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1868 .- The tenth state legislature assembled January 7 and adjourned March 6. Augustus Armstrong represented the six- teenth district in the council and William R. Kenyon, James E. Smith and George A. La Dow in the house.
1869 .- The eleventh state legislature assembled January 5 and adjourned March 5. The sixteenth district was represented in the council by J. B. Crooker and in the house by Augustus Armstrong, E. Easton and W. Smith.
. 1870 .- The twelfth state legislature assembled January 4 and adjourned March 4. J. B. Crooker represented the sixteenth district in the council and W. C. Young, H. W. Rulliffson and A. C. Wedge in the house. A. C. Wedge was from Albert Lea.
1871 .- The thirteenth state legislature assembled January 8 and adjourned March 3. The sixteenth district was represented in the senate by W. H. Young and in the house by William Brisbane, A. C. Wedge and F. B. Davis. This legislature re- apportioned the districts, and for the first time Freeborn county constituted a district by itself, called the fifth, with one senator and two representatives. Although the number had been changed, Freeborn county has since continued to be a separate district.
1872 .- The fourteenth legislature assembled January 2 and adjourned March 1. H. D. Brown represented the fifth district in the senate and E. D. Rogers and William Wilson in the house. Brown was from Albert Lea, Wilson from Twin Lakes and Rogers from Freeborn village.
1873 .- The fifteenth legislature assembled January 7 and adjourned March 7. T. J. Johnsrud represented the fifth in the senate and J. W. Devereaux and E. D. Rogers in the house.
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1874 .- The sixteenth legislature assembled January 6 and adjourned March 6. The fifth district was represented in the senate by T. J. Johnsrud and in the house by Evan Morgan and Warren Buell.
1875 .- The seventeenth state legislature assembled January 5 and adjourned March 5. The fifth district was represented in the senate by Thomas H. Armstrong and in the house by Henry Tunell and Richard Fitzgerald.
1876 .- The eighteenth legislature assembled January 4 and adjourned March 3. The fifth district was represented in the senate by Thomas H. Armstrong and in the legislature by Henry Tunell and J. L. Gibbs.
1877 .- The nineteenth legislature assembled January 2 and adjourned March 2. The fifth district was represented in the senate by Thomas H. Armstrong and in the house by J. L. Gibbs and H. G. Emmons. J. L. Gibbs was speaker of the house.
1878 .- The twentieth legislature assembled January 8 and adjourned March 8. Thomas H. Armstrong represented the fifth district in the senate and H. G. Emmons and T. W. Purdie in the house.
1879 .- The twenty-first legislature assembled January 7 and adjourned March 7. A. C. Wedge represented the fifth district in the senate and S. N. Frisbie and Hans Christopherson in the house. This legislature made provisions for biennial sessions thereafter.
1881 .- The twenty-second legislature assembled January 4 and adjourned March 4. The fifth district was represented by A. C. Wedge in the senate and Bennett Asleson and A. F. Denby in the house. An extra session was called to consider legisla- tion in regard to the state railroad bonds. The session com- menced October 11 and closed November 13. A. M. Johnson represented the fifth district in the house in place of A. C. Wedge. By the apportionment of 1881, Freeborn county was made the fourth district with one senator and two representatives.
1883 .- The twenty-third legislature assembled January 2 and adjourned March 2. The fourth district was represented in the senate by W. P. Sergeant and in the house by L. T. Bell and Ole Peterson (Slette).
1885 .- The twenty-fourth legislature assembled January 6 and adjourned March 6. The fourth district was represented in the senate by W. P. Sergeant and in the house by John L. Gibbs and Alexander Haraldson. J. L. Gibbs was speaker of the house.
1887 .- The twenty-fifth legislature assembled January 4 and adjourned March 4. The fourth district was represented in the senate by M. Halvorson and in the housce by C. G. Johnsrud and Thomas Dunne.
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1889 .- The twenty-sixth legislature assembled January 8 and adjourned April 23. M. Halvorson represented the fourth dis- trict in the senate and D. F. Morgan and Ellend Erickson in the house.
1891 .- In 1889 the state was re-apportioned, but the fourth district remained unchanged. The twenty-seventh legislature assembled January 6 and adjourned April 20. H. C. Nelson represented the fourth district in the senate and Ellend Erickson and I. E. Starks in the house.
1893 .- The twenty-eighth legislature assembled January 3 and adjourned April 18. H. C. Nelson represented the fourth dis- trict in the senate and William Christie and John W. Geissler in the house.
1895 .- The twenty-ninth legislature assembled January 8 and adjourned April 23. The fourth district was represented in the senate by T. V. Knatvold and in the house by John L. Gibbs and John M. Geissler.
1897 .- The thirtieth legislature assembled January 5 and adjourned April 21. The fourth district was represented in the senate by T. V. Knatvold and in the house by John G. Johnson and H. Drommerhausen. By the apportionment of this year, Freeborn county became the ninth district, with one senator and two representatives as before.
1899 .- The thirty-first state legislature assembled January 3 and adjourned April 18. T. V. Knatvold represented the ninth district in the senate and Gunvold Johnsrud and W. W. Galt in - the house.
1901 .- The thirty-second legislature assembled January 8 and adjourned April 12. The ninth district was represented in the senate by T. V. Knatvold and in the house by Gunvold Johnsrud and W. W. Galt. An extra session to consider the report of the commission assembled February 4, 1902, and adjourned March 11.
1903 .- The thirty-third legislature assembled January 6 and adjourned April 12. The ninth district was represented in the senate by Henry A. Morgan and in the house by Ole I. Opdal and William Wohlhuter.
1905 .- The thirty-fourth legislature assembled January 3 and adjourned April 18. Henry A. Morgan represented the ninth dis- trict in the senate and Ole I. Opdal and William Wohlhuter in the house.
1907 .- The thirty-fifth legislature assembled January 8 and adjourned April 24. The ninth district was represented by B. N. Anderson in the senate and J. C. Johnson and T. E. Noble in the house.
1909 .- The thirty-sixth legislature assembled January 5 and
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adjourned April 22. The ninth district was represented in the senate by B. N. Anderson and in the house by T. E. Noble and William Wohlhuter.
1911 .- The thirty-seventh legislature assembled January 6 and adjourned April 19. The ninth district was represented by B. N. Anderson in the senate and in the house by Alva Henion and H. H. Dunn, the latter serving as speaker.
CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION.
The first congressional district in which from the time of the admission of Minnesota as a state Freeborn county has been included, has been represented in congress as follows: J. A. Cavanaugh, Democrat, March 12, 1859, to March 4, 1859; William Windom, Republican, March 4, 1859, to March 4, 1869 ; Morton S. Wilkinson, Republican, March 4, 1869, to March, 1871; Mark H. Dunnell, Republican, March 4, 1871, to March 4, 1883; Milo White, Republican, March 4, 1883, to March 4, 1887; Thomas Wilson; Democrat, March 4, 1887, to March 4, 1889; Mark H. Dunnell, Republican, March 4 1889, to March 4, 1891; W. H. Harries, Democrat, March 4, 1891, to March 4, 1893; James A. Tawney, Republican, March 4, 1893, to March 4, 1911; Sidney A. Anderson, progressive Republican, March 4, 1911, to March 4, 1913.
Until Minnesota became a state it had only one representative in congress, a territorial delegate, who was not allowed to vote. The first territorial delegate from Minnesota was Henry H. Sib- ley, who was first sent ostensibly as a delegate from the territory of Wisconsin, though living on the present site of Mendota at the mouth of the Minnesota river. He sat as a territorial dele- gate from January 15, 1849, to December 5, 1853. He was suc- ceeded by Henry M. Rice, who served until December 7, 1857. W. W. Kingsbury was elected to succeed him and served until December 6, 1858. As has been noted, the United States senate February 23, 1857, passed an act authorizing the people of Min- nesota to form a constitution preparatory to their admission to the Union. In accordance with the provisions of this enabling act, a constitutional convention was held July 13, 1857, at the terri- torial capital. October 13, 1857, an election was held when the constitution was adopted and a full list of state officers elected. Three congressmen were also elected at this time : George L. Becker, W. W. Phelps and J. M. Cavanaugh. But it was afterward found that Minnesota was entitled to only two congressmen and the matter was amicably adjusted by the withdrawal of Mr. Becker. By this election the Messrs. Phelps and Cavanaugh became the first members of congress from the state of Minnesota.
In the winter of 1857-58 the legislature divided the state into
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two congressional districts, the southern part becoming the first congressional district and the northern part the second, Free- born county thus becoming a part of the first congressional dis- trict. By the apportionment of 1872, the state was divided into three congressional districts. The first district contained the counties of Winona, Houston, Olmsted, Fillmore, Dodge, Steele, Mower, Freeborn, Waseca, Faribault, Blue Earth, Wartonwan, Martin, Jackson, Cottonwood, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone and Rock.
By the apportionment of 1881 the state was divided into five congressional districts. The first district contained the counties of Houston, Fillmore, Mower, Freeborn, Steele, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona and Wabasha.
By the apportionment of 1891 the state was divided into seven congressional districts. The first district contained the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona.
By the apportionment of 1901 the state was divided into nine congressional districts. This apportionment has continued to the present day. The first district now consists of the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona.
CHAPTER XI.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
First Board of County Commissioners Organizes-The Super- visor System-Doings of the Early Boards-Complete List of Elective County Officers-County Seat Contest-Court House, Jail and Poor Farm-County Ditches.
The history of the government of Freeborn county begins with an election held some time in 1856, at the home of William Andrews, on the line between Shell Rock and Hayward. At this election twenty-four votes were cast. No county affairs, however, were voted upon at that time.
In the spring of 1857 the territorial legislature passed an act authorizing the organization of Freeborn county, which had been created February 20, 1855. In pursuance with this act the gov- ernor, after consulting with various persons interested in the county, appointed William Andrews, E. C. Stacy and S. N. Frisbie commissioners, Samuel M. Thompson register of deeds and Thomas C. Thorne treasurer. The commissioners were directed to meet, appoint officers, name a temporary county seat and transact other business. The register of deeds was to perform, in addition to the duties of that office, those now performed by the auditor, and was also to be clerk of the board of county com- missioners. Mr. Thompson never served. William Morin as- sumed the duties of the office as deputy, and at the second meet- ing of the commissioners was appointed register of deeds in place of Mr. Thompson.
The first meeting of the Board of County Commissioners ap- pointed by Governor Gorman was held at the home of George S. Ruble, in the village of Albert Lea, March 3, 1857, for the pur- pose of organization. The board consisted of William Andrews, E. C. Stacy and S. N. Frisbie. William Andrews was chosen chairman. On motion of Mr. Frisbie, E. C. Stacy was chosen judge of probate. At an adjourned meeting on the fourth the county officers were appointed as follows: Sheriff, George S. Ruble, of Albert Lea; surveyor, Edward P. Skinner, of Shell Rock city ; coroner, A. H. Bartlett, of Shell Rock city; district attorney, John W. Heath, of Geneva. The county was divided into three assessors' districts, and the following assessors appoint- ed : James M. Drake, John Dunning and Walter Stott; justices of
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the peace, Isaac P. Lynde and George Watson; constables, George Giles, George Dearmin, William A. Hoag and Walter Stott. At this meeting a county seal was ordered, and the time for entering upon their duties by the several officers appointed was placed on the twentieth of that month. The location of the county seat came up for careful consideration. Mr. Frisbie moved that the tem- porary county seat be Bancroft; Mr. Stacy moved to strike out Bancroft and insert Saint Nicholas, which motion was lost. Mr. Stacy moved to strike out the word Bancroft and insert Geneva, which was not agreed to. Mr. Andrews moved to strike out the word Bancroft and insert Albert Lea, which was carried by a unanimous vote. A resolution was adopted instructing the con- stables, justices and school trustees to be vigilant in protecting the school lands from trespass. At an adjourned meeting on the fifth among other items of business, L. T. Carlson was ap- pointed justice of the peace, and Elias Stanton constable. At these meetings William Morin was deputy clerk. The next meeting of the board was April 6, 1857, and then the interminable road busi- ness began. The first road laid out as a county road was described as follows: "Commencing on the section line between thirty-two and thirty-three in town 101, range 20, running north as near said section line as the surface of the ground will admit, through towns 101, 102 and 103 (Shell Rock, Hayward and Riceland), thence in a northerly direction to the town of Geneva, thence north to the county line." Clark Andrews, of Shell Rock, and George P. Hoops were appointed viewers of the route. At this meeting the appointments of L. T. Carlson as justice of the peace, and Elias Stanton as constable, were rescinded for non-compliance with the statute; and Elias Stanton was appointed justice, and Charles Giddings, constable.
The first school district was laid out as follows: Sections 33, 34, 35 and 28 and the southwest quarter of section 27, in town- ship 103, range 19, now Moscow. The first election precinct was also established as follows: Townships 103 and 104, ranges 22 and 23, now known as Freeborn, Carlston, Mansfield and Hart- land. This meeting was continued until the tenth.
The third session of the board was on May 18, 1857, and con- tinued three days. Welcome S. Bacon was appointed assessor of the first precinct, vice Erastus D. Porter, not qualified. C. S. Tarbel was appointed coroner in place of George Watson, who declined to qualify. Lafayette Scott was appointed justice and Daniel Davis, constable. At this session the table was loaded with road petitions, which were given respectful consideration. The fourth session of the board was on July 6, and road matters were again considered. The assessment rolls were brought in at this meeting, and the footings were as follows: District No. 1.
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real, $31,295 ; personal, $20,590. District No. 2, real, $28,065 ; per- sonal, $35.840. District No. 3, real, $53,553; personal, $40,665. Total. $210,008. A tax of three mills on the dollar was assessed for road purposes, and two and one-half mills for school pur- poses. At this meeting the county orders appeared for the first time and they aggregated $549.19. The fifth session of the county board was on September 9, of the same year. The clerk of the district court was instructed to inform Judge Flandreau that it is not the wish of the county commissioners that a court should be held here in October of this year.
Thus the wheels of county government were set in motion. In October. 1857, the first general election in the county was held at the various precinct voting places, and 642 votes were cast. The result was as follows: Register of deeds, William Morin ; treasurer. Henry King; sheriff, J. W. Heath; probate judge, A. W. White. clerk of court, E. P. Skinner; surveyor, H. D. Brown ; coroner, A. M. Burnham ; commissioners, S. N. Frisbie, Joseph Rickard and Peter Clausen. Albert Lea was selected as the county seat.
This board of commissioners assembled Jan. 4, 1858, and served until June of the same year, S. N. Frisbie being the chair- man. These early boards created road, school and assessors' dis- tricts, named the towns and transacted much important business.
Supervisor System. In 1858, Minnesota being provided with a state constitution, there began an era which in this state con- tinued but a short time. that of county government by a board of supervisors consisting of the chairmen of the different town- ships and representatives from the incorporated settlements. The new law was passed by the legislature on March 20, 1858.
The first board of supervisors in Freeborn county, variously called the "court" and the "legislature," assembled at Albert Lea, June 7, 1858. The authorized members of the board were : William Andrews. Shell Rock: Theop. Lowry, Moscow; E. C. Stacy, Geneva ; Isaac Baker, Riceland ; E. J. Boardman, Hart- land ; C. D. Giddings, Freeborn : A. C. Wedge, Albert Lea : A. W. White. Pickerel Lake: Mathias Anderson, Manchester; Patrick Fitzsimmons, Nunda. Stacy was appointed chairman. Asher, later known as Lindon and still later as London, had been author- ized to organize, but as the organization was not perfected, no member sat from that town. Stanton, now Carlston, had not been authorized to organize, but the voters having met on May 11, 1858, and elected a town board, H. W. Allen was given a seat on the county board. David Blakely presented himself with papers from Bancroft. His right to a seat was questioned on account of change of residence. but he was finally allowed to serve for a while. Later his removal to Austin became an accom-
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plished fact and J. Q. Fitzgerald was given his seat on both town- ship and county boards.
1859. The board met in annual session September 13, with imembers as follows: William N. Goslee, London; Asa Bullock, Oakland; Theophilos Lowry, Moscow; M. Brennan, Newry ; Ed- win C. Stacy, Geneva; Isaac Baker, Riceland ; J. W. Devereaux, Hayward; A. C. Wedge, Albert Lea; N. H. Ellickson, Bancroft ; Horace Green, Bath; W. C. Cram, Hartland; Mathias Anderson, Manchester : Patrick Fitzsimmons, Nunda; E. D. Rodgers, Free- born. Edwin C. Stacy was elected temporary chairman and Theop. Lowry permanent chairman. Thomas Forde presented himself as the member from Springfield (early called Stanton and Groton, now Carlston), with the explanation that Asa Walk- er, the rightful representative from that town was ill. Later Mr. Walker took his seat. Walter Stott was the member from Shell Rock, but neglected to attend the first session.
Commission System. In 1860, the state returned to the com- mission system, which has since been in vogue. The county had been divided into three districts as follows: 1, Hartland, Porter (Bath), Geneva, Newry, Moscow and Riceland. 2, Albert Lea, Hayward, Oakland, Lindon (London) and Shell Rock. 3, Free- born, Carlston, Manchester, Bancroft, Pickerel Lake, Nunda, Mansfield and Alden. The board which organized June 4 con- sisted of George W. Skinner, Asa Walker and William N. Gos- lee, the latter being chairman.
Since that date the boards of county commissioners have been as follows :
1861-James E. Smith (chairman), John Reed and Asa Bul- lock.
1862. 1863 and 1864-Asa Bullock, William White and C. H. McIntyre. Asa Bullock died in office.
1865-C. H. McIntyre, William White and Clark Andrews.
1866-Clark Andrews, William White and James F. Jones.
1867-William White, James F. Jones and J. W. Devereaux. The county now being entitled to five commissioners, the board of 1867 made the following division of commissioners' districts : 1, Geneva, Bath, Hartland and Freeborn. 2, Newry, Moscow, Oakland and London. 3, Riceland, Bancroft, Manchester and Carlston. 4, Pickerel Lake, Albert Lea, Hayward and Shell Rock. 5, Alden, Mansfield, Nunda and Freeman.
1868-Mons Grinager, Stephen N. Frisbee, Henry A. Ostran- der, J. W. Devereaux and William H. Moore.
1869-Same as the previous year.
1870-Mons Grinager, Adam Christie, Henry A. Ostrander, Jedediah W. Devereaux and William H. Moore.
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1871-Mons Grinager, Henry A. Ostrander, Adam Christie, H. G. F'nmons and J. W. Devereaux.
1872 -- James Thoreson, Henry A. Ostrander, Adam Christie, H. G. Emmons and J. W. Devereaux.
1873-H. G. Emmons. James Thoreson, Hans Christopherson, Halvor Thompson and J. W. Devereaux.
1874-H. G. Emmons, H. Christopherson, W. C. Lincoln, Hal- vor Thompson and James Thoreson.
1875-Same as previous year.
1876-H. G. Emmons, W. C. Lincoln, James Thoreson, W. N. Goslee and Ole Hanson.
1877-William N. Goslee, James Thoreson, John M. Geissler, Ole Hanson and W. W. Johnson.
1878-J. M. Geissler, W. W. Johnson, W. N. Goslee, R. Fitz- gerald and I. A. Rodsater.
1879-John M. Geissler, W. W. Johnson, W. N. Goslee, R. Fitz- gerald and I. A. Rodsater.
1880-R. Fitzgerald, W. N. Goslee, I. A. Rodsater, J. M. Geiss- ler and C. W. Ballard.
1881-I. A. Rodsater, J. M. Geissler, W. N. Goslee, D. N. Gates and E. C. Johnson.
1882-D. N. Gates, I. A. Rodsater, J. M. Geissler, E. C. John- son and Michael O'Leary.
1883-Michael O'Leary, I. A. Rodsater, E. C. Johnson, T. W. Wilson and D. N. Gates.
1884-D. N. Gates (chairman), Thomas W. Wilson, Michael O'Leary, Knud Ingebrigtson and E. C. Johnson.
1885-D. N. Gates, E. C. Johnson, Thomas W. Wilson (chair- man), Knud Ingebrigtson and William Christie.
1886-D. N. Gates, E. C. Johnson, William Christie, Knud Ingebrigtson and Harrington Austin.
. By an act of the legislature of 1885, the terms of all county commissions expired on the last day of December, 1886. In the fall of 1886. the people of Freeborn county elected five commis- sioners who took office January 1, 1887. Those from the first, third and fifth districts were to serve two years and those from the second and fourth districts were to serve four years. At the expiration of the three short terms, all commissioners were to serve four years. Under this plan, which is still in vogue, the makeup of the county board can change but once in two years, except in cases of death, resignation or removals.
1887-T. A. Helvig, William Christie, Knud Ingebrigtson, William Morin and Louis Marpe. At the death of William Morin, R. C. Van Vechten was named in his place.
1889-William Christie, T. A. Helvig, R. C. Van Vechten, Louis Marpe and N. T. Sandberg. Owing to his removal from the
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county, Van Vechten never sat on this board. W. A. Morin was appointed in his place.
1891-T. A. Helvig, Louis Marpe, N. T. Sandberg, C. J. Ken- nevan and Thomas W. Wilson.
1893-1, Carl Hendrickson ; 2, C. J. Kennevan ; 3; N. T. Sand- berg; 4, John C. Ross ; 5, Ole I. Opdahl.
1895-1, Carl Hendrickson; 2, E. W. Gleason; 3, N. T. Sand- berg ; 4, John C. Ross ; 5, Ole I. Opdahl. In the fall of 1895, T. W. Wilson took the seat vacated by John C. Ross.
1897-1, G. P. Lattin; 2, E. W. Gleason; 3, Ole Hammer; 4, Axel G. Brundin ; 5, Ole I. Opdahl.
1899 -- 1, George P. Lattin; 2, E. W. Gleason; 3, Ole A. Ham- mer ; 4, A. G. Brundin ; 5, Ole I Opdahl.
1901-1, George P. Lattin; 2, E. W. Gleason; 3, Ole A. Ham- mer; 4, A. G. Brundin ; 5, L. P. Wohlhuter.
1903-1, John C. Johnson; 2, E. W. Gleason; 3, O. A. Ham- mer ; 4, A. G. Brundin ; 5, L. P. Wohlhuter.
1905-1, John C. Johnson; 2, E. W. Gleason; 3, O. A. Ham- mer ; 4, A. G. Brundin ; 5, J. H. J. Seedorf.
1907-1, John C. Johnson; 2, J. J. Hove; 3, O. A. Hammer, 4, Frank A. Thompson ; 5, J. H. J. Seedorf.
1909-1, M. Fitzgerald; 2, J. J. Hove; 3, O. A. Hammer; 4, Frank A. Thompson ; 5, H. A. Emmons.
1911-1, M. Fitzgerald; 2, J. J. Hove; 3, O. A. Hammer ; 4, F. A. Thompson ; 5, H. A. Emmons.
The districts are now divided as follows: 1, Freeborn, Hart- land, Bath, Geneva and Newry. 2, London, Shell Rock, Oakland, Moscow and Hayward. 3, Carlston, Manchester, Bancroft, Rice- land and Albert Lea (township). 4, Albert Lea (city). 5, Alden, Mansfield, Nunda, Pickerel Lake and Freeman.
COUNTY OFFICIALS.
The principal officers of Freeborn county since March 3, 1857, are given in the list which follows. In a few instances the com- pilers have omitted the names of those appointed for very short terms to fill vacancies caused by illness, death or removal, their official service being so short as to be foreign to the ground which this volume aims to cover.
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