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his class-room duties, that he might give his at- lention to the duties of the natural history sur- Vey of the state. In .hme following he was em- Joyed for one year with the duties indicated by the title of assistant state geologist. and later. the same year, was appointed professor of geology. mineralogy and biology, which position he has since held.
.J. C. Haller. pastor of the Evangelical Mission, was born in New York. in 155%, moved to Michi- gan in 1564. and was converted at twelve. He attended district school until fourteen years of age. then took a clerkship in a mercantile house for a few months: it not being congenial to his tastes, left it and fitted for college in the high school. At sixteen entered the North-western college, at Napierville, Ilinois, and graduated in three years. Came to Minnesota in 1877, taught school seven months, in Stearns county, and in Iss joined the Minnesota conference and was stationed on the Dakota circuit, twenty-five miles south of St. Paul. laboring jointly with the Rev. Mr. Manthey. In the spring of 1879 stationed at the Minneapolis Mission, when fail- ing health almost compelled him to abandon the ministry. but feeling a stronger obligation to his Master than to himself. he persevered until health returned.
Lorentz Halling. a native of Sweden, was born in 1-39. He came to the I'nited States in 1867. residing in New York one year where he was em- played as tailor. After visiting cities in Wis- consin and Michigan, he located at Winona. Min- nesota, where he remamed two and one-half years. In 1971. be removed to Minneapolis. where he opened a saloon and has since resided. Mr. Halling married Julia Danielson, in 1570. Their children are Hjahnar. Neilie. JJessie, and
William S. Hall. a native of England. was born in January. 1-11. He came to America, in September 19. final locating at Philadelphia. and remaining there until 1871. when he returned to England. In 1973 be returned to America and removed to Hudson. Wisconsin, where he was in the employ of the West Wisconsin rail- toad mmtil 1576; he then came to Minneapolis. and entered his present Imsiness, that of ma- clubist. His marriage with Miss Alice Singleton was solemnized at Bury, England. in 186%.
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Their children are: Sarah A., John Wm., and Susan.
llobart O. Hamlin, son of Oliver Hamlin, was born at Salem. Wayne county. Pennsylvania, June 29th. 1832. Mr. Hamlin moved to St. An- thony. Minnesota Territory, in 1854. and has since resided at the Falls. In the fall of 1856, he engaged in the mercantile business with Al- pheus Rowell, and in common with many others during the trying period of 1857, he met with severe financial reverses. In that year he was elected the first auditor of Hennepin county, but soon resigned his position and, in 1861, was elected clerk of the district court, which office he filled four years. In 1877. he formed a partner- ship with Zeiora E. Brown, and they have since been successfully engaged in the real estate. loan and insurance business. Mr. Hamlin's and Miss Anna Roeke's nuptials were celebrated. Septem- her 28th. 1862. Their children are: Grant G., Oliver C .. George B., Ernest T. Kate and Ho- bart O.
Henry Hamm, a native of Germany, was born in 1846. le came to the United States. in 1873, locating in Philadelphia, and very soon enlisted in the Ninety-eighth Pennsylvania Volunteers, in which he served eight months. He returned to Philadelphia, where he engaged in blacksmithing until 1867. Ile established his saloon business in Minneapolis in 1879. He was married to Lizzie Freideger in 1872. and have three children, Annie, Maggie and Lillie.
William Hammond was born in Oakfield, Wis- consin, May 220, 1817. He came to Mineapolis in 1870 and worked af lumbering ten years. In July, 1880, he established a saloon business at 21 Nicollet Avenue.
C. J. Hamstrom was born May 16th. 1843. in Sweden. He learned the trade of shoe-maker at an early age, and continued in that avocation until 1865. when he came to the I'nited States, proceeding directly to Minnesota. Four years he was engaged in the pursuit of his trade in differ- ent parts of the state, thence came to Minneapo- lis. In 1871. he opened an establishment and has since been very successful in the manufacture of boots and shoes. Mr. Hamnstrom was married in 1866 to Miss Barbara Larsom, of Sweden. They have four children, Preston, David. Lydia and Elizabeth.
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Richard Hankinson was born at Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1842. He lived on a farm until 1861, when he enlisted in Company D, Eighth Michigan Volunteer Infantry. He was wounded at Wilmington Island in 1862, and was discharged in 1863, on account of his wounds. He re-enlisted in the Thirteenth Michigan Light Artillery and served till the close of the war. He came to Minneapolis in 1865 and entered the service of the North-western Telegraph company, and has since been in their employ. Ile was line builder and repairer four years; for three years was superin- tendent of construction, and since has been as- sistant general superintendent. He organized the North-western Telephone Exchange company in 1878, and was elected general manager, serving as such until March 1880.
Samuel F. Ilance, physician and surgeon, was born at Macedon, Wayne county, New York, July 1st, 1825. He was educated at Canandaigua, New York, also at Wesleyan University of Lima. Ile studied and graduated as M. D. at the Albany Medical College, and has been in continuons practice since. In 1862, he entered the army as surgeon of the Eighty-ninth Illinois Infantry, and was successively promoted brigade surgeon, and division medical director, in General MeCook's corps. On account of ill-health, he served only two years. le located at Minneapolis, in 1872, and has practiced here since. Dr. Hance is a member of the State Medical Society of Minne- sota. De and Miss Sarah Wright were united in matrimony, in 1855. They have one child, Eliz- abeth.
George A. Hanson was born at Southbridge, Worcester county, Massachusetts. in 1842. He received an academie education and a course in Thompson, Connecticut, College. In 1861, he enlisted in Company HI, Fifty-first Massachusetts nine-months' volunteers, and was discharged at the expiration of the time. After his discharge he engaged in the mercantile business until com- ing to Minneapolis, in 1875. The next year he was employed as general agent of the Norristown agricultural works until 1878, when he entered the Minneapolis Harvester works, as general su- perintendent, where he has since remained. Mr. Ilanson's marriage with Miss Carrie Lewis oe- eurred at Southbridge, August, 1861. Their children now living are George, Frank and Edgar.
J. D. Hanson was born October 30th, 1826, at St. Stevens, Charlotte county, New Brunswick. At nine years of age he apprenticed as a black- smith, and has since engaged in the business. IIe came to Minneapolis in 1877, and two years later built the shop he now occupies. Having formed a partnership with his son, the firm is now known as J. D. Hanson and Son. He was married June 13th, 1848, to Miss Susan Tourtil- loft who bore him four sons and three daughters.
J. W. Hargraves was born in New York, and at an early age moved with his parents fo Wiscon- sin. At the age of twelve he removed to Deco- rah, lowa, and while there acquired a knowledge of milling. In 1877, he removed to Lanesboro, where he remained three years; he then came to Minneapolis. Mr. Ilargraves was married in 1878, to Miss Augusta Jordan, who bore him one child, James C.
Ariel C. Harris, attorney at law, was born at Toledo, Ohio, November 30th, 1855. Ile was ed- ucated in the Toledo high school and University of California. He read law in the law depart- ment of Michigan University in the class of 1876. After practicing in Detroit, Michigan, for a time he removed to Texas, in 1877, thence to this city in the summer of 1879. Mr. Harris was mana- ger of the Saturday Evening Spectator one year, when he opened his law office and has since prac- ticed his profession.
S. A. Harris, cashier of the North-western Na- tional Bank, first came to this city in 1868. From 1870 until April, 1880, he held positions in the different banking institutions in the city. At the latter date he was elected to his present posi- tion.
H. G. Harrison was born at Belleville, St. Clair county, Illinois, April, 1822. He remained at his native place until 1859, when he came io Minneapolis and engaged in humbering, and or- ganized the firm of J. Dean and Company. When the Security Bank was established, Mr. Harrison became its vice-president, which office he has since held. He was the second person who en- gaged in the wholesale grocery business in this city: he opened with a partner, B. S. Bull. in 1863. After a period of eight years a new part- nership was formed with George R. Newell, which was dissolved in 1879. Mr. Harrison was mar- ried in 1847, to Miss Irene A. Robinson, who died
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in 1876. Their children are Edwin. George. Lewis. Hugh and Perry. Mr. Harrison remar- ried to Miss Lizzie Hunt. who bore him one child. James G.
Thomas A. Harrison was born in St. Clair county, Illinois. December Isth, 1811. He lived on a farm until sixteen years of age, when he moved with his father to Belleville, Illinois, and worked in a flour mill which his father had pur- chased. In 1560. Mr. Harrison removed to Min- neapolis to join his two brothers who had pre- ceded him. Two years later he entered into partnership with his brothers, and J. Dean, form- ing the well-known firm of J. Dean and Company. and carried on an extensive Inumber trade. When the Security Bank came into existence. Mr. Harrison was elected its president. which high trust he still retains. His marriage with Miss Rebecca Green was solemnized in Novem- ber. 1$10. Four children were born to them.
Philip Hartmann, a native of Germany, was born in 1516. He came to the United States in 1451. locating in Scott county, Minnesota. Ten years later he removed to Minneapolis, where he was employed in Morrison Brothers saw-mills, until 1871. when he opened a saloon, hilliard-hall and summer gardens, at his present location. Mr. Hartmann married Katie Pauly. in 1872, who Bore him the children. Those living are: Adolph. Philip and Annie.
Charles C. Hashow. a native of France, was horn in 1813. He became familiar with the ma- chinist's trade. in his native country. In 1862, he came to America and superintended several copper mines on Lake Superior. He invested largely in mining stock, but in the financial panie after the war, be lost heavily and was left desti- inte. He walked from La Belle to Houghton. siMy night miles, then went by boat to Green Bay. thener to Chicago, where he found employ- ment, which was furnished him by the North- westem Manufacturing Company. In 1865, he came to Minneapolis, and was engaged as fore- man in the Minneapolis Forn- Works ten years. then lu gan business for himself once more. Mr. Hashow married Miss Mary Crickler, in 1866. Their children are: Charles and Louise.
W. I. Hastings was born in Elmira, Chemung county. New York. He came west with his parents who located at Red Wing, Minnesota.
llere he remained and was engaged six years in the flouring mills. After pursuing his trade. in the states of Michigan and Wisconsin, he re- turned to Minnesota and was employed in the Galaxy mills of this city, as stone dresser. Ile was married May 30th. 1871. to Miss Bessie Ken- dall. They are parents of one child, Berniee.
Henry Hauschild, a native of Germany, was born in Is48. He came to America in 1867, and lived two years in southern Minnesota, when he removed to this city. In the spring of 1880, he became proprietor of the present sample room and billiard hall. Mr. Hauschild and Miss Jennie Stremel were married in 1872. They have two children. Oscar and John.
Jacob Danser was born in Germany in 1829. lle came to the United States in 1853, locating first in Wisconsin ; during the same year he went to California. where he remained three years. when he came to Minneapolis and at once opened a grocery store. le is one of the oldest grocers in the city, Mr. Hauser was married in 1857, to Catherine Holloran, a native of Ireland. Their children are Catherine, Johanna and John.
J. F. Hause was born at Tyrone, Schuyler county. New York, July 12th 1850. He came to Minneapolis in 1870, and after working three years for Mr. Heffelfinger became his partner in the boot and shoe trade. Two years later he opened a shoe store and in 1875, sold a share to Mr. Davis; this firm continued until April. 1880. when Mr. Davis sold and was succeeded by Mr. Chesmit. The firm is now known as Hause and Chesnut.
E. P. Hawthone, retired, was born at Hunting- ton, New York, in 1842. He came to St. Paul in 1861. and immediately opened a farm of 160 acres in Richfield, Hennepin county. He, however, still resided in St. Paul, remaining there until 1866, when he removed and located on his farm. There he remained ten years at the expiration of which. lie removed with his family to Minneapolis and rented the farm, which he still owns. Mr. Haw- thorne and Miss Rebecca Giles were married in 1866. Their children are Meredith, Harry and William.
W. P. Hawthorne was born in Westchester county. New York, in 1537. He located in Henry county, Illinois, in 1559, where he engaged in farming two years. In 1862, he enlisted in the
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Nineteenth Illinois volunteers and served three years. He participated in some of the most noted engagements. After his discharge in 1865, he came to Minnesota, locating on a farm in Rich- field, where he remained thirteen years. He then removed to Minneapolis and entered the flouring mill business and built the Trades mill in com- pany with his brother, D. M. Hawthorne, in 1879. Mr. Hawthorne's marriage to Miss Ellen Shark took place in 1865. Their children are Nor- man and Ellen.
John Hayes, born in June, 1819, is a de- seendant of William Ilayes and Julia Ryan, of Ireland. He came to America in 1847, remain- ing a short time in New York, then came to St. Anthony, in 1856. Mr. Hayes was one of the early settlers. and was obliged to endure the hardships of pioneer life. He pursued his avoca- tion, that of a carpenter until May. 1861, when he engaged in the grocery business in which he has since continued. Mr. llayes was married in Chicago, July Sth. 1855. to Miss Margaret Hardy. They have eight children, all of whom are living at home except two daughters, who are at the convent in St. Paul.
M. P. Hayes was born at Limerick, Maine. in 1829. Ile went to Brighton, Massachusetts, where he was employed as salesman in a meat market, remaining about seven years. In the fall of 1854. he came to St. Anthony and opened a meat market which he kept until 1865, when in company with Il. M. Martin, he established the old St. Anthony Iron Works. In 1876, they took another partner, C. R. Bushnell, and continued business until 1879, when their works were des- troyed by fire. In 1876, Mr. Hayes in company with T. F. Andrews built the block occupied by N. B. Harwood and company. Three years later they built four elevators. Mr. Hayes was mar- ried at Limerick, Maine, in 1855, to Miss Eliza- beth Stimson. Their children are Ellen E., Car- rie .A., Emma and Frank M.
George Hayford was born at Farmersville, Cat- araugus county. New York, in 1843. He came to this city in 1865, and was employed by Judd and Brackett in the Washburn B mill, since which time he has been engaged in the different mills of the city. occupying the position of head miller. grinder, and stone-dresser. Mr. Hayford was married to Miss Ardilla Stillman from his
old home in New York, in 1864. They have one ehild.
O. F. Haynes was born November 7th, 1845, at Wilmington, Vermont. He learned the trade of blacksmith. and since his locating in Minneapolis, has been engaged in the pursuit of his avocation. Ile was married November 12th, 1865. to Angie E. Bowen, born at Jamaica, Vermont. in 1848. They have two children. Lillian A., and Fred- die E.
Lambert Hays, a native of Germany, was born December 25th, 1841. He came to Albany, New York with his parents, where they lived three years. After living five years in Wisconsin, he removed to St. Anthony, where he engaged in the bakery business in which he continued until 1871. Hle then opened his First and Last Chance sample room at his present location. lle has also been a member of the eity fire department sev- eral years. Mr. Hays was married in 1864. Their children are, Katie, Theodore, Lambert, Lizzie, Joseph, Mary, and Albert.
James 11. Hazer was born at Albany, New York, in 1838. At the age of sixteen he acquired a knowledge of engineering at Troy, New York, where he remained until 1857, when he went to Hartford, Connecticut. In 1862 he enlisted in the First Connecticut Cavalry, and was with the army of the Potomac until 1865, when he was discharged. In 1874 he removed to Minneapolis. and took charge of the Monitor Plow Works en- gine four years ; then of the Nicollet House engine until November, 1879, since which time he has had control of the Corliss engine at elevator "A." Mr. Hazer was married to Miss Annie Travis, of Madelia, Minnesota, in 1865. Their children are Frank and Clarence.
Fred Heckrich, born in 1843, is a native of Germany. He came to this eity in 1867. and for six years was engaged as a painter. Since that time he has been the proprietor of his present restaurant and sample room. For several years he has been a member of the fire department. Mr. Heckrich was married in 1869, to Caroline Figge, who bore him three children : Freddie, Charles. and Mattie.
Edwin Hedderly, deceased, one of the earliest pioneers, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1811. He was engaged in mercantile pursuits in his native place until 1846, when he located in
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Indianapolis. Indiana, and was connected with the business interests of that place. In 1849 he came to St. Anthony, which at that time, like St. Paul, was only an Indian trading post. In 1851 he took a claim of one hundred and sixty acres in what is now known as West Minneapolis. He was connected with the various committees ap- pointed for the purpose of naming and laying out the streets and boundaries of this city. His first business experience here was in the firm of Hled- derly and Chambers, grocers : next as Hedderly and Roach, hardware dealers: then as Hedderly and Vroman, and last as E. Hedderly, druggist. in which business he continued until his death in June, Isso. He was prominently connected with the interests of this locality for thirty-one years. He was married to Mary J. Kennard, of Philadelphia. Their living children are : Ange- line E., Emma. Theresa J .. George W., Edwin P .. Charlotte C .. Thomas L .. Alfred 11., Daniel G .. and losie .1.
D. G. Hedderly, son of one of the earliest pio- beers of this region, was born in Minneapolis. March With. 1556, where he has always lived. After receiving his education, Mr. Hedderly was employed by the Trades Manufacturing Company as harness maker. until he became familiar with the trade; afterward, by George Calladine. In 1575 be opened a grocery store. and has since been having a fine trade. Mr. Hedderly's mar- riage with Lillian A. Foster was solemnized in . continued in the same line of business. Ile is 1577. They have one daughter: Zetta V.
T. L. Hedderly was born in this city, April 20. 1552. and was a son of the old pioneer, Edwin Hedderly. and is one of the first white boys born in this locality. Mr. Hedderly received his ed- neation in Minneapolis, and studied dentistry with Doctor Bowman, which profession he has practiced six years. He was married in 1875. to Miss Jessie Metiregor, of Black River Falls. Wisconsin. Their children are: Duncan. Roy and Edwin.
N. M. Hedstrom, born in 1813, is a native of sweden. He emigrated to America, in 1869, Bong a miller. he has been in the employ of the fırın of Crocker, Fisk and Company. occupying the position of shipper in the Minneapolis mill for ten years. Mr. Hedstrom was married in 1473, to Miss Ellen Nelson, who bore him two children: Emily and Charles.
C. B. Ileffelfinger was born in Cumberland county. Pennsylvania. January 13th. 1834. He came to Minneapolis, in 1857. where he engaged in various pursuits until 1861, when he responded to the first call for volunteers, by enlisting in the First Minnesota Infantry. Company D. He was promoted. for gallant conduct, to the office of second lieutenant. first lieutenant and captain successively. In 1864 he was mustered out. but in 1865 he was tendered the commission of ma- jor of the First Minnesota Artillery, by Governor Miller, which he accepted and served as such until mustered out in October. 1865, at Fort Snelling. Mr. Heffelfinger engaged in the boot and shoe business, in 1866. with Mr. Walker. under the name of Walker and Heffelfinger. Four years later he bought Mr. Walker's interest. and in 1873, in company with others. he organ- ized the North Star Boot and Shoe Company, and has been its manager since its organization. Mr. Heffeltinger was married, in 1863, to Mary E. Totton. Their children are: Alfred. William, Frank, Mary, Fannie Charles and Annie.
(. A. II-ffelfinger was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania. March 8th, 1850. Ile first located permanently in Minneapolis, in 1866, en- gaging with the firm of Walker and Hetfeltinger, boot and shoe dealers, one of the firm. Major Hetfelfinger, being his brother. He succeeded the firm. in 1874. as sole proprietor and has sinee also a partner in the firm of Heffelfinger and Kingman, of Red Wing, Minnesota. He was married in August, 1879, to Carrie B. King, daughter of W. S. King. of this city.
Frank Hefti was born in Switzerland. JJune 16th. Is11. He was educated in his native coun- try, in the universities of Zurich and Muenchen; he studied medicine five years at these universi- ties, and graduated at "Kanton Glarus," Switz- erland, with degree of "M. D.," in ISSS. Dortor Ilefti came to the United States in 1871, locating in Wisconsin, where he remained two years. Ile then located in Minneapolis, where he has been in continuons practice. Doctor Hefti was married in 1871, to Anna Blumer, of Switzerland. Their children are Barbara and Katie,
1. Hefty, a native of Switzerland, was horn April 2sth, 1533. He came to the United States in 1853 and located in Hlinois. After a few years
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he removed to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where he remained until 1868; then removed to Minneapo- lis, and in 1869 opened a grocery store in which he has since continued. He was married in Switzerland, in 1860, to Barbara Colby. They have eight children: Emma. Ella, Andrew, Fred, Julia, Nick, Frank and George.
W. II. Helfrich was born in Lehigh county, Pennsylvania, March 21st, 1848. He remained with his parents until 1864, when he removed to Logansport, Indiana, and engaged in milling, continuing there five years. Ile then came to Minneapolis and secured a situation with Tom- linson and Tiffany, at the Arctic mill as second miller. IIe was engaged in the mills of the city a number of years, when he took the position of head miller in the Empire mill, January 14th, 1877, which position he still holds. Mr. Helfrich was married, May 25th, 1877. to Miss Nellie Legg who bore him one child, Mabel.
John Heinrich, of the firm of Mueller and Heinrich, was born in 1829. Ile came to Amer- ica in 1853, locating at Galena, Illinois, and en- gaged in the meat business one and one-half years. He removed to Prairie du Chien, Wiscon- sin, remaining seven years in market business and boarding house. He removed to Minneapolis in 1865, and had control of a meat market eight years. going into partnership with Mr. Mueller in the brewery in 1874. He married Minnie Bor- chert in 1858. They are parents of live children.
Frank E. Hesler, son of Alexander and Helen ITesler, was born at Galena, flinois. April 3d, 1851. In 1854. moved with his parents to Chi- cago. Illinois, where he resided until 1869, when he removed to Evanston, Illinois. He entered the Northwestern University, and in . 1872 he accepted a position as division engineer on the Prophetstown extension of the Chicago, Burling- tod and Quincy Railway. In the following year he began his journalistie career upon the repor- torial staff of the Chicago Post. December 1st. 1873, Mr. Ilesler removed to Minneapolis, as city editor of the Evening Times. With the excep- tion of about two years spent in travel, Mr. Ies- ler has been engaged in journalism for the past seven years. When the Daily Evening Journal was re-organized, he was appointed city editor, and now occupies that position. He was married to Ada V. Reid, only daughter of llon. A. M. 36
Reid, December 15th, 1874. In June, 1851, Mr. HIesler's parents with their babe. visited St. An- thony, and held Frank under the spray of the then primitive falls. A bystander at the time, re- marked, "Who knows but that some day this may be the site of a great city, and that this babe may not come here to live." The prophecy has been verified.
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