History of Goodhue County, Minnesota, Part 109

Author: Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn
Publication date: 1909
Publisher: Chicago, H.C. Cooper
Number of Pages: 1264

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he built a home and other outbuildings, following general and diversified farming. Mr. Ingebretson was married in June, 1870, to Dorothy Hanson, natives of Norway, daughter of Hans and Maron (Jacobson) Hanson, who were farmers and fishermen. The father met his death on the sea with eight neighbors, while on a fishing trip in 1848. The mother died in 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Engebretson have had nine children: Mary, married to Peter Thompson; Nettie (deceased) ; Anna (deceased) ; Patrena, who is a dressmaker; Nettie, married to E. Everson, of South Dakota; Henry and John, living at home; Julia (deceased) ; and Nora, living at home. Mr. Engebretson is a Republican in his political views and is a stockholder in the elevator at Wanamingo and the Minneola Creamery. Mr. Ingebretson and family attend the Lutheran church.

George M. Harlow, a retired briek manufacturer, living at 1025 Bush street, is a New Englander by birth, a native of San- gerville, Piscataquis county. Maine, where he made his first appearance May 24, 1840. His father, Ivory Harlow (married to Rachael D. Mayo), was a brick manufacturer in Brewer, a suburb of Bangor, Maine, where he continued in business until the time of his death, July 7, 1875. The mother died on the old homestead in 1903. A brother of George M. still earries on the brick business at Brewer, while two sisters are dead. George M. attended the public schools of Brewer and worked in his father's establishment until reaching the age of eighteen, when he started in business for himself, manufacturing and laying briek. In 1862 he entered the service of the government in the quarter- master's department at Nashville, serving until after the close of the war. In Red Wing, where he arrived in 1867. he started the manufacture of bricks, also doing general contracting. From that time until 1900, a period of twenty-three years, he continued in business, making and laying the bricks on many important buildings in this city. Since his retirement, he occasionally, as he feels inclined, takes a small contract for mason work. He has been recorder of the United Workmen twenty-nine years, and gave efficient service to the city of Red Wing four years as a member of the city council, and twelve years on the water board. He votes the Republican ticket, belongs to the Masonic order and attends the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Harlow was married, in this city, March 4, 1868, to Mrs. Alice F. Pratt, daughter of Samuel Carpenter, who is now deceased, as is his wife. Of the eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Harlow, six are living. Minnie, the oldest, is dead; Grace R., married to Rufus R. Misenhemer, lives at Portland, Ore .; Edward I., is married, and is employed in the advertising department of the

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Minneapolis "Journal"; George C. is civil engineer for the city of Portland, Ore .; Fred G., living at Minneapolis, is a mail clerk on the Milwaukee railroad; Ernest, married, is a painter in Minneapolis : Florence G. lives at home, and Harry is dead.

Joseph Huneke was born in Westphalia, Germany, September 3, 1854, son of Joseph and Mary Huneke, natives of Germany, where the mother still lives. Joseph received his education in Germany, and came to America in 1874, locating in Goodhue county, Minnesota, where he took up farming on a farm consist- ing of 120 acres of land in Hay Creek township, which he im- proved and built all the outbuildings himself, and where he has carried on general farming and dairying for the past thirty years, also working part of the time as carpenter. He has eighty acres under cultivation and has a fine home. Mr. Haneke was married in 1879 to Mary Koester. daughter of William Koester, who was one of the carly settlers in Hay Creek township; he came from Germany and engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Huneke have eight children : Theresa. Theodore, who is a farmer of Hay Creek township; Annie, Frank, Christine, William, Peter and Bernard, all of whom are at home. Mr. IInneke is an inde- pendent voter, and has been supervisor for the past five years, also roadmaster. In 1905 Mr. Inneke paid a visit to his mother in Germany, returning three months later. Hle is a member of the Sons of Herman, and he and his family are members of the Catholic church in Red Wing.

Ole A. Haugen, of Warsaw township, was born in Holden township, September 23. 1865. son of Albert and Susan (Bjora- ker) Ilaugen. natives of Norway, who came to America in 1855, settling in Holden township, where they purchased 160 acres of land, which the father broke and cleared, and built a house of logs, engaging in general farming. Later he purchased 140 acres, and again 165 acres in Warsaw township. He retired in 1903, and the mother died in 1904. Ole A. received his educa- tion in the public schools of Holden, and worked at home on the farm until 1889. He then purchased the 165 acres in Warsaw township, belonging to his father, and engaged in general farm- ing and raising of horses and stock. All his land ean be culti- vated. On October 17, 1889, he was married to Martha Broin, daughter of Jens K. and Guri Broin, of Wanamingo, who came to America from Norway in 1862, locating in Wanamingo town- ship, where they engaged in farming on 160 acres of land, to which they have added until they own over 600 acres. They retired July 13, 1908, but still reside on the homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Haugen have had six children: Ida Sophia, John G., Albion N., Helen A., Otilda M., all living at home, and Clifford,

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who died in infancy. Mr. Hangen is a Republican in his political views, and has been treasurer of school district No. 53. He is a stockholder in the North Star creamery at Kenyon. He and his family are members of Wang's Norwegian Lutheran church, of which Mr. Haugen is trustee.

Olai Haugen was born December 3, 1883, on the farm where he now resides, in Section 7, Minneola township. He is the son of Ole and Sigrid (Romo) Haugen, of Norway, who came to America and first located in Rice county, Minnesota, then in Minneola township, where they purchased 200 acres of land. They improved part of this, following general farming until August, 1908, when he retired and moved to Wanamingo village, where he is now located. Olai attended the common schools in his township, then entered the Minnesota Agricultural College in Minneapolis, from which he graduated in 1906. He then re- turned to the farm and worked with his father until 1908, when he took charge of the homestead, carrying on general and diversi- fied farming principally dairying, and making a specialty of high grade stock. Father and son are both staunch Republicans and attend the Lutheran church. The former has served several years as treasurer of school district No. 95. Olai has six brothers and sisters: Siverte, who is a farmer in Wanamingo township; Louis, of Harmony, Minn .; Hannah, Rebecca and Marite, of Wanamingo; and Martin, who eonduets the farm with his brother.

Martin A. Hostager was born in Wanamingo township, Febru- ary 20, 1871, son of Anfin and Mary (Simonson) Hostager, natives of Norway, who came to America and located at Kansas, but later came to Cherry Grove township, where they purchased 120 acres of land and engaged in farming until 1864, when they re- moved to Wanamingo township and purchased 240 acres in Sec- tions 21-22-27-28, which the father improved, building a home and other outbuildings, and followed general farming until 1899, when the family moved to Kenyon village, where the father died in June, 1904. The mother still lives in Kenyon. Martin A. received his education in the public schools of Wanamingo and worked with his father on the farm until in 1896, when he took entire charge of the homestead, making a great many improve- ments and erecting new buildings, and has carried on a general farming. Mr. Hostager was married March 20, 1896, to Matilda Chrislock, daughter of Roph Chrislock. They have four children : Alfred, Rachel, Mary, Alma, and Rudolph, all living at home. Mr. Hostager is a Republican in his political views, and is elerk of school district No. 62; he is also a stockholder in the elevator and creamery of Wanamingo.

Ole J. Hamre was born in Warsaw township, on the old home- stead, on October 3, 1863, son of John Torgeson, who came to

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America from Norway and located in Racine, Wis., remaining for a year, after which they came to Warsaw township, Goodhue county, Minnesota, and pre-empted land consisting of 160 acres, which he broke and cleared. He built a log house, which he shared with three others, being some of the first settlers, and houses scarce. Later he built a more comfortable home and outbuildings ; also added eighty acres to his land, which he eon- tinued to improve. and carried on general farming until his death in 1890, his wife surviving him six years. Ole J. received his education at the public schools of Warsaw, and after leaving school he worked at the blacksmith's trade for two years, then was employed for six months in the flour mills at Cannon Falls. In 1890 he engaged in business in a general store at Grant, con- tinuing three years, after which he sold out and purchased the old homestead. and has since carried on a general line of farming and raising of fine horses and stock. Mr. Hamre was married to Gunel Bakken, daughter of IIenry and Carrie (Tassa) Bakken, who were natives of Norway, and emigrated to America and located in Warsaw township, where he pre-empted 160 aeres of land and carried on general farming. adding later forty-six acres. The father died in 1905, but the mother is still living on the homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Hamre have nine children : Emelia, Johnnie, Helga, Paul, Carl, Margaret. Denah, and Qle, who live at home, and Carrie, now of Iowa. Mr. Hamre is a Republican in his political views and has served as chairman of the town of Warsaw for four years, supervisor for eight years. He is agent and director for the Holden and Warsaw Fire Insurance Com- pany, in which capacity he has served for eighteen years. He is also a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator at Kenyon.

Richard H. Dorn, a well known Minneola farmer and an ac- complished musician, was born on the place where he still lives, February 17, 1868, son of John and Bertha (Kopplin) Dorn, natives of Germany. The father, who was a farmer and mer- chant, was born in Germany and came to America in 1855, locat- ing in Watertown, Wis., for a period of six years. He then came to Minneola township and purchased 160 acres, which he broke, cultivated and improved. ereeting a home and other neees- sary buildings. To this farm he added three quarter sections at different times, but sold 313 acres, leaving the home farm now consisting of 327 acres, which is conducted by the brothers, Richard and Julius Dorn, who raise the usual crops and breed horses, cattle and sheep. The father died in 1903, and the mother still lives on the old homestead. Richard received his education in the public schools, and also studied musie. He has always remained on the home farm. He is a cornet player and played for eight years in the Hader band. In 1893 he organized the

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Minneola brass band, which has a membership of seventeen. Of this band he was leader two years. In politics Mr. Dorn is a Democrat, and for many years served as roadmaster. In the Dorn family were ten children: Paul lives in Minneola town- ship; Louis lives in Otter Tail county; Clara lives in Zumbrota ; Julius is at home; Frank S. lives in Rochester; Richard lives at home; Bertha lives in Brookfield; Tracey lives in Goodhue, and Matilda and Elenor are both at home.

Edward Dack was born in Ontario, Canada, August 7. 1845. son of Edward and Letitia (Robinson) Dack. He received his education in Canada and came to the United States in the early sixties with his parents and located in Stanton township, Good- hue county, Minnesota, where they purchased 195 acres of land, which he and his father broke and improved, and remained with his father until the latter's death, assuming charge of the farm, which he has improved, and planted trees, and in every way beautifying the place. He has carried on general farming, and has almost all his land under cultivation. In 1871 he was mar- ried to Rebecca Variem, daughter of William and Sarah (Kings- ton) Variem, natives of New York, who were old settlers of the county. Both parents are dead. Mr. and Mrs. Dack have been blessed with thirteen children, of whom seven are living: Me- linda J .. Lizzie, Pearl. Edna. Genevieve. Abigail and William. Mr. Dack is Republican in his politics, and has served on the school board.

Herman Dahl, of Zumbrota township, was born in Minneola township, October 12, 1870, son of S. T. and Martha T. Dahl, both natives of Norway. In 1856 they emigrated to America, locating in Minneola; three years later, in 1859. they home -. steaded eighty acres of wild land, which they broke and culti- vated, making many improvements. Later he added eighty acres to the homestead farm, seven of these adjoining in 1894. He purchased a farm of 240 acres in Zumbrota township, and fol- lowed general farming, where the father still lives, the mother having passed away June 5. 1904. Herman acquired his educa- tion in the schools of Minneola and after finishing his studies he assisted his father on the farm, until he was twenty-six years of age. In 1896 he went with his father to the Zumbrota farm of 240 acres, which he has continued to improve. having it all under cultivation, and rebuilt the home. January 1, 1904, he was married to Kate Seibrecht. daughter of Henry and Catherine (Augustine) Seibrecht, who were farmers of Pine Island. Her mother died July 17. 1907, and her father still lives on the farm. Mr. and Mrs. Dahl have one child. Sylvester. Mr. Dahl is inde- pendent in his political views. He is supervisor of Zumbrota. and also road overseer. He is a member of the Farmers' Ele-

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vator Company, of Zumbrota; he also belongs to the Modern Samaritans. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church. Mr. Dahl is a good citizen, taking an interest in the affairs of his county, and is highly respected by all who know him.

Michael H. Gregoire, proprietor of Maple Grove Farm, was born in Belgium, August 28. 1853. son of John B. and Gertrude (Hubberty) Gregoire. The father was a native of France and the mother a native of Belgium. They came to America in 1856 and located in Sheboygan county, Wisconsin, where they pur- chased 320 acres of land and built a home and all necessary buildings, carrying on general farming until in 1889, when they retired from active life. The father died in May, 1905. The mother makes her home with her daughter in Chicago. Michael H. received his education in the public schools of Wisconsin and worked on the farm at home until in 1878. when he rented 120 acres of his father, which he conducted for five years. In 1883 he came to Minnesota and purchased 160 acres of improved land and built a home, barn and other outbuildings, and has carried on a general line of farming. In 1893 he bought 160 acres more in Belvidere, and also has 160 acres of improved land in North Dakota. All his land is under cultivation. He makes a specialty of raising fine horses and stoek. On January 29, 1878, he was married to Annie Smith, daughter of Michael Smith, who located in Wisconsin, where the mother died and the father passed away in 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Gregoire have been blessed with eleven children : Edward M., of North Dakota; Elinora C., who has charge of the printing department at the Sisters' Home. Notre Dame College. Milwaukee, Wis .; John (deceased) ; May. married Clements Mageras, of Belvidere; William; Alvina; Arthur: Grace and Gertrude. twins, live at home; Michael and Caroline (deceased). Mr. Gregoire is a Democrat in his political views. and was assessor of Belvidere for five years; also has been clerk of school district No. 101 for the past fifteen years. He is a stockholder in the Farmers' Elevator of Goodhue and the Mercantile Association of Goodhne. Fraternally he affiliates with the A. O. U. W. of Goodhue, and has held different offices, now being Master Workman of Goodhue. The family faith is that of the Catholic church.

Cliff W. Gress, cashier of the Citizens' State Bank, of Can- non Falls, is well known in banking eireles, having been presi- dent of the Minnesota Bankers' Association in 1905-06. No less is he honored at home, where he has been president of the school board for the past sixteen years. He was born in St. Paul, April 23. 1864. and was taken to Northfield by his parents when a small boy, receiving there his early education. After leaving

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school, he secured a clerical position in the Citizens' State Bank, of that city, serving successively as bookkeeper, teller and as- sistant cashier. In 1893 he removed to Cannon Falls, and estab- lished the Servier-Bess banking house, which in 1895 was con- verted into a state bank, with Mr. Gress as cashier. He was married April 18, 1893, to Marion Heald, daughter of Charles T. and Amelia (Aiken) Heald, the former of whom is a banker of Canton, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Gress attend the Congregational church.

William Spilman, oldest son of Peter and Teresa (Koester) Spilman, was born in Ilay Creek township in 1876, and has always made his home here. His parents came to this township before the Civil War, took up land, and carried on general farm- ing for many years. In 1908 the father retired, purchased city property and moved to Red Wing, where he now makes his home. Aside from William, the children in the family were Mary. Emma and Peter, born in the order named. William was sent to the district schools and acquired a good common school education. Since early boyhood he has worked on a farm, and is now acknowledged as an expert in that line, owning 160 acres of good land, about 100 of which is under the plow. He does general farming and raises some live stock. Mr. Spilman wås married in 1908 to Clara Miller, daughter of George and Emma Miller. The family faith is that of the Catholic church. It is interesting to note that when Peter and Teresa Spilman came to this country they made a part of the trip in an ox eart in true pioneer fashion, bringing with them the furniture and other equipment for starting life anew in the wilderness. They after- ward used two oxen in breaking the land and in hauling their crops, horses being a rarity in this part of the country in those early days.

Lambert Skillman, a native of Red Wing, was born April 25, 1868, son of John and Clarinda (Philley) Skillman, of New York · state, who migrated west to Belchester, Wabasha county, Min- nesota, in 1859, and remained there until 1861, when they moved to Red Wing, where they engaged in the hotel business until 1868. They then came to Zumbrota and followed farming, pur- chasing a large tract of land in Lac qui Parle county, Minnesota. The father and mother spent the years 1901 and 1902 in Cali- fornia, where the father died and where the mother resided. Lambert received his education in Zumbrota, after which he ear- ried on farming in Lac qui Parle county until 1898, when he went to Appleton, Wis., engaging in the machine business for two years. He then spent two years in California, returning to Zum- brota in 1902, engaging in contracting work until October, 1907, when he established a machine business which he has since con-

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tinned. This enterprise includes a repair shop for automobiles and gasoline engines and a store for sporting goods, paints and oils. Mr. Skillman was married June 23. 1897. to Hannah M., daughter of John and Rhoda Bardwell. The father was a miller and died some years ago, while the mother is still living. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Skillman has been blessed with one child, Leona, who was born September 4, 1898. Lambert Skillman is a Republican and attends the Baptist church. Fraternally he asso- ciates with the Modern Woodmen of America. He has succeeded well in all his undertakings and is well liked by his many friends.

Henry Stehr, of Zumbrota township, was born in Goodhue county. Minnesota, February 21, 1881. son of J. D. and Mattie Stehr, natives of Germany. They came to America in 1864, locat- ing in Hay Creek, where they engaged in farming on a farm of eighty acres. remaining five years. after which they removed to Goodhue township and purchased 160 acres of improved land. This they continued to improve and carried on general farming until 1902, when he retired from active life and moved to Lake City. The mother died in 1897, but the father is still living. In 1908 he visited his old home in Germany, returning in the fall of that year. Henry received his education in Goodhue township, and at the age of seventeen years his father gave him eighty acres of land in Goodhue township, on which he farmed for five years. In 1903 he sold this place and purchased the D. M. Hall farm of 160 acres, in Zumbrota township, and has since followed general and diversified farming and stock raising. Mr. Stehr was married in 1902 to Mattie Luman, daughter of John and Mattie Luman, gwho were farmers in Goodhne township. They have two children: Lawrence, born April 3. 1903, and Sylvester, born June 23, 1908. Mr. Stehr is a Demoerat in his political views, but has never sought or held any public office. The family attend the German Lutheran church.

Erick O. Swenson was born in Minneola township June 12, 1869, son of Ole and Gunor (Rude) Swenson, of Norway, who . came to America and located in Minneola township and engaged in general farming until the death of the father. The mother is still living with her son. and is eighty years of age. After receiving his education in the common schools of Minneola, Erick worked with his father on the farm until 1897, when he purchased the homestead of 185 acres, located in the northwest corner of section 28, where he has since carried on general farm- ing. He has greatly improved the farm, has remodeled all the buildings and erected a 50-foot power windmill. In 1905 he was . married to Alfreda Hanson, a native of Norway, and they have three children : Ole, born April 5, 1906; Hilda, born April 6, 1907, and Gladys, born April 12, 1909. Mr. Swenson is a Repub-

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liean in his polities, and is a stockholder in the Wanamingo Creamery. Hle and his wife are members of the Lutheran church.

Alfred K. Simmons, a successful Red Wing Dentist, is a native born son of this city, his father being O. K. Simmons. He was born June 6, 1875, and attended the public schools, after which he decided to make the profession of dentistry his life work. Through a year each in the dental department of the state uni- versity, the Chicago College of Dental Surgery and the Lonis- ville College of Dentistry, he acquired excellent training. and graduated from the latter school in 1899. HIe started practice in Spring Valley, Wis., and remained there until 1903. After a year in St. Paul he returned in 1904 to the city of his birth and opened an office on Bush street, well equipped with all the latest appliances. He has a large practice and enjoys the confidence of all who have availed themselves of his services and advice in dental matters. Dr. Simmons belongs to the Psi Omega Delta fraternity and to the Louisville College Alumni Association. He was married July 17, 1902, at Red Wing, to Carrie Christopher- son, of Ean Claire, Wis., danghter of John Christopherson, native of Norway. After many years' residence at Eau Claire they moved for a time to Dakota, later returning to Eau Claire. The father is deceased and the mother still survives. To Dr. and Mrs. Simmons have been born two children, Knute N. and Arvid K. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran church.

William P. Glardon, who has given general satisfaction to the people of Red Wing as president of the board of public works, is engaged in the draving and transfer business, dealing also in coal and wood on a large seale. He was born at Lawrenceburg, Ind., April 17, 1858, son of Peter F. and Sarah E. (Cox) Glardon, the former a native of France and the latter of Boone county, Kentucky. Peter F., the father, was born September 6, 1820, and came to this country with his parents in 1831, settling in Butler county, Ohio. He then lived for a time in Indiana, and was married December 30, 1852. In November, 1865, after having served with valor as captain in the Civil War, he migrated with his family to Wisconsin, settling in Trenton, Wis. In 1867 he came to this city and started the cooper business, which in 1872 he sold to O. Eames, becoming superintendent for Mr. Eames. He died in this city in October, 1895, and his wife passed away in February, 1906. William P. was brought to Red Wing as a boy and attended the public and high schools. After leaving school he worked several years with his father, and did other work until he became manager of the Eames livery business for five years, and for two years engaged in a similar business for himself. with Edward Johnson as partner. In 1886 he started the draying and transfer business, which he has since continued

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History of Goodhue County, Minnesota, Part 109

Author: Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn Publication date: 1909 Publisher: Chicago, H.C. Cooper Number of Pages: 1264

Author: Curtiss-Wedge, Franklyn
Publication date: 1909
Publisher: Chicago, H.C. Cooper
Number of Pages: 1264