History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley, including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota, Part 106

Author: Warner, George E., 1826?-1917; Foote, C. M. (Charles M.), 1849-1899; Neill, Edward D. (Edward Duffield), 1823-1893. Explorers and pioneers of Minnesota; Williams, J. Fletcher (John Fletcher), 1834-1895. Outlines of the history of Minnesota from 1858 to 1881
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Minneapolis : North Star Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 662


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HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY.


1863 to 1865, he was quartermaster in the army, with the rank of captain. His death occurred at the Sawyer House, Stillwater, in January, 1873, while his wife was absent on a visit to her friends in the east.


His youngest son, Henry C. Van Vorhes, was born in Athens, Athens county, Ohio, in 1839, and came here with his father's family, in 1850. During the war he enlisted in the First Minne- sota Infantry, Company B, April 27th, 1861; went to the front and was engaged in a number of se- vere battles; took sick and was sent to the hos- pital, an'd afterwards discharged for disability after serving about eighteen months. He after- wards accompanied his brother, Captain A. J. Van Vorhes, of this city, but was not on active duty. After his return from the south, he came to Stillwater, which has since been his residence. He was married at Arcola, February 9th, 1865, to Miss Emily Mower, a daughter of one of the first settlers of Washington county. Their eld- est son, Albert H., died at the age of one year; Edward M., Willis H. and Mary M. are their liv- ing children.


George Watson was born at Muncy, Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, September 14th, 1823. At the age of eight years the protection of a father was taken from him by death, and four years later he came with his brother to Ohio, where he lived three years. In 1837 he came to Chicago and there began the carpenter's trade. Working at his trade as a journeyman until 1849, he then visited Stillwater, St. Anthony and St. Paul with a view to locating a home. He finally located at Hudson, Wisconsin, making that place his home until 1871, then removed to Stillwater. He is one of the oldest carpenters in this county, and has erected many fine buildings in this city and vicinity. Married in 1860, Miss Francis Lyman, of Hudson. Willie L. is their only child.


Oscar A. Watier was born November 14th, 1855, in the parish of St. Anicet, province of Quebec. He began attending school at five years of age, entered the commercial academy at ten years, and two years later entered college. Subse- quently he attended the military school at Mon- treal, from which he holds a certificate of cap- tain and one as lieutenant-colonel. He then en- tered the Victoria University to pursue medical studies, graduating with the degree of M. D. C. L.


in 1878, and was licensed as such before the col- lege of physicians and surgeons of the province of Quebec. From the age of ten years till 1880, he resided at Montreal. Having prac- ticed his profession two years at that city, he then came to the United States and located at Stillwater, March 8th, 1880.


Joseph C. Webb, is a native of England, born December 17th, 1825. His parents came to America with their family in 1842, locating in Brunswick county, Massachusetts, where the father died in 1853, leaving Joseph to care for his mother. During 1847-48 he was superintendent of the gold mines of North Carolina, then re- turned and for two years was superintendent of the iron mines at Lennox, afterward taking charge of the engines of the Lennox Iron Works, owned by Peck, Collins and Phelps, continuing until 1862. Coming to Stillwater that year he has since been engineer for different firms. His present position is that of chief engineer in the lumber mills of Hersey, Bean and Brown. July 8th, 1862, he married Miss Julia Hastings. They have six children living, Willis H., Evelyn M., Carrie E., Lizzie P., Frank C. and Josephi C., Jr., Mary L. died.


C. S. Webster was born at Owego, New York, November 25th, 1846. Here he passed his child- hood, and in May, 1866, came to Frontenac, Min- nesota, and for three months engaged as painter. During the spring of 1873, he removed to Still- water where he has since lived and followed his trade. His wife was Miss Helen Prescott, mar- ried in 1871. Four children have been born to them, all are living.


Mortimer Webster was born at Owego, Tioga county, New York, December 16th, 1836. Here he grew to manhood and received his education, also learned the painter's trade. He did consid- erable painting at Binghamton and other cities in his native state. In 1856, he came to Hudson, Wisconsin, from Chicago, and in the vicinity of Richmond, purchased a half-section of land; dur- ing that summer, he, in company with his brother William, came to Stillwater and established the firm of Webster Brothers, painters, continuing till 1860. Mr. Webster afterward engaged in livery business and real estate until about 1866, when he sold his livery stock and has since given his entire attention to real estate. In 1869, he


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CITY OF STILLWATER-BIOGRAPHICAL.


laid out what is known as Webster's first addi- tion, and again in 1870, purchased five acres and opened Webster's second addition. He now owns one-half interest in five hundred lots adjoining the South Stillwater limits; has also land and buildings at Fargo, Dakota territory, valued at eight thousand dollars, and has ever been success- . fnl in all his business undertakings.


William Webster, real estate dealer is a native of Owego, Tioga county, New York. He learned the trade of painter at his native place, and in 1855, came to Stillwater. Here he was associated with the prison contractors for five years and followed his trade, dealing also in real estate. He has lately given his attention to real estate, also to breeding and raising fast horses, having on hand at present some very promising ones. Mr. Webster is among the early settlers of this thriving city; he is still unmarried.


Horace Greeley West was born on Chestnut Ridge, Chester county, Pennsylvania, March 28th, 1859. The incidents of his youthful days are many and amusing. His educational advan- tages have been somewhat limited, being obliged to assist his father in his labor, attending school only a few weeks at a time. In 1861, he removed with his parents to Wooster, Ohio, making that city his home until 1876, when he came west, passing one winter in Wisconsin. In May, 1877, he arrived at Stillwater and entered the employ of Seymour, Sabin and Company in the setting up shop of their agricultural works, where he has remained except a short visit to his parents and a few weeks passed in traveling for his em- ployers.


J. L. Wheeler, a native of New York, was born January 23d, 1836. He remained with his parents until they arrived at Wabasha, then be- gan clerking for Alexis Bailly, remaining about two years. Three years more were passed clerk- ing at Nelson's Landing, North Pepin, Wiscon- sin. Engaging in business at Omaha, Nebraska, he continued about two years, thence to New Or- leans, and in 1861 returned to Wabasha. In 1866, he purchased a cotton plantation in Louisiana, two years later he purchased a farm in Missouri, and after two years experience in farming, returned to Stillwater, and since 1875, has been in the grocery business. At Greenwood, Louisiana, he married in 1867, Miss E. Orne. Four children


have been born to them, three of whom are living.


W. H. H. Wheeler was born in Chautauqua county, New York, March 24th, 1842. While yet a babe he accompanied his parents to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, thence to Wheeling, West Vir- ginia, and after a residence of four years returned to their former home at Pittsburgh. In 1852 Mr. Wheeler came to Wabasha, Minnesota, and at the age of fifteen years commenced clerking in a drug store winters but during the summer months worked on the river. Locating at Stillwater in 1862 he continued on the river until 1872, then in company with John N. Darms, engaged in the general merchandise trade for three years. He then formed a partnership with R. J. and J. L. Wheeler in the grocery trade, the firm being known as Wheeler Brothers and Company. His marriage with Miss Lura M. Mears occurred June 20th, 1876. Leslie M. is their only child.


Henry White, first mate on steamer the Isaac Staples, is a native of this "North Star" state, and of the thriving city of Stillwater, born Sep- tember 14th, 1855. At the age of fourteen years he began the river life on the Mississippi and St. Croix, running on different steamers, some of which are the, James Means, F. B. Clark, G. B. Knapp, Penn Wright, and Dispatch. In 1880 he joined the Isaac Staples as first mate, with Cap- tain Richter, and has had quite extensive ex- perience in river navigation from Stillwater to St. Louis. He has three sisters and one brother liv- ing in this city, his parents having died in 1869 and 1878.


Albert Wilkinson was born at Dubuque, Iowa, December 15th, 1852. He acquired a common school and academic education, and in April, 1875, came to Stillwater. He was employed as book-keeper in the hardware store of Torinus and Wilkinson until engaging in business for himself in 1878, at his present location. His business amounts to $6,000; he also owns one-half interest in the North Star Pharmacy, in Main street, and employs two salesmen. Married at Stillwater, June 26th, 1878, to Miss Rose Lehmicke, daugh- ter of R. Lehmicke, judge of probate.


Octave Willett, proprietor of Willett's restaur- ant, is a native of Maine, born September 13th, 1847. While still in infancy his parents removed to Orono, where his youthful days were passed.


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HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY,


As he merged into manhood he began lumbering and continued until coming to Stillwater in 1873, where he still continued it five years. In 1878 he, in company with his brother opened the "Live and Let Live" restaurant, he however withdrew two years later and established his present res- taurant and oyster bay, under the Lumberman's National bank. Married at Stillwater, in July, 1879, to Miss Mary J. De Mars. They have one son, Joseph A.


William Willim, contractor and builder, was born in England, June 21st, 1821. Here he ac- quired a knowledge of the stone mason's trade from his father, and when seventeen years old came to America. In 1840 he located at St. Louis, and while living there took the contract of plastering a hotel at Point Douglas, Wiscon- sin territory, for David Hone. After completing that he visited Stillwater, and plastered the first house there, which was the Northrup house. He plastered many of the first dwellings of the pio- neers of this country; as he was the only mason for many miles around his services were in great demand. In 1847 he built the first lime-kiln, making quite a success of burning lime. In 1865 he entered into partnership with Seymour and Webster as contractors for the convict labor of the state prison, which contract was taken for a term of six years. Mr. Willim, however, sold his interest and began the manufacture of brick, which he carried on in connection with his trade for six years. His business has since been ex- clusively, contracting in brick and stone, and plas- tering. He has been twice married, first to Miss Clara Haskell, who died in 1850; remaining alone six years, he then married Joanna Hinman, who has borne him three children, Clara H., Myron S. and William B.


Henry L. Wilson, deceased, an old and highly esteemed citizen, was born in Saratoga county, New York, 1816. During the year 1840 he emi- grated to Missouri and four years later moved to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. In 1847 he came to Stillwater, where he resided until his death in 1876. By profession he was a civil engineer, making the first survey and plat of the city of Stillwater. He held the office of clerk of district court from 1848 until his death. Ile leaves a widow, but no children. Mrs. Wilson has one daughter by her first husband, who is now the


wife of Mr. Davis."Mr. Wilson's religion Econ- sisted of a life of noble deeds and quiet. acts of benevolence, ever giving to his brother man the warmest sympathy; he was beloved and respected by his many friends and acquaintances.


Addison Wright was born in Greene county, New York, 1842. At the age of six years he ac- companied his parents to Rock county; his early days were passed in traveling, and in 1867 located at Stillwater. Here he learned the trade of painter and worked as journeyman until 1871, then formed a partnership with Smith and Web- ster, which was of short duration. He was asso- ciated with different parties till 1872, then went into company with B. J. Mosier, the firm being known as Wright and Mosier. In the musical interests of the city, he has taken an active part in both brass and string bands. In 1870 married Annie M. Tobin, of this city, who died in 1875, leaving two children. His present wife was Miss C. Tobin, who has borne him Maggie L.


Captain A. R. Young, one of the early naviga- tors of the upper Mississippi and St. Croix rivers, was born in Somerset county, Maine, in Novem- vember, 1827. At the age of seventeen years, he began river life, and two years later run as en- gineer. In 1849 run the Sea Gulf between Bath and Boston. In 1850 he came to St. Anthony, Minnesota, where he resided about twelve years. In 1873 he removed his family to Stillwater, where he has a fine residence.


Alfred Zurcher was born at Menzingen, Canton "Zug, Switzerland, September 5th, 1850. When four years old his parents removed to Zug, the capital of the canton, where he attended school, also took the classic courses at the gym- nasium. In 1862 he was sent to the college of the Jesuit Fathers at Feldkirch, in Austria, pass- ing through a full course of classics and sciences. He began his studies of medicine at the Uni- versity of Basel, in Switzerland, continuing four years at Wurzburg and Zurich, graduating early in 1874. Sailed for America the same year, and practiced one year in Pennsylvania, thence to New Munich, Stearns county, Minnesota, and in 1876 came to Stillwater, where all his children have been born. His wife was Miss Mary Broker of St. Cloud, Stearns county. Their children are Mary, Alfred and Anna.


609


TOWNSHIP DIRECTORIES.


TOWNSHIP DIRECTORIES.


AFTON.


P. O. A.


S.


Albrecht C. farmer, Valley Creek, 80


6


Almquist C. P. farmer, Afton, 54 26


Anderson August, farm'r, Woodbury, 80 30


60


24


Bahnemann M. farmer, Valley Creek, 80


17


Bahnemann M. F. farmer and thresher,


Valley Creek, 80


8


Fosberg C. G. farmer, Afton, 160 27


Frederick F. farmer, Valley Creek, 180


17 Gage P. F. farmer and blacksmith,


Afton, 160


33


Bohn Wm. farmer, Valley Creek, 80


6


Gedatus L. farmer,


Valley Creek, 60 16


George John T. farmer,


Afton, 29


Gench Chris. farmer,


Valley Creek, 51 7


Bolles C. E. mlr. & mnfr. Valley Creek, 15


10


Gerke Henry, farmer,


Valley Creek, 200


10


Boxell J. W. fruit growr. Valley Creek, 170 16


Getchell J. M. farmer,


Afton, 140 34


Brumer Emanuel, farmer, Valley Creek, 150 17


Getchell W. S. clerk,


Afton,


22


Buswell R. miller, Afton,


22


Buswell F. W. miller,


Valley Creek,


9


Buswell & Persons, North Star Mills,


Valley Creek, 50


9


Guernsey, W. H. farmer, Afton,


240 34


Buswell & Horne, millers, Valley Creek,


9


Hablitzel J. V. farmer, Valley Creek, 80 16


Brownlee J. H. engineer, Afton,


368 19


Hartman J. S. farmer, Afton, 116 30


Carnathan Wm. carpt. and farmer,


Afton,


120


22 Heuer C. F. farmer,


Valley Creek, 80


19


Closeter O. minister,


Valley Creek, 6 Heuer Geo. farmer,


Clymer S. D. farmer,


Afton,


120


19


Heuer Chris. farmer, Valley Creek, 80 17


Clymer Geo. farmer, Afton,


22 30


Holstrom Chas. F. farmer, Lakeland, 150


4


Cooney James, farmer, Afton,


125


28


Jackson G. T. farmer, Jackson James, farmer,


Afton, 160 28


4


Connor T. farmer,


Afton, 40


33


Kelley Peter, farmer, Kumme Aug. farmer, Lingren Paul, farmer,


Afton, 40


33


Day John, farmer,


Valley Creek, 80


7 Landers Eliz'h, farmer,


Valley Creek, 120 7


Davies G. F. farmer,


Afton,


92


32 Mackey M. farmer,


Valley Creek, 240


6


Dick Francis, farmer, 39


Afton,


80


28 Munch E. miller,


Afton, 209


15


P. O. A. 8.


Dill and Miller, wheat buyers, Afton, 26


Eastwood M. farmer, Afton, 120


21


Eastwood Thos. farmer, Afton, 20


21


Ehrenberg B. farmer, Afton, 80 19


Fay E. farmer, Afton, 120


11


Folstrom Geo. farmer, Valley Creek, 120 5


Fournier B. farmer,


Folstrom Mrs. J. farmer, Valley Creek, 120 Valley Creek, 120 5


9


Bahnemann F. farmer, Valley Creek, 80 17


Berry David, farmer, Afton,


200 22


Bentel Chris. farmer, Valley Creek 80


7


Bolles Erastus, farmer, Valley Creek, 150


10


Bolles Geo. W. bl'ksmith, Afton,


22


Getchell W. H. farmer, Gilbert New. farmer, Gorgas Geo. farmer,


Valley Creek, 174 9


Lake Elmo, 160


6


26 Haskell Joseph, farmer, Afton, 21


Carlson J. G. farmer, Afton,


Holms C. G. farmer, Valley Creek, 80


7


Cox E. M. farmer, Afton, 360


Lakeland, 240


3


Cooneyhan T. farmer,


Afton, 40


33


Valley Creek, 80


Valley Creek, 88


16


Culbertson Linda, farmer, Afton, 132


9


Cusbing Phœbe, hotel, Afton,


22


Valley Creek, 40 19


18


Heuer Mrs. J. F. farmer, Valley Creek, 160


Afton, 160


20


Fortin M. farmer, Valley Creek, 240 8


Babcock Amelia, fruit g'r, Afton,


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HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY.


P. O. A. S


P. O. A. S.


Margroft F. farmer,


Valley Creek, 120 8


Barker B. farmer,


S. Stillwater, 80


16


Meyer W. carpenter,


Valley Creek, 20 17


Berger F. farmer,


Stillwater, 10


Meyer A. farmer,


Valley Creek, 80 17 Burns Ellen,


Middleton Mary, farmer, Afton,


149 19


Burkleo H.


S. Stillwater, 200x150 ft Stillwater, 15


Nelson P. farmer, Afton, 80


34


Burkleo S.


Stillwater,


15


Oldham F. farmer, Afton,


120


28


Burkleo Susan,


Stillwater, 320


15


Oldham N. farmer, Afton,


80


33 Burmeister E.


Stillwater, 80


8


Olds L. I. lumberman, Afton,


22


Brassar Geo. pilot,


Stillwater, 38 4


Olson A. minister and farmer, Afton, 120


34


Burk D. lumberman,


S. Stillwater, lots.


Paterson S. H. and Son, gen'l. mer. Afton,


22


Benner H. F. artisan,


S. Stillwater,


lots.


Pechman F. farmer, Valley Creek, 80 20


Bonner James,


S. Stillwater,


lots.


Pennington G. H. farmer, Cottage Grove, 160 31


Pennington Chas. farmer, Cottage Grove, 160 31


Buckboltz A. carpenter,


Stillwater, 1


8


Pennington W. farmer,


Afton, 200


22


Bronson Folsom,


Stillwater, 40


5


Persons C. farmer,


Afton,


40


28


Persons S. E. farmer,


Afton, 93


27 Carlson T. A.


Stillwater,


Persons Thos. farmer,


Afton,


200 28


Carmichiel A.


Stillwater,


3


Peterson Peter, farmer,


Valley Creek, 80


18


Casey W. Caplazi P. artisan,


S. Stillwater, 80


9


Rentz J. farmer,


Lakeland,


80


5 Carlton George, farmer, Stillwater, 160


4


Remas N. farmer,


Lakeland, 80 5 Cowen S. L. lumberman, Stillwater,


lots.


Richart F. farmer,


Valley Creek,. 70


19


Cover J. G. lumberman, Stillwater, lots.


Riedel C. Jr. gardner,


Valley Creek,


9


Cover D. insurance agent and farmer,


Stillwater, 80


3


Riedel L. cooper,


Valley Creek,


9


Riedel C. Sr. gardner,


Valley Creek, 50 9


Coller J. farmer,


Stillwater, 36


10


Sahnow F. farmer,


Valley Creek,


80 18


Deragisch A. merchant, Stillwater, 2 lots.


Sah now W. C. farmer,


Valley Creek, 80 20 Doran James, farmer and logger,


Schuster Chas. farmer, Afton, 120 32


Stillwater, 80


4


Schultz A. farmer,


Valley Creek, 40


6


Eliott James, farmer, Stillwater, 19


3


Squires B. P. merchant, Afton,


Stabenow A. farmer,


Valley Creek, 80


20


Stillwater, lots


3


Stegemann A. farmer,


Valley Creek, 74


6


Estabrook Mary E.


Stillwater, lots


3


Wendt W· farmer,


Valley Creek, 75 7


Estabrook D. S. mechanic, Stillwater, lots 3


Weyer W. farmer, Valley Creek, 23 7


Ellison & Co. mills,


S. Stillwater.


Fies C. Stillwater, 3


3


Fisk F. W. farmer,


Stillwater, 20


15


Flynn E. farmer,


Stillwater, 160


17


Zanbel William, farmer, Valley Creek, 120 3


BAYTOWN.


Albrecht F. farmer, Stillwater, 75


7


Stillwater, 40


15


Anderson L. farmer,


Stillwater, 40 10


Give W. machinist,


S. Stillwater,


3


Anderson O. M. employe St. C. L. Co.


Gray C. hostler,


S. Stillwater,


3 lots.


Anderson Eric.


Arthur Jas. millwright,


Stillwater, 2 lots


Gramery Fred. carpenter, S. Stillwater,


3 lots.


Atkinson John, farmer,


Stillwater, 80


10 Griffin, farmer, Stillwater,


40 8


Barker T. farmer,


S. Stillwater, 230 16 Hammerstrom O.


Fortin M. farmer, Stillwater, 200 6


Gamm E. C. mechanic,


S. Stillwater, lots.


Gardner C. R. farmer, Gillis D. farmer,


Stillwater, 260 7


Willock Adam, farmer, Afton, 240


32


Zanbel W. F. farmer, Valley Creek, 120


5


8 Clancy M. farmer, Stillwater, 77 18


Rice Laura, farmer, Afton, 80


Stillwater,


Porth H. farmer,


Valley Creek,


80


8


Bonnaman Fred, farmer, Stillwater, 40 17


Carlton Mrs. E. Stillwater, 4.


Estabrook Chas. E. millwright,


Wetzel W. farmer, Valley Creek, 159 6


S. Stillwater, 2 lots


Godfrey R. Gowan John, farmer, Stillwater, 80 15


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TOWNSHIP DIRECTORIES.


P O.


A.


S.


P. O. A. S.


Holmquest John.


Smith Eva, teacher,


Stillwater, 2 lots 3


Harrington M.


Staltzman Christ.


Hefty Nic.


Stillwater,


100


5


Sullivan O. farmer,


Stillwater, 80


18


Hopkins T. B.


Trost HI. farmer,


Stillwater, 40


16


Huey Allen, far. & logger, Stillwater,


80


4


Tourman H. farmer,


Stillwater, 40


16


Kannar J.


Ulrich W. farmer,


So. Stillwater, 76


9


Kern Sol. farmer,


Stillwater, 69


6


Underwood I. H. logger, So. Stillwater, lots


Kern John, farmer,


Stillwater,


360


6


Voelker W. farmer,


Stillwater, 40


8


Kroening Chas. farmer, Stillwater,


80- 16


Voelker Chas. farmer, Stillwater, 30


8


La Point A. retired,


So. Stillwater,


Lots


Wakefield A. C. engr. S. Stillwater, 2 lots


Lundberg P. A.


Walton Mary, farmer, Stillwater, 4 10


Lundahl Hans.


Weir F. W. minister and farmer,


Lake Elmo, 70


18


Maddock Mary, farmer, Stillwater,


24


4


Wissinger L. farmer,


Stillwater, 40


9


Wilke H. farmer,


Stillwater, 40


8


Meister W.


Meigs B. C. sawyer,


So. Stillwater, 2 Lots


Mercier Mary,


So. Stillwater, 2 Lots


Marty John, farmer,


Stillwater, 104


5


Moffatt Robert, trader, Stillwater, 10 lots 3


Miller Sarah A.


Stillwater, 40


4


Wolf A. farmer,


Stillwater, 80


16


Mundt W. farmer,


Stillwater,


80


4 Wolf M. farmer, Stillwater, 40


16


Nelson Nels, farmer,


Stillwater, 55


10


Zabel Gott. farmer, Stillwater, 46


8


Nehring N. farmer,


Stillwater,


20


9


Zueker Godf. farmer, Stillwater, 40


17


O'Neil Hugh, engineer,


So. Stillwater, 3 Lots


Ames Oliver, farmer,


Langdon, 944


36


O'Flarerty D. farmer,


Lakeland,


37 18


Anderson Chas. farmer,


Langdon, 40


32


Anderson O.


Newport, 120


5


Perro Joseph, farmer,


Stillwater, 136 3


Arbuckle S. C. farmer,


Langdon, 480


22


Austin Lewis, farmer, Langdon,


17


Austin A. E. farmer, Langdon, 20


17


Parker Mrs. Susan,


Stillwater, 10 lots


3


Arney John, farmer,


Newport, 149


6


Pittman Christ.


Atkinson John, farmer, Stillwater, 40


8


Potter J. S. sawyer,


So. Stillwater, 3 lots


3


Bailey Mrs. John, farmer, Cottage Grove, 80


11


Rheiner V.


Bangh John, farmer,


Cottage Grove, 145


3


Reibe W. farmer,


Stillwater, 80


7


Bailey Levi, farmer,


Langdon, 320


17


Richart A. farmer,


Stillwater, 40


17


Barrett & Co. merchants, Langdon, lots 21


Schaar Phil.


Bahls John, farmer,


Cottage Grove, 80 10


Schisser Fred, farmer,


Stillwater,


260 5&8


Benson John, farmer,


Langdon,


120


32


Schindler Geo. farmer,


Stillwater,


80


6


Belden Henry, farmer,


Langdon, 266


5


Scully Dan. & Jas. far.


Stillwater, 80


17


Benson Jerome, farmer,


Langdon,


80


16


Schull Nic.


Brunelle David, farmer,


Langdon, 40


32


Sinclair W.


Burwell Mrs. L. farmer, Hastings, 40


36


Sinnett M. farmer,


Stillwater, 160


18


Borth Aug. F. blacksm'h. Cottage Grove, 1 12


Secrest A. retired,


So. Stillwater, 56 10


Burdick Mary A. farmer, Cottage Grove, 160


10


Smith M. P. farmer,


Stillwater, 10 10 Brunelle Jas. farmer,


Langdon, 20


32


18


McDonald Mrs. C. farmer, Stillwater,


200 8


Whalen Jer. farmer, Stillwater, 100


10


Whalen Mary, farmer, Stillwater,


4 10


Whalen John, farmer, Stillwater, 65


15


Wissinger W. stonema'n, Stillwater, 40


9


Wissinger J. farmer, Stillwater,


5 Zabel Fred. farmer, Stillwater, 40


17


Newman Mrs. farmer, Nolan Thos. farmer, Norrill M.


Stillwater, 34


4


COTTAGE GROVE.


Adams C. P.


Palli Martin, farmer,


Stillwater, 80


8


Palli V. farmer,


Stillwater; 240 9


Arny F. farmer;


Perro S.


Perro W. H.


Stillwater, 40


Mackey Ed. farmer,


Stillwater, 280


612


HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY.


P. O.


A. S.


P. O, A.


S.


Case Jas. R.


Hill Lewis, farmer,


Langdon,


74


7


Chamberlain N.


Clark E. farmer,


Hastings, 160


253


6


Jones Ransom, Keene W. A. farmer,


Hastings, 100


25


Colwell John, farmer,


Langdon,


291 21


Cowan .W. doctor,


Winnipeg, 250


3


Keene A. farmer,


Langdon, 160


14


Colby Mary D. farmer,


Cottage Grove, 1


2


Kelsey Wallace, farmer,


Cottage Grove, 116 Langdon, lot


21


Crandall J. H. farmer,


Langdon,


388


17


Keene, W. C. farmer, Kemp D. A. farmer,


Langdon, 242


34


Crippen G. R. farmer,


Cottage Grove, 160


11


Daly Jerome, farmer,


Langdon,


520 20


Daly Ed. farmer,


Daly Mrs. M. farmer,


Langdon, 60


27


Daly John, farmer,


Langdon,


785


32


Daly G. II. farmer,


Langdon, 120


32


Damerel Chas. farmer,


Hastings,


20


32


Daulton Jas, farmer,


Langdon,


200


22


De Arton A.


De Arton J. F. farmer,


Langdon,


320


17


Lyde Mary H.


St. Paul, 80


6


Doyle Edward, farmer,


Langdon,


160


25 Mars Hartly, farmer,


Cottage Grove, 72


4


Dixon Mrs. Nellie,


St. Paul, 65


22


Dudley W. E. painter and far. Cottage Grove, 10 Dunkisley W.


Durand Mrs. Caroline,


Newport, 65


18


Elkins S. farmer,


Newport, 63


18


Elwell M. M. farmer,


Cottage Grove, lot


12


Fisk Geo. A. farmer,


Langdon, 168


8


Fritye Anton,


Fowler Wm. farmer,


Newport, 369


7


Fryty Casper, farmer,


Langdon, 120 19


McClusky Harriet.


Meilicke F. S. farmer,


Hastings, 240


36


Fritye A. farmer,


Newport, 285


19


Miller M. farmer,


Langdon, 120


8


Furber J. P. farmer,


Cottage Grove, 509


2


Miller T. F. propietor Langdon elevator,




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