Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 39 of 46)

Emil A. Vergin, who ranks well among the leading men of Dallas Town¬ ship, was born in Germany, June 7, 1871, the son of Albert and Hermenia (Henrich) Vergin. He was ten years old when the parents brought him to this township. Here he was reared to farm pursuits, attending the district school of the neighborhood and working at home with his parents. In 1899 he bought 80 acres of wild land in section 20, Dallas Township, just across the road west of his father's place. He cleared and broke thirty acres and fenced the entire eighty. Later he bought 20 acres of timber land in section 19 in the same township, thus making him 100 acres in all. He has put up a good set of buildings, with many modern conveniences, including a Delco lighting system. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairy¬ ing. The place is well equipped with tools, implements and machinery and he has a good herd of graded Durham cattle and full blooded Duroc Jersey swine. Mr. Vergin's business holdings include stock in a packing plant at New Richmond, Wis. He has taken a deep interest in the educational affairs of the community and from 1905 to 1912 served with credit as treasurer of his school district. Mr. Vergin is well known throughout this part of the county. He has ever stood firmly for what he has believed to be the best interests of the community and he enjoys the respect and confidence of his fellow men. He was married Jan. 17, 1899, to Mary Beisswanger, who was born in Dunn County, this state, July 2, 1878, the daughter of Gottlieb and Maria (Chole) Beisswanger, natives of Germany, both now deceased. Mrs. Vergin passed away Oct. 14, 1918. She was a loving wife, an affectionate and understanding mother, a good friend and a kindly neighbor, and her loss is sincerely mourned. Mr. and Mrs. Vergin had seven children: Edward A. was born Jan. 19, 1900, and is an automobile man in Barron. Elmer E. was born June 9, 1902, and operates a cream route out of Ridgeland. Lester H. was born Sept. 2, 1904. Ernest G. was born Dec. 26, 1906. Oval E. was born April 19, 1909. Ethel A. was born Nov. 12, 1911. Raymond F. was born Oct. 17, 1914.

Henry C. Wiger, M. D., successful practicing physician and president of the village of Dallas, is a prominent citizen, enjoys the respect and esteem of his fellow man and has a large practice in village and country. He was born in Fillmore County, Minn., Nov. 4, 1883, son of Ole and Gurrie (Erickson) Wiger, natives of Norway, who came to America in the late forties and settled in Rock County, Wis., going from there to Fillmore County, Minn., where they bought 240 acres and developed a good farm. Ole Wiger, who spent eleven years in the mines in California, died Jan. 27, 1898. His wife now lives with her son, the doctor. In the family there were seven children: Nicolai, Clara, George, Henry C., Christopher, Wilhelm and Emma. Henry C. received his early education in the district schools and in the Kasson High School and attended Carlton College at Northfield, Minn., for one year, and the State University of Iowa at Iowa City for one year. He received his medical degree from Marquette University at Milwaukee in 1915 and at once took up the practice of his profession in Dallas. Fraternally, he is a Blue Lodge Mason and his faith is of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Dr. Wiger was married May 16, 1917, to Agnes Jacobson, daughter of Knute and Gurina (Birkeland) Jacobson, natives respectively of Norway and Iowa, now living in Dallas Township. Dr. and Mrs. Wiger have one daughter, Elaine, born April 16, 1918, and one son, Henry, born Jan. 17, 1921.

Peter Kessler was born in Germany and there married Susan Thousand. They came to America and located on a farm in Dane County, Wis., where they lived for many years. In 1898 they came to Barron County and settled in Dallas Township, where they successfully farmed until 1916, when they retired and moved to the village of Dallas. Mr. Kessler was a hard working, Godfearing citizen and his death, Aug. 18, 1918, was sincerely mourned. His wife now makes her home in the village of Dallas with her daughter, Eliza¬ beth. Mr. and Mrs. Kessler were the parents of five children: Henry (de¬ ceased), Mary (deceased), Elizabeth, Anna and Nicholas (deceased).

Philip Winterwerber, now living retired in a pretty home in Dallas Village, after a busy life filled with hard work and worthy endeavor, is a splendid example of those men who have come from the old country with no resources except their native ability and their capacity for strenuous labor and have carved for themselves a place among the successful men in this new country of boundless opportunity. He was born in Germany, Feb. 15, 1859, son of George and Elizabeth (Fuhr) Winterwerber, and was there well educated. As a youth he worked with civil engineers for some time and then served three years in the regular army. In 1883 he came to America, and after landing in New York found his way to Madison, this state. For several years thereafter he was variously employed, mostly at farm labor. In 1896 he came to Barron County and bought 80 acres in section 17, west, Dallas Township. He cleared and stumped forty acres and built a complete set of buildings and fences. There he carried on- general farming until 1917, with the exception of three years when he lived on his father-in-law's farm in section 20, west, Dallas Township, 80 acres of which his wife inherited. Mr. Winterwerber was un¬ usually successful in his operations and was at one time owner of 240 acres. He had the ability to get the most out of his farms and his stock, he was a good buyer and a good seller, and while generous in the support of public ventures was shrewd and frugal in the management of his own affairs. In 1917 he retired and moved to the village of Dallas, where he purchased a comfortable residence, where he and his good wife will spend the afternoon of life surrounded by the respect and esteem of their friends. While in the township, Mr. Winterwerber served on the school board for six years, and he is the present assessor of the village. He and his good wife are ardent sup¬ porters of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Winterwerber was married April 10, 1890, to Anna Kessler, daughter of Peter and Susan (Thousand) Kessler, and this union has been blessed with three children: Fred was born Jan. 26, 1891, and is now in Chicago; Gertrude was born Aug. 2, 1895, and is a telephone operator in Minneapolis. Pauline was born Sept. 7, 1899, and is now accountant in the Bank of Dallas.

John A. Lentz, now living retired at Ridgeland, for many years an extensive farmer of Dallas Township, was born in Germany, April 11, 1845, there attended school and was reared to farm pursuits. In 1883 he came to America and found his way directly to Barron County. Here he bought 160 acres of railroad land in section 28, Dallas Township. Later he bought and sold various tracts, and at one time owned nearly 600 acres. In all, he erected three different sets of farm buildings and cleared over 200 acres of land. The German Lutheran Church and cemetery in section 29 are located on two acres of land which he donated. For two years he served on the town board and for many years he was an efficient member of the school board of his district. In 1908 he retired, and in 1914 he moved to Ridgeland, where he now lives. Mr. Lentz was married Jan. 5, 1869, to Caroline Radtke, who was born in Germany on March 5, 1845, the daughter of John and Wilhelmina (Jalke) Radtke, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Lentz have six children: August, John C., Otelia, Clara, Fred and Ernest.

John C. Lentz, a successful farmer of sections 21, 28 and 29, Dallas Township, was born in Germany, Sept. 26, 1879, the son of John A. and Caroline (Radtke) Lentz, who brought him to this township, directly from Germany, in 1883. He was reared in this township, attended the district schools and learned farming from his father. For one year he was in the meat business at Rhinelander, in Oneida County, this state, and for two years did railroad work with that place as his headquarters. In 1904 he purchased his present place of 140 acres. He has put up an excellent set of buildings and has cleared a part of the land. Here he carries on general farming on a profitable scale and has a good herd of Red Durham cattle and a drove of' full blooded Duroc Jersey swine. In public life Mr. Lentz has taken the interest of a good citizen and has dohe good service for one year as a member of the town board. Mr. Lentz was married at Dallas, June 1, 1904, to Lena Dietert, who was born in Dallas Township, Feb. 13, 1893, the daughter of William and Wilhelmina (Blake) Dietert. Mr. and Mrs. Lentz are the parents of three children: Lydia M., born May 9, 1905; Norman B., born Aug. 2, 1906; Woodrow W., born March 17, 1918. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church.

Fred Link, an enterprising farmer of sections 31 and 32, Dallas Township, was born in Spring Valley, Pierce County, Wis., Nov. 15, 1891, the son of Herman and Kate (Young) Link. These good people were born in Germany, came to America in 1888, landed in New York, spent a short time in Mil¬ waukee and reached Pierce County, in this state, in 1885. There they bought 160 acres which they improved into a good farm. In 1901 they sold out and came to Barron County, where they bought 180 acres in sections 81 and 32, Dallas Township, west. They improved the buildings, cleared 100 acres and there lived until 1915, when they sold to their son, Fred, and moved to Ridge¬ land, where they have a pleasant home, and where they are prominent and respected people. In the family there were four children : Mina, wife of Henry Frisle of Prairie Farm Township; Hilda, wife of Thomas Blyton of Sheriden Township, Dunn County, Wis.; Fred, who owns the home farm; and Gertie, the wife of Arthur Fuller of Dallas Township. Fred received his education in the school at Ridgeland and learned farming from his father. In 1910, when but nineteen years of age, he rented the farm and in 1915 he bought it. He has continued the improvements started by his father, and in 1916 put up a barn, machine shed, granary and other buildings. The barn is 36 by 90 feet, with full equipment and furnished with Hudson equipment. The Lally lighting system has been installed in the house, barn and yards. Mr. Link successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of graded Shorthorns and a good drove of Duroc-Jersey swine. He is the present clerk of his school district and has previously served as treasurer. He has also done good work as road commissioner of the township. Mr. Link was married in Prairie Farm Township, June 9, 1915, to Inga Jorstad, who was born May 15, 1898, at Fort Scott, Kans., the daughter of John and Sophia (Jorstad) Westerhouse. Her parents died when she was a child and she was adopted by her uncle, Ole Jorstad. Mr. and Mrs. Link have one son, G. Weston, born March 6, 1916. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

William J. Lawrence, an energetic farmer of section 17,* east, Dallas Township, was born in Clinton, Bigstone County, Minn., June 6, 1892, the son of Albert and Mary (Hunter) Lawrence, natives of Michigan, and descended from early American families. The mother died in 1896 and the father later married Anna Holten. In 1902 he brought the family to Sheriden Township, Dunn County, and settled on the farm where he now lives. William J. was brought to this part of the state by his father and was educated in the public schools of Dunn and Barron Counties. He did farm work at home and in the neighborhood for several years. In 1914 he rented a farm from William Black, in Dallas Township, Barron County. In 1917 he bought 80 acres in section 17, east, Dallas Township. He renovated and repaired the buildings and has continued to develop the land. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of cattle headed by a pure blooded Holstein sire. His financial holdings include stock in the Dallas Telephone Co. He is getting a good start in life and is a popular man with all who know him. Mr. Lawrence was married May 26, 1917, to Hilda Huseth, who was born in Maple Grove Township, May 1, 1891, the daughter of Halver and Isabelle (Granum) Huseth, of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence have one daughter, Doris, born Dec. 19, 1918.

Edward D. Martin, an enterprising farmer of section 32, Dallas Township, west, was born at Plymouth, Ind., Oct. 1, 1864, the son of John and Anna (Dawson) Martin, natives of Indiana, both now deceased. He received his education in the district schools of Miami County, Ind., and learned farming from his father. His young manhood was spent farming in his native state. In 1890 he came to Barron County and purchased 80 acres in section 32. A few years later he purchased 80 acres more, making a total of 160 acres of good land. He has put up a set of good buildings, cleared some of the land and built up a fine place. Here he carries on general farming and dairying. He is a solid, substantial man of real worth, and is held in high esteem by all who know him. He takes pride in his home, his family and his farm, and has met with a good degree of success in life. Mr. Martin was married April 3, 1896, to Agnes Frizel, who was born in Barron County, Wis., and died July 14, 1916. This union was blessed with three children: Frances was born May 1, 1903 ; Edward was born May 31, 1907, and Floyd was born Oct. 18, 1910. Mr. Martin was married May 19, 1919, to Mrs. Viola (Mason) Kallicut, the widow of Filander Kallicut, and born June 8, 1859, the daughter of James and Olive (Austin) Rhoades. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Gilbert Gilbertson, a progressive farmer of section 33, west, Dallas Township, was born in Norway, Feb. 11, 1864, the son of Gilbert and Mary (Engebretson) Gunderson, both now deceased. He was educated in his native land, and as a young man worked in an iron foundry and for a time had charge of a large farm there. In 1902 he came to America, and for a while worked in Peterson's Nursery in Chicago. That fall he came to Barron County and bought 40 acres in section 9, Dallas Township. A short time later he sold that and bought half of his present place. Later he bought the other half, making him a good farm of 80 acres. He has put up a good set of buildings and has broken about 25 acres. Here he carries on general farming and dairying. He is a hard working, industrious man, who takes great pride in his farm and in his family, and he is held in the highest respect by all who know him. Mr. Gilbertson was married Oct. 16, 1892, to Olive Olson, who was born in Norway, Aug. 1, 1864, the daughter of Ole and Antoinette (Larson) Olson, both now deceased. This union has been blessed with four children: George O., Agnes (first), Agnes and Geneva. George O., a veteran of the World War, now deceased, was born Dec. 8, 1893, studied in the district schools and graduated from the engineering course of the Southern Minnesota College at Austin. May 4, 1917, he enlisted at Leeds, S. D., and was sent to Camp Greene, N. C. He served successively with Company H, Eighty-sixth Infantry, Forty-second Division; Headquarters Company, 147th Field Artillery, and Company H, Fifty-fifth Field Artillery. He saw active duty in France, and died of the influenza at Brest on Jan. 9, 1919. Agnes (first) was born March 17, 1897, and died May 9, 1899. Agnes was born June 19, 1899, and is the wife of Otto

Opheim of Jackson County, Minn. Geneva was born Dec. 2, 1902, and is attending the Barron County Training School at Rice Lake. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Franklin Mizer, now deceased, for over twenty-five years an honored and respected citizen of Dallas Township, who built up one of the good faiths of his neighborhood, was born in Ohio, Oct. 1, 1855, the son of William and Catherine Mizer. He received his education in his native state, and as a youth learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for many years. He deter¬ mined, however, to make farming his life work, so in 1891 he came to Barron County and bought 40 acres in section 7, Dallas Township, west. He built a good set of buildings himself and cleared up about half the land. There he carried on general farming and dairying. After a useful and well spent life, he died March 14, 1917. He was a hard-working man and a good citizen, faithful to every duty of life, kindly in his home and among his neighbors, and he was held in the highest esteem and affection. Mr. Mizer was married July 18, 1877, to Lydia Whetsol, who was born in Ohio, Nov. 28, 1860, the daughter of Joseph and Martha (Jessip) Whetsol, natives of Ohio, and both of whom are now deceased. This union has been blessed with six- children: Manuel T. was born Nov. 1,1878, and died March 23, 1921. Martha was born Jan. 3, 1881, and died March 27, 1884. Mary was born April 21, 1884, and is the wife of John Milliser of Virginia, Minn. Albert was born Nov. 5, 1886, and farms in Dallas Township. Walter was born Sept. 17, 1889. Nora G. was born Oct. 25, 1894, and died May 18, 1901. Walter, who now operates the farm for his mother, was born in Wabasha County, Minn., came here as an infant, attended the district schools, learned farming from his father and has continued to remain on the home place. He is an energetic man of modern and progressive ideas and is well liked throughout the community. He is carrying on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of Jerseys headed by a full blooded sire. He is a stockholder in the Fourtowns Cheese Factory and is also inter¬ ested in other local enterprises. The family faith is that of the United Brethren Church.

Harley E. McNeal, who ranks well among the representative men of Dallas Township, was born in the township where he still lives, March 28, 1880, the son of David H. and Anna (Sims) McNeal, natives of Ohio, who came to Wisconsin in 1878 and settled on the line between Dallas Township, Barron County, and Wilson Township, Dunn County, the farm and residence being in Dunn County. He put up a good set of other buildings, cleared up a part of the land and continued to reside there until his death, Feb. 10, 1920, after which his wife took up her home with the son, Harley E. The other two children in the family were Nathan, now of Ridgeland, and Birdie, now the wife of William Townson of Cameron. Harley E. attended the district schools and learned farming from his father. He is a man of considerable mechanical ability, and for some years operated threshing machines and sawmills in Barron, Bayfield and Douglas Counties. In 1914 he bought 80 acres in section 20, east, Dallas Township. He has repaired the buildings he found on the place and he has continued the clearing and breaking of the land. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd of Holsteins headed by a grade sire. He is doing well with his work and is already making good strides on the road to success. Fraternally, he is a member of the Prairie Farm Camp, No. 6612, M. W. A. Mr. McNeal was married Dec. 30, 1913, to Mabel L. Knapthon, who was born at Ogema, Wis., Feb. 9, 1889, the daughter of Abraham L. and Mary (Holcomb) Knapthon, the former of whom has been for many years engaged in the lumber business at Ridgeland, this state, and the latter of whom died in 1904. In the Knapthon family there were five children: Eldred C., Mabel L., Norma J., Nellie A. and Zerpha. Mr. and Mrs. McNeal have a daughter, Donella I., born Nov. 29, 1914. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Martin A. McKee, prosperous barber of Dallas Village, was born in Fulton County, Indiana, Sept. 19, 1873, son of Martin and Martha (Ellison) McKee, who are appropriately mentioned elsewhere in this work. Martin A. received his early education in the district schools of his native county, and then was connected with the lumber business for a while working in a lath and shingle mill and loading cord wood. In 1888 he came to Barron and after engaging as a barber for a while, became partner with his brother, William, in a shop of their own. In 1900 he came to Dallas and opened his present shop. He owns the building and a residence in the south part of the village. His shop is a model in every* respect and the two chairs are kept constantly busy. Mr. McKee is well liked in the community and in 1919 was elected a member of the village council. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and in politics is a strong Republican. Mr. McKee was married April 26, 1893 to Stella Durrin, daughter of Warren and Nancy (Hirschey) Durrin, and this union has been blessed with three children: Naoma, born Aug. 9, 1894, now Mrs. Henry Nutzhorn of Canada; Isabelle, born April 27, 1898; and Melvin, born Jan. 17, 1902, now attending the Normal school at River Falls, Wis. Warren Durrin, father of Mrs. McKee, was born in Cleveland, 0., and his wife in Hartland, Wis. They lived for many years in Minnesota and Iowa. In 1873 they went to Wilson, Wis., and later to Woodville, Wis. Mr. Durrin died there Sept. 25, 1901, and his wife now lives with her daughter, Mrs. C. B. Hart, in Tacoma, Wash. In the Durrin family there were eleven children: Louis, Lena (deceased), Verner (deceased), Estella, George, Har¬ riet, Laura, Jennie, Warren (deceased), Loren and Lottie.

Iver Moe, retired farmer living in Dallas Village, was born in Norway May 8, 1843, and as a young man became a fisherman. In 1880 he came to America and located at Eau Claire, this state, where he worked in the build¬ ing trades. He came to Barron County in 1891 and bought 40 acres in Section

11, west, Dallas Township. He renovated the house, erected a barn and out¬ buildings, and there successfully farmed until 1906 when he sold and moved to the village where he now lives. He was married Nov. 13, 1869 in Norway, to Dorthea Evenson, who died Nov. 23, 1889. She was the mother of four children: Sofus, born June 21, 1873, now in Dallas; James M., born March

12, 1874, now in northern Minnesota; John, who was born May 5, 1875, died July 25, 1881; and Elizabeth, who was born Aug. 29, 1879, and died Aug. 21, 1881. Nov. 26, 1899, Mr. Moe married Ingebrecht Holden, who was born in Nor¬ way July 8, 1860, daughter of Erick and Eliza (Elemon) Holden, who came from Norway in 1871, and located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, where they were respected farmers until their death, the father dying June 9, 1882, and the mother Nov. 9, 1901. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Samuel Sigler, for some fifteen years a resident of Maple Grove Town¬ ship, was born in Ohio, and as a young man went to Indiana, where he mar¬ ried Jennie Yarwood, a native of New York state. In 1876 he brought his family to Wisconsin and settled on a tract of land in Dunn County. After eleven years spent in developing a farm there, he came to Barron County and settled in Maple Grove Township in 1887. Here he farmed until 1903. He was a hard working, industrious farmer, who made and kept friends, and was a good neighbor and good citizen in every respect, well liked by all who knew him. In 1903 he went back to Indiana. From there he went to Arkan¬ sas and spent a few years. He now lives at Shipshewana, Lagrange County, Indiana. By his first wife, Jennie Yarwood, he has four children: Eliza, Lydia, Mary and Edward. She died in 1881. Later he married Jennie Kin¬ caid by whom he has three children; Nora and Dora (twins), and Jennie.

A. Bert Massie, an enterprising farmer of Dallas Township, is a native of this county, born on the father's farm in Section 19, east, Dallas Township, Aug. 31, 1877, the son of Benjamin and Hannah (Sims) Massie. He was reared on the home place, attended district school, and learned farming from his father. In 1905 he rented the second of his father's two farms, consisting of 160 acres, and in 1908 he bought it. In 1917 he sold this to his brother-in-law, Edward Sigler, with whom he made his home till Aug. 31, 1921, when he mar¬ ried Laurie M. Jones, daughter of Joseph and Lottie (Richardson) Jones, farmers of Richland County, Wisconsin. Her father is now deceased and her mother later married Enoch Gray who now lives in Dovre Township. Mr. Massie some time after selling his farm to his brother-in-law, bought 80 acres in Section 19. Of this farm he has cleared 25 acres, and he is erecting buildings and gradually developing the place. He is one of the well-liked men of the township. Energetic and active, he is prominent in social activities and is a good citizen in every respect.

Edward Massie, a modern fanner of Section 20, east, Dallas Township, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, Dec. 21, 1872, the son of Benjamin and Hannah (Sims) Massie, who brought him to this township in 1874. Here he was reared and educated and learned farming from his father. In 1887 he and his brother, Gomer R., bought their father's original homestead. In 1900 he sold out to his brother and purchased his present farm. To the develop¬ ment and operation of this place he has since devoted his attention. He has renovated the house and improved the buildings and cleared an additional 20 acres of land. He has put up a barn and furnished it with full Louden equipment. Both house and barn are lighted by electricity and supplied with running water. Mr. Massie has been active in public affairs and has served as a member of the town board. He is a stockholder in the Dallas Telephone Co. He is successfully carrying on general farming along the latest approved lines, and is a man of influence and standing in the community. Mr. Massie was married Dec. 16, 1900 to Mary Sigler, who was born in Lagrange County, Indiana, Aug. .24, 1874, daughter of Samuel and Jennie (Yarwood) Sigler. Mr. and Mrs. Massie have four children: Velma E., born Dec. 18, 1901, who is teaching at Winters, Wis.; Phoebe W., born May 16, 1904, who is attending the Wisconsin State Normal School at Eau Claire, Wis.; Joseph F., born June 8, 1906, who is working on the home farm, and Wayne E., born Dec. 8, 1911, who is making a good record at school.

Gunder A. Lee, farmer, Section 15, west, Dallas Township, and for twenty-five years flour mill operator at Dallas Village, was born in Norway, Oct. 17, 1845, son of Amond and Inga (Nelson) Lee, natives of Norway, where they spent the whole of their lives. Gunder A. received his early edu¬ cation in Norway and farmed there until coming to America in 1868. He settled in New York City, where he remained three years, and in 1871 located in Winona County, Minnesota, for five years, working first in the rural dis¬ tricts and then at Dover and St. Charles. In 1877 he came to Dunn County, this state, and took a homestead of a quarter section, of which he cleared twelve acres, built a log house and barn and carried on farming until 1890, when he came to Dallas and took charge of a flour mill. After conducting the mill a quarter of a century, he started farming on his present place. Mr. Lee was married June 14, 1870 to Anna Simonson, daughter of Simon and Pennelia Simonson. She died in 1911. She was a good wife and mother, and her death was sincerely mourned by her large family and by her large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lee were the parents of nine children: Anna, now Mrs. Halvor Larson of Barron Township; Olaf, now of Dallas Town¬ ship; Sophia, Lena, Simon and Carl, all dead; Otto, now of Rice Lake; Ole of Dallas, and Carl of Dallas. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Luth¬ eran Church.

Carl Lee, garage man of Dallas, was born in the village where he now lives, May 9, 1891, and was here reared and educated, working in his father's mill and on his father's farm. He enlisted April 1, 1917, at Hudson, Wis., in Company C, Third Wisconsin National Guards, and was afterward transferred to Company C, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division. He trained at Camp McArthur, Waco, Texas, landed in France April 10, 1918, and saw active service at Cha- teau Thierry and in the Argonne. He was wounded at Chateau Thierry on Aug. 1, 1918, and was at Base Hospital No. 6, in France, three months. In all he was in the service twenty-five months. He was discharged at Camp Grant May 21, 1919, and at once returned to his anxious family and friends. He is now connected with the Ellfson Garage. He was married Dec. 12, 1913, to Tilda Redding, who died Aug. 10, 1914, leaving a son, Sherold J., born Aug. 9, 1914, now with his cousin in Otter Creek Township, Dunn County, Wis.

Alfred B. Finley, educator and farmer, second county superintendent of Barron County schools, ninth county superintendent of Dunn County schools, was born in Pennsylvania, July 30, 1846, the son of Francis and Margaret Finley, who brought him to Green County, this state, in 1863, and to Rusk Prairie, Dunn County, this state, in 1863. In 1867 he purchased 100 acres in Section 32, and 80 acres in Section 31, Dallas Township, this county, and built a log cabin on it, being the first settler in the southwestern part of the town¬ ship. To this place he devoted his spare time, and gradually built up a good place. In the meantime he was devoting most of his time to educational work. He taught his first term in the fall of 1866 and was thereafter connected with the schools of this part of the state for nearly forty years. In this capacity he met with greatest success and his work left an impress on the educational system of this region and on the characters of the children, that will remain for many generations. A man of superior attainments, and broad reading, he thoroughly understood child nature, he knew the needs and circumstances of the children of pioneers who were struggling to establish their homes in the wilderness, and he was possessed of an enthusiasm and idealism which inspired the children to their best work. In 1872-73 he was at the head of the Barron County schools, and in 1882-83 and '84 at the head of the Dunn County schools. The log house built on his land was also used as the first schoolhouse of this district. The building is still standing on the home farm and is now 62 years old. For many years he was a justice of the peace in Dallas Township. After a useful life, worthily spent in the interests of humanity, he died April 28, 1918. He had the respect and confidence of all his fellow citizens. He was a man of high principles and staunch character, and his influence was ever for the good. His good wife, Laura Shepard, a native of Wisconsin, is living on the homestead, with their only son, Chester G.

Chester G. Finley, veteran of the World War, postman and farmer, was born on the farm where he now lives, in Sections 31 and 32, Dallas Township, July 26, 1892, and attended the public schools. He also attended the Barron High School. He learned farming from his father and now manages the home place for his mother. He thoroughly understands his business, he is active and energetic, he is a leader among the young people in the neighborhood, and he is already well along the road to success. He carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of graded Holsteins. May 16, 1921, he was ap¬ pointed rural mail carrier out of Ridgeland, and attends to the duties of that position while still looking after the farm. Mr. Finley was inducted into the United States service at Barron, Sept. 19, 1917, and trained at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., with Co. F, 341st Inf., 86th Division. Equipped for overseas duty at Camp Upton, L. I., he landed at Liverpool, Sept. 21, 1918, and at Bor¬ deaux on Oct. 1, 1918. He was transferred to Co. I, 129th Inf., 33rd Division, and saw active service in the Meuse-Argonne and the Metz sectors. He was also with the American Army of Occupation in Luxemburg. Upon his return he landed in the States, May 22, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Grant on June 6, 1919. He was married Dec. 26, 1919, to Frances Eley, who was born at Leetmasters, Penn., Aug. 23, 1900, daughter of Samuel and Anna (Reecher) Eley, both natives of that state, and both now living at Freeport, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Finley have one son, Richard G., born Oct. 24, 1920.

Thomas Lystie, who lived in Barron County for over thirty years and de¬ veloped four different farms here, was a shrewd and prudent man who quietly went his way in life, doing his duty as he saw it, and devoting his every energy to his farm work and to the rearing of his large family. He was born in Norway, June 9, 1845, attended school there, and was reared to farm pur¬ suits. In 1868 he came to America and located at Green County, Wis. In 1879 he came to Barron County. Here he successfully owned three different farms in Maple Grove and Dallas townships. In 1893 he bought a fourth farm of 80 acres in Section 1, Dallas Township. Here he built a house and a log barn, and cleared up about half the land, and successfully farmed until his death, May 28, 1911. Since then the widow has carried on the farm, assisted by her children. She is a capable woman, a faithful mother and a good neigh¬ bor, and is liked by all who know her. Mr. Lystie was married Jan. 1, 1873, in Green County, Wis., to Isabelle Thorson, who was left an orphan in early life. Mr. and Mrs. Lystie had nine children. Hannah was born Dec. 12, 1873, And is the wife of Henry Johnson, of Oak Grove Township. John was born Jan. 11, 1875, and farms in Dallas Township. Clara was born Aug. 13, 1877, and is the wife of Halver Bakken, of Maple Grove Township. Thomas was born April 12, 1880. Thelma was born April 6, 1882, and died in 1885. Hulbert was born Sept. 26, 1883. Jacob was born July 30, 1891. Inga was born Sept. 27, 1893, and is the wife of Anton Oshaug, of Maple Grove Township. Robert was born Nov. 30, 1898. Thomas is a farmer in Maple Grove Township; Jacob is in New Richmond, and Albert and Robert are on the home farm. All are energetic, hard-working men, good citizens and good farmers, and are highly esteemed throughout the community. All are getting a good start in life, and all are deeply interested in the welfare of the town and county.

Elmer P. Rudy, of the firm of Goss & Rudy, blacksmiths, at Dallas, was born at Stevens Point, Wis., April 12, 1890, son of John and Anna (Hermundson) Rudy. The father was born in Indiana and spent many years farming in Buffalo County, Wis., with a short interval at Stevens Point. In 1920 he sold out and moved to Eau Claire, Wis., where he now lives. The children of John Rudy, by his first wife, were: Mary, George, John, Willie (deceased), Elmer P. and Ella (twins), of whom Ella is deceased, Clarence and Clara (twins), of whom Clara is deceased, and Bennie. John Rudy's children by his second wife were: Theodore, Mabel, Myrtle, Lillie (deceased), Norman, Alver, James, Don¬ ald (deceased) and Henry. Elmer P. Rudy lost his mother when he was nine years old. He received his education in his native county and farmed until 1911, when he went to Independence, Wis., where he learned the blacksmith trade. In 1913 he rented a shop at Eleva, Wis., and a year later came to Dallas in the employ of August Brotin. In 1915 he went to Barron and worked for O. G. Klein for six months and then came back to Dallas and with Stein Ulberg bought out his former employer. This partnership continued until Aug. 23, 1920, when Mr Ulberg was bought out by Ralph W. Goss. The young men do general horseshoeing and repair work and have built up a good trade. Fra¬ ternally, Mr. Rudy is a member of the Beavers. Mr. Rudy was married June 21, 1911, to Sena Severson, daughter of Andrew Severson, who came to Amer¬ ica from Norway in the early eighties and located in Trempealeau County, Wis. In the Severson family there were twelve children, of whom there are six living: Steen, Bessie, Gilbert and Andrew (twins), Otto and Sena. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy are the parents of four children: Arvilla, born May 11, 1912; Everett, born Nov. 13, 1914; Ancel, born March 26, 1917; and Curtis, born Sept. 26, 1920.

Louis Holt, a prominent citizen living on Section 13, west, Dallas Town¬ ship, is one of the best known men in this part of the county. He came here from Eau Claire, this state, in 1888, and took up his home at Dallas, where he lived until 1901, when he moved onto his present farm of 40 acres, which he had purchased in 1897. For some years he worked in the sawmills at Dallas. He was a skilled and faithful workman, and had the respect of his fellows and the confidence of his employers. For some time he operated the stage from Chetek to Dallas and Prairie Farm, before the railroad came through. He was also a transfer contractor and hauled most of the stone which went into the foundations of many of the early buildings in Dallas. He built up a wide acquaintance, and from time to time, as opportunity presented, made some profitable real estate deals, buying, holding and selling. At one time he owned 400 acres, in addition to the lots on which his pleasant cottage in Dallas Vil¬ lage was erected. For fifteen years he bought and sold cattle, and in this capacity did much to build up Barron County herds, and to find a market for Barron County cattle, thus giving an impetus to Barron County agriculture. In all these various lines of endeavor, he came in contact with many people, and his genial disposition and honest dealing made him friends among all whom he met. His farm has been his hobby, he took pride in developing it into a good place, and he still has a comfortable home there, and continues to do a little work about the garden, though he is practically retired from farm work. As a leader among his fellowmen, it is natural that he should have been called to considerable public service. Since 1914 he has done excellent work as president of the Dallas Telephone Co. For four years he was a mem¬ ber of the county weed commission. He was also a valued member of the school board of his district for several terms. In addition to this he has served on numerous committees and delegations, especially during the war. Mr. Holt was born in Norway, April 4, 1861, the son of Martin and Mary (Lar¬ son) Martinson, both natives of that country and both now deceased. He was reared and educated in his native land, and did farm work there for several years. For a time he was yardman for a prominent physician. In 1888 he came to America and lived a few months at Eau Claire, this state, before coming to Barron County. Mr. Holt was married in 1884, to Carrie A. Christianson, who was born in Norway, July 14, 1861, the daughter of Christian and Martha (Hal¬ verson) Hanson, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Holt are the parents of ten children. Christ M. was born April 9, 1885, and is a carpenter, living in Iowa. Hans was born Dec. 22, 1887, and is foreman in a car shop in Duluth, Minn. Mary C. was born March 29, 1889, and is the wife of Emery Arnold, of Crosby, Minn. Lottie E. was born Feb. 19, 1891. Clara was born Nov. 9, 1892, and is the wife of Louis Halverson. Inga was born March 26, 1895, and is the wife of Roy Sugrue, of Crosby, Minn. Hannah was born Feb. 14, 1898, and is the wife of Leonard Revord. Sirn was born Nov. 25, 1900. Oscar was born April 1, 1903. Hilda A. was born Nov. 9, 1906. The family faith is that of the Nor¬ wegian Lutheran Church.

Erick Huseth, an early settler, now living on Section 11, Dallas Township, was born in Norway, May 30, 1855, the son of Erick and Julia (Knutson) Huseth, natives of that country. The good parents brought the family to America in 1874, and took a homestead in Dane County, this state. From there, in 1874, they came to Barron County, and took a homestead of 80 acres in Sec¬ tion 12, Maple Grove Township. There they erected a set of buildings, cleared up the land and developed a good place. In due time they retired and moved to Dallas Village, where he died in 1910, and she in 1908. In the family there were six children: Halver (deceased), Inga, Erick, Barbara, Bert and Isabelle. The subject of this sketch attended school in his native country and for a while in Dane County, this state. He thoroughly learned farming from his father, and assisted in developing the farm in Section 12, Dallas Township, to which he was brought in 1874. He experienced all the privations and hardships of pioneer life, and saw the county grow from a lumber region, with a few scat¬ tered villages, a few lumber camps and the beginnings of a few farms, into a fertile stretch of profitable agricultural land, and flourishing cities. In 1880 he started out for himself and purchased 80 acres of wild land in Section 10, Dallas Township. To the improving, developing and cultivation of this place, he devoted nearly forty years. He cleared and fenced nearly all the land and put up a good set of buildings. His years of hard work, intelligent effort and industrious application, resulted in success, and he became one of the leading men of his community. In the fall of 1919 he retired, rented the farm to his son, Edward, and bought a pleasant home in Rice Lake. But he did not care for city life, he longed for the scenes in which he had spent so many busy years, and so he sold the city property and purchased 40 acres in Section 11, Dallas Township. There he plans to spend the remainder of his life, partly in retirement, but still doing such farm work as he cares to. Mr. Huseth was married Oct. 16, 1880, to Julia Amundson, who was born in Norway, the daugh¬ ter of Knute and Rena Amundson. She died June 15, 1904. Their union was blessed with seven children: Edward, born March 25, 1886; Conrad, born Dec. 13, 1888; Gustave, born Jan. 25, 1892; Oscar, born May 15, 1894; Rudolph, born April 7, 1896; Palma, born July 7, 1898; and Melvin, born Aug. 19, 1900. On May 18, 1907, Mr. Huseth married Bertha Johnson, who was born in Norway, Dec. 16, 1881, and the daughter of Iver and Caroline (Olson) Johnson, both now deceased. This union has been blessed with four children: Carlton, born June 8, 1910; Verna, born Sept. 22, 1913; Eunice, born May 22, 1916; and Jane, born Jan. 3, 1921. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Louis Handorf, a leading farmer of Section 31, Dallas Township, is a na¬ tive of this state, born in Dunn County, Feb. 21, 1874, the son of William J. and Hannah (Hintz) Handorf, natives of Germany. These good people came to America in 1868, and settled near Menomonie, in this state, where he did farm work for several years. In 1876 he bought 160 acres of wild land in Sec¬ tion 31, Dallas Township, this county, put up a log cabin and started to break the land. As time passed he built up a good place, erected a suitable set of buildings, and cleared eighty acres. In 1894 he retired but continued to make his home on the place with his son, Louis, until his death, June 29, 1912. His wife died June 26, 1919. In the family there were five children: Sophia (de¬ ceased), Dora, August, Anna (deceased), and Louis. Louis came to this place with his parents, attended the district school of the neighborhood, learned farming from his father, and assisted him in developing the farm. In 1894 he bought the place, and has since successfully conducted it. To the original he has added 40 acres more, so that he now has a good farm of 200 acres, one of the best in the neighborhood. He has erected a new set of buildings, includ¬ ing a pleasant house and a barn, 30 by 70 feet, and he has also cleared up thirty additional acres. He carries on general farming and dairying and has a good herd of Holsteins, headed by a full-blooded sire. His financial holdings in¬ clude stock in the Ridgeland Creamery, the New Richmond Packing Plant, and the Heinrick Partridge Co. of Minneapolis. In public affairs he has done good service on the school board and on the town board. Mr. Handorf was married Oct. 26, 1901, to Augusta Glaser, who was born in Germany, Oct. 13, 1881, the daughter of William and Henrietta (Peshaw) Glaser, natives of Germany, who came to America in 1884, and settled in Prairie Farm Township, this county, where they prosperously farmed until 1910, when they retired and moved to Dunn County, where they now live. Mr. and Mrs. Handorf have had nine chil¬ dren. Pauline C. was born Aug. 11, 1902, and died Aug. 14, 1902. Lulu L. was born Dec. 25, 1904, and is attending the Lutheran High School at Milwaukee. Ernest A. was born Dec. 3, 1906. Josie S. was born Sept. 9, 1908. Waldon H. was born Oct. 16, 1910. Ruth A. was born Sept. 30, 1911. Irene A. was born July 15, 1913. Gertrude M. was born July 15, 1915. Archie E. was born Feb. 6, 1919. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church.

. Halver E. Halverson, the first carpenter in Dallas Township, for many years a successful farmer, and now living retired after a useful and wellspent, active career, was born in Norway, May 26, 1852, the son of Ingebret and Andrea (Monsrud) Halverson. These good people came from Norway in 1869 and located in Racine County, Wis., from there coming, in 1872, to Barron County, where they bought 160 acres in Section 15, Dallas Township. They were then getting along in years, and their sons cleared up, developed and operated the farm. In the family there were five children: Inga, deceased; Harry, of Dallas; Mary, of New Auburn; Axel E., of Duluth; and Halver E. Halver E. attended school in Norway, and there learned the carpenters' trade. He came to this country with his parents and was with them when they set¬ tled in Barron County. He helped to clear up the home place, and also erected the buildings on it. Here he continued to farm, more or less, but his real work was that of carpenter and contractor. Being the first, and for many years the only one in Dallas Township, he naturally had much business in this line, and many sets of farm buildings in the township, and in the neighboring townships, testify to the fidelity and skill of his labors. In 1877 he received 80 acres of his father's farm and bought another 40 acres, making a good tract of 120 acres. Here he successfully carried on general farming and dairying. In 1916 he rented the farm to his son, John G., but still lives on the place, the buildings including two pleasant homes. He is one of the best known men in the township and has done considerable public service. In 1878-79-80, he served the town as a capable member of the board of supervisors. For ten years he did good work on the school board. He now devotes much of his time to the Oak Grove Farmers' Insurance Co., of which he has been agent since 1909. Mr. Halverson was married Dec. 20, 1881, to Anna Hallinburg, who was born March 16, 1860, in Norway, the daughter of John and Gunhild (Hallingburg) Anderson, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Halverson have five children: Edwin. Alfred, John G., Henry and Gina. Edwin was born June 6, 1883, and farms in Maple Grove Township. Alfred, born Jan. 21, 1885, is a carpenter in Dallas Village. John G. was born Jan. 20, 1887, and operates the home farm. Henry is a jeweler at Dallas. Gina, who clerks in the Farm¬ ers' Store at Dallas, was born Nov. 22, 1901.

Henry Halverson, leading jeweler of Dallas and partner in the firm of Halverson Bros., funeral directors, is a native of this township, having been born here March 21, 1894, son of Halver and Anna (Anderson) Halverson. Henry received his early education in the public schools of Dallas and in 1913 was graduated from the Barron High School. In 1914 he went to Minneapolis and learned the watch-making and jewelry business with the E. Brunat Jewelry Co., the following year he came back to Dallas and after working a year on the home farm, bought out Hans Clair. He carries a stock valued at about 91,500.00, has a good business, carries a full line of jewelry and does general engraving and watch repairing. He is regarded as one of the rising young men of the village and his business is constantly increasing. In April, 1920, he formed a partnership with his brother, Alfred, and purchased the undertak¬ ings business of David Pecore. Alfred, who trained at the Burnam undertak¬ ing parlors at Chetek, has charge of the funeral directing part of the busi¬ ness. The family faith is at the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Anton Granum, retired farmer now living in Dallas Village, was born in Norway, July 4, 1852, the son of Nels and Gurtie (Knutson) Tollefson. He received his education in Norway and remained in that country after his par¬ ents came to America, working in a livery barn for many years. In 1879 he came to this country and joined his parents in Dallas Township. He pur¬ chased 160 acres in Section 23, west, Dallas Township, cleared nearly all of it, erected a set of buildings and there successfully farmed until 1899 when he sold out. In that year he bought another 160 acres in Sections 13 and 24, Dallas Township. He cleared a part of this, erected buildings and fences on the whole farm. In 1916 he presented the farm to his son, Norvel P., and moved to Dallas Village where he has a pleasant home and where he and his wife plan to spend the remainder of their days. He is a well known man in the township and served fifteen years on the school board; he has also been a director in the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Dallas for a similar period. Mr. Granum was married June 23, 1882 to Regnild P. Berg, daughter of Peter and Anna (Swensdatter) Nelson, natives of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Granum have two children: Anna, who was born May 19, 1883, and is now Mrs. Sofus Moe of Dallas. Norvel P. was born June 24, 1887, lives with his parents and rents his father's farm and stock. Mrs. Granum who had been in poor health for five years passed away June 16, 1921.

Nels Tollefson (Granum), the first Norwegian settler in Dallas Town¬ ship, was born in Norway and came to America in 1867 and located in Dane

County, this state. In 1870 he came to Barron County and settled on the west side of Dallas Village. The township was then a wilderness, the trip here was made with oxen and all provisions had to be brought in from Eau Claire either by foot or with oxen. The homestead consisted of 160 acres in Section 14, west. Mr. Tollefson cleared 100 acres and built a set of log build¬ ings which he later replaced with frame structures. After forty years' work on this farm he retired in 1910 and now makes his home with his daugh¬ ter, Mrs. J. G. Johnson, his wife, Gurtie Knutson, having died April 17, 1885. Mr. Tollefson is 92 years old, but his memory is still clear and he has many interesting stories to tell of pioneer days. In the family there are four chil-. dren: Knute (deceased), Tollf (deceased), Anna, who is now Mrs. J. G. Johnson, and Anton.

William S. Foster, inventor, veteran of the Civil War, pioneer farmer, merchant, hotel keeper and postmaster of Dallas, was born in Livingston County, New York, Feb. 8, 1848, son of William and Sarah (McDonald) Fos¬ ter, natives of New York, both now deceased, who in 1854 came to Wauke¬ sha County, this state, where the father was a farmer, blacksmith and wagon maker, he and his wife both now being dead. William S. received his early education in Waukesha County, this state, and was but seventeen years of age when in 1864 he enlisted in the Civil War. Upon his discharge he operated his father's farm in Waukesha County until 1876, when he came to Dallas Township and secured a tract of land some two miles southwest of the pres¬ ent village. The township was then a wilderness, there were but few fam¬ ilies here, no roads had been built except the "tote" roads, and the nearest stores were far away. He erected a small shack and opened a store which proved a great convenience to the scattered settlers. In the spring of 1878 he settled on the present site of the village of Dallas, then known as Sylvan Spring, and opened a hotel and store. In 1877 he was appointed postmaster and changed the name of the settlement to its present name of Dallas. In 1890 he built a larger hotel and store. He gave up the store in 1899 but continued to operate the hotel until 1904. In the meantime he had acquired farm land, at one time owning 320 acres of which he had received 120 acres: as payment for a patent on a round trunk which he had invented. When he rented the hotel he moved to one of his farms on Section 16, west, Dallas Township, erected a set of buildings, cleared the land, set out an orchard and successfully farmed. He is the present village police justice and was justice of the peace for a considerable period. He has also been township chairman, treasurer and member of the school board. His financial holdings include stock in the Dallas Telephone Co. Fraternally he delights in asso¬ ciating with the Grand Army. He moved from the farm back to the village about 1913. His patents, aside from that on the novel trunk already men¬ tioned include his inventions of a bean sorter and a road planer. Of this latter infringements prevail over the United States. Suit was brought in Webster, Wis., against a firm manufacturing them, who made a cash settle¬ ment rather than have the suit come to trial. The city of Rice Lake was also making them for the use of the city, and deciding to stand trial, was de¬ feated in the United States courts, Judge Louis Fitz Henry rendering a de¬ cision in favor of Mr. Foster. Mr. Foster was married March 8, 1872, to Lottie Smart, daughter of David and Martha (Hopper) Smart, natives of Eng¬ land, who came to Waukesha County, this state, in 1851, and there farmed the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Lottie Smart Foster died June 29, 1918, leaving four children : Martha L. was born April 19, 1874, and is now wife of Perry Nicklow, of Dallas Township; David C. was born June 5, 1876, and died April 12, 1884; Sarahann Ruth was born April 2, 1881 and is now Mrs. Christ Cole of Dallas Township; Mildred L. was born Feb. 2, 1888, and is now Mrs. Henry Seeam of Rice Lake. Mr. Foster was married Oct. 31, 1919 to Mrs. Kate (Burnell) Harrison. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Seth Cole, pioneer and veteran of the Civil War, was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1839, son of Sylvanus S. and Anna (Ervine) Cole, natives respectively of Connecticut and Pennsylvania. His parents died when he was very young, so he took up his home with a neighbor, Henry Miller, and after leaving him continued farm work. June 16, 1863 he enlisted in the United States navy and served one year. Upon his return he farmed in Greenlake County, Wisconsin, for a while and then enlisted in the 149th Illi¬ nois Volunteer Infantry. Upon his return from the Civil War he went back to Indiana and continued farm work. In 1875 he came to Barron County and took a homestead of 80 acres in Section 10, west, Dallas Township. He cleared some of this land, erected a set of log buildings and farmed there for seventeen years. Then he traded the farm for property where the Bank of Dallas now stands in the village. This property he sold in 1899 and moved to Missouri where he bought 40 acres. Fourteen years later he came back to Barron County and located in Barron City where he did truck gardening for a while, then in 1919 he took up his present home in the village. Mr. Cole has been interested in public affairs. He served for four years as supervisor of Dallas Township and fourteen years as constable; he is highly regarded in every way and is a substantial, respected citizen. Mr. Cole was formerly a member of William Pitts Post No. 144, G. A. R. of Dallas, but now be¬ longs to Martin Watson Post No. 172 of Barron. Mr. Cole was married Nov. 17, 1865 to Mary Allen, who was born Jan. 1, 1844, daughter of William and Mary (Lindsey) Allen, natives of Tennessee. William Allen, who was a staunch Confederate, was killed while bravely serving in the southern army. By a previous marriage to Washington Morgan, Mrs. Cble had a daughter, Katherine, who married Clinton Smith of Dallas, Wis. ' ,;

Sylvester V. Cranson, now deceased, pioneer of Goodhue County, Minne¬ sota, early settler of Dallas Township, Barron County, and veteran of the Civil War, was an excellent type of those sturdy citizens from "up fctate" New York, who found their way into the wilderness, and by their efforts brought civilization and prosperity. He was a man of varied attainments and genial nature, coupled with an upright character and spirit of helpful¬ ness toward his fellow men, and the world is the better for his having lived in it. Mr. Cranson was born Oct. 29, 1830, in Lockport, New York, and was brought to Michigan by his parents when a boy. In 1856 he came to Goodhue County, Minnesota, and homesteaded a quarter section. He cleared some of the land, erected a shack and then sold out. Sept. 16, 1864 he en¬ listed in Company C, First Minnesota Heavy Artillery, and was discharged June 26, 1865. Then he returned to Goodhue County and rented farms for many years. On coming to Dallas Township, this county, he bought 80 acres. He cleared this land, erected log buildings and fences, and farmed fo>r eight years. Then he once more went back to Goodhue County. In 1910 he retired and moved to Dallas Village, where he died Oct. 20, 1919. Mrs. Cranson still makes her home in the village. She is an unusually bright and active old lady, thoroughly abreast of the times, and delights in making her home a center of hospitality and cheer. Mr. Cranson was married Sept. 19, 1852, to Evaline Crain, born Jan. 8, 1836, daughter of Benjamin and Sophia (Por¬ ter) Crain, both natives of Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. Cranson were the parents of four children: William, born March 29, 1854, now residing in Dallas; Helen, born March 29, 1858, now Mrs. Helen Kelley, of Oregon; Ada, born Jan. 25, 1861, now Mrs. Levant Babcock of Canada; and Edwin, who was bbrn Dec. 19, 1863, and died Dec. 9, 1896.

Boyd D. Smith, hardware merchant of Dallas, was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota, Aug. 11, 1872, son of Marcus and Glorvonia (Williams) Smith, natives of New York state who came to Wisconsin in the early days, thence going to Fillmore County, Minnesota, then to North Dakota, then to Dunn County where they farmed. The mother died Sept. 6, 1907, and the father then came to Dallas where he lived until his death on March 17, 1910.

In the family there were three children, Boyd, Mabel and Dean (deceased). Boyd received his early education on the home farms in Minnesota, Wiscon¬ sin and North Dakota. In 1908 he came to Dallas and with his sister, Mabel, and brother, Dean, started a hardware store under the firm name of Smith Bros. Dean Smith died March 27, 1912, and Boyd and his sister are now the sole owners. They have erected a new building 70 by 160 feet where they sell general hardware and implements and handle the Ford cars, theirs being the oldest agency in the county. The total value of their stock is about $30,000. Mr. Smith has been one of the aldermen of the city. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen. He was married Nov. 12, 1908 to Lillian Smith, daugh¬ ter of Henry and Cynthia (LaGross) Smith, natives of New York state who first settled in southern Wisconsin and then moved to LaCrosse where they died. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have one daughter, Neva, born Nov. 30, 1909.

Clarence Skibeli, lumberman of Dallas, where he is manager for the Lam pert Lumber Co., was born in Madison, Minnesota, July 28, 1895, son of Tennis and Anna (Hoium) Skibeli, natives of Norway who came to America in 1871 and settled in Pequot, Minn., where they farmed for sixteen years, then opening a hotel at Oslo, Minn., where the father lived until his death, Dec. 4, 1916. The mother still operates the hotel. In the family there were five children: Oscar, Emma, Alma, Gustave and Clarence. Clarence received his education in Minnesota and remained with his parents for many years. He learned the carpenter's trade at Oslo. In 1916 he entered the employ of the Duluth Boiler Works at Duluth, but the following year was transferred to Oslo as assistant in the lumber yards there. He enlisted in the 42nd En¬ gineers June 14, 1918, and trained at the University of Minnesota, going from there to Washington, D. C., and thence to Fort Foote, Maryland. He embarked at Camp Merritt, N. J., spent six months in Liverpool and three months in London. He then went to France where he remained but sixteen days, being sent back to the United States where he was discharged June 6, 1919. Two days after leaving the service he took up his work in the lumber yards at Oslo, Minn., and was then transferred to the Alvarado lumber yards as manager for the Robertson Lumber Co. From there he was sent to Napo¬ leon, N. D., as manager for the Washburn Merrick Co. In April, 1920, he came to Dallas. In his present position during his short stay here he haa demonstrated his ability as a business man and is taking his share in the life of the village. Mr. Skibeli was married Aug. 6, 1919 to Sadie Krytzer, daughter of George and Katherine (Booher) Krytzer, natives of Pennsyl¬ vania, who now operate a general store at Staunton, Ind. In the Krytzer family there were three children, Sadie, Alma and Letha. Mr. and Mrs. Ski¬ beli have one daughter, Letha, born Oct. 10, 1920.

Carl Smith, now deceased, for some twelve years a substantial citizen of Section 12, west, Dallas Township, was born in Norway, Aug. 6, 1870, the son of Andrew and Carrie Smith. He was reared and educated in his native land, and in 1890 came to America, taking up his home for a while with his brother, Ole, in Dallas, Barron County. Then he went to Osage County, Iowa. His next location was in Carleton County, Minnesota. In 1906 he came back to Barron County and purchased the present farm of 80 acres. He put up a good set of buildings and cleared and broke about 40 acres. Here he successfully carried on general farming and dairying. He was a hard working, industrious man, a good citizen, a faithful husband, a kind father, a loyal friend and helpful neighbor, and his death on Jan. 2, 1917 was sin¬ cerely mourned. After his death his wife rented the place for three years but now carries it on herself and makes her home on it. Mr. Smith was married at Dallas on Aug. 6, 1903, to Josephine Braaton, who was born in Norway, Jan. 24, 1879, the daughter of Andrew and Katherine (Lystie) Braaton, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1879 and located in Green County, this state, coming to Barron County in 1873 and taking a home¬ stead in Dallas Township, where they built up a good farm, and where he lived until his death, his wife still making her home there with her son. Ole, who operates the place. Aside from Ole, the oldest, there are three other children in the Braaton family, Olive, Josephine and Carl. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had four chilren: Minnie, born May 23, 1906; Bennie, born Sept. 18, 1906; Helen, born Aug. 6, 1908, who died in infancy; and Anna born Aug. 24, 1909, who died in infancy. The family faith is that of the Norwegian -Luth¬ eran Church.

Charles H. Swenson, an industrious fanner of Dallas Township, is a na¬ tive of this township, born Jan. 21, 1879, the son of Swen and Gunda (Johnson) Swenson, natives of Norway, who were brought to America as children. In 1870 they came to Barron County from Dunn County, this state, and located in Dallas Township. Here he owned at one time as high as 240 acres. He erected four different sets of buildings, and cleared and broke many acres of land. He was a man of influence and prominence in his community and had many friends. He died May 6, 1900, and his wife now makes her home with her son, Charles H. Mr. and Mrs. Swenson have had ten children, of whom Charles H., Henry, Anna, Theodore and Christina are living, and Clara, Lena, John, Selma and Sevel are dead. Charles H. was reared in this township, at¬ tended the district schools, and as a youth, did farm work for his father and for some of the neighbors. He inherited the home place, with its buildings and 120 acres. Later he sold forty acres, leaving him a tract of 80 acres, to which he now devotes his attention. He has erected a good barn and outbuildings, and a small home for his mother. On this place he successfully conducts general farming and dairying and has a good herd of Holstein cattle. He is a man of standing and worth, and for many years has been a valued member of the school board. Fraternally, he is a member of the Beavers at Dallas. Mr. Swen¬ son was married June 15, 1912, to Ethel O'Flannagan, who was born in Dallas Township on July 7, 1887, the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Harmon) O'Flannagan. Her father lives in Dallas, her mother being dead. Mr. and Mrs. Swenson have one son, Charles L., born April 20, 1913. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Conrad Smith, a representative farmer of Section 7, east, Dallas Township, was born on the farm where he now lives, May 24, 1889, the son of Ole and Gina (Enger) Smith, natives of Norway. These good people came to the United States in 1881, lived a short time in Green County, Wis., and the same year came to Barron County, and bought 80 acres of wild land in Section 7, east, Dallas Township. Out of this place, the father developed a good farm. He erected a good set of buildings, cleared 60 acres of the land, and for many years successfully carried on general farming and dairying. In 1912 he sold to his son. Conrad, but he and his wife still continue to reside on the home place. In the family there were eight children: Clara (Mrs. Ole Hanson), Beatrice (deceased), Albert, Conrad, Guy, Merlin (deceased), Olga J. (deceased) and Olga E. (deceased). Conrad received his education in the district schools of his neighborhood, and learned farming from his parents. He took over the home farm in 1912, the father, however, reserving thirteen acres. He has fur¬ ther developed the land, and has made many improvements on the buildings. In 1914 he built the pleasant ten-room house. On this place he carries on farm¬ ing along the latest improved lines, and is already well on the road to success. He was married May 16, 1914, to Inga Amundson, who was born in Dallas Township, on April 21, 1892, the daughter of Andrew and Inga (Nelson) Amundson, the former of whom is dead, and the latter of whom is now the wife of James A. Anderson, of Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have two chil¬ dren: Florence L., born Dec. 12, 1914; and Lloyd K., born May 14, 1918. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

John S. Dowd, successful farmer of Section 7, Dallas Township, prominent local official, and for many years a successful educator, teaching in the rural schools, was born at Whitehall, in Trempealeau County, this state, March 6, 1871, the son of Samuel and Permelia (Gardner) Dowd, natives respectively of

New, York. alid .Ohio. They came to Trempealeau County as young people, and from there, in 1884, came to Barron County, and bought 80 acres of wild land in: Section 7. They put up a set of buildings, cleared about thirty acres, and successfully carried on general farming for twenty years. In this period they became well known and substantial people and were held in high regard by all who knew -them. In 1904 they retired and moved to Oregon, where she died, Feb. 21, 1900, and he in March, 1920. In the family there were four chil¬ dren: Henry, Lewis, Mary and John S. John S. attended school in White¬ hall, was brought to this county when he was thirteen, and continued his edu¬ cation in a log schoolhouse in Dallas Township. In 1890 he started teaching in; the rural schools and continued in this profession until 1908, spending his vacations working on the home farm. He was a good teacher, thoroughly versed in the subjects which he taught, possessed of a sympathetic knowledge of child nature, and having the happy faculty of inspiring his pupils to their best work. In 1904 he bought the home farm from his father. He has continued the improvements, repaired the buildings, and cleared an additional fifteen acres of the land. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairy¬ ing, having a good herd of Holstein cattle. Mr. Dowd's public service has been notable. In 1909 he was elected clerk of the town board and served for six years. In 1915 he was elected chairman and served for three years, his work in this capacity, both on the town board and on the county board, being in i the interests of progress and development. In 1918 he decided that the office was making too many demands on his time and energy, so he declined the chairmanship, but has since continued to serve as a member of the board. For eight years he has been a member of the school board of his district. His financial interests include shares in the Stock Pavilion at Barron. Mr. Dowd was married Dec. 25, 1895, to Lillie Taylor, born at Meadow, Blue Earth County, Minn., July 16, 1871, daughter of the Rev. George A. and Nancy (Rogers) Tay¬ lor. Mr. and Mrs. Dowd have had seven children. Miles E. was born Nov. 18, 1896. He is one of the heroes who gave his life in his country's service. He enlisted at Minneapolis, Jan. 25, 1918, and trained at Camp Sevier, South Caro¬ lina, with the 11th Company, U. S. Signal Corps. He died there March 8, 1918. As a boy, he was active, affectionate and dutiful, as a young man, he was earn¬ est and thoughtful, and his death caused aincere sorrow among his friends, not only here, but in the camp where he was a faithful and cheerful soldier. Elsie E. was born Nov. 10, 1897, and died April 11, 1918. She was a young lady of sunny disposition, a helpful nature, and winsome charm, one of the most popular among her associates. Sybil S. was born Nov. 7, 1899. Tracey A. was born Feb. 23, 1902. Lewis L. was born Aug. 13, 1904. Elmer L. was born Aug. 29, 1907. ;Glen E. was born Oct. 23, 1918. Rev. George A. Taylor came to Bar¬ ron County from Mauston, Wis., in 1883, and settled on a farm near Dallas. Ha qrganized the Free Baptist Church in Dallas, and the church edifice was erected under his pastorate. In 1909 he moved to Colwell, Idaho, where he died June 30, 1913. His wife died Dec. 14, 1905. In the Taylor family there were nine children: Alice, James and Irene, all dead; and Emma, Lucinda, Lillie, Bessie, Ruby and Ernest.

Ole Ellefson, early settler of Barron County, was born in Norway and came to America1 in 1872 and settled on Pine Creek, this county, where he home¬ steaded forty acres, later he bought eighty acres more, making a total of 120 acres in Section 33, west, Dallas Township. He cleared 100 acres, erected a set of buildings and now successfully carries on general farming and dairying. Mr. Ellefson was married in Dallas Township to Mary Anderson and this union has been blessed with ten children: Sylvan A., Adina, Ella, Lionel (deceased), Viola (deceased), Linden, Thelma, Esther, Una and Evelyn.

Sylvan A. Ellefson, prominent garage man of Dallas, has an excellent es¬ tablishment, is an expert in his line and is building up an excellent business. He was born at Spooner, Wis., Nov. 7, 1893, son of Ole and Mary (Anderson) Ellefson, natives of Norway. He received his education in the district schools of Dallas and in 1917 bought eighty acres in Dunn County, of which he cleared forty and which property he still owns. From his boyhood he has been inter¬ ested in mechanics and in 1918, to further perfect himself in this line, he entered the Sweeney Auto School at Kansas City, from which he was gradu¬ ated March 1, 1918. In 1919 he bought a half interest in the J. C. Anderson garage and in March, 1920, became the sole owner. Mr. Ellefson was married' Sept. 20, 1919, to Olga Neirson, daughter of John Neirson, an early settler of Dunn County. Mr. and Mrs. Ellefson have one daughter, lone, born June 11, 1920.

Arthur Granger, a modern and progressive farmer of Section 8, Dallas Township, east, is a native of this township, born Feb. 28, 1881, the son of Austin and Ada (Reirdon) Granger, natives of this state. These good people came to Barron County in the early seventies, and took a homestead of 160 acres in Section 8, to which they later added 40 acres in Section 9, by pur¬ chase. There they erected a set of log buildings and started clearing up the land. In 1894 they sold 120 acres, but continued to farm on the other 80 acres until 1906, when they sold out and went to Canada, where he died in 1906, after which she moved to Michigan, where she still lives. The subject of this sketch was an only child. He attended the district school, learned farming from his father, and remained at home until 1901. Then for several years he was em¬ ployed on various farms, lh 1906 he bought 80 acres from his father, and erected a good set of buildings. In 1919 he sold one-half the tract and bought 80 acres more, so that he now has a good place of 120 acres. His buildings in¬ clude a pleasant modern home, with running water, furnace and electric lights. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying. His holdings include stock in the Co-operative Store at Chetek. As a native of the township and county, he is naturally interested in the development of this region, and he takes his share in everything that he believes to be for the public good. Mr. Granger was married at Chetek, Wis., on March 11, 1920, to Lucy Tolman, who was born there on Feb. 4, 1904, the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Duvall) Tolman, natives of Minnesota, who now operate a farm in Dallas Township.

Arthur Hankin, an enterprising farmer of Sections 26 and 30, Dallas Town¬ ship, was born at Blair, Trempealeau County, Wis., Nov. 25, 1867, son of Wil¬ liam and Jane (Fox) Hankin. The parents were natives of England, who came to America in the sixties and located near Blair. Shortly after Arthur's birth the mother died and the father later married Jane Williams and had five more children, namely, Cora, Dora, Fred, Jeanie and Gladys. After farming in Trempealeau County for many years, William Hankin moved to Milwaukee. Later, however, he returned to Trempealeau County and from there came to Barron County, where he died Aug. 30, 1906. Arthur Hankin, the direct sub¬ ject of this sketch, was educated in his native county and for several years worked on farms there. In 1896 he came to Barron County and located at Rice Lake. Here he was employed for one year by Knapp, Stout & Co. in the Grist Mill, and for one year by Stone & Deitz, selling farm machinery and dealing in stock. Then for two years he worked in a sawmill. In 1900 he came to Dallas Township, and took a homestead of 120 acres in Section 30, east, and bought 80 acres in Section 25, making a good tract of 200 acres. Here he has cleared and broken 80 acres, has fenced much of the land, and has erected a good set of farm buildings. Here he carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good herd of Holsteins with a full-blooded sire. He also has a herd of Shrop¬ shire sheep. A careful, energetic man, he is winning his fair share of suc¬ cess. Fraternally, he is a member of the Beavers at Dallas, being secretary of the lodge, and belongs also to the Maccabees Lodge at Rice Lake. His wife has been Most Worthy Queen of the Beaver Lodge for eleven years. Mr. Han¬ kin was married July 31, 1888, to Elsie Franklin, who was born at Avoca, Wis.. on July 31, 1870, the daughter of Aaron B. and Caroline (Weaver) Franklin, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hankin have five children: Robert, born March 4, 1890; Ernest, born Sept. 9, 1891; Cecil, born Jan. 12,

1893; Claude, born Oct. 10, 1895; and Goldie, born Aug. 19, 1898. The family faith is that of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Goldie married Lyle O'Flannagan, of Dallas Township. Mr. and Mrs. Hankin have a grandson, Leo, son of Cecil, who makes his home with them.

Joseph Hanson, an energetic and industrious farmer who, with his broth¬ ers, is operating the family estate of over half a section on the line between Dallas and Arland townships, where the southeast corner of Arland Township touches the northwest corner of Dallas, was born near Spring Valley, in south¬ ern Minnesota, July 14, 1899, the son of John A. and Clara (Week) Hanson. He was brought to the present farm as an infant, and was reared here, at¬ tending the public schools and learning farming from his father. In 1918 he entered the Agricultural College of the University of Wisconsin, and was graduated from the full two-year course in 1920. With this preparation, he took up farming with his brothers on the home farm. The family is breeding the Shorthorn herd into Holsteins, and has a few full-bloods. Eventually, they expect to have all full-bloods. Their swine are of the Duroc-Jersey breed and the chickens are single-comb, White Leghorns. They have partly reconstructed some of the buildings and erected some new outbuildings, and are conducting the place along the latest approved lines. As a college man, Joseph is one of the natural leaders among the young people of the community, he takes his part in all neigborhood affairs, and is well liked by all who know him.

John A. Hanson, now deceased, was an estimable citizen whose untimely death will long be sincerely mourned by his friends. He was a considerate husband, a loving and indulgent father, a good neighbor and a useful citizen, and an especially valued member of the Norwegian Lutheran congregation at Dallas. In every walk of life he was faithful to the duties that lay before him, and his worth will continue to be an inspiration to his children. He was born in Norway March 8, 1874, the son of Andrew and Bertha (Dorstuen) Severud, who brought the family to America about 1878, and located in Maple Grove Township. There John A. was reared, receiving his education in the public schools. He learned farming from his father and remained with his parents until 1896. Then he started out, farmed near Racine, Wis., for a while, and then near Spring Valley, Minn., for a while. In the fall of 1902 he came back to Barron County and bought 169 acres in Section 19, Dallas Town¬ ship. He improved and repaired the buildings and cleared about 40 acres. In 1915 he bought 160 acres in Section 25, Arland Township, making him a fine farm of 329 acres, the largest in the neighborhood. Here with the assistance of his sons, he carried on general farming and dairying on a large scale. His herd was of Shorthorn breed. Mr. Hanson took much pride in his family, his home and his farm, and was well along the road to success when he was killed in a haying accident, June 29, 1918. Mr. Hanson was Interested in every¬ thing that had for its object the betterment of this region and he had great faith in its future. One of his public services was to help put in the first telephone line in this vicinity, and he was one of the first directors of the Dallas Telephone Co. After his death, his wife, assisted by the older children, managed the farm. She is a capable woman who stands high in the com¬ munity, beloved by her fatherless family and respected by all who know her. Mr. Hanson was married Jan. 23, 1898 at Grand Meadow, Mower County, Minnesota, to Clara Week, who was born at Grand Meadow, Dec. 23, 1879, the daughter of John and Martha (Braaton) Week, who were prominent farmers there until 1900 when they retired and moved to Spring Valley, in Fillmore County, Minnesota, where he died Sept. 8, 1919, and where she is still living. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hanson: Joseph A., July 14, 1899; Arthur B., July 7, 1901; Mabel V., Sept. 6, 1903; Halbert J., Oct 1, 1906; Marvin C., Oct. 27, 1907; Freeman L., Sept. 19, 1909; Edwin E., April 9, 1912, and Geneva E., Jan. 20, 1918. All are at home.

Ole P. Engen is one of the oldest settlers of Barron County still farming here. He has been on his present farm over sixty years and has not only done his share in the progress of the town by building up a good place, but has also been active in the affairs of the community. He has been a friend of progress and has kept pace with the march of development which has trans¬ formed the county from a wilderness into a garden spot. Now, at over three score and ten, he is still hale and hearty, and is still actively engaged in daily toil as he has been for so many years past. He was born in Norway, Oct. 16, 1849, the son of Peter 0. and Gina (Estherson) Engen. These good people were born, reared and married in Norway. In 1868 they came to America and settled on a homestead of 160 acres in Sections 22 and 23, Dovre Town¬ ship, which then had but a few scattered settlers. The mother died the same year. The father continued on the place until 1896. In the family there were five children: Ole P., John, Alf. (deceased), Mary (Mrs. George Olson, of Eau Claire), and Sarah (Mrs. Andrew Larson of New Auburn). Ole P. came to this country as a youth with his parents, and being the oldest of the fam¬ ily, much of the work of establishing the home in the wilderness fell upon his shoulders. At the end of the fifth year he took over the place. He kept the buildings in good repair, added others as he found the need, and succeeded in getting more than eighty acres cleared. He was a prominent man among his neighbors in that township, and served on the school board for nearly twenty years. In 1898 he sold the old place and moved to Dallas Township where he bought 160 acres in Section 24. He put up a good set of buildings, fenced the entire farm and has cleared some ninety acres. On this place he still carries on general farming assisted by his son, Alfred. Mr. Engen was married Dec. 21, 1876 to Christina Iverson, who was born in Tromsberg, Nor¬ way, Aug. 24, 1851, the daughter of Iver and Christina (Osbornson) Iverson, both of whom are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Engen have four children. Ida was born Sept. 17, 1877, and is the wife of James Young of Detroit, Mich. Emma was born Dec. 28, 1880, and is the wife of Henry Swenson of Weyerhauser, Wis. Alfred was born Aug. 17, 1884, and is at home. He attended the district school, learned farming from his father, and is a capable, ener¬ getic man, who stands well with all who know him. Cora was born Dec. 6, 1889 and is the wife of Alfred Halverson of Dallas Village. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Earl C. Eggleston, the progressive proprietor and owner of the fertile and productive Twin Balsam Farm, Section 9, west, Dallas, is a native of this township, born Sept. 5, 1888, the son of George A. and Mary J. (Rafferty) Eggleston. He attended the graded schools of Dallas, learned farming from his father and as a young man worked for his parents and for neighbors. In 1912 he purchased 80 acres in Section 24, Dallas Township. He erected a set of buildings, cleared about fifteen acres, and was well along the road to suc¬ cess when his health failed in 1919. He then sold out and in the spring of 1921 bought his present place. Here he successfully carries on general farm¬ ing and dairying. He has a herd of graded Holsteins and a drove of pureblooded Duroc- Jersey hogs. He is adding to the excellent improvements al¬ ready on the place, and is building up one of the best farms in the neigh¬ borhood. Mr. Eggleston was married June 7, 1916 to Lottie Hulbert, who was born in Maple Grove Township, this county, Oct. 24, 1891, the daughter of David and Alice (Skinner) Hulbert, of this county. This union has been blessed with two children: Delwin E., born May 12, 1917, and Shelby L., born Oct. 3, 1919.

Henry O. Eggleston, pioneer, blacksmith, veterinarian and farmer, was born in New York state and came to Wisconsin as a young man. In 1840 he came west to Rock County, this state, and lived at Janesville for a number of years. Then for a short time he lived in Jefferson County. In 1857 he re¬ moved to Dunn County, and bought government land at $1.25 an acre. There¬ after for some years he did considerable work in various places in Dunn and Eau Claire Counties as a blacksmith. At one time he had a shop at Eau Claire in partnership with George Sprague. In 1872 he came to Barron

County and took a claim of 160 acres in Section 24. His set of log buildings which he put up included a blacksmith shop where he did work for the peo¬ ple for miles around. He also used his veterinary skill for the benefit of such few settlers as had cattle. He was one of the best known and most useful men in the vicinity in the early days, and is remembered with honor and re¬ spect. In 1901 he retired and moved to the village where he died in August, 1906. His wife, who was Elizabeth Scott, a native of England, died in 1896. She had come to this country when three years old, her parents settling in the southern part of the state. There were two sons: George A. and William (deceased).

George A. Eggleston, an early settler of Dallas Township, has lived on his present place in Section 24, west, for nearly a half a century. In that time he has taken his part in the wonderful development of the town, he induced many settlers to locate here and helped them to get started, and he also did much toward the establishment of good roads and the inauguration of an intelligent road system. He was born at Hebron, Jefferson County, Wis¬ consin, the son of Henry 0. and Elizabeth (Scott) Eggleston. He received his education in a log schoolhouse in Dunn County, and helped his father on the farm and in the blacksmith shop. In 1872 he came to Barron County with his parents, and on coming of age in the fall secured 160 acres of land just south of his father's tract in Section 24, west. He put up a set of log buildings and started clearing the land. To this place in 1876 he took his bride. For many years they underwent all the privations of pioneer life. Necessities were scarce and comforts were few. Grain had to be hauled to Menomonie and Eau Claire. Provisions also had to be brought from far away. But as time passed these conditions were changed and the township became a rich farming country, well situated in regard to trading points and marketing centers. Mr. Eggleston replaced the log cabin with a good set of frame buildings and has cleared and broken about 90 acres. Here he still continues to carry on general farming. For many years he has served on the school board of his district and has helped to build two different schoolhouses. He was also road commissioner for many years, and systematized the building of many miles of road in Dallas Township. He also helped to organize the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. of Barron County, for which he was local agent some eighteen years. Mr. Eggleston was married April 29, 1876 to Mary J. Rafferty, who was born in Henry County, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1849, daughter of John and Mary (Graham) Rafferty, both now deceased. Mr. Eggleston and his wife have six children. Mary G. was born Dec. 14, 1878, and is the wife of Casper Helton of Kline, Colo. Henry O. was born March 5, 1880, and is now in Bakersfield, Cal. Lillian E. was born Jupe 20, 1882, and is the wife of Daniel McGuigan of Colorado. George K. was born July 26, 1884, and is principal of schools at Charlotteville, Va. Earl C. was born Sept. 9, 1886, and farms in Dallas Township. May was born Sept. 7, 1888, and is the wife of Henry Berger of Dallas Township. The family faith is that of the Methodist Epis¬ copal Church.

Ellef Ellefson, a retired farmer living in Section 36, Dallas Township, is one of the honored and respected men of the community. He has lived here nearly fifty years, has built up a good farm which he received from his father, and has taken his share in the affairs of the neighborhood as a good citizen. He was born in Norway, April 14, 1856, the son of Easton and Anna (Hanson) Ellefson, also natives of that country, who came to America in 1872, and located at Winchester in Winnebago County, this state. In 1873 they came to Barron County and homesteaded 160 acres of wild land in Sec¬ tion 36, Dallas Township. There they erected a set of log buildings and started clearing up the land. The mother died in 1875 just when they were getting started. The father continued to carry on general farming in all some thirty years, and succeeded with the help of the family in getting 95 acres cleared. In 1903 he retired and turned the place over to his son, Ellef, but