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HENRY CASTLE was born in England, in the year 1858. When he was five years old, the fam- ily came to America, and after remaining four years in New York State, removed to Indiana, and thence, after five years, to Clear Lake, Sherburne county, where the family still resides. Henry lived with his parents most of the time until the fall of 1880, when he was elected Register of Deeds and Clerk of the District Court, and soon after removed to Elk River, where he resides at the date of this writing.
ALFRED A. DARE is a son of Alfred Dare, Sr. of this village, who is a native of England, and came to America when a young man, settling in New York. About 1860, he removed his family to Wis- eonsin, and, a few years later, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they resided until coming to Elk River, in 1872. Alfred, Jr. was born in Jor- dan, New York, in the year 1852; and accompan- ied the family to this place, on the date above mentioned. Mr. Dare's occupation is that of mil- ler, and is employed in the mills of Mills & Honl- ton. He was married in 1876, to Miss Mary I .. Baltzell. They have two children, numed Farley A. and Annie V.
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ARTHUR N. DARE, editor and publisher of the "Sherburne County Star," was born in the little town of Jordan, Onondaga county, New York, on the 25th of May, 1850. In 1868 or 1869, came to Watertown, Wisconsin, and remained there mitil 1870, then came to Minneapolis, and soon after, entered the Minneapolis Tribune job department, as an apprentice to the "art preservative." Re- mained there nearly four years, when he started out to sce the world, and after visiting various cities in the United States, shipped as a sailor, and was gone two years and a half, visiting New Zealand, Australia, the South Sea Islands, South America, England, and France. Returning to his native country, he came to Elk River on a visit, in the fall of 1875, and soon after, was employed as local editor of the "Star." Remained in that capacity until February, 1878, when he purchased a half interest in the paper, and published it in connection winh 1I. M. Atkins, until the following February, when he purchased the other half, and became sole proprietor. Miss May Albec became his wife in January, 1879.
EBEN DAVIS is a son of Richard Davis, deceased, who was a native of Maine, and eame to Minne- sota in 1850. After remaining in Minneapolis about a year, he came to Elk River, and opened a farm about two miles west of the village, on the east bank of the Mississippi, where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1880. Eben came to this town with his parents, and has resided here ever since; his farm adjoins the old homestead. He was Sheriff of Sherburne county six years, and has also filled the office of Supervisor. Was in the employ of the government eight years, engaged in looking after government land in this State. Mr. Davis enlisted on the 7th of October, 1861 - und served until the 7th of August, 1865. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary L. Ingersol, of Washington county, Maine, on the 4th of July, 1857. They have had eight children, seven of whom are living: Herbert H., Bertha E., Andrew, Charles W., Lizzie C., Winthrop, Willie; who died on the 6th of December, 1880, aged seven months, and Helen B.
EDDY DICKEY is a native of Nova Scotia, but came to Minnesota in the year 1849. In the spring of 1851 he came to Elk River, built the first dam, and worked on the first saw-mill at this place, which was completed and started during that summer. Until March, 1855, Mr. Dickey re- sided at St. Anthony, but then moved to Elk
River, and run a grist-mill for some time. In 1856, in company with his brother, Thomas Dickey, he erected a building, part of which was used as a door, sash, and blind factory, by George Davis, R. Barton, and a Mr. Lovett, and the balance as a machine shop, wagon shop, and carpenter shop; the latter departments have been conducted by Mr. Dickey ever since. In 1880, he built a dam and grist-mill in Big Lake township, on Elk River, three miles from its mouth; it is run by Obert & Boughton. During the same year, he also built a dam for Mr. Burning, on the Crow river, seven miles from its month, on which is now located a fine saw-mill. Mr. Dickey was married in June, 1849, to Miss Munson, of Maine, who died in 1852. He was married again in 1854, and has seven children by this marriage; Charles, Mary, Barbara, Edgar, Lucina, Thomas, and Eu- gene, all born in Elk River.
FRANCIS DELILL (deceased) was born in Canada, in the 1797. He came to St. Anthony, Minnesota, in 1848, and two years later, to Elk River, where, for a time, he occupied a part of the first house built in the town, a Mr. Morah lived in the other part. During that summer, 1850, Mr. Delill built the Elk River House for Mr. Bottineau. In the spring of 1851, opened a farm on section three, on which he lived a few years and removed to the present home of the family, on section eleven. He resided there until his death, which occurred on the 10th of April, 1874. Mr. Delill was married in 1842, to Miss Catharine Queenan, a native of Ireland. Mrs. Delill is the oldest living settler of Sherburne county. They have had ten children, eight of whom are living; Mary F., Frank, Agnes, Elizabeth, Harriet, Joseph T., Rosanna, and Sarah J.
WILLIAM E. DEAN, engineer at the Elk River Mills, dates his birth in Worcester county, Massa- chusetts, in the year 1854. He came west in 1875, and located in Minneapolis, which was his home until his removal to Elk River in 1880.
JOHN EVANS ( deceased ) was a native of Penn- sylvania, born in the year 1815. His early life was spent in his native State, being chiefly em- ployed at his trude, that of boat-builder. Came to Elk River in 1870, and bought a farm on sec- tion thirty-two, where he resided till his death, which occurred on the 1st of October, 1875. He was married in 1839, to Mary Keiser, who survives her husband, and earries on the farm. They have had ten children, eight of whom are living; Eliza
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A., Sarah J., Emily, Bradford M., Susan, Joseph, John H., and Harrison L.
WILLIAM EATON was born in Indiana, in the year 1844. When he was eleven years old the family came to Minnesota, and settled in Dakota county. In 1867, the subject of our sketch came to Becker, Sherburne county, and in 1873, to Elk River, locating on a farin of seventy-two acres, sitnated in section five. He was married in Octo- ber, 1872, to Miss Hattie Roberts, of Big Lake. Their children are, Alice, William A., Charles S., and James E.
FRANK A. FELCH, one of the most extensive farmers in Sherburne county, was born in Aroos- took county, Maine, on the 2d of Angust, 1836. At the age of sixteen years, he entered the Phillips Academy, at Andover, Massachusetts, and after completing his course there, studied for a time, at the Houlton Academy, in his native county. In 1857, came west and settled in Livonia township, where he resided until coming to his present home in the fall of 1881. In company with his brother, J. H. Felch, he has carried on three farms for a number of years, one each in Livonia, Becker, and Elk River townships.
JOHN H. FOSTER, whose birthplace is St. Jolms, New Brunswick, was born in the year 1821. In 1856, he came to Minnesota and settled on section twenty-nine, Elk River township, which has been his home ever since. Mr. Foster is by trade a miller, and has followed that ocenpation most of the time since coming to the State. He is now ruming a mill at Spencer Brook, Isanti county. Was married on the 24th of December, 1845, to Miss Mary L. Sherwood, who died on the 23d of January, 1852. The result of this union was three children, ouly one of whom, Mary L., is now liv- ing. His present wife was Miss Eliza Wallace, of St. Johns, New Brunswick, the marriage taking place on the 9th of September, 1852. Of five chil- dren, four are living, John W., Nettie B., Charles B., and Aliee S.
DANIEL W. FOLSOM was born in Stetson, Maine, in the year 1833. Came to St. Anthony, Minne- sota, in 1856, and after remaining about a year, went to Morrison connty, where he was engaged in farming and freighting, for about two years. Then returned to St. Anthony, and thence, in 1860, to Tennessee, where he enlisted, in 1862, in the First Tennessce Cavalry, serving one year. Re- turning from the army, he spent a number of years in St. Anthony and Elk River, finally, in 1870, set-
tling on his present farm, on section twenty, Elk River township. Mr. Folsom was married on the 14th of Jannary, 1866, to Miss Emma C. Glidden. Their children are, Clara, Hattie, Addie, and Edith.
JOHN W. GLASSPORD is a native of La Fayette, Indiana, born on the 27th of September, 1841. In 1867, he came to St. Paul, Minnesota, and en- tered the employ of the St. Paul and Pacific Rail- road Company, and with the exception of six months with the West Wisconsin Railroad Com- pany, and eighteen months with the Green Bay and Minnesota Railroad Company, he has remain- ed with that corporation ever since. In May, 1875, he came to Elk River, and has been station agent here ever since. Mr. Glassford is also serving his second term as County Auditor of Sherburne county. He was married on the 4th of October, 1876, to Miss Nellie Costello, of Elk River. Their children are, Edwin D., James W., and Loda W.
REUBEN S. GARDNER, whose birthplace is in Pennsylvania, was born on the 4th of November, 1834. He learned the milling business when a young man, and in 1866, came to Minneapolis, and two years later, to Elk River, where he now resides. Mr. Gardner's occupation has always been that which he learned in his youth, and he is now head miller at Mills and Houlton's flouring mill. Du- ring the civil war, he was among the first to answer his country's call for volunteers, and served five years in the south. Was married on the 6th of October, 1864, to Miss Mary A. Smith, of Harris- burg, Pennsylvania. Their children are, Costis, Roy, and Frank.
LEVI M. GASKILL came to Minnesota in 1857, and settled in Richfield township, Hennepin county. After three years spent in farming at the latter place, he was engaged in freighting from St. Clond to Fort Abercrombie, continuing that oc- enpation for two years. Then took a homestead in Silver Creek township, Wright county, on which he lived eight years, coming thence to Elk River in 1870. He has been employed in the humber business since coming here, and during the last few years, has had charge of H. Houlton's humber yard. Mr. Gaskill was married on the 4th of An- gust, 1860, to Miss Anna Severson, of Illinois. Their children are, Estella, Everett, Elmer, and Amelia.
SAMUEL H. GLIDDEN was born in Freedom, Maine, in the year 1833. When a young man, ho I arned the frade of carriage maker, which was his occupation mutil settling on his present farm.
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Came to Minnesota in 1870, and settled in Waseea county, but three years later, removed to Winona, and after a three years' stay, to Rushford, and thenee, after one year, to his present home in Elk River township. Mr. Glidden was married on the 10th of Angust, 1862, to Miss Lizzie Lowell. They have one son, named Samiel.
HENRY GALLEY is a native of England, born on the 24th of December, 1833. He came to Amer- iea in 1850, and was engaged in the manufacture of chairs, in New York City five years, after which he came to St. Paul, Minnesota, and followed the same business until 1863. Then eame to Elk River and established a furniture factory in Upper Town, but after one year, re- turned to New York, and remained until the spring of 1866. He then returned to Elk River, and has resided here ever since, still engaged in the furniture business. His salesroom is in the village of Elk River, and the manufactory located in Upper Town. Mr. Galley was married on the 28th of September, 1854, to Miss Elinor J. Caine. They have nine children, Ada J., Nellie, Lizzie, George L., Cora M., William, Carrie, Maud J., and Frederick.
PRINCE O. HAWES was born in Maine, in the year 1818. He came to St. Anthony, Minnesota, in 1855, and the following year, to Elk River, and opened a general store in Upper Town. After two years he engaged in farming, but at the end of a year, he again returned to mereantile busi- ness, which he continued for three years, and was also Postmaster, a portion of the time. Then took a trip to Washington Territory, but returned to Elk River in 1865, and after two years more in the mercantile line, engaged in farming, which occupation he still continues. His farm is located in section thirty-one, but his residence is in Upp r Town. Mr. Hawes has been twie . married. First to Miss Margaret Mayall, in 1850, who died in 1859, leaving one daughter, named Olive A. Ilis present wife was Miss Martha A. C. Godfrey, to whom he was married in 1865.
H. J. HEEBNER, a native of Germany, was born in the year 1844. When he was nine years old, the family came to America and settled in Indiana, where the subject of our sketch was reared on a farm. In 1861, he enlisted in the Union army, and served four years in defense of the nation. Returning from the South he remained in Indiana until 1868, when he came to Elk River, and was employed as telegraph operator, by the St. Paul
& Pacific Railroad Company, holding various posi- tions in their employ until 1878. Then purchased an interest in the general store of J. H. Mills, at Upper Town, but at the end of six months, bought the entire stock, and continued the business alone. In March, 1880, he established another store at Lower Town, and soon after, took as a partner, W. L. Babeock. The firm does a general business, and earries a stoek of about $15,000. Mr. Heeb- ner was married on the 26th of October, 1871, to Miss Florence M. Albee, of Elk River. Their children are, Harry C., and Grace W.
WILLIAM HI. HOULTON is a son of Samnel and Sarah Houlton, and was born in Houlton, Maine, on the 29th of March, 1840. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, receiving a good common school edneation. His mother died when he was three years old, and in 1854, he went with his father to Warren county, Illinois, and in 1856, came to Monticello, Wright county, remaining there till of age. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, of the Eighth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, served for a time on the frontier against the Indians under General Sully, and then went south, being in the Nashville campaign of General Thomas against Hood. He served three years, b: ing promoted to a non-commissioned office; was in several engagements, but never received a wound. Returning to Monticello in Angust, 1865, he was soon after elceted Register of Deeds, but resigned the next spring, eame to Elk River, and was engaged in mercantile business in company with his brother, Horatio Houlton, abont eight years. In the fall of 1873, he bought the interest of the heirs of George Albee, in the Elk River flour and saw mills, and formed n partnership with E. P. Mills, who owned half of the property; these mills are still conducted by this firm, under the name of Mills & Houlton. Since settling in Sherburne county, Mr. Honlton has served six years as County Treasurer, and was State Senator in 1879. He was married on the 3d of March, 1870, to Miss Freddie Lewis, of Monticello, Min- nesota. Their children are, Sam R., and Helen.
HORATIO HOULTON, a brother of the subject of our Inst sketch, was born in Houlton, Aroostook county, Maine, on the 19th of Angust, 1831. He was raised to farming pursuits, receiving such educa- tion as could be obtained at a district school dur- ing the winter months. In 1854, Mr. Honlton set out for the West, and soon after, took a claim of one hundred and sixty acres, at Monticello
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Wright county, Minnesota, which he cultivated for two years. In 1860 and '61, he was part owner of a train drawing Hudson Bay goods from St. Cloud to such a point on the Red River of the North, as could be reached by steamboats. During the Sioux war, in 1862, he had a beef contract from the government, which he held for two seasons. In 1864, he came to Elk River, opened a general store, and has been a prominent merchant here ever since, taking a deep interest in the development of Sherburne county. To mercantile trade he added, in 1868, a saw-mill, which he built in connection with Thomas S. Nickerson and W. H. Houlton, but now runs it alone. He is also a member of the firm of H. Houlton & Co., proprietors of a saw-mill in St. Paul, and of the firm of Prince & Houlton, lum- ber dealers in West St. Paul. Mr. Houlton was united in marriage withi Miss Melissa J. Harvey, also a native of the "Pine Tree State," in the fall of 1858. Their children are, Ettie M., Wil- liam L., Charles H., Nettie, and Kate.
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CHARLES B. HAYDEN was born at Madison, Somerset county, Maine, on the 8th of December, 1831. He came west with his parents in 1856, und settled in Livonia township, Sherburne county, but in 1861 removed to Elk River, which has been his home ever since. Mr. Hayden is en- gaged in lumbering, but owns a farm on section thirty-two, Burns township, Anoka county. He is the oldest of a family of fourteen children, eleven of whom are living.
LEONARD C. HEATH is a native of the state of Maine, born in the year 1819. He came to Min- nesota in 1854, and since then has been engaged in lumbering and farming most of the time. Mr. Heath was married in 1810, to Miss Livonia Crawford, of his native Stato, who died in 1818, leaving three children, Austin, Emeline, and Cal- vin. His present wife was Mrs. Sarah A. Harper, to whom he was married in 1867.
LEVI HOLGATE dates his birth in Wyoming county, Pensylvania, on the 5th of March, 1830. He came to Minnesota in 1856, and after a short stay at St. Anthony, went to Lake Minnetonka, and in April, 1857, took a claim on seetion thirty- two, Maple Lako township, Wright county. In the fall of 1858, went to Minneapolis, and the fol- lowing year, enme to Elk River, and was engaged in the furniture business till 1862, when he en- listed, and served three years in the army. Re- turning to Minnesota, he remained in Anoka
about a year, coming thence to Elk River, and again embarked in the furniture business, contin- ning it until 1871, when he started a meat mar- ket, which he still prosperonsly continues. Mr. Holgate was married on the 1st of November, 1866, to Miss Kate Murphy, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Their living children are, Mary A. and Carrie E.
JOHN T. HAYWARD was born in New Brunswick, on the 20th of April, 1834. He came to Elk River in June, 1867, remained one year, and then went to Burns township, Anoka county, where he took a homestead and remained five years, Then sold out and returned to Elk River village, where he resided, engaged in lumbering, until March, 1879. Then bought the farm on which he now lives, on section twenty-eight, Elk River township. Mr. Haywood was married in 1869, to Miss Rachel Beck. Their children are, Jarvis and Jane.
DWIGHT R. HOULTON, superintendent of the Elk River saw mills, was born in Houlton, Aroostook county, Maine, on the 10th of November, 1847. Came to Mimmiesota with his parents in 1853, they settling in Monticello, Wright county, where the . subject of our sketch grew to manhood. During the civil war, he enlisted in the army, serving one year. In 1865, he came to Elk River, and has lived here ever since, engaged in lumbering. Mr. Honlton was married on the 16th of November, 1870, to Miss Eva A. Hildreth.
JOHN G. JAMESON (deceased ) was born in Scar- borough, Maine, and came to Minnesota in 1851. The same year, in company with Ard Godfrey, bought a farm on section thirty-three, which included the water-power, of Silas Lane, who had located there the previous year. In 1855, the pro- perty was divided, Godfrey taking the water-power und Jameson the farm, on which he lived until his death, which occured in 1869, He was married to Miss Nancy Godfrey, who still resides on the old homestead, which is carried on by her son Willian. They have six children, Henry M., John G., Wil- liam, Charles D., Louisa, and Gambert.
GAMBERT JAMESON, son of the subject of our last sketeli, was born at Elk River, on the 4th of July, 1859. His early years were spent in his native town, and in 1875, he went to Minneapolis, and was salesman in a clothing house for five years. In March, 1880, he opened n clothing store in Elk River, and also owns a half interest in the general store of Jameson Brothers, in Upper Town. Mr. Jameson was married on the 12th of September, 1880, to Miss Hattie L. Baker, of Minneapolis.
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JOHN G. JAMESON, another son of John G. Jame- son, Sr. is a native of the state of Maine, and was born on the 13th of October, 1846. Came with the family to Elk River, and has resided here ever since. He carries on a blacksmith shop at Upper Town. Was united in marriage with Miss Mertie Corey, the wedding taking place on the 20th of November, 1879.
REV. WILLIAM M. JENKINS was born in Vermont, on the 26th of May, 1837. After taking the usual preparatory course, he entered the Academy at Hillsdale, Michigan, graduating in 1865, and thence to the New Hampshire Theological Semi- mary, from which he graduated in 1868. His first pastorate was at Natick, Massachusetts, having charge of the Freewill Baptist church at that place, for two years. He then went to Michigan, and labored in different fields in that State until 1878, when he came to Elk River, and has been pastor of the Union church at this place ever since. He was married on the 28th of September, 1868, to Miss Mary A. Harmon, of Maine. Their child- .ren are, Alfaretta, Evangeline, and Grace,
BURROWS W. KIRBY is a native of England, born on the 5th of April, 1850. He came to America in 1870, and settled in Clear Lake, Sherburne county, where he was engaged in farming until the fall of 1876, when he was elected Register of Deeds, and removed to Elk River, discharging the duties of the office for four years. In July, 1879, he bought the drug store of Dr. Crawford. and has since conducted the same. Mr. Kirby was married in 1872, to Miss Marietta Eaton, of Becker township. Their children are, Charlotte L., Susan, Burrows, and Alice.
JOHN F. LEWIS was born in New York State, on the 18th of May, 1850. In 1859, the family came to Minnesota, and located Int Monticello, Wright connty, where the subject of our sketch remained most of the time until coming to Elk River, in 1874. Mr. Lewis engaged in the drug business soon after coming here, which he still prosperously continnes. Miss Hattie Albee, of Elk River, became his wife in September, 1874.
BARTON A. LATTA dates his birth in Ohio, on' the 12th of March, 1812. He came to Minnesota in 1857, und settled in Isanti county, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits nine years. Cume then to Elk River township, and has resided here ever since, engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Latta is Assessor and Justice of the Peace, having held the latter office a number of
years. He was married on the 28th of July, 1836, to Miss Jane Elliott. Of fourteen children born to them, but six are living; Sarah A., Mary E., Thomas J., Barton A., Henderson, and Richard J.
GEORGE LOWE ( deceased ) was a native of New Brunswick, born on the 24th of June, 1815. Came to Elk River in 1854, and settled at Upper Town, where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1864. Was married in 1844, to Miss Salome MeLean, who still resides on the old homestead with her two sons, Alfred and George. She has also a daughter, who is married, and lives near by.
REUBEN LLOYD was born in England, in the year 1847. Came to America in 1870, and has been engaged in the manufacture of carriages ever sinee. The first three and a half years were spent in Minneapolis, but has since resided at Elk River; his shop is located in Upper Town.
JOSEPH W. LIBBY, whose birth-place is in the State of Maine, was born on the 15th of February, 1841. Came to Minnesota, and settled at Prince- ton, Mille Lacs county, in 1871, and one year later removed to Anoka, coming thence to Elk River, in the fall of 1873, purchased a half interest in the stage route to Princeton, and is also a part- ner with Henry Campbell in the livery stable.
W. H. MITCHELL, editor of the " Elk River News," commenced his career as a journalist in 1852, when, in company with his father, Hon. Martin Mitchell, he published the "St. Lawrence Free Press," at Governeur, St. Lawrence county, New York. In the spring of 1854, he sold the office and came westward to Wisconsin, and in the spring of 1856, started the " Neenah Bulletin," nt Ncenah, Wisconsin, which he ran through the po- litical campaign of that year, and sold. The fol- lowing year he bought the " Wautoma Journal," which he published about three years, und in the spring of 1860, removed his office material to Anna, in southern Illinois, and published a paper advo- cating the election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency. Owing to the then unhealthy climate of that seetion, he decided not to remove his fam- ily, and sold his paper, the " Union County Re- cord," came to Rochester, Minnesota, and com- meneed the publication of the " Rochester Repub- lienn," which he continued until 1866. Then sold the office to Messrs. Shaver & Eaton, and engaged in other business until 1871, when he purchased the " Northfield Standard," which financial mis- fortune compelled him to abandon after somewhat more than five years of successful publication.
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