Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 33 of 46)

Edward J. Yager has lived on his present place of 220 acres on the bound¬ ary line between Doyle and Cedar Lake townships, for some twenty years, since 1901, when, having reached his majority, he left his parental farm in Jefferson County, this state, and bought his present farm, then a tract of eighty acres, but now enlarged to 220 acres, which lies in Section 8, Doyle Township, and Section 31, Cedar Lake Township. This land was partly improved, and to its cultivation and further development he has since devoted his attention. He has added to the house, and now has a most excellent set of buildings, as well as good equipment throughout the place. He carries on general farming and dairying, and has a fine herd of Holstein cattle, which are the pride of the neighborhood. His Holstein cattle, of which he has some 30 head, are all full blood, and include about fifteen daughters of Sir Johann Piebe, a sire that has three daughters that produced over 1,000 pounds of butter in one year, and up to 26,000 pounds of milk. There are also five two-year-old daughters that have produced over 800 pounds of butter in a year. The present herd sire of Mr. Yager's is Count Walker Segis Pontiac, son of a "count" who has eight daughters that have produced over 1,000 pounds of butter per year. His daughters have broken the world's records over one hundred times. Mr. Yager's business holdings include stock in the Consumers' Store at Rice Lake; the Equity Exchange at Campia; and the Henricks Chemical Company of Min¬ neapolis. He has served on the school board of his district. Mr. Yager was born in Jefferson County, this state, May 12, 1880, the son of Andrew and Katherine (Scharf) Yager, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1866, at the close of the Civil War, and for many years farmed in Jefferson County, where they were reputable and respected people. He received his education in the schools of his native country. Mr. Yager was married at Palo, Michi¬ gan, Sept. 19, 1906, to Mary Kramer, born at Antigo, Wis., on July 3, 1886, the daughter of James and Rosa (Frolik) Kramer, natives of Bohemia, who are now living in Birchwood, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Yager have four children: Theo¬ dore J., born June 15, 1907; Edward J., born Jan. 9, 1909; Frederick M., born May 16, 1912; and Emily, born Oct. 21, 1915. The family faith is that of the Lutheran Church.

August E. Westphal, a well known resident of Doyle Township, was born in Faribault, Minn., Aug. 26, 1885, the son of Ferdinand and Mary Westphal, natives of Germany, who, on coming to America, located on a farm at Fari¬ bault, Minn. He attended the common schools, learned farming from his father, and remained at home for long after attaining his adult years. In 1906 he started work in the mill at Birchwood, in this state, then, after a short time, he worked in Angus, Cedar Lake Township, this county, where he worked for A. T. Johnson, a leading citizen. In 1920 he rented his present farm in Section 16, Doyle Township. He carries on general farming on a profitable scale, and makes a specialty of dairying. His good herd of graded cattle is headed by a Holstein sire. Mr. Westphal was married at Cedar Lake Township, Aug. 21, 1913, to Cecelia Asmussen, who was born in Viscania, Ill., on Aug. 2, 1889, the daughter of Peter and Christena (Jensen) Asmussen, natives of Nor¬ way who now live in Mikana, in Cedar Lake Township. Mr. and Mrs. West¬ phal have three children: Franklin A., born June 23, 1914; John F., born April 8, 1915; and Hazel M., born June 25, 1917.

Jay F. Smith, for twenty years an influential resident of Section 11, Doyle Township, was born at Alma, Blue Earth County, Minn., March 5, 1867, the son of Osiah P. and Rose (Brossard) Smith. The parents were natives of New York State, who came to Wisconsin in 1850, and located at Beaver Dam, in Dodge County, later going to Wells and later to Blue Earth County, Minn. At the age of fifteen, being then a boy of development beyond his years, Jay F. Smith started out for himself, going to the Black Hills region, where he worked on the ranges for eight years. After that he returned to Minnesota and farmed for a time on the home place, also working in partnership with Leo, a brother, and his father, in their general store at Colgate, N. D. From there he went to Blue Earth County, Minn., and farmed near Mankato. His next loca¬ tion was on a farm near Elysian, Minn. In 1901 he came to Barron County and purchased 240 acres of hardwood timber, 120 acres in Section 11, and 120 acres in Section 2. On this tract he built a frame house and started to clear up the land. In 1902 he added to the house. Later he made further improve¬ ments to the house. He has also erected suitable barns and sheds. He now has a well-improved farm as good as any to be found in the neighborhood. Here he carries on general farming and dairying. In the twenty years that he has lived here he has done his duty as a good citizen in every way, and he stands well with all who know him. He is a man of good judgment, he keeps well abreast of the times in every way, and his fellow citizens often look to him for advice and counsel. He is a believer in everything that is for the best interests of the community, and is especially enthusiastic in the cause of co-operative effort among farmers. He is a stockholder in the Central Cheese & Butter Association of Doyle Township. Mr. Smith was married at Elysian, Minn., Feb. 1, 1896, to Cora Brossard, the daughter of Joseph and Melissa A. (Rice) Brossard, natives of Wisconsin, the former of whom is now living in Gardner, Colo., and the latter of whom died Sept. 20, 1900. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have eight children: Percy J., was born Aug. 12, 1897, who married Lorene Farmer, of Doyle Township, and has a daughter, Lillian V. Ross B., born Oct. 23, 1901; Ray L., born June 1, 1905; Clayton, born Feb. 3, 1907; Gladys, born June 27, 1909; Lloyd, born March 28, 1912; Fred, born March 17, 1915; and Wilson, born March 1, 1917.

Joel R. Ackerman, pioneer, veteran of the Civil War, and for many years a solid and substantial citizen, was one of the founders of Doyle Township, and lived to see the region he found a wilderness develop into one of the gar¬ den spots of the state. He was a man of staunch character, liberal in his opinions, and broad in his outlook, a most kindly and generous man who de¬ lighted in taking his share in everything that was for the best interests of the community in which he lived. He was a true and faithful husband, a loving and understanding father, a good citizen, a pleasant neighbor, and an indus¬ trious farmer, and his memory will long be cherished in the hearts of those who knew and admired him. A resident of this county for more than forty years, he was a personal friend of the men famous in the early days, and his opinions were often sought on public affairs by those who valued his good judgment, sound sense, and shrewd intellect. He had faith in the future of the county even in the days when there was a doubt whether it would ever be an agricultural region, and he lived to see all his hopes more than justified and fulfilled. Joel R. Ackerman was born in New York State, July 28, 1838, the son of Henry and Sarah (Brown) Ackerman, both natives of that state, and both descended from early New York families. The father, who was a car- penter by trade, brought the family to Sheboygan, this state, in 1850, and here the mother died soon afterward. Joel R. attended school there, and learned the carpenter trade from his father. As a young man he enlisted and served as a private in Co. C, 17th Wis. Vol. Inf. In 1874 he came to Barron County, and took a homestead of 160 acres in Section 24, Doyle Township. This land was mostly covered with hard timber. He cleared a small tract, built a log house and barn, and started farming in the wilderness. Those were the days of real pioneering. Neighbors were few and far between. There were no high¬ ways except the tote roads of the lumber companies. Provisions had to be brought from trading places many miles away. But he and his family had strength and courage, and they were willing to submit to hardships for the sake of the future. As time passed more and more of the land was cleared, per¬ mitting farming to be conducted on a profitable basis. In 1893 he put up a frame house and a barn. In 1904 the house was destroyed by fire, and the family moved to Portland, Ore., where they remained a little over a year. Then he returned to Doyle Township, where he built a new home. After a long and useful life, filled with successful endeavor, worthily accomplished, he died June 13, 1918, having nearly reached the age of eighty years. He had served as town treasurer and road commissioner. The farm is called "Cold Spring Farm." Mr. Ackerman was married at Chippewa Falls, Wis., March 5, 1871, to Mrs. Elizabeth Jeffers Gould, the widow of Caleb H. Gould. She was born in New York State, Sept. 1, 1850, the daughter of Freman J. and Loley A. (Wilmot) Jeffers, pioneers. Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman had five children : Eva E., Clara A., Hattie L., Walter J. and Merton J. Eva E. was born March 5, 1873, and is the wife of James Bittler, of Rusk. Clara A. was born Aug. 30, 1875, and is the wife of John Bewley, of Oregon. Hattie L. was born June 3, 1882, and mar¬ ried first Tom Gehan, by whom she has one child, Eblin G. For her second husband she married Edward Johnson, of Rice Lake. Walter J. was born Aug. 5, 1884, married Avra Sawyer, and has one son, Walter F., of Rice Lake. Mer¬ ton J. was born May 22, 1892. He has purchased the home place, and his mother lives with him. He is one of the active, energetic men of the town¬ ship. He carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of cat¬ tle. He has continued the improvements started by his father, and has built a garage, a separator house, a swine house and several sheds. He is a popular member of the Masons and the Knights of Pythias. He is held in the highest regard by all who know him, and is taking his share in all the affairs of the community. By her marriage to Mr. Gould, Mrs. Ackerman had two children, Alice L. and Clarence F. Alice L. was born June 18, 1869, married Allen Lock, lives in Oregon, and has twelve children: Walter, Bernard, Leslie, Eugene, Lloyd, Clarice, Paul, Chester, Cecil, Goldie, Sylvia and Floyd. Clarence F. was born June 28, 1871, and lives in Rusk County. He married Ella West, who died in 1913, leaving a child, Claire G., after which he married Anna Sampson.

Patrick E. Drew, the prosperous owner of 200 acres of land in Doyle Town¬ ship, 80 acres in Section 2, 80 acres in Section 11, and 40 acres in Section 12, was born in Lee County, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Bridget (Callahan) Drew, natives of Ireland, substantial citizens of Lee County for many years, and now deceased. He was educated in the schools, of his neighborhood, and learned farming from his father, with whom he remained until well into his adult years. In 1911 he moved to Murray County, Minnesota, and there farmed for four years. It was in 1915 that he came to Doyle Township, and purchased his present farm. It was then partly cleared, and a log house and log barn had been erected. In 1917 he built a comfortable frame house and in 1918 he put up a good barn, chicken house, sheds and other buildings. He has con¬ tinued to clear the land and has made other improvements. He now carries on general farming and dairying and is well along the road to success. He is a stockholder in the Central Cheese & Butter Association. Mr. Drew stands well in the community, and is well liked by all who know him. Mr. Drew was married April 17, 1895, at Amboy, Ill., to Belle McFadden, who was born and reared in Lee County, Ill. This union has been blessed with five children. Emmett J. was born July 27, 1896, enlisted at Raritan, N. J., served in the ord¬ nance department, and was discharged in March, 1919. Amie Belle was born June 14, 1898; Harold F. was born Feb. 20, 1901; Verna E. was born July 8, 1904; and Charles E. was born Sept. 10, 1906. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Henry M. Olson is successfully farming on eighty acres in Section 17, Doyle Township, which he purchased in 1907. At that time it was partly im¬ proved. Just as he was getting started, his house burned, March 7, 1907. He at once replaced it with a frame house, and he has built other structures as necessity has required. He has a well-developed place in which he takes much pride, and from year to year it is gradually being improved. He does mixed farming and dairying, and has a good herd of cattle. Cream from his dairy is sold to the Campia Butter & Cheese Co. of Campia, in which he is a stock¬ holder. He is also a stockholder in the warehouse there. Fraternally, he is a popular member of the Beavers. He is a substantial, representative citizen, he has the development of this region deeply at heart, and is quietly doing his share in everything that he believes to be for the best interests of the com¬ munity. Mr. Olson was born in Doyle Township, Oct. 14, 1880, the son of Ole and Anna (Bergstad) Olson. The father was a native of Norway and the mother of Wisconsin. They lived for many years in Doyle Township, where the father died May 14, 1912, and the mother, July 20, 1919. Henry M. at¬ tended the common schools and learned farming from his parents. In 1900 he went to Courtney, N. D., and for some years was employed on farms there, until securing his present place. For eleven years Mr. Olson followed lumbering, as a sawyer, for two winters on the Chippewa River and the rest of that time in the vicinity of Hemlock and Cedar lakes. He was married Oct. 28, 1909, to Selma Matthews, who was born in Wisconsin, May 9, 1890, the daughter of Matt and Engeborg (Falkestad) Matthews, natives of Norway, and for many years residents of Doyle Township. The father is still living and the mother died Jan. 27, 1912. Mr. and Mrs. Olson have two bright children: Vernon M., born June 28, 1910; and Alice N., born Aug. 1, 1912. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Eugene V. Hanson, owner of 40 acres in Section 18, Maple Grove Town¬ ship, was born in this county, Nov. 14, 1894, son of Charles and Anna (Beebe) Hanson, natives of Norway, who came to America in the early sixties and set¬ tled in the eastern states, later coming to Barron County, and settling on a farm in Hay River, Clinton Township. In 1898 they moved to Maple Grove Township, where he died in 1906. His wife is still living with her daughter, Ella, in Maple Grove Township. In the family there were eight children, Ella, Clinton, Lathrop, Richard, George, Pearl, Eugene V. and Elmer (deceased). Eugene V. Hanson received his education in the district schools, and devoted his youth to farming for his parents and neighbors. He bought his present place in 1920, made some minor repairs, and took up farming for himself. Mr. Hanson was married May 17, 1920, to Nettie Carnes, daughter of Charles and Nancy Carnes, natives of Iowa, who came to this state in 1910, and now reside at Richland Center. Mr. and Mrs. Carnes have four children : Zen, Clarence, Ray and Nettie.

Edward Kringle, a modern farmer of Section 10, Doyle Township, is a native of this county, born in Maple Grove Township, Dec. 11, 1878, the son of Gabriel and Barbara (Huset) Kringle, natives of Norway, who. are now farming in Maple Grove Township. Edward was sent to the district school in his neighborhood, and also had the advantages of courses in the Chetek High School. He learned farming thoroughly from his father. As a youth he worked for a while in the lumber woods and on railroad sections. In 1901 he bought his present place of 120 acres, then covered with heavy timber. He put up a shanty, and there he and his brother, Gustavus, lived together for a while.

getting things started on the place. After his marriage, he brought his wife here. In 1908 he built a comfortable modern house, and in 1912 a barn, 40 by 68 feet, with full basement, and furnished with the James barn equipment. Other sheds and buildings have been put up as necessity has required and con¬ venience permitted. In 1912 the stone silo, 13 by 36 feet, was built. Both house and barn are supplied with electric lights and running water. Mr. Kringle has developed a good place, well fenced and well cultivated, and excel¬ lently equipped with tools, implements and machinery. He successfully car¬ ries on general farming along modern lines. He has a good herd of graded cat¬ tle, headed by a Holstein sire, and a good drove of Poland-China swine. He specializes in certified Rural New York seed potatoes, for which he enjoys an excellent reputation, and for which he finds a ready market. He sends his cream to the Central Cheese & Butter Association, of Doyle Township, in which he is a stockholder. Mr. Kringle is an estimable citizen. He is deeply inter¬ ested in the growth and progress of his native town, and is ever ready to do his share in everything that meets his approval. He is a hard working man of steady application and is already well along the road to success. He has held township office, having served four years as supervisor, being chairman of the board three years, and has been school clerk for the past six years, since the building of the schoolhouse. Mr. Kringle was married April 5, 1906, at Rice Lake, to Cora Gunnelson, who was born at Rio, Wis., on Feb. 8, 1875, the daughter of Gunnell and Esther (Johnson) Gunnelson, the former of whom is dead and the latter of whom lives in Doyle Township. Mr. and Mrs. Kringle have four children: Esther B., born Sept. 25, 1907; Theron C., born May 7, 1911; and Clarice M. and Carroll M., born Sept. 28, 1913. The family faith is that of the Lutheran Church.

Gustavos Kringle, an energetic farmer of section 10, Doyle Township, was born in Maple Grove Township, this county, July 3, 1883, the son of Gabriel and Barbara (Huset) Kringle, natives of Norway who came to Maple Grove in the seventies, and are still farming there. Gabriel Kringle came from Norway at the age of eleven years. Gustavus attended the school in his neigh¬ borhood and learned farming from his father. When he was eighteen he began with his brother, Edward, living in one cabin and began to clear up his present place. In 1904 he purchased eighty acres in section 10, Doyle Town¬ ship, and started to clear a farm among the timber, working there summers, and for the A. V. and S. Co. of Algona, two winters. He also traveled one summer through the southwestern states. After he got a part of the place cleared he put up a small frame house and a barn. 'His present modern frame house was put up in 1914. A commodious barn, 36 by 90 feet, was built in 1920. It has a full tile basement and is installed with Libby equipment. Mr. Kringle successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd of graded cattle headed by a Holstein sire, and a flock of full blooded Poland China swine. He makes a specialty of growing certified Rural New York potatoes, which are in high favor with growers wherever their reputation has reached. Mr. Kringle is an excellent farmer in every particular. He reads the farm journals, he attends the farm meetings, he believes in follow¬ ing the best and latest methods so far as his equipment will allow, and to that equipment he is gradually adding. He and his wife join in the social affairs of the community, and their doors are always open, not only to their own friends, but also to the little friends of their children. They are getting a good start in life and are highly regarded by all who know them. Mr. Kringle was married at Rice Lake May 7, 1908, to Ada Olmsted, daughter of Nels and Annis Olmsted. She was born in Doyle Township on July 31, 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Kringle have six children: Marion L., born March 1, 1909; Leonard G., born Nov. 17, 1912; Alice I., born March 31, 1915; Gertrude A., born March 29, 1917; Martha J., born Aug. 29, 1918; and Harold C., born Aug. 21, 1920. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Ontario, Canada, Feb. 18, 1852, son of Michael and Margaret (Bennett) Me Ginnis, who were born in Ireland, came to Canada, and there lived until the father's death in 1856, after which the mother came to Rice Lake, March 1, 1882, and lived with her son until her death in 1895. Michael attended school in Canada part of the time until he was sixteen years old, and then took up farm work. Oct. 30, 1878, he arrived at Saginaw, Mich., and worked in the woods there for a year before coming to Pierce County, Wis., where he was variously employed. His first arrival at Rice Lake was in 1881, after which he assisted in building mills at Cameron and Barron. In 1885 he took a homestead in Oak Grove Township, this county. The tract was covered with timber. This he cleared in part and put up a frame house and log barn and granary. In 1904 he sold out and bought 80 acres in Barron Township, where he farmed for several years. He sold out and took up his home in Rice Lake in 1908. Mr. Me Ginnis was married Feb. 17, 1890, to Margaret Case, of Eau Claire, and this union has been blessed with six children. Mary W. was born Jan. 27, 1891, at Eau Claire, Wis., married John Hair, and lives in Duluth. Her husband was one of the heroes of the great war. He was in¬ ducted into the United States Army, made an excellent record in training camp, was sent to France, saw active service, and has never been heard from since, supposedly being one of the "unknown dead" lying in an unnamed grave. Arthur was born April 7, 1895, and lives in Milwaukee, Wis. John was born Jan. 9, 1898; William Nov. 26, 1900; and Frank Jan. 13, 1904. Margaret L., born March 12, 1907, is attending the Rice Lake High School. The family is well regarded throughout the community.

Charles Neuenfeldt, proprietor of Lower Turtle Lake Dairy Farm, one of the prominent men of Almena Township, and the first land owner in section 24, which he found a wilderness, and helped develop into one of the best parts of the county, was born in Germany Feb. 1, 1857, the son of Ferdinand and Charlotte Neuenfeldt, natives of that country, who came to the United States in 1873 and spent the remainder of their lives farming near the Twin Cities, in Minnesota. Of their four children there are now living three. Emil is a garage man in Almena. Otto is a painter and carpenter in Turtle Lake. Minnie is dead. Charles was reared in Germany, and went to school and was confirmed there. He was sixteen years old when he came to this country with his parents. For some years he remained with his father. Then for a while he rented a farm near the Fair Grounds in St. Paul. Later he moved with his father to a farm near Ft. Snelling, and purchased a farm there. Afterward he rented another farm nearer St. Paul. In 1894 he came to Barron County and purchased 160 acres in section 34, Almena Township, on the banks of Lower Turtle Lake. Later he purchased 98 acres more, making his present place of 258 acres. When he purchased the place, it was all wild, covered with timber and stumps, through which the deer and the bear still roamed. There were no roads in the immediate vicinity except the "tote" roads of the lumbermen. Lumbering operations were still in progress, and Knapp, Stout & Co. had a mill close by. Turtle Lake was the trading point. To get to his farm he had to take the Almena road to Turtle Lake, and then follow the tote road to section 34, where he was the first man to buy land. There he built a small house, a building which escaped the great fire, and is still standing. With the help of his family he has cleared up the land, and now has 120 acres under the plow. He has put up a pleasant residence, 16 by 24, with an addition the same size. The barn is 30 by 78 feet, built mostly of logs, and boarded over. He also has a silo, machine shed, granary and other buildings. The farm is well equipped with tools, implements and machinery, including a tractor. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd of graded Guernseys, headed by a full blooded sire. Mr. Neuenfeldt has been active in all the affairs of the community, and has served on the town board. He is secretary of the Turtle Lake Co-operative Creamery, and is interested in the Shipping

Charles Neuenfeldt And Family

Association, and in the Cow Testing Association. Mr. Neuenfeldt was mar¬ ried at St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 20, 1881, to Amelia Kirchkoff, who was born in Germany March 1, 1866, daughter of August and Minnie Kirchoff, the former of whom is living near St. Paul, and the latter of whom is dead. In the family there were the following children: Gustave, Charles, Albert; Minnie, the wife of Henry Simon of St. Paul; Gusta, the widow of John Ott, of St. Paul; Ricke, the widow of Otto Schultz, of St. Paul; and Amelia. Mr. and Mrs. Neuenfeldt have had thirteen children: Anna, the wife of James West, of Turtle Lake; Albert, of St. Paul; Minnie, the wife of Ed. Uer, of Turtle Lake; Bertha, the wife of Charles Weber, of St. Paul; Laura, the wife of Frank Kart, of St. Paul; Amelia, of St. Paul; Tillie; Marie; Charles, who married Vera Ure, and lives in St. Paul; Henry; August; John and Fred (deceased). Charles served two years in a medical unit at Kansas City, and at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, during the World War. Mr. Neuenfeldt has equipped his place with a Garland gas lighting plant and installed a large hot air furnace in the house.

Jacob Slagstad, for some twenty years the owner of 80 acres in Section 5, west, Maple Grove Township, now deceased, was an estimable citizen in every respect. He was a hard working man, a good farmer, and a kind hus¬ band and father, and his death brought sorrow to a wide circle of friends. He was born in Norway, Jan. 10, 1863, and was there reared. He came to America in 1883, and settled near Elroy, Wis., where he and two of his brothers purchased a small farm. Some ten years later he went back to Norway, to visit his old friends there. In 1893 he once more came to Amer¬ ica, and bought the farm in this county, where he lived for so long a while. He cleared fifty acres, repaired the house, built a barn, put up new fences, bought equipment, and there farmed successfully until his death, Feb. 3, 1903. After his death, his wife sold forty acres, and she and her son, Joseph, operate the remainder. Joseph is one of the energetic young men of the township, and the farm is prospering under his management. A younger brother, Jacob, also helps with the work. Mr. Slagstad was married Sept. 10, 1894, to Carrie Brandt, a native of Norway. This union has resulted in five children: Olaf, born Sept. 19, 1895, is a baker in Barron; Martha, born May 27, 1897, is the wife of John Olson, of Clinton; Gabriel, born May 26, 1899, operates a restaurant in Barron. Joseph was born Sept. 23, 1900, and Jacob was born April 23, 1903.

Benjamin H. Oliver, a careful and prudent farmer of Section 8, Doyle Township, held in the highest esteem by his neighbors, was born near Trem¬ pealeau, Trempealeau County, Wis., April 5, 1865, the son of Benjamin and Jane (Rainey) Oliver. He received a common school education and learned farming with his parents. He was scarcely in his teens, when he first went into the lumber woods, and thereafter for over a quarter of a century he con¬ tinued to be identified with the lumbering industry, in Wisconsin, logging in the winter, driving on the rivers in the spring, and working in the mills in the summer and autumn. He was a good worker, conscientious and pro¬ ficient, he knew his business thoroughly, and had the respect of his com¬ panions and the confidence of his employers. In 1905 he bought 86 acres of wild land in Section 35, Cedar Lake Township. There he built a frame house and a barn and started to break the land. In 1917 he sold out and bought his present place of eighty acres. Buildings had been erected and the land was partly improved. On this place he has since continued to farm, raising the usual crops and doing considerable dairying. He has a herd of graded cat¬ tle, headed by a full-blooded Guernsey sire, a drove of Poland-China swine, and a few horses and some poultry. He sells his cream to the Central Cheese & Butter Association of this township, in which he is a stockholder, and his potatoes to the farmers' warehouse at Campia, in which he is likewise a stockholder. He is a prominent man in the community and has done good service on a number of local committees. While in Cedar Lake Township, he served as school treasurer, as a member of the school board. He is well known throughout this part of the county, and is a useful and substantial citizen. Mr. Oliver was married in Otter Creek Township, Dunn County, this state, to Augusta School, the daughter of George and Martha School, natives of Germany, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver are the parents of six chil¬ dren: Guy R. was born Nov. 8, 1890; Angeline J. was born May 5, 1892; Iva M. was born Oct. 10, 1896, and is the wife of Martin M. Lewis, of Bar¬ ron, by whom she has one child, John Oliver; Beatrice C. was born May 16, 1901; George William was born Dec. 10, 1906; and Roland D. was born Dec. 19, 1907.

Julius A. Zabel, a well known farmer, is operating 120 acres in Section 10, west, Maple Grove Township, with steady success. He has cleared about forty acres, erected buildings, and constructed fences, and here carries on general farming and dairying, and devotes his time to the still further development and improvement of the place. He was born in Greenlake County, this state, son of Christ and Henrietta (Guelke) Zabel, natives of Germany, who came to America in the early sixties, and located on a farm in Greenlake County, this state. Julius O. attended the public schools, and was reared on the home farm. As a young man he went to South Dakota, and there devoted his time to horse dealing and farming. Next he farmed for twelve years in Renville County, Minn., and afterward became a blacksmith in Renville Village, in that county. He came to Barron County in 1913 and acquired his present place. Mr. Zabel was married March 15, 1894, to Martha Laumar, daughter of Ernest and Henrietta (Ernst) Laumar, natives of Germany, who came to America in the early sixties, and settled in Greenlake County, Wis., where they farmed until the father's death, after which the mother took up her home in Renville, Minn., where she lives. Mr. and Mrs. Zabel have four children: Albert, born June 21, 1915, died Oct. 2, of the same year; Emil was born March 25, 1901; Eleanor was born Feb. 21, 1904 ; and Meta was born May 17, 1907. The family worships at the German Lutheran Church.

John A. Brunett, farmer and bricklayer, owning 80 acres of land in Sec¬ tion 19, Cedar Lake Township, was born May 15, 1871, at La Moile, Winona County, Minn., son of Michel and Mary Brunett, natives of Canada, who set¬ tled in Winona County, Minn., in 1858 and in 1876 they moved to Trempealeau County, Wis. As a child and a boy he went to La Crosse County, also in this state, where he farmed with his father at Onalaska. As a young man and with his parents he moved to Pepin County, this state, in the year 1916, and helped his father farm on Dead Lake Prairie, where they owned 80 acres of land. In the year 1894, Mr. Brunett was married, May 3, at Durand, Wis., to Miss Elenora Manor, daughter of William and Mary (Martin) Manor, the lat¬ ter of whom died Oct. 14, 1892, and the former of whom is living with one of his daughters. Mr. and Mrs. John Brunett have six children: Charles William was born March 22, 1895. He married Bessie V. Peer in the year 1915. They have three children, Dolores, Alice and Shirley. Mary Emeline was born Feb. 24, 1897, was married to Galen Anderson in 1917. They have had two chil¬ dren, Hugh Robert and Elenora Nettie. The oldest child died in 1919. Eunice M. was born Feb. 15, 1899, was married to Budd Peer in 1916. They have one child, Donald William. Alonzo J. was born April 26, 1901. Alfred J. was born May 26, 1903, and Galen Percy was born June 29, 1909. The three eldest were born in Pepin County, this state, and the three youngest in Barron County, this state. Mr. Brunett came to Rice Lake, Dec. 13, 1899, and worked two years at common labor. Two years later he purchased a farm in the town of Cedar Lake, which afterward became the town of Doyle. His parents lived with him until their death. The mother died Jan. 19, 1904, and the father, Feb. 20, 1910. They lived in the town of Doyle until the year of 1916, when they purchased a farm of 40 acres in the town of Rice Lake. Buildings had been erected and about fifteen acres cleared, the rest being stump land. He has made some im-

H. P. Rasmussen And Family

Hans P. Rasmussen, a progressive farmer residing in Section 4 and also owning land in Section 3, Clinton Township, was born in Denmark, Jan. 15, 1872, the son of Soren and Christina Rasmussen. The parents, also natives of that country, came to America in 1885 and settled on 40 acres near Albert Lea, in Freeborn County, Minn., where they spent the remainder of their lives. Of the ten children, all born in Denmark, there are now living seven : Mary, Hans P. and Henry (twins), Charles, Robert, Louis and Olena. Mary, a widow, lives in Mankato, Minn. By her first husband, N. P. Nelson, she has seven chil¬ dren ; and by her second husband, Andrew Jenson, she has five children. Henry and Charles live in Greely, Colo. Louis farms at Regent, North Dakota. Olena is the wife of Frank P. Mortenson, of Albert Lea, Minn. Robert lives in Man¬ kato, Minn., where he is engaged in the dairy business. He married Olava Olson, of Albert Lea, who is now deceased. Hans P. Rasmussen attended school in his native land, and was a boy of thirteen when brought to Minne¬ sota by his parents. He continued his schooling at Albert Lea, and worked on his father's farm. In 1896 he came to Barron County and purchased 80 acres of wild cut-over land in Sections 3 and 4, Clinton Township. He erected a small frame house, and started clearing a farm among the stumps. As time passed, his hard work brought prosperity. He has replaced the small house with a pleasant, modern, nine-room dwelling, furnished with many conveni¬ ences. The excellent set of buildings also includes a good barn, 30 by 60 feet, a machine shed, silo, granary and swine house. The farm is well kept and excellently equipped with modern machinery. Here Mr. Rasmussen carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd of full-blooded Holstein cattle with a full-blooded sire. In addition to the home place, he owns a farm of 40 acres, half a mile away in Cumberland, which his son, Russell, is farm¬ ing. Mr. Rasmussen is one of the leading men of his community. He is a stockholder in the McKinley Telephone Co., the Barron Creamery Co., the Poskin Co-operative Store Co., and the Farmers' Terminal Packing Co. of Newport, Minn. In public affairs he is doing excellent service as a member of the town board and as a member of his school board. Mr. Rasmussen was married at Albert Lea, Sept. 13, 1899, to Mary Peterson, who was born in Denmark, Nov. 26, 1874, the daughter of Jens and Elizabeth (Matson) Peterson, who spent the span of their years in that country. Three of the Peterson family, besides Mrs. Rasmussen, are living in the United States. Mads is in Wesby, Mont. Sina is the wife of Arthur Nelson, of Albert Lea. Kirsten, the wife of Anton Winter, of Flaxton, N. D., died Aug. 13, 1919. Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen have a fine family of seven children: Russell W., Arthur Victor, Elsie Esther, Ray¬ mond Alvin, Hazel Mildred, Olive Reberta and Donald Woodrow, all living at home. The family faith is that of the Lutheran Church.

Erling H. Anderson, a prosperous farmer of Section 9, Stanley Township, was born in Norway, July 9, 1894, eldest of the nine children of Johakim and Edle Anderson, who brought the family to America in 1899, and after living a while in Iowa, settled in Washburn County, this state. The subject of this sketch was reared in Iowa and in Washburn County, this state, attended rural schools, and learned farming from his parents. He early started out for him¬ self, working first as a farm helper. In the fall of 1920 he purchased 80 acres in Section 9, Stanley Township. To the development and operation of this place he is now giving his attention. He has a good start in life, and years of success are opening pleasantly before him. His place is well equipped and well stocked, and Mr. Anderson is doing his share in every respect as a good citizen. Mr. Anderson was married March 1, 1917, at Rice Lake, Wis., to Flor¬ ence Solum, who was born in Rice Lake, Wis., June 8, 1894, daughter of Edward and Catherine (Burger) Solum. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have two bright chil¬ dren: Esther, born March 10, 1918, and Erline, born June 2, 1919. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Carl Victor Peterson, veteran of the World War, and energetic farmer of Section 19, Stanley Township, was born in Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, Feb. 26, 1896, son of Edward and Mary (Olson) Peterson, natives of Denmark, who came to this country as young people, and were married in Britt, Iowa. He received his education in the public schools, and in the Bible Institute and Academy at Rushford, Minn. Then he went to Minneapolis, and learned the machinists' trade, which he followed there for two years. In 1918, he en¬ listed in the Headquarters Company of the 337th Field Artillery. He left this country for overseas May 18, 1918, reached Liverpool, England, June 1, and La Havre, France, June 5. He trained at Camp La Courtine; went into action August 20 on the Toul sectors; retired August 28; went to the St. Mihiel front Sept. 1; went into action; retired Sept. 20; went into action Oct. 6 at Argonne Woods and stayed in till Nov. 8, when he was retired and camped at St. Menhold till Dec. 19, when he moved into Hartz. There he was injured in a motor cycle accident and was sent to the hospital. March 4, 1919, he left Marseilles aboard the hospital ship Argentia, landed at New York, March 26, and was assigned to Camp Mills. April 1, he was transferred to Camp Mer¬ ritt, N. J., and on April 12 sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, where he was discharged April 16, 1919. After his discharge he came to Ridgeland, Wis., and on Oct. 16, 1919, purchased his present farm of eighty acres in Section 19, Stanley Township. Here he has erected a silo and made other improvements. He car¬ ries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of Holstein cattle. Mr. Peterson was married Dec. 28, 1917, to Minda Hoyland, of Stanley Town¬ ship, daughter of Andrew and Cora (Sandbolokken) Hoyland, natives of Nor¬ way. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have two children: Victor Rodger, born Dec. 4, 1918; and Adalina Vida, born Aug. 4, 1920. The family attends the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Henry Ambrose Wells, a well-known farmer of Section 30, Stanley Town¬ ship, is a native of this state, born in a pioneer log cabin at Big Spring, Adams County, March 14, 1866, the son of Simeon L. and Mary Ann (Smith) Wells, natives respectively of Vermont and Quebec. He attended the school in his neighborhood and was reared to farm pursuits. As a young man he divided his time between farm work and work in the lumber woods. For a time he was located at Cartwright, now New Auburn, Chippewa County. From there he came to Barron County and worked in the mills here. Then he rented a farm in Stanley Township. He continued as a renter until 1903 when he purchased a tract in Section 9, Stanley Township. In 1908 he sold that and purchased his present place of 80 acres in Section 30, Stanley Township. This was practically all wild land. Only three acres had been cultivated, and no buildings had been erected. Since then he has continued the clearing, and has gradually added to the cultivated acres. His first house was a frame structure, 14 by 24 feet. To this he has added from time to time until he now has a substantial and com¬ fortable home. He has also erected a commodious barn and other structures. Here he carries on general farming and dairying, making a specialty of Guern¬ sey cattle and Chester White swine. In addition to his farm work, Mr. Wells has had charge for several winters of the transportation of the school chil¬ dren of his district to school at Cameron. He was married at Chetek, July 4, 1886, to Louise Gray, who was born at Briggsville, Wis., on Aug. 1, 1869, the daughter of Thaddeus and Susan (Winchell) Gray. This union has been blessed with nine children: Clinton, Arthur Clayton, Orlin Justis, Jesse Henry, Clifford Ambrose, Archie, Margie, Ernest and Cedric. Clinton was born in Chippewa County, this state, June 19, 1887. Arthur Clayton was born in Chip¬ pewa County, May 26, 1889, and died Aug. 6, 1889. Orlin Justis was born at Cartwright, Wis., Dec. 14, 1892. Clifford Ambrose was born at Rice Lake, Nov. 14, 1895, and died Feb. 21, 1896. Jesse Henry was born at Rice Lake, March 11, 1897. Archie was born at Rice Lake, March 18, 1899. Margie was born in Stanley Township, March 10, 1902. Ernest was born in Stanley Township, May 26, 1906. Cedric was born in Rice Lake, Nov. 18, 1908. Clinton married

Carl Lucht And Family

Edith Henry, and they live in Rice Lake. They have two children, Vemice Z. and Margie M. Orlin Justis married Lucy Clark, and they live at Dallas. They have three children, Charles E., Gordon and Clayton. Mr. and Mrs. Wells are very prominent in the affairs of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Cameron, and he is one of the trustees, while she is superintendent of the Sunday School. She is secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Church, and official in the Cameron W. C. T. U., and a member of the Royal Neighbors. The children have all been reared in the church, and at a suitable age the older ones have become Sunday School teachers.

Carl Lucht, an early settler, now living retired on his good farm in Sec¬ tion 22, Stanley Township, was born in Germany, Sept. 22, 1849, one of the six children of Michael and Caroline Lucht. He was reared and educated in his native land, and learned farming from his father. At an early age he was apprenticed to a mason and from him learned the trade. He was married in Germany, and there had three children. In 1884, he came to America, and set¬ tled at Old Cameron, in Stanley Township, where he worked the first summer as a section man on the "Soo" line in that neighborhood. Then for some time he worked at his trade as a mason in the summer time and in the woods in the winter time. Then he took up farming, and after renting farms for a while, bought his present place of 160 acres in Section 22, Stanley Township. This tract was mostly wild. By hard work he cleared the place, put up suitable buildings, and achieved success. At first he had to get along as best he could with few implements and tools, and with but meager equipment. He cut his first wheat with a cradle, and also helped his neighbors cut theirs the same way. His wife brought with her to this country a spinning wheel, and on this she used to spin yarn to make jackets for her husband and children. She still has the spinning wheel, and still works at it a little each day. The two toiled together, early and late, developed a good farm, raised their children, and took their part in the affairs of the neighborhood. They have been staunch sup¬ porters of the German Lutheran Church at Cameron, and helped to build the first church. Mrs. Lucht was Amelia Wolf, the daughter of John and Anestina Wolf, who came to the United States and settled in Wisconsin in 1890. The children born in Germany were, Bertha, Albert (deceased) and Ida. The chil¬ dren born in the United States are, Emma, Anna and Otto. Otto was born Oct. 18, 1897. He is one of the popular young men of the township, is taking his part in public affairs, and is successfully operating the home farm along modern lines.

Perry S. Scott, an influential farmer of Section 30, Stanley Township, was born in Madison County, New York, Sept. 5, 1871, son of Henry and Lucenia (Mason) Scott, both descended from Colonial families. The father, who was a miller by trade, died in New York State, leaving two children, Perry S. and Mary. The mother later married Judson Briggs. Perry S. was reared and edu¬ cated on the farm in New York State. At the age of seventeen, in 1889, he was brought to Wisconsin by his step-father and mother, who settled on a farm in Otter Creek Township, Eau Claire County. He remained at home for a while, and after attaining his majority, started renting farms. He purchased his present place in March, 1919, and brought here the fine herd of Guernsey cat¬ tle which he had previously developed. He here successfully carries on gen¬ eral farming, and although comparatively a newcomer, has already attained a position of importance in local affairs. He stands for everything that he be¬ lieves to be for the best interests of the community, and is an enthusiastic worker in the cause of good schools. Cattle and good stock are his hobby, and the results he has achieved have justified his interest. Mr. Scott was married Oct. 24, 1900, to Elgie B. Chrysler, bom in Eau Claire County, April 20, 1880, daughter of Philip and Miranda (Ketchum) Chrysler, both descended from early Colonial families. The parents came to Columbia County, this state, as young people and were there married. Later they settled in Eau Claire County.

August Gumm, for many years a prominent man in Cameron Village, was born in Pomerania, Germany, and was there reared and educated and there married Fredericka Schwanbeck. They came to America in 1880, and after living in Menomonie for nine months, came to Stanley Township. It cost $8 to get the family here, and to pay it, Mr. Gumm had to borrow fifty cents from Peter Martin, a well-known man in those days. Thus the family started. Mr. Gumm worked at such jobs as he could find. He was employed on farms, he helped to clear the streets of Old Cameron, he worked in the potato warehouse at New Cameron, and also earned money in other ways while his wife worked out at housework. Later the family achieved prosperity, and for fifteen years Mr. Gumm was section foreman for the Omaha. He died at the age of 62 and his wife is now living at Faribault, Minn. He was active in the German Lutheran Church, and was active in organizing the congregation in Cameron, serving for several years as trustee.

August F. Gumm, farmer of Section 20, Stanley Township, was born in Pomerania, Germany, Nov. 6, 1876, the son of August and Fredericka (Schwan¬ beck) Gumm, who brought him to Menomonie, this state, in 1880, and to Cam¬ eron nine months later. He was educated in Cameron and Duluth, Minn., and as a youth was employed on various farms. He bought his present place of 77 acres in 1899. The tract was then wild, covered with brush and stumps. He cleared up the land, put it under the plow, fenced it, and brought it to a high stage of cultivation. He has also erected a good set of buildings, and alto¬ gether has as good a place as is to be found in the neighborhood. He has served in public office practically all the time since he was twenty-one, having served as treasurer of Cameron Village and clerk of Stanley Township. He is manager of the Cameron Live Stock Shipping Association, in which he has taken a deep interest. He is a skilled musician, and for ten years has been leader of the Cameron Cornet Band. Mr. Gumm was married May 9, 1900, to Emma Boortz, who was born in Stanley Township, Feb. 7, 1878, daughter of John and Bertha (Klemp) Boortz, early settlers. This union has been blessed with two children, Curtis and Harold. Curtis was born Sept. 19, 1904, and Harold was born March, 1901. There is also an adopted daughter, Beatrice, born May 29, 1909.

William Arthur Jorstad, a modern farmer of Section 17, Stanley Town¬ ship, is a native of this township, born in a log cabin, Feb. 13, 1881, the son of Ole and Fredericka (Frederickson) Jorstad, pioneers. He received his edu¬ cation in the log schoolhouse in the neighborhood, and learned farming from his parents. In 1901 he left home and became a clerk in the hardware store of Ed. Post, at Cameron. Later he opened a hardware store of his own in that village, which he conducted for about eight years. But he was still interested in farming, so he sold the business and bought his present place of 136 acres. This place had been improved by his father, and he has continued its develop¬ ment. The farm is a model in every particular. The house and barn have modern improvements, including electric lights, and the farm equipment is of the best. Mr. Jorstad has a fine herd of pure-blooded Guernseys and a good drove of Poland-China swine. He is successful in his endeavors and is re¬ garded as one of the most prominent men in the community. In public life he has held various offices, including membership on the town board. His busi¬ ness holdings include stock in the Cameron Stock Shipping Association, in which he is a director. He was married Dec. 28, 1910, to Nora Olson, who was born in Stanley Township, Dec. 6, 1889, daughter of William and Alice Olson, the pioneers. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Charles Cook, a progressive young farmer of Rice Lake Township, was born in Dundee, Ill., Oct. 8, 1889, the fifth of the nine children of Charles and Caroline Cook. The parents were worthy people, born in Germany, who came to the United States, located at Dundee, Ill., and from there moved to Batavia,

Ill. Charles was a young boy when the family moved to Batavia. He attended school there and at the age of sixteen struck out for himself. For some years he worked in a foundry as a core maker. Then, desiring outdoor work, he took up farming. May 3, 1920, in partnership with his brother-in-law, Harry Hoover, who married his sister, Elsie, he came to Barron County and engaged in farming on a farm which they rented from W. H. Clark. The property was well improved and the young men kept it up in the best of shape. They were successful in their operations and took particular pride in the good herd of cattle on the place. They favored the Jersey breed as being well suited for general purposes in this part of the state. In November, 1921, the partner¬ ship was dissolved and Mr. Cook became proprietor of a fine farm of 80 acres in Section 34, Rice Lake Township. He is one of the popular young men of the community, being well liked by all who know him. He takes his part in neigh¬ borhood betterment, as a good citizen, and has already got a good start in life. He takes delight in making his home one of the social centers of the vicinity, and his doors are always open to his friends.

Harry W. Hoover, a farmer residing in Section 14, Stanley Township, was born at Geneva, Ill., Nov. 9, 1887, son of Ebenezer and Julia (Beam) Hoover. He was educated in the grammar schools of Batavia, Ill., after which he learned the moulders' trade in the U. S. Wind Engine Co.'s plant at Batavia, mastering its every detail, and he subsequently followed it both there and at Beloit, Wis., to which place he went in 1912, for a total period of thirteen years, or until 1919. In the latter year he came to Barron County and took up farming for W. H. Clark in Stanley Township. In the following year he formed a partner¬ ship with his brother-in-law, Charles Cook. They rented the Clark farm and there followed general agriculture together until the fall of 1921, when the part¬ nership was dissolved, Mr. Hoover taking full charge of the Clark farm, while Mr. Cook went to another farm in Rice Lake Township. Mr. Hoover's farm consists of 160 acres of fertile land in Section 14, fully equipped with stock and machinery, and an excellent set of buildings, including the residence. He is breeding into Jersey cattle, having a fine lot of grade cows, with a fullblooded sire at the head. He is a progressive farmer, modern in his methods and, as a man, stands high in his community. He is connected religiously with the M. E. Church and fraternally with the Court of Honor. Mr. Hoover was married Feb. 21, 1913, to Elsie Cook, and they have one child, Harriet, born Oct. 14, 1916.

Henry E. Kisling, town official and active citizen of Section 28, Stanley Township, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, July 4, 1869, son of Louis and Christina (Rank) Kisling. The father died when Henry E. was four years of age. The mother then came to Ohio, and here she married Mr. Semuth. The family came to Barron County, in 1879, and settled in Stanley township. The subject of this sketch attended school when he could, but spent most of his time helping at home, assisting to clear the place. He was but little more than a boy when he started working in the woods during the winter season. As a young man he rented various farms in this county. In 1890 he bought a farm of 80 acres near Haugen, in Oak Grove Township, this county. Three years later he sold and went to Spooner where he was a section man on the railroad. Then he became a foreman of a fencing crew on the Omaha Short Line from Rice Lake to Birchwood. After that he was section foreman between Couderay and Birchwood fourteen months. Then he purchased a dray line at Cameron and operated it for a year and a half. But his aspirations still turned to farm¬ ing, so that in 1904 he bought 36 acres in Section 28, Stanley Township, on the outskirts of the village. To this he later added 31 acres more. He has im¬ proved the place, has a good house, barn and other buildings, and successfully carries on general farming. He has been a member of the town board for nine years, and has also been a member of the health board. For one year he was secretary of the Cameron Telephone Co. For the past five years he has driven the buss for the children to attend the Cameron school. Fraternally, he ia a member of the Odd Fellows, both of the subordinate lodge and the en¬ campment. Mr. Kisling was married in 1890 to Ella Coon, and to this union were born three children, Alfred, Myrtle and Percy. On May 4, 1905, he mar¬ ried Rose Nelson, who was born in Maple Grove Township, this county, April 23, 1887, daughter of Hans and Carrie Nelson. This union has been blessed with five children: Helmer was born Nov. 29, 1907; Mabel was born Sept. 21, 1911; Luella was born Nov. 1, 1913; Valoris was born March 27, 1916; Lloyd was born March 27, 1918.

Herman A. Lemke, proprietor of Pine Valley Dairy Farm, an energetic citi¬ zen of Stanley Township, who is successfully operating the home place in Sec¬ tion 32, is a life-long resident, and has held the esteem and respect of his fellowmen from boyhood up. He was born on the place where he now lives, Feb. 16, 1883, the son of Herman and Albertine Lemke, who, at that time, were still living in their pioneer log cabin. He was reared to farm pursuits, and attended school in the historic old frame building in Cameron. He lost his father at the age of eleven, and manhood's responsibilities early fell upon his shoulders. The farm consists of 160 acres of good land, well fenced and well stocked. Mr. Lemke has erected a good set of buildings, and has made many improvements, and the whole place bespeaks his thrift and energy and the pride he takes in the place which has been the family homestead for so many long years. Mr. Lemke carries on general farming and dairying, his good herd being of the Guernsey breed. He is a thorough believer in every organization that assists in the progress of the community, and is president of the Cameron Live Stock Shipping Association and a director of the Cameron Farmers' Tele¬ phone Co. All in all, he is one of the useful men of the community, and has in all ways done his share toward its development.

Andrew Bakke, an estimable farmer of Section 16, Stanley Township, was born in the City of Drobak, Norway, Nov. 27, 1864, youngest of the four chil¬ dren of Ole and Anna Christensen. The father was a sailor, and a famous government pilot, and sailed the seas of northern Europe, and touched at most of the principal ports of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, Germany, Bel¬ gium, Holland, France and England. Andrew was reared in the city, attended the city schools, and as a youth, took several ocean trips with his father. In 1884, he came to America, and located in Chippewa Falls, this state, where he was employed four years in the mills and in the lumber woods. Then he went to Ironwood, Mich., where he worked for four years in the mines. There he married. Then he went to Superior, Wis., where he was employed in the ship¬ yards for twelve years. At the end of this period he bought a tract of land in Aitkin County, Minn., and took up farming. In 1905 he came to Barron County, and took up carpenter work, two years at Barron, and seven years at Cameron. He bought his present place of 80 acres in Section 16, Stanley Township, in 1914. The place was all wild, and covered with standing timber. To the devel¬ opment of this place, he has since devoted his time and attention. He has put up a good home, a barn, 32 by 58 feet, and other buildings, and has cleared about 50 acres of the land. He has good stock and good equipment, and is considered one of the successful men of his neighborhood. When he started he had two cows and a team of horses. He now has a good herd of cows, and some good horses, as well as a flourishing drove of swine, and a large flock of fowls. As a father, he is deeply interested in education and the training of the coming generation, and has served as clerk of his school district. Mr. Bakke was married at Ironwood, Mich., Sept. 13, 1887, to Annette Anderson, a native of Norway, born at Drammon, Norway, April 29, 1869. This union has been blessed with ten children: Oscar, who is at Rice Lake; Westy, who is at Rice Lake; John, who is at Barron; Ruth, the wife of Joseph Fliflet, of Barron Township; Esther, who is employed as a bookkeeper at the Fair, Rice Lake; Daniel, who helps with the farm work; Marie, who is attending the high school at Rice Lake; and the three younger ones, Martin, Charles and

Franklin Charles Durkee, Sections 34 and 35, Stanley Township, public official and prosperous farmer, proprietor of the Prairie Lake Farm, and for¬ mer railroad station agent, was born in Canada, May 29, 1862, the son of E. W. and Louisa (Ballard) Durkee, both natives of Canada, he being descended from farming people, while her father was a M. E. clergyman. Franklin Charles, who was the oldest of five children, was brought to the States when he was three months old, and located in Michigan. The family took him back to Can¬ ada for a while, but then again returned to Michigan. Franklin C. remained with his parents until some time after attaining his majority. As a young man, he did farm work, logged in the woods, and helped on river drives. Then he learned telegraphy. In 1891 he came to Cameron as telegraph operator here, and was thus employed for about one and a half years. Then he was trans¬ ferred to Bloomer, in Chippewa County, where he was agent for a long time. In the spring of 1907 he purchased 84 acres of land in Sections 34 and 35, Stanley Township. This was partly cleared, and a house and old log barn stood on the place, in Section 35. The house has been remodeled, a large new barn built, and other smaller buildings erected. The farm has been developed into its present excellent condition. The usual crops are raised, a specialty being made of good Guernsey cattle. Mr. Durkee has been interested in public af¬ fairs and is now serving as town clerk of Stanley Township, having first been elected in 1912. He has just installed an individual electric light plant for lighting his house and barns. He was married July 27, 1892, to Anna Gehler, who was born at Green Lake, Wis., July 18, 1870, daughter of Fred and Gusta (Mills) Gehler, both of whom are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Durkee have four children: William F., assistant cashier of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank, at Virginia, Minn.; Frank G., who is in partnership with his father; and Gladys May and Mildred Esther, who are students and still reside at home.

Andrew B. Hoff, farmer and dairyman of Section 22, Stanley Township, comes of pioneer stock. He was born in a log cabin on his father's farm in Johnson Township, La Grange County, Indiana, July 7, 1858, son of Michael and Hannah Hoff. These good people settled in Indiana in 1837, when that state was still largely a wilderness. They built a log cabin and log sheds, cleared a farm, and were true pioneers. Andrew B. was the youngest of eight children. He attended such schools as the neighborhood afforded, and then took a six-months' course at the Northern Indiana Normal at Valparaiso, Ind. Thus prepared he went to Iowa, and rented a farm in Carroll County. There he successfully farmed for seven years, making a specialty of grain and swine. Then he went to Emmet County, and purchased a farm, and there successfully farmed for twenty-three years. He carried on farming in all its branches, but made a specialty of dairying with a fine herd of Shorthorns. He became one of the leading citizens of his township, a man of importance and influence. He served in town and school offices, and took part in everything that pertained to the progress of the community. He decided, however, that he would try his fortunes in a newer country, and after due deliberation fixed upon Barron County as the scene of his future activities. Accordingly, he came to Hills¬ dale, in Maple Grove Township. In 1914 he purchased a farm, and engaged in the dairy business. In 1920 he bought his present place of 70 acres in Section 22, Stanley Township. He has a good place, well improved, and the modern home is equipped with electric lights, and other conveniences. Mr. Hoff is in¬ troducing the latest improved methods of farming, and is making a specialty of Guernsey cattle. He was married at Estherville, Iowa, on Feb. 24, 1897, to Mary Fernau, the daughter of Jacob and Caroline (Schimel) Fernau, and they have two children, Clella, born May 11, 1901 ; and Everett, born Jan. 23, 1906.

Levi Wilkins, one of the early settlers of Barron County, now deceased, was born on a farm in Vermont, March 24, 1831, the son of Nathaniel and Filinda Wilkins, both natives of that state and descended from Colonial stock.

In the family there were five children, Levi being a twin. The parents came to Wisconsin in the forties, and settled in Green Lake County, where they farmed the remainder of their lives. Levi was reared in Vermont and in Wis¬ consin. In the latter fifties he brought his wife to Chippewa County, this state, where they settled on a tract of wild land. There they established them¬ selves amid the crudest conditions. They erected a log cabin and started to clear the land. In time they built up a nice little farm, and a frame house and barn replaced the original log house. They were well on their way to success there, but they had heard of the possibilities in Barron County, and decided to try their fortunes here. Accordingly, he drove here with his fam¬ ily, in 1872, making the trip with an ox team. He secured a homestead of 160 acres in Sumner Township, and erected a log cabin, 16 by 20 feet. The family lived in the wagon and in neighbors' homes, until the cabin was completed. For a while, conditions were hard, and just as the family were getting a little start in life, the stock sickened and died. But they persevered, and in time, won success. At first, they had few implements and no machinery, grain was harvested with a cradle. Mr. Wilkins was an expert cradler and worked for his neighbors, cradling their wheat. Gradually good farms blossomed in among the trees and stumps, good machinery replaced the crude devices of the earlier day, and modern comforts replaced the hardships and makeshifts of pioneer life. In 1899, Mr. Wilkins sold out, and bought 120 acres in Sections 27, 34 and 36, Stanley Township. He rebuilt the house, erected a new barn, and made other improvements. On this place he spent the remainder of his life, dying April 29, 1903. The mother still resides on the farm. Mr. Wilkins was mar¬ ried Nov. 16, 1865, to Diantha Borril, who was born on a farm in New York State, Jan. 9, 1838, the daughter of Daniel and Sallie (Tweeten) Borril, natives of that state. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins had eleven children: Charles, Lewis. Nathaniel, Ardella, Rosana, Mary Jane, Effie, Sarah (deceased), Inez (de¬ ceased), Floyd (deceased) and Milton (deceased). Ardella was born Dec. 9, 1866; Rosana, June 11, 1860; Charles, Jan. 16, 1862; Lewis, Dec. 20, 1866; Mary Jane, Nov. 26, 1868; Effie, July 19, 1870; and Nathaniel, Jan. 20, 1872.

Nathaniel Wilkins, proprietor of the White Cloud Stock Farm, in Section 27, Stanley Township, was born in Chippewa County, this state, Jan. 20, 1872, the son of Levi and Diantha (Borril) Wilkins, the pioneers. He was reared in Sumner Township, came to the present farm with his parents, did his share of the work on the home farm, and since the death of his father, has operated it. He is one of the energetic men of his neighborhood, he takes an interest in everything that is for the best interests of the county, and from boyhood up, has done his duty in life in every way. He carries on general farming, and makes a specialty of dairying and raising good stock. He was married Nov. 26, 1913, to Tena Javner, daughter of Peter Olson and Tena Javner, pioneers of Stanley Township, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins have two daughters, Norma Lor¬ etta and Blanche Buhla.

Thurgen E. (Tom) Hagna, now living retired in Rice Lake, has developed a good farm in Stanley Township, and has in every way taken his part as a good citizen in the affairs of the community. He was born in Norway, June 24, 1861, and was there reared and educated. He came to America in 1881, and located in Portage County, this state, where he worked on the Northwestern Railroad for a while, then operated a farm, and still later worked in the lum¬ ber woods, where he logged, drove teams and worked on the river drives. Then he went into the tailoring business at Iola, Waupaca County, this state, with his brother, Ambros, under the firm name of Hagna Brothers. In this business he continued for eight years. He then determined to take up farming as his life work. Accordingly, he came to Barron County, and bought a tract of land in Section 26, Stanley Township. A log house had been erected, and sixty acres had been cleared. He moved into the log cabin with his family, and started to develop a good place. He and his wife, and the children as they grew up, worked early and late, and in time their efforts were crowned with success.

Mr. And Mrs. Levi Wilkins Nathaniel Wilkins And Family

The place was increased to 280 acres, a good set of buildings was erected, and the farm became one of the best in the neighborhood. It is now known as the Clover Leaf Dairy Farm, and is operated by the sons, Melvin A., William O. and Roy. In the fall of 1919, Mr. Hagna moved to Rice Lake, where he has a pleasant home at 11 Hatten Avenue, and where he and his wife are spending a well-deserved rest after their many years of hard labor. They are honored and respected citizens, and are greatly liked both by their neighbors in Stanley Township, and by their new friends in Rice Lake. Mr. Hagna was married at Iola, Wis., on Dec. 4, 1888, to Lizzie Johnson, a native of Norway. This union has been blessed with eight children: Edward Oscar, Melvin A., William 0., Roy, Myrtle, Clarence, Iva and Dorris. The family faith is that of the Nor¬ wegian Lutheran Church.

Hans Running, of Section 11, Stanley Towmship, this county, was born in Norway, Jan. 24, 1860, and was there reared and educated. He came to Amer¬ ica at the age of twenty-two, and located in Waupaca County, this state. In 1907 he came to Barron County with his family and located on his present farm. He was married May 19, 1892, to Mary Wallen, daughter of Ole and Anna Wallen, natives of Norway, and early settlers of Waupaca County. Mr. and Mrs. Running had four children: Eddie (deceased) Myrtle, Agnes and Orrin.

The Hagna Brothers, Melvin A., William 0. and Roy, are the proprietors of the Clover Leaf Dairy Farm, in Stanley Township, one of the best farms in the county. The farm consists of 280 acres of good land, well fenced and equipped with all the latest devices in machinery, tools and implements. The house is modern and the barns and other buildings are most excellent, adapted to their various purposes. The young men are known as among the most ener¬ getic and successful in the township. Melvin A. was born Dec. 11, 1891; William O., July 10, 1893, and Roy, June 2, 1896, all on the place where they still live, the sons of Thurgen E. (Tom) Hagna, and Lizzie Johnson, his wife, worthy people who now live retired in Rice Lake. They were reared on the home place and attended the district school in the neighborhood. In addition to this, Melvin A. attended the Military Academy at Wurtenberg, Wis., where he took a thorough commercial course. They learned farming from their father, and have always remained at home. They are now in partnership in operating the home place. They carry on general farming and dairying on a successful scale. They have one of the best Guernsey dairy herds in this part of the state. They also have a good drove of Chester White swine, and also some good draft horses.

The three are prominent in the community, and Melvin A. is a director in the Cameron Stock Shipping Association. He is also a trustee in the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Pokegema. He married Myrtle Running, Dec. 30, 1919, at Pokegema. She was born at Iola, Wis., on May 2, 1896, the daughter of Hans E. and Mary (Wallen) Running.

Frank Hensel, a prosperous young farmer of Section 24, Stanley Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, Jan. 9, 1890, the son of Fritz and Henrietta (Boyer) Hensel, the pioneers. He was reared on this place, attended school in the neighborhood, and learned farming from his father. In 1917 he took over 160 acres of his father's land, including his father's original home¬ stead, and has since conducted it. He has made many improvements, including the building of a good barn. He carries on general farming and dairying and raises good stock. A thorough believer in cooperative effort among farmers, he has taken stock in the Farmers Cooperative Store at Canton, and is one of its patrons. He is a good farmer and a good business man, and is one of the best liked men in the neighborhood. He and his family attend the German Lutheran Church at Stanley.

Mr. Hensel was married on the farm Sept. 19, 1917, to Marie Klossner, who was born in Switzerland, June 16, 1894, the daughter of John Jacob and Marie (Bethler) Klossner, natives of Switzerland, who came to America in 1914 and

Fritz Hensel, pioneer and leading citizen of Section 33, Stanley Township, was born in Pomerania, north Germany, April 10, 1852, the son of Ludwig and Wilhelmina (Steffen) Hensel, the latter of whom died in Germany, in 1864, at the age of 46, and the former of whom came to the United States in 1889, and died at the good old age of eighty-one. In the family there were nine children: Charles, Fredericka, Johanna, Anstena, August, Fritz, Wilhelmina, Eliza and Rica. Of these, August, Fritz, Fredericka, Johanna, and Wilhelmina came to the United States. The subject of this sketch was confirmed as Christian Fred¬ erick William, but has always been called Fritz. He attended school in his native land, and aarly became a farmer. Feb. 19, 1880, he married Henrietta Boyer, who was born in Pomerania, Germany, Sept. 25, 1854. To this union there were born in Germany, two children, Emil and Otto. In 1882 the family set out for America. The oldest son, Emil, died on shipboard, and another son, Albert, was born during the same voyage. In time the family found their way to Barron County. When they reached here, Mr. Hensel had just $10P in cash, a year and a half having elapsed since they had landed in New York, most of which time had been spent there. Mr. Hensel purchased 80 acres in Section 24, Stanley Township. Twenty acres had been cleared, and a small house and a slab and straw barn had been erected. He started farming operations with a yoke of oxen and a few meagre tools. In time he achieved prosperity, cleared up the land, and erected a good set of buildings. Next he purchased 40 acres of timber land in Section 11, Stanley Township, and next 38 acres of improved land in Section 23. In 1910 he bought the present farm of 165 acres in Section 33. Mr. Hensel has been one of the useful men of his township, his school dis¬ trict and his church. He has been supervisor of the township for two years and has served in other town offices. For seventeen years he has been treasurer of School District No. 2. In the German Lutheran Church at Cameron he has been secretary for twenty years. He has also acted for some time as treasurer of the Cameron Farmers' Warehouse Co. of the American Society of Equity. The children in his family born in this township are: Lillie, Eliza, William, Frank, Elsie and Ida (deceased).

William Hensel is one of the energetic young farmers of Section 33, Stan¬ ley Township. He is a native of this county and township, and has watched its growth and progress from a wild lumbering region into a cultivated and fruit¬ ful agricultural and dairy country. He was born in Stanley Township, on April 17, 1887, the son of Fritz and Henrietta (Boyer) Hensel, the pioneers. He was educated in the district schools and was reared to farm pursuits. In 1917 he took over the management of the home farm. The buildings are in excellent condition, 62 acres have been cleared, and the place is well equipped ttith tools and machinery. He carries on general farming and dairying, and his operations are proving successful. Mr. Hensel was married to Lillie Frankenberg, born in Stanley Township, daughter of Mauritz Frankenberg. Mrs. Hensel died July 2, 1917, at the age of twenty-two, leaving a bright daughter, Alma, born Feb. 23, 1917.

Albert Fritz Hensel, a progressive farmer of Section 25, Stanley Township, was born in Germany, Feb. 25, 1877, the son of Fritz and Gertrude Hensel, early settlers. He was brought to this country as a child, and was reared and edu¬ cated in Stanley Township, this county. He ventured out for himself at the age of fifteen, working in the woods at the hardest kind of labor for $12 a month and board and lodging. Then he followed railroad construction and repair work for many years, in the meantime continuing to work for a while in the woods during the winter seasons. In 1907 he purchased 76 acres in Sections 34 and 35, Stanley Township, where he built a new house and silo and improved the land. Ten years later, in 1918, he bought his present place of 80 acres in Section 25. He has an excellent modern house, a barn 34 by 64 feet, a glazed tile silo, 12 by 36 feet, and other improvements. The land is well developed and well fenced, and the equipment of tools and machinery is excellent. Mr. Hensel carries on general farming and makes a specialty of Guernsey cattle. He and his family are faithful adherents of the German Lutheran Church at Sum¬ ner, in which he is a Trustee.

Mr. Hensel was married on Nov. 28, 1908 to Emma Wiese, the daughter of Gottfried and Augusta Wiese, early settlers. Mr. and Mrs. Hensel have five children : Ruth, Archie, Carl, Agnes and Edward.

Harvey Martin Hill, carpenter and farmer, now successfully operating a place of 120 acres in Section 18, Stanley Township, is a native of this state, born in Sumpter Township, Sauk County, Aug. 21, 1890, son of William and Mary (Crosby) Hill, both of whom were born in that county, of pioneer par¬ entage, and both of whom still live there. The parents were well-known and prominent people. The father has held local offices of various sorts, and has done his share in the progress of the community. Both are active in the affairs of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The subject of this sketch was the fourth of seven children. He attended the schools of his neighborhood and learned farming from his father. He also learned the carpenter trade. In 1914 he left home and located at Sarona, in Washburn County, this state, where he did car¬ penter work for five months. Then he purchased his present place. His skill as a carpenter has helped him with the improvement of the buildings and fences. He has devoted much of his spare time to the clearing of the land. His hard work has met with success, and he now has a place of which he has good reason to be proud. He successfully carries on general farming and is devel¬ oping some good graded Guernseys. He believes in cooperative effort and is a member of the Cameron Live Stock Shipping Association.

Mr. Hill was married June 17, 1914, to Blanche Johnson, of Excelsior, Sauk County, Wis., the youngest of the six children of Wilber D. and Ella (Stone) Johnson, the former a native of Wisconsin and the latter a native of Maine.

Gunder Anderson, now deceased, was of a pioneer family, and was himself an early settler of Barron County. He was born in Norway, March 13, 1849, the son of John and Christina Johnson. The parents brought their family of eight children, of whom Gunder was the seventh, to the United States in 1863. In those days the trip was made by sail boat, making a journey of many weeks, and entailing hardships of cramped quarters, insufficient food, and unsanitary conditions, of which the present generation has little conception. The family found its way to Waupaca County, this state, and there located on a homestead. The county was then new, practically a wilderness, and there were many pri¬ vations to endure, and difficulties to overcome. But they persevered, they developed a good place, and became solid and substantial citizens. Gunder was reared on the home farm, helped his parents develop the place, attended such schools as the neighborhood afforded, and as a youth spent his autumns with threshing crews. He came to Stanley Township in the late seventies, and secured a homestead of 120 acres of wild land in Sections 35 and 36. He built a small log cabin and there established his bride. A story of his experiences the first few years would be the story of the pioneer conditions of the county. The little cabin in the wilderness was but meagrely furnished, there was little furniture and fewer utensils. Yet the cabin was always open to friends, and in its single room, 16 by 24, early church services were held, and for a while, school was taught there. The farming equipment consisted of a team of horses and a plow, with a few smaller tools. Grain was harvested with a cradle. The wheat market was at Eau Claire, and the trip there was long and tiresome. The second year the family got a cow. Gradually the farm was developed and improved. Mr. Anderson operated one of the first threshing outfits in the neighborhood. From time to time he purchased implements, machinery and other equipment, he cleared the farm, put up fences, and built up a good place. He erected a house and barn, and in other ways showed himself a progressive and substantial citizen. He occupied town and school office, helped to maintain the church, and did his duty in life in every way. After a long and useful career, he died Dec. 27, 1915, and the community mourned the loss of a God¬ fearing man, a good neighbor, and devoted husband and father.

Mr. Anderson was married March 14, 1879, to Nellie Olson, who was bom in Norway, May 10, 1859, daughter of Ole and Elizabeth Olson, who came to America in the middle sixties, and located in Chetek Township.

Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were the parents of eight children: Oscar and John (twins), George, Andrew, Martin, Halwig (deceased), Edna, Hilda (de¬ ceased). Andrew was born Nov. 14, 1886, on the home farm, and was reared here, and attended school in the neighborhood. He learned farming from his father, and is now the manager of the place. He is one of the prosperous in¬ fluential men of the town, and is well liked by all who know him. He keeps well abreast of the latest methods of farming, and takes an interest in every¬ thing that he believes to be for the best interests of the community which his father helped to establish. He carries on general farming and stock raising, and makes a specialty of raising good dairy stock.

John Holman, an early settler of Stanley Township, was born in Norway, and was there educated, reared and married. In 1883 he came to America and located on 80 acres of wild land one mile east of the present village of Cameron. When he landed in Chicago he was $300 in debt, and had but $20 in his pocket. Even this was stolen from him, so when he started in Barron County he had nothing, either in the way of money or equipment, furniture or clothes. But he had health and willing hands, and he had the incentive of establishing a home for his family. So he toiled away, erected a log cabin and slab and straw sheds, cleared a small tract of land, and put in soiqe crops. Then he sent for his family, then consisting of his wife and seven children, Anna, Ole, Christian, John, Martin (deceased), George and Anton. Two more, Otto and Albert (de¬ ceased) were born in the United States. To the original farm, forty more acres were afterward added. Mr. Holman was especially interested in church affairs. He helped to build the first church of the Norwegian Lutheran Congregation at Pekegema Prairie, and served as its secretary and treasurer as long as he lived. In his death, the town lost a good citizen. His wife is still living and is nearly eighty years old.

Christian Holman, until recently a well-to-do farmer of Section 33, Stanley Township, but now operating a grist mill in Cameron village, was born in Nor¬ way, Sept. 17, 1872, the son of John and Mary Holman. He came to this country with his mother in 1883, and settled with them a mile east of the present village of Cameron. The second day after his arrival here, although only twelve years of age he started out for himself by finding employment with a neighbor, re¬ ceiving but little more than board and clothing, and turning over to his parents what little he did earn. He was but fourteen years of age when he first went into the lumber woods, and thereafter continued for several years. As a young man he began renting farms in Maple Grove Township, this county. In 1906 he bought a farm of ' 83 acres in Section 33. This was at that time partly improved and he continued the improvements. In 1915 he remodeled the house, and in 1918 put up a new barn, 34 by 70 feet. Other suitable buildings were erected as necessity has required. Mr. Holman had a fine herd of Holstein cattle and a good drove of Poland China swine, and successfully carried on general farming and dairying. He is a man of influence in the township and has served on the board of supervisors. He is president of the Farmers Telephone Co. of Cam¬ eron, and a stockholder in the State Bank of Cameron. He has been trustee of the Norwegian Lutheran Congregation since the present church was erected. In August, 1921, Mr. Holman sold his farm and bought a grist mill, residence and ten acres of land in the village of Cameron, where he and his family now reside.

Mr. Holman was married Oct. 22, 1898, in Stanley Township, to Ida Lewis, who was born in Maple Grove Township, this county, Dec. 18, 1879, the daugh-

Christian Holman And Family

Henry Bergeson, who has developed a good farm in Section 8, Stanley Township, was born in Sweden, Feb. 7, 1864, second of the three children of Berger and Sophia Carlson. He was reared and educated in his native land, and there married Anna Christina Anderson, daughter of Andrew and Anna Anderson, who lived in the same neighborhood. The subject of this sketch came to America in 1893 and for ten years worked in the mills at Minneapolis. Then he sent for his wife and two children, Selma and Josephine. With them he came to Barron County in 1903, and bought 80 acres in Sections 17 and 18, Stanley Township. This was wild land, covered with stumps, rotting logs and brush. He moved into the log cabin on the place just before Christmas, and started to clear the land. At first he had little to work with. The first year he bought a cow, and the second year a horse. He kept on, year by year, work¬ ing hard, and gradually developed a good place. He now has a sightly house, a good barn and sheds, and an excellent herd of cattle. He and his family are well thought of in the community. They attend the Swedish Lutheran Church at Rice Lake, and are liberal in their support. Mr. Bergeson is a stockholder in the Farmers' Shipping Association at Cameron.

Jacob Berger, a representative farmer of Section 16, Stanley Township, was born in Germany, Nov. 18, 1859, the son of John and Regina (Ludwig) Berger. The father died in that country in 1868, leaving four children, Jacob, Barbara, Catherine and John. The mother subsequently married George Hafele. The family came to America in 1882, and located at Rice Lake, on July 3, of that year. That summer, the subject of this sketch worked on the railroad. Then he became a lumberman, working in the woods winters, and worked on farms in the summers. In 1891, when he married, he and his bride moved to a tract of 80 acres in Section 3, Stanley Township. Twenty acres had been cleared, and a frame house and log barn erected. Here he started farming with one yoke of oxen and three cows. His success was assured from the start, and his hard work soon began to show results. He added to the land until he owned 140 acres, much of which he cleared, improved and culti¬ vated. He enlarged the house, put up a new barn, 28 by 84 feet, and purchased suitable equipment, tools and machinery. Here he continued for some thirty years, building up a place which was as good as any to be found in the neigh¬ borhood. In 1920 he purchased another well-improved place in Section 16, in the same township, where he now lives. He carries on general farming and makes a specialty of Holstein cattle. Mr. Berger is a careful, industrious man, who occupies a position of considerable importance among his fellows. He has been supervisor of the town, and for many years has served as school treasurer. Mr. Berger was married Aug. 21, 1891, to Albertina Wolf, who was born in Germany, Sept. 18, 1865, the daughter of John and Ernestina (Porath) Wolf, natives of that country. In the family were two other daughters, Emelia and Bertha. Emelia was the first to come to the United States, and Bertha next. The parents and Albertina came in 1889. Mr. and Mrs. Berger have had three children, Walter, John W. and Agnes. Walter, a veteran of the World War, died in the spring of 1920 at the age of twenty-three. John W. farms in Sec¬ tion 15, Stanley Township. Agnes is at home. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church, and Mr. Berger has been secretary for several years of the congregation at Rice Lake.