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James Stuart, a Civil war veteran whose death occurred in Waubeek township in 1907, was born in Canada, in 1831, and was 15 years old when he came to Pepin county, Wis. After the Civil war broke out he joined as a private a company of light artillery recruited from Dunn county, with which he served at the front. Escaping casualties, he returned home after
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the war and took up his residence in Eau Galle township, Dunn county, whence he later removed to Waubeek township, Pepin county, where he spent his remaining years. Mr. Stuart married Levina Thompson, who was born in England in 1833, and who survives her husband.
Milton Edward Stuart, a well known farmer of Waubeek township, Pepin county, was born in Waterville township, this county, in 1872, son of James and Levina (Thompson) Stuart. He was educated in district schools in Dunn and Pepin counties; and when fifteen years old began working for neighboring farmers, usually spending his winters, however, in the lumber camps of northern Wisconsin. He also helped to build the bridge across the Chippewa river at Durand. In 1902 he bought his present farm in section 8, Waubeek township, on which he is breeding Guernsey cattle and carrying on other profitable farm work. He has served for several years as a member of the Waubeek town board, being a Republican in politics. His religious affiliations are with the Methodist church, of which he is a member. On June 30, 1903, Mr. Stuart was united in marriage with Sarah S. Semple, who was born in Waterville township, this county, daughter of Robert and Martha (Woods) Semple. Her par- ents were farmers who came from Canada about 1860, settling in that township, where Mrs. Stuart in girlhood attended district school. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart have five children: Robert James, Levina Martha, Winne- fred Grace, Edward Charles and Ivan David. Mr. Stuart is affiliated with several fraternal societies including the Odd Fellows, Woodmen and Beavers.
William Bradshaw, who is profitably engaged in agricultural pursuits in section 9, Waubeek township, Pepin county, was born in New Mexico, in 1841, the eldest of the three children of Calas and Sophenia Bradshaw. The father was born in Foxberg, Mass., June 5, 1804, and the mother in Franklin county, Penn., in the same year. The latter died Nov. 12, 1846, and Calas Bradshaw came to Pepin county, Wisconsin, and settled in Waubeek township on the farm now occupied by his son William. For a number of years he was a prominent citizen here, serving a considerable time on the town and school boards. He died Aug. 12, 1899. William Bradshaw in his boyhood attended district school in Waubeek township. His life has been spent mostly on the farm on which he now lives, but from March, 1864, until the close of the Civil war he'served as a corporal in the army, and is now a member of the G. A. R. He is the oldest living settler in Waubeek township, but is still active and in good health. A Re- publican in politics, he has taken a personal part in local government affairs, having served on the town and school boards for a number of years. He is a member of the Baptist church. On July 3, 1895, William Bradshaw was married to Alice Sunderlair, daughter of Henry and Martha (Woods) Sunderlair. Her parents were both born in the state of Pennsyl- vania in 1855 and came to Wisconsin 1866, their respective families set- tling at Eau Galle, Dunn county. It was there that Mrs. Bradshaw was educated, attending district school. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Bradshaw numbers six children: Alvin R., who is now engaged in managing the
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home farm, and Herbert W., Harvey E., Clifford E., Clarence F. and Francis P.
Anton Nelson, who with his brother, Charles Olson, is engaged in operating the old Nelson farm in section 17, Stockholm township, Pepin county, was born in this county, April 4, 1886, son of Nils and Minnie Nel- son. The parents were born in Norway, the father in 1851 and the mother in 1857. After coming to the United States, Nils Nelson settled on land in this county, which in time he developed into a good farm. He died in 1889, but his wife is still living on the farm with her two sons, Anton and Charles. Anton Nelson in his boyhood attended the village school in Stockholm, this county. At the age of 17 years he began working out for farmers and was thus occupied until he and his brother took over the management of the home farm, which they have since operated to- gether. Charles is the elder brother, his birth having occurred Oct. 28, 1884. Together they make a good partnership team, each being a prac- tical farmer and capable of obtaining the best results from the land they cultivate. The farm contains 110 acres, and they have hitherto followed a plan of general farming, but are now entering more largely into stock raising. They are also shareholders in the Stockholm Creamery and the Farmers Telephone Company. Their religious affiliations are with the Lutheran church at Lund, Pepin township.
Andrew Johnson, one of the earliest settlers in Stockholm village, Pepin county, was born in Sweden in 1828, and was there married to Chris- tina Anderson. In 1851 they left their native land to found a home in the New World, and realizing that the greatest opportunities were then to be found in the West and Northwest, came at once to Pepin county, Wiscon- sin, and settled in the village of Stockholm. There were few settlers here at the time, but they remained in the village a few years, Mr. Johnson finding employment on lumber rafts on the Mississippi River and in the winter cutting cordwood. He then bought the tract of land in section 36, Stockholm township which is now operated by his son, Elmer J. This land he developed into the fine 120-acre farm which it is today, clearing the land and erecting good buildings. This place was his home until his death in 1916. He had been a prominent citizen of his township, serving a number of years on the town board and as a member of the district school board. His wife Christina is still living. They had a family of five children, Selma, Emil, Elmer J., Clarence and Mabel. Selma married J. V. Holmqvist, a carpenter and contractor of Red Wing, Minn., and has two children, Ethel and Kenneth. Emil married Selma Sandstrom and now lives in Minneapolis. He has three children: Ruby, Helen and Eleanor. Elmer J. is a farmer in Stockholm township. Clarence is working as a mechanic in Minneapolis, and Mabel resides at home.
Elmer J. Johnson, who is engaged in operating the old Johnson farm in section 36 Stockholm township established by his father, was born in this township, Jan. 9, 1885, son of Andrew and Christina (Anderson) Johnson. He acquired his education here, attending district school No. 3, and from his early years has been accustomed to farm work in all its
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branches. Since the age of 21 he has rented his father's farm on which he has followed a general plan of agriculture, raising both crops and stock, and is doing a successful business. He is a member of the Mission church of Stockholm and in politics is independent, voting for the man rather than with the party. As a citizen Mr. Johnson stands high and is popular among a wide circle of friends. His life up to the present time has been spent in Stockholm township, where he has found everything necessary to a well-rounded existence-congenial and profitable work, good society and all the material comforts of a highly civilized community.
Albert Peters, owner and operator of a well equipped dairy farm of 200 acres in Pepin township, Pepin county, his residence being located in section 11, was born in this township, March 5, 1880, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Peters. The parents, natives of Germany, came to this township at an early date, taking a considerable tract of land, which they developed into a large farm. John Peters is still living and resides with a daughter in the village of Pepin. His wife is now deceased. Albert Peters in his youth attended school in Pepin village, and also a country school at Lake- port. Brought up on his parents' farm, he became familiar from an early age with the various branches of agriculture until he developed into a practical farmer himself. He began independent operations on his pres- ent place in 1907 and has made good progress as a dairy farmer, breeding Holstein cattle. His barn is 120 feet long and is thoroughly equipped with all necessary apparatus for the purpose to which it is devoted, while his other buildings are neat and substantial. Mr. Peters is a member of the school board of his district, being a Republican in politics. His re- ligious affiliations are with the Methodist church at Pepin. On June 18, 1906, Mr. Peters married Lizzie Ristow, whose parents were farmers in Lincoln township, Buffalo county, where she attended rural school. Her mother is now dead, but her father resides with her and Mr. Peters. To the subject of this sketch and his wife one child, Wallace, has been born.
Martin Larson, a pioneer settler in the village of Stockholm, Pepin county, and founder of the M. Larson & Sons Company, a flourishing con- cern dealing in grain, cattle, implements and automobiles, was born in Norway in 1847, and came to this country in 1855, when a boy of about eight years. His early years in America were spent in Lake City, Minn., where later he was connected with the grain business for a year. For a number of years thereafter he was engaged chiefly in river work, running a packet between Reed's Landing and St. Louis, Mo., and also being agent two years for the Diamond Joe Steamboat Company. Then coming to Stockholm, he engaged in the grain and mercantile business here, in part- nership with C. J. Swanson. This partnership was later dissolved and the M. Larson & Sons Company started-a concern that has had a prosperous career up to the present time. As one of the leading citizens of Stock- holm village and township, Mr. Larson identified himself with the affairs of local government, serving efficiently on the town and school boards. His death removed from the community one of its most highly esteemed citi- zens. Mr. Larson married Josephine Olund, a native of Sweden, who is still living and makes her home with her sons in Stockholm.
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Morton Larson, a prominent young business man of Stockholm, Pepin county, a member of M. Larson & Sons Company and financially inter- ested in other business ventures, was born in Stockholm, this county, Oct. 25, 1888, son of Martin and Josephine (Olund) Larson. In his boyhood he attended school in this village also taking a three years' course at the Lake City (Minn.) high school. At the age of 20 years he became associated in the grain business with his father. the latter then being in partnership with C. J. Swanson. When that parnership was dissolved the M. Larson & Sons Company was formed, with Morton Larson as one of the members. Since the father's death the business has been carried on by the subject of this sketch and his brothers, Herman and Harold-Morton supervising the grain department, Herman the cattle, and Harold the automobile branch of the business. They have three elevators, one at Stockholm, an- other at Pepin. and the third at Maiden Rock. Wis. They are also inter- ested in real estate and are stockholders in the Stockholm State Bank. Morton Larson was married, June 2, 1917, to Etta Sherf, who was born in Frontenac, Minn., and she attended school at Lake City, Minn., and later the college at Winona. Mr. Larson is independent in politics and is a mem- ber of the Congregational church. As a business man he has demon- strated his ability and stands high in commercial circles, while personally he has achieved a wide popularity.
Leopold Vogler, who is conducting agricultural operations on a farm of 160 acres in section 6, Lima township, Pepin county, was born in Aus- tria, Nov. 1, 1869, son of Joseph and Josephine (Brunner) Vogler. The parents, both natives of Austria, came to the United States in 1878, set- tling at once in Lima township, this county, where Joseph Vogler became a farmer and land owner. He now resides on a farm adjoining that of his son Leopold, being practically retired. Leopold, who was the second born of his parents' six children, attended school for about three months only in Lima township. When 18 years old he began working for others, assist- ing his father with his earnings until he married, June 26, 1900, Theresa Weiss, a native of Austria, whose parents, Vince and Anna (Paeschel) Weiss, came to this country in 1882. The Weiss family settled at Fall Creek, Pepin county, where the father bought land and engaged in farm- ing. He still resides there. While a soldier in the Austrian army he served in the War of 1868. His wife died May 11, 1911. Their daughter Anna was the eldest of their three children, and was educated at Fall Creek. At the time of his marriage. Mr. Vogler came to his present farm, on which he has made a number of improvements. In addition to his tract of 160 acres Mr. Vogler owns 40 acres of timber land in Dunn county and 40 acres of meadow two miles southeast of his farm. He is carrying on general farming on a profitable basis and is one of the prosperous and progressive citizens of his township. He and his wife are the parents of three children: Hannah Maria, Angela Pauline and Josephine Anna.
David B. McCourtie was born in Cayuga County, New York, son of Jacob S. and Sophia Margaret Bushman, who in 1842 brought him as an infant to Milledgeville, Carroll County, Illinois. In 1854 he came with them as a boy to Dead Lake Prairie in Pepin county. Nov. 11, 1861, he
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enlisted in Co. G, 16th Wis. Vol. Inf., at Eau Claire, Wis. Directly after the Battle of Shiloh he was taken with typhoid fever. When convalescent he was removed to St. Louis, where he was discharged June 17, 1862, for general disability. The greater part of his life since that time has been spent in Arkansaw Village. Mr. McCourtie was married Oct. 18, 1861, to Fannie Bell Dickson, of Westfield, New York. She was born March 5, 1844, at Westfield, New York, daughter of Fayette and Isabell (Rexford) Dickson, the former a native of Cherry Valley, New York, and the latter of Chilot, Vermont. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. McCourtie was Robert Dickson. At the age of 14, after his mother, who was a widow, had been scalped by the Indians at Cherry Valley, New York, he enlisted and served seven years in the Revolutionary War. In the War of 1812, after his hair had been sprinkled with the frost of time, he organized a company of men of about his own age, in Buffalo, New York, called the Silver Gray Company. The maternal grandfather of Mrs. McCourtie, Banaja Rexford, also served in the War of 1812. Mr. and Mrs. McCourtie have a daughter, Francis F., and a foster daughter, Florrie D. Francis F. was born Aug. 16, 1862, and was married Nov. 3, 1881, to James L. Throne, of Eau Galle; their son, Harry David, was born June 12, 1896, married Mary Gray of Menomonie, and has a child, Laurence David, born July 2, 1917. Florrie D. was reared in the McCourtie home from the age of one year. She was married Aug. 7, 1907, to David A. Schwartz, then principal of the Glenwood High School, now one of the faculty of the Stevens Point Normal School. They have a pleasant home made happy by the presence of four children, Florence E., Margaret F., Robert D. and Arden D.
Jacob S. McCourtie was born in Saratoga county, New York, May 30, 1812, son of William Henry and Mary Griswold Shears McCourtie, grand- son of John and Jennie (McLoughlin) McCourtie, and descended from real Highlanders of a north-of-Scotland clan. John McCourtie was born in Scotland in 1745 and was married in Dumfries, Scotland, Dec. 23, 1773. Upon coming to this country, he lived for a while in Saratoga county, New York, and then moved to Cayuga county, New York, where he died in September, 1822. Left an orphan at the age of ten years, Jacob S., the following year, secured employment at $3 a month, and thus saved enough money to further pursue his education. Subsequently he entered the mercantile business and was employed at various places. As a young man he opened the first store in West Barre, Orleans county, New York. In 1842 he opened the first store at Milledgeville, Carroll county, Illinois, and two years later was appointed first postmaster there. A decade later, in 1854, he determined to try his fortunes still farther west. Ac- cordingly he came to Pepin county, and settled on the south side of Dead Lake Prairie, his land bordering on the then beautiful lake which was about three miles long and half a mile wide and emptied into the Chippewa River. There he opened a store, the first in the region. Later he kept store in Arkansaw Village, until his failing health caused his retirement. He died Sept. 21, 1892, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lewis Martin. Mr. McCourtie was married at Conquest, New York, Aug. 28, 1839, to
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Sophia Margaret Bushman, of Cayuga county, New York, who came to Pepin county with him, and shared in the joys and sorrows of the years here. She died at the old home on Dead Lake Prairie, Nov. 18, 1885. They were the parents of nine children : Mary, Jeanette, Julia, Charles R., Ellen, David B., Alvira, William and Eugenia. Mary, Jeanette and Julia died in infancy. Charles R. enlisted in the fall of 1861, in Co. I, Second Minn. Vol. Inf. and served until the close of the war. He died at the age of 58 in Eldora, Iowa. Ellen died at the age of twenty at her home on Dead Lake Prairie. David B. and Mrs. Alvira Martin live in Arkansaw Village, Pepin county. William lives on the west side of Dead Lake Prairie, in Pepin county. Mrs. Eugenia Fleming lives in Pepin.
Dr. Milton Blachly Axtell, pioneer of Pepin Village, was born in Mer- cer county, Pennsylvania, Nov. 28, 1825, son of Samuel and Mary (Lov- eridge) Axtell. He came to Pepin in 1856, and followed his profession as physician and surgeon until his death. He was one of the best known men in the county, and was an important factor in shaping its destinies. The intimate friend of every family for miles around, he shared their joys and sorrows, and was widely loved and respected. He served in numerous county and local offices, and constantly demonstrated his worth as a useful citizen. After a well spent life he died August 3, 1907. He was married, Sept. 9, 1856, to Emaline McMichael, who was born in Crawford county, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25, 1836, and died May 28, 1916, the daughter of Robert and Katharine (Randolph) McMichael. Dr. and Mrs. Axtell were the parents of twelve children: Robert Arthur, born Nov. 11, 1857; Mary Ella, born Oct. 1, 1860; Oscar M., Nov. 6, 1862; Orla B., Nov. 6, 1862; Sam- uel, Sept. 25, 1864; Katharine, July 21, 1866; Emaline, March 29, 1869; John Milton, March 18, 1871; Ethel Luverne, Sept. 18, 1875; Annie Delle, Oct. 1, 1877; Edith Ciscilia, June 19, 1879; Lloyd A., Feb. 11, 1881.
Lloyd A. Axtell, proprietor of the Pepin Herald, and a business man and journalist of ability, was born in Pepin, Pepin county, Feb. 11, 1881, son of Dr. Milton B. and Emaline (McMichael) Axtell. After passing through the school grades he entered the Pepin High school from which he was graduated 1897. He had already begun industrial life on the Pepin Star, then conducted by his brothers, and he continued in the Star office until the fall of 1901. He then visited the Pacific coast, working as a journeyman printer, and returning from San Francisco in the fall of 1906 to be present at his parents' golden wedding anniversary. On Feb. 13, 1908, he established the Pepin Herald, which he is still conducting, and which now enjoys a good circulation, the result of Mr. Axtell's practical journalistic experience and careful management. For two years also he conducted a paper at Maiden Rock, but sold out his interests there so as
+ devote practically his whole time to the Herald. He is well equipped both for job and newspaper printing, and his job work is by no means an unimportant part of his business. Mr. Axtell is a notary public, and the only court commissioner in Pepin county. He is an active and efficient member of the Booster Club and the Civic League, which have done and are doing much to promote local interests. He was instrumental in the organization of the Oakwood Cemetery Association and has been secre-
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tary since its organization in 1909. His fraternal affiliations are with Pepin Lodge, No. 90, A. F. & A. M., of which he is a past master and present trustee, and of Pepin Chapter, No. 32, O. E. S. Mr. Axtell was married June 30, 1917, to Lora Frances Hill, daughter of Alvah Herbert and Frances (Moore) Hill, natives of New England. Mr. and Mrs. Axtell have one son, Alvah Thomas, born April 29, 1918.
Orlin Manor, a general farmer operating the old Manor farm in sec- tion 15, Waterville township, Pepin county, was born on his present farm, June 22, 1881, son of Joseph L. and Sarah (Martin) Manor. The father was a native of Clinton county, New York, born Sept. 15, 1846, and the mother a native of Vermont, born Oct. 26, 1851. Their marriage took place in this township. Joseph L. Manor came to Pepin county in Septem- ber, 1866, his wife coming the same year in May. For ten years he worked for others, being employed for some time in the furniture factory in Ar- kansaw, and also on the Chippewa and Mississippi rivers. In 1876 he located on the farm in section 15, Waterville township on which his son Orlin now lives, and which was then covered with timber. His first dwell- ing was a log shanty, which was his home for about eight years and he devoted his entire time to the farm, clearing the land and making im- provements. He became a stockholder in the Telephone company and helped to support other enterprises, being an active and progressive citi- zen. He is still residing on the old homestead, though now retired. His wife died in 1915. Joseph L. and Sarah Manor had a family of five chil- dren. Their first and second born died in infancy. The third was William, who is now a farmer in Waterville township. Joseph J., the fourth-born, also resides in this township. Sarah D. died at the age of 14 years; Orlin was next in order of birth; Minnie is the wife of Moodie Bashaw of Arkan- saw, and Arthur resides near the old homestead in this township. Orlin Manor acquired his education in Waterville township, attending district school. He was engaged in assisting his father until 1905, in which year he took charge of the farm and has since operated it in a general way, raising both crops and stock, and is also financially interested in the Waterville Creamery, the Telephone Company, and the Woodman Hall Company at Arkansaw. In politics Mr. Manor is independent, though leaning to Republican doctrines. He is a member of the Camp of Modern Woodmen of America at Arkansaw. Mr. Manor was married Dec. 20, 1904, to Nellie Wakefield, who was born in Waterville township, daughter of John and Laura (Hete) Wakefield, her mother being a native of this township and her father of Pennsylvania. The latter came to Pepin County with his parents when a babe two years old. He became a farmer and land owner here, but in 1910 he and his wife went to North Dakota, settling near Valley City. He is expecting, however, soon to return to Pepin county to settle on a smaller farm. Mr. and Mrs. Manor are the parents of three children: Harold Joseph, Lyman John and Laura Sarah. The family is a well known and respected one in Waterville township.
Mark Henry Bien, a prosperous agriculturist and stock raiser, who, in association with his son James, is operating two farms, one of 96 acres in section 20, Waterville township, where he resides, and another of 64
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acres in Durand township, was born near Lancaster, in Erie county, New York, July 30, 1864. His parents were John Henry and Margaret Lucinda (Wilkins) Bien. The father, who was born at Steinbeck, Germany, and was a tailor by trade, came to the United States at the age of 22 years, landing at New York, where he remained for twelve years. Then coming west to Pepin county, Wis., he resided on Dead Lake Prairie for two years, and then, in 1868, homesteaded the farm where his son, Mark H., now lives, which was then unimproved. Here he remained for the rest of his life engaged in agricultural pursuits, improving his farm from time to time as he advanced in prosperity. His first home was a small log shanty and he brought his first flour home on a hand-sled from Wabasha. After a long, active and successful career he died in 1903. His wife, Margaret L., who was born in the state of New York, where they were married, sur- vived him some years, passing away in 1910. Their family was large, numbering twelve children, of whom Mark Henry was the ninth in order of birth. Mark Henry Bien was brought up on his parents' farm and acquired his education in the district school. He early became acquainted with farm work, gaining a good practical knowledge of agriculture, stock raising and dairying, and at the age of 19 began working out for others, being thus occupied until his marriage in 1888. He then moved to Glen- wood, St. Croix county, where he engaged as a contractor in mason work, both stone and brick, and in plastering. That business he followed there for two years, at the end of which time he moved back to Waterville township, but continued as a contractor until 1913, when he took up agri- cultural work on the old homestead, a farm of 96 acres of valuable land, which he is operating as a general stock farm with his son James, who is half owner. They also operate the farm of 64 acres in Durand township and are breeding Aberdeen Angus cattle, strictly for beef purposes. The home farm is fully equipped, having all necessary modern improvements. Mr. Bien is also a stockholder in the Waterville Creamery Company, the Farmers Telephone Company at Arkansaw, the Farmers Fire Insurance Company and also in the Cyclone and Hail Insurance Company. In politics a socialist, he has served as assessor of Waterville township. He is presi- dent of the local union of the American Society of Equity, and belongs also to the Modern Woodmen of America and to the Odd Fellows' lodge at Arkansaw. On Nov. 25, 1888, Mark Henry Bien was united in marriage with Minnie Martin, who was born in Waterville township, Pepin county, daughter of David and Eleanor (Paquett) Martin. Her family came to Wisconsin from the East, David Martin being a native of Lower Canada and his wife of Vermont. They resided for some time in New York State, or until 1865, when they began pioneer farming on wild land in Waterville township, this county. Mr. Martin died in 1902 and his wife ten years previously. They were worthy, industrious people, well liked by their neigh- bors. Their family numbered 13 children. Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Bien are the parents of eight children: Lottie May, wife of Ernest Yarrington, a farmer of Spring Creek, Buffalo county; James Mark, who resides on the old homestead of which, as already stated, he is half owner, and who is unmarried; Lillie Lucile, wife of Peter Patnade, a farmer living at
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