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JAMES A. BUCKINGHAM
MORRIS W. BUZZARD
GUSTAV ZUDE
ALBERT F. YEAGER
OLIVER A. RUDD
LEON ALBOUCQ
J.[ALBERT ANDERSON
HANS N. HANSON
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MORRIS W. BUZZARD came to Doug- las county in the early days when supplies had to be hauled from Spokane. There were only twelve settlers in the entire region, when he lo- cated where he now resides, about one mile southeast from Waterville. From that time un- til the present, Mr. Buzzard has continued here without interruption and has constantly been devoting his efforts to tilling the soil and im- proving his farm. He has a fine quarter sec- tion, which raises diversified crops. Among the especially fine improvements we may men- tion an orchard so situated as to be protected by elevated land, which produces as fine fruit as can be found in Washington, and he has all the varieties of fruit that grow in this latitude.
Morris W. Buzzard was born in Harrison county, Kentucky, November 23, 1853. His father, William Buzzard, a native of Kentucky, married Miss Sallie Williams, who was also born in the Blue Grass State. Her people came from North Carolina. He was a prosperous farmer and stock man during his life, and his ancestors were among the very first settlers in Kentucky. Our subject was educated in his native state, after which he settled in Cham- paign county, Illinois, and farmed for seven years. It was as early as 1883, that Mr. Buz- zard settled in Douglas county and took his present land as a homestead. Since then, he has bought eighty acres in Okanogan county and owns considerable other property.
Mr. Buzzard has always pulled in single harness and still remains free from matrimonial cares. He has two brothers and three sisters, Marion, George W., Mrs. Mattie Taylor, Mrs. Sarah J. Florence, and Mrs. Eliza Rankin, all living in Harrison county, Kentucky.
GUSTAV ZUDE, deceased. Among the most active and stirring men of Douglas coun- ty could be mentioned the subject of this me- morial when he was living. He led an upright and faithful life and won hosts of friends, be- ing highly esteemed by all. His labors in this county and elsewhere speak for themselves and it was a day of sincere mourning when the sad news of his death was announced.
Gustav Zude was born in western Prussia, on August 7, 1853. the son of August and Caroline Zude, both natives of Germany.
The father served in the regular army of Ger- many and was a good and well known man. Our subject was educated in the schools where he was born and in 1872, came thence to Pilot Knob, Missouri. He was soon engaged in the iron mines of Iron county and for twelve years wrought steadily there. Then on account of failing health he determined to retire from act- ive work for a time. He accordingly traveled west to Utah and later went into the mines there, remaining for three years. After that he went to Elkhorn, Montana, where he engaged in mining for two years. It was in 1890 that Mr. Zude came on to Douglas county, and after due search he took a pre-emption and later a homestead where the family now reside, about two miles northeast from Farmer. He devoted himself industriously to general farming and stock raising and won the good success that his labors merited. He continued here and was al- ways found on the side of those movements which were for the betterment of the commun- ity and always exerted a good influence. In 1903, Mr. Zude failed in health and no means found seemed to relieve the progress of dis- integration and finally on March 11, 1903, he passed to the world beyond. His memory is fragrant through a well spent life, wise coun- sels and good deeds. Mrs. Zude is now hand- ling the estate, which is well improved and she has taken up the burdens devolving upon her with a fortitude and spirit which presage good success in her efforts.
Mr. Zude had one brother, Carl, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Gunther. The marriage of Mr. Zude and Miss Amelia Janka occurred in Missouri, on October 2, 1872. The parents of the bride were George and Minnie (Zude) Janka, natives of Germany. To Mr. and Mrs. Zude the following named children have been born; Herman, on November 2, 1873; Lena W., on January 20, 1886; Alfred, on December 24, 1890; Alma A., on April 1, 1893. The first two are natives of Pilot Knob and the others were born in this county. Mrs. Zude is a member of the Lutheran church, the de- nomination to which her husband belonged.
ALBERT F. YEAGER is one of the younger men of Douglas county that has dem- onstrated his worth and ability by commend-
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able labors. He was born in Blue Earth coun- ty, Minnesota, on January 19, 1873, the son of Henry G. and Louisa ( Koch) Yeager, natives of Saxony, Germany, and mentioned elsewhere in this work. Albert F. received his education in the common schools of Blue Earth county but in 1888 came with his parents to Douglas county. He now lives about two miles south from Buckingham on a half section of land, which he took as a homestead, and purchased from his father. He devotes his attention to cattle raising and farming, having in the last few years paid more attention to the latter busi- ness. He has his place well provided with all farm machinery necessary, buildings, and so forth, and is a successful agriculturist. For several terms he has served as road supervisor and did very good work. His brothers and sis- ters are named in another portion of this work.
At the old home place in Douglas county, on March 17. 1895, Mr. Yeager married Mrs. Ella J. Wyatt, the daughter of Daniel F. and Julia J. (Hadley) Davis, natives of Colorado and very early settlers in Walla Walla. Mrs. Yeager was born in Colorado on June 17, 1872, and has two brothers, Charles and William S., and one sister, Mrs. Etta Loucks. To Mr. and Mrs. Yeager, five children have been born; Gladis M., in Bridgeport, on December 30, 1896; Albert F., Jr .. at the ranch, on October 28, 1898: Charles H., at the homestead, on September 26, 1900; Violo E., at the ranch, on March 10, 1902; and Vera J., on February 29, 1904. By her former marriage, Mrs. Yeager has three children, Zella M. Wyatt. born in Oregon, on December 16, 1888; Oswell Wyatt, born in Oregon, on June 12, 1891 ; Buelah A., born in Oregon, October 6, 1893.
Mr. Yeager is a member of the M. W. A. and an adherent of the old school Presbyterian church.
OLIVER A. RUDD, who lives about five miles south from Bridgeport, was born in Draman, Norway, on July 12, 1861. His par- ents, Andrew and Dora (Christenson) Rudd, were natives of Norway. He was educated in the common schools there and when twenty years of age came to the United States, set- tling first in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin. He wrought in the lumber woods for nearly two years and in 1883, came
west to Washington, stopping first in Walla WValla. Then he journeyed to Colfax, Washington, where he wrought on a farm for three years. It was 1886 when he went on a visit to his native country, then returned to Wisconsin, and a year and a half later came to Garfield county, it being 1888. He did general work for two years and in the fall of 1890. came to Douglas county, selecting a homestead where he resides at the present time. He com- menced breeding cattle and horses when he first came to the country and has continued in that business since. He has some very choice Here- ford animals and has been prospered in his la- bors. Mr. Rudd owns one-half section of land well supplied with springs, and well improved. He cultivates about one hundred and twenty- five acres to hay and the balance to various crops. He has a handsome residence and has manifested thrift and good taste in his labors on the farm.
In political matters, Mr. Rudd is allied with the Republican party and is a firm supporter of their principles. In 1898, his name appeared on that ticket for county commissioner against Lewis Brant. He won by thirteen majority, being the only Republican elected on the ticket. He served for four years to the satisfaction of all. For two years from July 10, 1899, he was deputy sheriff, under C. V. Ogle. Mr. Rudd has one brother, Knud, and two sisters, Mrs. Saralı Thornson and Mrs. Georgie Gurrick.
He was raised under the influence of the Lutheran church and is a supporter of that de- nomination at this time. His standing in the community is of the best and he receives gener- ously the confidence and good will of his neigh- bors.
At Deedsville, Indiana, on April 24, 1904, Mr. Rudd married Mrs. Eliza Lewis, daughter of James and Isabella Fites, natives of Maine. Mrs. Rudd was born in Deedsville, Indiana.
LEON ALBOUCO is one of the leading business men of Hartline. He opened his pres- ent line in this prosperous town in 1902 and now carries a large stock of feed, posts, fencing material, implements, buggies and wagons. He has a thriving patronage and has shown himself a substantial and capable business man.
Leon Alboucq was born in the sunny land
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of France, his native heath being Mount St. Jean, Department of Aisne. The date of his nativity is January 1I, 1864. The parents of our subject are Alexis and Aglae (Jerard) Al- boucq, both natives of France. Mr. Alboucq was educated in the common schools and grew to manhood in his native land. At the early age of twenty-one he enlisted in the regular army of France and for five years served in the infantry, never leaving his native place during these years. In 1889, he bade farewell to home and friends and journeyed to the United States, living first at Broken Bow, Nebraska. For two years that was his home and farming occupied his attention. Then he moved to Douglas coun- ty, Washington, and selected a homestead eight miles north from Hartline, where he lived un- til 1902. He has added land to his holdings, by purchase, until he owns a section, which he farms, in addition to his business in town. Mr. Alboucq has no brothers or sisters in the United States, but those in France are : Mrs. Eugenie Lemeret, of Aoust ; Eugene Cyril, of Mezieres ; Mrs. Marie Deville, also of Mezieres ; and Mrs. Claire Julien, of La Fere, all in the department of Ardennes.
The marriage of Leon Alboucq and Miss Elsie Sleicher was consummated on March 7, 1889, in Paris, France. Mrs. Alboucq was born in Karlsruhe, Baden, Germany, on December IO, 1866, and has one brother, James A., a ma- chinist, at Reading, Pennsylvania. The fruit of this marriage is as follows; Louis E., born July 21, 1894; Blanche Leona, born May I, 1896; Claire Aglae, born April 22, 1902 ; Hart- line is the native place of all three children. Mr. Alboucq was first banker of lodge number 9874. of the M. W. A. He and his family are adherents of the Catholic church.
J. ALBERT ANDERSON is one of the enterprising agriculturists of Douglas county, and his home is now in Bridgeport. He owns land adjoining the city and has fine improve- ments on his property. He devotes his atten- tion to general farming and handling grain at Bridgeport.
J. Albert Anderson was born in Norway,on June 19, 1867, the son of J. Andrew and Susan- nah ( Anderson) Anderson, natives of Sweden. The early education of our subject was gained
in the common schools of his native country and in the spring of 1880, he landed in New York city. For eight years, he labored on the farms on Long Island, in factories ad- jacent to New York city and in various other kinds of work. He has labored with some of the largest contracting firms along the Atlantic coast and worked at various places. One of the largest undertakings he was em- ployed upon was the Croton River aqueduct. The contractors were Brown, Howard & Com- pany. While in their employ he learned the trade of a rigger and worked there until 1889, when he came to Washington, and here, also, he has done contracting for himself. Settlement was made near Bridgeport where he used differ- ent government rights to secure his land and since then has devoted himself almost entirely to general farming and stock raising. Mr. An- derson is heavily interested in the town site of Bridgeport and has done much to forward set-' tlement of this portion of the country.
At Bridgeport, on December 26. 1899, Mr. Anderson married Miss Jessie E., daughter of Donald and Jane ( Davidson) McDonald, na- tives of Canada. Mrs. Anderson was born in Bay City, Michigan, on May 26, 1881. She has two brothers, Clyde R., and James A. D. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are communicants of the Lutheran church and are well respected people. In 1894, Mr. Anderson had the misfortune to lose his residence by the overflow of the Col- umbia river. Yet notwithstanding the various losses together with the hardships of frontier life he has so wisely labored that he now is blessed with a large holding and excellent pros- perity.
One child, Clydie Bell, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, the date being December 31, 1901.
HANS N. HANSON, a prosperous farmer and stock man residing about a mile west from Bridgeport, has so conducted himself in his labors in Douglas county, that he has both won the respect of all who know him and gained a fine property holding. He was born in Bergen. Norway, on December 23. 1860, the son of George F. and Inger P. (Reese) Hanson, na- tives of Norway. The father was captain of a sailing vessel. Our subject was well educated in the Bergen Academy and did bookkeeping
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for a mercantile house. In 1879, he shipped on a sailing vessel for the United States and at Baltimore, in 1880, quit his vessel. For a short time thereafter, he was in the Burlington shops in Chicago after which he was in the employ- ment of David Rankin, a large stockman. He left this business and traveled in various sections but soon returned to Mr. Rankin, where he re- mained for seven years, handling stock. In 1888, Mr. Hanson came to Spokane and thence to Douglas county, settling on Douglas creek, about two miles below the town of Douglas. He proved up on a pre-emption there, which was his home until 1895. In that year he moved to his present location and took a homestead. He handles about four hundred and eighty acres of land here and has over fifty head of fine cat- tle on the range. His land is largely productive of hay. Mr. Hanson has three sisters, all in Norway.
In Atchison county, Missouri, on March 16, 1886, Mr. Hanson married Martha E. Ander- son, daughter of Anders H. and Seneca (Sam- uelson) Moberg. Mrs. Hanson was born in Moberg, Norway, on March 2, 1861. To our subject and his wife, five children have been born, Lula I., Minnie S., Stella M., Georgie A. and Frank I.
Mr. and Mrs. Hanson are members of the Lutheran church and they are good substantial people. He has served as road supervisor for several years and has also labored for the up- building of the community. Mrs. Hanson has two brothers, Sam and Haldo. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson have a fine family of children and are doing everything in their power to give them a good education and a nice start in life.
WILLIAM PAWSON stands among the most substantial citizens of Douglas county. Coming here in an early day, he located on government land about two miles north from where Waterville now stands and has added by purchase until he has a half section of some of the best land to be found in the county. He has labored assiduously here since coming and has gained his present competence by virtue of his industry and wise management.
William Pawson was born in Yorkshire, England,on January 10, 1863, the son of Isaac and Sarah (Turner) Pawson, also natives of
England. They came to Canada in 1892 and there reside at the present time. Before leaving England, our subject received his educational training from the public schools. When he had reached manhood's estate, he looked to the new world to find his fortune and in 1885, he sailed hither and was soon in Douglas county, where he took his present place as a pre-emption. He has brought the farm to a high state of culti- vation and has provided excellent improve- ments. A large barn, good dwelling, outbuild- ings, fence, and so forth are in evidence and he is one of the progressive and prosperous men of the section. Mr. Pawson has three brothers and two sisters, Henry, George, John, Mrs. Sarah Grawbargar,and Mary E.,
At Waterville, on July 23, 1902, Mr. Paw- son married Miss Coatney, daughter of Aaron and Leanno ( Buracker) Craven, natives of In- diana and Ohio, respectively. Mrs. Pawson has three brothers and one sister, Joseph, Isaac, Alva, and Mrs. Curtis Bateman. Mr. and Mrs. Pawson are not members of any denomination but are closely allied with the Methodist doc- trine. They stand exceptionally well among the people and have the good will of all. Mr. Pawson is a good neighbor, a true friend, and a man of reliability and worth of character. During the years past, he has always been care- ful to labor for the advancement of the country and substantial upbuilding and improvements, while he has ever been a warm advocate for good schools and good roads.
AUGUSTUS E. ROBINSON, who re- sides about one mile north from Fairview, is. one of the leading orchardists of the Columbia valley. He has ten acres devoted to apples, pears, peaches, apricots, plums, grapes and ber- ries, with water right sufficient to handle a farm of forty-three acres. His orchard is a veritable picture and produces as fine fruit as can be found in the world. Spokane, Seattle . and Wenatchee are his shipping points and Mr. Robinson does a good business.
Augustus E. Robinson was born in Roches- ter, Wisconsin, December 27, 1850, the son of James and Elizabeth (Sweet) Robinson, na- tives of Vermont. Our subject completed his education in the academy of Owatonna, Minne- sota whence the family had moved from Wis- consin. After school days, he learned harness
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making and established himself in business at Long Prairie and began harness making and remained there until 1898, in which year he moved to his present place in Douglas county. Since coming here, Mr. Robinson has given his whole time and attention to the culture of fruit and to the study of the science of fruit raising. The result is that he is one of the best posted men of the county and is thoroughly practical in all his efforts. Mr. Robinson has one sister, Mrs. Emma Wyman.
On July 13, 1873, while in Minnesota, Mr. Robinson married Miss Luella Coons. Her father was a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer to Ohio. She was born in Little San- dusky, Ohio, on May 23, 1856 and has one sister, Mrs. J. H. McNeice. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have two children, Earl A., born on August 25, 1886 and Clair T., born July 25. 1888. both at Long Prarie, Minnesota. Mr. Robinson was a charter member of the I. O. O. F. at Long Prairie and for twelve years served as secretary of his lodge. He also passed all the chairs of the same and is now a member of the M. W. A. He is a Methodist at heart but belongs to no denomination at the present time.
HENRY C. GODLOVE is residing at the present time about one mile southeast from Waterville and is occupied in general farming and raising stock, giving most of his attention to the former industry. He was born in Pot- tawatomie county, Kansas, on March 8, 1860, the son of Henry and Minerva (Custer) Godlove, natives of Indiana and Iowa, respect- ively. The father was one of the pioneers of Kansas, dwelling in that, then turbulent state in 1859. He enlisted in Company K, of the Eleventh Kansas Volunteer Infantry and served three years for his country, being most of the time in Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Indian Territory. At the end he received an honorable discharge, returned to the quieter joys of life and is still residing in Kansas. Our subject was trained in the common schools, that great educator of the American youth, and as soon as he had arrived at manhood's estate, began operations for himself. In 1883, le landed in Ellensburg, Washington, and the next two years were spent in the vicinity of that town. It was 1885, when he settled in Douglas
county, on a pre-emption in Moses coulee. He remained there for a decade and engaged in the stock business and then bought one half section of land where he now lives. He has plenty of spring water besides two good wells, a large barn and other fine improvements.
Mr. Godlove has seven brothers and one sister, Oliver C., Lincoln, Perry, Sherman C., Walter S., Isaac A., John, and Mrs. Elihu W. Henshaw. In Holton county, Kansas, on March 12, 1894, occurred the marriage of Mr. Godlove and Miss Ida M., daughter of Hugh and Mary (Strickland) Southerland, natives of Scotland and Pennsylvania, respectively. Mrs. Godlove has two brothers and five sisters, John H., George D., Mrs. Mary H. Rogar, Mrs. Jeannette Cram, Mrs. Lorena Wilson, Nettie B., and Maude N. Mr. and Mrs. Godlove have three children : Hugh S., born on May 17, 1896; Rein C., born on April 19. 1898 and Nettie S., born August 15, 1903. They are all natives of this county.
In 1888, Mr. Godlove was elected county commissioner, his name appearing on the Re- publican ticket and he served as chairman of the board for two years. During his term of office, various improvements were inaugurated, among which may be mentioned the enlarge- ment of the court house and the addition of steel cells to the jail, and others equally import- ant. Mr. Godlove served as one of the ap- praisers of the school land of this vicinity. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the A. F. & A. M. and the W. W. Mr. and Mrs. Godlove are known as upright and moral people and are the center of a large circle of admiring friends.
JOHN YOUNG TURNER is one of the most prosperous and industrious farmers of Douglas county. His farm lies about three miles northeast from Waterville and displays in every part, genuine thrift and care of detail. Mr. Turner came here in early day, selected a good place and has since given careful and continuous attention to the improvement of the same,which has resulted in making it one of the fine and valuable farmns of central Washing- ton.
John Y. Turner was born in Howard coun- ty. Missouri, on October 7, 1855, the son of Ephraim and Angeline R. Turner, natives of Missouri. When our subject was eleven years
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of age, he accompanied his parents across the plains with ox teams to Linn county, Oregon, where the father secured a donation claim. John Y: completed his education and lived with his father until 1882. It that year, he moved to Kittitas county, settling near Ellensburg. It was 1888, that he came to Douglas county and took a pre-emption where he now lives. Later he added a quarter section by purchase, and the farm now consists of one half section and is all under cultivation. Among the im- provements, we may mention a fine orchard, a fine modern residence built of brick, plenty of outbuildings, three wells of water and so forth.
Mr. Turner does diversified farming, rais- ing stock and also gives much attention to rais- ing poultry, of which latter he has six hundred thoroughbred white leghorns.
Mr. Turner has the following brothers and sisters, Sterling P., James W., Doynes, Dorson, George C., Ira M. K., Charles D., Mrs. Annie Allison, Mrs. Sarah J. Hulbart, and Mrs. Millie V. Kinsey.
On November 13, 1878, in Linn county, Oregon, Mr. Turner married Miss Melissa, daughter of John W. and Mary A. (Hen- dricks) Richardson, natives of Illinois and Kentucky, respectively, and now residing in Oregon. Mrs. Turner was born in Linn county, Oregon, on May 22, 1860, and has two brothers and two sisters, named as follows, Willis, Trumon, Mrs. Myra Curl, and Mrs. Melvina Brener. To Mr. and Mrs. Turner, the following children have been born: Mary A., in Linn county, Oregon, May 13, 1879; Norma M., in Polk county, Oregon, March 13, 1882; Ethel L., in Douglas county, Washington, Jan- uary 6, 1898. They also have adopted one child, Jay R. Powell, who was born in Water- ville, February 12, 1891.
Mr. and Mrs. Turner are staunch members of the Christian church at Waterville and are among the leading people of this part of the county.
DANIEL E. HARSH, one of the indus- trious agriculturists in Douglas county, resides about two miles northeast from Waterville. He was born in Owen county, Indiana, on September 7, 1865, the son of Daniel and Catherine (Keely) Harsh, natives of Ohio. The father enlisted in the Forty-ninth Volun-
teer Infantry under Captain David M. Dobson and died in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee. The mother died in Douglas county, South Dakota, in February, 1902, aged sixty-four. Our subject was educated in the district schools of Owen county, Indiana, where he remained the first fourteen years of his life. In 1881, he moved to Boone county, Iowa, and engaged in farming and later he tilled the soil in Greene county, of the same state, after which he lived in South Dakota and did farming for twelve years. In 1896, he came to Douglas county, Washington by wagon and settled on a quarter section where he now lives. Since that time he has devoted himself steadily to cultivating and improving his' farm and he has now a com- fortable home, good farm, plenty of stock, machinery and improvements and does not owe a dollar in the world.
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