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for three years by Peterson Brothers, in the tea deparment of the City Market, then kept a store on the east side for abont a year, after which he returned to Peterson Brothers, and was in their employ niil coming to Anoka, in April, 1881. Mr. Lane is now conducting a tea, coffee, and spice store, receiving fully his share of the pat- rouage. He was married in 1862, to Miss Marilla Lane, of Brooklyn, Minnesota. They have one son, named William A.
GEORGE J. LANE dates his birth in Wisconsin, on the 31st of January, 1855. When he was eleven years old the family removed to Anoka, where the boyhood days of our subject were spent. He learned the trade of harness-maker at Farmington, Mimicsota, and in September, 1879, established himself in that business in this city. Miss Nona Kelly became his wife on the 4th of October, 1879.
JOHN R. LEACH was born in Edinburgh, Seot- land, ou the 17th of November, 1850. He camne to America with his parents in 1856, they settling in Cincinnati, Ohio, where John R. grew to man- hood. He came to Minnesota in 1876, and was engaged in farming near Farmington, Dakota county, until the spring of 1880, when he came to Anoka, and has since been in the employ of Dun- ham & Storms. Miss Annie Griffin became his wife, ou the 30th of September, 1879.
H. C. LOEHE is a native of Chicago, Illinois, born on the 25th of May, 1855. When he was twelve years of age, his parents removed to St. Peter, Minnesota, where he resided until 1877, learning, in the meantime, the trade of tinsmith, at which he is now employed in this city, having made this his home since the date last mentioned. Mr. Loelil was united in marriage with Miss Alice Philips, on the 30th of July, 1879.
SENECA W. LENT was born at Saratoga Springs, New York, on the first of June, 1842. When he was but a child the family removed to fowa, but remained only a short time, removing to Wiscon- sin, and thence in 1856 to Princeton, Mille Lacs county, Minnesota. The subject of our sketch grew to manhood in that place, and in 1861, enlisted in the Second Minnesota Battery, serving four years. After his return from the urmy he settled in Minneapolis, which was his home until coming to Anoka in 1871. With the exception of two years spent in California and Oregon, Mr. Lent has been employed in the manufacture of lumber ever since his return from the war. He was mar- ried on the 4th of July, 1870, to Miss Maggie M.
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McConnell. They have two children, Orsimus E. and Annie B. Since October, 1879, Mrs. Lent has condneted a millinery and taney goods store, her establishment being one of the most popular in the city.
LUTHER II. LENNAN, is a native of Knox, Maine, born on the 9th of August, 1814. When he was but a child, the family removed to Georgetown, and thence, in 1830, to Whitford, where Inther lived two years and then went to Old Town, which, with the exception of one year spent in Bangor, was his home for twelve years. He there learned the trade of millwright and carpenter, which has been his occupation most of the time since. In 1854, he came to St. Anthony, Minnesota, where he remained until coming to Anoka, in 1862. The first three years after coming here, were spent on a farm, but has since followed his trade. Mr. Lon- nan takes a deep interest in everything pertaining to the development of his adopted county, having served several terms as Supervisor, Assessor, and member of the school board. He was married in 1837, to Miss Diana C. Strout, of Old Town, Maine. Their children are, Priscilla N., Isaac P., Flora E., and Emma IT.
RICHARD M. LOWELL, dates his birth at Abbott, Piscataquis county, Maine, on the 2d of Decem- ber, 1828. His carly life was spent in farming pursuits until 1850, when he came west and located at St. Anthony, Minnesota. In 1854, he located a claim in Champlin, Hennepin county, but soon sold it and made another on section twenty-nine, in the same town, where he resided seven years. He came to Anoka in 1862, and has lived here ever since. Mr. Lowell was married to Miss Sophronia M. Smith, of Maine. Their children are, Frances and Mary.
HENRY E. Derren, was born in Watertown, Jef- ferson county, New York, on the 19th of April, 1835. When he was quite young, the family re- moved to Ohio, where the subject of our sketch re- mained until 1857, when he came to Minnesota, aud settled in Maple Grove, Hennepin county, but after a two years' stay, went to Jefferson City, Mis- sonri, and was engaged in the manufacture of brick for a short time, after which he went to St. Joseph, in the same state, and later, to Leaven- worth, Kansas, being employed ns salesman in a lumber yard, at the two laffer places. He then returned to Minnesota and lived in Hennepin con- ty, until coming to Anoka in 1867. After coming here he was clerk in a store for several years, then
in business for himself three years, but is now salesman in the hardware store of Bean & Gnderi- an. He was County Commissioner in 1875 76 and '77, and Connty Anditor in 1879 and '80. Mr. Lepper was married on the 24th of April, 1859, to Mrs. Emily Getchell, of Brooklyn, Hennepin coun- ty. Their children are, Ella G., Cora E., Homer L., Alice C., and William H.
A. P. LANE is one of the pioneers of Anoka, and took a prominent part in the first improve- ments at this place. Hle settled here in May, 1854, and was a partner in the first flonring mill built at this point, which was burned ten days after its completion. Mr. Lane then engaged in the manufacture of lumber, but a disastrous freshet oceurred in the summer of 1857, which swept away a portion of the dam, saw mill, logs, etc. Ile came to Anoka possessed of considerable means, but these reverses, without any insurance, would have dampened the ardor of wealthier men. He had already erected a residence on the bank of the Mississippi river, which was widely known as the finest honse in the country. Since then Mr. Lane has engaged in various enterprises, in which, we regret to say, good fortune has not always at- tended him. In addition to his large business transactions in the early history of Anoka, he was also closely identified with its carly civil and political history. He was the first Justice of the Peace and Notary Public, and three times elected Judge of Probate. He held the first eourt, and performed the first marriage ceremony. At the first State election he was the republican candidate for State Anditor, and although the democratic ticket was connted in, many believed the repub- lican ticket was honestly and fairly elected. The subject of our sketch, although sixty-seven years of age, retains the vigor of youth. He now resides on a farm in Champlin, Hennepin connty.
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JAMES MCCANN, for twenty-seven years a resi- dent of Anokn, was born at St. Andrews, Now Brunswick, on the Gth of July, 1814. When seventeen years old, he went to the state of Maine, where he was engaged iu mmbering and farming for nearly eighteen years. In 1849, he went to California, by way of New York, Pittsburg, New Orleans, Vera Cruz, City of Mexico, and San
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Blas, the trip taking about one hundred days. He remained in California two and a half years, fifteen months of which, he was engaged in min- ing, and the balance of the time, in mereantile business. In the fall of 1851, he returned to Maine, and the following spring eame to St. An- thony, Minnesota, where, for two and a half years, he was in the lumber business. He was one of the company that built the first suspension bridge across the river at Minneapolis, being the first bridge that spanned the Mississippi at any point. In the fall of 1854, he came to Anoka, where he has since resided, engaged in Imbering and farming. He has actively participated in the development of the water-power and mannfactur- ing interests at this point, of which a fuller notice appears elsewhere in this work. Mr. McCann was a member of the state Legislature, in 1873, and a member of the first board of County Com- missioners; he has also been township Supervisor, and Mayor of the city of Anoka. He has been twice married; his first wife was Miss Abigail Brackett, of Maine, who lived bnt one year and a half after the marriage, which took place in 1841. llis present wife was Miss Ruth S. Abbott, to whom he was married on the 17th of December, 1845. They have two daughters; Ella, now Mrs. D. C. Thurston, and Ada, the wife of C. W. Sowden.
GEORGE W. MORRILL is a native of New Hamp- shire, and was born on the 27th of January, 1836. After receiving a primary education, he entered Dartmouth College, graduating in 1862. He then studied law, at Manchester, New Hampshire, and at New York, and was admitted to the bar in the latter city, in May, 1861, practicing there until 1870, when he removed to Philadelphia, and re- umined three years. His next move was to Anoka, coming directly from Philadelphia, and residing here ever since. Mr. Morrill has been County Attorney of Anoka county, for four years, and is now a member of the School Board. He was united in marriage with Olive I. Caldwell, of New Hampshire, on the 25th of December, 1866. Their children are, Eliza C., Mary P., and George B.
JAMES M. MOCLAUFLIN, for twenty-eight years a resident of Minnesota, is a native of Washing- ton county, Maine. When seventeen years old he went to Lubec, where he learned the blacksmith trade, at which he was employed in Maine and New Brunswick most of the time until he came west. He visited Anoka in 1853, and settled here
in October of the following year, buying a one- third interest in the saw-mill, with Dim & Farn- ham, which he retained until the dam was carried away in 1856. He then bought a team and car- ried freight from St. Paul for about four years, and was also engaged in farming, after which he conducted a blacksmith shop about six years. Then went to Monticello, Wright county, where he was engaged in the manufacture of barrel stock for two years, after which he returned to An- oka, and was again in the blacksmith business four years. He then engaged in the hotel business, first keeping the Third Avenue Honse, then the Anoka House, and is now proprietor of the Kim- ball House. Mr. MeGlantlin was married in 1849, to Miss Trene Gihnan, of New Brunswick ; she died after about four years of wedded life, leaving one daughter, Emily. His present wife was Mrs. Sarah M. Ames, a sister of his first wife, to whom he was married in 1854. Their children are, Irene . and Albion.
WILADAM MCKINSTER is a native of New York State, born on the 14th of August, 1836. lle came to Anoka in 1871, and for several years was employed by W. D. Washburn & Co., in their saw- mill. In 1878, he opened a meat market, which he still prosperouly continnes. Mr. MeKinster was united in marriage with Miss Julia Clark, on the 17th of January, 1870. Their children are, Flor- ence M., Cora B., Blanche M., and Harry J.
WILLIAM J. MILLER was born in Freedom, Beaver county, Pennsylvania, on the 29th of March, 1850. While he was yet a child, the family re- moved to Anoka, where William grew to man- hood, working with his father at carriage-making, and afterwards learning the carpenter's trade. In 1870, he went to Towa, and for three years, was engaged in the sale of musical instruments. Ile returned to Anoka, in 1873, and engaged in the drug trade with Dr. Dunham, from whom he por- chased the business, two years later, and has since conducted it alone. He has added a stock of musical instruments, and does a business of np- wards of $4,000 anally. Mr. Miller was mar- ried on the 24th of June, 1874, to Miss Dora D. Robbins. Their children are: Mary G., Arthur W., and Agnes L.
TOBIAS G. MCLEAN is a native of New Bruns- wick, and was born on the 17th of August, 1850. Hle came to Anoka in September, 1868, and was engaged in the lumber business until 1877, when he established his preseut business. He deals in fruit,
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cigars und tobacco. Mr. Melican was united in marriage with Miss Laura E. Smith on the 22d of October, 1850.
ALEXANDER W. MurenEns was born in Piscata- quis county, Muine, on the 12th duy of May, 1852. In the fall of 1873, he cume to Big Lake, Minne- sota, and was in the humber business until the fol- lowing spring, when he accompanied a surveying party to the vicinity of Lake Itasca, remaining all smmer. On his return, he settled in Anoka, and has resided here ever since. Was employed in the mills until the fall of 1880, when he accepted his present position, that of engineer in the man- facturing establishment of Dunham & Storms. Mr. Mitchell was married to Miss Sarah Edmonds, on the 2d of July, 1877. Their children are, Bertie W. and James.
ROBERT MAHANY dutes his birth in St. Johns, New Brunswick, in the year 1829. He came to Anoka in 1870, and was engaged in mercan- tile business for seven years, but has since conducted a livery stable. Mr. Mahany has been thrice married; his first wife was Miss Isabel Paul, who died leaving one child, named Geor- giana. The maiden name of his second wife was Catherine Mann, who left two children at her decease, Robert H. and William W. His present wife was Annie McLeod. They have three chil- dren, Catharine, Margaret and James.
JAMES MEADER, head miller in the Eagle mill, was born in New York State, in the year 1830. He came to Minnesota in 1870, and after running a fouring mill at Hamilton for five years, came to Anoka, and has resided here ever since. Mr. Meader was married to Mrs. Martha Ismon. They have three children, George B., Currie, und Incy M.
Lewis MARTIN is one of the old settlers of Anoka, and was born in Wyoming county, Now York, on the 2d of October, 1816. He was reared to farming pursuits, but in 1844, went to Ashtu- bula county, Ohio, and engaged in the manufac- ture of liuseed oil, which he continued for four years, after which he conducted the business of house, sign, and carriage painting for eight years. He came to Anoka in 1856, and started the first match factory in the state of Minnesota, contin- uing to run it for five years, after which he was three or four years in the painting business, but has since devoted his time to the raising of nursery stock, horticulture, and farming. Mr. Martin held the office of Assessor during the years 1878-79 and '80; he is also agricultural editor of the " Anoka
County Union." He was married in July, 1847, to Miss Sarah A. Hawley, of Ashtabula county, Ohio. There children ure, Louis 11. und Mubet.
Augustus G. MORGAN dates his birth at Wilton, Hillsboro connty, New Hampshire, on the 29th of Jumuury, 1827. He came to Minnesota in 1856, but after remaining two years in Monticello, Wright county, returned to New Hampshire, and thence to Alabama, but after a year's stay there again returned to Monticello, where he resided till the breaking out of the war, when he eulisted the army, serving two years. After his return from the war, was employed as driver on different stage routes until 1867, when he came to Anoka and has lived here ever since. Was employed in the lumber mills most of the time until the spring of 1881, when he accepted a position in the flour- ing mill of W. D. Washburn & Co.
STEPHEN H. Mclaughlin is a son of Daniel W. MeLaughlin, one of the old settlers of Anoka, and was born in this city ou the 31st of March, 1858. He was raised in his native place, receiving such education as the schools of the city afforded, and occasionally clerking in a dry goods store; he is now employed in the mills of W. D. Washburn & Co.
WALTER MACOMBER is a nutive of Bangor, Maine, born on the 10th of May, 1859. He came to Clear Lake, Minnesota, with his parents in 1871, and after two years spent on a farm, came to Anokn und was employed in the lumber mills at this place for u unmber of years, but now has charge of W. D. Washburn & Co.'s new elevator. Mr. Macomber was married in August, 1877, to Nellie L. Kelsey, of Anoku. Their only child is mumed Lizzie W.
JOHN MAYALL, A resident of Anokn comfy twenty-six years, was born in Lewiston, Maine, on the 10th of February, 1813. At the age of twelve years, he left home and went to the town of Gray, Cumberland county, where he was on- guged for a umber of years in n woolen mill. Tu 1844, went to Phillips, Franklin county, where he was engaged in the manufacture of woolen goods until coming to Anoka in 1855. The first eight years after coming here, were spent in freighting between St. Paul and Anoka, after which he located on a farm in section seventeen, Grow town- ship, where he remained until 1865, but has since lived in Anoka. Mr. Mayall was married on the 13th of August, 1842, to Miss Susan Adams, of
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Norridgewock, Maine. Their children are, John 11., Louisa, and Frank E.
ISAAC MORRILL is a native of Piscataquis conuty, Maine, and was born in the year 1823. He grew to manhood in his native state, learning the car- penter's trade. Ea 1861, he enlisted in the Sixth Maine Volunteer Infantry, serving two years. He came to Minnesota in 1873, and has resided in Anoka ever since. Mr. Morrill was married in 1846, to Miss Elmira Tracy. Their children are, Augustin, Lorenzo, and Edna.
BENJAMIN F. MCCANN was born in Aroostook connty, Maine, on the 6th of April, 1842. He has been engaged in logging and humbering from boyhood. He came to Anoka in 1867, and has resided here ever since, the Inst four years having had charge of the logs in the boom of W. D. Washburn & Co. He was married in November, 1873, to Miss Emily Gaslin, of Stillwater. They have one child, named Earl.
ORLANDO McFALL, superintendent of Dunham & Storms' door, sash, and blind factory, was born in IItron county, Ohio, on the 15th of September, 1839. In 1866, he went to St. Clair county, Michigan, and was engaged in agricultural pur- suits until coming to Anoka in 1872. He has been in his present business ever since coming here, and in his present position since October, 1879. Dur- ing the Indian ontbreak, he was in Minnesota, and enlisted in the Fifth Minnesota Volunteer In- fantry, served in the Sionx war until November, 1862, was then ordered sonth, and served until 1865. Mr. MeFall was married on the 22d of April, 1865, to Miss Elmira Raymond. Their children are, Minnie M., Fannie B., Anna L., Wilford G., and Carrie.
Ouop Nongit, one of the most energetic mer- chants of Anoku, is a native of Sweden, and was born on the 21th of Soptember, 1845, und came to' Amerien in 1866. Being of an ambitious nature, he had a strong desire to obtain an education, and with that end in view, labored as a lumberman on the St. Croix river and tributaries during the summer months, und with the money thus carned, attended school at Hudson and St. Paul during each winter antil 1873, when he came to Anoka, and has steadily advanced to the front rank in the mercantile business in this city. He was em- ployed the first two months in the store of Ammi Cutter, after which he formed a partnership with a countryman mmed Wahlquist, and started a grocery business on their own account. In about
a year, he purchased his partner's interest, and since then has advanced mpidly, buying lots, erecting stores, and making improvements as his increasing business demanded, until he now has the largest grocery establishment in this section of conatry, doing an annal business of at least $100,000. Mr. Norell was nited in marriage with Kate Anderson, of Taylor's Falls, on the 28th of February, 1874.
ERICK A: NORELL was born in Sweden, in the year 1849. He came to America in 1866, and re- sided in Isanti county, Minnesota, until 1871, when he came to Anoka, and has lived here ever since. For the first five years after coming here, he was employed in a door, sash, and blind fac- tory, but since then has been engaged in the gro- cery business, having two stores and doing a business of $15.000 annually. Mr. Norell also runs a stage line from Anoka to Cambridge, Isanti county, and has the mail contract between those points. He was married in October, 1879, to Miss Ella Hansen, ot Minneapolis. They have one daughter named Cora E.
ADIN E. NOURSE is a native of Cattarangus county, N. Y., and was born on the 12th of Jannary 1846. The greater portion of his early life was spent in farming pursuits in his native state, until coming to Anoka in 1870, but has since been en- gaged in the mills of this city. Mr. Nourse was married on the 9th of September, 1869, to Miss Frances A. Stewart, of his native state. They have one child named Alma L.
WILLIAM A. OVER, was born ut Hnlberton, Or- leans county, New York, in the year 1849. While yet a child the family removed to Minnesota, and settled at Sank Contre, which was their home im- 1dl 1862, when the sound of the savage Indim war-whoop cunsed them to retreat neurer civiliza- tion. They settled in Anokn, where the subject of our sketeh has since resided, and for the last ten years eondneted the butcher business, Mr. Over was married on the 11th of December, 1870, to Miss Mary R. Jones. They have two child- ren; Robert W. nnd Bessie B.
ROBERT P. OWEN is a native of Wiseasset, Lin- coln county, Maine, and was born in September, 1828. He came to Minnesota in 1857, and locat- ed at Onk Grove, Anoka county, where he was en- gnged in farming until 1861, when he enlisted in the First Minnesota Vohmteer Infantry, serving three years. He then went to New York City, and was clerk in n commission house most of the
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time until 1870, when he returned to Anoka county, and was farming in Ramsey township for two years, when he came to Anoka and was in the grocery business until 1877. In the spring of 1879, ho commenced to build the mill known as the City mill, which was hardly completed when it was destroyed by tire, but rebuilt by him and completed in November, 1879. Mr. Owen was married on the 28th of April, 1870, to Mrs. Annie E. Sammis. Mrs. Owen has two children by her former marriage, Charlotte E., and Stephen W.
HENRY S. PLUMMER, for twenty-nine years a resident of Minnesota, and one of the leading mer- chants of Anoka, was born in Dover, New Hamp- shire, in the year 1829. When nineteen years old, he embarked in the mercantile business in his native town, which he continued about four years. In 1852, he came to St. Anthony, Minnesota, and engaged in the mercantile and Inmber busi- ness for a few years, after which he operated in real estate, until coming to Anoka, in 1874. He at once started a general dry goods establishment in this city, which is now the largest in this section of conutry, doing a business of about $40,000 annually. While a resident of St, Anthony, Mr. Pimmmer was a member of the Territorial, and later, of the State Legislature; he was also a member of the board of County Commissioners, of Hennepin county, a member of the School Board, Deputy Provost Marshall, and held several othor offices of trust and responsibility, discharg- ing the duties in a faithful and efficient mmer. He was married on 6th of June, 1856, to Miss Charlotte A. Ham, of Dover, New Hampshire, who died on the 15th of October, 1866, leaving one son, Harry W., now employed in his father's store. Mr. Phummer was again married, in April, 1869, to Miss Susie D. Stevens, of Concord, New Hamp- shire. They have two children, Charlotte A. and Frank L ..
P. F. PRarr dates his birth at Groton, Tomp- kins county, New York, on the 25th of July, 1852. When he was abont two years okl, the family came to Anoka county, and after remaining a short time in Anoka township, went to Ramsey and took a homestead, but removed, one year heter, to Prince- ton, Mille Lacs county, which was their residence until 1862. They then returned to Anoka, where the subject of our sketch has since resided, except- ing about one year spent in California. Mr. Pratt engaged in insurance business and surveying, in 1873, but in the fall of 1875, obtained the position
of clerk in the Bank of Anoka, and on the 1st of July, 1877, became its cashier, which position he still fills. He is also County Surveyor of Anoka county, having held the office for several years. Mr. Pratt was married on the 22d of April, 1873, to Miss Ella F. Campbell, of Anoka. Their chil- dren are, Calla J. and Archie H.
JOHN W. PRIDE, JR. was born in Calais, Maine, on the 15th of May, 1838. He came to St. An- thony, Minnesota, in 1856, and was employed in the saw mills at that place until 1861, when he en- listed in the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served four years and five months. Return- ing to Minneapolis, he was again engaged in the Inmber mills for several years, after which he ro- moved to Brooklyn township, Hennepin county, and was farming until 1879, when he came to Anoka, and has since conducted a livery stable, and also deals in agricultural implements. Mr. Pride was married on the 22d of July, 1867, to Miss An- na McLeod. Their children are, George M., Wil- liam S., and Bessie T.
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