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VANDUSEN, J. R., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Roscoe. Born in Ohio in 1824. Left that State in 1844, with parents, who settled in Ill., where, in 1846, he married Lucy Peavy. She was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1828. Came to this State in 1863, and settled in Dodge Co., town of Wilton, where he resided until 1867, when he came to this county, and settled in this town, where he has since made it his home. Settled on the present farm in 1877. Is one of the early settlers of the county. Eliza, Polly C., Charles W. and Carrie J., are their living children.
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WARREN, S. H., farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Pine Island. Born in Albany, N. Y., in 1818. Married Sally Calkin in 1841; she was born in State of N. Y. in 1821. Emigrated in March, 1867, and settled near his present estate, where he lived until 1871, when he moved to Zumbrota and engaged in making cheese four years, when he returned to this town and settled on his present estate of 54 acres. Supervisor one term, and member of the M. E. Church. Have four children-Charles H., William B., Martha V. and Ira D .; eldest son, enlisted 1862, in Co. B., 121st N. Y. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Participated in battles of Freder- icksburg, where he was taken prisoner and discharged; battles of the Wild- erness, and again taken prisoner at Spotsylvania Court House, and confined in Andersonville; transferred to Florence, S. C., where he remained six months, and was released by the march of Sherman's army to the sea. Returned home and is now engaged in milling in Zumbrota.
WEBB, MARTIN L., merchant and P. M., residence Roscoe. Born in Ohio in 1845. Came to this county in 1858 and settled in this tp., and in Oct., 1861, enlisted in Co. D, 4th Minn. V. Served one year and transferred to the 11th O. battery, and served two years, when he was again transferred to the old 4th. Participated in siege of Corinth, Iuca; two days battle at Corinth, Port Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Miss., Champlin Hills, siege of Vicksburgh, Chatarsa and Altoona Mountains, where he was wounded, and in Oct., 1864, was mustered out. Re-enlisted in March, 1865, in Hancock's First Army Corps Veteran Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. Mustered out and discharged at Indianapolis. Returned home and went to Pope county, where he married Isabel S. Pennie in 1868. She was born in Scotland in 1844. Returned to this tp. and settled on a farm in sec. 18, where he lived until 1877, when he moved on his present estate and opened a store. Was appointed P. M. same year; was town treasurer one year. Mary L., Angeline J., Mabel, Harvey, Jr., and Blanche, are their children. Mr. W.'s father, Oliver, settled in this tp. in 1857, and still lives near this village.
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CUNNINGHAM, PATRICK, farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Cannon River Falls. Was born in Ireland in 1833. Came to America in the spring of 1850, and worked on a farm near Utica, N. Y., until 1855, when he came to this county, and resided at Cannon Falls until 1861, when he moved to this farm, consisting of 280 acres. Married Bridget Fagan, July 4, 1861. She was born in Ireland in 1837. Their children are-James P., George, Anna and Ellen. The family are members of the Catholic Church.
FAGAN, JAMES, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Stanton. Was born in Ireland in 1834. Came to America in 1849; settled in N. H. Came to this town- ship in 1861. In 1863 settled on this farm, which consists of 80 acres.
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Married Mary Flanagan, June 10, 1855. She was born in Ireland in 1832. Their children are-Anna, Patrick and James. The family are members of the Catholic Church.
FAGAN, MICHEAL, farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Stanton. Was born in Ireland in 1821. Came to America in 1847, settling in Mass. In 1857 he came to this county, and in 1868 settled on his present farm, which consists of 160 acres. Married Catherine McColl, in 1860, she is also a native of Ireland. Their children are-James, Catherine, Eliza, Mary, George and Margaret. The family are members of the Catholic Church.
FLESCHE, BOTOLF O., of the firm of Melhuus & Flesche, merchants. Was born in Norway, Nov. 4, 1846. Came to America in 1853, with parents, they settling in Dane county, Wis .; in 1858 they removed to Columbia county, Wis., where he married Ellen L. Fedge, March 21, 1877. She was born in Dane county, Wis., Dec. 4, 1852. In the summer of 1877 he moved to this township and engaged in his present business. They are members of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
GANNON, JAMES, farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Northfield; was born in Ireland, Sept. 29, 1822, came to America in 1847, and settled in Mass., where he married Mary Brophy, May 9, 1850; she was born in Ireland in 1825. In 1865 they came to Minnesota and settled in this township, and in 1867 on this farm which consists of 154} acres. His children are Michael, James, Mary A. and William.
MAGEE, ROBERT, farmer, sec. 11, P. O. Cannon River Falls; was born in N. J., Nov. 27, 1835. In 1856 he came to this township and settled where he now lives; owns 160 acres of land. Enlisted in Co. D, Brackett's Bat- talion, Feb. 11, 1865, to defend the frontier against the Indians; served one year; was honorably discharged and returned home. Married Eliza, youngest daughter of James and Rebecca Wright, Aug. 17, 1864; she was born in Indiana, Jan. 30, 1846. Their children are, Lizzie M., James S., Alice E. and Walter W.
MELHOUSE, MIKKEL A., farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Cannon River Falls. Was born in Norway in 1844. Came to America in 1864 and settled in this township. Married Anna G. Lea, March 7, 1871. She was born in Dane county, Wis., in 1854. Their children are Andrew and Anna Maria. Mr. M. owns 160 acres of land. The family are members of the Norwe- gian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
MELHUUS, TOSTEN A., of the firm of Melhuus & Flesche, merchants. Was born in Norway, Oct. 26, 1845. Came to America in July, 1864, and settled in this township; was farming until July, 1877, when he engaged in his present business; was appointed postmaster of "Wangs " P. O. in Dec., 1877. Married Sigred O. Flesche, July 21, 1869. She was born Oct. 31, 1850. Their children are Martha T. and Sevrine T.
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RAMER, PETER, farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Cannon River Falls. Born in Ind., Feb. 19, 1822. Married Margaret Johnson, Oct. 9, 1845. She was born in Beaver county, Pa., Feb. 3, 1826. Their children are-Nancy, now Mrs. Huestis; Rachel, now Mrs. Wright; Minnie, now Mrs. Sheets; Robert W., Alice A. and William W. He came to Winona county, Minn., 1855, where he farmed until 1866, when he came to this county, and settled on this farm, which consists of 160 acres.
SHEETS, GEORGE, farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Cannon River Falls. Was born in Canada West, July 26, 1811. Married Elizabeth Fikes, July 23, 1833. She was born Dec. 25, 1813. In 1872 they settled in this town; in 1874 on this farm, which consists of 165 acres. His children are-Mercy, now Mrs. Markell; John; Mary, now Mrs. Ross; George, who married Rebecca Underwood in 1869; Hiram; Nelson G., who married Minnie Raymond, Sept. 19, 1877; James M., who married Minnie Ramer, May 17, 1877; and Edith, now Mrs. Austin.
SHEETS, GEO. E., farmer, sec. 22, P. O. Northfield. Was born in Canada West, Nov. 12, 1837; came to the United States in the fall of 1856, with parents, and settled in this township, and in the fall of 1865 moved on his farm, which consists of 173 acres. Married Sarah Stranahan in 1868. She was born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., March 9, 1843. Their chil- dren are-Fred., Solomon, Eva A. and Willie.
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BULLIS, T. R., of the firm of Smith & Bullis, hardware merchants, Kenyon village. Was born in Lower Canada, Sept. 10, 1829. Was brought up on a farm until 18 years of age, when he engaged as clerk in the store of Lewis & Scuyler, at Port Lewis, Canada. Went to Hartford, Conn .; was engaged as clerk in a grocery store; thence to Helena, Ark., where he clerked for Baylies & Horner; thence to Chicago, Ills., where he was clerk of the City Hotel; thence to Beaver Dam, Wis., as clerk in the " Congress Hall Hotel;" then clerked in the drug store of John Robertson, at that place. 1856, came to Minnesota, stopping at Hastings, In 1857, came to Kenyon township; went to Reed's Landing; elerked in a hotel. 1862, enlisted as sergeant in the Minnesota Mounted Rangers, Co. I, for one year, and was detailed to defend the frontier in the Sioux outbreak; crossed the plains the following summer; was honorably discharged Dec., 1863; then returned to this town. Was steamboat owner, Chippewa River, awhile; returned to this town, went to farming for a time. In 1875, he became a merchant with E. R. Marshall, in this village; 1878, engaged in his present busi- ness. He married Phoebe O. Sevey, in 1869. She is a native of Maine. Their children are-Stephen T., Kitty A. and Hattie E.
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HEWITT, A. W., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Kenyon. Was born in Seneca Co., N. Y., in 1826; moved to Yates county, N. Y., with parents, when about 4 years old; studied medicine with Dr. Hammond in Pen Yan, N. Y., and later, studied with Dr. Morse in the same place; attended his first course of lectures in Geneva, N. Y., and second course in Castleton, Vermont, graduating at the latter place, 1850, subsequently attended another course at Albany, N. Y. He commenced the practice of his profession in Brad- ford, N. Y., but in 1854, moved to Ripon, Wis., where he practiced steadily till the date of his coming to this township, in 1867, since that time has been engaged in farming; he now owns, in this vicinity, abont 1,400 acres of land. He married in Wis , Clara E. Loud, who is a native of Virginia, Nov. 4., 1857.
HULEBAK, OLE P., farmer. sec. 6, P. O. Kenyon. Was born in Norway, June 19, 1842. Came to America in 1861; remained a short time in Wis., but came to this township in the fall of the same year; owns, with his brother, 400 acres of land. Married Barbra O. Bjornebergstolen in 1871, who is a native of Norway. In the fall of 1875 he was elected representa- tive to the 18th General Assembly of Minnesota, on the Republican ticket, and re-elected the following year; he has also filled the office of town clerk for nine years. His children are Berthine and Paul Christine; is a mem- ber of the Nor. Ev. Lu. Church.
MCREYNOLDS, J. A., proprietor of the Kenyon Mills, located on the North Fork of the Zumbro River, about one mile from Kenyon village. He was born in Illinois in 1830; moved to Grant Co., Wis., in 1837; in 1865, he moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he was engaged in the sale of agricultural implements; in 1872 he moved to Owatonna, Minn., which is his present place of residence. He married Mary Howell in Grant Co., Wis., in 1854; she is a native of Ohio. Their children are, Lucien A. and Chas. W .; two deceased, Bellorus E. and Manville Edwin.
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ALLEN, WILLIAM, farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Spring Creek. Born in Scotland in 1826. Came to America in the summer of 1850, and settled in Wis., where he married Margaret Hunter in 1864; she was born in Ireland in 1832. Came to this county in 1869; settled on his present estate con- sisting of 320 acres, removed to St. Joseph Co., Mo., where he spent two years, when he returned to his home in this town. Was clerk of the school district a number of years, and is well known. Members of the Congregational Church.
BLACKMAN, ABNER, farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Fair Point. Born in Benning- ton county, Vt , in 1827. Married Lucy Crandall in 1849. She was born in same county in 1828. Emigrated to Ashtabula county, O., in 1852,
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where he resided two and one-half years, when he moved to Lafayette county, Wis., and lived until he came to this county in 1856, and settled on his present estate of 80 acres. Here he made his claim of one-quarter section, upon which he built a log cabin, where he lived seven years, which has since given place to a retired and commodious dwelling. Disposed of 80 acres of his pre-emption land, and has since purchased 80 acres in sec. 30. Is one of the early pioneers of this town and well known throughout. Harvey, Charles. Adelle and Rosy, are their living children. Lost one child, Mary.
COLLINS, ALFRED, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Roscoe. Born in Monroe Co., N. Y., in 1836. Emigrated to Kalamazoo, Co., Mich., moved to Olm- sted county, then came to this county and settled in this tp., where he has since made it his home. Married Mary Haney in 1861. She was born in Germany in 1841. In 1863, he enlisted in Co. H, Independent Battalion, and served nearly three years; engaged on the frontier against the Indians; was honorably discharged at the expiration of his time; settled on his present estate in the spring of 1878, consisting of 100 acres; was super- visor two or three years. Edward R., Amy, Laura, Elizabeth, Fannie, Alice and Frank, are their children.
CHARLTON, RICHARD, farmer, sec. 18, P. O. Fair Point. Born in State of N. Y., Dec. 24, 1842. Settled in Grundy Co .; Ill., in 1854, and this Co. in 1857. Settled in Wanamingo, where his step father pre-empted 120 acres. Oct., 1861 he enlisted in Co. A, 2d U. S. Sharpshooters, organ- ized under Berdan. Participated in skirmishes at Falmouth, Gettysburgh, Rappahannock Station-three days, Second Bull Run, Gainsville, Chancel- lorville; battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania C. House, Coal Harbor, South Mountain, Petersburgh (siege,) Deep Bottom, Bistano Station, Mine Run and others. Was wounded at Gettysburgh, and confined in the hospital six months. Served until Oct., 1864, returned home, where in Feb. 15, 1868, married Mariah J. Wait; she was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y. Moved on his present estate in 1871, consisting of 200 acres. Aden C., Ethel G., Knight G., and one not yet christened, are his children.
HAGGARD, T. B., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Fair Point. Born in Ky., in 1819. Married Lucy Turpin in Feb., 1839; she was born in Ky. in 1815. Emigrated to Iowa in the spring of 1852; 1855 came to this Co. with an ox team, selecting a claim in this township, on sec. 35, of 160 acres; in the fall of 1856 moved and settled on his present estate of 240 acres, with 21 acres of timber. At the first term of meeting held in May, 1855, he was elected the first justice of the peace, and has also served as supervisor; is also the second oldest living settler in this township. In 1864 he enlisted in the 3d Minn. Battery as corporal, and served over two years on the plains. They have four children living-Sumara, wife of A. C. Woodbury; Henry, William and Mary, twins. Lost three children-Elizabeth, Eliza J. and one that died in infancy, Dec. 16, 1857, which was the first death in the
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township. To the subject of this sketch, the writer is largely indebted for the facts of the early history of the township.
HANSEN, REV. T. A., was born March 28, 1848, in Spydeberg, Christiana Stift, Norway. Went to Christiana in 1863, where he at the Latin School of "Aars e Foss" was prepared for the university, and accepted at the latter institution in 1868. Passed examen philosophicum in 1871, took the theoretical degree in 1876, and the practical in 1878; was soon after ordained, and started for America, arriving in this township in September of the present year, and at once entered upon his duties as assistant pastor in the Holden Congregation. He married in 1878 Maren Christine Syl- tinglid, who was born Aug. 11, 1858.
JOHNSON, DARIUS, farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Spring Creek. Born in State of N. Y., Nov. 20, 1838. Came to this county May 20, 1856, and pre-empted the land of his present estate, consisting of 160 acres. Married Julia E. Hudsen in 1860. In 1864 he enlisted in Minn. 1st Heavy Artillery, and served until the close of the war, participating in all the battles in which that regiment was engaged. His wife died in 1865, leaving one child, Carrie. He again married Emily Roderick, who was born in N. Y. State, and died Feb. 10, 1873. Nettie, Dora and Earnest are their living children. Mr. Johnson was the oldest pioneer that settled in this north part of the town. Has served as postmaster, and is well known througout the town and county.
KELSEY, J. H., firm of J. H. Kelsey & Bro., merchant, Fair Point. Born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., in 1845. Emigrated with parents to Fon du Lac county, Wis., in 1854, and to this county in 1855, where he lived until 1870, when he commenced business in this village, keeping a general stock of goods, and is the only store in operation in this village. In 1871 married J. A. Summer. She was born in Iowa. Was appointed P. M. in 1872, and has served in that capacity, except one year of resignation for health. Is school treasurer at the present time, and served as assessor, by appointment, in 1874. Eddy A., Henry W. and Chauncey C., are their children.
KELSEY, WILSON, proprietor of Kelsey House, Fair Point. Born in Lewis county, N. Y., in 1810. Married Lucinda Brooks in 1838. She was born in Elsted, N. H., in 1814, and died June 16, 1840, leaving one child, Emma, present wife of R. Williams. His present wife, Jane A. Chitten- den, was born in Essex county, N. Y., in July, 1829. Emigrated to Fon du Lac county, Wis., in 1854. Jan., 1855, came with ox-team to this county, being 21 days on the road, pre-empted 160 acres in sec. 26, where he erected a cabin and kept bachelor hall until spring; returned and brought his family, and settled on his claim, where he lived until 1876, when he sold and moved to his present location. Was but four settlers in the town when he came, and he is one of its early pioneers. Joseph H., Chauncey A., Caleb W., Malinda K., Byron, Mary and Julia, are their living children.
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PECK, L. W., farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Fair Point. Born in Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1823. Emigrated to Wis. in 1856; 1864 he came to this county and settled on his present estate consisting of 200 acres. Married Sabrina Field, who was born in Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1825, and died in 1868. Was justice of the peace in 1864-5 and 6; served as chairman of the board two or three years. His present wife, Sarah McDonald, was born in Can- ada, and came to this county in 1854, settling in Red Wing, where she experienced many hardships of pioneer life, the records of which appear in the pages of the county history. Ellen, Arnold and Elmer are their living children. Lost two, Louis and Emily.
ROOT, BRYMGTON, farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Spring Creek. Born in Conn., in 1800. Married Mariah Skinner, Nov. 19, 1834. She was born in Onon- daga county, N. Y., in 1814. Came to this county in 1857, and settled on his present farm, which he pre-empted, selecting a claim of 160 acres. Has since disposed of 40 acres, and values his land at $40 per acre. Has been director of schools, and is one of the early settlers in this section of the town. Of their several children, four are living-Jane, Doane, Loda C. and George W. Lost Harlan and Leander, who enlisted in Minn. 5th, and was killed at the battle of Corinth.
SMITH, DANIEL C., farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Ayr. Born in Scotland, in 1840. Emigrated in 1846, with parents, to America. Settled in Green Lake county, Wis., where his father, Robert, was an early pioneer. In Aug., 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 6th Minn. V. I., and served until the close of the war. Was with the Sibley expedition on the plains, and in 1864, transferred to New Orleans, and assigned to the 16th Army Corps, under Gen. Smith. Participated in a skirmish with Forest at Helena, Spanish Fort, Mobile Bay, and all others in which that regt. engaged, and honor- ably discharged in 1865. Came to this county and purchased his present estate of 80 acres. In 1871, he opened store at Cherry Grove, which he conducted successfully. In 1877, he sold out.
WOODWARD, READING, farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Fair Point. Born in N. J., Aug. 13, 1823. Left that State in 1850, and went to Ill., where he spent one year; thence to Iowa and settled in Waukon, where he was one of the early pioneers. Came to this Co. in Nov., 1854, with his brother, Benjamin, and selected the claim of his present estate. His brother pre-empted on the adjoining farm and returned to Waukon, where he died in 1863. The subject of this sketch is the oldest living settler of this town, who, with others, made the first road survey, and was elected first road supervisor, at a meeting held in May, 1858. Married Jane Haggard, Aug. 18, 1858. 80 acres of valuable land surround the homestead, and 10 acres of timber. Are members of the Christian Disciples, a society that was formed by the early pioneers of this township.
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GOODHUE.
BAILEY, J. V. H., farmer, sec. 11. P. O. Goodhue Center. Born in Canada West, Jan. 11, 1833. Came to Minnesota, landing at Red Rock, May 25, 1850. 1852 went to Lac qui Parle. 1854 went to Traverse des Sioux (now St. Peter, ) where he was married July 31, 1856, to Isabella Kennedy. She was born in Canada in 1831. Moved to Hastings in 1859, and to this farm in 1860. Owns 160 acres of land. Have six children-Anna J., E. Bell, Maggie, Mary, Minnie and John Vincent. Mr. B. has held important offices for the last 15 years, and is one of the solid men of this town. He enlisted Feb. 14, 1865, in company I, 1st Minn. heavy artillery. Was on garrison duty at .Chattanooga, Tenn., until in Sept., when they were ordered to Nashville, Tenn., and mustered out Sept. 27, 1865; disbanded at Fort Snelling. Family attend the Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. and Mrs. B. and eldest daughter are members.
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AMUNDSON, CHRISTAIN, farmer, sec. 8, P. O. Belvidere Mills. Born in Norway, July 22, 1854. Came to United States in 1857, with his father, Amund Amundson. The latter was born in Norway, May 27, 1830. Was married there to Matilda Hanson. She was born same place, Feb. 14, 1828. Came to this farm in 1859. Owns 270 acres. Have six children- Christain, Hannah, Heury, Jennie, Pauline and Alexander. Lost one, named Henry, died in 1860. Mr. A., sen., was a member of company I, 1st Minn. heavy artillery. Enlisted Feb. 3, 1865. Was on garrison duty at Chattanooga, Tenn., until Sept., 1865, when he was mustered out with the regiment at Fort Snelling. Family belong to the Lutheran Church.
BURFEIND, CORD, farmer, sec. 12, P. O. Lake City. Born in Hanover, Germany, May 7, 1827. Was married June 20, 1850, to Margaret Wei- busch. She was born in Hanover, Germany, in September, 1828. Came to this county landing in Red Wing, on the 10th day of Sept., 1857; made . a claim near the source of Wells Creek, in sec. 8; lived there until Feb. 2, 1865, when he enlisted in Co. I, 1st Minn. Heavy Artillery ; went to Chat- tanooga, Tenn .; did garrison duty there until Sept., when they were ordered to Nashville, Tenn., and mustered out on the 27th; from there they came to Fort Snelling, and disbanded. Soon after returning from the war, he moved to this farm; owns 320 acres of land. Have five children living-Henry, Mary (now Mrs. Smith,) John, Katie (now Mrs. Meyer,) and Charlie. Lost two, Maggie and Fred. Family belong to the Lutheran Church.
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BOLLUM, MARTIN J., farmer, sec. 21, P. O. Holden. Born in Norway, April 15, 1849. Came with his parents to this county in 1863. Owns 240 acres of land; is unmarried, and is " batching" on the farm. Has been township supervisor three years, and road master two years. Is a mem- ber of the Lutheran Church.
BEFORT, JOHN, farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Lake City. Born in the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg, July 14, 1833. Came to the U. S. in 1854. Was married at Sheldon, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1864; came to this county same year. Wife's name was Catherine Reding; she was born in N. Y., Sept. 29, 1838. Have seven children living-Mary A., Justina, John H., Mary L., Frances J., William H. and Clara E. Lost one, Helen; died in 1865. Owns 400 acres of land. Family belong to the Catholic Church.
BULLARD, CHARLES E., farmer, sec. 10, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Fort Madison, Iowa, Feb. 5, 1851. Came to this Co. in April, 1856, and to this farm in 1864. His father, Edward Bullard, died in Red Wing, Jan. 10, 1872, leaving to himself and sister (Mrs. Julia B. Nelson,) this farm, consisting of 320 acres, which they own in common. He was married May 29, 1878, to Mollie Schunk; she was born in the town of Hay Creek, Sept. 28, 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Bullard attend the Episcopal Church, of which the latter is a member.
DANIELSON, HANS H., farmer, sec. 20, P. O. Thoten. Born in Norway, Dec. 18, 1832. Emigrated to Wis. in 1843; came to this Co. July 22, 1856. Was married Aug. 17, 1856, to Elizabeth Anderson; she was born in Dayton, Ill., Sept. 2, 1837. Aug., 1862, he enlisted in the 7th Minn. Inf. ; was on the Indian expedition of 1862, in the battle of Wood Lake, and stationed on the frontier until May, 1863. Oct. 7, 1863, was ordered south; participated in all of the marches, scouts, battles, etc., in which the regt. was engaged. At the battle of Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 16, 1864, was severely wounded, having his left leg so badly fractured with a piece of shell, that amputation was found necessary, the operation was performed Feb. 11, 1865; after lying in hospital at different places, was finally mustered out with the regt. at Fort Snelling, Aug. 16, 1865. Returned and bought where he now resides; owns 160 acres. Have eleven children-Caroline A., Hiram B., Augustus J., Jennie M., Minnie C., Vinena S., Wesley E., Oscar A., Irene E., Ida P. and Sarah E. Mr. D. was a member of the first board of supervisors in this township. Family belong to the M. E. Church.
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