History of Ramsey County and the city of St. Paul, including the Explorers and pioneers of Minnesota, Part 88

Author: Warner, George E; Foote, Charles M., joint author; Neill, Edward D. (Edward Duffield), 1823-1893. Explorers and pioneers of Minnesota. 1n; Williams, J. Fletcher (John Fletcher), 1834-1895. Outlines of the history of Minnesota
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Minneapolis, North Star Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 684

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Paul, and is now proprietor of one of the large retail groceries. When the war broke out, he was in Memphis, and left there three days before the great blockade. At St. Paul, in 1864, he married Miss Anne Murphy. Two children have been born to them ; one still lives.

W. H. Brown, pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal church, of St. Paul, was born in what was called Pickens district, near Pendleton court house, South Carolina, in 1840. He was born a slave, but was set free with his mother, when they left South Carolina, in 1851. He went to Natchez, Mississippi, remaining until 1863; re- moving thence to Cincinnati, Ohio. In January, 1864, he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, and en- listed in the Twenty - eighth regiment United States colored volunteers, and served until honor- ably discharged, January 6th, 1866. Mr. Brown held the position of sergeant, but through the recommendation of the colonel and chaplain of the regiment, received a license to preach, while in the army. From 1866 to '68 he worked as a common laborer ; in 1869, received the appoint- ment of pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal church at Mount Vernon, Indiana. In August, 1870, he moved to Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where he had charge of a church one year ; thence to Sparta, Illinois, in 1871, preaching there till 1873. He was in Davenport, Iowa, in 1874 ; preached in Berlin, Iowa, in 1875. From 1876 to '77, in Mil- waukee, Wisconsin ; from 1878 to '79, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ile then came to St. Paul, and has charge, as pastor, of the Methodist Episcopal church. At Indianapolis, February 3d, 1865, he married Miss Lida A. Robes. Their children are Nina, Carrie, Henry A. and Charles R.

Martin Bruggemann, a native of Prussia, was born in 1828. He came to America at the age of fifteen, locating at Detroit, Michigan, where he remained eight years. Came to St. Paul in 1853, and engaged in the malting business. His brew- ery, which is 540x120 feet, two and one-half sto- ries, built of stone, was erected in 1873, in which he is now doing business. Married at St. Paul, to Miss Barbara Keller, in 1855. Ten children have been born to him; the living are, Mary, Annie, John, Lizzie, Frank, Gustina, Joseph and Caroline.

Martin B. Bruggemann, of the firm of B. F. Zahn and Company, was born in St, Paul, in 1854.

He is a son of John and Catherine Bruggemann, who were among the early pioneers of St. Paul, and endured the many hardships attending pioneer life. They moved to Henderson, Minnesota, in 1856, and for twelve years were in the hotel busi- ness, then returned to St. Paul. Martin began his mercantile career in the house of Lindeke Brothers, and at the same time was interested in the commission business at the Seven Corners, which was under the supervision of his brother, to whom he sold his interest in January, 1881. In the spring of 1880, he purchased an interest in the dry goods house where he is now located. He is a thorough business man, and has had years of experience in his chosen vocation.

J. F. Bruggemann was born in Henderson, Minnesota, April 10th, 1859. Here he resided with his parents until coming to make his home in St. Paul. In May, 1879, he embarked in the grain commission business, on Fort stret. Octo- ber 21st, 1879, he married Miss Felicie Rochat, who was born in St. Paul, in 1860. They have one son, an infant.

Charles S. Bryant was born in Ontario coun- ty, New York state, August 14th, 1808. His education was classical, with the honorary title of A. M. added by the college at Granville, Ohio, in 1835, after he left that institution. He has since acquired a knowledge of several natural sciences, geology seeming to be his favorite. At the age of eighteen years he left the parental roof without any means of support. He learned the art of printing, which, with teaching school, en- abled him to pursue his studies. He was admit- ted to the bar on attaining majority, but contin- ued his general studies thereafter. The Hebrew language has been his favorite, having devoted his spare time to it for thirty years past. He has in manuscript the first fifteen chapters of the book of Genesis, translated from the Hebrew. Practiced law in Ohio more than twenty years. In 1859 moved to Minnesota, and has resided at Wabasha and St. Peter, and is now a resident of St, Paul, engaged in the practice of his profession. He has served several years on the State Normal School board, for six years on the board of regents of the State University, and for three years was active secretary of the State High School board. In January, 1864, Mr. Bryant published a work, the "Indian Massacre in Minnesota." Has also

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written much on educational subjects. He is now engaged in compiling a work for the Minne- sota Historical Company, on the Upper Missis- sippi Valley. His marriage occurred April 20th, 1840, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Three sons have grad- uated from the State University.

Henry Bueger was born in Prussia in 1854. Came to America at the age of fifteen years, with his parents, locating in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. IIis education was acquired in his native country, and in 1872 he came to St. Paul and engaged at the carpenter's trade until 1875. He then started in the retail liquor business at 189 West Third street. Mr. Bueger is an industrious and honest young man. Married at St. Paul in 1875 to Miss Ellen Six. Four children have been born to them, two of whom live.

G. H. Bunnell was born in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1856. He learned his trade of mill-wright with his father, who had chosen the trade before him. Coming to Minnesota in 1878 he located at Owatonna, where he assisted in the erection of the Diamond mills; thence to Manka- to and worked on the Mankato City mills. After working in Jordan he came to St. Paul, April 1st, 1880. He engaged as mill-wright in the St. Paul Roller mills, in August of that year. At Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 28th, 1880, he was united in marriage with Miss Lucretia R. Par- tridge.

John M. Burch, a native of Prussia, was born in 1831. At the age of fifteen years came to America with his parents, who located in Michi- gan. He learned the tanner's and currier's trade in that state and April 14th, 1855 came to St. Paul. He engaged in different pursuits until 1862, then enlisted in the Sixth Minnesota; at the peril of his own life he defended the flag of his adopted country, serving until being mustered out in 1865. He was engaged against the Indi- ans and witnessed the execution of thirty-eight Sioux at Mankato in 1862. After returning he engaged in the furniture business five years, then bought the St. Peter house and stock yards. At the expiration of seven years opened the Farm- ers' Home in which he remained three years. During that time he purchased his present loca- tion where he is engaged in the grocery and liquor trade. In 1867 married Miss Catharine Keller.

John F. M., Godfred, Nicholas, Anna, Catherine, Gertrude T. and John A. J. are their children.

John W. Burdick was born in Mystic, Connec- ticut, October 12th, 1842. His parents, who were of English descent, were married in Rhode Island. His father, in 1852, draughted and moulded the first clipper ship built in the East. Came to St. Paul with his parents May 4th, 1856, afterwards removed to Louisville, Scott county, where he lived three years. Removed thence to Martin county, being one of the six families who located there in 1861; engaged in the fur trade and locat- ed the first store in the county, which he sold and enlisted in Company C, Sixth Volunteer Infantry. He afterward opened a store at Fairmount, the county seat of Martin county, in company with James W. Bird. Disposed of his interest in 1869 and traveled two years for H. A. Bromley, of St. Paul, in the fur trade. He afterwards traveled for A. O. Bailey through Minnesota, Iowa, Dakota, Wisconsin and Michigan, and lo- cated at St. Paul in 1879; was elected secretary and treasurer of the Bailey Manufacturing Com- pany, January 1st, 1881. He was county sur- veyor of Martin county, two years, county com- missioner and school superintendent. February 6th, 1862, he married Miss R. A. Swearingen, at Fairmount.

W. M. Burk was born at Medford, Massachu- setts, in 1846. He came to St. Paul from New Orleans and was for five years with the New Or- leans, Jackson and Great Northern Railroad Com- pany as clerk for the superintendent. From 1872, to '76, was superintendent's clerk; from 1876, to the present time, he has been freight agent for the St. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba railroad.

Harry Burningham was born January 26th, 1830, in county of Surrey, England. He was ed- ucated in the national school of England, and in the spring of 1857, came to this country, locating in St. Paul. Ile is now a clerk in a wholesale and retail drug store, at corner of East Seventh and Rosabel streets. Ile is a member of all the masonic bodies, blue lodge, chapter, council, commandery, all the Scottish rite bodies, Druids, A. O. U. W .; is grand tyler and sentinel of all the grand masonic associations, was senior trus- tee of the Grove of Druids, and a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias. Married in

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March, 1851, in London, England, to Miss Ann Wareham, a native of that country.

Frederick Burnand, son of Judge Burnand, was born in St. Lawrence county, New York, in 1852. Came to St. Paul with his parents in 1858, where he received his education. After leaving school, he was a newsboy five or six years, selling the St. Paul Press. He then fed the Taylor small cylinder press one year, and the next year began working in the news room. Remaining in that position two years, he next engaged as advertis- ing agent for circus and minstrel companies. He has been connected with various bands in Minne- apolis and St. Paul; is now proprietor of White house hall and Concert hall at 'Seven corners. Married in 1877, to Miss V. T. Gilbert; one child was born to then, now deceased.

Rev. David Burt, deceased, was born in Mun- son, Massachusetts, August 2d, 1822. When he reached the age of six years his father settled on a farm in Worcester county, Massachusetts. David attended the district school there until nineteen years of age, then began teaching the same school in which he had been a pupil, and from that time taught every season for ten years. During the spring of 1843 he entered Wilbraham Academy, Massachusetts, and prepared for col- lege. He entered the junior class of Oberlin, in 1846, and taught two winters, graduating with his class with honorable distinction. He then spent three years at Andover Theological Seminary, graduating in 1851. In the fall of that year he married Fany B. Rice; became pastor of the Con- gregational church, of Raymond, New Hampshire. Their first child is buried at that place, another at Winona, Minnesota, and two are nowliving. He resigned his position in May, 1855, with the in- tention of moving westward for the benefit of his health, but remained in Rutland, Massachusetts, as pastor of the Congregational church until the fall of 1857. He then taught a select school in Chicago during the winter, and in May, 1858, removed to Winona, Minnesota, obeying a call from the Congregational church. Soon after, was appointed superintendent of public schools of that city. In 1859, was member of the prudential board of the State Normal School, also a member of the State Teachers Association. In 1866, he was appointed a civilian on the staff of General Clinton B. Fisk, commissioner of the Freedman's

Bureau, at Nashville, Tennessee. Returned to Minnesota in 1868, and the winter following sup- plied the pulpit of the Plymouth church of Minn- eapolis, in the absence of its regular pastor. While on a visit to his native state, in 1869, he was prostrated by a severe hemorrhage of the lungs. During the spring of 1870, he was ap- pointed superintendent of schools for Winona county, Minnesota. In 1875, accepted the office of state superintendent of public instruction, and filled that position with credit, winning the respect and confidence of the public, until the spring of 1881. Mr. Burt died September 24th, 1881, at Northfield.

Luke W. Buzzell was born in Vermont, in 1858. His father was a machinist, having carried on a large machine shop for twenty-six years in Ver- mont, and under his supervision his son also ac- quired the trade. In 1876 his son began livery business in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, in which he continued until 1880. In August he established a livery and sale stable at 141 Twelfth street, St. Paul, and has a thriving and rapidly increasing trade.

William Byrne, a native of Ireland, was born in 1845. Received a common school education, and August 20th, 1865, landed in the United States. After a brief stay in New Jersey, he came to St. Paul, January 31, 1866. Worked as laborer until 1873, when he opened a sample room on Minne- sota street. His boarding house and saloon were consumed by fire in 1875, making him quite des- titute. Through the kindness of friends, who loaned him money, he started what is known as the Montreal house, which he kept till 1879. He was a member of the Mutual Building Society, but withdrew his stock and purchased the lot where he is now located, at a cost of $850. He then erected a building, the main part 26x52, three stories above the cellar, as a boarding house and sample room. Married at St. Paul, in 1872, to Miss Winnifred Kannane. Their living children are Margaret A., Patrick, Mary and Thomas F.

J. B. Cable was born at Waukesha, Wisconsin. He went in 1869, to Watertown, Wisconsin, where for two years he was employed by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway. In 1871 re- moved to Milwaukee and remained in the employ of the company until 1876. He was then with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad at

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Ottumwa, Iowa, until coming in July, 1879, to St. Paul. He has since been with the St. Paul, Min- neapolis and Manitoba, and until December, 1880, had charge of both divisions as train dispatcher. IIe has only the Fergus Falls division in charge at present.

Francis M. Cady was born January 18th, 1856. Ilis education was acquired at the graded schools of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He located in St. Paul in July, 1878, and is a dealer in furniture in the firni of Hanggi, Cady and Medicke.

David Callahan, a native of Ireland, was born in 1822. After acquiring his education he came to America and in 1840 enlisted in company A, Third Regiment United States Artillery, com- manded by Brevet-Major Childs, served five years, then re-enlisted in the ordnance department for ten years more. On resigning he came to Min- nesota in 1858 and settled in St. Paul, working as a mechanic until 1862. He was then appointed armorer for the district of Minnesota by General Pope, holding the position four years, or till the close of the war. In 1868 he embarked in the grocery trade at number six, corner of Pearl and Temperance streets. Married at Washington, Dis- trict of Columbia, in 1850, to Miss Mary E. Calla- han, who died in December, 1865. His second wife was Margaret Milhaul, married in June, 1867 .. He is the father of four children by his first wife.

IIenry Camen was born in New York city. When a small child his father removed to Massa- chusetts and settled in Westfield, where his son was educated. He also learned the trade of cigar making with the firm of Thayer, Waterman and Beckman, serving an apprenticeship of three years. After visiting various parts of the United States he located in St. Paul in June, 1879, and engaged with Kuhles and Stock. afterward with Mæller and Stahlmann. He is now a member of the firm of Camen and Hofmeister. In New York in 1878, he married Miss Martha Arver. Charles is their only child.

Reim H. Capistrant was born in the city of Sorel, Richelieu county, Canada, August 4th, 1837. After receiving instruction afforded by common schools in Worcester, Massachusetts, he graduated from the college of St. Hyacinthe, in Canada. April 15th, 1856, he left home and in May following came to St. Paul. He served in

Eighth Minnesota two and one-half years, and in the Heavy Artillery, fifteen months. For four- teen years he was engaged in teaching school, has been farmer, and clerked in the abstract office and in a dry goods store. IIe was justice of the peace thirteen years and county commissioner six. Married May 26th, 1861, to Miss Zoe Mor- risette, of Ramsey county. They have eleven children living, Reim H. Jr., Alodie, Zotigue, Jean E., Olive, Stella E., Eugenie, Antoine, Christopher N., Genevieve, and Zoe M.

Captain F. A. Cariveau was born in Canada in 1835. Here he was educated and learned the baker's trade, remaining in the business four years, afterward clerked in a dry goods store two years. Came to the states in 1854 and settled in Chicago, where he lived two years, thence to St. Paul. He clerked in a boot and shoe store until 1861, then enlisted in the Fifth Minnesota In- fantry and was commissioned first lieutenant and afterwards promoted captain. Resigned his com- mission on account of ill-health and returned to St. Paul. He then began in the grocery trade at 425 and 427 Robert street, where he is still doing an extensive business. IIe is identified with the Catholic church of St. Paul, His marriage with Miss Emily Guerin took place in 1850. She died in November, 1877, leaving seven children. IIis second marriage took place January 19th, 1880, Lennina St. Jean being his bride.

John F. Carlson was born August 22d, 1835, and is a native of Sweden. Moved to North-east, Pennsylvania, June 20th, 1869, and worked at his trade, that of house, sign and fresco painting, for about two years. In March 1871, moved to St. Paul and continued in the pursuit of his chosen vocation, for others, until the fall of 1876, then started a shop for himself. In March, 1879, A. O. Blomgren became his partner in the business, which is gradually increasing. They do first-class work in all the branches, and em- ploy four men in their shop at 624 Jackson street. July 3d, 1873, Miss Carrie Larson became the wife of Mr. Carlson. They have two sons.

John M. Carlson, contractor and builder, is a native of Sweden, born in 1841. He mastered his trade in his native country, and in 1866, came to America. ITis home was in Chicago two years; coming thence to St. Paul, he engaged with the firm of Esley and Wiley as foreman, which posi-

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tion he held till the spring of 1881. He then be- came a partner with his former employer, Mr. Wiley, the firm known as Wiley and Carlson. At St. Paul, June 12th, 1868, he married Miss Christian Monson; Harry and Edward are their children.

F. B. Carpenter was born at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, in 1858. His parents removed to Michigan when he was an infant. There he at- tended the district schools, and when fourteen years of age came to St. Paul. Graduated from St. Paul high school in 1880. Since leaving school he has been studying medicine in the office of Dr. Hagan; is a member of the college of phy- sicians and surgeons of New York city. Has been in the drug business with A. J. Wampler three years. He also owns a farm of three hn- dred and twenty acres six miles from Graceville, Ilis stepfather owns one-half interest in a gro- cery at number 145 Mississippi street, which F. B. looks after in his absence.

Henry L. Carver was born September 6th, 1830, at Nunda, Livingston county, New York. He was educated at the common and high schools and studied law with Honorable Luther C. Peck; also graduated from the state and na- tional law school at Poughkeepsie, New York, in September, 1854. Was admitted to the bar at Rochester the same year, and located at St. Paul, very soon after. He engaged in the practice of his profession with Honorable W. A. Spencer, clerk of the United States district court. At the breaking out of the war, lie enlisted in Company G, Sixth Minnesota Infantry; promoted to first lieutenant, captain, acting quartermaster of United States Volunteers and breveted major and colonel. Served in the Indian campaign with General Sibley, and in 1864, was assigned chief quartermaster of the district of Minnesota, on the staff of General Sibley and General Corse until the close of the war. IIe was in the leg- islature from St. Paul in 1862. Miss M. Ashley, youngest daughter of IIonorable Hiram Ashley, of Ontario county, New York, became his wife in 1851. He took an active part in building the opera house, street railway, etc. at St. Paul.

John Casey was born in 1839, and is a native of Ireland. When twenty years old he came to America, and made his home a short time in Pennsylvania. Late in 1859, came to St. Paul,

and has since made the city his home. He assisted in the construction of early railroads here, also explored much of North-western Minnesota. In April, 1865, he was appointed on the police force of the city, which position he has since held.

John Caulfield was born May 8th, 1854, in Castine, Maine, and is of Irish parentage. With his parents, he located in St. Paul, in 1859. His educational advantages were good. After study- ing at the public school, he finished his studies by a course at St. Jolin's College, Stearns county, Minnesota. Since leaving school he has been employed by the St. Paul Water company, com- mencing October 10th, 1870; since 1874 he has been secretary and director.

A. H. Cavender, was born July 22d, 1815, in Hancock, Hillsborough county, New Hampshire. May 5th, 1843, moved to Ohio, where he lived five years, then became a resident of St. Paul, at which time there were only five white families here, the Indians, however, were quite plenty. December 22d, 1849, Mr. Cavender purchased the wagon making business, from W. H. Nobles, who had made the first wagon on the west side of the Mississippi, and in connection with general blacksmithing, continued the business quite suc- cessfully. Ile now lias commodious shops at 94 and 96, East Fifth street. Miss Elvira, daughter of Daniel Hopkins, the first Indian trader in this country, became his wife, October 6th, 1840. Four children have been born to them, three of whom still live. One son, Charles A., has been a conductor of passenger trains for thirteen years, and is now conductor on the Northern Pacific, running from St. Paul to Fargo.

Josiah B. Chaney, now a citizen of St. Paul, was born in Falmouth, Cumberland county, Maine, October 16th, 1827. IIe was the second son and fourth child of Josiah and Elizabeth Chaney. His paternal grandfather was Captain John Chaney, a soldier in the war for independ- ence, and his father was a soldier in the war of 1812-15. In 1841. Josiah entered the Morning Star office, Dover, New Hampshire, as an appren- tice to the printing business. In 1846, he started for Moline, Rock Island county, Illinois, where he arrived January 4th, 1847. In August, 1848, he went to Mineral Point, Iowa county, Wisconsin, where he was employed, most of the time, in the Wisconsin Tribune office, until the spring of 1850,

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when he went back east on a visit, remaining there until the autumn of 1851, at which time he returned west, and in January, 1852, formed a. partnership with G. W. Bliss, his former employer in Mineral Point, in the publication of the Wis- consin Tribune, changing the name of the paper to Mineral Point Tribune, under which name it is still published, but by other parties. On the 9th of April, 1854, lie was married in Mineral Point, to Miss Melissa A. Moore, daughter of Lucretius and Almeda Moore, of Platteville, Grant county, Wisconsin. The firm of Bliss and Chaney was dissolved in the autumn of 1854, the junior member retiring. In November of that year, Mr. and Mrs. Chaney went to New England, re- maining there until April, 1857, when they re- turned west, locating temporarily in Aledo, Mer- cer county, Illinois. In May, 1858, they came to Minnesota, and located in St. Anthony ; Mr. Chaney having been offered the situation of fore- man in the old State News office, then conducted by Croffut and Clark, remained in the office most of the time until after the great rebellion broke out. On the 16th of December, 1861, he enlisted in the second company of Minnesota United States Sharpshooters. On the 21st day of April, 1862, he, with his company, left for the seat of war, going direct to Washington, and thence to Yorktown, arriving there on the 5th of May, the next day after the rebel army left that fort. On the 7th of May the company reported to Colonel Berdan, at Camp Scott, about five or six miles from the fort, and on the 8th received their arms, Sharpe's breech-loading rifles. He participated in the battles of Hanover Court House, Fair Oaks, Peachı Orchard, Savage's Station, Nelson's Farm (or White Oak Swamp) and Malvern Hill, with his company, and in September, when the army left the Peninsula, he was sent to Emery, and afterwards to Finley hospital, Washington ; finally being discharged from the service at the last named hospital. Rank in the service, cor- poral ; discharge dated October 22d, 1862. He immediately returned to St. Anthony. In No- vember, 1865, he moved to St. Paul, where he has since resided, following his trade. For several years he was a member of the printing firm of Ramaley, Chaney and Company. For the past five years he has been foreman of H. P. Hall's press-room. For about three years of his resi-

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