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with the Congregational church. They next moved to Clark- ville, Pa., thence to Greensville, Pa., and from there in 1849 to Pomeroy, O. Leaving his family there, in 1852 Mr. Shields went to seek his fortune in the gold fields of California. There he met with an accident by a rock falling on his head, which affected him through life and in his latter years brought on a softening of the brain from which he died. Returning from California he removed with his family in May, 1856, to Cambria, Minn., where he located on his farm. At the Sioux massacre of 1862 he was one of the New Ulm defenders. Morning of the main battle he, with a dozen others, were detailed to guard the Red Stone ferry. The In- dians attacked them in overwhelming numbers and Mr. Shields barely escaped -one bullet passing through his hat. A few years after the death, October 27, 1877, of his beloved wife, he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Richard Roberts at Courtland, Minn., where he died October 29, 1891. Mr. Shields was a worthy member of Horeb C. M. church from its organization until his death. He was an honest, industrious, frugal man. He was of a social dispo- sition and fond of wit and humor. He had seven children. One died in infancy and three sons in mature years: Enoch at Courtland, September 9, 1882, in his 26th year, William at Ipswich, Dak., November 29, 1886, in his 37th year and John J. at Cambria, Minn., 1893, in his +1st year. Three daughters still remain: Rachel, wife of Wm. T. Jones, of St. Peter, Minn., Elizabeth, wife Richard Roberts, Cambria, Minn., and Margaret Jane, wife J. J. Cleveland of LaCrosse, Wis.
THOMAS, DR. DAVID OWEN, L. R. C. P., M. R. C. S .- Born at Penybenglog Mill, near Eglwyswrn, Penbrokeshire, Wales, in 1852. Before he was 20 years old he came to this country and resided at Youngstown, Ohio. Soon afterwards, in order to continue his literary education, the foundation of which was well laid in his native country, he entered Bethany College, Va., and after five years graduated with the degree A. B. He has obtained his medical education at several schools and enlarged his experience in European hospitals. After graduating from the Medical College of Indiana, at In- dianapolis, he practiced for two years in that state. Moved to Minneapolis in 1885 and continued his profession for three years. Desiring to widen his experience at the best medical centers, he left in 1885 and entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons, of New York, and again graduated a Doctor
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in Medicine. Pursuing his studies still further he now went abroad, and after some travel in the interest of clinical studies, settled at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, where he spent two years. Before returning he successfully passed the examinations of the Conjoint Board of the Royal College of Physicians, of London, and of the Royal College of Sur- geons of England. In 1891 he returned to Minneapolis and resumed the practice of his profession and is well esteemed by his fellow-practitioners. In 1885 he married Miss Anne, daughter of Mr. Ovid Butler, of Indianapolis, who has seconded all his efforts in the pursuit of higher medical attainments. In faitn he is a Christian or Disciple. Ile is in close sympathy with all social and religious reforms among the Welsh, and willingly lends a helping hand in literary matters. He is a lover of books, and if he is guilty of any extravagance it is in the purchase of rare books on Celtic philology and archaeology.
THEOPHILUS, HON. W.M .- Born at Troedyrhiw, parish of Llansadwrn, Carmarthenshire, Wales, August 6, 1858. Emigrated with his pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan- iel Theophilus, to Amer- ica in the summer of 1868 and located on a farm near Lime Springs, Ia. His mother died in April, 1875. His father has resided in Lake county, South Da- kota, for the last fourteen vears. The subject of this sketch is a self edu- cated man. He was clerk of the district court of Howard county, Ja., dur- ing 1883, 4, 5 and 6. In 1888, he was a candidate for clerk of the supreme court of Iowa, and ran 1,500 votes ahead of his ticket. He was elected a member of the Iowa legislature for ISSS and 9. June 7, 1888, he married
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Miss Minnie A., daughter of J. H. Thompson, Esq., of Le Roy, Mint., a most estimable lady. In 1889 he removed to Arkansas City, Kan., where he resided nearly five years and was admitted to the bar. In 1894 he removed to Davenport, Ia., and formed a law partnership with Geo. W. Scott. Mr. Theophilus has much ability as a writer of prose and verse, and has been eminently successful in politics and in the prac- tice of his profession. His father is a noted singer.
THOMAS, SR., EDWARD -Born in Llanidloes, Montgom- eryshire, in 1807. Emigrated to Centerville, O., soon after he was married ; thence to Coalport, O., and thence in May, 1855, to South Bend, Minn., where he died February 5, 1868. In his youth he was a weaver by trade, but by self-teaching he fitted himself for teaching and taught country schools for a -number of years in Ohio and Minnesota. He had a great passion for music and taught singing school, also, in both states. He also had some knowledge of medicine and among the pioneers was generally known as "Dr. Thomas." He was a free soiler in politics, a zealous temperance advocate, and a friend to every moral and social reform. Ile was a good con- versationalist and debater and an active promoter of literary and debating societies. He was also an active christian.
THOMAS, REV. EDWARD (.Agenydd. )-Born in 1839 at Centerville, O. Son of Dr. Edward Thomas. United with the C. M. church when 14 years old at Coalport, O., under Rev. John T. Williams. Came with his parents to South Bend in May, 1855. Was engaged in teaching for a number of years. In 1862 he enlisted in Company E, Second Minnesota Cavalry. While in the service he composed a number of poems, one of which, Pryddest ar Wir Faweredd, won first prize at Miners- ville, Pa., Eisteddfod. He is a poet of rare merit, and his compositions have appeared frequently in the Welsh periodi- cals. In 1867 he entered the ministry and was ordained at Foreston, Ia., October 14, 1874. Ile has had charge of the Welsh churches at Mankato, Big Woods, Dawn, Mo., and Tracy, Minn., at which last place he is now located. He is a man of splendid character and a champion of temperance.
THOMAS, JAS. P .- Born January 6, 1828, at Tir Canol Crag, Dyfonog, Breconshire. Emigrated to Racine, Wis., where he arrived February 18, 1855, and in May, 1856, re- moved to South Bend. Enlisted in Company I, Curtis' Horse, in November, 1861, and discharged for inability June, 1862. He married Mrs Elenor Roberts January, 1872. Owing to
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ill-health acquired in the army he retired from his South Bend farm to the city of Mankato in 1884, where he has been the janitor of the Congregational church for many years. llis children are: Lizzie, Laura, Evan and Robert.
THOMAS, JOHN-Born in Carnarvonshire. Wales, Septem- ber 25, 1833. ITis parents moved when he was quite young to Ty Mawr, Llanddyfyddan, Anglesca, and in 1839 emigrated to Remsen, N. Y. In 1844 the family moved to Waukesha, Wis., being among the first settlers of Prairieville, as the place was called then. In 1856 Mr. Thomas married Miss Ann, daughter of Daniel Garman of Waukesha. In 1867 they moved to Blue Earth county, Minn., and located on a farm near Salem church, Judson. April 21, 1873, his wife died. In 1875 he married Miss Harriet Griffiths. He was among the most prominent in the organization of Salem C. M. church and was elected one of its two first elders in 1872, He is a man of firm convictions and a principal pillar of Salem church. THOMAS, JOHN R .- Born at Melin Bodowyr, Llanidan, Anglesea, March 27, 1798. Both parents were drowned when he was 21 years old. May, 1827, he married Miss Elenor Pritchard, of Gearwen, Anglesea, and in 1831 removed to Liverpool, where he stayed twelve years, and where in 1837 he joined the C. M. church. He was a machinist by trade and in 1843, removed to Crew, England, to work in the shops of the London & N. W. Ry. Co. In 1850 he emigrated to near Cambria, Wis., and thence in 1865 to Mankato, Minn., where he died February 17, 1877. He was an honest, religious man and was very active in establishing the Welsh churches at Crew and at Mankato.
THOMAS, JOHN R .- Born April 20, 1853. at Racine, Wis. Son of R. J. and Sarah Thomas. Removed with parents to South Bend in October, 1863, thence in September, 1865, to Mankato, where he received a good common school education. Clerked in his father's grocery store for five years and then in 1875 accepted position as book keeper in Citizens' National Bank of Mankato, where he remained until January, 1884, when he went to Minneapolis for two years as teller and book keeper for the Manufacturers' National Bank. He then re- turned to Mankato to assume the position of cashier of Man- kato National Bank where he still continues. He is quite a prominent singer and for nine years has been a member of the Presbyterian church choir. He is a member of the Masonic order in which he has held a number of office.
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THOMAS, JOHN W .- Born in Steuben, Oneida county, N. Y., January 14, 1844. of Welsh parentage. His early days were spent on the farm in Steuben and Bridgewater until 1857, when his parents moved to Bangor, Wis. He obtained his education in the district schools until about 16 years of age, when he entered Sparta academy. After finishing his course at this institution, he entered the dry goods business, clerking in Sparta, Portage and Milwaukee. In 1869 he went to Winona, managing a branch store for N. H. Wood & Co., whose principal place of business was located at Portage, Wis. This same year he married Miss Jennette Jones of Utica, N. Y., by whom he has three children, two daughters and one son. In 1870 he formed a co-partnership with Geo. F. Hub- bard, of Winona, in the dry goods business, continuing two years, at the end of which time he started business for him- self on Third street, Winona, where he remained for fifteen years and by his untiring energy and business ability, became one of the leading merchants of that growing young city as well as a respected and popular citizen. In February, 1883, Mr. Thomas moved to Minneapolis. The popular dry goods house, of which he is now sole proprietor, was established by Geo. W. Hale in 1867, and is the oldest house in this line in Minneapolis. Mr. Thomas formed a co-partnership with Geo. W. Hale and his brother Jefferson M. Hale in 1883. Geo. W. Hale died in 1884 and Jefferson M. Hale in October, 1893. In February, 1894, Mr. Thomas purchased the interest of the heirs of Jefferson M. Hale and is now sole proprietor. His parents were staunch Calvinists. Ile has inherited much of their religious zeal, endeavoring to live his religion in private, social and business life. Hle is an active member and elder of the Westminster Presbyterian church of Minneapolis. In his home he is a man of quiet tastes, devotedly attached to his family.
THOMAS, OWEN E. His father, Evan Thomas, was a well known farmer at Llanfairynnghonwy, Anglesea, Wales, and he brought up four sons who are exceedingly successful with their occupations. Owen E. was born in 1829 at Anglesea and lived with his parents until he sailed in 1853 for this coun- try. He settled first at Cambria, Wis .. and there married Miss Jane Jones, a young lady just arrived there from Wales. They had three children. His first wife having died he mar- ried Miss Ellen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Evans, Lime Springs, and they had one daughter. He moved from Cam-
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bria, Wis., to Bristol Grove, Minn., in 1868, where he is well known as one of the richest farmers of Fillmore county. Mr. Thomas, like all pioneers, went through many privations and hardships, but he went through them with courage and fortitude. He is noted for common sense, decision of character, good judgment and upright dealing.
THOMAS, RICHARD J .- Born at Cwm-y-Dail, Manafon parish, Montgomeryshire, Wales, April 3, 1826. Son of John and Elizabeth Thomas. Emigrated to Racine, Wis., in 1848. He was a miller by occupation for eighteen years. March 31, 1852, at Racine, he married Miss Sarah, daughter of Thos. and Elizabeth Baxter, who was born August 31, 1830, at Llan- faircaereinion, Montgomeryshire. In 1863 he removed to South Bend, Minn., and engaged in mercantile business with his brother-in-law. W. W. Davis. In August, 1865, they re- moved to Mankato and started in the grocery business. In a few years Mr. Thomas bought out Mr. Davis and continued alone until 1883, having a very large trade. He died April 25, 1894, leaving surviving his beloved wife and three chil- dren: John R., Elizabeth and Jennie. Mr. Thomas was an able musician. In Wisconsin he was a member of the famous Cambrian Quartette led by Prof. John P. Jones. In Minne- sota he won prizes at musical contests both as a composer and singer. For over twenty years he led the choir of the First Presbyterian church of Mankato. He was the most peaceable, upright and kind hearted of men.
THOMAS, MR. and MRS. THOS .- Mr. Thomas was born in 1809 in Radnorshire, near Merthyr Tydvil, and Mrs. Han- nah Thomas at Llangranog, Cardiganshire, Wales, in 1818. They were married at Merthyr, in 1843, and emigrated to Philadelphia, Pa., in 1846, and thence to Blue Earth county, Minn., in July, 1857, locating on the old homestead still owned by the family, adjoining the lake which bears their name, in Butternut Valley. Mr. Thomas died September 1, 1879, and Mrs. Thomas February 13, 1895, leaving surviving three sons: Rice and Abraham Thomas, of Butternut Valley, and James Thomas, of Lake Crystal. Ile was a moulder by trade.
THOMAS, THOS. P .- Born at Cambria, Wis., March 16, 1852. Son of John R. and Elenor Thomas, late of Mankato, Minn. Came with his parents to Mankato in spring of 1866. Has always taken a great interest in religious affairs and the- ological studies. In 1894 was licensed to preach among its churches as a supply by the C. M. Synod of Minnesota. Has
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been ever ready and active in all branches of work in the Welsh church of Mankato and is honest and faithful.
WALTERS, DAVID -- Born in Jackson county, O., in 1848. Son of John and Ursula Walters, late of Cambria, Minn. Re- moved with his parents to Cambria in 1856. Was a member of Butternut Valley guards during the Indian outbreak of 1862. In November, 1863, enlisted in Company E, Second Minnesota Cavelry. Hle married Miss Mary, daughter of Hugh R. Williams, in October, 1872. She died in May, 1873. June 17, 1874, he married Miss Mary Evans, who died July 28, 1889. Married Mrs. Mary Williams, his present wife, in 1890. They own, and reside on, the old Walters homestead. WALTERS, JOHN-Born at Pant Amlwg, parish of Llan- rhystyd, Cardiganshire, Wales, in 1sos. Son of Thomas and Margaret Walters. He married Miss Ursula, daughter of Stephen and Ursula Davis of the same parish. They emi- grated to Jackson county, O., in 1839, and thence in May, 1856, with the Jackson colony to Blue Earth county, Minn., and in June located on the old homestead in Cambria. His beloved wife died September 15. 1872, at the age of 67. He followed her to the Better Land November 26, 1879. They left surviving three sons: John, Stephen and David; and three daughters: Margaret, wife of Hon. Win. P. Jones, Lake Crys- tal; Mary, widow of Thos. D. Lloyd, late of Cambria, Minn., and Ann, wife of John L. Harris, of Tracy, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Walters were honest, God fearing people and faithful members of Horeb church, in which Mr. Walters was an ac- tive elder from its organization until his death.
WALTERS, STEPHEN-Born in Jackson county, O., Feb- ruary, 1845. Son of John and Ursula Walters. Came to Blue Earth county, Minn., in May, 1856, and soon there- after located in Cambria. Enlisted in Company E, First Regiment Mounted Rangers of Minnesota, November 7, 1862, and was mustered ont November 11, 1863. On Decem- ber 24, 1863, he re-enlisted in Company E, Second Regiment Minnesota Cavalry, was promoted corporal in 1864, and was mustered out December 2, 1865. Married Miss Mary Edwards, daughter of Mr. James Edwards of Cambria, on June 30, 1874. He was a brave and faithful soldier.
WIGLEY, JOSHUA-Born February 1, 1835, near Llan- brynmair; Montgomeryshire, Wales. Emigrated to Racine, Wis., in 1855, where he remained two years. He then moved to Minnesota and soon located on his present farm in
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Judson, Blue Earth county. July 20, 1862, married Miss Caro- lin, daughter of Wm. J. and Hannah Roberts of Judson. Was one of the New Ulm defenders during the Sioux mas- sacre of 1862, being a member of Capt. Bierbauer's company. In 1863 he enlisted in Company E, Second Minnesota Cavalry Volunteers and served two years, until close of war under Gen. Sibley. In July, 1887, he was appointed to a position in the state weighing department at Minneapolis, which he held for a number of years. In 1893 he retired from his farm to Lake Crystal, Minn. Is a member of the G. A. R. post at that place. WIGLEY, HON. RICHARD-Born at Bron-Derw-Coed, Llanbrynmair, Montgomeryshire, February 14, 1833. Son of Joshua and Elizabeth ( Morris, Wigley. He married in 1853 Miss Mary, daughter of William Williams ( Grylim Gyfcilog) of Llanbrynmair. Her father was a cousin of the renowned Revs. John and Samuel Roberts, Llanbrynmair. Her brother, Richard Williams, is a very prominent lawyer of Trenewydd. In 1857 Mr. and Mrs. Wigley emigrated to Racine, Wis., and in May of the following year removed to Judson, Minn., where they own a very valuable farm. During the Indian attack on Butternut Valley on September 10, 1802, Mr. Wigley had quite a narrow escape. In 1876 7 and S he was County Commissioner of Blue Earth county and in 1884 was elected to the State Legislature. He is a man of good ability and has always been active in all public affairs. He and his good wife are given to hospitality and are worthy members of the Mankato Welsh church. Their children are: Joshua W .; Wm. W .; Mary E., wife of Hugh Jones of Mankato; Ann, wife of Peter Lloyd of same place; Richard W .; Edward W .; Sarah, wife of Hugh Roberts of Oshkosh, Wis .; Hannah, and John. Mr. and Mrs. Wigley have retired from the farm to Mankato, where they have a pleasant home.
WILLIAMS, MISS CLARA -- Born at Roe Wen, Carnarvon- shire, Wales, her parents being then on an extended visit to their native land. When she was about one year old, her · parents, two sisters and herself, all living now, returned to Kansas, U. S. Her childhood days were spent at Topeka and Emporia, Kansas, and Columbus and Watertown, Wis- consin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota." At all of these places she attended the public schools, and, at Minneapolis, gradu- · ated from the Minneapolis High school, and took a course in German and French at the Minnesota State University. Both of her parents are from musical families, and her father, J.
Miss Jennie Hughes. MANKATO, MINN.
Miss Clara Williams. MINNEAPOLIS.
James Griffiths. LATE OF MANKATO, MINN.
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W. Williams, druggist, is possessed of fine musical perception and taste. She began taking lessons on the piano when six years of age, and seems to be a natural-born accompanist. At Watertown she received a few lessons on the violin. At Minneapolis she took lessons on the pipe organ and in har- monv. She received vocal instruction for a number of years from a few of the best vocal teachers at Minneapolis. She was for a time organist of the Emanuel Baptist church there, and afterwards was the soprano of the First Bap- tist church and of the Hebrew Synagogue, and, also, oc- casionally, of a church in St. Paul. In 1893 she was engaged to sing at the World's Fair at Chicago. Mr. John Thomas, harpist to the Queen of Great Britain, hearing her there, was impressed with her musical abilities and possibilities, and persuaded her to return with him to London, and enter the Royal Academy of Music there. Accordingly, in September, 1893, they sailed. She passed the rigid entrance examina- tion of that institution, and has now spent a year studying chiefly the voice under one of the best of living vocal teach- ers, Signor Randegger, and also studying the piano, harmony, elocution and Italian. At the close of her first year she not only passed the examinations creditably, but won two bronze medals, one for singing and one for sight singing, a thing quite unusual for a pupil of the first year. O. M.
WILLIAMS, CORNELIU'S- Born at Gletwr, Penrhos, An- glesea, in 1820. Emigrated to America in 1850 and located at Collinsville, N. Y., where in 1861 he was married to Miss Catherine Lewis. In 1866 he removed to , Wis.,
and thence in 1868 to Blue Earth county, Minn. He was one of the first settlers of the Salem neighborhood in Butternut Valley. In April, 1872, he was chosen an elder of this church and performed the duties of this sacred office with exceptional faithfulness. The Salem (C. M. ) church was greatly indebted in its infancy to the persevering and efficient labors and care of this worthy christian. He died April 16, 1881. ITis child- ren are: Richard Williams, of Lake Crystal, and Mrs. Cath- erine Jones, wife of Robert F. Jones, of Butternut Valley.
WILLIAMS, REV. DANIEL, B. A .-- Is a son of the late Rev. John D. Williams, Lime Springs, Ia. He was born De- cember 11, 1851, in Green Lake county, Wis., where he spent the first fifteen years of his life on a farm near the Proscairon church. In 1866 his father and family moved to Fillmore county, Minn., where Daniel spent the following four years.
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In November, 1870, he left home to attend Ripon College, Wis., where he remained two terms. In September, 1871, he went to the Normal School, Mankato, Minn., and the follow- ing winter taught a school four miles north of Lake Crystal. Becoming acquainted here with Evan Prichard (now Rev. E. R. Prichard, Albany, Oregon , he accompanied him in May, 1872, to the Minnesota University, took the classical course and graduated with the class of '78: and in September, 1878, entered Princeton Theological Seminary, graduated with the class of '81, and in October of the same year was ordained to the work of the ministry by the Red River Presbytery, Synod of Minnesota. Mr. Williams is an ardent admirer of the Presbyterian church, and his ministerial life thus far has been spent in her home mission fields-five years in North Dakota and eight years in Northwestern Iowa. It was while he min- istered to the congregations there that church buildings were erected at Bathgate and Hamilton in Dakota. and at Esther- ville and Seneca in Iowa. The contract for the beautiful build- ing at Armstrong, also, was let while that church was under his care. October 10, 1883, he married Miss Eliza F., daughter of Rev. Dr. Hodgkin, Toronto, Canada. In April, 1892, Mr. and Mrs. Williams having lost their only child, a bright little boy of 3 years, crossed the Atlantic and spent some months traveling in the British Isles, returning in October of the same year. Mr. Williams has frequently written to the Welsh periodicals, Drych and (yfaill, and occasionally to the Pres- byterian weeklies. He also compiled and edited a Welsh pamphlet-"Hanes Borenol Ardal Proscuiron Wisconsin,"-a brief historical sketch of an old church and neighborhood in his native state.
WILLIAMS, DAVID JJ .- Born at Llanddewi Brefi, Cardi- ganshire, November 2, 1828. Emigrated to Edinburgh, Port- age county, O., in June, 1851. Moved to Palmyra, Ohio, in 1852. In July, 1855, came to Blue Earth county, Minn., and located on his present farm in Cambria. September 23, 1868, married Jane Tregoning, of La Salle, Il1. They have three children: Daniel, Winnie and Mary Ellen. Mr. Williams is a great reader and takes a very active interest in all public affairs, and is a member of the Horeb C. M. church. He is kind-hearted, generous and public spirited.
WILLIAMS. DAVID J. ( Bradford)-Born in Cwm Tawe, Llangyfelach, Glanmorganshire, Wales. Came to the United States in 1824. After spending one year in New York City,
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he located at Bradford, Pa., where about 1827 he married Miss Hannah, daughter of Thomas Thomas, originally from Llan On, Carmarthenshire. In June, 1855, Mr. Williamson moved with his family to Nicollet county, Minn., being the first Welsh settler in the old Eureka settlement. He and his wife were among the charter members of Salem Congrega- tional church, when organized, at Judson, Minn. He died April 20, 1862. Ile was a man of an honest, sturdy, religious character. His children are: Jenkin Williams, Philip Will- iams, Griffith Williams and Thos. D. Williams. Two chil- dren are deceased: John Williams and Hannah Williams.
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