History of Ramsey County and the city of St. Paul, including the Explorers and pioneers of Minnesota, Part 98

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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George O. Lawton, dentist, was born in Wil- mington, Vermont, in 1845. He grew to man- hood on a farm, receiving, in the meantime, his literary education by attendance at the high schools of his native place. Studied his profession with his brother, D. L. Lawton, in 1863, at Rut- land, Vermont, and two years later, associated himself with this brother in the profession, the firm continuing four years. Went to River Falls, Wisconsin, and engaged in the milling business with his brother, J. W., at the same time giving a portion of his time to his profession. On loca- ting in St. Paul, he opened dental rooms in Inger- soll's block, where he has since remained, having established for himself a satisfactory practice. Married in Vermont, in 1879, to Miss Ella Batch- eller. Ella B. and Lillian I. are their children.

Daniel Leasure, M. D., was born near the vil- lage of Madison, Westmoreland county, Pennsyl-

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vania, March 18th, 1819. On the paternal side, he is descended from the Huguenots of Navarre, and on the maternal, from the Scottishi Covenant- ers. After receiving a fair classical education he studied medicine under Joseplı Frazer, a grad- uate from the University of Edinburgh. During the session of the Jefferson Medical College, of Philadelphia, in 1841-'42, Mr. Leasure attended his first course of lectures, and after practicing a few years in Darlington, attended his second course at the same college, during the session of 1845-'46, graduating in March of the latter year. He continued practicing in Darlington, till 1849, then removed to New Castle, Pennsylvania, a city of twelve thousand inhabitants. Having de- scended from a family of soldiers, his natural tastes inclined him to the study of military sci- ence. At the breaking out of the war, he com- manded an artillery company, and at the same time was colonel of a regiment of state militia, under commission from the governor. On the receipt of the president's proclamation calling for seventy-five thousand men, le tendered a company for the Twelfth regiment of Pennsylva- nia volunteer infantry ; was accepted, and having enough men for two companies, had them mus- tered into the service. He served through the first three months as captain, acting adjutant of the regiment, also acting assistant adjutant-gen- eral on the staff of General James A. Negley. At the expiration of the three months' term, he raised the celebrated Pennsylvania Roundhead regiment, which was afterward numbered the one hundredth in the state's quota, and was its commanding colonel for three years. By seniority of rank, he was, during all the term, a brigade or division commander. He was breveted brigadier- general for meritorious services. At the conclu- sion of the war he resumed the practice of medi- cine at New Castle, where he remained until 1870, then removed to Allegheny. This was his home until April, 1878, when he located in St. Paul, on account of failing health. Having entirely re- covered his healthı, he has since been engaged in the active practice of his profession.

William Lee was born in New Jersey, April 14th, 1822. He resided at the home of his birth until seventeen years of age, when his parents re- moved to their old home near Newton, Pennsyl- vania. He received an academic education, and

when twenty years old he went to Easton, of that state, and engaged as salesman in a retail dry goods house two years. Went to Newport, and spent two years in a wholesale silk house. He then started in business for himself at Easton, Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1859, then came to St. Paul and began in the wholesale and retail dry goods trade, which is his present busi- ness, Married at Easton, Pennsylvania, in 1853, to Miss Kate Wallace.

Professor Wilhelm II. Lieb was born in Ger- mantown, Pennsylvania, of German parentage, in 1845. Until ten years of age, he attended the public schools of his native town, then moved with his parents to Wooster, Ohio. There lie at- tended the Wooster academy until 1861, when at the first call, he enlisted in the Fourteenth Iowa Volunteer Infantry. His natural shrewdness and business qualifications won him positions on de- tached duty during the entire service, which gave him an opportunity to continue the study and cultivation of his musical talents. After he re- ceived his discharge, in 1865, at Davenport, Iowa, he went to Boston to complete his musical educa- tion in the Boston music school; was also a pupil under the best instructors in New York city. In 1869 he was appointed professor of vocal music in the Female seminary of Quincy, Illinois, and acted as such until coming to St. Paul in 1875. He has since made a specialty of teaching vocal music, both in this city and in Minneapolis; is now teacher by appointment in the State Univer- sity. At Davenport, Iowa, in 1863, he married Miss Martha J. Stephenson, of that city. Charles H., Freddie S. and Bessie E. are the children born to them. The second son, Freddie, when five years of age, was supposed to have been ab- ducted, while they resided at Quincy, Illinois; no trace of him has ever been discovered.

J. P. Leitner was born July 27th, 1840, in the city of Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany. At the age of seven years he entered the public schools, con- tinuing until November, 1852, when he was ad- mitted into the Royal Bavarian school of hus- bandry or trades, class I, which he left in Novem- ber, 1855, in anticipation of emigrating to Amer- ica. He arrived at St. Paul with his parents, August 12th, 1856, and has since resided here, ex- cept his absence during his service in the army. Enlisted Angust 6th, 1862, in Company E, Sixth

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Regiment Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, under Colonel Crooks; was mustered out as sergeant August 19th, 1865. His trade is that of printer, but at present is engaged in the cigar and tobacco trade, on corner of St. Peter and Third streets. He was elected member of the St. Paul fire de- partment February 13th, 1860, and in 1866 was exempted from service. October 25th, 1865, he was admitted into the U. A. O. of D., and has been its grand secretary since the organization of the grand grove, February 27th, 1871; is also a member of Ancient Landmark lodge, No. 5, A. F. and A. M., and of Champion lodge, No. 13, K. of P., holding the rank of P. C. In May, 1865, he was appointed to a clerkship in the St. Paul post- office, by Postmaster Dr. Stewart, in which he served until May 1st, 1871.

William A. Lemke, a native of Prussia, was born in 1841. Came to America in 1867 and for two years lived in Chicago, engaged in the florist's business. Came to St. Paul in 1869 and at once established a reputation as a florist. He began business on Pleasant avenue, and soon after moved to Snelling avenue, where he carried on his business until his removal to the corner of Oak and Ninth streets in 1878. The demands for his floral productions are rapidly increasing. IIe has six green houses with 6,500 feet of glass, covering an area of one hundred and twenty by one hundred and fifty feet. They are filled with every variety of house and garden plants that can be cultivated in this climate. His is one of the most extensive establishments of the kind in the West. Mr. Lemke was married at St. Paul in Feb- ruary, 1872, to Miss Carrie Bunde of this city. Their children are William, Fred, Lillie and Laura.

H. M. Leonard was born in Mukwanago, Wis- consin, in 1847. His parents migrated to Troy, of that state, while he was quite young. Learned the trade of wagon maker in Milton at the age of seventeen years. In 1868 went to Janesville, Wisconsin, where he followed his trade until 1871, then went to Duluth. There he was receiving clerk in the St. Paul and Duluth railroad depot for two years, then went on the road as brake- man until July, 1876, when he met with an acci- dent which caused the loss of his left hand. Since then he has been receiving clerk in the St. Paul and Duluth railroad depot at St. Paul. Was mar-

ried at St. Paul in 1879, to Miss Ella M. Conrad. They have one infant daughter, Maud.

Charles A. Leonard was born in Foxborough, Massachusetts, October 14th, 1814. He received a common school education and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner. He did his first con- tracting in 1836. Moved to St. Paul in 1858 and has since continued in the contracting and building business. Mr. Leonard is one of the old residents of the city and has been very active in its progress. In Foxborough, Massachusetts, in 1837, he was united in marriage with Miss El- vira Howard. Five children have been born to them: Melasa, now the wife of J. C. Monroe; Ella I., wife of P. P. Baker; Frank II., Walcott E. and Reuben E.

C. P. Lewis was born at Fort Edward, New York, November 11th, 1850. His home was in Wisconsin and Iowa until February 25th, 1878, when he came to St. Paul. He is now one of the firm of Priedeman and Lewis, extensive cracker manufacturers, located on the corner of Robert and Seventh streets. They have a building fifty by one hundred and thirty feet, with an oven which cost $3,000, and modern machinery for mixing and baking fifty barrels of flour per day. They have a very extensive trade throughout the entire north-west .

C. G. Lewis was born in Fairfield county, Con- necticut, in 1834. Came to St. Paul in 1861, and until the close of the war was engaged in the quartermaster's department; afterward he be- came associated with B. W. Smith in the fuel trade, in which he has since continued. Mr. Lewis was married in 1869 to Loretta Gibson of Minneapolis. They have two children, Grace and Maud, aged six and eleven respectively.

Gerge F. Leyh, a native of Germany, was born in 1851. With his parents he came to America in 1860, and located in Dakota county, Minnesota, on a farm, where he acquired a common school education. After leaving school he came to St. Paul and worked in the wholesale liquor store of George Benz two years, then went to Winnipeg and for two years worked for Mr. Whitehead, contracting. He afterward worked for the gov- ernment of the United States one season. Re- turned to St. Paul and worked as bartender for F. II. Miller three years, purchasing at that time the saloon next to the Metropolitan hotel and

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after a short stay removed to 347 Wabasha street, where he is engaged in the retail liquor and cigar trade.

F. A. Leyde was born December 17th, 1831, at New Bedford, Mercer county, Pennsylvania. Moved to St. Panl in February, 1857, and engaged in business as engineer and mill-wright until 1866. He afterwards sold farm machinery and steam engines and still continues in that business. He was married in 1865 and has two children liv- ing. His wife died April 2d, 1877.

Charles Leidman was born in Sweden, Decem- ber 23d, 1840. He located in St. Paul in the fall of 1865, and worked at his trade, that of house and sign painting. In 1872 he formed a partner- ship with his brother, which lasted two years. In February, 1874, he started a shop on quite a small scale, but by strict attention to business his trade has increased so that now he employs eight men, doing first-class work in all its branches. He has a good shop on the corner of Rosabel and Sixth streets, and a fine residence at 122 North street, Dayton's Bluff. June 21st, 1871 he mar- ried Miss Mary Hendrickson of St. Paul. One son and one daughter have been born to them; the daughter passed away in infancy.

Hon. Charles H. Lienan was born in 1835, in Germany; was educated at the high school in Schwartau, and followed teaching as a profes- sion, while in Europe. Emigrated to America in September, 1854, and has lived successively in New York, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, locating in St. Paul in 1858. He purchased the "Volksblatt" in 1861, and for eight years edited and published it, it being a daily two years. In 1862 was elected alderman of the third ward, city comptroller in 1863, was a delegate to the na- tional democratic convention held at Chicago in 1864, represented Ramsey county in the legisla- ture in 1867-'68, was candidate for elector on the Seymour ticket in 1868. The year following he moved to Carver county; in 1872, was elected to the legislature, judge of probate in 1873, elected to the state senate in 1874 and re-elected in 1876. Returning to St. Paul in November, 1878, he took charge of the Daily Volkszeitung, of which he has since been manager. Mr. Lienan was elected member of the board of education of St. Paul in 1879, and the next year the board elected

him its president. He was re-elected to both po- sitions in 1881.

Fred Lindeke, a native of Germany, was born in 1839. Came with his father's family to this country in 1856, passed one year in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, then came to St. Paul. Ilis first work was on a farm. After his brother William leased the City mills, he engaged in the milling business. In 1864 his brother built the Union mills with which he has since been connected, and has also had the supervision of them. Married at St. Paul in 1862, to Miss Caroline Suttena who died in 1870. His second marriage was with Miss Mary Kline, in 1871.

William Lindeke, of the firm of Lindekes, Warner and Schnrmeier, was born in 1835, and is a native of Prussia. IIe received but a lim- ited education; came to America 1854. Spent his first two years of American life in traveling through the different states seeking a location for a permanent home. Concluding to locate in St. Paul, he engaged as a laborer in the lumbering business, which he followed only six months. He then set out to learn a trade, his selection be- ing that of a miller, which he learned in the old City mills. During the three subsequent years, his strict attention to business had won for him the confidence of his employers, and in 1858, they placed him in charge of the milling depart- ment. Ile continned in that capacity until 1862, then rented the mills. The next year he pur- chased the grounds and erected the Union mills and kept both in operation until 1865, then gave his attention exclusively to his own mills, assisted by his brother Frederick, who since 1878, has had the general supervison of the business. In 1871, Mr. Lindeke became interested in the mer- cantile business with his brother A. H., by the purchase of the interest of his partner, after which the firm was known as A. II. Lindeke and Brother. This firm continned until March, 1881, when they sold to Lindeke, Ladd and Company, and he has since given his attention exclusively to the wholesale business. Mr. Lindeke served four terms as county commissioner, first by appoint- ment, and the following three by election. Mar- ried at St. Panl, in 1861, Miss Rosa Brabetz; Rosa A., Frank W., Emma and William F. are their living children. Two died in infancy.

A. II. Lindeke, of the firm of Lindekes, Warner

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and Schurmeier, was born near Berlin, Germany, in 1844. Came to America in 1856, accompanied by his widowed mother, and located in Sheboy- gan, Wisconsin, and one year later came to St. Paul. He was employed in the store of N. W. Kittson, as bundle boy in 1859, remaining until his employer sold in 1861, continuing with his suc- cessor until the spring of 1867. IIe was with Cath- cart and Co. as salesman till 1868. He began busi- ness for himself in company with H. H. Schafer and B. F. Zahn, the firm being A. II. Lindeke and Company. In 1872, he purchased his part- ner's interest and his brother William became as- sociated with him, the firm being A. II. Lindeke and Brother, which continued until March 1st, 1881. They are now Lindeke, Ladd and Com- pany, their entire attention being absorbed in their immense wholesale house, which began in July 1878. Married at St. Paul in 1869, to Miss Louisa, daughter of II. W. Schroer, Six chil- dren have been born to them, four of whom are living.

S. C. Lofgren, a native of Sweden, was born October 11th, 1847. He was raised as a farmer, and came to this country in 1870. After passing a short time in Chicago, he moved to St. Peter, Minnesota, where he resided until he came to St. Paul, the following spring. For seven years he was in the employ of Warren Brothers, sewer contractors, since which time he has been engaged in the business for himself. October 4th, 1872, at St. Paul, he married Miss Sarah Johnson. Carl W. is their only child.

O. Lunn was born near Beloit, Rock county, Wisconsin, February 11th, 1846, and is of Norwe- gian parentage. His education was received at the Beloit college, both in Norwegian and En- glish. In his native town he was engaged in commission business, then entered the employ of J. Thompson and Son, manufacturers of the Nor- wegian plow, as traveling salesman. March 31st, 1881, he located at St. Paul and is at present man- ager of the St. Paul Plow Works. January 1st, 1865, he married Christena Larson, of Jefferson Prairie, Wisconsin. One son, Oscar O., has been born to them.

John Lunkenheimer was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1843. Came with his parents to St. Paul, in 1852, and here received his education; after leaving school, he clerked for his father, who

kept hotel, till 1860, The subsequent seven years were devoted to the liquor and cigar trade; was then five years in the livery business. Was mem- ber of the legislature in 1875, '76: was major of the First Regiment National guards; was a member of the fire department eighteen years, and foreman twelve years. After disposing of his livery, he again began the sale of liquor and ci- gars, at 556 Wabasha street, where he still re- mains. He participated in the Indian war, and was in the battle of Birch Cooley, celebrating his birthday in that way. Married at St. Paul, in 1870, to Miss Gertrude Smith. Three children have been born to them.

John Lynch was born in Cork county, Ireland, in 1852. When twelve years old he came to America and lived in Boston Massachusetts, until April, 1877. There he learned the trade of brick layer, and on coming westward, he made his home two years in Stillwater, Minnesota, in the employ of Seymour, Sabin and Company, as a mason. October 15th, 1880, he came to St. Paul and was appointed on the police force, which position he has filled with credit.

De Witt T. Lyon is a native of Battle Creek, Michigan, born in 1859. He was in a cigar fac- tory in that place three years, the firm being J. E. Lyon and Company. Ile was then in Chicago, until 1880, and the following year was engaged in art sales at 10193 East Seventh street, St. Paul. June 1st, 1881, the firm of Lyon and IIodskin es- tablished the Eureka laundry, at 163 and 165 Fort street. This laundry was formerly known as the C. O. D. laundry, managed by Mr. Albert- son. The present proprietors are enterprising men, and are building up an extensive trade.

Louis William Lyon was born at Zanesville, Ohio, August 18th, 1849. Came to St. Paul in 1857, and was educated at the Jefferson school in this city, and Shattuck hall, Faribault. HIe then graduated in dental surgery from Pennsylvania Dental college, of Philadelphia, in 1872; then came back to St. Paul and located in his profes- sion in this city. Dr. Lyon was married October 1st, 1878, at Helena, province of Quebec, to Miss Addie L. Holbrook. They have one child, Ger- trude L.

D. F. MacCarthy, son of Charles and Ellen MacCarthy, was born May 6th, 1839, in Canada, and is of Irish descent. He received a common

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school and subsequently a collegiate education. He left the home of his childhood in the fall of 1866 and located in St. Paul a few days after. He is now engaged in the manufacture of confectionery and wholesale dealing in cigars at 398 Jackson street. September 20th, 1869, he married Miss E. M. Allen, of St. Paul. Charles A., Kate L., Joseph P., Ellen Frances, Daniel F, and May Laura are their children.

Angus Macdonald, M. D., was born in 1843, and is a native of Canada. At the age of ten years he entered St. Joseph's college, at Ottawa, Canada, remaining six years; then in McGill col- lege, at Montreal, from 1859 to 1863. In May, 1872, he left home, and in October, 1878, located in St. Paul, where he is practicing his chosen profession of physician and surgeon. Miss M. C. McDonell, of Cornwall, Canada, became his wife in 1871.

Charles C. Mackubin, son of Charles N. and Ellen M. Mackubin, was born in St. Paul, Feb- ruary 20th, 1859. This city has been his home chiefly since. He is now engaged in the real estate business. Ilis father, Charles N. Macku- bin, deceased, came to St. Paul in 1854, and was one of the largest real estate owners of the city; also one of the leading men of that time.

H. J. McAfee was born at St. Johns, New Brunswick, in 1848. After acquiring such edu- cation as the schools of his native city afforded, he applied himself to learning the trade of ma- chinist. In 1870 he came to St. Paul and estab- lished himself in business as a machinist, in which he has been successful. Married at St. Paul in 1874, Miss Jennie K. Craig, they have four children.

Frank P. Maguire is a native of Ireland, born in 1834. Learned the trade of stone cutting in his native country, and in 1854 came to America. Located in New York, and for three years worked on the Erie canal with Napier's contractors, and with him came to St. Paul to assist in building the St. Paul bridge. HIE afterward assisted in the erection of the custom house and other build- ings until 1871: For four years was in company with M. Roche, and until 1879, was with Mr. Milner. During that year he was appointed in- spector of sewers by the board of public works and council. At Liverpool, England, August 5th,

1854, he married Miss Mary Walsh, who has borne him twelve children, seven of whom are living.

Jacob Mainzer was born December 16th, 1834 in Germany. He studied at the gymna- sium in Treves, and came to America in 1853, landing at New York in November. Came to St. Paul in June, 1855, where he has since resid- ed. At the beginning of the war he raised, with Colonel A. R. Kiefer, the first German company of volunteers in the state, Company G. Second Regiment Minnesota Volunteers, and served from June, 1861, until March, 1863, when he re- signed his position as lieutenant on account of sick- ness. Ife studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1860; was elected city justice in 1859 and held the office two years. In 1863 was elected county commissioner served as such three years, and elected register of deeds of Ramsey county in 1865, which office he held four terms. In De- cember, 1873 he invented a system and is en- gaged in making abstracts of titles to property in Ramsey county, and in the practice of his profes- sion, particularly in the examination of titles to real estate. At St. Paul, May 18th, 1863, he married Miss Caroline Gendron, of Montreal, Canada East. Of the nine children born to them seven are living.

J. W. Makinson is a native of Stark county, Ohio, born May 10th, 1842. While he was quite young his parents removed to Mount Vernon, Ohio, thence to Philadelphia and to Richmond, Indiana in 1858, where he learned the carpenters' trade. Enlisted in the Sixteenth Indiana Vol- unteer Infantry for one year; re-enlisted in the Sixty-ninth Infantry, Company A, in which he rose to rank of orderly sergeant. He served his full term in each regiment and after receiving his discharge returned to his old home for one year. In May, 1865, he came to St. Paul and worked with Leonard and Shiere until 1878, then began business for himself, now located at 436 Robert street. Married at St. Paul April 30th, 1868, to Miss Jennie M. Carey. Louie E., Nellie I. and Hattie are their children.

Dr. T. T. Mann, son of Captain Daniel Mann, of Providence, Rhode Island, who was lost from the brig Hornet, and Elizabeth Broom of Virginia, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1816, in which city he was raised and educated, and for a while practiced medicine. During his

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residence there was placed in charge of two dif- ferent sanitary institutions near the city. In 1851 on account of failing health he made a trip to Lake Superior and while there accepted the posi- tion of physician for the copper mines, and re- mained until the fall of 1852, when he decided to return to Philadelphia, via St. Paul. He, with another party, made his way with a small boat down the St. Croix river, then to St. Paul. Be- ing pleased with the prosperous condition of the town he decided to remain and make investments. and establish himself in his profession, at which he continued for three or four years, during which time he was appointed physician among the In- dians. In those early times he was somewhat interested in editorial matters in connection with the papers which were then published. He wrote articles for the New York Tribune giving the physical geography of the country lying between St. Paul and Lake Superior. Other business oc- cupying a large share of his time he gave up the practice of medicine almost entirely, after a few years. IIe was married in 1856 to Mrs. Goodhne, the widow of James M. Goodhue, one of the pio- neer editors of Minnesota, who established the Minnesota Pioneer in April, 1849. His union with Mrs. Goodhue has been blessed with one child, a son, W. L. Mann, who is now in the em- ploy of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Com- pany as conductor. From 1872 to 1874 the doc- tor with his family made an extended tour of Europe.

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