History of Hennepin county and the city of Minneapolis, including the Explorers and pioneers of Minnesota, Part 106

Author: Warner, George E., 1826?-1917; Foote, C. M. (Charles M.), 1849-1899; Neill, Edward D. (Edward Duffield), 1823-1893; Williams, J. Fletcher (John Fletcher), 1834-1895
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Minneapolis, North Star Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 738

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John Orth was born in 1821, in France. Ile remained there until 1847, when he emigrated to America, locating at Erie, Pennsylvania, and lived at, or near there until lie came to Minneapolis in 1850. ITe started the first brewery and sold the first beer in this county. He first made three barrels which lasted the town of St. Anthony one week. Ilis old brewery occupied the same ground on which is now his large establishment which makes four hundred and eighty barrels of beer each week. Ile was married in 1849 to Miss Mary C. Weinel. They have had five children, John W. born at St. Anthony in 1850, is the oldest living child born in this city.

Edward Orth is a native of this city, born Oc- tober 4th, 1856. ITe received his early education in this city and finished at Minneapolis Business College. In 1873, he was apprenticed to F. Whale and Company, liquor distillers. In the fall of the next year, he went to La Crosse where he was engaged in lumbering. In 1876, he re- turned and began work in his father's brewery

where he has been since. ITe married Miss Kate Loftus, a native of Wisconsin, May 4th, 1877} They have two children, Maud and Edward.

I. Osander was born in Sweden, September 7th, 1843. He emigrated to New York in July, 1869, and came direct to Webster county, Iowa, thence to Minneapolis, in 1870. After visiting several points in the state, and working on the Mississippi river, the next year he located per- manently in this city, engaging in the manufac- ture of pumps. IIe entered into partnership with Gus Lundell in 1876, which has since con- tinned. Mr. Osander was married in Iowa, Sep- tember 24th, 1869, to Carrie Oleson, of Sweden. Their children are: Peter W., Eda K., Fred A., and Will V.

J. C. Oswald, a native of Switzerland, was born May 20th. 1824. He came to New York in 1847, and remained two months, then went to Cabell county, Virginia. Ile was one of the first settlers in Dutchtown in that county. IIe opened a general merchandise store, and was also agent for New York parties, for the sale of land; The spring of 1857, he sold and removed to Min- neapolis. In 1862 he bought a farm of one hun- dred and sixty acres, west of the city limits, on which he lived and devoted his time to raising small fruits, from which he made wine. mostly sold for medicinal purposes in home market. In 1866, he engaged in wholesale wines and liquors in this city, in which he still continues. He mar- ried Miss Lisette Scheitlin, in 1847. Their children living are: Matilda, Lisette S., Bertha M .. and Emma W.

J. W. Overacker was born in Onondaga, county New York, in 1829. lle resided in New York, California, Illinois and Missouri, came to Minneapolis in July, 1874, and has since been a resident of this city. Ile is at present, secretary and treasurer of the Co-operative Barrel Com- pany. Ile resides at 721 Seventh street south.

E. W. Overlock, a life long resident of ITenne- pin county, was born at Brooklyn Centre, Au- gust 7th. 1859. Ile acquired a knowledge of drugs, with W. C. Colbrath, of this city. In April, 1880, the firm of Overlock Brothers was organized.

James II. Overlock was born at Brooklyn Cen- tre, Hennepin county. ITe has ever since been a resident of this county. He studied drugs with

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small les, and was raised in the profession. In 1- IT he went to Madison, Wisconsin, remaining tive years in practice for the Great Western Stage Company, thener to Waupaca county, Wisconsin, 51 1553, remaining four years; he resided in Houston county. Minnesota, four years. then re- In ned to Oswego county, New York, and enlisted in the Second New York Cavalry. in which he served two years, then re-enlisted in the Thir- teenth New York Cavalry and served until his discharge in 1565. He then resided in various places in this state until 1575. when he located in Mineapolis. During the entire time he prac- tired his profession as veterinary surgeon. Ile was married in 1877. to Mary Izenburger.

David C. Parker was born at Medford, Massa- chusetts. in 1-2. He was educated in the pub- lie schools and remained with his parents until eighteen years of age. After finishing his ednea- tion he was engaged in the wholesale and retail drug Imsiness for seven or eight years at. Boston. In May. Ists, he came to Minneapolis and has since been in the employ of Upham, Wyman and Company as head book-keeper, and fills the posi- tion with credit. His marriage with Florence J., daughter of John W. Eastman, occurred Septem- ler &th. Isso. in this city.

1 .. N. Parker was born at Chester. Vermont, December 11th. 1523. Al eight years of age he accompanied his parents to Illinois, locating in Madison county. He lived on a farm until eight- een years of age, and in 1811 removed to St. Crois. benga lumberman there until 1819, when he located at St. Anthony. He carried the first mais between St. Paul and St. Anthony, and ran a Ime of stages on this route four years; was al- Mrengaged m lumbering. In 1sat he was the projeto of a sale and livery stable, and also practiced as a veterinary surgeon: he has con- ingef in the practice since, at 102 First street north. He married Amanda Huse in 1819. They have two daughtersand four sons; two sons have did.

[ 1. Patterson was born in Illinois in 1819. His parents moved to New York when he was twoyearsold, where he lived until 1865. At the age of twelve he began in the coasting service in which he continued four years, sailing from New York to different points on the coasts. When iten years of age he had the command of a

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schooner for a New York firm. In 1865 he came to Rochester, Minnesota, settling on a farm on which he lived until his removal to this city in 1872. He is now a contractor and builder. Ile was married in 1871 to Miss Emma Leet of Roch- ester, Minnesota.

John Patterson is a native of Montreal, Cana- ada, born in 1832. Ile learned the mason's trade with his father, and has made it his life business. In 1854, went to Monroe, Wisconsin, and two years later made St. Anthony his home. Ile is the oldest contractor now doing business in this city, and worked on the Cataract. Anchor and Zenith mills. Patterson and Baxter, in 1868, built the masonry for the bridge across the east side channel. The firm of Sievens, Patterson and Company was made in 1873, and existed un- til the present firm of Patterson and Aronson was formed. Ile was married to Sarah A. Burton in 1865, who has borne him five sons.

Levi N. Patterson, of the firm of Patterson and Chilstrom, druggists, was born in Oneida county, New York, in 1848. He came to Minnesota in 1854, and located at Mankato, where he passed his youth, and learned the drug business in St. Peter with Henry Jones. In 1872, located in this city and worked in a drug store until 1874, when he became a partner in the firm of Young, Patterson and Company, but sold his interest five years later. In October, 1880, the present firm was formed and has since continued. Ile was married in 1875 to Eva M. Tibbetts, of Mankato. They have one child : Russ. Mr. Patterson's father was one of the pioneers of Blue Earth county, and was a member of the legislature at the time of his death in 1861.

J. II. Paul was born near Salem, Indiana, in March, 1847. Ile came to this city in 1871, and engaged in the manufacture of church, school and office furniture, in which business he is at pres- ent. Ile was married in March, 1875, to Miss Ida Mertens. Their children are: Joseph and Mar- garet. Residence, 871 Sixteenth Avenue south.

Leonard Paulle was born at Buffalo, New York, in 1854. There he received his education and learned his trade as show-case maker and en- gaged in the manufacture of them. He remained at Buffalo until 1876, when he came to Minnapo- lis and pursued his trade. He is located at 123

Washington Avenue south, where he is doing a large and thriving business.

James Pauly is a native of France, born in 1826. Ife came to the United States in 1849, making Woodbury, Connecticut, his home seven years. In 1856 he removed to Reed's Landing, Minnesota, where he engaged in hotel keeping twenty-three years, five of which was passed in the Bullard House, and ten in the American Ilouse. Ile bought and took possession of the Pauly House of this city in June, 1879. He was married in 1857, to Miss Margaret Simon. They have two sons and two daughters.

F. M. Pieronnet was born in Pennsylvania, in 1858. He accompanied his parents to St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of fifteen. Ilis father being a physician, he studied with him until June 1878. Having no taste for his father's profession he came to Minneapolis in that year and was em- ployed in the Crown Roller mill one year and has since then been engaged as book-keeper. At present he has charge of the books and financial department for L. Paulle, show case manufac- turer.

John W. Pence was born in Warren county, Ohio. February 11th, 1830. He lived with his father on the farm until eighteen years of age, then engaged with a partner, dealing in grain, general merchandise, etc., for eightyears with marked success. In 1856, he went to Columbus, when he was again a dealer in grain, stock, etc., until 1865, when failing health induced him to change. Ile came to Minnesota, and from Fari- bault to St. Paul, by stage, thence to this city. In 1866, he bought the lois where now stand the City Bank, and Opera House, which bears his name, being at that time among the first three-story buildings in the city. Mr. l'ence has been president of the City Bank, and has heavy mining interests near Leadville, Colorado, and owns with S. P. Suyder, forty thousand acres of rich rolling prairie south of Jamestown, Dakota territory. Ile was married at Minneapolis in 1871 to Miss Laura Enell, of Maine, who died January 6th, 1878.

I. L. Penny, a resident of Minneapolis, was born in Maine, in 1834. He located here in Feb)- ruary, 1855; he is the proprietor of the Minne- apolis drill manufactory at 315 Third Avenue south. Ile was married in 1857 to Miss Rhoda

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Los and urst located in St. Cloud. Minnesota. The next year be removed to Minneapolis, where He worked in the saw mills of the city until 1877. He then clerked in a grocery store two years, Uu h opened an establishment, doing business for humuself. During the same year. he added a stock of crockery ware, and in March, 1880, a full line of dry goods was added. lle now occupies two stores a1 1122 and 1121, Washington Avenne south. He was married in 1871. 10 Christine Blocken of Norway. They have four children: 1. C. Petersen. is a native of Denmark. born December 13th. 1536. He learned the shoema- ker's trade in his native country. In 1873 he came to the I'nited States, making Faribault, Minnesota, his home until 1877. In that year he removed in Minneapolis and worked for C. A. Hetlelfinger two years, when he opened a shop of his own and still continues. Ile married Miss Ana Larson. of Norway. in 1859. They have bad ten children, five of whom are living: Elma, D .. Charles. denme and Fannie.

Martin Peterson was born in Sweden. in 1845. lle emigrated to America, in 1868, and settled at Lansing. lowa; thence to Keokuk. In 1871. he came to Minnesota, and worked at railroad con- tracting in Houston and Winona counties, until the fall of Isas, then came to this city and started in the grocery business at 1501, Washing- ton Avenue south.

Oliver Petersen is a native of Norway, born October 2d. Is5l. He came to the United States in 1566, locating at La Crosse, Wisconsin, re- manning three years, dealing in groceries and dry goods. He then removed to Rushford, Minne- sofa: thence to St. Paul in 1870, and was em- ploved five years by the St. Paul and Sioux City Railway Company. In 1877 he returned to his native country, remaining three years. He then made Minneapolis his home, and engaged in the saloon business at 821 Washington Avenue south. He married Carrie Davison in 1879, who bore lim one child. Wilham.

John Petrasch was born in Bohemia, October 12th, 1829. Here he spent his youth. and became familiar with the shoemaker's trade. He emi- grated to the United States in 1859, and after upelis, and at once opened a boot and shoe store at 9, T'net street south, where he still continues.

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M. Pettingill was born at Cambridge, Maine, in 1832. At eigliteen years of age he joined bis parents at Omro, Wisconsin, they having moved there one year previous. After a stay of two years' duration, he returned east and was em- ployed in the cotton factories eight years, after which he removed to Iowa, but finding the country too new for business, he again returned to Omro, and, with his father, opened a boot and shoe store. ITe traveled through the north-west and obtained patents, particularly for the P'ettin- gill draw-bar for car coupling, but lacking the necessary means he was unable to introduce them into general use. He became a resident of Min- neapolis in 1871, and opened a restaurant, with a shoe shop in the rear. Four years later he leased the Chalybeate Springs, where he now resides. His marriage withi Miss E. D. Harrington occurred in October, 1855. They have six children, all liv- ing at home.

E. J. Phelps, of the firm of Phelps and Brad- street, furniture dealers, came to Minneapolis in April, 1878, from Aurora, Illinois, and in company with J. S. Bradstreet established the furniture business at 421 and 423 Nicollet Avenne. Resi- dence at 1027 First Avenue north.

William Phipps was born at Maine, Broome county, New York, in 1829. lle lived on a farm until twenty-one years of age; then apprenticed as a carpenter. In 1855 he was employed by the government, and went to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, but soon returned to Illinois on account of ill-health. He worked at his trade until 1857, when he came to Minnesota. After being in the employ of the government, working in different states, he located at Minneapolis in 1872, where he has sinee lived, employed as a contractor and builder. In 1858 he was married to Miss Kate Arnell, who died in June, 1864. IIis second wife was Arbilta C. Wilmot, whom he married in 1866, and by whom he has three children: Ross V., Willie HT. and Clifford. Residence at 25 Seventh street.

John Sargent Pillsbury, Governor of the State of Minnesota. is a native of Sutton, Merrimac county, New Hampshire, born JJuly 29th, 1828. His educational advantages during boyhood were limited to the common schools of his native town. At an early age lie commenced learning the painter's trade, but when about sixteen he

entered the mercantile business as salesman in a store at Warner. When twenty-one years of age he formed a partnership with Walter Harrimon, afterwards Governor of New Hampshire, which continued two years. Ile then removed to Con- cord, where he remained four years in the busi- ness of merchant tailor and cloth dealer. In 1853 he made a tour of observation throughont the western states, and in 1855 he located at St. Anthony, Minnesota, engaging in the hardware business with success. In addition to the losses by the panic of 1857. his establishment was de- stroyed by fire, entailing a loss of twenty-two thousand dollars, with no insurance; but by hard, honest labor and indefatigable energy, he recov- ered, and in five years was again a prosperons merchant. In 1858 he was elected a member of the city council and re-elected for six successive years. When the rebellion broke out he rendered efficient service in organizing the First, Second and Third Regiments of Minnesota Volunteers, and in 1862. in company with others; raised and equipped a mounted company for service against the Indians. In 1863 he was appointed one of the regents of the University of Minnesota, and its present gratifying condition is largely owing to his prudent endeavors. In 1872 he engaged in the manufacture of flour in Minneapolis, with his nephew, C. A. Pillsbury. The firm of C. A. Pillsbury and Company is one of the largest man- ufacturers of flour in the world. In 1863 he was elected state senator from Hennepin county, and re-elected for four following terms, and again in 1872 and the succeeding term. In 1875 Mr. Pillsbury was elected Governor and re-elected in 1877 and 1879. His administration has been marked by a thorough devotion to the interests of the people of thisstate. He married in Warner, New Hampshire, November 3d, 1866, Miss Ma- hala Fisk. They have had four children: Ida, Susie May, Sadie Belle and Alfred Fisk.

Charles F. Pillsbury, lawyer, was born in King- field, Franklin county, Maine, January 31st, 1828. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in Somerset county, Maine, in 1854. Ile prac- ticed his profession in Somerset and Franklin counties until September, when he came to Min- neapolis and was admitted to practice in the courts of Minneapolis by Judge Vanderburgh in December of the same year, Ile has been en-

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I'rank Plummer was born at Brooklyn, Henne- pin county, Minnesota. June 10th, 1855. He lived on a farm until 186%, then attended the graded schools of St. Paul until 1871. when he entered the University and finished his studies in 1-73. He entered the city engineer's office and remained three years, and the next spring went to the Black Hills, remaining two years. In May. Isso. he returned and opened his present office. in company with F. H. Nutter. as civil en- gineer. In the fall of 1880. he was elected county surveyor, which office he now holds.

George Pomarleau was born in Canada. in 1845. He came to Hennepin county in 1853, and for ten years lived with his parents on a farm. The next eight years he was employed by the govern- ment, traming from Fort Snelling. and Fort Ab- ercrombie. He is now proprietor of the "Phila- delphia Exchange." of this city, 215 First street worth. He was married. in 1873, to Miss Vieto- ria Blondio. Three children have been born to them.

E. F. Pomeroy was born at Granville, Massa- chusetts. June 7th, 1533. Ile eame to Minneapo- lis in May, 1880. from Cedar Rapids. Towa, where he had been engaged in the manufacture of soap. He has a wife and five children all living in this city. He is of the firm of Pomeroy and Benner. Minneapolis Soap Works.

1. I. Pomeroy is a native of Southhampton, Massachusetts, born November 3d, ISIS. Hle lo- cated at Bassett's Creek in 1855, engaging in inilling under the firm name of Pomeroy, Bates and Company, in which he continued four years, then in company with Mr. Bassett built a distil- lery, and sold out in 1862 and engaged in the liquor Imsiness in this city. In 1874, in company with E. N. Bates and Joseph Day, he built a flour mill at Piedmont. Missouri, and the next year re- turned to this city and engaged in the liquor Intt iness at the corner of Second street and First Vente south. He married Lydia T. Thomas December 30. 1810. Their children are : Martha 1 .. . Inlia C. and Edward T.

Father T. L. Power, pastor of the Church of the Holy Rosary, was born in Waterford county. Ireland. March 17th, 1530. He affended St. John's College in his native country, in 1849 came to America, and went to St. Rose, Ken- tucks, where he became a member of the Domin-

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ican Order. After completing his theologieal studies there, he went to Sinsinawa Mound, Wisconsin, and in July, 1856, was ordained at Milwaukee, by the now venerable Archbishop 1Ienni. Ile remained several years at Sinsin- awa Mound, then went to Memphis, Tennessee where in 1867 he suffered a severe attack of yel- low fever. In 1868 he returned to Sinsinawa Mound, where he remained three years, then went to Washington, District of Columbia, where he assisted in the erection of St. Dominica's Church. In 1878 he came to Minneapolis, pur- chased the present site of the Holy Rosary, and at once commenced its erection, as well as that of the convent, which is under his supervision. Father Power states that upon his arrival here he bought an old building used as a Swedish Church, and had it moved to his grounds for temporary purposes. In this old building, while it was yet on rollers, in the middle of the street, he celebrated his first mass.

J. M. Pottle, proprietor of the Minne-ha-ha Carriage Works, established his business in 1862, and eight years after, his son, J. II. Pottle, was taken as partner, making the present firm of J. M. Pottle and Son. This firm employs twenty - five men, doing first-class work. which is nearly all done to order, and consists of buggies and liglit carriages. Their works cover an area of 125 x 160 feet, at 117 Second street south.

F. E. Pratt, manufacturer of carriages, sleighis, wagons, etc., was born at Bangor, Maine, in 1842. Ile enlisted in 1861, and served until his dis- charge in 1865. He made Michigan his home for three years, and in 1875 returned to his native state, remaining two years ; then came to Minne- apolis, where he has since resided and conducted a lucrative and thriving business. He was mar- ried in February, 1864.

Otis Arkwright Pray was born at Livermore, Oxford county, Maine, February 28th, 1833. His great grandfather Pray, who was a soldier in the revolutionary war, emigrated from Scotland to Connecticut, thence to Oxford, Massachusetts. Otis' father being a mill-wright and farmer, at the age of eighteen he decided to follow his father's trade. and was apprenticed as such at Lewiston, to D. Beede. After serving three years as an apprentice, he formed a partnership with Mr. Beede, which continued three years,

during which time they were engaged in mill building throughout Maine. In 1857 he came to Minneapolis, and first built a saw-mill up the river; then was employed by W. D. Wasburn to assist in building the great Minneapolis mill-dam. After the dam was finished, he built the Cataract mill, which was the first flouring-mill on the west side. Ile then removed to Afton, on St. Croix Lake, and engaged in building; then returned, and erected the Union mill : thence to St. Cloud, where he built and operated a mill until 1866, when he again returned to this city. and has been connected with the business interests since. 1Ie is a member of the firm of O. A. Pray and Company. iron manufacturers. Ile married June 17th, 1858. at Wilton. Maine, Miss Frances A. Fenderson. They have one son, Albert Fender- son.

A. R. Prescott is a native of Vienna, Maine, born August 28th, 1838. In 1875 he went to New Brunswick, and sold goods on the road from St. Johns. In 1877 he located at Sussex, New Brunswiek, and for three years kept restaurant: then made this city his home, and opened a res- taurant at 217 Central Avenue. lle was married to Mary E. Bridges, in 1860, who bore him one child. Charles A. Mrs. Prescott died in 1864. ITis second wife was Lydia 1. Bridges, whom he married in 1865, Children : Mary E .. Lorinda I., Lydia E., and Emma; Laura and Effie, died.

Charles II. Prior was born August 1st, 1833, at Plainfield. Connecticut. He moved with his pa- rents to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1836, where he at- tended the public schools until 1848. Ile attended Oberlin College of Ohio, two years, then at Cleve- land University, two years, completing a course as civil engineer in 1852. Ile engaged in the pursuit of his profession until 1860 on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad, the Louis- ville and Sandusky City railroad, and the Mil- waukee and Madison railroad. Hle was then em- ployed in the operative department of the Chica- go. Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad ; he is now and has been for ten years past, superintendent of that company's lines. in lowa. Minnesota and Dakota. He was married in 1860. at Cleveland, Ohio, to Miss Delia M. Noyes. Their children are: Nellie D., Joseph II., and Edith L.

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stands. He opened a store of gents furnishing goals, in connection with his merchant tailoring under the Pence block. In 1969 he removed to Is present location. & Washington Avenue north. He was married in Boston, to Miss Han- uah Hawley. in 1565, who died December 3d, 1-73. He was again married in 1875 to Ellen F. Holmes of this city.

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Peter Quady is a native of Germany, born in 1417. le came to the t'nited States when a small child, locating in Jefferson county, Wiscon- sin, and lived on a farm until seventeen years of agr, then went in the woods winters and worked in the saw-mills summers. In 1874 be opened a hotel. and has since been in that business. In 1579 he became one of the proprietors of Quady's hotel. in this city. He married Miss Hannora Carroll. November 19th. 1877. Michael E., and Robert L., are their children.

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History of Hennepin county and the city of Minneapolis, including the Explorers and pioneers of Minnesota, Part 106

Author: Warner, George E., 1826?-1917; Foote, C. M. (Charles M.), 1849-1899; Neill, Edward D. (Edward Duffield), 1823-1893; Williams, J. Fletcher (John Fletcher), 1834-1895 Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Minneapolis, North Star Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 738

Author: Warner, George E., 1826?-1917; Foote, C. M. (Charles M.), 1849-1899; Neill, Edward D. (Edward Duffield), 1823-1893; Williams, J. Fletcher (John Fletcher), 1834-1895
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Minneapolis, North Star Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 738