Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 37 of 46)

Albert M. Immerfall, a highly respected farmer of Section 30, Sumner Township, was born at Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wis., May 10, 1864, the son of Adam and Lena (Graff) Immerfall. These good people were born in Ger¬ many, came to America as young people, were married in Wisconsin, and farmed for many years in Dodge County, where the father was a prominent man, and an influential member of the town board of West Ford Township, as well as one of the founders of the Roman Catholic Church there. They came to Rice Lake in 1906, and located on a farm in Oak Grove Township. There the father died in 1908 at the age of 76 years. The mother is now over eighty years old. The subject of this sketch was the fifth of a family of ten children, and had but little opportunity for an education. In 1888 he went to Watertown, South Dakota, and did farm work there for two years. Then he farmed in Floyd County, Iowa, for two years. From there he went to Douglas County, Minnesota, where he worked for three years. The scene of his next operations was Todd County, Minnesota, where for eighteen years he operated a farm of 80 acres. Then he sold out and in 1913 came to Barron County, Wisconsin, and secured his present place of 106 acres in Section 30, Sumner Township. He raises good stock, and is a successful and prosperous man. He knows farm conditions throughout the Northwest, but believes that the advantages in Barron County are of the best, and is an enthusiastic believer in the future possibilities of this county. He carries on general farming and dairying and raises good stock. Mr. Immerfall was married June 2, 1896, to Sophia Stratemeyer, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1879, daughter of Ernest and Margaret Stratemeyer, who were born in Hanover, Germany, came to America, located at Cincinnati, Ohio, and from there went to Todd County, Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Immerfall have had ten children. Fred, born Feb. 8, 1898; Edward, born Jan. 9, 1900; Anna, born Feb. 19, 1902; Albert, born May 11, 1904; Caroline, born Aug. 19, 1906; Ernest, born Jan. 29, 1909; Henry, born July 16, 1910; Dora, born March 11, 1913; Lawrence, born April 18, 1916; Donald, born Nov. 26, 1920.

Jake T. Jacobson, business man of Rice Lake, was born in Norway, Aug. 7, 1881, son of Thore and Elizabeth (Kingsted) Jacobson, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1884, and located in Lee, Illinois. Thore Jacobson worked for sixteen years in the employ of the Farmers' Elevator Co. there, and in 1900 established a dray line, which he conducted some eight years, afterward becoming government watchman on the dam at Rock Falls, Ill. After the death of his wife, in the spring of 1916, he took up his home with his daughter, Mary, at Shabbona, Ill., until 1917, since which date he has made his home with the subject of this sketch. In the family there are nine chil¬ dren. Ole lives in Ashland, Wis. Jake T. is a business man of Rice Lake. Christ lives in Shabbona Grove, Ill. Martha is the wife of A. G. Clark, of St. Paul, Minn. Mary is now Mrs. Roy Tilton, of Shabbona, Ill. Tillie is dead. Linnie is the wife of Gust Neisheim, of Minneapolis, Minn. Kearney and Elmer are employed by their brother, Jake T., at Rice Lake. Jake T. attended school at Lee, Ill., and farmed there for a while. He went to Nebraska in 1900 and in 1904 came to Rice Lake. Here he followed the plumbing and heating trade until 1912, when he entered the employ of Frank Bandalin, in a billiard hall. In 1914 he purchased the place, which then had five tables and two bowl¬ ing alleys. In 1916 he purchased the two-story brick building which he now occupies, built on forty feet in the rear, making it 112 by 26 feet, with full basement, put in modern heating and plumbing, installed nine new pool tables and one new billiard table, and put in four new alleys, so that he now has as fine an establishment of its kind as is to be found in the smaller towns of the Northwest. In addition to this, he carries a full line of smokers' supplies, such as cigars, cigarettes, pipes, tobacco and accessories, serves soft drinks, and distributes the daily papers. Since early youth he has been a baseball player, and in this connection is known throughout this part of the state. He has been catcher of the local team for sixteen consecutive seasons, a record hard to beat among the amateur players of the Northwest, and in this line he has shown much skill and dexterity. He is a man of genial personality, admirably suited for the position he occupies, he prides himself on the high standard he main¬ tains in his place, and he holds a high place among the business men of the city, his establishment being an important factor in the pleasant impression which the traveling public receives of Rice Lake. He belongs to the Odd Fel¬ lows and the Eagles, and is active in the Commercial Club. Mr. Jacobson was married Feb. 27, 1909, to Christina Sigstad, of this place, born March 14, 1886. They have two children : Allan Sigstad, born Nov. 6, 1914, and Dorothy Elizabeth, born June 27, 1917. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Leander Grilley, an early settler of Sumner Township, now deceased, was an important factor in the life of the township for many years. A man above the average in intelligence and education, he had strong influence over his fellowmen, and was often sought for advice and counsel. For many years he was justice of the peace, settled neighborhood differences with fairness and dis¬ cretion, and enforced deep respect for law and order. He and his wife, Sarah

Briggs, came from Cook County, Ill., to Houston County, Minn., in the sixties. In 1873 they set out for Barron County with an ox team with their six chil¬ dren. Here they secured a homestead of 160 acres in Section 32, Sumner Township, erected a log cabin, and established their home. Both he and his wife died here, he at tbe age of 77 and she at the age of 53 years. Their seven children were: Helen, Dighton, Burritt, Mary, Fannie, Hattie and Jesse. Fan¬ nie married John E. Malone in 1877 and by him had five children, Raymond E., Martin J., Eva B., Harry and Emma (deceased). John E. Malone was a native of this state. He came to Barron County in the late seventies and located in Section 31, Sumner Township, near old Sumner Village. He developed a good farm, and devoted his autumns to threshing. He died in 1887 at the age of thirty-eight. He was one of the popular men of the community, who stood high among all who knew him, and his death was greatly mourned. His widow married Lebinah S. Winchester, and they have one son, Wesley.

Russell Winchester, who settled in Sumner Township in the days of the early development of the county, was born in New York State of good old New York stock. He married Betsey Carter, who also came of an old New York family. They moved to Warren County, Pennsylvania, and from there came to Illinois. After a summer in that state, they came to Wisconsin in the middle sixties, and located in Reedsburg, Sauk County. From there, in 1871, they drove to this county with an ox team, their household goods, supplies, tools and a cow. The family then consisted of four boys and three girls. They built a log cabin and began clearing the land. They experienced all the vicis¬ situdes of pioneer life. The nearest market was at Chippewa Falls, a three days' journey away. To the development of their farm, Mr. Winchester and his wife devoted the remainder of their lives. They reared a good family and left the heritage of a good name and sterling character.

Lebinah S. Winchester, custodian of the public school building at Canton, was born in Warren County, Pennsylvania, April 21, 1855, the son of Rus¬ sell and Betsey (Carter) Winchester, who brought him first to Illinois, then to Sauk County, this state, and then to Barron County in 1871. As a young man, he went into the woods for the Knapp, Stout & Co. and so continued for twenty-one winters. He also farmed for a while in Cook's Valley, Chippewa County, in the summer seasons. Then for a while he operated the homestead of his parents. After his marriage he located at Sioska, in Sumner Township, and for a while farmed there. In 1893 he moved to Canton. Here he has been engaged in mason work, plumbing and well digging. In 1920 he became jani¬ tor of the Canton schools. He is a popular member of the Woodmen of the World. He and his family are faithful adherents of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was married April 20, 1890, to Fannie Grilley Malone, widow of John Malone, and daughter of Leander and Sarah (Briggs) Grilley. She was born in Cook County, Ill., Feb. 24, 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Winchester have one son, Wesley, agent for the "Soo" line at Strickland.

James Andrew Helland, a financier of Prairie Farm Village, president of the Prairie Farm Milling Co. and of the Prairie Farm Electric Light Co., was born at Racine, Wis., Sept. 21, 1893, the son of Chris and Anna (Waage) Hel¬ land, who took him to Harmony, Minn., where he attended the common schools and the high school. In 1912 he became assistant cashier of the Farmers' State Bank of Minong, Washburn County, this state. He made an excellent record there, and in 1914 assumed temporary charge of the First State Bank, at Solon Springs, Douglas County, as cashier. In 1915 he became assistant cashier of the First State Bank of Prairie Farm. He at once identified him¬ self with the business and social life of the village and is now one of its most prominent and influential citizens. In 1916 he became manager of the George E. Scott interests here. He has the welfare of the village, township and county at heart, he is an active and energetic man of affairs, and his friends predict for him a future of wide influence. He is looking well after the interests of education in the village as clerk of the school board. Fraternally, he is a member of the Masonic Order, belonging to the Blue Lodge at Barron and the Chapter at Menomonie. He is also a member of the Knights Templar at Chip¬ pewa Falls, Wis. Mr. Helland was married at Prairie Farm on Oct. 21, 1916, to Eula Scott, who was born at Prairie Fanh on May 12, 1893, the daughter of George E. and Alice (Hammond) Scott. This union has been blessed with two bright sons, George, born Aug. 23, 1917; and James, born Aug. 28, 1918. Chris Helland was born in Norway and came to this country in 1890. Soon afterward he married Anna Waage, who came from Norway the same year. For a time Mr. Helland was employed by the Mitchell Wagon Co. at Racine and then went to Harmony, Fillmore County, Minn., where he farmed. In 1906 he moved to Washburn County, this state, where he farmed until his death, April 12, 1917, at the age of 49 years. His wife, in 1921, moved to Prairie Farm, where she now resides. In the family there were four sons, Peter, James, Andrew and Martin. Mr. Helland was much interested in the affairs of the Norwegian Lutheran Church, and took an active part therein.

Gust Scheunemann, at present living retired in the village of Turtle Lake, is one of the best known citizens in this part of the county, having resided here or in this vicinity most of the time for the last forty years. As logger, farmer, stock dealer, creamery operator, public official, and generally as a "live wire" in both these and several other occupations, he has had a varied experience and has been brought into contact with all classes of people. As every strong man must do, he has made both friends and enemies, but his shrewd common sense and the rectitude of his motives have turned some of his enemies into friends, and if he has not converted them all, the most embittered will at least acknowledge that he "fights fair." Mr. Scheunemann was born in Prussia, Germany, April 29, 1862, son of Carl and Caroline Scheunemann, the father being a stone mason by trade. Gust grew up in his native land, attended school, and began industrial life as his father's assistant. In March, 1882, seeking a better field of opportunity, he came to the United States, locating at Eagle Grove, Iowa, where he joined two of his brothers who had come to this country previously and were employed in railroad construction work. Gust at once engaged in the same work and was thus employed in the state of Iowa until the fall. Then, as employees of the Omaha railroad, he and his brothers came to Wisconsin by way of Minneapolis, being sent from that city to Cable, Wis. But after reaching the latter place, not liking the aspect of affairs, and the work they were expected to do there, they threw up their jobs and came to Turtle Lake, Barron County where they found employment in the Richardson sawmill. For several years they were numbered among Mr. Richardson's workmen, and having an eye to the future, each saved what he could of his earnings. Their savings they invested in land in the adjoining county of Polk, Gust buying 40 acres and his two brothers a piece of 120 acres, which the two divided between them. The place which Gust had bought had no improve¬ ments, and he did not live on it, but sold it soon after and homesteaded 40 acres in Beaver Township, Polk County. This latter place had a log house on it in which he took up his residence. After improving the farm a little, he sold it at the end of a year and bought another piece of 40 acres in the same township on which he built a house. Two years later he traded this place to "Joe" Richardson, the mill man, and got in exchange a ten-acre lot in Turtle Lake, Barron County. At the same time he resumed work in the sawmill in the winters being employed in the woods at logging as far north as Barronette. At this work he showed himself so capable that he was made foreman of a gang. His next change of occupation was the result of an accident. While endeavor¬ ing to loosen some logs from a large pile that had become frozen together, they suddenly gave way and a number of them fell upon him. He was knocked down and quite severely injured, being laid up for some time. Not desiring to take any more dangerous risks, he gave up logging and opened a meat market in Turtle Lake Village, being proprietor of it subsequently for eight or ten years. Then he drifted into the cattle business, buying and shipping stock, while continuing to operate his meat market. Finally he sold the market and bought a hardware store in the village, which he conducted for three years, continuing at the same time to buy cattle. He then sold the store, which sub¬ sequently burned down, and bought 280 acres of land in the township of Tur¬ tle Lake, which he traded for the Fisk Hotel - not the present hotel of that name, but its predecessor, which stood on the site of the present Hogan Opera House. This hotel he rented out to D. S. Wallace, and in 1909, while the latter was operating it, it burned down. This disaster caused Mr. Scheunemann to sustain a loss of $2,000, as he had spent $800 in improvements, making it worth about $7,500, the insurance covering only about $5,500. Before buying the hotel Mr. Scheunemann had bought a five-acre tract of land in Turtle Lake Vil¬ lage, and another of 40 acres adjoining. After erecting buildings on this land he lived on it while he owned the hotel and later sold the whole 45 acres to Charles Brown, it being the present Brown property. Subsequently, thinking himself entitled to a vacation, he, in company with D. S. Wallace, went to Arkansas on a big hunting expedition. While in that state he bought a few "razor-back" hogs, which, with a few cattle, he shipped to market. Six weeks later at Gillette, in southeast Arkansas, he was joined by his family and they spent three months in that vicinity. He next went to Wainwright, Okla., a place about eight miles from Muskogee, where, in February, 1910, he made some investments in oil lands, remaining until the latter part of September, when he returned to Barron County, Wis. Here he again got busy and as one of his activities, built the block that includes the Hogan Opera House. For about four years he conducted the theatre and also had a lumber yard. At the end of that time he sold the lumber to the Olcutt Lumber Co., and traded the real property to John Hogan for land on Horseshoe Lake which had been operated as a summer resort. Mr. Scheunemann was proprietor of the resort for the four following years, though not always on the ground during the season. After he had owned that property three years he bought a lumber yard at Clayton, Polk County, which he operated three years, making his home there, and which he sold in 1920. Then he and his family went to Oceanside, Cal., remaining there one year. There he bought property which he now owns. In July, 1921, he returned to Turtle Lake and has since resided here, though he expects ta return to California in 1922 for either a temporary or permanent residence. Mr. Scheunemann was first married at Turtle Lake, Wis., to Etta Dennis, of Beaver Township, Polk County, she being a step-daughter of Dave Stratton. By her he had five children: Frank, who died in infancy; Otto, now residing at Minot, N. D. ; Calvin, who died at the age of 20 years ; Maggie, now Mrs. Swan Bonderson of Taylor's Falls, Minn., and Mary Elizabeth, who died in infancy. Mrs. Etta Scheunemann died in 1894. On Aug. 5, 1896, Mr. Scheunemann was married at Clayton, Wis., to Alice Elmore of that place, an adopted daughter of Bentley and Amanda Elmore. Her real parents were John and Emeline (Van Dyke) Sullivan of Richardson, Clayton Township, Polk County. Mr. and Mrs. Scheunemann have had four children, of whom two are now living, the record being as follows : Milo, born Dec. 28, 1901, who died at the age of 15 months; Noel, born Aug. 11, 1904; Vere, born Dec. 22, 1906, and Fred, born Sept. 3, 1917, whose feeble life lasted but a few hours. The two surviving sons, Noel and Vere, reside at home with their parents. Having thus briefly sketched Mr. Scheunemann's career as a man of business and of family, it remains to say a few words in regard to his public service. In addi¬ tion to acting as pathmaster in Turtle Lake Township, he served two terms as mayor of Turtle Lake Village, and was also for several terms a member of the village board. As a member of the board he proved a strong champion of progress, advocating measures which he thought were for the best interests of the community, even though at the time they might not be popular. When he was president of the board the sidewalks of the village were in a very bad condition. They were of wood and were mostly old, many of the boards being broken or loose, so as to cause not only great inconvenience but also to con- stitute a source of danger to pedestrians. Mr. Scheunemann advocated and put through a measure providing for the substitution of cement walks. As this involved assessments on property owners it was unpopular in some quarters, but though it proved a temporary hardship, it increased the value of property and gave the citizens a better village, a result now generally acknowledged. Mr. Scheunemann and his family are members of the Episcopal Church. He is a Chapter Mason, his wife belonging to the auxiliary branch of the Eastern Star. They hold a high social position in the village and have a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Mr. Scheunemann's parents, who came to this country a year or two after him, are now both deceased. The father died in 1904, and the mother lived to the good old age of 93, passing away in 1918.

Victor Ekenstedt, who is successfully conducting an 80-acre farm in Sec¬ tion 17, Cumberland Township, was born in Sweden Feb. 22, 1873, son of Jo¬ hannes L. and Caroline (Johnson) Ekenstedt. He was nine years old when his parents brought him to the United States and during the next few years he gained a knowledge of farming as his father's assistant. When he had devel¬ oped into a strong young man he went into the logging camps, where he was employed for three winters. For about eighteen years he worked for his brother, John, farming, at the end of which time he started in for himself on his present tract of 80 acres in Section 17, Cumberland Township. He has erected good buildings and is raising a good grade of Hereford and Durham cattle with profitable results. Mr. Ekenstedt was married March 26, 1918, at Cumberland, this county, to Edith Wilson, who was born in Winona County, Minn., May 23, 1899, daughter of James Judson and Elizabeth (Davidson) Wil¬ son. Her parents, who settled as farmers in Lakeland Township, are still re¬ siding there. Mr. and Mrs. Ekenstedt have two children: Cecel Victoria, born Dec. 18, 1918, and Fred Stanley, born May 24, 1920. The religious affilia¬ tions of Mr. Ekenstedt are with the Swedish Lutheran Church.

John Nelson, one of the early pioneers of Dovre Township, now deceased, was born, reared and educated in Norway. He there married Anna K. Christopherson, and to them were born in that country nine children: Nels, Tena, Charles, Anna, Julia, Mertie, and three that died in infancy. In 1871 he brought the family to America and located in Eau Claire, this state, where he found employment. While living there he selected a homestead of 160 acres in Section 24, Dovre Township, and built a log cabin, 14 by 14 feet. Into this cabin he moved his large family. The claim was in the wild woods. Neigh¬ bors were far away. Eau Claire was the trading point. There were few com¬ forts and even the necessities were sometimes lacking. But Mr. Nelson and his wife were people of courage and determination, and they bore the hard¬ ships, privations and unceasing toil with fortitude and good cheer. The chil¬ dren, too, were blessed with a happy temperament, and all of them strove to¬ gether to make the wilderness home a place of love and contentment. By hard work they developed a good farm. Mr. Nelson was a man of many ad¬ mirable qualities, solid and substantial in character, and was held in the high¬ est respect. He died Dec. 11, 1897. After that his widow and the sons con¬ tinued to operate and develop the place. She died April 22, 1914. She was a most worthy woman in every respect, capable and energetic, and her memory is held in deep honor. All the children are now dead except two. Julia, who was born in Norway, is the wife of Esten Jorstad, of this township. Essie, who was born in Eau Claire, now lives on the home place.

Arne Jorstad, an early settler of Dovre Township, was born in Norway, and was there reared, educated and married. In 1873 he and his wife, Anna, and five children, Esten, Ole, John, Agnes and Petra, came to America, and joined his father, who had come the previous year. For a time the family lived in Portage County, this state. In 1876 they came to Barron County and settled on a homestead of 160 acres in Dovre Township. There Mr. Jorstad built a log cabin for his family and a shed for the two cows that he had brought with him. In the fall he got a yoke of oxen. For a time conditions were hard.

The market places were far away at Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire. But as time passed the region developed and the Jorstads shared in the general pros¬ perity. Feeling the need of religious instruction in the neighborhood, Mr. Jor- 8 tad and his wife assisted in organizing the Norwegian Lutheran congregation at Dovre and he served as one of its early officers. Both he and his wife are now dead.

Eaten Jorstad, Section 22, Dovre Township, stands well among the pros¬ perous and industrious men of the community. He was born in Norway July 20, 1858, the son of Arne and Anna Jorstad, and was but eleven years of age when they brought him to Portage County, this state, in 1873, and but thirteen when they brought him to Dovre Township in 1875. He has therefore seen the county develop from a wilderness, and in its development has had his full share and part. As a boy he worked on the farm and at the age of eighteen had his first experience in the woods, when he worked for Knapp, Stout & Co. for $14 a month and board, half his wages being received in cash and half in trade. In 1888 he bought 160 acres of his present place for $600. A log shanty had been built and a few acres had been cleared. He has erected a good set of buildings, has broken up the land, added forty acres more, and now success¬ fully carries on general farming. His place is one of the best that is to be found in the neighborhood. In addition to his other farming operations he makes a specialty of raising full-blooded sires, for which there is a wide de¬ mand. A believer in everything that is for the best interests of the commu¬ nity, he helped to organize the Farmers' Shipping Association of Chetek, he helped to build the store occupied by the Farmers Store Co., and he is a share¬ holder in the Spring Hill Creamery which he helped to organize. Mr. Jorstad was married in June, 1890 on the farm, to Hilda Wade, who died May 12, 1899, at the age of 27 years, leaving three children: Arthur, Anna (deceased), and Helga (deceased). On Dec. 19, 1900, he married Julia Nelson, who was born at Drammen, Norway, Dec. 25, 1865, and this union has been blessed with one child, Myrtle. Arthur lives in Chetek, where he is a prosperous garage man. Myrtle is at home. The family attends the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Dovre, on the board of which Mr. Jorstad served for many years.

Otto Jacobson, a worthy pioneer of Section 16, Dovre Township, was born in Norway, April 26, 1850, fourth of the family of five boys and one girl born to Jacob Hovelsrud and his good wife. The others in the family w6re: John, Soren, Martin, Enevold and Bertha. Of these, Enevold and Otto were the only ones who came to America. Otto was reared and educated in his native land and came to America as a young man in the early seventies. With head¬ quarters at Eau Claire he worked in sawmills and in lumber camps. In 1875 he bought 120 acres in Section 16, and also homesteaded 80 acres in Section 9, Dovre Township, and to this added from time to time until he owned 360 acres. When he came here the land was all wild and no trails led to the place. He made a little clearing and put up a small shack and moved his family into it while he was putting up a log house. At first he had little to farm with except his own hands and a few small implements. His first draught animals were a yoke of oxen. Then he got a pair of mules and later a team of horses. Eau Claire was the nearest market, and for some years he hauled grain there with his oxen. Sometimes he made the trip there afoot, bringing provisions home on his back. He and his wife toiled early and late and gradually their efforts resulted in a well tilled farm. In developing his own place, he did not neglect the things which were for the general betterment of the community. He assisted to build the first Norwegian Lutheran Church at Dovre, and served for a while as one of its officers. He was married at Eau Claire, Wis., May 12, 1877, to Carrie Stene, who was born in Norway, Aug. 28, 1854, the daughter of Jacob Stene. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson were the parents of seven children: Anna, John, Clara, Mary, Minda, Agnes and Hilda. Anna married Anton Carl¬ son, of Superior, Wis. John farms the home place. Clara is the wife of Peter Jergenson of San Francisco, Cal. Mary is the wife of Fred Anderson, of

John Jacobson, a leading farmer who has an excellent place in Section 16, Dovre Township, was born in a log house on his present farm, July 13, 1879, and has watched this region grow from a wilderness into a garden spot. His parents were Otto and Carrie (Stene) Jacobson, the pioneers. He was reared on the home place, attended the district school, learned farming from his father, and early began to help about the farm. In 1908 he assumed the man¬ agement. He has a good estate of 210 acres with a ten-room house, good barns and a complete set of equipment. He makes a specialty of Shorthorn cattle and Hampshire swine. As a native of the town it is natural that he should have its welfare deeply at heart. Especially has he been active in the affairs of the school district in which he himself was educated. He has also been influential in the affairs of the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Dovre and has served as trustee as well as in other positions of trust and honor. He is also a director in the Co-operative Creamery at Chetek. Mr. Jacobson was married at Eau Claire on Sept. 9, 1908, to Nettie Johnson, Eau Claire, who was born at Dells Mills in Eau Claire County, this state, on Nov. 4, 1883, the daughter of Peter and Gusta (Peterson) Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobson have two chil¬ dren: Gilford and Kenneth. Gilford was born July 16, 1912, and Kenneth was born May 12, 1917.

John W. Hunt, veteran of the Civil War, and an early settler of Dovre Township, was born in New York state, and was there reared and educated. He came west to Wisconsin as a young man and located in Watertown, Jefferson County. Then he moved to Monroe County, also in this state. From there he enlisted, and with Company C, 36th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry for three years and eleven months served under his country's colors with valor and dis¬ tinction. At the battle of Petersburg he was captured, but a day later was released. He was twice wounded. Once he was struck in the abdomen with a spent ball from the effects of which he suffered more or less for the re¬ mainder of his life, and once he was injured in the foot by the bursting of a shell. Upon his return from the war he lived in Monroe County for a while. In 1869 he moved to Cadot Township, in Chippewa County, also in this state. From there, in 1877, he came to Barron County, driving in about Christmas time with one horse. He and his wife and four children moved into a frame upright which he had previously built, and here they started homemaking. Those were real pioneer times. The lumber camp at Chetek was the nearest indication of the prosperity which was later to come to the county. Mr. Hunt often walked to Eau Claire, carrying on his back such produce as was market¬ able there, and bringing back provisions which could not be raised on the farm. At first they had but two cows. As time passed they prospered and de¬ veloped a good place. He put up a good set of buildings and got a part of the 160 acres cleared. He was active in public affairs, and served in various town offices. For a time he was supervisor of his road district. As a soldier he took much delight in his membership in the G. A. R. Post at Chetek. His religious faith was that of the Advent Church. After a useful life, well spent, he died at the age of sixty-six. His good wife died at the age of seventy-seven. Mr. Hunt married Jane E. Lane, the daughter of John and Mary Lane. These good people were born in England. They came to America on a sailing vessel, the voyage taking eighteen weeks. It was on this trip that the daughter, Jane E., was born. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt were the parents of four children : Mary O., Della, Laura L. and Grant U.

Grant U. Hunt, a respected farmer of Section 6, east, Chetek Township, was born in Monroe County, this state, Nov. 30, 1863, the son of John W. and Jane E. (Lane) Hunt. He was a small child when the family moved to Chip¬ pewa County, and fourteen when the family came to Barron County. He helped his father develop a farm. For a number of winters he worked in the woods and on river drives. For seven summers he worked on farms in the Dakotas.

In 1896 he took over 56 acres of the home farm and this he has since operated. Here he now carries on general farming, making a specialty of Guernsey cattle and Poland China swine. He is in every way a most estimable citizen and stands high with all who know him. He is a public spirited citizen, be¬ lieves in everything that is for the best interests of the community, and takes his share in every forward move. His greatest joy has been taken in his family and in his home, and he and his good wife delight in keeping open house to all their friends. Mr. Hunt was married at New Auburn, Wis., on June 24, 1906, to Zoula Dell Baxter, who was born in St. Croix County, Wis., Aug. 25, 1888, to Henry J. and Helena (Finch) Baxter, natives of New York state, who farmed many years in Wisconsin. The father now lives in Alberta, Canada, and the mother died July 12, 1900. In the family there were five children: Harry Dane, Zoula Dell, Alta Vista, Robert Buell and Pearl Lena. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt have three children: Lester Buell, who was born Oct. 3, 1907; Thelma Janette, who was born June 2, 1910, and Grant Eugene, who was born March 19, 1916 and died May 9, 1921. The family faith is that of the Meth¬ odist Episcopal Church.

Peder Haagensen, a respected farmer of Section 17, Dovre Township, ranks well among the foremost men of the community. He was born in Nor¬ way, June 7, 1857, one of the eleven children of Haagen Rogstad and his wife, Anne Anderson, who spent the span of their years in that country. The others in the family who grew to adult years were: Anna, Jorgen, Ole, Eli, Julia and Eliza. Peder was reared and educated in Norway and was there married. He brought his family to America in 1903, reaching Chetek June 5. For two years he rented farms. Then he bought a tract of eighty acres in Dovre Township, not far from New Auburn. A log house had been erected on the place, and ten acres had been broken. Here they started to establish their fortunes. They began with one horse and one cow and but little in the way of tools and equip¬ ment. Later they bought another horse and so had a pair to help in breaking the land. They put up a frame house and a log barn and developed a nice little place. In 1913 they sold the farm to their son, Alfred, and moved to their present place of 160 acres in Section 17. They have a good house and barns, and a silo and sheds which they have built since coming here. He carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd. He and his family attend the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Dovre. Mr. and Mrs. Haagensen are num¬ bered among the best people in the community. They have raised a good family, they have taken their share ip everything that they have believed to be for the best interests of the community, and their home is one of the social centers of the community. Mr. Haagensen was married in Norway Nov. 2, 1889, to Antoinette Ameson, who was born in Norway March 20, 1863, the daughter of Arne Aaseth and Elizabeth Sorenson, his wife, and the widow of Benedik Gulbrandson, by whom she had two children: George, born Sept. 17, 1884, and Alfred, born Feb. 14, 1886. Mr. and Mrs. Haagensen have eight children: Andrew, born July 22, 1890; Haagen, born Dec. 25, 1891; Lena, born March 3, 1894; Ole, born April 1, 1897, a veteran of the World War; Peder, born July 2, 1899, now deceased; Anna, born March 14, 1901; Bernhard Curtis, bom June 28, 1905; and Benedik, bora Aug. 30, 1907.

Charles J. Holter, a well-to-do farmer owning 200 acres of good land in Section 33, Dovre Township, was born in Norway, Sept. 21, 1867, the oldest of the five children of Sever and Karen Holter, also natives of that country. The other children were Alvilda, Christ and Sana, born in Norway, and Caro¬ line, born in America. The family came to America in 1884, and found their way to Duluth. May 6, 1884, they bought a tract of 160 acres in Section 33, Dovre Township, Barron County, and moved into the place, Jan. 10, 1886. A ' small cabin had been built across the road from the present home, and about eight acres had been cleared. They started farming with one cow. For a time they had no other animals. Hardships were many before the family got a good start. The father cleared up the land little by little and raised what he could. Trips to market, carrying butter and eggs for which only a very small price was received, and bringing back provisions, were made afoot. The mother found time to spin and knit, not only providing her household with mittens, socks and jackets, but also helping out the family income by selling her handiwork among the neighbors. At times she was left alone with the children for months, for her husband, who, in Norway had been a drive foreman, worked for eight seasons in the lumber woods of this state. Thus working to build up a home, they achieved success, and became substantial and respected people of the community. The father served for a time as a member of the school board. After a useful and well spent life, he died May 3, 1917. He was born Nov. 10, 1844. His wife is now eighty-one years of age, having been born April 4, 1841. Charles J. was educated in his native land and at the age of ten started working on lumber drives, running errands and making himself generally useful. He came to America with the rest of the family in 1884 and to Dovre Township in 1885. For a few seasons he went into the lum¬ ber woods with his father, but most of his years have been devoted to farming. He has an excellent farm of 200 acres, including the old homestead of his father. The old log house has been built over into a pleasant residence, and. he has put up a fine set of farm buildings. He has a commodious barn, 36 by 64 feet, 49 feet from the ground to peak, and provided with a full eight-foot basement. The side barn is 16 by 64 feet, and the horse barn, 48 by 18 feet. There are two silos, one of stone, 14 by 33 feet, and the other of glazed tile, 12 by 36 feet. His other buildings are fully in keeping and in¬ clude wagon shed, work shed, granary and other structures. On this place he successfully carries on general farming and stock raising, making a spe¬ cialty of Holstein cattle, Belgian horses, Shropshire sheep and red Duroc swine. He is a stockholder In the Spring Hill Creamery, where he disposes of his cream. In public affairs he has done his duty as a good citizen, and has served three years as a member of the town board and twelve years as a mem¬ ber of the school board. Mr. Holter was married on June 24, 1897, at Dovre, to Mary Newman, the daughter of Andrew and Marit (Anderson) Newman. She was born in this township on Jan. 29, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Holter have nine children: Clara, Elma, Clarence, Mabel, George, Anna, Leonard, Edith and Carl. Clara is the wife of Alex. Jensen, of Dovre Township.

Carl Osberg, an early settler of Section 15, Dovre Township, and now liv¬ ing retired in Chetek Township, was born in Sweden, June 6, 1835, and was there reared and educated. He came to America in 1862, and located in Am¬ herst, in Portage County, this state. After he had earned sufficient funds, he sent for Mary Peterson, whom he had known in the old country. She, like himself, came aboard a sailing vessel, the voyage taking about three weeks. They were married July 12, 1869. They bought a place near Amherst, and there farmed for years. There, three children were born, Ellen, Inga and Tena. In 1873, the family started out for Barron County. They came as far as Eau Claire, by rail, hired a man to bring them as far as Sand Creek, in Dunn County, with a team of horses, and there secured a yoke of oxen to bring them to Barron County, Mr. Osberg himself making the trip from there afoot. On the place which they selected in Section 15, two small log cabins were stand¬ ing, erected by the pioneer whose homestead rights they had purchased. They moved their household goods into one of these, and started to develop a farm. At first they had but little to do with. Soon they got a cow and later a yoke of oxen. There were no roads, and often Mr. Osberg walked to Sand Creek, after supplies, bringing the provisions home on his back. For some years, in order to get a start, he worked in lumber camps in the winter time, leaving * his wife to look after things at home. Later he took contracts getting out logs and ties. As time passed he was able to devote all his time to his farm. He developed a good place and successfully carried on farming operations for many years. As the father of children, he was interested in education, and did good service on the school board. After a useful career, he sold the place in 1899 to his son, Charles, and took up his home with a daughter, Tena, wife of Christopher Johnson, of Chetek Township, this county. In addition to the children named, four, Oscar, Lena, Charles and Anna, were born in this county.

Charles Osberg, a prominent farmer of Section 15, Dovre Township, was born on the place where he still lives, June 20, 1880, the son of Carl and Mary (Peterson) Osberg, early settlers. His natal place was the old log cabin built by his father, roofed over with birch bark, a piece of which roofing is still retained in the family as a valuable relic. He was reared on the home place, and attended school in the neighborhood. As a young man, he gradually assumed the duties of the home place, and in 1899 bought it. He has put up a pleasant nine-room house, a barn, 34 by 86 feet, and other suitable buildings. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying, raising Short¬ horn cattle, of which he has a registered sire, full-blooded Hampshire swine, and a good grade of Percheron horses. Mr. Osberg is a thorough believer in the co-operative effort among the farmers, and is a stockholder in the Farm¬ ers' Co-operative Creamery of Chetek, and the telephone company and farmers' store at New Auburn, and the packing plant at New Richmond, and in several of these concerns has held office. In public affairs he has taken his part as a good citizen, and has done most excellent service on the school board and on the town board. He keeps himself well informed on all the topics of the day, has most decided opinions as to the trend of modern events, and is possessed of a sound judgment, which is much respected by his neighbors and associates. Mr. Osberg was married at Chippewa Falls, Nov. 26, 1910, to Ellen Carlson, who was born in Waukegan, Ill., Aug. 28, 1892, the daughter of Emil and Eliza¬ beth Carlson, the former of whom died in Chetek Township, and the latter of whom still lives there. Mr. and Mrs. Osberg have three children: Melvin, Elsie and Roland.

Gerhard Alvin Moe, one of the active and energetic young farmers of Dovre Township, is one of the leaders among the young people of his neighbor¬ hood, and is already well along the road to success and prominence in life. He was born in a log cabin on the place where he now resides, Jan. 28, 1895; the son of Jens Martin and Petra (Jorstad) Moe, and the grandson of GuJbrand and Ingeborg (Holme) Moe, the pioneers. The log cabin in which he was born, augmented by his father into a comfortable farm house, is still the family residence. Gerhard was reared here, learned farming from his father, and attended the district schools. He now operates the place along approved modern lines. He keeps well abreast of the latest developments in agricul¬ ture, and is a progressive and intelligent citizen. Like his father before him, he specializes in Holstein cattle, Hampshire swine and Percheron horses. He is a member of the Spring Hill Creamery, which his father helped to organize. He has been especially active in the affairs of the Norwegian Lutheran Church, at Dovre, and was one of the organizers of the Young People's Society of the Congregation. Mr. Moe was married in Dovre Township, Aug. 4, 1917, to Min¬ nie Christopherson, who was born in Dunn County, May 10, 1896, the daughter of Otto and Hannah (Hanson) Christopherson. This union has been blessed with two children: Clifford James, born Nov. 15, 1918; and Jerome Marvin, born Nov. 6, 1920.

Ole Hanson Lear, for many years a resident of Dovre Township, where he is now living retired, was born in Norway, May 28, 1852, the son of Hans and Olea Lear, who came from Norway in 1884, and after reaching Barron County, settled in Section 13, Dovre Township, where they first built a log cabin and later developed a good farm, being joined in time by their son, Ole Hanson. Ole Hanson Lear was reared in his native land and was there married, Dec. 28, 1880, to Karen Lear, daughter of Peter and Ingeborg Lear. Mr. and Mrs. Ole Hanson Lear came to America in 1886, found their way to Barron County, and moved into the log cabin built by her father, Peter Lear. Here they con¬ tinued to farm for many years. They found the land a wilderness, and de- veloped it into a garden spot. Their efforts were crowned with success, and in time they came to be regarded as among the most respected members of the community. Their home was one of the social centers of the neighborhood, and their doors were always open to their friends, who held many a social gathering by their hospitable fireside. Mr. and Mrs. Lear sold their place in 1916 to their son, Peter 0., with whom they now reside. They are communicants of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Peter O. Lear, a prominent farmer of Section 13, Dovre Township, was born in Norway, Oct. 27, 1883, the son of Ole Hanson Lear and Karen Lear, and grandson of Hans and Olea Lear, and of Peter and Ingeborg Lear. He was brought to this country by his parents in 1886, and was reared to manhood on Section 13, Dovre Township, where he learned farming from his parents and attended school. He assisted in developing the farm, and in 1915 he purchased it. He raises the usual crops, and does general farming with a herd of graded Guernseys. He has been on the board of directors of the Spring Hill Cream¬ ery Co. and is a stockholder in the Consumers' Store and the Farmers' Co-opera¬ tive Store at Chetek. In public life he has taken his share as a good citizen, and has served for six years as a member of his school board. He and his family attend the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Dovre. Mr. Lear was mar¬ ried May 23, 1914, to Olga Nelson, born in Ashland, Wis., Sept. 29, 1896, the daughter of Peter and Maria Nelson. This union has been blessed with three children: Olive Paulina, born Jan. 30, 1916; Kenneth Magnus, born July 30, 1917 ; and Morris Elwin, born Nov. 14, 1919.

Emil Carl Allen, a highly esteemed and respected farmer of Section 14, Dovre Township, was born in Sweden, Nov. 29, 1863, the son of John and Louisa Allen, one of a family of eight children, of whom three boys and two girls came to the United States. Emil Carl was reared in his native land and there grew to young manhood. He came to America in 1888, and located at Battle Creek, Mich. A year later he went to Chicago. There he worked in brick yards and on street paving contracts for some years. Then he spent a little time in Ohio. In 1898 he located on his present place of 120 acres. No buildings had been erected, and the land was covered with brush and stumps. He put up a small frame house, about a mile north of his present buildings, and there he and his wife and three children started home making. He had nothing except his hands and a few tools with which to farm. More than that, he was in debt for the money he had borrowed to get his wife and family from Ohio. The first fall he bought a cow with borrowed money. He also pur¬ chased a horse, harness and wagon. In order to secure a little money to get straightened up and to keep the family going until the farm became profitable, he worked for nine winters in the lumber woods. During these long, hard sea¬ sons, the wife was left alone with the children, sometimes snowed in for weeks at a time, and with visits from neighbors very few and far between. As time passed, their hard work, sacrifices and privations, brought well-deserved re¬ ward. They now have a good place, with an excellent set of buildings and well tilled land. They have been useful members of the community ever since they first settled here, and they are well regarded by all who know them. Mr. Allen was married at Chicago, on Aug. 27, 1892, to Mary Malmquist, who was born in Sweden, Aug. 13, 1886, the daughter of John Erick and Caroline Malm¬ quist, and came to America in 1887. Three children, Egbert, Roy and Walter (deceased), were born in Chicago. Egbert and Roy both served in the United States forces during the World War. The children born on the home place were: Joseph, Edward (deceased), Leslie, Gertrude and Irene. Joseph now operates the home farm. He was born March 20, 1899, was reared here, at¬ tended the district school, and learned farming from his father. He is well liked throughout the community and is one of the township's energetic and enterprising young men. He is interested in everything that has for its object the growth and progress of the community, and is already well on the road to success.

Hans Johnson, substantial and respected citizen of Sections 17 and 18, Dovre Township, was born in Norway, Dec. 11, 1863, the youngest son of Chris and Anne Johnson. He attended school for a while in his native land, and there grew to sturdy boyhood. He was but fifteen when his father brought him and his brother, John, to America, and settled in Vernon County, this state. There, the next year, the mother and three other children, joined them. In 1872 they came to Barron County, and located in Section 30, Dovre Township, on a homestead of 160 acres of wild land. There the father built a log cabin in which the family lived for several years. He was somewhat better off than some of his neighbors, in that he had two yoke of oxen, and with these he began to clear up the land. There were no roads, and often he walked to Sand Creek, Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire, bringing provisions home on his back. The father died at the age of seventy-nine and the mother at the age of ninety. They were devout believers of the Norwegian Lutheran faith, and helped to build the church at Dovre. The subject of this sketch worked with his father on the farm summers and in the woods winters. Gradually he took over the responsibilities of the home place, and operated it for several years. In 1866 he located on his present place in Sections 17 and 18. It was then all wild. He built a log house, moved his family into it, and began clearing up the land. As time passed, he developed a good farm. He remodeled the log house into the present frame dwelling, he put up a good barn, and other buildings, and acquired good equipment. Here he continued to carry on general farm¬ ing. He has served on the school board, and in other ways also has contributed his share to the general progress of the community. He was married at the Fox Settlement in Dunn County, in 1876, to Anna Grandly, who was born in Norway, the daughter of John and Anna Grandly. She died in 1911, at the age of fifty-eight, leaving five children: Carl, of this township; Carrie, who lives at home ; Anna, the wife of Albert Capp, of Chippewa Falls, Wis. ; Emma, at home; and Martha, the wife of Alfred Lund, of Hawkins, Wis.

Carl Johnson, a progressive citizen of Sections 17 and 18, Dovre Town¬ ship, was born at Eau Claire, March 26, 1874, the son of Hans and Anna (Grandly) Johnson. He was twelve years old when his parents moved to their present place, eighty acres of which he now owns. He was reared here, at¬ tended the little log schoolhouse of the district, and thoroughly learned farm¬ ing from his father. At the age of eighteen he started to spend his winters in the woods as an employe of Knapp, Stout & Co. The first winter was a hard one for the boy, away from home for the first time, and some of the experi¬ ences are ones which he will never forget. On the day he started, he arose at two o'clock, on the morning of a cold day, and walked to Rice Lake, arriving there in time to catch the teams which left there at six o'clock in the morn¬ ing. His pay was $20 a month, hnd board and lodging. The work was most strenuous, and consisted of sawing the big pine trees by hand. No one could shirk, for work was scarce and help was plentiful, and anyone who did not do his full share was soon replaced by someone else. Mr. Johnson continued in this work for ten seasons. In 1909 he took over eighty acres of the home place, and there he now successfully carries on general farming and stock raising. As a father of children, he is interested in education, and has served with credit on the school board. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Co-opera¬ tive Creamery of Chetek. Mr. Johnson was married at Chetek on June 4, 1908, to Karen Strooseth, who was born in Norway, Jan. 16, 1886, the daughter of John and Johanna Strooseth. She arrived in Barron County, May 17, 1907, and well remembers that day, as she was driven into the county through a blinding snow storm. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have four children: Arthur, Henry, Mabel and Harold. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Jacob Peter Hoffman, miller, merchant and farmer, ranks well among the leading and substantial men of Prairie Farm Village. He was born in Jackson Township, Washington County, Wis., Nov. 16, 1851, the son of Peter and Cath- erine (Smith) Hoffman. These good people were born in the Rhine region in Germany, and were there reared and married. They came to this country as young people, being just 31 days on the water. They settled on a farm in the woods in Jackson Township, Washington County, this state, and here started to establish their fortunes. Milwaukee, their trading point, was twenty-six miles away, and he often made the trip there afoot, bringing home provisions on his back. In time he built up a good farm. He took his part in the affairs of the community and served for some twenty years as clerk of his school district. He was also active in the German Lutheran Church. Jacob Peter was born in a log cabin on his father's farm, and attended a log schoolhouse in the neighborhood. This was a real pioneer school, built by the early settlers with their own hands. The benches were hewed out of rough logs, and all the fur¬ nishings were most primitive. When he was a young man his father bought a flour mill at Young America, Washington County, Wis. There young Jacob Peter learned the milling trade. In 1876 he decided to start out for himself. He came to Chippewa Falls, in Chippewa County, this state, on the railroad, and then walked to Rice Lake, where he secured a homestead. This he sold some time later. The first winter he worked in the woods. In the spring of 1877 he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. in their mill at Rice Lake, acting as second miller, and having charge of the establishment nights. In the fall of 1877 he was sent to Prairie Farm, to take charge of the Knapp, Stout & Co. mill. He remained in thi§ employ for nearly eighteen years. In 1893 the Prairie Farm Milling Co. was organized, took over the mill, and con¬ verted it into a roller mill, of which Mr. Hoffman remained in charge. He was the president of the company, F. F. Tibbetts was vice-president, and George E. Scott, the merchant, was secretary and treasurer. In 1900, Mr. Hoffman sold out to Mr. Scott, and engaged in the general mercantile business at Prairie Farm, with a flour and feed establishment in connection. The firm name was J. P. Hoffman & Son. In 1910 the place was burned down, and Mr. Hoffman did not resume the business. In the meantime, he had purchased a farm in Section 27, Prairie Farm Township, and had moved his family on it. There he lived and farmed while in business in the village. He had a good place, which he brought to an excellent stage of development. In 1914 he sold out and moved to the village, where he erected the pleasant home where he now lives. In 1891, Mr. Hoffman helped to establish the Prairie Farm Co-operative Creamery Association, and served for some years as its treasurer. He also has other interests. He has been prominent in the endeavor to secure railroad facilities for the village. He and his family are loyal in their support of the Evangelical Church, and Mr. Hoffman has been clerk of its Sunday School for some twenty years. Fraternally, he is a member of the Maccabees. He has done his duty in every way as a good citizen and is held in the highest regard. Mr. Hoffman was married July 14, 1879, at Horicon, in Dodge County, this state, to Louisa Weisensale, who was born in Kliman Township, Dodge County, this state, Feb. 13, 1854, daughter of Martin and Fredericka (Lindemur) Weisensale, natives of Saxony, Germany, who came to America in 1853 and set¬ tled in Dodge County. Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman have one son, Louis E., who was born in Prairie Farm Township, May 5, 1880, attended the local schools, and is now a prominent lumberman of Clara City, South Dakota. He married Eva C. Roemhild and they have one child, Floyd L.

Carl Meisegeier, for some years a resident of Clinton Township, now de¬ ceased, was born in Saxony, Germany, and was there reared and educated and became a stone mason. As a young man he married Catherine Bone, and they had two children, Lizza and Lena, born in that country. He brought the family to America about 1877, and for a while followed his trade as a mason in She¬ boygan County, this state. He came to Barron County about 1890 and pur¬ chased 160 acres of wild timber land in Clinton Township, northwest of Bar¬ ron. He cleared a small tract, erected some buildings, and there started to make a home for himself and his family. Prosperity came with the years, and in time the place took on the aspect of thrift and success. The original build¬ ings were replaced with good frame structures, and the timber gave way to well cultivated fields. Mr. Meisegeier was a believer in education and did good service as a member of the school board. He was also prominent in the af¬ fairs of the German Lutheran Church at Barron, and helped to build and plaster the first church building occupied by that congregation. He and his wife are both dead. The children born in this country were: Charles, Emma, William, Bertha and Richard.

Charles Meisegeier, a representative farmer of Section 32, Stanley Town¬ ship, was born in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, June 28, 1881, son of Carl and Catherine (Bone) Meisegeier, and was brought to Barron County when he was a small boy. He attended school in Clinton Township and grew to man¬ hood on the home farm, helping his parents clear the land and carry on farm¬ ing operations. In 1907 he purchased a farm in Clinton Township, which he successfully operated for nine years. Then, in 1916, he purchased his present farm in Section 32, Stanley Township. He has continued the improvements on the place and cleared more of the land, renovated the house and other build¬ ings, and put up a silo. A believer in modern methods and machinery, he has equipped his home and farm with many mechanical conveniences. He has his own Delco plant, furnishing electric light for his house, barn and yards, he has a seven-horse power Stanley engine, a force pump for the water in house and barn, a washing machine to make the house work easier, an en¬ silage cutter, and other improvements. Mr. Meisegeier successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and makes a specialty of pure bred Holstein cattle and spotted Poland-China swine. He is one of the real agricultural leaders of Barron County, and is a recognized factor in the various move¬ ments which are maintaining Barron County's standing as the leading dairy county of the state. Mr. Meisegeier was married Dec. 4, 1907, to Rose Welk, who was born in St. Croix County, this state, July 4, 1886, daughter of Herman and Wilhelmina (Tromps) Welk, who were born in Germany, and came to the United States in the seventies, bringing one child, who died on shipboard. Six children, Josephine, Edward, Tillie, Harry, Marie and Rose were born in St. Croix County. Mr. and Mrs. Welk were devout members of the German Luth¬ eran Church, and helped to establish the congregation in their neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Meisegeier have four children: Beatrice, born June 1, 1908; Walter, June 27, 1909; Emgard, born Nov. 26, 1910; Reynold, born June 3, 1913, and Edward, born March 21, 1918.

Erland Berg was born in Norway, Oct. 17, 1877, the son of Ole and Ger¬ trude (Granum) Berg, also natives of that country, who came to America in 1884 and located in Section 9, Dallas Township, west, where they became sub¬ stantial citizens and where they both died. Erland Berg was seven years of age when he was brought to Barron County. He attended school in the neigh¬ borhood, grew to manhood on the farm, and learned farming from his father. As a young man he bought 80 acres of land which he later sold. In 1911 he bought the present farm of 80 acres in Section 13, west, and there he got a good farm started. Then his health failed. With courage and fortitude, Mrs. Berg took over the management of the place. WTith but little outside assistance she has continued the development of the place and has built it up into a good farm. In 1919 she built a new granary and some other outbuildings. Most of the place is now rented, but she retains the home and enough land for a gar¬ den plot, a potato field, and pasturage for a few dairy cows. Mrs. Berg is held in the highest respect by all who know her and is honored for her worth and her unfailing good nature. Mr. and Mrs. Berg have had four children : Gina was born Nov. 21, 1906; Alfred was born Nov. 7, 1907; Aden was born Sept. 20, 1909 and died Jan. 11, 1912; Elmer was born Aug. 20, 1911. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Even Erickson, who has been proprietor of a planing mill in Dallas Vil¬ lage since 1900, has a substantial establishment which he erected himself, and where he does a general planing business, including the manufacture of sash, doors, frames, screens, interior finish, stock tanks, beehives and supplies, and other things belonging to a general line of mill work. He is the present secretary of the school board, was one of the first village trustees after the in¬ corporation of the village in 1903, and holds stock in the Dallas Telephone Co. of which he was for one year treasurer. An estimable citizen in every respect, he is well regarded throughout the community. Even Erickson was born in Norway, Jan. 13, 1862, son of Erick and Dena (Peterson) Erickson, natives of Norway, who spent the span of their years there, the father dying Sept. 14, 1920, at the good old age of 91 years, and the mother in 1887. In the family there were six children: Even, Ole, Peter, Bertina, Pauline and Rena. Even received his education in Norway and did manual labor there. In 1883 he came to America, landing at Castle Garden, New York, and coming west to Eau Claire, Wis., where he found employment in the sawmills and in the woods. In the summer of 1884 he came to Dallas, Barron County, and started to work for a blacksmith. After following the blacksmith's trade for ten years, he formed a partnership with Even Amundson and bought a sawmill of J. A. Anderson of this place, and began the manufacture of lumber, shingles and lath. After a year's time he bought the interest of Mr. Amundson and con¬ tinued the business alone. In the year 1900 Mr. Erickson shut down the saw¬ mill, which was dismantled and sold, and in the same year built the planing mill which he is operating at the present time. Mr. Erickson was married June 30, 1902, to Ida Anderson, daughter of Andrew Anderson of Maple Grove Township. This union has been blessed with eight children: Dena, born Aug. 1, 1904; Elmer, born Oct. 18, 1906; Ruth, April 23, 1908; Mildred, Oct. 4, 1910; Paul, June 6, 1912; Myrtle, June 2, 1914; Bernie, July 6, 1916; and Leon¬ ard, Jan. 29, 1919. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church, and Mr. Erickson is now treasurer of that congregation.

Norval Severud, garage man of the firm of Severud & Johnson, Dallas, was born Feb. 18, 1886, in Maple Grove Township, son of Ole and Lena (Arinson) Severud, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1869 and settled in Dane County, Wisconsin, from which in 1872 they came to Barron County and took a homestead of 160 acres in Section 36, west, Maple Grove Township. They cleared eighty acres and built a good set of buildings and there farmed until 1912 when they rented the place to their son, Norval, and moved to Dallas where the father still resides, the mother having died in March, 1910. In the family there were fourteen children: Henry, Emma, Nora (deceased), John, Nora, Anna, Norval, Matilda, Inga, Oscar, Albin, Ella (deceased), Ella and Clifford. Norval received his education in the district schools and remained with his parents until 1906, when he rented the home place and carried on farming, spending his winters working in sawmills. In 1912 he came to Dallas Village and bought ten acres just outside the village limits where he did truck farming and worked on the roads. In 1913 he purchased a clothing store in Dallas, but sold out two years later. Then until 1919 he sold farm imple¬ ments. In that year he engaged in his present business. The company handles the Chevrolet motor cars, Allis-Chalmers tractors, and the Sunbeam light sys¬ tem. It is doing a constantly increasing business and both of the partners stand high in the community. While in the township Mr. Severud served on the school board. He is a member of Norwegian Free Church. Mr. Severud was married Oct. 30, 1908 to Hannah Wahl, daughter of Ole and Olena (John¬ son) Wahl, for many years residents of Dallas, but now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Severud have had five children: Ruth, bom May 25, 1910; Esther, born April 20, 1913; Lloyd, born May 23, 1916; Chester, deceased, who was bora May 20, 1917, and Neva, born April 16, 1919, who died April 23 the same year.

Garrett C. Smith, now deceased, veteran of the Civil War, early raftsman, pioneer of several Wisconsin counties, and one of the first settlers in Dallas Township, was a man highly esteemed for his solid worth and sterling quali¬ ties. He was a typical American of the old stock, and his name is worthy of being enrolled among the names of those who by their hard work had a part in making Wisconsin the state that it is today. Born in Ohio, Nov. 28, 1840, he was brought to Wisconsin by his parents as a youth, and remained with them until 1860, when he went to Necedah, in this state, to learn the blacksmith trade. While there he enlisted as a blacksmith, Dec. 29, 1862, in Company L, First Wisconsin Battalion, Light Artillery, and served until discharged July 18, 1865. By virtue of this service he later became a charter member of William Pitts Post, No. 144, G. A. R., and was active in its affairs. After his discharge from the army he resumed his trade at Necedah for a while. Then he became a raftsman on the Mississippi. In 1867 he took a claim in Dunn County, and two years later located at Chippewa City. He came to Dallas in 1873, and in the following years worked at his trade as a blacksmith, and also operated saw¬ mills and threshing outfits. In 1891 he moved to Douglas County, Missouri, and secured 80 acres of land, a part of which he cleared, erected a good set of buildings, and there farmed successfully until his death. Sept. 28, 1902. After his decease his widow came back to Dallas where she now resides. Mr. Smith was married Jan. 1, 1888, to Catherine Cole, born in Richmond, Virginia, June 3, 1862, daughter of Seth and Mary (Allen) Cole. This union has been blessed with nine children : Nellie, born Dec. 3, 1888, is now wife of James Lingle, of Dallas; Leroy, born Dec. 3, 1889, died March 8, 1890; Raymond, born June 1, 1891, is now in Dallas; Mildred, born May 27, 1893, is now the wife of Elmer Cox, of Dallas; Andrew was born June 14, 1895, and Hobert, July 30, 1897; Esther, born Dec. 13, 1899, is now Mrs. Perry Flanagan, of Dallas Township; Hazel, born April 20, 1902, is now Mrs. Laren Jump, of Wasea, Minn.; Ruby, born Oct. 24, 1904, is at home. Hobert was drafted for service in the World War in 1918 and served five months at Hattersburg. Laren Jump enlisted in 1917, among the first in Barron County, and served till the close of the war; he drove an ammunition truck.

Joseph Pecore, the oldest man in Barron County, and one of its pioneers, has now passed the century mark along life's way, and is still vigorous and hearty, enjoying the life of the present day and taking pleasure in the doings of the several younger generations that he has seen born and grow to years of maturity. As time has moved along he has seen his youthful friends all laid away one by one, but the fleeting years have brought him new friends, and he has found that life has been well worth the living. His years have been well spent, he has seen adventure on land and water, and he has played well his part in the human events of the century which has marked the span of his life. Joseph Pecore was born in St. Lawrence County, New York, May 6, 1820. Left an orphan at a tender age, he started out for himself by working among neighbors for his board. He was but twelve years of age when he became cook's mate on the Great Lakes vessel, the "Elecounto". Thereafter he spent several years of his youth on Great Lake boats in various capacities. As a young man he went to upper Canada, where he spent three decades or more, hewing logs in the winter season, and planing them in the summer season. Next he visited various states on the Pacific coast looking for a place to locate, and witnessed the construction of the railroad from Portland to Sacramento in the year 1870. Then he found his way to Wisconsin, and squatted on 160 acres of school land in Section 16, west, Dallas Township, where he sent for his family who were then living in Canada. He cleared ten acres, erected a log cabin and a crude shed, and raised a small crop. The next year, in 1872, he left his squatter's claim and took a pre-emption of 160 acres in Section 27, west, in the same township. He cleared the greater part of the tract, erected a set of log buildings and there farmed until 1890. Then he bought 160 acres in Section 26, west, in the same township, on which he lived until 1903, when he retired. In his long years of farming in Dallas Township, he had cleared five or six hundred acres, had made improvements on at least three different tracts, and had been the owner at one time or another of 1120 acres. Not only this, but he had found time for considerable public service. He and Woodd by Google bery Grover were influential in getting the first postoffice started in Dallas Township. He helped organize the township and served as its first treasurer. He also helped to organize his school district and served on the board for many years. In the making of roads he was also very active, and built many miles of improved highways. When he retired he moved to the village of Dallas, where he lived until March, 1919, when he went to live with his son, Isaac, in Dallas Township. Mr. Pecore was married Feb. 13, 1860, to Mary Ward, born in London, England, July 14. 1841, a most worthy woman who shared his joys and sorrows through many years, proved an ideal wife and loving and thought¬ ful mother, and passed away March 28, 1920, causing her husband his greatest sorrow, and leaving a vacant place in the hearts of her relatives and friends that can never be filled. Mr. and Mrs. Pecore were the parents of fourteen children: John J., born June 11, 1861, died July 7, 1864; Joseph, born June 13, 1863, died July 16, 1907; Anthony, born Aug. 8, 1864, now resides in the village of Dallas; Elizabeth, born Sept. 18, 1866, is the wife of Wint Grover of Washington state; John P. was born Dec. 29, 1867, and died June 1, 1904; Louis A. was born Feb. 20, 1870, and lives on the home farm in Dallas Town¬ ship; Isaac, born Oct. 14, 1871, also lives in Dallas Township; David, born April 3, 1873, died May 2, 1873; David, born Feb. 17, 1874, also lives in Dallas Township; Priscilla, born April 6, 1875, is the wife of Victor Huot of Duluth, Minn.; William, born Feb. 26, 1877, is in Washington state; Francis T., born Nov. 5, 1880, died Feb. 5, 1882; Edward T., born Nov. 5, 1881, now lives in Bar¬ ron, this county; Robert D., born April 27, 1883, lives in Ridgeland, Wis. All these children have been given a good start in life, and of them their father is justly proud. It is interesting to note that in the summer of 1920, Mr. Pecore took a trip to Duluth alone to visit his daughter, Mrs. Victor Huot. From there he took a trip to Grand Marie by motor, a distance of 700 miles, visiting the Iron Range. He also inspected several plants at Duluth, and found the modern machinery and methods of the greatest interest. He has an excellent memory of men and events during his long life and is a most pleasing companion.

Isaac Pecore, for many years a successful farmer in Dallas Township, was born in this township, Oct. 14, 1871, the son of Joseph and Mary (Ward) Pecore, the pioneers. He received his education in the district schools and learned farming from his father, also doing manual labor and working in the woods for a while. In 1895 he bought 200 acres in Section 34, west, in his na¬ tive township. He cleared and broke 100 acres, erected a set of buildings and did general farming there until 1906, when he traded the tract for 240 acres in Sections 29 and 32, west, in the same township, where he continued general farming and dairying until 1920, when he rented the farm to his sons, Merritt L. and Warren. He has served on the school board of his district for three years, and is now road superintendent for the township. Mr. Pecore was mar¬ ried March 13, 1891, to Lucy Grover, born Nov. 6, 1869, daughter of Woodbury and Angeline (Potter) Grover. This union has been blessed with seven chil¬ dren: Merritt L. was born Oct. 9, 1893. He was inducted into the United States service April 27, 1918, trained with the Supply Company of the Third Infantry at Camp Eagle Pass, Texas, and was discharged Feb. 10, 1919. Ber¬ nice was born Aug. 20, 1896, and died April 28, 1902. Angie was borp June 19, 1898, and is the wife of Emil Tilseth of Ridgeland, Wis. Warren was born Sept. 13, 1901; Freeman, March 2, 1904; John, July 20, 1905, and Joseph B., Aug. 26, 1909. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Anthony Pecore, living in a pleasant home in Dallas Village, and owning two good farms in the township, is one of the leading men of this part of the county. He has served actively in numerous public offices, and has fulfilled with honor every trust that has been imposed in him. He was born in the Province of Ontario, Canada, Aug. 8, 1864, the son of Joseph and Mary Anna (Ward) Pecore, who brought him to Dallas Township in 1871. Before coming here Anthony had attended the Canadian schools, and after his arrival he con¬ tinued his education in the schools of Dallas Township. He learned farming from his father and for some years remained on the home place. In 1884 he bought 40 acres, in 1885, 80 acres, and in 1892, 80 more acres, all in the same section. In 1888 he put up a good set of buildings and in time got 125 acres cleared up. There he lived for fifteen years, operating and developing the farm, and successfully carrying on general farming and dairying. In 1903 he bought some lots in the village and built a beautiful modern home, where he has since lived, continuing, however, to operate the farm. In 1915 he pur¬ chased the Amdall Farm, so-called, in Section 14, Dallas Township. In 1918 he put up a fine dairy barn there. It is furnished with the Louden equipment and other modern fixtures. An electric light plant has been installed for both house and barn. This place is occupied by the son-in-law, Vinton -M. Beggs. When Mr. Pecore moved to the village he put up a flour and feed store which he operated until 1920. In 1917 he bought a potato warehouse which he is still managing. He has probably had as active part in the upbuilding of Dallas Village and vicinity as any man living here, and has served in public offices for many years. In 1887 he was elected clerk of Dallas Township and served seven years. In 1894 he was elected assessor and served three years. In 1897 he became chairman of the town board. As such he did the town excellent service, and also had his first experience as a member of the county board. In 1901 he was elected a member of the county board from Dallas Village. In that capacity he has served with much credit at intervals for fourteen years. It is worthy of note that he was the first man to represent Dallas Village on the board after the village was incorporated. At various times he has also served as a member of the village council. He has taken stock in several local enterprises and for several years was a director in the Oak Grove Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Mr. Pecore was married May 9, 1888, at Chetek, Wis., to Jessie Babcock, who was born in Chautauqua County, New York state, June 9, 1866, the daughter of Charles and Charlotte (Walker) Babcock. Mr. and Mrs. Pecore are the parents of three children. Alma M. was born March 11, 1890, and is the wife of Vinton M. Beggs, already mentioned. Elsie R. was born Oct. 11, 1892, and is the wife of John Randall of Dallas Township. Isla F. was born Nov. 13, 1901, and is a stenographer in the Curtis Hotel at Minneapolis.

John O'Flanagan was born in Lakeland, Minn., Oct. 23, 1856, son of John and Sallie (Clark) O'Flanagan. He received his education in Dunn and Bar¬ ron counties and farmed with his father for some years. He also worked in sawmills. In 1879 he bought forty acres and later eighty more in section 33, west, Dallas Township. Of this he cleared ninety-five acres, erected a set of buildings and fences and carried on general farming until March, 1920, when he retired and moved to Dallas. He now rents the farm to his son, Claude F. Mr. O'Flanagan was married Sept. 21, 1879, to Adelia White, who was born April 3, 1862, daughter of Isaiah and Malissa (White) White, farmers of Blue Earth County, Minnesota, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. O'Flanagan have had twelve children: Elsie C. was born April 3, 1881, and died Aug. 4, the same year. Adolphus W. was born May 31, 1882, and is now a Dunn County farmer. Silas E. was born July 16, 1884, and now farms in Prairie Farm Township. Elmer D. was born Feb. 16, 1889, and also farms in Prairie Farm Township. Olive A. was born July 10, 1893, and is now Mrs. Fred Frisle of Dallas. Claude F. was born June 27, 1895, and operates his father's farm. Lyle was born March 15, 1897, and farms in Dallas Township. Grace B. was born July 31, 1899, and died April 8, 1900. Maude E. was born Dec. 15, 1900, and is now Mrs. Edgar Seeger, of Prairie Farm Township. Winnie was born June 21, 1904, and makes her home in Dallas. Esther R. was born July 25, 1905, and is at home. John died in infancy.

John O'Flanagan was born in New Jersey and there married Sallie Clark of Ohio. They came west as young people and lived in Minnesota for a while, afterward moving to Dunn County, Wisconsin. In the early seventies they came to Barron County and settled on a homestead of 160 acres in Section 27, west, Dallas Township, then a wilderness. He cleared entire tract, built log buildings and fences and there lived for twelve years. The end of that period his entire property was swept by fire, entailing its total destruction. He then sold out and bought eighty acres in Section 33, west, this he likewise cleared, erected buildings and fences and there carried on general farming, until his death in 1900. His wife died ten years later. Mr. O'Flanagan was a man of excellent education and taught school for many years, he also served on the school board for a considerable period. In the family there were eight children: Darwin (deceased), Amelia (deceased), John, Napoleon (deceased), Andrew, Claude, Julia and Fidelia. The family faith was at the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Harry McIntyre, proprietor of a harness store and dealer in agricultural implements and machinery, was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 19, 1879, son of Sheldon P. and Jane (Walker) McIntyre, natives respectively of New York and Pennsylvania, who brought him to Chetek, in this county, where he con¬ tinued the schooling that he had started in his native state. From his youth up, he was an expert ball player, and was a member of several amateur teams. In 1899 he became a professional ball player with the Sioux Falls team of the South Dakota League, playing ball in South Dakota in the ball season, and working at his trade as a harness maker the rest of the year. In 1901 he went to Colfax, Wis., where he likewise played ball in the summer and worked at his trade in the winter for two years. Then in 1903 he went to Hudson where he was similarly occupied two more years. In 1905 he returned to Chetek, and for five years had charge* of the harness department of the Chetek Lumber & Supply Co. He started in business for himself at Downing, Wis., in 1910, but eighteen months later, in 1911, came to Dallas, and opened his present store. He carries a general line of leather goods and does harness making and re¬ pairing. He also carries a line of farm implements and machinery valued at $10,000, including the La Crosse tractors. Mr. McIntyre is active in the affairs of the community and has served as one of the village trustees for seven years. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Yeomen. Mr. McIntyre was mar¬ ried Sept. 12, 1900, to Tessie Olinger, born July 26, 1881, daughter of Nicholas and Theresa (Lomiller) Olinger, natives respectively of Germany and Wiscon¬ sin. Mr. Olinger came to America in 1865, and settled at Fond du Lac, this state, where he was in business until 1884, and then going to South Dakota, where he farmed until his death, June 1, 1911, his wife still living in that state. In the Olinger family, there were ten children: Mary (deceased), Anna, Emma, Rose, Tessie, John, Fred, Lewis and George. Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre have three children: Perry, born Feb. 7, 1902, and Charlotte, born Sept. 11, 1904, living with their grandparents in Chetek, and attending the high school there; and Franklin, born Sept. 10, 1906, living at home and attending the Dallas public schools. The family worships at the Methodist Episcopal Church.

John W. Johnson, garage man of Dallas, was born in Norway, June 27, 1881, son of John and Gurena (Ellingson) Wintroen, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1888 and settled in Dallas Township, this county, where they bought 80 acres in Section 10, west. This land they cleared and erected outbuildings and there lived for twenty years, afterward selling to their son, Ellen, and purchasing 73 acres in Section 9, west, Dallas Township, a part of which they cleared and erected a barn and granary. The father died Dec. 22, 1904, and the mother, Oct. 13, 1908. In the family were nine children : Ellen, Gilbert, John W., Andrew, Helena, Mary, Carrie, Julia and Olive. John W. re¬ ceived his education in the district schools and worked for his father until 1897. Then for some years he was employed in lumber and sawmill work in Sawyer County. In 1901 he came back to Dallas and took charge of his father's farm. He went to Duluth in 1905 as an employe of the Duluth & Iron Range Railway Company. In 1906 he became manager of the Anderson Hotel in Dallas Village. Four years later he became manager of the Dallas Warehouse of the M. A. Gedney Pickle Company. He went to California in 1915 and there worked on a fruit farm but the next year returned to Dallas and resumed his employment in the pickle warehouse. In 1919 he formed his present partner¬ ship with Norval Severud in the garage business. His wife, in company with Mrs. Sofus Moe, operates a restaurant in a building which Mr. Johnson pur¬ chased in 1918. Mr. Johnson was married May 24, 1906, to Minnie Bunker, born May 10, 1888, daughter of Peter and Johanna Bunker. Her parents were na¬ tives of Norway, who settled at an early date at Strum, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. From that locality they came to Barron County, in 1887, settling on a farm in Dallas Township. Both have passed away.

Sofas Moe, manager of the Northern Supply Company warehouse of Dal¬ las, was born June 21, 1873, in Norway, son of Iver and Dorothea (Iverson) Moe. He came to America with his parents in 1884 and after attending school in Eau Claire, graduated from the business department of Valparaiso Univer¬ sity at Valparaiso, Ind. In 1900 he and Harry Halverson started a general mercantile store of which, six years later, Mr. Moe became the sole owner. In 1912 he sold out and for a while operated a general store at Eliston, Mont. Then he returned and took up his present employment. In 1915 he bought 95 acres in Sections 14 and 16,. Dallas Township, erected a fine set of buildings and established a dairy farm. He owns all the stock and machinery but rents the place to others. For three years he was secretary and treasurer of the Dallas Co-operative Creamery. In public life he has been town clerk three years and village clerk three years. Mr. Moe was married January 15, 1913, to Anna Granum, who was born May 19, 1884, daughter of Anton and Regneld (Berg) Granum.

Barrney Olson was born in Norway, Oct. 11, 1861, son of Ole and Jennie (Peterson) Christianson. He came to this country with his parents, received his education at Madison, remained with his parents until 1880, and then took up railroading from fiaraboo, Wis., to Harvey Junction, Ill. Later he went west for a year. In 1882 he came to Barron County and worked for J. A. Anderson in the sawmill at Dallas. After two years he went to Iowa and engaged in railroading for a considerable period. In 1891 he came back to Dallas, did farm work for a while and then went west again. In 1900 he located in Dallas per¬ manently. In 1906, while on his way to the pineries, where he was then em¬ ployed, he lost his left leg by slipping between two cars, but in spite of this handicap has forged ahead and is achieving success. Mr. Olson was married Sept. 9, 1881, to Rhoda Jurgeson, who was born Aug. 1, 1851, daughter of George Jurgeson, who brought his family to America in 1852, and settled in Dane County, this state, where he farmed for thirty-four years, later going to Iowa, where he died. Mr. and Mrs. Olson are the parents of three children: John, born Nov. 8, 1885, resides in Dallas. Ira, born Dec. 17, 1887, is a veteran of the World War, having served 23 months in France, on many fronts, with Co. B, 503rd Engineers. Bertha, born July 7, 1891, is the wife of Jean Jozlin, of Madison, Wis.

Edward Dodge, retired farmer, living in Dallas Village, was born in Can¬ ada, Sept. 24, 1851, son of Gabriel and Sarah (Massey) Dodge, natives of Can¬ ada, who came to Manitowoc County, this state, and there died. Edward re¬ ceived his education in Canada and farmed there until 1874, when he came to the United States and settled in Manitowoc County, Wis. Then he went to Winona, Minn., and from there to New Hartford Township, in Winona County, Minn., where he farmed for twenty-five years, on three different farms. In 1899 he came to Barron County and bought 120 acres in Section 9, east, Dallas Township, cleared 20 acres, remodeled the buildings and carried on general farming for four years. Then he sold and bought 320 acres in Sections 29 and 32, West, Dallas Township, and 40 acres in Prairie Farm Township. He im¬ proved this farm, built fences and carried on general farming for three and a half years. Then he sold and bought 200 acres in Section 34, west, Dallas Township. In 1912 he came to Dallas and lived in the village three years, but in 1916, bought 80 acres in Section 28, west, Dallas Township, which he cleared and improved to some extent. In 1919 he retired and moved to Dallas