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WARD, ANNIS E. Residence Red Wing. Widow of Reuben S. Ward, who was born in Madison county, New York, January 12, 1838. Married Annis E. Wilcox, November 4, 1860. She was born in Madison county, New York, April 17, 1838. Came to this county in 1863, first settling in Belvidere township, and in 1865 settled on their estate in Zumbrota town- ship, consisting of 160 acres, which she now values at $50 per acre. In 1873, on account of failing health, he went to California, returning the following spring to Red Wing, where he died March 21, 1874. Fannie E., born November 12, 1862; Mina E., October 14, 1864, Israel H., April 22, 1867, are the names and births of their children.
WILSON, HON. H. B., Red Wing, Goodhue county, was born in Bingham, Somerset county, Maine, March 30, 1821; traces his lineage back to the Mayflower. His parents were both natives of the same county with him-
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self; the original family were from England. He attended the district school, afterwards the Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's Hill, Redfield; studied four years in that institution, paying his way by teaching district school and doing other labor during vacation; graduated in the summer of 1841, shortly after he was twenty years of age; went to Cincinnati, and taught in the second district of that city; went to Lawrenceburg, Ind., and took charge of Dearborn County Seminary, taught two years, studied law, was admitted to the bar, but never practiced. In 1844, removed to New Albany, Ind., took charge of the school there; organized the first graded system in the place; superintended and taught until 1850; resigned after being elected city civil engineer, which office he filled for six years; literally speaking, is a teacher, superintendent of public instruction, and civil engineer; was married in Lawrenceburg in 1844; in April, 1858, removed to Minnesota, having been elected professor of mathematics and civil engineering in Hamline University, Red Wing. In July, 1858, the Asbury University, of Indiana, conferred upon him, unsolicited, the hon- orary degree of Master of Arts; taught the natural sciences and niathemat- ics for a period of four years in Hamline University. June, 1862, enlisted in Company F, 6th Minn. Vol. Infantry, and served until mustered out in the fall of 1865; was captain of Company F, with Gen. Sibley in both his campaigns after the Indians in 1862-3; was at Birch Coolie, Wood Lake, Camp Release, the hanging of the Indians at Mankato, and the march to the Missouri River, in 1863; at the battle of Wood Lake received a severe wound in the shoulder, from which he has never fully recovered. In the spring of 1864, went with regiment to Helena, Ark .; regiment lost over one hundred men by disease; then attached to the 16th army corps, and participated in the siege of Spanish and Blakely forts, and the capture of Mobile. In 1866 was appointed superintendent of schools for Goodhue county, which office he continued to fill by subsequent appointments until appointed State superintendent of public instruction, in 1870. In addi- tion to the offices previously mentioned, he was a member of the city council of Red Wing one year; is a member of the Masonic order, and for several years was H. P. of LaGrange Royal Arch Chapter; a member of the Methodist church, of long standing, and a republican as old as the party; served one term in the legislature of 1877.
WETTSTEIN, FRANK, manufacturer of furniture. Born in Prussia in 1838. Emigrated to this county from his native country July 13, 1867. Married Susan Goebel in 1874. She was born in Germany. Emma and Louisa are his children.
WEBSTER, CHARLES C. The subject of this sketch was born in Cabot, Washington county, Vt., May 1, 1824. His father, Alpha Webster, was born and lived on the same farm more than seventy years. The grand- father of Mr. Webster was a revolutionary soldier, and his widow survived him and drew a pension until she became a centenarian. Charles graduated from Vermont University in 1851. In December of the same year he mar-
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ried Elizabeth Drew, of Danville, Columbia county, Vt. They moved to Canaan, N. H., in 1853, where Etta May Webster was born May 29, 1853, and Ella F. Webster, Sept. 17, 1855. In 1856, Mr. Webster emigrated to Zumbrota, this county, his family following the next year. Charles M., his eldest son, was born April 12, 1858, and was the first birth in the town- ship. In 1860, Mr. Webster was elected register of deeds, and moved to Red Wing, where William A. Webster was born June 3, 1863, and Kate B., May 10, 1865.
Webster, John H., saloon, Red Wing.
Wellman, L. R., on 4th street, manufacturer, Red Wing.
Watson, E. P., harness dealer, Red Wing.
Williams, W. B., contractor, Red Wing.
WHITMAN, PROF. O., was born in Buckfield, Me., Sept. 13, 1831. Was fitted for college at the Hebron Academy, Hebron, Me., and entered Waterville College, now Colby University, at Waterville, Me., in 1854. "After remaining about two weeks he was taken sick, and for four years was unable to resume his studies, but eventually recovered and returned to college, graduating Aug. 13, 1862. He then was placed in charge of China Academy, at China, Me., where he remained one year. He then studied law nearly a year, with S. C. Andrews, of Buckfield, now of Portland, Me. In April, 1864, he married Miss Izah T. Hatch, at Norway, Me., who is a native of New Gloucester. Soon after marriage he received an appointment as clerk in the land office at Washington, whither he removed, but in a few months he received an invitation to take charge of Oak Grove Seminary, at Vassalboro, Me. He at once resigned his position, accepted the invitation, and remained in charge of the seminary one year. He then removed to Eastport, Me., and was principal of the High School at that place five years. He then, in 1870, came to Red Wing, where he has since occupied the position of superintendent of the public schools of this city.
Watson, D. W., clerk, Red Wing.
WERNER, N. O., judge of probate court. Born in the province of Chris- tianstead, Sweden, January 19, 1848. Emigrated to this country in 1868, settling in Princeton, Bureau county, Ills., and moved to this county, Aug. 19, 1870, where he married Eva Charlotte Anderson, July 17, 1872. She was born in Sweden, Dec. 22, 1847. Carl G. and Anna O. are their children.
WILLISTON, W. C., attorney at law. Born in Cheroth, South Carolina, June 22, 1830. Moved to Geauga county, Ohio, where he was admitted to the practice of law in 1855. Married Mary Canfield, who was born in Geauga county, Ohio, March 1, 1835. Emigrated to this county, settling in this city June 1, 1857. Became associated with O. M. Hall in the prac- tice of law, in 1871. Was commissioned Captain of Company G, 7th Inf., and mustered out in 1864.
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WILLARD, H. A., deputy auditor. Born in Vasa, this county, Feby. 10, 1856. Married Ella R. Wilder, Dec. 19, 1877. She was born in Wayne county, N. Y., Oct. 8, 1855.
Young, C. T., Yankee notions, Red Wing.
WILTSE, OLIN, cooper and carpenter. Residence corner of Bush and Fifth streets. Born in New York State in 1826. Married Sarah Brown, December 25, 1849. She was born in Broomfield, New York, in 1828. Emigrated to Kingston, Wisconsin, in 1849, where he resided until 1861, when he came to this county and settled in this city, where he worked at his trade until 1863, when he purchased a farm in the town of Goodhue, upon which he resided a few years, when he returned to Red Wing and became extensively engaged in real estate transfers, which calling he has since followed with success. Wesley M., George E., and Alice N., are their living children. Lost two-Darius L. and Frank. All members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
WILDER E. T., attorney at law, Red Wing, was born in Hartford county, Connecticut, November 27, 1813; there he resided until nineteen years of age, when he moved to Ashtabula, Ohio; thence, in 1837, to Painesville, Ohio; thence, in 1855, to Iowa; and to this city in the summer of 1856, which place has since been his residence. Married in Winsted, Conn., in May, 1839, Julia W. Wakefield, who died in February, 1866. Was mar- ried again in October, 1868, at Waterloo, New York, to Larissa M. Kendig, who is a native of New York State.
Wymer, John, gardner, Red Wing.
Warren, Delos, farmer, Red Wing.
WILKINSON, GEORGE, was born in England in 1818; came to America in 1851, and settled in Dubuque, where he remained until 1853, and moved to St. Paul, Minn., and on May 6, 1855, he came to this city as contractor for the erection of Hamline University, but after a few years he pur- chased a large tract of land on the prairies adjacent to Red Wing, and was actively engaged in farming several years, having during harvest as many as 20 harvesters running at the same time. His farming operations being a success, he purchased city property in Red Wing, which has since appre- ciated so that Mr. Wilkinson is regarded as one of the solid men of the city. He has always taken a deep interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of Red Wing; often making personal sacrifices to beautify and adorn the city. He is now erecting on Third street one of the finest busi- ness blocks to be found in Red Wing.
WING BROS., dealers in clothing. Joseph S., the senior partner, was born in Lisbon, Grundy county, Ills., March 28, 1852. Came to this city with parents in 1855, and on April 11, 1877, married Anna M. Elstead. She was born in Norway. Mr. Wing commenced his business May 29, 1873, and his brother going into partnership with him April 9, 1877.
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WATSON, E. P., proprietor of the Novelty harness shop, Bush street, Red Wing. Was born in Canada East, Nov. 19, 1842. In October, 1855, he with his father, came to this place and erected the first harness shop in the county, which was owned by Thomas Lowater. On April 27, 1863, he engaged in business for himself in this city, which, with the exception of a few years' absence, he has since continued. His father, John Watson, was born in England, and was one of the pioneor Methodist ministers in this county. Mr. W. married Mary Cleveland, May 3, 1864. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 19, 1845. Their children are Fannie E., Mable and Edna.
WARD, O. P., retired farmer. Born in Genesee county, N. Y., July 7, 1829. Moved to Erie county, Pa., in 1843, and to Delavan, Walworth county, Wis., August, 1856. On October 26, 1856, he came to this county where he has since resided. Married in this county, Lydia Hill, October 2, 1862. She was born in Tioga county, Pa., March 10, 1842; and has been a resident of this county since 1854. John Franklin, James Sherman, Minnie Etta and Willie Loomis, are their children.
Woodley, G. W., retired, Red Wing.
Wellener, Geo. C., physician, Red Wing.
Wallauer, Paul, butcher, Red Wing.
Williamson, F. A., dentist, Red Wing.
WILLARD, S. J., county auditor. Born in Sweden, July 10, 1828. Married Anra Mattson in 1851. She was born in Sweden in 1830, and died in this city June 3, 1870. Married second wife, Julia H. Sargent, from Sheboy- gan Falls, Wis. Mr. Willard came from his native country to this county, settling in what is now the township of Vasa, in 1853. Moved to this city in 1862; elected county auditor in 1864, which office he has since con- tinuously held.
Wilder, Horace, lawyer, Red Wing.
Wunderlich, George, harness manufacturer, Red Wing.
Whitney, Charles, gunsmith, Red Wing.
WEBSTER, W. L., livery stable. Born in Grafton county, N. H., Feb. 19, 1826. Moved to Clarmont, N. H. with parents when quite young; thence to Auburn, N. H .; thence to Windsor, Vt., and came to Hastings, Minn., in 1856. Came to this county, where he has been identified with all her public interests. Married Susan W. Sturtevant, June 19, 1848. She was born in Hartland, Vt., Oct. 13, 1824. Frank S. is their only child.
Winchester, James, dry goods, Red Wing.
Woodcock, John, lightning rods, Red Wing.
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Anderson, Ole, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Vasa.
Armstrong, William, farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Hastings.
Akerson, Swan, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Eggleston. Anderson, M., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Eggleston.
BLOOM, JOHN, farmer, P. O. Vasa. Born in Sweden in 1832, and emigrated to this country in 1854, first settling in Taylors Falls, thence to Stillwater and Marine Mills, Washington county, Minn., where he enlisted in 1862, in 7th Minn. I., Co. C, and served three years, participating in the battles of Tupelo, Nashville, Tallahatchie River and siege of Spanish forts. Also against the Indians in same regiment, engaging in several battles. Was honorably discharged at the close of the war, and returning settled in Vasa, where he lived two years, when he moved to this township, and in 1868 married Anna Couple. She was born in Sweden in 1844. Owns farm of ninety acres, valued at $4,000. Is chairman of the board, and director of schools, and is well known. John F. and Charles L. are their children.
Bengston, Eskel, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Eggleston.
BOOTHROYD, WILLIAM, farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Eggleston. Born in York- shire, England, in 1833. Emigrated to this country in 1855, and settled in Red Wing, where he married Mary A. Revers in 1858. She was born in Morgan county, Ill., in 1838. After marriage moved to Featherstone township, and purchased eighty acres of land where he settled and resided until 1866, when he came to this township and settled on his present estate, consisting of 410 acres, valued at $16,000. Is director of schools, and is well known throughout the town and county. Carrie J., Charles W., Benjamin B., Albert R. and Frank, and one adopted daughter, Nellie M., are their living children. Lost one child, Grant.
Bevers, W. F., farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Hastings.
Brennen, Thos., jr., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Hastings.
Brennen, James, farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Hastings. Black, Archibald, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Hastings. Bengtson, Andrew, farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Eggleston.
Berg, C. J., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Eggleston. Bloom, Swan, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Vasa. Carlson, Ludwim, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Vasa. Charlson, Peter, farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Hastings.
CARLSON, OTTO, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Vasa. Born in Sweden in 1845.
Emigrated to America in 1866, and settled in Burlington, Iowa, remain-
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ing but a short time, when he moved to Dakota county, lived there three years, when he came to this county, where he married Ellen Robinson in 1870. She was born in Sweden in 1850. Settled on his present estate in 1872, consisting of 140 acres, valued at $35 per acre. Held the office of district clerk, and are members of the Lutheran Church. Aleda, Oscar and Esta are their children.
CARLSON, E. M., farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Eggleston. Born in Sweden in 1849. Emigrated to this country in 1869, and on his present estate in 1870, consisting of eighty acres, valued at $40 per acre. Same year married Annie Limblaw. She was born in Sweden in 1848. Has been supervisor three years, and fills that office at the present time. Also school treasurer of this district and clerk of the Swede church, of which he and his family are members. Mary, Charles and Gustave, are their living children.
Carver, E. W., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Hastings.
Carlson, C. O., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Hastings.
CRANDALL, NEWTON C., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Hastings. Born in Water- town, Jefferson county, N. Y., in March, 1838. Emigrated to this State in 1861, and settled in Dakota county, where in 1868 he married Eliza A. Secor. She was born in Beloit, Wis., in 1851. Came to this county in the fall of 1869, and purchased his present estate of 160 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Represented this county in the State Legislature, is justice of the peace, town clerk, and has been identified with the interests of the town, county and State. Is also a deacon in the Congregational Church. Jessie L., Ray, Clara E. and Eugene Lincoln, are their chil- dren.
Conway, W., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Vasa.
Conway, W. H., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Vasa.
Chilbey, Swan, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Eggleston.
Carver, E. P., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Hastings.
Castello, Michael, farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Hastings. Castello, William, farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Hastings.
Danielson, J. M., farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Eggleston.
Danielson, Swan, farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Eggleston. Daly, Richard, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Eggleston.
ESTA, GORCHAM, farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Esta. Born in Germany, in 1820. Married Doraty Devaka, in 1850. She was born in Germany, in 1830. Emigrated to the United States in 1852, and settled in Galena, Ills., and in 1854, came to this State and settled in Hennepin county, where he pre-empted 160 acres of land and resided thereon until 1867, when he moved to this county and settled on his present estate, consisting of 520 acres, valued at $40 per acre. He is the largest landholder in this
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township; is treasurer of the school district, road supervisor 2 years, and supervisor one term; being well known and otherwise identified with the interests of the town and county. Gusta, Louisa, Lena, Anna, Leda and Sarah, are their living children. Lost two children, John and Jacob. Are members of Lutheran church.
Erickson, P. M., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Eggleston.
Erickson, E., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Eggleston.
Erickson, Andrew, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Eggleston.
Ebersold, John, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Eggleston.
Ebersold, - farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Eggleston.
Erickson, Nels, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Vasa. Erickson, John, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Eggleston. Gee, Henry, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Eggleston. Gee, Thomas, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Eggleston. Green, Frank, farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Eggleston. Ford, Patrick, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Hastings. Ford, John, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Hastings. Gee, Henry, A., farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Eggleston. Green, Andrew, farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Eggleston. Hohn, Gustaf, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Eggleston. Hart, John, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Hastings. Hart, Michael, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Hastings. Hart, James, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Hastings. Henry, Michael, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Hastings. Hohn, Charles, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Eggleston. Hanson, J. G., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Hastings. Hanson, J. O., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Hastings. Hanson, M., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Hastings. Hanson, John, farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Hastings. Johnson Gustaf, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Eggleston. Johnson, John, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Eggleston. Jackson, J. A., farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Hastings. Jones, Swan, farmer, sec. 1, P. O. Eggleston. Johnson, John 2d, farmer, sec. 1, P. O. Eggleston. Johnson, Andrew 3d, farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Vasa. Johnson, Ole, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Vasa. Johnson, P. A., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Hastings.
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Johnson, Andrew, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Hastings. Johnson, Andrew 2d, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Hastings; Johnson, Emanuel, farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Vasa. Johnson, John, farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Hastings. Johnson, John 3d, farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Vasa. Johnson, Alfred, farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Vasa. King, John, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Hastings. King, Pat., farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Hastings. Landholm, N. Y., farmer, ses. 21, P. O. Vasa. Larson, Frank, farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Hastings. Lindahl, John, farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Vasa. Nelson, Andrew, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Eggleston. Nelson, Andreas, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Eggleston. Nelson, Nels, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Eggleston. Nelson, John, farmer, sec. 31, P. O Eggleston. Nelson, John S., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Hastings. Nelson, N. S., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Hastings. O'Rourke, Thomas, farmer, sec. 3, P. O. O'Shaughnary, Thomas, farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Hastings. ()'Shaughnary, John, farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Hastings. O'Rourke, James, farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Hastings. O'Keffe, J., farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Hastings. Olson, Swan, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Eggleston. Olson, John, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Eggleston. Olson, Andrew, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Eggleston. O'Rourke, Michael, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Hastings. O'Rourke, Patrick, farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Hastings. O'Rourke, Malachi, farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Hastings. O'Rourke, John, farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Hastings. Olson, Olf, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Eggleston. Olson, Ole, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Eggleston. Olson, Gustaf, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Eggleston. Peterson, Frank, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Eggleston. Peterson, O., farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Hastings. Peterson, R., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Eggleston. Peterson, W., farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Eggleston. Peterson, P. L., farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Eggleston.
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Peterson, John, farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Hastings.
Peterson, Nels, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Eggleston.
Rosengreen, John, farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Vasa.
SWANSON, D. O., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Vasa. Born in Sweden in 1844. Married Parmela Nelson in 1866. She was born in Sweden in 1844. Emigrated to America in 1868, and came to this county same year, settling in Vasa, where he lived until 1872, when he moved to this township and settled on his present estate, consisting of 160 acres, valued at $3,000. Fills the office of constable, and are members of Lutheran Church. Swan O., Selma, Matilda, Amanda and Nancy are their living children. Lost two children.
Swanson, O. D., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Vasa.
Sulter, J. D., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Eggleston. .
Swanson, Nels, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Eggleston.
Swanson, John, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Eggleston.
Swanson, John H., farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Eggleston.
Swanson, A. S., farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Eggleston.
Segart, M., farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Vasa.
Tulley, M., farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Eggleston.
Tulley, John, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Eggleston.
WATERS, THOMAS, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Red Wing. Born in New Orleans in 1827. Emigrated and settled in Jacksonville, Ill., where he lived twelve years, when he moved to Qunicy, and in 1861 married Sarah McGinnis. She was born in Winchester, Ill., in 1825. After marriage purchased and settled on his present estate, consisting of 440 acres, valued at $40 per acre. In 1877 his wife died of dropsy, after an illness of three years, leaving six children-Charles, John, Ida, Minnie, Sarah and Annie. Lost one child that died in infancy.
Wilkins, John, farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Eggleston.
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Anderson, J. F., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Red Wing.
Aynow, S., farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Red Wing.
BUNCH, Q., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Eggleston. Born in North Carolina, Oct. 4, 1826. Emigrated to Ohio with parents, and then to Michigan. Came to this county April, 1856, settling in Red Wing, where he lived nine years. Enlisted in Co. D, 1st Minn. V. I., and honorably discharged. Married Helen S. Budd in Michigan, Aug. 3, 1856. She was born in Ver- mont, Feb. 14, 1831. They had two children-Clara E., born Dec. 10, 1857, and Helen S., April 10, 1869. Mr. Bunch married for his second
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wife, Mary A. Buckmaster, Nov. 10, 1870. She was born in Mercer county, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1837. They have two children-Ellen J., born Feb. 14, 1872; Frank, Aug. 19, 1874. Mr. Bunch has a farm of 345 acres, on which he has done much hard labor to bring it to its present state of productiveness.
Byron, Thos., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Red Wing. Bowman, J. A., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Red Wing.
Brink, Peter, farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Red Wing. Branner, John, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Red Wing. Bronnon, James, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Red Wing. Castello, W., farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Red Wing. Chamberlain, J., farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Red Wing. Crandall, J. S. farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Red Wing. Cutler, F. A., farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Red Wing. Charlson, C., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Red Wing. Dalston, C. W., farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Red Wing. EASTLAND, S. E., farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Sweden, March 2, 1846. Emigrated to America, and arrived at Red Wing July 11, 1869. Married Emma Johnson, Jan. 3, 1871. She was born in Sweden, August 27, 1849. Emigrated to America in 1866; arrived at Red Wing Aug. 25, of that year. Have five children-Ida M., Minnie, Amelia, Leonard P., Walter and Herman J. Mr. Eastland served as assessor of Belle Creek township (where he owns 65 acres of improved land valued at $3,000) one year. He is now superintendent and manager of the Goodhue county poor farm.
Erickson, S., farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Red Wing. Fredine, William, farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Red Wing.
Gustafson, F. G., farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Red Wing.
HEATH, JOHN D., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Crawford county, Pa., Sept. 20, 1836. In 1853 emigrated to Illinois, and from there to Fayette county, Wis .; coming to Minnesota in September, 1855, settling in St. Paul; thence to Stillwater and Taylors Falls. Went up Snake River to the pineries, but returned to Wabasha in 1856. Came to this county where he has since resided. Married Ellen E. Conat, who was born in Rock county, Wis., June 20, 1846. Wilber M., Charles J., Lizzie E., Minnie B., George P. and Tommy H., are their children. Mr. Heath had the misfortune to loose his right foot by being crushed in a horse power, October, 1874.
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