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PARKS, CHARLES, lawyer. Born in Luzern county, Pa., June 2, 1829. Emigrated to Green Lake, Marquette county, Wis., in 1847, and engaged in farming. Settled in Red Wing in 1852, when there were not more than ten families in the village. Married Jane Thompson, Sept. 1, 1853. She was born in Hull, England, May, 1831. This was the second marriage in the county. Removed from Red Wing to Cannon Falls in July, 1854, where, in 1855, he commenced the practice of law, which he has since con- tinued. In 1862 he was chosen second lieutenant of the Goodhue county Rangers, a company organized to participate in the subjugation of the Sioux outbreak. Mr. Parks is one of the few early pioneers who has maintained a continued residence in the county, and we are indebted to him for much valuable information relating to incidents pertaining to pioneer life in Goodhue county.
POE, JONATHAN S., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Cannon Falls. Was born in Braacken county, Ky., May 22, 1839. In 1860 he came to this county, where he lived until the breaking out of the war, and on Sept. 12, 1862, enlisted in Co. K, 2nd Minn. V. I. Served nine months, and was then discharged for disability. Married Emma A. Babcock, Nov. 15, 1866. She was born in St. Claire county, Mich., April 15, 1845. Their children are-Ida D., born Aug. 27, 1867; Vinnie M., born May 7, 1869; Mary R., born July 24, 1871; and Gertrude A., born Nov. 1, 1876. They are mem- bers of the Methodist Church.
Prink, Peter, farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Rhodes, F. M., book-keeper, Cannon Falls.
Saul, August, carpenter, village.
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SCOFIELD, W. H., druggist, and postmaster in Cannon Falls. Born in Livingston county, N. Y., Oct. 15, 1840. Emigrated from his native county to Cannon Falls, with parents, May 17, 1855. Married Lucy Oaks, April 3, 1863. She was born in Michigan, Dec. 28, 1844. Mr. Scofield commenced his present business Oct. 20, 1868. Charles M., Susie E. and Fred W., are his children. His father, Lisander Scofield, was born in Lisander, Onondaga county, N. Y., in 1811, and died in this county April 9, 1865.
SATHER, A. O., of the firm of Sather & Borgen, dealers in general merchan- dise, Cannon Falls, was born in Norway, Sept. 20, 1848. Emigrated to America in 1851, settling in Jefferson county, Wis .; 1855, moved to Pierce county, same State. Graduated at the State Normal School, Winona, Minn., in 1872; returned to Pierce county, where he taught school several years. He married in that county, Carrie A. Anderson, May 19, 1877. She was born there Dec. 26, 1858. He came to this county in April, 1877, and in November, of the same year, entered into partnership with C. E. Sather, who has since disposed of his interest to C. M. Borgen; hence the present firm. Mr. Sather, is also a graduate of the Minneapolis Commercial College.
SCOFIELD, J. L., druggist. Born in Mount Morris, Livingston Co., N. Y., May 8, 1844. Came to this village with his brother, W. H. Scofield, May 17, 1855. Enlisted in Co. F., 8th Minn. V. I., Aug. 13, 1862. Honor- ably discharged Aug. 1, 1865. Married Mary [. Hillman, June 23, 1876. She was born in North Hampton, Hampshire county, Mass., June 15, 1855.
Slocum, Giles, merchant, Cannon Falls.
SWENSON, CHARLES P., manufacturer of custom-made boots and shoes; was born in Sweden, Jan. 10, 1831. Came to America in 1857, first set- tling in Dewitt Co., Ill., where he remained until 1861, when he moved to this village; stayed one year and moved to Red Wing; in 1866 returned to Cannon Falls and began business. Married in Red Wing, Johanna M. Johnson, March 22, 1863; she was born in Sweden, June 10, 1835. He also owns 80 acres of land in sec. 19, this township, worth $25 per acre. His children are-Sydney L., born Feb. 27, 1864; Theresa R., born May 17, 1865; Silas D., born March 10, 1867; Justus M., born, Nov. 13, 1868; and Esther M., born July 6, 1870. They are members of the Swedish Evan- gelical Lutheran Church.
SANDBERG BROS., druggists, Cannon Falls. The senior brother, John H., was born in Christianstadt, Sweden, July, 20, 1846. He graduated at the. Pharma College, Stockholm, July 20, 1865. Immigrated to America in 1868, first stopping in Chicago. Went to Oceana county, Mich. Married while there Marion H. Taylor, July 15, 1869, who was born in N. Y., May 3, 1853. In Aug., 1876, he moved to Red Wing, and in March, 1877, to this village. He has one daughter, Alice, born June 13, 1872. The
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junior brother, Fred., was born in Sweden, Nov. 30, 1849. Came to America, Nov., 1868, first stopping in Chicago. In 1872 settled in White- hall, Mich. In 1877 removed to Cannon Falls. 1878 went into partner- ship with his brother under their present firm name. While a resident of Whitehall, Mich., July 8, 1876, he married Sarah Ruxton, who is a native of Canada. Have one son, William, born Nov. 21, 1877.
Sofe, Charles, retired farmer, village.
Sofe, C. P., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Swanson, John, farmer, sec. 29, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Scott, J. H., carpenter, village.
Strom, E. H., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Seager, F. B., butcher, village.
SEASON, JOHN, cooper, Cannon Falls; was born in Somersetshire, Eng., March 28, 1825; came to America in 1844, first settling in Ohio. Married Emily C. Butler, in Andover, Ohio; she is a native of that State, and was born Jan. 11, 1833. Moved to this county 1854, settling in Stanton town- ship; engaged in farming till 1865; moved to this town and opened a meat market, which business he followed till 1871, he then returned to his old trade, that of cooper. His children are-Charles, born Nov. 24, 1856; Fred:, Jan. 24, 1861; May, Jan. 7, 1863; Ira and Ida, twins, Jan. 4, 1865; Frank, Feb. 22, 1867; Mary, May 12, 1871; Walter, June 14, 1873; and John, March 28, 1876. Three children deceased.
STRANAHAN, D. C., of the firm of Gardner & Stranahan, livery, feed and sale stable, Cannon Falls. Was born in Essex county, N. Y., March 1, 1826. At the age of four years he, with parents, moved to Trumbull county, O., where they remained until 1838; then moved to Lenawa county, Mich. Married in that county Irena Holaday, in June, 1847. She is a native of New York State. In August, 1855, he came to this county, first settling in Leon township, where he was elected justice of the peace. Fol- lowed farming until August, 1864, when he crossed the plains to the Rocky Mountains, and engaged in mining. June, 1867, returned to this county, and in November, 1872, engaged in his present business.
Season, George, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Swanson, Carlie, farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Cannon Falls.
TANNER, ULYSSES, farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Cannon Falls. Was born in Madison county, N. Y., Dec. 28, 1832. In the fall of 1855, with parents, came to this county, settling in the village of Cannon Falls. 1857, in company with his brother, commenced the improvement of his present farm. 1861, moved to Dakota county, where he had previously owned a farm, and on which he resided until 1870. He then purchased his brother's interest in this farm, and returned to it, where he has since resided. Now owns 640 acres of land. Married to Anna L. Johnson, July 14, 1871. She was born in Sweden, June 10, 1836.
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THOORSELL, JOHN. of the firm Thoorsell, Bell & Co., manufacturers and dealers in furniture, doors, sash, blinds, etc. Was born in Sweden, July 28, 1848. Came to America in 1869, first settling in Rockford, Ill., and from 1870 to 1873 was a contractor on the Sabula, Ackley and Dakota Railroad. The spring of 1873 he came to Minnesota, settling in Hastings, Dakota county, where he engaged at his trade, carpenter and joiner. 1874 came to this village. Married Miss Ida Turner, July 3, 1877, who was . born in Vasa, Goodhue county, Minn., July 4, 1856. They are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church.
Tibbeth, J. E. physician.
TANNER, WILLIAM P., vice president of the First National Bank, Can- non Falls. Was born in Columbia county, N. Y., Dec. 10, 1821. Moved to Madison county, N. Y. Aug. 8, 1848, he married Elizabeth Colvill, of Chatauqua county, N. Y. She was born Oct. 6, 1826. Soon after marriage they moved to Cattaraugus county, and engaged in the mercan- tile business. June, 1855, he located at this place; the following year moved his family out. Was engaged in farming until 1862, when he again engaged in the mercantile business. In the fall of 1876 engaged in the sale of agricultural implements. Mr. T. has held the office of justice of the peace thirteen years. The family are members of the Episcopal Church. Names of their children are-Walter, William, Kate, George and Mary.
TAYLOR, JOHN, retired farmer, Cannon Falls. Was born May 11, 1811. Married Jane Montgomery, March 9, 1843. She was born in Wales, Dec. 9, 1808. He came to this county and settled in Cannon Falls in April, 1857. They have two children, Jane (now Mrs. Seassons, ) born Dec. 13, 1849, and John M., born May 28, 1852.
Van Guilder, Alonza, well driller, village.
Van Guilder, S., teamster.
Van Campen, Ben., retired farmer and merchant.
Van Campen, H. A., merchant.
WESTMAN, GUSTAVUS. of the firm of Westman & Co., dealers in general merchandise, Cannon Falls. Was born in Sweden, Jan. 18, 1828. When ten years of age he entered his father's shoe shop to learn the trade. At the age of eighteen years he joined the Swedish artillery and served two years. Married in Sweden, Christine Johnson, Sept. 18, 1853; who was born April 8, 1828. November, 1853, he came to America, first settled in Indiana, resided there until 1856, came to Minnesota and settled in Chisago county. October, 1857, he moved to this village. The fall of 1875 he was elected representative to the 18th General Assembly of Minnesota, on an Independent ticket. Oct. 31, 1876, his wife died, beloved and respected by all. June 9, 1878, Mr. Westman married Mrs. Josephine Norelius; she was born in Sweden, Feb. 23, 1846; has by her former marriage one child, Eva J., born March 24, 1871. Mr. Westman has two adopted children, Nellie V., born Dec. 18, 1863, and John A., born Sept. 23, 1869.
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Wilson, J. A., justice of peace, village.
Widholm, H. S., carpenter.
Weaver, Conrad, plasterer, city.
Wheet, William, farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Woodward, J. P., physican, village.
Wold, C., jeweler, city.
YALE, D. E., hardware merchant, Cannon Falls. Was born in St. Law- rence county, N. Y., April 15, 1844. With parents immigrated to Plain- view, Wabasha county, Minn. Learned the trade of tinsmith, in which business he has ever since been engaged. Married Mattie E. Weeks, May 22, 1872. She was born in Montgomery county, Ill., Feb. 15, 1846. They remained in Plainview one year after marriage, and then moved to Moun- tain Lake, Cottonwood county, Minn. Engaged in the hardware business, July, 1874. Moved to this village, established business in May, 1875. They have one son, Carl A., born April 8, 1877.
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ANDERSON, SWANTE, farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Wastedo. Owns 5074 acres, worth $20,000. Was born in Sweden, Sept. 17, 1828. Came to America in the fall of 1854, first settling in Rockford, Ill., where he remained upwards of a year. In the spring of 1856 he came to this county, and made a claim where he now lives. He has held the offices of supervisor, chairman of board, assessor and county commissioner. Married Mrs. Johanna Anderson, in the fall of 1860. Their children are-John A., Anna C., Gustaf V., Ida M. and Luther E. Mrs. Anderson's children by her former marriage with Mr. Johnson, are-Carl J., Johanna. C., and Frank. Politically is a Republican, and a member of the Swedish Luth- eran Church.
Anderson, Nils, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Wastedo.
Anderson, Nicholas, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Wastedo.
Anderson, John, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Wastedo. Anderson, Erick, farmer, sec. 13, P. O. Wastedo. Anderson, Frederick, farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Wastedo. Anderson, Gustaf, farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Wastedo. Anderson, G. Victor, farmer, sec. 1, P. O. White Rock. Anderson, Sven August, farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Wastedo. Banks, John, farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Wastedo.
Benson, Sven, farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Berglender, Kari, farmer, sec. 3, P. O. Cannon Falls,
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BUTLER, MRS. SAMANTHA A., sec. 6, P. O. Cannon Falls. Was born in Nelson, Madison county, N. Y., April 18, 1825. She married in that county, Ephraim Youm, Oct. 6, 1842; he was born in Dutchess county, N. Y., Nov. 13, 1818. They moved to Lake county, Ill., in 1852, where they were engaged at farming. Aug. 6, 1870, Mr. Youm died, and in 1872 Mrs. Youm moved to Dakota county, Minn. March 10, 1875, she married Peter Butler, and has since resided in this township. Her children are-Frances A., now Mrs. Scofield, who was born Dec. 1, 1845; Florence A., now Mrs. E. O. Flom, born Oct. 10, 1848. She has lost one son, Renben, born Dec. 21, 1843, and died of wounds received in the army, May 18, 1862. She is a member of the Baptist Church.
Butler, Peter, farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Cannon Falls.
Banks, Henry, farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Wastedo.
Bakketun, F. S., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Wastedo.
Breiland, Oistein T., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Wastedo.
CAVALLIN, REV. J. O., pastor of the Spring Garden Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church, resides on sec. 11, P. O. White Rock. Was born in Sweden, Nov. 25. 1844. Came to America in 1863, settling in Nicollet county, Minn., but remained there only a short time, moving to Carver county. He there commenced his study for the ministry, and in 1866, entered Augustana College, at Paxton, Ills., from which he graduated in 1870; and on June 19 of that year, was ordained at Andover, Ills., and came at once to his present charge. Married Sarah Paulson, in Carver county, Minn., in 1866. She is a native of Norway. Their children are -Mary E., Heyno E., Spener A., Herman L., Esther D. and Martin Ph. Clanson, August, farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Wastedo.
Clauson, John, farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Wastedo.
Chalberg, John, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Wastedo.
Chalberg, Andrew, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Wastedo.
Carlson, Andrew, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. White Rock.
Dimmick, F. F., farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Hader.
Danielson, Carl, farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Wastedo.
EDSTROM, M., farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Wastedo. Owns 140 acres, worth $6,000. Was born in Sweden in 1812. Came to America in 1854, settl- ing in Henry county, Ill., where he remained until the spring of 1855, when he moved to this township, where he has since resided. Married Mary Eles in Sweden. Their children are-John A., Charles, Christine, August, Mary, Axel and Ferdinand. The eldest son, John A., resides on sec. 28, P. O. Wastedo. Owns 135 acres, worth $6,500. He was born in Sweden, July 12, 1848. Came to America and to this township with parents. Was elected township clerk in 1873, and has been elected at . each succeeding election, and now holds the office. Married Mathilda
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C. Magnuson, Aug, 3, 1872, in Vasa township. She was born in Sweden. They have had but one child, Albert M., born Jan. 18, 1877, but died when two months old. The second son, Charles, residing on sec. 16, P. O. Wastedo, was born in Sweden, Feb. 14, 1850. Came to America and to this township with parents. Owns 130 acres, worth $6,000. Married Christine Johnson in 1876. She was born in this township. Their children are-Martha E. and Emma M. Has held the office of township super- visor, is Republican, and member of the Swedish Lutheran Church.
Ellingson, Ole, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Wastedo.
Edstrom, Charles, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Wastedo.
Engebritson, Lorentz, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Wastedo.
ENBERG, ANDREW, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Wastedo. Was born in Sweden, Jan. 31, 1824; came to America in 1855, first settling in Red Wing, where he remained until the fall of 1857, and moved to his present place, where he now owns 210 acres of land, worth $8,000. Mr. Enberg married Johanna Freeberg in Sweden, in 1854. They have two children-Eva Josephine, now Mrs. Swenson, who has one child, named Albert; and Charles B., who resides with his parents, born in this township April 5, 1859.
Edstrom, John A., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Wastedo.
Ellingson, - farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Wastedo.
Erickson, Johannes, farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Wastedo.
Eide, Haldor J., farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Wastedo.
FLOM, HON. A. A., farmer, sec. 18, Cannon River Falls, was born in Nor- way, March 25, 1838. Came to America in 1858, settling in Holden township, this county. January, 1862, he enlisted in the 2d Minn. Co. of United States Sharpshooters, which eventually joined the 1st Minn. V. I., at Yorktown, and was with the army of the Potomac until the close of the war; engaged in the battles of Appommattox Court House, siege of Richmond, Gettysburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg and many others; was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and honorably discharged May 22, 1865; returned to this State, thence to Norway, and aided in the emigration of many of his countrymen to America. In 1868, settled on this farm, where he owns 300 acres of land worth $8,000. He was elected justice of the peace in 1870, and has been re-elected at every election since that time. In the fall of 1872, he was elected by the Republican party, a representa- tive to the 15th General Assembly of Minnesota, by a flattering majority. He married Maria E. O. Graff, in Cannon Falls, July 3, 1868. She is a native of Norway. Their children are-Gertrude, Albert and Anna M. He is a member of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Freeberg, P. N., farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Wastedo.
Gustafson, Gustaf, farmer, sec. 1, P. O. White Rock.
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Gustafson, John P., farmer, sec. 12, P. O. White Rock
HAGGSTROM, C. A., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Wastedo. Was born in Sweden Aug. 6, 1826. Came to America in 1854. First settling in Henry county, Ill., where he remained till the fall of 1855 and moved to where he now lives. Owns 250 acres of land, worth $10,000. Married Martha Chris- tine Johnson, in Sweden, in 1852. Their children, are-John G., Frans, August, Tilda M. and Anna E.
John G., the eldest son, resides near his father on sec. 9, owns 167 acres, worth $6,500. He was born in Henry county, Ill., Aug. 20, 1854, and was an infant when his parents moved to this place. Is now chairman of the board of supervisors and also school district clerk. Married Minne Magnuson, in this township, in Feb., 1876. She is a native of Sweden. Hulstrand, John G., farmer, sec. 14, P. O. Wastedo.
Hommedal, T. S., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Wastedo.
Holm, Isaac, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. White Rock.
Holm, Frank, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. White Rock. Holm, Andrew, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Wastedo. Hommedal, Sigusd T., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Wastedo.
HOLM, GUSTAF, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. White Rock. Was born in Sweden, Sept. 13, 1831. His father, Johannes Holm, was born in Sweden, March 14, 1794. He came to America with his family in 1853, and settled in St. Clair, Kane county, Ill., where he remained until the spring of 1856, when he moved to this township, and settled on the northeast qr. of sec. 11. He died in November, 1861, aged 65 years. The subject of this sketch followed the fortunes of his parents from the old country to this county. When the family arrived in Red Wing he left his parents there, and struck out on the prairie to select a site for their future home, the result of his search being the selection of four quarter sections where the Holm families now live. He married Anna Felt, Feb. 2, 1861, in this township. Their children are-Jennie, P. M. Minton, John H., Ferdinand, Walter, Esther and Alice. He owns 330 acres of land, worth $13,000.
Holm, John A., farmer, sec. 11, P. O. White Rock. Hanson, Oscar, farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Wastedo.
Hango, Knut K., farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Wastedo. Haggstrom, Chas. A., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Wastedo. Harrison, Thomas, farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Cannon Falls. Halvorson, Halvor, farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Wastedo. Heggevik, Johannes I., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Wastedo. Johnson, Wm., farmer, sec. 15, P. O. Wastedo. Johnson, Aaron, farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Wastedo. Johnson, Peter, farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Wastedo.
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JOHNSON. F. I .. farmer, sec. 1, P. O. White Rock. Owns 215 acres, worth $11,000. Was born in Sweden, Dec. 25, 1840; came to America in 1858, settling in Stillwater, Washington county, Minn., where he was engaged in the lumber business until the Indian outbreak of 1862. Aug. 14, of that year, he enlisted in Co. C, 8th Minn. V. I., and was during that and the succeeding year, engaged in the protection of the settlements against the Indians. In the spring of 1864 the command was ordered south, where he was engaged in the battles of Murfreesboro, Newbern, N. C., Kingston and many others. Was discharged Aug. 1, 1865, and returned to Minn., settling. in Vasa township, this county, where he remained until the spring of 1868, when he moved to this farm. Married Anna Larson in Red Wing, in the fall of 1865; she was born in Sweden and died in February, 1875, aged thirty-two years. His children by this marriage are-Edward A., Levi, Esther and Anthony. Married again, Christine Johnson, in the fall of 1875; she is a native of Canada.
Johnson, P. I., farmer, sec. 2, P. O. Wastedo.
Johnson, C. O., farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Wastedo.
Knudson, John, farmer, sec. 19, P. O. Wastedo.
LARSON, LEWIS, farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Wastedo. Owns 170 acres of land. Was born in Sweden, Dec. 13, 1840, came to America with parents, in 1853. They remained in Chicago over winter, and the next spring, came to this State, settling in Washington county, where his parents still reside. He purchased this farm in 1866, and commenced its improvement but did not make a permanent residence here till 1872. Married Ellen C. Granquist, in Washington county, Minn., in 1869. She was born in Sweden in 1848. They are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church.
Larson, Thom, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Wastedo.
Larson, Lorentz, farmer, sec. 16, P. O. Wastedo.
Lundberg, Sven, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Wastedo.
Lindblom, Sven, farmer, P. O. Wastedo.
Lee, John, sen., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Wastedo.
Lee, Ole J., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Wastedo.
LEWIS, MALVIN, farmer, sec. 25, P. O. Hader. Owns 80 acres of land, worth $3,200. Was born in Lower Canada in 1824. Came to the United States in 1843; lived a number of years in Green county, Wis. In 1862 he moved to this township, and settled on sec. 26, where he remained until the fall of 1865; then moved to where he now resides. Married Nancy Newell in Grant county, Wis., in June 1849. Their children are-Luzerne E., who was born in Green county, Wis., March 21, 1852; Lillian E., now Mrs. Hayford, residing in Stanton township; Earnest M., Lemuel N., Ida E. and Clara M.
Lee, John Lee, jr., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Wastedo.
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Larpenter, F. B., farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Hader.
Lindell, Charles, farmer, sec. 1, P. O. White Rock.
Lagerstrom, John, farmer, sec 2, P. O. White Rock. Lundell, Peter H., farmer, sec. 9, P. O. Wastedo. Lee, Johannes Bottoffson, farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Wastedo.
MILLER, HON. J., farmer, sec. 12, P. O. White Rock. Was born in Swe- den, May 15, 1824. In 1854, he emigrated to America; settled in St. Charles, Kane county, Ills .; next year purchased a residence at Geneva, Ills., where he engaged at his trade, that of stone mason in summer, and in winter worked in a machine shop. In 1856, he came to Minnesota, and made a claim on the land which he now owns. In the spring of 1857, he moved to Red Wing, bought a lot and built a house on it, where he lived until 1865. Was engaged as organist in the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Red Wing, five years. 1865, he moved to this farm, built a small granary 16x24, into which he moved his family. 1866, he was elected justice of the peace, which office, with the exception of two years, he has held since. 1869, he was elected representative to the 12th General Assembly of Minnesota. While in the House, he was a hard worker, and we find on page 418 of the Journal, the following resolution: Resolved, "That the thanks of this House are due to Hon. John Miller, for the energetic and able manner with which he has conducted his emi- gration project." Which was adopted. He married Maja Lena Holm, in Sweden, June 25, 1847. She was born Oct. 25, 1821. Their children are -Maria Christina, born in Sweden, Feb. 27, 1848-who was married to M. Swanson, July 26, 1872, and has three children, Agnes Helena, Anna Marsella, and Alfe Mathelda-Hada Mathelda, was also born in Sweden, Oct. 25, 1850; married Victor Anderson, Dec. 9, 1875; Gustaf Oscar, born in Sweden, Oct. 29, 1852; married Mary Nelson, January, 1877; Albert, born in St. Charles, Ills., Dec. 9, 1854; married Ida Malberg, July 18, 1877-they have one son, Johan; Hulda Elizabeth, born in Red Wing, March 25, 1857; and Carl Anton, born in Red Wing, Sept. 2, 1863. Mr. Miller's father, Adolph Miller, came to America with him, and died at his residence March 5, 1863, aged 69 years. Mr. M. owns 200 acres of land, worth $10,000, all in a high state of cultivation. He is, and always has been, a strong Republican.
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