THOMAS J. BRYAN, deceased, was for many years a familiar figure in and about Red Wing and Burnside township, where he was a well-known farmer. A native of County Cork, Ireland.  He was born November 27, 1831, and for a time tilled the soil in Ireland as his parents had done before him. In 1850, or soon after, he became stirred with an ambition for a wider opportunity than was afforded in his native land, and consequently resolved to try his fortunes in America where so many of his countrymen were winning wealth and fame and honor. His first location was at Erie, Penn., and there he heard of the rich prairies and valleys of southern Minnesota, just opened to settlement.  In 1857 he came to this county and purchased a farm at Burnside, where he spent the remainder of his days. His efforts were crowned with success, and at the time of his death he owned in all three farms, containing a total of 510 acres. In addition to this he owned sixty-five acres of timber land, all in Goodhue county. This property is now held by Mrs. Bryan, Thomas J. having pased away April 29, 1905. Mr. Bryan was a staunch Republican, and affiliated with the Episcopal Church.  He was also a member of A. E. Welch Post, No. 75, G. A. R., having served in the union army from March 15 to July 15, 1865, as sergeant. Mr. Bryan was married first to Margaret Gleason at Erie, Penn. By this union there were three children-J. S.  was born August 3, 1858, married Anetta Anderson, January 20, 1885, and now serves in the United States commissary department at Oakland, Cal. Harriett M. was born October 16, 1860, and married Benjamin Boothroyd, who has charge of the United States express office at Aberdeen, S. D. Alfred C. was born April 28, 1863, married Emma Crandall and is now proprietor of the Cannon Dale stock farm at Burnside. Mrs. Margaret Gleason Bryan died March 28, 1869. Later Mr. Bryan wooed and won Sarah J. Campbell, to whom he was married at Faribault, Minn., June 21, 1877. She was born November 28, 1845, in Canada, daughter of John and Sarah (Brown) Campbell, Canadians of Scotch descent, who came to the United States in 1851, locating first at Lamoille, 111. The father soon afterward went south and died of cholera the same year. Mrs. Bryan graduated from the Faribault High School, and then took up teaching, which she followed with great success for fifteen years, many well-known men of the county having passed under her tuition. She was also clerk of district No. 4, of Burnside, twenty-five years. To Mr. Bryan and Mrs. Sarah J. Campbell Bryan were born two children-Edward C., born June 10, 1880, is a real estate dealer and auctioneer at Red Wing; Edith L., born June 10, 1884, is, like her mother, a successful school teacher.

DR. H. L. BRYNILDSEN, the late physician of Vasa, was born in Nedre Telemarken, Norway, where he for a short period attended the public schools. In the early sixties he emigrated to America, settling first in Minneapolis, where he began to study medicine, and later on engaged in the practice of the medical profession in Goodhue county, where he resided about thirty years, until his death, June 29, 1908. During all these years Dr.  Brynildsen also engaged in the general merchandise business and enjoyed the confidence of the entire community. Dr. Brynildsen was for many years "the Good Samaritan" in Vasa, and hundreds are those to whom he extended a helping hand, medical assistance, when in sickness and distress. His true worth has perhaps nor never will be appreciated as it should in Vasa and the surrounding towns, but be that as it may, he was an unselfish man, possessed of a tender heart and had the welfare of the community at heart. Mrs. H. L. Brynildsen, who is also a native of Norway, was married to Mr. Brynildsen in Minneapolis about thirty years ago and has, together with her husband, spent her life in Vasa, where she still resides with two sons and one daughter. To Dr. and Mrs. Brynildsen were born the following children, who are all alive : Allan Ludvig, hardware merchant, Stampede, N. D. ; Robert Justus, farmer at Fern, N. D. ; Lillie, nee Mrs Bertie Nelson, whose husband is the leading banker and attorney at Flaxton, N. D. ; Delmar, merchant at Vasa, Minn.; and Herbert, who is engaged as a clerk in his brother's store at Vasa. Delmar was born in Vasa, March 12, 1885. He attended the public schools in Vasa and from early boyhood his mind has turned to business, so that it was not a surprise to his many friends that he engaged in the mercantile business, in which he is making a splendid success. In December, 1908, he married Alice Larson, the youngest daughter of Gustaf Larson, a well-to-do farmer of Featherstone. Young Brynildsen is a member of the Swedish Lutheran church at Vasa and of the Modern Woodmen of America, takes a great deal of interest in road improvements and is a rising man in the community.

S. A. BULLIS, a prominent citizen of the county, now residing in one of the handsomest residences in the village of Kenyon, is the fifth child of Stephen and Anna (Brill) Bullis, who were among the earliest pioneers in this part of the county. He was born at Clareneeville, Canada, near the Vermont line, in 1848, and there lived as a boy until coming west with his parents in 1855. The family located for one winter in Hastings, and in March, 1856, came to Kenyon, where the father took up a quarter section of government land in section 24, near the village, where at that time there was only a small store and postoffice. He erected the Pioneer Hotel, and remained its landlord and proprietor for a quarter of a century. He then built the house which stands next door to the residence of the subject of this sketch, and there lived until his death in 1888. The mother died in 1889 In the family there were five children. T. R. lives in Kenyon.  Benjamin died in 1887. Polly, now a widow, lives in California.  Harriett E. died in 1908 at Fergus Falls, this state. She married Addison Hilton and was the mother of C. L. Hilton, first assistant, states attorney, of Minnesota. S. A., the youngest child, received his education in the common schools, and since early youth has made Kenyon his home. His success in life is shown by the fact that he owns 700 acres of good land in this county, and 320 in Richland county, North Dakota. His present beautiful residence was built in 1904. Mr. Bullis is a Republican in politics and has served his village as councilman and as president a number of terms. He belongs to the Brotherhood of America and the United Workmen. By his wife, Emma Hewitt, a niece of Dr.  A. W. Hewitt of Kenyon, whom he took as a partner of his joys and sorrows in 1874, he has two children. Clara B., a musician of much promise, was educated in the public schools and then graduated from St. Mary's Hall at Faribault. She is now studying music and vocal culture in St. Paul. Mahlon M., the second child, is attending school in Kenyon. The family are members of the Episcopal church.

TIMOTHY R. BULLIS, of Kenyon village, was born at St. Armond, Canada, September 10, 1829, son of Stephen and Anna (Brill) Bullis, natives of Canada. The father was born February 15, 1807, and the mother March 19, 1808. They were married in 1827, and were the parents of five children-Timothy R., Benjamin D.  (deceased); Polly U., married to Freeman Callimore, who died in the army; Elizabeth (deceased), married to Addison Hilton, and Stephen A., who resides in Kenyon. Stephen Bullis, the father, brought his family to Minnesota in 1856 and pre-empted land in Kenyon township, section 21. He died February 6. 1888. His wife passed away October 28, 1889. Timothy R. Bullis received his education in Canada and at the Franklin Academy at Malone, New York. He came to Goodhue county in the early days and made claim on land. In 1858 he went to Reed's Landing, Wabasha county, and clerked in the old American House. In 1861 he enlisted in Company G, First Minnesota Cavalry, and served with General Sibley in his campaign against the Indians, serving until November, 1862, when he received his discharge. He then returned to Kenyon and engaged in the mercantile business, operating a general store for eighteen years, after which he retired on account of ill health. In partnership with C. L. Bruesletten he built two brick stores. He built his house where he now lives in November 25, 1869. Mr. Bullis married Phoebe 0. Sevey, who was born in Maine, April 5, 1848, daughter of Benjamin H. and Catherine B. (Gray) Sevey. Benjamin Sevey moved his family to Wabasha county, Minnesota, in 1853. In 1864 he came to Goodhue county and bought a farm in section 2, Kenyon township.  They were the parents of six children, five of whom are living. Mrs. T. R. Bullis, Mrs. Etta Maker, of Portland, Ore.  (deceased), L. B. Sevey. Ft. Smith, Ark.; Wright N., Webb City Mo. ; Harry S. old Mexico, and Mrs. F. S. Brown, of Portland, Oregon. The father died Sept. 22, 1885, and the mother lives with her daughter at Portland, Ore. The children born to Mr.  and Mrs. Bullis are: Stephen T., born March 1. 1871; Kitty, born Nov. 3, 1872, married to Rev. J. C. Williamson ; Harriet E., born April 30, 1875; Pearl E. and B. Earl (twins), born Sept. 4, 1882, and Frank Grover, born Aug. 4. 1887. Mr. Bullis served as clerk of Kenyon township for several years, and one term as postmaster under President Cleveland. He has also filled the office of mayor of Kenyon. Fraternally he is a member of Kenyon lodge No. 201, A. F. and A. M. He is a Democrat in politics and Mrs. Bullis is a member of the Methodist church.

T. H. BUNN, the leading druggist of Pine Island, was born in Pine Island township, October 12, 1866, son of Isaac and Cynthia (Cryley) Bunn, natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Pine Island in 1856, where they took up a homestead of 160 acres and followed general farming until the death of the father in 1887. The mother died in April 29, 1905. They had a family of fourteen children, nine of whom are living. T. H. Bunn received his education in the common schools and worked on the farm with his father until he was eighteen years old. He then entered a drug store and learned the business. In 1893 he started in the drug business for himself, taking his brother-in-law as a partner, but five years later bought out his interest, and has since continued to conduct the store. He organized the present telephone exchange in 1900, which he controlled until 1908, when he sold out, and also operated the Oronoco telephone system in partnership with L. L. Cornwell, but sold out the same year in 1903. In 1892 Mr. Bunn was married to Florence Miller, daughter of Charles R. Miller, an early settler in Roscoe township.  They have one child, Lloyd. In politics Mr. Bunn is a Democrat. He belongs to the Masonic and Modern Woodmen orders. Mr. Bunn is a wideawake and energetic business man and takes an active interest in the affairs of the village. He has a fine home which he erected last summer. 

FRIEDRICH BUSCH was born October 8, 1839, in Reuthen, Westphalia, Germany. He attended the Catholic parochial school of his native place, later entered the Gymnasium of Brilon, at Westphalia, and afterward pursued higher studies at Muenster with the Jesuit Fathers. The opportunities of the United States attracting him, he came to Red Wing in 1860 and entered the employ of Friedrich & Hack. Some years later he went into business himself, under the firm name of Olson & Busch, groceries and dry goods, the business continuing for eleven years. In 1875 Mr. Busch left Red Wing and engaged in the hardware business in Mankato, Minn., under the firm name of Meagher & Busch. His exceptional qualities as a financier became well known and the position of cashier in the First National Bank was offered him. This position he held until he was called to a wider field of operation as cashier in the Goodhue County Bank, at Red Wing, through the inducement of his elder brother, William.  Mr. Busch in course of time became one of the directors, the largest stockholder and president of the bank, which position he held until compelled by ill health to resign, in 1906. Mr.  Busch was connected with the following enterprises : President of Goodhue County Bank, president of the La Grange Mills, director in Red Wing Union Stoneware Company, director in Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company, director in Red Wing Hat Company, and director in Red Wing Cigar Company. Mr. Busch was a heavy investor in farm lands in Goodhue and Pierce counties.  He was a member of the German Roman Catholic Benevolent Society, of the Knights of Columbus, and of the Commercial Club. Mr. Busch was a devout member of the Roman Catholic church and deeply interested in church work. He died January 27, 1908, leaving nine children: Joseph F., now Rev. J. F. Busch, director of Mission Band of the archdiocese of St. Paul; Mary, now Ven. Sr. M. Hildegard of Sisters of Christian Charity; Friedrich A., residing at Red Wing; Clement, residing at Bismarck, N. D.; Francis, now with Jesuit Fathers, St. Louis, Mo., to be ordained three years hence ; Lucy, wife of Patrick W. McKasey, residing at Le Sueur, Minn.; William, now Rev. William Busch, assistant priest at St. Luke's church, St. Paul; Bernard, student at St. Paul Seminary; Margaret, residing with her mother at St. Paul.

WILLIAM BUSCH received his education in the public schools of Germany, and at the age of twenty years, in 1851, came to America. Seventeen months' work at the baker's trade in New York gave him enough money to move to Chicago, where he remained from 1853 to 1858. At Hay Creek, in this county, which was then being settled, he took up a claim of 160 acres and carried on farming about eighteen years. Although he prospered in this venture he had a desire for larger business ventures, and in 1876 he sold his farm and came to Red Wing, where he invested his money in several different concerns, including the Goodhue County Bank, of which he is now a director. He is also a director in the Red Wing Sewer Pipe Company, the Red Wing Milling Company, the Linseed Oil Company and the Red Wing Brick Manufacturing Company. He is vice president of the LaGrange Mills. His real estate holdings include city property, a 320-acre farm in Vasa township and a 185-acre farm in Featherstone township. In politics, Mr. Busch is a Democrat.  He has been township supervisor and a member of the city council.  In 1853-1854 he served in the militia. To the Knights of Pythias he pays his fraternal allegiance. William Busch was married in February, 1868, to Fredericka Wolbrus, by whom he has six children.

C. O. BYE, for over thirty years a well known business man of Cannon Falls, was born in Norway August 24, 1850, and there received his education, also attending the American schools a few weeks after coming to this country, September 3, 1872. From late in that year until 1877 he engaged in the tannery business in Northfield, Minn., and then came to this village, where he opened the Cannon Falls Tannery, which he has since successfully conducted.  In 1894 he combined the tannery with a fur, wool, tallow, hides and pelt department, and commenced the manufacture of fur coats and robes, also doing remodeling and repairing.  He now continues all these lines, having a large business, both wholesale and retail. A Republican in politics, Mr. Bye has served on the board of health and has been interested in a number of public movements. He was married July 25, 1877, to Ellen Johnson, a native of Norway, who came to America in 1872.  Mrs. Bye died in the Rochester Hospital, August 20, 1900, leaving five children, one being dead. The children are: Carl, accidentally killed in St. Paul in 1906; Oscar, now of North Dakota; Clara, who keeps house for her father; Arthur, who works in the tannery ; Gurina, who died in 1885, and Lena, who assists in her father's office. The family worships at the Swedish Lutheran church. Ole and Gunne Bye, parents of C. 0. Bye, spent all their life in Norway. The father, who for thirty-one years was a sergeant in the Norwegian army, died in 1895, and the mother passed away in 1890.

OLE BYGD was born in Wanamingo township, where he still resides, March 12, 1857, son of Hans and Catherine (Bolstad) Bygd, natives of Norway, who came to America in 1853, settling in Illinois, where they remained until 1856, when they came to Wanamingo township, where they took up a government claim of 160 acres which the father cleared, built a home and other outbuildings and followed general farming until 1882, when they retired. The mother died in March, 1898, but the father is still living. Ole received his education in the common schools of Wanamingo and worked with his father on the farm until 1882, when he bought the old homestead and has followed a general line of farming. Mr., Bygd was married July 14, 1900, to Sophie Island, daughter of Martin and Gertrude Island, natives of Norway, who came to America and settled in Cherry Grove township.  The father died in 1899, but the mother is still living.  Mr. and Mrs. Bygd have three children: Lillian, born October 24, 1901 ; Mary, born February 20. 1903 ; Helen, born August 2, 1904. Mr. Bygd is a Republican in his politics and is a stockholder in the farmers' elevators at Wanamingo and Kenyon. The family attend the Lutheran church.