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Heath, J. D., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Red Wing. Hoorn, F. F., farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Red Wing. Johnson, A., farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Red Wing. 36
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Johnson, John, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Red Wing. Johnson, C. A., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Red Wing. Johnson, J. P., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Red Wing. Leason, T., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Red Wing. Larson, Charles, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Red Wing. Larson, John, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Red Wing. Larson, Ole, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Red Wing. Melin, A. P., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Red Wing. Nading, Peter, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Red Wing. Nilson, A. P., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Red Wing. Noble, Justine, farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Red Wing. Peterson, A., sec. 18, P. O. Red Wing. Purdy, D., farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Red Wing.
SARGENT, E. A., farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Caledonia county, Vt., Jan. 18, 1823. Moved to Massachusetts with parents when three years old, where he maintained a continued residence for thirty years. Emigrated to Dixon, Ill., and came to Red Wing in 1856. Moved to Wastedo in the spring of 1857, and after two years' returned to Red Wing. After two years residence in that city moved to his present farm of 800 acres. Married Abba Currier in 1847. She was born in Salem, N. Y., May 15, 1822, and died at the age of fifty-six. Mr. S. married for his second wife Electa M. Williams. The subject of this sketch was commis- sioned colonel of the 11th Minnesota State Militia. Has five living children, Charles A., Harry C., Carrie A., William H. and Minnie May. Lost three, Hattie, Amos and Rose.
Shaw, N., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Red Wing. Swanson, J., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Red Wing.
Streetor, S., farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Red Wing. Sargent, C. A., farmer, sec 32, P. O. Red Wing. Simmons, J. E., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Red Wing. Spates, Samuel, farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Red Wing.
TENGNARR, THOMAS N., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Sweden, May 1, 1844. Arrived in New York city, Sept. 1, 1868, and in Red Wing, Sept. 11, 1868, and has maintained a continued residence in this county ever since. Married Segrea Phres, who was born in Sweden, April 22, 1842. They have five living children. Hattie, Frank, Matilda, Annette and Selma; one dead-Nelse.
Taylor, W. S., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing. Thompson, W., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Red Wing. Wilson, C., farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Red Wing. Whitcomb, C. L., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Red Wing.
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WACOOTA.
Axel, Chas., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing.
Alsher, Frank, farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Wacoota.
BROWN, ELIJAH, proprietor centennial pienie grounds and fisherman, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota. Born in Cambridge, England, in 1827, and emigrated to this country with his youngest sister, May, in 1851, his mother follow- ing same year; and the family settled in Medina county, Ohio. In 1853 he opened a large stone quarry at Scioga county, and engaged in the manu- facture of grindstones. Married Sarah Danbert, Sept. 25, 1855. She was born in Kingston, Canada, March 14, 1829. In 1857 he moved to Carroll county, Ill., where he engaged in fishing; and in 1868, moved to Prescott, Wis., where his wife died in the following year, leaving three children-Ursula E., born Oct. 10, 1856; George W., Jan. 11, 1858; and David H., March 15, 1861. March 3, 1870, married Rachel Kelly. She was born in Butler county, Pa., in 1842. Moved to Red Wing in 1871, and on his present place in 1875, which still redounded with early reminis- ences. To the west of his dwelling are the ruins of the storehouse and hotel erected by G. W. Bullard, and the old house which is still standing at this date, August, 1878. To the east is the bluff which is the head of Lake Pepin, and commands an extensive view of that beautiful water. On this prominence occurred the first celebration of our American independ- ence, and the grounds are being rapidly transformed from an unbroken wilderness to a summer resort, with fine groves and walks, and suitable arrangements for parties and families.
Benson, Henry, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Wacoota.
Benson, Aaron, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Wacoota.
DRUM, M., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Wacoota. Born in Dutchess county, N. Y., July 11, 1830, and emigrated to Luzerne county, Pa., in 1845 with his parents, and in 1855 moved to Waukesha county, Wis., where he resided until 1864, when he came to this county, and settled on his present estate. Same year married Caroline Phares, widow of Geo. W. Bullard, who was born in Boston in 1826. She was born in Edgar county, Ill., April 9, 1832. They were married in 1849, and same year emigrated to St. Paul, and in March, 1850, came to this county, and settled in this township, where he purchased of the half-breeds 500 acres of land. Selecting a site upon the shore that overlooked the broad waters of Lake Pepin, erected a rude dwelling, storehouse and hotel, where he carried on an extensive business until his death in 1863. Was one of the earliest pioneers of this county, and many incidents related by Mrs. D. are intensely interesting: her life at one time being threatened by the Indians who swarmed the unbroken wilderness. The tomahawk was raised above her head in the the hand of a stalwart son of the forest, but her fearless courage and keen
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eye alone saved her life, and the redskin sheathed his weapon, and friendly relations existed, ever afterward. From the first marriage five children were born, two of whom are living, Carrie and Hattie. Mrs. D. was appointed post mistress at Wacoota in the fall of 1875, and still fills that position, and to her the writer is largely indebted for many interesting details. Alfred, Iruley and Eden are their living children.
Hanstein, Frank, farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Wacoota. Johnson, Aaron, farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing.
Johnson, Swan, farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing.
Jordan, John, farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Red Wing.
PETERSON, HANS, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota. Born in Denmark, in 1834. Emigrated to America in 1856, and settled in Red Wing, where he worked at his trade-carpentering. In 1860, married Annie Peterson. She was born in Sweden in 1835, and died in 1869, leaving four children- Eliza M., Ida C., Maurice and Nettie. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 6th Minn. Infantry, and served until the close of the war, being eighteen months in active service against the Indians on the plains. Was sick eight months at Helena, Ark., then transferred to Jefferson Barracks, Mo .; thence to Keokuk, Iowa, serving the remainder of his time at the latter place as hospital steward. In 1870, purchased a farm of 80 acres, in Red Wing township, where he lived until 1874, when he moved on his present estate of 320 acres, valued at $35 per acre. Was chairman board of supervisors, and director of schools. His present wife, Katrina Leaverson, was born in Norway. Christy, Andrew, Lena, and one not yet christened, are their living children.
Peterson, L. E., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Wacoota.
POST, GEORGE, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota. Born in Ontario county, N. Y., in 1811. Married Anna Post, in 1835. She was born in same county in 1813. After marriage emigrated to Michigan, and settled in Washtenaw county, where they were early pioneers. Came to this county in 1855, and settled on his present estate, consisting of 220 acres, 156 of which he pre-empted, and where he has since made it his home, being one of the early settlers of this town and county. He purchased the milling interest of G. W. Bullard, and continued in that business twelve years. Was county commissioner six years, town clerk a number of years, and is one of the earliest settlers of this town and county. Marcus D., Lucy, Emily, Roda, Noel and Paul, are their living children. Lost five children -Mary A., James, Roda, Martha and Albert. Are members of Baptist church.
Post, N. H., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota.
Post, A. W., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota.
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CENTRAL POINT.
BONNELL, HANNIBAL, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Lake City. Born in Caya- hoga Co., O., March 8, 1821. Emigrated with parents to Will Co. Ill., in 1835. Married Olive A. Phillips, in 1845. She was born in Lamoile Co., Vt., in Aug., 1834. Came to this county in 1854, and settled on his pres- ent estate, securing 144 acres by half-breed scrip, where he erected a log hut and lived a pioneer life some years. Has since added forty-four acres to his estate, valued at $100 per acre. Was county commissioner one term and was one of the number who organized to protect themselves from the half-breeds, being one of the early settlers of this town and county. Elizabeth J., Adelbert H., Dyantha S., Louis F., and Lucy A., are their living children. Lost seven children-Mary A., Anna M., William C., Alta B., Nelson F., Aaron L., and one died in infancy.
GOULD, CHARLES, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Lake City. Born in Walpole Co., Mass., in 1824. Married Betsy Starbird in 1847. She was born in Somerset Co., Me., in 1826. Emigrated to this county in 1855, and settled on his present estate, consisting of 54 acres, which he secured by half-breed scrip, taking up 120 acres, upon which he erected a log hut, in which he lived four years, when he erected his present residence, and has since made it his home. Is one of the early settlers of this town and county, and has been prominently identified in its interest. Ida P., wife of E. W. Ross- man, Charles A., Rosa A., and Eddie W., are their living children. Lost one child, Nellie.
FLORENCE.
Arnold, J., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Lake City.
Arnold, W. S., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Lake City.
Arden, M., farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Wacoota.
BAILEY, H. W., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Lake City. Born in Franklin county, Mass., in 1836. Emigrated from that State with parents to Delaware county, O., in 1842; thence to La Crosse, Wis., where his parents still reside. Came to this county in 1856 and settled in Lake City, there being but three log houses there at that time. In 1859 married Harriet E. Knapp. She was born in St. Jo, Ind., in 1843. Settled on his present estate of 160 acres in 1862; value, $40 per acre. Was justice of the peace two years, clerk of the district six years, constable two years, and is a. member of Ancient Order of United Workmen. Eva W., Leeland W., Alfred W., Raymond W., and Lewis W., are their living children. Lost one child, Everett W. Are members of M. E. Church.
Brook, J. S., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Frontenac.
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Brown, W. B., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Frontenac.
COREY, ORVILLE S., farmer, sec. 30, residence Central Point, P. O. Lake City. Son of Samuel Corey, who was born in Bennington county, Vt., in 1800. Married Sarah King, in 1827. She was born in 1809, and of the several children six are living, Elijah K., Lucretia L., Luther, Jacob and Orville. The family came to this county in 1853, when there were but three white families in this town, and purchased of the half breeds 160 acres upon which they settled, living in a log habitation until their present home was erected, where his father died in 1870, after an experience of all the hardships of early pioneer life. The subject of this sketch, mother and one sister still reside on the homestead. Held the office of assessor two years, supervisor in '76-7, road supervisor, and otherwise prominently identified with the interests of the town and county.
Colby, J., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Lake City.
Cone, R. F., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Lake City.
CARPENTER, E. F., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Lake City. Born in Ashtabula Co., O., in 1835. Married Anna Ford in 1862. She was born in same county in 1841. Same year of marriage emigrated to Wabasha county, where he resided five years, when he came to this county, and settled on present estate of 160 acres, valued at $5,000, where he has since made it his home. Was clerk of the district school, and otherwise prominently identified. Ford, Ruth, Paul, Frank, Charles, are their living children.
Croak, John, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Frontenac. Clem, E., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Frontenac.
CHURCH, JOSEPH, farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Red Wing. Born in district of Three Rivers, Canada in 1830, and came to this county in 1856, settling on his present estate in 1859, consisting of 280 acres, 160 of which he secured by the homestead act. Same year married Mary Randall. She was born in Cataraugus county, N. Y., in 1831. Emojene, Benjamin, Alwin, James E., Amy, Wilford M., and Elmer J. are their children. Mr. C. is one of the early settlers of this town. Is treasurer of Good Templars' lodge, a member of the Grange, and well known throughout the State.
DODGE, GEORGE H., merchant; station and ticket agent M. and St. P. R. R. Frontenac. Born in Saco, Me., in 1850, and emigrated to this State with parents in 1860, settling in Wabasha county, where he lived until 1861, when he returned East and remained until 1865. Subsequently his father, Benjamin, had purchased a farm near Lake City, and on his return he attended school in that city two years, when he engaged in teaching, and in October, 1875, married Jennie H. Westervelt. She was born in Boston in 1851. Engaged in his present position in the spring of 1877, where he has since made it his home.
Damman, H., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Frontenac,
Deneffe, N., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Frontenac.
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DIXON, JAMES L., farmer, sec. 31, residence Central Point, P. O. Lake City. Son of Harvey Dixon, who was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., in 1796. Married Margaret Webster, who died in 1832, and of the several children, James L., Almira, Jane L., Ira W., and Emily W., are living. The subject of this sketch was born in Coldwater, Mich., where the family settled in 1837, and were early pioneers in that State; where he married Mary J. Palmes in 1849. She was born in Genesee county, N. Y., in 1827. Came to this county in the spring of 1855, and settled on his present estate of 170 acres, valued at $50 per acre, which he secured by the home- stead act. Served as supervisor two terms, and is one of the early settlers of this town. Emma W., Maurice J., and George E., are their living children.
Dorrance, J., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Frontenac.
Dorrance, I., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Frontenac.
Eaton, E. C., farmer, see. 21, P. O. Lake City.
Estrom Bros., farmers, sec. 26, P. O. Frontenac.
FOUNTAIN, ABRAM W., farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Frontenac. Born in Hamilton county, N. Y., in 1822. Married Catherine Wheaton, in 1844. She was born in Steuben county, N. Y., in 1824. Came to this county in 1863, and settled in Belvidere township, where he purchased a farm and resided until 1877, when he came to this town and settled on his present estate, consisting of 80 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Was justice of the peace eight years, assessor one term, and town clerk three years, and always identified with the interests of the county. Betsy A., Melvina M., Ezra B., Jane M., Rosa D. and William P., are their living children. Lost two, Stephen and Jacob. The latter enlisted in 148th N. Y. I., Co. A, and served three years; was taken prisoner at Point of Rocks, Va., exchanged, and died while on his journey home.
Fountain, J. S., farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Frontenac.
Francisco, O. P., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Lake City.
Freeman, A. M., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Lake City.
FRANCISCO, STEPHEN, farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Frontenac. Born in Rens- selaer county, N. Y., in 1804. Married Elizabeth Fountain in 1826. She was born in Hamilton county, N. Y., in 1806. Emigrated in 1863, and settled in Sugar Loaf Valley, this town, where he lived one year, when he moved on his present estate, consisting of 80 acres, valued at $2,000. First took land under the homestead act, and has since made it his home. Mrs. F.'s mother lives with them, in the 94th year of her age. Their only living child, Oliver P., resides at Sugar Loaf. They lost two children, Harriet and John.
Frederick, farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Frontenac.
Flanders, L., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Lake City.
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Foss, J. N., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Lake City.
GARRARD, GENERAL ISRAEL, of Cincinnati, Ohio, visited this State on a hunting tour in 1854, camping six weeks on the shores of Lake Pepin in company with his brother, Dr. Garrard. Attracted by the beautiful scenery along the banks of the lake, and particularly with the grandeur at Frontenac, he made large investments in land, in and around the latter place, in 1857, but did not become a resident of the county at that time. In 1862 he was commissioned colonel of the 7th Ohio cavalry, and in com- mand of his regiment went into the field in the army of the Ohio; then in Kentucky, following John Morgan in his raid in Ohio until his capture. Joined Gen. Burnside, and took command of a brigade. In the summer of 1864 he took command of one wing of the Union army in the fight at Cynthiana, in which John Morgan, the cavalry raider, was routed. Served in the Atlanta campaign with Gen. Sherman, going to the sea, and com- manded the cavalry of the army of the Ohio during that march. On account of his being one of Gen. Sherman's brigade commanders, he has had the honor of receiving from the hands of that gentleman six illus- trated maps of the " campaign to the sea, " prepared by him for his officers. He returned from his march to the sea to take part in the campaign of Nashville under Gen. Thomas, which resulted in the destruction of Hood's army. His last service was in the cavalry campaign under Gen. Wilson, through Mississippi, Atlanta and Georgia. The flag of truce, notifying him of the end of the war, reached him while burning railroad bridges and cotton warehouses within seven miles of Andersonville prison, on which he was marching. Returning from the war he came to Frontenac, which he has arranged for a summer resort, a full account of which is given in this work.
GARRARD, LEWIS H., residence Lake City. Born in June, 1829, at Cin- cinnati, O., of Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey stock, all of active revolutionary antecedents. Left school on account of delicate health, and spent a year (1846-7) in the Rocky Mountains and New Mexico, a narrative of which, entitled " Wah-to-yah and the Taos Trail," was written by himself and published in 1850. Graduate in 1853 of the medi- cal department of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1856 wrote a sketch entitled "Chambersburg in the Colony and the Revolution," which was published by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, of which society, and those of Ohio and Minnesota, he is a member. In July, 1854, came to Minnesota, remained a few months, returned to Ohio, and went to Europe for two years, and in August, 1858, came to this county and set- tled at Frontenac. Purchased 5,000 acres of land, much of which he improved. Introduced thoroughbred Devon cattle and Southdown sheep, and was the first person in Minnesota to cultivate orchard grass, the most valuable forage plant the State possesses for grazing or hay. Was in 1859 member of the county board of supervisors, and several times chairman of the township board. Was a member of the Republican State Convention
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of 1859, and elected to the legislature of 1859-60, and draft commissioner for this county. In Oct., 1862, married Florence Van Vleit, of Wabasha county, and of their several children, two-Edith and Anna-are living. Moved to Lake City, Wabasha county, in 1870, and same year, with others, organized the First National Bank, and was its president for three years, when he sold his entire interest. In April, 1876, was chosen mayor of Lake City, on the license issue, and in November of the same year was elected to the legislature. In 1877, was re-elected mayor of the city, and has always borne an active part in the interests of the county and State.
Holliday, John, farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Lake City. Hahn, W., farmer, sec 11, P. O. Frontenac.
Herron, S., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Lake City. Huncke, F., farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Frontenac. Hattanur, N., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Frontenac. Hann, Charles, farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Wacoota.
Holliday, W., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Frontenac.
HERLINGER, W. G., farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Frontenac. Born in Northamp- ton county, Pa., in 1822. Married Nancy E. Phillips in 1848. She was born in Chenango county, N. Y., in 1831. Emigrated to this county in 1855, and settled in this town where he pre-empted 120 acres; traveling with oxen and securing his claim at midnight. Here he erected a rude cabin and lived some years in the full enjoyment and hardships of pioneer life. He subsequently sold, and moved on his present estate of 176 acres, valued at $40 per acre, where he has since made it his home. Is one of the earliest settlers of this town. Served one term as constable. Emma and Fannie are their living children.
HEGGIE, DAVID G., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Lake City. Born in Scotland in 1826, and emigrated to this country in the fall of 1847, and settled in Oswagotchie, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., where he lived until 1852, when he returned to Scotland and enlisted in the 93d Southerland High- landers, and served five years in the Crimean war. Participated in the battles of Alma, Inkerman, and the struggle of Redan Tower. Was wounded at Alma and again at Inkerman, and confined in the hospital some months. Served two years following the close of the war. In 1858 returned to America and settled in Janesville, Wis., where in September, 1861, married Margaret White. She was born in Scotland in 1844. In 1864 removed to Mount Pleasant, Wabasha county, where he lived until March, 1878, when he moved on his present estate, consisting of 332 acres. Was chairman of the board two or three years; and the family are members of the West Florence Church. Jane, James, John, Annie M., Jennette, Mary, Martha and Isabel, are their living children. Lost one, William D.
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JOHNSTON, A. M. C., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Lake City. Born in Alleghany county, Pa., in 1829, and emigrated from that State to this county in 1856, purchasing 160 acres of his present estate subject to scrip, and returned East, coming again in March of the following year. His present residence, formerly built and occupied as a hotel, was burned in 1857, and rebuilt, after which Mr. J. purchased it, where he has since made it his home. This house is situated opposite Maiden Rock, and commands an exten- sive view of Lake Pepin and its beautiful shore. Married Celia A. Canfield, May 16, 1861. She was born in Broome county, N. Y., in 1840. Her father, J. W. Canfield, came to this county and settled in Wacoota in 1855, and was one of the early pioneers. Clara L. is their only living child. Lost one child, George W.
Johnson, H., farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Frontenac.
KELLY, DR. JOHN, retired physician, residence Central Point, P. O. Lake City. Born in Orange county, N. Y., in 1801, and with parents emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1817, where in 1820 he married Esther Bishop. She was born in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer county, N. Y., in 1795. In 1823 moved to Ohio, and in 1829 to Kalamazoo, Mich., where he pre-empted 160 acres of land, and lived until 1845, when he moved to St. Joseph county, and in 1849 crossed the plains to California, returning by way of the Isthmus the following year. In the spring of 1853 came to this county and settled near the town plat of Florence, where he purchased 160 acres under the half breed act, and is the oldest living settler in this township. In 1866 his wife died, leaving four children, Franklin, Moses, Elizabeth and David B. His present wife, Julia Doane, was born in Worcester county, Mass., in 1808. In the spring of 1869 he moved to Lake City, where he resided until 1874, when he moved to his present estate, where he lives in retirement. Was chosen one of the board of supervisors the first organi- zation of the State and county, and is otherwise identified with the interests of the town and county. Mary, Sarah E., and Annie J. are their living children.
Kahn, J., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Frontenac.
Keye, A., farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Frontenac.
Lewis, E. N., farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Frontenac.
Luth, J. F., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Frontenac. Luth, Charles, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Frontenac.
Leeson, J. T., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Lake City.
Lamrod, T., farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Frontenac.
Langsdorf, J. H., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Lake City.
McLEAN, N. C., retired farmer, Frontenac. Son of Hon. John McLean, of Ohio, associate justice of the supreme court of the United States, was born in Warren county, O., Feb. 2, 1813. At sixteen years of age he graduated
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at Augusta College, Ky., and went immediately to Harvard College, where he passed through the studies of the senior classes as a resident graduate, and then entered the law school, followed his profession until his health failed, when he took a sea voyage to Europe. Returning benefitted, again commenced the practice of his profession. Married in 1858 Mary L. Thompson. She was born in Lewiston, Ky. Organized the 75th regt. O. V. I .; Com. Col., Sept. 18, 1861. In Jan., 1862, was ordered to West Virginia. At Cross Keys was promoted to the command of a brigade of four regiments, and Nov. 29 commissioned as brigadier-general. Served with McLellan, Burnside, Hooker, and participated in all the active opera- tions through the battle of Chancellorville. When Burnside was relieved of his command, he was ordered to the command of a brigade, and partici- pated in the battles of Kenesaw, Lost Mountain and Saltville, Va. During the war he was off duty only thirty days. In 1866 he came to this county and retired to the quietness of his beautiful home in the village, which stands on a commanding eminence overlooking the waters of Lake Pepin. Also owns 394 acres, valued at $10,000. Jacob B., Caroline B., wife of H. A. V. Post, of New York; Evaline, wife of Charles W. Whipple; John, Elizabeth M., Mary L., Nathlie, Marshall, Henriette P., are their living children. Lost three children, Rebecca, Nathaniel C. and Larz A.
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