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BERG, M. H., merchant tailor. Born in Norway, in 1847. Emigrated to this country, settling in Illinois, 1870. Came to this county soon after, and engaged in his present business July, 1877. Married Mary Olson in 1873. She was born in Norway. Marvin and Bergina are his children. Brown, S. K., wheat buyer, Red Wing.
Brown, R., retired farmer, Red Wing.
Blodgett, E. H., express agent, Red Wing.
BOXRUD, BROS., merchants, 50 Plum Street. Anton H., born in Norway, August 28, 1849. Emigrated to this city in 1864, and commenced clerking in 1866. Bought an interest in a dry goods store in 1872, his brother buying the remaining interest in 1875.
Richard H., born in Norway, September 12, 1851. Emigrated to Red Wing simultaneously with his brother, Anton H.
BOHMBACH, HENRY, saloon. Born in Germany in 1823. Emigrated to this country in 1849, settling in the State of New York. ' Came to this county May 5, 1855, settling in Hay Creek township on section 32. Moved to this city in 1875. Enlisted in 2d Minn. V. I., and honorably dis- charged. Married Lesa Frederick in 1848. She was born in Germany.
BROWN, HENRY, dealer in hardware. Born in Ulster county, N. Y., February 14, 1837. Immigrated to La Fayette county, Wis., with parents, in 1852. Thence in 1855 to Winona county, Minn., and came to this city in 1863, going into partnership with Charles Betcher, January 1, 1875. Married Lizzie L. Elder, December 18, 1871. She was born in McGregor, Iowa, February 15, 1852. Fred L. and Harry M. are their children.
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BRUCE, HEZEKIAH, retired farmer. Born in Washington county, Vt., Nov. 4, 1832. Immigrated to this county, settling in Goodhue township, May 1860. Married Emma M. Saunderson, Nov. 6, 1866. She was born in Winchester, Mass., February 14, 1847. They moved to this city in 1875, where they have maintained a continued residence. Ethel M. and Howard M., are their children.
Barrell, Christopher, contractor, Red Wing.
Benham, A., collecting agent, Red Wing.
Bowman, J. A., wheat buyer, Red Wing.
Breacher, Gotleb, meat market, Red Wing.
BERGLUND, ROBERT L., was born in Sweden, June 9, 1845, came to America in 1867, and settled in this city, where he has since resided; mar- ried Caroline Peterson in February, 1872. Their children are, Matilda C., Anna L. and Leoni F. The family are members of the Swedish Evangeli- cal Lutheran Church.
Mr. B. learned the trade of stone mason in the old country, and for five years after coming to this city, worked in the employ of Mr. Carlson, but since that time has been quite successful as contractor and builder and dealer in stone, lime, etc. Being the owner of extensive stone quarries in the east- ern part of the city, he intends, in a few months, to establish a depot in his new stone building on Bush street, for the sale of lime, plaster, hair, cement, &c. See further in history of industries of Red Wing.
BOOTH, C. H., was born in Berlin, Conn., February 19, 1848. In 1855 he moved with his parents to Milwaukee, Wis., where he was engaged a num- ber of years in the employ of H. Booth & Sons, tanners and curriers, of that city. In Nov., 1875, he came to this city, and has since been in the employ of the " Red Wing Mill Company." Married Louisa McNamara, Nov. 1, 1875. She was born in Milwaukee, and is the daughter of Dr. Francis S. McNamara of that city. They have one son named Francis H.
BUSCH, CHARLES, was born in Prussia, April 27, 1844; came to America in 1867, settling in Winona, in this State, where he remained until 1877, and moved to this city: he has since been in the employ of the Red Wing Mill Company, as millwright, having learned this trade in the old country. Married Wilhelmina Rackon, in Winona, in 1868; she is a native of Prus- sia. Their children are Bertha, Frank, Minnie and Lucy.
COOK, JACOB, (deceased.) The subject of this sketch was born in Freedom, Cattaraugus county, N. Y., March 13, 1825, and died in this city July 28, 1878. He married in Pine Island township, this county, Caroline Maze, April 6, 1865. She was born in Albany, N. Y., April 6, 1848. Mr. Cook was a member of the Order of Odd Fellows, a man of sterling worth, and beloved by all who knew him. Mrs. Cook is a resident of this city, and speaks highly of the kindness and generosity of the members of Odd Fel- lowship during her bereavement. Allen C. and Ralph Elmer are their living children.
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CHAFFEE, SAMUEL, (deceased,) born in Endfield, Conn., in 1801; married Mariah Van Dyke, Nov. 19, 1828. She was born in Schenectady, N. Y., Aug. 2, 1802. They emigrated to this county in August, 1856, where Mr. Chaffee died, August 9, 1856.
Cox, James, retired farmer, Red Wing.
Comer, E. J., commercial agent, Red Wing.
CROSS, WILLIAM F., dealer in ice; born in Hanover, N. H., March 15, 1833; moved from native State to Washington county, Vt., in 1840; thence to Brandon, Vt., in 1852, where he married Mary Adelade Meacham, June, 1856. She was born in Brandon, Vt., Oct., 1837. Mr. Cross returned to Washington county in 1856, and the same fall emigrated to Prescott, Pierce county, Wis., and came to this county, settling in Red Wing Oct., 1859. Enlisted in Company E, 3d Minnesota Vol. Inf. in 1861; discharged Aug. 1862, and in June, 1863, commissioned 2d Lieut., Company A, Hatch's Battalion Cavalry; serving three years.
CARLSON, FRANK A. Groceries. Born in Sweden, Aug. 12, 1843; emi- grated to this county in 1854, settling in Vasa township, where he married Signild Turner, May 9, 1866. She was born in Sweden, Jan. 19, 1848. Mr. C. came to this city in the fall of 1876, commencing his business in Decem- ber of that year. Mr. Carlson enlisted in 3d Minn. Vol. Inf., Company D; serving to the close of the war. Rosa A., Algodt B., Minnie M., Anna M. and Harry are their children.
CLAUSON, C., dealer in dry goods. Born in Roraas, Norway, December 6, 1832. Emigrated to America in 1853, settling in Memphis, Tenn. Came to this city April 17, 1863. Has been identified with the business inter- ests of this city for many years, and is now the vice president of the Goodhue County Bank.
COLVILL, WILLIAM, attorney at law, was born April 5, 1830, at Forest- ville, Chautauqua county, N. Y. Educated in the common school of his native place, and at Fredonia Academy. Studied law at Forestville, and afterwards at Buffalo, N. Y., and admitted to practice in April, 1851. Emigrated to this county, settling in Red Wing, in April, 1854. In 1861, he raised the Goodhue County Volunteers, and was mustered in with it as its Captain in the "First Infantry," April 28, 1861, serving with it until mustered out, in May, 1864, having been raised through the intermediate grades to be its Colonel in May, 1863. Was mustered in Colonel of the First Heavy Artillery, in May, 1865, and breveted Brigadier General. Mustered out in July, 1865. He was married in 1867 to Elizabeth Morgan, of Tren- ton, New York.
Clark, A. J., commercial man, Red Wing.
Clark, T. J., tinner.
Chillsen, F. E., dry goods, Red Wing.
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CRARY, G. H., dentist. Born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., September 24, 1840. Moved to Malone, Franklin county, N. Y., in the spring of 1860. Graduated at Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery, Philadelphia. Married Kate Cooper, April 8, 1861. She was born in Coopersville, Clin- ton county, N. Y., February 24, 1840, and died August 16, 1874. Mr. Crary emigrated to Minneapolis in 1866. Georgie K. and Lillian are his children.
CRARY, W. H., dentist. Born in Potsdam, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., April 19, 1846. Moved to Franklin county in 1860, where he received his primary dental education, and March 1, 1866, graduated at the Pennsylva- nia College of Dental Surgery, Philadelphia. Practiced his profession in Malone, Franklin county, N. Y., eight years. In the fall of 1874, came to this city, going into business with his brother. Married Mary S. Sabin, June 17, 1869. Florence M. is his only child.
CHRIST, JACOB, proprietor Red Wing brewery. Born in Wyoming county, N. Y., Nov., 1, 1838. Married Catharine Koerner, March 4, 1866. She was born in Germany, and died February 11, 1871. Emigrated to Red Wing May, 1859, and enlisted in Co. G, 7th Minn. V. I., August 15, 1862. Honorably discharged August 16, 1865. Married Mrs. Christiana Hoffman August 23, 1871. She was born in Germany.
CHARLES, EARNEST A., born in Ireland in 1820; emigrated to Canada with parents in 1824, where he married, and after residing in Huntingdon, Can- ada, emigrated to Sibley county, Minn., in 1858; came to this county in 1867. Mrs. S. E. Charles was born in Gilmantown, N. H., in 1833, and after coming to this city with her husband, engaged in the millinery trade, and now owns a large stock of goods in a store on Third street. Herbert A. and Eliza are their children.
COGEL, C., retired farmer. Born in Lancaster county, Pa., August 26, 1822; moved, with parents, to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1830, and on June 20, 1856, came to this city, and in company with Mr. Blakely built the first sash factory in the county. Married Julia A. Miller, who was born in New Jersey, January 23, 1849. Elizabeth A., George F. and Clara A. are his children.
CHAFFEE, S. W., contractor and builder. Born in Endfield, Conn., March 21, 1830. Married Almira Phelps, Sept. 2, 1852; she was born at Ware- house Point, Hartford county, Conn., Sept. 13, 1831. They emigrated to this county in the fall of 1857, settling in Red Wing. Hattie A. is their only living child. Charles Gilbert and Alice Elizabeth, deceased.
CULBERTSON, JOSEPH, (deceased.) Born in Pennsylvania, May 24, 1824, and died in this county June 8, 1876. Married Sarah Jones Oct. 15, 1854; she was born in England Aug. 30, 1833. Mr. Culbertson moved from his native county to Whiteside county, Ill .; thence to Red Wing in 1855. John S., Margaret S., Fred M., Mariah J., Mary A. and Henry M. are the names of their children.
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CARPENTER, P. P., manufacturer of brooms. Born in Westminster, Windsor county, Vt., Nov. 26, 1817. Moved to Watertown, N. Y., in 1838, where he married Esther Wheeler, March 29, 1842; she was born in Watertown, Jefferson county, N. Y. Mrs. C. died Aug. 15, 1863. In the fall of 1838, Mr. Carpenter participated in the expedition against Canada, where he was taken prisoner, but subsequently released. Emigrated to this city in October, 1865, establishing his present business in April, 1878. Carlson, G. A., stone quarry, Red Wing.
Clark, D. B., retired, Red Wing.
CHANDLER, MARTIN S., Sheriff of Goodhue county, was born in Chatauqua county, N. Y., Feb. 14, 1824. In 1856 he came to this county and pre- empted a farm in Pine Island township, on which he labored successfully for two years. Soon after settling in Pine Island he was elected county commissioner, which office he held until Jan. 1. 1858. In the fall of 1857 he was elected sheriff, and upon assuming the duties of his office removed to Red Wing, where he has since resided. Mr. C. 's popularity and ability as a public officer can be expressed in no better way than by stating the fact that he has been re-elected sheriff at each succeeding election to the present time, and is now a nominee for the same office without an opposing candi- date. He was also presidential elector in 1872. Married Fannie F. Caldwell, who is the second daughter of William and Electa Caldwell, Feb. 14, 1849; she was born in Steuben county, N. Y., Oct. 2, 1830. They have one daughter, Florence C., now Mrs. Kellogg, who was born Sept. 23, 1850.
DE KAY, W. W., was born in Orange county, N. Y., August 23, 1831. He emigrated from his native county to this city in April, 1854, where he married Ellen I. O'Reiley in November, 1862; she was born in Canada. Mr. DeKay has continuously resided in this city since his first coming here in 1854, and the publishers of this work are largely indebted to him for facts relative to the settling of the county. He went out in defence of his country in the war of the rebellion as 2d Lieutenant of Company E, 3d Regiment Vol. Inf. Oct. 23, 1861; was promoted 1st Lieutenant Dec. 1, 1862, Captain Feb. 11, 1864, but resigned Jan. 9, 1865. Maggie, William, Edwin, Cornelia and Mary are his children.
DANA, C. S., post office clerk. Born in Belvidere, Boone county, Ill., Sep. 25, 1851; came to this city Nov. 10, 1856; engaged in his present business Sept. 1, 1877.
DAY, JAMES W., proprietor of Red Wing ferry. Born in Martinsburg, Berkeley county, Va., June 24, 1839. Emigrated to this city May, 1855. Enlisted in the 1st Minn. V. I., in 1861; re-enlisted in the 3d Infantry the same year, and veteraned in the fall of 1864. Honorably discharged Sep- tember 1865. Married Angeline Caniff, March, 1866. She was born in Schoharrie county, N. Y. Millicent B., James W., Sarah and Harry D., are their children.
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DAY, JOHN, born in Carlisle, Pa., July 11, 1819. When very young, his parents moved to Martinsburg, Berkeley county, Va., from which place in 1827, he went to Todd county, Ky. In 1828, he emigrated to Warren county, Ills., but returned to his home in Virginia, in 1840. Soon after, he again came west, settling in Lee county, Iowa. Married Sarah Shores, May 24, 1841. She was born in Christian county, Ky., April 1, 1815. They moved to Warren county, Ills., thence to Jo Daviess county, Ills., and to Grant and Iowa counties, Wis. Moved to Diamond Bluff, Wis., and in June 14, 1852, settled in this city. James L., Elizabeth B., Mar- garet S., John A., Mary, Sarah E., William H. and Charles B., are their children, four of whom are living. Mrs. Day being a widow when mar- married to John Day, has a daughter named Belle, who is now wife of a Mr. Coulter, living at Trenton, Wis.
DAVIS, CHARLES L. Born in Chester, Windsor county, Vermont, August 23, 1833. Was educated in the public schools and at Chester Academy. The 1st of May, 1851, went to Keene, N. H., and was apprenticed to J. W. Prentiss & Co., of the New Hampshire Sentinel, staying there until . the spring of 1853, when he went to Boston, Mass., and was employed on the Boston Journal, Boston Traveler, and in the book office of Demrell & Moore. In 1857 he came west, stopping the first year in Chicago, and came to Red Wing Nov. 26, 1858, and went into partnership with Gen. L. F. Hubbard, in the publication of the Red Wing Republican, after- wards the Goodhue County Republican. Sold to Gen. Hubbard in 1861, and bought the whole office again in the spring of 1862. August 16th, 1862, was commissioned by Gov. Ramsey Second Lieutenant, mustered into the United States service, came to Red Wing, and assisted in raising what was afterwards Co. D, 10th Regiment Minnesota Volunteers. On the formation of the company, was elected First Lieutenant. Was pro- moted to Captain in 1864, at St. Louis, Mo. Was honorably discharged from the service August 19th, 1865. Came to Red Wing and resumed the publication of the Republican in connection with Gen. Hubbard, Mr. Peake, and Maj. Wm. R. Snider. In 1868, sold his interest to Maj. Snider, and in 1869, bought the Red Wing Argus from the Argus Printing Com- pany, which paper he has continued to publish ever since.
Mr. Davis was married Nov. 1, 1864, to Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Hon. Chris. Graham. She died July 20th, 1876. Sept. 24th, 1878, Mr. Davis was again married to Miss Agnes C. Norton. daughter of Wm. H. Norton, of Red Wing.
DENSMORE, ORIN, superintendent of lumber department of Red Wing Mills. Born at Emerald Grove, Rock county, Wis., August 6, 1848. Emigrated to Red Wing, April, 1857, and was employed by Cogel & Betcher from December, 1867, to 1873. Engaged in his present business April 1, 1874. Married Emma T. Phillips. She was born in Constantine, Michigan, Au- gust 28, 1848.
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DIEPENBROCK, JOHN G. Dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes. Born in Holland, Oct. 14, 1817. Emigrated to this country in 1842, settling in Virginia; thence to St. Louis, Mo., where he resided 28 years. Married Adelite Hildebrand in 1844. She was born in the kingdom of Hanover, 1826. They came to this county May 10, 1860, at which time he com- menced his business. George, Henry and William are their children. Davis, Geo. W., grain dealer, Red Wing.
DOWNING, R. H. Agricultural implements. Born in Plainfield, Vt., in 1822. Moved to Boston, and from thence came to this county in 1856. Married in Albion, N. Y., Julia Jones, in 1866. She was born in Rutland county, Vt. Mr. D. sells the Elward Harvester, Wood's reapers and mowers, Morgan & Co. reapers and mowers, Minnesota Chief threshers and F. K. Orvis' plows.
Dennell, B., shoemaker, Red Wing.
DANFORTH, WILLIAM, county surveyor. Born in Merrimack county, N. H., May 2, 1823. In 1843 moved to Massachusetts, and the following year was employed by the Northern N. H. R. R .; thence in 1850 to the Champlain and St. Lawrence R. R. in Canada; in 1852 to the Great Wes- tern R. R .; thence in 1854 to the Marietta and Cincinnati R. R .; thence to the Grank Trunk R. R. in 1855; thence in the fall of 1856 to the Co- burg and Petersboro R. R., Canada, and connected with the Grand Trunk R. R. from 1854 to 1859, when he returned to Vermont, where he was engaged in the preliminary survey of railroads until 1862, when he was commissioned Captain of Company K, 16th Vermont Vol. Inf. in 1862. In 1864 went to Colorado, returning in 1868; came to Minnesota, where he was engaged by the Milwaukee and St. Paul R. R on the river division from 1870 to 1874. Came to this city in 1870. Married Lucia A. Nichols, April 30, 1857. She was born in Wethersfield, Windsor county, Vt., May 5, 1828. William, jr. and Lucia E. are their children.
Dorman, J. B., merchant, Red Wing.
Densmore, Benj., foundry, Red Wing.
Dnnum, Richard, meat market, Red Wing.
DANIELS, PETER, dealer in lumber, lath and shingles. Born in Nelson, Madison county, N. Y., Nov. 5, 1807. Married Mary A. Cummings, Feb. 12, 1847. She was born in Warren, Herkimer county, N. Y. Emigrated from native county to Red Wing, Jan. 1, 1857, and built the Red Wing Mills. His family came here and made a permanent settlement in April, 1868. Mary and Louisa are his children.
Dodge, W. O., steamboat agent, Red Wing.
Delano, John W., hardware, Red Wing.
Dow, J. O., meat market.
Daniels, William, carpenter, Red Wing.
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DANIELSON, A., dealer in lime. Born in Sweden, August 18, 1833. Emi- grated to this country in 1855, settling in Grand Rapids, Wood county, Wis. Came to this county July, 1856; settling in this city. Married Enget Swanson, February 7, 1860. She was born in Sweden, July 6, 1833. Nannie A., Arthur D., Carrie E. and Mary are his children. Henry Swan- son is an adopted child.
DRUSE, E. H., P. O. clerk. Born in Belvidere, Boone county, Ill., Dec. 6, 1839. Came to this county Nov. 10, 1856. Enlisted in Co. A, 5th Min- nesota Vol. Inf. Dec. 19, 1861; was wounded at Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1864, from which cause his leg was amputated the following day. Married Mary E. Gilbert, Oct. 19, 1875. She was born in New York, May 26, 1849. Bessie May is their only child.
EAMES, OBEDIAH, farmer and manufacturer of staves, heading, &c. P. O. Red Wing. Born in Oneida county, N. Y., in 1823, and emigrated with parents to Clark county, Ohio, in 1830, where they lived until 1836, when they moved to Warren, now Henderson county, where his father is still living at the age of 88 years. In 1851 the subject of this sketch married Mary A. Bigelow. She was born in Oswego county, N. Y., in 1827. He came to this county in the spring of 1854, and built or purchased a steamer and for twelve years followed life on the Mississippi, engaging principally in towing. In 1866 he purchased his present estate of 640 acres, upon which he settled, where he has since made his home. Has a cooperage manufactory at Red Wing, and is one of the directors and vice president of the Mill Company, at that city, and one of the early pioneers of this county. Thadeus, Clara, Olevia, Jessie, Harry, Paul, and Blanch, are their living children.
Ellingson, A., clothing, Red Wing.
ERICKSON, C. A., manufacturer of wagons. Born in Sweden, Dec. 25, 1841. Emigrated to this city in 1857, where he enlisted in Company H, 5th Min- nesota Vol. Inf., March 25, 1862. He was wounded in the right breast at the battle of Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1864; re-enlisted March 28, 1864; honorably discharged Sept. 6, 1865. Married Augusta Forse, July 6, 1873. She was born in Sweden, Oct. 14, 1852. Hellen' S., born May 5, 1874; Wilhemma C., Feb. 14, 1876; Charles Earnest, Sept. 30, 1877, are the names and births of his children.
ENZ, J. F., dealer in groceries, South Park street. Born in Switzerland, Oct. 15, 1830. Emigrated to this country in 1836; settling in Galena, Ill., and in 1841, moved to Potosi, Wis., thence in 1844, to Dubuque, Iowa; attended school in Platteville, Wis., two years. Returned to Galena in 1850, and came to this county April 22, 1855; settling in Red Wing. Married Mary F. Wright, Oct. 30, 1855. She was born in Harden county, Ky., Dec. 12, 1834. Eliza S., Nellie M., George T., and James Edward, are their living children. Bertha, deceased.
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EAMES, H. T., meat market. Born in Illinois, October 27, 1852. Came to this county, settling in Wacoota, in 1855; in 1865, moved to Hay Creek Township, and came to this city, organizing his present business March 1, 1876. Married Hattie Cox, October 17, 1877. She was born in Bur- lington, Iowa, April 11, 1853.
Freeman, Peter, merchant tailor, Red Wing.
Featherstone, W. H., retired farmer, Red Wing.
Fox, R. M., wholesale liquor dealer, Red Wing.
Ersenbrand, Wm., clothing, Red Wing.
FREDERICK, JOHN M., of the firm of Frederick & Hack; was born in Wur- temburg, Germany, February 24, 1840. On his arrival in America, he went to Milwaukee and remained about three months, but in the fall of that year came to Red Wing, where he remained but a short time; and went to Wacoota, and was in the employ of Mr. Bullard two years; he then returned to this city, and has since resided here. Married Charlotte Kempe, June 5, 1861. She was born in Sweden, Nov. 27, 1841.
FOOT, S. B., manufacturer and wholesale dealer in boots and shoes; born in New Millford, Susquehanna county, Pa., in 1834. In 1844, moved to Wayne county, Pa., where he resided nine years, and where he received his primary education. Moved to San Antonio, Texas, in 1853, and in following June, returned to Wayne county, Pa. Emigrated to this city, September, 1855, where he married L. Lorana Park, July 6, 1858. She was born in Montrose, Pa., August 19, 1836. Ezra P. is their only child. FIFIELD, M. C., restaurant and confectioner. Born in Chantanqua county, N. Y., July 18, 1836. Moved with parents to Washington county, Mich., in 1839. Emigrated to Minnesota in the spring of 1853, coming to this county in October of the same year. Married Ervetta Drumm, October 13, 1850. She was born in Dutchess county, N. Y. Hattie, Grace E., Althea M., James E., are their children.
FIELD, F. S., proprietor of National Hotel. Born in Addison county, Vt., Oct. 16, 1840. Moved to Burlington, Vt., in 1854; thence to St. Albans, Vt., in 1855, and emigrated to this State, settling in St. Charles, in 1865. Came to this city in 1873. Married Rachel A. Chandler, in Burlington, Vt., Dec. 2, 1863. She was born in Fairfield, Franklin county, Vt., Feb. 10, 1844.
FEATHERSTONE, WILLIAM, retired farmer. Born in Yorkshire, England, Feb. 12, 1815. Married Catura Coverdale, Sept. 1834. She was born in Yorkshire, England. The subject of this sketch moved to Lower Canada in 1830, removing to what is now Lake county, Ohio; thence to Paynes- ville, Erie county, Pa., and after four years' residence there, moved to Painesville, Ohio. Two years thereafter he returned to Canada, coming from there to this county in April, 1856, settling in Featherstone town- ship, which now bears his name.
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Fossum, Peter, meat market, Red Wing.
Foot, Edwin, clerk, First National.
GLARDON, P. F., superintendent of O. Eames' cooper shops. Born in France, Sept. 6, 1820. Came to this country with parents in 1831; settling in Butler county, Ohio; thence to Wisconsin, opposite this city, Nov., 1865, and to Red Wing in 1867; commencing the cooper business, but sold out to O. Eames in 1872, and has since been the manager of the business. Married Sarah E. Cox, Dec. 30, 1852.
GRANNIS, SIDNEY S., was born in Orleans county, Vt., October 21, 1820. When about ten years old moved with parents to Madison county, N. Y. At about 14 years of age he entered a woolen mill at Eaton, where he remained until the age of 22 years, during which time he and Abraham Howe invented a wire heddle, which has since proved a valuable acquisi- tion to the weaver's loom, and also another invention for the manufacture of the heddle. He soon after purchased his partner's interest in the patent and engaged in its manufacture a short time, he then sold his patent to John C. Mathews & Co., and was employed by them in its manufacture at Troy, N. Y., about two years; he then returned to Eaton and worked in a machine shop two years, then as superintendent in the erection and operation of a woolen mill for A. T. Smith in West Eaton, where he remained five years. He then removed to Morrisville, and in company with his brother, started a machine shop; remained about two years and returned to West Eaton, and was superintendent of the woolen mill of Alpheus Morse five years; he then returned to the machine shop, where he was still a partner, and remained until 1856, when he came to this State in search of a location for lumbering operations; returned and assisted in the formation of a company who sent him back to locate a site for a mill, and he accordingly returned and selected Red Wing, and the following spring (1857) commenced the erection of the Bluff Mill, under the firm name of "Grannis, Daniel's & Co." This mill was burned in 1865. In 1863 he and his brother withdrew from the company, and bought a saw mill at Central Point, which the subject of this sketch now owns, and where he also had a lumber yard until about two years ago, when he removed his lumber yard to Lake City, where it now is. During the first years of his residence in this place he was a member of the city council; he was also elected in the fall of 1863 to the 7th General Assembly of Min- nesota, and the next summer was elected county commissioner, and served three years. Married Sarah S. Howe in Morrisville, N. Y., in 1842. Their children are Ellen M., now Mrs. McCord, residing in Royalton, Wis .; Edward H., a physician, in Menomonee, Wis., and Mary Etta, residing at home. They have lost three children by death, named Sidney H., Hiram and Sidney; all dying when quite young.
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