Barron County, Wisconsin - Chapter 13: Biographical and Geneological Review, 1922 (part 40 of 46)

Continued to make his home thete until his death in 1909. In the fattiily there were ten children: Ellef, Nellie, Hans, Knute, Halver, Ole, Martin, : Henry, Carl (deceased) and Louis (deceased). The subject of this sketch was edu¬ cated in his native land, came to this country as a youth of seventeen years of age. He worked with his father until 1908, when he received the farm. Here he has erected a fine set df buildings, including a pleasant homeland a good barn furnished with Louden equipment. House, barn and yards are illu¬ minated with electric lights furnished by the Lally system. For many years Mr. Ellefson successfully carried on general farming and dairying. In 1917 he rented the place to his sons, Oscar, Carl and Edwin, and sold them the stock and machinery. He still makes his home on the place, doing such work as he chooses. His financial holdings include stock in the Farmers Store at Dallas, and the Dallas Shipping Association. Mir. Ellefson was mdrtited at Sand Creek, Dunn County, Wisconsin, on March 23, 1893, to Mary Gunderson, who was born in Norway June 12, 1854, the daughter of Thomas arid- M&ry (Greagerson) Gunderson, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Ellefson have the three sons'already mentioned. Oscar A. was born March 19, 1894. Carl was born Nov. 17, 1895. Edwin was born March 26, 1898. These three young men are energetic, hard working citizens. They are good farmers and stand well with all who know them and are proud of representing the third generation that has operated the farm. Carl, the second son, was married Feb. 13, 1917 to Anna Amundson, who was born at Pine Creek, Dunn County, Wisconsin, on May 6, 1896, the daughter of Thomas and Anna (Peterson) Amundson, and they have a daughter, Gladys, born June 18, 1918, who is the pride of her grandparents' heart. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Ed. Engebretson, an estimable farmer of Section 32, east, Dallas Township, was born in Norway Feb. 27, 1876, the son of Engebret and Christena (Amund¬ son) Christianson, the former of whom still lives in that country and the litter of whom is dead. In the family there were five children: Christ, Ed., Gilbert, Hans (deceased), and Martha. The subject of this sketch was reared in Nor¬ way, went to school there and for some years worked in the woods. In 1900 he came to America and with headquarters at Chippewa Falls, Wis., worked in sawmills and in the woods. In 1902 he went to the state of Washington arid worked in the sawmills two years. In 1904 he returned to Chippewa Falls arid worked jn the sawmills and in the woods for eight years. At the end of this period, in 1912, he came to Barron County and bought 80 acres in Section 82, east, Dallas Township. He put up a set of buildings, has cleared about 25 acres, and carries on general farming and dairying. He stands vjell iri the community and is well along the road to success. Mr. Engebretson was mar¬ ried June 16, 1906 to Sena Hanson, who was born in Menomonie, Wis., Sept. 19, 1875, the daughter of Peter and Carrie (Severson) Hanson, natives of NorWriy, who came to America in 1871 and settled at Menomonie where the fathei* was employed by Knapp, Stout & Co. until 1876, when he took a homestead in the same county and farmed until his death April 11, 1913, the mother is now liv¬ ing with a daughter in Dunn County. Mr. and Mrs. Engebretson have one child, Hazel C., born Aug. 4, 1907.

Martin J. Bishop, a prominent young farmer of Sections 8 and 9, east, Dallas Township, a veteran of the American Expeditionary Forces and the American Army of Occupation, twice wounded in France in defense of his country's flag, and an heroic participant in some of the hottest fighting of the World War, was born near Menomonie, in Dunn County, Wisconsin, April 15, 1893, the son of Lester and Rosa (Tallman) Bishop. The parents were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and North Dakota, who farmed for many years in this county and are now living retired in Dallas Township. Martin J. was brought to this county by his parents in 1900 and reared in Dovre Township, receiving his education in the public schools of the neighborhood. In 1913 he became a cement contractor with headquarters in Dovre Township. He en- listed May 24, 1917 in Company L, Third Regiment, Wisconsin National Guard. From Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, he was sent to Waco, Texas, where he trained with Company L, 128th Infantry, 32nd Division. Equipped at Camp Merritt, New Jersey, he sailed for France March 4, 1918. He saw action at Chateau Thierry, Soissons, in the Meuse-Argonne sector, and in Alsace-Lorraine. He was wounded in the battle of Sivigne on the Marne on Aug. 30, 1918, and on the Meuse-Argonne front on Oct. 9, 1918. After serving in the Army of Occupation in Germany he returned to the United States May 10, 1919, and was discharged at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., May 18, 1919. He spent that summer at home and in the fall of 1919 bought 80 acres of improved land in Section 9, east, Dallas Township. Having purchased new equipment he is building up a good place, successfully carrying on general farming and already has an excellent start in life. Mr. Bishop was married Nov. 27, 1920 to Myrtle Anderson, who was born in Waupaca County on Feb. 14, 1899, the daughter of Andrew and Isabelle (Nerlein) Anderson, natives of Norway, who are prominent farmers in that county, this state. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop are loyal adherents of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. They have one daugh¬ ter, Belauha, born Sept. 14, 1921.

Albert Bakken, an influential farmer of Sections 28 and 33, Dallas Town¬ ship, was born in Norway Dec. 25, 1878, the son of Mathias and Karen (Ander¬ son) Bakken. These good people were born in Norway and were there reared, educated and married. In 1881 they brought their family to America, landed in New York, came direct to Barron County and took a homestead of 160 acres in Sections 14 and 15, Dovre Township. There, like the other settlers, they started on a small scale, got along the best they could and worked with a will to establish a home and a farm. After ten years on the place he died Sept. 26, 1891. He was a hard working, substantial man, a kind husband and father and a good neighbor, and had his part in the general story of the township. His good wife continued to live on the place until her death Oct. 13, 1914. A son, Magnus, is now operating the home farm, and like his father before him is a useful, industrious and respected citizen. In all there were six children in the family: Ernest (deceased), Roy, Magnus, Clara, Inga and Albert. Albert was a child when the family came here. He was reared on the home place and attended the district school. As a youth he worked on the home farm and also for neighbors. In 1902 he bought 80 acres in Sections 28 and 33, and in 1919 he bought forty more in the latter section, making a good farm of 120 acres. He erected a sightly set of buildings of lumber made from logs cut on the place. The barn, 34 by 60 feet, was built in 1915. It is a modern structure and made comfortable for the cattle with Star equipment. In 1917 he put up a good silo. ' In 1921 he rebuilt his house and now has a modern residence of eight rooms and bath. The buildings are surrounded by a pleasant lawn with shrub¬ bery, the farm is well fenced, and everything about the place bespeaks the thrift and good taste of the owner. Mr. Bakken is actively interested in every¬ thing that he believes to be for the best interests of the farming communities. He is the efficient secretary of the Pine Creek Threshing Co., which owns a community threshing machine, and is a stockholder in the Prairie Farm Tele¬ phone Co., the Farmers Store at Dallas, the Co-operative Store at Sand Creek and the Anchor Shipbuilding Co. at Washburn, Wis. In 1918 he was elected to the town board and is serving with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the citizens. For 14 years he has been clerk of the school board, Joint Dis¬ trict No. 1-B. Mr. Bakken was married at Dallas on April 8, 1904, to Hannah Dahl, who was born in Dovre Township on Sept. 11, 1883, the daughter of Amund and Karen (Olstad) Dahl. Mr. and Mrs. Bakken have had seven children: Arvel M., born July 10, 1904; Palmer, born Nov. 6, 1906, who died Jan. 14, 1907; Cora C., born June 12, 1908; Norman, born June 12, 1911; Agnes, born Dec. 21, 1913; Edna, born May 17, 1916, who died Feb. 13, 1917; and Ed¬ win, who was born June 26, 1918 and died March 3, 1921. Amund Dahl, father of Mrs. Bakken, developed one of the best farms in the county. He was born in

Norway and was there reared, educated and married. He brought his family to America in 1880 and settled at Eau Claire. In 1881 he came to Dovre Town¬ ship and bought 160 acres in Section 34, west, to which he later added another 40, making in all 200 acres. He improved this tract of land, erected soihe ex¬ cellent buildings, beautified the place and built up what is regarded as a splendid example of a model Wisconsin farm. In 1921 the place was rented to the sons, Alfred and Edwin. Mr. and Mrs. Dahl were the parents of six children: Anna and Anton, deceased; Hilda, the wife of Julius Hanson; Han¬ nah, the wife of Albert Bakken, and Alfred and Edwin, already mentioned as operating the home farm, who are expert farmers and popular young men, and take their share in all the affairs of the community.

Woodbury S. Grover, a pioneer of Dallas Township, was born in Boothbay, Maine, Dec. 3, 1830, the son of Freeman and Sophia Grover. He was reared and educated in his native town, grew to manhood there and married. In 1868 he brought his wife and daughter to Wisconsin and settled at Menomonie, in Dunn County, where he secured employment with Knapp, Stout & Co. In 1861 he pre-empted 80 acres in that county, put up a house and barn and developed a farm. Seven years later, in 1868, he came to Barron County and took a homestead of 160 acres in Section 32, Dallas Township. This was then wild land. There were almost no settlers, and such as there were were living in isolated cabins in little clearings in the woods. There were no roads except the "tote" roads of the lumber companies. There was still considerable doubt whether the lumber and stumps could ever be profitably cleared up and the county opened for successful farming. But Mr. Grover came of staunch stock, he had courage and determination, and he had faith in the future. So he set to work with a will to establish his home and his farm. He also encour¬ aged others to take land and helped them get up their cabins and their land cleared. As time passed he got nearly all his own original homestead cleared up, and replaced the original log structures with a fine set of buildings, mak¬ ing as good a farm as was to be found in the neighborhood. He also bought and sold land as he found opportunity, and at one time owned 400 acres. Com¬ ing of New England forebears and being a man of superior intelligence, it is natural that he should early have taken a prominent part in public affairs. In the county seat contests he worked hard for Barron, and exerted considerable influence toward the erection of the first courthouse in that place. In 1874-76 he served most efficiently as county clerk. He was the second man to hold that position, his predecessor, O. Brayton, being the first. In 1877 he represented his fellow citizens of the lower house of the State Assembly. Living as he did in a part of the state not yet developed, he knew the needs of the pioneers struggling to develop homes in the woods, and he was an active worker in behalf of every measure which he believed to be for their best interests. For twelve years he was chairman of Dallas Township, and as such sat on the coi^nty board for that period. He also led in the fight against the railroads, which were charging from $6.60 up per acre for land, and this contest resulted in the railroads lowering the price of their land to $2.60 per acre, and was one of the greatest boons ever experienced by the county, having the effect of attracting many new settlers. The fight started over the taxes, the county bringing suit with the above mentioned result. In town affairs Mr. Grover was a careful manager, favoring good roads, but believing in conservative taxation. As a member of the county board he served on several important committees, and his judgment on county affairs was highly respected. In this way he became widely known. He is regarded as one of the county's useful citizens, he has done much toward its growth and progress, and his story is interwoven in the warp and woof of the county's progress. Through all the years of his public service he continued to farm successfully on his original homestead. In 1902, however, he retired, and has since made his home at Ridgeland, still continuing to lpok after his numerous affairs. Mr. Grover was married Feb. 26, 1866 to Angeline Potter, who was born at Brunswick, Me., on June 18, 1838, and died March 20, 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Grover had thirteen children. Floribella was born Jan. 31, 1857, and is the wife of Dewilton F. Blyton. Wilbur W. was born Aug. 30, 1858, and died March 3, 1873. Wood¬ bury F. was born Sept. 1, 1860, and now lives at Ridgeland. S. Douglas was born Feb. 9, 1862 and lives at Cameron. Warren P. is postmaster and prom¬ inent citizen at Ridgeland. He was born Sept. 30, 1863. Benjamin A. was born April 17, 1865, and is now in Burbank, Wash. J. Winter was born Dec. 10, 1867 and is at Medical Lake, Wash. Lucy was born Nov. 6, 1869, and is the wife of Isaac Pecore. Fred W. was born Aug. 27, 1871, and lives at Weenatche, Wash. Wilbur A. was born March 30, 1874, and is a chiropractor at Baldwin, Wis. Milton was born May 4, 1876 and lives at Rice Lake. Clarence was born Dec. 23, 1878, and died Dec. 24, 1879. Leon C. was born Feb. 24, 1880, and farms in Dunn County, this state.

Warren P. Grover, postmaster at Ridgeland, over the line in Dunn County, prominent citizen, former educator, merchant, contractor, carpenter and farmer, was born at Menomonie, in Dunn County, Wisconsin, Sept. 30, 1863, the son of Woodbury S. and Angeline (Potter) Grover, who brought him to Dallas Township in 1868. He was reared here, attended the district schools, learned farming from his father and remained with him until he was of age. For two years he taught in the rural schools of the county, and for two years he was employed as a carpenter. In 1889 he went to Spokane, Wash., where for twelve years he was a contractor. In 1901 he went south and traveled through the southern states for two years. He came back to this part of the state in 1903 and with his brother, Milton, operated a hardware and implement store at Ridgeland for three years. Then for two years he farmed in Barron County. In 1908 he became mail carrier at Ridgeland and in 1916 was ap¬ pointed postmaster. He is an efficient officer, the service has greatly improved and grown under his supervision, and he is giving general satisfaction to the patrons. He is active in public affairs, and is working for the progress and adv$peement of this part of the state. He is still interested in farming and owns 160 acres of good land in Wilson Township, Dunn County, which he rents. Mr. Grover was married Nov. 2, 1904 to Minnie Johnson, who was born at La Crosse, Wis., April 12, 1879, the daughter of Amund and Mary (Ander¬ son) Johnson, the former of whom is dead, and the latter of whom lives with her son, John, who is farming in Dunn County. Mr. and Mrs. Grover are the parents of three daughters: Mildred, born Aug. 15, 1905; Carrie, born Sept 30, 1907, and Angeline, born March 15, 1910.

Frank Garner, a well-to-do farmer of Section 20, east, Dallas Township, is a prominent man throughout this part of the county, and is exerting con¬ siderable influence on public affairs. He is a man of sound sense and good judgment and his opinions are highly valued by all who know him. He was bom in northern Illinois Jan. 26, 1875, the son of C. Henry and Susan (Fuller) Gamer, natives respectively of New York state and Ohio. The father came to Wisconsin in 1847 and lived for thirty-one years in Racine and Ken¬ osha Counties, and for a short time in northern Illinois. In 1878 he came to Barron County and bought 80 acres in Section 20, east, Dallas Township. This tract was all wild land. He put up a set of buildings, cleared some of the land and there successfully farmed until his death, April 5, 1907. He was a substantial man of solid worth, whose good qualities were fully appreciated by all who knew him. His wife died March 12, 1897. In the family there were two sons, Frank and Elba (deceased). Frank was brought to Barron County as a child, and was here reared on the farm and educated in the district schools. He was a mere youth when he took charge of the parental farm, and when he became of age he received the deed. Later he added two more tracts in Section 29, one of 120 acres and one of 40 acres in Section 20, making 240 acres in all. About 100 acres are cleared. He has put up a fine set of build¬ ings, and the house, barn and yards are illuminated with the Universal light system. The machinery and equipment are of the best. Aside from his farm.

Mr. Garner has various interests, including stock in the Co-operative Store at Chetek. In public affairs he has won commendation as supervisor of the township, and he haa also done excellent work for many years as the clerk of his school district. In everything he does his duty as he sees it, and his work has met with well-deserved success. Mr. Garner was married in Dallas Town¬ ship on March 20, 1908 to Anna Massie, who was born in Dallas on April 15, 1879, the daughter of Benjamin and Hannah (Sims) Massie. This union has been blessed with five bright children: Myrtle F., born May 6, 1905; Clayton P., Sept. 29, 1906; Paul March 25, 1908; Esther, Jan. 12, 1910, and Perry W., Sept. 10, 1911. The children, who are all attending school, reside at home with their father, the mother, Mrs. Anna Garner, having passed away Aug. 18, 1921.

John G. Johnson, now deceased, pioneer of two states, veteran of the Civil War, early woodsman, farmer, merchant, and for sixteen years postmaster at Dallas Village, was one of the real founders of the county. He came here as a woodsman before the Civil War, he worked here in the same capacity after the war, he took one of the first claims in Maple Grove Township, he carried mail from Durand to Rice Lake when there was nothing in the county but lumber camps, and he early held various public offices. John G. Johnson was born Sept. 23, 1836 in Norway, and was there reared. He came to this country in 1856, and after landing in New York joined a number of his relatives who were pioneers of Fillmore County, Minnesota, and had claims near Spring Grove in Houston County. While making his headquarters with these rela¬ tives, with the exception of a short time when he was in Tennessee, he spent his summers farming in Fillmore County and his winters working in the woods in what is now Barron County. April 29, 1864, he enlisted in the Civil War and served with Company K, 11th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry until his dis¬ charge June 26, 1866. Then he worked in the woods of what is now Barron County for many years as an employe of the Knapp, Stout & Co. In 1870 he took a homestead of 160 acres in what is now Section 10, west, Maple Grove Township. He cleared some seventy acres and erected a set of log buildings. Later he sold out. For some years he had 160 acres in Section 14, west, Dallas Township, which he bought of his father-in-law and improved, and which is still owned in the family. For three years he worked for William S. Foster and James A. Anderson in Dallas Village. He operated a general store for Ole Nelson at Colfax for four years, and was then in business there for himself two years. In 1891, with T. O. Malum and A. N. Granum as partners, he started a general store in Dallas which they operated until 1902, when they sold out. Mr. Johnson was appointed postmaster in 1898 and served in all some sixteen years, occupying that office at the time of his death June 23, 1914. With all his busy life he had found time for much'public service, he had sur¬ veyed many roads and school sites, he had his share in the inauguration of many movements which had the good of the county for their object, and he was a most important factor in public life in the days when the county was beginning to take on the aspects of a settled community. He was also one of the founders of William Pitts Post, No. 144 G. A. R. at Dallas and held office in it at various times. Mr. Johnson was married Jan. 5, 1873 to Anna Granum, born Sept. 22, 1855, daughter of Nels and Gurtie (Tollefson) Granum, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had three chil¬ dren: Gurtie, who was born Dec. 1, 1874 and died in early infancy; Emma, who was born Jan. 6, 1876 and died Feb. 6, 1880, and Frank G., born Aug. 29, 1877, now a farmer of Dallas Township.

Frank G. Johnson, former postmaster and merchant at Dallas Village, where he served in various public offices, was born in Maple Grove Township, this county, Aug. 29, 1877, son of John G. and Anna (Granum) Johnson, the pioneers. After attending the common schools of this county he entered the business course Of the Valparaiso University at Valparaiso, Ind., and was there graduated in 1897. With this preparation he joined his father at Dallas Vil- lage and assisted his father in his store and postoflice until his father's death, when he succeeded as postmaster and filled out his unexpired term. For a while he worked in the Bank of Dallas and for a time as clerk in the hard¬ ware store of the Smith Brothers. In 1915 he took charge of the home farm for his mother. He has 250 acres, a part of which he now conducts and rents out the other part. He has been successful as a general farmer and makes a specialty of a good herd of Holsteins, headed by full-blooded sires. While in the village he served as village assessor, village clerk, and village trustee. His fraternal relations are with the Masonic Order. Mr. Johnson was mar¬ ried Oct. 18, 1905, to Hilma Stowe, born April 6, 1884, daughter of Nels and Matilda (Storm) Stowe, natives of Sweden, who came to America in 1880, and settled on 80 acres in Section 30, east, Maple Grove Township, where they farmed for many years and where they now live. In the Stowe family there were eight children: Oscar, August, Ernest (deceased), Hilma, Olga, Eusten, Minnie and Emella. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have two children: Norton G., born Aug. 2, 1906; and Franklin H., born May 30, 1911. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Hiram A. Chapman, who was for a number of years a well-known and high¬ ly-respected citizen of Lakeland Township, but who passed to the higher life, December 30, 1919, was born in the State of New York, July 30, 1845. As a young man, he came to Wisconsin and in 1867 was married at Tomah to Rachel Ann Dale. By her he had ten children, four of whom, Ernest Alonzo, Cynthia Etta, Archie LeRoy and Florence, passed away before him. In 1892, Mr. Chapman moved to Menomonie, where several years later, Jan. 7, 1895, he suffered a bereavement in the death of his wife, Rachel Ann. In the spring of 1896, Mr. Chapman married Mrs. Eliza Girvin of the town of Shewin, and in 1898 he moved to the vicinity of Cumberland, Barron County, where he engaged in the manufacture of lumber. Here his wife, Eliza, died in 1900. In 1901 Mr. Chapman married Mrs. Cora Cady. Soon after this he engaged in mercantile business, becoming proprietor of a store and hotel, located in Section 25, Lakeland Township, and known as the Lake View House, it being well patronized by tourists visiting Silver Lake. In this business he continued until his death. An affectionate husband and lov¬ ing father, he left six children to mourn his loss, besides his wife and a host of relatives and friends. The children are: L. I. Chapman of Barron, Mrs. R. P. Daniels of Knapp, M. L. Chapman and H. H. Chapman of Barron, H. A. Chapman, Jr., of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. H. E. Jones of Tacoma, Wash., all of whom were present at the funeral except Mrs. H. E. Jones, who was prevented from coming by illness. Mr. Chapman had been a member of the Baptist Church for about thirty years and was an earnest worker in the church and Sunday school as long as his health would permit. Mrs. Cora Chapman, who has continued to reside in Lakeland Township, was born in Sparta, Wis., Aug. 6, 1865, daughter of Geo. C. and Mary Jane (Parks) Hodgkin. She was for a number of years previous to her first marriage a successful school teacher in Barron County. Further mention of her parents may be found elsewhere in this volume.

Louis Dutilly, for 28 years an industrious farmer and respected citizen of Lakeland Township, where he passed away Sept. 28, 1911, was bom at St. Denis, Province of Quebec, Canada, April 13, 1859, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dutilly. He was descended from a line of ancestors who were distinguished in the early history of Quebec. His people were farmers, and thus at an early age he acquired an expert knowledge of agriculture, varying that occupation with work in the woods at lumbering in the winter and on the drive in the spring. In these arduous occupations he became an expert as he was in farm work and developed a strong physique. On Sept. 1, 1879, at Waterloo, Canada, he was married to Miss Pauline Morroy, of St. Joachim-de- Schefford, Province of Quebec, and as a family soon began to grow up around them, Mr. Dutilly, in search of a place to establish a permanent home, came in 1888 to Barron County, Wisconsin, and bought 80 acres of land in Section 36, Lakeland Township. The tract was covered with heavy timber, and the work of transforming the wilderness into a farm was not light, but Mr. Dutilly's logging experience stood him in good stead and he soon had a clearing started and a log cabin built. In the years that followed he cleared and stumped the entire tract and erected buildings, besides which as one of the earliest settlers in the township he helped to construct roads and build school houses. In time, by the exercise of industry and thrift, he accumulated a com¬ petence, the log cabin of pioneer days being replaced by a more pretentious farm house, and no comfort which money could buy was lacking. Mr. Dutilly was a loving father and husband, a friendly neighbor and good citizen and a Christian gentleman. He was a devout member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. To him and his wife were born eleven children, three sons and eight daughters, all of whom survive, the father's death being the first to break the family circle. These children are: Mrs. George Jerry of Lakeland; Mrs. George A. Brinkley of Park Falls; Mrs. Henry Sans of Rochester, Minn.; Mrs. J. S. Mills of Min¬ neapolis ; Mrs. William Peterson of Bear Lake ; Mrs. Bruce Gardiner of Doland, S. D.; and Roselba, Arthur, Alfred, Agnes and Wilfred, who are now at home with their mother.

Nels Grant, who for fourteen years, or until his death, was well known in Lakeland Township as one of its useful, industrious and respected citizens, was born in Norway, May 14, 1863. In his native land he acquired a good edu¬ cation, graduating from college, and then entered mercantile life, being em¬ ployed successively as clerk in different stores. In 1882, seeking a wider sphere of opportunity, he came to America, landing at New York, whence he proceeded to Maronette, Wis., and thence to North Dakota, where he took a homestead. In 1901 he transferred the scene of his agricultural endeavors to Barron County, Wisconsin, buying 80 acres of land in Section 26, Lakeland Township. Forty acres of this land he cleared from stumps and on it erected a set of buildings, carrying on mixed farming and dairying with profitable re¬ sults, until his death, which occurred Dec. 31, 1916. He had attained the age of sixty-two years, seven months and seventeen days. The news of his demise spread sorrow throughout the community in which he had made many warm friends. He had served in 1915 as treasurer of the township board and was a man always ready to do his part as a good citizen. The funeral occurred on the Sunday afternoon following his death, a short service in English being held at the house, Norwegian service at Section 10 Church, with a few wordB more in English and an English song to close. The Rev. Amundson conducted the service and interment was made in Section 10 Cemetery. Mrs. Grant's sis¬ ter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson, and L. E. Strum, a brotherin-law, were present to attend the funeral and aid in comforting the sorrow¬ ing family. Mr. Grant was a member of the local lodge of the I. S. W. A. Honest, energetic and kindly, a faithful and loving husband and father, and an intelligent and useful citizen, he earned the reward promised to those who fight the good fight. He was married Dec. 21, 1898, to Maren H. Omholt, who was born in Norway, Oct. 27, 1867, daughter of Ole and Helen (Hendrickson) Omholt. Five children were the issue of this union, namely: Carl, born June 3, 1900; Emmet, Dec. 6, 1902; Morten, Aug. 11, 1903; Herold, Jan. 26. 1906: and Arnold, June 27, 1910. Herold died at the age of ten years, on May 2, 1915, his death preceding that of his father by less than nine months. The other children are still living, and with their assistance, Mrs. Grant is still operating the farm.

Henry W. Bringman, a former resident of Lakeland Township, in the de¬ velopment of which he took a worthy part, was born in Germany, Feb. 1, 1851, son of Henry and Margaret (Hartung) Bringman. He acquired his educa¬ tion in his native land and began industrial life there as a farm laborer, an occupation in which he continued until reaching the age of thirty years. In the meanwhile he married and children came to enlarge the family circle and increase his responsibilities. How to provide for them soon became a serious question, to which emigration seemed to offer the only solution. Accordingly, in 1881, soon after the birth of his third child, Frederick, he set out with his family for America, and in due time arrived in New York, whence he pro¬ ceeded to La Salle, Ill., where Mr. Bringman found work ih the coal mines, an occupation in which he continued for 14 years. This was hard work, not un¬ attended by danger, and not specially remunerative. Moreover he was now forty-four years old. Another step in advance was necessary and Mr. Bring¬ man took the right one, then went to Spencer, Iowa, where he bought a farm of 228 acres and operated it two years, then sold. Coming to Barron County, Wis., he bought 133 acres of wild land in Sections 17 and 18, Lakeland Town¬ ship, and began the task of developing a farm. It was a large undertaking, but Mr. Bringman in time accomplished it, with the assistance of his wife and children. He cleared 65 acres of the land and erected a set of buildings, and in addition, found time to help in the construction of roads through his town¬ ship. He successfully followed mixed farming and dairying, keeping Short¬ horn cattle, and was widely known and respected as an industrious and re¬ liable citizen. His religious affiliations were with the German Lutheran Church. Mr. Bringman continued his useful activities until shortly before his death, which occurred Jan. 22, 1917, when he had almost reached the age of sixty-six years. His loss was deeply regretted, fiis marriage in Germany, previously mentioned, took place June 9, 1853, and united him with Louisa C. Schaar, daughter of William and Anna (Guessner) Schaar. It resulted in the birth of ten children, whose record, in brief, is as follows: William, born Aug. 25, 1878, now a resident of Oshkosh, Wis.; Wilhelmina, born Dec. 31, 1879, now Mrs. William Kerslake, of Duluth, Minn.; Frederick, born Feb. 22, 1881, who resides at Hower's Lake, Minn.; Anna, born Feb. 10, 1883, now the wife of Walter Pierson, of Lakeland Township, Barron County, Wis.; Elizabeth, born February 10, 1886, who is the wife of Ernest Garrett, of Seattle, Wash. ; Louisa, born May 16, 1887, now Mrs. Herman Ramey of Ladysmith, Wis.; Gusta, born July 7, 1889, wife of J. D. Morrow, of Hower's Lake, Minn.; Henry, born March 24, 1892, who was in the army during the recent war; Sophia, born Aug. 26, 1894, residing at Hower's Lake, Minn.; and Charles, born Jan. 21, 1899. After the father's death, Henry and Charles operated the farm for their mother until 1918, when they rented it. They are still operating it on their own account, under rental. Henry was drafted into the U. S. Army July 5, 1918, and from Barron, Wis., was sent to Columbus, Ohio, and thence to Camp Hancock, Ga., as a member of the 41st Company, Fourth Group Machine Gun Training Center. He was transferred Nov; 7, 1918, to Camp Travis, Texas, with Company A, 52nd Machine Gun Battalion. Feb. 6, 1919, he Was sent to Camp Grant, where he was discharged Feb. 15, the same year.

Ole Thompson, a typical representative of the hardy Norwegian race, which has taken so large a part in the development of the Northwest, was born in Norway, May 7, 1867, son of Ole Olson, by his wife, Mary, whose maiden name was Jergenson. The latter still resides in Norway, having sur¬ vived her husband, Ole Olson, 52 years, as he died in 1869. Ole Thompson was educated in Norway, where in due time he engaged in farm labor. In 1884 he emigrated to the United States, landing in Philadelphia, whence he came directly to Wisconsin. During the next twelve years he worked in saw¬ mills at Parley and Mason. In 1900 he bought his present farm of 100 acres in Sections 21 and 28, Lakeland Township, which was then a wild tract, but of which he has cleared and broken 30 acres, having also erected a line set of buildings. He follows mixed farming and dairying, keeping mixed Holstein and Guernsey cattle, and has taken rank among the successful and substantial citizens of his township. Mr. Thompson was united in marriage March 20, 1896, with Fredericka Paulson, who was born in Wisconsin, May 16, 1874, daughter of Andrew and Christina (Borgen) Paulson. Her mother now re- sides in Cumberland, Wis., the father being deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Thomp¬ son have been born three children, all residing at home, namely: Alfred, April 6, 1897 ; Malven, May 25, 1900 ; and Christ, Dec. 26, 1904.

Herman Meyer, one of the substantial farmers of Lakeland Township, where he has resided for the last 25 years, was born in Germany, Oct. 2, 1857. He grew to manhood in his native land, receiving his schooling there and sub¬ sequently engaging in farm labor. In 1881, desiring to better his condition, he came to the United States, landing at New York, whence he proceeded to Benton County, Iowa. There he worked on farms for a while, afterwards for four years was employed on the railroad, and then rented a large farm which he operated for six years on his own account. In 1896, Mr. Meyer came to Barron County, Wisconsin, and began his career here by purchasing 71 acres in Section 18, Lakeland Township. The tract consisted of wild land and much hard work was needed to turn it into a fruitful farm, but Mr. Meyer, in time, broke 42 acres, besides erecting a good set of buildings. The latter include a barn, 32 by 56 feet, installed with the James equipment and laid with cement floors. Here he is still carrying, on mixed farming and dairying, keeping mixed grade cattle with a pure-bred sire. His excellent farm, well managed, is pro¬ ducing reasonable returns. Mr. Meyer is a member of the Farm Bureau. He served two years as director on the school board and four years as clerk. The German Lutheran Church numbers him among its consistent members. Mr. Meyer was married March 12, 1889, to Anna Coleman, who was born in Louis¬ ville, Ky., Oct. 25, 1857. Four children have blessed this union, namely: Yetta, now Mrs. Robert Huehn; Anetta, wife of Arthur Peterson of St. Paul, Minn.; Gusta, now Mrs. Elmer Loverud; and Henry, who lives on the home farm.

Charles A. Ness, chairman of the town board of Lakeland Township, of which township he is a prosperous farmer and leading citizen, was born in Norway, April 21, 1864, son of Andrew and Elsie (Egga) Ness. The parents both died in their native land, leaving five children: Pedter, now a farmer in Rice Lake Township, this county; Charles A., subject of this sketch, and An¬ drew, Nora and Louisa, who are still in Norway. Charles A. Ness acquired his education in the Norwegian common schools. Subsequently for two years he attended an officers' training school, connected with the Second Brigade In¬ fantry, with headquarters at Christiania. In 1889 he came to America, landing at New York, whence he came directly to Shawano County, Wisconsin. There for a short time he was engaged in farm labor, but in the year 1890 he went to Rhinelander, Wis., where he spent seven years occupied as a lumber scaler. Removing to Barron County in 1897, he engaged in agriculture, buying of Christ Anderson 80 acres in Section 26, Lakeland Township, and beginning the development of a farm. A purchase of 80 acres more in 1912 doubled its area, and during the years he has resided on the place, Mr. Ness has cleared 70 acres and erected a set of buildings. General farming and dairying occupy his attention, his cattle being pure-bred Holsteins, and his operations have been conducted with profitable results. Aside from his direct farming inter¬ ests, Mr. Ness is a stockholder in the Farmers' Light & Power Company and in the Silver Lake Cheese Factory. Of the latter enterprise he was four years president. His capacity as a man of affairs has long been recognized by his fellow townsmen and at various times he has been called upon to serve in pub¬ lic office. As early as 1903 he was elected supervisor of the township board, on which he served two years. In 1905 he was elected chairman of the board and so continued until 1914, in which year he was elected a member of the board of education of Barron County, a position he held for two years. From 1916 to 1918 he was a member of the committee of three for Barron County schools; then in 1918 he was re-elected chairman of the township board, in which position he is still serving. For 18 years he has been a member of the school board of District No. 1. In 1911 he became president of the McKinley Telephone Company. The Norwegian Lutheran Church numbers him among its faithful and consistent members. Mr. Ness was married in Barron, Jan. 7,

1898, to Christina Strangstad, who was born in Norway July 15, 1867, daugh¬ ter of Ole and Elizabeth Strangstad. Her parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Ness have had three children: Arthur A., born Dec. 17, 1898; Einer L., born Jan. 7, 1899, and Lenora C., born Jan. 21, 1908. Einer L., who resides at home and is his father's assistant, is also secretary of the Silver Lake Cheese Company. Lenora C. is also at home. Arthur A. spent one year at the Menomonie Agricultural School and took the two years' short course in agri¬ culture at Madison. On Aug. 14, 1918 he enlisted in the United States' service and was with the U. S. Training Detachment at Madison. Less than two months after his enlistment he fell a victim to that deadly disease, influenza, of which he died Oct. 8, 1918. Though he fell not on the field of battle, he prac¬ tically offered up his life for his country and is worthy of the hero's crown.

Walter H. Organ, a well-known general farmer and dairyman of Lakeland Township in partnership with his brother, Howard, was born Feb. 16, 1887 in Sauk County, Wisconsin, son of William and Mary (Waffenschmidt) Organ. The parents were natives of this state and farmers who came from Sauk to Barron County in 1896. They settled in Lakeland Township where William Organ bought 200 acres of wild land in Sections 36 and 25. Of this land he subsequently cleared 50 acres besides erecting a set of farm buildings. He car¬ ried on farming and dairying here until 1916, when he sold the farm to his sons, Walter and Howard, and returned to Sauk County where he now resides. His wife died in 1912 and he has since remarried. By his first wife, Mary, he had five children : Walter H., Howard R., Emma, Lulu and Eva, the last men¬ tioned of whom is now deceased. Walter H. Organ in his boyhood attended school in Sauk and Barron Counties. He early acquired a knowledge of farm work and until 1916 worked for his father. He and his brother, Howard R., then bought the farm which they are now conducting on a profitable basis, doing mixed farming and dairying. Their herd consists of high grade Holstein cattle with a pure bred sire. Among their improvements may be mentioned a machine shed 16 by 40 feet. In 1917 they lost the house by fire and were obliged to rebuild. The two brothers have an equal interest in the place. Walter H. is the elder, Howard R. having been born Jan. 31, 1895. The for¬ mer is a director on the school board of District No. 1. On June 26, 1912, Wal¬ ter H. Organ was married to Eva Daughenbaugh, who was born in Cass County, Iowa, Feb. 20, 1894, daughter of Royer and Bessie (Kirk) Daughenbaugh, who are now residents of New Hampshire. The family circle of Mr. and Mrs. Organ has been enlarged and brightened by the birth of six children, namely: Fred K., born May 22, 1913; Maurice H., Aug. 10, 1916; Edgar A., Oct. 14, 1916; Max A., Oct. 28, 1917; Mary E., Sept. 26, 1919, and Robert Earl, Sept. 7, 1921.

Charles A. Oldeen, an enterprising and successful farmer of Lakeland Township, may be numbered among the pioneers of Barron County, as he first made his appearance here nearly forty years ago. He was born in Sweden June 7, 1857, son of Ole and Cecelia (Andrews) Nelson. His parents both died in Sweden, their native land. There Charles A. was educated and grew to manhood, after his school days were over engaging in farm labor. Sharing the ambition of so many of his countrymen who were seeking wider opportu¬ nities for advancement in America in 1881 he came to this country, landing at New York, whence he proceeded west to Cambridge, Ill. There for a short time he was engaged in railroad work, but in the fall of 1882 he came to Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he worked at railroad construction for a while, or until 1883, when, moving to Cumberland, he entered the planing mills of the Beaver Lake and Beaver Dam Lumber Co., and subsequently continued in their employ for 27 years. At the end of that period he engaged in farming on his own account, buying 160 acres of land near Comstock. After improving that farm he sold it in 1902 and then bought 140 acres in Cumberland Town¬ ship, which tract he provided with buildings and otherwise improved, residing there until 1910. Then selling that place, he bought 160 acres in Section 35, Lakeland Township, on which he rebuilt the house and outbuildings, erected a barn 36 by 80 feet, and cleared and stumped 100 acres of the land. On this place he has since resided, carrying on mixed farming and dairying, his stock being pure bred Holsteins. His enterprise and industry have met with their fitting reward and he is now numbered among the well-to-do citizens of his township. Aside from his farming interests, he is a stockholder in the Silver Lake cheese factory, the Farmers Light and Power Co., and the McKinley Tele¬ phone Co. It is nearly thirty-two years ago since Mr. Oldeen gave up bachelor life, being united in marriage Nov. 10, 1889, with Bertha Morken, who was born in Milwaukee, Wis., June 30, 1867, daughter of Ole and Ingeberg (Rittan) Morken. Both her parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Oldeen are members of the Old Settlers Association of Cumberland. They have a family of eight children as follows: Norman L., Elling, Oscar O., Carl E., Selma E., Anna C., Laura I., and Clifford. Norman L. is clerk in a grocery store at Cum¬ berland, Elling is also engaged in mercantile business there, and Anna C. is a school teacher.

Oscar J. Okerson, who has helped to increase the agricultural resources of Lakeland Township by the development of a farm of 80 acres, and who is now one of the supervisors of that township, was born at North Branch, Minn., Nov. 3, 1871, son of Oke and Maria (Johnson) Trulson. His parents were na¬ tives of Sweden, who came to America in 1866, settling at North Branch, where they were engaged in farming until 1881. Then they removed to Grantsberg, Wis., where they continued in the same occupation. There Mrs. Maria Trulson died on Feb. 16, 1894. In 1901 Mr. Trulson retired from active work, selling his farm and removing to Barron County, where he subsequently re¬ sided at the home of his son, Oscar, until his own death on Nov. 3, 1912. He and his wife were the parents of four children: Oscar J., subject of this sketch; Eddie, deceased; Jennie, deceased, and Hilda, now the wife of Charles Pierson. Oscar J. Okerson in his boyhood attended school at Grantsberg, Wis., and subsequently worked for his father until 1901, when he came to Barron County and bought 80 acres of wild land in Section 16, Lakeland Township, which he began at once to improve. In time he cleared the entire tract of brush, broke 40 acres and erected a set of buildings. Here he has since resided, fol¬ lowing mixed farming and dairying, his cattle being mixed grade Holsteins with a pure bred sire. He is also a stockholder in Coy's creamery at Barronette and a director in the McKinley Telephone Co. As a public official he has served acceptably in various offices. In 1906 he was appointed road superintendent, and in 1910 was elected supervisor on the township board, in which office he is still serving. He also filled an unexpired term on the school board. His re¬ ligious affiliations are with the Norwegian Lutheran Church. He has proved his worth as a citizen and is respected and esteemed by his fellow townsmen. Mr. Okerson was married June 13, 1896, to Lena M. Johnson, who was born in Grantsburg, Wis., June 27, 1873, daughter of Ole and Anna (Otson) Johnson. Both parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Okerson are the parents of eleven children, all living, whose record in brief is as follows: Oliver C., born April 5, 1897 ; Ruth F., born June 29, 1298. now a clerk in the Hines Mer¬ cantile Co.'s store at Cumberland; Edna H., born Feb. 4, 1900; Alva L., born September 16, 1901, now employed with the Cumberland Package Co.; Mamie M., born Feb. 27, 1903, Arlad O., born Dec. 18, 1904; Esther A., Dec. 19, 1906; Ruby J., July 7, 1909; Willard C., Dec. 10, 1911; Genevieve E., Jan. 5, 1915, and Doris J., July 4, 1916.

Sever Paulson, one of the early settlers of Lakeland Township, where he is now living retired on his original farm in Section 26, was born in Norway, where he grew to manhood. There he married Carrie Nickelson and, soon a family of children began to grow up around them. The necessity of provid¬ ing for this growing family brought home to Mr. Paulson the fact that in his native land his opportunities for advancement were very limited and that to avoid poverty and dependence in his old age he must seek his fortunes in a more favored land. The journey to America with his wife and children was expensive, but he managed to secure the funds and in 1888 landed at Quebec, whence he came directly to Cumberland, Wis. For two years after his arrival he worked in the woods and in sawmills. Anxious, however, to lose no time in beginning the development of a farm, in 1890 he bought 120 acres of wild land in Section 26, Lakeland Township, which he began to improve by the erection of a set of log buildings. In course of time he cleared 60 acres of the land and developed it into a good farm. He also took an active part in helping to im¬ prove the township by building roads and encouraging the advent of new settlers. For several years he was road superintendent and also served on the school board of District No. 6. In 1911 he retired from active work on the farm, but has since continued to reside on it, making his home with his son, Martin. His wife died Nov. 30, 1920. He is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. His long career in the township has made him acquainted with all the old settlers and most of the later ones, and he himself, is one of the best known and most highly respected citizens within its limits. He and his wife have been the parents of eight children, of whom six are now living, the record being as follows: Martin, Paulina, now Mrs. Andrew Flottum of Cumber¬ land; Mike, who is separately mentioned in this volume; Christ, now de¬ ceased; Ole, connected with the Hines Mercantile Co. of Cumberland; Andrew, who died in infancy; Gunhild, now Mrs. Herman Peterson of Cumberland, and Mattie, who is the wife of Morris Berklund of Polk County.

Mike Paulson, a well known and successful farmer of Lakeland Township, of which he is one of the supervisors, was born in Norway, April 25, 1872, son of Sever and Carrie (Nickelson) Paulson. In 1888, at the age of sixteen, he accompanied his parents to America, the family settling first at Cumberland, Wis. He had attended school in his native land, and continued his studies for a while in Barron County, but after 1890, when his father bought a farm, or rather, wild land in Lakeland Township, he had to make himself useful and subsequently took an active part in developing the place. After working for his father until 1902 he entered the employ of the Beaver Dam Lumber Co. at Cumberland. In 1910 he bought 80 acres in Section 26, Lakeland Township, and began an independent career as an agriculturist. Of this land he has cleared 30 acres, and also erected a gtanary, woodshed and machine shed, and rebuilt the house and barn. He is enjoying a prosperous career, and aside from his direct farming interests is a stockholder in the Farmers' Light and Power Co., the Silver Lake Cheese Factory and the Section Ten Cheese Factory; a director in the McKinley Telephone Co., and the Cumberland Live Stock Ship¬ ping Association, and a member of the Farm Bureau. In 1915 he was elected township supervisor, in which office he is still serving, and during the same pevpd he has served as school treasurer. At present also he is acting as road superintendent of his district. Mr. Paulson was married April 6, 1901, to Christie Lovaas, who was born in Norway March 22, 1876, daughter of Olous and Carrie Lovaas. Her mother died in 1917, but her father survives and is now residing in Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. Paulson are members of the Nor¬ wegian Lutheran Church. They have an adopted daughter, Nora, who was born Aug. 31, 1905.

Mathias Arnes, postmaster at Barronett, oldest business man in the vil¬ lage, and one of the organizers and original owners of the Barronett State Bank, was born in Norway, and was there reared and educated. In his native land he married Lena Olson, the daughter of a neighbor. In 1880 he came to America, and landed in Clear Lake, Polk County, Wis., with but fifteen cents in his pocket. Four some time he was employed in logging in various lumber camps in western Wisconsin. In 1886 he came to Cumberland and entered the employ of the Beaver Dam Lumber Co. In 1893 he gave up the lumber business and homesteaded 80 acres in Burnett County, this state. He devel¬ oped and improved the property, and there carried on general farming until 1901. In that year he sold out, and entered the employ of James O. Jenson, who then owned a general store at Barronett. Four years of this work gave him much experience in the mercantile line, and in 1906 with his brother, Steiner Arnes, and Ed Anderson, he started in the general store business at Barronett for himself. Soon afterward he bought out his partners and has since continued in business with increasing success. In 1920 he took his sons, Harry C., Melvin and Barney as partners. In 1918 he started a hardware store, the management of which he has turned over to his son, Melvin. He started dealing in potatoes several years ago, and in 1915 built a potato ware¬ house. In 1916, seeing the need of a financial institution in the village, he helped to organize the Barronett State Bank. He was appointed postmaster in 1906, and has since conducted the office in his store.

Harry C. Arnes, town clerk and prosperous farmer of Lakeland Township, was born in Burnett County, this state, Dec. 26, 1895, the son of Mathias and Lena (Olson) Arnes. He attended the schools of his native township, and per¬ fected this with courses in the Capital City Commercial College at Madison, Wis. Then he worked with his father until 1916, when he rented a farm. In 1918 he bought 100 acres in Section 5, Lakeland Township. He has built up a good place, has named it the Pleasant View farm, and has been successful in his operations. His herd is of grade Guernseys, headed by a full blooded sire. His swine are pure blooded Duroc Jerseys. In 1919 he was elected to his present position as town clerk, and is filling the position with efficiency. Mr. Arnes was married June 20, 1916, to Ruth Loomis, daughter of Clarence and Chrissie (Tonolli) Loomis, of this county. He and his wife have two children: Harriet, born May 19, 1917; and Lyle, born Jan. 21, 1920. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Christ Anderson, a pioneer settler of Lakeland Township, where he is now living retired from active work, was born in Norway Oct. 9, 1852. He grew up in his native land, attending school and later doing farm work until 1874, when, as a young man of 22 years, full of strength and ambition, he cut loose from home ties and emigrated to the United States. From New York, where he landed, he went to Lansing, Iowa, where, however, he remained but a short time, soon coming to Menomonie, Wis., and entering the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co. In 1876 he came to Barron County and took a homestead of 80 acres in Section 26, Lakeland Township. The land of course was wild, as he was one of the first settlers in the township. As such he had pioneer work to do. He cut the trail to Cumberland which is now the main road to that place, and used to fetch his provisions from Rice Lake before the village of Cumber¬ land was started. Until 1897 he resided on his land in Section 26, of which he cleared 20 acres, besides erecting log buildings. He then sold it and bought 80 acres in Section 13, the same township, which tract, after improving it, he sold in 1909. In the same year he bought his present place in Section 25, which he has since cleared and provided with buildings. In 1911 he gave up the active work of the farm and has since lived a life of comparative leisure. Among Mr. Anderson's early labors was the building of the road from the Robertson farm to Pipe Lake. He was a member of the first school board in the township, serving as its treasurer for five years. His long residence in the county has made him one of its best known citizens and he has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances of all ages and conditions. He is affiliated religiously with the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Anderson was married May 6, 1876, to Johanna Hanson, who was born in Norway Dec. 19, 1857. She passed to the higher life June 30, 1911, leaving four children: Lena, now Mrs. Clint Beardsley of Rice Lake, Wis.; Carrie, wife of Anton Balmer of Lakeland Town¬ ship; Christina, wife of John Snekvik of Duluth, Minn., and Dave, who is a farmer in Lakeland Township.

Dave Anderson, a well known and successful farmer of Section 26, Lake¬ land Township, and the son of one of its pioneers, was born in this township, Aug. 2, 1888, son of Christ and Johanna (Hanson) Anderson. He was edu¬ cated in the district school and subsequently until 1911 worked for his father. In that year the latter retired and Dave then bought 80 acres in Section 26, of which he has since cleared 20 acres besides erecting buildings. He is doing a successful business as a general farmer and dairyman, his cattle being grade Holsteins. He is also a stockholder in the Silver Lake cheese factory. On June 18, 1912, Dave Anderson was united in marriage with Elsie B. Cox, who was born in Bear Lake Township, Aug. 20, 1894, daughter of William and Iva (Stevens) Cox, her parents being prominent farmers of that township. Of this union two children have been born: Bernice J., May 26, 1916, and Clarence B., March 28, 1918.

Martin Vogt, who is profitably engaged in farming and poultry raising in Crystal Lake Township, of which he is a public official, was born in Jackson County, Illinois, Aug. 16, 1888, son of Hans H. and Alvina (Schroeder) Vogt. The father, a native of Germany, came to America in 1870, settling in Jackson County, Illinois, and remaining there until 1911, when he came to Barron County, Wisconsin, and bought 80 acres in Crystal Lake Township, Section 7. After a residence of one year on this place he retired and took up his residence at Turtle Lake, where he died in 1917. His wife, Alvina, who was born in Missouri, is still living at Turtle Lake. They were the parents of seven chil¬ dren, of whom there are now six survivors, namely, Fred H., Anna, Martin, Henry, Ernest and Julius. Martin Vogt attended school in his native state of Illinois, and at an early age became his father's assistant on the home farm. After working for his parents until 1912, he rented their farm in Crystal Lake Township, and so operated it until 1919, when it became his own property through purchase. Its present condition is chiefly the result of his own labor, as it was he who cleared and broke the land and made most of the important improvements. Among the latter is a fine, large chicken house. Mr. Vogt makes a specialty of raising pure bred White Leghorn chickens, of which at the present time he has a flock of about one thousand. His operations have been successful, and in spite of occasional drawbacks he has continued to prosper. He donated land for the new Woodside School, his interest in educa¬ tional matters being further manifested by his service as clerk of the school board, District No. 18. In 1921 he was elected town treasurer. The Lutheran Church numbers him among its useful and consistent members. Mr. Vogt was married Dec. 26, 1912, to Clara Ruehling, who was born Jan. 26, 1888, daughter of Frank and Madeline (Feig) Ruehling, then residents of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Mrs. Vogt's mother died in 1890, being survived by her husband, who now lives in Missouri. To. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Vogt three chil¬ dren have been born: Malinda M., Dec. 16, 1913; Harold G., Dec. 17, 1915, and Edgar A., April 15, 1919.

August F. Pieper, for many years a venerable and highly respected resi¬ dent of Cameron, now deceased, was born on a farm in Germany, Nov. 13, 1842, one of the five children of John and Wilhelmina (Bonflect) Pieper. He grew to adult years in his native land, and on March 28, 1867 married Henrietta Bortz, born in that country March 1, 1840, the daughter of John and Fredericka (Schultz) Bortz. In 1875 he determined that his growing family should have the wider and better opportunities of America. Accordingly he bade farewell to the scenes of his boyhood, and the land where his ancestors had lived for so many generations, and started for the United States with his wife and two children, Otelia and Elizabeth. They came directly to New Auburn, in Chip¬ pewa County, where they had friends. From there he drove into Barron County by ox team, and settled on a homestead of 80 acres of wild land in Sec¬ tion 31, Sumner Township, not far from the site of the old village of Sumner. He built a small frame house and a log barn, and started to clear the land. It was a year later before he got his first cow. At first he had little with which to carry on his farming operations. Grain was harvested with a cradle. Pro¬ visions were brought in afoot. The wife spun wool, knit socks, mittens and jackets, and wove linen cloth. Together they toiled through the hardships and in time attained prosperity. Two more children, Clara, (Mrs. Frank Draak) and Otto (deceased), were born on the farm. Mr. Pieper was most highly esteemed in his community and for ten years did good service on the school board. Of Mr. and Mrs. Pieper it was said: "In 1904, after a long and useful career as hard workers, they moved to Cameron where they have a pleasant home, and where they are enjoying the reward of rest and comfort their ardu¬ ous toil has well deserved. Mr. and Mrs. Pieper are genial, kindly people, and are held in the highest respect and love by all who know them. They have weathered the storms of life themselves, and know how to give advice to the younger people. Their home is one of hospitality and good cheer, and their doors are always open to their friends. They are good people and good neigh¬ bors, and they have been faithful to every obligation of life. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church in which Mr. Pieper held offices." Mr. Pieper died May 5, 1921, and his death was most sincerely mourned.

George H. Prock, real estate dealer of Rice Lake, was born in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, July 27, 1858, son of George and Catherine Prock, who were born in Bavaria, were there married March 17, 1850, and in 1851 came to America and located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, and engaged in farming, later moving to Monroe County, in the same state, where they were similarly employed for the remainder of their lives, the father, who was born April 24, 1821, dying March 3, 1896, and the mother, who was born Jan. 27, 1831, dying March 17, 1874. In the family there were seven children: Michael, George H., Catherine and Mary (twins), Theresa, Celia and Babara William. George H. received his education in the Pine Hollow District, Jefferson Town¬ ship, Monroe County, Wisconsin, and remained with his parents until twentyfive years of age, working on the farm, in the lumber woods and in a barrel stave factory. Then he went to Clark County, also in this state, and was there variously employed, mostly in the lumber business, working in sawmills and a barrel stave factory, and doing other work as well. He came to Barron County in the fall of 1892 and from then until 1902, with the exception of three years when he engaged in logging in Sumner Township, this county, he engaged in farming and land dealing. His first farm consisted of 80 acres in Oak Grove Township, which he broke and developed. With this beginning he continued to buy land, selling on the increasing real estate market, and at times owning several hundred acres in the process of development. In 1912 he gave up farm¬ ing entirely and has since continued to devote his attention to the real estate business. He is one of the best judges of land in the county, he is ever willing to give his patrons the benefit and knowledge of his experience, and hundreds of satisfied customers testify to the success with which he has met in locating good farmers upon desirable farms. From the* first he has been a believer in the agricultural possibilities of the county, and is conceded to be the first man who shipped hay and potatoes out of Rice Lake, an industry which has since grown to considerable proportions. Fraternally he is a member of the Catholic Foresters and the Modern Woodmen, while his wife is a popular mem¬ ber of the Catholic Foresters and the Royal Neighbors. Mr. Prock was married in Clark County, this state, March 24, 1884, to Catherine Wiesner, who was born on Oct. 24, 1867, daughter of Fred and Caroline Wiesner. Mr. and Mrs. Prock are the parents of fourteen children: Michael A., Francis J., Mary E., Martin J., Clara J., Laura C., and Anna B. are living; Theresa, George, Ma¬ thias, Mary and Joseph, and two unnamed infants are dead.

K. E. Rasmussen, attorney and agriculturist, former Assemblyman and for many years a member of the county board, was born in Laaland, Denmark, Oct. 17, 1860, son of Ole and Marie (Smith) Rasmussen, natives of that place. The father came to America in 1865 followed two years later by the mother and children. For some years they lived in Waukesha County, this state, where the father worked at bridge construction and at farming. Later they moved to Adams County, this state, where the father died in 1871 and the mother in 1899. In the family there were four children: Hannah (deceased), K. E., of Rice Lake, and C. H., who is conducting a ranch at the Bitterroot Valley in Montana. The subject of this sketch received his early training in the public schools. He took up the study of law in 1881. In 1882 he became a student of W. P. Swift, who had offices at Barron and Rice Lake. He was admitted to the bar in 1884 and opened an office at Rice Lake; practicing law, and handling insurance, real estate and loans. He took up farming in 1914 on his place in Doyle Township, where he specializes in Shorthorn cattle. He still retains his residence at 35 West Stout street, in the city. He has been justice and town clerk in Stanfold Township, and city attorney in Rice Lake. He was a member of the county board for twenty-five years, serving once for nineteen consecutive years, and once for six years. In the interim in 1899 and 1901 he served with credit in the Assembly. He is highly regarded in the community and held in the best esteem. Mr. Rasmussen was married Aug. 8, 1888, to Fannie E. Chamberlain of Eau Claire, and this union has been blessed with eight children: Harold E., who married Elma Gilstad; Holden V.; Daniel P. ; Dayton 0., who married Florella Slater; Lucile A., Holland E., Allerton K. and Behring W.

August H. Lentz, a retired farmer and respected citizen, residing at Rice Lake, was born in Friesland, Germany, Nov. 3, 1872, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lentz. He was ten years old when he came to America, his parents settling on a farm in Dallas Township. There he attended school for a limited period only, as he had to help his father on the farm, which was very little improved. The work was hard but necessary and was continued on the home place until he was 15, after which he began working for others and became self-sup¬ porting. At last the time came when he was able to start out for himself, and was marked by a double event - his marriage and his first purchase of land. Both happened in 1896, his marriage on June 9, uniting him with Hulda Kra¬ mer, a native of Illinois. The farm he bought on the 26th of the same month, and was simply 80 acres of wild land in Barron Township. Instead of settling on it, however, he went to work in the grist mill of J. W. Taylor of Barron, for whom he worked seven years. He then secured a lumbering contract from the A. Y. Felton Company, and in their interests spent a year at Lehi, Wis., but this enterprise proved unfortunate, as he came out of it eighty dollars behind. For three years after that he was in the service of the Pennsylvania Railway, as a member of a wrecking crew, with headquarters at Chicago, where he resided. By the end of that time he had paid for his farm and had $100 over. Therefore, returning to Barron, he began the cultivation of the farm, on which he gradually erected substantial buildings to the value of over $11,000, the barn having concrete floors and a stone basement under all. Mr. Lentz re¬ mained there until June, 1919, when, his health having become impaired through hard work, he sold his farm and retired to Rice Lake, where he owns a good home. He is a Republican politically, while his religious affiliations are with the German Lutheran Church of Rice Lake. He and his wife are the parents of two daughters : Anna, born July 31, 1897, who is the wife of Ernest Koepp of Barron ; and Mildred, born Jan. 26, 1907, who is residing at home.

John Lentz, who helped to increase the agricultural wealth of Barron County by the development of a farm in Dallas Township, was born in Ger¬ many, where he grew to manhood and married. With his family he came to America in 1882, continuing his journey directly to Menomonie, Wis., where he arrived in June, and soon after settling in Dallas Township, Barron County, where he bought 166 acres of mostly wild land on which were some poor build¬ ings. From this inauspicious beginning, through hard work he advanced grad¬ ually in prosperity, in time becoming the owner of 486 acres, all in Barron County, and after a successful career retired, settling three of his sons, John C., Fred C. and Ernest, on the home farm. He is now living in Ridgeland, Dunn County, having with his residence a tract of five acres. He and his wife had eight children, of whom two are deceased. The living are: Otilia, who is the widow of Herman Kruger and resides in Barron Township; August H., of Rice Lake, this county; John of Dallas Township; Clara, now Mrs. Gust Prell

Martin A. Miller, supervisor on the town board of Arland Township, and proprietor of a flourishing farm of 80 acres, was born in Norway, Sept. 11, 1867, son of Andrew and Mary (Hanson) Miller. The parents were also na¬ tives of that country, the father during his active career being a mason and farmer. He was born June 13, 1829, and died fn November, 1917. The mother died Jan. 11, 1891. They had a family of five children: Martin A., subject of this sketch; John and Sever, who are farmers in Arland Township; Anna, now Mrs. Edward Storm of Minneapolis, and Maren of Norway. Martin A. was educated in his native land, where he learned and followed the black¬ smith's trade. In 1892 he emigrated, landing at Boston, April 21. From that city he went to Sacred Heart, Minn., then to Maynard, Minn., where he worked at his trade for two years. In 1894 he transferred his energies to Barron County, Wisconsin, locating first at Turtle Lake. For two winters he worked in the woods, then in 1896 he established a blacksmith's shop at Turtle Lake which he operated till 1914. During his stay there he served eleven years as a member of the village council. In 1915 Mr. Miller bought 100 acres of wild land in Section 17, Arland Township, of which he later sold 20 acres and cleared 40. He has remodeled the buildings and put an addition to the barn, and is conducting a general farming and dairy business with satisfactory finan¬ cial results, keeping mixed Guernsey cattle. In 1916, 1917 and 1918 he served as assessor of Arland Township, and in 1921 was elected supervisor. He is fraternally affiliated with the Beavers and Odd Fellows at Turtle Lake, and religiously with the Norwegian Lutheran Church. July 18, 1903, he was united in marriage to Hilda Anderson, who was born in Renville County, Minnesota, Jan. 22, 1880, daughter of Andrew and Bertha (Peterson) Anderson. Her parents came to the United States from Norway in the late sixties, settling near Gr&nite Falls, Minn., where for many years they were engaged in farming. They are now retired and reside in Granite Falls. They have had seven children : Amelia, Martin, Betsey, Hilda, Inga, Anna and Christina, of whom the two last mentioned are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have one child, Goldie O., who was born April 23, 1914.

Martin P. Miller, a prosperous farmer of Arland Township, residing on the old Ostgaard farm which he purchased a year or two ago, was born in Norway, Dec. 1, 1880, son of Peter A. and Sarina (Anderson) Miller. In 1885, a child of five years, he accompanied his parents to America, the family settling in Arland Township. Here he attended school in District No. 4. Subsequently he worked for and with his father until 1905, in which year he bought 120 acres in Section 29, Arland Township, of which he partly cleared 30 acres, in 1907 building a house, barn and outbuildings. There he lived until 1920, when he bought the Ostgaard homestead of 80 acres in Section 32. This farm has an area of 200 acres and Mr. Miller is here carrying on a mixed farming and dairying business, keeping mixed grade cattle with a high grade Guernsey sire. His operations are conducted on a profitable basis and he has taken his place among the well-to-do citizens of his township. On the death of his father Mr. Miller became the treasurer of Concordia church, in which position he is still serving, and for nine years he has been treasurer of District No. 4 school board. He is a member of the Farm Bureau and also of the Farmers Shipping Association at Poskin. On Oct. 20, 1906, Mr. Miller was united in marriage with Anna Aker, who was born in Arland Township, Dec. 14, 1886, daughter of John and Beret (Erlien) Aker. Her parents who came to America from Norway in 1880, settled on 80 acres of wild land in Section 19, Arland Town¬ ship, which they subsequently developed into a farm. The mother died Dec. 24, 1892, and the father Sept. 18, 1894. Thus left an orphan at an early age, Anna Aker made her home in the family of Solan Ostgaard until her marriage. The matrimonial felicity of Mr. and Mrs. Miller has been heightened by the birth of five children, all now living, namely: ' Albert S., born March 7, 1907;

Peter, March 8, 1909; John B., Oct. 5, 1911; Selma A., Feb. 5, 1914, and Melvin A., Jan. 7, 1917. The Miller family are connected religiously with Concordia church and are socially popular throughout their neighborhood.

Soland Ostgaard, one of the pioneer settlers of Arland Township, who still resides on his old homestead in Section 32, was born in Norway, Nov. 5, 1843. After attending school he became a farm laborer, which occupation he followed in his native land until 1872, when he came to America, landing at Quebec June 21. From that port he came directly to Madison, Wis., thence going to Menomonie, Wis., where he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Co., who employed him in their sawmills for about two years. In 1874 Mr. Ost¬ gaard came to Barron County and took a homestead of 80 acres in Section 32, Arland Township, the country being so wild that he had to cut a trail to his property. His provisions he had to bring from Prairie Farm, carrying them in a pack on his back, and he frequently carried his butter to Cumberland to sell. For many years he worked for Knapp, Stout & Co., logging and driving. During the first five years on his farm he used oxen for the draught work, and then got a horse team. He also helped to build roads, and his first road in the township went by his farm on the Hay river. Mr. Ostgaard cleared 40 acres of his land and erected a full set of buildings. Some of the original log struc¬ tures are still standing on the place. He also helped to build Concordia church, donating some of the lumber for it. One of the active and stirring citizens of his township he took a prominent part in everything calculated for its ad¬ vancement and was widely known and respected as one of its most useful citizens. After carrying on his farm successfully until 1920, Mr. Ostgaard sold it to Martin P. Miller and retired from active work, but continues to re¬ side on the old homestead. He was married in 1872 to Argot Grue, who passed away April 13, 1918. They had but one child, John, who passed away when three years old.

Peter A. Miller, Sr., for many years one of the leading citizens of Arland Township, but now deceased, was a native of Norway, where he grew to man¬ hood and was married. In 1884 he emigrated to the United States, leaving his family behind to rejoin him a year later. Landing at New York, he came di¬ rectly to Menomonie, Wis., and thence to Barron County, where for' a short time he lived with Ole Johnston's family. In 1887 Mr. Miller bought a home¬ stead right of 80 acres of wild land in Section 20, Arland Township, on which he erected a set of buildings and proceeded to make a home. At several dif¬ ferent times he bought more land and at one time owned several hundred acres in Arland Township. He also owned a half interest with Even Larson in the first sawmill in the township. On his original homestead Mr. Miller cleared 50 acres, besides parts of his other property. Identifying himself closely with the affairs of the township, he proved a useful citizen in various ways, helping to build roads, serving several years as pathmaster, for many years as treasurer of the school board of District No. 4, and as assessor of Arland Township from the time it was set off until his death. He also helped to build Concordia church, of which he was treasurer till his death. In 1914 he retired from active farm work, and a few months later, on Feb. 6, 1915, he passed away to the sorrow of the entire community. Mr. Miller was married in Norway to Sarina Anderson, and they became the parents of seven children: Charles, a farmer in Arland Township; Sina, wife of Hans Holverson of Turtle Lake; Martin P., a farmer in Arland Township; Peder A., now proprietor of the home farm, his mother residing with him; and Peder, Martha and Anna, who are deceased.

Peder A. Miller, who is successfully operating as general farmer and dairyman the farm in Arland Township which was established by his father 34 years ago, was born in this township, Jan. 8, 1887, son of Peter A. and Sarina (Anderson) Miller. The year of his birth was that in which his father bought his original 80 acres in Section 20, so that he has grown up with the old home. As a boy he attended school in District No. 4 and subsequently be- came his father's assistant on the farm. In 1914, on his father's retirement he rented it, and, having since bought the interests of the other heirs, it is now his own property. It consists of 204% acres in Sections 20 and 21, of which he has himself cleared 15 acres, besides remodeling the buildings, and erecting a garage, silo and chicken house. His cattle are mixed, but his herd includes a pure bred Holstein sire. Mr. Miller was married Sept. 20, 1913, to Thora Gilbertson, who was born in Norway, May 30, 1894, daughter of Gilbert Tuftin and Gulberg (Anderson) Tuftin. Her parents, who came to America in 1907, are now residing in the village of Arland, this county. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are the parents of three children: Gena L., born July 10, 1914; Peter G., Dec. 16, 1917, and Edna V., Jan. 29, 1921. The family are affiliated re¬ ligiously with the Concordia Lutheran Church.

Jacob Jackson, one of the substantial citizens of Arland Township, who has taken a prominent part in its upbuilding and development and is now en¬ joying a prosperous career, the result of his own industry and enterprise, was born in Sweden, June 18, 1865, son of Andrew and Carrie (Anderson) Jacob¬ son. He was educated in his native land, where he learned the carpenter's trade. At the age of seventeen he lost his parents, who both died in October, 1882. In May, 1893, he came to America, landing at New York and proceeding west to Barron County, Wisconsin. In Arland Township he bought 40 acres of land located on Section 27, and subsequently purchased 120 more, bringing the area of his farm up to 160 acres. Of this land he has since cleared 90 acres, He erected a set of buildings on the west eighty, where he lived until 1917. Then he sold that part of the farm to his son, Albert, and erected a new set of modern buildings on the east eighty, which is the part on which he now lives, and where he carries on mixed farming and dairying. His buildings are illuminated with the Delco electric light system and the aspect of his place is indicative of thrift and prosperity. During his early years in the township Mr. Jackson proved himself a useful acquisition in many ways. He helped to build roads and schools and was always ready to lend a hand to any worthy enterprise, a characteristic which he has not yet lost. For three years he served on the school board of District No. 6. In addition to his farming in¬ terests he is a stockholder in the Barron co-operative creamery and the Hills¬ dale Western Telephone Co. He married in Sweden, Margaret Anderson, who was born Aug. 28, 1866, daughter of Andrus and Carrie (Anderson) Yourenson. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson has been blessed by a family of twelve children, whose record in brief is as follows: John T., born Oct. 31, 1889, now a carpenter in Duluth, Minn.; Albert, born June 18, 1891, who is a farmer in Arland Township; Gunnar E., born Oct. 2, 1893, now a farmer in Maple Grove Township; Mary C., born June 27, 1895, who married Gust Lindholm and lives in Ortenville, Minn.; Aldridge L., born April 27, 1897; Carl H., born May 3, 1899; Ernest L., born Dec. 26, 1900; Otto W., born Feb. 6, 1903, now in La Crosse, Wis.; Clara T., born March 31, 1905; Anna T., born Dec. 14, 1906; Wallace R., born Feb. 17, 1908 and Gladys E., born June 27, 1912. The family attend the Swedish M. E. Church, of which they are active and faithful mem¬ bers. Of the sons, John T. and Gunnar E. are veterans of the World War. John T. enlisted in the aviation branch of the service at Grand Falls, Mon¬ tana, Dec. 5, 1917, as a private. He was sworn in at Fort George Wright, Washington, Dec. 10, and two days later left for the Kelley Field, near San Antonio, Texas, where he was attached to a casual squadron. Jan. 20, 1918 he was transferred to Camp McArthur, Waco, Texas, and assigned to the 22nd Squadron, Second Provisional Regiment, Aviation Section. Later he was trans¬ ferred to the 833rd Aero Repair Squadron, and equipped for overseas service. His next camp was at Field 2, Hempstead, Long Island, New York, where he was in quarantine for a while. May 11, he sailed on the "Anslem" and on May 23, arrived at Liverpool. He marched to a rest camp named Knotty Ash, and on May 25 arrived at Camp Morn Hill. Later he was sent to Camp Flower Down, near Winchester, England, to repair hospitals. June 6, he left for

Camp Cranwell, near Sleaford, England, an old naval station where the 833rd Aero Squadron was assigned to training in repairing aeroplanes under the instructions of American and British' experts. John T. was engaged in "rig¬ ging" air ships until Armistice Day, 1918. He arrived in the United States on the "Minnekahda", Dec. 5, 1918, and was discharged at Camp Mills, Hemp¬ stead, Long Island, N. Y., Dec. 20, 1918. Gunnar Jackson was inducted into the United States service at Havre, Montana, Sept. 22, 1917, left there the following day, and arrived at Camp Lewis, Wash., with the second draft quota. Sept. 25. There he was assigned to the 348th Federal Army organization. He arrived at Camp Mills, New Jersey, July 6, 1918, for overseas equipment, and on July 14, sailed on the S. S. "Caronia". He arrived at Liverpool, England, July 26, and on July 26 sailed from South Hampton, arriving at La Havre, France, July 28. At Le Cendre, France, which he reached July 31, the unit was drilled and equipped with heavy guns and caterpillar tractors. The unit left there Nov. 2, loaded at Clearmont, Nov. 3, and the next day arrived at Brocourt Woods, where they went into action on the Meuse Argonne from Nov. 4, until Armistice Day. Nov. 27, the unit started on its march with the Army of Occupation and ate Thanksgiving dinner at Stenay. The march con¬ tinued through Belgium and Luxembourg into Germany. At Sahlem, Private Jackson entered the motor school. Feb. 11, 1919, the return trip was started in box cars. Brest, France, was reached Feb. 16, and there the unit was at¬ tached to the Engineers for five weeks, helping to improve the camp. March 23 the unit sailed on the S. S. "Aquitania" and reached Camp Merritt seven days later. Mr. Jackson was discharged at Cheyenne, Mont., April 20, 1919.

Erick N. Bergstrom, a substantial farmer of Section 28, Arland Township, was born in Sweden, June 19, 1861, the son of Nels and Margaret (Anarson) Bergstrom, both of whom spent the span of their years in that country. He attended school in his native land, worked at the painting trade for six years, then farmed for a while, then clerked in a mercantile store for six years, and was employed in the paper mills for twelve years. In 1909 he came to America. He landed in Philadelphia and came directly to Barron County, where for a while he lived with his brother, Henry, in Arland Township. In 1910, he bought 40 acres in Section 28, Arland Township. This was all wild land ex¬ cept ten acres of which six acres had been broken. He has put up a good set of buildings, and cleared about 25 acres. Here he successfully carries on general farming and dairying along modern lines. He has a good herd of graded Guernseys, headed by a full blooded sire. He stands well throughout the community and is respected by all who know him. Mr. Bergstrom was married in Sweden, June 9, 1895, to Edla C. Broman, who was born in that country, March 14, 1870, the daughter of Andrew and Hilda (Farnstrom) Bro¬ man, who lived and died in Sweden. Mr. and Mrs. Bergstrom have had six children. Nels H. was born April 14, 1896, and died eight days later. Erick H. was born April 25, 1897. Thure N. was born May 10, 1899. Hilda M. was born Nov. 1, 1902. Nels E. was born July 3, 1905. Carl H. was born Jan. 25, 1911. All the children except Carl H. were born in Sweden. He was born on this farm.