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(. W. Ilarrison, born in Essex county. New York. in 1825. He remained there engaged in farming until 1871. when he came to Minnesota. and settled in Minneapolis, being part of the time in the Inmber trade. and finally moved to his farm in Brooklyn. Married. in 1852. Ruth A. Stickney. They have two children. Abbie A. and Clifton D. Abbie was married January 1877. 10 William Sloan ; Clifton married Elva Moscript in 1879.
AAsa Howe, born in Washington county. Maine, in 1819. He lived there until 1853, when he came to Hennepin county, and bought a claim of one Indred and sixty aeres, near what is now known as Brooklyn Centre. Mr. Howe was married in 1831.
C. R. Howe was born in Washington county, Maine, in 18JS : moved with his parents to llen- nepin county. in 1853, where he has since resided ; was appointed postmaster of Brooklyn Centre in 1873. and opened a stock of general merchandise at that place in 1875: married in 1871, to Clara M. Butts. Two children have been born to them.
Sylvanus Jenkins was born in Vermont, March 6th. 1818. and lived there twenty years. He then moved to Washington county, Maine, and lived thirteen years. He was married in 1840, to Eu- nice R. Noyes. Came to Hennepin county in 1851. and his family followed in 1852. Ile took a claim on Jenkins Prairie ; sold it in 1865, and moved to Dakota county, and bought 1.000 aeres : sold this also, and now lives near Farmington. Minnesota. They have seven children.
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N. II. Jenkins was born in Caledonia county, Vermont, in 1820. Ile lived there twenty-three years ; lived in Washington county, Maine. eight years : engaged in teaching part of the time. In 1851 he came to St. Anthony, Minnesota, and lived about two years, when he took a claim on Jenkins Prairie ; he lived there fourteen years, then sold it, and moved to Minneapolis, where lie lived two years. In 1869 he moved to Brooklyn. He was married in 1850, to Emily R. Hanson. They have five children living.
Oscar A. Kelly, born in Adrian, Michigan, in 1853. Moved with his parents to Hennepin county in 1854. His father who took a claim near Osseo, was born in Ireland, moved to Cana- da in 1847 and finally settled in this eounty in 1854. Oscar was married to Jessie M. Meddey in March, 1879. They have one child.
Jacob Longfellow, one of the oldest settlers of Brooklyn, was born in Washington county, Maine, October 6th, 1811. Heresided in his native state engaged in lumbering until 1850, when he came to St. Anthony, and in 1853 moved to what is now Brooklyn, and entered his claim. Mr. Long- fellow states that in early days, at a Fourth of July pienie at St. Anthony, the whole communi- ty was present and the total number was less than one hundred. He was married in 1838, at Machias, Maine, to Jane Getchell. Their child- ren are four boys and four girls, all living in the west. Mrs. Longfellow died in the spring of 1880. Mr. L. is a hale old man, and in the enjoyment of good health.
S. W. Merrill, born in Carroll county, New Hampshire, August 17th, 1843. When eighteen years old he came with his parents to Brooklyn, Minnesota. llis father died here in 1862, and his mother in June, 1871. Ile enlisted August, 1862, in Company A, Ninth Minnesota Infantry Volunteers. Served among the Indians one year, then went South, being gone one year and seven months. Ile was taken siek at Rolla, Missouri, and was honorably discharged at Jefferson Bar- racks, March 31st, 1865, when he returned to his farm where he has since resided. Married in 1865 to Emma Pomeroy. They have three children living: Georgie A., Albert J. and Fred.
Jacob Myers, born in Pennsylvania, 1808, where he lived until he moved to Hennepin county, Minnesota, May, 1866, and settled in Brooklyn.
Married June 8th, 1836, to Susan M'Cammon; had seven children, two of whom died in service during the rebellion. Peter was taken prisoner at Drury's Bluff, sent to Andersonville and died in prison June 23d, 1864. John was killed at the battle of Hatcher's Run, February 6th. 1865. Five children are now living.
J. W. Norris, born in Lincoln county, Maine, April 20th, 1840. Made that his home until 1855, then followed the sea until 1861, and eame with the family the same year to Hennepin county. August, 1864. enlisted in Company F. Eleventh Minnesota Infantry, and served until honorably discharged at Fort Snelling in 1865, when he settled on the farm he now owns. Mar- ried in November, 1869, to Seleda Longfellow. They have four children: James A., Alice R., Jacob L. and Mary F.
Robert W. Norris, born in Lincoln county, Maine, May 23, 1848. ITe lived there until seven years of age. His father, Captain Joseph Norris, being a sea captain, he went on the ocean with him for six years. The family came to Henne- pin county in 1861. Robert, married Lizzie Long- fellow, February 8th, 1855. They have three children, William F., Daniel W. and Robert W.
George W. Pomeroy, born in Penobscot eou- ty, Maine, in 1838. Ile lived there eighteen years, and moved with his parents to Anoka county. Minnesota, stayed there four years, and located in Brooklyn in 1862. He was married the same year to Mary M. Talcot. They have one child. Mr. Pomeroy enlisted in Company A. Ninth Minnesota Infantry, in 1862; was taken prisoner at Guntown, Mississippi, June 11th. 1864, and was confined at Andersonville three months, Savannah and CampLawton three months and al Florence three months; was sent to Parole Camp, Saint Louis, received a furlough for thirty days, and was honorably discharged in 1865 ; since which time he has made Brooklyn his home.
Seth P. Pribble, born in Kennebec county, Maine, June 13, 1832. lle lived there fifteen years, then in Essex county a few years, and then returned to his parents' home for two years. In 1858 he located in Brooklyn, Minnesota. In 1864 he enlisted in Company F, Eleventh Minne- sota Infantry, and served until honorably dis- charged at Fort Snelling, in 1865. Married Mary
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1. Smith. in 1961. They have four children. Charles A .. Mary E .. Evaline E. and Edith E.
George W. Savage. horn in Lenawee county. Michigan. in Is44. Hle lived there until Is61. when he enlisted in Company F .. Eleventh Mich- igan Infantry. and served three years. He lost two fingers at the battle of Mission Ridge, and was wounded in the left thigh by a minnie ball at Atlanta. He was honorably discharged at Chattanooga. Tennessee. November 21th. 1864. In the year 1865 he came to Minnesota. and located near Osseo. He has married twice. and has had four children. Ilis present wife was Sarah Whitney, whom he married in 1876.
Christian Schreiber, born in Prussia. March 17. 1834. Came to America in 1556, and settled in Cook county. Ill .. and engaged in the lime trade. In Iss he located in Meeker county. Minnesota. took a claim, but abandoned it in 1860, and came to Brooklyn, where he now has 210 acres. Ile has been Town Supervisor and school officer. Married in 1862 to Dora Lent. They have tive children living: Matilda. Minnie. Mary. Emma and Otto ( ..
George Setzler, a native of Germany. was born in 1832. He came to America in 1847. and settled in Huron county. Ohio, and worked there eleven years at the cooper's trade. In 1559 he came to Minnesota and settled in Maple Grove, where he lived ten years ; then sold. and located in Brook- lyn near Osseo, where he now lives. Married in 1866. Mary Cahin. They have eight children.
Robert J. Smart, born in Penobscot county, Maine. in 1×10, Enlisted August 16. 1861, in company B. Eighth Maine. He was wounded by a minnie ball. in the right side. May 20. 1561. which kept him in the hospital until October, when he joined his company at Harrison. Vir- ginia. Was honorably discharged June 27. 1865. Came to Minnesota in 1867, and located in Min- neapoli -. for three years, then bought a farm in Brooklyn where he has siner resided. Married in 1867. to llattie C'arr.
1. . J. Smith, born in Lenawee county. Michi- gan, in Isit. He came to Hennepin county in 1551, and now lives on the claim taken by his father. He was clerk in the Pay master's Depart- ment in the summer of IS61 : was on the boat when it was attacked by Guerrillas, and D. C. Smith was killed at Fort Randolph. He was
elected to represent his district in the House in 1876. and re-elected in 1878, He married in 1864 : in 1867. Mrs. Smith died. leaving two children. In 1869 he married Georgia 1. Russel. They have had five children, four are now living.
George HI. Smith was born in Albany. New York. in ts43, and moved with his parents to Lenawee county, Michigan. where he lived until eleven years of age : he then came to Hennepin county, his father taking a claim in Brooklyn. He enlisted in 1861, in Co. D. Ist Minn .. and served until honorably discharged at Falmouth. Virginia. in 1863. Married the same year. to Frances I. Thomas, who died in 1876. They have three children living.
Harris N. Smith was born in Piscataquis coun- ty, Maine. in 1830. Here he lived for four years. then moved with his parents to Penobscot county. and remained there until he went to St. Anthony, in 1850. In 1855 he came to Brooklyn, and took a claim. upon which he has since resided. Mar- ried in 1857. to Mary J. Flanders. They have two children living.
Edward Spafford was born in Orleans county. Vermont. in 1852, and lived there twenty-one years. He was educated at the Normal School of Randolph. In 1874 he moved to Rock Island. Illinois, where he taught school two years. Then came to Brooklyn, Minnesota, in 1876, and taught school three years. In 1879 was married to Belle Ryan. of this town.
William Stevens was born in Nova Scotia, in 1520, and lived there until twenty years of age: then resided in Aroostook county, Maine. four" years. engaged in Imbering. Came to Minne- sota in 1850, and went into lumbering on Rum River. At the expiration of one year he entered a store in St. Anthony, where he remained for three years. In 1854 he began trading at Mille Les Post. where he remained for eleven years. and in, Is65 settled on his present location in Brooklyn. Married. May 20th. 1865. to Ellen Smith. They have had tive children. Those now living are : William W .. Robert. Elthea, Clifton and Laura G.
.A. A. Thayer was born in Lenawee county. Michigan. December 25th. ISIS. He lived there until he came to Minnesota with his parents, in 1851. Enlisted in Company C. 7th Minnesota. February 11th, 1865. and served until the close
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of the war. Was honorably discharged at Fort Snelling, August 16th, 1865. Married his second wife, Carrie Hill, in 1877. They have one child, Elsie May. Mr. Thayer's first wife bore him two children : William and David L.
J. J. Tschudy, a native of Switzerland, was born in 1832. Came to America in 186], and lo- cated in Peoria county, Illinois. Remained there only four months : then came to Minnesota. and settled in Maple Grove. In 1869 he removed to Brooklyn. He is now treasurer of school district No. 33. Married Mary Hanser for his second wife. Ife has three children : Jacob, John and Mary ; the two former by his first marriage.
W. W. Wales Jr., was born in North Carolina, in 1828. 1Te moved with his parents to Wayne county. Indiana, and when nine years of age. re- moved to Hancock county, thence to Henry county. where they remained seven years; then returned to Hancock county and remained five years. In 1853 he came to Ilennepin county. and took a claim in Brooklyn township and has since resided here. In 1861 he was married to Miss Sarah E. Gant. They have two children. Flora Helen and Laura Elvina.
C. H. Ward was born in Merrimac county, New Hampshire, in 1833. He moved to Ilemepin county in 185-1, and took a claim in Brooklyn; he now has two hundred acres. In 1875. he was elected county Commissioner. took his seat in 1876. and has held the office for five years; was also Assessor for three years, Married in 1855, to Mrs. M. A. Ward. They have two children.
Thomas Warwick, a native of Edinburgh, Scot- land, was born December 26th, 1826. Moved with his parents to Nova Scotia, where he lived until seventeen years of age; was Imbering in New Brunswick two years, and in Penobscot three years. Went to St. Anthony, Minnesota,in 1850. coming to St. Paul by steamer from Dubuque, lowa. On arriving at St. Panl. chartered a lium- ber wagon to bring himself and family to St. An- thony. He then went to exploring pine lands. and engaged in the limber trade for seven years : was one season on Rum river, and two on the St. Croix and Chippewa; he now lives on a claim eiglit miles north of Minneapolis. Married Mary E. Smithı.
George Wethern was born in Somerset county, Maine, in 1841, and lived there seventeen years ;
came to Minnesota in 1858, and enlisted Angust 14, 1862. in Company A, Ninth Minnesota Infant- ry ; served until October, 1863, under General Sibley against the Indians, then went south ; came back and was honorably discharged in St. Paul, July 1865. He went to Pierce county. Wisconsin, for one year, then returned to Ilen- nepin county. In March, 1867, he married Amanda Wilson, and located in Pierce county. Wisconsin, in 1868 ; but returned to Minnesota in 1875 and settled in Brooklyn, where he has since resided. They have had six children, four are now living.
Dr. A. D. Williams was born in Bennington county. Vermont. in 1826. He moved with his mother to Eaton county. Michigan, and lived there twelve years. Received his collegiate and theological education at Rochester University, and Theological seminary at Rochester. New York, graduating from the University in 1855. and the Seminary in 1857. Ile then took charge of Smyrna. Michigan, Baptist church. and was next Pastor of Almont Baptist church for six years. In 1866 he came to Faribault, Minnesota. engag- ing in home missionary work with different chuches until 1870 ; then came to Brooklyn and was pastor of the Baptist church here and in Maple Grove for two years. Ile studied medi- cine and began to practice Homeopathy at AAlmont, Michigan. He has practiced medicine at Brooklyn Centre for the past seven years. Dr. Williams was married in 1857, to Helen M. Gas- kin, of New York. They have two children living.
John Williams was born in Brooklyn. New York, in 1851, and lived there until 1862. Ile came to Hennepin county in 1868, and settled in Brooklyn, where he has since resided. In 1875 he married Ida M. Thomas of this county ; they have three children.
Christian Wolter. a native of Germany, was born September 22. 1836, He came to America, in 1863, and enlisted the same year in company A. Hatches' Independent Batallion Minnesota Volunteers, and served against the Indians near- ly three years ; was honorably discharged at Fort Snelling. In 1866 he came to Osseo, where he now resides ; has 200 acres of land. Married in 1867 to Francis Zimmerman : they have live children: Leopold. Rosa, Dora. William and Lillie.
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OSSEO.
CHAPTER XLVI
GENERAL DESCRIPTION-EARLY SETTLEMENT
CHURCHES -SOCIETIES-SCHOOLS-HOTELS- BISINESS ENTERPRISES -- BIOGRAPHICAL.
Osseo is situated in the north-eastern part of the county. its territory being taken from the townships of Brooklyn and Maple Grove. It oc- enpies a part of the level prairie known as " Bot- tinean Prarie." so called from Pierre Bottineau, who. in Inly, 1852. made his claim here. With him came Joseph Potvin. Peter Raiche and Peter Garvais, all making claims near Bottineau.
The village of Osseo was platted in 1856, by Warren Sampson and Isaac Labosiniere. Soon after. another village was laid out by A. B. Chaffee. adjoining Osseo on the south-east. called " City of Attraction." This is now included in the limits of Osseo.
EARLY SETTLEMENT.
Osseo was settled in 1851. by Warren Sampson, Isaac Labosiniere. Clark Ellsworth. Seneca Brown, James Me Ray and D. B. Thayer. Sampson built, and opened a store, and was post master of the office. then called Palestine. During 1855-6. the surrounding country was occupied by settlers. among whom were A. B. Chaffee. D. C. Smith and others. After the village was laid out. in 1856. the settlement was rapid. A wood market was established by Sampson in 1855, which has been kept up since. The merchants buy green wood, and sell to parties in the city of Mine- apolis, after holding it one season. There are now a number engaged in the wood business, handling an aggregate of one hundred cords per day during the wood season. The first blacksmith shop was established in 1855. by (lark Ellsworth ; Eli Hay- iland became his partner two years later. The latter still conducts the business. Rudolph Nig- gler kept the first hotel in the village. Previous
to this, Chaffee and MeRay "kept travelers." Mc Ray established the second store in the place.
ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH.
This society was organized in 1853. in charge of Father Hirth, who remained seven or eight years. He was succeeded by Father Genis, who officiated here and at Dayton for about five years. Father Nicholas next had charge, remaining three years. Ile was followed by Father Maurer who had charge four years, then Father Lechner officiated one year. Father Maesfranx, one and one-half years. lle was succeeded by Father Ladriere, the present incumbent. In 1865, the society built a frame church. 35×54 feet. situated in the northern part of the village on the main street. The priest's residence. adjoining the church, was built in 1869. In 1880. additions were made to the church, giving a sanctuary 16x20 feet, and in the rear of that, a sacristy 16x28. The society now numbers one hundred families. They have a cemetery of one aere lo- eated in the township of Brooklyn and adjoining Osseo.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
This society was organized in 1865, the first minister being the Rev. Mr. Jahn, who remained two years. He was followed by Rev. Mr. Rehkopf. who remained in charge until his death, which occurred in 1871. A young man from Germany next took the pas- torate, but remained only one year. Since then the society has been without a regular pastor. but has preaching every third Sunday, the pul- pit being supplied from Minneapolis. The soci- ety numbers abont twelve families. They have a cemetery of one acre in the southern part of the village.
SOCIETIES.
In early days a small society of spiritualists existed. They built a hall, and for a time held regular meetings. They were superceded by the
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" Osseo Society of Liberalists," who now own the hall known as Liberty Hall.
Osseo Liederkranz, a musical and religious so- ciety, was organized in 1867, and continued until 1879, when they were succeeded by the Osseo Turnverein Society. The first society built a hall, which is now used by their successors. They number about twelve members, and meet one evening in each week; also keep up a Sunday- school for their children.
Osseo Dramatie Club. This society has been in existence about three years. They have a good library in connection, purchased with proceeds of dramatic entertainments. The Good Templars also contributed to the purchase of books. The officers of the club are : President. Eugene Smith ; Treasurer, Miss Susie E. Curtis ; Secretary, Della M. Johnson.
Good Templars. An organization was formed about 1867. under the title, Rose of Sharon Lodge, and at one time numbered 150 members. During the first winter the attendance averaged one hundred. This lodge continued four or five years, and was re-organized, after a lapse of eighteen months, as the Osseo Union Lodge. This society continued until 1880. when they dis- banded.
Society of Free Thinkers was organized about 1866, and numbers about a dozen members. They meet four times a year.
Winslow Lodge No. 125, A. F. and A. M., was organized in 1875, with Stiles Gray, W. M .; G. W. Savage, S. W. and Clark Ellsworth, J. W. The lodge has a membership of forty-three. and holds meetings in Liberty Hall, over Eli Hlavi- land's blacksmith shop. The charter was granted by the Grand Lodge of the state, January 10th. 1877. The present officers are : A. D. Fogerson. W. M .; John Williams and William Krueger. Wardens, and II. C. Black. Secretary. The so- ciety is in a sound financial condition. having a surplus of over $400 in the treasury.
SCHOOLS.
The first school was held in the summer of 1856, in the hall erected by the Society of Spirit- ualists, and taught by Miss Sylvia Rowe. About two years later. the Spiritualists disbanded. and sold the hall to the school district, which then embraced a large section each side of the village.
The hall was used for school purposes about six years, moved twice, then destroyed by fire. Af- ter this, another hall, Sampson's, was used for six years, and then the present building was erected. It is thirty feet square, with posts eighteen feet high. A graded school has been maintained for the past two years, though two teachers had been employed for twelve years previous. The school numbers about one hundred pupils.
HOTELS.
In 1867, Rudolph Niggler, who had previously kept a small house for boarders and transient guests, erected a hotel at a cost of nearly $4,000. It was not a good investment, as there was not business enough to sustain it. This house was burned in 1870.
The International Hotel was built by Fritz Schmidt in 1874. It is two-stories in height and has rooms for thirty guests. It has been con- ducted by Mr. Schmidt since its opening.
The Temperance House is kept by Z. Labrasch. BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.
Merchants. John Hechtman keeps a large stock of General Merchandise, and deals largely in wood. Business established in 1865. Emil Lefebvre, Drugs and General Merchandise. established in 1873. Mr. Lefebvre is also postmaster. Z. La- brasch, Groceries and Notions. Wagon Maker's, Black and Brown, Nelson Rougier. Black-smiths, (). Leferrier. Eli Haviland, Leferrier and Charest. Boots and Shoes, William Krueger, Joseph Woodly. Carpenters, William Rodeck, Thomas Flitsch. Harness Maker, Samuel Pavitt. Phy- sician, N. J. Pinault. Dress Makers, Maggie Rougier. Frances Thayer.
Osseo remained under the township govern- ments of Brooklyn and Maple Grove. until the spring of 1875, when it was incorporated by act of Legislature. A President. three Councilmen, a Recorder and a Treasurer, constitute its officers.
The act of incorporation specified the following boundaries : beginning at the north-west corner of section 18, township 119, range 21, and run- ning east on north line of said section 120 rods, thence south 200 rods, thence west 40 rods, thence sonth 80 rods, thence west 120 rods, thence north 280 rods. thence east to the place of beginning. The inhabitants within said limits to constitute a body corporate under the name of " The Com-
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mon Council of Osseo." and to constitute one election distriet for the purpose of general and special elections under the general election laws of the State. The election of village officers was set for the third Tuesday in March each year. The first election was held at the office of John Hecht-
March 3d. 1876, the following officers were elected : President. John Hechtman : Council, D. H. Shepherd. William Krueger. Louis Berth- aume ; Treasurer. E. Lefebvre : Recorder. Wil- liam Ewing ; Marshall, HI. Blaine ; Justice. Louis Berthaume : Assessor. A. G. Ray. The election in ISSu resulted as follows: President. J. Sau- cier : Council, J. T. Pribble, Chris. Shappach, Isaac Lobosiniere: Treasurer, John Hechtman : Recorder. William Krueger: Assessor, W. S. Johnson : Justice, 11. C. Blake: Marshall, E. H. Chandler. E. H. Haviland wasappointed Marshall November 6th. 1880. to fill vacancy caused by removal from town. of Chandler. There are 145 acres of land within the corporate limits. not platted. The assessed valuation of all lands and village lots with structures thereon for 1880, ' was $23,563. Assessed valuation of personal property, $7.813. Amount of taxes. $323. Pop- ulation. 206.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
11. C. Black, born in New Hanover county. North Carolina. in 1845. He learned the trade of wagon making. In 1875 he came to Hen- nepin county. settled in Osseo, and estab- lished a wagon shop. taking E. Il. Chandler as partner: this partnership was dissolved in 1879. and Mr. Black proseented the business alone until ISSO. when he took two partners. In 1868 he was married to Julia Hancock. They have five children now living.
Seneca Brown, born in Rutland county. Ver- mont, in 1826. Moved to Niagara county, and lived eighteen, years, then to Lenawee, Michi- gan, where he learned the wagon and carpenter's trade. He came to Hennepin county, and set- tled in Maple Grove. Established his wagon shop in Osseo, in 1876. In 1854 he married Eliz- abeth Willetts. They have four living children.
Eli Haviland was born in Lenawee county, Michigan in 1836. He came to Hennepin county in 1857. settled near Osseo and started black- sinithing here in 1859. Hle enlisted in 1862 in
Company F, Minnesota Mounted Rangers; served nine months and was honorably discharged at Fort Snelling. He sold his interest in the shop and began farming. followed it a short time, and then was engaged in mercantile business for one year in Osseo: he afterward went back to his old trade in Champlin for three years, and finally located at Osseo in 1879. He was married in 1855 to Lavina Lee. They have two children living.
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