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In Ist9. Judge Atwater was married to Miss Permelia A. Sanborn, a lady who is universally respected by a large circle of acquaintances. Her Beautiful home is surrounded with the choirest floal gifts, the fruits of her handiwork. She takes much interest in the propagation of plants,
flowers and vines, which make our homes cheer- ful and happy. Her good works in these things were held in such high estimation by the State Horticultural Society, that she was nnanimonsly elected an honorary member of that society. The Judge and Mrs. Atwater have had three children. Cora, the eldest, a bright little girl, died in 1852. aged fifteen months. L. Isabel. the second daughter. is the wife of Col. A. C. Reid. of San Francisco, California. The youngest, John B., is also a graduate of Yale College, has chosen the same profession as his father, and is the ju- jor member of the firm of Atwater and Atwater, attorneys at law.
Alfred Elisha Ames, deceased. As a represen- tative of the pioneer settlers of Minnesota none are more deserving of a bright record, than Alfred Elisha Ames, whose life wasa great success. He was a native of Colchester. Vermont. where he was born December 13th, 1814. He attended the common schoolsa few months of each year, work- ing on a farm the balance of the time, until he was seventeen years of age. Under the influence of his honest. industrions parents, his mind was fitted to look beyond his immediate surroundings, and win his way to an honored and useful career. In 1832 he went to Painesville, Ohio, where he attended school during the winter. working for his board with a doctor, He became interested in medicine, reading when opportunity was afforded. Ile engaged in farming and brickmaking for some time, and in 1836 he, with his newly wedded wife. emigrated to Boone county, illinois, where his father, with family had preceded him. In 1837 his father died. and all depended upon his exertions for the support of his wife, also his widowed mother and her family. In November, 1838, taking a pack on his back. he started by way of an Indian trail to Vandalia, then the seat of government. Through the kind efforts of Hon. Stephen A. Douglass, he obtained employ- ment as deputy of the secretary of state and pri- vate secretary to Gov. Carlin. In 1810 Mr. Ames attended medical lectures at Rush Medical Col- lege, Chicago, under Professor Daniel Brainerd : he afterward worked on his farm reading medi- eine nights: later with Dr. R. S. Maloney. of Belvidere, where he also began to practice. In 1×12 he was elected to the state legislature from the counties of Boone, Mellenry, Kane, De Kalb
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and Grundy. After the adjournment of the legislature, he went to Chicago and attended a course of medieal lectures, studying with Profes- sor Brainerd. He attended another course of lectures at Chicago, and graduated from Rush Medical college in February, 1845. In 1847 he made a professional visit to New York. Philadel- phia, Baltimore, Washington, Cincinnati, and St. Louis, visiting all the hospitals and deriving much benefit from the tour. He was elected lo the state senate of Illinois in 1849. At Spring- field. Governor French commissioned him pay- master-general of his staff and the next year, ow- ing to his faithful devotion, he was re-elected to the senate. In October, 1851, he came to Saint Anthony in quest of a new home, and in Novem- ber located a claim and built a shanty on the present site of Minneapolis. Forming a partner- ship with Dr. J. II. Murphy, he began the pras- tice of medicine at Saint Anthony. He was elected to the territorial legislature from IIenne- pin county in 1852 and in October, 1854, he was chosen probate judge. In 1856 Dr. Ames drew the bill for incorporating the village of Minne- apolis, and was appointed its postmaster. On June 1st, 1857, he was elected a member of the constitutional convention, in which body he was chairman of the committee on school lands and university, and in 1860 was a member of the state normal school board. In 1862 he visited the hos- pitals in the principal eastern cities, and return- ing home resumed his practice. In 1868 he went east to visit his native place and May Ist he em- barked at New York city for California, being ab- sent several months. After his return he con- tinued to reside and practice in this city until his death. IIe served in many public capacities; was a member and usually a leader in all medical so- cieties, also actively interested in all matters per- taining to educational advantages. During the summer of 1874 his health began to fail him and in September he passed peacefully to his rest. Ilis funeral, which took place the Sunday following, was conducted by Dr. MeMasters of St. Paul, at- tended by nearly all the masonic bodies in the state. Dr. Ames was an enthusiastic worker in the cause of masonry. Many lodges were organ- ized and instructed by him ; he was the first grand master and organized the first grand lodge in the state. He was a member of the Episcopal
church. His marriage with Martha A. Pratt, oc- curred at Geneva, Ohio, in 1836. By this mion they had seven sons, five of whom with their mother, survive him.
Eli B. Ames was born in Colchester, Vermont, August 3d, 1820. In 1832, moved to Ohio, and in 1836 lo Boone county, Illinois, where he lived until 1841, then went to Ottawa and was admitted to the bar in 1842, when he moved to Ilennepin, Putnam county, Illinois, where he was postmaster from 1844 to 1848. Probate judge from 1848 to 1850. Member of the state legislature in 1851 and 1852. Governor Madison's private secretary for two years. In 1855, appointed consul to Hamburg, and acted as such until the spring of 1857. Dur- ing that spring he went to Washington, to arrange a postal treaty between that country and the United States, for the general exchange of Ger- man mail throngh Hamburg. He succeeded in the undertaking, and also in reducing the rate of postage from thirty to ten cents. He showed such ability in the office as consul, that the con- snlate was held open for his return a year, which he did not do, but came 10 Minneapolis in June, 1857, and located, opening a general insurance business, which he has followed to the present time. Ile was secretary of the state senate from 1861 to 1861, and elected mayor of Minneapolis in 1870 and 1871. Married Miss Delia A. Payne, in St. Louis, Missouri, May 31st, 1854. They have had three children, all living, Addie II., Alice D. and Agnes L.
Ezra B. Ames, was born at Garden Prairie, Illinois, August 261h, 1837. Is a son of Dr. A. E. Ames, who made the first kiln of brick in Chicago, and was one of the early settlers of that region. Mr. Ames moved with his parents, in the spring of 1852, to Minneapolis, attended the first school in this city, taught by Mary A. Scho- field; only six pupils attended, himself and two brothers, two brothers of the MeLeod family and Emma Tuttle, in a log house near where the Washburn mill now stands; also attended the first courts held in the old government mill. and first religious services, at which the Rev. Mr. Pond officiated. In 1851, he engaged as clerk with Tuft, Reynolds and Whittemore in the mercantile business, remained until 1856, when he opened a general store at Dayton and continued until 1860. Then engaged in milling at Rockford, Wright
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county, until 1802. when he enlisted in First Minnesota Cavalry. served his term of one year. and was honorably discharged. On his return. opened in company with Mr. Hopper. a meat market. on the corner of Washington and Nicol- h.1 Avenues, which business he followed until 1571. after which he engaged in the commis- sion business, and latterly has given his atten- tion to his own real estate and tenement business. Was married at Minneapolis, January 1st. 186.1. to Mary C. Hopper, one of the early comers to this city. They have had four children. two How living: Edgar C. and Frederick. A.
Albert Almzo Ames was born at Garden Prai- rie. Boone county. Illinois, January 1stb. 1812. Al ten years of age he moved with his parents to Minneapolis, graduated from the high school at sixteen, and at oner commenced the study of medicine with his father. Graduated at the Rush Medical College of Chicago, February 5th. 1862. Married. April 21st. 1862. to Miss Sarah. daughter of Capt. Richard Strom, of Minneapolis. I August. 1962. Dr. Ames, in company with others. raised Company B of 9th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and engaged in the service on the fron- tier. participating in all the battles of his regi- ment against the Indians. In the fall of 1863. accompanied his regiment south. and was in active service until the close of the war. His experi- ener in surgery. gained during his time of service. was of great value to him. In July, 1861. he was commissioned surgeon, and served in that capacity until mustered out. August 15th, 1565. Returned to Minneapolis, and engaged in the practice of his profession with his father. In November, 1546, he was elected to the state ligis- lature from Hennepin county. In ists, went to Califorma, and engaged in the newspaper busi- hess until 1571. when he returned to Minneapolis, where he has since remained. After the death of Is father, in September, 1871. he took his prae- tier, and has continued it since. Has held ses- oral offices of prominence, and was elected mayor of Mineapolis in 1576. Isa member of the Ma- some fraternity, Odd Fellows, Druids, and Knights of Pythias. Has three children living : Charlie C., Ellie F., and Frankie [.
Herman Abel, was born in Germany in 1825. Learned the drying and scouring homens in his native country, and followed it for thirty-one
years in Germany and the I'nited States. He has been engaged in Minneapolis since 1878. and is at present. located at No. 304 Hennepin Avenue. Married Rosina Flad. June. 1861. They have two children. Ama C. and George .I.
A. M. Alden, was born in Cortland county, New York. October 24th. 1838. At the age of twelve. moved with parents to Mellenry county. Illinois. In 1555. eame to Minnesota and settled in Fillmore county. and engaged in farming there and in Dodge county until 1863. Thence to Olmsted county, engaged in the dry goods busi- ness until 1866, then to Fillmore county again, engaging in a general merchandise business until 1572, when he moved to Minneapolis and en- gaged in the grocery and crockery trade until 1550. when he retired for the purpose of looking after his property. Married in 1860, 10 Maria Shedd. of New Hampshire. They have five chil- dren. Elizabeth E., Wm. A .. Jennie M., Bertha F .. Edwin M. His wife died in 1871. Married for second wife. Mrs. 11. E. Pardee. of Elgin, Illinois. They have had four children, two now living: Lyman S. and Harriet M.
7. O. Allen. born in Washington county, Maine, June 7th, 1859. Came to Minneapolis, in July. 1M78. engaging in several different 'branches of business until August. 1880, when he bought an interest in the meat market located at 717 Wash- ington Avenue south: firm name. Barber and Com- pany.
.J. C. Allworth. Proprietor of the Allworth House, located at 1]> Second street south. It is a two-story building with thirteen rooms, with the otlire. bar. dining-room and kitchen on the first floor, and the parlor on the second floor.
James M. Allan was born in Montreal, Canada, February 11th, 1513. In 1857. moved with his parents to U'pper Canada. In 1s60 moved. and lived at Fort Atkinson. lowa, one year, then to Derorah and learned the blacksmith trade. En- listed. in 1963. in the Forty-sixth lowa Infantry, and went to Tennessee, and was discharged at Davenport. September 23d, 1868. In 1872 went to Montana and engaged in mining and pros- preting. Moved the same year to Minneapohs and worked six years for R. B. Langdon & Com- pany. Was appointed on the police force in March. 1579, which position he has since held. Married November 11th, 1865, to Mary E. Mead-
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ow. They have had three children; one now liv- ing -- Leon L.
Andrew Anderson was born in Norway, Jan- uary 22d, 1845. Came to the United States in 1866, and settled in lowa, where he worked on a farm for two years. Moved to Hastings, Min- nesota, in 1868, and worked three years on a farm and in a saw mill. Came to Minneapolis in 1871, and opened a saloon, which he continued for one year, then worked at coopering three years, and is now located at No. 1225, Fifth street south, in saloon business. Married Miss Clara Ander- son; they have one child, Louisa.
C. II. Anderson, born in Sweden. Moved to the United States and settled in Minneapolis in 1872, where he worked for six months in a meat market, then engaged for the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Company until 1877, when he made a trip to his old home in Sweden, remain- ing there for nine months, when he returned to Minneapolis and engaged in the clothing business until the spring of 1880, when he engaged in the wood trade on the corner of Washington Avenue and Sixth Avenue south.
C. P. Anderson, born in Sweden, in 1836. Came to America in 1866, and worked in Chicago four months, thence to Red Wing, Minnesota, work- ing six months ; then to Wisconsin, working at his trade, carpentering, for two years, thence to Lake City, keeping boarding house and saloon five months; then to Burlington, lowa, working at his trade for two years, thenee to New Ulm, Minnesota, in 1872, for a short time, and to Min- neapolis, working at his trade until 1878, when he established his present business at 1421. Washington Avenue South.
W. P. Ankeny, deceased, was born at Somer- set, Pennsylvania, October 4th, 1821, died at Minneapolis, December 20th, 1877. In early life he was the publisher of a newspaper in his native town, also in mereantite business, and holding the position of postmaster. He went to Califor- nia during the excitement attending the opening of that state, and engaged successfully in the stock business. On his return east he engaged in running a steam tannery. In 1857 Mr. An- keny came to Minneapolis, and from that time until he was confined to his room by illness, was closely identified with the material growth, and politieal interests of this city. Ile built a saw
mill at the Falls in company with a Mr. Clement and Mr. Robinson of this city. They continued to do a lucrative business until 1872, when he was joined in the tumbering business by his brother, A. T. Ankeny. He built the Galaxy mill, in 1871, which was burned and rebuilt, and went down in the explosion of 1878. He served as councilman for the sixth ward, and in the fall of 1861, was elected senator for the 27th district. Ile was largely interested in the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad, and the building of the Minneapolis Harvester Works. Was mainly in- strumental in starting the first Building and Loan Association in the city, and was at one time its president. The many enterprises he was en- gaged in furnished at all times employment for a large number of men. His son, W. S. Ankeny, now ocenpies a responsible position at the Gal- axy mill.
A. T. Ankeny was born at Somerset, Pennsyl- vania, December 27th, 1837. Received his edu- cation at Hiram, Ohio, and at Jefferson College, Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania. Studied law with John D. Ruddy, at Somerset, and completed his studies in the office of Hon. J. S. Black, Attorney General of the United States, at Washington, D. C. He was admitted to the bar April Ist, 1861. In February, 1862, on the accession of Hon. E. M. Stanton to the War Department, was appoint- ed by him to a position in the Quartermaster General's office, and heid the same until the close of the war. He then resumed the practice of law at Somerset, and for a time was connected with one of the banks at that place. Came to Minne- apolis in the spring of 1872, and became associ- ated with his brother. W. P. Ankeny, in the man- ufacture of lumber. In 1874, the firm built the Galaxy flouring mitt. Continued in the lumber business until 1877, at that time resuming the practice of law, which he has since continued successfully. Mr. Ankeny was married at Wheeling, West Virginia, May 2d, 1861, to Miss Martha V. Moore, daughter of John Moore, long identilied with the interests of Wheeling. They are the parents of five children : Florence, Rob- bie, Neltie. Mattie, and Sallie. Residence on Western Avenue, on the bluffs outside of the city limits, where he owns forty acres of land, portions of it being very desirable residence prop- erty.
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John F. Appleby born at Whitesborongh, Onei- da county. New York. When five years of age came with his parents to Wisconsin, and was reared on a farm. Enlisted in 1862 in the Twen- ty-third Wisconsin regiment, and served until honorably discharged July 1th. 1565, at Mobile. Alabama. During his term of service he invent- ed the repeating magazine tire-arm. while at the siege of Vicksburg. which he sold to Thomas W. Lane of Boston, Massachusetts. After his re- turn home he engaged in farming until 1568. dur- ing which time he completed the " Appleby Twine- binder." patent issued in 1969, and has since then received patents on several different binders: also patents on self-rakes and reapers, the latter known as the " Appleby Reaper." Came to Minneapolis in March. 1880, and arranged with the Minneapo- lis Harvester Works to manufacture his twine- binders, engaging with the company as mechanical superintendent of their works. He completed his binder at Beloit. Wisconsin, where they are still manufactured. They are also manufactured at Plano. Ilinois. Excelsior Works, Miamisburg, Ohio, and at Whitewater. Wisconsin. Mr. Ap- pleby was married at Mazo Manie. Wisconsin, in 1517. to Miss A. D. Spink. They have three children. Ruby G .. J. Percy and John Roy.
A. R. Archibald. Principal and proprietor of Archibald's Business Academy. A native of New England. Graduated at Dartmouth college. Now Hampshire, and came West to take charge of the Stevens Seminary. Glencoe, Minnesota, filling the position acceptably until the fall of 1876, when he became commandant of the Minneapolis Mili- tary Academy. In the fall of 1877, opened the present institution to meet the wants of young prende coming into the city, whose education was limited. At first the outlook for success was poor, but at the close of the year twenty names were enrolled. Since then. the business has de- veloped in spite of opposition. and at present the rollment numbers sixty names with a prospect of twenty more dining the year. Young men and women from the country and city who have not the time for a full course. here find just what is needed to prepare them for the practical pur- suite of life.
solon Armstrong was born at Sutton. New Hampshire, May 15th. 1-31. Attended the Wes- lyant niversity at Middletown. Connecticut, four
years, then read law with George and Foster, Concord. New Hampshire, until 1857, when he came to St. Anthony and continued his studies with Lawrence and Lochren, until the fall of 1557: admitted to the bar the same year, also elected justice of the peace. Held the otlice till 1861. when he entered the government service in in the quartermaster's department one year. mak- ing a trip across the plains with Col. Thomas's expedition. He then went into the office of Todd, Gordon and Co., till 1870, when he was appointed by the city council, city justice and clerk. which offices he held until the unity of the two cities. when the office was abolished. He called a meet- ing of the first council for the union of the two cities. lle then entered the Zenith flouring mill office as book-keeper, till 1877, then purchased the old City Mill, after which Mr. M. B. Rollins be- came associated and they continued till the spring of 1578. In company with Mr. C. Noble bought the grocery interest of O. T. Swett and is at present located in Masonic block, University Avenue East Division. Mr. Armstrong was a member of the city council from 1873 to 1578 and president the last two years. Was married in Minneapolis February. 1574. to Mrs. Sarah B. Redfield, who died April 14th, 1879. Has three children living, Bessie P., Solon and Joseph.
J. Il. Arnell was born in Orange county, Now York, February 20th, 1836. Came to Minneapo- lis May Joth. 1857. and worked at his trade, har- ness-making. for William Murphy. In 1858. went into Imsiness for himself. as one of the pioneers in the harness business. At that time there were but two other shops in Minneapolis, His first partner was JJohn Conover, who sold ont in 1860, leaving him alone. In 1862, he enlisted in the Second Minnesota Battery, serving nearly three years. Was discharged from the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee. Returning to Minneapo- lis, he resumed his old business. August, 1874, he joined in partnership with L. Christlieb, and has continued business with him since. Was married to Francis Pret, of Minneapolis, Septem- ber 23d. 1571. They have two children : Paul B. and Mabel.
B. Aronson, born in Sweden, December 1st, IS15. Was raised on a farm until twenty-one years of age, when he learned the trade of mason. which he has followed constantly since. Came to
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America in 1867, and located in Minnesota, and commenced work for the Sioux City Railroad, building bridge foundations. Worked in Scott county one season, and came to Minneapolis in 1872. Worked for George MeMullen in 1872, working for himself alone until the firm of l'at- terson and Aronson was established, in 1877. They now employ from twenty to thirty men.
John Arnoldy was born in New Ulm, Brown county, Minnesota, September 4th, 1860, where he was brought up to the harness-making trade, and worked until 1877, when he eame to Minne- apolis, and worked for leading firms in the city until he formed a partnership with Andrew Keim in 1880, and located at 120 Plymouth Avenue.
Peter Arnoldy, born in Germany, March Ist, 1849, and raised on a farm. Came to America in March, 1872, stopping a short time in Chicago and New Ulm, and reached Minneapolis in No- vember, 1872. Is a cabinet-maker by trade, and by his industry and skill has built up quite a large business at his present place, 1503 Washington Avenue south. Was married in 1875, to Luey Breyen, of Germany. They have two children : Herman J. and John M.
K. Aslesen was born in Norway, December 6th, 1853. Came to America with his parents who settled in Houston county, Minnesota, in 1857. where he remained until 1867, when he moved to Brownsville. Soon after, moved to Lansing, Iowa, where he worked as clerk in a grocery for six years. Thence to New Albin, engaging in general mercantile business until March, 1879. when he moved to Minneapolis and became one of the firm of Aslesen Bros. in a general grocery trade at 511 Washington Avenue sonth. In April, ISSO, he bought his brother's interest in the concern and has since continued alone.
F. A. Atwater was born in Burlington, Ver- mont, in 1830, where he conducted a hotel for several years. Moved to Illinois in 1857, and in 1873 to Delano, Minnesota. where he engaged in the elothing business. September Ist, ISSO, he bought the Clark House, located corner Fourth street and Hennepin Avenne, 100x118 feet, four stories high, eighty rooms. Office, dining-room, billiard hall. bar and mereantile sample rooms on the ground floor. Reception room and parlors on second floor, A conveniently arranged and well conducted house. Mr. Atwater married Miss
Naomi N. Bradley, June 16th, 1856. They have four children-Stella C., Fanny, Edward and Hubbard.
Ezra II. Austin, born at Hogansburgh, New York, April 4th, 1844. At the age of twelve went to work in the Howland mills at Wadding- ton. New York, where he remained until 1860, when he went to Williamsburgh, New York, and run a mill. August 11th, 1861, enlisted in the One hundred and seeond New York Volunteers, and served with the regiment through the war; mustered out June, 1865, came to Winona, Minnesota, in 1867, and run the "Glen mills" for two years; moved to Wasioja, in the "Star mills" two years; eame to Minneapo- lis in 1870, was with the Washburn A mill eigh- teen months, the Pillsbury twelve months, and in Wisconsin six months; went into the Palisade inill in 1873, and has been there since. Married Miss Mary Fleener, March 4th, 1870. They have one child living, Etta II.
E. C. Babb was born in Westbrook, Maine, February, 1834, where he followed lumbering until 1857, then moved to Berlin Falls, New Hampshire, and continued the humber business until 1862, when he enlisted in the Ninth New Hampshire Volunteers; served as non-commis- sioned officer three months, was promoted Second Lieutenant. In 1863, was promoted First Lieu- tenant, and Captain in 1861; was honorably discharged June, 1865; speculated in oil in Canada two years; came to Minneapolis in 1868, and engaged in lumbering until the fall of 1875; since then has been in the ice business; proprio- tor of the Minneapolis Tee Company. until the formation of the Cedar Lake lee Company in 1878. Was married at Berlin Falls, New Hampshire, August, 1862, to Miss L. Chandler, of that place.
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