Portrait and biographical album of Washington, Clay and Riley counties, Kansas, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent citizens together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of the state, Part 77

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Publication date: 1890
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Mr. Snow and Miss Helen M. Hall, of Schuyler County, N. Y., were united in marriage in 1860, and their union has been one of mutual happiness and benefit, and a daughter and a son have crowned it with blessings. Their daughter, Cora L., is the wife of S. A. Sawyer; their son, William C., is a student in the Kansas Military Academy, at Salina.

The life of our subject has been eminently pure and without guile both in publie and in private. as he has the courage and the intelligence to uphold the sterling principles that have been his guide at all times and in all places. Besides the offices men- tioned that he has held. he has borne a part in the administration of the municipal affairs of this city.

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as a member of the Board of Councilors. He was one of the Council when Horace Greeley visited Manhattan in the course of his noted Western tour, and in the absence of the Mayor, our subject re- ceeived the distinguished guest, and gracefully did the honors of the city. Formerly a Whig in poli- ties, Mr. Snow has been a partisan of the Repub- lican party since its formation. He and his wife are people of high Christian character, and devoted members of the Episcopal Church, of which he has been Senior Warden for some years. He is identi- fied with the A. F. & A. M., belonging to Lafay- ette Lodge No. 16.

RED WYSS. The subject of this notice, who is a leader among the Swiss population of Bloom Township. Clay County, is a man of much intelligence, highly respected in his community and has held most of the local offices. He owns and operates a good farm on section 9, 160 acres in extent, which he homesteaded and settled upon in 1871. The land is naturally fertile and well-watered by Mulberry Creek, and under the wise management of the proprietor yields him handsome returns.

Mr. Wyss is one or those men who came to Northern Kansas poor in purse and who by the exercise of industry and perseverance, have become well-to-do. He was born in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland, June 19, 1817 where he spent the first nineteen years of his life. Upon emigrating to America in 1866, he settled first, in Tusearawas County, Ohio, where he lived six years engaged as a cheese-maker. He had been reared to habits of industry, his parents being in moderate circum- stances, and his father, John Wyss, a cooper by trade. The latter spent his entire life in his native Canton of Bern, dying there in 1866 when sixty years old. 1le was an honest man and a member in good standing of the German Reformed Church.

The maiden name of the mother of our subject was Margaretta Affolter. She likewise was born and reared in the Canton of Bern, and survived her husband a number of years, spending her last days near the place of her birth. She died in 1885 at | socially and financially.

the age of seventy-five years. The parental house- hold included eight children of whom Frederick was one of the younger. After setting out for America, young Wyss made his way to Havre, France, where he boarded a sailing vessel, the " Mercury " which after forty days on the ocean landed him in New York City, April 16, 1866. Thence he went to Ohio and from there came to this State.

After taking up his land Mr. Wyss, being un- married, kept bachelor's hall in a dugout. In due time he made the acquaintance of Miss Caroline Wyss, to whom he was married Aug. 17, 1876. This lady was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1858, and is the daughter of Christian and Anna (Nicholas) Wyss, natives of Switzerland, who came to America with their respective parents in their childhood. The two families settled in the above mentioned county, and there the young people were reared and married. Afterward they located upon a farm and the father of Mrs. Wyss became well-to-do. He and his wife are yet living in Ohio, being now quite aged and somewhat feeble. They had a family of ten children, eight of whom are living and with the exception of Mrs. Wyss making their homes in Ohio. To our subject and his wife there have been born four children, viz: Charles W .. Anna M., Mary E. and Ida. Politically, Mr, Wyss supports the principles of the Democratie party. Mr. and Mrs. Wyss are both members of the German Reformed Church. A handsome litho- graphic view of the Wyss residence is shown on another page of this work.

ENRY WOEHLER. Among the thrifty German population of May Day Township, Riley County, the subject of this sketch is worthy of special mention. Ile owns and operates 320 acres of fine land, 160 acres lo- cated on section 10 and the same amount on section 7, the residence being on the latter. He is a self- made man, one who commenced practically withont means, and who, by a course of industry and pru- dence has worked his way up to a good position.

RESIDENCE OF HENRY WOEHLER , SEC. 7. MAYDAY TP. RILEY CO.

RESIDENCE OF FRED WYSS , SEC. J. BLOOM TP, CLAY CO.

RESIDENCE OF O. C. LUND SEC. 9. JACKSON TP. RILEY CO.

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The father of our subject is Frederick Woehler, likewise a native of the Fatherland, where he was reared to a stalwart manhood. There he married a maiden of his own country, Miss Lonisa Woehler. who emigrated to America with her family. They worked industriously and accumulated considerable of this world's goods, while, at the same time. their integrity won for them the respect of all their associates. The mother of our subject died in Marshall County, Kan., at an advanced age; the fa- ther is still living, making his home on a good farm in May Day Township.

Frederick Woehler and his excellent wife were the parents of seven children. namely: Frederick, Henry, August, Etta, Theodore, and two who died in infancy. It will thus be seen that Henry was the second child in order of birth; he was born in the Province of Prussia, Germany, March 4, 1849, being at the present writing in the prime of a vigorous manhood. When his parents came to America in 1866, he accompanied them, and has since made his home in Kansas. At first he lived with his father and mother in Marshall County, but in 1878, started out for himself by purchasing a part of the land which he now owns. Prosperity lias since attended his efforts, and he is now num- bered with the influential men of Riley County.

In all his labors Mr. Woehler has had the aid and devoted co-operation of an excellent wife. Iler maiden name was Catherine Dahm, and her na- tive State was Wisconsin, she having been born in Washington County. June 5, 1853. Her father is Daniel Dahm, now a resident of Marshall County, this State. Upon reaching womanhood. Catherine Dahm was united in marriage with our subject Oct. 9, 1873. After the wedding ceremony had been performed, Mr. and Mrs. Woehler com- menced the journey of life together on their own farm, and have labored together with a mutual purpose in view and have gathered around them- selves all the comforts of life. Of the nine chil- dren who came to bless their home, only four are now living. Edward, Lydia, Ida, and Alvin. They are bright, intelligent children, who bid fair to fulfill the highest expectations of their parents, and to become noble men and women. Our subject and his intelligent and amiable wife are welcomed into

the best families of the community, and stand high in the esteem of their neighbors. Their home is a very pleasant one. and is furnished with all the evidence of cultivated tastes. A lithographie en- graving of their residence and its pleasant environ- ments. of which they are justly proud, is shown on another page of this work.

C. LUND. Jackson Township, Riley Conn- ty, is largely indebted to its intelligent Swedish population for its present prosperity. They were among the first to open up its prairie lands from which they have constructed fertile farms. and have become a well-informed and highly-re- spected portion of the population. Foremost in his community is the subject of this notice-a man of more than ordinary intelligence, liberal and pub- lic-spirited, and remarkably hospitable, both to his friends and the strangers who pass within his doors. He owns a fine farm, 353 acres in extent, oc- cupying a portion of sections 4 and 9. the residence being on section 9.

Mr. Lund was born near skaane, Christianstads- land, Sweden. Dec. 29, 1843, and remained on his father's farm until a man of twenty-six years. Then, not being satisfied with his condition or his prospects, he set out for America on an ocean steamer bound from Liverpool to Quebec, whence he proceeded directly to Princeton, Ill. There he entered the employ of the Burlington & Missouri Railroad Company, track-laying through Iowa to Lincoln. Neb. In the meantime he, the following year, 1870, came to Riley County and homesteaded 160 acres of land on the high prairies along Swede Creek. He made improvements as time and op- portunity permitted, at the same time holding his situation with the railroad company.

In 1876 Mr. Lund sold his homestead claim and emigrated by rail and steamer to Oregon, and the first year there engaged in a brick yard. Later he resumed farming and remained there two years. In the meantime he became dissatisfied with the six months' rain in that region, so returned to Kansas, and in 1879 purchased 160 acres of his present farm. This was partially improved, and under the

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careful management of Mr. Lund it has advanced in value as well as in extent. The estate is finely located between and on both sides of Fancy and Walnut creeks, where there is a fine growth of tim- ber, from which Mr. Lund ships considerable wood to Marysville. This is considered one of the best stock farms in Riley County for its size, and Mr. Lund makes a specialty of high grade Short-horn cattle, keeping usually about fifty head of these and eight head of draft horses. He uses two teams in the operation of the farm.

After coming to Riley County, Mr. Lund was was married at the bride's home in Jackson Town- ship, Dee. 25, 1873, to Miss Martha, daughter of Andres Peterson, who was born in Dahlaland, Swe- den, in 1820. The paternal grandfather, also named Peter, was likewise of Swedish birth and ancestry, and a farmer by occupation, as was his son. Andres. The latter owned two farms. but gave the old homestead to his sister in considera- tion of taking care of the parents. He emigrated to America in 1868, locating first in St. Joseph, Mo., and was joined the following year by his family, and they remained there until 1871. That year Mr. Peterson came to Jackson Township, Ri- ley Co., Kan., and homesteaded eighty acres on section 21. From that little spot of ground he in dne time built up his present farm. He is in com- fortable circumstances, and is a member in good standing of the Swedish Baptist Church at Ran- dolph. The mother, formerly Anna Anderson, was a native of the same district as her husband, and was born in 1822, of wealthy parents. She died in St. Joseph, Mo., in the fall of 1869, soon after coming to America. To Mr. and Mrs. Peterson there were born three children-Mary, the wife of A. Epson, a prosperous farmer of Jackson Town- ship; Martha, Mrs. Lund, and Anna, Mrs. Harding, a resident of Colorado.

Mrs. Lund was born in Dahlaland, Sweden, May 29, 1849, and was a maiden of eighteen years when she came to America with her father. They made the voyage in fifteen days and Miss Martha proceeded to Chicago, where she engaged as a dress- maker and milliner, and remained there until her mother followed the family to America, She then lived with her parents in St. Joseph. Mo., until

coming to Kansas. Subsequently she resided for a time in Topeka. Of her union with our subject there have been born three children-Adella, de- ceeased; Selma and Christina. Mr. Lund, politic- ally, is an ardent Republican. Ile has served as Township Treasurer, and for the last three years has been Road Supervisor in his district. He is a charter member of the Swedish Missionary Church at Randolph, and materially assisted in the erection of the church edifice. He is frequently selected as a delegate to represent his party in the county con- ventions, and has for a number of times served as a juryman.

The father of our subject was Christian Lund, who was likewise of Swedish birth and parentage and when a youth of eighteen years enlisted in the army of his country, in which he served for thirty- three years, and until fifty-one years old. Then resigning, he called for his commission, and retired to a small farm which he owned in Christianstads- land and resided there until his death. He was a man of good education, and belonged to the Lu- theran Church. The maiden name of the mother was Hannah Pearson, and she spent her entire life in her native country. They were the parents of eight children, six of whom are living, but the sub- ject of this notice is the only member of the fam- ily who emigrated to the United States.

The results of industry and perseverance are fully illustrated in the home surroundings of Mr. Lund and his family, which are faithfully pre- sented by the artist's pencil on another page.

W ILLIAM LYMAN. Among the well reg- ulated homes of Goshen Township, that of Mr. Lyman is worthy of due mention. He is a farmer in easy circumstances, having his land under a good state of cultivation and embellished with suitable and convenient buildings. The dwelling is attractive within and without, and with its surroundings very nearly approaches the popular idea of the complete rural home.

We find Mr. Lyman many leagues from his birthplace, he having first opened his eyes to the

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light in Windsor County, Vt., April 14, 1814. He was reared on a farm among the hills of the Green Mountain State, and attended the distriet school during his boyhood and youth, remaining a resi- dent of his native county until a young man of twenty-three years. He was then married in April, 1837, to Miss Abbie B., daughter of Rev. Dr. Em- eriah Chandler, and soon afterward with his young wife set out for New York State, locating in Cat- tarangns, where he worked as a carpenter until 1852. Then, resolving to seek the farther West, he made his way to Wisconsin, locating in Grant County, and purchased land upon which he farmed and worked at his trade until the fall of 1878. Ilis next removal was to Clay County, Kan., when he purchased 320 aeres of land, including the 160 where he now lives. He parted with 160 acres when his son Odella J. started out for him- self. This farm was considerably improved at the time of its purchase by Mr. Lyman. Besides this he has 240 acres in Chickasaw County, Iowa.

When married Mr. Lyman was without means, but he was fortunate in the selection of a partner, and through their combined efforts they soon found themselves upon the high road to prosperity. After becoming the mother of ten children this excellent lady departed this life Jan. 31, 1875. These chil- dren were named respectively, Cerinthia(deceased), Samantha, Augusta, Armaria, Charles, a practising physician (deceased ); William A., a minister of the Congregational Church and preaching in Dakota; Lilly and Ella, deceased; Odella J. and Frank. de- ceased. Mrs. Lyman bad been a consistent mem- ber of the Congregational Church for many years, and in that faith triumphantly passed away. She was greatly beloved by her family and friends for her uniform kindness of heart and her conscienti- ous adherence to duty and principle. She is one of those whose names will be long held in tender remembrance.

In 1877, Mr. Lyman contracted a second mar- riage with Mrs. Jane (Patch) Curtis. of Wisconsin. This lady was the widow of Isaac Curtis, and the daughter of Elijah, Patch, a native of Connecticut. Her parents spent their last years in Wisconsin. Mr. Lyman held the office of Justice of the Peace for four years in New York, and served one year

as overseer of the poor in New York. Hle may properly be termed a self-made man, having com- menced in life dependent upon his own resources and receiving no financial assistance from any one. Without perhaps being the hero of any thrilling event, he has pursued the even tenor of his way, earning for himself the reputation of a peaceable and law-abiding citizen, who has always exercised a healthy influence in his community.

The parents of our subject were Jabez and Lois (Johnson) Lyman. natives of Connecticut, where they were reared and married. Later they re- moved to Vermont, where they reared their chil- dren and spent their last days, passing away at the ages of seventy-five and seventy-six respectively. All the grandparents of Mr. Lyman were natives of Connecticut, where they spent their entire lives, dying at a ripe old age.

Rev. Dr. Emeriah Chandler was born in Ver- mont, and was one of the prominent lights of the Congregational Church, in which he labored for many years. Ile was very fortunate in the selec- tion of a life partner, bis wife being a lady pos- sessing all the Christian virtues and one who proved a most efficient assistant in the labors which her husband voluntarily assumed in the Master's vineyard. There were born to them eight ehil- dren, of whom Abbie B., Mrs. Lyman, was the fourth child.

ILLIAM SHATTO, one of the most honored pioneers of Washington County, settled in Linn Township at a very early date, and when few white men had ventured into this region. He took up a tract of land and for a few years labored early and late in its cultivation and improvement and practised the most rigid econ- omy in order to make both ends meet. Ile erected buildings, planted fruit and shade trees, and gradu- ally gathered around himself and family all the com- forts of life. Now sitting under his own vine and fig tree, he can look over the past with a measure of satisfaction, feeling that he has not lived in vain. He has watched the growth and development of North- | ern Kansas, with that warm interest only felt by her

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adopted sons, having contributed his full quota to the prosperity and well-being of the commonwealth which struggled up through many difficulties to its present position.

A native of Perry County, Pa., our subject was horn Nov. 17, 1814, and is the son of David Shatto, a native of York County, that State, and who died in 1843. The paternal grandfather was Nicholas Shatto, who was born in France, and was the son of a French Huguenot. Grandfather Shatto crossed the ocean with his father when a lad of six years and later served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, being one of the body-guard of Gen. Washington from the beginning to the end of that great struggle. After the independence of the colonies had been established, he settled in Perry County, Pa., where he spent the remainder of his life, dying at the advanced age of ninety-six years. Ile married a lady who was of Swiss and Holland-Dutch extraction, and she also is suppose1 to have spent her last days in the Keystone Stute, dying at the age of ninety-four years.

David Shatto, the father of our subject, was a wood-mechanic, and farmer combined-in fact, fol- lowed varions vocations, being possessed of uncom- mon genius and able to turn his hand to almost anything in his line. When establishing a home of his own, he was married to Miss Julia Ann Gardner. This lady was born in Cumberland County, Pa., and was the daughter of William Gardner, whose family consisted of twelve daugh- ters and two sons. To David and Julia Ann Shatto there were born eight children, five sons and three daughters, four of whom are living. William, of this sketch was the eldest of the family, and the other survivors are: John, Rebecca, ( Mrs. Clem) and Sarah (MIrs. Howell). David, deceased, was a resident of Davis County, Mo. John is a traveling dentist, operating in Pennsylvania. Rebecca and Sarah live in the vicinity of Green Springs, Ohio.

The subject of this notice spent his boyhood and youth at the old homestead in his native county and there also became the head of a house- hold of his own. Ile was married March 1, 1838, to Miss Rebecca, daughter of Thomas Boyd, who is now deceased. Mrs. Shatto is likewise a native of Perry County, Pa .. and born Oct, 2, 1818. Her

union with our subject resulted in the birth of ten children, seven of whom are living: Jeremiah J. married Miss Josephine Daugherty ; they live in Emmett County, Mich., and have five children- Jay, May, Sylvia, Alonzo and Emma. Margaret E. is the wife of Abraham llanselman of Kimeo Township, Kan., and they have four children- Junia, Mary, George and William Garfield. Isaac N, married Miss Rachel Kelley ; they live in Sher- man Township and have seven children-David L., Hollis, Easton, Louverne, Uba J., Lois, and Freby. Harriett S. is the wife of John Morgan of North- west Township, Williams Co., Ohio ; their only child is deceased. William L. married Miss Jane Patterson, and lives in Tustin, Los Angeles C'o., Cal; they have two children-Edith M. and Ethel R. Emma A. is the wife of Zibeon Field of Santa Clara, Cal., and they have four children-Clara, Gertrude, Alma and Bernice. Harvey L. married Miss Sarah Boyer; they have two children-Jennie and Florence, and live at the home farm.

Mr. Shatto, in 1850, left Pennsylvania and removed to Crawford County, Ohio, where he so- journed until 1854. That year he pushed on fur- ther westward into Steuben County, Ind., and from there in 1870 crossed the Mississippi and took up his abode in Davis County, Mo. He only staid there until the fall of 1871, coming thence to Kansas and settling on his present farm of 160 acres. Upon this there were no improvements, with the excep- tion of a small shanty, no fences, and not a tree upon the place. The original claimant had broken fourteen and one-half aeres, then left discouraged, for parts unknown. Mr. Shatto, however, had come to stay and was prepared for every emer- geney. He experieneed the usual hardships and privations of pioneer life, but in due time met with his reward.

While a resident of Indiana, Mr. Shatto cleared 260 acres of land, much of which was covered with heavy timber-this work being done for other people. Ile had a full experience of the labor of hewing timber, rolling logs, grabbing out the stumps, pulling dogwood, and worked so hard during the day and read so much at night that he eame very near losing the use of his eyes. Ile partially recovered his sight through treatment at

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Dr. Ebert's Infirmary, at Cleveland, Ohio. The fam- ily lived in Indiana during the progress of the Civil War, and the two sons, Jeremiah and Newton, served four and two years, respectively, in the I'nion army. Both of them participated in many hard fought battles but came out without a scratch. The company of which Jeremiah was a member went into the battle of Shiloh, eighty-six strong and came out with but eighteen men left. Newton was at Franklin and Nashville, Tenn., also at Lookout Mountain and in other minor engagements.

Politically, Mr. Shatto uniformly supports the principles of the Republican party. Ile voted for William Henry Harrison in 1840, and with equal enthusiasm for his grandson Benjamin Harrison in 1888. Ile is a member of the Washington County Association, composed of men who voted for the two Harrisons, nearly fifty in number in this county alone. The old veterans a short time since were photographed by a local artist, forming an interest- ing group. Mr. Shatto has never pined for the re- sponsibilities of office, but keeps himself well-posted upon matters of general interest. He finds his religious home in the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which all his family belong, except the two children in California, who are Adventists.

F6 RANK W. PETERSON is a well-known and highly respected young man of East Ran- dolph, Riley County. He is now eashier of the Farmer's Bank, is a partner in the firm of S. P. Johnson & Co., dealers in general merchandise, and also handles coal and grain. He owns a resi- dence and lots in East Randolph. and also three acres with a residence adjoining Randolph. He possesses the pleasant, cordial manners which are so potent a factor in a merchant's success, as well as business ability of a high order. He is intelligent and well informed, shrewd and discriminating in his judg- ment regarding business deals and demands, and is altogether one of the most influential and promis- ing young citizens of the county.

Mr. Peterson comes of a long line of honored and honorable Swedish ancestry, his parents being Rheinhardt and Catherine (Setterberg) Peterson.

The father was born in Nerka, and owned and op- erated a large farm there. Ile was a prominent and influential citizen. holding publie ofliees, among them being that of Deputy Sheriff. In 1869. he came to America and located in Warren County, Pa., where he engaged in farming until 1872. when he removed to Crawford County, resuming the same occupation near Titusville. After a time he sold his farm and entered into the grocery busi - ness in East Titusville and in it is still engaged. Both the parents belong to the Lutheran Church. The mother was born in Varmland. She bore six children-John, August. Carrie, Frank, Tillie, and Lottie. Carrie is now Mrs. Smythe, residing in Denver, Col .; Lottie (now Mrs. Strance) lives in Grand Valley. Pa .; John, August and Tillie are deceased.

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Portrait and biographical album of Washington, Clay and Riley counties, Kansas, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent citizens together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of the state, Part 77

Author: Publication date: 1890 Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Brothers Number of Pages: 1258

Author:
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Brothers
Number of Pages: 1258