Progressive Men of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Journal 1897
FRANK W.
FORCE Scattered throughout the state of Minnesota and
among the most active forces in the development of the
state are graduates of the State University, who have
here prepared themselves for some particular branch in
business or professional life. Among the number is Dr.
Frank W. Force, of Windom, a son of Dr. J. F. Force,
president of the Northwestern Life Association of
Minneapolis.
Frank W. Force was born at Stillwater, New
York, February 7, 1868. His family came to Minnesota in
1873. They lived on a farm for two years near Heron
Lake, and then moved into town that Frank might obtain
the benefits of better school facilities. As a boy he
spent his summer vacations working in the hay field and
otherwise developing his muscles and strengthening his
constitution.
When he was prepared for college he entered
Hamline University, but without completing the course
there entered the dental department of the State
University, from which he graduated June 4, 1891. When
he was ready for his professional work he decided to
locate at Windom, Minnesota, and has been an active
factor in the development of that town ever since. He is
at present city recorder and has been active in the
promotion of all public enterprises and closely
identified with everything which contributed to the
growth and prosperity of the city. In addition to his
professional work, he is engaged in the drug business
and has made a success of it.
He is a member of the Order of Odd
Fellows, is serving the public as a member of the high
school examining board, and has closely identified
himself with all the best interests of the city in which
he lives. He is a Republican, and secretary of the
Republican League Club. His religious connections are
with the Methodist Church, and he is a member of the
official board of that organization. Dr. Force was
married September 27, 1893, to Miss Clara F. Robinson,
of Savannah, Illinois. They have one daughter, Margaret,
and occupy a leading position in the society of
Windom.
