he has been clerk of his school district. In 1910 he was census enumerator. He is the president of the North Wisconsin Hail, Cyclone & Insurance Co., and a stockholder in the Comstock Creamery and in the Almena Telephone Co. Mr. Moen was married in Norway, May 4, 1879, to Ingeborg Dahlfast, who was born in that country, July 28, 1855, the daughter of Peter and Mary Dahlfast, who spent the span of their years in that country. Mr. and Mrs. Moen have nine children: Inga, Petrena, Albert, Peter, Mary, Caroline, Anna, Mary Anna, and Emma. Inga is the wife of George Stinby, of Cumberland. Petrina is the wife of Tom Newhouse, of Superior, Wis. Albert is at home. Peter lives in Cum¬ berland. He trained for service in the World War, was taken ill at Camp Han¬ cock, Ga., and was nursed by his sister Caroline. Mary is in Cumberland. Caroline is at home. Anna married Raymond Forrest, and is residing in Emerald, Wis. Mary Anna is in Kansas. Emma is in Minneapolis.

Edgar F. Birch, Section 28, Clinton Township, ranks well as farmer and public official, among the leading men of this vicinity. He is a native of the Northwest, having been born at Faribault, in Rice County, Minn., April 10, 1860, the son of John and Caroline (Lockerby) Birch, natives respectively of New York state and Michigan. These good people settled in Rice County, Minn., in 1856, with the early influx of settlers to that region, they took their part in its upbuilding, and there spent the remainder of their lives. In the family there were seven children: Rosaltha, widow of Joseph Frederickberg, of Marshall, Minn; Emma, wife of R. R. Cummins, of Los Angeles, Calif.; Edgar F.; Charles, a farmer of Columbia, N. D.; Levi, a farmer of Columbia, N. D.; Frances, of Billings, Mont., and John, of Dundas, Minn. Edgar F. was reared on the farm, and attended school nearby and at Northfield, in the same county. He started earning money by working for the neighbors when he was twelve years old, and since he was seventeen has been entirely on his own responsibility. In 1879 he went to Glendive, Mont., and was identified with the general mercantile business there for seven years. Then he returned to his home county, where he remained for a short time. In 1887 he came to Barron County and bought 80 acres in Section 28, Clinton Township. He has since added 40 acres more, so that he now has 120 acres. In the nearly thirty-five years that have passed since then, he has built up an excellent place. When he purchased the place it was all wild, cut-over land, presenting a dismal prospect indeed. He at once set to work with a will, and in time his efforts brought him success and prosperity. He has a large, thirteen-room house, set in a pretty yard. His barn is 36 by 70, and well equipped. There is also a satisfactory complement of other buildings. The farm is well tilled, well cultivated, well fenced and productive, and the equipment in tools, implements and machinery is fully adequate. Mr. Birch carries on general farming and dairying along the latest approved lines, and has a good herd of Guernseys. Cream is sold to the Barron Creamery Co., of which Mr. Birch is one of the stockholders. He is also a stockholder in the Almena Telephone Co. At one time he was one of the owners of the Poskin State Bank, which he helped to organize, and in whose early destiny he had an important part. In public affairs, Mr. Birch has taken an active part since he first came here. As chair¬ man of the township he did most excellent work, not only for the township, but also as a member of the county board. For nine years he looked after the town's affairs in a most admirable way as town clerk. For six years he showed fairness and discretion as assessor. For twelve years he was road overseer. For nine years he served his school district as a member of the school board. In many other ways as well he has shown his interest in the public welfare. Mr. Birch was married April 23, 1888, at Turtle Lake, this county, to Margaret Edson, widow of William Edson. She was born in Yorkshire, England, Feb. 19, 1851, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Atkinson) Tidyman, natives of England, who came to America in 1855, and located in Butler County, Iowa, moving from there to Clayton and Riley counties, Kansas. Of the children in the Tidyman family, six are now living: Henry, John, Margaret, Elizabeth, Eveline and Emmaline, the two last mentioned being twins. Two died in in¬ fancy, and one, a son three years old named George, died on the vessel and was buried at sea on the voyage to this country. Mrs. Birch is a pioneer of this county herself, having come here forty years ago. She walked across country on foot, following an Indian trail, and the family hauled their goods in on what was called a "go-devil" in those days. She did spinning and knitting for men in the lumber camps, where also she worked as a cook. By her first hus¬ band, William Edson, she has two children: Rosa and Frank. Rosa is the wife of Christ Schonewis and has one child, Tommy Edgar. Frank, who married Emma Rosier and lives in Barron City, has one child, Laura May.

Chauncey Kilmer, pioneer of Maple Grove Township, was born in New York State and married Elizabeth Whaley, a native of Pennsylvania. In 1876 they came to this county and settled three miles east of Hillsdale Village, on a homestead of 80 acres. This was all wild land, in what was then a wilder¬ ness. They cleared and developed the land, erected suitable buildings, and there farmed until 1887. In that year they moved to Missouri, where they lived six years and then moved to Plymouth, Ind., where Mr. Kilmer died. His wife then returned to this county, and lived with her son, George M. until her death in 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Kilmer were the parents of nine children: George, Chauncey, Henry, William, Sarah, Lois (deceased), Alice, Effie and Lettie.

Mr. And Mrs. Chauncey Kilmer George M. Kilmer And Family

George M. Kilmer, early settler of Maple Grove Township, once owning land in Sections 16, 17, 28 and 33, west, was born in Fulton County, Ind., Aug. 10, 1846, son of Chauncey and Elizabeth (Whaley) Kilmer. He received a district school education, and as a young man worked on farms and in saw¬ mills. He came west to Barron County in 1878, to recuperate from ill health caused by mill work. In 1880 he homesteaded 80 acres in Section 28, west. Maple Grove and -started its improvement. When he reached this county he had but 25 cents, and when he first took the homestead he had but little to spend for food, provisions or equipment. In order to eke out his scanty re¬ sources, he helped clear land for his neighbors, and also worked on the roads, one of his jobs being on the construction of the main road from Hillsdale to Barron. In time, his hard work met with success, his land with the buildings and fences he erected took on the appearance of a prosperous farm, and from year to year equipment and machinery was purchased as necessity required. To the original tract he added 80 acres in Section 33, and 160 acres in Section 16 and 17. Later he sold a part of the farm to his son, John, leaving him a good place of 120 acres which is operated by his son, John. He successfully carried on general farming and dairying for many years, but is now living a life of retirement. He is an influential man, served two terms as chairman of the town board, and many years as a member of the school board. His fraternal associations are with the Odd Fellows. Mr. Kilmer was married May 5, 1875, to Elizabeth Strawderman, daughter of Adam and Anna (Jacoby) Strawderman, natives respectively of Virginia and Pennsylvania, who as young people settled on a farm in Indiana and there spent the remainder of their lives, the mother dying in 1870 and the father in 1903. In the family there were nine children: John, Peter, Anna and Sarah, all deceased, and William, Henry, Nettie, Rose and Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Kilmer are the parents of three children. John H. was born Aug. 18, 1876. He is a successful farmer of Maple Grove Township, and is well liked in the community. He was brought to this county as an infant, attended the district schools, was reared to farm pursuits by his father, and a few years ago took over a part of the home place. Allie was born April 9, 1881, and died April 1, 1907. Lettie was born Oct. 22, 1893, and is the wife of Alvie Olson, of Chetek, where he is employed by the Omaha railroad as operator. They have two children, Elden N. and Philis A.

Andrew Jacobson, now deceased, lived in Barron County nearly thirty-five years and during that time proved his worth as a substantial and useful citizen. He was born Dec. 11, 1834, in Stockholm, Sweden, and came to America in 1872, settling in Kansas City, Mo., where he secured employment on the railroad. He then became a sawmill man, working in Chicago, in Mich¬ igan and in Plymouth, Ind. In 1880 he came to Barron county and found em¬ ployment in a sawmill at Old Hillsdale. The next year he purchased 120 acres in Section 29, west, Maple Grove Township, cleared a part of it, erected build¬ ings and fences and there lived until 1904, in the meantime continuing his work in the mills. In 1904 he sold out and bought forty acres in Section 19, west, Maple Grove Township, erected buildings, made various improvements and there farmed until his death, June 30, 1914. He did not seek public office but did good service on the school board for some years. He was a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Jacobson was married Feb. 17, 1877, to Clara McAdams, daughter of John and Mary (Merica) McAdams, natives of Ohio, who moved from there to Indiana and then to Dunn County, this state, later coming: to Maple Grove Township and taking up their home with their adopted son, Charles McAdams. Here they lived until Mr. McAdams' death in 1890. Mrs. McAdams then took up her home with her daughter, Mrs. Jacobson, until her death in 1905. In the McAdams family there were six children: Sylvanius, Butler, Mary, Sarah, Clara and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson were the parents of seven children: Luella B., born Sept. 16, 1880, now Mrs. Miles Cramer, of Oregon; Charles B., born May 3, 1882, is now at Rexford, Mont.; Alice L., born June 30, 1885, is now Mrs. Archie Woldrige, living near Cameron, this county; Clara J., twin-sister of Alice L., is now Mrs. Nicholas Kofman, of North Dakota; Nora B., born Oct. 14, 1892, married Charles Fagerlin, of Superior, Wis. Rex A., born Nov. 11, 1895, is at Stevens Point, Wis. Andrew C. born May 24, 1903, is at home. Since Mr. Jacobson's death his widow and the youngest son, Andrew C. have successfully carried on the home farm.

Carl Kovach, who owns 80 acres in Section 11, west, Maple Grove Town¬ ship, was born in Hungary, June 15, 1883, son of Carl and' Katherine Kovach, who early left him an orphan. He was reared in his native land, and came to America in 1907, locating for a while in Milwaukee, Wis. He came to Barron County in 1911, and bought 80 acres in Section 31, Maple Grove Township. A year later he sold. Then for several years he was employed as a farm laborer, his longest employment being with Fred Kranbuhl, of Maple Grove Township, for whom he worked six years. He bought his present place in 1918. He erected a house, made general repairs, and now carries on general farming and dairying. Mr. Kovach was married Feb. 27, 1907, to Marion Meisder, daughter of George and Christina (Seletski) Meisder, natives of Hungary, both now deceased. In the Meisder family there were eight children : Joseph, George, Anna, Katherine, Theresa, Margaret, Frank and Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Kovach have two children: Joseph C., born June 11, 1908; and Anna M., born July 27, 1910. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Oscar Malum, Section 13, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in the township where he still lives, Nov. 22, 1887, son of Tollef and Dorothy (Ander¬ son) Malum, natives of Norway, who came to America in the early eighties and settled in Maple Grove Township, on 85 acres of land in Section 13, west; broke and developed the land, erected buildings, and there continued to farm, the mother dying in 1889, and the father still living there. Oscar received his education in the district schools, and remained with his father some years after attaining his majority. In 1913 he purchased his present farm of 80 acres. He has cleared 67 acres of this land, has erected good buildings, con¬ structed fences, and acquired good equipment. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying, making a specialty of raising grade Holstein cattle. Mr. Malum was married July 5, 1919, to Mary Erickson, daughter of Thomas and Olava (Severson) Erickson, natives of Norway, who came to America in the eighties, and settled in Maple Grove Township, where Mr. Erickson still lives and where Mrs. Erickson died in February, 1897.

Ole Meistad, a respected retired farmer, now owning forty acres in Arland Village, Arland Township, and for nearly forty years proprietor of 80 acres in Section 5, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Norway, April 13, 1846, and came to America in 1870, settling in Michigan, where he worked in the iron mines for four years. In 1874 he went to Eau Claire, in this state, and for several years thereafter worked in the sawmills and in the woods. In 1882 he came to Barron County, and the next year bought 80 acres in Section 5, west, Maple Grove Township, of which he cleared 10 acres, erected buildings, and established a good farm. This he sold, and later bought 40 acres, to which he still later added 40 more, making 80 acres all in the same section. He cleared some 60 acres of this tract, erected buildings, and continued to carry on general farming. In addition to his work on his own place, he cleared 60 acres of farm land for his neighbors. In 1919 he sold out, and shortly after¬ ward purchased his present place. He and his family are members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Meistad was married June 12, 1877, to Mary Arntson, daughter of Amt and Kari Amtson, natives of Norway, both now deceased. This union has been blessed with three children. Anton was born Aug. 24, 1880, and is in Cameron, this county. Olga was born Sept. 12, 1887, and died Nov. 15, of the same year. Hans was born Sept. 12, 1890, and lives in Cornell, this state.

John L. Malone, owner of the Sunnybrook Farm, of 80 acres in Section 17, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Clinton Township, this county, Sept. 8, 1886, son of John and Alice (Marquand) Malone, natives respectively of

Canada and Iowa, who came to Barron County in 1881, and settled in Clinton Township, where they bought 80 acres of land, which they developed, and where they now carry on mixed farming and dairying. In the family there are three sons, John L., Charles and Roy. John L. attended the district schools and remained with his parents on the home farm for some years. In 1911 he rented a farm in his native township. He bought his present place in 1913, continued the clearing, renovated the house and built a barn, and made other improvements. He now successfully carries on general farming with a special view to dairying. He is a useful man in the community and is now serving as clerk of his school board. Mr. Malone was married Aug. 4, 1910, to Elma Campbell, daughter of Scott and Ida (Smith) Campbell, natives respectively of Ohio and Kansas, who now farm near Poskin, in this county. Mrs. Malone has one brother, James Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Malone have had four children: Harold E., born April 2, 1912; Glen E. and Jeanette L. (twins), born Sept. 7, 1914, the latter of whom died Sept. 12, 1914, and Dorothy J., born Sept. 24, 1918. The family faith is that of the Baptist Church.

Gottlieb C. Koenig, retired farmer and bee keeper, owning a good place of 80 acres in Section 3, west, Maple Grove Township, is one of the respected and honored citizens of his neighborhood. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1855, son of Jacob and Mary (Fisher) Koenig, natives of Germany, who came to America in the early forties, and located in Ohio, from which state the father enlisted in the Civil War. In that conflict he lost his life, after which the mother moved to Iowa, where she spent the remainder of her life. Gottlieb C. was taken to Iowa by his mother and remained with her until after he was of age, working in the meantime at farming and at the carpenter trade. In 1879 he went to Buffalo County, Neb., and bought 80 acres of railroad land. He cleared 25 acres, erected a set of buildings him¬ self, and there farmed for several years. Later, for a while, he operated a sheep ranch in Banner County, Neb. In 1900 he came to Barron County and purchased his present farm. He cleared 55 acres, erected a complete set of buildings, put up fences, and developed a good place. He also took a special interest in bees, and had a large number of colonies. For three years he served on the school board, and for a long time was pathmaster. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Woodmen and of the Odd Fellows. In 1918 he retired and rented the farm to his son, Conrad, but still lives on the home place. Mr. Koenig was married May 4, 1882, to Katherine Bienhaus, daughter of Adam and Katherine (Eberely) Bienhaus, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1867, and settled on a farm in Illinois, moving from there to Muscatine, Iowa, in 1876, and then to Iowa City, Iowa, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Koenig were the parents of eleven children. John was born Aug. 3, 1883, and is in Ne¬ braska. Jacob was born Nov. 30, 1885, and died Dec, 11, of the same year. William was born April 3, 1887, and lives in Nebraska. Clara was born June 18, 1889, and is the wife of John Maas, of Maple Grove Township. Eddie was born Jan. 23, 1892, and died three days later. Albert was born April 12, 1894, and lives in this county. He was inducted into the United States service July 15, 1918, trained at Camp Grant, and went to charged July 11, that year. Adam, born June 27, 1897, was killed by lightning Oct. 6, 1921 at Mt. Horeb, Wis. He was working in a field when the storm came up. He started for the house with his team, and while closing a wire grate, the bolt struck and killed him. Conrad was born Jan. 19, 1900; David, Sept. 13, 1902; Theodore, July 29, 1904; and Esther, April 15, 1906. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church.

Even Monson, a respected citizen of Maple Grove Township, where he owns 80 acres in Section 23, west, is one of the steady, dependable men of the community, and is held in honor for his years and his experience and worth. He was born in Norway, Nov. 20, 1851, and was there reared. He came to

America in 1886, and secured his present place, which was then railroad land. There were only a few settlers here then, and the making of the barest living entailed much hard work. But he presevered, cleared 60 acres, erected a set of buildings, and suitable fences, and developed a good place. For many years he had his share in the general prosperity of the community in carrying on general farming and dairying. In 1920 he turned the management of the farm over to his adopted son, Edwin E. Peterson, who has been in the family since infancy. The young man is well thought of in the community, and is conducting the place with credit to himself and to his foster father. Mr. Monson was married April 8, 1885, to Ronnage Olson, born at Amunduston, Norway, a worthy woman who proved a most capable and loving helpmate, and died Aug. 8, 1919, leaving a vacancy in the hearts of her husband and foster son, which can never be filled. Mr. and Mrs. Monson were the parents of three children, Ollie, Segwal and Magnus, all dead. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Christ Nelson, now deceased, an early settler, at one time a successful pioneer farmer on Section 4, east, Maple Grove Township, was a man of wide experience on water and land, and left a heritage of staunch character and worthy accomplishment. He was born in Denmark, and as a youth, followed the sea, sailing many of the salt and fresh water bodies of the world, and in time becoming an owner of an interest in a sailing vessel. He acquired a farm in Barron County in 1876, and hired men to work it summers while he sailed the high seas, returning to live on the farm in the winter. He hauled his wheat to Eau Claire, Wis., and there did most of his trading. In 1884 he sold his sail¬ ing interests and thereafter continued to devote all his time to his farm. He cleared 70 acres and built a set of log buildings, regarded at the time as very good, and later replaced these with a set of frame structures. Here he and his wife spent the remainder of their lives. In the family there were seven chil¬ dren: Oscar, Peter, Carl, Axel, Otto, William and Melvin.

William Nelson, a popular farmer, owning 80 acres in Section 5, east. Maple Grove Township, was born in the township where he now lives, Oct. 7, 1881, son of Christ and Peterena (Olson) Nelson, natives respectively of Den¬ mark and Norway. He attended a log schoolhouse in his district, and remained at home helping with the farm work until he started out for himself. In 1900 he went to Bayfield County, where he worked in the woods for a while, and a little later tried railroading in Washburn County, also in this state. But he decided to make Barron County his permanent home, so that same year he pur¬ chased his present farm. He cleared 60 acres, erected all the buildings, and succssfully carries on mixed farming and dairying. His cattle are good grade Guernseys. For some time he has done good work as clerk of the school board of his district. He and his family worship at the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Nelson was married Nov. 27, 1913, to Pearl Nicholas, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hall) Nicholas, natives respectively of New York State and England, who farmed in Iowa far many years. Mr. Nicholas was a veteran of the Civil War and died June 4, 1905. His wife still lives in Iowa. In the family there were five children: Jessie, Estella, Allie, Pearl and William. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have two children: Viola M., born July 26, 1916, died in in¬ fancy; and Edwin C. was born Sept. 19, 1917.

Gilbert Olson, Section 35, west, Maple Grove Township, is living on the farm of 80 acres where he first settled in 1885. He took it when it was cov¬ ered with timber, and with courage and hard work has developed it into the place it is today. He was poor, with no resources save his own strength, he had little to encourage him, money was scarce, and provisions hard to get, but through it all he persevered, and his efforts were crowned with success. When he first came here, he cleared a small tract, and erected log buildings. As his prosperity increased he replaced these with more modern structures. He now has 40 acres cleared, his equipment is good, and the soil has proven its fer¬ tility. Mr. Olson was born in Norway, Oct. 2, 1866, was there educated and there became a woodsman. Upon coming to America in 1885, he found his way directly to this county. He was married Nov. 30, 1899, to Betsy Arenson, daughter of Iver and Julia (Hanson) Arenson, natives of Norway, who came to Barron County in 1884. Both are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Olson have six children: Lena, born Sept. 26, 1900; Ingvald, Oct. 6, 1901; Genard, Dec. 12, 1903; Gena, Aug. 22, 1905; Oscar, April 28, 1910; and Glen, Feb. 26, 1920. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Edward Nelson, an early settler of Maple Grove Township, was born in Norway, and was there reared to farm pursuits. As a young man, he married Dena Amundson, the daughter of a neighbor, whom he had known since boy¬ hood. In the late seventies they determined to try their fortunes in the New World where so many of their countrymen had preceded them. Accordingly, they set out, and in due time reached this county, where they bought 80 acres in Section 13, west, Maple Grove Township. The town was then but partly settled. They set to work with a will, cleared 50 acres, erected a set of build¬ ings, and for many years carried on mixed farming and dairying, assisted by their family of children. Mrs. Nelson died Nov. 24, 1916. In 1920, Mr. Nelson sold the farm to his sons, Henry and Alfred, and moved to Chetek, in this county, where he now lives. In the family there are eight children: Bertha, Alfred, Elmer, Norval, Henry, Jennie, Richard and Oscar.

Alfred Nelson, an energetic farmer owning a part interest in 80 acres in Section 13, west, Maple Grove Township, was born on the home farm, Jan. 17, 1888, son of Edward and Dena (Amundson) Nelson, early settlers. He was educated in the district schools, and learned farming at home with his family. In 1904 he started out for himself, and was employed for several years in lumber camps and on farms, in Minnesota and the Dakotas. He was inducted into the United States service Sept. 19, 1917, from Polk County, this state, and was assigned first to a supply company and then to the quartermaster's corps, and after due training in camps, was sent to France, where he served for a year. He was discharged June 1, 1919, and returned home. In 1920 he and his brother, Henry, purchased the home place. He is popular in the neighborhood, and is held in high regard by all who know him.

Henry Nelson, a prosperous young farmer owning a part interest in 80 acres in Section 13, west, Maple Grove Township, was born on the place where he still lives, Dec. 5, 1896, son of Edward and Dena (Amundson) Nelson, early set¬ tlers. He was reared in the district schools, and learned farming from his father. At the age of sixteen he went to Frederick, Wis., and after remaining there for four years, went to North Dakota. Then he returned home. April 3, 1918, he was inducted into the United States service from Polk County, this state, and after due training, was assigned to the 48th Coast Artillery. He served in France for seven months. He was discharged March 29, 1919. For a time he did farm work near Barron, and in 1920, with his brother, Alfred, purchased the home place. He is well liked in the community, and is an excel¬ lent citizen in every respect.

James L. Hawley, now deceased, was for many years a prominent man in Barron County and as a farmer assisted in its growth and progress. He was a good citizen and a good neighbor and kind and loving with his family. Mr. Hawley was born in Dane County, Illinois, April 28, 1843, and as a young man, went to Iowa, where he farmed until 1883. In that year he came to Barron County and bought 160 acres in Sections 25 and 36, Barron Township. Of this he sold twenty. He cleared forty acres of the remainder, erected a good set of buildings and there farmed until 1900, when he sold out and bought eighty acres in Section 19, west, Maple Grove Township, cleared ten acres, erected a set of buildings and there continued for four years. Then he bought eighty acres more in the same section, cleared sixty acres and there farmed until his death, February 4, 1911. Since his death his wife and son, Grover, have continued to operate the farm. Mr. Hawley was married April 29, 1866, to Lucy L. Stone, who was born in Chautauqua County, New York, Oct. 31, 1847, daughter of

Charles and Lois (Cobb) Stone. Her parents, natives of New York State, are both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley were the parents of fourteen chil¬ dren: Ella L. was born April 18, 1867, and is the wife of Carlton Ewer of Bruce, Wis. Dora L. was born July 30, 1869, and died July 16, 1897. She mar¬ ried Orel Tennant, of Bloomer, Wis., and had two children, Mort 0. and Esta. Bertha A. was born Feb. 16, 1872, and is the wife of Eugene Armstrong of Tripoli, Wis. Benjamin F. was born June 30, 1874, and now lives in British Columbia. Lucy was born Sept. 14, 1876, and is now Mrs. Charles Thomas of Barron County. Josephine was born November 18, 1878, and is now Mrs. Oren Greeley of Rusk County, Wis. Ida was born Jan. 3, 1882, and is now Mrs. Paul Schmidt of Dent, Minn. James W. was born Jan. 22, 1883, and died Feb. 22, of the same year. Virgaline E. was born March 27, 1884, and died May 18, of the same year. Norman C. was born May 18, 1886, and died Feb. 27, 1886. Grover C. was born March 9, 1887, and as already noted, now operates the home farm. He was inducted into the United States service Aug. 27, 1918, and served in the Nineteenth Company, Fifth T. R. B. N., 168th Depot Brigade and was discharged Nov. 29, 1918. Stella A. was born April 6, 1889, and is now Mrs. William Barton of Dallas Township, this county. Emma R. was born Aug. 31, 1891, and is now Mrs. William Faust of Dallas Township. Myrtle was born July 30, 1893, and died Aug. 13, 1893.

Ole Otterholt, now living retired in Minneapolis, at one time a well-known citizen of Maple Grove Township, and for four years one of the board of county supervisors, was born in Norway, and there married Sarah Johnson. They came to America in 1867, and located in Walworth County, this state, where they farmed five years. In 1872 they came to Barron County, and took a homestead of 160 acres in Section 21, east, Maple Grove Township. He cleared 100 acres, erected a set of log buildings, and for some years continued to work at lumber¬ ing and logging in the winter and on his farm in the summer, later giving all his attention to the farm. His business holdings included stock in the Bar¬ ron Co-operative Creamery, and his public work, in addition to his service on the town and county board, consisted of several years on the school board of his district. Mr. Otterholt now lives with his son, Nalvin Olson, in Minne¬ apolis, having retired in 1918. His wife lives with their son, Oscar, on the home farm. The children in the family were Julia (deceased), Oscar, Nettie (deceased), Nalvin, Minnie (deceased), Henry E. (deceased), Henry and George (deceased). The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Oscar Otterholt, a well-known farmer, is operating the home place of 160 acres in Section 21, east, Maple Grove Township. He was born on the farm where he now lives, April 18, 1873, and with the exception of the seasons he has worked in the woods, he has always made his home here. He attended pub¬ lic schools here and worked with his father for many years, taking over the farm as a renter in 1918. As a boy, he assisted in its development, and this development he has since continued. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has some good stock. He is interested in the school affairs of the district where he pursued his youthful studies, and was a mem¬ ber of the district building committee when the present sightly building was erected. Mr. Otterholt was married July 12, 1903, to Carrie Lande, daughter of Ole and Ingeborg (Nelson) Lande, the former of whom died in Norway, and the latter of whom is still living there. Mr. and Mrs. Otterholt have six chil¬ dren: Ingman S., born Dec. 22, 1903; Walter, born March 21, 1908; William, born Feb. 12, 1910; Mabel, born Nov. 10, 1913; Minnie, born Jan. 6, 1916; and Myrtle, born March 30, 1919. Mr. Otterholt died on May 20, 1921.

Ole Pederson, who is farming on 120 acres in Section 6, east, Maple Grove Township, was born in Norway, Nov. 15, 1876, son of Peter Olson and Maren (Renna) Pederson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1887, settled on 80 acres, Section 26, west, Maple Grove Township, this county, cleared and fenced 25 acres, erected a set of buildings, developed a good place and still carry on general farming there. In the family there were six children : Hans,

Mr. And Mrs. Lars Otterholt And Residence

Andrew, Ole, Anna, Annie and Helen (deceased). Ole Pederson received a common school education in Norway, and as a young man, was employed at various labor. He followed his parents to America in 1903 and for two years lived with them in this county. In 1905 he rented a farm near Cameron, also in this county. He bought his present farm in 1907. He has cleared 80 acres, erected some good buildings, put in adequate fences, provided himself with ample tools and implements, and is well on the road to success. His home is modern throughout, and both house and barn are equipped with electricity. Mr. Pederson was married in Norway to Tonetta Anderson, daughter of An¬ drew and Joren (Mickelson) Severson, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Pe¬ derson are the parents of eight children: Peder 0. was born Jan. 3, 1901, and died Jan. 19, 1920; Jennie was born Jan. 31, 1903; Andrew was born Dec. 25, 1904; Clara was born May 26, 1906; Oscar was born Oct. 10, 1909, and died Dec. 17, 1909; Severan was born May 17, 1910, and died June 22, 1910; Harold was born Dec. 22, 1912; and Rena was born Oct. 14, 1913. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Lars Otterholt, an estimable and respected farmer of Maple Grove Town¬ ship, came here in the early days and has watched the development of the county from a lumbering region with scattered lumbering camps and a few farms, into the thriving dairy region which it is today. He was born in Nor¬ way, Sept. 2, 1845, and was there educated. He came to America in 1867, and located in Wolworth County, this state. In 1872, he came to Barron County, and took up a homestead of 160 acres in Section 28, east, Maple Grove Town¬ ship. He cleared 90 acres, erected buildings and fences, and carried on farm¬ ing operations for many years. He was an active man in the early days, in¬ fluenced a number of settlers to locate here, helped to build roads through the wilderness, and was interested in the starting of schools and churches. After a long life filled with hard work, he was stricken with ill health a short time ago, and has turned the management of the place over to the son, Irwin, a popular young man, who is carrying on the farm along the lines inaugurated by his father. Mr. Otterholt was married March 30, 1874, to Bertha Larson, daughter of Lars and Anna (Olson) Isaacson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1866, lived for a while in Illinois, and then came to Barron County, Wisconsin, where they spent the remainder of their lives, the mother dying in

1875, and the father 35 years later, in 1910. She was the first one buried in the Otterholt cemetery, which was the first cemetery started in Maple Grove Town¬ ship, Mrs. Lars Otterholt donating the land for the purpose. In the Otterholt family there are eleven children: Anna L., Jennie L., Lena, Edward, Mabel, Lucille, Nora, Bennie, Henry, Selmer and Irwin. Anna L. was born Feb. 23,

1876, and is now Mrs. Henry Sigerson, of North Dakota. Jennie L. was born Nov. 16, 1878, and is now Mrs. Adolph Austin, of Maple Grove Township. Lena was born March 26, 1881, and is now Mrs. Sanky Hogan, of Chetek, this county. Edward was born in Chetek, Nov. 13, 1883. Mabel, born Oct. 10, 1885, is now Mrs. Albert Quaman, of Blair, Wis. Lucille was born May 20, 1889, and is now Mrs. Emil Wacht, of St. Paul. Nora was born May 10, 1891, and now lives in Canada. Bennie was born Aug. 13, 1893, and resides in Maple Grove Township. Henry was born Feb. 12, 1895, and lives in Chetek Township. Selmer, born Oct. 26, 1897, is a resident of Maple Grove Township. Irwin, who operates the home farm, was born Aug. 1, 1899. Selmer and Bennie have records of mili¬ tary service in the World War. Bennie was inducted into the service in 1918; trained at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. ; went to France Sept. 8, 1918 ; was with the 343rd Infantry, Black Hawk Division, and was transferred to the 109th Infantry. 28th Division; saw active service in the Thioucourt sector; spent seven months in France; returned to the United States and was discharged at Camp Grant, May 21, 1919. Selmer enlisted for service April 27, 1917; re¬ cruited at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; trained at Douglas, Arizona; was assigned to the 14th Infantry ; served on the Mexican border two and a half months ; was discharged at Camp Grant, Ill., Feb. 14, 1919.

John Prine, Section 29, west, Maple Grove Township, was born in Sauk County, Wis., Sept. 28, 1873, son of John and Lora (Ernst) Prine, natives of Germany, who came to America in the early sixties and settled in Sauk County where they farmed until the father died in 1876, the mother still mak¬ ing her home in Baraboo. In the family there were three children: Richard, Frank and John. John received his early education in the district schools and as a young man worked on farms and in mines. In 1911 he came to Barron County from Freedom Wis., and bought 72 acres in Prairie Farm Township. He cleared 30 acres, built a silo and machine shed and made other improvements. Seven years later he traded this property for 80 acres in Section 19, west, Maple Grove Town¬ ship. It was in 1919 that he purchased his present place of 140 acres. He is gradually making improvements and carries on general farm¬ ing and dairying. Mr. Prine was married June 6, 1906, to Mrs. Sadie (Pease) Jacobs, daughter of Charles and Jessie (Goodenow) and widow of Seth Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. Prine have five children : Luther J., born Sept. 13, 1908 ; Opal J., born Sept. 10, 1909; Leon C., born Sept. 1, 1911; Durlin L., born Sept. 22, 1916; and Lyle F., born Sept. 7, 1918. By her previous marriage Mrs. Prine has two daughters, Ruth A. and Ruby L.

John E. Paulson, who owns a garden plot, and a comfortable new home in Section 8, west. Maple Grove Township, has been one of the real leaders of the community for many years. He has served on the school board of his district for nearly a quarter of a century, four years as clerk and twenty years as treasurer, and in all this time he has proved himself a real friend of education, and has taken the deepest interest in the welfare of the school. For two years he was also town supervisor, and in other ways as well, he has served the public. He was born March 3, 1862, in Norway, son of Paul and Gurena (Ottesen) Paulson, natives of Norway, the former of whom died in that country, and the latter of whom came to America in 1872, and made her home with her son, the subject of this sketch, until her death, April 11, 1900, at the good old age of ninety-one years. John E. attended school for a while, and was reared as a fisherman, following the sea for several years. In 1872 he came to America and purchased 80 acres in St. Croix County, this state. He erected a set of buildings, cleared 60 acres, and there farmed for twenty years. In 1892 he sold out and came to Barron County, where he bought 40 acres, in Section 8, west, Maple Grove Township, cleared practically the whole tract, erected a set of buildings, and carried on mixed farming and dairying. July 20, 1920, he sold the place, purchased his present tract of three acres, and erected his present home. Mr. Paulson was married July 19, 1879, to Olena Olson, daughter of Ole and Ellen (Halverson) Severson, who spent thir entire lives in Norway. This union has been blessed with five children: Hannah was born July 31, 1880, and is now Mrs. Pearl Hanson, of Maple Grove Town¬ ship; Olaf was born Aug. 22, 1881 and died Aug. 13, 1917; Edwin was born Jan. 1, 1883; Oscar was born Nov. 16, 1886, and died May 20, 1887; Deanax was born March 26, 1890, and lives at home. The family faith is that of the Free Mission Church.

Knut Bryngelson, the pioneer, now deceased, was born in Norway. He came to America in 1876, and after living in Chicago for a year, was married to Sarah Stevenson of Capron, Ill., and came to Barron County in 1876, among the early settlers, and took a homestead of 160 acres in Section 21, east, Maple Grove Township. The county was then a wilderness, with lumber camps scattered here and there, and with but few settlers. The only roads were the "tote" roads of the lumber companies and the trails of the pioneers. Mr. Bryngelson cleared 65 acres of his land, erected buildings, built fences, and developed a good place. After a long and honored career he died in January, 1920. His wife died Jan. 17, 1921. The children in the family are Clarence, Stephen, Carrie and Martin. One daughter, Irene, died in infancy.

Andrew N. Anderson And Family

Martin Bryngelson, an active and efficient farmer of Maple Grove Town¬ ship, has an 80-acre farm in section 16, east, and is carrying on mixed farm¬ ing and dairying along modern scientific lines. He is a native of this town¬ ship, born of pioneer stock, and son of Knut and Sarah (Stevenson) Bryngel¬ son. He attended the public schools of his neighborhood, and learned farming with his parents, remaining at home until 1910. In that year he bought his present farm, broke and cleared some of it, and made general improvements, which he is still keeping up. Mr. Bryngelson was married June 8, 1919, to Cordelia Fostvedt daughter of Knut and Carrie (Christianson) Fostvedt, the former of whom is a blacksmith in Waushara County, this state. Mr. and Mrs. Fostvedt have five children: Julius, Clarence, Inga, Johanna and Cordelia.