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Merrill, R., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Lake City.
Merrill, C., farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Lake City.
Morrison, James, farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Wacoota.
Miller, John, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Frontenac.
McNeal, H., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Lake City.
Munsell, R., farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Frontenac. Miller, Wm., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Frontenac. Mackay, A. J., farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Frontenac. Meincke, H., farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Frontenac.
Munger, E., farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Frontenac.
Munger, J. C., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Frontenac. Nelson, Paul, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Frontenac. Nute, J., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Lake City.
Phillips, S. W. R., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Lake City.
Pingrey, Joseph, farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Wacoota.
Petsinger, B., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Frontenac.
ROBERTS, W. H. H., farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Royalton, N. Y., in 1836, and in 1837, his parents emigrated and settled in Jackson county, Mich., where his father is still living. Came to this county in 1858, and settled on his present estate in 1860. Has a farm of 160 acres, which he secured on homestead act, where he has since made it his home.
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Is clerk of the school district, and a mason. Values his land at $40 per acre. In 1873, he married Mary A. Mann. She was born in Pulaski, Mich., in 1851. Louis, Harry and one not yet christened, are their children. Rogers, J. F., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Lake City. Reed, C., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Lake City.
Roper, John, farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Frontenac.
Schloer, J., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Frontenac.
Spinney, J. D., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Lake City.
Stroup, M. A., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Frontenac.
SCHNEIDER, WILLIAM, merchant, Frontenac. Born in Cincinnati, O., in 1852, and came to this county and village in 1862, and was clerk in his father's store. In 1874 married Charlotte Fraund. She was born in Ger- many in 1854. In the spring of 1878 he opened his present place of busi- ness, where he has since made it his home, and is conducting a fair and prosperous trade. Is member of I. O. O. F., and well known. Henry C., and one not yet christened, are their living children.
Schenech, E., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Frontenac.
Stuhr, K., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Frontenac.
SWEENEY, MICHAEL, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Lake City. Born in St. Johns, N. B., in 1827. Emigrated to this county in 1852, and settled in Red Wing. In 1858 he crossed the plains, traveling on foot up the Mississippi to St. Anthony, thence to Fort Garry and Fort Colvin, and was one of the founders of Virginia City. Was one of the vigilance committee that hung several notorious characters at that time; and the experience of his travels, together with incidents, are thrilling in the extreme. On his return from California, in 1864, and while a portion of his party were in camp on the Yellowstone River, they were attacked by the Indians and three of the party were killed and three wounded. Returned to this county in 1865, and in 1868 married Mary A. Warta. She was born in Bohemia in 1848. Owns farm of 160 acres, valued at $50 per acre. Ellen, Margaret, Elizabeth A., Mary and Francis, are their living children. Lost one child, Annie. Mr. S. has also traveled extensively through the different States of the Union, and is well known.
Sauter, A., farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Frontenac.
SOUTHERLAND, JAMES, farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Wacoota. Born in Dutchess county, N. Y., in 1813; emigrated to Fox River, Cook county, Ill., in 1837. Married Ann McGinnis in 1839. She was born in Vermont in 1820, and died in 1855, leaving three children-Helen, Ella C. and Jose- phine. They lost one child, Harriet. In 1857 Mr. Southerland came to this county and settled in this town, where he pre-empted 160 acres of land, and was chosen by the citizens to pre-empt the town site. Here he engaged in the mercantile business three years, when he moved to Red
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Wing, and becanie proprietor of the Kelly House, and in 1869, moved to Muskegan county, Mich., and resided until 1871, when he returned and purchased his present estate of 148 acres, valued at $50 per acre. His present wife, Emily Post, was born in Seneca county, N. Y., in 1822. Helen, second daughter, was educated at the university of Red Wing, and graduated from that institution in 1863, teaching in the same school some years, also High School at Minneapolis, and State University.
SCHNEIDER, JACOB, merchant, P. O. Frontenac. Born in Germany in 1831, and emigrated to America in 1851, and lived one year in New York city, when he moved to Cincinnati, O., where in 1856 he married Doretha Shale. She was born in Germany. In 1858 he came to this county and settled in Frontenac. In 1861 he enlisted in the 7th Minn. I., Co. G, and served three years; one of which was against the Indians. Participated in battles of Nashville, Mobile, and all the battles in which that regiment was engaged. Honorably discharged at the close of the war; returned and opened hotel at Frontenac, where he resided until 1872, when he came to this village and erected his present residence and store, where he has since continued in business. Are members of Lutheran Church.
TERWILLIGER, GILBERT, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Frontenac. Born in Orange county, N. Y., in 1827. Married Margaret A. Sandt, in 1848. She was born in Northampton county, Pa., in 1829. Came to this county in 1860, and settled on his present estate, consisting of 160 acres, which he purchased of the half-breeds, and where he has since made it his home. Filled the office of chairman of the town board ten years, and is well known. Elizabeth, Emma, George, Charles, Eugene and Irvine, are their children. Steiger, J., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Wacoota.
Starr, H. A., farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Lake City.
Schmidt, J., farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Frontenac.
Sleffenhagen, H., farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Frontenac.
Steiger, John, farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Frontenac. Savage, H., farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Frontenac.
Sweitzer, P., farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Frontenac.
Thompson, J., farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Frontenac.
Thimijah, John, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Frontenac.
Vining, E. M., farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Frontenac.
WEED, DAVID T., farmer and broom manufacturer, sec. 31, residence Cen- tral Point, P. O. Lake City. Born in Fairfield, Conn., in 1818, from which State he emigrated to Kenosha county, Wis., and was one of the first settlers in that territory, taking charge of 1,000 acres of land. In 1855 went to Fox River, Wis., where he married Mary Northfield. She was born in England in 1836. In 1856 moved to Fond du Lac, and in 1858
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came to this county, bringing 3,000 head of cattle, which he lost by specu- lation, and has acquired his present position by his perseverance and indus- try. Now owns farm of 195 acres, valued at $75 per acre. Was justice of the peace three years, town treasurer and school treasurer, and was always interested and identified in the interests of the town and county. Josephine, Fannie, Martha, Charles, Lincoln and Jennie are their living children. Lost two, Jessie and David.
White, Joel, farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Frontenac.
Whipple, H. B., farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Lake City.
Westervelt, E., farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Frontenac.
Wrigley, E., farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Lake City.
HAY CREEK.
Amundson, Simon, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Red Wing.
Adler, C., farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Red Wing.
Augustine, Hans, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Hay Creek.
BENNEFELD, JOHN BARTHOLD, farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Valdorf, Germany, Aug. 6, 1821. Was married in 1849 to Chris- tina Vessel. She was born in Vandorf, Germany, Dec. 12, 1829. Came to the United States in 1852, settled in Warren county, Mo., where he remained till 1857, when he came to this county. While en route via steamer near Davenport, Iowa, the boat was burned, they lost every- thing except the clothes they had on at the time. A few days afterwards they reached Red Wing without money. Settled five miles west of Red Wing, where he cut cord wood and worked by the day at anything that presented, that he might recover from his misfortunes. On the 2nd day of December, same year, while returning late at night from Red Wing, where he had been for a doctor, he lost his way, and was compelled to wander about in the cold until morning when he finally reached his house, when it was discovered that his feet were so badly frozen that it was found neces- sary to amputate them. Came to this farm in the spring of 1858, where he prospered until 1874, when another misfortune overtook him, the des- truction of his house by fire with all the contents, except one stove and two beds. He at once proceeded to erect the house he now occupies. Owns 184 acres of land. Have ten children, Louisa, Willie, Fred, John, Henry, Charlie, Ernest, Mary, Edward and Lydia. Family belong to the M. E. Church.
Behrnd, Gottfried, farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Hay Creek.
Behrens, Edward, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Red Wing.
Boardman, Charles, farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Red Wing.
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BEAUFORD, JOHN H., M. D., sec. 19, P. O. Hay Creek. Born in Ver- gennes, Addison Co., Vermont, July 19, 1839. In the spring of 1864, he entered the Rutledge Commercial College, Springfield, Ill .; graduated in 1867. Commenced the study of medicine, and attended lectures in 1869, at Evansville, Ind .; gradnated as M. D. in 1872. Went to St. Louis, where he continued his studies with the advantage of lectures from the best medical talent. Remained there until the summer of 1875, when he came to Minnesota, landing in Red Wing, July 3d, where he resided one year. Came to this place in 1876, and has been engaged in the practice of medicine ever since. Has now in course of erection a residence, in which he will establish a drug store. Owns one acre of land. Was married June 24, 1873, to Lena Matz. She was born in Germany, in 1849. Have two children, Ida and Fred. M. Family attend the M. E. church.
Brecht, William, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Red Wing.
Betcher, William, farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing.
Beckmarck, August, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Red Wing.
BORGSHATZ, HENRY, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Red Wing. Born in West Phalen, Prussia, Oct. 18, 1843; came to United States in 1866; went to St. Louis and remained four months; came to this county in August, same year; worked at Red Wing about three years; was married June 7, 1870, to Mrs. Anna Mehrkins (maiden name Grotendick.) She was born in Vator, Prussia, in 1837. Came to this farm immediately after their marriage; own 160 acres of land. Mrs. Borgshatz is the mother of three children by first marriage-Louise H., Maria and Margaretta; have three by second marriage-Henry W., Katrina and Katie. Mr. Borgshatz is one of the directors of the Lutheran School. Family are members of that church.
Burfeind, Henry, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Lake City. Buss, Henry, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Red Wing.
Boecther, John, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Red Wing.
Busse, August, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Red Wing.
Cordes, Peter, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Lake City.
DAMMANN, PETER, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Haden- dorff, Hanover, Germany, Nov. 18, 1830. Served seven years in the 4th regt. infantry, German army; eighteen months in active service; was hon- orably discharged in May, 1858. Soon after started for the U. S., landing in Red Wing Oct. 3d, and to this farm soon afterward. Owns 145 acres. Was married May 13, 1863, to Margaretta Buck. She was born in Han- over, Feb. 28, 1846. Have seven children-Henry, Metha, John, Louisa, Frederick, Hans and Emma. Mr. D. was roadmaster three years.
Dahling, Charles, farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Red Wing.
Dadan, Dietrich, farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Red Wing.
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Dablow, Charles, farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Hay Creek.
DICKE, FREDERICK W., farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Germany, March 12, 1826. Was married there in 1851, to Anna Schor. egge. She was born in Germany, Dec. 20, 1831. Came to the U. S. in 1852. Made the voyage in sail vessel, being seven weeks on the way; landed first at New Orleans; went to St. Louis same year; was there two years; thence to this county, landing in Red Wing May 7, 1855. Worked in and about the town at anything that presented, until 1858, when he came to this farm. Owns 160 acres. Have one son living, Henry, who resides on the Home farm. Lost two, Christian and an infant unnamed. Mrs. D. died Nov. 13, 1868, aged 37 years. Mr. D. was school director three years. Family belong to the Lutheran church, of which Mr. D. has been treasurer ever since its organization.
Eger, Charles, farmer, sec. 2., P. O. Red Wing. Eger, William, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Red Wing. Erbar, Peter, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Red Wing. Easby, George, miller, sec. 24, P. O. Red Wing. Ehlen, Louis, farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Red Wing. Fellman, Abe, farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Hay Creek. Fischer, Leonard, farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Red Wing. Fremuth, David, farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Red Wing. Fitchen, Claus, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Red Wing. Fitchen, Cord., farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Red Wing. Gilsdorf, John, farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Red Wing. Gross, Adolph, farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Hay Creek. Gross, Fred., farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Hay Creek. Gottman, Adolf, farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Red Wing. Gellinger, John, farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Red Wing. Hill, W. W., farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Red Wing. Haydman, George, farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Red Wing. Hanson, Ole, farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Red Wing. Hennings, John, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Red Wing. Hoffman, Fred., farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Red Wing. Henricks, Joseph, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Red Wing. Hartman, G., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing. Hahn, Charles, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Red Wing.
HEYES, HENRY, farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Lancashire, England, June 27, 1818. Was married there to Fannie Crawshaw. She was born in same place, July 27, 1821. Came to the United States in
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1849. After a residence of eight years on Staten Island, N. Y., he came to this county, arriving at this farm in Sept., 1857. Owns 160 acres of land. Have nine children living-Frances, Alice, Mary, Sarah, John, Albert, Nancy, George, Ida. The oldest son, Wm. H., enlisted 1861 in the 11th U. S. Inf .; was promoted Sept. 18, 1863, to sergeant, and soon after appointed color bearer of the regiment. After serving nearly three years, and participating in many of the principal battles in which the army of the Potomac were engaged, he fell at the battle of the Wilderness, our troops being forced back at the time. His body was left in the enemy's hands, and was never recovered. Mr. H. has served as clerk of school board three years; has been connected with the grange of this county as lecturer, &c. Was also one of the first to espouse the Greenback cause in this State; has served on the State central committee ever since its organ- ization; frequently writes on the subject in the local papers.
Hayman, Wm., sen., farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Red Wing. Hayman, Wm., jr., farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Red Wing. Hassemer, N., farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Red Wing. Hager, Wolf, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Red Wing. Holst, John, farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Red Wing.
Horn, Louis, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Hay Creek.
HINNEN, HENRY, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Haden- dorf, Hanover, Germany, July 15, 1832. Came to this county in 1858. Remained in and about Red Wing three months, then came to this farm- then wild land, now under a good state of cultivation with substantial house, barn, etc., consists of 160 acres. Mr. H. was married Aug. 4, 1861, to Mary Lenkpiehl. She was born in Mecklenburg, Schwaren, Germany, March 10, 1841. Have six children-Wilhelmina, Christina, Lydia, Ru- dolf, John and Henry. Lost three-Willie, Frederick and Henry. Mr. H. was roadmaster three years. Family attend the Lutheran church.
HENNINGS, CHRIST., farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Ger- many, Aug. 15, 1838. Came with his parents to this county in 1857. Settled on Wells Creek in this section. Enlisted in Oct., 1861, in Co. E. 3rd Minn. Inf. Was with the regiment in their campaign against the Indians. Afterward went south and participated in all the marches, scouts, and battles in which the regiment was engaged. Was among the captured in the action at Murfreesboro, Tenn, July 13, 1862. The sur- render being made, owing to the inefficiency of the colonel commanding. Were paroled, afterward exchanged. Served till Nov. 28, 1864, at which time he was mustered out on account of expiration of term of service. Was married Nov. 9, 1868, to Margaret Jane Saunders. She was born in England in 1848. Have five children-Irvin, Willie, Ozro, Clarence, and Fred. Owns 240 acres of land. Family belong to the Presbyterian church.
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Hellmiller, Joseph, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Red Wing. Hellmeke, Henry, farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Red Wing. Horn, Fred, farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Red Wing. Horst, Rev. J., minister, M. E. church, Hay Creek. Johnson, Erick, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Red Wing. Jacobs, W. J., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Frontenac. Jungers, William, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Red Wing. Kolsham, Henry, farmer, sec. 20, P. O Hay Creek. Kells, Henry, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Red Wing. Kohn, Fred, farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Frontenac. Koch, Henry, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Hay Creek.
KRUGER, HON. RUDOLPH, farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Holstein, Germany, Dec. 22, 1827; was married in May, 1848, to Caroline Prigge; she was born in Germany, July 5, 1827. The following month after his marriage Mr. Kruger and wife came to New York city; followed his occupation (cabinet making;) at the expiration of two years he went to Pike county, Pa., where he remained until 1854, when he came west as far as Galena, Ill., where he remained one year; thence to this county, reaching his farm some time in 1855; has resided here ever since. Owns 160 acres of land. Mr. Kruger has been prominently identified with the interests of the county, and especially the town, ever since he came here. Being among the first settlers; he assisted in organizing and naming this town. He was a member of the first board of supervisors, an office he has repeatedly held since; ten years of the time as chairman of the board. He was the first tax collector in the town. Was county commissioner one term. In 1875 he was elected to the State Legislature, and re-elected in 1876; has been clerk of the school board ever since the district was organ- ized. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Co. E, 3d Minn. Inf., accompanied the regiment in marches, scouts, etc .; was engaged in several battles, and after being taken prisoner at Murfreesboro, Tenn., they were ordered home to defend the State against the Indians; participated in the battle of Wood Lake in 1862, accompanying the expedition to the Missouri River. He was mustered out as a sergeant at Fort Snelling in 1864. Has four children living-William, George, Rudolph and John. Lost four-Matilda, Barnhard, Lillie and Charley. Mr. Kruger is a member of Red Wing Lodge No. 8, F. and A. M. Family belong to the Lutheran Church.
Laughane, John, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Hay Creek. Lidgerding, William, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Red Wing. Luke, William, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Red Wing. Mackel, Ignatius, farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Red Wing. Meyer, Fred., farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Red Wing.
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Meyer, Henry, farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Red Wing. Meyer, Fred. W., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Red Wing. Mehrkens, M., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Red Wing. Meinke, Peter, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Red Wing. Muller, Willianı, farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Red Wing. Meyer, H. H., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Red Wing. Nelson, Nic, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Red Wing. Olson, Gilbert, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Red Wing. Olson, Martin, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Red Wing. Olson, Christain, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Red Wing. Olson, Charles, farmer, sec 23, P. O. Red Wing. Olson, Nic, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Red Wing. OLSON, CHRISTAIN, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Norway, Jan. 29, 1825. Was married in 1852, to Ellen O. Bjarke. She was born in Norway, June 29, 1829. Came to the U. S. in 1854; settled in Racine, Wis .; came to this county in 1859, and to this farm the same year. Owns 120 acres of land. Have seven children living, Martin, Indiana, Lena, Charles, Oscar, Louis and Christina. Mr. O. has been clerk of school board 3 years, and director 5 years. Family belong to the Lutheran church, of which Mr. O. is a trustee. Republican.
Persig, Gottleib F., farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Red Wing. Plate, William, farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Hay Creek.
Rose, Archibald, farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Red Wing.
SCHERF, FERDINAND, farmer, sec. 23, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Ger- many, Feb. 2, 1834. Came to the U. S. in 1854. Was engaged at chop- ping cord wood in Niagara county, New York, at 37} cents per cord. Went to work on the Niagara suspension bridge in 1854, where he worked until it was completed in 1856, when he came to this county. Went to St. Louis and was married Oct. 25, 1861, to Lena Grasel. She was born in St. Louis, Jan. 30, 1843. Returned soon after, and settled on farm where he now resides. Owns 283 acres. Have four children living, Frederick, Henry, William and George. Lost five -- Anna, Amelia, Bertie and two in infancy. Was township supervisor. He is a member of L'Etoille du Nord lodge, 23, Red Wing.
STEELE, GEORGE, farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Henderson, Ky., Feb. 12, 1820. When fourteen years old he left home, and crossing into Indiana, obtained work on one of the many flat boats then carrying produce, etc., down the Wabash; thence on the lower Mississippi to New Orleans. Was engaged in various capacities (chiefly as pilot) on rafts, flat boats, etc., for 21 years, along the Mississippi from Fort Snelling to New Orleans. Has considered this section of country his home since
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1843. Confining himself chiefly to the Wisconsin side until 1852, when he bought a claim in sec. 10, where Fred. Saupe now resides. This he sold in 1855, and bought the farm where he resides at present. Owns 160 acres of land. Was married Aug. 26, 1855, to Junia Pingrey. She was born in Cataraugus county, N. Y., May 30, 1833. Have five children -Ira, Frank, Eva, Effie, and Eda. Eva, the eldest daughter, has been successfully engaged in teaching for some time, having taught six terms in this county. Mrs. S. has the honor of teaching in 1854-55 the first school organized in the vicinity of Wacoota-at that time known as Bullard's Landing. Mr. S. can be truly styled one of the pioneers of this county, who has had his full share of the hardships and privations incident to frontier life. Has served ten years as school director. Family attend the M. E. church.
Stehr, Henry, farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Red Wing.
Spilman, Nic., farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Red Wing. Spilman, Henry, farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Red Wing. Spilman, Peter, farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Red Wing. Spilman, Henry, sen., farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Red Wing. Schunk, Jacob, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Red Wing.
STROMBERG, PETER, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Ger- many, Jan. 8, 1829. Came to this county in 1857; lived in Red Wing until the spring of 1859, when he moved to the farm where he now resides. Was married in 1862 to Margaret Studt. She was born in Germany in 1826; died in 1863, leaving one child which died at the age of five months. Was married again in 1864 to Eliza Fischer. She was born in Germany, Sept. 23, 1838. Have five children-Louis, Leonard, Eliza and a pair of twins, Girtie and Peter. Mr. S. was supervisor three years, town treasurer seven years, and school director four years. Family are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. S. is a member of the L'Etoile du Nord Lodge No. 23, I. O. O. F., Red Wing.
Saupe, Fred., farmer, sec. 10., P. O. Red Wing.
SANTELMAN, AUGUST, farmer, sec. 29, P. O., Red Wing. Born in Sted- erdorf, Hanover, Germany, April 18, 1836. Came to the U. S. in 1855. Was in Ottawa, Ill., until Sept., 1856, when he came to this county. After working about Red Wing some three years, he came to this farm. Was married Oct., 1859, to Mary, daughter of Peter and Mary Meincke, who now resides with them. She was born in Nottensdorff, Hanover, March 25, 1840. Have eight children living-Mary, Sophia, Edward, Henry, Amelia, August, Minnie, and William. Lost their eldest son, Willie, died Jan. 12, 1861. Owns 200 acres of land. Was treasurer of the school board two years, and is serving his first term as school director. Family belong to the Methodist church, of which Mr. S. has been class-leader ten years, and superintendent of Sabbath School one year.
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Schubert, Ernest, farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Red Wing. Smith, S., farmer, sec. 13, P. O., Red Wing. Solomonson, John, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Red Wing. Sanders, James, farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Red Wing. Schilking, Jacob, farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing. Sommer, Frank, farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Red Wing.
SENKPIEHL, CHRISTIAN, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Grosz Stromkendorf, Mecklenburg Schwerin, Germany, Dec. 4, 1833. Was married there April 12, 1858. On the 15th took passage on the sail vessel "Old Doctor" for the United States, reached New York city May 21st, continued their journey direct to this county, arriving in Red Wing May 28, and on the 1st of June, 1858, took up their abode on this farm, erect- ing buildings such as could be hastily constructed, which have since been replaced by an elegant dwelling and good barns, etc. Owns 240 acres. His wife's maiden name was Mary Zauder. She was born in Peblou, same duchy, Germany. Have seven children-Charles, Hennericka, Gus- toff, Christina, William, Henry and Christian. Lost two in infancy. Mr. S. was supervisor four years, treasurer of schools board four years, and director one. Belongs to the Lutheran Church.
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