Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 21 of 46)

Frank Grebner, one of the progressive and respected citizens of Arland township, where he is successfully engaged in the farming and dairying indus¬ try, was born in Iowa County, Wis., March 24, 1871, son of Joseph and Anna Grebner. The parents were natives of Austria who came to the United States in 1864, settling in Milwaukee. There Joseph Grebner worked for one year at his trade as carpenter, at the end of that time removing to Bluemounds, Wis., where he and his wife subsequently died. They had a family of four children, all now living, namely: Joseph, who is a blacksmith in Barnweld, Wis.; Anna, now Mrs. Martin Kjorlie of Bluemounds; Christina, who married Joseph Good¬ man and lives in South Dakota ; and Frank of Arland Township, Barron County. Frank Grebner in his boyhood attended school at Bluemounds, being subse¬ quently engaged in farming and railroad work. In 1902 he came to Barron County and bought 80 acres of land in section 1, Arland Township, which he began to improve. During the first few years he did work for his neighbors, for most of whom he cut grain, having one of the first binders in the vicinity. He has stumped and cleared 35 acres of his land and erected an adequate set of buildings, and his activities along the lines of mixed farming and dairying have had profitable results. In 1911 Mr. Grebner was elected supervisor on the township board and served one year. He was for three years a director on the school board of district No. 1, and is now serving in his sixth year as clerk. An able practical farmer and good neighbor, he is widely known and esteemed. On Sept. 3, 1913, Mr. Grebner was united in marriage with Mrs. Olaus Peterson, whose maiden name was Emma Brocade. She was born at Barre Mills, Wis., July 30, 1873, daughter of Henry and Minnie (Schaffer) Brocade. Her parents, who were born in Germany, came to America in the late sixties, settling at Barre Mills, Wis., where they farmed for many years. In 1914 they retired and moved to West Salem, Wis., where they are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Brocade have had four children, namely: Freda, now Mrs. William Piske of Osseo, Wis.; Emma, now Mrs. Frank Grebner; Dora, who married Ernest Rhoades and resides at Barre Mills; and William, who died Sept. 9, 1913. By her first hus¬ band, Olaus Peterson, Mrs. Grebner had 3 children: Henrietta, born Sept. 15, 1892, now Mrs. Henry Severson; Gilbert, born March 31, 1902, and Esther, born April 27, 1905, who is clerk in Morrison's drug store at Barron.

Charles Everett, a veteran of the Civil War, was one of the pioneers of Turtle Lake. He came here in 1884 and worked as a teamster until his death in 1901. For many years he lived in Vernon County, Wis., and it was from there that he enlisted in the famous Iron Brigade, with which he saw much active service. By his wife, Ada Gosling, who is still living in Turtle Lake, he had five children, Katherine, Daisy, Harold, Winnie and Mildred B. Katherine is the wife of Aug. Nelson. Daisy married William Dotson, of Eagle River, Wis. Harold is in Minneapolis. Winnie is the wife of Allan Carsell, of Spooner, Wis. Mildred B. is the wife of F. G. McKenzie.

Francis G. McKenzie, first and present cashier of the Bank of Turtle Lake, and for many years in charge of the union railroad station at Turtle Lake, was born in Sullivan County, Indiana, Nov. 30, 1866, son of Edward and Eliza J. (McFall) McKenzie, of Scotch-Irish ancestry, and natives respectively of Ireland and Virginia. They settled in Sullivan County, Indiana, about 1855, and there spent the remainder of their lives, the father dying in 1900 and the mother in 186G. In the family there were five children. John is a farmer near Burlingame, Kansas. Mary is the wife of P. T. Lloyd, of Farmesburg, Indiana. Katherine J. is the wife of J. A. Barcas, of Farmesburg, Indiana. Edward, Jr., is a retired farmer living at Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Francis G. was reared on the home farm in Indiana, attended country school and took higher studies in the high school at Sullivan, in that state. With this preparation he taught school for a while. Then, in order to still further perfect himself, he took courses at the Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana. In 1890 he entered the employ of the Deering Harvester Co. for one year. He came to Wisconsin in 1891 and for one year taught school at Cable, in Bayfield County, this state. There he learned telegraphy. His first employment in this line was as night operator at Cable. In 1893 he came to Turtle Lake as agent and operator for the Omaha railway, having also charge of the "Soo" line express business here, the station being used by both companies. In this employ he remained for some seven years. March 17, 1900, he was made cashier of the Bank of Turtle Lake. He has proved himself a good financier and is held in high esteem by the community both in village and country, his personality and the confidence with which he is regarded being vital factors in the career of the institution of which he has so long been a moving factor. He has been active in public affairs, has done good work on the village board, has been village clerk, and for some years was an efficient member of the local school board. Fraternally he is a Blue Lodge Mason. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias until the local lodge was disbanded. In the nearly thirty years that he has lived here he has taken his part in all things as a good citizen and he is held in the highest regard. He and his family adhere to the faith of the Episcopal Church. Mr. McKenzie was married at Turtle Lake Jan. 19, 1898, to Mildred B. Everett, daughter of Charles and Ada (Gosling) Everett, the pioneers. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie have four children, Basil, Mary M., Edward and Harold. Basil was born Dec. 6, 1898, and attended the local schools. He entered the Barron high school in his junior year and was graduated in 1916. On Aug. 4, 1917, he enlisted in Co. F, Sixth Regiment, Wisconsin National Guard, and was inducted into the federal service with this unit. He was transferred to Co. D, 107th U. S. Engineers, and was sent to France in January, 1918, with the 32nd Division, seeing active service at Chateau Thierry, the Argonne Drive and elsewhere. After the Armistice he was with the Army of Occupation until May, 1919. He has attended the University of Wisconsin for three years and is now attending Columbia University, in New York City. Mary M. is assistant cashier and accountant of the Bank of Turtle Lake. She was born Sept. 14, 1900, and was educated in the local schools and graduated from the Turtle Lake high school in 1917. Edward was born Jan. 23, 1906, and is now in the Turtle Lake high school. Harold was born Jan. 19, 1911, and is attending the local schools.

Grant Francis Tanner, M. D., practicing physician and surgeon of Turtle Lake, has an excellent practice in the village and in the neighboring districts in Barron and Polk counties. He has been active in public affairs, has held county and village office, and is in every way taking his part as a public spirited citizen. He was born in Clymer, N. Y., June 13, 1866, the son of Chester W. and Mary L. (Holland) Tanner, and descended from a long line of recorded English and American ancestry. He was brought in 1870, by his parents, to Clayton Township, Polk County, Wis., and was there reared amid pioneer conditions. He attended the district schools and early learned to assist with the farm work at home. In 1886 he entered the Illinois Normal and Business College, at Dixon, Ill., and was graduated in 1888. With this preparation he taught rural schools for a while in Polk County. While thus engaged he read widely and studied deeply. In 1892 he entered the old College of Physicians and Surgeons at Minneapolis, Minn., and was graduated with his degree of M. D. April 10, 1895. Eight days later he came to Turtle Lake and engaged in practice. Later, after the years had brought him experience and insight, he entered the Milwaukee Medical College in 1902, and took a postgraduate course there, rounding this out with a period as an interne in Trinity Hospital in that place. Then he resumed his practice at Turtle Lake, in which he has since continued. For several terms Dr. Tanner was coroner of Barron County, and he has been trustee of the village. Fraternally his associations are with the Masonic order, the Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen. Dr. Tanner was married at Turtle Lake Aug. 26, 1896, to Anna Shrankle, daughter of Andrew and Wilhelmina (Sternke) Shrankle, who were born in Germany, brought to this country as children and reared in Wausaw, this state, and both of whom are now dead. Dr. and Mrs. Tanner have two children, Wyverne Grant and Frances Beatrice. Wyverne Grant passed through the graded schools of Turtle Lake and graduated from the Turtle Lake High School in 1917. He enrolled in the Student Officers' Training Corps in 1918, and in this corps attended Hamline University at Hamline, St. Paul, Minn., until Jan. 1, 1919. While there he played in the Hamline Military Band, S. A. T. C., and was leader of one of the college orchestras. He is now studying pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin, and still keeping up with his musical practice. Frances Beatrice graduated from the Turtle Lake High School in the class of 1919. She taught rural school for a year and is now taking the full teachers' course at the Wisconsin State Normal School at Superior.

Chester W. Tanner, pioneer of Clayton Township, Polk County, Wis., was born in New York State, son of Francis Brown Tanner, son of William Tanner, son of Francis Tanner, son of William Tanner, the recorded history of the family dating back to England in 1600. Chester W. farmed for many years in his native state, and in 1870 came to Clayton Township, where he built the first house in the township. The eighty acres which he homesteaded is still in the family. By his wife, Mary L. Holland, who also came of an old Colonial line, he had six children. Adelbert H. is farming on the home place in Clayton Township. Judson C. is operating a neighboring farm there. Rosella married Timothy Rogers. Grant Francis is a physician of Turtle Lake. Two died in infancy.

Knudt Hanson, a highly regarded and estimable citizen of Prairie Farm Village, was born in Norway Sept. 12, 1847, the son of Hans Knudtson and his good wife, Gertie Gilbertson, who spent the span of their years in Norway. He was reared on the home farm and received his education in the neighbor¬ hood, the schoolmaster going from house to house and gathering the children of the parish about him. In 1868, after Mr. Hanson had attained his majority, he came to America, and after reaching La Crosse went to work on a farm in Vernon County. A year and a half later he came to Eau Claire and was employed there for a similar period. In 1871 he came to Barron County and took 80 acres of railroad land in section 35, N. V2 of S. E. V4, Vance Creek Township. This was all wild land, no clearing had been made and no building erected. The nearest road was some distance away. The Indians were still roaming the forests. But Mr. Hanson being a man of genial temperament soon made friends with them, and these savages of whom so many of the settlers were afraid, were soon busily engaged in helping him to roll up the logs for his cabin. After he got his cabin up he went into the lumber camps for the winter. In the meantime his family, consisting of his wife and baby, lived at Holland. He moved them into the cabin and started to clear up the place. For eight years thereafter, in order to get a little money to keep his family going while he could get his land cleared, he spent his winters in the woods and his springs on the drives, leaving his wife to look after things at home. When he started farming he bought a cow from Isaac Sprague. Later he was able to get a yoke of steers which he broke into use. It was not until some years afterward that he was able to get a pair of horses. The nearest trading point was at Prairie Farm. Mr. Hanson often walked there, a distance of five miles, wading the river and making his way through the woods and brush, bringing home flour on his back. He and his wife worked hard together, helped by the children, and in time they had a good farm. There he success¬ fully carried on general farming and dairying. His wife died in 1903. He then gave up farming, and for several years traveled about. In 1918 he settled down in Prairie Farm Village, where he is devoting his time to tobacco raising. As a good citizen he has served with credit in a number of public positions.

Knudt Hanson

For several terms he was town assessor and for several years one of the town supervisors. He was clerk of his school district for fourteen years. He is a faithful member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church and helped to establish the congregations in Vance Creek Township and in Prairie Farm Township. Mr. Hanson was married at Chaseburg, Vernon County, on Aug. 15, 1869, to Carrie Olson, who was born in Norway Feb. 28, 1842, came to the United States in 1865, and died in 1903 at the age of 62 years. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson had four children. Hannah is the wife of George Salisbury, of Whitehall, Mont. Isabelle is the wife of Carmon Gear, of Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa. Gust, who married Mabel Okay, is dead. Carl is a farmer and blacksmith near Skobe, in Sheridan County, Mont.

Edward Prosser was born in Germany and was there reared and educated. He came to America in 1870 and located in Minnesota. For ten years he did railroad work in various places, and in 1880 settled on a farm in Jackson County, Minn. In 1900 he came to Barron County and secured a farm of 400 acres in Almena Township, the buildings being located in section 32. In 1915 he bought 220 acres within the village limits. He died in 1916, his wife having died the previous year. They were the parents of eleven children : Edward, Frank, Leo, John, Henry, George; Anna, wife of James Gaffney, of Turtle Lake; Rose, wife of Mike Leiz, a farmer at Turtle Lake; Mary, wife of Adam Schaffer, of Turtle Lake; Margaret, and Lizzie, who is dead.

John Prosser, owner and manager of the Turtle Lake Telephone Co., was born in Jackson County, Minn., June 15, 1894, son of Edward and Anna (Ninnerfro) Prosser. He was brought to Almena Township by his parents in 1900 and later to a farm in the village limits of Turtle Lake. He was reared and educated here and devoted his life to the home farm until April 1, 1919, when he purchased the local telephone company. To the continued development of this company and a steady improvement in the service he has since devoted his time and attention. For two years he has been one of the village trustees. Fraternally he is a member of the Odd Fellows. Mr. Prosser is an admirable citizen in every respect. He is greatly interested in the development of Turtle Lake, and in building up his telephone company and giving good service he is doing his full share in the progress of the village. He is a genial, affable and efficient gentleman, highly regarded for his personal and business quali¬ fications. He was married June 6, 1916, to Ruth Quam, daughter of Peter and Oliva Quam, who are now farming in Arland Township, Mr. Quam being one of the old settlers of the county who worked for some years for Knapp, Stout & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Prosser have two children, Gertrude and Hugh.

William Olson, a successful farmer and dairyman in section 24, Turtle Lake Township, of which township he is one of the well known and respected citizens, has achieved his present prosperity through hard work in spite of early discouragements. He was born on a farm in Dodge County, Wis., in November, 1853, son of Ole and Anna (Johnson) Olson, natives of Norway. They came to America in 1848, first locating in Buffalo, N. Y., and then in Illinois, in which state they remained for a year. In 1850 they came to Wis¬ consin, and after a time in Dunn County located in Dodge County, where they lived for many years, and where Ole Olson, the father, died in 1872. Of the children, John was born in Norway, Andrew in Dunn County, and William and three others in Dodge County. William was nineteen years of age when his father died. He and his mother came to Barron County, where she homesteaded 80 acres in section 30, Arland Township, her brother, John Johnson, having homesteaded a similar tract on section 24, Turtle Lake Township. William then bought Mr. Johnson's right to 80 acres of his land for $200 and began to clear it and make improvements, as it was wild and had no buildings. In the meantime, in 1882, the mother married Hans Hier. After Mr. Hier's death she lived with William until her death, Nov. 29, 1907. The subject of this sketch found that the clearing of his farm was pioneer work and for some years unproductive, so to make expenses he had to work in the woods and on the farms of his neighbors. Finally he managed to get a fair set of buildings erected and was feeling gratified with his progress when the cyclone which did so much damage to New Richmond destroyed them, and he had to begin building operations over again. He has since completed that work in a satis¬ factory manner, and now has a good frame house, a good barn 36 by 72 by 14 feet in size, with a lean-to 16 by 72 feet, for cattle; a machine shed 24 by 68 by 12 feet, and a granary, corn crib and stave silo. Forty-five acres of his land are under the plow and his farm is well stocked with grade cattle, in¬ cluding 14 milch cows. He also has a herd of hogs. Mr. Olson was united in marriage Nov. 28, 1887, with Sina Hanson, of Arland Township, who was born in Christiania, Norway, March 28, 1871, and who came to the United States with her parents in 1881. To Mr. and Mrs. William Olson seven children have been born: Emma, now Mrs. Alvin Siggerson, of Drummond, Wis.; Robert, who is a farmer in North Dakota; Albert, now a book salesman in South Carolina; James, who is engaged in agriculture in Prairie Farm Township, Barron County; and Arthur, Lawrence and Leonard, who are residing at home. An adopted daughter, Belle Olson, is the wife of Andrew Hanson, of Arland Township. The family are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, worshipping with the congregation in Arland Township. Politically Mr. Olson is a strong Republican. Having begun life with few advantages, not having had the benefit of schooling, he has fought his way up to a comfortable position in life and is respected by his fellow citizens.

John A. Cornwall, a well known citizen of the western part of Barron County, who spends a part of his time in Almena Township and part of his time in Turtle Lake Village, was born in Cornwall, Province of Quebec, Canada, July 16, 1856, son of Thomas and Sarah (Ervin) Cornwall. The father was born in England and was a military man, coming to Canada for the purpose of training soldiers for the King's Army. The mother was a native of Canada, a noble and resourceful woman. After her husband died in 1861, as the result of an operation, she gathered her fatherless young children about her and started for the States. She reached Sparta, Wis., by rail, and from there took a stage coach to Augusta, in Eau Claire County, where she secured a farm, and where by hard work and unremitting toil, assisted by the older children, she supported the family and reared the little fatherless flock to manhood and womanhood. After a long and useful life she died at Downing in August, 1892. In the family there were seven children, five boys and two girls. Nelson lives in Seattle, Wash. James lives in Downing, Wis. John A. and Abraham O. live in Turtle Lake. Elizabeth, wife of Elliott Carter, of Mason City, Iowa, is deceased. Mary J., wife of Charles Huyck, of Duluth, is also dead. Silas died in Augusta. John A. was reared in Augusta, and as he grew to suitable years and strength assisted his mother and the other members of the family on the farm, attending school as means and time permitted. As a youth he was em¬ ployed in logging and in sawmills, and at times had charge of lumber camps. He first came to Barron County in 1883, and here continued his work in saw¬ mills. In 1887 he purchased a farm of 93 acres in section 16, Almena Town¬ ship. This tract was then covered with timber. He cleared a home lot, erected a frame home and suitable barns, and started farming. Gradually he has im¬ proved the place until it is as good as is to be found in the community. When he first started he did his work for several years with the help of a yoke of oxen. As time passed and prosperity became his portion, he acquired modern implements, tools and machinery. In 1910 he sold the place and purchased twenty acres in the same township, which he still operates. He lives on this place in the summer time, but since 1911 has spent his winters in Turtle Lake Village. Mr. Cornwall has been before the public in various ways for a con¬ siderable period. For nineteen years he has been a member of the board of directors of the Oak Grove Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co., and for ten of these years was treasurer. In the township he has held the position of town clerk and has served in other offices. For twenty-one years he was a member of the school board. The fact that he held public office without being a citizen is an interesting comment on conditions concerning governmental affairs in the earlier days of the county. Fraternally, Mr. Cornwall is a member of the Odd Fellows of Turtle Lake. He was married at Perley, Wis., Nov. 8, 1884, to Lillie E. Bensend, daughter of John and Christine (Anderson) Bensend, natives of Sweden, who came to the United States in 1871, and located in Chicago, where they lived until 1881, when they came to Barron County and took up farming in Almena Township, where both died. They had seven children: Andrew, Nels (deceased), Gusta (deceased), Christine, Lillie, Bettie and John. Mr. and Mrs. Cornwall have had five children: Walter, who is in the hardware business in Turtle Lake ; John T., a dentist in Rice Lake ; Wesley, a plumber in Frederick, Wis.; Bessie, who graduated from the McPhail School of Music and Dramatic Art, Minneapolis, and is now teaching music; and Florin, who died at two and a half years. Walter, John T. and Wesley are all members of the Masonic order.

Andrew Christenson, an estimable early settler of Section 19, Prairie Farm Township, now deceased, was born in Esterdalen, Norway, Feb. 5, 1832, and was there reared, educated and married. As a youth he learned the blacksmith trade. In 1869 he brought his wife and children to America and settled at Whalen, Fillmore County, Minn., where he worked at his trade. After three years there he came to Barron County, in 1872, and secured a tract of 120 acres in Section 19, Prairie Farm Township. He drove onto the place with a rented team, bringing his family and a meager equipment for household neces¬ sities and farm work. His cash assets consisted of just $6. He built a lean-to of poles, and in this he and his family lived until he could get a log cabin up. As soon as he got the cabin up, his family located, and a little clearing made, he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. For several years there¬ after he continued to work in the lumber camps winters, spending the rest of his time in getting a start on his place. For several years he and his wife endured many hardships. He brought in provisions on his back from Prairie Farm, fording the Hay River, with the water sometimes up to his armpits. But as more settlers came in, roads were built, more of the land was broken, and times became better. After a long and useful life, Mr. Christenson died Sept. 10, 1913. His wife, Gunhild Hagensdatter, who was born July 22, 1834, died April 16, 1915. Both were much interested in the Norwegian Lutheran Church, and Mr. Christenson served as one of the trustees of the congregation at Prairie Farm.

Charles Christenson, a well known man of Prairie Farm village, formerly county treasurer, former prominent merchant and now skilled carpenter and successful tobacco grower, was born in Esterdalen, Norway, July 12, 1860, the son of Andrew and Gunhild (Hagensdatter) Christenson, who brought him to Minnesota in 1869, and to this county in 1872. He was but fifteen when he went into the woods as a cook's helper. Thereafter for many years he worked in the lumber woods winters, driving four oxen, and on the river drives in the spring, spending his summers in helping on the home farm. In 1884 he saw the opportunity for another store in Prairie Farm Village. Accordingly he formed a partnership with Herman Anderson in the general mercantile busi¬ ness. In this he successfully continued for many years. He already had a wide acquaintance when he started, and he constantly added to his list of friends. He understood the needs of the community, he was a good buyer, and he was widely known for his fair dealing and honest methods. After his wife's death in 1901 he disposed of his interests. Since then he has done more or less work as a carpenter and building contractor, and he is also a successful grower of tobacco. He is a genial, kindly man, liked by all who knew him, and esteemed for his many fine qualities of personality and character. Coming in contact with so many people as he did in business, and demonstrating his ability as a record keeper and accountant, it is natural that his fellow citizens should have called him to public service. For several years he did good work as town clerk, and he also served efficiently as a member of the school board. In 1908 he was persuaded to run for county treasurer. His friends here spread the story of his worth and ability, and he received a heavy vote throughout the county. He served with credit for one term in 1909 and 1910 and then returned to his interests at Prairie Farm. Mr. Christenson was married at Prairie Farm March 25. 1885, to Anna Beata Christenson, who was born at Esterdalen, Norway, Sept. 30, 1864, the daughter of Gunder and Trina Chris¬ tenson. She died May 18, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Christenson were the parents of eight children: George P., Tilda, Anna, William, Herman, Mabel, Carl and Oscar. After the mother's death, Mr. Christenson kept the family together until they grew up, and all have turned out well.

George P. Christenson, an energetic young business man of Prairie Farm Village, where he is employed in the hardware department of the Prairie Farm Co-operative Association, was born in the village where he still lives, May 1, 1889, the son of Charles and Anna Beata Christenson. He was reared here and received his early education in the public schools. As a young man he took up bridge construction work, and was employed in this line for some years in Minnesota and North Dakota. In 1917 he returned and took up his present employment. Fraternally he is a member of the Woodmen. Mr. Christenson is a factor in the social, business and patriotic life of the village. He has served on numerous committees, he is active in everything that means progress and betterment, and he is a useful citizen in every respect. As a clerk he is affable and genial and fair dealing, and is liked by all.

John Seeger, the prosperous and progressive proprietor of the Pine Valley Farm, Section 4, Prairie Farm Township, was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, July 30, 1860, one of the sixteen children of John and Christina (Chela) Seeger, who spent the span of their years in the old country. The subject of this sketch attended school in Germany and became a potter. He came to the United States in 1877, stayed in Cincinnati, O., for a short time, then came to Chicago, Ill., and from there to Red Wing, in Goodhue County, Minn., in which vicinity he worked on farms for four years. Then he moved across the river into Pierce County, this state, and rented a farm in Maiden Rock Township. There he continued to farm for many years, working in the winter seasons for Knapp, Stout & Co. in the lumber woods in Pierce and Barron counties. In 1910, Mr. Seeger bought the N. P. Eggen farm of 160 acres of improved land in section 4, Prairie Farm Township. This place, known as the Pine Valley Farm, is one of the most prosperous farms in this vicinity, and everything about it bespeaks the thrift and intelligent attention of the owner. Mr. Seeger success¬ fully carries on general farming and dairying. He has a good herd of Guernsey cattle, a good drove of Poland China swine, and some excellent Belgian horses. Mr. Seeger has identified himself thoroughly with the life and interests of the township, and has joined the Barron County Farm Bureau. He is a stockholder in the Prairie Farm Cooperative Association. While in Pierce County he served on the school board of his district. He is a useful citizen of solid and substan¬ tial worth, and enjoys an excellent standing in the community. Mr. Seeger was married at Red Wing, Minn., in May, 1881, to Lizzy Suter, who was born on Prairie Island, in Goodhue County, Minn., in 1860, and died near Red Wing, in the same county, in February, 1884. He was married May 16, 1886, to Catherine Caswell, who was born in Maiden Rock, Pierce County, this state, May 17, 1865, the daughter of Peter W. and Nancy (Henry) Caswell. This union has been blessed with twelve children: Sallie, Francis (deceased), Nancy (deceased), William J., Myrtle (Mrs. John Nelson of Prairie Farm Township, Edgar, Anna, Harley and Harry (twins), Catherine (Mrs. Arthur Larson of Prairie Farm Township), John and Beatrice. William J. was inducted into the World War service Feb. 23, 1918, trained at Camp Grant, Ill., and Camp Logan, Tex., with depot brigades, and was discharged Jan. 8, 1919. Edgar was inducted into the service in August, 1918, trained for infantry service at Camp Grant,

John Seeger, Family And Residence

Peter W. Caswell was one of the early settlers of the upper Mississippi region. He and his wife, Nancy Henry, were both born in New York state, of Colonial stock. They came up the river with the pioneers and settled across the river from Stillwater, in St. Croix County, Wis. The country was then wild, and the Indians unfriendly. One of the sons, Peter, was stolen by the red men. John Caswell was a veteran of the Civil War. During the Minnesota Sioux Indian uprising in 1862, he and Walter Hill were dispatch bearers. From St. Croix County the family moved to Pierce County, in this state, and settled at Maiden Rock, where the father and mother died. The children in the Caswell family who grew to adult years were Francis (deceased), Catherine, Deloss, Peter (deceased), William (deceased) and Merton.

Andrew T. Wickham, pioneer, was born May 11, 1832, in Orleans County, New York, the son of James and Lovina (Renolds) Wickham. In November, 1853, he married Lucy S. Cox, who was born in Zore, Erie County, New York, Feb. 12, 1835, daughter of Eli D. and Sophia (Williams) Cox. They started home making in East Otto Township, New York, and there three children were born: Wilber D., Charles E. and William 0. In May, 1864, they came to Wis¬ consin and located a homestead in Trempealeau County in the beautiful stretch of land since known as Wickham Valley in Burnside Township. Although like most of the settlers, they had little of this world's goods, and although the hardships of life in a pioneer region were many, they worked with a will and developed their farm as best they could. In August, 1871, disaster overtook them in the death of their two youngest children, Charles E. and William O., who were stricken with diphtheria. Heartsick at this experience, they rented the farm for a year and returned to the old home place in East Otto, New York. There in February, 1872, another child, Walter, was born, but lived only three days. In the fall of that year the family again came west, and took up their home on the Wickham Valley farm. On Oct. 8, 1873, two sons, Herman D. and Hiram E., were born. In 1881 Mr. Wickham traded his homestead for forty acres at Independence, in the same county, and there he opened and operated a stone quarry until 1901. In that year he sold the Independnce property and came to Barron County, where he purchased a farm near Chetek. There, after a long life filled with worthy endeavor, he died Sept. 1, 1902. His wife continued on the farm with her son, Herman D., until her death, Dec. 9, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Wickham were a most worthy couple. Despite the fact that Mr. Wickham was never in robust health, and that Mrs. Wickham battled against physical frailties for half a century, they carved for themselves a home in the wilder¬ ness, they worthily reared their children, they made the best of life as they founjl it, taking life's vicissitudes with Christian fortitude and cheer, and making their years on earth of real benefit to those with whom they came in contact. They will always be cherished in the hearts of those who loved them. Wilber D. was married at Independence, Wis., July 3, 1878, to Addie L. Clinton, and is now a well known resident of Rochester, Minn. He and his wife have four children : Grace L. Randall, of Eyota, Minn. ; Helen E. Moor, of Dresbach, Minn.; Elmer D., of Los Angeles, Cal.; and Ava M. Thirtle, of Eyota, Minn. Herman D. is a successful farmer of Chetek Township, Barron County. Hiram E. is deceased.

Hiram E. Wickham, for some years an honored and respected citizen of Chetek Township, now deceased, was born on a farm in Wickham Valley, Trempealeau County, Wis., Oct. 8, 1873, the son of Andrew and Lucy (Cox) Wickham, now deceased, and early pioneers of that county. He was a twin brother of Herman D., now of this township, the two being the youngest in the family. He was reared in his native county and came to this county as a young man. He achieved an honored place in the community and was liked by all who knew him, fulfilling every demand of life as a husband, father, citizen, neighbor and friend. He died on the Wickham farm in Chetek Town- ship, June 19, 1916. Fraternally he was a member of the Masonic order. He was married on June 7, 1906, at Chetek, Wis., to Mae Bramwell, who was born in South Dakota Nov. 10, 1884, the daughter of Thomas and Jane Bramwell. This union was blessed with three children: Ward, Muriel and Esther.

Herman D. Wickham, successful farmer of section 27, east, Chetek Town¬ ship, is one of the substantial and representative men of this part of the county. He comes of a pioneer family, was reared amid pioneer conditions, and has himself done much in the way of farm developing and improving. He was bom on a farm in Wickham Valley, Trempealeau County, this state, Oct. 8, 1873, he and his twin, Hiram E., being the youngest sons of Andrew T. and Lucy (Cox) Wickham, pioneers of that county. He was reared on the farm, attended school at Independence and learned farming from his father. In 1900 he left the parental roof and located in Minneapolis, where he man¬ aged a bicycle repair shop, this being at the time when the vogue for the use of bicycles was at its height. A year later he went to Mille Lacs County, Minn., and was there employed as a carpenter. In March, 1902, he came to this county with his parents and located on the Wickham farm, now owned by heirs of Hiram E. Wickham. In 1915 he bought a stock farm of 120 acres in section 9, Chetek Township, which he operated for three years. Then he located on his present tract of 80 acres in section 27, east, Chetek Township. He has a good set of buildings and carries on general farming, making a specialty of registered Holstein cattle and Chester-White swine. He is a member of the Holstein Breeders' Association and a stockholder in the Farmers' Co-operative Creamery. He is active in everything that he believes to be for the best in¬ terests of the community and is in every way doing his duty as a good citizen. He was married at Chetek on Sept. 22, 1906, to Jennie S. Jacobson, born on June 13, 1876, at Chetek, the daughter of Mads Jacobson and Mary Jacobson, the pioneers. This union has been blessed with one son, George Anton, born Dec. 12, 1907.

John Amundson, for many years a skilled carpenter, now an able farmer on 80 acres of land in section 18, Rice Lake Township, was born in Norway Aug. 4, 1854, son of Andrew and Margaret (Jenson) Amundson, natives of that country. He attended the schools of his native land and early became a fisher¬ man. In 1882 he came to America with his parents and located at Rice Lake, where he secured work for three years with Knapp, Stout & Co. He left their employ in 1885 and for eighteen years thereafter worked as a carpenter. In 1903 he bought his present farm, which was then all wild. He cleared the land, broke about fifty acres, built a frame house, barn and other buildings, and now carries on general farming, making a specialty of a good herd of Holstein cattle, headed by a full-blooded Holstein sire. Mr. Amundson is treasurer of the Independent Scandinavian Society. He was married in Norway in 1881 to Ingeborg Olson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olson. This union has resulted in eight children : Anna, Lena, Josephine, Inga, Henry, Anna, Norman and Julia. Anna was bom in 1882 and is now deceased. Lena was born Jan. 18, 1894, married Ingwald Melly, and has nine children: Gladys, Minnie, Orvil, John, Inga, Clifford, Eleanor, Melvin and Ruth. Josephine was bora June 13, 1886, married Ole Holle, and has four children: Alvilda, Arthur, Benith and Elmer. Inga was born March 27, 1892, and married Louis Fralzke. Henry was bora Nov. 8, 1894, and is now married. Anna was born July 18, 1896, and lives in Minneapolis. Norman was bora Sept. 19, 1899, and is at home. Julia was bora April 20, 1903, and is at home.

Nels B. Rogstad, who is improving a good farm of 40 acres in section 29, Rice Lake Township, was bora in Norway March 17, 1875, son of Ben A. and Ingeborg (Sockness) Rogstad, both of whom spent the span of their years in the old country, the father dying in 1906 and the mother in 1911. He was reared in Norway, worked on his parents' farm and was variously employed among the neighbors. He came to America in 1906 and came directly to Rice Lake, where he found employment with the Rice Lake Lumber Co. working in the woods in the winter season and in the mills in the summer season. In 1908 he bought his present farm. He has cleared up the land, erected a good set of buildings, and in general developed it into a good place. He is a man of considerable influence among his neighbors, and has achieved a satisfactory degree of success in life. Mr. Rogstad was married Aug. 22, 1903, at Rice Lake, to Inga Folstead, daughter of Ole and Engeborg (Froseth) Folstead, both of whom died in Norway. Mrs. Rogstad was born In Norway Dec. 8, 1876, was there educated and came to America in 1894. She has a brother, Louis Folstead, living in Minnesota, and a sister, Bertha, wife of Iver Oien, of Rice Lake. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Peter Gagner, fur trader and early settler, was born in Canada, of French ancestry, Nov. 29, 1846. The family name was originally spelled Gagnie, but American usage has changed the spelling to Gagner. The subject of this sketch early became a trapper, fur trader and farmer in his native country. He came to Wisconsin in 1861 and secured employment with Louis Nadeaux, as a fur trader, buying from the Indians in various parts of Wisconsin, and having many interesting adventures in driving a team through the wilderness, dis¬ tributing goods and gathering pelts. In the meantime he took a homestead of 160 acres in section 22, Rice Lake Township. The tract was covered with heavy timber. Mr. Gagner devoted his spare time to developing this place. He cut off the timber, grubbed out the stumps, broke up the land, built a log house 18 by 26 feet, and a barn, and lived there alone. Later he built a stone house. He gave up fur trading in 1868 and devoted the remainder of his life to fanning until his lamented death, Dec. 3, 1916. Mr. Gagner had many interesting stories to tell of his adventures and of the Indians. He was respected for his good qualities and his death was sincerely regretted. A sincere Roman Catholic, he helped to establish the first church of that faith in his neighbor¬ hood, and also served thirteen years as a member of the school board. Mr. Gagner was married in 1876 at Rice Lake, to Sialine Lavelier, born in Canada March 13, 1860, who died July 26, 1920. They were the parents of eight chil¬ dren. Melanie was born Feb. 23, 1878, and died June 13, 1914. Virginia, born Jan. 4, 1881, married Leon King, of Rice Lake, and has three children, Malena, Delores and Elizabeth. Peter E., born April 14, 1883, was married July 6, 1907, to Cessire Demers, and has five children: Malena, Olive, Henry, Ida and Lorine. William was born May 1, 1886. John, born Aug. 26, 1888, was married April 26, 1910, to Lida Demars, and is on the home place. Delore, born Sept. 27, 1890, was married Nov. 24, 1920, at Stanfold Township, this county, to Aveline Demars. Delphine, born June 18, 1892, married Delore Demars, and has four children, Leo, John, Victor and Morris. Alex H., born July 14, 1894, was married at Rodeo, Cal., Feb. 9, 1917.

John Gagner, a hard working farmer of Rice Lake Township, owning the home place of 160 acres in section 22, was born on the farm where he still lives, Aug. 26, 1888, son of Peter and Sialina (Lavelier) Gagner, early settlers. He was reared on the home farm, attended school for a while and early took up farm work with his father. He gradually assumed charge of the work, and at his father's death assumed ownership of the farm. He is well thought of by his neighbors and stands well throughout the community. In addition to the home place he owns a tract of 80 acres in section 23, Rice Lake Township, and a forty-acre tract of wild land in Sumner Township. His stock includes Guernsey cattle, pure bred Chester-White hogs, and a good grade of horses. He was married April 26, 1910, to Lida Demars. The family are members of the Catholic Church.

Rev. Thomas L. Hancock, retired Methodist Episcopal clergyman, living in Rice Lake, was born in Ohio, of New England ancestry. Of pious parents, he early became interested in things religious, and after receiving the proper education and training he was duly ordained, and started preaching. For over thirty years he preached, occupying pulpits in various parishes in central and southern Illinois. When he retired from the ministry he took up farming near

Covington, Tenn. In 1919 he came to Rice Lake and bought the Joseph Ren¬ ville farm of 333 acres in sections 13 and 24, Rice Lake Township, and now known as the Spring Dale Farm. He at once turned this farm over to his son, Arthur L., and bought a home in the city where he now resides.

Arthur L. Hancock is proprietor of the Spring Dale Stock Farm, consisting of 333 acres in sections 13 and 24, Rice Lake Township, which his father pur¬ chased in 1919 and placed in his charge. There is a good house on the place, a good barn 40 by 100 feet with full basement, two sheep sheds, a swine house, machine sheds, granary and other buildings. The land is well tilled, the pas¬ turage is rich, the fences are well kept and the equipment is of the best. The stock consists mostly of a fine herd of Holsteins, headed by a full blooded sire. A specialty is made of stock raising, and from three to four car loads of cattle are shipped each year to the market. Mr. Hancock was born at Forreston, Illinois, June 17, 1895, the son of Rev. Thomas L. and Mary F. (Whallon) Hancock. He was married Nov. 22, 1917, at Meredosia, Ill., to Reva H. Hyde, daughter of George and Mary E. (Hyatt) Hyde, natives respectively of Illinois and Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock have three children: Francis E. was born at Meredosia, Ill., Oct. 26, 1918; Arthur L. was born at Meredosia, Ill., Sept. 26, 1919; and William H. was born on the present farm, Nov. 1, 1920. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Clint Howard Wilson, public official, agriculturist and merchant, who has a prosperous store at Reeve, and a fertile farm in section 21, Vance Creek Township, was born at Waterville, Minnesota, March 24, 1880, the son of Andrew and Hannah (Homer) Wilson, who came to that county in the late fifties and settled on a tract of wild land, living first in a sod house, then in a log cabin, and finally in a frame dwelling, where Clint H., the youngest of three children, was born. He attended the public schools of his neighborhood, took courses in the Faribault High School, and for three years taught rural school. As a young man he operated the home farm for several years. In 1908 he came to Barron County and purchased a tract of eighty acres of partly improved land in section 21, Vance Creek Township. He has built up a good set of buildings and has increased his holdings to 200 acres. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying on an extensive scale. Oct. 1, 1920, he bought the store at Reeve, which he now conducts. He is an excellent business man and his fair dealing and genial temperament has commended itself to the patrons for miles around. In 1913 he was elected town clerk, a position he has since continued to hold with credit to himself and to the sat¬ isfaction of his constituents. He has also done good work as clerk of his school district. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Creamery at Reeve. Fra¬ ternally he associates with the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Wilson is a fine type of the Wisconsin citizen. Energetic and progressive, with a faith in the future of the county, he is taking his share in everything that he believes to be good and worthy, he is one of the real leaders among his fellows, and he is liked and respected by all. He has just completed a fine modern bungalow residence at Reeve, which is cheery and bright, as well as an asset to the appearance of the little hamlet. He was married at Waterville, Minn., Nov. 25, 1903, to Heleh Stavemaugh, who was born at Waterville, Minn., on Nov. 21, 1884, the daughter of Samuel and Henrietta Stavemaugh. This union has been blessed with four children: Florence, born in Waterville, Minn., and Ralph, June and Arthur, born in Vance Creek Township.

Andrew Eidskar, who is farming 57 acres in section 35, Rice Lake Town¬ ship, was born in Norway Feb. 29, 1876, son of Andrew O. and Gunhild (Lonegraf) Eidskar, who spent the span of their years in Norway. He attended the common schools until fifteen years of age. For a time he worked with his father. As a young man he learned the baker's trade, and in following this trade for many years thereafter he traveled from place to place in his native land saw much of life in different parts of the country. He came to America in 1906 and located in Iowa County, this state, where he rented farirts for ten years, part of the time near Moscow and part of the time near Brigom. He came to Rice Lake in 1915 and purchased his present place. The tract was wild land which had been cut over. He grubbed out the stumps, developed tilled fields, put up suitable fences, and made of it a fine farm. He also put up good buildings including a house, barn, sheds and the like. He has been successful in his operations and is regarded as a desirable citizen and good neighbor in every respect. Like his ancestors before him he is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church and a supporter of the local body. Mr. Eidskar was married July 20, 1902, in Norway, to Tadranud 0. Stoil, daughter of Ole Knutson and Anna G. Yohanesen. The parents, with three boys and three girls, were drowned while en route to America on the steamer "Norway" in the spring of 1904. Mr. and Mrs. Eidskar have four children: Carl was born Oct. 26, 1903; Anna O. was born June 11, 1905; Amy G. was born June 19, 1910; and Gunil Harriett was born July 30, 1913.

Ole O. Rye, one of the hard working old settlers of Vance Creek Township, is one of the estimable men of his neighborhood, held in respect and esteem by all who know him. He has toiled early and late, he has always done what he has believed to be right and just and his integrity is beyond reproach. He was born in Norway Sept. 24, 1854, there attended school for a short time and early learned the realities of toil on a farm. As a young man he married Ragnald Rye, and one child, Andrew, was born. In 1884 he brought his wife and child to America and settled at Spring Grove in Houston County, Minn. There he worked as a railroad section hand. In 1890 he purchased 80 acres of land in section 23, Vance Creek Township, put up a small cabin and moved into it. When he started he had just fifty cents in money. The equipment, both in the cabin and on the clearing, was meagre. For provisions he had to walk to Prairie Farm, bringing supplies home on his back. The first year he bought a cow, but it was some time before he secured a good ox team. For four seasons, in order to get a little money while he was building up the place, he worked in the lumber woods. Gradually he developed a good place, working early and late, and seeing the place gradually develop into a well-kept and profitable farm. He has a comfortable home, a commodious barn, and other buildings, and his land is well tilled, well fenced, and well cultivated. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is quietly doing his duty as a good citizen, and is a most estimable man in every respect. He has done good service on the school board for some dozen years, and he has also served the town as pathmaster and constable. As one of the representative men of his community he has been called to service by the United States Court at Superior, both as grand and petit juror.

John Joseph Yarabeck, an estimable citizen who has lived for about a quarter of a century in section 16, Vance Creek Township, was born in Austria Nov. 11, 1854, the son of John and Susie Yarabeck, also natives of that country. There was one other child, Mary, in the family. Born of a poor, though worthy, family, in a region oppressed with despotism, John Joseph received no education, but had to start work while still a child. As a young man he was married in Austria to Mary Zuhrance. In 1884 he came to America, bringing his wife and children. He lived in various places and was employed at different occupations, principally in the lead mines of Missouri, and in the iron mines of Michigan. In 1895 he came to Barron County and located on a tract of 80 acres in section 16, Vance Creek Township. When he reached here this neighborhood was jokingly called "no man's land," for although other portions of the town had been developed, there were no roads and no buildings, and the tract was covered with heavy timber. At first he built a small shack 16 by 20 feet. Then he put up a log cabin 18 by 24 feet, to which he later made an addition, 16 by 20 feet. He was almost without tools, and after he had a little clearing made, he had to get in his first crop with a grub hoe. The first year he got two cows, and it was a little later before he managed to buy an ox team. He brought provisions on his back from far-away stores. Sometimes he became confused and lost his way. Once he was lost in a storm and did not find his trail home for three days. Thus through hardships and privations he toiled ahead. His wife and his children, as they were able, helped fend soon the wilderness began to be transformed into a farm. Mr. Yarabeck was one of the first men in this locality to use dynamite to get out the stumps. At that time dynamite was not so extensively used for farming purposes as it is now, but he had become an expert in explosives while engaged in mine work and he therefore found no trouble in usipg the dynamite to clear his land. The big fire of 1898 swept his place, but undaunted, he set to work again, and soon had brought order out of the ruins. He added to his farm from time to time until he owned 240 acres. He now has 160 acres. He has a comfortable home, a good barn 62 by 32 feet, and other suitable buildings. While gradually developing his farm he successfully carried on general farming and dairying for many years. In 1920 he retired and turned the place over to his son, Frank, but still lives here. He is a man much esteemed by all who know him. Although without early schooling he has acquired and retained a broad knowledge by reason of a retentive memory, he is of good judgment and clear reason, and his opinions are heard with respect. He and his good wife had twelve children: Mary, John (who died in Austria), Joseph, Anna, Frank, William, James, Albert, Alma (died Nov. 28, 1909), Susan, Josie and Emma. Mrs. Yarabeck died Nov. 9, 1918.

Frank Yarabeck, a prosperous farmer of section 16, Vance Creek Town¬ ship, was born in Iron Mountain, Mich., the son of John Joseph and May (Zuhrance) Yarabeck, the date of his birth being Feb. 17, 1889. He was brought to his present place in 1895. He was reared to farm pursuits, received a good education in the common schools and has always remained with his parents. He took over the home place of 160 acres in 1920. He believes in everything that is for the good of the community and is well liked by all. Mr. Yarabeck was married at Barron on June 15, 1918, to Rose Merstallinger, who was born in Austria Nov. 2, 1898, daughter of Tony and Victoria Merstallinger. Her father was born in 1865 and died in 1915. Her mother was born in April, 1866, and now makes her home with the Yarabeck family. They came to the United States in 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Yarabeck have a daughter, Sylvia, born May 9, 1920.

Frank Joseph Zorn, public official and prosperous farmer of section 28, Vance Creek Township, was born in Austria, March 15, 1868, the son of John and Johanna Zorn, likewise natives of that country. In 1872, as Frank began to grow from babyhood to boyhood, the father's thoughts turned to the wider opportunities of a free country. Accordingly, leaving his wife and son in Austria with relatives, he came to the United States in 1872 and located at Elysian, Minn., where he secured employment at his trade as a carpenter and wagon maker. By the utmost frugality, he saved enough money so that in 1876 he was enabled to send for his wife and boy. For a while, in 1881, the family lived on a farm, but soon moved back to the village, where the father died in 1917 at the age of 72 years and the mother in 1901 at the age of 57 years. The subject of this sketch was sent to the Elysian village schools and as a youth helped his father. For a while he was fireman on the Great Western, but when his mother took ill, he returned home. For some years he farmed on rented places in Waseca County, Minn. In 1897 he came to Vance Creek Township, and purchased 80 acres of wild land in section 28. This he has since increased tr 120 acres. At first he started farming with a team of horses and two cows. Fo three years he lived alone, and then, in 1900, brought his bride to the place They started in together to establish for themselves a home. Their effort*, have met with success, and they have achieved a well-deserved prosperity. Mr. Zorn now has a well developed farm and a good set of buildings. He has a good herd and sells cream to the Clear Lake Co-operative Creamery at Reeve, in which he is a stockholder and one of the most active directors. From the beginning, Mr. Zorn has been interested in public affairs. He has been superzed by Google visor of the township for seven years and his service has given general satis¬ faction to the taxpayers. He has also done efficient work as school treasurer for some three years. He has also served on various delegations and commit¬ tees. He is a good citizen in every respect and is held in esteem and respect by all. Mr. Zorn was married on Nov. 29, 1900, to Lillian D. Prosser, who was born in Le Sueur County, Minn., Jan. 3, 1878, the daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Uleven) Prosser. This union has been blessed with nine children: Johanna, Hazel, John, Amelia, Raymond, Helen, Florene, Leona and Charles.

Peter H. Stafne, now deceased, a hard working, industrious man, who developed a farm in section 12, Vance Creek Township, which is still in the family, was born in Norway, and was there reared and educated. He married Anna Uro, and there had three children: Thomas, now living on the home farm here; Anna, the wife of Ole Everson, of Star Prairie, Wis., and Emma, the wife of John J. Anderson, also of Star Prairie. As a young man he became a tenant farmer in his native land. But as the children began to grow, he desired for them the wider opportunities of America. In this he was seconded by his wife. So he bid farewell to the scenes they loved so well, and in 1881 set sail for America. In due time he reached Menomonie, Dunn County, this state, and entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co., working in their sawmill and in the lumber woods. In this way he earned enough money to send for his wife and children in the spring of 1884. When they arrived he secured 40 acres of land in section 12, Vance Creek Township, covered with dense hardwood forest. He drove the family from Menomonie by horse team, and left them with neighbors while he put up a small log cabin. Much of the furniture for the little cabin was made on the place. He brought provisions in from Prairie Farm Village on his back. Fortunately he was within a mile of a road, but even after he made his way through the woods to the road, the going was rough, and often obstructed. The first year he was on the place he secured a cow. Two years later he got a yoke of steers. For many winters, he worked in the woods, leav¬ ing his wife at home to look after the chores and the children. He and his wife were both devout people, and opened their cabin to meetings of the Nor¬ wegian Lutheran Church. Social gatherings were sometimes held there also. As the years passed, he achieved a well deserved success. He added 40 acres to his farm, cleared and broke it, put up some good buildings, and successfully carried on general farming and dairying. After a long and useful life, he died on May 12, 1909, at the age of 63 years. She died in 1916 at the age of 72 years. Both were people of high integrity, and were held in the highest esteem and respect. In addition to the children brought here, one, Ingebret, now of Flint, Mich., was born here.

Thomas Stafne, veteran of the Spanish-American War and of the Filipino Insurrection, prosperous proprietor of the Valley View Farm, section 12, Vance Creek, and a leading man of this township, was born in Norway, Sept. 14, 1871, the son of Peter H. and Anna (Uro) Stafne. He came to Menomonie with his mother in 1884, and was then brought to this present farm by his father with the rest of the family. He had attended school for a while in Norway. Upon reaching here, although a boy of but ten, he helped with the farm work, and when his father was away, assumed many responsibilities. He was but a youth when he himself went into the woods. As a young man he went to North Dakota and did farm work there. April 28, 1898, he enlisted at Wahpeton, N. D., in Company I, First Regiment, North Dakota Volunteer Infantry. From there he went to Camp Briggs, Fargo, where he drilled until May 29, when the regiment was sent to San Francisco, Calif., for further training and equipment. On June 28 the regiment' embarked on the U. S. Transport "Valencia," and after a trip of 36 days was landed at Manila, P. I., Aug. 1. There with many other west¬ ern regiments of militia and several units of regulars, encampment was made at Camp Merritt until Aug. 13, when the regiment assisted in the capture from the Spaniards of the city of Manila. Thereafter the regiment was assigned to police duty in Manila. Feb. 4, 1899, the Insurrection having broken out, the regiment went into action and participated in 22 engagements. July 31 the regiment embarked on the U. S. Tranport "Grant" and after a trip of 28 days reached San Francisco. There the men were given a period of rest, recreation and a general good time after their strenuous experiences. The muster-out was on Sept. 25, 1899. Upon his return, Mr. Stafne located at Abercrombie, N. D. In 1903, having married, he brought his wife to the old homestead. Here they have since resided. To the original place Mr. Stafne has added 40 more acres, so that he now has 120 acres. He has built up a good place indeed, with sightly buildings, well tilled acres and excellent equipment. He has named his estate the Valley View Farm, and everything about it bespeaks the thrift and good judgment of the owner. He has a good herd of Holstein cattle and belongs to the Barron County Holstein Breeders' Association. As a man of wide experi¬ ence, who has fought in his nation's uniform under his country's colors, it is natural that Mr. Stafne should be a leader among his fellow men. He has been chairman of the township, and as such did most excellent service for both town and county. He has also been a member of the board of supervisors. For twelve years he was a most efficient school clerk, and he is now giving general satisfaction as town treasurer. In each of these positions he has served with dignity, integrity and ability, and his work has been highly valued. He is a liberal supporter of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Stafne was married at Abercrombie, N. D., on Oct. 11, 1900, to Toneta Johnson of Starbuck, Minn., who was born in Starbuck, Minn., on Nov. 7, 1879, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Johnson. This union has been blessed with seven children: Anna, Edna, Jennie, Alice and Mabel (twins), Clifford and Evelyn.

Ole Engebretson, an honored pioneer, and proprietor of the well-kept Sunrise Dairy Farm, in section 32, Vance Creek Township, was born in Norway, Dec. 26, 1850, the son of Edward Olson Engebretson and his good wife, Anna. He attended the parish school and was reared to farm pursuits by his father. In the early seventies, after he was of age, he borrowed money from his rela¬ tives and started for America. His first location was at La Crosse, Wis., where he was a teamster and also worked at other employment. A year later he came to Menomonie, Wis. There he entered the employment of the Knapp, Stout & Co. For that concern he came to Prairie Farm, this county, as a sawyer. There¬ after he worked in the lumber woods five winters and on the spring drives for four springs. In 1883 he took a homestead of 80 acres in section 32, Vance Creek Township. After his marriage in 1876, he lived with his brother, Ivor Engebretson, and later moved into a log cabin, 16 by 20, which he built on his own place. The cabin was in the timber and there were no roads except the tote roads of the lumberers. The bedstead, chairs, table and much of the other furniture was made by hand from trees and poles cut on the place. Mr. Enge¬ bretson often brought provisions and supplies from Prairie Farm Village on his back. He took eggs and butter to the store there on a "jumper," often having to chop windfalls out of the road in order to maKe his way along. He was fortunate in having an ox team and a cow. On one occasion, a little later, he started on a trip with the ox team and two of his young sons. A great storm came up, trees were uprooted and blown down across the trails, and they had to spend the whole night in the open. Thus the family continued, through hardships and privations, and gradually built up a good farm. Mr. Engebretson added 40 acres to the original place, gradually cleared up the land, built fences and put up a fine set of buildings. To the cultivation and development of the farm he has since devoted his attention. He now has a good place and has attained a well deserved success. Mr. Engebretson is a substantial and respected man. He has seen the county develop, he has taken his part in that develop¬ ment, and his influence has ever been used in behalf of those things which he has believed to be right and just and advantageous to the neighborhood. He is well liked by his friends and honored for what he has been able to accom¬ plish. He was married in the fall of 1876 to Abelone Peterson, who was born in Norway, Oct. 14, 1853, and died in Vance Creek Township in the fall of 1901.

He had wooed her in Norway, and when circumstances permitted wrote to her to join him here. She was a most worthy woman, kindly and generous, and was a most capable and cheerful helpmeet. Mr. and Mrs. Engebretson had ten children: Edward, Anna, Gusta, Margaret, Anton, Otto, Carl, Albert, Lena and Emma. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church and early services of the local congregation were held in their little log cabin.

Hans Peter Foss, a representative citizen who has built up a good place in section 36, Vance Creek Township, was born in Norway, April 22, 1864, the son of Martin and Bertha Larson, the former of whom was a hard working shoemaker. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in the old country, and there grew to adult years. In 1888 he came to America and located in Buena Vista County, Iowa. When he reached the place of his future employ¬ ment he had just ten cents. This he spent for tobacco, and thus started his career here with nothing. In 1890 he located in Barron County. Thereafter he spent ten winters in the woods and a number of springs on the river drives. In the meantime, in 1890, he purchased 80 acres in section 36, Vance Creek Town¬ ship. In 1918 he bought 80 acres in same section, making a farm of 160 acres. About four acres of the first 80 had been cleared and a small log shack erected. To this place, in 1896, he took his bride. They started in with but little, to establish their fortunes. At first they had no domestic animals but a cow. It was hard work cutting down the trees, grubbing out the stumps, dragging the trees and stumps away, getting in the crops, and harvesting, all by hand. In about two years he secured a pair of mules and then the work went a little faster. Gradually he developed a good farm, with a sightly set of buildings and excellent equipment. He now successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of cattle. He is a solid and substantial citizen, who is interested in all the things which pertain to the good of the town. At times he has served as pathmaster. Both he and his wife are devout members of the Norwegian Lutheran Church at West Akers and he has served the congregation as trustee. Mr. Foss was married in April, 1896, to Mary Edwardsdatter, who was born in Norway, Dec. 29, 1863, and came to America shortly before her marriage. This union has been blessed with seven children: Mamie, Anna Ovidia, Paul, Inga, Helma and Benedik, who died in infancy.

Frank W. Halliday, prosperous merchant of Reeve, Vance Creek Township, is one of the most enterprising and influential men of his region. He was born in County Armagh, Ireland, Aug. 14, 1866, the son of James and Marie (Green) Halliday, who farmed in that country. He was educated in his native country, after which he clerked and learned the mercantile business. In 1893 he, with his brother, Jacob, came to this country. From Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn., where they first stopped, they went across the river to Pierce County, in this state, and at Trimbelle, opened a store in partnership with another brother, Edwin, who had previously come to this country. While there, Frank W. looked over this region thoroughly and decided that Reeve, in the center of a rich dairy county, presented an excellent opportunity for a store. Accordingly, in 1896, he came here, erected a building and opened a general mercantile estab¬ lishment. This store he has since conducted, building up a good trade. He is an energetic business man, he knows how to buy and how to sell, he is ever mindful of the interests of his patrons, and he is widely known for his fair dealing and good judgment. He has the confidence of his patrons, and his trade extends for miles around. The store is a good one and carries a full line of everything likely to be needed in the rural homes. When the Reeve postoffice was estab¬ lished he was made postmaster, and he continued in this position until the office was abolished. In 1897, one year after he came here, he was made town clerk, and with the exception of one year when he was out, served with effi¬ ciency in that position until 1913, winning honor for himself and giving general satisfaction to his constituents. In many ways, he has assisted in upbuilding the hamlet and vicinity. He helped to start the Farmers' Cooperative Creamery at Reeve and served for a while as its secretary. He helped to organize the

Reeve Cemetery Association. He also assisted in organizing the Community Church, now the United Brethren, and was one of the charter members of the local lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America at Reeve. His interest in edu¬ cation is shown by his service on the school board. All in all, he is an active and useful citizen, who has been of real benefit to the community. He is a man of genial temperament, who puts his whole soul into everything he under¬ takes, he believes that everything that is worth doing is worth doing well, and he was just the man this township needed in the days of its rapid development. Mr. Halliday was married on Sept. 13, 1896, at Minneapolis to Louise Emerson, who was born in Pierce County on July 26, 1862, the daughter of C. F. and Har¬ riet (Morrison) Emerson. This union was blessed with one son, William, who was born at Reeve on May 8, 1900, passed through the graded schools, gradu¬ ated from the Clear Lake High School in 1920, and is now engaged in the auto¬ mobile business.

Ole Gulbrandson Lee, a worthy and hard working early settler, now deceased, was born in Norway, Aug. 25, 1836, and was there reared, educated and married. In 1866 he came to America, bringing his wife and three children. The voyage took eight weeks aboard a sailing boat, from Christiania to Quebec. People of the present generation have but little realization of such a trip. Food was scarce and not of the best quality, comforts were few, life was rigorous in the extreme. To make matters still more uncomfortable, the ship was loaded with goats, no very pleasant companions for a two months' voyage. From Quebec the family came to Madison, this state, riding in cattle cars like stock. After looking about for a while he walked to Blanchardville, in Lafayette County, this state. There he was joined by his family, who were brought from Madison by horse team by his brother-in-law, Christ Howett. From Blanch¬ ardville, the family came to Menomonie, Dunn County, this state, where Mr. Lee entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. In this employ he became familiar with Barron County while working in the lumber camps. With the future ever in mind, he selected a tract of 80 acres of railroad land in section 35, Vance Creek Township, but was unable to purchase it until 1884 when it came into the market. Later he added another forty. In October, 1884, he settled on the land, and started building a log cabin, he and his family living with a neighbor, Knut Hanson, until they could move into their own place. They had but little furniture and few kitchen utensils and dishes. An axe was about the only tool he had until spring when he got a few agricultural implements. When he moved into the cabin he had $3 in cash and only about a week's provisions ahead. The nearest market was far away, and he had to make the trip on foot, bringing supplies home on his back. The cabin was lonely, food was scarce, much of the work had to be done with makeshifts manufactured on the place. But Mr. Lee was a man of strength and fortitude, he was willing to undergo hardships for the sake of his family's future, and he worked early and late, overcoming obstacles that would have daunted many a man and winning success by sheer pluck and endurance. His family was also possessed of some of the same courage and all toiled together. As years passed, the farm was devel¬ oped and life became more comfortable. Mr. Lee became a man of some importance in the community, and served the town as supervisor and pathmaster and the school board as treasurer. He was a worthy man in every respect, and his death May 5, 1921, was sincerely mourned. His good wife, who was his faithful helpmate in all his undertakings, died Dec. 12, 1913. Mr. Lee was married in Norway, to Elise Amundsdatter Haugen, who was born April 7, 1840. This union was blessed with nine children: Olia, born Feb. 22, 1861; Andrew, born Dec. 10, 1863; Ingeborg, born Oct. 30, 1866; Gunnil, born Sept. 10, 1869 and died March 19, 1878; Elise, born April 13, 1873; Olava, born July 1, 1875; Gulbrand, born April 6, 1878; Edward, born Oct. 4, 1879; and Olaf O., born Jan. 14, 1882.

Olaf O. Lee, an industrious farmer of section 35, Vance Creek Township, was born on the farm in Vance Creek Township, Jan. 14, 1882, the son of Ole

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Guldbranson Lee and his good wife, Elise Amundsdatter Haugen. He was reared on his present farm and attended district school in the neighborhood. He thoroughly learned farming from his father and as a youth assisted in the development of the home place. He took over the farm in the fall of 1920 and has since conducted it. He successfully carries on general farming and dairy¬ ing and has a good herd. Mr. Lee is a man of excellent standing in the com¬ munity, and is well liked by all who know him. He was married April 30, 1908, at the bride's home in Vance Creek Township to Matilda Grothe, who was born in this township, May 14, 1889, the daughter of Ole and Mary Anderson, early settlers. This union has been blessed with three children: Alice, born April 21, 1908; Inga, Sept. 7, 1909; and Anna, May 21, 1913.

Amt O. Lien, a well-to-do farmer of Vance Creek Township, where he has lived for more than forty years, was born near the city of Trondhjem, Norway, May 14, 1853, son of Ole and Randi Lieloken, who spent the span of their years on a farm in Norway, the father being a shoemaker by trade. In the family there were eight children. Christine, Ole, Amt, Carrie, Andrew and John came to this country. Engebret remained in Norway and an unnamed infant died there. Amt was reared in his native land, received the rudiments of an education in the parish school, and learned the shoemakers' trade from his father. In 1877 he came to this country and found his way to Menomonie, in Dunn County, this state, where he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. Thereafter for this company he worked in the woods for many winters. In 1881 he secured 160 acres in section 26, Vance Creek Township. This was all wild land and the only thoroughfare was an old trail leading across a corner. With the help of his bride, Mr. Lien put up a log cabin, 15 by 24 feet, and here they started homemaking. At first Mr. Lien had but little to work with. Grubbing out the stumps alone was a task indeed. For a time the only domestic animal on the place was a cow. Often Mr. Lien brought in provisions on his back from Prairie Farm. While he was working in the lumber woods his wife stayed at home looking after the chores. She had a spinning wheel, with which she made yarn from which she knit caps, socks and mittens. After about six years they managed to get a yoke of oxen, and then the clearing of the farm went on a little quicker. As the years passed they built up a good farm with a comfortable home and good barn and other buildings. Later forty more acres were added in section 22. On this tract Mr. Lien also erected a set of buildings. In 1917 he turned the original place over to his son-in-law, John Broten, and moved to the new place. Mr. Lien has taken an active part in the general affairs of the community for many year£ He did the town most excellent service as an official, serving one year as supervisor, two years as assessor and thirteen years as treasurer. He was conscientious in the per¬ formance of the duties of these positions and gave general satisfaction. He did equally good work as clerk of the school board for about twelve years. The Norwegian Lutheran congregation at Prairie Farm has found in him an active and conscientious member and he has served as its deacon for many years. He is an excellent citizen in every respect and is held in high esteem by all who know him. He was married at Menomonie, Wis., June 1, 1878, to Gertie Roaas, who was born in Norway Jan. 23, 1856, one of the eight children of Andrew and Mary Roaas. She came to America in 1877, being the only one of her family to emigrate. Mr. and Mrs. Lien have had five children. Oscar (first) is dead. Oscar is lineman in Sand Creek, Wis. Minnie is at home. Regna is the wife of John Broten. Inga is at home. John Broten, who operates the original farm, was born at Prairie Farm on Sept. 15, 1890, the son of James and Mary (Peterson) Broten. He was married August, 1914. He is a good fanner and a good citizen, is well along the road to success and has an excellent reputation throughout the township. They have one child, Mareen Genevieve.

John O. Lien, a substantial farmer of section 23, Vance Creek Township, was born in Norway March 28, 1861, the son of Ole and Randi Lien. He started attending school in Norway. At the age of twelve in 1873 he was brought to America, an interesting trip indeed for a boy of his tender years. Ho completed his schooling in Prairie Farm Township and was reared to farm pursuits. As a youth he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. and worked! for them eleven years as a sawyer in the woods winters and in the mills at Menomonie the rest of the year. In 1884, while still working for the lumber company, he bought 80 acres in section 23. To this place he moved his bride in 1886. He bought a cow the first summer and in time was able to get an ox team also. For a while their circumstances were hard indeed. They had but little in their small log cabin in the way of furniture and utensils, and he had to bring provisions on his back from Prairie Farm, some miles away. His wife spun yarn and knit socks, caps and mittens. In time their hard work resulted in success. They now have a pleasant home, good out buildings, and a well cultivated farm, all of which their industry has developed from the wilderness. Mr. Lien successfully carries on general farming and dairying. He is esteemed for his good sense and sound judgment and is a man of solid worth among his fellow men. He was married at Prairie Farm on Sept. 19, 1885, to Berit Olesdatter Hoel, who was born in Norway April 6, 1865, the daughter of Ole and Anna Hoel. She came to America at the age of twentyone. Mr. and Mrs. Lien have had ten children : Odin R., Lena (wife of Andrew Rye of Vance Creek), Edward, Gena, wife of Fred Benson of Clear Lake, Wis.; Anna, wife of Howard Hepburn, postmaster at Prairie Farm Village, this county; Carl and Benedik; Betina and Benedik (first), died in infancy. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Anders O. Lien, well known as Andrew, a prosperous farmer of section 13, Vance Creek Township, at one time a leading merchant in Prairie Farm Village, and for many years a prominent official both of the township and village, was born in Rennebo, Norway, June 8, 1858, the son of Ole and Randi Lien, who spent the span of their years in that country. Andrew 0. was reared there and attended school. At the age of seventeen he set out for America, and after a long journey, filled with many incidents, reached Vance Creek, in this county. Here he worked for Knapp, Stout & Co. in the woods winters and on the drives in the spring. In 1879 he located on 80 acres in section 13, Vance Creek Township. This was wild railroad land. He put up a log cabin and he and his wife moved into it. They were fortunate in having a bedstead and a sewing machine, a stove and a few chairs, and some kitchen utensils and dishes. Other things in the way of furniture were manufactured on the place. Mr. Lien often made trips to Prairie Farm, bringing home supplies and pro¬ visions on his back. Wh«i the first child was born he brought in a cradle from Prairie Farm on his shoulders. With this beginning he has continued to develop a farm until he now has a place which is a model. It is larger than the average farm in this vicinity, consisting of 320 acres, much of which is broken and under intensive cultivation, and the remainder of which is in wild land and pasturage. He has a pleasant home, a good barn and suitable out¬ buildings equipped with a number of conveniences. His tools, implements and machinery are of the best. His herd is of the Holstein breed and he is a member of the Holstein Breeders' Association. In the interim of his farm life he was for fourteen years identified with the mercantile life of Prairie Farm Village. In 1896 he entered the employ of George E. Scott there. Six years later, in 1902, he entered into the mercantile business for himself. In 1910 he sold out and retired from the mercantile business. While in the village he took an active interest in its affairs, and served for one term as village president. He was also justice of the peace there. In the township he has long been an office holder. As chairman he labored for reasonable taxes, and the securing of the best results from the least expenditure of money. As a member of the county board his good judgment was highly commended. He has also been town clerk, justice of the peace and assessor, in all of which positions he served with credit to himself and with satisfaction to his constit¬ uents. As the father of children he has been interested in education, and has done good work as a member of his school board. Mr. Lien was married at Vance Creek in 1878, to Betsey Michaelson, who was born in Rennebo, Norway, the daughter of Hendrik Michaelson. She died in December, 1886, leaving one son, Ole C., a farmer of this township. On Nov. 2, 1890, Mr. Lien was married at Prairie Farm to Ragnild Kleven, who was born in Oier, Norway, Sept. 1, 1870, the daughter of Ole and Maria Kleven. This union has been blessed with five children: Bendik, Olaf, Edna, Anna and Henry. Bendik married Anna Peterson and resides in Minneapolis. They have one child.

Ole E. Lien, a well known farmer of section 22, Vance Creek Township, and for many years a prominent official, is one of the real leaders among his fellow men, and his life has meant much of real usefulness to the community in which he lives. He was born in Norway Oct. 15, 1875, the son of Engebret and Mary Lien, who spent the span of their years as farmers in the old country. There were two daughters in the family, Anna and Emma, both of whom married and stayed in Norway. Ole E. was reared in that country, learned farming from his father and attended school there. At the age of 17 he set out for America and in due time reached this country and joined his uncle, Arnt Lien, in Vance Creek Township. After visiting a while he secured employment with Knapp, Stout & Co. In all he worked for them eight winters in the woods and one spring on the river drives, in the meantime working about on farms. In 1898 he purchased his present place of 80 acres in section 22. At that time it was all timber and no buildings had been erected. He did a little work on the place from time to time as opportunity permitted. After a while he put up a small frame house, and in this in 1901* he and his bride started housekeeping. At first they had but little to do with, either in home or on the land. But they set to work with a will, they built up a place gradually, and today they have as good a farm as is to be found in the neighborhood. The home is a pleasant ten-room house equipped with electric lights and other conveniences. The barns and outbuildings are adequate. Mr. Lien success¬ fully carries on general farming and stock raising on 120 acres of well improved land, and has a good herd of Holstein cattle. For nearly ten years he has been a stockholder in the Farmers Co-operative Creamery of Clear Lake, and has been active in its affairs. Mr. Lien is widely known as a public official, and has served his fellow citizens in some official capacity or other for nearly twenty years. At the present time he is township chairman, having served continuously since 1912. In this capacity he has not only done most excellent work for the township in the interests of good roads and good government, but has also been prominent on the county board and is on several important committees of that body. Previous to this he had been supervisor of the township for two years. For two years he also did most excellent work as town assessor. For nine years he served with dignity and efficiency as town treasurer. As the father of a fine family of children he has taken a deep interest in education and has been a member of the school board about twelve years. Mr. Lien was married at Prairie Farm June 26, 1901, to Lillie Nelson, born in Vance Creek Aug. 29, 1881, the daughter of Fred and Olive Nelson, of this township. This union has been blessed with ten children: Ingram, Olga, Arthur, Otis, William, Mabel, Rosella, Verna, Clifford and Lavonne.

Fredrick Kuhnly, for some yefirs a farmer in Maple Grove Township, now deceased, was born in Germany, and was there reared and educated. He came to America as a youth and found employment on farms in Ohio. There he met and married Caroline Borger, a native of that state. They brought their family to this county in 1883 and bought 80 acres in section 16, Maple Grove Township. This tract was unimproved and only about 12 acres had been cut over. He cut enough timber to build a log cabin and log stable, and with the help of his family started getting the whole farm cleared and under cultivation. In time they developed a good place, put up frame buildings, and successfully carried on general farming. In 1907 they sold out and he and his wife moved to Barron. In 1910 they took up their home with their daughter, Mrs. John W.

Hunt, where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Kuhnly dying: April 9, 1916, and Mrs. Kuhnly Feb. 28, 1911. They were the parents of eleven children: Henry 0. (deceased), Philip F., Margaret S. (deceased), Jacob W., Charles M. (deceased), Emma S., Daniel 0., Jennie B. (deceased), Samuel R., Benjamin F. and Morris E.

John W. Hunt, now deceased, who was a substantial farmer of 80 acres in section 11, Maple Grove Township, for some twenty years, was bom near Osceola, Iowa, son of.Femie and Elizabeth (Fretake) Hunt, natives of Ohio, who as young people came to Iowa, farmed there for many years, and in 1880 came to Barron County and settled in Maple Grove Township. John W. attended the district schools of his native township and worked with his father for many years. He came to this county with his parents and acquired a farm of 80 acres. He cleared 55 acres, erected a set of buildings and fences and successfully carried on general farming. In 1917 Mr. Hunt, with his family, moved to Idaho for the benefit of his health and while there engaged in making brick with his brother, William. After one and a half years the family returned to Barron County and spent a year and a half in Barron City. They they moved back to the farm. There Mr. Hunt died, June 11, 1911. Since his death his wife is carrying on the place, assisted by her sons, Clifford and Norman. She is a most worthy woman, well thought of in the entire com¬ munity. The family worships at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Hunt was married April 30, 1893, to Emma Kuhnly, daughter of Fredrick and Caroline (Borger) Kuhnly. To this union have been bom seven children: Bessie V., bora Nov. 12, 189fc, now Mrs. William Jenness, of Ladysmith, this state; Ray¬ mond W., born Dec. 29, 1897; Clifford D., born Sept. 29, 1900; Edma K., bom Dec. 15, 1902, and now attending school at Ladysmith; Norman E., bom Nov. 28, 1905; Agnes E., born May 16, 1908; and Dorothy G., bora Aug. 6, 1911. Raymond W. married Viola Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thor H. Johnson, of Maple Grove Township, and is farming in that township.