Johnson, John, farmer, sec. 17, P. O. Red Wing. Shaw, N., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Red Wing. TENGNARR, THOMAS N., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Red Wing. Born in Taylor, W. S., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing. WACOOTA. Axel, Chas., farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing. Alsher, Frank, farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Wacoota. BROWN, ELIJAH, proprietor centennial picnic grounds and fisherman, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota. Born in Cambridge, England, in 1827, and emigrated to this country with his youngest sister, May, in 1851, his mother following same year; and the family settled in Medina county, Ohio. In 1853 he opened a large stone quarry at Scioga county, and engaged in the manufacture of grindstones. Married Sarah Danbert, Sept. 25, 1855. She was born in Kingston, Canada, March 14, 1829. In 1857 he moved to Carroll county, Ill., where he engaged in fishing; and in 1868, moved to Prescott, Wis., where his wife died in the following year, leaving three children-Ursula E., born Oct. 10, 1856; George W., Jan. 11, 1858; and David H., March 15, 1861. March 3, 1870, married Rachel Kelly. She was born in Butler county, Pa., in 1842. Moved to Red Wing in 1871, and on his present place in 1875, which still redounded with early reminis ences. To the west of his dwelling are the ruins of the storehouse and hotel erected by G. W. Bullard, and the old house which is still standing at this date, August, 1878. To the east is the bluff which is the head of Lake Pepin, and commands an extensive view of that beautiful water. On this prominence occurred the first celebration of our American independence, and the grounds are being rapidly transformed from an unbroken wilderness to a summer resort, with fine groves and walks, and suitable arrangements for parties and families. Benson, Henry, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Wacoota. Benson, Aaron, farmer, sec. 26, P. O. Wacoota. DRUM, M., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Wacoota. Born in Dutchess county, N. Y., July 11, 1830, and emigrated to Luzerne county, Pa., in 1845 with his parents, and in 1855 moved to Waukesha county, Wis., where he resided until 1864, when he came to this county, and settled on his present estate. Same year married Caroline Phares, widow of Geo. W. Bullard, who was born in Boston in 1826. She was born in Edgar county, Ill., April 9, 1832. They were married in 1849, and same year emigrated to St. Paul, and in March, 1850, came to this county, and settled in this township, where he purchased of the half-breeds 500 acres of land. Selecting a site upon the shore that overlooked the broad waters of Lake Pepin, erected a rude dwelling, storehouse and hotel, where he carried on an extensive business until his death in 1863. Was one of the earliest pioneers of this county, and many incidents related by Mrs. D. are intensely interesting: her life at one time being threatened by the Indians who swarmed the unbroken wilderness. The tomahawk was raised above her head in the the hand of a stalwart son of the forest, but her fearless courage and keen eye alone saved her life, and the redskin sheathed his weapon, and friendly relations existed, ever afterward. From the first marriage five children were born, two of whom are living, Carrie and Hattie. Mrs. D. was appointed post mistress at Wacoota in the fall of 1875, and still fills that position, and to her the writer is largely indebted for many interesting details. Alfred, Iruley and Eden are their living children. Hanstein, Frank, farmer, sec. 35, P. O. Wacoota. Johnson, Aaron, farmer, sec. 34, P. O. Red Wing. Jordan, John, farmer, sec. 27, P. O. Red Wing. PETERSON, HANS, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota. Born in Denmark, in 1834. Emigrated to America in 1856, and settled in Red Wing, where he worked at his trade-carpentering. In 1860, married Annie Peterson. She was born in Sweden in 1835, and died in 1869, leaving four childrenEliza M., Ida C., Maurice and Nettie. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 6th Minn. Infantry, and served until the close of the war, being eighteen months in active service against the Indians on the plains. Was sick eight months at Helena, Ark., then transferred to Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; thence to Keokuk, Iowa, serving the remainder of his time at the latter place as hospital steward. In 1870, purchased a farm of 80 acres, in Red Wing township, where he lived until 1874, when he moved on his present estate of 320 acres, valued at $35 per acre. Was chairman board of supervisors, and director of schools. His present wife, Katrina Leaverson, was born in Norway. Christy, Andrew, Lena, and one not yet christened, are their living children. Peterson, L. E., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Wacoota. POST, GEORGE, farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota. Born in Ontario county, N. Y., in 1811. Married Anna Post, in 1835. She was born in same county in 1813. After marriage emigrated to Michigan, and settled in Washtenaw county, where they were early pioneers. Came to this county in 1855, and settled on his present estate, consisting of 220 acres, 156 of which he pre-empted, and where he has since made it his home, being one of the early settlers of this town and county. He purchased the milling interest of G. W. Bullard, and continued in that business twelve years. Was county commissioner six years, town clerk a number of years, and is one of the earliest settlers of this town and county. Marcus D., Lucy, Emily, Roda, Noel and Paul, are their living children. Lost five children -Mary A., James, Roda, Martha and Albert. Are members of Baptist church. Post, N. H., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota. Post, A. W., farmer, sec. 36, P. O. Wacoota. CENTRAL POINT. BONNELL, HANNIBAL, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Lake City. Born in Cayahoga Co., O., March 8, 1821. Emigrated with parents to Will Co. Ill., in 1835. Married Olive A. Phillips, in 1845. She was born in Lamoile Co., Vt., in Aug., 1834. Came to this county in 1854, and settled on his present estate, securing 144 acres by half-breed scrip, where he erected a log hut and lived a pioneer life some years. Has since added forty-four acres to his estate, valued at $100 per acre. Was county commissioner one term and was one of the number who organized to protect themselves from the half-breeds, being one of the early settlers of this town and county. Elizabeth J., Adelbert H., Dyantha S., Louis F., and Lucy A., are their living children. Lost seven children-Mary A., Anna M., William C., Alta B., Nelson F., Aaron L., and one died in infancy. GOULD, CHARLES, farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Lake City. Born in Walpole Co., Mass., in 1824. Married Betsy Starbird in 1847. She was born in Somerset Co., Me., in 1826. Emigrated to this county in 1855, and settled on his present estate, consisting of 54 acres, which he secured by half-breed scrip, taking up 120 acres, upon which he erected a log hut, in which he lived four years, when he erected his present residence, and has since made it his home. Is one of the early settlers of this town and county, and has been prominently identified in its interest. Ida P., wife of E. W. Rossman, Charles A., Rosa A., and Eddie W., are their living children. Lost one child, Nellie. FLORENCE. Arnold, J., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Lake City. Arnold, W. S., farmer, sec. 33, P. O. Lake City. Arden, M., farmer, sec. 6, P. O. Wacoota. BAILEY, H. W., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Lake City. Born in Franklin county, Mass., in 1836. Emigrated from that State with parents to Delaware county, O., in 1842; thence to La Crosse, Wis., where his parents still reside. Came to this county in 1856 and settled in Lake City, there being but three log houses there at that time. In 1859 married Harriet E. Knapp. She was born in St. Jo, Ind., in 1843. Settled on his present estate of 160 acres in 1862; value, $40 per acre. Was justice of the peace two years, clerk of the district six years, constable two years, and is a member of Ancient Order of United Workmen. Eva W., Leeland W., Alfred W., Raymond W., and Lewis W., are their living children. Lost one child, Everett W. Are members of M. E. Church. Brook, J. S., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Frontenac. Brown, W. B., farmer, sec. 32, P. O. Frontenac. COREY, ORVILLE S., farmer, sec. 30, residence Central Point, P. O. Lake City. Son of Samuel Corey, who was born in Bennington county, Vt., in 1800. Married Sarah King, in 1827. She was born in 1809, and of the several children six are living, Elijah K., Lucretia L., Luther, Jacob and Orville. The family came to this county in 1853, when there were but three white families in this town, and purchased of the half breeds 160 acres upon which they settled, living in a log habitation until their present home was erected, where his father died in 1870, after an experience of all the hardships of early pioneer life. The subject of this sketch, mother and one sister still reside on the homestead. Held the office of assessor two years, supervisor in '76-7, road supervisor, and otherwise prominently identified with the interests of the town and county. Colby, J., farmer, sec. 24, P. O. Lake City. Cone, R. F., farmer, sec. 31, P. O. Lake City. CARPENTER, E. F., farmer, sec. 28, P. O. Lake City. Born in Ashtabula Co., O., in 1835. Married Anna Ford in 1862. She was born in same county in 1841. Same year of marriage emigrated to Wabasha county, where he resided five years, when he came to this county, and settled on present estate of 160 acres, valued at $5,000, where he has since made it his home. Was clerk of the district school, and otherwise prominently identified. Ford, Ruth, Paul, Frank, Charles, are their living children. Croak, John, farmer, sec. 30, P. O. Frontenac. Clem, E., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Frontenac. CHURCH, JOSEPH, farmer, sec. 7, P. O. Red Wing. Born in district of Three Rivers, Canada in 1830, and came to this county in 1856, settling on his present estate in 1859, consisting of 280 acres, 160 of which he secured by the homestead act. Same year married Mary Randall. She was born in Cataraugus county, N. Y., in 1831. Emojene, Benjamin, Alwin, James E., Amy, Wilford M., and Elmer J. are their children. Mr. C. is one of the early settlers of this town. Is treasurer of Good Templars lodge, a member of the Grange, and well known throughout the State. DODGE, GEORGE H., merchant; station and ticket agent M. and St. P. R. R. Frontenac. Born in Saco, Me., in 1850, and emigrated to this State with parents in 1860, settling in Wabasha county, where he lived until 1861, when he returned East and remained until 1865. Subsequently his father, Benjamin, had purchased a farm near Lake City, and on his return he attended school in that city two years, when he engaged in teaching, and in October, 1875, married Jennie H. Westervelt. She was born in Boston in 1851. Engaged in his present position in the spring of 1877, where he has since made it his home. Damman, H., farmer, sec. 4, P. O. Frontenac. Deneffe, N., farmer, sec. 5, P. O. Frontenac. |