History of Houston County, Minnesota, Part 87

Author: Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge
Publication date: 1919
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Number of Pages: 1343

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a wood carver and was with the firm of Segelke & Kolhaus, of La Crosse, for 35 years. His wife Bertha was born in La Crosse, Wis., Aug. 23, 1861, and died in Denver, Colo., July 20, 1917, to which place they moved some eleven years ago, and where Mr. Schwarz is now residing.

John Holger, who is residing on a farm of 240 acres in sections 30 and 31 north, Yucatan township, which farm he developed from wild land, was born in Estherdahl, Norway, Feb. 11, 1846, son of John and Carrie Johnson. The parents, natives of the same district, never came to America, both dying in Norway. John, who was the elder of their two children, attended school in his native land. Up to 1869 he resided with his father, who was a carpenter. Then he came directly to Fillmore county, Minnesota, locating in Norway township. At that time he was unable to speak Eng- lish, but he found Norwegians in the vicinity and soon obtained work in the harvest fields binding wheat. For a year he worked on farms and then engaged in station work for the West Wisconsin Railway. From that road he went after a year to the Great Northern, for which he worked one year, and then spent two years in the employ of the Wisconsin Central. At the end of that time he married and purchased his present farm, which was unimproved, so that he had to grub out the site where his house now stands. In the period that has since elapsed he has made many notable improvements, having erected substantial and modern buildings and brought his tilled land into a high state of cultivation. The actual opera- tion of the farm is now in the hands of his sons. Mr. Holger is a stockholder in the Rushford creamery and elevator and in the Farmers' Telephone Company. He is a member of the Lutheran church at Rushford, and in poli- tics is independent. For a number of years he served on the school board. In September, 1874, Mr. Holger was united in marriage with Anna Hanson, who was born in Nonstadt, Norway, May 2, 1851, daughter of Hans and Gulbfor (Thompson) Hovelson, she being the fourth born of their five children. Of this union eight children have been born: Gena, wife of Hal- vor Anderson, of Rushford township, Fillmore county ; Hans J., who mar- ried Andrena Lunde and resides at Harmony, Minn .; Alaus M., who is operating the Rushford power plant, and who married Helga Sumby ; Richard, who is a carpenter residing at home; John Oscar, who is assisting to operate the home farm; Joseph C., who is studying at the Agricultural Department of the State University with a view to teaching agriculure; and Selmer, who is helping his brother John O. to operate the home farm. Joseph C. gave twenty-one months of his life to the service of his country. He enlisted Sept. 7, 1917, in Company F, 351st Infantry, was made a cor- poral Sept. 17, 1917; was promoted to sergeant, June 1, 1918; spent ten months in France, and was discharged June 6, 1919.

Elisha Cook, a sturdy pioneer settler in Wilmington township, now deceased, was born in Nova Scotia in 1815. Growing to manhood in that eastern province, he became, like many of his countrymen who lived on the coast, a fisherman and sailor, and during his career on the sea he visited many important ports in various parts of the world. He also married Maria Scott, who was born in Nova Scotia in 1825. At last tiring of the precarious life of a mariner, he resolved to seek his fortune on shore, and

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in 1854, with his wife and two children, Anna and Susan, he came west to Houston county, Minnesota, settling on a tract of wild land in section 16, Wilmington township. Here he began pioneer farming, building a log hut, which in after years was succeeded by a substantial frame house, and, clearing his land, in time established a comfortable home, with barns and outbuildings and all the appurtenances of a civilized homestead. His wife died in 1886, and he survived her many years, finally passing away in 1904, at the age of about 89 years, having never been sick until a short time before his death. In addition to the two daughters already mentioned, who are now deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Cook had seven children born in Wilmington town- ship, namely: Henry (first), who died young; William Henry (second) ; and Maria, all of whom are now dead; Charles and William J., farmers of Mayville township; and Warren, who is dead.

William J. Cook is one of the prosperous farmers of Mayville township, owning and operating with his brother Charles the 80-acre tract known as the Nick Engen farm, in sections 20 and 29. William J. Cook was born on the Cook homestead, in section 36, Wilmington township, Sept. 27, 1861, son of Elisha and Maria Cook, who settled here in 1854. He was reared on the home farm, attended the district schools, and was taught farming by his father. At the age of 19 he went to Nebraska, where for six years he was employed as a farm laborer. Then he returned to the home farm. In 1909 he went to California, and spent four years in operating a fruit farm. But home ties again called him back, and the year 1913 saw him again operating the home farm. In October, 1918, he sold the old homestead and purchased with his brother Charles his present place. Industrious and thrifty, he is doing a good business as a general farmer, having a good farm and equipment, and being also a stockholder in the Wilmington Creamery Company and the Caledonia Co-operative Grain & Stock Com- pany. In politics he is a Republican, while, though not a member, he helps to support the Portland Prairie M. E. church, in the faith of which he was reared.

Anton Noel, one of the earliest settlers on the site of the village of Freeburg, in Crooked Creek township, was born in the Duchy of Luxem- burg, and came to the United States. For some time he followed the occu- pation of a riverman, running one of the early steamboats on the Mis- sissippi river, and making his home at Dubuque, Iowa, where he married Mary Hilkin, who, like himself, was a native of Luxemburg. Finally, about 1867, he came with his family to Crooked Creek township, Houston county, and located on the site of Freeburg, securing 130 acres of land, and pur- chasing his residence an old log house-from Mr. Littlefoot. His only neighbors at the time were William Oxford and George Powlesland. Later Mr. Noel bought 80 acres more, included in the present village site, and engaged in farming, in time erecting good buildings. He was one of the early local officials, serving on the town board and frequently as a member of the school board. He and his family were Catholics, and before a church was built mass was often held in the Noel house. He was one of those who helped to build the church, and for a number of years served on its official board. His death took place at Freeburg when he was about 68 years old.

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His wife, who survived him, died at about the age of 88 years. They had some twelve or fourteen children, of whom ten are now living. Their respective names, so far as they have been preserved, were: Kate, Anna, Paul, Lizzie, Francis, Matt, Mary, George, Nick, Andrew and Lena. Paul is now a resident of Freeburg, and Matt of Reno, this county, while George is proprietor of the old homestead and is engaged in farming.

George Noel, proprietor of the old Noel farm at Freeburg, Crooked Creek township, was born in a frame house on the farm he now owns, April 8, 1868, son of Anton and Mary (Hilkin) Noel. His education was acquired in a frame schoolhouse which stood on the site of the present school, while his industrial training was attended to by his father, whom he helped to cultivate the home farm. At the age of 21 he began an indpendent career, leaving home and working out for various farmers in different localities, being away for three years. After his return he operated the home farm for eighteen years, and at the end of that time engaged in the mercantile business, conducting a general store for five years. He then returned to the old home farm, which contained 205 acres, and increased its area by purchasing a tract of 118 acres more, this giving him a farm of 323 acres, which he has since operated with profitable results, making various im- provements in the property. He is also a stockholder in the Freeburg State Bank. For several years he served as supervisor on the town board, and has also been a director on the school board. In October, 1918, he assisted in organizing the Equity Shipping Association, an organization which under his management is meeting with much success. Mr. Noel married Elizabeth Deufel, daughter of Lawrence Deufel, of Houston county. He and his wife are the parents of three children: Herbert, who served in the United States Army during the Great War, and Anton and Crescenta, who are living at home. The family are members of the Catholic church.

Frank Thery, a well known and prosperous citizen of Mayville town- ship, operating a farm of 240 acres, his residence lying in section 32, was born in the village of Boegen, in the Duchy of Luxemburg, Nov. 16, 1866. His parents were Henry and Susan (Romnes) Thery, the father being a shepherd. Both died in their native land. They had five children : Frank, subject of this sketch; Mary, Adelia and Barbara, who are still in Luxem- burg; and Frank H., making the second Frank in the family. Frank, the first of the name, acquired a common school education in his native land, and also a knowledge of the French language, which he speaks fluently. At the age of 21 he came to the United States, leaving Luxemburg, Feb. 8, 1888, spending fourteen days on the ocean, and arriving in Caledonia, Hous- ton county, Minn., March 4. After visiting friends previously settled in

this region, he began work as a hired hand, and was thus occupied for six years, during which time he practiced economy and saved some money. At the end of that time he married and rented the Koehl farm in this vicin- ity, operating it for six years, and afterward another farm for five years. But after being three years on the latter he bought the farm on which he now lives, in section 32, renting it out for one year, and then working it for a year in connection with his other farm, after which he moved onto it.

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At the time of his purchase it contained 160 acres, to which he has since added 80 acres more. Of the total area of 240 acres, 195 are cleared, the rest of the land being still timbered. An enterprising man, Mr. Thiery has greatly improved the estate by the erection of a barn, corn crib and gran- ary, besides other outbuildings. The barn is of modern construction and rests on a stone foundation. He does mixed farming, giving particular attention to the raising of stock, and is also a shareholder in the co-opera- tive creamery at Caledonia and the local telephone company. He is also interested in several agricultural and stock breeders' associations. Mr. Thery was married in Caledonia, Feb. 12, 1895, to Mary Esch, who was born in Houston county, Minnesota, Feb. 22, 1867, daughter of Herbert and Margaret (Lesch) Esch. The Esch family came to this locality from Luxemburg and engaged in farming here. Herbert Esch was a private in the Civil War from 1864 to 1865 and was a hard working, substantial citi- zen. He and his wife are now dead. Their children were: Elizabeth, Kate, Pater, Katherine, Mary, Elizabeth (second), Joseph and John. Kate and Katherine are now deceased, but the others are living, John being a resident of St. Paul. To Mr. and Mrs. Thery eight children have been born: Jennie, on Sept. 24, 1892; Margaret, Dec. 1, 1895; Elizabeth, April 13, 1897; Veronica, May 13, 1898; Susie, June 2, 1899; Philomenia, Aug. 22, 1903; Henry, Aug. 17, 1904; and Ignatius, Feb. 5, 1912. Of these children Jennie married William Wagner and resides in Caledonia township. Mr. Thery and his family attend St. Peter's Catholic church at Caledonia.

Edward Johnson, the founder and developer of a good farm of 120 acres in Paradise Valley, Money Creek township, was born in Stavanger, Norway, March 4, 1836, son of Edward and Isabella (Germanson) John- son. He was in his twenty-fifth year when he came to the United States and settled in La Crosse, Wis., where he resided for about three years. At the end of that time he took a homestead in Blue Earth county, but on account of the Indian uprising in the early sixties he returned to La Crosse. There he married Isabelle Germanson, who was born in Tele- marken, Norway, in October, 1842. At the time of his marriage he became an employe in the Pauley lumber mill and continued so for two or three years. Then he came to Money Creek township, Houston county, and took a tract of wild land in Paradise Valley, section 20, which he began to clear and develop. Here he has since remained, residing now with his son, George Otto. For sixteen years he served as trustee of the Norwegian Lutheran church of Houston. His wife died Dec. 3, 1914. Of their family of eleven children the son, George Otto, above mentioned, was the eighth in order of birth.

George Otto Johnson, who is operating a general stock farm of 120 acres in section 20, Money Creek township, which is the homestead estab- lished by his father many years ago, was born in this township, Sept. 8, 1880, son of Edward and Isabelle (Germanson) Johnson. He acquired his education in the district school and until the age of 23 years was his father's assistant on the farm, at the end of that time becoming his partner. He is now operating the farm himself, giving his chief attention to stock raising, breeding up in Durham cattle and Poland-China hogs of the large type,

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and keeping a number of sheep. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Ex- change of Houston and the Farmers Telephone Company and a director and stockholder in the Money Creek Creamery. His religious affiliations are with the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Mr. Johnson was married Sept. 4, 1910, to Olena Moen, who was born in Houston Township, daughter of Ole and Galena (Thompson) Moen. Her parents were both natives of this county, the father born about 1862. His first wife Galena dying when their daughter Olena was 4 years old, he contracted a second marriage, and now lives in Laresboro, Minn., where he is engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have four children: Geneva Bessie, born March 18, 1911; Eldis Otis, born May 4, 1914; George Edward, born June 10, 1916, and Edella, born April 28, 1918.

Syver Munson Bjorge, who was for a number of years engaged in agri- cultural work in section 6, Yucatan township, but is now deceased, was born in Veldre, Norway, Sept. 9, 1847, son of Muns and Martha Bjorge. The parents, who never left their native land, died over 30 years ago. Syver attended school in Lillehammer, Norway, and when a boy of 16 began teach- ing school. In 1876 he came to the United States, arriving in this country May 19, and proceeding directly to Preston, Fillmore county, Minn. He was then unable to speak English, but was engaged to teach the parochial school, and was thus occupied for several years. During that period he also found time to take a course at Monona Academy, Madison, Wis. After his marriage in 1882 he engaged in agricultural work, and in 1888 took the farm in section 6, Yucatan township, where the rest of his life was spent. The place was then but slightly improved, but in time he developed it into a good farm with substantial buildings, neat fences, and a full equipment of implements and machinery. On this place he died March 13 ,1903. During his active career as a citizen of the township he occupied a prominent place among his fellow townsmen, serving as town assessor for a number of terms, and as a member of church and school boards. He was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Rushford, and was independent in politics. Mr. Bjorge was married Feb. 9, 1882, at Lanesboro, Minn., to Bergette Bye, who was born near Preston, Fillmore county, daughter of Ole and Randine (Sveum) Bye. She was the sixth born of her parents' eight children and was educated in Fillmore county. To Mr. and Mrs. Bjorge nine children were born, as follows : Marie C., now a teacher at Rushford, who has taught school for a number of years in both English and Norwegian in Houston and Fillmore counties; Rudolph L., who is farming near Mabel, Minn .; Martin A., a farmer residing near Harmony, Minn .; Olov C., who is farming near Van Hook, N. D .; Borghild S., a teacher in Fillmore county ; Anna P., who is teaching near Canton, Fillmore county ; Lawrence J., who is residing at home; Clarence O., who died at the age of 14 years in 1914, and Gynther Adolph, who is residing at home and attending school. The parents of Mrs. Bjorge, Ole and Randine (Sveum) Bye, were both born in Ringsager, Nor- way, where they were married. They were among the early settlers in Preston township, Fillmore county, Minn., taking wild land which they de- veloped into a farm. Later they removed to Koshoning, Wis., where they remained three years. They then returned to Preston, where they spent the

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rest of their lives, Mr. Bye dying in 1869. His wife survived him many years, passing away in 1893.

Frederick Frey, one of the early farmers of Mound Prairie township, was born in Germany, Oct. 5. 1821. He received his education in his native land, and when a young man came to Minnesota, settling in Mound Prairie township. In 1864 he married Caroline Redman, who was born in Ger- many, March 29, 1842, and who had come to this country at the age of 21 years. A man of good qualities and sterling worth, and an energetic farmer, Mr. Frey followed agricultural pursuits in Mound Prairie township until his death, which occurred Nov. 2, 1889. For several years subse- quently his widow managed the farm, with the help of her sons. She is now living with her son George in La Crosse, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Frey were the parents of eight children: Hannah, born May 28, 1866; Ella, Oct. 3, 1868; George,. Feb. 8, 1870; Augusta, July 24, 1872; Caroline, July 21, 1874; Theodore, June 7, 1876; Emil, March 29, 1878, and Philip, April 25, 1880.

Peter Fitting, who was for over half a century a well-known farmer and respected citizen of Mound Prairie Township, was a native of Germany, born in 1836. He was a child of six years when in 1842 he was brought by his parents to the United States. They located near Hartford, Wis., where he grew to manhood and was educated. After leaving school he learned the butcher's trade, which he followed in Chicago until 1863. Then coming to Houston county, Minnesota, he settled in Mound Prairie town- ship, where he was engaged in farming. Industrious and thrifty, he be- came in time an extensive land owner, and helped to increase agricultural values in the community. In 1860 Mr. Fitting married Margaret Frey, who was born in Germany in 1839, and who died Dec. 5, 1916. They were the parents of nine childden: Elizabeth, John, Ella, Margaret, Philip, Mary, Theodore, William and Laura, all of whom are living except Elizabeth.

Philip Fitting, who is now living practically retired in the village of La Crescent, after a life of agricultural activity, in addition to some years spent in the stock business, was born in Mound Prairie township, Oct. 1, 1872, son of Peter and Margaret (Frey) Fitting, he being the sixth born of their nine children. His education was acquired in the South Ridge School and at the Winona Business College. Reared to agricultural pur- suits, at the age of 24 years he rented his father's farm on South Ridge, operating it for four years. He then bought a farm near Houston, but remained there only one year, at the end of that time buying a 240-acre farm on Pine Creek, which he operated until 1908. He then removed to La Crescent village, later selling his farm, and for six or seven years was engaged in stock shipping from the village, being also connected with the' La Crescent Canning Company. Financially independent, he is now enjoy- ing the fruits of his former industry. He is a stockholder in the La Cres- cent State Bank, the Sterling Machine Co. and the Pine Creek Valley Creamery. For 17 years he has been a member of the order of Modern Woodmen. In politics he is an independent Republican. Mr. Fitting was married Jan. 1, 1896, to Augusta Frey, daughter of Frederick and Caroline (Redman) Frey, and they have one child, Phyllis Fern, born Aug. 21, 1910.

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Christopher Meyer, an early settler in Winnebago township, where he broke land and developed a farm, was born in Germany, where he married Katherine Rober. About 1868 or 1869 he emigrated with his family to the United States, settling in Allamakee county, Iowa, not far from the line of Winnebago township, Houston county, Minn. After a stay of two years in that locality he crossed the line into Winnebago township and took 160 acres of wild land in section 36, erecting some small buildings. During many years thereafter he was busily engaged in developing the place, break- ing and clearing the land and erecting good frame buildings, and here he resided until his death, June 26, 1894. He was an industrious farmer and good neighbor and was highly respected. His wife, who was born Oct. 12, 1838, is still living on the farm and is active today at the age of 81 years. Their children were Henry, John, Mary, who is now Mrs. William Wuennecke, of Crooked Creek township; Otto, Magdalena, who is now Mrs. Herman Haar, of Union City township, Allamakee county, Iowa; Dorathea, who is the widow of John Timmerman, and Anna, now Mrs. Fred Wuennecke, of Crooked Creek township.

Henry B. Meyer, one of the leading farmers of Winnebago township, residing in section 36, was born in Germany, Nov. 2, 1862, son of Christopher and Katherine (Rober) Meyer. He was 6 years old when he accompanied his parents to Allamakee county, Iowa, where he lived for two yars, at the end of which time the family removed to the farm in Winnebago township, Houston county, on which he is now living. Here he was reared, in his boyhood attending the district school, and as he grew older assisted his father on the farm, which he bought in 1896. Since then he has made many improvements on it, having erected a good set of frame buildings, including a one-and-a-half story, eleven-room house; a barn, 34 by 60 by 18 feet; a second barn, 33 by 50 by 16 feet, on a full eight-foot stone base- ment, with a granary built in; a machine shed, 22 by 40 by 10; a poultry house, 14 by 20; a corn crib, 6 by 24; a summer kitchen, 12 by 20; and a steel windmill. The farm is well fenced and is very productive, and is stocked with graded Shorthorn cattle and Poland-China hogs. Mr. Meyer's equipment also includes a good Overland automobile. He has been a mem- ber of the district school board for years, in politics being a Republican. In addition to his direct farming interests, he is a stockholder in the Eitzen Co-operative Creamery and the New Albin Stock & Grain Company. Mr. Meyer was married, Jan. 8, 1896, to Sophia, daughter of Gerhard and Kath- rine Meiners, of Allamakee county, Iowa. He and his wife have four chil- dren : Edna, born Jan. 19, 1897; Clara, April 5, 1899; Frances, Aug. 3, 1903; and Paul, June 12, 1906. Edna, who is residing at home, was edu- cated in the Eitzen school and in the Southern Minnesota Normal School at Austin, Minn., and has been a teacher for the last four years. Clara, also living at home, is a graduate of the Eitzen schools and completed her studies at the Southern Minnesota Normal School at Austin, Minn.

Henry Luehr, one of the leading representatives of the agricultural in- dustry of Wilmington township, residing in section 34, his estate of 300 acres being known as Mt. Zion farm, was born in Hanover, Germany, April 4, 1851, son of Henry and Katherine (Harus) Luehr. He attended school in

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his native land, and when he was 16 years old his father, who was a soldier, advised him to go to America rather than enter the army. Accordingly, in 1867, he crossed the Atlantic, and proceeding west to Reedsburg, Wis., made his home there for one summer with relatives, subsequently removing to Dorchester, Allamakee county, Iowa. One year after his arrival in this country his parents, with two sons, John and Fred, came over and joined him, the parents buying a farm near Dorchester. The other members of the family-six children-died in Germany. Both parents died on their farm at the age of 67 years, the father Nov. 1, 1885, and the mother April 28, 1900. Henry remained with them until 1874. In that year, at the age of 23, he began independent farming, buying 120 acres in section 34, Wil- mington township, Houston county, Minn. It was a partly improved farm, having a log house and a frame barn, and was previously the property of Amos Lapham. There Henry Luehr resided for four years, working both that farm and his father's, which was situated but three miles away. At the end of that time he married, his bride being Louisa, daughter of Henry and Mary Deters, who resided in Allamakee county, Iowa, near the village of Eitzen. Mr. Luehr then settled on his present farm, or rather on a part of it, as he has since built it up to its present area of 300 acres, of which 50 are in timber, the rest being improved. He has erected thereon an excel- lent set of buildings, beginning in 1879, when he built the large two-story frame house, consisting of upright and wing, with a detached summer kitchen; and since then he has put up barns, a granary, corn cribs, tool house, garage, and other outbuildings, all being now in good condition, so that the farm is now one of the best in the township. It is also equally good in its equipment, Mr. Luehr using tractors as well as teams in its opera- tion. He carries on diversified farming, including stock raising and dairy- ing. His cattle are graded animals of the Shorthorn breed, while his swine are of the Poland-China variety. For years he has shipped a carload of cattle annually and from 100 to 150 hogs. In politics he is a Republican. In addition to his direct farming interests, Mr. Luehr owns stock in the Bee Creamery, the Spring Grove Stock & Grain Company, the Spring Grove Hospital and the First National Bank of Caledonia. He and his wife have had nine children : Otto, born Nov. 5, 1879, died in infancy; Emma, born Jan. 28, 1882, who was married, Jan. 25, 1907, to Rev. Walter Bunge, of Rochester, Minn .; Lillie M., born March 21, 1886, who was married Feb. 3, 1911, to Paul Bunge, a farmer of Wilmington township; Edwin F., born Aug. 3, 1888, who is proprietor of a farm adjoining that of the subject of this sketch, and was married Aug. 28, 1913, to Selma Bunge, by whom he has one son; Henry W., born May 23, 1891, a farmer residing near Rochester, Minn., who was married Feb. 15, 1917, to Arvilla Lenz; Huldah M., born Aug. 31, 1893, residing at home; Eleanora, born July 5, 1895, who died in infancy; Ella Louisa Matilda, born July 30, 1897, and Franklin, born March 11, 1899, both living on the home farm, the latter taking a prominent part in its management and cultivation. Mr. Luehr, with the resident members of his family, belongs religiously to the Eitzen congrega- tion of the German Evangelical Lutheran church, of which he was a trustee for several years, contributing of his means to its advancement. He is one

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History of Houston County, Minnesota, Part 87

Author: Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge Publication date: 1919 Publisher: Number of Pages: 1343

Author: Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge
Publication date: 1919
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Number of Pages: 1343