History of Barron County Wisconsin, Part 62

Author: Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge
Publication date: 1922
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Number of Pages: 1767

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John C. Snyder, an enterprising farmer of Section 33, Cedar Grove Town- ship, was born at Egg Harbor, Wis., on Aug. 16, 1892, the son of Matt and May (Lyman) Snyder, natives of Wisconsin, who lived for many years at Sturgeon Bay and both of whom are now deceased. He received a good graded school education and has devoted most of his life to farming. For five years, however, he worked as a boiler maker at West Allis, Wis. In 1919 he purchased 80 acres of cut over land in Section 33, Cedar Lake Town- ship. A log barn was then the only building.on the place. Mr. Snyder has put up a frame house, some sheds and shacks, has drilled a well and is gradually clearing up the place. He is an industrious man and is getting a good start toward success. Mr. Snyder was married at Duluth, Minn., March 20, 1918, to Ellen Kringle, the daughter of Ole and Marian Kringle, the former of whom is dead and the latter of whom is now living in Mikana, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder have two children: Cecil Pershing and Dorothy Loraine. The family faith is that of the Lutheran Church.

Frank P. Morkin is one of the most prominent citizens of Cedar Lake Township. He has been successful as a farmer, he is interested in various local enterprises, and he has held various town offices. He has been a willing supporter of everything that he has believed to be for the public good, his judgment is respected in all public affairs, he is one of the real leaders in the community, and a man of considerable influence. A native of this state, he was born in Grant County April 17, 1870, son of Patrick and Mary (Parker)

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Morkin, natives of Canada, who came to the United States in 1859 and settled in Grant County where they secured 180 acres of wild land which they developed into a good farm. There they successfully carried on general farm- ing until 1900 when they sold and moved to Bloomington, Wis. There they lived a retired life until their death, the father dying March 13, 1915, and the mother Jan. 18, 1909. They were most estimable people, highly regarded by all who knew them. In the family there were nine children: James, Thomas, Mary, Emma, Frank P., Margaret, William, Leo and Orlo. Frank P. was reared in his native county and received his education in the district schools. He learned farming from his father and remained with his parents on the home farm until 1893. Then he went to Letcher, Sanborn County, S. D., where he stayed for two years. From there he went to Thornton, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, where he farmed for a time. Then in 1913 he came to Barron County and bought 120 acres in Sections 9 and 10, Cedar Lake Township. This farm was partly improved. He built an addition to the house and barn, put up a silo and outbuildings and developed the place in other ways. There he now carries on general farming and dairying, having a fine herd of Hol- steins, headed by full blooded sires. In 1915 he was elected a member of the town board and in 1919 he was made chairman. For two years he was treasurer of the school board. He is a stockholder in the Angus Produce Co. and in the Mikana Feed Co. He is active in the local lodge of the Odd Fellows. Mr. Morkin was married Jan. 19, 1909, to Mae Ryan, born May 7, 1867, in Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Brown) Ryan, the latter of whom is dead and the former of whom now lives in Glen- haven, Wis. Mrs. Morkin is a most estimable woman and delights in keeping a hospitable home which is one of the social centers of the neighborhood.

William H. Hill, pioneer, has developed three good farms in Barron County, and now owns a fine place of 107 acres in Section 7, Cedar Lake Township. He was born in New Haven, Conn., Feb. 26, 1858, son of William and Marian (Boldyke) Hill. The father, a native of England, was an expert in the wholesale crockery trade and was connected with that business all his life. He came to America in 1844 and located in New Haven. There he was married Aug. 19, 1855, to Marian Boldyke. After the marriage they went back to England and there he died Aug. 28, 1866. Subsequently the mother brought the family back to America and located in Bristol, Conn. She died in 1891 at the age of 56 years. William H. Hill was reared in Bristol, Conn. In 1872, when but fourteen years of age, he came to Barron County, found his way to Rice Lake, and took a homestead of 160 acres in Section 18, Stanley Township. This was all wild cut-over land. He built a log house and barn and cleared and broke 30 acres. In 1887 he sold this place and bought 160 acres in Section 10, Stanley Township. This land was partly improved. He continued the improvements and erected some additional buildings. He sold that place in 1907 and bought his present property. This was all wild land, covered with heavy hardwood . timber. He built a log house and barn and started farming here. He has replaced the log buildings with frame struc- tures, and has cut off, cleared and broken 50 acres. On this place he suc- cessfully carries on general farming and dairying and has a good grade of cattle and swine. Fraternally, Mr. Hill is a member of the Modern Woodmen. He was married Dec. 30, 1893, at Stanley, Wis., to Regina Hafele, daughter of George and Regina (Berger) Hafele, and they have eight children: Clifford W., Leonard, Richard A., Sidney J., John H., William H., Emma R. and Laura M. Clifford W. was born Dec. 5, 1894, and lives at home. Leonard, born in 1895, died in infancy. Richard A. was born Feb. 23, 1897. In 1918 he trained for the United States service at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill. Sidney J. was born July 9, 1899; John H., Sept. 1, 1902; William H., May 22, 1906; Emma R., May 29, 1907, and Laura M., Nov. 30, 1910. George Hafele and his wife were born in Germany and came to America in 1882, locating in Barron County, where they purchased a farm in Stanley Township. On Feb. 5, 1920, they

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celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and received many felicitations from their friends. At that time Mr. Hafele was 81 years old and his wife 83. Her life, however, was drawing to its close, and on May 26, 1920, she passed to her final reward. Mr. Hafele is still residing on the farm in Stanley Township with his son, George. .

Arnold M. Strand, an energetic and active farmer of section 28, Cedar Lake Township, is a native of this county, born in Doyle Township, May 10, 1893, the son of Andrew G. and Ingebelle (Olson) Strand. Andrew G. Strand was born in Norway, came to this country and settled in Doyle Township, where he still resides. His wife Ingebelle was born in this state, the daughter of Nels Solum and Julia Evenson, his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Strand are still living in Doyle Township, where they are substantial and prosperous farmers, standing well with all who know them. The subject of this sketch attended the common schools of his neighborhood and learned farming from his father. For four seasons he worked in the lumber woods. He now rents 80 acres in section 28, Cedar Lake Township. He is building up a good place and is suc- cessfully carrying on general farming and dairying, having an excellent herd of cattle headed by a full blooded Holstein sire. He is a stockholder in the Consumers Store at Rice Lake, and in the Central Cheese Co. of Cedar Lake Township. He believes in everything that is for the best interests of the community and is a fine type of the young, modern, Wisconsin farmer. He was married at Larson's Corners, Barron County, Wis., Oct. 14, 1915, to Nora H. Solum, who was born in Rice Lake Township Dec. 17, 1893, the daughter of Nels and Julia Solum. Her parents, who were born in Norway and came to Wisconsin, are now residing in Barron County. Mr. and Mrs. Strand have a boy, Roger A., born August 1, 1919. The family faith is that of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.

James L. McLeod, a substantial farmer of section 33, Cedar Lake Town- ship, was born at Perth, Province of Ontario, Canada, March 18, 1865, the son of John and Margaret (Marnann) McLeod, natives of Ireland, who came to Canada as young people, farmed there for many years, came to the United States in 1882, secured railroad land in Oak Grove Township, and there re- mained until their death. The subject of this sketch was educated in the Canadian schools and learned farming from his father, coming to Barron County with his parents in 1882. For some years he worked in the woods winters and did farm work. In 1892 he purchased 160 acres in section 3, Rice Lake Township, which he retained until 1900. In that year he sold out and bought 80 acres in section 33, Cedar Lake Township. He moved onto this place and has since devoted his time to its improvement and development. He has built up a good place, is operating it in a profitable manner, and has won for himself a position of trust and confidence in the community. He is a stock- holder in the Brill Creamery Co. at Brill. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Woodmen and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. McLeod was married at Dobey, this county, April 16, 1895, to Johanna Lappan, daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth (Byrens) Lappan, natives of Canada, who came to the United States in 1880, and located in Oak Grove Township, where they spent the remainder of their lives. This union was blessed with seven children: Margaret, born Feb. 17, 1896, married Mark Fay of Rochester, Minn. They have one child, Donald J. Emath L. was born Dec. 6, 1897, and died April 25, 1900. Charles P. was born Jan. 9, 1899, and died April 27, 1900. Leo J. was born Aug. 17, 1901. Irene L. was born March 19, 1903. Agnes M., born Oct. 4, 1904, and Michael K., born Sept. 26, 1905, are attending high school at Rice Lake. Loretta D. was born March 13, 1907, and died July 14, 1907. The mother died March 21, 1907. On June 6, 1913, Mr. McLeod married Mary Murphy, the daughter of William and Margaret (Russell) Murphy, of Chippewa Falls, now deceased. This union was blessed with three children: Catherine L., born March 24, 1916; Robert E., born Dec. 29, 1919; and Loraine M., born Sept. 26,

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1920. The mother died Sept. 26, 1920. The family faith is that of the Roman Catholic Church.

Harry Edmund Hartley, manager of the Ellithorpe Farm, at Angus, Cedar Lake Township, was born in Oxfordshire, England, March 20, 1878, son of Edmund and Phoebe (Hancock) Hartley, natives of that country, the latter of whom died in 1893, and the former of whom is still living in that country. The subject of this sketch was reared in the common schools of his native land, and at the age of fourteen, at the time of his mother's death, was placed in a hardware store to learn the business. He came to North America in 1906, and started farming near Hamilton in the Province of Ontario, Canada. He assumed the duties of his present position in 1915. The place is located in section 3, Cedar Lake Township. It is well improved and Mr. Hartley is suc- cessfully carrying on general farming and dairying, having a good herd of Guernseys headed by a full blooded sire, and a good drove of Duroc-Jersey swine. He is a stockholder in and secretary of the Angus Farm Products Association. Mr. Hartley is a good farmer and is well regarded by his neighbors. He was married March 9, 1914, at Windsor, Province of Ontario, Canada, to Marie Peake, daughter of William and Sarah (Woods) Peake, the former of whom, an English tradesman, died in 1913, and the latter of whom is still living in England. The family faith is that of the Episcopal Church.

August Mabuse, an industrious and hard working farmer of section 9, Cedar Lake Township, was born in Wright County, Minnesota, April 20, 1870, the son of August and Francena (Chamberlain) Mabuse. The father, a native of Germany, fought in the Civil War, and farmed for many years in Minnesota. August attended the Minnesota common schools and early learned farming from his father. In 1888 he came to Barron County and entered the employ of the Rice Lake Lumber Co. at Rice Lake. With this company he remained as a faithful and efficient employe for many years. In 1900 he purchased 80 acres of cut-over land in section 9, Cedar Lake Township. There he put up a log house and barn, and commenced to improve the land. In 1904 he erected a frame house and frame barn. Other buildings have been put up as necessity has required and convenience permitted. On this place he carries on general farming and dairying on a successful scale. In public affairs Mr. Mabuse has been a leader for several years past. For four years he was a member of the town board, and in this capacity looked after the interests of the community in a most admirable manner. In 1912 he was elected town treasurer and is still serving. A better man could hardly be chosen. He is one who attends diligently to the town's business, is an accurate accountant, and the affairs of his office are conducted in every way as they should be. In business life Mr. Mabuse has stock in the cheese factory and feed mill at Mikana. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Brotherhood, the Modern Woodmen and the Odd Fellows. All in all, he is doing his work as a good citizen and is held in the highest esteem for his worth and character. Mr. Mabuse was married in this township July 1, 1890, to Wilhelmena C. Monnsen, daughter of Chris F. and Anna (Schrever) Monnsen, natives of Germany, both now deceased. This union has been blessed with four children: August F., Charles F., Anna C. and Lilly D. August F. was born April 2, 1891. He was inducted into the United States service April 28, 1918, served in France with the 332nd Field Artillery of the 86th Division, He came back to the United States Feb. 15, 1919, and was discharged Feb. 28, 1919. Anna C., born Jan. 23, 1893, married George Nelson, and has two children, Lawrence and Harold. Charles F. was born July 16, 1895. He was inducted into the United States service July 22, 1918, trained at Camp Grant, Illinois, and at Camp McArthur, Texas, and was discharged Jan. 15, 1919. He married Pearl S. Reed. Lilley D. was born August 13, 1908, and is attending school. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church.

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Maurice H. Uren, a prosperous young farmer who is managing his father's place of 240 acres in Section 4, Cedar Lake Township, was born at Blanchard- ville, Wis., Oct. 6, 1892, the son of M. B. and Celia (Paynter) Uren. He came to this county in 1908 and attended school here for a short time. Since then he has devoted his life to farming on the home place, and since 1912 has operated and managed it. He thoroughly understands his business and is well on the road to success. His business holdings include stock in the Angus Farm Products Association, which is engaged in manufacturing fancy cheese. Mr. Uren was married May 15, 1913, at Angus, Cedar Lake Township, to Emma Bollman, daughter of John and Susan (Pratt) Bollman, natives of Iowa, who, upon comming to this county, located on a farm near Brill, in Oak Grove Township. The father died in 1911 and the mother lives at Brill. Mr. and Mrs. Uren have two children: Evelyn May, born Nov. 14, 1914, and Allen Morris, born March 24, 1917. The family faith is that of the Methodist Epis- copal Church.

M. B. Uren, founder of Angus, in Cedar Lake Township, this county, at one time a man of considerable importance in the southwestern part of the state and now one of the leaders in the modern development of this county, was born in Blanchardville, Lafayette County, Wis., July 30, 1856, the son of J. J. and Grace (Harris) Uren, natives of England. J. J. Uren came to America in 1845 and settled at Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wis. In 1850 he went to California, prospecting for gold, but returned in 1853. Then, in partnership with his father, he purchased several sections of land in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, on one of which was located a lead mine. In the fall of 1855, he located at Blanchardville, in Lafayette County, and there spent the remainder of his days. He died in September, 1892, and his wife in June, 1890. They were the parents of nine children, of whom there are now living seven: Grace, Jane, Mary, Bessie, Susan, M. B. and William C. Grace, widow of John Cavelle, lives in Modesto, Calif. Jane, the widow of Thomas Wallace, lives at Crow's Landing, Calif .; Mary, the widow of Edward Brown, lives at Mineral Point, Wis. Bessie married John Buckingham, of Blanchard- ville, Wis. Susie is the wife of Charles Crowell, also of that place. M. B. lives at Angus, Wis. William C. lives in Cedar Lake Township. John J. and Henry are dead. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in his native place and there became a highly successful and prosperous farmer. He was a real leader among his fellows, served four years as under- sheriff of Lafayette County, at different times as township assessor, clerk (for six consecutive years) and supervisor, and for twelve years as clerk of his school district. In June, 1906, he came to what is now the village of Angus, established a general store, and was appointed first postmaster. He made extensive deals in real estate, and at one time owned 560 acres of land in this vicinity. In 1908 he sold the store to his son, Warren, who also succeeded him as postmaster, and he in 1911 sold to E. H. Leonard. In the meantime Mr. Uren had continued to live in Blanchardville. He came to Angus in 1912 and located on the fine farm of 240 acres which he now operates with his son, M. H. When he purchased the tract it was cut-over land, covered with stumps and brush. He has cleared up the land and has 60 acres under the plow and the remainder in timber and pasture, the entire farm being surrounded by up-to- date wire fencing. He has put up a fine set of buildings, including a two-story eight-room house, 28 by 30 feet; a new barn, 36 by 82 feet, with full tile basement; a horse barn, 20 by 30 feet, with a lean-to 16 by 30 feet; a machine shed, 16 by 40 feet, and other suitable structures. The machinery, tools and implements are all modern, and include the Star barn equipment and a four- unit Pine Tree milking machine. The herd is of pure blooded and graded Holstein, headed by a full blooded sire. The swine are Duroc-Jerseys, and the sheep are of the Shropshire breed. Since coming here Mr. Uren has taken an interest in public affairs and has done good service on the school board. He is a stockholder in the Angus Produce Association, the Shipping Asso-

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ciation, the Potato Growers' Association, and in the Mikana Feed Mill. Fraternally, he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Uren was married at Darlington, Wis., Jan. 26, 1879, to Celia E. Paynter, daughter of William and Matilda Paynter, natives of England, and early settlers at Yellowstone, Lafayette County, Wis. In the Paynter family there were nine children. Celia E., Adeline, Ida, Abbie, William, Charles and Harkles are living, and John and Matilda are dead. Mr. and Mrs. Uren have five children : Katie, Celia M., Warren B., Lester H. and Maurice H. Katie is the wife of Edward Beecroft, of Chicago, treasurer of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rail- road; Celia M. is employed by that company. Warren B. lives in Cedar Lake Township. Lester H. is a merchant at Mikana, Barron County, this state. Maurice H. works with his father.

John C. Harms, now deceased, was for many years a prominent figure in the life of Cedar Lake Township and vicinity. In town, school district and church he was an active and valued official; in his family he was everything that a father and husband should be; as a neighbor he was generous and kindly, and as a citizen he was upright and above reproach. His untimely death will long be mourned by all who knew him, as the accident which cost him his life took from the town a useful and valued man. He was born Dec. 23, 1867, in Germany, the son of Harm and Marie (Fredricks) Harms. Reared in his native land he attended the government schools and early learned farm work with his parents. In 1888 he came to America and took up farming near Sterling, Ill. From there, in 1902, he came to Wisconsin and bought 80 acres in Section 16, Cedar Lake Township, to the development of which he devoted the remainder of his life. When he purchased the tract it was all wild cut- over timber land. He erected a small frame house and barn and started grubbing out the stumps. From time to time he erected buildings, such as a silo, granary, machine sheds and the like. In 1905 he built a fine modern barn. He carried on general mixed farming and had a good grade of Holstein cattle and a good breed of swine. For many years he did the town good service as public official, one year as supervisor, eight years as clerk and three years as assessor. For six years he was clerk of the school board. He was interested in everything that pertained to the growth of the community, and held stock in the Mikana Cheese Co. and the Angus Cheese Co. Fraternally, he was a member of the Modern Brotherhood of America. In church affairs he was likewise prominent, and for nineteen years was a trustee of the Love- land Lutheran Church. He was in the height of a successful career when he was killed in an automobile accident Sept. 15, 1920. Mr. Harms was married Feb. 9, 1897, at Geneseo, Ill., to Adele Fellensick, daughter of Henry and Lucia (Taddenken) Fellensick, natives of Germany. She came to America in 1893 and located at Sterling, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Harms were the parents of seven children : Herman H., Harm L., Henry M., William J., Lucie M., Adolph H. and Julia A. Herman H. was born April 27, 1898, and died July 4 of the same year. Harm L. was born July 17, 1900. Henry M. was born March 3, 1902. In 1914, when he was eleven years of age, he met with a shooting ac- cident which resulted in the loss of one of his eyes. William J. was born Sept. 11, 1903. Lucie M. was born April 24, 1905. Adolph H. was born Nov. 2, 1908. Julia A. was born Sept. 28, 1911. The family faith is that of the German Lutheran Church.

Tobias T. Hazelberg, former county clerk, former Chairman of the County Board, former clerk of the Barron County Exemption Board, former clerk of the Barron County Defense League, former Barron County Fuel Administrator, and former State Prohibition Commissioner, and now the successful proprietor of the fertile and productive Marion Stock Farm, section 33, Cedar Lake Township, is one of the best known men in this part of the state. As citizen, official, patriot, and farmer he has measured up to the full requirements, and his name is respected wherever his reputation has reached. He was born in Moscow Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin, the son of Torgus and Margaret

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(Jargo) Hazelberg, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1850, and became substantial farmers in Wisconsin. In 1878 a tornado swept their prop- erty, carrying all the buildings to destruction. Then they moved to Granite Falls, in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, where the father died the follow- ing year. The mother is now living at Minneapolis, Minn., at the age of 94 years. The subject of this sketch went to Granite Falls with his parents and studied in the Granite Falls high school and in the Miller's Commercial School, at Keokuk, Iowa. As a young man in 1884 he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in Granite Falls. In 1893 he sold out and opened an insurance and farm loan office there. In 1895 he engaged in the wholesale produce business. He sold out in 1897 and for a year was accountant for a hardware establishment, still in the same city. Next, in 1898, he moved to Minneapolis, and entered the employ of the Minneapolis Cold Storage Co., part of the time as accountant in their office and part of the time on the road. It was in 1900 that he came to Barron County and bought 240 acres of cut-over land in Section 33, Cedar Lake Township. There he erected a modern frame house and barn, and started to clear up the land. The barn was burned in 1910, was rebuilt, wrecked by the wind in 1913, rebuilt, and destroyed by a tornado in 1918. Then the present good modern barn was built on the same site. The other buildings are well in keeping with the house and main barn. The cow barn is 40 by 70 feet. A hollow brick tile building, 24 by 86 feet, serves as a combined horse barn, machine shed and granary. He successfully carries on general farming and dairying, and has a good grade of domestic animals. He sells his cream and milk to the Central Cheese & Butter Factory in Cedar Lake Township, which he helped to organize. A man of force, per- sonality and decided qualities of leadership, it is natural that he should have taken an interest in public affairs from the time of his first residence here. From 1902 to 1905 he was town clerk, and from October, 1905, to 1911 town chairman. From Jan. 1, 1911, to Nov. 30, 1919, he was county clerk, and from Dec. 1, 1919, to Feb. 6, 1921, he was State Prohibition Commissioner. From 1906 to 1919 he was a member of the board of directors of the County Training School. He resigned the clerkship and the position on the Training School board to take up the duties of prohibition enforcement. In all of these posi- tions he served with credit to the community and with honor to himself. Fraternally he is a member of the Odd Fellows and of the Knights of Pythias and Masons. Mr. Hazelberg was married Feb. 26, 1884, at Cottage Grove, Wis., to Helen Jargo, the daughter of Knute and Asper (Asker) Jargo, the former of whom now lives in Deerfield, Wis., at the age of 97 years, and the latter of whom is dead. Mr. and Mrs. Hazelberg have six children : Marion A., Esther V., Carl T., Ella O., Hubert V., and Miles J. Marion A. was born May 21, 1885. Esther V. was born July 19, 1887, married Harold Ward, of Barron County, and has a daughter, Helen E. Carl T. was born July 8, 1889, lives in Barron County, married Olga Hanson, and has three children, Scoll, Robert and Margaret. Ella O. was born Nov. 12, 1891, married Harlow Miller, of New London, Wis., and has two children, Harlow C. and Arthur H. Hubert V. was born May 30, 1894, lives in Barron County, married Alma Norelius, and has two children, Theodore T. and Leroy. Miles J. was born July 1, 1897, and lives in Douglas, Wis. He married Ida Johnson, and they have two children: Marceline and Marion J. Miles J. trained for cavalry service in the United States army. He enlisted May 9, 1917, and was stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri; Douglas, Arizona, and Naco, Ari- zona, and was discharged Dec. 30, 1918, returning home a few days later.

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History of Barron County Wisconsin, Part 62

Author: Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge Publication date: 1922 Publisher: Number of Pages: 1767

Author: Franklyn Curtiss-Wedge
Publication date: 1922
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 1767